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905-272-3600
April 25, 2024
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2024 Development Charge Background
Study
City of Oshawa
________________________
This report consolidates the April 25, 2024 Background Study, the June 19, 2024
Addendum 1 Report, and the final approved By-law
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Table of Contents
Page
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... i
1.
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
Purpose of this Document ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Summary of the Process ......................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 ................................... 1-3
1.3.1
More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 ......................................... 1-3
1.3.2
More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 ........................................... 1-4
1.3.3
Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 ................. 1-7
1.3.4
Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 ............................. 1-7
1.3.5
Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185) ... 1-10
2.
City of Oshawa Current D.C. Policy ............................................................... 2-1
2.1
Schedule of Charges .............................................................................. 2-1
2.2
Services Covered ................................................................................... 2-1
2.3
Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment ................................................ 2-1
2.4
Indexing .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5
Redevelopment Credits .......................................................................... 2-2
2.6
Exemptions ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.7
Current Development Charges ............................................................... 2-3
3.
Anticipated Development in the City of Oshawa .......................................... 3-1
3.1
Requirement of the Act ........................................................................... 3-1
3.2
Basis of Population, Household and Non-Residential Gross Floor
Area Forecast ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.3
Summary of Growth Forecast ................................................................. 3-2
4.
The Approach to the Calculation of the Charge ........................................... 4-1
4.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 4-1
4.2
Services Potentially Involved .................................................................. 4-1
4.3
Increase in the Need for Service ............................................................. 4-1
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4.4
Local Service Policy ................................................................................ 4-6
4.5
Capital Forecast ...................................................................................... 4-6
4.6
Treatment of Credits ............................................................................... 4-7
4.7
Class of Services .................................................................................... 4-7
4.8
Eligible Debt and Committed Excess Capacity ....................................... 4-8
4.9
Existing Reserve Funds .......................................................................... 4-8
4.10 Deductions .............................................................................................. 4-9
4.10.1 Reduction Require by Level of Service Ceiling ........................ 4-10
4.10.2 Reduction for Uncommitted Excess Capacity .......................... 4-10
4.10.3 Reduction for Benefit to Existing Development ........................ 4-11
4.10.4 Reduction for Anticipated Grants, Subsidies, and Other
Contributions ............................................................................ 4-12
4.11 Municipal-wide vs. Area-Specific .......................................................... 4-12
4.12 Allocation of Development .................................................................... 4-12
4.13 Asset Management ............................................................................... 4-13
4.14 Mandatory Discount for Rental Housing Development ......................... 4-13
5.
D.C. Eligible Cost Analysis by Service .......................................................... 5-1
5.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2
Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for City-wide D.C.
Services and Class of Services Calculation ............................................ 5-1
5.2.1
Fire Protection Services ............................................................. 5-1
5.2.2
Parks and Recreation Services .................................................. 5-2
5.2.3
Library Services ......................................................................... 5-3
5.2.4
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement
Services ..................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.5
Waste Diversion ......................................................................... 5-4
5.2.6
Growth-Related Studies (Class of Service) ................................ 5-5
5.3
Service Levels and 27-Year (2024-2051) Capital Costs for City-
wide D.C. Services Calculation ............................................................. 5-18
5.3.1
Services Related to a Highway ................................................ 5-18
5.3.2
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services ............................. 5-19
6.
D.C. Calculation ............................................................................................... 6-1
7.
D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By-law Rules ................................ 7-1
7.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 7-1
7.2
D.C. By-law Structure ............................................................................. 7-2
7.3
D.C. By-law Rules ................................................................................... 7-2
7.3.1
Payment in any Particular Case ................................................. 7-2
7.3.2
Determination of the Amount of the Charge ............................... 7-2
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7.3.3
Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion) ................................................................................ 7-3
7.3.4
Exemptions ................................................................................ 7-4
7.3.5
Timing of Collection ................................................................... 7-5
7.3.6
Indexing ..................................................................................... 7-6
7.3.7
D.C. Spatial Applicability ............................................................ 7-6
7.4
Other D.C. By-law Provisions ................................................................. 7-8
7.4.1
Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit
Purposes .................................................................................... 7-8
7.4.2
By-law In-force Date .................................................................. 7-8
7.4.3
Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for
Inter-Reserve Fund Borrowing ................................................... 7-8
7.5
Other Recommendations ........................................................................ 7-9
8.
By-law Implementation ................................................................................... 8-1
8.1
Public Consultation Process ................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1
Introduction ................................................................................ 8-1
8.1.2
Public Meeting of Council........................................................... 8-1
8.1.3
Other Consultation Activity ......................................................... 8-1
8.1.4
Anticipated Impact of the Charge on Development .................... 8-2
8.2
Implementation Requirements ................................................................ 8-3
8.2.1
Introduction ................................................................................ 8-3
8.2.2
Notice of Passage ...................................................................... 8-3
8.2.3
By-law Pamphlet ........................................................................ 8-3
8.2.4
Appeals ...................................................................................... 8-4
8.2.5
Complaints ................................................................................. 8-4
8.2.6
Credits ....................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.7
Front-Ending Agreements .......................................................... 8-5
8.2.8
Severance and Subdivision Agreement Conditions ................... 8-5
Appendix A Background Information on Residential and Non-Residential
Growth Forecast ............................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B Level of Service ................................................................................... B-1
Appendix C Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost Examination ...................... C-1
Appendix D D.C. Reserve Fund Policy ................................................................... D-1
Appendix E Local Service Policy .............................................................................E-1
Appendix F Asset Management Plan ....................................................................... F-1
Appendix G Proposed D.C. By-law ......................................................................... G-1
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym
Full Description of Acronym
A.M.P.
Asset management plan
CANSIM
Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System
(Statistics Canada)
D.C.
Development charge
D.C.A.
Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended
F.I.R.
Financial Information Return
G.F.A.
Gross floor area
LPAT
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
l.m
Linear Meters
N.F.P.O.W.
No fixed place of work
O.L.T.
Ontario Land Tribunal
O.P.A.
Official Plan Amendment
O. Reg.
Ontario Regulation
P.O.A.
Provincial Offences Act
P.P.U.
Persons per unit
S.D.E.
Single detached equivalent
S.D.U.
Single detached unit
S.W.M.
Stormwater management
sq.ft.
square foot
sq.m
square metre
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Executive Summary
(a)
The report provided herein represents the Development Charges (D.C.)
Background Study for the City of Oshawa (City) required by the Development
Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.). This report has been prepared in
accordance with the methodology required under the D.C.A. The contents
include the following:
- Chapter 1 - Introduction and overview of the legislative requirements of
the D.C.A.;
- Chapter 2 - Review of the City's present D.C. policies;
- Chapter 3 - Summary of the anticipated residential and non-residential
development for the City;
- Chapter 4 - Approach to calculating the D.C.;
- Chapter 5 - Review of the historical level of service, increase in capital
needs, identification of future capital costs to service the anticipated
development, and related deductions and allocations;
- Chapter 6 - Calculation of the D.C.s;
- Chapter 7 - D.C. policy recommendations and rules; and
- Chapter 8 - By-law implementation.
(b)
D.C.s provide for the recovery of growth-related capital expenditures from new
development. The D.C.A. is the statutory basis to impose these charges. The
methodology required to determine the charges is detailed in Chapter 4; a
simplified summary is provided below.
1) Identify amount, type, and location of the anticipated development;
2) Identify the increase in need for service to accommodate growth;
3) Identify capital costs to provide services to meet the needs;
4) Deduct:
o Grants, subsidies, and other contributions;
o Benefit to existing development;
o Amounts in excess of 15-year historical service calculation; and
o D.C. reserve funds (where applicable);
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5) Net capital costs are then allocated between residential and non-residential
development types; and
6) Net costs divided by the anticipated development to provide the D.C.
(c)
Subsequent to the passage of the City's 2019 D.C. By-law, as amended, a
number of amendments to the D.C.A. have taken place. These changes have
been incorporated throughout the report and in the draft by-laws, as necessary.
The legislative Acts that have amended the D.C.A. include the following (details
of each Act are provided in Chapter 1 of this report):
- Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
- Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
- Bill 97: Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023
- Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023
- Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024
A summary of some of the revisions provided from these Acts are outlined
below:
- Historical level of service calculation extended to a 15-year period;
- Capital cost definition revised to remove prescribe services for which land
or an interest in land will be restricted (no services currently prescribed);
- Annual installment payments for rental and institutional development, in
six equal payments commencing at occupancy;
- The determination1 of D.C.s for development occurring within two years of
a site plan or zoning by-law amendment planning approval for applications
received between January 1, 2020, and June 5, 2024, and for
development occurring within 18 months of a site plan or zoning by-law
amendment planning approval for applications received on or after June 6,
2024;
- Maximum Interest Rate for Installments and Determination of Charge for
Eligible Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to be set at
the average prime rate plus 1%;
1 With charges determined at the time of planning application.
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- Additional residential unit exemption includes allowance of a third unit as-
of-right;
- Statutory exemptions for Affordable Units, Attainable Units (currently not in
force);
- Statutory exemptions for Affordable Inclusionary Zoning Units;
- Statutory exemption for non-profit housing;
- Mandatory discount for rental housing, based on the number of bedrooms;
- Maximum life of a D.C. by-law extended from 5 years to 10 years after the
by-law comes into force;
- Requirement to Allocate Funds Received - municipalities are required to
spend or allocate at least 60% of their reserve fund at the beginning of the
year for water, wastewater, and services related to a highway;
- Additional requirements related to the annual D.C. reserve fund
Treasurer's statement;
- Provision to allow minor amendments to D.C. by-laws concerning by-law
expiry dates; and
- D.C. public notice requirements.
(d)
Table ES-1 outlines the net population increase, residential unit increase, non-
residential Gross Floor Area (G.F.A.) increase, and non-residential employment
increase for the 10-year (2024 to 2033) and 27-year (2024 to 2051) forecast
periods. The growth forecast is further detailed in Chapter 3 and Appendix A.
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Table ES-1
City of Oshawa
Summary of Anticipated City-Wide D.C. Growth
Measure
10 Year
2024 to 2033
27 Year
2024 to 2051
(Net) Population Increase
36,928
101,395
(Gross) Population Increase in New
Households
41,206
112,421
Residential Unit Increase
14,701
42,249
Non-Residential Gross Floor Area
Increase (sq.ft.)
814,430
863,189
(e)
The capital costs identified in Table ES-2 demonstrate the total D.C. eligible
capital costs arising from the growth forecast for each eligible service as detailed
further in Chapter 5. The D.C.A. requires a summary be provided of the gross
capital costs and the net costs to be recovered over the life of the by-laws (i.e.,
10-years). This calculation is provided by service and is presented in Table 6-3.
In total, gross capital costs of approximately $959.76 million have been identified
through discussions with City staff for all services. Of this gross amount,
approximately $35.74 million is related to growth needs beyond the forecast
period and will be included in future D.C. studies. Other deductions have been
made related to grants, subsidies, and other contributions including, but not
limited to, the local service portion of the capital works in the amount of
approximately $13.19 million. In addition, deductions of approximately $213.79
million have been deducted from the gross costs relate to the portion of capital
projects that will benefit the existing community and approximately $1.54 million
related to amounts ineligible for recovery under D.C.s. The resultant net growth-
related costs included in the D.C. calculations is approximately $695.51 million,
of which $572.46 million is attributed to residential development and $123.06
million allocated to non-residential development.
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Table ES-2
City of Oshawa
Summary of Costs Anticipated in the Term of the By-laws
Description
Value (2024$)
Total gross expenditures planned over the next ten years
$959,762,223
Less: benefit to existing development
$213,786,360
Less: post planning period benefit
$35,737,700
Less: ineligible services under the D.C.A.
$1,542,240
Less: grants, subsidies, and other contributions
$13,185,000
Net costs to be recovered from D.C.s.
$695,510,922
(f)
At present, the City imposes D.C.s on residential and non-residential uses in
accordance with By-law 60-2019, as amended by By-law 33-2021. The City is
undertaking a D.C. public process and anticipates passing D.C. by-laws for each
service identified in the D.C. Background Study. The mandatory public meeting
has been set for May 24, 2024, with adoption of the D.C. by-laws anticipated for
June 24, 2024.
The following services are calculated based on a City-wide 27-year forecast
period:
- Services Related to a Highway; and
- Stormwater Drainage and Control Services.
The following services and class of services are calculated based on a City-
wide 10-year forecast period:
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- Waste Diversion Services;
- Provincial Offices Act (P.O.A.), including by-law enforcement; and
- Growth-Related Studies Class of Services.
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(g)
The City-wide D.C. currently in effect for single and semi-detached dwelling units
is $35,591. City-wide non-residential commercial/institutional charges are
$182.56 per sq.m of gross floor area, and industrial charges are $76.80 per sq.m
of gross floor area.
(h)
This report has undertaken a recalculation of the charges based on future
identified needs (presented in Schedule ES-4 for residential and non-residential).
Charges have been provided on a City-wide basis for all services. The
corresponding single detached unit charge for full services is $38,227. The non-
residential commercial/institutional charge is $189.61 per sq.m ($17.61 per sq.ft.)
of gross floor area and industrial charge is $78.58 per sq.m ($7.30 per sq.ft.) of
gross floor area.
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Table ES-4
City of Oshawa
Calculated Schedule of Development Charges
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
Industrial
(per sq.ft. of
Total Floor Area)
Industrial
(per sq.m. of
Total Floor Area)
Non-Industrial
(per sq.ft. of
Total Floor Area)
Non-Industrial
(per sq.m. of
Total Floor Area)
City-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
18,617
13,901
11,705
7,350
6,011
4.92
52.96
13.12
141.22
Fire Protection Services
1,372
1,024
862
541
443
0.37
3.98
0.97
10.49
Parks and Recreation Services
14,649
10,938
9,210
5,783
4,730
0.73
7.86
1.95
20.99
Library Services
1,637
1,222
1,029
646
529
0.08
0.86
0.22
2.37
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
50
37
31
20
16
0.01
0.11
0.04
0.43
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1,570
1,172
987
620
507
1.11
11.95
1.09
11.73
Waste Diversion Services
41
31
26
16
13
0.01
0.11
0.03
0.32
City-Wide Class of Services:
Growth-Related Studies
291
217
183
115
94
0.07
0.75
0.19
2.05
Total City-Wide Services and Class of Services
$38,227
$28,542
$24,033
$15,091
$12,343
$7.30
$78.58
$17.61
$189.61
RESIDENTIAL
Services & Class of Services
Non-Residential
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(i)
Tables ES-5, ES-6, and ES-7 provide a comparison of the current and calculated
rates for a single-detached dwelling and non-residential development on a per
sq.m. basis, respectively.
Table ES-5
City of Oshawa
Single-detached Dwelling Development Charge Comparison
Table ES-6
City of Oshawa
Non-residential (Commercial/Institutional) Development Charge Comparison per sq.m.
of Gross Floor Area
Services/Class of Services
Current
Calculated as
Per D.C. Study
(April 25, 2024)
Calculated
as per
Addendum
Report
City-Wide Services/Classes:
Services Related to a Highway
19,690
18,617
18,617
Fire Protection Services
849
1,372
1,372
Parks and Recreation Services
13,032
14,649
14,649
Library Services
555
1,637
1,637
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
-
50
50
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1,389
1,416
1,570
Waste Diversion Services
25
41
41
Growth-Related Studies
51
-
291
Total City-Wide Services/Class of Services
$35,591
$37,782
$38,227
Services/Class of Services
Current
Calculated as
Per D.C. Study
(April 25, 2024)
Calculated
as per
Addendum
Report
City-Wide Services/Classes:
Services Related to a Highway
162.12
141.33
141.22
Fire Protection Services
7.00
10.49
10.49
Parks and Recreation Services
6.09
20.99
20.99
Library Services
0.26
2.37
2.37
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
-
0.43
0.43
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
6.67
10.33
11.73
Waste Diversion Services
0.20
0.32
0.32
Growth-Related Studies
0.22
-
2.05
Total City-Wide Services/Class of Services
$182.56
$186.27
$189.61
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Table ES-7
City of Oshawa
Non-residential (Industrial) Development Charge Comparison per sq.m.
of Gross Floor Area
(j)
Considerations by Council - The D.C. background study represents the increase
in need for service and associated net capital costs attributable to residential and
non-residential development over the respective forecast periods.
Chapter 7 herein, provides the D.C. by-law policy recommendations and rules
that govern the imposition of the charges. Council will consider the findings and
recommendations provided herein and, in conjunction with public input, approve
such policies and rates it deems appropriate. These directions will refine the
draft D.C. by-laws for each service, which are appended in Appendices G
through M herein. These decisions may include:
- adopting the charges and policies recommended herein;
- considering additional exemptions to the D.C. by-laws; and
- considering reductions in the charge (obtained by removing certain
services or capital costs on which the charge is based and/or by a general
reduction in the charge).
As the D.C.A. does not allow for any exempted or reduced amount to be made
up through higher D.C.s from other development, any such decision would
Services/Class of Services
Current
Calculated as
Per D.C. Study
(April 25, 2024)
Calculated
as per
Addendum
Report
City-Wide Services/Classes:
Services Related to a Highway
61.59
52.96
52.96
Fire Protection Services
2.62
3.98
3.98
Parks and Recreation Services
6.09
7.86
7.86
Library Services
0.26
0.86
0.86
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
-
0.11
0.11
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
6.06
11.52
11.95
Waste Diversion Services
0.09
0.11
0.11
Growth-Related Studies
0.09
-
0.75
Total City-Wide Services/Class of Services
$76.80
$77.39
$78.58
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require the consideration of an alternative (i.e., non-D.C.) funding source
provided by the City.
Report
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Document
The City of Oshawa (City) retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson), to
undertake the development charges (D.C.) background study and by-law(s) process.
This draft background study has been prepared for public comment. This background
study has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Development Charges
Act, 1997 (D.C.A.), as amended, (section 10) and, accordingly, recommends new D.C.s
and D.C. by-law policies for the City.
This D.C. background study will be distributed to members of the public in order to
provide interested parties with sufficient background information on the legislation, the
study's recommendations, and an outline of the basis for these recommendations. In
the event that additional refinements are required subsequent to by-law adoption,
Waston would assist the City with future updates accordingly.
This report has been prepared, in the first instance, to meet the statutory requirements
applicable to the City's D.C. background study, as summarized in Chapter 4. It begins
by addressing the forecast amount, type, and location of growth as detailed in Chapter 3
and Appendix A. Further, Chapter 5 provides the increase in need and capital costs of
services, which provides the basis for the D.C. calculations included in Chapter 6. It
also addresses the requirement for "rules" (contained in Chapter 7) and the proposed
by-laws are be made available as part of the approval process (included as Appendices
G through M).
In addition, the report includes the City's current D.C. rates and policies (Chapter 2) to
provide a comparison with those being proposed. It further addresses post-adoption
implementation requirements (Chapter 8) which are critical to the successful application
of the new policy.
The chapters in the report are supported by Appendices containing the data required to
explain and substantiate the calculation of the charges.
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1.2 Summary of the Process
The public meeting required under section 12 of the D.C.A., has been scheduled for
May 24, 2024. Its purpose is to present the study to the public and to solicit public
input. The meeting is also being held to answer any questions regarding the study's
purpose, methodology and the proposed D.C. by-laws.
In accordance with the legislation, the background study and proposed D.C. by-laws will
be available for public review on April 25, 2024.
The process to be followed in finalizing the report and recommendations includes:
- consideration of responses received prior to, at, or immediately following the
public meeting;
- refinements to the report, if required; and
- Council consideration of the by-laws subsequent to the public meeting.
Figure 1-1 outlines the proposed schedule to be followed with respect to the D.C. by-law
adoption process
Figure 1-1
Schedule of Key D.C. Process Dates
Process Steps
Dates
Data collection, growth forecast development, staff review,
engineering work, D.C. calculations and policy work
Late 2023 to Early
2024
Council meeting related to D.C. policies
April 12, 2024
Public release of the D.C. Background study and proposed
by-laws
April 25, 2024
Council Meeting to Present the D.C. Background Study
and proposed by-laws
April 29, 2024
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Process Steps
Dates
Public meeting notice posted
21 Days prior to the
Public Meeting
Public meeting of Council
May 24, 2024
Public release of Addendum #1 to Background Study
June 19, 2024
Council considers adoption of background study, as
amended, and passage of by-law
June 24, 2024
Public notice given of by-law passage
By 20 days after
passage
Last day for by-law appeal
40 days after passage
City makes pamphlet available (where by-law not
appealed)
By 60 days after in
force date
1.3 Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997
Over the past three years, since the 2021 update study, a number of changes to the
D.C.A. have been introduced through various legislation including the following:
1.3.1 More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
On April 14, 2022, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 received Royal Assent.
One of the D.C.A. amendments, and O. Reg. 438/22, prescribed additional information
to be included in the annual Treasurer's Statement on D.C. reserve funds and its
publication. The following additional information must be provided for each service for
which a D.C. is collected for during the year:
a) whether, as of the end of the year, the municipality expects to incur the amount
of capital costs that were estimated, in the relevant development charge
background study, to be incurred during the term of the applicable development
charge by-law;
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b) if the answer to a) is no, the amount the municipality now expects to incur and a
statement as to why this amount is expected; and
c) if no money was spent from the reserve fund during the year, a statement as to
why there was no spending during the year.
These requirements have been further amended to require that the annual Treasurer's
Statement be made available to the public on the municipality's website, or in the
municipal office.
1.3.2 More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
The More Homes Built Fast Act, 2022, received Royal Assent on November 28, 2022.
This Act amends several pieces of legislation including the Planning Act and the D.C.A.
The following provides a summary of the amendments to the D.C.A.:
1.3.2.1 Additional Residential Unit Exemption
The rules for these exemptions are now provided in the D.C.A., rather than the
regulations and are summarized as follows:
- Exemption for residential units in existing rental residential buildings - For rental
residential buildings with four or more residential units, the greater of one unit or
1% of the existing residential units will be exempt from D.C.
- Exemption for additional residential units in existing and new residential buildings
- The following developments will be exempt from a D.C.:
o A second unit in a detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse if all buildings
and ancillary structures cumulatively contain no more than one residential
unit;
o A third unit in a detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse if no buildings or
ancillary structures contain any residential units; and
o One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a detached, semi-
detached, or rowhouse on a parcel of urban land, if the detached, semi-
detached, or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units, and
no other buildings or ancillary structures contain any residential units.
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1.3.2.2 Removal of Housing as an Eligible D.C. Service
Housing services is removed as an eligible service. Municipalities with by-laws that
include a charge for housing services can no longer collect for this service.
1.3.2.3 New Statutory Exemptions for Affordable Units, Attainable Units,
Inclusionary Zoning Units, and Non-Profit Housing developments
Affordable units, attainable units, inclusionary zoning units and non-profit housing
developments are exempt from the payment of D.C.s, as follows:
- Affordable Rental Units: Where rent is no more than 80% of the average market
rent as defined by a new bulletin published by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing.
- Affordable Owned Units: Where the price of the unit is no more than 80% of the
average purchase price as defined by a new bulletin published by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- Attainable Units: Excludes affordable units and rental units; will be defined as
prescribed development or class of development and sold to a person who is at
"arm's length" from the seller.
o Note: for affordable and attainable units, the municipality shall enter into an
agreement that ensures the unit remains affordable or attainable for 25 years.
- Inclusionary Zoning Units: Affordable housing units required under inclusionary
zoning by-laws are exempt from a D.C.
- Non-Profit Housing: Non-profit housing units are exempt from D.C.s and D.C.
instalment payments due after November 28, 2022.
1.3.2.4 Historical Level of Service extended to 15-year period instead of
the historical 10-year period
Prior to Royal Assent of Bill 23, the increase in need for service was limited by the
average historical level of service calculated over the 10-year period preceding the
preparation of the D.C. background study. This average is now extended to the
historical 15-year period.
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1.3.2.5 Revised Definition of Capital Costs
The definition of capital costs has been revised to remove studies. Further, the
regulations to the Act will prescribe services for which land or an interest in land will be
restricted. As at the time of writing, no services have been prescribed.
1.3.2.6 Mandatory Phase-in of a D.C.
For all D.C. by-laws passed after January 1, 2022, the charge must be phased-in
annually over the first five years the by-law is in force, as follows:
- Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
- Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
- Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
- Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
- Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
1.3.2.7 D.C. By-law Expiry
A D.C. by-law now expires ten years after the day it comes into force unless the by-law
provides for an earlier expiry or repeal date. This extends the by-law's life from what
used to be a maximum of five years.
