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Report for Public Consultation
Prepared by Hemson for the Town of Fort Erie
2023 Development Charges
Background Study
November 21, 2023
1000 - 30 St. Patrick Street, Toronto, ON M5T 3A3
416 593 5090 |
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Contents
List of Acronyms
1
Executive Summary
2
1.
Introduction
1
A.
Legislative Context
2
B.
Relevant Analysis
3
C.
Consultation and Approval Process
3
2.
The DC Methodology Aligns Development-Related Costs and
Benefits
4
A.
Consideration for Area Rated Services
4
B.
Town-Wide Development Charges Are Proposed
4
C.
Key Steps In Determining DCs for Future Development-
Related Projects
5
D.
Operating & Capital Cost Impacts and Asset Management Plan
Legislative Requirements
6
3.
Development Forecast
8
4.
Summary of Historical Capital Service Levels
11
5.
Development-Related Capital Forecast
14
A.
A Development-Related Capital Forecast is Provided for
Council's Approval
14
B.
The Development-Related Capital Forecast for General
Services
15
C.
The Development-Related Capital Forecast for Engineered
Services
16
6.
Development Charges are Calculated in Accordance with the
DCA
20
A.
Development Charges Calculation
20
B.
Adjusted Residential and Non-Residential Development
Charges Rates
25
C.
Statutory Phase-in of Calculated Development Charges
28
D.
Comparison of 2023 Newly Calculated Development Charges
With Charges Currently In Force in Fort Erie
30
7.
Cost of Growth Analysis
33
A.
Asset Management Plan
33
B.
Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost Impacts
35
8.
Other Considerations and Legislative Requirements
38
A.
Development Charges Administration and Collection
38
B.
Changes Arising From the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill
23)
40
C.
Development Charges Administration
42
List of Appendices
Appendix A - Development Forecast
44
Appendix B - General Services
61
Appendix C - Engineered Services
106
Appendix D - Reserves
153
Appendix E - Cost of Growth
156
Appendix F - Local Service Guidelines
167
Appendix G - Draft DC By-law
175
(Available Under Separate Cover)
List of Acronyms
AMP Asset Management Plan
BTE Benefit to Existing
CBC Community Benefits Charges
COG Cost of Growth
DCA Development Charges Act
DC
Development Charges
GFA Gross Floor Area
PPB Post-Period Benefit
PPU Persons Per Unit
List of Acronyms | 1
Executive Summary
A.
Purpose of Development Charges (DC) Background Study
Hemson Consulting Ltd. was retained by the Town of Fort Erie to complete a
Development Charges (DC) Background Study (herein referred to as the "DC
Background Study"). This Background Study provides the basis and
background to update the Town's development charges to reflect the
servicing needs of development.
i.
Study Consistent with Development Charges Legislation
The Town of Fort Erie 2023 Development Charges Background Study is
presented as part of the process to lead to the approval of new DC By-laws
in compliance with the Development Charges Act (DCA). The study is
prepared in accordance with the DCA and associated regulations, including
amendments that came into force through the More Homes, More Choice
Act, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, and the More Homes Built
Faster Act (Bill 23).
ii.
Key Steps of the Development Charges Calculation
The DCA in Ontario is the most prescriptive of all DC legislation in Canada
with respect to recovering development-related costs. Several key steps are
required to calculate DCs. These include:
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Preparing a development (growth) forecast;
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Establishing historical service levels;
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Determining the increased needs for services arising from
development;
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Determining how these costs are attributed to development types (i.e.
residential and non-residential); and
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Adjusting for a cash flow analysis.
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iii.
The Development-Related Capital Forecast is Subject to Change
It is recommended that Council adopt the development-related capital
forecast prepared for the purposes of the DC Background Study. However,
the DC Study is a point-in-time analysis and there may be changes to
project timing, scope and costs through the Town's normal annual budget
process.
B.
Development Forecast
The forecasts are based on the Town achieving population and employment
targets set out in the Niagara Region's Official Plan. A 10-year planning
horizon (2023-2032) is utilized for all Town-wide General Services, while a
planning horizon of 2023-2041 is used for Engineered Services. The table
below provides a summary of the anticipated residential and non-residential
growth over the respective planning periods. The development forecast is
further discussed in Appendix A.
Town-wide Development Forecast
2022
Estimate
General Services
Planning Period
2023 - 2032
Engineered Services
Planning Period
2023 - 2041
Growth
Total at
2032
Growth
Total at
2041
Residential
Total Occupied Dwellings
14,279
2,147
16,426
4,355
18,634
Total Population
Census
33,274
3,982
37,256
7,970
41,244
Population In New Dwellings
4,660
9,407
Non-Residential
Employment
9,961
1,915
11,876
3,951
13,912
Non-Residential Building Space (sq.m.)
155,754
317,651
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C.
Development-Related Capital Program
The development-related capital program for General Services is planned
over a 10-year period from 2023 to 2032. The gross costs amount to $50.15
million where $19.33 million is eligible for recovery through development
charges. Details regarding the capital programs for each individual General
Service are provided in Appendix B of this report.
The development-related capital program for Engineered Services is
planned over a period from 2023 to 2041. In total, $321.13 million is
identified in gross project costs of which $140.66 million is eligible for
recovery through development charges. Details regarding the capital
programs for each individual engineered service are provided in Appendix C
of this report.
D.
Calculated Development Charges
Development charges rates have been established under the parameters
and limitations of the DCA. A Town-wide uniform cost recovery approach is
used to calculate development charges for the General Services and the
Engineered Services.
The tables below provide the Town-wide charges for residential and non-
residential development based on the aforementioned development
forecasts.
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Calculated Town-wide Development Charges
Service
Residential Charge By Unit Type
Non-Residential
Singles &
Semis
Multiples
Apartments
2+ Bedrooms
Apartments
Bachelor or 1
Bedroom
Charge per
Square Metre
Library Services
$132
$96
$88
$57
$0.00
Fire Protection
$1,140
$827
$760
$492
$5.50
Parks And Recreation
$6,680
$4,847
$4,454
$2,882
$0.00
Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet
$1,104
$801
$736
$477
$5.34
Services Related To A Highway: Roads And Related
$6,109
$4,433
$4,074
$2,636
$29.86
Subtotal Town-Wide Services
$15,165
$11,004
$10,112
$6,544
$40.70
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services
$9,050
$6,567
$6,035
$3,905
$44.23
Wastewater Services
$10,433
$7,571
$6,957
$4,502
$51.02
Water Supply Services
$2,242
$1,627
$1,495
$968
$10.96
Subtotal Urban Area Services
$21,725
$15,765
$14,487
$9,375
$106.21
TOTAL CHARGE PER UNIT
$36,890
$26,769
$24,599
$15,919
$146.91
The calculated development charges will be phased-in over a 5-year time
period in accordance with the DCA. The legislation requires that the
following phase-in be applied to the fully calculated rates:
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Year 1 = 80% of calculated rates
-
Year 2 = 85% of calculated rates
-
Year 3 = 90% of calculated rates
-
Year 4 = 95% of calculated rates
-
Year 5 = 100% of calculated rates
E.
Cost of Growth Analysis
An overview of the long-term capital and operating costs as well as the
asset management-related annual provisions for capital facilities and
infrastructure to be included in the DC by-law is provided in Appendix E of
the DC Background Study. This examination is required as one of the
provisions of the DCA.
F.
Policy Changes since 2018 DC Background Study
As part of the Town's 2023 DC Background Study update, the following
changes have been introduced:
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Removal of Parking and Administration (no longer DC eligible
services);
-
Removal of Transit Services (has been uploaded to the Region);
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Reviewed DC By-law definitions and exemptions; and
-
Alignment with new legislative changes.
G.
Key Recommendations
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It is recommended that the Town's present practices regarding collection
of development charges and by-law administration continue to the extent
possible;
-
As required under the DCA, the Town should codify any rules regarding
application of the by-laws and any exemptions within the development
charges by-laws proposed for adoption;
-
It is recommended that Council adopt the development-related capital
forecast included in this background study, subject to annual review
through the Town's normal capital budget process; and
-
No substantial changes to the Town's prevailing local service definitions
and policies are being considered.
H.
DC By-law to be Released Under Separate Cover
The Town's proposed DC By-law(s) will be made available under separate
cover a minimum of two weeks in advance of the statutory public meeting.
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1. Introduction
The Town of Fort Erie 2023 Development Charges (DC) Background Study
is presented as part of the process to lead to the approval of a new DC by-
law in compliance with the Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA).
The DCA and O. Reg. 82/98 require that a DC background study be
prepared in which development charges are determined with reference to:
-
The average capital service levels provided in the Town over the 15-
year period immediately preceding the preparation of the background
study;
-
A review of future capital projects, including an analysis of gross
expenditures, funding sources, and net expenditures incurred, or to be
incurred, by the Town or its local boards to provide for the expected
development, including the determination of the eligible and ineligible
components of the capital projects; and,
-
An examination of the long-term capital and operating costs for the
capital infrastructure required for each service to which the
development charges by-laws would relate.
This study presents the results of the review which determines the
development-related net capital costs which are attributable to
development that is forecast to occur in the Town. These development-
related net capital costs are then apportioned among various types of
development (residential; non-residential) in a manner that reflects the
increase in the need for each service attributable to each type of
development. The study arrives, therefore, at calculated development
charges for various types of development.
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The DCA provides for a period of public review and comment regarding
the proposed development charges. Following completion of this process
in accordance with the DCA, Council will review this study, and comments
received regarding this study or other information brought to Council's
attention about the proposed charges. Council will then pass a new
development charges by-law for the Town.
The remainder of this study sets out the information and analysis upon
which the proposed development charges are based.
A.
Legislative Context
The study is prepared in accordance with the DCA and associated
regulations, including the amendments that came into force most recently
on November 28, 2022 as per Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
Key legislative changes include:
-
Five-year mandatory phase-in of the calculated DC rates (beginning
with a 20% reduction in Year 1, decreasing by 5% annually until Year 5);
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Historical service level standards have been extended from a 10 to 15-
year planning period;
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DC by-laws now expire every 10 years instead of 5 years;
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The amount of interest paid on DC deferrals and freeze is capped at
prime plus 1%;
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Costs associated with studies and affordable housing services are now
ineligible for recovery through DCs;
-
Municipalities must spend or allocate 60% of available DC reserve
funds per year for roads, water and wastewater services; and
-
Discounts for purpose built rentals based on the number of bedrooms.
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The DCA was also amended to exempt affordable and attainable housing
developments from the payment of DCs; however, the regulations which
will define these types of units have not yet been released and therefore,
these changes are not yet in force.
B.
Relevant Analysis
The underlying assumptions and calculation methodologies contained in
the DC Background Study have been informed by a range of inputs
including the Town's capital budget, existing master plans, and
discussions with Town staff.
C.
Consultation and Approval Process
The following provides a summary of the consultation and approval
process undertaken to complete the DC Background Study. Following the
release of the DC Background Study, consultation will continue with the
public and development industry stakeholders prior to the passage of the
new DC By-law(s) anticipated to occur in January 2024.
Timeline of Consultation and Approval Process
Activity
Date
Developer Information Session
November 7, 2023
Public Release of DC Background Study
November 22, 2023
Statutory Public Meeting
December 11, 2023
(targeted)
Passage of 2023 DC By-law
January 2024 (targeted)
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2. The DC Methodology Aligns
Development-Related Costs and Benefits
Several key steps are required in calculating a development charge. However,
specific circumstances arise in each municipality which must be reflected in
the calculation. In this study, we have tailored our approach to the Town of
Fort Erie's unique circumstances. The approach to the calculated
development charges is focused on providing a reasonable alignment of
development-related costs with the development that necessitates them.
This study calculates charges on a Town-wide basis which is consistent with
the Town's 2018 Development Charges Background Study.
A.
Consideration for Area Rated Services
In accordance with the DCA, Council must give consideration to the use of
area rating, also known as area-specific development charges, as part of
the development charges background study. The Town of Fort Erie has
historically used a Town-wide approach, a practice which is proposed to
be brought forward as part of this DC Background Study update. The
Background Study provides an update to the historical service levels and
the cost of providing future development-related capital infrastructure.
B.
Town-Wide Development Charges Are Proposed
The DCA provides municipalities with flexibility to define services that will
be included in the development charges by-laws, provided that its other
provisions, as well as those of O. Reg. 82/98, are met. The DCA also
requires that the by-laws designate the areas within which DCs shall be
imposed. The development charges may apply to all lands in a
municipality or to other designated development areas as specified in the
by-laws.
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For both General and Engineered Services, a range of capital
infrastructure is available throughout the Town, and all Fort Erie residents
and employees have access to this infrastructure. As new development
occurs, new infrastructure will be needed in order to maintain overall
service levels in the Town. A widely accepted method of sharing the
development-related capital costs for such Town services is to apportion
them over all anticipated growth.
The following services are included in the Town-wide development
charges calculations:
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Library Services
-
Fire Protection
-
Parks and Recreation
-
Services Related to a
Highway: Public Works and
Fleet
-
Serviced Related to a
Highway: Roads and
Related
-
Water
-
Wastewater
-
Storm Water Drainage and
Control
These services form a reasonable basis in which to plan and administer the
Town-wide development charges. It is noted that the analysis of each of
these services examines the individual capital facilities and equipment that
constitute it. The resulting development charges for these services would be
imposed against all development anywhere in the Town.
C.
Key Steps In Determining DCs for Future Development-
Related Projects
Several key steps are required in calculating DCs for future development-
related projects. These are summarized below and shown schematically in
Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Statutory Requirements of Development Charge Calculation
and Study Process
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Anticipated amount, type and
location of development must
be estimated
I
~
Development Forecast
s.5(1)1
I
Increase in Need for Service
s.2(1), s.5(1)2
I
I
Transit Requirements are based on
a forecast ten-year Service Levels
5.2 (2)
Increase in need may
not exceed average
level of service
immediately preceding
Calculate ten-year Historica lal
Service Level
s.5(1)4
Consideration of Available Excess
Capacity
s.5(1)5
Requires funding from
non -DC sources (i.e.
property tax, user fees)
-
,.
I
Identify Ineligible Services
s.52(4)
Increase in the need for
service attributable to the
anticipated development
must be est11nated
-
Identify Development-Related Capital
Costs
s.5(1}7
Grants/Other
Contributions
s.5(2)
Benefit-to-Existing
s.5(1)6
I
I
Costs Eligible
for Recovery
J
Residential Sector
(UnitType)
Non-Residential Sector (per
m2 of GFA)
I
I
I
Local Services
s.59
Post-Period Benefit
s.5(1)4
Other Requirements
of DC Background
Study
Long-term Capital and Operating
Impacts
s.10/l}(c)
I
Consideration for
Area Rating
s.2/9)(10)(11), s.10/l)(c.l}
Asset
Management Plan
5.10(3)
IHEMSONJ
DC Polices and Rules
Rules for DCs Payable
s.5(1)9
Restrictions on rules
s.5(6)
Discounts, reductions,
exemptions
s.5(1)10
i.
Development Forecast
The first step in the methodology requires a development forecast to be
prepared for the 10-year study period, 2023-2032, for General Services. A
planning horizon of 2023-2041 has been used for Engineered Services, which
is consistent with the servicing plans provided by Town staff.
The forecast of the future residential and non-residential development by
location is based on growth anticipated to occur in the Town. For the
residential portion of the forecast both the Census population growth and
population growth in new units is estimated. Net population growth
determines the need for additional facilities and provides the foundation for
the development-related capital program.
The non-residential portion of the forecast estimates the gross floor area
(GFA) of building space to be developed over the 10-year period, 2023-2032,
and to 2041. The forecast of GFA is based on the employment forecast for the
Town. Factors for floor space per worker by category are used to convert the
employment forecast into gross floor areas for the purposes of the
development charges study.
ii.
Service Categories and Historical Service Levels
The DCA provides that the increase in the need for service attributable to
anticipated development:
... must not include an increase that would result in the level of service
exceeding the average level of that service provided in the municipality
over the 15-year period immediately preceding the preparation of the
background study...(s. 5. (1) 4.)
Historical 15-year average service levels thus form the basis for development
charges. A review of the Town's capital service levels for buildings, land,
vehicles, and so on has therefore been prepared as a reference for the
calculation so that the portion of future capital projects that may be included
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in the development charge can be determined. The historical service levels
used in this study have been calculated based on the period 2008-2022.
For Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Services, historical service levels are
less applicable as the infrastructure included in the capital program required
to achieve health and safety standards as identified in relevant legislation
including Provincial regulations, other relevant legislation as well as Town
standards. Historical service levels for the Roads and Related service have
been included.
iii.
Development-Related Capital Program and Analysis of DC Eligible
Costs to be Recovered through Development Charges
A development-related capital program has been prepared by the Town's
departments as part of the present study. The program identifies
development-related projects and their gross and net municipal costs, after
allowing for capital grants, subsidies or other recoveries as required by the
Act (DCA, s. 5. (2)). The capital program provides another cornerstone upon
which development charges are based. The DCA requires that the increase in
the need for service attributable to the anticipated development may include
an increase:
... only if the council of the Municipality has indicated that it intends
to ensure that such an increase in need will be met. (s. 5. (1) 3.)
In conjunction with DCA, s. 5. (1) 4. referenced above, these sections have the
effect of requiring that the development charge be calculated on the lesser of
the historical 15-year average service levels or the service levels embodied in
future plans of the Town. The development-related capital program prepared
for this study ensures that development charges are only imposed to help pay
for projects that have been or are intended to be purchased or built in order to
accommodate future anticipated development. It is not sufficient in the
calculation of development charges merely to have had the service in the
past. There must also be a demonstrated commitment to continue to emplace
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facilities or infrastructure in the future. In this regard, O. Reg. 82/98, s. 3
states that:
For the purposes of paragraph 3 of subsection 5 (1) of the Act, the council of
a Municipality has indicated that it intends to ensure that an increase in the
need for service will be met if the increase in service forms part of an official
plan, capital forecast or similar expression of the intention of the council and
the plan, forecast or similar expression of the intention of the council has
been approved by the council.
For some projects in the development-related capital program, a portion of
the project may confer benefits to existing residents. As required by the DCA,
s. 5. (1) 6., these portions of projects and their associated net costs are the
funding responsibility of the Town from non-development charges sources.
The amount of municipal funding for such non-DC-eligible shares of projects
is also identified as part of the preparation of the development-related capital
program.
There is also a requirement in the DCA to reduce the applicable development
charge by the amount of any "uncommitted excess capacity" that is available
for a service. Such capacity is available to partially meet the future servicing
requirements. Adjustments are made in the capital program analysis to meet
this requirement of the DCA.
iv.
Attribution to Types of Development
The next step in the determination of development charges is the allocation of
the development-related net capital costs between the residential and the
non-residential sectors. In the Town of Fort Erie, the allocation is based on
the projected changes in population and employment over the planning
periods, the anticipated demand for services and other relevant factors.
The residential component of the development charges is applied to different
housing types based on average occupancy factors. The non-residential
component is applied on the basis of gross building space in square metres.
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v.
Final Adjustment
The final determination of the development charge results from adjustments
made to development-related DC eligible costs for each service and sector
resulting from the application of any unallocated growth-related reserve fund
balances that are available to finance the development-related capital costs
in the capital program. A cash flow analysis is also undertaken to account for
the timing of projects and receipt of development charges. Interest earnings
or borrowing costs are therefore accounted for in the calculation as allowed
under the DCA.
D.
Operating & Capital Cost Impacts and Asset Management
Plan Legislative Requirements
Section 10 of the DCA identifies what must be included in a Development
Charges Background Study, namely:
s.10 (2) The development charge background study shall include,
(c) an examination, for each service to which the development
charge by-law would relate, of the long term capital and operating
costs for capital infrastructure required for the service; and
(c.2) an asset management plan prepared in accordance with
subsection (3).
i.
Asset Management Plan
(3) 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 a prescribed manner.
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The requirement to include an Asset Management Plan (AMP) was part of the
DCA amendments that came into effect on January 1, 2016. A key function of
the Asset Management Plan is to demonstrate that all assets proposed to be
funded under the development charges by-law are financially sustainable over
their full life-cycle. The section of the DC Background Study that deals with
the operating and capital cost impacts and the asset management plan can
be found in Appendix E.
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3. Development Forecast
The DCA requires the Town to estimate "the anticipated amount, type and
location of development" for which development charges may be imposed. The
development forecast must cover both residential and non-residential
development and be specific enough with regards to quantum, type, location and
timing of development to allow the Town to prepare a reasonable development-
related capital program.
A 10-year development forecast, from 2023-2032, has been used for the General
Services. For Engineered Services, a longer term forecast to 2041 has been used,
consistent with the approach used in the Town's Master Plans.
The forecasts are based on the Town achieving population and employment
forecasts set out in Niagara Region's Official Plan. Despite 2041 being the end-
point of the development forecast planning horizon, the Town will continue to
plan to achieve the 2051 population and employment forecasts set out in the
Region's Official Plan and it is expected that these forecasts will be used in
future DC Background Study updates.
The population and household growth determines the need for additional
facilities and provides the foundation for the development-related capital
program. Table 1 summarizes the population and household development
forecast. The table shows that the Town's Census population is forecast to
increase by roughly 3,980 over the 10-year planning period, and by
approximately 7,970 to 2041. The number of dwellings will increase by 2,150
over the 10-year period and by 4,350 to 2041.
In addition to the net population forecast, a forecast of "population in new
units" that will result from the addition of new housing units has been made.
Population growth in new units is estimated by applying the following PPUs to
the housing unit forecast: 2.55 for single and semi-detached units; 1.85 for
multiples; 1.70 for large apartments; and 1.10 for small apartments. In total,
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4,660 is the forecasted population growth in new dwelling units over the 10-
year planning period and 9,410 is growth forecasted to 2041.
Non-residential development charges are calculated on a per square metre of
gross floor area (GFA) basis. Therefore, as per the DCA, a forecast of non-
residential building space has been developed. As with the residential
forecast, a 10-year development forecast, from 2023-2033, has been used for
all General Services in the Town. The planning period from 2023-2041 has
been utilized for Engineered Services.
Employment densities have been used to convert the employment forecast
into building space estimates. The following densities, by employment type,
have been utilized in this study:
Population-Related:
50.0 m2 per employee
Employment Land:
110.0 m2 per employee
Major Office:
27.0 m2 per employee
A summary of the GFA forecasts is provided in Table 1. The total GFA growth
is forecast at 155,750 square metres over the 10-year period with an
accompanying employment growth of 1,915. Over the longer planning period
to 2041, it is forecasted that 3,950 new employees will be accommodated in
317,650 square metres of new non-residential GFA.
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TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SUMMARY OF RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT FORECAST
Town-wide Development Forecast
2022
Estimate
General Services
Planning Period
2023 - 2032
Engineered Services
Planning Period
2023 - 2041
Growth
Total at
2032
Growth
Total at
2041
Residential
Total Occupied Dwellings
14,279
2,147
16,426
4,355
18,634
Total Population
Census
33,274
3,982
37,256
7,970
41,244
Population In New Dwellings
4,660
9,407
Non-Residential
Employment
9,961
1,915
11,876
3,951
13,912
Non-Residential Building Space (sq.m.)
155,754
317,651
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4. Summary of Historical Capital Service
Levels
The DCA and O. Reg. 82/98 require that the development charges be set at a
level no higher than the average service level provided in the Town over the
15-year period immediately preceding the preparation of the background
study, on a service-by-service basis.
For General Services (Library, Fire, Police, Parks and Recreation etc.), and
Services Related to a Highway: Roads and Related infrastructure, the
legislative requirement is met by documenting historical service levels for the
preceding 15 years, in this case, for the period 2008 to 2022. Typically, service
levels for General Services are measured as a ratio of inputs per capita or per
capita and employee.
O. Reg. 82/98 requires that when determining historical service levels both
quantity and quality of service be taken into consideration. In most cases, the
service levels are initially established in quantitative terms. For example,
service levels for buildings are presented in terms of square feet per capita.
The qualitative aspect is introduced by the consideration of the monetary
value of the facility or service. In the case of buildings, for example, the cost
would be shown in terms of dollars per square foot to replace or construct a
facility of the same quality. This approach helps to ensure that the
development-related capital facilities that are to be charged to new
development reflect not only the quantity (number and size) but also the
quality (value or replacement cost) of service provided historically by the
Town. Both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of service levels used in
the present analysis are based on information provided by Town staff based
on historical records and their experience with costs to acquire or construct
similar facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
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Table 2 summarizes service levels for all services included in the development
charges calculations. Appendix B provides detailed historical inventory data
upon which the calculation of service levels is based for the General Services.
Appendix C provides this information for Services Related to a Highway:
Roads and Related Services.
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TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SUMMARY OF AVERAGE HISTORIC SERVICE LEVELS 2008 - 2022
Service
2008 - 2022
Service Level
Indicator
1.0 LIBRARY SERVICES
$519.26 per capita
Buildings
$387.86 per capita
Land
$21.92 per capita
Materials
$102.43 per capita
Furniture And Equipment
$7.05 per capita
2.0 FIRE PROTECTION
$1,142.69 per population & employment
Buildings
$624.94 per population & employment
Land
$47.04 per population & employment
Furniture & Equipment
$14.68 per population & employment
Vehicles
$407.00 per population & employment
Equipment & Gear
$49.03 per population & employment
3.0 PARKS AND RECREATION
$6,634.98 per capita
Indoor Recreation
$3,521.80 per capita
Neighbourhood Parks
$480.70 per capita
Community Parks
$1,074.46 per capita
Specialized Parks
$1,514.94 per capita
Parks Vehicles & Equipment
$43.08 per capita
4.0 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
$471.25 per population & employment
Buildings
$296.80 per population & employment
Land
$22.24 per population & employment
Furniture & Equipment
$6.97 per population & employment
Vehicles & Equipment
$145.24 per population & employment
5.0 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
$5,978.98 per population & employment
Roads
$4,702.21 per population & employment
Bridges & Culverts
$1,276.77 per population & employment
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5. Development-Related Capital Forecast
A.
A Development-Related Capital Forecast is Provided for
Council's Approval
The DCA requires the Council of a Municipality to express its intent to provide
future capital facilities at the level incorporated in the development charges
calculation. As noted above in Section 2, O. Reg. 82/98, s. 3 states that:
For the purposes of paragraph 3 of subsection 5 (1) of the Act, the council of
a Municipality has indicated that it intends to ensure that an increase in the
need for service will be met if the increase in service forms part of an official
plan, capital forecast or similar expression of the intention of the council and
the plan, forecast or similar expression of the intention of the council has
been approved by the council.
Based on the growth forecasts summarized in Section 3 and detailed in
Appendix A, Town staff developed a development-related capital program
setting out those projects that are required to service anticipated
development.
One of the recommendations contained in the DC Background Study is for
Council to adopt the development-related capital program derived for the
purposes of the development charges calculation. It is assumed that future
capital budgets and forecasts will continue to bring forward the development-
related projects contained herein that are consistent with the development
occurring in the Town. It is acknowledged that changes to the capital program
presented here may occur through the Town's normal capital budget process.
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B.
The Development-Related Capital Forecast for General
Services
A summary of the development-related capital forecast for General Services
is presented in Table 3. The table shows that the gross cost of the Town's
capital forecast is estimated to be $50.15 million. The net municipal cost
remains at $50.15 million. Of this $50.15 million net municipal cost,
approximately 71%, or $35.43 million, is related to capital works for Parks and
Recreation. This capital program accounts for general park improvements,
parkland amenities, new park development, future building space to
accommodate staff, and parks vehicles and equipment.
The next largest capital program belongs to Fire Protection, and amounts to
$9.08 million to provide for the recovery of debt associated with the expansion
of Station Three, including provisions for land, building, and various pieces of
equipment.
The capital forecast associated with Public Works and Fleet includes the
provisions for an additional vehicle bay, Gibson Centre expansion, and a
variety of new fleet and equipment for $5.23 million.
The capital forecast associated with Library Services includes an annual
provision for additional collection materials over the planning period,
amounting to $407,900.
The capital forecast incorporates those projects identified to be related to
development anticipated in the next 10 years. It is not implied that all of these
costs are to be recovered from new development by way of development
charges. Portions of the capital forecast may be related to replacement of
existing facilities, shares of projects that benefit the existing population, or
growth anticipated to occur beyond the 2023 - 2032 planning period. After
these reductions, the remaining development-related capital costs are
brought forward to the development charges calculation. Further details on
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the capital forecasts for each individual service category are available in
Appendix B.
C.
The Development-Related Capital Forecast for
Engineered Services
Table 4 provides the development-related capital recoveries for the
Engineered Services. The Services Related to a Highway: Roads and
Related capital program totals $84.73 million and is generally based on the
servicing plans identified by staff. Most of the roads capital program consists
of road extensions, road widenings, new road construction, sidewalks, and
road upgrades. Approximately $296,400 in grants have been identified to fund
the roads program and as such, the net municipal cost reduces to $84.43
million. Details regarding the Roads and Related capital program is included
in Appendix C.
The Storm Water Drainage and Control Services capital forecast is
estimated to be $115.13 million. The capital program includes the upgrading
and servicing of various locations, including Sunset Drive, Laur Road, Bertie
Street, Crescent Park, and others. Approximately, $483,600 in grants have
been identified, and as such the net municipal cost of the wastewater capital
program decreases to $114.65 million.
The Wastewater Services capital forecast is estimated to be $97.65 million.
Key components of the capital program include the recovery of outstanding
debentures, sewer outlet improvements, sewer upgrades, sanitary sewer
works, and inflow and infiltration reduction works for various locations across
the Town. No grants, subsidies, or other recoveries have been identified, and
as such the net municipal cost of the wastewater capital program remains at
$97.65 million.
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Finally, a summary of the Water Services capital forecast is also included. In
total, the program amounts to $23.62 million which recovers for upgrading and
expansion of water services across the Town. No grants, subsidies, or other
recoveries have been identified, and as such the net municipal cost of the
wastewater capital program remains at $23.62 million.
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TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL FORECAST
FOR GENERAL SERVICES 2023 - 2032
(in $000)
General Services
Gross
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies
Municipal
Cost
1.0 LIBRARY SERVICES
$407.9
$0.0
$407.9
2.0 FIRE PROTECTION
$9,084.0
$0.0
$9,084.0
3.0 PARKS AND RECREATION
$35,428.9
$0.0
$35,428.9
4.0 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
$5,225.0
$0.0
$5,225.0
TOTAL GENERAL SERVICES (2023-2032)
$50,145.8
$0.0
$50,145.8
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TABLE 4
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL FORECAST
AND ENGINEERED SERVICES 2023 - 2041
(in $000)
Engineered Services
Gross
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies
Municipal
Cost
TOWN-WIDE SERVICES
1
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
$84,726.5
$296.4
$84,430.1
2
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
$115,132.9
$483.6
$114,649.2
3
WASTEWATER SERVICES
$97,649.5
$0.0
$97,649.5
4
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
$23,616.6
$0.0
$23,616.6
TOTAL ENGINEERED SERVICES (2023-2041)
$321,125.44
$780.0
$320,345.4
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6. Development Charges are Calculated in
Accordance with the DCA
This section summarizes the calculation of development charges for each
service category and the resulting total development charge by type of
development. For all services, the calculation of the "unadjusted" per capita
(residential) and per square metre (non-residential) charges is reviewed.
Adjustments to these amounts resulting from a cash flow analysis that
accounts for interest earnings and borrowing costs are also discussed.
For residential development, an adjusted total per capita amount is applied to
different housing types on the basis of average occupancy factors. For non-
residential development, the calculated development charges rates are based
on gross floor area (GFA) of building space.
It is noted that the calculation of the development charges does not include
any provision for exemptions required under the DCA, for example, the
exemption for enlargements of up to 50% on existing industrial buildings.
Such legislated exemptions, or other exemptions which Council may choose
to provide, will result in a loss of development charges revenue for the
affected types of development. Any such revenue loss may not be offset,
however, by increasing other portions of the calculated charge.
A.
Development Charges Calculation
i.
Unadjusted Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
Rates for Town-wide General Services
A summary of the "unadjusted" residential and non-residential development
charges for the Town-wide General Services is presented in Table 5. Further
details of the calculation for each individual General Service category are
available in Appendix B.
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The capital forecast incorporates those projects identified to be related to
growth anticipated in the next 10 years. However, not all of the capital costs
are to be recovered from new development by way of development charges.
Table 5 shows that $11.26 million of the capital forecast relates to
replacement of existing capital facilities or to shares of projects that provide
benefit to the existing community. These portions of capital costs would have
to be funded from fundraising, property taxes and other non-development
charges revenue sources.
Approximately $6.09 million of DC reserves have been identified, and have
been net out of the chargeable capital costs. Another share of the forecast,
$13.47 million, is either attributable to growth beyond the 2032 period (and
can therefore only be recovered under future development charges studies) or
represents a service level increase in the Town.
The remaining $19.33 million is carried forward to the development charges
calculation as a development-related cost. Of the development-related cost,
$17.65 million has been allocated to new residential development, and $1.67
million has been allocated to new non-residential development. This results in
a charge of $3,788 per capita, $10.76 per square metre.
ii.
Unadjusted Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
Rates for Engineered Services
Table 6 presents the "unadjusted" residential and non-residential
development charges for Engineered Services infrastructure. It shows that of
the total gross cost of the capital program, estimated to be $321.13 million,
$73.15 million is considered to replace existing infrastructure or to benefit the
existing population and employment.
Approximately $10.21 million of DC reserves have been identified, and have
been net out of the chargeable capital costs. Another share of the forecast,
$96.32 million, is either attributable to growth beyond the 2041 period (and
can therefore only be recovered under future development charges studies) or
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represents a service level increase in the Town. The remaining $140.66 million
is carried forward to the development charges calculation as a development-
related cost. Of the development-related cost, 70%, or $99.05 million, has
been allocated to new residential development, and 30%, or $41.60 million,
has been allocated to new non-residential development. This results in a
charge of $10,530 per capita, and $130.96 per square metre of gross floor
area.
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TABLE 5
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SUMMARY OF UNADJUSTED RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
10-YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR GENERAL SERVICES
Town-Wide
10 Year Growth in Population in New Units
4,660
10 Year Growth in Square Metres
155,754
Service
Development-Related Capital Program (2023 - 2032)
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
Total
Project
Cost
($000)
Grants/
Subsidies/
Other
Contributions
($000)
Benefit to
Existing
Share
($000)
Available
DC
Reserves
($000)
Post
2032
($000)
Total
Cost Eligible
For DC
Recovery
($000)
%
($000)
%
($000)
1.0 LIBRARY SERVICES
$407.9
$0.0
$0.0
$154.7
$0.0
$253.2
100%
$253.2
0%
$0.00
Charge per Capita or Charge per Square Metre
$54.33
$0.00
2.0 FIRE PROTECTION
$9,084.0
$0.0
$3,624.0
$94.5
$2,394.0
$2,971.5
71%
$2,106.1
29%
$865.48
Charge per Capita or Charge per Square Metre
$451.95
$5.56
3.0 PARKS AND RECREATION
$35,428.9
$0.0
$7,597.7
$4,455.1
$10,050.6
$13,325.4
100%
$13,325.4
0%
$0.00
Charge per Capita or Charge per Square Metre
$2,859.54
$0.00
4.0 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
$5,225.0
$0.0
$40.0
$1,383.0
$1,023.0
$2,779.0
71%
$1,969.6
29%
$809.39
Charge per Capita or Charge per Square Metre
$422.66
$5.20
TOTAL 10-YEAR GENERAL SERVICES
$50,145.82
$0.0
$11,261.7
$6,087.3
$13,467.6
$19,329.1
$17,654.3
$1,674.9
General Services Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita or Per Square Metre
$3,788.48
$10.76
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TABLE 6
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SUMMARY OF UNADJUSTED DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
FOR TOWN-WIDE ENGINEERED SERVICES 2023 - 2041
Town-Wide
Long-Term Growth in Population in New Units
9,407
Long-Term Growth in Square Metres
317,651
Service
Development-Related Capital Program (in $000s)
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
Total
Project
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies/
Other
Contributions
Benefit to
Existing
Share
Available
DC
Reserves
Post
2041
Total
Cost Eligible
For DC
Recovery
%
($000)
%
($000)
ENGINEERED SERVICES
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
$84,726.5
$296.4
$28,151.7
$3,115.0
$21,929.9
$31,233.5
70.4%
$21,995.3
29.6%
$9,238.17
Charge per Capita or Charge per Square Metre
$2,338
$29.08
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
$115,132.9
$483.6
$29,019.4
$4,964.1
$33,367.2
$47,298.5
70.4%
$33,308.6
29.6%
$13,989.84
Charge per Capita or Charge per Square Metre
$3,541
$44.04
WASTEWATER SERVICES
$97,649.5
$0.0
$12,493.5
$1,761.4
$33,182.6
$50,212.1
70.4%
$35,360.4
29.6%
$14,851.61
Charge per Capita or Charge per Square Metre
$3,759
$46.75
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
$23,616.6
$0.0
$3,490.0
$372.3
$7,842.7
$11,911.5
70.4%
$8,388.4
29.6%
$3,523.17
Charge per Capita or Charge per Square Metre
$892
$11.09
TOTAL ENGINEERED SERVICES
$321,125.4
$780.0
$73,154.7
$10,212.8
$96,322.4
$140,655.6
$99,052.8
$41,602.8
Town-Wide Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita or Per Square Metre
$10,529.70
$130.96
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B.
Adjusted Residential and Non-Residential Development
Charges Rates
Final adjustments to the "unadjusted" development charges rates are made
through a cash flow analysis. The analysis, details of which are included in
Appendix B for General Services and Appendix C for Engineered Services,
considers the borrowing cost and interest earnings associated with the timing
of expenditures and development charges receipts for each service category.
Table 7 summarizes the results of the cash flow adjustments for the
residential development charges rates. As shown, the adjusted per capita rate
increases from $14,318 per capita to $14,470 per capita after the cash flow
analysis.
Table 7 also provides the calculated rates by residential unit with the total
Town-wide charge per unit ranging from a high of $36,890 per unit for a
serviced single- and semi-detached units to a low of $15,919 per unit for
bachelor and single-bedroom apartment units.
Table 8 displays the change between the unadjusted and adjusted Town-
wide non-residential charges. The charge increases by $5.20 per square
metre after cash flow considerations. The fully calculated non-residential
charge is $146.91 per square metre.
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TABLE 7
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
TOWN-WIDE UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY UNIT TYPE
Service
Unadjusted
Charge Per
Capita
Adjusted
Charge Per
Capita
Residential Charge By Unit Type
Percentage of
Charge
Singles &
Semis
Multiples
Apartments
2+ Bedrooms
Apartments
Bachelor or 1
Bedroom
Library Services
Fire Protection
Parks And Recreation
Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet
Services Related To A Highway: Roads And Related
$54.33
$451.95
$2,859.54
$422.66
$2,338.19
$51.75
$447.05
$2,620.20
$433.22
$2,396.23
$132
$1,140
$6,680
$1,104
$6,109
$96
$827
$4,847
$801
$4,433
$88
$760
$4,454
$736
$4,074
$57
$492
$2,882
$477
$2,636
0.4%
3.1%
18.1%
3.0%
16.6%
Subtotal Town-Wide Services
$6,126.66
$5,948.45
$15,165
$11,004
$10,112
$6,544
41.1%
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services
Wastewater Services
Water Supply Services
$3,540.84
$3,758.95
$891.72
$3,549.85
$4,092.41
$879.61
$9,050
$10,433
$2,242
$6,567
$7,571
$1,627
$6,035
$6,957
$1,495
$3,905
$4,502
$968
24.5%
28.3%
6.1%
Subtotal Urban Area Services
$8,191.51
$8,521.86
$21,725
$15,765
$14,487
$9,375
58.9%
TOTAL CHARGE PER UNIT
$14,318.17
$14,470.31
$36,890
$26,769
$24,599
$15,919
100.0%
(1) Based on Persons Per Unit Of:
2.55
1.85
1.70
1.10
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TABLE 8
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
TOWN-WIDE UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES PER SQUARE METRE
Service
Non-Residential
Percentage of
Charge
Unadjusted
Charge per
Square Metre
Adjusted
Charge per
Square Metre
Library Services
$0.00
$0.00
0.0%
Fire Protection
$5.56
$5.50
3.7%
Parks And Recreation
$0.00
$0.00
0.0%
Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet
$5.20
$5.34
3.6%
Services Related To A Highway: Roads And Related
$29.08
$29.86
20.3%
Subtotal Town-Wide Services
$39.83
$40.70
27.7%
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services
$44.04
$44.23
30.1%
Wastewater Services
$46.75
$51.02
34.7%
Water Supply Services
$11.09
$10.96
7.5%
Subtotal Urban Area Services
$101.88
$106.21
72.3%
TOTAL CHARGE PER SQUARE METRE
$141.71
$146.91
100.0%
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C.
Statutory Phase-in of Calculated Development Charges
The DCA now requires that the calculated development charge rates be
phased-in over a five-year period based on the following:
-
Year 1 = 80% of calculated rates
-
Year 2 = 85% of calculated rates
-
Year 3 = 90% of calculated rates
-
Year 4 = 95% of calculated rates
-
Year 5 = 100% of calculated rates
Table 9 provides a summary of the 5-year phase in for the calculated
residential and non-residential rates in the Town of Fort Erie.
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TABLE 9
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
5-YEAR PHASE-IN OF CALCULATED DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
Town-wide
Charge Type
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Singles & Semis $/unit
$29,512
$31,357
$33,201
$35,046
$36,890
Multiples $/unit
$21,415
$22,754
$24,092
$25,431
$26,769
Apartments 2+ Bedrooms $/unit
$19,679
$20,909
$22,139
$23,369
$24,599
Apartments Bachelor or 1 Bedroom $/unit
$12,735
$13,531
$14,327
$15,123
$15,919
Non-Residential Uniform $/m2
$117.53
$124.88
$132.22
$139.57
$146.91
Phase-in
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
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D.
Comparison of 2023 Newly Calculated Development
Charges With Charges Currently In Force in Fort Erie
Table 10 presents a comparison of the newly calculated residential
development charges with currently imposed development charge rates. As
shown, the residential development charge rate for a single- or semi-detached
unit increases by $7,634 per unit, or 35% for the Town-wide services in the first
year of the new DC by-law. The first year phased in rates will increase from
current rates by 40% for multiples, 37% for large apartments, and 37% for small
apartments. The calculated development charge rates will continue to be
phased-in and increased in accordance with the legislation, as outlined in Table
10.
Table 11 displays the current uniform non-residential rate verses the current
charge for Town-wide services, including the phase-in in accordance with the
legislation. The charge will see an increase of 38% in the first year of the new
DC by-law. The additional non-residential phased-in rates are also outlined in
Table 11.
Overall, the calculated development charges rates will increase from the
current rates in Fort Erie. These increases are a result of the following:
-
The inclusion of capital recommendations identified by engineering
staff and master plans;
-
Cost adjustments (increases) to reflect current estimates for projects;
and
-
Changes in person per unit (PPU) assumptions;
-
Changes in maximum permissible funding envelopes arising from 15-
year historical service levels.
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TABLE 10
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND CALCULATED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
Singles & Semis $/unit
Calculated
Change (%)
Current
$21,878
Year 1 - 2024 (80%)
$29,512
35%
Year 2 - 2025 (85%)
$31,357
6%
Year 3 - 2026 (90%)
$33,201
6%
Year 4 - 2027 (95%)
$35,046
6%
Year 5 - 2028 (100%)
$36,890
5%
Multiples $/unit
Calculated
Change (%)
Current
$15,281
Year 1 - 2024 (80%)
$21,415
40%
Year 2 - 2025 (85%)
$22,754
6%
Year 3 - 2026 (90%)
$24,092
6%
Year 4 - 2027 (95%)
$25,431
6%
Year 5 - 2028 (100%)
$26,769
5%
Apartments 2+ Bedrooms $/unit
Calculated
Change (%)
Current
$14,374
Year 1 - 2024 (80%)
$19,679
37%
Year 2 - 2025 (85%)
$20,909
6%
Year 3 - 2026 (90%)
$22,139
6%
Year 4 - 2027 (95%)
$23,369
6%
Year 5 - 2028 (100%)
$24,599
5%
Apartments Bachelor or 1 Bedroom $/unit
Calculated
Change (%)
Current
$9,301
Year 1 - 2024 (80%)
$12,735
37%
Year 2 - 2025 (85%)
$13,531
6%
Year 3 - 2026 (90%)
$14,327
6%
Year 4 - 2027 (95%)
$15,123
6%
Year 5 - 2028 (100%)
$15,919
5%
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TABLE 11
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
COMPARISON OF CURRENT AND CALCULATED
UNIFORM NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
Non-Residential Uniform $/m2
Calculated
Change (%)
Current
$85.05
Year 1 - 2024 (80%)
$117.53
38%
Year 2 - 2025 (85%)
$124.88
6%
Year 3 - 2026 (90%)
$132.22
6%
Year 4 - 2027 (95%)
$139.57
6%
Year 5 - 2028 (100%)
$146.91
5%
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7. Cost of Growth Analysis
This section provides a brief examination of the long-term capital and operating
costs as well as the asset management-related annual provisions for the
capital facilities and infrastructure to be included in the DC By-law. This
examination is required as one of the provisions of the DCA. The analysis for
all services is included in Appendix E.
A.
Asset Management Plan
Table 12 provides the calculated annual asset management contribution for
both the gross capital expenditures and the share related to the 2023-2032,
and 2032-2041 DC recoverable portion. The years 2033, and 2042 have been
included to calculate the annual contribution for the 2023-2032, and 2023-
2041 periods as the expenditures in 2032, and 2041 will not trigger asset
management contributions until 2033, and 2042, respectively. As shown in
Table 12, by 2032, the Town should fund an additional $947,500 per annum to
fund the full life cycle costs of the new assets related to the General Services
supported under the development charges by-law.
Table 12 provides a separate analysis of the annual provisions required for
the Engineered Services capital program as the program extends to 2041. As
shown in Table 12, the annual provision in 2042 amounts to $2.23 million.
Cost of Growth Analysis | 33
TABLE 12
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
ANNUAL ASSET MANAGEMENT PROVISION BY 2033
Service
2023 - 2032
Capital Program
Calculated AMP Annual
Provision by 2033
DC Related
Non-DC Related
*
DC Related
Non-DC Related
*
Library Services
$253,177
$154,723
$41,099
$22,739
Fire Protection
$2,971,542
$6,112,458
$60,777
$125,448
Parks And Recreation
$13,325,441
$22,103,479
$737,354
$1,058,727
Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet
$2,778,961
$2,446,039
$108,249
$78,102
TOTAL
$19,329,121
$30,816,699
$947,479
$1,285,016
* Includes costs that will be recovered under future development charges studies (i.e. other development-related), ineligible shares and
shares of projects funded from available reserve funds.
Service
2023 - 2041
Capital Program
Calculated AMP Annual
Provision by 2042
DC Related
Non-DC Related
*
DC Related
Non-DC Related
*
Services Related To A Highway: Roads And Related
$31,233,493
$53,493,017
$729,549
$1,058,480
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services
$47,298,477
$67,834,383
$678,751
$939,439
Wastewater Services
$50,212,056
$47,437,466
$645,820
$667,239
Water Supply Services
$11,911,542
$11,705,008
$173,831
$139,050
TOTAL
$140,655,568
$180,469,874
$2,227,951
$2,804,208
* Includes costs that will be recovered under future development charges studies (i.e. other development-related), ineligible shares and
shares of projects funded from available reserve funds.
Cost of Growth Analysis | 34
B.
Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost Impacts
i.
Net Operating Costs for the Town's Services Estimated to Increase
over the Forecast Period
The Town will experience estimated increase in net operating costs for
additions associated with the planned capital program. These estimates are
based on average costs derived from a review of recent budgets and the
Financial Information Return (FIR) (additional details are included in Appendix
E).
As described in Appendix E, by 2032, the Town's net operating costs are
estimated to increase by $1.90 million for property tax supported services.
Increases in net operating costs will be experienced as new facilities are
opened. By 2041, the Town's net operating costs for Engineered Services will
increase by $871,000. Operating and maintenance costs will also increase as
additions to the Town's road network are made.
ii.
Long-Term Capital Financing from Non-Development Charge
Sources Totals $194.21 million for Tax Supported Assets
Table 13 summarizes the components of the development-related capital
program that will require funding from non-development charges sources for
tax supported assets. In total, $84.42 million will need to be financed from
non-DC sources over the 2023-2032 and 2023-2041 planning periods. In
addition, $109.79 million in interim DC financing related to post-period shares
of projects may be required or these costs may be recovered from other
growth funding tools.
Cost of Growth Analysis | 35
TABLE 13
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SUMMARY OF UNADJUSTED RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
General Services
Development-Related Capital Program (2023 - 2032)
Net
Municipal
Cost
($000)
Replacement
& Benefit to
Existing
($000)
Available DC
Reserves
($000)
Post-Period
Benefit*
($000)
Total DC
Eligible
Costs for
Recovery
($000)
1
LIBRARY SERVICES
$407.9
$0.0
$154.7
$0.0
$253.2
2
FIRE PROTECTION
$9,084.0
$3,624.0
$94.5
$2,394.0
$2,971.5
3
PARKS AND RECREATION
$35,428.9
$7,597.7
$4,455.1
$10,050.6
$13,325.4
4 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
$5,225.0
$40.0
$1,383.0
$1,023.0
$2,779.0
TOTAL GENERAL SERVICES
$50,145.8
$11,261.7
$6,087.3
$13,467.6
$19,329.1
*Development related costs to be considered for funding from other tools and/or future DC Studies.
Engineered Services
Development-Related Capital Program (2023 - 2041)
Net
Municipal
Cost
($000)
Replacement
& Benefit to
Existing
($000)
Available DC
Reserves
($000)
Post-Period
Benefit*
($000)
Total DC
Eligible
Costs for
Recovery
($000)
ENGINEERED SERVICES
1 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
$84,430.1
$28,151.7
$3,115.0
$21,929.9
$31,233.5
2 STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
$114,649.2
$29,019.4
$4,964.1
$33,367.2
$47,298.5
3 WASTEWATER SERVICES
$97,649.5
$12,493.5
$1,761.4
$33,182.6
$50,212.1
4 WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
$23,616.6
$3,490.0
$372.3
$7,842.7
$11,911.5
TOTAL ENGINEERED SERVICES
$320,345.4
$73,154.7
$10,212.8
$96,322.4
$140,655.6
*Development related costs to be considered for funding from other tools and/or future DC Studies.
TOTAL GENERAL AND ENGINEERED SERVICES
$370,491.3
$84,416.4
$16,300.1
$109,790.0
$159,984.7
Cost of Growth Analysis | 36
iii.
Program is Deemed Financially Sustainable
The calculated annual funding provision should be considered within the
context of the Town's projected growth. Over the next 10 years (to 2032) the
Town is projected to increase by nearly 2,150 households. In addition, the
Town will also add over 1,900 new employees that will result in approximately
155,800 square metres of additional non-residential building space.
By 2041, there will be an increase of nearly 4,350 new households. In addition,
the Town will also add nearly 3,950 new employees that will result in
approximately 317,700 square metres of additional non-residential building
space. This growth will have the effect of increasing the overall assessment
base and additional user fee and charges revenues to offset the capital asset
provisions required to replace the infrastructure proposed to be funded under
the development charges by-law. The collection of these funds is intended to
be allocated to the Town's reserves for the future replacement of these
assets.
In addition, as part of the annual budget update the Town also contributes to
asset replacement reserves and spends on yearly asset replacement needs as
needed. Through this annual exercise, staff identify the required funding and
propose mitigating measures in order to ensure there are sufficient funds in
reserves over the long term. Life-cycle funding methodologies are also
reviewed in order to ensure that the Town is continuing to implement
financially sustainable practices for funding the eventual replacement of
assets.
The calculated annual provisions identified are considered to be financially
sustainable as it is expected that the increased capital asset management
requirements can be absorbed by the tax and user base over the long-term.
Cost of Growth Analysis | 37
8. Other Considerations and Legislative
Requirements
This section sets out other considerations and legislative requirements
relating to the DCA including administration and collection, recent legislative
changes, and consideration for area rating.
A.
Development Charges Administration and Collection
The DCA requirements in respect of the collection of DCs, certification and
remittance, as well as reserve fund management are outlined in this section.
i.
Development Charges Amount Payable and Date of Payment
The total amount of a DC is the amount of the DC that would be determined
under the by-law on the day of an application for site plan approval or the day
of an application for rezoning or, if neither of these apply, the day of building
permit issuance. Full details on determining the DCs payable in any particular
case are provided in s.26 and s.26.2 of the DCA.
The default date of payment of a DC is the date of building permit issuance.
However, under s.27 of the DCA the Town may enter into an agreement with a
developer to alter the timing of payment.
For three specific types of development, DCs must be paid according to the
following plan:
-
Six equal annual installments beginning at building occupancy (permit
or actual occupancy) and for the following five anniversaries of that
date for rental housing and institutional development.
-
Twenty-one equal annual installments beginning at building occupancy
(permit or actual occupancy) and for the following twenty anniversaries
of that date for non-profit housing development.
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For required instalments, the Town may charge interest from the date the DC
would have been payable to the date the instalment is paid. Interest may
accrue on each installment until the final payment has been made. Any
skipped or late payments can be added to the tax roll (including interest). Full
details on the prescribed payment plans are provided in s.26.1 of the DCA. In
accordance with s.26.3 the maximum interest rate a municipal can charge is
prime plus 1%.
ii.
Reserve Funds
Under the DCA, a municipality that has passed a development charge by-law
must establish a separate reserve fund for each service to which the
development charge relates and pay each development charge it collects into
the respective reserve fund. While the DCA does permit municipalities to
borrow from the reserve fund, the amount borrowed is to be repaid with
interest at a rate not less than the prescribed minimum interest rate.
Additionally, money in the reserve fund is to be spent only on development-
related capital costs.
Annual financial statements are to be provided to Council and must include
the following:
-
Opening and closing balances and in-year transactions
-
A description of service or category of service
-
Details on credits paid by individual credit holders
-
Amounts borrowed and purpose of borrowing
-
Interest accrued on borrowing
-
Amount and source of money used to repay borrowing
-
Projects funded from DCs including amount and source of DC and non-
DC funding
Other Considerations and Legislative Requirements | 39
B.
Changes Arising From the More Homes Built Faster Act
(Bill 23)
As of November 28, 2022, there are several changes to the DCA due to the
enactment and Royal Assent of Bill 23. A list of the changes that are now in
force is provided below in Table 14.
Table 14: Bill 23 - DCA Changes in Force as of November 28, 2022
Section
Description
Section
2(1)
Exemptions for existing rental residential buildings and a
range of residential units in existing and new houses.
Section
2(4)
Housing services are ineligible for DC funding (repeal of
paragraph 17 of ss.2(4) of the DCA). Existing by-laws are
deemed to be "amended" and no development charges can
be collected for housing services from November 28, 2022
onward.
Section 4.2
Exemptions for non-profit housing development. This does
not apply with respect to a DC payable before November 28,
2022.
Section 4.3
Exemption for inclusionary zoning residential units. This
does not apply with respect to a DC payable before
November 28, 2022.
Section
5(1)
Historical service level calculation period extended from 10
years to 15 years. Does not apply to by-laws in force prior to
November 28, 2022.
Section
5(4)
Studies, including DC studies, are no longer a DC-eligible
capital cost. Does not apply retroactively to by-laws that
were in force prior to November 28, 2022.
Other Considerations and Legislative Requirements | 40
Section
Description
Section
5(6) and
Section
5(7)
DC by-laws passed on or after November 28, 2022 must be
phased-in according to a prescribed schedule. The phase-in
also applies retroactively to by-laws passed on or after
January 1, 2022 as well as to the DCs "frozen" under s.26.2
of the DCA.
Section
9(1)
Maximum life of a DC by-law extended from 5 years to 10
years. This does not apply to by-laws in-force before
November 28, 2022.
Section
26.1
Deferral payments now apply to rental housing and
institutional development. Interest on deferral payments is
now capped at prime plus 1% in accordance with s.26.3.
Section
26.2
DCs for rental housing development are now discounted
based on the number of bedrooms proposed. Interest on DC
freeze now capped at prime plus 1% in accordance with
section 26.3.
Section
26.3
Maximum interest rates are capped at prime plus 1%. This
does not apply with respect to a DC that was payable before
November 28, 2022.
Section 35
Municipalities are now required to spend or allocate at least
60% of reserve balances each year for Water Supply,
Wastewater, and services related to a highway beginning in
2023.
Section
60(1)(s.4)
Additional services for which municipalities are required to
spend or allocate at least 60% of reserve fund balances may
be prescribed through Regulations (none are proposed as of
yet).
Other Considerations and Legislative Requirements | 41
Table 15 summarizes the DCA changes that will take effect at a date to be
determined. It is noted that section 60(1)(l) of the DCA allows for future
regulations to identify services for which land will be an ineligible capital cost.
No regulations have been released in this regard.
Table 15: Bill 23 - DCA Changes Not Currently In Force
Section
Description
DCA,
Section 4.1
Exemptions for affordable and attainable residential units.
Note: Implementation is contingent on the Minister
developing a definition of "attainable residential unit" as well
as bulletins to establish eligibility and (possibly) standard
forms of agreement to assist with administration.
DCA,
Section
44(4)
Rules for front ending agreements as they relate to
affordable and attainable residential units.
DCA,
Section
60(1)(d.2)
and 9d.3)
Prescribes developments and criteria related to attainable
residential units (section 4.1).
C.
Development Charges Administration
Many of the administrative requirements of the DCA will be similar to those
presently followed by the Town in terms of collection practices. However,
changes will likely be required in the use of and reporting on the new
development charges. In this regard:
-
It is recommended that the present practices regarding collection of
development charges and by-law administration continue to the extent
possible;
Other Considerations and Legislative Requirements | 42
-
As required under the DCA, the Town should codify any rules regarding
application of the by-laws and any exemptions within the development
charges by-laws proposed for adoption;
-
It is recommended that the Town develop reporting policies consistent
with the requirements of the DCA;
-
It is recommended that the by-laws permit the payment of a
development charge in cash or through services-in-lieu agreements.
The municipality is not obligated to enter into services-in-lieu
agreements;
-
The proposed draft by-law sets out the rules to determine development
charges applicable in any particular case. Rules for exemptions are also
outlined in the proposed draft by-law;
-
It is recommended that Council adopt the development-related capital
forecast included in this background study, subject to annual review
through the Town's normal capital budget process; and
-
Minor changes to the Town's prevailing local service definitions and
policies are being considered.
Other Considerations and Legislative Requirements | 43
Appendix A
Development Forecast
Appendix A | 44
Development Forecast
This appendix provides the details of the development forecast used to
prepare the 2023 Development Charges Background Study for the Town of
Fort Erie. The forecast method and key assumptions are discussed. The
results of the forecasts are presented in the following eight tables:
Table A-1
Historical Population, Occupied Dwellings and Employment
Table A-2
Historical Annual Housing Completions (CMHC)
Table A-3
Historical Annual Residential Building Permits
Table A-4
Historical Households by Period of Construction Showing
Household Size
Table A-5
Population, Household & Employment Forecast Summary
Table A-6
Forecast of Household Growth by Unit Type
Table A-7
Forecast Population Growth in New Households by Unit Type
Table A-8
Non-Residential Space Forecast
The forecasts were prepared by Hemson in consultation with Town planning
staff and is informed by a range of statistical data including Statistics
Canada Census and National Household Survey data, and Canada Mortgage
Housing Corporation (CMHC) housing market information. Anticipated
population, occupied households and employment growth has also been
informed by Niagara Region's recent Municipal Comprehensive Review
(MCR) which is based on a 2051 planning horizon.
A.
Forecast Approach, Key Assumptions and Definitions
The Development Charges Act (DCA) requires the Town to estimate "the
anticipated amount, type and location of development" for which
development charges may be imposed. The forecast must cover both
residential and non-residential development and be specific enough with
Appendix A | 45
regards to quantum, type, location and timing of development to allow the
Town to prepare a reasonable development-related capital program.
Identified Forecast Targets
A 10-year development forecast, from 2023 to 2032, has been used for the
General Services (e.g. Library Services, Fire Protection, Parks and
Recreation and Services Related to a Highway: Public Works and Fleet). For
Services Related to a Highway: Roads as well as Water Supply, Wastewater
Services and Storm Water Drainage and Control Services, a longer-term
forecast from 2023 to 2041 has been used.
The forecasts are premised on the Town achieving population and
employment forecasts identified in the Niagara Region 2022 Official Plan
updated to reflect 2021 Census data. By way of background:
-
The Provincial plan A Place to Grow. Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe, 2020 (Growth Plan) requires that the Region plan to achieve
a minimum population of 674,000 and employment of 272,000 by 2051.
The Region's new Official Plan, adopted by Regional Council in June 2022
and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in
November 2022, incorporates these long-term 2051 population and
employment forecasts. It is noted that the Region's Official Plan
identifies a higher long-term population forecast of 694,000 people to
2051.
-
The Town is currently updating its Official Plan to align with the new
2051 planning horizon and associated population and employment
forecasts. As this work is not yet complete, this 2023 DC Background
Study relies on 2041 population and employment planning horizon, as
informed by the Region's Official Plan targets, which is the horizon used
in the Town's current infrastructure plans. The Town will continue to plan
to achieve the 2051 population and employment forecasts set out in the
Region's Official Plan and it is expected that these forecasts will be used
Appendix A | 46
in future DC Background Study updates. Figure 1 provides a summary of
the 2041 and 2051 Population and Employment forecasts. All
development charge calculations are based on forecasts occurring within
areas approved for development in the Town as per the Region's Official
Plan.
Figure 1: Town of Fort Erie 2041 and 2051 Population and Employment
2041
2051
Total Population
42,850
48,050
Employment
15,460
18,430
Total Population and Employment vs. Census Population and Employment
Population figures used in the forecasts represent the population recorded
in the Census ("Census population"). This definition excludes the Census
net under-coverage (approximately 3.90% of the total population), which
represents those who were missed or double-counted by the Census and
which is included in the definition of population used in the Growth Plan and
the Region's Official Plan. Population figures shown in the development
forecast represent mid-year estimates.
Household figures represent occupied private dwellings, and reflect the year
in which the dwellings are anticipated to be occupied.
Employment figures in the forecasts are based on Statistics Canada place of
work data. "Place of work employment" data record where people work
rather than their place of residence. It includes all employment with a
regular or no fixed place of work. However, work-at-home employment is
excluded from the figures as, for development charge purposes, this type of
employment is considered not to require building floorspace for its activities.
Appendix A | 47
Employment is categorized based on land use:
-
Population-related employment is employment that primarily serves
the Town's resident population. This category captures most retail and
other commercial activities.
-
Employment land employment refers to traditional industrial-type
employment accommodated primarily in low-rise industrial buildings in
business parks and industrial areas.
-
Major office employment refers to office type employment contained
within free standing buildings more than 20,000 net sq.ft. (1,858 m2).
-
Rural Employment refers to jobs scattered throughout rural areas and
includes agricultural and primary industries plus uses typically found in
urban employment areas, but not located on urban land designated for
industrial or population-related uses.
B.
Historical Development in the Town of Fort Erie
Historical population and employment set out below is used to determine
the average service levels attained in the Town over the last 15 years (2008-
2022). Since 2021 was the year of the most recent Census, population and
employment figures for 2022 are estimated.
Historical Residential Development
Table A-1 shows that between 2008 and 2022 the Town's population
increased from 29,930 to 33,270, or 11%, with growth accelerating since
2011. The number of occupied dwellings (households) in the Town grew
slightly faster than the population over the same period, the result of a
declining household size. As of 2022, there are an estimated 14,280
households in the Town.
Appendix A | 48
Details on historical housing growth in the Town are provided in Tables A-2
and A-3. This information is sourced from CHMC housing market data and
building permit data provided by the Town's Planning and Development
department. Overall, the prevailing type of new housing in Fort Erie
constructed since 2008 have been single and semi-detached units. These
units represent approximately 80% of all homes completed between 2008.
Table A-4 provides details on historical occupancy patterns for different unit
types in the Town by period of construction. The overall average occupancy
level for single and semi-detached units is 2.40 persons per unit (PPU).
Occupancy levels for recently constructed units, built between 2011 and
2021, are higher than the overall average and are used in the development
charges calculations since they better reflect the number of people that are
likely to reside in new development. The average PPU of single and semi-
detached units built in the Town between 2011 to 2021 is 2.55. Average
PPUs for recently constructed row housing and apartments are 1.90 and
2.31 respectively. For the purpose of the development charges calculations,
the following PPUs are assumed:
-
Single & Semi-Detached = 2.55 PPU, based on occupancy levels for
units constructed between 2011 and 2021.
-
Rows = 1.85 PPU, based on occupancy levels for all row houses in the
Town. Due to the limited sample size of recently constructed Row units
over the past 10-years, the overall PPU is used.
-
Apartments = 1.50 PPU, consistent with the 2019 DC Background Study.
This assumption is used due to the limited sample size of the recently
constructed apartments. The overall PPU for apartments (as shown in
Table A-4) is 1.54 PPU. Large apartments (two bedrooms or more) have
a PPU of 1.70 and small apartments (1 bedroom or less) have a PPU of
1.10. These assumptions are also consistent with the 2019 DC
Background Study.
Appendix A | 49
Historical Non-Residential Development
Historical employment in the Town is shown in Table A-1. Overall
employment declined in the Town between 2006 and 2016. At the time of
the 2021 Census, business closures and stay-at-home orders were still in
effect. As such, a large portion of the labour force was unemployed and
many others were working from home on a full-time basis, and often outside
the Town. Since that time, employment has returned back to pre-pandemic
levels. For the purposes of the DC Background Study development forecast,
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been "normalized". Although
employees have largely returned to their usual place of work, either full-time
or under hybrid arrangements, it is evident that some shifts in work-at-home
patterns will be long-lasting. As such, the place of work employment in 2011
and for the remainder of the planning period has been restated to reflect a
work at home assumption of 10%.
C.
Forecast Method and Results
This section describes the method used to establish the development
forecast for the planning periods of 2023-2032 and 2023-2041.
Development charges are levied on residential development as a charge per
new unit. Therefore, for the residential forecast, a projection of both the
population growth, commonly referred to as net population in the context of
development charges studies, as well as the population in new units is
required.
-
The population growth determines the need for additional facilities and
provides the foundation for the development-related capital program.
-
When calculating the development charge, however, the development-
related net capital costs are spread over the total additional population
that occupies new dwelling units. This population in new units represents
the population from which development charges will be collected.
Appendix A | 50
Development charges are levied on non-residential development as a charge
per unit of gross floor area (GFA). As with the residential forecast, the non-
residential forecast includes both a projection of employment growth as well
as a projection of the employment growth associated with new floorspace in
the Town.
Residential Forecast
As shown in Table A-5, the Town's Census population is forecast to grow
from 33,270 in 2022 to 37,260 in 2032 and 41,240 in 2041. The number of
occupied dwellings is forecast to increase from 14,280 units in 2022 to
16,430 units in 2032 and 18,630 units in 2041.
A breakdown of forecast housing by unit type in the Town is shown in
Tables A-6.
-
The market share of single and semi-detached units will continue to
decline over the forecast period, as new development increasingly takes
the form of medium and higher density units.
-
The current share of housing growth that is row housing is anticipated to
remain relatively steady over the period, consistent with the recent
trends.
-
The Town will continue to see a shift towards higher density housing,
including a greater range and mix of apartment building types which is
consistent with the growth management policies in Niagara Region's
Official Plan.
As shown in Table A-7, population growth in the new units is estimated by
applying the following PPUs to the housing unit forecast: 2.55 for single and
semi-detached units; 1.85 for rows; and 1.50 for apartments. Over the 10-
year planning horizon, the population in new units is forecasted to be 4,660.
Over the longer planning horizon to 2041 the population in new units is
forecast to be 9,410.
Appendix A | 51
Non-Residential Forecast
Non-residential development charges are calculated on a per unit of gross
floor area basis. Therefore, as per the DCA, a forecast of future non-
residential building space has been developed.
Approximately 155,750 square metres of new non-residential floor space is
anticipated to be added over the 2023-2032 planning period, with a further
317,650 square metres being added over the long-term to 2041. The majority
of new space is anticipated to be needed to accommodate employment land
employment (77%) and population-related employment (23%).
An assumed floor space per worker (FSW) for each employment category is
applied to the new floorspace forecast in order to establish the number of
associated employees. The following FSW assumptions have been used:
Population-Related
50m2 per employee
Employment Land
110m2 per employee
Major Office
27m2 per employee
Appendix A | 52
APPENDIX A - TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
HISTORICAL POPULATION, OCCUPIED DWELLINGS & EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
Mid-Year
Census
Population
Annual
Growth
Occupied
Private
Dwellings
Annual
Growth
HH Size
(PPU)
Employment
by POW
Annual
Growth
Activity Rate
2006
29,925
12,220
2.45
11,918
39.8%
2007
29,932
7
12,285
65
2.44
11,640
-278
38.9%
2008
29,939
7
12,351
66
2.42
11,369
-271
38.0%
2009
29,946
7
12,417
66
2.41
11,104
-265
37.1%
2010
29,953
7
12,483
66
2.40
10,845
-259
36.2%
2011
29,960
7
12,550
67
2.39
10,592
-253
35.4%
2012
30,109
149
12,674
124
2.38
10,376
-216
34.5%
2013
30,258
149
12,799
125
2.36
10,164
-212
33.6%
2014
30,408
150
12,925
126
2.35
9,956
-208
32.7%
2015
30,559
151
13,052
127
2.34
9,753
-203
31.9%
2016
30,710
151
13,180
128
2.33
9,553
-200
31.1%
2017
31,136
426
13,355
175
2.33
9,599
46
30.8%
2018
31,568
432
13,533
178
2.33
9,646
47
30.6%
2019
32,006
438
13,713
180
2.33
9,693
47
30.3%
2020
32,450
444
13,895
182
2.33
9,740
47
30.0%
2021
32,900
450
14,080
185
2.33
9,787
47
29.7%
2022
33,274
374
14,279
199
2.33
9,961
174
29.9%
Growth 2008-2022
3,342
1,994
-1,679
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada
Appendix A | 53
APPENDIX A - TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
HISTORICAL ANNUAL HOUSING COMPLETIONS (CMHC)
Year
CMHC Annual Housing Completions - Units
Completions - Shares By Unit Type
Singles & Semis
Rows
Apts.
Total
Singles & Semis
Rows
Apts.
Total
2008
115
11
0
126
91%
9%
0%
100%
2009
82
10
0
92
89%
11%
0%
100%
2010
91
11
0
102
89%
11%
0%
100%
2011
72
25
0
97
74%
26%
0%
100%
2012
69
10
0
79
87%
13%
0%
100%
2013
79
22
0
101
78%
22%
0%
100%
2014
73
17
0
90
81%
19%
0%
100%
2015
54
0
0
54
100%
0%
0%
100%
2016
92
4
0
96
96%
4%
0%
100%
2017
185
17
1
203
91%
8%
0%
100%
2018
137
8
0
145
94%
6%
0%
100%
2019
102
71
0
173
59%
41%
0%
100%
2020
202
20
0
222
91%
9%
0%
100%
2021
180
77
0
257
70%
30%
0%
100%
2022
217
97
0
314
69%
31%
0%
100%
Growth 2008-2022
1,750
400
1
2,151
81%
19%
0%
100%
5 Year
Avg.
168
55
0
222
10 Year
Avg.
132
33
0
166
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Housing Market Information
Appendix A | 54
APPENDIX A - TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
HISTORICAL ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS
Year
Annual Building Permits
Building Permits - Shares By Unit Type
Singles/Semis
Rows
Apartments
Total
Singles/Semis
Rows
Apartments
Total
2008
131
9
0
140
94%
6%
0%
100%
2009
81
14
0
95
85%
15%
0%
100%
2010
88
6
3
97
91%
6%
3%
100%
2011
77
0
5
82
94%
0%
6%
100%
2012
90
16
0
106
85%
15%
0%
100%
2013
71
10
0
81
88%
12%
0%
100%
2014
88
4
0
92
96%
4%
0%
100%
2015
93
4
7
104
89%
4%
7%
100%
2016
214
17
10
241
89%
7%
4%
100%
2017
151
14
17
182
83%
8%
9%
100%
2018
96
73
0
169
57%
43%
0%
100%
2019
182
48
0
230
79%
21%
0%
100%
2020
186
114
0
300
62%
38%
0%
100%
2021
238
119
0
357
67%
33%
0%
100%
2022
171
68
0
239
72%
28%
0%
100%
Growth 2008-2022
1,957
516
42
2,515
78%
21%
2%
100%
Last 10 Years
149
47
3
200
Last 5 Years
175
84
0
259
Source: Town of Fort Erie, rows include apartments from 2018-2022
Appendix A | 55
APPENDIX A - TABLE 4
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
HISTORICAL HOUSEHOLDS BY PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION SHOWING HOUSEHOLD SIZE
Dwelling Unit Type
Period of Construction
Period of Construction Summaries
Pre 1945
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1995
1996-2000
2001-2005
2006-2010
2011-2016
2017-2021
Pre 2011
2011-2021
Total
Singles and Semis
Household Population
5,550
4,750
3,135
3,255
2,515
1,585
1,680
1,470
1,615
1,150
1,820
25,555
2,970
28,525
Households
2,385
2,295
1,345
1,265
975
630
670
545
605
465
700
10,715
1,165
11,880
Household Size
2.33
2.07
2.33
2.57
2.58
2.52
2.51
2.70
2.67
2.47
2.60
2.38
2.55
2.40
Rows
Household Population
0
35
95
70
0
0
60
50
135
95
105
445
200
645
Households
10
20
35
20
10
15
25
35
75
50
55
245
105
350
Household Size
n/a
1.75
2.71
3.50
n/a
n/a
2.40
1.43
1.80
1.90
1.91
1.82
1.90
1.84
Apartments (excl. Duplexes)
Household Population
375
295
315
415
240
180
25
0
0
0
185
1,845
185
2,030
Households
230
215
195
285
135
120
35
20
0
0
80
1,235
80
1,315
Household Size
1.63
1.37
1.62
1.46
1.78
1.50
0.71
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.31
1.49
2.31
1.54
Duplexes
Household Population
440
200
150
75
110
0
0
0
0
0
0
975
0
975
Households
200
115
70
35
50
0
0
10
0
0
0
480
0
480
Household Size
2.20
1.74
2.14
2.14
2.20
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.03
n/a
2.03
All Units
Household Population
6,365
5,280
3,695
3,815
2,865
1,765
1,765
1,520
1,750
1,245
2,110
28,820
3,355
32,175
Households
2,825
2,645
1,645
1,605
1,170
765
730
610
680
515
835
12,675
1,350
14,025
Household Size
2.25
2.00
2.25
2.38
2.45
2.31
2.42
2.49
2.57
2.42
2.53
2.27
2.49
2.29
Source: Statistics Canada
Appendix A | 56
APPENDIX A - TABLE 5
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD & EMPLOYMENT FORECAST SUMMARY
Mid-Year
Census
Population
Annual
Growth
Occupied
Dwellings
Annual
Growth
Household
Size
Employment
by POW
Annual
Growth
Activity Rate
Work at
Home
Annual
Growth
Total w/ Work
At Home
Annual
Growth
2021
32,900
14,080
2.34
9,787
29.7%
1,088
10,875
2022
33,274
374
14,279
199
2.33
9,961
174
29.9%
1,107
19
11,068
193
2023
33,652
378
14,481
202
2.32
10,138
177
30.1%
1,127
20
11,265
197
2024
34,035
383
14,685
204
2.32
10,318
180
30.3%
1,147
20
11,465
200
2025
34,422
387
14,892
207
2.31
10,501
183
30.5%
1,167
20
11,668
203
2026
34,813
391
15,102
210
2.31
10,687
186
30.7%
1,188
21
11,875
207
2027
35,209
396
15,315
213
2.30
10,877
190
30.9%
1,209
21
12,086
211
2028
35,609
400
15,531
216
2.29
11,070
193
31.1%
1,230
21
12,300
214
2029
36,014
405
15,750
219
2.29
11,266
196
31.3%
1,252
22
12,518
218
2030
36,423
409
15,972
222
2.28
11,466
200
31.5%
1,274
22
12,740
222
2031
36,837
414
16,197
225
2.27
11,669
203
31.7%
1,297
23
12,966
226
2032
37,256
419
16,426
229
2.27
11,876
207
31.9%
1,320
23
13,196
230
2033
37,679
423
16,658
232
2.26
12,087
211
32.1%
1,343
23
13,430
234
2034
38,107
428
16,893
235
2.26
12,301
214
32.3%
1,367
24
13,668
238
2035
38,540
433
17,131
238
2.25
12,519
218
32.5%
1,391
24
13,910
242
2036
38,978
438
17,373
242
2.24
12,741
222
32.7%
1,416
25
14,157
247
2037
39,421
443
17,618
245
2.24
12,967
226
32.9%
1,441
25
14,408
251
2038
39,869
448
17,867
249
2.23
13,197
230
33.1%
1,467
26
14,664
256
2039
40,322
453
18,119
252
2.23
13,431
234
33.3%
1,493
26
14,924
260
2040
40,780
458
18,375
256
2.22
13,669
238
33.5%
1,519
26
15,188
264
2041
41,244
464
18,634
259
2.21
13,912
243
33.7%
1,546
27
15,458
270
2023-2032
3,982
2,147
1,915
213
2,128
2023-2041
7,970
4,355
3,951
439
4,390
Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd, Niagara Region Official Plan, 2022
Appendix A | 57
APPENDIX A - TABLE 6
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
FORECAST OF HOUSEHOLD GROWTH BY UNIT TYPE
Mid-Year
Annual Growth in Total Occupied Households
Shares By Unit Type
Singles &
Semis
Rows & Other
Multiples
Apartments
Total New
Households
Singles &
Semis
Rows & Other
Multiples
Apartments
Total
2021
130
55
0
185
70%
30%
0%
100%
2022
138
61
0
199
69%
31%
0%
100%
2023
129
63
10
202
64%
31%
5%
100%
2024
130
64
10
204
64%
31%
5%
100%
2025
120
66
21
207
58%
32%
10%
100%
2026
117
67
25
210
56%
32%
12%
100%
2027
108
69
36
213
51%
32%
17%
100%
2028
109
71
37
216
50%
33%
17%
100%
2029
110
72
37
219
50%
33%
17%
100%
2030
104
74
44
222
47%
33%
20%
100%
2031
104
76
45
225
46%
34%
20%
100%
2032
106
78
46
229
46%
34%
20%
100%
2033
108
80
44
232
47%
34%
19%
100%
2034
111
82
42
235
47%
35%
18%
100%
2035
115
83
40
238
48%
35%
17%
100%
2036
119
84
39
242
49%
35%
16%
100%
2037
123
85
37
245
50%
35%
15%
100%
2038
128
86
35
249
51%
35%
14%
100%
2039
132
87
33
252
52%
35%
13%
100%
2040
136
89
31
256
53%
35%
12%
100%
2041
141
90
28
259
54%
35%
11%
100%
2023-2032
1,136
699
312
2,147
53%
33%
15%
100%
2023-2041
2,250
1,464
641
4,355
52%
34%
15%
100%
Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd, Niagara Region Official Plan, 2022
Appendix A | 58
APPENDIX A - TABLE 7
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
FORECAST POPULATION GROWTH IN NEW HOUSEHOLDS BY UNIT TYPE*
Mid-Year
Singles &
Semis
Rows & Other
Multiples
Apartments
Total Population
in New
Households
2021
330
103
0
433
2022
351
114
0
465
2023
329
117
15
461
2024
330
119
15
464
2025
307
122
31
460
2026
299
125
38
462
2027
275
128
54
457
2028
277
131
55
463
2029
279
134
56
469
2030
264
137
67
468
2031
266
140
68
474
2032
269
144
69
482
2033
276
147
66
489
2034
283
151
63
497
2035
293
153
61
507
2036
304
155
58
517
2037
314
157
55
526
2038
326
160
52
538
2039
336
162
49
547
2040
348
164
46
558
2041
359
166
43
568
2023-2032
2,895
1,297
468
4,660
2023-2041
5,734
2,712
961
9,407
*Based on PPUs
2.55
1.85
1.50
Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd., 2023
Appendix A | 59
APPENDIX A - TABLE 8
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
NON-RESIDENTIAL SPACE FORECAST
Employment Density
Population-Related
2
50 m per employee
Employment Land Employment
2
110 m per employee
Major Office
2
27 m per employee
Rural
2
0 m per employee
Year
Population-
Related
Annual Growth
Growth in Space
(m2)
Employment
Land
Annual Growth
Growth in Space
(m2)
Major Office
Annual Growth
Growth in Space
(m2)
Rural
Employment
Annual Growth
Growth in Space
(m2)
Total
Annual Growth
Growth in Space
(m2)
2021
2022
3,915
3,979
64
3,200
5,383
5,483
100
11,000
0
0
0
0
489
499
10
0
9,787
9,961
174
14,200
2023
4,044
65
3,250
5,585
102
11,220
0
0
0
509
10
0
10,138
177
14,470
2024
4,110
66
3,300
5,689
104
11,440
0
0
0
519
10
0
10,318
180
14,740
2025
4,178
68
3,400
5,794
105
11,550
0
0
0
529
10
0
10,501
183
14,950
2026
4,247
69
3,450
5,901
107
11,770
0
0
0
539
10
0
10,687
186
15,220
2027
4,317
70
3,500
6,011
110
12,100
0
0
0
549
10
0
10,877
190
15,600
2028
4,388
71
3,550
6,122
111
12,210
0
0
0
560
11
0
11,070
193
15,760
2029
4,460
72
3,600
6,235
113
12,430
0
0
0
571
11
0
11,266
196
16,030
2030
4,533
73
3,650
6,351
116
12,760
0
0
0
582
11
0
11,466
200
16,410
2031
4,607
74
3,700
6,459
108
11,880
10
10
270
593
11
0
11,669
203
15,850
2032
4,683
76
3,800
6,576
117
12,870
12
2
54
605
12
0
11,876
207
16,724
2033
4,760
77
3,850
6,695
119
13,090
15
3
81
617
12
0
12,087
211
17,021
2034
4,838
78
3,900
6,816
121
13,310
18
3
81
629
12
0
12,301
214
17,291
2035
4,918
80
4,000
6,938
122
13,420
22
4
108
641
12
0
12,519
218
17,528
2036
4,999
81
4,050
7,039
101
11,110
50
28
756
653
12
0
12,741
222
15,916
2037
5,081
82
4,100
7,166
127
13,970
54
4
108
666
13
0
12,967
226
18,178
2038
5,165
84
4,200
7,295
129
14,190
58
4
108
679
13
0
13,197
230
18,498
2039
5,250
85
4,250
7,426
131
14,410
63
5
135
692
13
0
13,431
234
18,795
2040
5,336
86
4,300
7,560
134
14,740
68
5
135
705
13
0
13,669
238
19,175
2041
5,424
88
4,400
7,696
136
14,960
73
5
135
719
14
0
13,912
243
19,495
2023-2032
2023-2041
704
1,445
35,200
72,250
1,093
2,213
120,230
243,430
12
73
324
1,971
106
220
0
0
1,915
3,951
155,754
317,651
Source: Niagara Region Municipal Comprehensive Review, Hemson Consulting 2023
Appendix A | 60
Appendix B
General Services
Technical Appendix
Appendix B | 61
General Services Technical Appendix
Introduction and Overview
The following appendix provides the detailed analysis undertaken to
establish the development charge rates for each of the General Services in
the Town of Fort Erie. Four General Services have been analysed as part of
the Development Charges Background Study:
Appendix B.1
Library Services
Appendix B.2
Fire Services
Appendix B.3
Parks and Recreation
Appendix B.4
Services Related to a Highway: Public Works and Fleet
Every service contains a set of three tables. The tables provide the background
data and analysis undertaken to arrive at the calculated development charge
rates for that particular service. An overview of the content and purpose of
each of the tables is given below.