1.3.2.8 Installment Payments
Non-profit housing development has been removed from the instalment payment
section of the D.C.A. under Section 26.1, as these units are now exempt from the
payment of a D.C.
1.3.2.9 Rental Housing Discount
The D.C. payable for rental housing development will be reduced based on the number
of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
- Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
- Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
- All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
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1.3.2.10 Maximum Interest Rate for Instalments and Determination of
Charge for Eligible Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications
No maximum interest rate was previously prescribed, which allowed municipalities to
choose the interest rate to impose. As per Bill 23, the maximum interest rate is set at
the average prime rate plus 1%. This maximum interest rate provision would apply to
all instalment payments and eligible site plan and zoning by-law amendment
applications occurring after November 28, 2022.
1.3.2.11 Requirement to Allocate Funds Received
Annually, beginning in 2023, municipalities will be required to spend or allocate at least
60% of the monies in a reserve fund at the beginning of the year for water services,
wastewater services, and services related to a highway. Other services may be
prescribed by the regulation.
1.3.3 Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023
The Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act (Bill 97) received Royal Assent on
June 8, 2023. This bill extends the mandatory exemption from payment of D.C.s for
additional residential units in new residential buildings or in existing houses to all lands
versus just urban lands.
1.3.4 Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023
The exemption for affordable residential units was included in the More Homes Built
Faster Act (Bill 23), enacted by the Province on November 28, 2022. Under this
legislation, affordable residential units were defined within subsection 4.1 of the D.C.A.
and exemptions for D.C.s were provided in respect of this definition. While the
legislation was enacted in November 2022, the ability for municipalities to implement the
exemptions required the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to publish an
"Affordable Residential Units for the Purposes of the Development Charges Act, 1997
Bulletin." This bulletin would inform the average market rent and purchase price to be
used in determining which developments qualify as affordable residential units. As of
the time of writing, this bulletin had not been published by the Minister.
Bill 134 received Royal Assent on December 4, 2023 and provides for a modification to
the affordable residential unit definition by:
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- Introducing an income-based test for affordable rent and purchase price; and
- Increasing the threshold for the market test of affordable rent and purchase price.
This change provides the exemption based on the lesser of the two measures.
Moreover, the rules in subsection 4.1 of the D.C.A. are unchanged with respect to:
- The tenant and purchaser transacting the affordable unit being at arm's length;
- The intent of maintaining the affordable residential unit definition for a 25-year
period, requiring an agreement with the municipality (which may be registered on
title); and
- Exemptions for attainable residential units and associated rules (requiring further
regulations).
The following table provides the provided through Bill 134 (underlining added for
emphasis).
Table 1-1
Definition of Affordable Residential Units
Item
Bill 134 Definition
(as per D.C.A.)
Affordable residential unit
rent (subsection 4.1 (2),
para. 1)
The rent is no greater than the lesser of,
i. the income-based affordable rent for the residential unit set
out in the Affordable Residential Units bulletin, as identified
by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in
accordance with subsection (5), and
ii. the average market rent identified for the residential unit set
out in the Affordable Residential Units bulletin.
Average market rent/rent
based on income
(subsection 4.1 (5)) for the
purposes of subsection 4.1
(2), para. 1
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing shall,
(a) determine the income of a household that, in the Minister's
opinion, is at the 60th percentile of gross annual incomes for
renter households in the applicable local municipality; and
(b) identify the rent that, in the Minister's opinion, is equal to 30
per cent of the income of the household referred to in
clause (a).
Affordable residential unit
ownership (subsection 4.1
(3), para. 1)
The price of the residential unit is no greater than the lesser of,
i.
the income-based affordable purchase price for the
residential unit set out in the Affordable Residential Units
bulletin, as identified by the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing in accordance with subsection (6), and
ii. 90 per cent of the average purchase price identified for the
residential unit set out in the Affordable Residential Units
bulletin.
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Item
Bill 134 Definition
(as per D.C.A.)
Average market purchase
price/purchase price based
on income (subsection 4.1
(6)) for the purposes of
subsection 4.1 (3), para. 1
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing shall,
(a) determine the income of a household that, in the Minister's
opinion, is at the 60th percentile of gross annual incomes for
households in the applicable local municipality; and
(b) identify the purchase price that, in the Minister's opinion,
would result in annual accommodation costs equal to 30
per cent of the income of the household referred to in
clause (a)
As noted, the bulletin was release on May 1, 2024, which provides the information for
the City to measure against for determining the applicability of the exemption from the
D.C. (as well as C.B.C. and Parkland requirements). The bulletin provides the following
information is specific to the City (it is noted that the Bulletin will be updated annually):
- For Affordable Ownership Units: the average household income in the City
provides the amount to be measured against as the 90% of average purchase
prices is greater for all unit types, as provided in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2
Definition of Affordable Residential Units
Units
90% of Average
Purchase Price
Average Household
Income in the City
Detached House
$801,000
$362,900
Semi-Detached House
$621,000
$362,900
Row/townhouse
$585,000
$362,900
Condominium Apartment
$504,000
$362,900
- For Affordable Rental Units: The average market rent for bachelor, 1-bedroom,
and 2-bedroom units, is lower than the average rent based on household income
and therefore, provides the amount to be measured against (as noted in Table 1-
3, where the monthly rent is lower than the amounts indicated). For units with 3
or more bedrooms, the average rent based on household income in the City is
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the lower than the average market rent and is therefore the amount to measured
against.
Table 1-3
Definition of Affordable Residential Units
Units
Average Market Rent
Average Rent Based
on Household Income
in the City
Bachelor unit
$1,068
$1,940
1-Bedroom unit
$1,425
$1,940
2-Bedroom unit
$1,653
$1,940
3 or more Bedrooms
$1,946
$1,940
1.3.5 Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185)
The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185), was introduced on
April 10, 2024, and received Royal Assent on June 6, 2024. This Act amends the D.C.A
as follows:
- Reintroduces studies as an eligible cost for services, including a D.C.
background study;
- Removes the mandatory phase-in of a D.C. by-law;
- Reduces the time period for the determination of a D.C. applicable to site plan
and zoning by-law amendment applications, whereby the time period between
the building permit issuance and planning application approval is reduced to 18
months from two years (note, the two-year time period still applies to applications
received between January 1, 2020 and June 5, 2024;
- Permits the repeal of the date the D.C. by-law expires (allowing for the 10-year
by-law term provided in the D.C.A.);
- Allows minor D.C. by-law amendments related to the inclusion of studies,
removal of the mandatory phase-in of a D.C. by-law and removal of expiry date
for by-laws passed between November 28, 2022 and June 6, 2024; and
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- Permits municipalities to publish D.C. public notice on municipal websites where
newspapers of general circulation are not available.
As Bill 185 has been enacted, this D.C. Background Study includes the cost of studies,
and the other amendments made to the D.C.A. as noted above.
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Chapter 2
City of Oshawa's Current D.C.
Policy
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2. City of Oshawa Current D.C. Policy
2.1 Schedule of Charges
The City adopted by-law number 60-2019 on July 1, 2019, which provides for City-wide
D.C.s to be imposed in the City. The City then amended by-law 60-2019 via by-laws
33-2021, 121-2021, and 46-2022. The following sections review the current D.C.
policies within by-law 60-2019, as amended.
2.2 Services Covered
The following services are covered under By-law 60-2019, as amended:
- Transportation;
- Fire Protection;
- Parks, Recreation and Trails;
- Library Services;
- Administration (Growth-Related Studies);
- Watercourse Improvements (Stormwater Drainage and Control Services);
- Parking; and
- Waste Diversion Services.
2.3 Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment
The by-law indicates that D.C.s are payable at the time of the first action or approval
with respect to:
- The passing of a zoning by-law or an amendment thereto;
- The approval of a minor variance;
- A conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under Subsection 50(7) of the
Planning Act;
- The approval of a plan of subdivision;
- A consent;
- The approval under the Condominium Act; or
- The issuance of a building permit.
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2.4 Indexing
D.C.s within the by-law are adjusted semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 each year,
without amendment to the By-law, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly
"Capital Expenditure Price Statistics", published each year or such other equivalent
publication or as otherwise prescribed by regulation pursuant to the Act.
2.5 Redevelopment Credits
Where development involves the demolition and replacement of a building or structure
on the same site, or the conversion from one principal use to another, the developer
shall be allowed a redevelopment credit. A credit will apply for the demolition of
buildings or structures that have been in existence for a minimum of five years and
where the demolition permit issued is within the 120-month period (10 years) preceding
the issuance of a building permit. The issuance of the demolition permit and the actual
demolition to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official must occur not later than
twenty-four months after the issuance of the building permit. Redevelopment credits
are also given for the conversion of all or part of a building or structure that has been in
existence for a minimum of five (5) years.
The credit is calculated by applying the 'applicable charge' to the floor area and units
being demolished or converted. No credit will be provided for the demolition of a school
or place of worship where the demolition permit is issued on or after July 1, 2019.
2.6 Exemptions
The following non-statutory exemptions are provided under By-law 60-2019 (as
amended):
- Lands wholly within that part of Oshawa partially known as the Downtown Urban
Growth Centre;
- Lands designated under federal law as land reserved for the exclusive use of
aboriginal peoples;
- New Industrial building or structure or the enlargement of an existing Industrial
building or structure;
- Temporary building or structure;
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- Agricultural building or structure;
- Apartment Dwelling Unit or a Townhouse Dwelling other than a Street
Townhouse Building on lands within the Trent University land area;
- Apartment Dwelling Unit or a Townhouse Dwelling Unit, except back-to-back
Townhouses, on lands within the Downtown Shoulder Area;
- Apartment Dwelling Unit or a Townhouse Dwelling other than a Street
Townhouse Building on the 1569 Simcoe Street North property, provided building
permits are issued for the units within three years of the in-force date of this by-
law;
- Lands used solely for the purposes of a non-profit institution defined as:
o Non-Profit Institution;
o Hospital;
o Nursing Home;
- That part of a building used solely for the purposes of a Medical Clinic shall be
equal to 50% of the Commercial Development Charge.
It is noted that statutory exemptions resulting from D.C.A. amendments as noted in
Chapter 1, must also be witness by the City even though they may not be currently
reflected in the existing by-law.
2.7 Current Development Charges
The current D.C.s for residential development for the City are shown in Table 2-1, as
per By-law 60-2019, as amended.
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Table 2-1
City of Oshawa
Current Schedule of Development Charges
As of January 1, 2024
Single & Semi
Detached
Duplex
(for two units)
Multiples
Apartments
with >= 2
Bedrooms
Apartments
with < 2
Bedrooms
Lodging
House
(per unit)
Indstrial
(per sq.m. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Commercial/
Institutional
(per sq.m. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Transportation
19,690
24,786
15,861
12,392
7,607
6,836
61.59
162.12
Fire Protection Services
849
1,069
686
534
328
296
2.62
7.00
Parks and Recreation Services
13,032
16,406
10,500
8,202
5,036
4,524
6.09
6.09
Library Services
555
700
449
350
214
194
0.26
0.26
Waste Diversion
25
31
19
15
10.00
8.00
0.09
0.20
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1,389
1,749
1,119
874
538
482
6.06
6.67
Growth-Related Studies
51
61
45
31
20.00
17.00
0.09
0.22
Total
$35,591
$44,802
$28,679
$22,398
$13,753
$12,357
$76.80
$182.56
Residential
Non-Residential
Services
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Chapter 3
Anticipated Development in
the City of Oshawa
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3. Anticipated Development in the City of Oshawa
3.1 Requirement of the Act
The growth forecast contained in this chapter (with supplemental tables in Appendix A)
provides for the anticipated development for which the City will be required to provide
services over a 10-year (mid-2024 to mid-2034) and longer-term (mid-2024 to mid-
2051) time horizon.
Chapter 3 provides the methodology for calculating a D.C. as per the D.C.A. Figure 4-1
presents this methodology graphically. It is noted in the first box of the schematic that in
order to determine the D.C. that may be imposed, it is a requirement of subsection 5 (1)
of the D.C.A. that "the anticipated amount, type and location of development, for which
development charges can be imposed, must be estimated."
3.2 Basis of Population, Household and Non-Residential
Gross Floor Area Forecast
The D.C. growth forecast has been derived by Watson. The growth forecast provided
herein builds on growth assumptions established in Envision Durham, the Durham
Region Official Plan (adopted by Regional Council May 17, 2024). In addition to this
source, the following information sources were consulted:
- City of Oshawa Official Plan (Office Consolidation December 2024);
- Durham Region Growth Management Strategy - Phase 2 Area Municipal Growth
Allocations and Land Needs (Final Report October 17, 2024);
- 2006, 2011, and 2016 population, household, and employment Census data;
- 2021 population and household Census data;
- Historical residential and non-residential building permit data over the 2014 to
2024 period;
- Residential supply opportunities as provided by the City of Oshawa; and
- Discussions with City staff regarding anticipated residential and non-residential
development in the City of Oshawa.
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3.3 Summary of Growth Forecast
A detailed analysis of the residential and non-residential growth forecasts is provided in
Appendix A and the methodology employed is illustrated in Figure 3-1. The discussion
provided herein summarizes the anticipated growth for the City and describes the basis
for the forecast. The results of the residential growth forecast analysis are summarized
in Table 2-1 below, and Schedule 1 in Appendix A.
As identified in Table 2-1 and Appendix A, Schedule 1, the permanent population in
Oshawa is anticipated to reach approximately 223,200 by mid-2034 and 287,700 by
mid-2051, resulting in an increase of approximately 36,900 and 101,400 persons,
respectively.1
Figure 3-1
Population and Household Forecast Model
1 The population figures used in the calculation of the 2024 D.C. and C.B.C. exclude the
net Census undercount, which is estimated at approximately 3.8%
Intensification
Designated Lands
Servicing Capacity
Residential Units in the
Development Process
Employment Market by Local
Municipality,
Economic Outlook
Local, region
and Provincial
Forecast of
Residential Units
Decline in Existing Population
Net Population Increase
Historical Housing
Construction
DEMAND
SUPPLY
Occupancy Assumptions
Gross Population Increase
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Table 3-1
City of Oshawa
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
Population
Institutional
Population
Population
Excluding
Institutional
Population
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiple
Dwellings[2]
Apartments[3]
Other
Total
Households
Equivalent
Institutional
Households
146,950
141,590
1,870
139,720
34,705
7,705
12,375
145
54,930
1,700
2.578
155,270
149,607
1,932
147,675
38,101
8,190
12,383
123
58,797
1,756
2.544
165,490
159,458
1,828
157,630
40,085
9,075
13,285
150
62,595
1,662
2.547
182,020
175,383
1,373
174,010
42,330
10,095
14,065
150
66,640
1,248
2.632
193,310
186,256
1,460
184,796
43,519
11,426
16,554
150
71,649
1,327
2.600
231,630
223,184
1,824
221,360
50,077
17,400
18,392
150
86,019
1,658
2.595
298,540
287,651
2,483
285,168
58,262
29,391
25,165
150
112,968
2,257
2.546
8,320
8,017
62
7,955
3,396
485
8
-22
3,867
56
10,220
9,851
-104
9,955
1,984
885
902
27
3,798
-94
16,530
15,925
-455
16,380
2,245
1,020
780
0
4,045
-414
11,290
10,873
87
10,786
1,189
1,331
2,489
0
5,009
79
38,320
36,928
364
36,564
6,558
5,974
1,838
0
14,370
331
105,230
101,395
1,023
100,372
14,743
17,965
8,611
0
41,319
930
[1] Census undercount estimated at approximately 3.8%. Note: Population including the undercount has been rounded.
[2] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[3] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Mid 2034
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
Historical
Forecast
Incremental
Mid 2006
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
Mid 2011
Mid 2016
Mid 2006 - Mid 2011
Mid 2021
Mid 2024
Mid 2051
Mid 2021 - Mid 2024
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount)[1]
Year
Excluding Census Undercount
Housing Units
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.):
Total
Population/
Total
Households
Source: Envision Durham, the Durham Region Official Plan (adopted by Regional Council May 17, 2023) derived by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., 2024.
Mid 2024 - Mid 2051
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Figure 3-2
City of Oshawa
Annual Housing Forecast1
Source: Historical housing activity from 2014 and 2015 from Statisics Canada. Permits after 2015 are from the City of Oshawa.
[1] Growth forecast represents calendar year.
1,022
794
1,409
899
1,754
1,265
550
1,208
2,106
1,204
1,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,437
1,5851,5851,5851,5851,5851,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,615
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Housing Units
Years
Historical
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Historical Average
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Provided below is a summary of the key assumptions and findings regarding the City of
Oshawa D.C. growth forecast:
1. Unit Mix (Appendix A - Schedules 1, 2, 6, and 7)
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The housing unit mix for the City was derived from the Durham Region
Growth Management Strategy - Phase 2 Area Municipal Growth
Allocations and Land Needs (Final Report October 17, 2022), a
detailed review of historical development activity (as per Schedule 7),
as well as active residential development applications and discussions
with City staff regarding anticipated development trends for Oshawa
(Schedule 6).
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Based on the above indicators, the 2024 to 2051 household growth
forecast for the City is comprised of a unit mix of 36% low-density units
(single-detached and semi-detached), 43% medium-density (multiples
except for apartments), and 21% high-density (accessory units,
bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2+ bedroom apartments) units.
2. Planning Period
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Short- and longer-term time horizons are required for the D.C. process.
The D.C.A. limits the planning horizon for transit services to a 10-year
planning horizon. All other services can utilize a longer planning
period if the municipality has identified the growth-related capital
infrastructure needs associated with the longer-term growth planning
period.
3. Population in New Housing Units (Appendix A - Schedules 3, 4 and 5)
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The number of permanent housing units to be occupied by mid-2051 in
the City of Oshawa over the forecast period is presented in Figure 3-2.
Over the mid-2024 to mid-2051 forecast period, the City is anticipated
to average approximately 1,530 new housing units per year.
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Institutional population [1] is anticipated to increase by approximately
1,020 people between mid-2024 to mid-2051.
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Population in new units is derived from Schedules 3, 4 and 5, which
incorporate historical development activity, anticipated units (see unit
mix discussion) and average persons per unit (P.P.U.) by dwelling type
for new units.
-
Schedule 8 summarizes the average P.P.U. assumed for new housing
units by age and type of dwelling based on Statistics Canada 2021
custom Census data for the City of Oshawa. The total calculated
P.P.U. for all density types has been adjusted accordingly to account
for the P.P.U. trends which have been recently experienced in both
new and older units. Forecast 25-year average P.P.U.s by dwelling
type are as follows:
o Low density:
3.407
o Medium density:
2.544
o High density2:
1.796
4. Existing Units and Population Change (Appendix A - Schedules 3, 4 and 5)
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Existing households for mid-2024 are based on the 2021 Census
households, plus estimated residential units constructed between mid-
2021 to the beginning of the growth period, assuming a minimum six-
month lag between construction and occupancy (see Schedule 3).
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The change in average occupancy levels for existing housing units is
calculated in Schedules 3, 4, and 53. The forecast population change
in existing households over the 2024 to 2051 forecast period is
forecast to decline by approximately 11,000.
5. Employment (Appendix A - Schedules 10a and 10b)
[1] Institutional population largely includes special care facilities such as nursing home or
residences for senior citizens. A P.P.U. of 1.100 depicts 1-bedroom and 2-or-more-
bedroom units in collective households.
2 Includes accessory units, bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-or-more-bedroom apartments.
3 Change in occupancy levels for existing households occurs due to aging of the
population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic
conditions.
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The employment projections provided herein are largely based on the
Durham Region Growth Management Strategy - Phase 2 Area
Municipal Growth Allocations and Land Needs (Final Report October
17, 2024).
-
2016 employment data 1,2 (place of work) for the City of Oshawa is
outlined in Schedule 10a. The 2016 employment base is comprised of
the following sectors:
o 105 primary (0%);
o 3,820 work at home employment (7%);
o 10,220 industrial (20%);
o 20,670 commercial/population-related (40%); and
o 17,340 institutional (33%).
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The 2016 employment by usual place of work, including work at home,
is 52,155. An additional 9,980 employees have been identified for the
City of Oshawa in 2016 that have no fixed place of work (N.F.P.O.W.).3
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Total employment, including work at home and N.F.P.O.W. for the City
of Oshawa is anticipated to reach approximately 82,500 by mid-2034
and 107,300 by mid-2051. This represents an employment increase of
approximately 12,780 and 37,570, respectively.
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Schedule 10b, Appendix A, summarizes the employment forecast,
excluding work-at-home employment and N.F.P.O.W. employment,
which is the basis for the D.C. employment forecast. The impact on
municipal services from work-at-home employees has already been
included in the population forecast. The need for municipal services
related to N.F.P.O.W. employees has largely been included in the
employment forecast by usual place of work (i.e., employment and
gross floor area generated from N.F.P.O.W. construction employment).
1 2016 employment is based on Statistics Canada 2016 Place of Work Employment
dataset by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
2 Statistics Canada 2021 Census place of work employment data has been reviewed.
The 2021 Census employment results have not been utilized due to a significant
increase in work at home employment captured due to Census enumeration occurring
during the provincial COVID-19 lockdown from April 1, 2021 to June 14, 2021.
3 No fixed place of work is defined by Statistics Canada as "persons who do not go from
home to the same workplace location at the beginning of each shift. Such persons
include building and landscape contractors, travelling salespersons, independent truck
drivers, etc."
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Furthermore, since these employees have no fixed work address, they
cannot be captured in the non-residential G.F.A. calculation.
Accordingly, work-at-home and N.F.P.O.W. employees have been
removed from the D.C.A. employment forecast and calculation.
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Total employment for the City of Oshawa (excluding work at home and
N.F.P.O.W. employment) is anticipated to reach approximately 65,400
by mid-2034 and 85,900 by mid-2051. This represents an employment
increase of approximately 10,630 for the 10-year forecast period and
31,100 for the longer-term period.[1]
6. Non-Residential Sq.ft. Estimates (G.F.A.), Appendix A - Schedule 10b)
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Square footage estimates were calculated in Schedule 8b based on
the following employee density assumptions:
o 1,200 sq.ft. per employee for industrial;
o 400 sq.ft. per employee for commercial/population-related; and
o 625 sq.ft. per employee for institutional employment.
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The City-wide incremental G.F.A. is anticipated to increase by 8.14
million sq.ft. over the 10-year forecast period and 23.3 million sq.ft.
over the longer-term forecast period (mid-2024 to mid-2051).
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In terms of percentage growth, the mid-2024 to mid-2051 incremental
G.F.A. forecast by sector is broken down as follows:
o industrial - 64%;
o commercial/population-related - 25%;
o and institutional - 11%.
[1] G.F.A. and employment associated within special care institutional dwellings treated
as residential, resulting in an institutional employment difference between Schedules
10a and 10b. Total employment growth in Schedule 10b (excluding work at home and
N.F.P.O.W. employment) has been downwardly adjusted to account for institutional
employment associated with special care facilities.
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Chapter 4
The Approach to the
Calculation of the Charge
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4. The Approach to the Calculation of the Charge
4.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the requirements of subsection 5 (1) of the D.C.A. with respect
to the establishment of the need for service which underpins the D.C. calculation.
These requirements are illustrated schematically in Figure 4-1.
4.2 Services Potentially Involved
Table 4-1 lists the full range of municipal services that are provided within municipalities
and indicates the D.C. eligible service components included in the D.C. background
study for the City.
A number of these services are not included in the list of eligible services provided in
subsection 2 (4) of the D.C.A. as being ineligible for inclusion in D.C.s. These are
shown as "ineligible" on Table 4-1B (as per the legend in Table 4-1A). Two ineligible
costs defined in subsection 5 (3) of the D.C.A. are "computer equipment" and "rolling
stock with an estimated useful life of (less than) seven years." In addition, local roads
are covered separately under subdivision agreements and related means (as are other
local services). Services that are potentially eligible for inclusion in the City's D.C. are
indicated with a "Yes."
4.3 Increase in the Need for Service
The D.C. calculation commences with an estimate of "the increase in the need for
service attributable to the anticipated development," for each service to be covered by
the by-law. There must be some form of link or attribution between the anticipated
development and the estimated increase in the need for service. While the need could
conceivably be expressed generally in terms of units of capacity, subsection 5 (1) 3,
which requires that City Council indicate that it intends to ensure that such an increase
in need will be met, suggests that a project-specific expression of need would be most
appropriate.
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Figure 4-1
The Process of Calculating a Development Charge under the Act that must be followed
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Table 4-1A
Categories of City Services to be Addressed as Part of the Calculation - Eligibility
Legend
Eligibility for
Inclusion in the
D.C. Calculation
Description
Yes
City provides the service - service has been included in the D.C.
calculation.