A.
15-Year Historical Service Levels and Calculation of
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
Table 1 presents the data used to determine the 15-year historical service
level. The DCA and O. Reg. 82/98 require that development charges be set at
a level no higher than the average service level provided in the Town. This
must be done over the 15-year period immediately preceding the preparation
of the background study, on a service-by-service basis. For the purpose of
this study, the historical inventory period has been defined as 2008 to 2022.
O. Reg. 82/98 requires that when defining and determining historical service
levels both the quantity and quality of service be taken into consideration. In
most cases, the service levels are initially established in quantitative terms.
For example, service levels for buildings are presented in terms of square
Appendix B | 62
feet. The qualitative aspect is introduced by considering the monetary value
of the facility or service. In the case of buildings, for example, the cost would
be shown in terms of cost per square foot to replace or construct a facility of
the same quality. This approach helps to ensure that the growth-related
capital facilities that are to be funded by new growth reflect not only the
quantity (number and size) but also the quality (replacement value or cost)
of service provided by the Town in the past. Both the quantitative and
qualitative aspects of service levels used in the current analysis are based
on information provided by municipal staff. This information is generally
based on historical records, recent tenders and experience with costs to
acquire or construct similar facilities, equipment and infrastructure in
comparable municipalities.
The final page of Table 1 shows the calculation of the "maximum allowable"
funding envelope. The maximum allowable is defined as the 15-year historical
service level (expressed as either $/capita or $/population and employment)
multiplied by the forecast increase in net population growth, or net population
and employment growth, over the planning period. The resulting figure is the
value of capital infrastructure that must be constructed for that particular
service so that the 15-year historical service level is maintained.
There is also a requirement in the DCA to consider "excess capacity" within
the Town's existing infrastructure that may be available to partially meet the
future servicing requirements. If Council has expressed its intent before or
at the time the capacity was created to recoup the cost of providing the
capacity from new development, it is considered "committed excess
capacity" under the DCA, and the associated capital cost is eligible for
recovery. The development of the capital programs takes into consideration
any available, or useable, servicing capacity with existing infrastructure.
Should uncommitted excess capacity exist, it is determined whether or not
this capacity will be available to service new development, and if so,
deductions to maximum allowable funding envelope are required.
Appendix B | 63
B.
15-Year Historical Service Levels and Calculation of
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
The DCA requires that Council express its intent to provide future capital
facilities to support future growth. Based on the growth forecasts presented
in Appendix A, the Town's master plans and capital budgets, Hemson
Consulting in collaboration with Town staff has developed a development-
related capital program which sets out the projects required to service
anticipated growth for the 10-year period from 2023 to 2032.
A replacement share occurs when a new facility will, at least in part, replace
a facility that is demolished, redeployed or will otherwise not be available to
serve its former function. The replacement share of the capital program is
not deemed to be development-related and is therefore removed from the
development charge calculation. The capital cost for replacement will
require funding from non-development charge sources, typically property
taxes or user fees.
Although deemed development-related, not all of the net development-
related capital program may be recoverable from development charges in
the period from 2023 to 2032. For some of the services, a portion of the
capital program will service growth that will not occur until after 2032. This
portion of the capital program is either deemed "pre-built" service capacity
to be considered as committed excess capacity to be recovered under future
development, or is a service level increase.
The remaining portion of the net capital program represents the
development-related cost that may be included in the development charge.
In all cases, as required, this amount is equal to or less than the maximum
allowable capital amount as calculated on the final page of Table 1. The
result is the discounted development-related net capital cost that is eligible
for recovery against growth over the period from 2023 to 2032.
Appendix B | 64
Calculation of the Unadjusted Development Charge Rates
The section below the capital program displays the calculation of the
"unadjusted" development charge rates. The term "unadjusted" development
charge is used to distinguish the charge that is calculated prior to cash flow
financing considerations. The cash flow analysis is shown in Table 3.
The first step when determining the unadjusted development charge rate is
to allocate the growth-related net capital cost between the residential and
non-residential sectors. For services of Fire Services, and Public Works and
Fleet, the growth-related costs have been apportioned as 70.9% residential
and 29.1% non-residential. This apportionment is based on the anticipated
shares of census population and employment growth over the 10-year
forecast period.
The development-related costs associated with the Library Service and
Parks and Recreation have been allocated 100% to the residential sector
because the need for these services is generally driven by residential
development.
The residential share of the 2023-2032 DC eligible costs are then divided by
the forecast population growth in new units. This gives the unadjusted
residential development charge per capita. The non-residential growth-
related net capital costs are divided by the forecast increase in non-
residential gross floor area (GFA). This yields a charge per square metre of
new non-residential GFA.
C.
Cash Flow Analysis
A cash flow analysis is also undertaken to account for the timing of projects
and receipt of development charges. Interest earnings or borrowing costs
are, therefore, accounted for in the calculation as allowed under the DCA.
Based on the growth forecast, the analysis calculates the development
charges rate that is required to finance the net development-related capital
Appendix B | 65
spending plan including provisions for any borrowing costs or interest
earnings on the reserve funds. The cash flow analysis is designed so that
the closing cash balance at the end of the planning period is as close to nil
as possible.
In order to determine appropriate development charges rates reflecting
borrowing and earnings necessary to support the net development-related
funding requirement, assumptions are used for the inflation rate and interest
rate. An inflation rate of 2.0% is used for the funding requirements, an
interest rate of 3.5% is used for positive opening balances, and a rate of
5.5% is used for negative opening balances.
Table 3 displays the results of the cash flow analysis and provides the
adjusted or final per capita residential and per square metre (of GFA) non-
residential development charges.
Appendix B | 66
Appendix B.1
Library Services
Appendix B | 67
Library Services
The Town of Fort Erie provides Library Services through three library
branches. The library offers a wide array of adult, teen and children's
services, library programs, special events and room rentals. Centennial
branch, which is the Town's main branch, has a variety of collection
materials available for the community's use. The following discusses the
individual components included in the Library Services category. The
analysis is set out in the tables which follow.
Table B.1-1
Historical Service Levels and Calculation of 15-Year
Average Service Level
Table B.1-2
2023-2032 Development-Related Capital Forecast and
Calculation of the Growth-Related Net Capital Costs
Table B.1-3
Cash Flow Analysis
A.
15-Year Historical Service Levels and Calculation of
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
Table B.1-1 displays the Library Services 15-year historical inventory for
buildings, land, materials, and furniture and equipment (excluding computer
equipment).
The total gross floor area of the Centennial Branch, Crystal Ridge Branch,
and the Stevensville Branch total 21,800 square feet. The total replacement
value of the library buildings is $12.01 million. The library buildings occupy
approximately 2.26 acres of land worth $679,000. The Town's collection
materials, furniture and equipment associated with the branches are valued
at $3.07 million.
Appendix B | 68
The 2022 full replacement value of the inventory of capital assets for library
services for the Town amounts to $15.76 million and the 15-year historical
average service level is $519.26 per capita.
The historical service level multiplied by the 10-year forecast of net
population growth results in a 10-year maximum allowable funding envelope
of $2.07 million (3,982 net population growth X historical service level of
$519.26/capita). Table 1 provides a summary of the level of service and the
calculation of the 10-year funding envelope from 2023 to 2032. The
calculation of the maximum allowable funding envelope is summarized as
follows:
10-Year Funding Envelope Calculation
15-Year Average Service Level (2008 - 2022)
$519.26
Net Pop. Growth (2023 - 2032)
3,982
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$2,067,693
B.
Development-Related Capital Program
The entire Library Services capital program includes a provision of $407,900
related to the costs of acquiring new materials over the ten-year planning
period in order to maintain the average historical service level with the
anticipated population growth.
No grants, subsidies, or other recoveries are anticipated to fund any shares
of the above mentioned projects and as such, the net cost to the Town
remains at $407,900. No shares of the projects are deemed to be a
replacement and as such no shares are deducted for replacement or benefit
to existing. The funds that are available in the DC reserves amount to
$154,700, and are used to help offset the cost of the program. No post-
period benefit shares have been identified for this service.
Appendix B | 69
The remaining $253,200 is related to growth between 2023 and 2032, which is
allocated entirely against future residential development in the Town of Fort
Erie. This results in an unadjusted development charge of $54.33 per capita.
C.
Cash Flow Analysis
The current balance in the Library Services development charge reserve
fund is $154,700 and that is included as the opening balance. After cash
flow adjustments, the residential calculated charge decreases to $51.75 per
capita.
The following table summarizes the calculation of the Library Services
development charge:
LIBRARY SERVICES SUMMARY
15-year Hist.
Service Level
2023 - 2032
Development-Related Capital Program
Unadjusted
Development Charge
Adjusted
Development Charge
per capita
Total
Net DC Recoverable $/capita
$/sq.m
$/capita
$/sq.m
$519.26
$407,900
$253,177
$54.33
$0.00
$51.75
$0.00
Appendix B | 70
APPENDIX B.1
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
LIBRARY SERVICES
BUILDINGS
Branch Name
# of Square Feet
UNIT COST
($/sq.ft.)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Centennial Branch - 136 Gilmore Road
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
14,180
$550
Crystal Ridge Branch - 89 Ridgeway Road
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
5,662
$550
Stevensville Branch - 2508 Stevensville Road
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
$550
Total (sq.ft.)
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
21,842
Total ($000)
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
LAND
Branch Name
# of Acres
UNIT COST
($/acre)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Centennial Branch - 136 Gilmore Road
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
0.87
$300,000
Crystal Ridge Branch - 89 Ridgeway Road
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
$300,000
Stevensville Branch - 2508 Stevensville Road
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
0.64
$300,000
Total (acres)
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
2.26
Total ($000)
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
MATERIALS
Type of Collection
# of Collection Materials
UNIT COST
($/item)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Books
74,100
72,300
78,426
84,552
90,678
96,803
102,929
109,055
117,634
115,714
115,714
80,103
78,579
78,131
78,131
$30
Periodicals
2,340
2,725
3,125
3,685
4,540
2,431
1,860
1,680
1,440
1,080
1,128
528
504
463
404
$10
CDs, DVDs
13,781
12,050
10,898
9,654
8,101
7,651
8,686
6,587
9,538
6,776
6,776
4,185
4,355
10,382
10,312
$40
Periodicals - Paper Subscription
65
65
65
65
70
76
62
62
48
36
36
44
42
43
38
$200
Database
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
4
5
3
2
3
3
5
$9,000
Subscriptions
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$40,000
Total (#)
90,287
87,141
92,515
97,957
103,390
106,962
113,543
117,390
128,665
123,612
123,658
84,863
83,484
89,023
88,891
Total ($000)
$2,819.6
$2,700.3
$2,841.9
$2,981.6
$3,112.8
$3,258.7
$3,551.3
$3,649.3
$4,010.5
$3,845.5
$3,827.9
$2,642.6
$2,612.0
$2,839.4
$2,853.1
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
Total Value of Furniture and Equipment ($)
Branch Name
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Centennial Branch - 136 Gilmore Road
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
$141,800
Crystal Ridge Branch - 89 Ridgeway Road 5
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
$56,620
Stevensville Branch - 2508 Stevensville Road
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
Total ($000)
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
Appendix B | 71
APPENDIX B.1
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF SERVICE LEVELS
LIBRARY SERVICES
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Historic Population
29,939
29,946
29,953
29,960
30,109
30,258
30,408
30,559
30,710
31,136
31,568
32,006
32,450
32,900
33,274
INVENTORY SUMMARY ($000)
Buildings
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
$12,013.1
Land
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
$678.9
Materials
$2,819.6
$2,700.3
$2,841.9
$2,981.6
$3,112.8
$3,258.7
$3,551.3
$3,649.3
$4,010.5
$3,845.5
$3,827.9
$2,642.6
$2,612.0
$2,839.4
$2,853.1
Furniture And Equipment
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
$218.4
Total ($000)
$15,730.0
$15,610.6
$15,752.3
$15,891.9
$16,023.1
$16,169.0
$16,461.7
$16,559.7
$16,920.9
$16,755.8
$16,738.3
$15,552.9
$15,522.4
$15,749.8
$15,763.4
SERVICE LEVEL ($/capita)
Average
Service
Level
Buildings
$401.25
$401.16
$401.07
$400.97
$398.99
$397.02
$395.06
$393.11
$391.18
$385.83
$380.55
$375.34
$370.20
$365.14
$361.04
$387.86
Land
$22.67
$22.67
$22.66
$22.66
$22.55
$22.44
$22.32
$22.21
$22.11
$21.80
$21.50
$21.21
$20.92
$20.63
$20.40
$21.92
Materials
$94.18
$90.17
$94.88
$99.52
$103.38
$107.70
$116.79
$119.42
$130.59
$123.51
$121.26
$82.56
$80.49
$86.31
$85.74
$102.43
Furniture And Equipment
$7.30
$7.29
$7.29
$7.29
$7.25
$7.22
$7.18
$7.15
$7.11
$7.02
$6.92
$6.82
$6.73
$6.64
$6.56
$7.05
Total ($/capita)
$525.40
$521.29
$525.90
$530.44
$532.17
$534.37
$541.36
$541.89
$550.99
$538.15
$530.23
$485.94
$478.35
$478.72
$473.75
$519.26
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
LIBRARY SERVICES
Funding Envelope Calculation
15 Year Average Service Level 2008 - 2022
$519.26
10 Year Net Population Growth 2023 - 2032
3,982
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$2,067,693
Appendix B | 72
APPENDIX B.1
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
LIBRARY SERVICES
Project Description
Timing
Gross
Project
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies/Other
Recoveries
Net
Municipal
Cost
Ineligible Costs
Total
DC Eligible
Costs
DC Eligible Costs
BTE
%
Replacement
& BTE Shares
Available
DC Reserves
2023-
2032
Post
2032
1.0 LIBRARY SERVICES
1.1 Material Acquisitions
1.1.1
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2023 - 2023
$
38,700
$
-
$
38,700
0%
$
-
$
38,700
$
38,700
$
-
$
-
1.1.2
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2024 - 2024
$
39,200
$
-
$
39,200
0%
$
-
$
39,200
$
39,200
$
-
$
-
1.1.3
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2025 - 2025
$
39,600
$
-
$
39,600
0%
$
-
$
39,600
$
39,600
$
-
$
-
1.1.4
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2026 - 2026
$
40,100
$
-
$
40,100
0%
$
-
$
40,100
$
37,223
$
2,877
$
-
1.1.5
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2027 - 2027
$
40,600
$
-
$
40,600
0%
$
-
$
40,600
$
-
$
40,600
$
-
1.1.6
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2028 - 2028
$
41,000
$
-
$
41,000
0%
$
-
$
41,000
$
-
$
41,000
$
-
1.1.7
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2029 - 2029
$
41,500
$
-
$
41,500
0%
$
-
$
41,500
$
-
$
41,500
$
-
1.1.8
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2030 - 2030
$
41,900
$
-
$
41,900
0%
$
-
$
41,900
$
-
$
41,900
$
-
1.1.9
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2031 - 2031
$
42,400
$
-
$
42,400
0%
$
-
$
42,400
$
-
$
42,400
$
-
1.1.10
Provision for Additional Collection Materials
2032 - 2032
$
42,900
$
-
$
42,900
0%
$
-
$
42,900
$
-
$
42,900
$
-
Subtotal Material Acquisitions
$
407,900
$
-
$
407,900
$
-
$
407,900
$
154,723
$
253,177
$
-
TOTAL LIBRARY SERVICES
$
407,900
$
-
$
407,900
$
-
$
407,900
$
154,723
$
253,177
$
-
Residential Development Charge Calculation
Residential Share of 2023 - 2032 DC Eligible Costs
100%
$253,177
10-Year Growth in Population in New Units
4,660
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita
$54.33
2023 - 2032 Net Funding Envelope
$2,067,693
Reserve Fund Balance
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$154,723
Appendix B | 73
APPENDIX B.1
TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
LIBRARY SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
(in $000)
LIBRARY SERVICES
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE
$154.7
$144.9
$134.0
$121.9
$108.5
$93.4
$77.4
$60.1
$41.4
$21.3
2023 - 2032 RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
- Prior Growth (Funding from DC Reserve Balance)
$38.7
$39.2
$39.6
$37.2
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$154.7
- Library Services: Non Inflated
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$2.9
$40.6
$41.0
$41.5
$41.9
$42.4
$42.9
$253.2
- Library Services: Inflated
$38.7
$40.0
$41.2
$42.6
$43.9
$45.3
$46.7
$48.1
$49.7
$51.3
$447.5
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
461
464
460
462
457
463
469
468
474
482
4,660
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$23.9
$24.5
$24.8
$25.4
$25.6
$26.5
$27.3
$27.8
$28.7
$29.8
$264.3
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$5.4
$5.1
$4.7
$4.3
$3.8
$3.3
$2.7
$2.1
$1.4
$0.7
$33.5
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($0.4)
($0.4)
($0.5)
($0.5)
($0.5)
($0.5)
($0.5)
($0.6)
($0.6)
($0.6)
($5.0)
TOTAL REVENUE
$28.9
$29.1
$29.0
$29.2
$28.9
$29.2
$29.5
$29.4
$29.6
$30.0
$292.7
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$144.9
$134.0
$121.9
$108.5
$93.4
$77.4
$60.1
$41.4
$21.3
$0.0
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Capita
$51.75
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
100.0%
Non-Residential Sector
0.0%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix B | 74
Appendix B.2
Fire Services
Appendix B | 75
Fire Services
The Fort Erie Fire Department currently operates six stations and several
other accessory facilities in providing fire services to the Town. The
Department is responsible for fire prevention, inspections, public education
and training, as well as fire suppression. The following discusses the
individual components included in the Fire Services category. The analysis is
set out in the tables which follow.
Table B.2-1
Historical Service Levels and Calculation of 15-Year
Average Service Level
Table B.2-2
2023-2032 Development-Related Capital Forecast and
Calculation of the Growth-Related Net Capital Costs
Table B.2-3
Cash Flow Analysis
A.
15-Year Historical Service Levels and Calculation of
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
The combined area of the fire stations and accessory building in the Town is
43,900 square feet valued at $26.73 million. The land area associated with
the buildings is approximately 8.14 acres and is valued at $2.44 million. All
furniture and equipment associated with the stations totals $636,200. The
25 vehicles associated with the stations have a replacement value of $14.38
million. Finally, personal firefighting equipment, communications equipment,
and other station equipment add another $2.38 million to the total value of
the inventory.
The 2022 full replacement value of the inventory of capital assets for fire
services for the Town amounts to $46.57 million and the 15-year historical
average service level is $1,142.69 per capita and employment. The historical
service level multiplied by the 10-year forecast of net population and
Appendix B | 76
employment growth results in a 10-year maximum allowable funding envelope
of $6.74 million (5,897 net population and employment growth X historical
service level of $1,142.69/capita). Table 1 provides a summary of the level of
service and the calculation of the 10-year funding envelope from 2023 to 2032.
The calculation of the maximum allowable funding envelope is summarized as
follows:
10-Year Funding Envelope Calculation
15-Year Average Service Level (2008 - 2022)
$1,142.69
Net Pop. & Emplyoment Growth (2023 - 2032)
5,897
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$6,738,443
B.
Development-Related Capital Program
The Fire Protection capital program recovers for the development-related
cost of land, buildings, equipment, and furnishings of the expansion of
Station 3. The total capital program has a gross cost of $9.08 million.
No grants are identified for Fire Protection's capital program. A 40%
Replacement and Benefit to Existing share has been applied to the building,
land, and furnishings components of the expansion of Station 3. This share
is based on the existing gross floor area of the station (4,800 square feet)
vs. the proposed gross floor area of the expansion (12,000 square feet). This
equates to $3.62 million in Benefit to Existing shares and has been reduced
from the eligible costs for recovery. Another portion of these projects
($94,500) will be funded through the Town's Fire Protection DC reserve fund
and are therefore reduced from the total development charge calculation.
A further portion of the costs ($2.39 million) have been attributed as a post-
2032 benefit to growth. The remaining $2.97 million will be funded through
development charges over the 2023-2032 period and has been included in
the rate calculations.
Appendix B | 77
The costs are allocated 70.9%, or $2.11 million, against residential
development, and 29.1%, or $865,500, against non-residential development.
The allocation between residential and non-residential development is
based on shares of forecasted growth. The resulting unadjusted
development charge is $451.95 per capita for residential, and $5.56 per
square metre for non-residential.
C.
Cash Flow Analysis
The current balance in the Fire Protection development charge reserve fund
is $94,500 and that is included as the opening balance.
After cash flow consideration, the residential charge decreases to $447.05
per capita, and the non-residential charges decreases to $5.50 per square
metre.
The following table summarizes the calculation of the Fire Protection
development charge:
FIRE PROTECTION SUMMARY
15-year Hist.
Service Level
2023 - 2032
Development-Related Capital Program
Unadjusted
Development Charge
Adjusted
Development Charge
per pop & emp
Total
Net DC Recoverable $/capita
$/sq.m
$/capita
$/sq.m
$1,142.69
$9,084,000
$2,971,542
$451.95
$5.56
$447.05
$5.50
Appendix B | 78
APPENDIX B.2
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
FIRE PROTECTION
BUILDINGS
Station Name
# of Square Feet
UNIT COST
($/sq. ft.)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Station 1 - 199 Bertie Street
4,125
4,125
4,125
4,125
4,125
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$665
Station 2 - 207 Jarvis Street
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$665
Central Fire Station
-
-
-
-
-
13,340
13,340
13,340
13,340
13,340
13,340
13,340
13,340
13,340
13,340
$665
Station 3 - 1015 Dominion Road
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
$665
Station 4 - 398 Ridge Road
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
5,800
-
$665
Station 4 - 148 Ridge Road S
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,970
$665
Station 5 - 2654 Stevensville Road
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
$665
Station 6 - 271 Ridgeway Road
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
-
$665
Training Tower
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
4,800
$150
Town Hall Basement Storage
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
$665
Gibson Centre (1 Bay)
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
$665
Total (sq.ft.)
39,525
39,525
39,525
39,525
40,525
44,240
44,240
44,240
44,240
43,240
43,240
43,240
43,240
43,240
43,910
Total ($000)
$23,812.1
$23,812.1
$23,812.1
$23,812.1
$24,477.1
$26,947.6
$26,947.6
$26,947.6
$26,947.6
$26,282.6
$26,282.6
$26,282.6
$26,282.6
$26,282.6
$26,728.2
LAND
Station Name
# of Acres
UNIT COST
($/acre)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Station 1 - 199 Bertie Street
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$300,000
Station 2 - 207 Jarvis Street
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$300,000
Central Fire Station
-
-
-
-
-
1.49
1.49
1.49
1.49
1.49
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
$300,000
Station 3 - 1015 Dominion Road
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
$300,000
Station 4 - 398 Ridge Road
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.34
-
$300,000
Station 4 - 148 Ridge Road S
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.74
2.74
2.74
$300,000
Station 5 - 2654 Stevensville Road
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
$300,000
Station 6 - 271 Ridgeway Road
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
-
$300,000
Training Tower
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
$300,000
Total (acres)
5.64
5.64
5.64
5.64
5.64
6.13
6.13
6.13
6.13
6.13
6.14
6.14
8.88
8.88
8.14
Total ($000)
$1,692.0
$1,692.0
$1,692.0
$1,692.0
$1,692.0
$1,839.0
$1,839.0
$1,839.0
$1,839.0
$1,839.0
$1,842.0
$1,842.0
$2,664.0
$2,664.0
$2,442.0
Appendix B | 79
APPENDIX B.2
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
FIRE PROTECTION
FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
Station Name
Total Value of Furniture & Equipment ($)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Station 1 - 199 Bertie Street
$61,875
$61,875
$61,875
$61,875
$61,875
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Station 2 - 207 Jarvis Street
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Central Fire Station
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$200,100
$200,100
$200,100
$200,100
$200,100
$200,100
$200,100
$200,100
$200,100
$200,100
Station 3 - 1015 Dominion Road
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
Station 4 - 398 Ridge Road
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$87,000
$87,000
$87,000
$87,000
$87,000
$87,000
$87,000
$87,000
$87,000
$87,000
$0
Station 4 - 148 Ridge Road S
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$179,550
Station 5 - 2654 Stevensville Road
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
$112,500
Station 6 - 271 Ridgeway Road
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$82,500
$0
Training Tower
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
$72,000
Total ($000)
$555.4
$555.4
$555.4
$555.4
$570.4
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$636.2
VEHICLES
Vehicle Type
# of Vehicles
UNIT COST
($/vehicle)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Cars, Vans & Pickups
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
$100,000
Support Vehicles
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$600,000
Tankers
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$700,000
Pumpers
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
3
$1,000,000
Tower/Telesquirt
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1,500,000
Ladder
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$2,000,000
Rescues
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
$350,000
Heavy Rescue
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
-
$500,000
Boat/Motor/Trailer
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$400,000
Generator Trailers
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$60,000
Sparky's Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$90,000
Pump / Heavy Rescue
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
$1,200,000
Total (#)
31
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
25
Total ($000)
$17,530.0
$16,470.0
$16,470.0
$16,470.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$14,380.0
EQUIPMENT & GEAR
Description
# of Pieces of Equipment and Gear
UNIT COST
($/unit)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Moblile Radios
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
$2,000
Portable Radios
60
65
65
65
65
65
65
90
90
90
90
90
69
69
69
$2,500
Pagers
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
$500
Bunker Gear
160
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
245
245
245
245
$1,800
SCBA
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
73
73
73
73
$9,500
SCBA Spare Bottles
60
60
60
60
60
60
120
120
120
120
120
206
206
206
206
$2,200
Uniforms
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
$800
Boat Water Rescue Equipment
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$60,000
Repeater System
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$24,000
Communication Tower
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$200,000
Total (#)
652
677
678
678
678
678
738
763
763
763
763
927
906
906
906
Total ($000)
$1,738.0
$1,786.5
$1,810.5
$1,810.5
$1,810.5
$1,810.5
$1,942.5
$2,005.0
$2,005.0
$2,005.0
$2,005.0
$2,434.7
$2,382.2
$2,382.2
$2,382.2
Appendix B | 80
APPENDIX B.2
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF SERVICE LEVELS
FIRE PROTECTION
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Historic Population
29,939
29,946
29,953
29,960
30,109
30,258
30,408
30,559
30,710
31,136
31,568
32,006
32,450
32,900
33,274
Historic Employment
11,369
11,104
10,845
10,592
10,376
10,164
9,956
9,753
9,553
9,599
9,646
9,693
9,740
9,787
9,961
Total Historic Population & Employment
41,308
41,050
40,798
40,552
40,485
40,422
40,364
40,312
40,263
40,735
41,214
41,699
42,190
42,687
43,235
INVENTORY SUMMARY ($000)
Buildings
$23,812.1
$23,812.1
$23,812.1
$23,812.1
$24,477.1
$26,947.6
$26,947.6
$26,947.6
$26,947.6
$26,282.6
$26,282.6
$26,282.6
$26,282.6
$26,282.6
$26,728.2
Land
$1,692.0
$1,692.0
$1,692.0
$1,692.0
$1,692.0
$1,839.0
$1,839.0
$1,839.0
$1,839.0
$1,839.0
$1,842.0
$1,842.0
$2,664.0
$2,664.0
$2,442.0
Furniture & Equipment
$555.4
$555.4
$555.4
$555.4
$570.4
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$626.1
$636.2
Vehicles
$17,530.0
$16,470.0
$16,470.0
$16,470.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$16,970.0
$14,380.0
Equipment & Gear
$1,738.0
$1,786.5
$1,810.5
$1,810.5
$1,810.5
$1,810.5
$1,942.5
$2,005.0
$2,005.0
$2,005.0
$2,005.0
$2,434.7
$2,382.2
$2,382.2
$2,382.2
Total ($000)
$45,327.5
$44,316.0
$44,340.0
$44,340.0
$45,520.0
$48,193.2
$48,325.2
$48,387.7
$48,387.7
$47,722.7
$47,725.7
$48,155.4
$48,924.9
$48,924.9
$46,568.5
SERVICE LEVEL ($/pop & emp)
Average
Service
Level
Buildings
$576.45
$580.08
$583.66
$587.20
$604.60
$666.66
$667.61
$668.48
$669.29
$645.21
$637.71
$630.29
$622.96
$615.71
$618.21
$624.94
Land
$40.96
$41.22
$41.47
$41.72
$41.79
$45.50
$45.56
$45.62
$45.67
$45.15
$44.69
$44.17
$63.14
$62.41
$56.48
$47.04
Furniture & Equipment
$13.44
$13.53
$13.61
$13.70
$14.09
$15.49
$15.51
$15.53
$15.55
$15.37
$15.19
$15.01
$14.84
$14.67
$14.71
$14.68
Vehicles
$424.37
$401.22
$403.70
$406.15
$419.17
$419.82
$420.42
$420.97
$421.48
$416.60
$411.75
$406.96
$402.23
$397.54
$332.60
$407.00
Equipment & Gear
$42.07
$43.52
$44.38
$44.65
$44.72
$44.79
$48.12
$49.74
$49.80
$49.22
$48.65
$58.39
$56.46
$55.81
$55.10
$49.03
Total ($/pop & emp)
$1,097.31
$1,079.56
$1,086.82
$1,093.41
$1,124.37
$1,192.25
$1,197.24
$1,200.33
$1,201.79
$1,171.54
$1,158.00
$1,154.83
$1,159.63
$1,146.13
$1,077.10
$1,142.69
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
FIRE PROTECTION
Funding Envelope Calculation
15 Year Average Service Level 2008 - 2022
$1,142.69
Net Population & Employment Growth 2023 - 2032
5,897
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$6,738,443
Appendix B | 81
APPENDIX B.2
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
FIRE PROTECTION
Project Description
Timing
Gross
Project
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies/Other
Recoveries
Net
Municipal
Cost
Ineligible Costs
Total
DC Eligible
Costs
DC Eligible Costs
BTE
%
Replacement
& BTE Shares
Available
DC Reserves
2023-
2032
Post
2032
2.0 FIRE PROTECTION
2.1 Buildings, Land & Furnishings
2.1.1
Expand Station 3 Land (3.0 Ha)
2025 - 2027
$
900,000
$
-
$
900,000
40%
$
360,000
$
540,000
$
92,058.44
$
447,942
$
-
2.1.2
Expand Station 3 Building (12,000 sq.ft.)
2027 - 2031
$
7,980,000
$
-
$
7,980,000
40%
$
3,192,000
$
4,788,000
$
-
$
2,394,000
$
2,394,000
2.1.3
Expand Station 3 Equipment
2027 - 2031
$
180,000
$
-
$
180,000
40%
$
72,000
$
108,000
$
-
$
108,000
$
-
Subtotal Buildings, Land & Furnishings
$
9,060,000
$
-
$
9,060,000
$
3,624,000
$
5,436,000
$
92,058
$
2,949,942
$
2,394,000
2.2 Equipment
2.2.1
Provision for New Equipment for Future Fire Fighters (Station Three)
2023 - 2032
$
24,000
$
-
$
24,000
0%
$
-
$
24,000
$
2,400
$
21,600
$
-
Subtotal Equipment
$
24,000
$
-
$
24,000
$
-
$
24,000
$
2,400
$
21,600
$
-
TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION
$
9,084,000
$
-
$
9,084,000
$
3,624,000
$
5,460,000
$
94,458
$
2,971,542
$
2,394,000
Residential Development Charge Calculation
Residential Share of 2023 - 2032 DC Eligible Costs
71%
$2,106,066
10-Year Growth in Population in New Units
4,660
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita
$451.95
Non-Residential Development Charge Calculation
29%
Non-Residential Share of 2023 - 2032 DC Eligible Costs
$865,476
10-Year Growth in Square Metres
155,754
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Square Metre
$5.56
2023 - 2032 Net Funding Envelope
$6,738,443
Reserve Fund Balance
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$94,458
Appendix B | 82
APPENDIX B.2
TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
FIRE PROTECTION
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
(in $000)
FIRE PROTECTION
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE
$66.9
$277.3
$500.5
$598.8
$703.2
$416.8
$262.0
$101.4
($68.7)
($246.4)
2023 - 2032 RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
- Prior Growth (Funding from DC Reserve Balance)
$0.2
$0.2
$21.9
$21.9
$21.9
$0.2
$0.2
$0.2
$0.2
$0.2
$66.9
- Fire Protection: Non Inflated
$1.5
$1.5
$107.4
$107.4
$462.0
$356.2
$356.2
$356.2
$356.2
$1.5
$2,106.1
- Fire Protection: Inflated
$1.7
$1.7
$134.5
$137.2
$523.8
$393.4
$401.3
$409.3
$417.5
$2.0
$2,422.6
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
461
464
460
462
457
463
469
468
474
482
4,660
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$206.1
$211.6
$214.0
$219.2
$221.1
$228.5
$236.1
$240.3
$248.3
$257.5
$2,282.7
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$2.3
$9.7
$17.5
$21.0
$24.6
$14.6
$9.2
$3.5
($3.8)
($13.6)
$85.1
- Interest on In-year Transactions
$3.6
$3.7
$1.4
$1.4
($8.3)
($4.5)
($4.5)
($4.6)
($4.7)
$4.5
($12.2)
TOTAL REVENUE
$212.0
$225.0
$232.9
$241.6
$237.4
$238.6
$240.7
$239.2
$239.8
$248.4
$2,355.7
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$277.3
$500.5
$598.8
$703.2
$416.8
$262.0
$101.4
($68.7)
($246.4)
$0.0
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Capita
$447.05
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.9%
Non-Residential Sector
29.1%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix B | 83
APPENDIX B.2
TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
FIRE PROTECTION
NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
(in $000)
FIRE PROTECTION
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE
$27.51
$108.80
$196.07
$233.80
$275.07
$159.01
$96.84
$32.86
($32.23)
($105.29)
2023 - 2032 NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
- Prior Growth (Funding from DC Reserve Balance)
$0.1
$0.1
$9.0
$9.0
$9.0
$0.1
$0.1
$0.1
$0.1
$0.1
$27.5
- Fire Protection: Non Inflated
$0.6
$0.6
$44.1
$44.1
$189.9
$146.4
$146.4
$146.4
$146.4
$0.6
$865.5
- Fire Protection: Inflated
$0.7
$0.7
$55.3
$56.4
$215.3
$161.7
$164.9
$168.2
$171.6
$0.8
$995.6
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Growth in Square Metres
14,470
14,740
14,950
15,220
15,600
15,760
16,030
16,410
15,850
16,724
155,754
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$79.6
$82.7
$85.6
$88.9
$92.9
$95.8
$99.4
$103.7
$102.2
$110.0
$940.9
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$1.0
$3.8
$6.9
$8.2
$9.6
$5.6
$3.4
$1.2
($1.8)
($5.8)
$32.0
- Interest on In-year Transactions
$1.4
$1.4
$0.5
$0.6
($3.4)
($1.8)
($1.8)
($1.8)
($1.9)
$1.9
($4.8)
TOTAL REVENUE
$82.0
$88.0
$93.0
$97.6
$99.2
$99.5
$100.9
$103.1
$98.5
$106.1
$968.0
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$108.8
$196.1
$233.8
$275.1
$159.0
$96.8
$32.9
($32.2)
($105.3)
$0.0
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Square Metre
$5.50
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.9%
Non-Residential Sector
29.1%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix B | 84
Appendix B.3
Parks and Recreation
Appendix B | 85
Parks and Recreation
Indoor recreation and parkland development are provided through the
department of Parks and Facilities Management Division of the Town of Fort
Erie. Major indoor facilities include the Leisureplex Complex and Arenas,
Crystal Ridge Community Centre and Stevensville Memorial Hall. The Town
offers about 424 acres of developed parkland space, which include a variety
of park types, such as neighbourhood, community, and specialized parks.
The following discusses the individual components included in the Parks
and Recreation service category. The analysis is set out in the tables which
follow.
Table B.3-1
Historical Service Levels and Calculation of 15-Year
Average Service Level
Table B.3-2
2023-2032 Development-Related Capital Forecast and
Calculation of the Growth-Related Net Capital Costs
Table B.3-3
Cash Flow Analysis
A.
15-Year Historical Service Levels and Calculation of
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
Table B.3-1 displays the Parks and Recreation 15-year historical inventory for
buildings, land, equipment, developed parkland, equipment, and parks fleet.
The building space associated with indoor recreation facilities amounts to
247,400 square feet, valued at $102.15 million. The land associated with the
buildings amount to 14.11 acres, and is valued at $4.23 million. The 7 fleet for
indoor recreation has a total value of $831,000. The furniture and equipment
found in the facilities has a total value of $1.88 million.
Parkland in the Town includes neighbourhood parks, community parks, and
specialized parks, with a replacement value of $99.55 million. Replacement
Appendix B | 86
values for Parkland in Fort Erie include the cost of park amenities (e.g.
playgrounds, baseball diamonds, tennis courts etc.) but exclude land costs.
Parks vehicles and equipment in the Town sits at 27 items that have a
combined value of $1.31 million. The 2022 full replacement value of the
inventory of capital assets for Parks and Recreation amounts to $209.95
million.
The historical service level multiplied by the 10-year forecast of net
population growth results in a 10-year maximum allowable funding envelope
of $26.42 million (3,982 net population growth X historical service level of
$6,634.98/capita). Table 1 provides a summary of the level of service and
the calculation of the 10-year funding envelope from 2023 to 2032. The
calculation of the maximum allowable funding envelope is summarized as
follows:
10-Year Funding Envelope Calculation
15-Year Average Service Level (2008 - 2022)
$6,634.98
Net Pop. Growth (2023 - 2032)
3,982
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$26,420,490
B.
Development-Related Capital Program
The 2023-2032 development-related capital program for Parks and
Recreation amounts to $35.43 million. The program largely covers for a
provision for a new growth-related space ($800,000), general park
improvements ($5.60 million), various parkland amenities ($5.18 million),
new park development ($23.76 million), and new vehicles and equipment
($103,400). The largest expenditure in the capital program is the new
Bridgeburg-Stevensville trail extension with a total value of $4.5 million.
No upper level grants or subsidies are expected to offset the gross cost of
the Parks and Recreation capital program. Several "replacement" shares are
identified for projects that benefit the existing population or are simply
Appendix B | 87
replacements of existing infrastructure. The replacement shares amount to
$7.60 million and this amount will not be recovered through development
charges. A portion of these projects ($4.46 million) will be funded through
the Town's Parks and Recreation DC reserve fund. A further portion of the
projects ($10.05 million) has been removed from the in-period costs for
recovery, as it will benefit growth beyond 2032. The remaining $13.33 million
is included in the DC eligible costs for recovery.
The 2023-2032 DC costs eligible for recovery of $13.33 million is allocated
entirely against future residential development in the Town of Fort Erie. This
results in an unadjusted development charge of $2,859.54 per capita.
C.
Cash Flow Analysis
After cash flow and reserve fund consideration, the residential calculated
charge decreases to $2,620.20 per capita. This is a reflection of the timing of
the capital program and development charges revenues.
The following table summarizes the calculation of the parks and recreation
development charge:
PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMARY
15-year Hist.
Service Level
2023 - 2032
Development-Related Capital Program
Unadjusted
Development Charge
Adjusted
Development Charge
per capita
Total
Net DC Recoverable $/capita
$/sq.m
$/capita
$/sq.m
$6,634.98
$35,428,920
$13,325,441
$2,859.54
$0.00
$2,620.20
$0.00
Appendix B | 88
APPENDIX B.3
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
PARKS AND RECREATION
INDOOR RECREATION
BUILDINGS
Facility Name
# of Square Feet
UNIT COST
($/sq. ft.)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Leisureplex
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
127,000
$510
Crystal Ridge Community Centre
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
56,000
$510
Stevensville Memorial Hall
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
$510
Storage Building (Indoor Rec Portion)
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
12,300
$510
Boys and Girls Club
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
47,100
47,100
47,100
47,100
Total (sq.ft.)
200,300
200,300
200,300
200,300
200,300
200,300
200,300
200,300
200,300
200,300
200,300
247,400
247,400
247,400
247,400
Total ($000)
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
$102,153.0
LAND
Facility Name
# of Acres
UNIT COST
($/acre)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Leisureplex
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
$300,000
Crystal Ridge Community Centre
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
$300,000
Stevensville Memorial Hall
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
$300,000
Total (acres)
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
14.11
Total ($000)
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
$4,232.1
FLEET
Description
# of Fleet
UNIT COST
($/unit)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Pickup Trucks, Vans
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$71,700
Zamboni
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$185,800
RTV with Sweeper
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,500
Total (#)
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
Total ($000)
$772.5
$772.5
$772.5
$772.5
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
$831.0
FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
Facility Name
Total Value of Furniture & Equipment ($)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Leisureplex
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
$1,270,000
Crystal Ridge Community Centre
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
$560,000
Stevensville Memorial Hall
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
Total ($000)
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
$1,880.0
Appendix B | 89
APPENDIX B.3
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT
NEIGHBOURHOOD PARKS
Park Name
# of Acres of Developed Parkland
UNIT COST
($/acre)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
A.C. Douglas Park #1 - 3455 River Trail
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
3.90
$397,000
A.C. Douglas Park #2 - River Trail Crescent
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
$470,000
Albert Street Park
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
2.10
$603,000
Bill Connolly Field
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
$805,000
Bowen Road Park
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
3.60
$378,000
Cherry Hill Park
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
0.41
$310,000
Douglas Park
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35
$391,000
Energy Field
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
$458,000
Goderich Street Parkette
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
$636,000
Madelaine Faiazza Memorial Park
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
0.24
$1,056,000
Mather Boulevard Parkette
-
-
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
0.90
$310,000
Ridgeway Lions Park
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
3.68
$447,000
Stevensville Memory Park
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
$471,000
Stevensville Mini Park
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
$382,000
Beaver Creek Park
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
$474,000
Total (acres)
31.52
31.52
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
32.42
Total ($000)
$14,648.0
$14,648.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
COMMUNITY PARKS
Park Name
# of Acres of Developed Parkland
UNIT COST
($/acre)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Bertie Centennial (Ferndale Park)
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
$204,000
Crystal Ridge Park
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
29.00
$241,000
Optimist Soccer Park
-
-
-
-
74.60
74.60
74.60
74.60
74.60
74.60
74.60
74.60
74.60
74.60
74.60
$204,000
Queen's Circle
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
0.70
$483,000
Stevensville Memorial Park
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
$324,000
United Empire Loyalist Park (Ott Road Park)
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
50.66
$221,000
Total (acres)
95.96
95.96
95.96
95.96
170.56
170.56
170.56
170.56
170.56
170.56
170.56
170.56
170.56
170.56
170.56
Total ($000)
$22,257.4
$22,257.4
$22,257.4
$22,257.4
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
Appendix B | 90
APPENDIX B.3
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIZED PARKS
Park Name
# of Acres of Developed Parkland
UNIT COST
($/acre)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Battle of Ridgeway Park
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
$326,000
Bernard Beach Park
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
1.04
$389,000
Crescent Beach
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
0.67
$321,000
Bay Beach
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
4.40
$1,015,000
Fort Erie Municipal Centre
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
$534,000
Lion's Sugar Bowl Park
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
14.50
$334,000
Maple Leaf Beach Park
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.89
$311,000
Point Abino Parkette
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
3.31
$31,000
Oakes Park
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
14.30
$639,000
Riverwalk
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.70
$407,000
Shagbark Nature Park
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
64.70
$13,000
Waverly Beach Park
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
9.34
$362,000
Crystal Beach Waterfront Park
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
6.40
$1,125,000
Ridgeway Village Square
-
-
-
-
-
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
0.57
$1,132,000
Friendship Trail (16 km asphalt/concrete)
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
83.00
$104,000
Total (acres)
220.25
220.25
220.25
220.25
220.25
220.82
220.82
220.82
220.82
220.82
220.82
220.82
220.82
220.82
220.82
Total ($000)
$46,498.8
$46,498.8
$46,498.8
$46,498.8
$46,498.8
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
PARKS VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Description
# of Vehicles
UNIT COST
($/unit)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Pickup Trucks
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
$52,700
2.5 Ton Dump Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$103,000
Garbage Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$186,800
Backhoe
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$158,400
Tractors
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$69,600
Beach Rake
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$39,600
Brush Hog
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$23,700
Flatbed Trailers
6
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
$7,200
Adventure /Activity Trailer
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$7,900
Mowers
5
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$44,000
Mower Attachments
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$21,400
Rental Tractor for Beach Rake
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$8,500
Rental Tractor for Bush Hog
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$18,000
Aerator
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$3,700
Overseeder
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$13,200
Box scraper
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$2,900
Total (#)
29
29
30
30
32
32
29
29
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
Total ($000)
$1,338.6
$1,371.2
$1,378.4
$1,378.4
$1,371.9
$1,371.90
$1,321.7
$1,321.7
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
Appendix B | 91
APPENDIX B.3
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF SERVICE LEVELS
PARKS AND RECREATION
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Historic Population
29,939
29,946
29,953
29,960
30,109
30,258
30,408
30,559
30,710
31,136
31,568
32,006
32,450
32,900
33,274
INVENTORY SUMMARY ($000)
Indoor Recreation
$109,037.6
$109,037.6
$109,037.6
$109,037.6
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
$109,096.1
Neighbourhood Parks
$14,648.0
$14,648.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
$14,927.0
Community Parks
$22,257.4
$22,257.4
$22,257.4
$22,257.4
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
$37,475.8
Specialized Parks
$46,498.8
$46,498.8
$46,498.8
$46,498.8
$46,498.8
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
$47,144.1
Parks Vehicles & Equipment
$1,338.6
$1,371.2
$1,378.4
$1,378.4
$1,371.9
$1,371.9
$1,321.7
$1,321.7
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
$1,307.3
Total ($000)
$193,780.4
$193,813.0
$194,099.2
$194,099.2
$209,369.6
$210,014.8
$209,964.6
$209,964.6
$209,950.2
$209,950.2
$209,950.2
$209,950.2
$209,950.2
$209,950.2
$209,950.2
SERVICE LEVEL ($/capita)
Average
Service
Level
Indoor Recreation
$3,641.99
$3,641.14
$3,640.29
$3,639.44
$3,623.37
$3,605.53
$3,587.74
$3,570.02
$3,552.46
$3,503.86
$3,455.91
$3,408.62
$3,361.98
$3,315.99
$3,278.72
$3,521.80
Neighbourhood Parks
$489.26
$489.15
$498.35
$498.23
$495.76
$493.32
$490.89
$488.46
$486.06
$479.41
$472.85
$466.38
$460.00
$453.71
$448.61
$480.70
Community Parks
$743.42
$743.25
$743.08
$742.90
$1,244.67
$1,238.54
$1,232.43
$1,226.34
$1,220.31
$1,203.62
$1,187.14
$1,170.90
$1,154.88
$1,139.08
$1,126.28
$1,074.46
Specialized Parks
$1,553.12
$1,552.76
$1,552.39
$1,552.03
$1,544.35
$1,558.07
$1,550.38
$1,542.72
$1,535.14
$1,514.13
$1,493.41
$1,472.98
$1,452.82
$1,432.95
$1,416.84
$1,514.94
Parks Vehicles & Equipment
$44.71
$45.79
$46.02
$46.01
$45.56
$45.34
$43.47
$43.25
$42.57
$41.99
$41.41
$40.85
$40.29
$39.74
$39.29
$43.08
Total ($/capita)
$6,472.51
$6,472.08
$6,480.12
$6,478.61
$6,953.72
$6,940.80
$6,904.91
$6,870.79
$6,836.54
$6,743.00
$6,650.73
$6,559.71
$6,469.96
$6,381.47
$6,309.74
$6,634.98
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
PARKS AND RECREATION
10-Year Funding Envelope Calculation
15 Year Average Service Level 2008 - 2022
$6,634.98
Net Population Growth 2023 - 2032
3,982
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$26,420,490
Appendix B | 92
APPENDIX B.3
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
PARKS AND RECREATION
Project Description
Timing
Gross
Project
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies/Other
Recoveries
Net
Municipal
Cost
Ineligible Costs
Total
DC Eligible
Costs
DC Eligible Costs
BTE
%
Replacement
& BTE Shares
Available
DC Reserves
2023-
2032
Post
2032
3.0 PARKS AND RECREATION
3.1 Recreation Facilities
3.1.1
Provision for Growth-Related Space (Parks & Rec Share Only)
2023 - 2032
$
800,000
$
-
$
800,000
0%
$
-
$
800,000
$
-
$
400,000
$
400,000
Subtotal Recreation Facilities
$
800,000
$
-
$
800,000
$
-
$
800,000
$
-
$
400,000
$
400,000
3.2 General Park Improvements
3.2.1
Douglas Park Revitalization
2024 - 2024
$
2,451,000
$
-
$
2,451,000
89%
$
2,189,032
$
261,968
$
-
$
261,968
$
-
3.2.2
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2024 - 2024
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.3
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2024 - 2024
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.4
Accessibility Improvements - All Parks
2025 - 2027
$
25,000
$
-
$
25,000
89%
$
22,328
$
2,672
$
-
$
2,672
$
-
3.2.5
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2025 - 2025
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.6
Accessibility Improvements - All Parks
2025 - 2025
$
30,000
$
-
$
30,000
89%
$
26,794
$
3,206
$
-
$
3,206
$
-
3.2.7
Bill Connolly Field Revitalization
2028 - 2030
$
390,000
$
-
$
390,000
89%
$
348,316
$
41,684
$
-
$
41,684
$
-
3.2.8
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2026 - 2026
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.9
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2027 - 2027
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.10
Crystal Ridge Park Improvements
2027 - 2027
$
325,000
$
-
$
325,000
25%
$
81,250
$
243,750
$
-
$
243,750
$
-
3.2.11
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2028 - 2028
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.12
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2029 - 2029
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.13
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2030 - 2030
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.14
Accessibility Improvements - All Parks
2030 - 2032
$
30,000
$
-
$
30,000
89%
$
26,794
$
3,206
$
-
$
3,206
$
-
3.2.15
Crystal Ridge Park Splashplad Replacement
2030 - 2030
$
520,000
$
-
$
520,000
89%
$
464,421
$
55,579
$
-
$
55,579
$
-
3.2.16
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2031 - 2031
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.17
AC Douglas Park 1 Court Replacement
2031 - 2031
$
200,000
$
-
$
200,000
89%
$
178,624
$
21,376
$
-
$
21,376
$
-
3.2.18
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2032 - 2032
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.2.19
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2033 - 2033
$
60,000
$
-
$
60,000
0%
$
-
$
60,000
$
-
$
-
$
60,000
3.2.20
Park Renewal
2033 - 2033
$
1,000,000
$
-
$
1,000,000
89%
$
893,118
$
106,882
$
-
$
-
$
106,882
3.2.21
Ongoing Park Amenity Improvements - All Parks
2034 - 2034
$
60,000
$
-
$
60,000
0%
$
-
$
60,000
$
-
$
-
$
60,000
Subtotal General Park Improvements
$
5,591,000
$
-
$
5,591,000
$
4,230,676
$
1,360,324
$
-
$
1,133,442
$
226,882
Appendix B | 93
APPENDIX B.3
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
PARKS AND RECREATION
Project Description
Timing
Gross
Project
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies/Other
Recoveries
Net
Municipal
Cost
Ineligible Costs
Total
DC Eligible
Costs
DC Eligible Costs
BTE
%
Replacement
& BTE Shares
Available
DC Reserves
2023-
2032
Post
2032
3.3 Parkland Amenities
3.3.1
Bowen Road Park - Upgrade Playground Equipment
2023 - 2023
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.2
Ferndale Park - Upgrade Playground Equipment
2023 - 2023
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.3
Ridgeway Lions Field - Upgrade Playground Equipment
2023 - 2023
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.4
Bill Connolly Field- Upgrade Playground Equipment
2023 - 2023
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.5
Sugarbowl Park - New Multi-use Court w Pickellball
2023 - 2023
$
250,000
$
-
$
250,000
0%
$
-
$
250,000
$
-
$
250,000
$
-
3.3.6
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
2026 - 2026
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.3.7
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
2027
2027
$
100,000
$
-
$
100,000
0%
$
-
$
100,000
$
-
$
100,000
$
-
3.3.8
Ott Road Park - Upgrade Playground Equipment
2025 - 2025
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.9
AC Douglas Park 1 - Upgrade Playground Equipment
2024 - 2024
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.10
Sugarbowl Park - Upgrade Playground Equipment
2024 - 2024
$
250,000
$
-
$
250,000
89%
$
223,279
$
26,721
$
-
$
26,721
$
-
3.3.11
Goderich Street Park - Upgrade Playground Equipment
2024 - 2024
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.12
Waterfront Signage
2024 - 2024
$
150,000
$
-
$
150,000
0%
$
-
$
150,000
$
-
$
150,000
$
-
3.3.13
Energy Field - Multi-use Facility w Pickellball
2024 - 2024
$
195,000
$
-
$
195,000
0%
$
-
$
195,000
$
-
$
195,000
$
-
3.3.14
Leash Free Dog Park
2025 - 2025
$
100,000
$
-
$
100,000
0%
$
-
$
100,000
$
-
$
100,000
$
-
3.3.15
Crystal Beach Waterfront Park - Upgrade Playground Equipment
2024 - 2024
$
250,000
$
-
$
250,000
89%
$
223,279
$
26,721
$
-
$
26,721
$
-
3.3.16
United Empire Loyalist Park - Improvements to Nature Area
2026 - 2026
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.3.17
Waterfront Universal Access Improvements
2026 - 2026
$
130,000
$
-
$
130,000
89%
$
116,105
$
13,895
$
-
$
13,895
$
-
3.3.18
Shagbark Nature Park - Trail Improvements/Education
2027 - 2028
$
70,000
$
-
$
70,000
0%
$
-
$
70,000
$
-
$
70,000
$
-
3.3.19
Waverly Beach - New Playground
2027 - 2027
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
0%
$
-
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
$
-
3.3.20
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
2027 - 2027
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.3.21
Madelaine Faiazza Memorial Park Playground Replacement
2028 - 2028
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.22
Optimist Park Playground Replacement
2028 - 2028
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.23
Oakes Park - New Playground
2029 - 2029
$
100,000
$
-
$
100,000
0%
$
-
$
100,000
$
-
$
100,000
$
-
3.3.24
Energy Field - Playground Replacement
2029 - 2029
$
240,000
$
-
$
240,000
89%
$
214,348
$
25,652
$
-
$
25,652
$
-
3.3.25
Dog Park
2029 - 2029
$
100,000
$
-
$
100,000
0%
$
-
$
100,000
$
-
$
100,000
$
-
3.3.26
Stevensville Memorial Park Court Replacement
2030 - 2030
$
200,000
$
-
$
200,000
89%
$
178,624
$
21,376
$
-
$
21,376
$
-
3.3.27
Stevensville Memorial Park Playground Replacement
2030 - 2030
$
190,000
$
-
$
190,000
89%
$
169,692
$
20,308
$
-
$
20,308
$
-
3.3.28
Stevensville Memorial Park Splashpad Replacement
2030 - 2030
$
400,000
$
-
$
400,000
89%
$
357,247
$
42,753
$
-
$
42,753
$
-
3.3.29
Crystal Ridge Playground Replacement
2033 - 2033
$
400,000
$
-
$
400,000
89%
$
357,247
$
42,753
$
-
$
-
$
42,753
Subtotal Parkland Amenities
$
5,175,000
$
-
$
5,175,000
$
3,367,054
$
1,807,946
$
-
$
1,765,193
$
42,753
Appendix B | 94
APPENDIX B.3
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
PARKS AND RECREATION
Project Description
Timing
Gross
Project
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies/Other
Recoveries
Net
Municipal
Cost
Ineligible Costs
Total
DC Eligible
Costs
DC Eligible Costs
BTE
%
Replacement
& BTE Shares
Available
DC Reserves
2023-
2032
Post
2032
3.4 New Park Development
3.4.1
New Trail - Spring Creek Estates around STM Pond (0.092 ac)
2023 - 2032 $
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
0%
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
$
50,000
$
-
3.4.2
New Trail - Bridgeburg-Stevensville extension (area TBD, land to be acquired from CN Rail) 2023 - 2032 $
4,500,000
$
-
$
4,500,000
0%
$
-
$
4,500,000
$
4,455,114
$
44,886
$
-
3.4.3
New Waterfront Park - Lakeshore Road - - Coal Docks
2023 - 2023 $
130,000
$
-
$
130,000
0%
$
-
$
130,000
$
-
$
130,000
$
-
3.4.4
New Park - Coal Docks (Town Share Only)
2024 - 2024 $
650,000
$
-
$
650,000
0%
$
-
$
650,000
$
-
$
650,000
$
-
3.4.5
New Neighbourhood Park - Peace Bridge Village (Former Garrison Green)
2031 - 2031 $
1,040,000
$
-
$
1,040,000
0%
$
-
$
1,040,000
$
-
$
1,040,000
$
-
3.4.6
New Waterfront Park - Holloway Bay
2027 - 2029 $
325,000
$
-
$
325,000
0%
$
-
$
325,000
$
-
$
325,000
$
-
3.4.7
New Neighbourhood Park - Ridgeway Shores Subdivision
2024
2025 $
795,000
$
-
$
795,000
0%
$
-
$
795,000
$
-
$
795,000
$
-
3.4.8
New Neighbourhood Park - Black Creek Signature
2025 - 2025 $
780,000
$
-
$
780,000
0%
$
-
$
780,000
$
-
$
780,000
$
-
3.4.9
Crystal Beach East Neighbourhood Park
2025 - 2025 $
500,000
$
-
$
500,000
0%
$
-
$
500,000
$
-
$
500,000
$
-
3.4.10
New Waterfront Park - Point Abino
2025 - 2025 $
1,300,000
$
-
$
1,300,000
0%
$
-
$
1,300,000
$
-
$
1,300,000
$
-
3.4.11
New Park - Riverwalk Connection
2027 - 2027 $
325,000
$
-
$
325,000
0%
$
-
$
325,000
$
-
$
325,000
$
-
3.4.12
New Park - 613 Helena Street (0.19 ha, 0.469 ac)
2027 - 2030 $
262,640
$
-
$
262,640
0%
$
-
$
262,640
$
-
$
262,640
$
-
3.4.13
New Park - 171 Gorham (area TBD)
2027 - 2030 $
1,456,000
$
-
$
1,456,000
0%
$
-
$
1,456,000
$
-
$
1,456,000
$
-
3.4.14
New Park - Hospitality Drive Subdivision Dev. (0.4965 acres)
2028 - 2028 $
277,440
$
-
$
277,440
0%
$
-
$
277,440
$
-
$
277,440
$
-
3.4.15
New Park - 0-10805,0-10808,0-10807 Thompson Rd (1.98 ac)
2028 - 2028 $
1,112,440
$
-
$
1,112,440
0%
$
-
$
1,112,440
$
-
$
1,112,440
$
-
3.4.16
Spears Garden Subdivision
2030 - 2030 $
875,000
$
-
$
875,000
0%
$
-
$
875,000
$
-
$
875,000
$
-
3.4.17
Ridgeway North Neighbourbood Park
2033 - 2033 $
800,000
$
-
$
800,000
0%
$
-
$
800,000
$
-
$
-
$
800,000
3.4.18
New Neighbourhood Park - North Bridgeburg
2027 - 2030 $
1,456,000
$
-
$
1,456,000
0%
$
-
$
1,456,000
$
-
$
-
$
1,456,000
3.4.19
New Park - Fort Erie Hills
2027 - 2030 $
1,000,000
$
-
$
1,000,000
0%
$
-
$
1,000,000
$
-
$
-
$
1,000,000
3.4.20
New Park - Albion/Florance
2030 - 2034 $
875,000
$
-
$
875,000
0%
$
-
$
875,000
$
-
$
-
$
875,000
3.4.21
New Neighbourhood Park - Buffalo Road Expansion Lands
2034 - 2034 $
875,000
$
-
$
875,000
0%
$
-
$
875,000
$
-
$
-
$
875,000
3.4.22
New Neighbourhood Park - Alliston Woods
2027 - 2030 $
1,750,000
$
-
$
1,750,000
0%
$
-
$
1,750,000
$
-
$
-
$
1,750,000
3.4.23
New Neighbouhood Park - Sunset Expansion Lands
2028 - 2030 $
1,750,000
$
-
$
1,750,000
0%
$
-
$
1,750,000
$
-
$
-
$
1,750,000
3.4.24
New Park - Lands West Municipal Centre Drive
2028 - 2030 $
875,000
$
-
$
875,000
0%
$
-
$
875,000
$
-
$
-
$
875,000
Subtotal New Park Development
$ 23,759,520
$
-
$ 23,759,520
$
-
$ 23,759,520
$
4,455,114
$
9,923,406
$
9,381,000
3.5 Vehicles and Equipment
3.5.1
Pickup Truck
2023 - 2023 $
68,000
$
-
$
68,000
0%
$
-
$
68,000
$
-
$
68,000
$
-
3.5.2
Trailer
2023 - 2023 $
5,400
$
-
$
5,400
0%
$
-
$
5,400
$
-
$
5,400
$
-
3.5.3
Mower
2023 - 2023 $
30,000
$
-
$
30,000
0%
$
-
$
30,000
$
-
$
30,000
$
-
Subtotal Vehicles and Equipment
$
103,400
$
-
$
103,400
$
-
$
103,400
$
-
$
103,400
$
-
TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION
$ 35,428,920
$
-
$ 35,428,920
$
7,597,730
$ 27,831,190
$
4,455,114
$ 13,325,441
$
10,050,635
Residential Development Charge Calculation
Residential Share of 2023 - 2032 DC Eligible Costs
100%
$13,325,441
10-Year Growth in Population in New Units
4,660
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita
$2,859.54
2023 - 2032 Net Funding Envelope
$26,420,490
Reserve Fund Balance
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$4,455,114
Appendix B | 95
APPENDIX B.3
TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
PARKS AND RECREATION
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
(in $000)
PARKS AND RECREATION
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE
$4,455.11
$4,761.9
$4,163.2
$2,123.8
$2,792.8
$2,078.4
$620.5
$533.9
($366.2)
($826.3)
2023 - 2032 RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
- Prior Growth (Funding from DC Reserve Balance)
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$4,455.1
- Parks And Recreation: Non Inflated
$614.1
$1,500.5
$2,803.9
$214.3
$1,482.1
$2,116.9
$877.0
$1,559.1
$1,161.9
$100.6
$12,430.4
- Parks And Recreation: Inflated
$1,059.6
$1,984.9
$3,380.7
$700.2
$2,086.5
$2,829.1
$1,489.4
$2,302.7
$1,883.4
$652.6
$18,369.1
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
461
464
460
462
457
463
469
468
474
482
4,660
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$1,207.9
$1,240.1
$1,254.0
$1,284.6
$1,296.1
$1,339.4
$1,383.9
$1,408.6
$1,455.2
$1,509.3
$13,379.2
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$155.9
$166.7
$145.7
$74.3
$97.7
$72.7
$21.7
$18.7
($20.1)
($45.4)
$688.0
- Interest on In-year Transactions
$2.6
($20.5)
($58.5)
$10.2
($21.7)
($41.0)
($2.9)
($24.6)
($11.8)
$15.0
($153.1)
TOTAL REVENUE
$1,366.4
$1,386.3
$1,341.2
$1,369.2
$1,372.2
$1,371.2
$1,402.7
$1,402.7
$1,423.3
$1,478.9
$13,914.0
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$4,761.9
$4,163.2
$2,123.8
$2,792.8
$2,078.4
$620.5
$533.9
($366.2)
($826.3)
$0.0
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Capita
$2,620.20
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
100.0%
Non-Residential Sector
0.0%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix B | 96
Appendix B.4
Services Related to a Highway:
Public Works and Fleet
Appendix B | 97
Services Related to a Highway: Public
Works and Fleet
The Fort Erie department of Public Works is responsible for the
maintenance of all roads, sidewalks and curbs within Town boundaries.
Staff from the Town's Engineering Division carry out the functions relating to
Public Works, including maintenance services such as sweeping, leaf pickup,
pothole patching, repair of utility poles, sidewalk repair and replacement,
curb repairs, snow plowing, sanding and salting and spring clean up. The
capital costs associated with Public Works and Fleet functions are
accounted for in this section. Information regarding Roads and Related
infrastructure can be found in Appendix C. This section deals with the
capital infrastructure and the individual components included in the of
Services Related to a Highway: Public Works and Fleet. The analysis is set
out in the tables which follow.
Table B.4-1
Historical Service Levels and Calculation of 15-Year
Average Service Level
Table B.4-2
2023-2032 Development-Related Capital Forecast and
Calculation of the Growth-Related Net Capital Costs
Table B.4-3
Cash Flow Analysis
A.
15-Year Historical Service Levels and Calculation of
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
The 15-year historical inventory of capital assets for Public Works includes
40,200 square feet of building space with a replacement value of $12.21
million. The 6.10 acres of land associated with the Public Works buildings
are valued at $915,000, and the total of 60 fleet and additional furniture and
equipment amounts to $6.29 million.
Appendix B | 98
The total replacement value of the Public Works capital infrastructure is
estimated to be $19.41 million. The 15-year historical average service level
is $471.25 per capita and employment and this, multiplied by the 10-year
forecast net population and employment growth (5,897), results in a 10-year
maximum allowable of $2.78 million. Table 1 provides a summary of the level
of service and the calculation of the 10-year funding envelope from 2023 to
2032. The calculation of the maximum allowable funding envelope is
summarized as follows:
10-Year Funding Envelope Calculation
15-Year Average Service Level (2008 - 2022)
$471.25
Net Pop. & Employment Growth (2023 - 2032)
5,897
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$2,778,961
B.
Development-Related Capital Program
The total 2023 -2032 development-related capital program for the Public
Works and Fleet amounts to $5.23 million.
The most significant projects in the Public Works and Fleet capital program
are an additional vehicle bay at the Gibson Centre, a provision for the
Gibson Centre administration building expansion, and additional fleet and
general small equipment acquisitions.
The gross capital program amounts to $5.23 million with no grants or
recoveries identified. The replacement share of the program is $40,000 and
is related to the generator at the Gibson Centre. This is removed from the
DC eligible costs. The available DC reserve fund balance of $1.38 million has
also been reduced from the in-period costs. The post-period benefit
amounts to $1.02 million and will be considered for recovery from other
funding tools and/or future DC Background Studies. After these adjustments
the total DC eligible capital program from 2023-2032 is $2.78 million.
Appendix B | 99
The costs are allocated 70.9%, or $1.97 million, against residential
development, and 29.1%, or $809,400 against non-residential development.
The allocation between residential and non-residential development is
based on shares of forecasted growth. The resulting unadjusted
development charge is $422.66 per capita for residential, and $5.20 per
square metre for non-residential.
C.
Cash Flow Analysis
After cash flow and reserve fund analysis, the residential calculated charge
increases to $433.22 per capita, and the non-residential charge increases to
$5.34 per square metre for Public Works and Fleet. This is a reflection of the
timing of the capital program and development charges revenues.
The following table summarizes the calculation of the Services Related to a
Highway: Public Works and Fleet development charge:
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET SUMMARY
15-year Hist.
Service Level
2023 - 2032
Development-Related Capital Program
Unadjusted
Development Charge
Adjusted
Development Charge
per pop & emp
Total
Net DC Recoverable $/capita
$/sq.m
$/capita
$/sq.m
$471.25
$5,225,000
$2,778,961
$422.66
$5.20
$433.22
$5.34
Appendix B | 100
APPENDIX B.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
BUILDINGS
Facility Name
# of Square Feet
UNIT COST
($/sq.ft.)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Gibson Centre
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
21,355
$510
Cold Storage
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
7,300
$70
Sand / Salt Domes
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
11,525
$70
Total (#)
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
40,180
Total ($000)
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
LAND
Facility Name
# of Acres
UNIT COST
($/acre)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Gibson Centre
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
3.34
$150,000
Cold Storage
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
$150,000
Sand / Salt Domes
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
1.09
$150,000
Total (aces)
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
Total ($000)
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
Description
Total Value of Furniture & Equipment ($)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Gibson Centre
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
$213,550
Cold Storage
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
$73,000
Total ($000)
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Description
# of Vehicles and Equipment
UNIT COST
($/unit)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Utilities
Vans and Pickup Trucks
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
8
$64,000
Dump Trucks
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$243,000
Landscape Dump
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$66,000
Service Vans
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$205,000
Sewer Flusher
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$677,000
Backhoes
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$202,000
Sewer Rodder
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$105,000
6" Wacker Pump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$105,000
Air Compressor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$42,000
Shoring Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$6,000
Rockbreaker
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$53,000
Valve Turning Machine
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$64,000
Roads
Pickup Trucks & SUV
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$67,000
2-Tonne Dump Truck
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$155,000
5 to 15-Tonne Dump Trucks
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$481,000
Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$317,000
Grader
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$25,000
Gradall
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$837,000
Backhoe
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$221,000
Flatbed Trailer
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$10,000
Sidewalk Plow
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$105,000
Cement Mixer
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$20,000
Vermeer Chipper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$63,000
Hopper Sander
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$105,000
Portable Stoplights
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$53,000
Asphalt Recycler
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$22,000
10' Brush Hog
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$22,000
Road Closure Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$22,000
Engineering
Pickup Trucks
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
$66,000
Other
Bylaw Vehicles
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
$60,000
Total (#)
52
52
54
55
55
55
57
57
58
59
59
59
60
60
60
Total ($000)
$5,469.0
$6,030.0
$6,074.0
$6,050.0
$6,023.0
$6,023.0
$5,995.0
$5,959.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$6,000.0
Appendix B | 101
APPENDIX B.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF SERVICE LEVELS
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Historic Population
29,939
29,946
29,953
29,960
30,109
30,258
30,408
30,559
30,710
31,136
31,568
32,006
32,450
32,900
33,274
Historic Employment
11,369
11,104
10,845
10,592
10,376
10,164
9,956
9,753
9,553
9,599
9,646
9,693
9,740
9,787
9,961
Total Historic Population & Employment
41,308
41,050
40,798
40,552
40,485
40,422
40,364
40,312
40,263
40,735
41,214
41,699
42,190
42,687
43,235
INVENTORY SUMMARY ($000)
Buildings
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
$12,208.8
Land
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
$915.0
Furniture & Equipment
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
$286.6
Vehicles & Equipment
$5,469.0
$6,030.0
$6,074.0
$6,050.0
$6,023.0
$6,023.0
$5,995.0
$5,959.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$5,999.0
$6,000.0
Total ($000)
$18,879.4
$19,440.4
$19,484.4
$19,460.4
$19,433.4
$19,433.4
$19,405.4
$19,369.4
$19,409.4
$19,409.4
$19,409.4
$19,409.4
$19,409.4
$19,409.4
$19,410.4
SERVICE LEVEL ($/pop & emp)
Average
Service
Level
Buildings
$295.56
$297.41
$299.25
$301.07
$301.56
$302.03
$302.47
$302.86
$303.23
$299.71
$296.23
$292.78
$289.38
$286.01
$282.38
$296.80
Land
$22.15
$22.29
$22.43
$22.56
$22.60
$22.64
$22.67
$22.70
$22.73
$22.46
$22.20
$21.94
$21.69
$21.44
$21.16
$22.24
Furniture & Equipment
$6.94
$6.98
$7.02
$7.07
$7.08
$7.09
$7.10
$7.11
$7.12
$7.03
$6.95
$6.87
$6.79
$6.71
$6.63
$6.97
Vehicles & Equipment
$132.40
$146.89
$148.88
$149.19
$148.77
$149.00
$148.52
$147.82
$149.00
$147.27
$145.56
$143.86
$142.19
$140.53
$138.78
$145.24
Total ($/pop & emp)
$457.04
$473.58
$477.58
$479.89
$480.01
$480.76
$480.76
$480.49
$482.07
$476.48
$470.94
$465.46
$460.05
$454.69
$448.95
$471.25
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
10-Year Funding Envelope Calculation
15 Year Average Service Level 2008 - 2022
$471.25
Net Population & Employment Growth 2023 - 2032
5,897
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$2,778,961
Appendix B | 102
APPENDIX B.4
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
Project Description
Timing
Gross
Project
Cost
Grants/
Subsidies/Other
Recoveries
Net
Municipal
Cost
Ineligible Costs
Total
DC Eligible
Costs
DC Eligible Costs
BTE
%
Replacement
& BTE Shares
Available
DC Reserves
2023-
2032
Post
2032
4.0 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
4.1 Buildings and Land
4.1.1
Additional Vehicle Bay at Gibson Centre
2023 - 2023
$
1,463,000
$
-
$
1,463,000
0%
$
-
$
1,463,000
$
1,383,032
$
79,968
$
-
4.1.2
Gibson Centre Admin Expansion (5,000 sq.ft.)