No
City provides the service - service has not been included in the
D.C. calculation.
n/a
City does not provide the service.
Ineligible
Service is ineligible for inclusion in the D.C. calculation.
Table 4-1B
Categories of City Services to be Addressed as Part of the Calculation
Categories of City Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
1. Water supply services,
including distribution and
treatment services
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1.1 Treatment plants, Water Supply,
and Storage Facilities
1.2 Distribution systems
1.3 Local systems
1.4 Vehicles and equipment1
2. Wastewater services,
including sewers and
treatment services
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.1 Treatment plants
2.2 Sewage trunks
2.3 Local systems
2.4 Vehicles and equipment1
3. Stormwater Drainage and
Control Services
Yes
Yes
Yes
3.1 Main channels and drainage
trunks
3.2 Channel connections
3.3 Retention/detention ponds
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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Categories of City Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
4. Services Related to a
Highway
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.1 Arterial roads
4.2 Collector roads
4.3 Bridges, Culverts and
Roundabouts
4.4 Local municipal roads
4.5 Traffic signals
4.6 Sidewalks and streetlights
4.7 Active Transportation
4.8 Works Yard
4.9 Rolling stock1
5. Electrical Power Services
n/a
n/a
n/a
5.1 Electrical substations
5.2 Electrical distribution system
5.3 Electrical system rolling stock1
6. Transit Services
n/a
n/a
6.1 Transit vehicles1 & facilities
6.2 Other transit infrastructure
7. Waste Diversion Services
Yes
Yes
7.1 Waste diversion facilities
7.2 Waste diversion vehicles and
equipment1
8. Policing Services
n/a
n/a
n/a
8.1 Police detachments
8.2 Police rolling stock1
8.3 Small equipment and gear
9. Fire Protection Services
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.1 Fire stations
9.2 Fire Vehicles1
9.3 Fire Equipment and gear
10. Ambulance Services
n/a
n/a
10.1 Ambulance station space
10.2 Vehicles1
11. Services provided by a
board within the meaning
of the Public Libraries Act
Yes
Yes
Yes
11.1 Public library space (incl.
furniture and equipment)
11.2 Library vehicles1
11.3 Library materials
12. Services Related to Long-
Term Care
n/a
n/a
12.1 Long-Term Care space
12.2 Vehicles1
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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Categories of City Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
13. Parks and Recreation
Services
Ineligible
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
13.1 Acquisition of land for parks,
woodlots, and E.S.A.s
13.2 Development of municipal parks
13.3 Parks rolling stock1 and yards
13.4 Facilities, such as arenas, indoor
pools, fitness facilities,
community centres, etc.
13.5 Recreation vehicles and
equipment1
14. Services Related to Public
Health
n/a
n/a
14.1 Public Health department space
14.2 Public Health department
vehicles1
15. Child Care and Early
Years Programs and
Services within the
meaning of Part VI of the
Child Care and Early
Years Act, 2014 and any
related services.
n/a
n/a
15.1 Childcare space
15.2 Vehicles1
16. Services related to
proceedings under the
Provincial Offences Act,
including by-law
enforcement services and
municipally administered
court services
Yes
Yes
16.1 P.O.A. space, including by-law
enforcement and municipally
administered court services
16.2 Vehicles1 & Equipment
17. Services Related to
Emergency Preparedness
No
No
17.1 Emergency Preparedness Space
17.2 Equipment
18. Services Related to
Airports
Ineligible
Ineligible
18.1 Airports
18.2 Other Airports
19. Provision of Headquarters
for the General
Administration of
Municipalities and Area
Municipal Boards
Ineligible
Ineligible
Ineligible
19.1 Office space
19.2 Office furniture
19.3 Computer equipment
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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Categories of City Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
20. Other
Yes
20.1 Interest on money borrowed to
pay for growth-related capital
20.2 Growth Studies, including the
D.C. background study cost
4.4 Local Service Policy
Some of the need for services generated by additional development consists of local
services related to a plan of subdivision. As such, they will be required as a condition of
subdivision agreements or consent conditions. The City's Local Service Policy is
included in Appendix E.
4.5 Capital Forecast
Paragraph 7 of subsection 5 (1) of the D.C.A. requires that "the capital costs necessary
to provide the increased services must be estimated." The Act goes on to require two
potential cost reductions and the regulation sets out the way in which such costs are to
be presented. These requirements are outlined below.
These estimates involve capital costing of the increased services discussed above.
This entails costing actual projects or the provision of service units, depending on how
each service has been addressed.
The capital costs include:
a. costs to acquire land or an interest therein (including a leasehold interest);
b. costs to improve land;
c. costs to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures;
d. costs to acquire, lease or improve facilities, including rolling stock (with a useful
life of 7 or more years), furniture and equipment (other than computer
equipment), materials acquired for library circulation, reference, or information
purposes; and
e. interest on money borrowed to pay for the above-referenced costs.
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f. costs to undertake studies in connection with the above-referenced matters
(include costs of the D.C. background study).
In order for an increase in need for service to be included in the D.C. calculation, City
Council must indicate "that it intends to ensure that such an increase in need will be
met" (subsection 5 (1) 3). This can be done if the increase in service forms part of a
Council-approved Official Plan, capital forecast, or similar expression of the intention of
Council (O. Reg. 82/98 section 3). The capital program contained herein reflects the
City's approved and proposed capital budgets and servicing/needs studies.
4.6 Treatment of Credits
Section 8, paragraph 5, of O. Reg. 82/98 indicates that a D.C. background study must
set out "the estimated value of credits that are being carried forward relating to the
service." Subsection 17, paragraph 4, of the same regulation indicates that, "...the
value of the credit cannot be recovered from future D.C.s," if the credit pertains to an
ineligible service. This implies that a credit for eligible services can be recovered from
future D.C.s. As a result, this provision should be made in the calculation, in order to
avoid a funding shortfall with respect to future service needs.
Currently, there are no outstanding credits to be included in the D.C. calculations.
4.7 Class of Services
Section 7 of the D.C.A. states that a D.C. by-law may provide for any D.C. eligible
service or the capital costs with respect to those services. Further, a class may be
composed of any number or combination of services and may include parts or portions
of each D.C. eligible services. With respect to growth-related studies, section 7(3) of
the D.C.A. states that:
"For greater certainty, a development charge by-law may provide for a class
consisting of studies in respect of any service listed in subsection 2 (4) whose
capital costs are described in paragraphs 5 and 6 of subsection 5 (3)".
These provisions allow for services to be grouped together to create a class for the
purposes of the D.C. by-law and D.C. reserve funds.
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4.8 Eligible Debt and Committed Excess Capacity
Section 66 of the D.C.A., 1997 states that for the purposes of developing a D.C. by-law,
a debt incurred with respect to an eligible service may be included as a capital cost,
subject to any limitations or reductions in the Act. Similarly, s.18 of O. Reg. 82/98
indicates that debt with respect to an ineligible service may be included as a capital
cost, subject to several restrictions.
In order for such costs to be eligible, two conditions must apply. First, they must have
funded excess capacity which is able to meet service needs attributable to the
anticipated development. Second, the excess capacity must be "committed," that is,
either before or at the time it was created, Council must have expressed a clear
intention that it would be paid for by D.C.s or other similar charges. For example, this
may have been done as part of previous D.C. processes.
Outstanding growth-related debt has been included in the D.C. calculations, where
applicable.
4.9 Existing Reserve Funds
Section 35 of the D.C.A. states that:
"The money in a reserve fund established for a service may be spent only for
capital costs determined under paragraphs 2 to 7 of subsection 5 (1)."
There is no explicit requirement under the D.C.A. calculation method set out in s. 5 (1)
to net the outstanding reserve fund balance as part of making the D.C. calculation;
however, section 35 does restrict the way in which the funds are used in future.
For services that are subject to a per-capita-based, service level "cap," the reserve fund
balance should be applied against the development-related costs for which the charge
was imposed once the project is constructed (i.e., the needs of recent growth). This
cost component is distinct from the development-related costs for the next 10-year
period, which underlie the D.C. calculation herein.
The alternative would involve the City spending all reserve fund monies prior to
renewing each by-law, which would not be a sound basis for capital budgeting. Thus,
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the City will use these reserve funds for the City's cost share of applicable development-
related projects, which are required but have not yet been undertaken, as a way of
directing the funds to the benefit of the development which contributed them (rather
than to future development, which will generate the need for additional facilities directly
proportionate to future growth).
The City projected D.C. reserve fund balance, less outstanding commitments related to
prior year capital approvals, by service as of December 31, 2023, is provided in Table 4-
2.
Table 4-2
Projected Development Charge Reserve Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2023
Note: Amounts in brackets are deficient balances.
4.10 Deductions
The D.C.A. potentially requires that four deductions be made to the increase in the need
for service. These relate to:
- the level of service ceiling;
- uncommitted excess capacity;
- benefit to existing development; and
- anticipated grants, subsidies, and other contributions.
The requirements behind each of these reductions are addressed below.
Service
December 31,
2023 Closing
Balance
Less
Outstanding
Commitments
December 31, 2023
Adjusted Closing
Balance
Services Related to a Highway (Transportation)
$66,989,860.34 $24,270,596.00
$42,719,264.34
Parking
$53,829.42
$53,829.42
$0.00
Fire Protection Services
($2,970,723.13)
$161,356.57
($3,132,079.70)
Parks and Recreation Services
$30,162,890.58
$519,104.34
$29,643,786.24
Library Services
$3,685,247.71
$3,392.75
$3,681,854.96
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Waste Diversion
$29,968.90
$0.00
$29,968.90
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
$6,272,458.83
$2,397,773.00
$3,874,685.83
Growth Studies
($261,349.09)
$0.00
($261,349.09)
Total
$103,962,183.56 $27,406,052.08
$76,556,131.48
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4.10.1 Reduction Require by Level of Service Ceiling
This is designed to ensure that the increase in need included in section 4.3 does "not
include an increase that would result in the level of service [for the additional
development increment] exceeding the average level of the service provided in the
municipality over the 15-year period immediately preceding the preparation of the
background study" (D.C.A., subsection 5 (1) 4). O. Reg. 82/98 (section 4) goes further
to indicate that "both the quantity and quality of a service shall be taken into account in
determining the level of service and the average level of service."
In many cases, this can be done by establishing a quantity measure in terms of units as
floor area, land area, or road length per capita and a quality measure, in terms of the
average cost of providing such units based on replacement costs, engineering
standards, or recognized performance measurement systems, depending on
circumstances. When the quantity and quality factors are multiplied together, they
produce a measure of the level of service, which meets the requirements of the Act, i.e.,
cost per unit.
It is noted that for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Services, other legislation
dictates the level of service to be provided for new infrastructure, therefore, a historic
service standard calculation is not required.
The average service level calculation sheets for each service component in the D.C.
calculation are set out in Appendix B.
4.10.2 Reduction for Uncommitted Excess Capacity
Paragraph 5 of subsection 5 (1) requires a deduction from the increase in the need for
service attributable to the anticipated development that can be met using the City's
"excess capacity," other than excess capacity which is "committed."
"Excess capacity" is undefined, but in this case must be able to meet some or all of the
increase in need for service, in order to potentially represent a deduction. The
deduction of uncommitted excess capacity from the future increase in the need for
service would normally occur as part of the conceptual planning and feasibility work
associated with justifying and sizing new facilities, (e.g., if a road widening to
accommodate increased traffic is not required because sufficient excess capacity is
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already available, then widening would not be included as an increase in need, in the
first instance).
4.10.3 Reduction for Benefit to Existing Development
Section 5 (1) 6 of the D.C.A. provides that, "The increase in the need for service must
be reduced by the extent to which an increase in service to meet the increased need
would benefit existing development." The general guidelines used to consider benefit to
existing development included:
- the repair or unexpanded replacement of existing assets that are in need of
repair;
- an increase in average service level of quantity or quality (compare water as an
example);
- the elimination of a chronic servicing problem not created by growth; and
- providing services where none previously existed (generally considered for water
or wastewater services).
This step involves a further reduction in the need, by the extent to which such an
increase in service would benefit existing development. The level of service cap in
section 4.10.1 is related but is not the identical requirement. Sanitary, storm, and water
trunks are highly localized to growth areas and can be more readily allocated in this
regard than other services such as services related to a highway, which do not have a
fixed service area.
Where existing development has an adequate service level which will not be tangibly
increased by an increase in service, no benefit would appear to be involved. For
example, where expanding existing library facilities simply replicates what existing
residents are receiving, they receive limited (or no) benefit as a result. On the other
hand, where a clear existing service problem is to be remedied, a deduction should be
made accordingly.
In the case of services such as recreation facilities, community parks, libraries, etc., the
service is typically provided on a City-wide system basis. For example, facilities of the
same type may provide different services (i.e., leisure pool vs. competitive pool),
different programs (i.e., hockey vs. figure skating), and different time availability for the
same service (i.e., leisure skating available on Wednesdays in one arena and
Thursdays in another). As a result, residents will travel to different facilities to access
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the services they want at the times they wish to use them, and facility location generally
does not correlate directly with residence location. Even where it does, displacing users
from an existing facility to a new facility frees up capacity for use by others and
generally results in only a limited benefit to existing development. Further, where an
increase in demand is not met for a number of years, a negative service impact to
existing development is involved for a portion of the planning period.
4.10.4 Reduction for Anticipated Grants, Subsidies, and Other
Contributions
This step involves reducing the capital costs necessary to provide the increased
services by capital grants, subsidies, and other contributions (including direct developer
contributions required due to the local service policy) made or anticipated by Council
and in accordance with various rules such as the attribution between the share related
to new vs. existing development. That is, some grants and contributions may not
specifically be applicable to growth or where Council targets fundraising as a measure
to offset impacts on taxes (O. Reg. 82/98, section 6).
4.11 Municipal-wide vs. Area-Specific
This step involves determining whether all of the subject costs are to be recovered on a
uniform municipal-wide basis or whether some or all are to be recovered on an area-
specific basis. Under the amended D.C.A., it is now mandatory to "consider" area-rating
of services (providing charges for specific areas and services); however, it is not
mandatory to implement area rating.
4.12 Allocation of Development
This step involves relating the costs involved to anticipated development for each period
under consideration and using allocations between residential and non-residential
development and between one type of development and another, to arrive at a schedule
of charges.
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4.13 Asset Management
The legislation now requires that a D.C. background study must include an asset
management plan (subsection 10 (2) c.2). The asset management plan (A.M.P.) must
deal with all assets that are proposed to be funded, in whole or in part, by D.C.s. The
current regulations provide very extensive and specific requirements for the A.M.P.
related to transit services (as noted in the subsequent subsection); however, they are
silent with respect to how the A.M.P. is to be provided for all other services. As part of
any A.M.P., the examination should be consistent with the municipality's existing
assumptions, approaches, and policies on asset management planning. This
examination has been included in Appendix F.
4.14 Mandatory Discount for Rental Housing Development
For all rental housing developments that are subject to D.C.s, where a by-law is passed
after November 28, 2022, the charge is discounted for the rental housing development
relative to the maximum charge that could be imposed under the by-law. The amount of
the discount is dependant on the number of bedrooms in each unit, as follows:
1. Residential units intended for use as a rented residential premises with three (3)
or more bedrooms - 25% discount.
2. Residential units intended for use as a rented residential premises with two (2)
bedrooms - 20% discount.
3. Residential units intended for use as a rented residential premises not referred to
1 or 2 above - 15% discount.
Note that these discounts are not part of the methodology required for calculating the
charge, but a rule that has to be included in the by-laws which informs implementation.
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Chapter 5
D.C. Eligible Cost Analysis by
Service
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5. D.C. Eligible Cost Analysis by Service
5.1 Introduction
This chapter outlines the basis for calculating eligible costs for the D.C.s to be applied
on a uniform basis for the defined service areas. In each case, the required calculation
process set out in subsection 5 (1) paragraphs 2 to 7 in the D.C.A., and described in
Chapter 4, was followed in determining D.C. eligible costs.
The service component is evaluated on two format sheets:
1. The service standards that provide the average historical 15-year level of service
calculation (see Appendix B), which "caps" the D.C. amounts; and
2. The infrastructure cost calculation, which determines the potential D.C.
recoverable cost.
The nature of the capital projects and timing identified in the Chapter reflect Council's
current intention. Over time, however, City projects and Council priorities may change;
accordingly, Council's intentions may be altered, and different capital projects (and
timing) may be necessary to meet the need for services required by new growth.
5.2 Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for City-wide
D.C. Services and Class of Services Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for Fire Protection,
Parks and Recreation, Library, Provincial Offences Act (P.O.A) including By-law
Enforcement, Waste Diversion Services, and Growth-Related Studies over the 10-year
forecast period (2024 to 2033).
5.2.1 Fire Protection Services
The City currently provides fire protection services through six (6) fire stations, along
with additional facilities such as a temporary fire training tower, a portable washroom,
training portable, and 2 C-Can Storage units. These amount to a total of 78,081 sq.ft. of
facility area. The City also owns 45 vehicles as well as a total inventory of 1,937 small
equipment and gear.
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The facility spaces and additional assets provide an average level of service of
approximately $576 per capita over the past 15 year. In aggregate, the maximum D.C.
eligible amount that can be included in the calculation of the charge for the services is
approximately $21.3 million.
Table 5-1 provides the associated 10-year capital program for Fire Protection Services.
To support future growth, the gross cost of growth-related capital projects identified by
the City is approximately $60.58 million. In addition, the deficit in the Fire D.C. reserve
fund of approximately $3.13 million has been included related to growth-works
undertaken and committed through prior year capital approvals. A deduction related to
the post-period benefits for future growth of approximately $28.87 million, has been
made. Further, deductions related to the benefit to the existing community and grants,
subsidies, and other contributions have been made, totalling approximately $7.6 and $6
million, respectively. As a result, $21.27 million has been included in the calculation of
the charge, of which is $16.59 million (78%) had been apportioned to residential
development and $4.68 million (22%) has been apportioned to non-residential
development, based on the relationship of incremental population and employment
growth.
5.2.2 Parks and Recreation Services
The City currently provides a variety of parks and recreation-related assets to service
the community. A summary of the inventory is provided below:
1. 1,229 acres of parkland including parks and parkettes (e.g., community,
neighbourhood, regional, etc.), and open space;
2. 380 amenities that include items such as sport fields, baseball diamonds,
skateboard parks, playgrounds, splashpads, and tennis courts, etc.;
3. 30,474 linear metres of trails and paths;
4. 914,137 sq.ft. of recreational building area that includes various recreation
centres, pools, gymnasiums, etc.,
5. 51,156 sq.ft. of Parks Operations Facility space;
6. 127 vehicles and equipment related to Parks and Recreation Services, including
pickup trucks, trailers, mowers, etc.
The total inventory of assets related to Parks and Recreation Services has provided an
invested level of service of $6,458 per capita over the past 15-years. The capital
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program for the 10-year growth-related needs for the City is provided in table 5-2. The
program includes the needs for additional parkland development, recreation facilities,
trail development, and vehicles. It also includes the outstanding growth-related debt for
the operation depot and Delpark Homes Centre. As such, the gross capital cost for all
projects is $308.83 million. A deduction of approximately $34.4 million was made to
recognize the post-period benefit of the capital works, and $58.29 million was deducted
as a result of the benefit to the existing community. Further, $29.64 million in existing
D.C. reserve funds has been deduction from the capital costs, resulting in net D.C.
recoverable costs of approximately $186.5 million. The D.C. recoverable cost has been
apportioned to residential and non-developments, of $177.17 million and $9.32 million,
respectively. As the predominant users of this service tend to be residents of the City,
the growth-related costs have been allocated 95% to residential and 5% to non-
residential development.
5.2.3 Library Services
The City currently owns and maintains four libraries, with a total of 95,085 sq.ft. of
library space. The libraries house an inventory of approximately 341,200 library
collection items, and two 2 vehicles. As such, the average level of service over the past
15 years was approximately $564 per capita. Based on the application of this level of
service to the incremental 10-year forecast growth, the City would be eligible to collect
approximately $20.84 million from D.C.s for the service over the forecast period.
The corresponding 10-year capital program is provided in Table 5-3. The capital
projects include provisional items along with additional new and expansion of library
branches. Specifically, the need for additional library facility space was identified in the
City's Parks Recreation Library and Culture (P.R.L.C.) Facility Needs Assessment. As
such, the gross capital cost estimate of all projects is approximately $26.41 million.
Deductions related to the benefit to the existing community of $1.88 million have been
made, net of the reserve fund adjustment of $3.68 million, which have also been
deducted. Therefore, the total D.C. recoverable cost included in the calculation is
$20.84 million, of which $19.8 million and $1.04 million, approximately, have been
allocated to residential and non-residential development, respectively. Similar to Parks
and Recreation Services, the growth-related cost-share has been apportioned 95% to
residential and 5% to non-residential development as the predominant users of this
service tend to be residents of the City.
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5.2.4 Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement Services
The City currently owns and maintains approximately 18,000 sq.ft. of facility space of
P.O.A., including By-law Enforcement. This includes office and garage space along
with the Oshawa Executive Airport. Additionally, there are 25 vehicles that are utilized
to provide this service, including vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. As such, the total
inventory of assets over the past 15-years results in an invested level of service of
approximately $70 per capita. When applied to the 10-year forecast population, a
maximum D.C. eligible cost of $2.58 million is applicable.
As outlined in Table 5-4, the gross capital cost for capital projects for P.O.A. including
By-law Enforcement is approximately $1.1 million, which includes additional vehicles,
expansions, and other necessary equipment required to accommodate growth over the
forecast period. A benefit to existing deduction of $307,100 was applied. Therefore,
the total of $778,200 in growth-related needs have been included in the calculation of
the D.C. Of this D.C. recoverable amount, approximately $607,000 (78%) is allocated
to the residential development and approximately $171,200 (22%) to the non-residential
base on the incremental growth in population and employment over the 10-year forecast
period.
5.2.5 Waste Diversion
The City is responsible for the collection of waste including materials diverted from
landfills. The City's service level for waste diversion is comprised of a share of the
Consolidated Operations Depot as well as a number of vehicles including those used for
waste collection. The garbage packers have been utilized for diversion over the past
15-years at a range of 34% to 39%, with the balance of the vehicles related to landfill
(which is ineligible for recovery through D.C.s). The City maintains 667 sq.ft. of facility
space related to waste diversion and 9.12 vehicles and equipment. Therefore, the
average level of service over the past 15 years is approximately $23 per capita. Based
on the application of this level of service to the incremental 10-year forecast growth, the
City would be eligible to collect $854,145 from D.C.s over the forecast period.
As shown in Table 5-5, the growth-related capital needs for this service include the
acquisition of three (3) additional collection vehicles and the City's share of the land and
construction costs related to the Northern Depot, providing a gross capital cost of
approximately $2.2 million. A deduction related to the post-period benefit of $127,200
has been made. Other deductions of $1.33 million have been made to recognize the
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portion of these costs associated with landfill which is ineligible for recovery through
D.C.s. Further, a deduction related to the benefit to the existing community of $55,800
has also been made, net of the reserve fund adjustment of approximately $30,000. As
a result, a total D.C. recoverable cost of $638,791 has been included in the calculation
of the charge, with $498,257 (78%) attributable to residential development and
$140,534 (22%) attributable to non-residential development, which is based on the
incremental growth in population to employment for the 10-year forecast period.
5.2.6 Growth-Related Studies (Class of Service)
Section 7 of the D.C.A. states that a D.C. by-law may provide for any D.C. eligible
service or the capital costs with respect to those services. Further, a class may be
composed of any number or combination of services and may include parts or portions
of each D.C. eligible services. With respect to growth-related studies, Section 7 (3) of
the D.C.A. states that:
For greater certainty, a development charge by-law may provide for a class
consisting of studies in respect of any service listed in subsection 2 (4) whose
capital costs are described in paragraphs 5 and 6 of subsection 5 (3).
These provisions allow for services to be grouped together to create a class for the
purposes of the D.C. by-law and D.C. reserve funds. The D.C. calculations and draft
by-law provided herein include a class for growth-related studies. This class is
comprised of the following municipal-wide services:
- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- P.O.A. Services, including By-law Enforcement;
- Stormwater Drainage and Control Services; and
- Waste Diversion Services.
The following provides a list of the studies that have been identified for the 2024 to 2034
forecast period:
- D.C. Background Studies;
- Official Plan;
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- Zoning Study;
- Part II Plan Studies (Whitebelt expansion areas);
- Airport Land Use Study;
- Fire Master Plans;
- Grade Separation Study;
- Integrated Transportation Master Plan Updates;
- Operations Needs Study;
- Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment Update;
- Harbour Park Masterplan;
- Storm Water Management Best Practices Study/Master Plans;
- Water Resources Public Education; and
- Low Impact Development (LID) Program.
The total cost of these studies is approximately $6.39 million, including $261,349 for the
existing D.C. reserve fund deficit for growth-related studies. After deducting
approximately $1.76 million for the benefit to existing share and $210,000 to recognize
the benefit to non-D.C.-eligible services that some studies will include, the D.C. eligible
costs for studies that have been considered with the calculation of the charge within the
class of services total approximately $4.42 million as presented in Table 5-6.
For planning related studies, a deduction of 10% of the growth-related costs have been
applied to recognize the extent to which the studies relate to non-D.C.-eligible services.
Planning related studies and future D.C. background studies have been allocated to the
services in the following manner:
- Services Related to a Highway - 72.18%
- Fire Protection Services - 1.92%
- Parks and Recreation Services - 16.87%
- Library Services - 1.89%
- P.O.A. Services, including By-law Enforcement - 0.07%
- Stormwater Drainage and Control Services - 7.01%
- Waste Diversion Services - 0.06%
The allocation of the net growth-related costs between residential and non-residential
development is based on the residential and non-residential allocations for each service
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area and are presented in Table 5-7 below (resulting in an overall split of 80%
residential and 20% non-residential).
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Table 5-1
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Fire Protection Services
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
78%
22%
1
Fire Training Facility
2028-2029
10,990,000
6,594,000
4,396,000
2,748,000
1,648,000
1,285,440
362,560
2
Fire Station #7
2027-2028
24,760,000
9,025,000
15,735,000
2,476,000
13,259,000
10,342,020
2,916,980
3
Pumper/Rescue & Equipment for Fire Station #7
2026-2028
1,425,000
-
1,425,000
143,000
1,282,000
999,960
282,040
4
Bunker Gear for additional Firefighters (20) Station #7
2026-2028
328,800
328,800
32,900
295,900
230,802
65,098
5
Fire Station #8
2034-2051
11,500,000
11,500,000
-
-
-
-
-
6
Pumper/Rescue for Fire Station #8
2034-2051
1,425,000
1,425,000
-
-
-
-
-
7
Bunker Gear for additional Firefighters (20) Satation
2034-2051
328,800
328,800
-
-
-
-
-
8
Two 8' x 40' C-Can (storage)
2024
21,000
-
21,000
-
21,000
16,380
4,620
9
NG911 Network Upgrade (Phase 1)
2024
1,119,325
-
1,119,325
16,200
1,100,000
3,125
2,438
688
10
NG911 Network Upgrade (Phase 2)
2024
3,695,000
-
3,695,000
644,000
2,926,000
125,000
97,500
27,500
11
NG911 Network Upgrade (Phase 3)
2024-2025
3,185,675
-
3,185,675
1,333,000
1,593,000
259,675
202,546
57,128
12
Fire Distpatch Expansion
2024
600,000
-
600,000
200,000
360,000
40,000
31,200
8,800
13
Additional Rescue for Intensification in Existing Area
2024
1,200,000
-
1,200,000
-
1,200,000
936,000
264,000
Adjustments:
14
Reserve Fund Adjustment
3,132,080
-
3,132,080
-
3,132,080
2,443,022
689,058
Total
63,710,680
28,872,800
-
34,837,880
7,593,100
5,979,000
21,265,780
16,587,308
4,678,472
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies and
Other Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Less:
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Table 5-2
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Parks and Recreation Services
Prj. No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
1
New Community Centre in Northwoods
Business Area
2026-2027
112,719,173
-
112,719,173
11,271,900
101,447,273
96,374,910
5,072,364
2
Northwoods - North Field Parkland
Development and Amenities
2026-2027
26,984,000
-
26,984,000
-
26,984,000
25,634,800
1,349,200
3
Northwoods - South Field (Windfields
Community Park) - Parkland Development and
Amenities
2026-2027
15,557,000
-
15,557,000
-
15,557,000
14,779,150
777,850
4
Rotary Park Redevelopment
2024-2025
25,000,000
-
25,000,000
12,500,000
12,500,000
11,875,000
625,000
5
Kedron Part II Plan Community Park
2028-2029
11,717,000
-
11,717,000
585,900
11,131,100
10,574,545
556,555
6
Thornton Community Park Development (Rose
Valley Community Park)
2024-2025
8,600,000
-
8,600,000
430,000
8,170,000
7,761,500
408,500
7
Downtown Park (Bond/Simcoe Urban Park)
2024-2025
3,568,000
-
3,568,000
356,800
3,211,200
3,050,640
160,560
8
Harbour Park Redevelopment
2034-2051
18,915,000
9,457,000
9,458,000
9,458,000
-
-
-
9
Fittings Subdivision Park
2027-2028
731,000
-
731,000
36,600
694,400
659,680
34,720
10
North Central Taunton Park
2027-2028
827,000
-
827,000
41,400
785,600
746,320
39,280
11
Kedron Part II Plan Neighbourhood Park 1
2027-2028
797,000
-
797,000
39,900
757,100
719,245
37,855
12
Kedron Part II Plan Neighbourhood Park 2
2025-2026
797,000
-
797,000
39,900
757,100
719,245
37,855
13
Simcoe and Elena Park
2025-2026
945,000
-
945,000
47,300
897,700
852,815
44,885
14
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 1
2025-2026
457,000
-
457,000
22,900
434,100
412,395
21,705
15
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 2
2027-2028
482,000
-
482,000
24,100
457,900
435,005
22,895
16
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 3
2027-2028
457,000
-
457,000
22,900
434,100
412,395
21,705
17
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 4
2024
350,000
-
350,000
17,500
332,500
315,875
16,625
18
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 5
2025-2026
482,000
-
482,000
24,100
457,900
435,005
22,895
19
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 6
2025-2026
482,000
-
482,000
24,100
457,900
435,005
22,895
20
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 7
2027
407,000
-
407,000
20,400
386,600
367,270
19,330
21
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 8
2027-2028
482,000
-
482,000
24,100
457,900
435,005
22,895
22
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 9
2028-2029
457,000
-
457,000
22,900
434,100
412,395
21,705
23
Kedron Part II Plan Parkette 10
2027-2028
482,000
-
482,000
24,100
457,900
435,005
22,895
24
Second Marsh Redevelopment
2025-2033
6,500,000
-
6,500,000
4,875,000
1,625,000
1,543,750
81,250
25
Taunton Part II Plan - Link 1 (Esterbrook to
Salmers/Arborwood); Link 3 (Esterbrook to
Conlin incl. 1 underpass)
2024
2,712,000
-
2,712,000
271,200
2,440,800
2,318,760
122,040
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
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Table 5-2 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Parks and Recreation Services
Prj. No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
26
Windfields Part II Plan - Link 5 (Conlin to
Britannia east of Bridle)
2024-2025
1,650,000
-
1,650,000
165,000
1,485,000
1,410,750
74,250
27
Not in Part II Plan - Link 6 (between Ormond
Dr.South and North) - 2.7km
2034-2051
870,000
783,000
87,000
87,000
-
-
-
28
Not in Part II Plan - Link 7 (Ormond Dr. To
Ritson) - 1.4 km
2034-2051
290,000
261,000
29,000
29,000
-
-
-
29
Windfields Part II Plan - Link 12 (East-west
link to Neigh Park 4 incl 1 Bridge)
2027-2028
639,000
-
639,000
63,900
575,100
546,345
28,755
30
Windfields Part II Plan - Link 13 (Britannia to
Pipeline)
2024-2025
2,640,000
-
2,640,000
264,000
2,376,000
2,257,200
118,800
31
Windfields Part II Plan - Link 14 (Britannia to
Hydro Corr. Incl. 1 Underpass)
2027-2028
556,000
-
556,000
55,600
500,400
475,380
25,020
32
Taunton Part II Plan - Link 15 (Legends to
Conlin Rd.)
2029-2030
697,000
-
697,000
69,700
627,300
595,935
31,365
33
Windfields Part II Plan - Link 17 (Conlin to
Britannia Incl. 1 Bridge & 1 Underpass)
2027-2028
1,162,000
-
1,162,000
116,200
1,045,800
993,510
52,290
34
Kedron Part II Plan - Link 18 (Conlin to
Planning Area North Boundary at East Ritson)
2027-2028
581,000
-
581,000
58,100
522,900
496,755
26,145
35
Eastdale Part II Plan - Link 19 (Grandview to
Townline Incl. 1 Bridge)
2027-2028
494,000
-
494,000
49,400
444,600
422,370
22,230
36
Pinecrest Part II Plan - Link 24 (East of
Harmony Rd. and North of Beatrice St. to
West of Grandview Rd. and South of Taunton
2027-2028
511,000
-
511,000
51,100
459,900
436,905
22,995
37
Pinecrest Part II Plan - Link 25 (East of
Wilson Rd. and North of Beatrice St. to West
of Harmony Rd. and North of Beatrice St.)
2027-2028
558,000
-
558,000
55,800
502,200
477,090
25,110
38
Pinecrest Part II Plan - Link 26 (West of
Harmony Rd. and North of Beatrice St. to
West of Harmony Rd. and South of Taunton
2028-2029
604,000
-
604,000
60,400
543,600
516,420
27,180
39
Eastdale Part II Plan - Link 27 (East of
Harmony Rd. and North of Adelaide Ave. to
East of Harmony Rd. and South of Roslin Rd.)
2028-2029
464,000
-
464,000
46,400
417,600
396,720
20,880
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-2 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Parks and Recreation Services
Prj. No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
40
Eastdale Part II Plan - Link 28 (East of
Harmony Rd. and North of Adelaide Ave. to
Link 27)
2029-2030
139,000
-
139,000
13,900
125,100
118,845
6,255
41
Eastdale Part II Plan - Link 29 (East of
Harmony Rd. and North of Rossland Rd. to
Ridge Valley Park)
2029-2030
232,000
-
232,000
23,200
208,800
198,360
10,440
42
Eastdale Part II Plan - Link 30 (East of
Grandview St. and North of Rossland Rd. to
Link 19)
2030-2031
558,000
-
558,000
55,800
502,200
477,090
25,110
43
Eastdale Part II Plan - Link 31 (West of
Grandview St. and North of Rossland Rd. to
Ridge Valley Park)
2030-2031
279,000
-
279,000
27,900
251,100
238,545
12,555
44
Taunton Part II Plan - Link 32 (West of
Grandview St. and North of Taunton Rd. to
West of Grandview St. and South of
2031-2032
279,000
-
279,000
27,900
251,100
238,545
12,555
45
Taunton Part II Plan - Link 33 (West of
Grandview St. and North of Coldstream to
West of Grandview St. and Salmers Dr.)
2031-2032
46,000
-
46,000
4,600
41,400
39,330
2,070
46
Windfields Part II Plan - Link 34 (Link 11 to
Link 10)
2030-2031
186,000
-
186,000
18,600
167,400
159,030
8,370
47
Link 36 (Farewell Park to Florell Park)
2031-2032
604,000
-
604,000
302,000
302,000
286,900
15,100
48
Link 37 (Florell Park to Colonel Sam Dr.)
2032-2033
5,924,000
-
5,924,000
2,962,000
2,962,000
2,813,900
148,100
49
Link 38 - Colonel Sam Dr. to South of Hwy.
401
2032-2033
837,000
-
837,000
418,500
418,500
397,575
20,925
50
Link 39 - West of Harmony Rd at Easton Park
to Harmony Creek Trail
2033
279,000
-
279,000
139,500
139,500
132,525
6,975
51
Link 40 - West of Harmony Rd. and North of
Rossland Rd. to East of Attersley and North of
Rossland Rd.
2033
33,000
-
33,000
16,500
16,500
15,675
825
52
Link 41 - East of Harmony Rd. to Wilson Rd.
South and Taunton Rd.
2033
46,000
-
46,000
23,000
23,000
21,850
1,150
53
Link 42 - West of Ritson Rd. and North of
Britannia Ave. to Link 59
2033
116,000
-
116,000
58,000
58,000
55,100
2,900
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-2 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Parks and Recreation Services
Prj. No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
54
Link 43 - Beatrice Rd. to South of Taunton Rd.
2033
56,000
-
56,000
28,000
28,000
26,600
1,400
55
Link 44 - Beatrice Rd. and West of Wilson Rd.
to South of Taunton Rd.
2034-2051
741,000
370,500
370,500
370,500
-
-
-
56
Link 45 - South of Taunton and West of
Wilson to South of Whitehall Park
2034-2051
638,000
319,000
319,000
319,000
-
-
-
57
Link 46 - Goodman Park to West end of
Annapolis Ave,
2034-2051
928,000
464,000
464,000
464,000
-
-
-
58
Link 47 - Prestwick Park to South of Taunton
Rd. and East of Thornton Rd.
2034-2051
2,860,000
1,430,000
1,430,000
1,430,000
-
-
-
59
Link 48 - North of Adelaide and East of Park
Rd. to Alexandra St.
2034-2051
1,137,500
568,700
568,800
568,800
-
-
-
60
Link 49 - East / West Link South of Airport
2034-2051
870,000
435,000
435,000
435,000
-
-
-
61
Not in Part II Plan - Link 50 - West of Ritson
Rd and South of Winchester Rd. to Link 13
2034-2051
429,000
214,500
214,500
214,500
-
-
-
62
Link 51 - North of Taunton Rd and South of
Simcoe St. to Conlin Rd.
2034-2051
1,820,000
910,000
910,000
910,000
-
-
-
63
Link 52 - Link 51 to Link 7
2034-2051
1,335,000
667,500
667,500
667,500
-
-
-
64
Link 53 - Glovers Rd. to South of Camp Samac
2034-2051
3,640,000
1,820,000
1,820,000
1,820,000
-
-
-
65
Link 54 - North of Ormond Dr, to South of
Conlin Rd.
2034-2051
1,040,000
520,000
520,000
520,000
-
-
-
66
Link 55 - South of Conlin Rd. and East of
Ritson Rd. to Wilson Rd. and South of Conlin
2034-2051
580,000
290,000
290,000
290,000
-
-
-
67
Link 56 - South of Conlin Rd. and East of
Ritson Rd. to Quail Run Dr.
2034-2051
174,000
87,000
87,000
87,000
-
-
-
68
Link 57 - North of Greenhill Ave. and West of
Harmony Rd. to Quail Run Dr.
2034-2051
174,000
87,000
87,000
87,000
-
-
-
69
Link 58 - Link 18 to Link 59
2034-2051
754,000
377,000
377,000
377,000
-
-
-
70
Link 59 - From Thornton Rd. to Townline Rd.
2034-2051
4,120,000
2,060,000
2,060,000
2,060,000
-
-
-
71
Link 60 - North of Winchester Rd. and West of
Grandview St. to Link 59
2034-2051
174,000
87,000
87,000
87,000
-
-
-
72
Link 61 - West of Townline Rd. and South of
Winchester Rd. to Link 59
2028-2029
279,000
-
279,000
139,500
139,500
132,525
6,975
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-2 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Parks and Recreation Services
Prj. No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
73
Link 62 - West of Winchester Rd. and North of
Link 59 to South of Columbus Rd.
2034-2051
1,690,000
845,000
845,000
845,000
-
-
-
74
Link 63 - East of Thornton Rd. and South of
Columbus Rd. to North of Howden Rd.
2034-2051
2,089,000
1,044,500
1,044,500
1,044,500
-
-
-
75
Large Grass Mower
2028-2030
189,000
-
189,000
9,500
179,500
170,525
8,975
76
Forestry Bucket Truck 37 foot
2028-2030
225,000
-
225,000
11,300
213,700
203,015
10,685
77
Tractor with plow and salter for trails
2026
300,000
-
300,000
-
300,000
285,000
15,000
78
Horticulture Pickup
2026
100,000
-
100,000
-
100,000
95,000
5,000
79
Tractor with plow and salter for trails
2030
300,000
-
300,000
-
300,000
285,000
15,000
80
Northern Depot (land and construction)
2027-2028
17,761,000
11,292,500
6,468,500
-
6,468,500
6,145,075
323,425
Outstanding Growth-Related Debt &
81
Consolidated Operations Depot Outstanding
2024-2033
1,238,172
-
1,238,172
61,900
1,176,272
1,117,459
58,814
82
Consolidated Operations Depot Outstanding
2024-2033
140,874
-
140,874
7,000
133,874
127,180
6,694
83
Unfunded Delpark Homes Centre Debt
2024-2027
816,722
-
816,722
-
816,722
775,886
40,836
84
Unfunded Delpark Homes Centre Debt Interest
- Discounted
2024-2027
50,931
-
50,931
-
50,931
48,385
2,547
Adjustments:
85
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
29,643,786
(29,643,786)
(28,161,597)
(1,482,189)
Total
308,831,373
34,390,200
-
274,441,173
87,941,786
-
186,499,387
177,174,418
9,324,969
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-3
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Library Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
1
Addition to Collections System Wide
2024
141,400
-
141,400
7,100
134,300
127,585
6,715
2
New Branch
2026-2027
15,906,000
-
15,906,000
1,759,700
14,146,300
13,438,985
707,315
3
Addition to Collections System Wide
2025-2033
860,000
-
860,000
43,000
817,000
776,150
40,850
4
New Branch Technology & Furniture
2025-2033
675,000
-
675,000
74,700
600,300
570,285
30,015
5
Library Lending Machines
2025-2033
150,000
-
150,000
-
150,000
142,500
7,500
6
New Branch Opening Day Collection
2025-2033
500,000
-
500,000
-
500,000
475,000
25,000
7
Expansion of Library branches
2025-2033
8,019,000
-
8,019,000
-
8,019,000
7,618,050
400,950
8
Library branch expansion Technology & Furniture
2025-2033
157,500
-
157,500
-
157,500
149,625
7,875
Adjustments:
9
Reserve Fund Adjustment
3,681,855
(3,681,855)
(3,497,762)
(184,093)
Total
26,408,900
-
-
26,408,900
5,566,355
-
20,842,545
19,800,418
1,042,127
Prj. No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-4
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Provincial Offences Act Including By-law Enforcement
Table 5-5
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Waste Diversion Services
Prj. No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
78%
22%
1
Compact Cars & Midsize Cars- Class 00 (4)
2024-2026
260,000
-
260,000
-
260,000
202,800
57,200
2
Compact Cars & Midsize Cars- Class 00 (5)
2027-2031
325,000
-
325,000
-
325,000
253,500
71,500
3
Expansion of Space at Airport
2025
71,300
-
71,300
-
71,300
55,614
15,686
4
By-Law Enforcement Vehicle Equipment
(Cameras)
2025
100,000
-
100,000
83,000
17,000
13,260
3,740
5
Hand Held Radios
2025-2031
50,000
-
50,000
-
50,000
39,000
11,000
6
Hand Held Printers
2025-2031
9,000
-
9,000
-
9,000
7,020
1,980
7
Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras (9)
2024-2033
270,000
-
270,000
224,100
45,900
35,802
10,098
Total
1,085,300
-
-
1,085,300
307,100
-
778,200
606,996
171,204
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Benefit to Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
78%
22%
1
Collection Vehicle
2026-2030
557,000
-
339,770
217,230
27,900
189,330
147,677
41,653
2
Collection Vehicle
2030
557,000
-
339,770
217,230
27,900
189,330
147,677
41,653
3
Collection Vehicle
2033
557,000
-
339,770
217,230
-
217,230
169,439
47,791
4
Northern Depot (land and construction)
2027-2028
513,000
127,200
312,930
72,870
-
72,870
56,839
16,031
Adjustments:
5
Reserve Fund Adjustment
29,969
(29,969)
(23,376)
(6,593)
Total
2,184,000
127,200
1,332,240
724,560
85,769
-
638,791
498,257
140,534
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-6
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Growth-Related Studies
2024 to 2033
1
Development Charge Background Study Amendment
2028-2029
All Services
200,000
-
-
200,000
-
-
200,000
160,793
39,207
2
Development Charge Background Study Update
2033
All Services
200,000
-
-
200,000
-
-
200,000
160,793
39,207
3
Official Plan
2025-2027
All Services
450,000
-
45,000
405,000
225,000
-
180,000
144,714
35,286
4
Zoning Study
2028-2030
All Services
450,000
-
45,000
405,000
225,000
-
180,000
144,714
35,286
5
Part II Plan Studies (whitbelt expansion areas)
2027-2030
All Services
700,000
-
70,000
630,000
-
-
630,000
506,501
123,499
6
Airport Land Use Redevelopment Study
2030-2033
All Services
500,000
-
50,000
450,000
250,000
-
200,000
160,793
39,207
7
Fire Master Plan
2025
Fire Protection Services
200,000
-
-
200,000
50,000
-
150,000
117,000
33,000
8
Fire Master Plan
2030
Fire Protection Services
200,000
-
-
200,000
50,000
-
150,000
117,000
33,000
9
Grade Separation Study
2027-2028
Services Related to a Highway
87,000
-
-
87,000
21,800
-
65,200
50,204
14,996
10
Integrated Transportation Master Plan Update
2024-2025
Services Related to a Highway
650,000
-
-
650,000
162,500
-
487,500
375,375
112,125
11
Integrated Transportation Master Plan Update
2029-2030
Services Related to a Highway
650,000
-
-
650,000
162,500
-
487,500
375,375
112,125
12
Operations Needs Study
2033
Services Related to a Highway
100,000
-
-
100,000
50,000
-
50,000
38,500
11,500
13
Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs
Assessment Update (75%)
2028-2030
Parks and Recreation Services
112,500
-
-
112,500
56,300
-
56,200
53,390
2,810
14
Harbour Park Masterplan
2028-2033
Parks and Recreation Services
392,000
-
-
392,000
196,000
-
196,000
186,200
9,800
15
Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs
Assessment Update (25%)
2028-2030
Library Services
37,500
-
-
37,500
18,800
-
18,700
17,765
935
16
Storm Water Management Best Practices Study/Master Plan
2024-2025
Stormwater Services
500,000
-
-
500,000
125,000
-
375,000
288,750
86,250
17
Storm Water Management Best Practices Study/Master Plan
Update
2029-2030
Stormwater Services
500,000
-
-
500,000
125,000
-
375,000
288,750
86,250
18
Water Resources Public Education
2027-2028
Stormwater Services
50,000
-
-
50,000
38,800
-
11,200
8,624
2,576
19
Low Impact Development (LID) Program
2025-2033
Stormwater Services
150,000
-
-
150,000
-
-
150,000
115,500
34,500
Reserve Fund Adjustment
261,349
-
261,349
-
261,349
207,880
53,469
Total
6,390,349
-
210,000
6,180,349
1,756,700
-
4,423,649
3,518,621
905,028
Service to Which Project
Relates
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions (to
recognize
benefit to non-
D.C. services)
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Less:
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
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Table 5-7
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation - Growth-Related Studies Class of
Services - Residential/Non-Residential Shares
Services
Total
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1,086,842
838,500
248,342
Services Related to a Highway
2,378,389
1,834,930
543,459
Waste Diversion
979
763
216
Fire Protection Services
351,349
274,370
76,979
Library Services
51,738
48,676
3,061
Parks and Recreation Services
553,162
520,452
32,710
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
1,191
930
261
Total
4,423,649
3,518,621
905,028
Overall Growth Studies Class of Services
Residential/Non-Residential %
80%
20%
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5.3 Service Levels and 27-Year (2024-2051) Capital Costs for
City-wide D.C. Services Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for Services
Related to a Highway and Stormwater Drainage and Control Services within the 27-year
forecast period (2024 to 2051). It should be noted that Stormwater Services
infrastructure cost calculation is not limited by a historical level of service as indicated
earlier in section 4.10.1.
5.3.1 Services Related to a Highway
The City provides Services Related to a Highway through various service components
that are listed below:
- 183 km of roadways, sidewalks, and multi-use paths;
- 53 arterial and collector bridges and culverts;
- 3,103 streetlights and traffic signals;
- 80,479 sq.ft. in public works space;
- 152 vehicles and equipment.
The total inventory of assets over the past 15 years results in an invested level of
service of $8,879 per capita. When applied to the forecast population and employment
growth to 2051, a maximum D.C. eligible cost of approximately $900.29 million.
The capital needs provided for in the calculation of the charge include:
- new road construction,
- road widenings
- intersection improvements;
- arterial road resurfacing;
- sidewalks on Regional roads and multi-use paths;
- traffic control and accessible pedestrian signals;
- streetlights on Regional roads;
- unfunded growth-related capital costs for the Consolidated Operations Depot;
- share of new Northern Depot; and
- additional road maintenance vehicles.