2025 - 2032
$
2,550,000
$
-
$
2,550,000
0%
$
-
$
2,550,000
$
-
$
1,665,993
$
884,007
Subtotal Buildings and Land
$
4,013,000
$
-
$
4,013,000
$
-
$
4,013,000
$
1,383,032
$
1,745,961
$
884,007
4.2 Fleet
4.2.1
Tandem Dump Truck Sander/Plow (Rds)
2024 - 2024
$
450,000
$
-
$
450,000
0%
$
-
$
450,000
$
-
$
450,000
$
-
4.2.2
2 Pickups (Roads)
2024 - 2024
$
134,000
$
-
$
134,000
0%
$
-
$
134,000
$
-
$
134,000
$
-
4.2.3
Grader (Roads - Replacement of Rental)
2024 - 2024
$
25,000
$
-
$
25,000
0%
$
-
$
25,000
$
-
$
25,000
$
-
4.2.4
Van (Parks)
2024 - 2024
$
64,000
$
-
$
64,000
0%
$
-
$
64,000
$
-
$
64,000
$
-
4.2.5
SUV (By-law)
2024 - 2024
$
60,000
$
-
$
60,000
0%
$
-
$
60,000
$
-
$
60,000
$
-
4.2.6
Pickup (Water)
2024 - 2024
$
67,000
$
-
$
67,000
0%
$
-
$
67,000
$
-
$
67,000
$
-
4.2.7
Pickup/SUV (Engineering)
2026 - 2026
$
66,000
$
-
$
66,000
0%
$
-
$
66,000
$
-
$
-
$
66,000
Subtotal Fleet
$
866,000
$
-
$
866,000
$
-
$
866,000
$
-
$
800,000
$
66,000
4.3 Other Equipment
4.3.1
General Small Equipment
2023 - 2028
$
73,000
$
-
$
73,000
0%
$
-
$
73,000
$
-
$
73,000
$
-
4.3.2
Generator (Gibson Centre) - Upgrade
2025 - 2025
$
200,000
$
-
$
200,000
20%
$
40,000
$
160,000
$
-
$
160,000
$
-
4.3.3
General Small Equipment
2028 - 2032
$
73,000
$
-
$
73,000
0%
$
-
$
73,000
$
-
$
-
$
73,000
Subtotal Other Equipment
$
346,000
$
-
$
346,000
$
40,000
$
306,000
$
-
$
233,000
$
73,000
TOTAL SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
$
5,225,000
$
-
$
5,225,000
$
40,000
$
5,185,000
$
1,383,032
$
2,778,961
$
1,023,007
Residential Development Charge Calculation
Residential Share of 2023 - 2032 DC Eligible Costs
71%
$1,969,576
10-Year Growth in Population in New Units
4,660
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita
$422.66
Non-Residential Development Charge Calculation
29%
Non-Residential Share of 2023 - 2032 DC Eligible Costs
$809,386
10-Year Growth in Square Metres
155,754
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Square Metre
$5.20
2023 - 2032 Net Funding Envelope
$2,778,961
Reserve Fund Balance
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$1,383,032
Appendix B | 103
APPENDIX B.4
TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
(in $000)
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE
$980.22
$145.46
($242.05)
($330.56)
($301.31)
($271.88)
($237.00)
($186.35)
($132.14)
($70.56)
2023 - 2032 RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
- Prior Growth (Funding from DC Reserve Balance)
$980.2
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$980.2
- Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet: Non Inflated
$65.3
$575.6
$269.6
$156.2
$156.2
$156.2
$147.6
$147.6
$147.6
$147.6
$1,969.6
- Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet: Inflated
$1,045.5
$587.1
$280.5
$165.8
$169.1
$172.5
$166.2
$169.5
$172.9
$176.4
$3,105.6
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
461
464
460
462
457
463
469
468
474
482
4,660
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$199.7
$205.0
$207.3
$212.4
$214.3
$221.5
$228.8
$232.9
$240.6
$249.5
$2,212.1
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$34.3
$5.1
($13.3)
($18.2)
($16.6)
($15.0)
($13.0)
($10.2)
($7.3)
($3.9)
($58.1)
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($23.3)
($10.5)
($2.0)
$0.8
$0.8
$0.9
$1.1
$1.1
$1.2
$1.3
($28.6)
TOTAL REVENUE
$210.8
$199.6
$192.0
$195.0
$198.5
$207.4
$216.9
$223.8
$234.5
$246.9
$2,125.4
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$145.5
($242.1)
($330.6)
($301.3)
($271.9)
($237.0)
($186.3)
($132.1)
($70.6)
$0.0
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Capita
$433.22
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.9%
Non-Residential Sector
29.1%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate:
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix B | 104
APPENDIX B.4
TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
(in $000)
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE
$402.81
$54.88
($108.58)
($147.62)
($137.26)
($123.72)
($108.06)
($85.37)
($58.49)
($33.07)
2023 - 2032 NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
- Prior Growth (Funding from DC Reserve Balance)
$402.8
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$402.8
- Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet: Non Inflated
$26.8
$236.5
$110.8
$64.2
$64.2
$64.2
$60.7
$60.7
$60.7
$60.7
$809.4
- Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet: Inflated
$429.6
$241.3
$115.3
$68.1
$69.5
$70.9
$68.3
$69.7
$71.1
$72.5
$1,276.2
NON-RESIDENTIAL SPACE GROWTH
- Growth in Square Metres
14,470
14,740
14,950
15,220
15,600
15,760
16,030
16,410
15,850
16,724
155,754
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$77.3
$80.3
$83.1
$86.3
$90.2
$93.0
$96.4
$100.7
$99.2
$106.8
$913.3
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$14.1
$1.9
($6.0)
($8.1)
($7.5)
($6.8)
($5.9)
($4.7)
($3.2)
($1.8)
($28.1)
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($9.7)
($4.4)
($0.9)
$0.3
$0.4
$0.4
$0.5
$0.5
$0.5
$0.6
($11.8)
TOTAL REVENUE
$81.7
$77.8
$76.2
$78.5
$83.0
$86.5
$91.0
$96.6
$96.5
$105.6
$873.4
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$54.9
($108.6)
($147.6)
($137.3)
($123.7)
($108.1)
($85.4)
($58.5)
($33.1)
($0.0)
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Square Metre
$5.34
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.9%
Non-Residential Sector
29.1%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix B | 105
Appendix C
Engineered Services
Technical Appendix
Appendix C | 106
Introduction and Overview
The Town's Engineering Division ensures that municipal services such as
Roads and Related, Water Supply Services, Storm Water Drainage and
Control Services and Wastewater Services are designed for the appropriate
protection, health and quality of life of the public, and good engineering
practices. The department also provides review and inspection services to
facilitate new development and to maintain service standards to sustain the
existing infrastructure.
This appendix provides a brief outline of the engineered services that are
included in the 2023 Development Charges Background Study:
Appendix C.1
Services Related to a Highway: Roads and Related
Appendix C.2
Water Supply Services
Appendix C.3
Wastewater Services
Appendix C.4
Storm Water Drainage and Control Services
The following tables set out the capital program and the calculation of the
development charges for engineered services. The cost, quantum and
description of the projects included in the forecast are based upon servicing
plans from the Town's engineering staff and the Town's current master
servicing plans. This appendix includes all engineering projects that will
meet the servicing demands of population and employment growth within
the Town to the 2041 planning horizon.
Appendix C | 107
Appendix C.1
Serviced Related
to a Highway:
Roads and Related
Appendix C | 108
Services Related to a Highway: Roads and
Related
This appendix discusses the individual components included in the Roads
and Related service category as set out in the following tables:
Table C.1-1
Historical Service Levels and Calculation of 15-Year
Average Service Level
Table C.1-2
2023-2041 Development-Related Capital Program
Table C.1-3
Calculation of Unadjusted Residential and Non-
Residential Development Charges
Table C.1-4
Cash Flow Analysis
Table 1
2008-2022 Historical Service Levels
Table 1 demonstrates that the Town's current road infrastructure is
comprised of 238 kilometres of rural collector roads, 77 kilometres of semi-
urban roads, and 37 kilometres of urban collector roads. The service level also
includes 100 bridges and 82 culverts. The total inventory of capital assets has
a full replacement value of $255.52 million. This produces a 15-year historical
service level of $5,978.99 per capita and employee. The resulting maximum
allowable funding envelope is $71.28 million ($5,978.99 x 11,921 net
population and employment growth over the 19-year planning horizon).
Table 2
2023 - 2041 Development-Related Capital Program
Table 2 provides a summary of the development-related capital program for
Roads and Related services. The capital program totals $84.73 million and
includes roads and related projects that benefit development across the
Appendix C | 109
Town. These projects include new road segments, road urbanizations,
sidewalks, road widenings, intersection improvements, and road extensions.
Approximately $296,400 in OCIF funding has been identified to offset the
cost of project S4b West Main Street Upgrade. A further share of $28.15
million has been identified as a non-growth or benefit to existing share and
will be recovered from other municipal funding sources.
The projects slated to benefit growth beyond 2041 are removed from the DC
calculation and are deemed as the post-period benefit share. The share of
these works amount to $21.93 million, or roughly 40% of the DC eligible cost,
and will be considered for recovery in subsequent by-law reviews. The DC
recoverable share is then reduced to $31.23 million.
Table 3
Calculation of Unadjusted Development Charges
Table 3 displays the DC recoverable costs apportioned to the residential and
non-residential sectors: 70.4%, or $22.00 million to residential and 29.6%, or
$9.24 million to the non-residential, based on shares of anticipated shares
of population and employment growth. The residential sector's share of
$22.00 million in development-related net capital costs yields an
"unadjusted" development charge of $2,338 per capita. The non-residential
sector's share of $9.24 million in development-related net capital costs
results in an unadjusted charge of $29.08 per square metre of GFA for the
non-residential sector.
Table 4
Cash Flow Analysis
After cash flow and reserve fund analysis, the residential and non-
residential calculated charges both increase to $2,396 per capita and $29.86
per square metre, respectively. This is a reflection of the timing of the
capital program and development charges revenues.
Appendix C | 110
The following table summarizes the calculation of the Roads and Related
development charge:
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED SUMMARY
15-year Hist.
Service Level
2023 - 2032
Development-Related Capital Program
Unadjusted
Development Charge
Adjusted
Development Charge
per pop & emp
Total
Net DC Recoverable $/capita
$/sq.m
$/capita
$/sq.m
$5,978.99
$84,430,139
$31,233,493
$2,338.19
$29.08
$2,396.23
$29.86
Appendix C | 111
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
INVENTORY OF CAPITAL ASSETS
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
ROADS
Type of Road
# of Kilometres
UNIT COST
($/km)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Rural Collector Roads
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
238
$486,000
Semi-Urban Collector Roads
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
$625,000
Urban Collector Roads
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
$825,000
Total (km)
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
352
352
352
352
352
352
352
Total ($000)
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
BRIDGES & CULVERTS
# of Bridges & Culverts
UNIT COST
($/unit)
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Bridges
80
85
85
85
85
85
85
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
$462,000
Culverts
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
$183,000
Total (#)
101
106
106
106
106
106
106
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
182
Total ($000)
$40,803.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
Appendix C | 112
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF SERVICE LEVELS
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Historic Population
29,939
29,946
29,953
29,960
30,109
30,258
30,408
30,559
30,710
31,136
31,568
32,006
32,450
32,900
33,274
Historic Employment
11,369
11,104
10,845
10,592
10,376
10,164
9,956
9,753
9,553
9,599
9,646
9,693
9,740
9,787
9,961
Total Historic Pop. & Emp.
41,308
41,050
40,798
40,552
40,485
40,422
40,364
40,312
40,263
40,735
41,214
41,699
42,190
42,687
43,235
INVENTORY SUMMARY ($000)
Roads
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$192,668.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
$194,318.0
Bridges & Culverts
$40,803.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$43,113.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
$61,206.0
Total ($000)
$233,471.0
$235,781.0
$235,781.0
$235,781.0
$235,781.0
$235,781.0
$235,781.0
$253,874.0
$255,524.0
$255,524.0
$255,524.0
$255,524.0
$255,524.0
$255,524.0
$255,524.0
SERVICE LEVEL ($/pop & emp)
Average
Service
Level
Roads
$4,664.18
$4,693.50
$4,722.49
$4,751.13
$4,759.00
$4,766.41
$4,773.26
$4,779.42
$4,826.23
$4,770.30
$4,714.85
$4,660.02
$4,605.78
$4,552.16
$4,494.46
$4,702.21
Bridges & Culverts
$987.77
$1,050.26
$1,056.74
$1,063.15
$1,064.91
$1,066.57
$1,068.11
$1,518.31
$1,520.16
$1,502.54
$1,485.08
$1,467.80
$1,450.72
$1,433.83
$1,415.66
$1,276.77
Total ($/pop & emp)
$5,651.96
$5,743.75
$5,779.23
$5,814.29
$5,823.91
$5,832.99
$5,841.37
$6,297.73
$6,346.39
$6,272.84
$6,199.93
$6,127.82
$6,056.51
$5,985.99
$5,910.12
$5,978.99
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
Funding Envelope Calculation
15 Year Average Service Level 2008 - 2022
$5,978.99
Net Population & Employment Growth 2023 - 2041
11,921
Maximum Allowable Funding Envelope
$71,275,540
Appendix C | 113
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
D2b-i
Black Creek Road Upgrade
Upgrade Black Creek Road to Urban Standard, Lawrence Avenue
to Westbrook Avenue. W/M already installed, carry forward from
1999 Special Area DC$
2028
-
2032
$402,600
$0
$402,600
50%
$201,300
50%
$201,300
$0
$201,300
$0
D2c
Black Creek Road Upgrade
Upgrade Black Creek Road to Urban Standard, Westbrook Avenue
to River Trail. W/M already installed, development portion
remaining to be collected,carry forward from 1999 Special Area
DC$
2028
-
2032
$342,900
$0
$342,900
50%
$171,450
50%
$171,450
$0
$171,450
$0
D6c
Townline Rd Sewer Servicing
Gravity Sewer and road Upgrade to Urban Industrial X-Section
2023
-
2027
$1,265,760
$0
$1,265,760
25%
$316,440
75%
$949,320
$0
$949,320
$0
D7
Douglastownline Access Improvements
Access Improvements to Douglastown neighbourhood to provide
redundancy, improve level of service
2028
-
2032
$600,000
$0
$600,000
25%
$150,000
75%
$450,000
$0
$450,000
$0
S2
East Main Street Upgrade
Upgrade East Main Street to Urban Standard, Stevensville Road to
East Avenue
2038
-
2041
$367,640
$0
$367,640
50%
$183,820
50%
$183,820
$0
$0
$183,820
S3
East Main Street Upgrade
Upgrade East Main Street to Urban Standard, Utvich Parkway to
Winger Road
2038
-
2041
$233,310
$0
$233,310
50%
$116,655
50%
$116,655
$0
$0
$116,655
S4b
West Main Street Upgrade
Upgrade West Main Street to Urban Standard, Stevensville Road
to May Avenue
2023
-
2027
$1,966,000
$296,371
$1,669,629
50%
$834,815
50%
$834,815
$834,815
$0
$0
S5
West Main Street Upgrade
Upgrade Ott Road to Urban Standard, South Tracks to West Main
Street
2023
-
2027
$815,000
$0
$815,000
50%
$407,500
50%
$407,500
$407,500
$0
$0
S9
Stevensville Rd Sidewalk
Provide 1.5 m wide Sidewalk , From Fire Hall to North Urban limit,
(Arterial Road, s/w both sides)
2023
-
2027
$180,800
$0
$180,800
90%
$162,720
10%
$18,080
$18,080
$0
$0
R1-i
Nigh Road Upgrade
Upgrade Nigh Road to Urban Standard, Ridge Road to Gorham
Road
2023
-
2027
$1,088,430
$0
$1,088,430
50%
$544,215
50%
$544,215
$544,215
$0
$0
R2
Ridge Road North Upgrade
Upgrade Ridge Road to Urban Standard, Nigh Road to South Limit
(High School)
2038
-
2041
$814,590
$0
$814,590
50%
$407,295
50%
$407,295
$0
$0
$407,295
R4a
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Gorham Rd, West side, Farr Ave to Trail
2023
-
2027
$108,900
$0
$108,900
25%
$27,225
75%
$81,675
$0
$81,675
$0
R4b
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Gorham Rd, West side, Trail to Dominion Rd
2023
-
2027
$42,900
$0
$42,900
25%
$10,725
75%
$32,175
$0
$32,175
$0
R4c
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Gorham Rd, West side, Farr Ave to Trail
2023
-
2027
$48,680
$0
$48,680
25%
$12,170
75%
$36,510
$0
$36,510
$0
R4d
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Gorham Rd, West side, Trail to Dominion Rd
2023
-
2027
$23,100
$0
$23,100
25%
$5,775
75%
$17,325
$0
$17,325
$0
R4e
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Gorham Rd, East side, Summit Ave to Hazel St
2023
-
2027
$23,100
$0
$23,100
25%
$5,775
75%
$17,325
$0
$17,325
$0
R4f
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Gorham Rd, East side, Pearl St to Hazel St
2023
-
2027
$19,800
$0
$19,800
25%
$4,950
75%
$14,850
$0
$14,850
$0
R4g
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Gorham Rd, East side, Pearl St to Nigh Rd
2023
-
2027
$57,750
$0
$57,750
25%
$14,438
75%
$43,313
$0
$43,313
$0
R4h
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Dominion Rd, North side, Gorham Rd to Bellair Blvd
2023
-
2027
$18,150
$0
$18,150
25%
$4,538
75%
$13,613
$0
$13,613
$0
R4i
Sidewalk for Walking Web
Hazel St, North side, Gorham Rd to Belleview Blvd
2034
-
2038
$42,900
$0
$42,900
25%
$10,725
75%
$32,175
$0
$32,175
$0
R5a
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Rebstock Rd to
Rochelle Cr
2038
-
2041
$285,400
$0
$285,400
50%
$142,700
50%
$142,700
$0
$0
$142,700
R6a-i
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Thunder Bay Rd to
Highland Dr
2024
-
2024
$641,100
$0
$641,100
50%
$320,550
50%
$320,550
$320,550
$0
$0
R6b-i
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Highland Dr to
Friendship Trail
2023
-
2023
$462,200
$0
$462,200
50%
$231,100
50%
$231,100
$231,100
$0
$0
R6c
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Friendship Trail to
Cutler St
2023
-
2023
$130,800
$0
$130,800
50%
$65,400
50%
$65,400
$65,400
$0
$0
R10a
Wells Avenue Road Upgrade
Upgrade Wells Ave to Urban Standard, Dominion Rd to Parker Ave
2023
-
2027
$118,500
$0
$118,500
50%
$59,250
50%
$59,250
$0
$59,250
$0
R10b-i
Wells Avenue Road Upgrade
Upgrade Wells Ave to Urban Standard, Parker Ave to Grove Ave
2023
-
2027
$118,500
$0
$118,500
50%
$59,250
50%
$59,250
$0
$59,250
$0
R11a
Parker Avenue Road Upgrade
Upgrade Parker Ave to Urban Standard, Gordon Ave to Wells Ave
2023
-
2027
$199,200
$0
$199,200
50%
$99,600
50%
$99,600
$0
$99,600
$0
T1a
Thunder Bay Road Upgrade
Upgrade Thunder Bay Rd to Urban Standard, Shirley Rd to
Bernard Rd
2038
-
2041
$568,900
$0
$568,900
50%
$284,450
50%
$284,450
$0
$0
$284,450
T1b-i
Thunder Bay Road Upgrade
Upgrade Thunder Bay Road to Urban Standard, Burleigh Rd to
Cook Ave
2023
-
2023
$879,700
$0
$879,700
50%
$439,850
50%
$439,850
$348,326
$91,524
$0
T1b-ii
Thunder Bay Road Upgrade
Upgrade Thunder Bay Road to Urban Standard, Cook Ave to
Bernard Rd
2028
-
2032
$342,900
$0
$342,900
50%
$171,450
50%
$171,450
$0
$171,450
$0
Appendix C | 114
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
T1c-i
Thunder Bay Road Upgrade
Upgrade Thunder Bay Road to Urban Standard, Burliegh Road to
Prospect Point Road
2023
-
2027
$1,755,200
$0
$1,755,200
50%
$877,600
50%
$877,600
$0
$877,600
$0
T2
Thunder Bay Road and Drainage
Upgrade Internal Streets (Carry forward existing Special Area DC$,
79.4% to DC$)
2024
-
2024
$2,469,000
$0
$2,469,000
50%
$1,234,500
50%
$1,234,500
$0
$1,234,500
$0
T3a-i
Bernard Road Upgrade
Upgrade Bernard Road, Dominion Road to Risley Ave, to Urban
Standard
2033
-
2037
$453,400
$0
$453,400
50%
$226,700
50%
$226,700
$0
$226,700
$0
T3b
Bernard Road Upgrade
Upgrade Bernard Road, Risley Ave to Evadere Ave, to Urban
Standard
2033
-
2037
$252,900
$0
$252,900
50%
$126,450
50%
$126,450
$0
$126,450
$0
T3c
Bernard Road Upgrade
Upgrade Bernard Road, Evadere Ave Thunder Bay Rd, to Urban
Standard
2033
-
2037
$191,800
$0
$191,800
50%
$95,900
50%
$95,900
$0
$95,900
$0
T4
Burliegh Road Upgrade
Upgrade Burliegh Road, Thunder Bay Road to Dominion Road, to
Urban Standard
2038
-
2041
$898,200
$0
$898,200
50%
$449,100
50%
$449,100
$0
$0
$449,100
CB1a
Schooley Road Upgrade
Upgrade Schooley Road to Urban Standard, Michener Road to
Rebstock Road
2023
-
2023
$218,000
$0
$218,000
50%
$109,000
50%
$109,000
$109,000
$0
$0
C6
Buffalo Road Upgrade
Upgrade Buffalo Road to Urban Standard, Evelyn Avenue to 170m
north of Nigh Road
2038
-
2041
$490,600
$0
$490,600
50%
$245,300
50%
$245,300
$0
$0
$245,300
C7
Evelyn Avenue Upgrade
Upgrade Evelyn Avenue from Ruby Avenue to Buffalo Road
2038
-
2041
$223,700
$0
$223,700
50%
$111,850
50%
$111,850
$0
$0
$111,850
C9
Sidewalk
Add Sidewalk to Buffalo Road from Phillips St to Dominion Road
2028
-
2032
$168,300
$0
$168,300
50%
$84,150
50%
$84,150
$0
$84,150
$0
L1a
Albany Street Upgrade
Upgrade Albany Street(Washington Road) to Urban Standard,
Dominion Road to Helena Street
2038
-
2041
$366,200
$0
$366,200
50%
$183,100
50%
$183,100
$0
$0
$183,100
L1b-i
Albany Street Upgrade
Upgrade Albany Street to Urban Standard, Helena Street to Albert
Street
2038
-
2041
$749,900
$0
$749,900
50%
$374,950
50%
$374,950
$0
$0
$374,950
L1c
Albany Street Upgrade
Upgrade Albany Street to Urban Standard, King Street to Garrison
Road
2023
-
2027
$879,200
$0
$879,200
50%
$439,600
50%
$439,600
$0
$439,600
$0
L4
Beatrice Street Upgrade
Upgrade Beatrice Street, King Street to Lakeshore Road to Urban
Standard, Local W/M and Trunk SAN Sewer
2038
-
2041
$312,300
$0
$312,300
50%
$156,150
50%
$156,150
$0
$0
$156,150
K1a-ii
Helena Street Upgrade
Upgrade Helena Street, Phillips St to Garrison Road to Urban
Standard, Town Sidewalk and Streetlights on Existing Wood Poles
2038
-
2041
$229,700
$0
$229,700
50%
$114,850
50%
$114,850
$0
$0
$114,850
K1b-ii
Helena Street Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Section, Phillips St to Dominion Rd, Urban
Standard, Town Sidewalk and Streetlights on Existing Wood Poles
2028
-
2032
$236,400
$0
$236,400
50%
$118,200
50%
$118,200
$0
$118,200
$0
K2a
Kraft Road Upgrade
Upgrade Kraft Road, Garrison Road to Phillips Road Allowance to
Urban Standard. Trunk SAN Sewer to Dominion Road.
2038
-
2041
$889,400
$0
$889,400
50%
$444,700
50%
$444,700
$0
$0
$444,700
K2b-i
Kraft Road Upgrade
Upgrade Kraft Road, Phillips Road Allowance to Dominion Road
Urban Standard. Provide Trunk SAN Sewer Kraft Road, Phillips
Street to Dominion Road.
2038
-
2041
$1,120,100
$0
$1,120,100
50%
$560,050
50%
$560,050
$0
$0
$560,050
K3-i
Basset Avenue Upgrade
Upgrade Basset Avenue, Dominion Road to Edgemere Road to
Urban Standard. (assume use existign STM outlet to Lake via
Helana St)
2023
-
2027
$269,300
$0
$269,300
50%
$134,650
50%
$134,650
$0
$134,650
$0
G1a
Louisa Street Upgrade
Upgrade Louisa Street, Alfred Street to Arthur Street, to Urban
Standard
2023
-
2027
$372,800
$0
$372,800
50%
$186,400
50%
$186,400
$0
$186,400
$0
G2a-i
Alfred Street Upgrade
Upgrade Alfred Street, Garrison Road to Louisa Street to Urban
Standard, Trunk W/M and SAN.
2028
-
2032
$969,200
$0
$969,200
50%
$484,600
50%
$484,600
$0
$484,600
$0
G2b-i
Alfred Street Upgrade
Upgrade Alfred Street, Louisa Street to Albany Street
2028
-
2032
$1,237,500
$0
$1,237,500
50%
$618,750
50%
$618,750
$0
$618,750
$0
G5h
Garrison Rd - 1.5 m wide Sidewalk along
Garrison Rd, (Arterial Road, s/w both sides)
S/W south side, Buffalo Rd to YMCA Driveway >> REVISED to
place sidewalk beside Townhall
2023
-
2023
$39,600
$0
$39,600
100%
$39,600
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
G6
King St Upgrade
Upgrade King St to Urban Standard, Garrison Rd to Albany St
2023
-
2023
$401,100
$0
$401,100
50%
$200,550
50%
$200,550
$200,550
$0
$0
G8
Dipietro Street Upgrade
Upgrade Dipietro Street to urban standard, Walden Boulevard to
Murdoch Avenue. Upgrade and Widen Dipietro Street to Urban X
Section, C&G, S/W, streetlights
2028
-
2032
$342,900
$0
$342,900
50%
$171,450
50%
$171,450
$0
$171,450
$0
Appendix C | 115
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
W1
Walden Boulevard Upgrade
Upgrade Walden Boulevard to urban standard, Hospitality Drive to
Concession Road. Deducted amount paid through SPA.
2023
-
2027
$548,900
$0
$548,900
50%
$274,450
50%
$274,450
$35,488
$238,962
$0
FE4
Jarvis St Extension
Extend Jarvis St, Two Lane Urban X section, Crooks to Phipps St,
Realign Phipps St for intersection
2043
-
2053
$2,057,600
$0
$2,057,600
0%
$0
100%
$2,057,600
$0
$0
$2,057,600
FE5a
Concession Rd Extension
Extend Concession Rd, Two Lane Urban X section,Bridge St to
Jarvis St, Bridge over Railway Tracks
2043
-
2053
$4,879,700
$0
$4,879,700
0%
$0
100%
$4,879,700
$0
$0
$4,879,700
FE5b
Concession Rd Extension
Extend Concession Rd, Two Lane Urban X section,Gilmore Rd to
Dunlop St
2043
-
2053
$566,600
$0
$566,600
0%
$0
100%
$566,600
$0
$0
$566,600
FE6
Lewis St Extension
Extend Lewis St, Two Lane Urban X section,Russel St to
Concession Rd
2043
-
2053
$1,028,800
$0
$1,028,800
25%
$257,200
75%
$771,600
$0
$0
$771,600
FE7
Russel St Extension
Extend Russel St, Two Lane Urban X section,Lewis St to
Concession Rd, W/M & SAN Local
2043
-
2053
$738,000
$0
$738,000
25%
$184,500
75%
$553,500
$0
$0
$553,500
SH1b
Pettit Road South Upgrade
Upgrade and widen Pettit Road South from Gilmore Road to Bertie
Street.
2033
-
2037
$1,184,700
$0
$1,184,700
25%
$296,175
75%
$888,525
$0
$888,525
$0
SH1c
Pettit Road South Upgrade/Widening
Upgrade Pettit Road South to Urban Standard(two lane) from
Bertie Street. to Garrison Road. Replace/Upsize cast iron
watermain
2028
-
2032
$715,000
$0
$715,000
25%
$178,750
75%
$536,250
$0
$536,250
$0
SH4a
Bertie Street Upgrade
Widen Bertie Street to urban standard, Spears Road to Pettit Road
(access to Spears area development).
2033
-
2037
$1,120,100
$0
$1,120,100
50%
$560,050
50%
$560,050
$0
$560,050
$0
SH5-i
Spears Road South
Upgrade Spears Road to Urban Standard, with turn lanes from
Garrison Road to Bertie Street.
2033
-
2037
$1,192,800
$0
$1,192,800
50%
$596,400
50%
$596,400
$0
$169,325
$427,075
SH7
Benner Avenue
Upgrade Benner Avenue to Urban Standard, Garrison Road to
Florence Drive and Replace cast iron wm
2033
-
2037
$206,900
$0
$206,900
50%
$103,450
50%
$103,450
$0
$0
$103,450
SH22-i
Sims Ave Upgrade
Ugrade and Widen Sims Avenue to Urban X Section, C&G, S/W,
streetlights to provide access to deveopment lands.
2023
-
2027
$231,100
$0
$231,100
25%
$57,775
75%
$173,325
$0
$173,325
$0
SH22-ii Sims Ave Upgrade
Ugrade and Widen Sims Avenue to Urban X Section, C&G, S/W,
streetlights to provide access to deveopment lands.
2023
-
2027
$134,200
$0
$134,200
25%
$33,550
75%
$100,650
$0
$100,650
$0
BP2a
Pettit Road North Widen and Upgrade
Ugrade and Widen Pettit Road North from Gilmore Road to T & T
Plaza Entrance, Semi Urban X SectionC&G,Streetlights, no S/W , 4
lanes and turning lanes.
2028
-
2032
$892,100
$0
$892,100
25%
$223,025
75%
$669,075
$0
$669,075
$0
BP2b Pettit Road North Widening
Upgrade Pettit Road North to Industrial Service Road Standard,
from T&T Plaza Entrance to Bridge Street. Semi Urban X
SectionC&G,Streetlights, no S/W
2028
-
2032
$955,800
$0
$955,800
50%
$477,900
50%
$477,900
$0
$477,900
$0
BP2c Pettit Road North Widening
Widen and upgrade Pettit Road North to Service Road Standard,
from Bridge Street to Bowen Road.
2033
-
2037
$817,000
$0
$817,000
0%
$0
100%
$817,000
$0
$0
$817,000
BP2d
Pettit Rd N. Upgrade
Widen, Upgrade to Rural X Sectn, Bowen Rd to Arcadia St
2038
-
2041
$772,600
$0
$772,600
0%
$0
100%
$772,600
$0
$0
$772,600
BP4-i
East-West Service Road Construction
Extend Sunset Dr and Construct East-West Service Road to
Service Road Standard South of Bowen Rd, from Sunset Dr to
Pettit Rd, To service Business Park northerly expansion.
2029
-
2033
$318,600
$0
$318,600
25%
$79,650
75%
$238,950
$0
$238,950
$0
BP4-ii
East-West Service Road Construction
Extend Sunset Dr and Construct East-West Service Road to
Service Road Standard South of Bowen Rd, from Sunset Dr to
Pettit Rd, To service Business Park northerly expansion.
2029
-
2033
$1,640,800
$0
$1,640,800
25%
$410,200
75%
$1,230,600
$0
$1,230,600
$0
BP5b
Fleet Rd (formerly Spears Road North)
Upgrade Fleet Rd Spears Road North to Industrial Service Road
Standard from Pettit Road , to Nordic property west limit,
2033
-
2037
$1,451,300
$0
$1,451,300
100%
$1,451,300
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP10-i
Industrial Drive Extension
Construct Industrial Drive Extension to Service Road Standard,
from existing teminus to Dunlop Street.
2028
-
2032
$376,300
$0
$376,300
0%
$0
100%
$376,300
$0
$376,300
$0
BP11
Spears Road Extension
Extend Service road, from Spears Rd North to Fleet Road, to
support development of fleet lands.
2033
-
2037
$1,863,800
$0
$1,863,800
0%
$0
100%
$1,863,800
$0
$0
$1,863,800
BP12
Pettit Rd
South Cul-De-Sac
Provide Service Road Cul-De-Sac, east side of Pettit Rd, north of
Bertie St.