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Table 5-8 provides the 27-year capital program for Services Related to a Highway. A
gross capital cost of approximately $1.01 billion over the 2024-2051 forecast period was
identified. Deductions related to the benefit to the existing development and additional
grants, subsidies and other contributions for new development were applied of
approximately $100.03 million and $7.2 million, respectively. Further, the uncommitted
D.C. reserve fund balance of $42.72 million, approximately, has been deducted. As a
result, the total D.C. recoverable cost included in the calculation of the charge is
$797.81 million, of which $614.32 million (77%) and $183.5 million (23%) is allocated to
residential and non-residential development, respectively. The allocations are based on
the incremental growth in population to employment for the 27-year forecast period.
5.3.2 Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
The capital program for watercourse improvements (i.e., stormwater drainage and
control services) includes various projects that include improvements to the City's
creeks and channels along with provisional items for watercourse erosion control work
and watercourse expansion/upsizing needs.
The capital needs have been applied to the 2024 to 2051 forecast period. The gross
capital cost for all projects is approximately $123.66 million (as provided in Table 5-9).
The calculation of share attributable to development during the 2024-2051 period takes
into consideration the impact of future development in relation to the needs of existing
development within each respective sub-watershed and ranges from 0% to 95% with
the majority of the projects assigned a benefit to existing development of 15%.
Therefore, deductions for the benefit to the existing community has been made for
approximately $42.16 million along with an adjustment to the reserve fund of $3.87
million. Further, a deduction of $160,400 to recognize the developer's responsibility
consistent with the local service policy, has also been made. As such, the total D.C.
recoverable share is approximately $77.46 million, which has been allocated between
residential, and non-residential commercial/institutional, and non-residential industrial
development. The allocations to the benefitting development have been made based
on anticipated flow contribution by land use and is variable on a project-by-project basis.
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Table 5-8
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
for Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Location
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
2024 to 2051
77%
23%
Roads:
1
(DANTONBURY) BRITANNIA AVE W
West Limit to Thornton Rd N
2024-2028
3,806,000
-
3,806,000
-
-
3,806,000
2,930,620
875,380
2
(KEDRON) GRANDVIEW ST N
50M N Of Britannia Ave to (Kedron) ARTC3
2024-2028
8,095,000
-
8,095,000
-
-
8,095,000
6,233,150
1,861,850
3
(KEDRON) GRANDVIEW ST N
(Kedron) ARTC3 to Winchester Rd E
2034-2051
8,238,000
-
8,238,000
-
-
8,238,000
6,343,260
1,894,740
4
(KEDRON) TOWNLINE RD N
280M North Of Conlin Rd E to Britannia Ave
2024-2028
8,077,000
-
8,077,000
-
-
8,077,000
6,219,290
1,857,710
5
(KEDRON) TOWNLINE RD N
Britannia Ave to Winchester Rd E
2034-2051
13,494,000
-
13,494,000
-
-
13,494,000
10,390,380
3,103,620
6
(KEDRON) WILSON RD N
Conlin Rd E to (Kedron) ARTC3
2024-2028
11,788,000
-
11,788,000
1,067,600
-
10,720,400
8,254,708
2,465,692
7
(NORTHWOOD) STEVENSON RD N
Taunton Rd W to (Northwood) Mid-Block Arterial
2029-2033
15,534,000
8,699,000
6,835,000
621,400
-
6,213,600
4,784,472
1,429,128
8
(PINECREST) BEATRICE ST E
Harmony Rd N to Ridgemount Blvd
2034-2051
10,636,000
-
10,636,000
-
-
10,636,000
8,189,720
2,446,280
9
(WINDFIELDS) BRITANNIA AVE W
Thornton Rd N to Windfields Farm Dr
2024-2028
17,621,000
-
17,621,000
-
-
17,621,000
13,568,170
4,052,830
10
AIRPORT BLVD
Keith Ross Dr to Taunton Rd W
2024-2028
1,132,000
-
1,132,000
-
-
1,132,000
871,640
260,360
11
ALBERT ST
At CPR to 20M S Of Fisher ST
2024-2028
18,693,000
-
18,693,000
3,851,200
6,750,000
8,091,800
6,230,686
1,861,114
12
COLUMBUS RD
At Oshawa Creek & At Harmony Creek to Various
Locations East of Simcoe St. N. & Mary St. N.
2034-2051
15,892,000
-
15,892,000
-
-
15,892,000
12,236,840
3,655,160
13
COLUMBUS RD E
At Oshawa Creek to 23M E OF RITSON RD N
2024-2028
28,119,000
-
28,119,000
1,222,700
-
26,896,300
20,710,151
6,186,149
14
COLUMBUS RD E
SIMCOE ST N to GRASS GROVE LANE
2029-2033
13,642,000
-
13,642,000
1,001,700
28,500
12,611,800
9,711,086
2,900,714
15
COLUMBUS RD E
At Oshawa Creek to 113M E Of Wilson Rd N
2034-2051
17,633,000
-
17,633,000
2,033,600
-
15,599,400
12,011,538
3,587,862
16
COLUMBUS RD W
AT OSHAWA CREEK to 207M W OF SIMCOE ST N
2029-2033
14,435,000
-
14,435,000
1,321,500
-
13,113,500
10,097,395
3,016,105
17
COLUMBUS RD W
AT OSHAWA CREEK to 207M W OF SIMCOE ST N
2034-2051
18,002,000
-
18,002,000
1,644,600
-
16,357,400
12,595,198
3,762,202
18
CONLIN RD E
AT HARMONY CREEK to 187M W OF TOWNLINE RD N
& 60M E OF COPPERMINE ST
2024-2028
67,919,000
-
67,919,000
6,791,900
-
61,127,100
47,067,867
14,059,233
19
AT CONLIN RD E
80M E of Wilson Rd N
2024-2028
12,227,000
-
12,227,000
1,222,700
-
11,004,300
8,473,311
2,530,989
20
HOWDEN RD E
AT OSHAWA CREEK - 422M E OF RITSON RD N
2034-2051
21,158,000
-
21,158,000
2,769,200
-
18,388,800
14,159,376
4,229,424
21
HOWDEN RD W
At Oshawa Creek - 817M E of Thornton Rd N
2034-2051
13,823,000
-
13,823,000
1,009,200
-
12,813,800
9,866,626
2,947,174
22
AT RITSON RD N
872M N of Columbus Rd E
2034-2051
2,192,000
-
2,192,000
-
-
2,192,000
1,687,840
504,160
23
RITSON RD N
AT OSHAWA CREEK - Various Locations
2034-2051
88,934,000
-
88,934,000
5,997,800
-
82,936,200
63,860,874
19,075,326
24
THORNTON RD N
AT OSHAWA CREEK - Various Locations
2024-2028
45,153,000
-
45,153,000
2,838,200
-
42,314,800
32,582,396
9,732,404
25
THORNTON RD N
At Various Locations
2029-2033
316,000
-
316,000
-
-
316,000
243,320
72,680
26
THORNTON RD N
(NORTHERN) ARTC6 - COLUMBUS RD W
2034-2051
819,400
-
819,400
-
-
819,400
630,938
188,462
27
THORNTON RD N
At Various Locations
2034-2051
41,527,000
-
41,527,000
4,833,500
-
36,693,500
28,253,995
8,439,505
28
BEATRICE ST E
At Harmony Creek - 84M E Of Simcoe St N
2034-2051
48,618,000
-
48,618,000
2,181,300
-
46,436,700
35,756,259
10,680,441
29
BEATRICE ST W
Various Locations
2052
41,793,000
41,793,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
30
BRIDLE2
At Various Locations
2029-2033
13,482,000
-
13,482,000
-
-
13,482,000
10,381,140
3,100,860
30
BRIDLE3
At Various Locations
2029-2033
17,843,000
-
17,843,000
-
-
17,843,000
13,739,110
4,103,890
30
JOHN ST EULALIE AVE CONNECTION
John St E to Eulalie Ave
2024-2028
3,333,000
-
3,333,000
-
-
3,333,000
2,566,410
766,590
31
KING/BOND CORRIDOR
CITY WIDE
2024-2028
1,271,000
-
1,271,000
-
-
1,271,000
978,670
292,330
32
KING/BOND CORRIDOR
CITY WIDE
2029-2033
12,500,000
-
12,500,000
6,250,000
-
6,250,000
4,812,500
1,437,500
33
MARY ST N
Various Locatioins
2029-2033
2,977,000
-
2,977,000
272,200
-
2,704,800
2,082,696
622,104
34
RAGLAN RD E
Simcoe St N - Townline Rd N
2034-2051
17,088,000
-
17,088,000
2,563,200
-
14,524,800
11,184,096
3,340,704
35
SIMCOE ST S
SOUTH LIMIT to HARBOUR RD
2029-2033
19,962,000
-
19,962,000
1,923,200
-
18,038,800
13,889,876
4,148,924
36
STEVENSON RD N
Various Locatioins
2029-2033
5,324,000
-
5,324,000
-
-
5,324,000
4,099,480
1,224,520
37
STEVENSON RD N
STEVENSON RD N to AIRPORT BLVD
2034-2051
11,051,000
-
11,051,000
-
-
11,051,000
8,509,270
2,541,730
38
SURVEY EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
City Wide
2024-2028
50,000
-
50,000
2,500
-
47,500
36,575
10,925
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-8 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
for Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Location
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
2024 to 2051
77%
23%
39
INTENSIFICATION TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCUTRE
City Wide
2024-2028
750,000
-
750,000
375,000
-
375,000
288,750
86,250
40
TOWN2
AT BRITLE1 & AT TOWNLINE RD N
2024-2028
700,000
-
700,000
-
-
700,000
539,000
161,000
41
TOWNLINE RD N
Various Locatioins
2024-2028
2,186,000
-
2,186,000
197,900
-
1,988,100
1,530,837
457,263
42
TOWNLINE RD N
Various Locatioins
2034-2051
17,590,000
15,303,300
2,286,700
351,800
-
1,934,900
1,489,873
445,027
43
TOWNLINE RD S
CHERRYDOWN DR to 90m S OF OLIVE AVE
2029-2033
36,606,000
-
36,606,000
63,900
-
36,542,100
28,137,417
8,404,683
44
WILSON RD N
(KEDRON) ARTC3 to WINCHESTER RD E
2034-2051
5,625,000
-
5,625,000
509,400
-
5,115,600
3,939,012
1,176,588
45
WILSON RD N
TAUNTON RD E to CONLIN RD E
2034-2051
15,632,000
-
15,632,000
1,415,700
-
14,216,300
10,946,551
3,269,749
46
WILSON RD S
Various Locations
2029-2033
6,378,000
-
6,378,000
667,000
-
5,711,000
4,397,470
1,313,530
47
WINCHESTER RD E
GRANDVIEW ST N to TOWNLINE RD N
2034-2051
1,866,000
-
1,866,000
279,900
-
1,586,100
1,221,297
364,803
48
Arterial Road Resurfacing
Various
2024-2028
8,355,000
-
8,355,000
6,266,300
-
2,088,700
1,608,299
480,401
49
Arterial Road Resurfacing
Various
2029-2033
8,355,000
-
8,355,000
6,266,300
-
2,088,700
1,608,299
480,401
50
Arterial Road Resurfacing
Various
2034-2051
14,203,000
-
14,203,000
10,652,300
-
3,550,700
2,734,039
816,661
51
COL4
AT WINCHESTER RD W
2024-2028
10,342,000
-
10,342,000
879,100
427,500
9,035,400
6,957,258
2,078,142
52
DREW ST
TORONTO AVE to FIRST AVE/MCNAUGHTON
2024-2028
1,251,000
-
1,251,000
153,700
-
1,097,300
844,921
252,379
53
FIRST AVE
SIMCOE ST S to DREW ST/MCNAUGHTON AVE
2024-2028
4,246,000
-
4,246,000
521,700
-
3,724,300
2,867,711
856,589
54
MCNAUGHTON AVE
DREW ST/FIRST AVE to RITSON RD S
2024-2028
1,486,000
-
1,486,000
182,600
-
1,303,400
1,003,618
299,782
Active Transportation: Sidewalks and Multi-use on
City Roads:
55
LAVAL DR
THORNTON RD S to STEVENSON RD S
2029-2033
415,000
-
415,000
41,500
-
373,500
287,595
85,905
56
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
CONNECTIVITY
CITY WIDE - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
2024-2028
5,000,000
-
5,000,000
-
-
5,000,000
3,850,000
1,150,000
Active Transportation: Sidewalks and Multi-use
Paths on Regional Roads:
57
(EASTDALE) ROSSLAND RD E
GRANDVIEW ST N to TOWNLINE RD N
2024-2028
1,453,000
-
1,453,000
-
-
1,453,000
1,118,810
334,190
58
(KEDRON) HARMONY RD N
CONLIN RD E to WINCHESTER RD E and CONLIN RD E
to 343M N OF CONLIN RD E
2024-2028
450,000
-
450,000
-
-
450,000
346,500
103,500
59
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CONNECTIVITY (MTO)
CITY WIDE - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
2024-2028
12,250,000
-
12,250,000
6,125,000
-
6,125,000
4,716,250
1,408,750
60
ADELAIDE AVE W
OSHAWA/WHITBY BOUNDARY - THORNTON RD N
2024-2028
273,000
-
273,000
-
-
273,000
210,210
62,790
61
BLOOR ST E
Various Locations
2024-2028
1,333,000
-
1,333,000
-
-
1,333,000
1,026,410
306,590
62
BLOOR ST W
Various Locations
2024-2028
966,000
-
966,000
-
-
966,000
743,820
222,180
63
BLR1
50M N OF BRITANNIA AVE - (KEDRON) ARTC3
2024-2028
778,000
-
778,000
-
-
778,000
599,060
178,940
64
CHAMPLAIN AVE
Various Locations
2029-2033
1,300,000
-
1,300,000
-
-
1,300,000
1,001,000
299,000
65
GIBB ST
Various Locations
2024-2028
1,513,000
-
1,513,000
-
-
1,513,000
1,165,010
347,990
66
GIBB ST E
SIMCOE ST S to RITSON RD S
2024-2028
701,000
-
701,000
-
-
701,000
539,770
161,230
67
HARMONY RD N
CONLIN RD E to BRITANNIA AVE E and 1131 M N OF
WINCHESTER RD E to COLUMBUS RD E
2024-2028
666,000
-
666,000
-
-
666,000
512,820
153,180
68
OLIVE AVE
DREW ST to RITSON RD S
2024-2028
85,100
-
85,100
-
-
85,100
65,527
19,573
69
RITSON RD N
Various Locations
2034-2051
1,698,000
-
1,698,000
-
-
1,698,000
1,307,460
390,540
70
ROSSLAND RD E
Various Locations
2024-2028
2,353,000
-
2,353,000
-
-
2,353,000
1,811,810
541,190
71
ROSSLAND RD W
Various Locations
2024-2028
966,000
-
966,000
-
-
966,000
743,820
222,180
72
SIMCOE ST N
Various Locations
2034-2051
3,117,000
-
3,117,000
-
-
3,117,000
2,400,090
716,910
73
TAUNTON RD E
Various Locations
2024-2028
1,751,000
-
1,751,000
-
-
1,751,000
1,348,270
402,730
74
TAUNTON RD W
WEST CITY LIMITS to THORNTON RD N and
SOMERVILLE ST to SIMCOE ST N
2024-2028
369,000
-
369,000
-
-
369,000
284,130
84,870
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-8 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
for Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Location
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
2024 to 2051
77%
23%
75
THORNTON RD N
DRYDEN BLVD to TAUNTON RD W
2024-2028
336,000
-
336,000
-
-
336,000
258,720
77,280
76
THORNTON RD S
CHAMPLAIN AVE to KING ST W
2024-2028
1,150,000
-
1,150,000
-
-
1,150,000
885,500
264,500
77
TOWNLINE RD N
Various Locations
2024-2028
1,916,000
-
1,916,000
-
-
1,916,000
1,475,320
440,680
78
TOWNLINE RD S
OLIVE AVE to KING ST E
2029-2033
327,000
-
327,000
-
-
327,000
251,790
75,210
79
WILSON RD N
Various Locations
2029-2033
806,000
-
806,000
-
-
806,000
620,620
185,380
Programs:
80
GEODETIC CONTROL SURVEY MONUMENTS
City Wide
2024-2028
207,800
-
207,800
-
-
207,800
160,006
47,794
81
GEODETIC CONTROL SURVEY MONUMENTS
City Wide
2029-2033
166,200
-
166,200
-
-
166,200
127,974
38,226
82
GEODETIC CONTROL SURVEY MONUMENTS
City Wide
2034-2051
706,500
-
706,500
-
-
706,500
544,005
162,495
83
City Wide - Misc Land
City Wide
2024-2033
2,500,000
-
2,500,000
-
-
2,500,000
1,925,000
575,000
84
City Wide - Misc Land
City Wide
2034-2051
4,250,000
-
4,250,000
-
-
4,250,000
3,272,500
977,500
85
City Wide - Misc Design & Engineering costs
City Wide
2024-2033
800,000
-
800,000
-
-
800,000
616,000
184,000
86
City Wide - Misc Design & Engineering costs
City Wide
2034-2051
1,360,000
-
1,360,000
-
-
1,360,000
1,047,200
312,800
87
Neighbourhood Traffic Management Projects
City Wide
2024-2033
500,000
-
500,000
50,000
-
450,000
346,500
103,500
88
Neighbourhood Traffic Management Projects
City Wide
2034-2051
850,000
-
850,000
85,000
-
765,000
589,050
175,950
Traffic Signals:
89
Accessible Pedestrian Signals
King/Gibbons
2024
85,000
-
85,000
4,300
-
80,700
62,139
18,561
90
New Traffic Control Signals
Grandview St N & Ridgemount Blvd
2029
250,000
-
250,000
12,500
-
237,500
182,875
54,625
91
New Traffic Control Signals
Laval Dr & Smartcentres
2027
250,000
-
250,000
12,500
-
237,500
182,875
54,625
92
New Traffic Control Signals
Hillcroft & Mary St N
2026
250,000
-
250,000
12,500
-
237,500
182,875
54,625
93
Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Bond & Claymore
2024
100,000
-
100,000
5,000
-
95,000
73,150
21,850
94
New Traffic Control Signals
Coldstream Dr & Townline Rd N
2025
250,000
-
250,000
12,500
-
237,500
182,875
54,625
95
New Traffic Control Signals
Laval Drive & Fox St
2028
250,000
-
250,000
12,500
-
237,500
182,875
54,625
96
New PXO Pedestrian Signal
TBD - multiyear
2024-2032
362,500
-
362,500
18,100
-
344,400
265,188
79,212
97
Control&Warning Signals Conlin
Conlin Rd W & Stevenson Rd N
2031-2035
250,000
-
250,000
12,500
-
237,500
182,875
54,625
98
New Intersection Pedestrian Signals Traffic Control
Signals
Conlin Rd E & Riverton St/Verne Bowen Street
2024
225,000
-
225,000
11,300
-
213,700
164,549
49,151
99
Traffic Signal Uninteruptible Power Supply
TBD - multiyear (2024-2033)
2024-2033
600,000
-
600,000
30,000
-
570,000
438,900
131,100
100
Accessible Pedestrian Signals
TBD - multiyear
2024-2033
1,233,000
-
1,233,000
61,700
-
1,171,300
901,901
269,399
101
Accessible Pedestrian Signals
TBD - multiyear (2034-2051)
2034-2051
1,700,000
-
1,700,000
85,000
-
1,615,000
1,243,550
371,450
102
New PXO Pedestrian Signal
TBD - multiyear (2034-2051)
2034-2051
616,300
-
616,300
30,800
-
585,500
450,835
134,665
103
New Traffic Control Signals
TBD - multiyear (2034-2051)
2034-2051
1,416,700
-
1,416,700
70,800
-
1,345,900
1,036,343
309,557
Streetlights on Regional Roads:
-
104
Gibb St - Streetlighting Upgrades
East of Stevenson Rd to Simcoe St S
2024
987,000
-
987,000
148,100
-
838,900
645,953
192,947
105
Ritson Rd N - Streetlighting Upgrades
Taunton to Conlin
2025
1,186,000
-
1,186,000
177,900
-
1,008,100
776,237
231,863
106
Rossland Rd E - Streetlighting Upgrades
Ritson to Harmony Rd
2026
990,000
-
990,000
148,500
-
841,500
647,955
193,545
107
Stevenson Rd
330M S of Gibb St to Bond St W
2026
744,000
-
744,000
111,600
-
632,400
486,948
145,452
108
Bloor St W
West city limits to west of Stevenson Rd S
2025-2030
1,191,400
-
1,191,400
178,700
-
1,012,700
779,779
232,921
109
Adelaide Ave W
West city limits to Thornton Rd N
2025
261,000
-
261,000
39,200
-
221,800
170,786
51,014
110
Harmony Rd N
Conlin Rd E to Winchester Rd E
2033
1,346,000
-
1,346,000
201,900
-
1,144,100
880,957
263,143
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-8 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
for Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Location
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
2024 to 2051
77%
23%
111
Champlain Ave
Whitby/Oshawa Boundary to Thornton Rd S
2025
215,000
-
215,000
32,300
-
182,700
140,679
42,021
112
Ritson Rd N
Maine St to Winchester Rd E
2031
1,138,000
-
1,138,000
170,700
-
967,300
744,821
222,479
113
Thornton Rd - Streetlighting
Champlain Ave to King St
2027
1,116,000
-
1,116,000
167,400
-
948,600
730,422
218,178
114
Stevenson Rd - Streetlighting Upgrades
Bond St to Rossland Rd
2027
1,156,000
-
1,156,000
173,400
-
982,600
756,602
225,998
115
Bloor St E - Streetlighting Upgrade
Harmony Rd to Townline Rd
2025
1,044,000
-
1,044,000
156,600
-
887,400
683,298
204,102
116
Rossland Rd E - Streetlighting
Harmony Rd to Townline Rd
2029
978,000
-
978,000
146,700
-
831,300
640,101
191,199
117
Gibb St/Olive Ave
Simcoe St S to Ritson Rd S
2025
522,000
-
522,000
78,300
-
443,700
341,649
102,051
118
Bloor St E
Ritson Rd S to Farewell St
2031
735,000
-
735,000
110,300
-
624,700
481,019
143,681
119
Wilson Rd N
Rossland Rd to Taunton Rd
2031-2035
1,813,000
-
1,813,000
-
-
1,813,000
1,396,010
416,990
120
Townline Rd N
King St E to Conlin Rd
2025-2030
3,519,300
-
3,519,300
-
-
3,519,300
2,709,861
809,439
121
Townline Rd S
King St E to Olive Ave
2031-2035
728,700
-
728,700
-
-
728,700
561,099
167,601
122
Simcoe St N
Taunton Rd W to 307m north of Glovers Rd
2036-2051
641,600
-
641,600
-
-
641,600
494,032
147,568
123
Harmony Rd N
Conlin Rd E to Winchester Rd E
2025-2030
1,981,800
-
1,981,800
-
-
1,981,800
1,525,986
455,814
124
Stevenson Rd N
Gibb St to Rossland Rd W
2031-2035
2,532,800
-
2,532,800
-
-
2,532,800
1,950,256
582,544
125
Winchester Road East
Simcoe St N to Townline Rd N
2031-2035
4,354,700
-
4,354,700
-
-
4,354,700
3,353,119
1,001,581
126
Winchester Road West
Thornton Rd N to Simcoe St N
2031-2035
1,421,900
-
1,421,900
-
-
1,421,900
1,094,863
327,037
127
Thornton Rd S
Champlain Rd to King St W
2025-2030
1,724,100
-
1,724,100
-
-
1,724,100
1,327,557
396,543
128
Thornton Rd S
Dryden Blvd to Taunton Rd W
2025-2030
728,700
-
728,700
-
-
728,700
561,099
167,601
129
Ritson Rd N
Ormond Dr to Conlin Rd W
2036-2051
1,466,400
-
1,466,400
-
-
1,466,400
1,129,128
337,272
130
Wilson Rd N
Bloor St E to Olive Ave
2031-2035
844,300
-
844,300
-
-
844,300
650,111
194,189
131
Rossland Rd W
West City Limits to Somerville St
2025-2030
2,221,800
-
2,221,800
-
-
2,221,800
1,710,786
511,014
132
Rossland Rd E
Ritson Rd N to Grandview St N
2025-2030
1,733,000
-
1,733,000
-
-
1,733,000
1,334,410
398,590
133
Taunton Rd E
Simcoe St N to Townline Rd N
2025-2030
3,643,700
-
3,643,700
-
-
3,643,700
2,805,649
838,051
134
Taunton Rd W
Somerville St to Simcoe St N
2025-2030
319,900
-
319,900
-
-
319,900
246,323
73,577
135
Phillip Murray Ave
Stevenson Rd S to Park Rd S
2025-2030
737,600
-
737,600
-
-
737,600
567,952
169,648
136
Park Rd S
Phillip Murray Ave to Fenelon Cres
2025-2030
311,000
-
311,000
-
-
311,000
239,470
71,530
137
Wentworth St W
Boundary Rd to Stevenson Rd S
2025-2030
1,066,500
-
1,066,500
-
-
1,066,500
821,205
245,295
Facilities:
138
Northern Depot (land and construction)
2027-2028
46,705,000
-
46,705,000
11,008,000
-
35,697,000
27,486,690
8,210,310
Vehicles & Equipment:
139
1/2 Ton Pickup
2024
100,000
-
100,000
-
-
100,000
77,000
23,000
140
1/2 Ton Pickup
2029
100,000
-
100,000
-
-
100,000
77,000
23,000
141
3/4 Ton Pickup
2025
120,000
-
120,000
-
-
120,000
92,400
27,600
142
1 Ton Pickup
2025
125,000
-
125,000
-
-
125,000
96,250
28,750
143
1 Ton Pickup
2029
125,000
-
125,000
-
-
125,000
96,250
28,750
144
Vactor Truck
2034
700,000
-
700,000
-
-
700,000
539,000
161,000
145
Road Sweeper
2026
600,000
-
600,000
-
-
600,000
462,000
138,000
146
Tandum Plow
2026
659,000
-
659,000
-
-
659,000
507,430
151,570
147
Tandum Plow
2031
659,000
-
659,000
-
-
659,000
507,430
151,570
148
Sidewalk Plow
2028
190,000
-
190,000
-
-
190,000
146,300
43,700
149
1/2 Ton Pickup
2031
100,000
-
100,000
-
-
100,000
77,000
23,000
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-8 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
for Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Location
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
2024 to 2051
77%
23%
150
1/2 Ton Pickup
2036
100,000
-
100,000
-
-
100,000
77,000
23,000
151
3/4 Ton Pickup
2031
120,000
-
120,000
-
-
120,000
92,400
27,600
152
3/4 Ton Pickup
2036
120,000
-
120,000
-
-
120,000
92,400
27,600
153
3/4 Ton Pickup
2041
120,000
-
120,000
-
-
120,000
92,400
27,600
154
1 Ton Pickup
2032
125,000
-
125,000
-
-
125,000
96,250
28,750
155
1 Ton Pickup
2037
125,000
-
125,000
-
-
125,000
96,250
28,750
156
1 Ton Pickup
2043
125,000
-
125,000
-
-
125,000
96,250
28,750
157
Large Excavator
2038
425,000
-
425,000
-
-
425,000
327,250
97,750
158
Road Sweeper
2037
600,000
-
600,000
-
-
600,000
462,000
138,000
159
Sidewalk Plow
2031
190,000
-
190,000
-
-
190,000
146,300
43,700
160
Sidewalk Plow
2038
190,000
-
190,000
-
-
190,000
146,300
43,700
161
Sidewalk Plow
2045
190,000
-
190,000
-
-
190,000
146,300
43,700
162
Single axle plow
2033
450,000
-
450,000
-
-
450,000
346,500
103,500
163
Single axle plow
2038
450,000
-
450,000
-
-
450,000
346,500
103,500
164
Tandum Plow
2043
659,000
-
659,000
-
-
659,000
507,430
151,570
165
Tandum Plow
2048
659,000
-
659,000
-
-
659,000
507,430
151,570
166
Loader
2035
350,000
-
350,000
-
-
350,000
269,500
80,500
167
Loader
2045
350,000
-
350,000
-
-
350,000
269,500
80,500
Outstanding Growth-Related Debt and Adjustments:
168
Consolidated Operations Depot Outstanding D.C.