2033
-
2037
$613,300
$0
$613,300
0%
$0
100%
$613,300
$0
$0
$613,300
BP14
Bridge St Extension
Construct Bridge St Extension to Service Rd standard from Dunlop
St to Thompson Rd
2039
-
2041
$967,500
$0
$967,500
0%
$0
100%
$967,500
$0
$0
$967,500
Appendix C | 116
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
BP15
Intersection Improvements - Fort Erie
Industrial Business District
Intersection Improvements (turn lanes etc)- Various Locations
2033
-
2037
$652,500
$0
$652,500
100%
$652,500
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
Town1
Intersection Improvements - Turn Lanes
(outside Industrial Business District)
Future Turn Lanes - Various Locations
2028
-
2032
$607,500
$0
$607,500
0%
$0
100%
$607,500
$0
$607,500
$0
L6a
Dominion Road East Sidewalks,
Both Sides of Road
Rose Ave to Helena Rd,s/w both sides
2033
-
2037
$132,000
$0
$132,000
0%
$0
100%
$132,000
$0
$132,000
$0
L6b
Dominion Road East Sidewalks,
Both Sides of Road
Helena Rd to Basset Ave,s/w both sides
2033
-
2037
$47,900
$0
$47,900
0%
$0
100%
$47,900
$0
$47,900
$0
L6c
Dominion Road East Sidewalks,
Both Sides of Road
Basset Ave to Bardol Ave, s/w both sides
2033
-
2037
$158,400
$0
$158,400
100%
$158,400
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
L6d
Dominion Road East Sidewalks,
Both Sides of Road
Bardol Ave to Albert Street,s/w both sides
2033
-
2037
$105,600
$0
$105,600
100%
$105,600
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
L6e
Dominion Road East Sidewalks,
Both Sides of Road
Albert St to Edward Ave, s/w both sides
2023
-
2023
$66,000
$0
$66,000
100%
$66,000
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
L6f
Dominion Road East Sidewalks,
Both Sides of Road
Edward Ave to Lakeshore Rd, s/w both sides
2023
-
2023
$181,500
$0
$181,500
100%
$181,500
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP17
Sutherland Avenue Upgrade
Widen, Upgrade to Rural, Cainns Cres to Arcadia Street
2033
-
2037
$680,450
$0
$680,450
100%
$680,450
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP18
Arcadia Street Upgrade
Widen, Upgrade to Rural, Sutherland Ave to Pettit Rd N
2033
-
2037
$241,450
$0
$241,450
100%
$241,450
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP20a-ii Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Phipps Street to Bowen Rd (North of
Phipps St)
2033
-
2037
$641,100
$0
$641,100
50%
$320,550
50%
$320,550
$0
$320,550
$0
BP20b-ii Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Bowen Rd to Arcadia St
2033
-
2037
$1,148,100
$0
$1,148,100
50%
$574,050
50%
$574,050
$0
$574,050
$0
BP20c-ii Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Arcadia St to Niagara Parkway
2033
-
2037
$1,222,600
$0
$1,222,600
50%
$611,300
50%
$611,300
$0
$0
$611,300
BP21
Sunset Drive N
QEW to Bowen Road, East side of QEW
2028
-
2032
$118,300
$0
$118,300
25%
$29,575
75%
$88,725
$0
$54,152
$34,573
SH3c-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2033
-
2037
$1,742,600
$0
$1,742,600
25%
$435,650
75%
$1,306,950
$0
$1,306,950
$0
SH3d-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
2033
-
2037
$1,364,500
$0
$1,364,500
25%
$341,125
75%
$1,023,375
$0
$1,023,375
$0
SH3a-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Gilmore Rd to Bertie St,
SAN Sewer Outlet on Easement to Pettit Rd
2029
-
2033
$1,249,400
$0
$1,249,400
25%
$312,350
75%
$937,050
$0
$937,050
$0
SH3b-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bertie St to Garrison Rd
with Sidewalk
2033
-
2037
$1,607,800
$0
$1,607,800
25%
$401,950
75%
$1,205,850
$0
$0
$1,205,850
SH3e
Sunset Drive
Bowen Rd to Garrison Rd turn lanes
2028
-
2032
$180,000
$0
$180,000
0%
$0
100%
$180,000
$0
$180,000
$0
SH3f
Sunset Drive/Gilmore Road Traffic Signal
Traffic Signal at Gilmore Road Intersection
2028
-
2032
$250,000
$0
$250,000
0%
$0
100%
$250,000
$0
$250,000
$0
SH3g
Sunset Drive/Gilmore Road
Traffic Signal at QEW ramp
2028
-
2032
$250,000
$0
$250,000
0%
$0
100%
$250,000
$0
$250,000
$0
SH2a
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Xsection Industrial Road from Pettit
Rd (West) to Sunset Dr
2028
-
2032
$591,800
$0
$591,800
25%
$147,950
75%
$443,850
$0
$443,850
$0
Appendix C | 117
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
SH2b-i
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Xsection Industrial Road from
Sunset Dr to Laur Road
2028
-
2032
$1,632,800
$0
$1,632,800
25%
$408,200
75%
$1,224,600
$0
$1,224,600
$0
SH2c
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Rural Xsection Industrial Road from Laur
Road to Ridgemount Road
2028
-
2032
$1,037,400
$0
$1,037,400
25%
$259,350
75%
$778,050
$0
$778,050
$0
SH2d
Gilmore Road
Turn lanes at Sunset Rd
2028
-
2032
$45,000
$0
$45,000
0%
$0
100%
$45,000
$0
$45,000
$0
SH2e
Gilmore Road
Turn lanes at Laur Rd & Ridgemount Rd
2033
-
2037
$67,500
$0
$67,500
0%
$0
100%
$67,500
$0
$0
$67,500
BP22a
Laur Road
Bowen Rd to Garrison Rd turn lanes
2033
-
2037
$180,000
$0
$180,000
0%
$0
100%
$180,000
$0
$180,000
$0
BP22b-i Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2033
-
2037
$1,314,200
$0
$1,314,200
25%
$328,550
75%
$985,650
$0
$985,650
$0
BP22c-i Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
2033
-
2037
$1,330,200
$0
$1,330,200
25%
$332,550
75%
$997,650
$0
$997,650
$0
BP22d
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Gilmore Rd to Bertie St
2033
-
2037
$1,194,800
$0
$1,194,800
25%
$298,700
75%
$896,100
$0
$896,100
$0
BP22e-i Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bertie St to Garrison Rd
2033
-
2037
$1,401,800
$0
$1,401,800
25%
$350,450
75%
$1,051,350
$0
$0
$1,051,350
BP23a
Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Sunset Drive to Laur Road
2033
-
2037
$1,656,700
$0
$1,656,700
25%
$414,175
75%
$1,242,525
$0
$1,242,525
$0
BP23b Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Sunset Drive to Pettit Road with Sidewalk
2033
-
2037
$1,863,500
$0
$1,863,500
25%
$465,875
75%
$1,397,625
$0
$1,397,625
$0
BP23c
Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Rural Xsection Industrial Road from Laur
Road to Ridgemount Road
2033
-
2037
$1,128,800
$0
$1,128,800
25%
$282,200
75%
$846,600
$0
$846,600
$0
BP23d
Bertie Steet
Turn Lanes Sunset Drive to Ridgemount Road
2033
-
2037
$112,500
$0
$112,500
0%
$0
100%
$112,500
$0
$0
$112,500
BP24a
Bridge Street
Widen and Upgrade to 2 Lane Urban Xsection Industrial Road,
Sunset Drive to Laur Road
2033
-
2037
$1,624,900
$0
$1,624,900
0%
$0
100%
$1,624,900
$0
$1,624,900
$0
BP24b-1 Bridge Street
Widen and Upgrade to 2 Lane Rural Xsection Industrial Road from
Laur Road to Ridgemount Road
2033
-
2037
$1,139,500
$0
$1,139,500
0%
$0
100%
$1,139,500
$0
$1,139,500
$0
BP24c
Bridge Street
Turn Lanes Sunset Drive to Ridgemount Road
2033
-
2037
$112,500
$0
$112,500
0%
$0
100%
$112,500
$0
$112,500
$0
AMTP SWSidewalk as per Active Transportation Master
Plan
Add Sidewalk to Within 400m Radii of Schools
2033
-
2037
$1,268,900
$0
$1,268,900
50%
$634,450
50%
$634,450
$0
$634,450
$0
AMTP SWSidewalk as per Active Transportation Master
Plan
Add Sidewalk to Within 400m Radii of Schools
2033
-
2037
$1,356,300
$0
$1,356,300
50%
$678,150
50%
$678,150
$0
$0
$678,150
Total Projects
$84,726,510
$296,371
$84,430,139
$28,151,705
$56,278,435
$3,115,023
$31,233,493
$21,929,918
2023 - 2041 Net Funding Envelope
$71,275,540
Reserve Fund Balance
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$3,115,023
Appendix C | 118
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 3
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCUATION OF UNADJUSTED RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
Ultimate Year Growth in Population in New Units
9,407
Non-Residential Ultimate Growth in Square Meters
317,651
Development-Related Capital Forecast
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
Net
Municipal
Costs
($000)
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to
Existing Share
($000)
Available
DC
Reserves
($000)
Post
Period
Allocation
($000)
Total
Net Capital
Costs After
Discount
($000)
%
$000
%
$000
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
Total Projects
$84,430.14
$28,151.70
$3,115.02
$21,929.92
$31,233.49
70.4%
$21,995.32
29.6%
$9,238.17
TOTAL
$84,430.14
$28,151.70
$3,115.02
$21,929.92
$31,233.49
$21,995.32
$9,238.17
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita ($)
$2,338.19
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Sq. M. ($)
$29.08
Appendix C | 119
APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 4-1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
ROADS AND RELATED: RESIDENTIAL
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$2,193.7
$1,865.0
$1,148.4
$1,548.0
$1,974.0
$2,409.1
$2,415.6
$2,045.2
$1,650.0
$1,248.8
$848.0
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$931.3
$484.9
$259.2
$259.2
$259.2
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
Roads And Related: Residential: Non Inflated
$568.0
$1,372.9
$503.6
$503.6
$503.6
$1,178.0
$1,517.0
$1,517.0
$1,517.0
$1,517.0
$2,526.2
Roads And Related: Residential: Inflated
$1,499.3
$1,895.0
$793.6
$809.4
$825.6
$1,300.6
$1,708.4
$1,742.5
$1,777.4
$1,812.9
$3,079.4
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
461
464
460
462
457
463
469
468
474
482
489
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$1,104.7
$1,134.1
$1,146.8
$1,174.8
$1,185.3
$1,224.9
$1,265.6
$1,288.2
$1,330.8
$1,380.3
$1,428.4
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$76.8
$65.3
$40.2
$54.2
$69.1
$84.3
$84.5
$71.6
$57.7
$43.7
$29.7
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($10.9)
($20.9)
$6.2
$6.4
$6.3
($2.1)
($12.2)
($12.5)
($12.3)
($11.9)
($45.4)
TOTAL REVENUE
$1,170.6
$1,178.4
$1,193.2
$1,235.4
$1,260.7
$1,307.2
$1,338.0
$1,347.3
$1,376.3
$1,412.1
$1,412.6
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$1,865.0
$1,148.4
$1,548.0
$1,974.0
$2,409.1
$2,415.6
$2,045.2
$1,650.0
$1,248.8
$848.0
($818.7)
ROADS AND RELATED: RESIDENTIAL
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
($818.7)
($2,142.4)
($3,533.2)
($4,994.1)
($6,531.4)
($5,131.4)
($3,582.8)
($1,874.8)
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$2,193.7
Roads And Related: Residential: Non: Inflated
$2,191.7
$2,191.7
$2,191.7
$2,191.7
$4.5
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$21,995.3
Roads And Related: Residential: Inflated
$2,725.2
$2,779.7
$2,835.3
$2,892.0
$6.1
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$28,482.3
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
497
507
517
526
538
547
558
568
9,407
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$1,480.8
$1,540.8
$1,602.6
$1,663.1
$1,735.1
$1,799.4
$1,872.3
$1,943.9
$27,301.7
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
($45.0)
($117.8)
($194.3)
($274.7)
($359.2)
($282.2)
($197.1)
($103.1)
($896.4)
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($34.2)
($34.1)
($33.9)
($33.8)
$30.3
$31.5
$32.8
$34.0
($116.7)
TOTAL REVENUE
$1,401.5
$1,388.9
$1,374.4
$1,354.6
$1,406.1
$1,548.6
$1,708.0
$1,874.8
$26,288.6
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
($2,142.4)
($3,533.2)
($4,994.1)
($6,531.4)
($5,131.4)
($3,582.8)
($1,874.8)
$0.0
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Capita
$ 2,396.23
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.4%
Non-Residential Sector
29.6%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
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APPENDIX C.1
TABLE 4-2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
ROADS AND RELATED: NON-RESIDENTIAL
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$921.4
$750.5
$420.2
$568.3
$733.0
$918.9
$923.5
$772.4
$625.8
$450.4
$296.9
NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$391.1
$203.7
$108.9
$108.9
$108.9
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
Roads And Related: Non-Residential: Non: Inflated
$238.6
$576.6
$211.5
$211.5
$211.5
$494.8
$637.1
$637.1
$637.1
$637.1
$1,061.0
Roads And Related: Non-Residential: Inflated
$629.7
$795.9
$333.3
$340.0
$346.8
$546.3
$717.5
$731.9
$746.5
$761.4
$1,293.4
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- New Industrial Building GFA - square metres
14,470
14,740
14,950
15,220
15,600
15,760
16,030
16,410
15,850
16,724
17,021
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$432.0
$448.9
$464.4
$482.3
$504.2
$519.5
$539.0
$562.8
$554.5
$596.8
$619.5
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$32.2
$26.3
$14.7
$19.9
$25.7
$32.2
$32.3
$27.0
$21.9
$15.8
$10.4
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($5.4)
($9.5)
$2.3
$2.5
$2.8
($0.7)
($4.9)
($4.6)
($5.3)
($4.5)
($18.5)
TOTAL REVENUE
$458.9
$465.6
$481.4
$504.6
$532.6
$551.0
$566.4
$585.2
$571.1
$608.0
$611.4
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$750.5
$420.2
$568.3
$733.0
$918.9
$923.5
$772.4
$625.8
$450.4
$296.9
($385.0)
ROADS AND RELATED: NON-RESIDENTIAL
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
($385.0)
($922.7)
($1,491.0)
($2,165.0)
($2,796.2)
($2,196.3)
($1,533.2)
($801.8)
$0.0
NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$921.4
Roads And Related: Non-Residential: Non: Inflated
$920.5
$920.5
$920.5
$920.5
$1.9
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$9,238.2
Roads And Related: Non-Residential: Inflated
$1,144.6
$1,167.5
$1,190.8
$1,214.6
$2.6
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$11,962.7
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- New Industrial Building GFA - square metres
17,291
17,528
15,916
18,178
18,498
18,795
19,175
19,495
317,651
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$641.9
$663.7
$614.8
$716.2
$743.3
$770.4
$801.7
$831.4
$11,507.3
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
($21.2)
($50.7)
($82.0)
($119.1)
($153.8)
($120.8)
($84.3)
($44.1)
($417.7)
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($13.8)
($13.9)
($15.8)
($13.7)
$13.0
$13.5
$14.0
$14.5
($48.3)
TOTAL REVENUE
$606.9
$599.1
$516.9
$583.4
$602.5
$663.1
$731.4
$801.8
$11,041.4
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
($922.7)
($1,491.0)
($2,165.0)
($2,796.2)
($2,196.3)
($1,533.2)
($801.8)
$0.0
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Square Metre
$29.86
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.4%
Non-Residential
29.6%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix C | 121
Appendix C.2
Water Supply Services
Appendix C | 122
Water Supply Services
The Town of Fort Erie provides Water Supply services through its Engineering
Division. The following discusses the individual components included in the
Water Supply service category as supported by the following tables:
Table C.2-1
2023-2041 Development-Related Capital Program
Table C.2-2
Calculation of Unadjusted Residential and Non-
Residential Development Charges
Table C.2-3
Cash Flow Analysis
Table 1
2023 - 2041 Development-Related Capital Program
The development-related capital program for the Water Supply System
amounts to $23.62 million and is required to service development to 2041. The
program provides for the recovery of the past commitment for works
completed on Thompson Road as well as several watermain upgrades. The
watermain projects often correspond with associated Roads and Related,
Wastewater and Stormwater projects.
Ineligible shares of projects which benefit existing development have been
assessed on a project-by-project basis. New projects required to service new
development are treated as 100% DC eligible whereas projects which replace
and upsize an existing watermains have a benefit to existing share allocation.
No grant, subsidies or other recoveries have been identified for the Water
Supply services capital program. In total, $3.49 million has been identified as
a benefit to existing share and is removed from the DC eligible costs. A
further $372,300 is available in reserves and is applied to projects occurring in
the initial years of the planning period (including the remaining debenture
payments associated with the Thompson Road project). A further $7.84
million has been identified as a post-period share which will benefit
Appendix C | 123
development occurring beyond the 2041 planning horizon. In total, $11.91
million is identified as the in-period DC eligible cost.
Table 2
Calculation of the Unadjusted Development Charges
Table 2 displays the calculated unadjusted development charge rates for
Water Supply Services. The DC eligible amount related to new development
is allocated 70.4% to the residential sector, and 29.6% to the non-residential
sector (based on shares of future population and employment growth). As
such, $8.39 million is allocated to the residential sector and this cost,
divided by the anticipated population growth in new units yields a calculated
charge of $891 per capita. The non-residential costs of $3.52 million divided
by the anticipated new non-residential floor space yields a charge of $11.09
per square metre.
Table 3
Cash Flow Analysis
After cash flow and reserve fund analysis, the residential calculated charge
decreases to $897 per capita and the non-residential calculated charge
decreases to $10.96 per square metre, respectively. This is a reflection of
the timing of the capital program and development charges revenues. It is
important to note that the outstanding debentures are not inflated as part of
the cash flow analysis. The following table summarizes the calculation of the
Water Supply Services development charge:
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES SUMMARY
2023 - 2041
Development-Related Capital Program
Unadjusted
Development Charge
Adjusted
Development Charge
Total
Net DC Recoverable
$/capita
$/sq.m
$/capita
$/sq.m
$23,616,550
$11,911,542
$891.72
$11.09
$879.61
$10.96
Appendix C | 124
APPENDIX C.2
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Length (m)
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
2011-741 Thompson Road DC Debt
Remaining Principal and Interest Payments as at Dec.31, 2022
2023
-
2027
$171,080
$0
$171,080
0%
$0
100%
$171,080
$171,080
$0
$0
D2b-i
Black Creek Road Upgrade
Upgrade Black Creek Road to Urban Standard, Lawrence Avenue
to Westbrook Avenue. W/M already installed, carry forward from
1999 Special Area DC$
270
2028
-
2032
$61,800
$0
$61,800
0%
$0
100%
$61,800
$61,800
$0
$0
D2c
Black Creek Road Upgrade
Upgrade Black Creek Road to Urban Standard, Westbrook
Avenue to River Trail. W/M already installed, development portion
remaining to be collected,carry forward from 1999 Special Area
DC$
230
2028
-
2032
$75,600
$0
$75,600
0%
$0
100%
$75,600
$75,600
$0
$0
S6
Watermain to Complete Loop
Watermain on Easement, Stevensville Road to east limit of Village
Creek
600
2028
-
2032
$534,000
$0
$534,000
25%
$133,500
75%
$400,500
$63,829
$336,671
$0
R5a
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Rebstock Rd to
Rochelle Cr
255
2039
-
2041
$216,200
$0
$216,200
45%
$97,290
55%
$118,910
$0
$0
$118,910
K1a-iii
Helena Street Upgrade
Helena Street, Phillips St to Garrison Rd. Upsize WM, Provide
STM, SAN Sewer is Local Sevice
1,030
2039
-
2041
$998,100
$0
$998,100
45%
$449,145
55%
$548,955
$0
$0
$548,955
K1b-iii
Helena Street Upgrade
Albany Rd to Phillips St Collector SAN Sewer & STM
770
2028
-
2032
$746,100
$0
$746,100
45%
$335,745
55%
$410,355
$0
$410,355
$0
FE4
Jarvis St Extension
Extend Jarvis St, Two Lane Urban X section, Crooks to Phipps St,
Realign Phipps St for intersection
1,380
2043
-
2053
$1,273,700
$0
$1,273,700
0%
$0
100%
$1,273,700
$0
$0
$1,273,700
FE5a
Concession Rd Extension
Extend Concession Rd, Two Lane Urban X section,Bridge St to
Jarvis St, Bridge over Railway Tracks
690
2043
-
2053
$636,870
$0
$636,870
0%
$0
100%
$636,870
$0
$0
$636,870
FE6
Lewis St Extension
Extend Lewis St, Two Lane Urban X section,Russel St to
Concession Rd
620
2043
-
2053
$572,300
$0
$572,300
25%
$143,075
75%
$429,225
$0
$0
$429,225
SH1c
Pettit Road South
Upgrade/Widening
Upgrade Pettit Road South to Urban Standard(two lane) from
Bertie Street. to Garrison Road. Replace/Upsize cast iron
watermain
495
2028
-
2032
$440,600
$0
$440,600
45%
$198,270
55%
$242,330
$0
$242,330
$0
SH7
Benner Avenue
Upgrade Benner Avenue to Urban Standard, Garrison Road to
Florence Drive and Replace cast iron wm
625
2034
-
2038
$530,000
$0
$530,000
45%
$238,500
55%
$291,500
$0
$291,500
$0
SH22-i
Sims Ave Upgrade
Ugrade and Widen Sims Avenue to Urban X Section, C&G, S/W,
streetlights to provide access to deveopment lands.
200
2023
-
2027
$158,200
$0
$158,200
100%
$158,200
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP4-i
East-West Service Road
Construction
Extend Sunset Dr and Construct East-West Service Road to
Service Road Standard South of Bowen Rd, from Sunset Dr to
Pettit Rd, To service Business Park northerly expansion.
1,230
2028
-
2032
$1,239,800
$0
$1,239,800
0%
$0
100%
$1,239,800
$0
$1,239,800
$0
BP5b
Fleet Rd (formerly Spears Road
North)
Upgrade Fleet Rd to Industrial Service Road Standard from Pettit
Road , to Nordic property west limit,
1,350
2034
-
2038
$1,246,100
$0
$1,246,100
0%
$0
100%
$1,246,100
$0
$161,486
$1,084,614
BP7c FE Bowen Road
West Ave to Thompson Rd Watermain and Sanitary Sewer
Extension
375
2034
-
2038
$396,800
$0
$396,800
0%
$0
100%
$396,800
$0
$396,800
$0
BP9
West Ave
West Avenue, Bowen Rd to 185m west of Gracefield Ave, Extend
Trunk W/M and collector SAN Sewer
240
2034
-
2038
$253,900
$0
$253,900
0%
$0
100%
$253,900
$0
$253,900
$0
BP10-i
Industrial Drive Extension
Construct Industrial Drive Extension to Service Road Standard,
from existing teminus to Dunlop Street.
350
2028
-
2032
$352,800
$0
$352,800
0%
$0
100%
$352,800
$0
$352,800
$0
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APPENDIX C.2
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Length (m)
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
BP14
Bridge St Extension
Construct Bridge St Extension to Service Rd standard from
Dunlop St to Thompson Rd
900
2039
-
2041
$830,700
$0
$830,700
0%
$0
100%
$830,700
$0
$0
$830,700
BP20a-i Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Phipps Street to Bowen Rd (North of
Phipps St)
430
2034
-
2038
$433,400
$0
$433,400
25%
$108,350
75%
$325,050
$0
$325,050
$0
BP20b-ii Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Bowen Rd to Arcadia St
770
2034
-
2038
$776,200
$0
$776,200
25%
$194,050
75%
$582,150
$0
$582,150
$0
BP20c-i Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Arcadia St to Niagara Parkway
820
2034
-
2038
$826,600
$0
$826,600
25%
$206,650
75%
$619,950
$0
$0
$619,950
SH3c-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bowen Rd to Bridge St
1,060
2034
-
2038
$1,068,500
$0
$1,068,500
0%
$0
100%
$1,068,500
$0
$1,068,500
$0
SH3d-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
830
2034
-
2038
$836,600
$0
$836,600
0%
$0
100%
$836,600
$0
$836,600
$0
SH3a-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Gilmore Rd to Bertie St,
SAN Sewer Outlet on Easement to Pettit Rd
760
2028
-
2032
$766,100
$0
$766,100
0%
$0
100%
$766,100
$0
$766,100
$0
SH3b-ii
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bertie St to Garrison Rd
with Sidewalk
850
2034
-
2038
$856,800
$0
$856,800
45%
$385,560
55%
$471,240
$0
$0
$471,240
SH2b-i
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Xsection Industrial Road from
Sunset Dr to Laur Road
1,025
2028
-
2032
$1,033,200
$0
$1,033,200
0%
$0
100%
$1,033,200
$0
$1,033,200
$0
BP22b-i Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bowen Rd to Bridge St
825
2034
-
2038
$831,600
$0
$831,600
0%
$0
100%
$831,600
$0
$831,600
$0
BP22c-i Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
835
2034
-
2038
$841,700
$0
$841,700
100%
$841,700
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP22d
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Gilmore Rd to Bertie St
750
2034
-
2038
$756,000
$0
$756,000
0%
$0
100%
$756,000
$0
$756,000
$0
BP22e-i Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bertie St to Garrison Rd
880
2034
-
2038
$887,000
$0
$887,000
0%
$0
100%
$887,000
$0
$0
$887,000
BP23a
Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Sunset Drive to Laur Road
1040
2034
-
2038
$1,048,300
$0
$1,048,300
0%
$0
100%
$1,048,300
$0
$1,048,300
$0
BP23b
Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Sunset Drive to Pettit Road with Sidewalk
1060
2034
-
2038
$978,400
$0
$978,400
0%
$0
100%
$978,400
$0
$978,400
$0
BP24a
Bridge Street
Widen and Upgrade to 2 Lane Urban Xsection Industrial Road,
Sunset Drive to Laur Road
1020
2034
-
2038
$941,500
$0
$941,500
0%
$0
100%
$941,500
$0
$0
$941,500
TOTAL
$23,616,550
$0
$23,616,550
$3,490,035
$20,126,515
$372,309
$11,911,542
$7,842,664
Reserve Fund Balance
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$372,309
Appendix C | 126
APPENDIX C.2
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCUATION OF UNADJUSTED RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
Ultimate Year Growth in Population in New Units
9,407
Non-Residential Ultimate Growth in Square Meters
317,651
Development-Related Capital Forecast
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
Net
Municipal
Costs
($000)
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to
Existing Share
($000)
Available
DC
Reserves
($000)
Post
Period
Allocation
($000)
Total
Net Capital
Costs After
Discount
($000)
%
$000
%
$000
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
TOTAL
$23,616.55
$3,490.04
$372.31
$7,842.66
$11,911.54
70.4%
$8,388.37
29.6%
$3,523.17
TOTAL WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
$23,616.55
$3,490.04
$372.31
$7,842.66
$11,911.54
$8,388.37
$3,523.17
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita ($)
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Sq. M. ($)
$891.72
$11.09
Appendix C | 127
APPENDIX C.2
TABLE 3-1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$262.2
$659.4
$1,081.6
$1,523.3
$1,990.9
$2,478.8
$2,295.3
$2,106.2
$1,904.0
$1,695.6
$1,483.0
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$28.3
$28.3
$28.3
$28.3
$28.3
$0.0
Water Supply Services: Residential: Non Inflated
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$617.1
$617.1
$617.1
$617.1
$617.1
$0.0
Outstanding Debenture 1
$24.1
$24.1
$24.1
$24.1
$24.1
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
Water Supply Services: Residential: Inflated
$24.10
$24.1
$24.1
$24.1
$24.1
$712.6
$726.8
$741.4
$756.2
$771.3
$0.0
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
461
464
460
462
457
463
469
468
474
482
489
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$405.5
$416.3
$421.0
$431.3
$435.1
$449.6
$464.6
$472.9
$488.5
$506.7
$524.3
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$9.2
$23.1
$37.9
$53.3
$69.7
$86.8
$80.3
$73.7
$66.6
$59.3
$51.9
- Interest on In-year Transactions
$6.7
$6.9
$6.9
$7.1
$7.2
($7.2)
($7.2)
($7.4)
($7.4)
($7.3)
$9.2
TOTAL REVENUE
$421.3
$446.2
$465.8
$491.7
$512.0
$529.2
$537.7
$539.2
$547.8
$558.8
$585.4
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$659.4
$1,081.6
$1,523.3
$1,990.9
$2,478.8
$2,295.3
$2,106.2
$1,904.0
$1,695.6
$1,483.0
$2,068.4
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$2,068.4
$1,344.3
$590.4
($194.2)
($1,015.5)
($1,883.6)
($1,315.2)
($688.2)
$0.0
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$141.7
Water Supply Services: Residential: Non Inflated
$1,060.6
$1,060.6
$1,060.6
$1,060.6
$1,060.6
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$8,388.4
Water Supply Services: Residential: Inflated
$1,318.7
$1,345.1
$1,372.0
$1,399.4
$1,427.4
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$10,691.5
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
497
507
517
526
538
547
558
568
9,407
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$543.6
$565.6
$588.3
$610.5
$636.9
$660.5
$687.3
$713.6
$10,021.9
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$72.4
$47.1
$20.7
($10.7)
($55.9)
($103.6)
($72.3)
($37.9)
$471.6
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($21.3)
($21.4)
($21.6)
($21.7)
($21.7)
$11.6
$12.0
$12.5
($64.2)
TOTAL REVENUE
$594.6
$591.2
$587.4
$578.1
$559.3
$568.5
$627.0
$688.2
$10,429.3
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$1,344.3
$590.4
($194.2)
($1,015.5)
($1,883.6)
($1,315.2)
($688.2)
($0.0)
1 Outstanding debentures are not inflated
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Capita
$
879.61
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.4%
Non-Residential Sector
29.6%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
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APPENDIX C.2
TABLE 3-2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES: NON-RESIDENTIAL
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$110.1
$265.0
$431.6
$609.9
$801.0
$1,007.0
$930.7
$852.8
$775.0
$684.9
$601.0
NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$11.9
$11.9
$11.9
$11.9
$11.9
$0.0
Water Supply Services: Non-Residential: Non: Inflated
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$259.2
$259.2
$259.2
$259.2
$259.2
$0.0
Outstanding Debenture 1
$10.1
$10.1
$10.1
$10.1
$10.1
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
Water Supply Services: Non-Residential: Inflated
$10.12
$10.1
$10.1
$10.1
$10.1
$299.3
$305.3
$311.4
$317.6
$324.0
$0.0
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- New Industrial Building GFA - square metres
14,470
14,740
14,950
15,220
15,600
15,760
16,030
16,410
15,850
16,724
17,021
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$158.6
$164.8
$170.4
$177.0
$185.0
$190.7
$197.8
$206.6
$203.5
$219.0
$227.4
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$3.9
$9.3
$15.1
$21.3
$28.0
$35.2
$32.6
$29.8
$27.1
$24.0
$21.0
- Interest on In-year Transactions
$2.6
$2.7
$2.8
$2.9
$3.1
($3.0)
($3.0)
($2.9)
($3.1)
($2.9)
$4.0
TOTAL REVENUE
$165.0
$176.7
$188.4
$201.3
$216.1
$222.9
$227.4
$233.5
$227.5
$240.1
$252.4
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$265.0
$431.6
$609.9
$801.0
$1,007.0
$930.7
$852.8
$775.0
$684.9
$601.0
$853.4
WATER SUPPLY SERVICES: NON-RESIDENTIAL
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$853.4
$556.2
$245.5
($106.1)
($445.8)
($806.1)
($562.7)
($294.3)
$0.0
NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$59.5
Water Supply Services: Non-Residential: Non: Inflated
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$445.5
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$3,523.2
Outstanding Debenture 1
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$50.6
Water Supply Services: Non-Residential: Inflated
$553.9
$564.9
$576.2
$587.8
$599.5
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$4,490.5
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- New Industrial Building GFA - square metres
17,291
17,528
15,916
18,178
18,498
18,795
19,175
19,495
317,651
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$235.6
$243.6
$225.6
$262.8
$272.8
$282.7
$294.2
$305.1
$4,223.4
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$29.9
$19.5
$8.6
($5.8)
($24.5)
($44.3)
($30.9)
($16.2)
$183.5
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($8.8)
($8.8)
($9.6)
($8.9)
($9.0)
$4.9
$5.1
$5.3
($26.5)
TOTAL REVENUE
$256.7
$254.2
$224.6
$248.1
$239.3
$243.4
$268.4
$294.3
$4,380.4
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$556.2
$245.5
($106.1)
($445.8)
($806.1)
($562.7)
($294.3)
$0.0
1 Outstanding debentures are not inflated
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Square Metre
$10.96
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.4%
Non-Residential
29.6%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix C | 129
Appendix C.3
Wastewater Services
Appendix C | 130
Wastewater Services
Wastewater Services is also provided through the Town's Engineering
Division. The following discusses the individual components included in the
Wastewater Supply service category. The analysis is set out in the tables
which follow.
Table C.3-1
2023-2041 Development-Related Capital Program
Table C.3-2
Calculation of Unadjusted Residential and Non-
Residential Development Charges
Table C.3-3
Cash Flow Analysis
Table 1
2023 - 2041 Development-Related Capital Program
The capital program for Wastewater Services projects amounts to $97.65
million. The program includes the recovery of the Arcadia Street Sewage
Pumping Station and Forcemain and the remaining principal and interest
payments for works completed at Frenchman's Creek and Garrison Road.
Other works include various wastewater main upgrades and sanitary sewer
outlet improvements.
Similar to Water Services, ineligible shares of projects which benefit existing
development have been assessed on a project-by-project basis. New
projects required to service development are treated as 100% DC eligible
whereas projects which replace and upsize an existing sanitary sewer have
a benefit to existing share allocation. No grant, subsidies or other recoveries
have been identified for the Wastewater Supply services capital program. In
total, $12.49 million has been identified as a benefit to existing share and is
removed from the DC eligible costs. A further $1.76 million is available in
reserves and is applied to projects occurring in the initial years of the
planning period (including funding a portion of the remaining debenture
Appendix C | 131
payments associated with the Frenchman's Creek and Garrison Road DC
projects). A further $33.18 million has been identified as a post-period share
which will benefit development occurring beyond the 2041 planning horizon.
In total, $50.21 million is considered to be eligible for DC recovery over the
planning period.
Table 2
Calculation of the Unadjusted Development Charges
Table 2 displays the calculated unadjusted development charge rates for
Wastewater Services. Of the DC eligible costs, 70.4% of these costs are
apportioned to the residential sector ($35.36 million), while the remaining
29.6% are apportioned to the non-residential sector based on shares of
future population and employment growth ($14.85 million). This yields a
calculated charge of $3,759 per capita and $46.75 per square metre.
Table 3
Cash Flow Analysis
After cash flow and reserve fund analysis, the residential calculated charge
increases to $4,092 per capita and the non-residential charge increases to
$51.02 per square metre, respectively. This is a reflection of the timing of
the capital program and development charges revenues. The following table
summarizes the calculation of the Wastewater development charge:
WASTEWATER SERVICES SUMMARY
2023 - 2041
Development-Related Capital Program
Unadjusted
Development Charge
Adjusted
Development Charge
Total
Net DC Recoverable
$/capita
$/sq.m
$/capita
$/sq.m
$97,649,522
$50,212,056
$3,758.95
$46.75
$4,092.41
$51.02
Appendix C | 132
APPENDIX C.3
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
WASTEWATER SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
2011-741Frenchman's Creek DC Debt
Remaining Principal and Interest Payments as at Dec.31, 2018
2023
-
2031
$639,576
$0
$639,576
0%
$0
100%
$639,576
$79,947
$559,629
$0
2012-741 Garrison Road DC Debt
Remaining Principal and Interest Payments as at Dec.31, 2018
2023
-
2031
$1,576,146
$0
$1,576,146
0%
$0
100%
$1,576,146
$197,018
$1,379,128
$0
D6c
Townline Rd Sewer Servicing
Gravity Sewer and road Upgrade to Urban Industrial X-Section
2023
-
2027
$599,300
$0
$599,300
25%
$149,825
75%
$449,475
$449,475
$0
$0
D6b
Townline Rd Sewer Servicing
Forcemain Sewer
2023
-
2027
$1,248,000
$0
$1,248,000
25%
$312,000
75%
$936,000
$936,000
$0
$0
D6a
Townline Rd Sewer Servicing
New Pumping Station 60L/s Size
2023
-
2027
$2,752,000
$0
$2,752,000
25%
$688,000
75%
$2,064,000
$98,932
$1,965,068
$0
R12a
Gorham Rd SAN Sewer Outlet Improvements
Upsize exisitng 200mm dia sewer downstream of lands added to
Urban Area, Highland Dr to Dominon Rd
2029
-
2033
$779,400
$0
$779,400
40%
$311,760
60%
$467,640
$0
$467,640
$0
R12b
Gorham Rd SAN Sewer Outlet Improvements
Upsize exisitng 250mm dia sewer downstream of lands added to
Urban Area, Dominon Rd to Hazel St
2029
-
2033
$704,100
$0
$704,100
40%
$281,640
60%
$422,460
$0
$422,460
$0
R12c
Gorham Rd SAN Sewer Outlet Improvements
Upsize exisitng 300mm dia and 350mm dia sewer downstream of
lands added to Urban Area, Hazel St to Nigh Rd SPS
2029
-
2033
$1,025,600
$0
$1,025,600
40%
$410,240
60%
$615,360
$0
$615,360
$0
C17
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade PH2
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade to provide Outlet for lands added to
Urban Area(Parkside Ave to Dominion Rd), Upsize Storm and
Sanitary Sewer
2029
-
2033
$826,900
$0
$826,900
40%
$330,760
60%
$496,140
$0
$496,140
$0
C18
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade PH3
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade to provide Outlet for lands added to
Urban Area(210m South of Evelyn Ave to Parkside Ave), Upsize
Sanitary and Storm Sewer
2029
-
2033
$963,500
$0
$963,500
40%
$385,400
60%
$578,100
$0
$578,100
$0
C19
Edgewood Park Sanitary Sewer Servicing- Stage
Collector Sanitary Sewer from Sunset Dr to Buffalo Rd through
lands west and south of Town Hall to provide Outlet to SPS for
lands added to Urban Area
2029
-
2033
$1,169,300
$0
$1,169,300
0%
$0
100%
$1,169,300
$0
$1,169,300
$0
C20a
Edgewood Park Sanitary Sewer Servicing- StageProvide Collector SAN Sewer on Pound Ave and Jewson Ave
2029
-
2033
$542,200
$0
$542,200
0%
$0
100%
$542,200
$0
$542,200
$0
C20b
Edgewood Park Sanitary Sewer Servicing- StageForcemain
2029
-
2033
$961,600
$0
$961,600
0%
$0
100%
$961,600
$0
$961,600
$0
C20c
Edgewood Park Sanitary Sewer Servicing- StageSewage Pumping Station 60L/s at West end of Pound Ave
2039
-
2041
$2,752,000
$0
$2,752,000
0%
$0
100%
$2,752,000
$0
$0
$2,752,000
C20d
Edgewood Park Sanitary Sewer Servicing- Stagereinstate road for SAN and FM
2039
-
2041
$348,800
$0
$348,800
0%
$0
100%
$348,800
$0
$0
$348,800
C21a
Dominion Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade
Upsize Sanitary Sewer Buffalo Rd to Daytona Dr for lands added
to Urban Area
2029
-
2033
$655,500
$0
$655,500
40%
$262,200
60%
$393,300
$0
$393,300
$0
C21b
Dominion Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade
Upsize Sanitary Sewer Daytona Dr to Dominon Rd for lands added
to Urban Area
2029
-
2033
$921,100
$0
$921,100
40%
$368,440
60%
$552,660
$0
$552,660
$0
K1b-iii
Helena Street Upgrade
Albany Rd to Phillips St Collector SAN Sewer & STM
2029
-
2033
$892,400
$0
$892,400
0%
$0
100%
$892,400
$0
$892,400
$0
K1c
Helena Street Upgrade
Dominion Rd to Albany Rd Collector Upsize SAN Sewer & STM
for Outlet to Lake Erie
2029
-
2033
$347,700
$0
$347,700
40%
$139,080
60%
$208,620
$0
$208,620
$0
K2a
Kraft Road Upgrade
Upgrade Kraft Road, Garrison Road to Phillips Road Allowance to
Urban Standard. Trunk SAN Sewer to Dominion Road.
2038
-
2042
$922,000
$0
$922,000
0%
$0
100%
$922,000
$0
$0
$922,000
K2b-i
Kraft Road Upgrade
Upgrade Kraft Road, Phillips Road Allowance to Dominion Road
Urban Standard. Provide Trunk SAN Sewer Kraft Road, Phillips
Street to Dominion Road.
2038
-
2042
$958,900
$0
$958,900
0%
$0
100%
$958,900
$0
$0
$958,900
G1a
Louisa Street Upgrade
Upgrade Louisa Street, Alfred Street to Arthur Street, to Urban
Standard
2023
-
2028
$230,500
$0
$230,500
0%
$0
100%
$230,500
$0
$230,500
$0
G1b
Louisa Street Trunk Servicing
Trunk W/M, SAN and STM. Unimproved Road, Road Costs for
Arthur to Jordyn are Excluded Local Service)
2023
-
2028
$295,000
$0
$295,000
0%
$0
100%
$295,000
$0
$295,000
$0
G2a-i
Alfred Street Upgrade
Upgrade Alfred Street, Garrison Road to Louisa Street to Urban
Standard, Trunk W/M and SAN.
2029
-
2033
$599,300
$0
$599,300
0%
$0
100%
$599,300
$0
$599,300
$0
G7a
Garrison Rd East End SAN Sewer Outlet
Improvements
Upsize exisitng 375mm dia sewer, 450mm dia sewer, Central Ave
to middle of PBA lands
2023
-
2028
$574,800
$0
$574,800
40%
$229,920
60%
$344,880
$0
$344,880
$0
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APPENDIX C.3
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
WASTEWATER SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
G7b
Garrison Rd East End SAN Sewer Outlet
Improvements
Upsize exisitng 300 mm dia and 375mm dia sewer, Concession Rd
to Central Ave
2029
-
2033
$1,348,200
$0
$1,348,200
40%
$539,280
60%
$808,920
$0
$808,920
$0
FE4
Jarvis St Extension
Extend Jarvis St, Two Lane Urban X section, Crooks to Phipps St,
Realign Phipps St for intersection
2042
-
2051
$1,272,400
$0
$1,272,400
0%
$0
100%
$1,272,400
$0
$0
$1,272,400
FE5a
Concession Rd Extension
Extend Concession Rd, Two Lane Urban X section,Bridge St to
Jarvis St, Bridge over Railway Tracks
2042
-
2051
$359,600
$0
$359,600
0%
$0
100%
$359,600
$0
$0
$359,600
FE6
Lewis St Extension
Extend Lewis St, Two Lane Urban X section,Russel St to
Concession Rd
2042
-
2051
$571,600
$0
$571,600
0%
$0
100%
$571,600
$0
$0
$571,600
SH1a-i
Pettit Road South Upgrade
Pettit Road South from Gilmore Road to Bertie Street. Sewer
outlet to Gilmore Road. Sewer from Bertie St.
2023
-
2028
$1,149,500
$0
$1,149,500
0%
$0
100%
$1,149,500
$0
$1,149,500
$0
SH1a-ii Pettit Road South Upgrade
Pettit Road South of Gilmore Road to Bertie Street. Sewer from
Bertie St to Outlet
2023
-
2028
$405,700
$0
$405,700
0%
$0
100%
$405,700
$0
$405,700
$0
SH4a
Bertie Street Upgrade
Widen Bertie Street to urban standard, Spears Road to Pettit
Road (access to Spears area development).
2034
-
2038
$389,700
$0
$389,700
0%
$0
100%
$389,700
$0
$0
$389,700
SH5-i
Spears Road South
Upgrade Spears Road to Urban Standard, with turn lanes from
Garrison Road to Bertie Street.
2034
-
2038
$346,500
$0
$346,500
0%
$0
100%
$346,500
$0
$0
$346,500
SH11
Morrison Ave Collector SAN Sewer
Provide Morrison Avenue SAN, Spears Road to Alliston Road
2034
-
2038
$403,400
$0
$403,400
0%
$0
100%
$403,400
$0
$0
$403,400
SH12
Alliston Road Collector Sewers
Provide Alliston Road Collector SAN and Trunk STM sewer,
Garrison Road to Bertie Street
2023
-
2027
$799,800
$0
$799,800
0%
$0
100%
$799,800
$0
$799,800
$0
SH15-i
Florence Drive Sewers
Provide Florence Avenue STM sewer, Zella Place to Kraft #2 pond
and outlet. Collector SAN Sewer, Ellis Avenue to Benner Avenue
2034
-
2038
$198,000
$0
$198,000
0%
$0
100%
$198,000
$0
$0
$198,000
SH15-ii Florence Drive Sewers
Provide Florence Avenue STM sewer, Zella Place to Kraft #2 pond
and outlet. Collector SAN Sewer, Ellis Avenue to Benner Avenue
2034
-
2038
$37,600
$0
$37,600
0%
$0
100%
$37,600
$0
$0
$37,600
SH16-i
High Pointe East Storm
Provide Collector SAN and Trunk STM Sewer, High Pointe Area,
on Rockwood Dr from north of Nathaniel Dr to Garrison Rd.
2034
-
2038
$825,500
$0
$825,500
0%
$0
100%
$825,500
$0
$0
$825,500
SH19-i
Ellis Ave & Seymour Ave Collector SAN Sewer
Ellis Ave & Seymour Avenue Collector SAN sewer, Bertie St to
Spears Road
2034
-
2038
$363,700
$0
$363,700
0%
$0
100%
$363,700
$0
$0
$363,700
SH19-ii Ellis Ave & Seymour Ave Collector SAN Sewer
Ellis Ave & Seymour Avenue Collector SAN sewer, Bertie St to
Spears Road
2034
-
2038
$1,114,600
$0
$1,114,600
0%
$0
100%
$1,114,600
$0
$0
$1,114,600
SH22-i
Sims Ave Upgrade
Ugrade and Widen Sims Avenue to Urban X Section, C&G, S/W,
streetlights to provide access to deveopment lands.
2023
-
2027
$146,200
$0
$146,200
0%
$0
100%
$146,200
$0
$146,200
$0
SH22-ii Sims Ave Upgrade
Ugrade and Widen Sims Avenue to Urban X Section, C&G, S/W,
streetlights to provide access to deveopment lands.
2023
-
2027
$84,900
$0
$84,900
0%
$0
100%
$84,900
$0
$84,900
$0
BP2c
Pettit Road North Widening
Widen and upgrade Pettit Road North to Service Road Standard,
from Bridge Street to Bowen Road.
2034
-
2038
$730,200
$0
$730,200
0%
$0
100%
$730,200
$0
$0
$730,200
BP2d
Pettit Rd N. Upgrade
Widen, Upgrade to Rural X Sectn, Bowen Rd to Arcadia St
2039
-
2041
$1,947,000
$0
$1,947,000
0%
$0
100%
$1,947,000
$0
$0
$1,947,000
BP4-i
East-West Service Road Construction
Extend Sunset Dr and Construct East-West Service Road to
Service Road Standard South of Bowen Rd, from Sunset Dr to
Pettit Rd, To service Business Park northerly expansion.