Recoverable Share (Outstanding Debt Principal)
2024-2033
1,539,497
-
1,539,497
77,000
-
1,462,497
1,126,123
336,374
169
Consolidated Operations Depot Outstanding D.C.
Recoverable Share (Outstanding Debt Interest -
Discounted)
2024-2033
175,158
-
175,158
8,800
-
166,358
128,095
38,262
170
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
42,719,264
-
(42,719,264)
(32,893,834)
(9,825,431)
Total
1,013,565,355
65,795,300
947,770,055
142,749,964
7,206,000
797,814,091
614,316,850
183,497,241
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-9
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
Residential
Share
Commercial/
Institutional
Share
Industrial
Share
2024 to 2051
varies
varies
varies
1
BOND ST W BRIDGE - 90M W OF MCMILLAN DR to 100M W OF
MCMILLAN DR
2024-2028
5,020,000
-
-
5,020,000
2,510,000
-
2,510,000
1,932,700
346,380
230,920
2
COLUMBUS II WATERCOURSE PROJECTS - VARIOUS
2034-2051
5,693,000
-
-
5,693,000
854,000
-
4,839,000
3,629,250
725,850
483,900
3
CONSORTIUM WATERCOURSE BANK STABILIZATION - VARIOUS
2024-2028
20,000
-
-
20,000
3,000
-
17,000
12,750
2,550
1,700
4
CONSORTIUM WATERCOURSE BANK STABILIZATION - VARIOUS
2029-2033
20,000
-
-
20,000
3,000
-
17,000
12,750
2,550
1,700
5
CONSORTIUM WATERCOURSE BANK STABILIZATION - VARIOUS
2034-2051
20,000
-
-
20,000
3,000
-
17,000
12,750
2,550
1,700
6
GOODMAN CREEK WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT - ROSSLAND
RD W to BERMUDA AVE
2034-2051
265,700
-
-
265,700
39,900
-
225,800
45,160
11,290
169,350
7
GOODMAN CREEK Preliminary Design - ADELAIDE AVE W to
TAUNTON RD W
2034-2051
1,644,900
-
-
1,644,900
246,700
-
1,398,200
279,640
69,910
1,048,650
8
GOODMAN CREEK Preliminary Design
2034-2051
816,000
-
-
816,000
122,400
-
693,600
138,720
34,680
520,200
9
GOODMAN CREEK WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT - PARK RD S
to NASSAU ST
2034-2051
163,900
-
-
163,900
24,600
-
139,300
27,860
6,965
104,475
10
HARMONY B3 EAST Preliminary Design - COLDSTREAM DR to
CONLIN RD E
2034-2051
1,483,800
-
-
1,483,800
222,600
-
1,261,200
1,198,140
63,060
-
11
HARMONY B5 Preliminary Design - KING ST E to GRANDVIEW ST N 2034-2051
250,000
-
-
250,000
37,500
-
212,500
201,875
10,625
-
12
HARMONY B5 CONSTRUCTION - KING ST E to GRANDVIEW ST N
2034-2051
833,500
-
-
833,500
125,000
-
708,500
673,075
35,425
-
13
HARMONY CREEK - BR 2 WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT
DESIGN - HILLCROFT ST to ROSSLAND RD E DESIGN
2034-2051
250,000
-
-
250,000
37,500
37,500
175,000
166,250
8,750
-
14
HARMONY CREEK - BR 2 WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT -
HILLCROFT ST to ROSSLAND RD E
2034-2051
819,400
-
-
819,400
122,900
122,900
573,600
544,920
28,680
-
15
HARMONY CREEK B2 DIVERSION - ROSSLAND ROAD E to
BEATRICE ST E
2034-2051
1,266,500
-
-
1,266,500
190,000
-
1,076,500
1,022,675
53,825
-
16
HARMONY CREEK BR 3 WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT -
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 1 CONFLUENCE to ADELAIDE AVE E
2034-2051
371,100
-
-
371,100
55,700
-
315,400
299,630
15,770
-
17
HARMONY CREEK BR 3 WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT DESIGN -
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 1 CONFLUENCE to ADELAIDE AVE E
2034-2051
250,000
-
-
250,000
37,500
-
212,500
201,875
10,625
-
18
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 1 - BOND ST E to WILSON RD N
2034-2051
416,900
-
-
416,900
62,500
-
354,400
336,680
17,720
-
19
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 1 WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT -
CENTRAL PARK BLVD N to RITSON RD N
2034-2051
486,100
-
-
486,100
72,900
-
413,200
392,540
20,660
-
20
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 2 DIVERSION - ROSSLAND RD E to
300M N OF ROSSLAND RD E
2034-2051
204,500
-
-
204,500
30,700
-
173,800
165,110
8,690
-
21
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 2 WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT -
300M N OF ROSSLAND RD E to WILSON RD N
2034-2051
297,900
-
-
297,900
44,700
-
253,200
240,540
12,660
-
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-9 (Continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
Residential
Share
Commercial/
Institutional
Share
Industrial
Share
2024 to 2051
varies
varies
varies
22
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 5 - HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 1 to
KING ST E
2034-2051
491,100
-
-
491,100
73,700
-
417,400
396,530
20,870
-
23
KEDRON WATERCOURSE PROJECTS - VARIOUS
2034-2051
5,338,000
-
-
5,338,000
800,700
-
4,537,300
3,402,975
680,595
453,730
24
KING ST W BRIDGE - AT OSHAWA CREEK to 67M W OF
MCMILLAN DR
2024-2028
7,615,000
-
-
7,615,000
3,807,500
-
3,807,500
2,855,625
571,125
380,750
25
OSHAWA CREEK - MAIN BR WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT -
THOMAS ST to 200M N OF THOMAS ST
2034-2051
153,400
-
-
153,400
23,000
-
130,400
97,800
19,560
13,040
26
OSHAWA CREEK - MAIN BR WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT -
200M N OF THOMAS ST to WENTWORTH ST W
2034-2051
212,700
-
-
212,700
31,900
-
180,800
135,600
27,120
18,080
27
OSHAWA CREEK - MAIN BR WATERCOURSE IMPROVEMENT -
HWY 401 to CPR RAILWAY
2034-2051
479,300
-
-
479,300
71,900
-
407,400
305,550
61,110
40,740
28
OSHAWA CREEK BRANCH 1 - HARBOUR EAST OF SIMCOE ST S
to HARBOUR EAST OF SIMCOE ST S
2034-2051
333,400
-
-
333,400
50,000
-
283,400
212,550
42,510
28,340
29
OSHAWA CREEK MAIN BRANCH - BOND ST W to 120M N OF
BOND ST W
2034-2051
90,300
-
-
90,300
13,500
-
76,800
57,600
11,520
7,680
30
OSHAWA CREEK MAIN BRANCH - BOND ST W to 70M S OF KING
ST W
2034-2051
130,800
-
-
130,800
19,600
-
111,200
83,400
16,680
11,120
31
RAIL STRUCTURE EXPANSION - 420M S OF GIBB ST
2024-2028
15,892,000
-
-
15,892,000
7,946,000
-
7,946,000
5,959,500
1,191,900
794,600
32
RAIL STRUCTURE EXPANSION CP - 390M E OF SIMCOE ST S
2024-2028
8,735,000
-
-
8,735,000
873,500
-
7,861,500
5,896,125
1,179,225
786,150
33
RAIL STRUCTURE EXPANSION Metrolinx - 390M E OF SIMCOE ST S 2024-2028
14,700,000
-
-
14,700,000
1,470,000
-
13,230,000
9,922,500
1,984,500
1,323,000
34
ROSSLAND RD W BRIDGE - 132M W OF WAVERLY ST N to 140M
W OF WAVERLY ST N
2024-2028
4,268,900
-
-
4,268,900
2,134,500
-
2,134,400
1,600,800
320,160
213,440
35
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS - SITE 1 AT STORM OUTFALL 37 -
GIBB ST to JOHN ST W
2024-2028
2,625,000
-
-
2,625,000
1,312,500
-
1,312,500
984,375
196,875
131,250
36
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS - SITE 2 AT STORM OUTFALL 301
- GIBB ST to JOHN ST W
2024-2028
400,000
-
-
400,000
200,000
-
200,000
150,000
30,000
20,000
37
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS - SITE 3 AT STORM OUTFALL 286
- GIBB ST to JOHN ST W
2024-2028
915,000
-
-
915,000
457,500
-
457,500
343,125
68,625
45,750
38
INTENSIFICATION STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE - VARIOUS
2024-2028
250,000
-
-
250,000
125,000
-
125,000
93,750
18,750
12,500
39
TAUNTON RD BRIDGE - 145M E OF THORNTON RD N to 150M E OF
THORNTON RD N
2024-2028
3,733,000
-
-
3,733,000
1,866,500
-
1,866,500
1,399,875
279,975
186,650
40
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 4 DESIGN - BRANCH 3 CONFLUENCE
to TOWNLINE ROAD
2034-2051
250,000
-
-
250,000
37,500
-
212,500
201,875
10,625
-
41
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 4 - BRANCH 3 CONFLUENCE to
TOWNLINE ROAD
2034-2051
2,118,200
-
-
2,118,200
317,700
-
1,800,500
1,710,475
90,025
-
42
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 3 DESIGN - BRANCHES 2 & 3
CONFLUENCE to HARMONY ROAD NORTH
2034-2051
250,000
-
-
250,000
37,500
-
212,500
201,875
10,625
-
43
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 3 - BRANCHES 2 & 3 CONFLUENCE
to HARMONY ROAD NORTH
2034-2051
605,100
-
-
605,100
90,800
-
514,300
488,585
25,715
-
44
HARMONY CREEK BRANCH 2 - THE 2ND WILSON ROAD NORTH
CULVERT to BEATRICE STREET EAST
2024-2028
353,400
-
-
353,400
53,000
-
300,400
285,380
15,020
-
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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Table 5-9 (Continued)
City of Oshawa
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
Residential
Share
Commercial/
Institutional
Share
Industrial
Share
2024 to 2051
varies
varies
varies
45
HARMONY BRANCH 1 DESIGN - MARICA AVENUE to OSHAWA
BLVD. NORTH
2034-2051
250,000
-
-
250,000
37,500
-
212,500
201,875
10,625
-
46
HARMONY BRANCH 1 - MARICA AVENUE to OSHAWA BLVD.
NORTH
2034-2051
333,400
-
-
333,400
50,000
-
283,400
269,230
14,170
-
47
GOODMAN CREEK Preliminary Design - Adelaide Ave W to Taunton
Rd W
2034-2051
12,500,000
-
-
12,500,000
6,250,000
-
6,250,000
1,250,000
312,500
4,687,500
48
GOODMAN CREEK Preliminary Design
2034-2051
12,500,000
-
-
12,500,000
6,250,000
-
6,250,000
1,250,000
312,500
4,687,500
49
Provision for Watercourse Erosion Control Works Required due to
Growth
2034-2051
4,515,000
-
-
4,515,000
2,910,400
-
1,604,600
1,075,082
192,552
336,966
50
Provision for Watercourse Structure Expansion/Upsizing to
Accommodate additional Flow Deamnds due to Growth
2034-2051
3,026,000
-
-
3,026,000
-
-
3,026,000
2,027,420
363,120
635,460
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
3,874,686
-
(3,874,686)
(2,596,040)
(464,962)
(813,684)
Total
123,657,200
-
-
123,657,200
46,032,486
160,400
77,464,314
51,798,327
9,102,830
16,563,157
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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Chapter 6
D.C. Calculation
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6. D.C. Calculation
Tables 6-1 and 6-2 calculate the proposed D.C.s to be imposed for City-wide services
on development area over the 27-year forecast period (2024-2051) and the 10-year
forecast period (2024-2033), respectively. The D.C. eligible costs for each service were
determined in Chapter 5 for all City-wide services, based on their associated proposed
capital programs. Table 6-3 calculates the proposed D.C.s to be imposed on
development on a City-wide basis for the growth-related studies class of service.
The calculation for residential development is generated on a per capita basis and is
based upon five (5) forms of housing types (singles and semi-detached dwellings, other
multiples, bachelor and 1-bedroom apartments, 2+ bedrooms apartments, and lodging
units). The non-residential D.C. has been calculated an industrial and non-industrial
basis and presented on both a per sq.ft. and per sq.m. of G.F.A. basis.
For the residential calculations, the total cost is divided by the "gross" (new resident)
population to determine the per capita amount. The residential D.C. recoverable capital
cost calculations set out in Chapter 5 are based on the net anticipated population
increase (the forecast new unit population less the anticipated decline in existing units).
The cost per capita is then multiplied by the average occupancy of the new units
(Appendix A, Schedule 5) to calculate the charges in Tables 6-1 to 6-3, inclusive.
Table 6-4 presents a summary of the calculated schedule of D.C.s for all services
across the residential and non-residential development types. Table 6-5 summarizes
the gross capital expenditures and sources of revenue for works anticipated to be
undertaken during the 10-year life of the by-laws.
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Table 6-1
City of Oshawa
City-Wide D.C. Calculation for the 27-year Forecast Period (2024-2051)
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
Industrial
Non-Industrial
Industrial
per sq. ft.
Non-Industrial
per sq. ft.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1. Services Related to a Highway
1.1
Roads and Related, Public Works facilities, vehicles & equipment
614,316,850
183,497,241
18,617
7.87
73,398,896
110,098,345
4.92
13.12
2. Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
2.1
Channels, drainage and ponds
51,798,327
25,665,987
1,570
1.10
16,563,157
9,102,830
1.11
1.09
TOTAL
$666,115,177
$209,163,228
$20,187
$8.97
$89,962,053
$119,201,175
$6.03
$14.21
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$666,115,177
$209,163,228
89,962,053
$119,201,175
27-Year Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
112,421
23,306,100
14,917,400
8,388,700
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$5,925.18
$8.97
$6.03
$14.21
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.407
$20,187
Other Multiples
2.544
$15,074
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.142
$12,692
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.345
$7,969
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$6,518
SERVICE
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Table 6-2
City of Oshawa
City-Wide D.C. Calculation for the 10-year Forecast Period (2024-2033)
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
Industrial
Non-Industrial
Industrial
per sq. ft.
Non-Industrial
per sq. ft.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3. Fire Protection Services
3.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
16,587,308
4,678,472
1,372
0.57
1,964,958
2,713,514
0.37
0.97
4. Parks and Recreation Services
4.1
177,174,418
9,324,969
14,649
1.15
3,916,487
5,408,482
0.73
1.95
5.
Library Services
5.1
Library facilities, materials and vehicles
19,800,418
1,042,127
1,637
0.13
437,693
604,434
0.08
0.22
6.
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
6.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
606,996
171,204
50
0.02
71,906
99,298
0.01
0.04
7.
Waste Diversion Services
7.1
Waste diversion facilites, vehicles, equipment and other
498,257
140,534
41
0.02
59,024
81,510
0.01
0.03
TOTAL
$214,667,397
$15,357,306
$17,749
$1.89
$6,450,068
$8,907,238
$1.20
$3.21
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$214,667,397
$15,357,306
6,450,068
$8,907,238
10-Year Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
41,206
8,144,300
5,370,800
2,773,500
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$5,209.62
$1.89
$1.20
$3.21
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.407
$17,749
Other Multiples
2.544
$13,253
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.142
$11,159
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.345
$7,007
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$5,731
Park development, amenities, trails, recreation facilities, vehicles &
equipment
SERVICE
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Table 6-3
City of Oshawa
City-Wide D.C. Calculation for the 10-year Forecast Period (2024-2033)
for the Growth Studies Class of Service
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
Industrial
Non-Industrial
Industrial
per sq. ft.
Non-Industrial
per sq. ft.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
8. Growth-Related Studies
3,518,621
905,028
291
0.11
380,113
524,915
0.07
0.19
TOTAL
$3,518,621
$905,028
$291
$0.11
$380,113
$524,915
$0.07
$0.19
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$3,518,621
$905,028
380,113
$524,915
10-Year Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
41,206
8,144,300
5,370,800
2,773,500
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$85.39
$0.11
$0.07
$0.19
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.407
$291
Other Multiples
2.544
$217
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.142
$183
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.345
$115
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$94
CLASS OF SERVICES
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Table 6-4
City of Oshawa
Calculated Schedule of Development Charges by Service
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
Industrial
(per sq.ft. of
Total Floor Area)
Industrial
(per sq.m. of
Total Floor Area)
Non-Industrial
(per sq.ft. of
Total Floor Area)
Non-Industrial
(per sq.m. of
Total Floor Area)
City-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
18,617
13,901
11,705
7,350
6,011
4.92
52.96
13.12
141.22
Fire Protection Services
1,372
1,024
862
541
443
0.37
3.98
0.97
10.49
Parks and Recreation Services
14,649
10,938
9,210
5,783
4,730
0.73
7.86
1.95
20.99
Library Services
1,637
1,222
1,029
646
529
0.08
0.86
0.22
2.37
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
50
37
31
20
16
0.01
0.11
0.04
0.43
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1,570
1,172
987
620
507
1.11
11.95
1.09
11.73
Waste Diversion Services
41
31
26
16
13
0.01
0.11
0.03
0.32
City-Wide Class of Services:
Growth-Related Studies
291
217
183
115
94
0.07
0.75
0.19
2.05
Total City-Wide Services and Class of Services
$38,227
$28,542
$24,033
$15,091
$12,343
$7.30
$78.58
$17.61
$189.61
RESIDENTIAL
Services & Class of Services
Non-Residential
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Table 6-5
City of Oshawa
Gross Expenditure and Sources of Revenue Summary for Costs
to be Incurred over the 10-Year Life of the By-laws
Sources of Financing
Tax Base or Other Non-D.C. Source
D.C. Reserve Fund
Other
Deductions
Benefit to Existing
Other Funding
Residential
Non-Residential
1.
Services Related to a Highway
1.1
Roads and Related, Public Works facilities, vehicles & equipment
550,505,400
0
106,138,564
7,206,000
8,699,000
329,915,613
98,546,222
2.
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
2.1
Channels, drainage and ponds
64,547,300
0
26,636,686
0
0
28,853,215
9,057,399
3.
Fire Protection Services
3.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
47,324,800
0
7,593,100
5,979,000
15,619,000
14,144,286
3,989,414
4.
Parks and Recreation Services
4.1
Park development, amenities, trails, recreation facilities, vehicles & equipment
261,316,173
0
65,702,086
0
11,292,500
175,105,508
9,216,079
5.
Library Services
5.1
Library facilities, materials and vehicles
26,408,900
0
5,566,355
0
0
19,800,418
1,042,127
6.
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
6.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
1,085,300
0
307,100
0
0
606,996
171,204
7.
Waste Diversion Services
7.1
Waste diversion facilites, vehicles, equipment and other
2,184,000
1,332,240
85,769
0
127,200
498,257
140,534
Total Expenditures & Revenues (Services)
$953,371,873
$1,332,240
$212,029,660
$13,185,000
$35,737,700
$568,924,294
$122,162,980
8.
Growth-Related Studies
6,390,349
210,000
1,756,700
0
0
3,518,621
905,028
Total Expenditures & Revenues (Services/Class of Service)
$959,762,223
$1,542,240
$213,786,360
$13,185,000
$35,737,700
$572,442,915
$123,068,008
Post D.C. Period
Benefit
Total Gross Cost
Services/Class of Services
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Chapter 7
D.C. Policy Recommendations
and D.C. By-law Rules
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7. D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By-law
Rules
7.1 Introduction
This chapter outlines the D.C. policy recommendations and by-law rules.
Subsection 5 (1) 9 of the D.C.A. states that rules must be developed:
"to determine if a development charge is payable in any particular case
and to determine the amount of the charge, subject to the limitations set
out in subsection 6."
Paragraph 10 of the section goes on to state that the rules may provide for exemptions,
phasing in and/or indexing of D.C.s.
Subsection 5 (6) establishes the following restrictions on the rules:
- the total of all D.C.s that would be imposed on anticipated development must not
exceed the capital costs determined under subsection 5 (1) 2-7 for all services
involved;
- if the rules expressly identify a type of development, they must not provide for it
to pay D.C.s that exceed the capital costs that arise from the increase in the
need for service for that type of development; however, this requirement does not
relate to any particular development; and
- if the rules provide for a type of development to have a lower D.C. than is
allowed, the rules for determining D.C.s may not provide for any resulting
shortfall to be made up via other development.
With respect to "the rules," section 6 states that a D.C. by-law must expressly address
the matters referred to above re subsection 5 (1) paragraphs 9 and 10, as well as how
the rules apply to the redevelopment of land.
The rules provided give consideration for the recent amendments to the D.C.A. as
summarized in Chapter 1. However, these policies are provided for Council's
consideration and may be refined prior to adoption of the by-law.
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7.2 D.C. By-law Structure
It is recommended that:
- The City uses a uniform City-wide D.C. calculation for all services and class of
services considered herein; and
- The City uses one D.C. by-law for all eligible services and class of services to be
recovered through D.C.s.
7.3 D.C. By-law Rules
The following sets out the recommended rules governing the calculation, payment, and
collection of D.C.s in accordance with subsection 6 of the D.C.A.
It is recommended that the following provides the basis for the D.C.s:
7.3.1 Payment in any Particular Case
In accordance with the D.C.A., s.2(2), a D.C. be calculated, payable and collected
where the development requires one or more of the following:
(a) the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a zoning by-law under
section 34 of the Planning Act;
(b) the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act;
(c) a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection 50 (7) of the
Planning Act applies;
(d) the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning Act;
(e) a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
(f) the approval of a description under section 9 of the Condominium Act, 1998; or
(g) the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act, 1992 in relation to a building
or structure.
7.3.2 Determination of the Amount of the Charge
The following convention be adopted:
1. Costs allocated to residential uses will be assigned to different types of
residential units based on the average occupancy for each housing type
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constructed during the previous decade. Costs allocated to non-residential uses
will be assigned based on the amount of square feet of G.F.A. constructed for
eligible uses (i.e., primary, industrial, commercial, and institutional).
2. Costs allocated to residential and non-residential uses are based upon a number
of conventions, as may be suited to each municipal circumstance, as follows:
- For Fire Protection Services, P.O.A. including By-law Enforcement, Waste
Diversion Services, a 78% residential and 22% non-residential attribution
has been made, over the City-wide 10-Year forecast period;
- Library and Parks and Recreation Services, 95% residential attribution
and 5% non-residential attribution over the City-wide 10-year forecast
period;
- For Stormwater Drainage and Control Services, the allocation is variable
on a project-by-project basis based on anticipated flow contribution by
land use. The non-residential share has been further subdivided into
commercial/Institutional and industrial shares using the same approach,
over the City-wide 27-Year forecast period;
- Services Related to a Highway, a 77% residential and 23% non-residential
attribution has been made, to recognize the residential and non-residential
sector uses over the City-wide 27-Year forecast period; and
- For the Growth-Related Studies Class of Services, the cost allocations
between residential and non-residential is based on the allocations for
each service area based on the eligible D.C. service that each study
relates to. This results in an overall allocation of 80% to residential
development and 20% to non-residential development.
7.3.3 Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion)
Where, as a result of the redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the
same land within five years prior to the date of payment of D.C.s in regard to such
redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in part, or converted from one
principal use to another principal use on the same land, in order to facilitate the
redevelopment, the D.C.s otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall
be reduced by the following amounts:
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1. the number of dwelling units demolished/converted multiplied by the applicable
residential development charge in place at the time the development charge is
payable; and/or
2. the gross floor area of the building demolished/converted multiplied by the
current non-residential development charge in place at the time the development
charge is payable.
The demolition/conversion credit is allowed only if the land was improved by occupied
structures, and if the demolition permit related to the site was issued less than 60
months (5 years) prior to the issuance of a building permit.
7.3.4 Exemptions
Statutory exemptions include the following:
- Partial exemption for industrial building additions of up to and including 50% of
the existing G.F.A. (defined in O. Reg. 82/98, section 1) of the building; for
industrial building additions that exceed 50% of the existing G.F.A., only the
portion of the addition in excess of 50%, is subject to D.C.s (subsection 4 (3) of
the D.C.A.);
- Full exemption for buildings or structures owned by and used for the purposes of
any municipality, local board, or Board of Education;
- Full exemption for additional residential development in existing buildings:
development that results only in the enlargement of an existing dwelling unit, or
that results only in the creation of up to two additional dwelling units (based on
prescribed limits set out in section 2 of O. Reg. 82/98);
- Full exemption for additional residential development in new dwellings:
development that includes the creation of up to two additional dwelling units
(based on prescribed limits set out in section 2 of O. Reg. 82/98); and
- Full exemption for a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operating funding from the Government of Ontario;
- Full exemption for affordable units, attainable units, (once proclaimed);
- Full exemption for affordable inclusionary zoning units, and non-profit housing
developments; and
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- Partial exemption through a discount for rental housing units based on bedroom
size as prescribed (i.e., three or more bedrooms - 25% discount, two bedrooms -
20% discount, and all others - 15% discount).
Non-statutory (discretionary exemptions) include the following:
- D.C.s shall not be imposed on the development of an agricultural building or
structure;
- Lands wholly within that part of Oshawa partially known as the Core Area of the
Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre;
- New Industrial building or structure or the enlargement of an existing Industrial
building or structure;
- Temporary building or structure;
- Apartment Dwelling Unit or a Townhouse Dwelling other than a Street
Townhouse Building on lands within that part of King Street/Thornton Road
Intensification Area;
- Apartment Dwelling Unit or a Townhouse Dwelling Unit, except back-to-back
Townhouses, on lands within the Shoulder Area of the Downtown Oshawa Urban
Growth Centre;
- Lands used solely for the purposes of a non-profit institution defined as:
o Non-Profit Institution;
o Hospital;
o Long-term Care Home;
- That part of a building used solely for the purposes of a Medical Clinic shall be
equal to 50% of the Commercial Development Charge.
7.3.5 Timing of Collection
The D.C.s for all services and classes are payable upon issuance of a building permit
for each dwelling unit, building, or structure, subject to early or late payment
agreements entered into by the City and an owner under s. 27 of the D.C.A.
Rental housing and institutional developments will pay D.C.s in six equal annual
payments commencing at occupancy, and then on the anniversary of occupancy for the
following five (5) years.
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Moreover, the D.C. amount for all developments occurring within two (2) years of a Site
Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment planning approval (for applications submitted after
January 1, 2020, and June 5, 2024), shall be determined based on the D.C. in effect on
the day of the applicable Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment application. The D.C.
amount for all developments occurring within eighteen (18) months of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment planning approval (for applications submitted as of June 6,
2024), shall be determined based on the D.C. in effect on the day of the applicable Site
Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment application.
Installment payments and payments determined at the time of Site Plan or Zoning By-
law Amendment applications are subject to annual interest charges. The maximum
interest rate the City can impose is the average prime rate plus 1% as defined in
subsection 26.3(1) of the Act.
7.3.6 Indexing
Indexing of the D.C.s shall be implemented on a mandatory basis annually commencing
on January 1st and July 1st, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-
Residential Building Construction Price Index, as may be amended from time to time,
for the most recent year-over-year period.
7.3.7 D.C. Spatial Applicability
The D.C.A. historically has provided the opportunity for a municipality to impose
municipal-wide charges or area specific charges. Sections 2(7) and 2(8) of the D.C.A.
provide that a D.C. by-law may apply to the entire municipality or only part of it and
more than one D.C. by-law may apply to the same area. The D.C.A. now require
municipalities to consider the application of municipal-wide and area-specific D.C.s.
s.10(2) (c.1) requires Council to consider the use of more than one D.C. by-law to
reflect different needs from services in different areas. Most municipalities in Ontario
have established uniform, municipal-wide D.C.s. When area-specific charges are used,
it is generally to underpin master servicing and front-end financing arrangements for
more localized capital costs.
The rationale for maintaining a municipal-wide D.C. approach is based, in part, on the
following:
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1. All City services, except for water and wastewater, require that the average 15-
year service standard be calculated. This average service standard multiplied by
growth in the City, establishes an upper ceiling on the amount of funds that can
be collected from all developing landowners. Section 4 (4) of O. Reg. 82/98
provides that "if a development charge by-law applies to a part of the
municipality, the level of service and average level of service cannot exceed that
which would be determined if the by-law applied to the whole municipality." Put in
layman terms, the average service standard multiplied by the growth within the
specific area would establish an area-specific ceiling which would significantly
reduce the total revenue recoverable for the City hence potentially resulting in
D.C. revenue shortfalls and impacts on property taxes.
2. City-wide D.C.s ensures a consistent approach to financing the entire cost
associated with growth-related capital projects. For example, user rates and
property taxes are required to finance the share of growth-related capital projects
not recoverable by D.C.s and all associated operating costs. Therefore, the use
of area specific D.C.s results in a share of growth-related capital costs being
recovered from a specific area, with the remaining capital costs of the projects
(i.e., non-D.C. recoverable share) and the associated operating costs with those
new assets being recovered from uniform user rates and property taxes, applied
to the entire Municipality.
3. Expanding on item 1, attempting to impose an area charge potentially causes
equity issues in transitioning from a City-wide approach to an area-specific
approach. For example, if all services were now built (and funded) within Area A
(which is 75% built out) and this was funded with some revenues from Areas B
and C, moving to an area-rating approach would see Area A contribute no funds
to the costs of services in Areas B and C. The D.C.s would be lower in Area A
(as all services are now funded) and higher in Areas B and C. As well, funding
shortfalls may then potentially encourage the municipality to provide less services
to Areas B and C due to reduced revenue.
4. Services are generally available across the City, used often by all residents and
are not restricted to one specific geographic area. The use of a City-wide D.C.
approach reflects these system-wide benefits of service and more closely aligns
with the funding principles of service provision (e.g., uniform municipal-wide
property tax rates, etc.).
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Based on the foregoing and discussions with City staff, there is no apparent justification
for the establishment of area-specific D.C.s at this time. The recommendation is to
apply City-wide D.C.s for all services.
7.4 Other D.C. By-law Provisions
It is recommended that:
7.4.1 Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit Purposes
It is recommended that the City's D.C. collections be contributed into eight (8) separate
reserve funds, including:
- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- P.O.A. Services, including By-law Enforcement;
- Stormwater Drainage and Control Services;
- Waste Diversion; and
- Growth-Related Studies.
7.4.2 By-law In-force Date
The by-law will come into force on the date of by-law passage, or a later date as
determined by Council.
7.4.3 Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for Inter-
Reserve Fund Borrowing
The minimum interest rate is the Bank of Canada rate on the day on which the by-laws
come into force (as per s.11 of O. Reg. 82/98).
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7.5 Other Recommendations
It is recommended that Council:
"Whenever appropriate, request that grants, subsidies and other
contributions be clearly designated by the donor as being to the benefit of
existing development or new development, as applicable;"
"Adopt the assumptions contained herein as an 'anticipation' with respect
to capital grants, subsidies, and other contributions;"
"Adopt the D.C. approach to calculate the charges on a uniform City-wide
basis for all services and class of services"
"Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 5 of the D.C.
Background Study dated April 25, 2024, as amended, subject to further
annual review during the capital budget process;"
"Approve the D.C. Background Study dated April 25, 2024, as amended;"
"Determine that no further public meeting is required;" and
"Approve the D.C. By-law as set out in Appendix G."
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Chapter 8
By-law Implementation
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8. By-law Implementation
8.1 Public Consultation Process
8.1.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the mandatory, formal public consultation process (section
8.1.2), as well as the optional, informal consultation process (section 8.1.3). The latter
is designed to seek the co-operation and participation of those involved, in order to
produce the most suitable policy. Section 8.2 addresses the anticipated impact of the
D.C. on development from a generic viewpoint.
8.1.2 Public Meeting of Council
Section 12 of the D.C.A. indicates that before passing a D.C. by-law, Council must hold
at least one public meeting, giving at least 20 clear days' notice thereof, in accordance
with the Regulation. Council must also ensure that the proposed by-law and
background report are made available to the public at least two weeks prior to the (first)
meeting.
Any person who attends such a meeting may make representations related to the
proposed by-law.
If a proposed by-law is changed following such a meeting, Council must determine
whether a further meeting (under this section) is necessary (i.e., if the proposed by-law
which is proposed for adoption has been changed in any respect, Council should
formally consider whether an additional public meeting is required, incorporating this
determination as part of the final by-law or associated resolution. It is noted that
Council's decision, once made, is final and not subject to review by a Court or the
Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)).
8.1.3 Other Consultation Activity
There are three broad groupings of the public who are generally the most concerned
with municipal D.C. policy:
1. The first grouping is the residential development community, consisting of land
developers and builders, who are typically responsible for generating the majority
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of the D.C. revenues. Others, such as realtors, are directly impacted by D.C.
policy. They are, therefore, potentially interested in all aspects of the charge,
particularly the quantum by unit type, projects to be funded by the D.C. and the
timing thereof, and municipal policy with respect to development agreements,
D.C. credits and front-ending requirements.
2. The second public grouping embraces the public at large and includes taxpayer
coalition groups and others interested in public policy.
3. The third grouping is the industrial/commercial/institutional/primary development
sector, consisting of land developers and major owners or organizations with
significant construction plans, such as hotels, entertainment complexes,
shopping centres, offices, industrial buildings, institutional buildings, and
buildings on agricultural lands. Also involved are organizations such as Industry
Associations, the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade, and the Economic
Development Agencies, who are all potentially interested in City D.C. policy.
Their primary concern is frequently with the quantum of the charge, gross floor
area exclusions such as basements, mechanical or indoor parking areas, or
exemptions and phase-in or capping provisions in order to moderate the impact.
8.1.4 Anticipated Impact of the Charge on Development
The establishment of sound D.C. policy often requires the achievement of an
acceptable balance between two competing realities. The first is that high non-
residential D.C.s can, to some degree, represent a barrier to increased economic
activity and sustained industrial/commercial growth, particularly for capital intensive
uses. Also, in many cases, increased residential D.C.s can ultimately be expected to be
recovered via housing prices and can impact project feasibility in some cases (e.g.,
rental apartments).
On the other hand, D.C.s or other municipal capital funding sources need to be obtained
in order to help ensure that the necessary infrastructure and amenities are installed.
The timely installation of such works is a key initiative in providing adequate service
levels and in facilitating strong economic growth, investment, and wealth generation.
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8.2 Implementation Requirements
8.2.1 Introduction
Once the City has calculated the charge, prepared the complete background study,
carried out the public process and passed a new by-law, the emphasis shifts to
implementation matters. These include notices, potential appeals and complaints,
credits, front-ending agreements, subdivision agreement conditions and finally the
collection of revenues and funding of projects.
The sections that follow present an overview of the requirements in each case.
8.2.2 Notice of Passage
In accordance with section 13 of the D.C.A., when a D.C. by-law is passed, the City
Clerk shall give written notice of the passing and of the last day for appealing the by-law
(the day that is 40 days after the day it was passed). Such notice must be given no
later than 20 days after the day the by-law is passed (i.e., as of the day of newspaper
publication or the mailing of the notice).
Section 10 of O. Reg. 82/98 further defines the notice requirements which are
summarized as follows:
- notice may be given by publication in a newspaper which is (in the Clerk's
opinion) of sufficient circulation to give the public reasonable notice, or by
personal service, fax, or mail to every owner of land in the area to which the by-
law relates;
- subsection 10 (4) lists the persons/organizations who must be given notice; and
- subsection 10 (5) lists the eight items that the notice must cover.
8.2.3 By-law Pamphlet
In addition to the "notice" information, the City must prepare a "pamphlet" explaining
each D.C. by-law in force, setting out:
- a description of the general purpose of the D.C.s;
- the "rules" for determining if a charge is payable in a particular case and for
determining the amount of the charge;
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- the services to which the D.C.s relate; and
- a description of the general purpose of the Treasurer's statement and where it
may be received by the public.
Where a by-law is not appealed to the OLT, the pamphlet must be readied within 60
days after the by-law comes into force. Later dates apply to appealed by-laws.
The City must give one copy of the most recent pamphlet without charge, to any person
who requests one.
8.2.4 Appeals
Sections 13 to 19 of the D.C.A. set out the requirements relative to making and
processing a D.C. by-law appeal and OLT hearing in response to an appeal. Any
person or organization may appeal a D.C. by-law to the OLT by filing a notice of appeal
with the City Clerk, setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting
the objection. This must be done by the last day for appealing the by-law, which is 40
days after the by-law is passed.
The City is conducting a public consultation process in order to address the issues that
come forward as part of that process, thereby avoiding or reducing the need for an
appeal to be made.
8.2.5 Complaints
A person required to pay a D.C., or his agent, may complain to the City Council
imposing the charge that:
- the amount of the charge was incorrectly determined;
- the reduction to be used against the D.C. was incorrectly determined; or
- there was an error in the application of the D.C.
Sections 20 to 25 of the D.C.A. set out the requirements that exist, including the fact
that a complaint may not be made later than 90 days after a D.C. (or any part of it) is
payable. A complainant may appeal the decision of City Council to the OLT
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8.2.6 Credits
Sections 38 to 41 of the D.C.A. set out a number of credit requirements, which apply
where a municipality agrees to allow a person to perform work in the future that relates
to a service in the D.C. by-law.
These credits would be used to reduce the amount of D.C.s to be paid. The value of
the credit is limited to the reasonable cost of the work which does not exceed the
average level of service. The credit applies only to the service to which the work relates
unless the City agrees to expand the credit to other services for which a D.C. is
payable.
8.2.7 Front-Ending Agreements
The City and one or more landowners may enter into a front-ending agreement that
provides for the costs of a project that will benefit an area in the City to which the D.C.
by-law applies. Such an agreement can provide for the costs to be borne by one or
more parties to the agreement who are, in turn, reimbursed in future by persons who
develop land defined in the agreement.
Part III of the D.C.A. (sections 44 to 58) addresses front-ending agreements and
removes some of the obstacles to their use which were contained in the Development
Charges Act, 1989. Accordingly, the City assesses whether this mechanism is
appropriate for its use, as part of funding projects prior to City funds being available.
8.2.8 Severance and Subdivision Agreement Conditions
Section 59 of the D.C.A. prevents a municipality from imposing directly or indirectly, a
charge related to development or a requirement to construct a service related to
development, by way of a condition or agreement under section 51 or section 53 of the
Planning Act, except for:
- "local services, related to a plan of subdivision or within the area to which the
plan relates, to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval
under section 51 of the Planning Act;" and
- "local services to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval
under section 53 of the Planning Act."
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It is also noted that subsection 59 (4) of the D.C.A. requires that the municipal approval
authority for a draft plan of subdivision under subsection 51 (31) of the Planning Act,
use its power to impose conditions to ensure that the first purchaser of newly subdivided
land is informed of all the D.C.s related to the development, at the time the land is
transferred.
In this regard, if the municipality in question is a commenting agency, in order to comply
with subsection 59 (4) of the D.C.A. it would need to provide to the approval authority
information regarding the applicable municipal D.C.s related to the site.
If the City is an approval authority for the purposes of section 51 of the Planning Act, it
would be responsible to ensure that it collects information from all entities that can
impose a D.C.
The most effective way to ensure that purchasers are aware of this condition would be
to require it as a provision in a registered subdivision agreement, so that any purchaser
of the property would be aware of the charges at the time the title was searched prior to
closing a transaction conveying the lands.
Appendices
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Appendix A
Background Information on
Residential and Non-
Residential Growth Forecast
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Schedule 1
City of Oshawa
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
Population
Institutional
Population
Population
Excluding
Institutional
Population
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiple
Dwellings[2]
Apartments[3]
Other
Total
Households
Equivalent
Institutional
Households
146,950
141,590
1,870
139,720
34,705
7,705
12,375
145
54,930
1,700
2.578
155,270
149,607
1,932
147,675
38,101
8,190
12,383
123
58,797
1,756
2.544
165,490
159,458
1,828
157,630
40,085
9,075
13,285
150
62,595
1,662
2.547
182,020
175,383
1,373
174,010
42,330
10,095
14,065
150
66,640
1,248
2.632
193,310
186,256
1,460
184,796
43,519
11,426
16,554
150
71,649
1,327
2.600
231,630
223,184
1,824
221,360
50,077
17,400
18,392
150
86,019
1,658
2.595
298,540
287,651
2,483
285,168
58,262
29,391
25,165
150
112,968
2,257
2.546
8,320
8,017
62
7,955
3,396
485
8
-22
3,867
56
10,220
9,851
-104
9,955
1,984
885
902
27
3,798
-94
16,530
15,925
-455
16,380
2,245
1,020
780
0
4,045
-414
11,290
10,873
87
10,786
1,189
1,331
2,489
0
5,009
79
38,320
36,928
364
36,564
6,558
5,974
1,838
0
14,370
331
105,230
101,395
1,023
100,372
14,743
17,965
8,611
0
41,319
930
[1] Census undercount estimated at approximately 3.8%. Note: Population including the undercount has been rounded.
[2] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[3] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Mid 2034
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
Historical
Forecast
Incremental
Mid 2006
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
Mid 2011
Mid 2016
Mid 2006 - Mid 2011
Mid 2021
Mid 2024
Mid 2051
Mid 2021 - Mid 2024
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount)[1]
Year
Excluding Census Undercount
Housing Units
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.):
Total
Population/
Total
Households
Source: Envision Durham, the Durham Region Official Plan (adopted by Regional Council May 17, 2023) derived by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., 2024.
Mid 2024 - Mid 2051
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Figure A-1
City of Oshawa
Annual Housing Forecast [1]
Source: Historical housing activity from 2014 and 2015 from Statisics Canada. Permits after 2015 are from the City of Oshawa.
[1] Growth forecast represents calendar year.
1,022
794
1,409
899
1,754
1,265
550
1,208
2,106
1,204
1,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,4371,437
1,5851,5851,5851,5851,5851,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,6151,615
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Housing Units
Years
Historical
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Historical Average
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Schedule 2
City of Oshawa
Estimate of the Anticipated Amount, Type and Location of
Residential Development for Which Development Charges can be Imposed.
2024 - 2034
6,558
5,974
1,838
14,370
40,842
(4,278)
36,564
364
36,928
2024 - 2051
14,743
17,965
8,611
41,319
111,398
(11,026)
100,372
1,023
101,395
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes accessory apartments, bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Source: Envision Durham, the Durham Region Official Plan (adopted by Regional Council May 17, 2023) derived by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., 2024.
City of Oshawa
Institutional
Population
Net Population
Including
Institutional
Location
Residential
Units
In New Units
Population
Change
Development
Timing
Single & Semi-
Detached
Multiples[1]
Apartments[2]
Total
Gross
Population
Existing Unit
Net Population
Increase,
Excluding
Institutional
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Schedule 3
City of Oshawa
Current Year Growth Forecast
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
Mid 2021 Population
175,383
Occupants of
Units (2)
5,009
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.302
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
gross population increase
11,529
11,529
Occupants of New
Units
79
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
gross population increase
86
86
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
66,640
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.011
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
total decline in population
-742
-742
Population Estimate to Mid 2024
186,256
Net Population Increase, Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
10,873
(1) 2021 population based on Statistics Canada Census unadjusted for Census undercount.
(2)
(3) Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
3.681
24%
0.874
Multiples (6)
2.194
27%
0.583
Apartments (7)
1.700
50%
0.845
Total
100%
2.302
¹ Based on 2021 Census custom database
² Based on Building permit/completion activity
(4) 2021 households taken from Statistics Canada Census.
(5) Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and
changing economic conditions.
(6) Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
(7) Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Estimated residential units constructed, Mid-2021 to the beginning of the growth period assuming a six-month lag between construction and
occupancy.
Population
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 4
City of Oshawa
Ten Year Growth Forecast
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
Mid 2024 Population
186,256
Occupants of
Units (2)
14,370
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.842
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
gross population increase
40,842
40,842
Occupants of New
Units
331
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
gross population increase
364
364
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
71,649
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.060
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
total decline in population
-4,278
-4,278
Population Estimate to Mid 2034
223,184
Net Population Increase, Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
36,928
(1) Mid 2024 Population based on:
(2) Based upon forecast building permits/completions assuming a lag between construction and occupancy.
(3) Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
3.407
46%
1.555
Multiples (6)
2.544
42%
1.058
Apartments (7)
1.796
13%
0.230
one bedroom or less 1.345
two bedrooms or more 2.142
Total
100%
2.842
¹ Persons per unit based on adjusted Statistics Canada Custom 2021 Census database.
² Forecast unit mix based upon historical trends and housing units in the development process.
(4) Mid 2024 households based upon 2021 Census (66,640 units) + Mid 2021 to Mid 2024 unit estimate (5,009 units) = 71,649 units.
(5)
(6) Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
(7) Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
Population
2021 Population (175,383) + Mid 2021 to Mid 2024 estimated housing units to beginning of forecast period (5,009 x 2.302 = 11,529) + (79 x 1.1
= 86) + (66,640 x -0.011 = -742) = 186,256
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 5
City of Oshawa
Longer-Term Growth Forecast
Mid 2024 to Mid 2051
Mid 2024 Population
186,256
Occupants of
Units (2)
41,319
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.696
Mid 2024 to Mid 2051
gross population increase
111,398
111,398
Occupants of New
Units
930
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2024 to Mid 2051
gross population increase
1,023
1,023
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
41,319
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.267
Mid 2024 to Mid 2051
total decline in population
-11,026
-11,026
Population Estimate to Mid 2051
287,651
Net Population Increase, Mid 2024 to Mid 2051
101,395
(1) Mid 2024 Population based on:
(2) Based upon forecast building permits/completions assuming a lag between construction and occupancy.