2029
-
2033
$1,039,800
$0
$1,039,800
0%
$0
100%
$1,039,800
$0
$1,039,800
$0
BP5b
Fleet Rd (formerly Spears Road North)
Upgrade Fleet Rd to Industrial Service Road Standard from Pettit
Road , to Nordic property west limit,
2033
-
2037
$1,244,700
$0
$1,244,700
0%
$0
100%
$1,244,700
$0
$0
$1,244,700
BP6b
Arcadia St Sewage Pumping Station and
Forcemain
SPS and 400 mm dia F/M to service lands north of Bridge Street,
includes Pettit Rd, CMS, Marina etc. Expect this will be assumed
by REGION after constructed
2029
-
2033
$17,493,300
$0
$17,493,300
0%
$0
100%
$17,493,300
$0
$17,493,300
$0
BP7a
Bowen Road
Bowen Rd Upgrade , QEW to Pettit Road.
2033
-
2037
$2,605,900
$0
$2,605,900
0%
$0
100%
$2,605,900
$0
$0
$2,605,900
BP7c
Bowen Road
West Ave to Thompson Rd Watermain and Sanitary Sewer
Extension
2033
-
2037
$484,100
$0
$484,100
0%
$0
100%
$484,100
$0
$0
$484,100
Appendix C | 134
APPENDIX C.3
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
WASTEWATER SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
BP9
West Ave
West Avenue, Bowen Rd to 185m west of Gracefield Ave, Extend
Trunk W/M and collector SAN Sewer
2033
-
2037
$221,300
$0
$221,300
0%
$0
100%
$221,300
$0
$0
$221,300
BP10-i
Industrial Drive Extension
Construct Industrial Drive Extension to Service Road Standard,
from existing teminus to Dunlop Street.
2029
-
2033
$322,700
$0
$322,700
0%
$0
100%
$322,700
$0
$322,700
$0
BP14
Bridge St Extension
Construct Bridge St Extension to Service Rd standard from Dunlop
St to Thompson Rd
2038
-
2042
$956,700
$0
$956,700
0%
$0
100%
$956,700
$0
$0
$956,700
BP19
Crooks Street
Gravity SAN Sewer from Arcadia St to Anger Ave STP, (outlet for
Arcadia St F/M)
2028
-
2032
$1,320,000
$0
$1,320,000
0%
$0
100%
$1,320,000
$0
$1,320,000
$0
BP21
Sunset Drive N
QEW to Bowen Road, East side of QEW
2028
-
2032
$758,200
$0
$758,200
0%
$0
100%
$758,200
$0
$0
$758,200
SH3c-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2033
-
2037
$239,700
$0
$239,700
0%
$0
100%
$239,700
$0
$0
$239,700
SH3c-ii Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2033
-
2037
$710,100
$0
$710,100
0%
$0
100%
$710,100
$0
$0
$710,100
SH3d-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
2033
-
2037
$281,200
$0
$281,200
0%
$0
100%
$281,200
$0
$0
$281,200
SH3d-ii Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
2033
-
2037
$324,200
$0
$324,200
0%
$0
100%
$324,200
$0
$0
$324,200
SH3a-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Gilmore Rd to Bertie St,
SAN Sewer Outlet on Easement to Pettit Rd
2028
-
2032
$516,400
$0
$516,400
0%
$0
100%
$516,400
$0
$516,400
$0
SH3a-ii Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Gilmore Rd to Bertie St,
SAN Sewer Outlet on Easement to Pettit Rd
2028
-
2032
$521,300
$0
$521,300
0%
$0
100%
$521,300
$0
$521,300
$0
SH3a-iii Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Gilmore Rd to Bertie St,
SAN Sewer Outlet on Easement to Pettit Rd
2028
-
2032
$1,619,400
$0
$1,619,400
0%
$0
100%
$1,619,400
$0
$1,619,400
$0
SH3b-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bertie St to Garrison Rd
with Sidewalk
2034
-
2038
$355,000
$0
$355,000
0%
$0
100%
$355,000
$0
$67,646
$287,354
SH3b-ii Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bertie St to Garrison Rd
with Sidewalk
2034
-
2038
$258,200
$0
$258,200
0%
$0
100%
$258,200
$0
$258,200
$0
SH2a
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Xsection Industrial Road from Pettit
Rd (West) to Sunset Dr
2029
-
2033
$323,400
$0
$323,400
0%
$0
100%
$323,400
$0
$323,400
$0
SH2b-i
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Xsection Industrial Road from
Sunset Dr to Laur Road
2029
-
2033
$1,126,100
$0
$1,126,100
0%
$0
100%
$1,126,100
$0
$1,126,100
$0
SH2f
Gilmore Road
Upsize Gilmore Road San - Spears Rd to Thompson Rd
2023
-
2027
$3,586,100
$0
$3,586,100
0%
$0
100%
$3,586,100
$0
$3,586,100
$0
BP23a
Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Sunset Drive to Laur Road
2034
-
2038
$473,000
$0
$473,000
0%
$0
100%
$473,000
$0
$0
$473,000
BP23b Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Sunset Drive to Pettit Road with Sidewalk
2034
-
2038
$322,700
$0
$322,700
0%
$0
100%
$322,700
$0
$0
$322,700
BP24a
Bridge Street
Widen and Upgrade to 2 Lane Urban Xsection Industrial Road,
Sunset Drive to Laur Road
2034
-
2038
$516,300
$0
$516,300
0%
$0
100%
$516,300
$0
$0
$516,300
IIR1
Nigh Rd SPS Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2034
-
2038
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
33%
$333,400
67%
$666,600
$0
$0
$666,600
IIR2
Shirley Rd SPS Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2034
-
2038
$2,000,000
$0
$2,000,000
33%
$666,800
67%
$1,333,200
$0
$0
$1,333,200
IIR3a
Dominon Rd SPS West Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2029
-
2033
$500,000
$0
$500,000
33%
$166,700
67%
$333,300
$0
$333,300
$0
IIR3b
Dominon Rd SPS East Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2029
-
2033
$200,000
$0
$200,000
33%
$66,680
67%
$133,320
$0
$0
$133,320
IIR3c
Dominon Rd SPS West Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2034
-
2038
$4,500,000
$0
$4,500,000
33%
$1,500,300
67%
$2,999,700
$0
$0
$2,999,700
IIR3d
Dominon Rd SPS East Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2034
-
2038
$1,800,000
$0
$1,800,000
33%
$600,120
67%
$1,199,880
$0
$0
$1,199,880
IIR4
Catherine SPS Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2023
-
2027
$2,000,000
$0
$2,000,000
33%
$666,800
67%
$1,333,200
$0
$1,333,200
$0
IIR5a
Anger Ave STP Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2023
-
2027
$2,275,000
$0
$2,275,000
33%
$758,485
67%
$1,516,515
$0
$1,516,515
$0
Appendix C | 135
APPENDIX C.3
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
WASTEWATER SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
IIR5b
Anger Ave STP Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2028
-
2032
$2,750,000
$0
$2,750,000
33%
$916,850
67%
$1,833,150
$0
$1,833,150
$0
IIR5c
Anger Ave STP Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2028
-
2032
$2,750,000
$0
$2,750,000
33%
$916,850
67%
$1,833,150
$0
$0
$1,833,150
IIR5d
Anger Ave STP Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2034
-
2038
$475,000
$0
$475,000
33%
$158,365
67%
$316,635
$0
$0
$316,635
IIR6
Douglastown SPS Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2033
-
2037
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
33%
$333,400
67%
$666,600
$0
$0
$666,600
IIR7
Stevensville SPS Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2033
-
2037
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
33%
$333,400
67%
$666,600
$0
$0
$666,600
IIR8a
Lakeshore SPS Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2028
-
2032
$1,400,000
$0
$1,400,000
33%
$466,760
67%
$933,240
$0
$933,240
$0
IIR8b
Lakeshore SPS Catchment Area
Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Works - reclaim
system capacity for new development
2033
-
2037
$600,000
$0
$600,000
33%
$200,040
67%
$399,960
$0
$0
$399,960
TOTAL
$97,649,522
$0
$97,649,522
$12,493,495
$85,156,027
$1,761,372
$50,212,056
$33,182,599
Reserve Fund Balance
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$1,761,372
Appendix C | 136
APPENDIX C.3
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCUATION OF UNADJUSTED RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
WASTEWATER SERVICES
Ultimate Year Growth in Population in New Units
9,407
Non-Residential Ultimate Growth in Square Meters
317,651
Development-Related Capital Forecast
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
Net
Municipal
Costs
($000)
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to
Existing Share
($000)
Available
DC
Reserves
($000)
Post
Period
Allocation
($000)
Total
Net Capital
Costs After
Discount
($000)
%
$000
%
$000
WASTEWATER SERVICES
TOTAL
$97,649.52
$12,493.50
$1,761.37
$33,182.60
$50,212.06
70.4%
$35,360.44
29.6%
$14,851.61
TOTAL WASTEWATER SERVICES
$97,649.52
$12,493.50
$1,761.37
$33,182.60
$50,212.06
$35,360.44
$14,851.61
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita ($)
$3,758.95
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Sq. M. ($)
$46.75
Appendix C | 137
APPENDIX C.3
TABLE 3-1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
WASTEWATER SERVICES
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
WASTEWATER SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$1,240.4
$1,194.1
$1,160.4
$1,109.7
$1,067.4
$1,002.3
$1,624.8
($2,135.1)
($6,147.3)
($10,425.4)
($14,818.4)
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$209.1
$209.1
$209.1
$209.1
$209.1
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
Wastewater Services: Residential: Non Inflated
$1,613.1
$1,613.1
$1,613.1
$1,613.1
$1,613.1
$1,234.5
$5,083.1
$5,083.1
$5,083.1
$5,083.1
$4,133.3
Outstanding Debentures (1)
$151.7
$151.7
$151.7
$151.7
$151.7
$151.7
$151.7
$151.7
$151.7
$0.0
$0.0
Wastewater Services: Residential: Inflated
$1,973.88
$2,010.3
$2,047.5
$2,085.4
$2,124.1
$1,514.7
$5,876.1
$5,990.6
$6,107.3
$6,074.8
$5,038.5
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
461
464
460
462
457
463
469
468
474
482
489
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$1,886.6
$1,936.9
$1,958.6
$2,006.4
$2,024.4
$2,092.0
$2,161.5
$2,200.0
$2,272.8
$2,357.4
$2,439.4
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$43.4
$41.8
$40.6
$38.8
$37.4
$35.1
$56.9
($117.4)
($338.1)
($573.4)
($815.0)
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($2.4)
($2.0)
($2.4)
($2.2)
($2.7)
$10.1
($102.2)
($104.2)
($105.5)
($102.2)
($71.5)
TOTAL REVENUE
$1,927.6
$1,976.6
$1,996.7
$2,043.1
$2,059.0
$2,137.2
$2,116.2
$1,978.3
$1,829.2
$1,681.7
$1,552.9
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$1,194.1
$1,160.4
$1,109.7
$1,067.4
$1,002.3
$1,624.8
($2,135.1)
($6,147.3)
($10,425.4)
($14,818.4)
($18,304.0)
WASTEWATER SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
($18,304.0)
($16,795.6)
($15,101.1)
($13,207.2)
($11,105.2)
($8,763.7)
($6,118.9)
($3,201.9)
$0.0
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$1,045.4
Wastewater Services: Residential: Non: Inflated
$45.9
$45.9
$45.9
$45.9
$45.9
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$33,995.1
Outstanding Debentures (1)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$1,365.3
Wastewater Services: Residential: Inflated
$57.1
$58.2
$59.4
$60.6
$61.8
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$41,140.0
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
497
507
517
526
538
547
558
568
9,407
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$2,528.9
$2,631.4
$2,737.0
$2,840.3
$2,963.2
$3,073.0
$3,197.5
$3,319.9
$46,627.3
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
($1,006.7)
($923.8)
($830.6)
($726.4)
($610.8)
($482.0)
($336.5)
($176.1)
($6,642.8)
- Interest on In-year Transactions
$43.3
$45.0
$46.9
$48.6
$50.8
$53.8
$56.0
$58.1
($84.8)
TOTAL REVENUE
$1,565.5
$1,752.7
$1,953.3
$2,162.6
$2,403.2
$2,644.8
$2,917.0
$3,201.9
$39,899.7
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
($16,795.6)
($15,101.1)
($13,207.2)
($11,105.2)
($8,763.7)
($6,118.9)
($3,201.9)
($0.0)
1 Outstanding debentures are not inflated
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Capita
$ 4,092.41
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.4%
Non-Residential Sector
29.6%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix C | 138
APPENDIX C.3
TABLE 3-2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
WASTEWATER SERVICES
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
WASTEWATER SERVICES: NON-RESIDENTIAL
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$521.0
$446.0
$382.2
$327.4
$285.6
$264.2
$529.5
($1,041.5)
($2,695.8)
($4,506.2)
($6,327.8)
NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$87.8
$87.8
$87.8
$87.8
$87.8
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
Wastewater Services: Non-Residential: Non: Inflated
$677.5
$677.5
$677.5
$677.5
$677.5
$518.5
$2,134.9
$2,134.9
$2,134.9
$2,134.9
$1,736.0
Outstanding Debenture 1
$63.7
$63.7
$63.7
$63.7
$63.7
$63.7
$63.7
$63.7
$63.7
$0.0
$0.0
Wastewater Services: Non-Residential: Inflated
$829.04
$844.3
$860.0
$875.9
$892.1
$636.2
$2,468.0
$2,516.1
$2,565.1
$2,551.4
$2,116.2
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- New Industrial Building GFA - square metres
14,470
14,740
14,950
15,220
15,600
15,760
16,030
16,410
15,850
16,724
17,021
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$738.3
$767.1
$793.6
$824.1
$861.6
$887.8
$921.1
$961.8
$947.5
$1,019.8
$1,058.6
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$18.2
$15.6
$13.4
$11.5
$10.0
$9.2
$18.5
($57.3)
($148.3)
($247.8)
($348.0)
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($2.5)
($2.1)
($1.8)
($1.4)
($0.8)
$4.4
($42.5)
($42.7)
($44.5)
($42.1)
($29.1)
TOTAL REVENUE
$754.0
$780.6
$805.1
$834.1
$870.7
$901.4
$897.1
$861.7
$754.8
$729.8
$681.5
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$446.0
$382.2
$327.4
$285.6
$264.2
$529.5
($1,041.5)
($2,695.8)
($4,506.2)
($6,327.8)
($7,762.5)
WASTEWATER SERVICES: NON-RESIDENTIAL
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
($7,762.5)
($7,097.7)
($6,358.9)
($5,665.1)
($4,757.4)
($3,753.0)
($2,619.9)
($1,370.1)
$0.0
NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$439.1
Wastewater Services: Non-Residential: Non: Inflated
$19.3
$19.3
$19.3
$19.3
$19.3
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$14,278.2
Outstanding Debenture 1
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$573.4
Wastewater Services: Non-Residential: Inflated
$24.0
$24.4
$24.9
$25.4
$25.9
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$17,279.1
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- New Industrial Building GFA - square metres
17,291
17,528
15,916
18,178
18,498
18,795
19,175
19,495
317,651
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$1,096.9
$1,134.2
$1,050.5
$1,223.8
$1,270.2
$1,316.4
$1,369.9
$1,420.6
$19,663.8
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
($426.9)
($390.4)
($349.7)
($311.6)
($261.7)
($206.4)
($144.1)
($75.4)
($2,871.1)
- Interest on In-year Transactions
$18.8
$19.4
$17.9
$21.0
$21.8
$23.0
$24.0
$24.9
($34.5)
TOTAL REVENUE
$688.8
$763.2
$718.7
$933.2
$1,030.4
$1,133.1
$1,249.8
$1,370.1
$16,758.1
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
($7,097.7)
($6,358.9)
($5,665.1)
($4,757.4)
($3,753.0)
($2,619.9)
($1,370.1)
$0.0
1 Outstanding debentures are not inflated
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Square Metre
$51.02
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.4%
Non-Residential
29.6%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix C | 139
Appendix C.4
Storm Water Drainage and Control Services
Appendix C | 140
Storm Water Drainage and Control Services
Storm Water Drainage and Control Services is provided through the Town's
Engineering Division. The following discusses the individual components
included in the Storm Water Drainage and Control service category. The
analysis is set out in the tables which follow.
Table C.4-1
2023-2041 Development-Related Capital Program
Table C.4-2
Calculation of Unadjusted Residential and Non-
Residential Development Charges
Table C.4-3
Cash Flow Analysis
Table 1
2023 - 2041 Development-Related Capital Program
The Town's Storm Water Drainage and Control Services capital program is
the most substantial of all the engineered services and amounts to $115.13
million in Town-wide projects. The capital program includes storm water
works related to upgrading roads to urban standards, and some are distinct
storm draining works such as those on Crescent Park, Schooley Road, Erie
Beach etc.
Ineligible shares of projects which benefit existing development have been
assessed on a project-by-project basis. New projects required to service
development are treated as 100% DC eligible whereas projects which
replace and upsize an existing sanitary sewer have a benefit to existing
share allocation.
In total, $483,600 in grants, subsidies or other recoveries have been
identified for the Storm Drainage and Control services capital program. A
further $29.02 million has been identified as a benefit to existing share and
is removed from the DC eligible costs. Approximately $4.96 million is
available in reserves and is applied to projects occurring in the initial years
Appendix C | 141
of the planning period. Finally, $33.37 million has been identified as a post-
period share which will benefit development occurring beyond the 2041
planning horizon. After these adjustments, a total of $47.30 million is
brought forward to the DC calculation.
Table 2
Calculation of the Unadjusted Development Charges
Table 2 displays the calculated unadjusted development charge rates for
Storm Water Drainage and Control services. This net development-related
capital cost is apportioned 70.4% to the residential sector ($33.31 million)
and 29.6% to the non-residential sector ($13.99 million) based on future
shares of population and employment growth. This yields a calculated
charge of $3,541 per capita and $44.04 per square metre of new non-
residential GFA.
Table 3
Cash Flow Analysis
After cash flow and reserve fund analysis, both the residential and non-
residential calculated charges increase to $3,550 per capita and $44.23 per
square metre, respectively. This is a reflection of the timing of the capital
program and development charges revenues. The following table
summarizes the calculation of the Storm Water Drainage and Control
Services development charge:
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES SUMMARY
2023 - 2041
Development-Related Capital Program
Unadjusted
Development Charge
Adjusted
Development Charge
Total
Net DC Recoverable
$/capita
$/sq.m
$/capita
$/sq.m
$114,649,231
$47,298,477
$3,540.84
$44.04
$3,549.85
$44.23
Appendix C | 142
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
D2b-i
Black Creek Road Upgrade
Upgrade Black Creek Road to Urban Standard, Lawrence Avenue
to Westbrook Avenue. W/M already installed, carry forward from
1999 Special Area DC$
2028
-
2032
$269,190
$0
$269,190
36%
$96,908
64%
$172,282
$0
$172,282
$0
D2b-ii
Black Creek Road Upgrade
Upgrade Black Creek Road to Urban Standard, Lawrence Avenue
to Westbrook Avenue. W/M already installed, carry forward from
1999 Special Area DC$
2028
-
2032
$150,150
$0
$150,150
36%
$54,054
64%
$96,096
$0
$96,096
$0
D2c
Black Creek Road Upgrade
Upgrade Black Creek Road to Urban Standard, Westbrook Avenue
to River Trail. W/M already installed, development portion
remaining to be collected,carry forward from 1999 Special Area
DC$
2028
-
2032
$229,310
$0
$229,310
36%
$82,552
64%
$146,758
$0
$146,758
$0
D6c
Townline Rd Sewer Servicing
Gravity Sewer and road Upgrade to Urban Industrial X-Section
2023
-
2028
$804,240
$0
$804,240
25%
$201,060
75%
$603,180
$603,180
$0
$0
S2
East Main Street Upgrade
Upgrade East Main Street to Urban Standard, Stevensville Road
to East Avenue
2039
-
2041
$269,190
$0
$269,190
67%
$180,357
33%
$88,833
$0
$0
$88,833
S3
East Main Street Upgrade
Upgrade East Main Street to Urban Standard, Utvich Parkway to
Winger Road
2039
-
2041
$456,060
$0
$456,060
67%
$305,560
33%
$150,500
$0
$0
$150,500
S4b
West Main Street Upgrade
Upgrade West Main Street to Urban Standard, May Avenue to Ott
Road
2023
-
2027
$1,549,800
$233,629
$1,316,171
50%
$658,086
50%
$658,086
$658,086
$0
$0
S5
Ott Road Upgrade
Upgrade Ott Road to Urban Standard, South Tracks to West Main
Street
2023
-
2027
$335,100
$0
$335,100
50%
$167,550
50%
$167,550
$98,261
$69,289
$0
R1-i
Nigh Road Upgrade
Upgrade Nigh Road to Urban Standard, Ridge Road to Gorham
Road
2023
-
2023
$558,900
$0
$558,900
50%
$279,450
50%
$279,450
$0
$279,450
$0
R1-ii
Nigh Road Upgrade
Upgrade Nigh Road to Urban Standard, Ridge Road to Gorham
Road
2023
-
2023
$907,500
$0
$907,500
50%
$453,750
50%
$453,750
$0
$453,750
$0
R2
Ridge Road North Upgrade
Upgrade Ridge Road to Urban Standard, Nigh Road to South Limit
(High School)
2039
-
2041
$1,190,530
$0
$1,190,530
50%
$595,265
50%
$595,265
$0
$0
$595,265
R5a
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Rebstock Rd to
Rochelle Cr
2039
-
2041
$290,420
$0
$290,420
50%
$145,210
50%
$145,210
$0
$0
$145,210
R6a-i
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Thunder Bay Rd to
Highland Dr
2024
-
2024
$99,700
$0
$99,700
100%
$99,700
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
R6a-ii
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Thunder Bay Rd to
Highland Dr
2024
-
2024
$282,420
$0
$282,420
100%
$282,420
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
R6b-i
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Highland Dr to
Friendship Trail
2023
-
2023
$227,700
$0
$227,700
50%
$113,850
50%
$113,850
$113,850
$0
$0
R6b-ii
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Highland Dr to
Friendship Trail
2023
-
2023
$799,100
$0
$799,100
50%
$399,550
50%
$399,550
$399,550
$0
$0
R6c
Prospect Point Road Upgrade
Upgrade Prospect Point Rd to Urban Standard, Friendship Trail to
Cutler St
2023
-
2023
$277,050
$0
$277,050
50%
$138,525
50%
$138,525
$138,525
$0
$0
R8-i
Storm Drainage Outlets
Provide drainage outlet from Ridgeway Yard/Townhouse Sites
and for Development Area between Nigh Rd, Ridge Rd, Hazel St
2034
-
2038
$526,500
$0
$526,500
0%
$0
100%
$526,500
$0
$0
$526,500
R8-ii
Storm Drainage Outlets
Provide drainage outlet from Ridgeway Yard/Townhouse Sites
and for Development Area between Nigh Rd, Ridge Rd, Hazel St
2034
-
2038
$1,135,000
$0
$1,135,000
0%
$0
100%
$1,135,000
$0
$0
$1,135,000
R10a
Wells Avenue Road Upgrade
Upgrade Wells Ave to Urban Standard, Dominion Rd to Parker Ave
2023
-
2027
$99,700
$0
$99,700
50%
$49,850
50%
$49,850
$49,850
$0
$0
R10b-i
Wells Avenue Road Upgrade
Upgrade Wells Ave to Urban Standard, Parker Ave to Grove Ave
2023
-
2027
$284,130
$0
$284,130
50%
$142,065
50%
$142,065
$0
$142,065
$0
R10b-ii
Wells Avenue Road Upgrade
Upgrade Wells Ave to Urban Standard, Parker Ave to Grove Ave
2023
-
2027
$6,000
$0
$6,000
50%
$3,000
50%
$3,000
$0
$3,000
$0
Appendix C | 143
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
R11a
Parker Avenue Road Upgrade
Upgrade Parker Ave to Urban Standard, Gordon Ave to Wells Ave
2023
-
2027
$184,450
$0
$184,450
50%
$92,225
50%
$92,225
$92,225
$0
$0
T1a
Thunder Bay Road Upgrade
Upgrade Thunder Bay Rd to Urban Standard, Shirley Rd to
Bernard Rd
2039
-
2041
$690,360
$0
$690,360
50%
$345,180
50%
$345,180
$0
$0
$345,180
T1b-i
Thunder Bay Road Upgrade
Upgrade Thunder Bay Road to Urban Standard, Burleigh Rd to
Cook Ave
2023
-
2023
$671,580
$0
$671,580
50%
$335,790
50%
$335,790
$0
$335,790
$0
T1c-i
Thunder Bay Road Upgrade
Upgrade Thunder Bay Road to Urban Standard, Burliegh Road to
Prospect Point Road
2023
-
2027
$498,500
$250,000
$248,500
50%
$124,250
50%
$124,250
$124,250
$0
$0
T1c-ii
Thunder Bay Road Upgrade
Upgrade Thunder Bay Road to Urban Standard, Burliegh Road to
Prospect Point Road
2023
-
2027
$335,100
$0
$335,100
50%
$167,550
50%
$167,550
$0
$167,550
$0
T2
Thunder Bay Road and Drainage
Upgrade Internal Streets (Carry forward existing Special Area
DC$, 79.4% to DC$)
2034
-
2034
$1,926,000
$0
$1,926,000
21%
$396,756
79%
$1,529,244
$0
$1,529,244
$0
T3a-i
Bernard Road Upgrade
Upgrade Bernard Road, Dominion Road to Risley Ave, to Urban
Standard
2034
-
2038
$184,450
$0
$184,450
50%
$92,225
50%
$92,225
$0
$92,225
$0
T3a-ii
Bernard Road Upgrade
Upgrade Bernard Road, Dominion Road to Risley Ave, to Urban
Standard
2034
-
2038
$611,310
$0
$611,310
50%
$305,655
50%
$305,655
$0
$0
$305,655
T3b
Bernard Road Upgrade
Upgrade Bernard Road, Risley Ave to Evadere Ave, to Urban
Standard
2034
-
2038
$455,010
$0
$455,010
50%
$227,505
50%
$227,505
$0
$0
$227,505
T3c
Bernard Road Upgrade
Upgrade Bernard Road, Evadere Ave Thunder Bay Rd, to Urban
Standard
2034
-
2038
$500,940
$0
$500,940
50%
$250,470
50%
$250,470
$0
$0
$250,470
T4
Burliegh Road Upgrade
Upgrade Burliegh Road, Thunder Bay Road to Dominion Road, to
Urban Standard
2039
-
2041
$1,773,660
$0
$1,773,660
50%
$886,830
50%
$886,830
$0
$0
$886,830
CB1d
Schooley Road Storm Sewer Outlet
Upsize Outlet
2034
-
2034
$448,350
$0
$448,350
50%
$224,175
50%
$224,175
$0
$224,175
$0
C3-i
Storm Drainage Works
Ferndale Avenue, Hollywood Avenue to Dominion Road,
2023
-
2027
$561,290
$0
$561,290
67%
$376,064
33%
$185,226
$0
$185,226
$0
C3-ii
Storm Drainage Works
Ferndale Avenue, Hollywood Avenue to Dominion Road,
2023
-
2027
$436,800
$0
$436,800
67%
$292,656
33%
$144,144
$0
$144,144
$0
C3-iii
Storm Drainage Works
Ferndale Avenue, Hollywood Avenue to Dominion Road,
2023
-
2027
$508,480
$0
$508,480
67%
$340,682
33%
$167,798
$0
$167,798
$0
C6
Buffalo Road Upgrade
Upgrade Buffalo Road to Urban Standard, Evelyn Avenue to 170m
north of Nigh Road
2039
-
2041
$626,780
$0
$626,780
67%
$419,943
33%
$206,837
$0
$0
$206,837
C7
Evelyn Avenue Upgrade
Upgrade Evelyn Avenue from Ruby Avenue to Buffalo Road
2039
-
2041
$168,300
$0
$168,300
67%
$112,761
33%
$55,539
$0
$0
$55,539
C13aii
Crescent Park Storm Drainage Works
PH2
Daytona Dr, Edgewood Ave to Phillips St, 675 mm dia STM
2023
-
2027
$679,400
$0
$679,400
50%
$339,700
50%
$339,700
$0
$339,700
$0
C13b
Crescent Park Storm Drainage Works
PH2
Grandview Rd, Orchard Ave to Phillips St
2033
-
2037
$1,785,700
$0
$1,785,700
67%
$1,196,419
33%
$589,281
$0
$0
$589,281
C13c
Crescent Park Storm Drainage Works
PH2
Parkdale Ave, Orchard Ave to Edgewood Ave
2028
-
2032
$1,105,700
$0
$1,105,700
67%
$740,819
33%
$364,881
$0
$364,881
$0
C14
Crescent Park Storm Drainage Works
PH3
Ferndale Ave, Garrison Rd to Edgewood Ave.
2033
-
2037
$1,507,700
$0
$1,507,700
67%
$1,010,159
33%
$497,541
$0
$497,541
$0
C16
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade PH1
Buffalo Rd Storm Upgrade to provide Outlet for lands added to
Urban Area(Dominion Rd to Lake Erie), upsize Storm Sewer
2029
-
2033
$2,104,100
$0
$2,104,100
25%
$526,025
75%
$1,578,075
$0
$1,578,075
$0
Appendix C | 144
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
C17
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade PH2
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade to provide Outlet for lands added to
Urban Area(Parkside Ave to Dominion Rd), Upsize Storm and
Sanitary Sewer
2029
-
2033
$2,122,700
$0
$2,122,700
25%
$530,675
75%
$1,592,025
$0
$1,592,025
$0
C18
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade PH3
Buffalo Rd Sewer Upgrade to provide Outlet for lands added to
Urban Area(210m South of Evelyn Ave to Parkside Ave), Upsize
Sanitary and Storm Sewer
2029
-
2033
$2,146,700
$0
$2,146,700
25%
$536,675
75%
$1,610,025
$0
$1,610,025
$0
L1a
Albany Street Upgrade
Upgrade Albany Street(Washington Road) to Urban Standard,
Dominion Road to Helena Street
2039
-
2041
$418,700
$0
$418,700
50%
$209,350
50%
$209,350
$0
$0
$209,350
L1b-i
Albany Street Upgrade
Upgrade Albany Street to Urban Standard, Helena Street to
Albert Street
2039
-
2041
$358,900
$0
$358,900
50%
$179,450
50%
$179,450
$0
$0
$179,450
L1b-ii
Albany Street Upgrade
Upgrade Albany Street to Urban Standard, Helena Street to
Albert Street
2039
-
2041
$784,500
$0
$784,500
50%
$392,250
50%
$392,250
$0
$0
$392,250
L1c
Albany Street Upgrade
Upgrade Albany Street to Urban Standard, King Street to Garrison
Road
2023
-
2027
$939,760
$0
$939,760
50%
$469,880
50%
$469,880
$469,880
$0
$0
L3-iii
Erie Beach Area Storm Drainage Works
Trunk Sewers for Outlet for Lands Upstream
2023
-
2023
$946,600
$0
$946,600
0%
$0
100%
$946,600
$946,600
$0
$0
L4
Beatrice Street Upgrade
Upgrade Beatrice Street, King Street to Lakeshore Road to Urban
Standard, Local W/M and Trunk SAN Sewer
2039
-
2041
$499,400
$0
$499,400
50%
$249,700
50%
$249,700
$0
$0
$249,700
K1a-iii
Helena Street Upgrade
Helena Street, Phillips St to Garrison Rd. Upsize WM, Provide
STM, SAN Sewer is Local Sevice
2039
-
2041
$2,106,800
$0
$2,106,800
25%
$526,700
75%
$1,580,100
$0
$0
$1,580,100
K1b-iii
Helena Street Upgrade
Albany Rd to Phillips St Collector
SAN
Sewer & STM
2029
-
2033
$2,705,000
$0
$2,705,000
25%
$676,250
75%
$2,028,750
$0
$2,028,750
$0
K1c
Helena Street Upgrade
Dominion Rd to Albany Rd Collector
Upsize SAN Sewer & STM for Outlet to Lake Erie
2029
-
2033
$1,923,000
$0
$1,923,000
25%
$480,750
75%
$1,442,250
$0
$1,442,250
$0
K2a
Kraft Road Upgrade
Upgrade Kraft Road, Garrison Road to Phillips Road Allowance to
Urban Standard. Trunk SAN Sewer to Dominion Road.
2039
-
2041
$1,409,600
$0
$1,409,600
25%
$352,400
75%
$1,057,200
$0
$0
$1,057,200
K2b-i
Kraft Road Upgrade
Upgrade Kraft Road, Phillips Road Allowance to Dominion Road
Urban Standard. Provide Trunk SAN Sewer Kraft Road, Phillips
Street to Dominion Road.
2039
-
2041
$895,400
$0
$895,400
25%
$223,850
75%
$671,550
$0
$0
$671,550
K2b-ii
Kraft Road Upgrade
Upgrade Kraft Road, Phillips Road Allowance to Dominion Road
Urban Standard. Provide Trunk SAN Sewer Kraft Road, Phillips
Street to Dominion Road.
2039
-
2041
$1,161,300
$0
$1,161,300
25%
$290,325
75%
$870,975
$0
$0
$870,975
K3-i
Basset Avenue Upgrade
Upgrade Basset Avenue, Dominion Road to Edgemere Road to
Urban Standard. (assume use existign STM outlet to Lake via
Helana St)
2023
-
2027
$249,300
$0
$249,300
50%
$124,650
50%
$124,650
$124,650
$0
$0
K3-ii
Basset Avenue Upgrade
Upgrade Basset Avenue, Dominion Road to Edgemere Road to
Urban Standard. (assume use existign STM outlet to Lake via
Helana St)
2023
-
2027
$191,100
$0
$191,100
50%
$95,550
50%
$95,550
$95,550
$0
$0
G1a
Louisa Street Upgrade
Upgrade Louisa Street, Alfred Street to Arthur Street, to Urban
Standard
2023
-
2027
$392,300
$0
$392,300
25%
$98,075
75%
$294,225
$0
$294,225
$0
G1b
Louisa Street Trunk Servicing
Trunk W/M, SAN and STM. Unimproved Road, Road Costs for
Arthur to Jordyn are Excluded Local Service)
2023
-
2027
$607,400
$0
$607,400
25%
$151,850
75%
$455,550
$0
$455,550
$0
G2a-i
Alfred Street Upgrade
Upgrade Alfred Street, Garrison Road to Louisa Street to Urban
Standard, Trunk W/M and SAN.
2029
-
2033
$446,800
$0
$446,800
25%
$111,700
75%
$335,100
$0
$335,100
$0
G2a-ii
Alfred Street Upgrade
Upgrade Alfred Street, Garrison Road to Louisa Street to Urban
Standard, Trunk W/M and SAN.
2029
-
2033
$392,300
$0
$392,300
25%
$98,075
75%
$294,225
$0
$294,225
$0
G2b-i
Alfred Street Upgrade
Upgrade Alfred Street, Louisa Street to Albany Street
2029
-
2033
$480,300
$0
$480,300
25%
$120,075
75%
$360,225
$0
$360,225
$0
G2b-ii
Alfred Street Upgrade
Upgrade Alfred Street, Louisa Street to Albany Street
2029
-
2033
$688,800
$0
$688,800
25%
$172,200
75%
$516,600
$0
$516,600
$0
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APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
G6
King St Upgrade
Upgrade King St to Urban Standard, Garrison Rd to Albany St
2023
-
2023
$887,300
$0
$887,300
50%
$443,650
50%
$443,650
$443,650
$0
$0
G8
Dipietro Street Upgrade
Upgrade Dipietro Street to urban standard, Walden Boulevard to
Murdoch Avenue. Upgrade and Widen Dipietro Street to Urban X
Section, C&G, S/W, streetlights
2029
-
2033
$307,200
$0
$307,200
50%
$153,600
50%
$153,600
$153,600
$0
$0
W1
Walden Boulevard Upgrade
Upgrade Walden Boulevard to urban standard, Hospitality Drive to
Concession Road. Deducted amount paid through SPA.
2023
-
2028
$452,400
$0
$452,400
0%
$0
100%
$452,400
$452,400
$0
$0
FE4
Jarvis St Extension
Extend Jarvis St, Two Lane Urban X section, Crooks to Phipps St,
Realign Phipps St for intersection
2043
-
2053
$1,907,160
$0
$1,907,160
0%
$0
100%
$1,907,160
$0
$0
$1,907,160
FE5a
Concession Rd Extension
Extend Concession Rd, Two Lane Urban X section,Bridge St to
Jarvis St, Bridge over Railway Tracks
2043
-
2053
$539,000
$0
$539,000
0%
$0
100%
$539,000
$0
$0
$539,000
FE5b
Concession Rd Extension
Extend Concession Rd, Two Lane Urban X section,Gilmore Rd to
Dunlop St
2043
-
2053
$539,000
$0
$539,000
0%
$0
100%
$539,000
$0
$0
$539,000
FE6
Lewis St Extension
Extend Lewis St, Two Lane Urban X section, Russel St to
Concession Rd
2043
-
2053
$972,800
$0
$972,800
0%
$0
100%
$972,800
$0
$0
$972,800
FE7
Russel St Extension
Extend Russel St, Two Lane Urban X section, Lewis St to
Concession Rd, W/M & SAN Local
2043
-
2053
$552,900
$0
$552,900
0%
$0
100%
$552,900
$0
$0
$552,900
SH1b
Pettit Road South Upgrade/Widening
Upgrade and widen Pettit Road South from Gilmore Road to Bertie
Street.
2034
-
2038
$1,928,300
$0
$1,928,300
0%
$0
100%
$1,928,300
$0
$1,928,300
$0
SH1c
Pettit Road South Upgrade/Widening
Upgrade Pettit Road South to Urban Standard(two lane) from
Bertie Street. to Garrison Road. Replace/Upsize cast iron
watermain
2029
-
2033
$1,131,200
$0
$1,131,200
0%
$0
100%
$1,131,200
$0
$1,131,200
$0
SH4a
Bertie Street Upgrade
Widen Bertie Street to urban standard, Spears Road to Pettit Road
(access to Spears area development).
2034
-
2038
$1,470,560
$0
$1,470,560
0%
$0
100%
$1,470,560
$0
$0
$1,470,560
SH5-i
Spears Road South
Upgrade Spears Road to Urban Standard, with turn lanes from
Garrison Road to Bertie Street.
2034
-
2038
$446,800
$0
$446,800
0%
$0
100%
$446,800
$0
$0
$446,800
SH5-ii
Spears Road South
Upgrade Spears Road to Urban Standard, with turn lanes from
Garrison Road to Bertie Street.
2034
-
2038
$910,800
$0
$910,800
0%
$0
100%
$910,800
$0
$787,038
$123,762
SH5-iii
Spears Road South
Upgrade Spears Road to Urban Standard, with turn lanes from
Garrison Road to Bertie Street.
2034
-
2038
$710,600
$0
$710,600
0%
$0
100%
$710,600
$0
$710,600
$0
SH7
Benner Avenue
Upgrade Benner Avenue to Urban Standard, Garrison Road to
Florence Drive and Replace cast iron wm
2034
-
2038
$1,071,600
$0
$1,071,600
0%
$0
100%
$1,071,600
$0
$1,071,600
$0
SH10b-i
Garrison Road Sewer Upgrade
Upsize Garrison Road STM, Rockwood Drive to Crescent Road.
Upsize Garrison Rd SAN, Green Acres DR to Benner Ave (PH2)
2034
-
2038
$755,200
$0
$755,200
50%
$377,600
50%
$377,600
$0
$377,600
$0
SH10b-ii Garrison Road Sewer Upgrade
Upsize Garrison Road STM, Rockwood Drive to Crescent Road.
Upsize Garrison Rd SAN, Green Acres DR to Benner Ave (PH2)
2034
-
2038
$298,400
$0
$298,400
50%
$149,200
50%
$149,200
$0
$0
$149,200
SH12
Alliston Road Collector Sewers
Provide Alliston Road Collector SAN and Trunk STM sewer,
Garrison Road to Bertie Street
2023
-
2028
$574,700
$0
$574,700
0%
$0
100%
$574,700
$0
$574,700
$0
SH13
Wellesley Avenue Trunk Sewer
Provide Wellesley Avenue STM sewer, Spears Road to Alliston
Road
2034
-
2038
$1,257,200
$0
$1,257,200
0%
$0
100%
$1,257,200
$0
$1,257,200
$0
SH14
Osgoode Place Sewers
Provide Osgood Place Trunk STM sewer, Seymour Ave to Spears
Road
2034
-
2038
$1,611,200
$0
$1,611,200
0%
$0
100%
$1,611,200
$0
$0
$1,611,200
SH15-i
Florence Drive Sewers
Provide Florence Avenue STM sewer, Zella Place to Kraft #2 pond
and outlet. Collector SAN Sewer, Ellis Avenue to Benner Avenue
2034
-
2038
$1,580,500
$0
$1,580,500
0%
$0
100%
$1,580,500
$0
$1,580,500
$0
Appendix C | 146
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
SH15-ii
Florence Drive Sewers
Provide Florence Avenue STM sewer, Zella Place to Kraft #2 pond
and outlet. Collector SAN Sewer, Ellis Avenue to Benner Avenue
2034
-
2038
$742,000
$0
$742,000
0%
$0
100%
$742,000
$0
$0
$742,000
SH16-i
High Pointe East Storm
Provide Collector SAN and Trunk STM Sewer, High Pointe Area,
on Rockwood Dr from north of Nathaniel Dr to Garrison Rd.
2034
-
2038
$839,100
$0
$839,100
0%
$0
100%
$839,100
$0
$839,100
$0
SH16-ii
High Pointe East Storm
Provide Collector SAN and Trunk STM Sewer, High Pointe Area,
on Rockwood Dr from north of Nathaniel Dr to Garrison Rd.
2034
-
2038
$437,100
$0
$437,100
0%
$0
100%
$437,100
$0
$437,100
$0
SH22-i
Sims Ave Upgrade
Ugrade and Widen Sims Avenue to Urban X Section, C&G, S/W,
streetlights to provide access to deveopment lands.
2023
-
2028
$154,500
$0
$154,500
50%
$77,250
50%
$77,250
$0
$77,250
$0
SH22-ii
Sims Ave Upgrade
Ugrade and Widen Sims Avenue to Urban X Section, C&G, S/W,
streetlights to provide access to deveopment lands.
2023
-
2028
$89,700
$0
$89,700
50%
$44,850
50%
$44,850
$0
$44,850
$0
BP4-i
East-West Service Road Construction
Extend Sunset Dr and Construct East-West Service Road to
Service Road Standard South of Bowen Rd, from Sunset Dr to
Pettit Rd, To service Business Park northerly expansion.
2029
-
2033
$621,900
$0
$621,900
0%
$0
100%
$621,900
$0
$621,900
$0
BP4-ii
East-West Service Road Construction
Extend Sunset Dr and Construct East-West Service Road to
Service Road Standard South of Bowen Rd, from Sunset Dr to
Pettit Rd, To service Business Park northerly expansion.
2029
-
2033
$774,900
$0
$774,900
0%
$0
100%
$774,900
$0
$774,900
$0
BP5b
Fleet Rd (formerly Spears Road North)
Upgrade Fleet Rd Spears Road North to Industrial Service Road
Standard from Pettit Road , to Nordic property west limit,
2034
-
2038
$1,865,700
$0
$1,865,700
25%
$466,425
75%
$1,399,275
$0
$0
$1,399,275
BP7a
Bowen Road
Bowen Rd Upgrade , QEW to Pettit Road.
2034
-
2038
$1,770,530
$0
$1,770,530
100%
$1,770,530
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP7c FEI
Bowen Road
West Ave to Thompson Rd Watermain and Sanitary Sewer
Extension
2034
-
2038
$459,600
$0
$459,600
100%
$459,600
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP10-i
Industrial Drive Extension
Construct Industrial Drive Extension to Service Road Standard,
from existing teminus to Dunlop Street and onto Concession Rd.
Rural X Section
2029
-
2033
$483,700
$0
$483,700
0%
$0
100%
$483,700
$0
$483,700
$0
BP11
Spears Road Extension
Extend Service road, from Spears Rd North to Fleet Road, to
support development of fleet lands.
2034
-
2038
$1,835,730
$0
$1,835,730
0%
$0
100%
$1,835,730
$0
$0
$1,835,730
BP12
Pettit Rd South Cul-De-Sac
Provide Service Road Cul-De-Sac, east side of Pettit Rd, north of
Bertie St.
2034
-
2038
$532,070
$0
$532,070
0%
$0
100%
$532,070
$0
$0
$532,070
BP14
Bridge St Extension
Construct Bridge St Extension to Service Rd standard from Dunlop
St to Thompson Rd
2039
-
2041
$967,400
$0
$967,400
0%
$0
100%
$967,400
$0
$0
$967,400
BP20a-i
Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard,
Phipps
Street to Bowen Rd
(North of Phipps St)
2033
-
2037
$199,400
$0
$199,400
100%
$199,400
0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
BP20a-ii
Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Phipps Street to Bowen Rd (North of
Phipps St)
2033
-
2037
$541,700
$0
$541,700
50%
$270,850
50%
$270,850
$0
$270,850
$0
BP20b-i
Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Bowen Rd to Arcadia St
2033
-
2037
$458,600
$0
$458,600
50%
$229,300
50%
$229,300
$0
$229,300
$0
BP20b-ii
Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Bowen Rd to Arcadia St
2033
-
2037
$223,400
$0
$223,400
50%
$111,700
50%
$111,700
$0
$111,700
$0
BP20b-iii Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Bowen Rd to Arcadia St
2033
-
2037
$152,000
$0
$152,000
50%
$76,000
50%
$76,000
$0
$76,000
$0
Appendix C | 147
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
BP20c-i
Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Arcadia St to Niagara Parkway
2033
-
2037
$301,600
$0
$301,600
50%
$150,800
50%
$150,800
$0
$0
$150,800
BP20c-ii
Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Arcadia St to Niagara Parkway
2033
-
2037
$826,000
$0
$826,000
50%
$413,000
50%
$413,000
$0
$0
$413,000
BP20c-iii Thompson Road Upgrade
Upgrade to Urban Standard, Arcadia St to Niagara Parkway
2033
-
2037
$312,800
$0
$312,800
50%
$156,400
50%
$156,400
$0
$0
$156,400
SH3c-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2033
-
2037
$1,377,600
$0
$1,377,600
25%
$344,400
75%
$1,033,200
$0
$1,033,200
$0
SH3c-ii
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2033
-
2037
$466,800
$0
$466,800
25%
$116,700
75%
$350,100
$0
$350,100
$0
SH3c-iii
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2033
-
2037
$580,600
$0
$580,600
25%
$145,150
75%
$435,450
$0
$0
$435,450
SH3d-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
2033
-
2037
$478,200
$0
$478,200
25%
$119,550
75%
$358,650
$0
$0
$358,650
SH3d-ii
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
2033
-
2037
$1,829,000
$0
$1,829,000
25%
$457,250
75%
$1,371,750
$0
$0
$1,371,750
SH3a-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Gilmore Rd to Bertie St,
SAN Sewer Outlet on Easement to Pettit Rd
2028
-
2032
$2,242,000
$0
$2,242,000
25%
$560,500
75%
$1,681,500
$0
$1,681,500
$0
SH3b-i
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bertie St to Garrison Rd
with Sidewalk
2033
-
2037
$967,700
$0
$967,700
25%
$241,925
75%
$725,775
$0
$0
$725,775
SH3b-ii
Sunset Drive
Widen and Upgrade to 3 lane Xsection Bertie St to Garrison Rd
with Sidewalk
2033
-
2037
$1,253,800
$0
$1,253,800
25%
$313,450
75%
$940,350
$0
$0
$940,350
SH2a
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Xsection Industrial Road from Pettit
Rd (West) to Sunset Dr
2028
-
2032
$1,229,600
$0
$1,229,600
25%
$307,400
75%
$922,200
$0
$922,200
$0
SH2b-i
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Xsection Industrial Road from
Sunset Dr to Laur Road
2028
-
2032
$1,519,300
$0
$1,519,300
0%
$0
100%
$1,519,300
$0
$1,519,300
$0
SH2b-ii
Gilmore Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Xsection Industrial Road from
Sunset Dr to Laur Road
2028
-
2032
$1,519,300
$0
$1,519,300
0%
$0
100%
$1,519,300
$0
$1,519,300
$0
BP22b-i
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2034
-
2038
$1,537,000
$0
$1,537,000
0%
$0
100%
$1,537,000
$0
$1,537,000
$0
BP22b-ii
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bowen Rd to Bridge St
2034
-
2038
$341,600
$0
$341,600
0%
$0
100%
$341,600
$0
$341,600
$0
BP22c-i
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
2034
-
2038
$489,600
$0
$489,600
0%
$0
100%
$489,600
$0
$489,600
$0
BP22c-ii
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bridge St to Gilmore Rd
2034
-
2038
$1,829,000
$0
$1,829,000
0%
$0
100%
$1,829,000
$0
$1,829,000
$0
BP22d
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Gilmore Rd to Bertie St
2034
-
2038
$2,212,500
$0
$2,212,500
0%
$0
100%
$2,212,500
$0
$2,212,500
$0
BP22e-i
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bertie St to Garrison Rd
2034
-
2038
$1,298,000
$0
$1,298,000
25%
$324,500
75%
$973,500
$0
$973,500
$0
BP22e-ii
Laur Road
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Bertie St to Garrison Rd
2034
-
2038
$1,298,000
$0
$1,298,000
0%
$0
100%
$1,298,000
$0
$0
$1,298,000
BP23a
Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Sunset Drive to Laur Road
2034
-
2038
$2,368,100
$0
$2,368,100
25%
$592,025
75%
$1,776,075
$0
$1,776,075
$0
Appendix C | 148
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
NO.
Infrastructure Requirement
Description / Remarks
Timing
Gross Costs
Grants and
Subsidies
Net Municipal
Costs
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to Existing Share
Total DC Eligible Costs
Available DC
Reserves
In-Period DC
Eligible Costs
Post-2041
Costs
BP23b
Bertie Steet
Widen and Upgrade to Urban Industrial Road- 2 lane Xsection
Sunset Drive to Pettit Road with Sidewalk
2034
-
2038
$2,413,600
$0
$2,413,600
25%
$603,400
75%
$1,810,200
$0
$1,810,200
$0
BP24a
Bridge Street
Widen and Upgrade to 2 Lane Urban Xsection Industrial Road,
Sunset Drive to Laur Road
2034
-
2038
$3,009,000
$0
$3,009,000
0%
$0
100%
$3,009,000
$0
$0
$3,009,000
TOTAL
$115,132,860
$483,629 $114,649,231
$29,019,436
$85,629,796
$4,964,107
$47,298,477
$33,367,211
Reserve Fund Balance
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$4,964,107
Appendix C | 149
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
CALCUATION OF UNADJUSTED RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
Ultimate Year Growth in Population in New Units
9,407
Non-Residential Ultimate Growth in Square Meters
317,651
Development-Related Capital Forecast
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
Net
Municipal
Costs
($000)
Ineligible Share /
Benefit to
Existing Share
($000)
Available
DC
Reserves
($000)
Post
Period
Allocation
($000)
Total
Net Capital
Costs After
Discount
($000)
%
$000
%
$000
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
TOTAL
$114,649.23
$29,019.44
$4,964.11
$33,367.21
$47,298.48
70.4%
$33,308.64
29.6%
$13,989.84
TOTAL STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
$114,649.23
$29,019.44
$4,964.11
$33,367.21
$47,298.48
$33,308.64
$13,989.84
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Capita ($)
Unadjusted Development Charge Per Sq. M. ($)
$3,540.84
$44.04
Appendix C | 150
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 3-1
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES: R
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$3,495.8
$2,304.4
$3,342.9
$4,422.0
$5,565.7
$6,749.6
$7,585.0
$6,624.2
$5,601.1
$4,542.7
$3,457.1
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$1,803.3
$365.1
$365.1
$365.1
$365.1
$123.9
$21.6
$21.6
$21.6
$21.6
$21.6
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services: Residential:
$1,111.8
$359.0
$359.0
$359.0
$359.0
$986.3
$2,703.0
$2,703.0
$2,703.0
$2,703.0
$2,160.2
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services: Residential:
$2,915.1
$738.7
$753.4
$768.5
$783.9
$1,225.8
$3,068.4
$3,129.7
$3,192.3
$3,256.2
$2,659.7
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
461
464
460
462
457
463
469
468
474
482
489
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$1,636.5
$1,680.1
$1,698.9
$1,740.4
$1,756.0
$1,814.6
$1,874.9
$1,908.3
$1,971.5
$2,044.8
$2,116.0
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$122.4
$80.7
$117.0
$154.8
$194.8
$236.2
$265.5
$231.8
$196.0
$159.0
$121.0
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($35.2)
$16.5
$16.5
$17.0
$17.0
$10.3
($32.8)
($33.6)
($33.6)
($33.3)
($15.0)
TOTAL REVENUE
$1,723.7
$1,777.2
$1,832.4
$1,912.2
$1,967.8
$2,061.2
$2,107.6
$2,106.6
$2,133.9
$2,170.5
$2,222.1
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$2,304.4
$3,342.9
$4,422.0
$5,565.7
$6,749.6
$7,585.0
$6,624.2
$5,601.1
$4,542.7
$3,457.1
$3,019.5
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES: R
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$3,019.5
($268.5)
($2,089.5)
($3,999.5)
($6,007.2)
($7,601.8)
($5,307.7)
($2,777.4)
$0.0
RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$3,495.8
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services: Residential:
$4,420.6
$3,185.8
$3,185.8
$3,185.8
$2,824.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$33,308.6
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services: Residential:
$5,496.5
$4,040.4
$4,121.2
$4,203.6
$3,800.8
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$44,154.1
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Population Growth in New Units
497
507
517
526
538
547
558
568
9,407
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$2,193.7
$2,282.5
$2,374.1
$2,463.8
$2,570.4
$2,665.6
$2,773.6
$2,879.8
$40,445.6
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$105.7
($14.8)
($114.9)
($220.0)
($330.4)
($418.1)
($291.9)
($152.8)
$442.0
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($90.8)
($48.3)
($48.0)
($47.8)
($33.8)
$46.6
$48.5
$50.4
($229.4)
TOTAL REVENUE
$2,208.5
$2,219.4
$2,211.2
$2,195.9
$2,206.1
$2,294.2
$2,530.2
$2,777.4
$40,658.2
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
($268.5)
($2,089.5)
($3,999.5)
($6,007.2)
($7,601.8)
($5,307.7)
($2,777.4)
$0.0
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Capita
$ 3,549.85
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.4%
Non-Residential Sector
29.6%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix C | 151
APPENDIX C.4
TABLE 3-2
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
CASHFLOW AND DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES: NON-R
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$1,468.3
$919.2
$1,312.3
$1,736.2
$2,195.4
$2,697.2
$3,050.8
$2,653.8
$2,252.6
$1,797.8
$1,363.7
NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$757.4
$153.4
$153.4
$153.4
$153.4
$52.0
$9.1
$9.1
$9.1
$9.1
$9.1
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services: Non-Residential: N
$467.0
$150.8
$150.8
$150.8
$150.8
$414.3
$1,135.3
$1,135.3
$1,135.3
$1,135.3
$907.3
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services: Non-Residential: In
$1,224.4
$310.2
$316.4
$322.8
$329.2
$514.8
$1,288.7
$1,314.5
$1,340.8
$1,367.6
$1,117.1
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- New Industrial Building GFA - square metres
14,470
14,740
14,950
15,220
15,600
15,760
16,030
16,410
15,850
16,724
17,021
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$640.0
$665.0
$687.9
$714.4
$746.8
$769.6
$798.4
$833.7
$821.4
$884.0
$917.7
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$51.4
$32.2
$45.9
$60.8
$76.8
$94.4
$106.8
$92.9
$78.8
$62.9
$47.7
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($16.1)
$6.2
$6.5
$6.9
$7.3
$4.5
($13.5)
($13.2)
($14.3)
($13.3)
($5.5)
TOTAL REVENUE
$675.3
$703.3
$740.4
$782.0
$831.0
$868.4
$891.7
$913.4
$885.9
$933.6
$959.9
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
$919.2
$1,312.3
$1,736.2
$2,195.4
$2,697.2
$3,050.8
$2,653.8
$2,252.6
$1,797.8
$1,363.7
$1,206.6
STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES: NON-R
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
TOTAL
OPENING CASH BALANCE ($000)
$1,206.6
($146.2)
($887.7)
($1,779.4)
($2,601.3)
($3,253.3)
($2,271.1)
($1,187.7)
$0.0
NON-RESIDENTIAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Prior Growth Funding (From DC Reserve Balance)
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$1,468.3
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services: Non-Residential: N
$1,856.7
$1,338.1
$1,338.1
$1,338.1
$1,186.1
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$13,989.8
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services: Non-Residential: In
$2,308.6
$1,697.0
$1,730.9
$1,765.5
$1,596.4
$0.0
$0.0
$0.0
$18,545.0
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- New Industrial Building GFA - square metres
17,291
17,528
15,916
18,178
18,498
18,795
19,175
19,495
317,651
REVENUE
- DC Receipts: Inflated
$950.9
$983.2
$910.6
$1,060.8
$1,101.1
$1,141.2
$1,187.5
$1,231.5
$17,045.5
INTEREST
- Interest on Opening Balance
$42.2
($8.0)
($48.8)
($97.9)
($143.1)
($178.9)
($124.9)
($65.3)
$125.9
- Interest on In-year Transactions
($37.3)
($19.6)
($22.6)
($19.4)
($13.6)
$20.0
$20.8
$21.6
($94.7)
TOTAL REVENUE
$955.8
$955.5
$839.2
$943.6
$944.4
$982.2
$1,083.4
$1,187.7
$17,076.7
CLOSING CASH BALANCE
($146.2)
($887.7)
($1,779.4)
($2,601.3)
($3,253.3)
($2,271.1)
($1,187.7)
($0.0)
2023 Adjusted Charge Per Square Metre
$44.23
Allocation of Capital Program
Residential Sector
70.4%
Non-Residential
29.6%
Rates for 2023
Inflation Rate
2.0%
Interest Rate on Positive Balances
3.5%
Interest Rate on Negative Balances
5.5%
Appendix C | 152
Appendix D
Reserve Fund Balances
Appendix D | 153
Development Charges Reserve Fund
Unallocated Balances
The DCA requires that a reserve fund be established for each service for
which development charges are collected. Table D-1 presents the
uncommitted reserve fund balances that are available to fund the
growth-related net capital costs identified in this study. The opening
balances of the development charges reserve funds are as of December 31,
2022 since the first capital year of the study is 2023.
As shown on Table D-1, the December 31, 2022 total reserve fund balance
was in a positive position of $16.30 million. The application of each of the
reserve funds is discussed in the appendix section related to each service. In
the services where the balance is negative, the deficit is recovered up to the
limitations allowable under the legislation.
Appendix D | 154
TABLE D-1
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE RESERVE FUND BALANCE BY ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022
Service
Reserve Fund
Balance as at
Dec. 31, 2022
Library Services
Fire Protection
Parks And Recreation
Public Works And Fleet
Roads And Related
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services
Wastewater Services
Water Supply Services
$154,723
$94,458
$4,455,114
$1,383,032
$3,115,023
$4,964,107
$1,761,372
$372,309
Total Development Charge Reserves
$16,300,138
Appendix D | 155
Appendix E
Cost of Growth - All Services
Appendix E | 156
Cost of Growth Analysis - All Services
A.
Asset Management Plan
The DCA requires that municipalities complete an Asset Management Plan
before passing a development charges by-law. A key function of the Asset
Management Plan, as required by the legislation, is to demonstrate that all
assets funded under the development charges by-law are financially
sustainable over their full life cycle.
Asset Types
A summary of the future municipal-owned assets and estimated useful life
assumptions for eligible DC services considered as part of the study are
outlined in Table E-1 and Table E-2. Although all capital assets considered
in the study have been identified, not all assets necessitate future
replacement or ongoing maintenance activities. The exception and the
justification is as follows:
-
Some of the works identified may represent one-time expenditures
and may be temporary in nature. Therefore, the assets would not be
required to be replaced and no ongoing operation and maintenance
costs exist. Such assets are identified as "not a long-term asset" in
the table.
-
Some projects do not relate to the emplacement of a tangible capital
asset- some examples include the acquisition of land or the
undertaking of development-related studies. These projects/costs do
not necessarily require future replacement or ongoing maintenance.
Such projects are identified as "not infrastructure" in the table.
-
For assets that have been constructed (i.e. recovery of past debenture
commitments) it is assumed that the related contribution is already
Appendix E | 157
included within the Town's annual provision (see below for additional
details). As such, these projects are identified as "not applicable" in
the table.
It should be noted that the capital cost estimates prepared for each of the
projects identified in this section include grouped costs of various individual
elements, which, as a stand-alone item, may have its own useful life. For
example, new buildings include: HVAC, structural elements, roof, etc.
Accordingly, the average useful life assumptions noted below are applicable
to all project components.
Table E-1 - Summary of Municipal Assets Considered Town-wide for
General Services
Service
Estimated Useful Life
Library Services
Materials and Equipment
7 years
Fire Services
Land
Buildings
Equipment
N/A
50 years
15 years
Parks and Recreation
Recreation Facilities
Park Improvements
Parkland Amenities
New Park Development
Vehicles and Equipment
50 years
15-20 years
15-20 years
20 years
10-15 years
Services Related to a Highway: Public Works
and Fleet
Buildings
Fleet
Equipment
30-50 years
15 years
15 years
Appendix E | 158
Table E-2 - Summary of Municipal Assets Considered for Engineered
Services
Service
Estimated Useful Life
Services Related to a Highway: Roads
Roads
Intersection Improvement
Sidewalks
50 years
60 years
30 years
Wastewater
Debentures
Wastewater System Upgrades
N/A
75 years
Water
Debentures
Water System Upgrades
N/A
75 years
Stormwater
Stormwater System Upgrades
75 years
Annual Provision
When assets require rehabilitation or are due for replacement, the source of
funds is limited to reserves or contributions from operating. Capital
expenditures to carry out the rehabilitation and replacement of aging
infrastructure are not growth-related and are therefore not eligible for funding
through development charge revenues or other developer contributions.
Based on the information obtained from Town's current Asset Management
Plans and Town staff regarding useful life assumptions and the capital cost
of acquiring and/or emplacing each asset, a provision for infrastructure
replacement has been calculated for both the general and engineered
services, excluding transit related infrastructure. Provisions for
infrastructure replacement are initially calculated for each asset based on
their useful life and the anticipated cost of replacement. The aggregate of all
individual provisions form the required annual capital provision. In
Appendix E | 159
calculating the annual provisions, a number of assumptions are made to
account for inflation (2.0 per cent) and interest (3.5 per cent).
Consistent with the requirements of the DCA, assets that are proposed to be
funded under the development charges by-law have been included in the
analysis. As a result, the total calculated annual provision for development
charge related infrastructure has been netted down to consider the
replacement of existing infrastructure or benefit-to-existing development.
However, for reference, the annual replacement provisions associated with
the non-development charge funded costs, including costs related to the
benefit-to-existing and post-period benefit have also been calculated.
Table E-3 and E-4 provides the calculated annual asset management
contribution for both the gross capital expenditures and the share related to
the 2023-2032 and 2023-2041 DC recoverable portion. The year 2033 and
2042 have been included to calculate the annual contribution for the 2023-
2032 and 2023-2041 periods as the expenditures in 2032 and 2041 will not
trigger asset management contributions until 2033 and 2042, respectively.
As shown in Table E-3, by 2033, the Town will need to fund an additional
$947,500 per annum in order to properly fund the full life cycle costs of the
new assets related to the general services supported under the development
charges by-law.
Table E-4 provides a separate analysis of the annual provisions required for
the engineered services capital program as the program extends to 2041. As
shown in Table E-4, the annual provision in 2042 amounts to $2.23 million.
Appendix E | 160
Table E-3 - Calculated Annual Provision by 2033 for General Services
Service
2023 - 2032
Capital Program
Calculated AMP Annual
Provision by 2033
DC Related
Non-DC Related
*
DC Related
Non-DC Related*
Library Services
$253,177
$154,723
$41,099
$22,739
Fire Protection
$2,971,542
$6,112,458
$60,777
$125,448
Parks And Recreation
$13,325,441
$22,103,479
$737,354
$1,058,727
Services Related To A Highway: Public Works And Fleet
$2,778,961
$2,446,039
$108,249
$78,102
TOTAL
$19,329,121
$30,816,699
$947,479
$1,285,016
* Includes costs that will be recovered under future development charges studies (i.e. other development-related). Ineligible shares
and shares of projects funded from available reserve funds are included.
Table E-4 - Calculated Annual Provision for 2042 for Engineered Services
Service
2023 - 2041
Capital Program
Calculated AMP Annual
Provision by 2042
DC Related
Non-DC Related*
DC Related
Non-DC Related*
Services Related To A Highway: Roads And Related
$31,233,493
$53,493,017
$729,549
$1,058,480
Storm Water Drainage And Control Services
$47,298,477
$67,834,383
$678,751
$939,439
Wastewater Services
$50,212,056
$47,437,466
$645,820
$667,239
Water Supply Services
$11,911,542
$11,705,008
$173,831
$139,050
TOTAL
$140,655,568
$180,469,874
$2,227,951
$2,804,208
* Includes costs that will be recovered under future development charges studies (i.e. other development-related), ineligible shares and
shares of projects funded from available reserve funds.
Financial Sustainability of the Program
Future Revenue Growth
The calculated annual funding provision should be considered within the context
of the Town's projected growth. Over the next ten years (to 2032) the Town is
projected to increase by approximately 2,200 households. In addition, the Town
will also add nearly 2,000 new employees that will result in approximately
155,800 square metres of additional non-residential building space.
By 2041, there will be an increase of nearly 4,400 new households. In addition,
the Town will also add nearly 4,000 new employees that will result in
approximately 317,700 square metres of additional non-residential building
space. This growth will have the effect of increasing the overall assessment
base and additional user fee and charges revenues to offset the capital asset
provisions required to replace the infrastructure proposed to be funded under
the development charges by-law. The collection of these funds is intended to
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be allocated to the Town's reserves for the future replacement of these assets.
This is aligned with the Town's current asset management plan practices.
B.
Long-Term Capital and Operating Impact Analysis
As shown in Table E-5, by 2032, the Town's net operating costs are estimated
to increase by $1.90 million for property tax supported services. Increases in
net operating costs will be experienced as new facilities are opened. Table E-
6 shows that by 2041, the Town's net operating costs for engineered services
will increase by $871,000. Operating and maintenance costs will also increase
as additions to the Town's road network are made.
Table E-7 summarizes the components of the development-related capital
forecast that will require funding from non-DC sources. In total, $84.42
million will need to be financed from non-DC sources over the 2023-2032
and 2023-2041 planning period. In addition, $109.79 million in interim DC
financing related to post-period shares of projects may be required or these
costs may be recovered from other growth funding tools.
The share of the development-related capital forecast requiring funding
from non-DC sources of $84.42 million is related to replacement of existing
Town facilities with newer and larger facilities that will benefit the existing
community. Council is made aware of these factors so that they understand
the operating and capital costs that will not be covered by DCs as it adopts
the development-related capital forecast set out in the study.
C.
The Program is Deemed Financially Sustainable
In summary, the asset management plan and long-term capital and
operating analysis included in this appendix demonstrates that the Town
can afford to invest and operate the identified general and engineered
services infrastructure over the 10-year and long-term planning period.
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In addition, as part of the annual budget update the Town also contributes
to asset replacement reserves and spends on yearly asset replacement
needs as needed.
Through this annual exercise, staff identify the required funding and propose
mitigating measures in order to ensure there are sufficient funds in reserves
over the long term. Life-cycle funding methodologies are also reviewed in
order to ensure that the Town is continuing to implement financially
sustainable practices for funding the eventual replacement of assets.
The calculated annual provisions identified are considered to be financially
sustainable as it is expected that the increased capital asset management
requirements can be absorbed by the tax and user base over the long-term.
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APPENDIX E
TABLE E-5
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
COST OF GROWTH ANALYSIS ALL SERVICES EXCLUDING TRANSIT
ESTIMATED NET OPERATING COST OF THE PROPOSED
2023-2032 DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
(in constant 2023 dollars)
Category
Cost Driver
(in 2023 $)
Additional
Operating Costs
at 2032
Source and Commentary
$
unit meaure
Quantity
Library Services
$0
- Material Acquisitions
$0 No additional costs
-
$0 N/A
Fire Protection
$540,000
- Buildings, Land and Furnishings
$45 per sq.ft. of new
12,000
$540,000 Based on 2022 FIR and 2023 Capital Program
fire station space
Parks And Recreation
$366,300
- Buildings, Land & Furnishings
$10 per sq.ft. of new
2,000
$20,000 Based on 2022 FIR and 2023 Capital Program
recreation space
- Park Development and Facilities
$10.00 per $1,000 of total
$ 34,630,000
$346,300 Based on 2022 FIR and 2023 Capital Program
infrastructure value
Public Works And Fleet
$992,750
- Buildings, Land and Fleet
$190.00 per $1,000 of total
$
5,225,000
$992,750 Based on 2022 FIR and 2023 Capital Program
infrastructure value
TOTAL ESTIMATED OPERATING COSTS
$1,899,050
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APPENDIX E
TABLE E-6
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
COST OF GROWTH ANALYSIS ALL SERVICES EXCLUDING TRANSIT
ESTIMATED NET OPERATING COST OF THE PROPOSED
2023-2041 DEVELOPMENT-RELATED CAPITAL PROGRAM
(in constant 2023 dollars)
Category
Cost Driver
(in 2023 $)
Additional
Operating Costs
at 2041
Source and Commentary (Note 1)
$
unit meaure
Quantity
Roads And Related
$871,000
- Development-Related Roads Infrastructure
$200 per household
4,355
$871,000 Based on operating assumptions in comparable municipalities and 2023 Capital Program
TOTAL ESTIMATED OPERATING COSTS
$871,000
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APPENDIX E
TABLE E-7
TOWN OF FORT ERIE
SUMMARY OF UNADJUSTED RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
General Services
Development-Related Capital Program (2023 - 2032)
Net
Municipal
Cost
($000)
Replacement
& Benefit to
Existing
($000)
Available DC
Reserves
($000)
Post-Period
Benefit*
($000)
Total DC
Eligible
Costs for
Recovery
($000)
1
LIBRARY SERVICES
$407.9
$0.0
$154.7
$0.0
$253.2
2
FIRE PROTECTION
$9,084.0
$3,624.0
$94.5
$2,394.0
$2,971.5
3
PARKS AND RECREATION
$35,428.9
$7,597.7
$4,455.1
$10,050.6
$13,325.4
4 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET
$5,225.0
$40.0
$1,383.0
$1,023.0
$2,779.0
TOTAL GENERAL SERVICES
$50,145.8
$11,261.7
$6,087.3
$13,467.6
$19,329.1
*Development related costs to be considered for funding from other tools and/or future DC Studies.
Engineered Services
Development-Related Capital Program (2023 - 2041)
Net
Municipal
Cost
($000)
Replacement
& Benefit to
Existing
($000)
Available DC
Reserves
($000)
Post-Period
Benefit*
($000)
Total DC
Eligible
Costs for
Recovery
($000)
ENGINEERED SERVICES
1 SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY: ROADS AND RELATED
$84,430.1
$28,151.7
$3,115.0
$21,929.9
$31,233.5
2 STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND CONTROL SERVICES
$114,649.2
$29,019.4
$4,964.1
$33,367.2
$47,298.5
3 WASTEWATER SERVICES
$97,649.5
$12,493.5
$1,761.4
$33,182.6
$50,212.1
4 WATER SUPPLY SERVICES
$23,616.6
$3,490.0
$372.3
$7,842.7
$11,911.5
TOTAL ENGINEERED SERVICES
$320,345.4
$73,154.7
$10,212.8
$96,322.4
$140,655.6
*Development related costs to be considered for funding from other tools and/or future DC Studies.
TOTAL GENERAL AND ENGINEERED SERVICES
$370,491.3
$84,416.4
$16,300.1
$109,790.0
$159,984.7
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Appendix F
Local Service Guidelines
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General Policy Guidelines on Development
Charge and Local Service Funding for
Town Related Works
The following guidelines set out in general terms the size and nature of
engineered infrastructure that is included in the Town of Fort Erie 2023
Development Charges Study. For a project to be eligible to be funded
completely or in part by development charges, the following will apply:
1.
The project will be identified in the most current Town of Fort Erie
Development Charges Study.
2.
If any infrastructure does not add any additional capacity over and
above the capacity requirement for that development, these projects
are assumed to be the sole responsibility of the developer.
3.
Infrastructure that provides servicing or capacity for more than one
development is not necessarily fully or partially funded from
development charges. If a project is considered fully or partially local
in nature, the Town will require the benefiting land owners to fund the
works directly.
The following policy guidelines are general principles by which staff will be
guided in considering development applications. However, each application
will be considered on its own merits having regard to, among other factors,
the nature, type and location of the development in any existing
development and proposed development in its surrounding area these policy
guidelines, the location and type of services required and their relationship
to the proposed development and to existing and proposed development in
the area, and subsection 59(2) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
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These local service policy guidelines are subject to review and amendment
by the Town which may be independent of an amendment or update to the
Town's development charge by-laws.
The detailed engineering requirements for all work and/or development are
governed by the Town of Fort Erie Official Plan, or if not specified in the
Official Plan, by the approved detailed engineering standards.
A.
Watermains
Related to a Specific Development
Watermains internal to a specific development, as well as external watermains
(generally 200mm or smaller in size) to be connected to an existing
local/regional main are considered to be the developer's responsibility through
a subdivision or development agreement with the Town.
Unrelated to a Specific Development (Local Trunk Watermains)
Local trunk watermains are water mains intended to primarily meet local
neighbourhood area water demands and provide system reinforcement and
for fire flows. Generally, these watermains are larger than 200 mm diameter
in size. As such mains, when not constructed for a specific development(s)
are considered to be development charge projects completely or in part.
B.
Sanitary Sewer Mains
Related to a Specific Development
Local wastewater mains internal to a specific development, as well as
external sewers (generally 200 mm or smaller in size) to connect a
development to an existing local/regional sewer are considered to be the
developer's responsibility through a subdivision or development agreement
with the Town.
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Unrelated to a Specific Development
Local collector wastewater mains (sanitary sewers) are considered to be
development charge projects. Local Collector Wastewater mains are
intended to collect/convey sewage from neighbourhood areas. Generally
these sewers are larger than 200mm in size.
C.
Land Acquisition
Related to a Specific Development
All land acquisition associated with providing access right-of-ways and
utility easements to new or existing Town facilities, as well as property
intended to accommodate the necessary building setbacks from Town
facilities, as per Ministry of the Environment (MOE) requirements and/or
other engineering design standards, are considered to be the developer's
responsibility through the Planning Act and/or subdivision agreement with
the local municipality.
Land acquisitions deemed excessive are considered to be development
charge projects (normally included as part of the capital works project).
Unrelated to a Specific Development
Land acquisition for Town facilities and utilities unrelated to a specific
development will be considered for development charge projects.
D.
Road Related Works
Related to a Specific Development (Internal Roads)
All new roads are considered to be the developer's responsibility through a
subdivision or development agreement with the Town.
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Intersection improvements (turn lanes, traffic signals) to any Town roads for
municipal entrance roads to specific developments or private entrances
necessitated by abutting or nearby development(s) are considered to be the
developer's responsibility through an agreement with the Town.
Unrelated to a Specific Development
Upgraded arterial and collector Town roads necessitated by increased traffic
volumes or by an abutting specific development are considered to be
development charge projects.
Intersection improvements to any Town arterial or collector roads,
necessitated by increased volumes are considered to be development
charge projects.
E.
Streetlights and Sidewalks
Related to a Specific Development (Internal Roads)
Streetlights and sidewalks on all new roads within a specific development
are considered to be the developer's responsibility through a subdivision
agreement with the Town.
Unrelated to a Specific Development
Streetlights and sidewalks external to a development, which are necessary
to connect the development to public areas and/or existing sidewalks, are
considered to be development charge projects.
Streetlights and sidewalks on Town arterial or collector roads are considered
to be the mandated responsibility of the local municipality and can be
considered as development charge projects.
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F.
Bike Lanes/Bike Paths/Trails
Related to a Specific Development
Bike paths / lanes / trails within and outside of road allowances within a
specific development are considered to be the developer's responsibility
through a subdivision agreement with the Town.
Unrelated to a Specific Development (External)
Bike paths / lanes / trails external to a development, which are necessary to
connect the development to public spaces and/or other bike / trail
infrastructure, are considered to be development charge projects.
Bike paths / lanes / trails within the Town road allowances located separate
from or combined with the road pavement are considered to be development
charge projects.
G.
Noise Abatement Measures
Related to a Specific Development
Noise abatement measures internal to a development, related or unrelated
to local arterial and collector roads, are considered to be the developer's
responsibility through a subdivision agreement with the Town.
Unrelated to a Specific Development
Noise abatement measures unrelated to a specific development(s) on Town
arterial or collector roads are considered to be development charge projects.
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H.
Transportation Studies
Related to a Specific Development
Traffic studies undertaken for the benefit of a specific development are
considered to be the responsibility of the developer.
I.
Land Acquisition (Including Right-of-Way Utility
Easements)
Related to a Specific Development
Land acquisition to upgrade Town arterial or collector roads and/or provided
utility corridors to the widths required by approved engineering design
standards, is considered to be the developer's responsibility and primarily
provided by dedications under the Planning Act.
Land acquisition for grade separations, new Town arterial roads or other
excessive needs beyond normal dedication requirements are considered to
be development charge projects (normally included as part of the capital
works project).
Unrelated to a Specific Development
In areas where limited or no development is anticipated and direct
dedication is unlikely within the time constraints of the proposed capital
works projects, such land acquisitions are considered to be development
charge projects (normally included as part of the capital works project).
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J.
Storm Drainage Works (Storm Sewers, Culverts,
Ditching, Outfalls, Stormwater Management Facilities)
Related to a Specific Development
All storm drainage works related to a specific development(s) and not
providing a benefit to Town property and/or infrastructure are considered to
be the developer's responsibility through a subdivision or development
agreement with the Town.
All Town costs associated with over-sizing of storm drainage works by a
developer are considered to be development charge projects for which an
agreement will be required between the Town and the developer).
Unrelated to a Specific Development
All storm drainage works relating to future Town road construction, are
considered to be development charge projects (normally included as part of
the capital works project).
Storm drainage works relating to road maintenance best practices may be
considered as development charge projects in whole or part.
K.
Storm Water Management (Retention/Detention
Storage, Erosion Remediation)
All storm water management works related to a specific development(s) and
not providing benefit to Town property and/or infrastructure are considered
to be the developer's responsibility through a subdivision agreement with
the Town.
Where a mutual benefit is identified for shared storm water management
facilities that benefit more than one landowner, these works may be
considered under a special area development charge).
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Appendix G
Draft By-Law
(Provided Under Separate Cover)
Appendix G | 175