(3) Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
3.407
36%
1.216
Multiples (6)
2.544
43%
1.106
Apartments (7)
1.796
21%
0.374
one bedroom or less 1.345
two bedrooms or more 2.142
Total
100%
2.696
¹ Persons per unit based on Statistics Canada Custom 2021 Census database.
² Forecast unit mix based upon historical trends and housing units in the development process.
(4) Mid 2024 households based upon 2021 Census (66,640 units) + Mid 2021 to Mid 2024 unit estimate (5,009 units) = 71,649 units.
(5) Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
(6) Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
(7) Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
Population
2016 Population (175,383) + Mid 2021 to Mid 2024 estimated housing units to beginning of forecast period (5,009 x = 11,775) + (66,640 x -
0.0135 = -902) = 186,256
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Schedule 6
City of Oshawa
Units in the Development Approvals Process as of Year-End 2023
151
469
4,436
5,056
3%
9%
88%
100%
2,055
1,715
2,357
6,127
34%
28%
38%
100%
712
2,510
24,597
27,819
3%
9%
88%
100%
Total
2,918
4,694
31,390
39,002
% Breakdown
7%
12%
80%
100%
Note: 'Application Under Review' includes Site Plans, OPAs, and ZBAs without a development status provided.
Source: City of Oshawa Planning Department, as of February 2024.
1 Includes townhomes and apartments in duplexes.
2 Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
Stage of Development
Density Type
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiples1
Apartments2
Total
Registered Not Built
% Breakdown
Draft Plans Approved
% Breakdown
% Breakdown
Application Under Review
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Schedule 7
City of Oshawa
Historical Residential Building Permits
Years 2014 to 2023
Residential Building Permits
Total
2014
436
150
208
794
2015
759
177
473
1,409
2016
630
267
2
899
2017
627
624
503
1,754
2018
352
174
739
1,265
Sub-total
2,804
1,392
1,925
6,121
Average (2014 - 2018)
561
278
385
1,224
% Breakdown
45.8%
22.7%
31.4%
100.0%
2019
241
87
222
550
2020
149
314
745
1,208
2021
451
591
657
1,699
2022
517
570
1,019
2,106
2023
221
170
813
1,204
Sub-total
1,579
1,732
3,456
6,767
Average (2019 - 2023)
316
346
691
1,353
% Breakdown
23.3%
25.6%
51.1%
100.0%
2014 - 2023
Total
4,383
3,124
5,381
12,888
Average
438
312
538
1,289
% Breakdown
34.0%
24.2%
41.8%
100.0%
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
Singles &
Semi
Detached
Multiples[1]
Apartments[2]
Year
Source: Historical housing activity from 2014 and 2015 from Statisics Canada. Permits after 2015 are
from the City of Oshawa.
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Schedule 8a
City of Oshawa
Persons Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
Age of
Singles and Semi-Detached
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
25 Year Average Adjusted
1-5
-
2.938
2.800
3.682
5.147
3.681
6-10
-
-
2.095
3.681
5.242
3.807
0.486
11-15
-
-
2.323
3.379
4.747
3.503
3.407
16-20
-
-
2.143
3.295
4.964
3.385
3.407
20-25
-
-
2.026
2.972
4.227
3.015
3.407
25-35
-
-
1.471
2.828
4.000
2.867
35+
-
1.581
1.957
2.651
3.991
2.627
3.407
Total
1.762
1.911
2.007
2.894
4.371
2.900
Age of
Multiples[1]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
25 Year Average Adjusted
1-5
1.190
1.178
1.862
2.938
-
2.194
6-10
-
1.300
2.000
2.849
-
2.337
(0.059)
11-15
-
-
1.810
2.761
-
2.469
2.544
16-20
-
-
-
2.857
-
2.877
2.544
20-25
-
-
2.048
3.288
-
2.720
2.544
25-35
-
-
2.308
3.074
-
2.769
35+
-
1.324
2.014
2.810
3.628
2.530
2.544
Total
1.235
1.320
2.008
2.851
3.797
2.516
Age of
Apartments[2]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
25 Year Average Adjusted
1-5
1.294
1.326
1.848
2.857
-
1.700
6-10
-
1.158
2.028
-
-
1.707
0.137
11-15
-
1.235
2.222
-
-
1.707
1.796
16-20
-
1.188
2.375
-
-
1.974
1.796
20-25
-
1.333
2.487
-
-
2.297
1.796
25-35
-
1.220
2.000
3.533
-
1.896
35+
0.889
1.228
1.971
2.748
-
1.811
1.796
Total
1.111
1.233
1.992
2.824
3.800
1.822
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
1.350
1.524
2.134
3.536
5.179
3.059
6-10
-
1.256
2.014
3.599
5.103
3.417
11-15
-
1.440
2.157
3.302
4.691
3.269
16-20
-
1.500
2.154
3.251
5.034
3.258
20-25
-
1.457
2.247
3.015
4.217
2.882
25-35
-
1.463
1.972
2.901
3.833
2.567
35+
1.184
1.265
1.979
2.680
3.900
2.406
Total
1.366
1.308
2.004
2.881
4.280
2.611
[2] Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
[3] Adjusted based on historical trends.
Note: Does not include Statistics Canada data classified as 'Other'
P.P.U. Not calculated for samples less than or equal to 50 dwelling units, and does not include institutional population.
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
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Schedule 9
City of Oshawa
Person Per Unit Structural Type and Age of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
3.68
3.81
3.50
3.39
3.01
2.87
2.63
2.19
2.34
2.47
2.88
2.72
2.77
2.53
1.70
1.71
1.71
1.97
2.30
1.90
1.81
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
20-25
25-35
35+
Persons Per Dwelling
Age of Dwelling
Singles and Semi-Detached
Multiples
Apartments
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Schedule 10a
City of Oshawa
Employment Forecast, 2024 to 2051
Employment
Mid 2011
149,607
0.001
0.020
0.090
0.133
0.121
0.364
0.062
0.426
85
2,980
13,448
19,908
18,090
54,510
9,264
63,774
51,530
Mid 2016
159,458
0.001
0.024
0.064
0.130
0.109
0.327
0.063
0.390
105
3,820
10,223
20,668
17,340
52,155
9,980
62,135
48,335
Mid 2024
186,256
0.001
0.028
0.054
0.139
0.100
0.323
0.052
0.374
205
5,292
10,020
25,951
18,638
60,105
9,610
69,715
54,813
Mid 2034
223,184
0.001
0.029
0.065
0.138
0.090
0.322
0.047
0.370
205
6,398
14,496
30,693
20,175
71,966
10,531
82,497
65,568
Mid 2051
287,651
0.001
0.030
0.078
0.141
0.081
0.330
0.043
0.373
205
8,582
22,451
40,517
23,173
94,928
12,352
107,280
86,346
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
9,851
0.0001
0.0040
-0.0258
-0.0035
-0.0122
-0.0373
0.0007
-0.0366
20
840
-3,225
760
-750
-2,355
716
-1,639
-3,195
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
26,798
0.0004
0.0045
-0.0103
0.0097
-0.0087
-0.0044
-0.0110
-0.0154
100
1,472
-203
5,283
1,298
7,950
-370
7,580
6,478
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
36,928
-0.0002
0.0003
0.0112
-0.0018
-0.0097
-0.0003
-0.0044
-0.0047
0
1,106
4,476
4,742
1,536
11,861
921
12,782
10,754
Mid 2024 - Mid 2051
101,395
-0.0004
0.0014
0.0243
0.0015
-0.0195
0.0073
-0.0087
-0.0013
0
3,290
12,431
14,566
4,535
34,823
2,742
37,565
31,532
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
1,970
0.0000
0.0008
-0.0052
-0.0007
-0.0024
-0.0075
0.0001
-0.0073
4
168
-645
152
-150
-471
143
-328
-639
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
3,350
0.00006
0.00056
-0.00129
0.00121
-0.00108
-0.00055
-0.00137
-0.00192
12
184
-25
660
162
994
-46
948
810
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
3,693
-0.00002
0.00003
0.00112
-0.00018
-0.00097
-0.00003
-0.00044
-0.00047
0
111
448
474
154
1,186
92
1,278
1,075
Mid 2024 - Mid 2051
3,380
-0.00001
0.00005
0.00090
0.00006
-0.00072
0.00027
-0.00032
-0.00005
0
122
460
539
168
1,290
102
1,391
1,168
¹ Statistics Canada defines no fixed place of work (N.F.P.O.W.) employees as "persons who do not go from home to the same work place location at the beginning of each shift". Such persons include building and landscape contractors, travelling salespersons, independent truck drivers, etc.
Note: Statistics Canada 2021 Census place of work employment data has been reviewed. The 2021 Census employment results have not been utilized due to a significant increase in work at home employment captured due to Census enumeration occurring during the provincial COVID-19 lockdown from April 1, 2021 to June 14, 2021.
Source: Envision Durham, the Durham Region Official Plan (adopted by Regional Council May 17, 2023) derived by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., 2024.
Total (Excluding
Work at Home and
N.F.P.O.W.)
Incremental Change
Annual Average
Total
Including
N.F.P.O.W
.
N.F.P.O.W.[1]
Work at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Total Employment
(Including
N.F.P.O.W.)
Institutional
N.F.P.O.W.[1]
Activity Rate
Period
Population
Primary
Work at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population Related
Institutional
Total
Employment
Primary
Total
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Schedule 10b
City of Oshawa
Employment and Gross Floor Area (G.F.A.) Forecast, 2024 to 2051
Mid 2011
149,607
13,448
19,908
18,090
51,530
16,137,000
7,963,000
12,391,700
36,746,700
Mid 2016
159,458
10,223
20,668
17,340
48,335
12,267,000
8,267,000
11,877,900
32,726,900
Mid 2024
186,256
10,020
25,951
18,597
54,772
12,023,800
10,380,300
12,739,000
35,757,000
Mid 2034
223,184
14,496
30,693
20,005
65,398
17,394,600
12,277,200
13,615,600
43,901,300
Mid 2051
287,651
22,451
40,517
22,696
85,869
26,941,200
16,206,800
15,301,200
59,063,100
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
9,851
-3,225
760
-750
-3,195
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
26,798
-203
5,283
1,257
6,437
-243,200
2,113,300
861,100
3,030,100
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
36,928
4,476
4,742
1,407
10,625
5,370,800
1,896,900
876,600
8,144,300
Mid 2024 - Mid 2051
101,395
12,431
14,566
4,099
31,096
14,917,400
5,826,500
2,562,200
23,306,100
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
1,970
-645
152
-150
-639
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
3,350
-25
660
157
805
-30,400
264,163
107,638
378,763
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
3,693
448
474
141
1,063
537,080
189,690
87,660
814,430
Mid 2024 - Mid 2051
3,755
460
539
152
1,152
552,496
215,796
94,896
863,189
Source: Envision Durham, the Durham Region Official Plan (adopted by Regional Council May 17, 2023) derived by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., 2024.
[1] Square Foot Per Employee Assumptions
Industrial
1,200
Commercial/ Population Related
400
Institutional
625
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Period
Population
Gross Floor Area in Square Feet (Estimated)[¹]
Employment
Incremental Change
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional[2]
Total
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional[2]
Total
Annual Average
[2] Forecast institutional employment and gross floor area has been adjusted downward to account for employment associated with special care units.
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Appendix B
Level of Service
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-1
City of Oshawa
Summary of the Level of Service Ceiling by Services Considered
Cost (per capita)
Services Related to a Highway - Roads
$5,330.80
0.0011
km of Roadways, Sidewalks, and Multi-Use
Paths
4,846,182
per km
$540,516,466
Services Related to a Highway - Bridges and Culverts
$2,067.53
0.0003
Number of Structures
6,891,767
per item
$209,637,204
Services Related to a Highway - Traffic Signals & Streetlights
$955.33
0.0192
No. of Traffic Signals & Streetlights, and
Intersections
49,757
per signal
$96,865,685
Services Related to a Highway - Facilities
$376.60
0.5633
sq.ft. of building area
669
per sq.ft.
$38,185,357
Services Related to a Highway - Vehicles & Equipment
$148.77
0.0009
No. of vehicles and equipment
165,300
per vehicle
$15,084,534
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
$420.26
0.4309
sq.ft. of building area
975
per sq.ft.
$15,519,361
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
$128.24
0.0002
No. of vehicles
641,200
per vehicle
$4,735,647
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
$27.85
0.0100
No. of equipment and gear
2,785
per item
$1,028,445
Parkland Development
$736.12
0.0072
Acres of Parkland
102,239
per acre
$27,183,439
Parkland Amenities
$814.35
0.0021
No. of parkland amenities
387,786
per amenity
$30,072,317
Parkland Trails
$267.86
0.1661
Linear Metres of Paths and Trails
1,613
per linear m
$9,891,534
Recreation Facilities
$4,440.47
5.6394
sq.ft. of building area
787
per sq.ft.
$163,977,676
Park Operations Facilities
$112.62
0.2346
sq.ft. of building area
480
per sq.ft.
$4,158,831
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
$86.84
0.0007
No. of vehicles and equipment
124,057
per vehicle
$3,206,828
Library Services - Facilities
$476.41
0.5899
sq.ft. of building area
808
per sq.ft.
$17,592,868
Library Services - Collection Materials
$87.50
2.5507
No. of library collection items
34
per collection item
$3,231,200
Library Services - Vehicles
$0.52
0.0124
No. of vehicles and equipment
41,935
per vehicle
$19,203
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Facilities
$61.64
0.0844
sq.ft. of building area
730
per sq.ft.
$2,276,242
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Vehicles & Equipment
$8.31
0.0001
No. of Vehicles and Equipment
83,100
per vehicle
$306,872
Waste Diversion - Facilities
$5.87
0.0090
sq.ft. of building area
652
per sq.ft.
$216,767
Waste Diversion - Vehicles & Equipment
$17.26
0.0000
No. of vehicles and equipment
420,976
per vehicle
$637,377
Service Related to a
Highway
Waste Diversion
Library
Provincial Offences Act
including By-law
Enforcement
Parks & Recreation
Fire Protection
Maximum
Ceiling LOS
15 Year Average Service Standard
Quality (per capita)
Quantity (per capita)
SUMMARY OF SERVICE STANDARDS AS PER DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997, AS AMENDED
Service Category
Sub-Component
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-2
City of Oshawa
Services Related to a Highway - Roads and Related
Unit Measure:
km of Roadways, Sidewalks, and Multi-Use Paths
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/km)
Arterials A/B
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
$13,360,000
Arterials C
24
24
25
25
27
27
28
29
30
30
31
32
32
33
33
$11,810,000
Rurals
37
37
37
37
37
38
38
38
38
38
34
34
36
36
36
$7,210,000
Regional Road (Arterial A/B) Sidewalks
85
85
85
86
86
86
86
86
86
86
86
86
87
87
87
$519,800
Regional Road (Arterial A/B) Multi-Use Paths
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
10
10
$578,100
Total
166
166
167
169
171
172
174
175
176
176
173
177
180
183
183
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0011
Quality Standard
$4,846,182
Service Standard
$5,331
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
27 Year
Forecast Population
101,395
$ per Capita
$5,331
Eligible Amount
$540,516,466
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-3
City of Oshawa
Services Related to a Highway - Bridges and Culverts
Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Bridges and Culverts
Unit Measure:
Number of Structures
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Bridges (Arterial A/B)
8
8
9
9
10
11
11
11
11
11
13
13
13
13
13
$15,892,000
Bridges (Arterial C)
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
$12,880,000
Bridges (Collectors)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$9,870,000
Culverts (Arterial A/B)
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
$2,192,000
Culverts (Arterial C)
6
6
6
7
7
7
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
$1,850,000
Culverts (Collectors)
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
$1,500,000
Total
42
42
43
44
45
48
50
51
52
52
53
53
53
53
53
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
0.0003
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0003
Quality Standard
$6,891,767
Service Standard
$2,068
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
27 Year
Forecast Population
101,395
$ per Capita
$2,068
Eligible Amount
$209,637,204
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-4
City of Oshawa
Services Related to a Highway - Traffic Signals and Streetlights
Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Traffic Signals & Streetlights
Unit Measure:
No. of Traffic Signals & Streetlights, and Intersections
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Streetlights
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
3,045
$12,000
Arterials A/B Roundabout Intersection
(items)
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$5,808,800
Arterials C Roundabout Intersection
(items)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
$4,822,400
Regional Intersection (Items)
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
$5,808,800
Traffic Control Signals (City only)
29
31
31
31
31
33
34
34
34
34
35
35
36
36
36
$374,700
Total
3,090
3,092
3,092
3,092
3,092
3,095
3,096
3,098
3,100
3,100
3,101
3,101
3,102
3,102
3,103
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0210
0.0209
0.0207
0.0205
0.0203
0.0201
0.0198
0.0194
0.0191
0.0185
0.0182
0.0180
0.0177
0.0173
0.0169
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0192
Quality Standard
$49,757
Service Standard
$955
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
27 Year
Forecast Population
101,395
$ per Capita
$955
Eligible Amount
$96,865,685
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-5
City of Oshawa
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Facilities
Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
North Depot - offices/garages/sand
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
14,700
$332
$1,085
Conant St. East Facility - Traffic
Dep/Purchasing
11,500
11,500
11,500
11,500
11,500
11,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$508
$771
Ritson Rd. Depot
53,300
53,300
53,300
53,300
53,300
53,300
53,300
53,300
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$332
$577
Farewell - Road Portion Only
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
8,100
$575
$845
Consolidated Operations Depot - Office
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,466
10,466
10,466
10,466
10,466
10,466
10,466
10,466
10,466
$474
$734
Consolidated Operations Depot - Garage
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,244
6,244
6,244
6,244
6,244
6,244
6,244
6,244
6,244
$408
$660
Consolidated Operations Depot - Heated
Inventory Storage
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
$408
$660
Consolidated Operations Depot - Salt Building
-
-
-
-
-
-
15,494
15,494
15,494
15,494
15,494
15,494
15,494
15,494
15,494
$200
$431
Consolidated Operations Depot - Covered
Storage Building
-
-
-
-
-
-
15,957
15,957
15,957
15,957
15,957
15,957
15,957
15,957
15,957
$66
$284
Total
87,600
87,600
87,600
87,600
87,600
87,600
133,779
133,779
80,479
80,479
80,479
80,479
80,479
80,479
80,479
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.5945
0.5914
0.5855
0.5810
0.5751
0.5677
0.8567
0.8390
0.4946
0.4803
0.4713
0.4664
0.4589
0.4490
0.4376
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.5633
Quality Standard
$669
Service Standard
$377
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
27 Year
Forecast Population
101,395
$ per Capita
$377
Eligible Amount
$38,185,357
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-6
City of Oshawa
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Vehicles & Equipment
Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Compact SUV/Crossover
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
1/2 Ton Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
$100,000
3/4 - 1 ton Pickup
8
8
10
10
10
10
10
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
3
$120,000
Compact Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$57,000
1/2 Ton Pickup Compact
10
10
7
6
6
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$58,000
Dump Stake Hoist Trucks (4600-4900K)
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
12
14
13
14
12
12
12
12
$125,000
Dump Trucks (12000-13500K)
2
2
2
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
2
$375,000
Dump Trucks (13600K)
20
20
20
16
16
16
16
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
$450,000
Dump Trucks (16100-22000)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
$659,000
Special Purpose Light Trucks
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$165,000
Utility Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
$500,000
Small Salt Sanders
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
-
-
-
-
-
$12,000
Catchbasin Cleaner
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$700,000
Street Flusher
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$300,000
Snow Blowers Large
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$190,000
Street Sweepers
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
$600,000
Sidewalk Plows
9
9
9
10
10
11
11
11
11
12
12
15
14
15
14
$190,000
Rollers 1-3 Ton
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
$37,000
Sidewalk Sweepers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$280,000
Roads Graders over 130 HP
6
6
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$525,000
Fork Lift Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108,000
Back Hoe 3/4 Yard
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$425,000
Back Hoe 3/8 Yard
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$210,000
Tractors and Attachments
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
$200,000
Front End Loaders AWD
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
$502,000
Skid Steer Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$142,000
Litter Vacuum
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
$130,000
Water Pumps 1-3"
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
$5,200
Stream Generators
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
$58,000
Arrowboard Warning Devices
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$29,000
Portable Air Compressors
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
$60,000
Line Marking Machines
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
$16,000
Concrete Grinders
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
$6,000
Portable Electrical Generator
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$4,800
Trailers
9
10
10
10
9
9
9
8
7
10
10
9
8
11
8
$18,000
Asphalt Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
$30,000
Asphalt Recycler
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$75,000
Sewer Cleaner
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$180,000
Power Scythes
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$1,900
Equipment Power Washer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
$27,000
Concrete Saws - Small
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
6
6
$3,000
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-6 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Facilities
Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Concrete Saw - Large
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
Breakers - Tampers Air
14
12
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
$3,000
Chainsaw
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
6
$1,300
Tamper - Gas
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
$4,500
Tar Kettles
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$7,500
EV Charging Stations - COD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
$42,000
Total
155
155
149
144
143
143
143
144
145
145
147
148
146
155
152
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0011
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0008
0.0009
0.0008
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0009
Quality Standard
$165,300
Service Standard
$149
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
27 Year
Forecast Population
101,395
$ per Capita
$149
Eligible Amount
$15,084,534
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-7
City of Oshawa
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Firehall #1 - 199 Adelaide Ave W
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
$637
$969
Firehall #2 - 1111 Simcoe St S
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
$637
$980
Firehall #3 - 50 Beatrice St E
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
9,000
$637
$980
Firehall #4 - 50 Harmony Rd N
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
$637
$967
Firehall #5 - 1550 Harmony Rd N
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
17,890
$637
$980
Firehall #6 - 2339 Simcoe St N
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,675
10,675
10,675
10,675
10,675
10,675
10,675
10,675
$637
$980
Fire Training Tower - Temporary - 1000
Stevenson Rd N
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,016
$682
$1,733
Training Portable
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
800
$52
$208
Portable Washroom
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
60
$509
$629
2 C-Can Storage Units (8 x 40 ft each)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
640
$16
$138
Total
63,890
63,890
63,890
63,890
63,890
63,890
63,890
74,565
74,565
74,565
74,565
74,565
74,565
74,565
78,081
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.4336
0.4313
0.4271
0.4237
0.4194
0.4140
0.4091
0.4676
0.4583
0.4450
0.4367
0.4321
0.4252
0.4160
0.4246
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.4309
Quality Standard
$975
Service Standard
$420
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$420
Eligible Amount
$15,519,361
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-8
City of Oshawa
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Pumper
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
9
10
$1,124,000
Tanker
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$674,000
Rescue 21
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,200,000
Aerial
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$2,320,000
Aerial Platform
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$2,610,000
Hazmat Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,000
3/4 ton pick-up
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$110,000
Command Vehicle
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$179,800
Car
9
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
13
13
14
15
17
$65,000
Pick-up Truck
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
$90,000
1/2 ton Pick-up Truck
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
$90,000
Rescue 25
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$906,000
Total
33
33
33
33
33
36
36
36
36
37
38
38
40
41
45
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0002
Quality Standard
$641,200
Service Standard
$128
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$128
Eligible Amount
$4,735,647
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-9
City of Oshawa
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
Unit Measure:
No. of equipment and gear
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Bunker Gear
323
325
326
323
324
324
308
299
295
294
345
345
345
355
395
$3,300
Portable Radios
120
120
120
120
120
73
73
73
73
73
87
87
87
87
119
$10,000
Mobile Radios
21
21
21
21
21
14
14
14
14
14
18
18
18
18
18
$9,900
Helmets
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
185
185
185
185
186
191
211
$500
Boots
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
185
185
185
185
186
191
211
$800
Gloves
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
185
185
185
185
186
191
211
$160
Balaclavas
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
167
185
185
185
185
186
191
211
$180
Hurst E-Draulic Extrication Tools
-
-
-
-
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
$66,900
Thermal Imaging Cameras
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
$6,800
SCBA Harnesses
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
$10,700
SCBA Bottles
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
215
$1,700
SCBA Masks
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
170
170
170
170
175
198
$500
MSA HCN Detectors
-
-
-
-
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
$1,000
MSA 4 Gas Detectors
-
-
-
-
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
$1,700
MSA 5 Gas Detectors
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$6,000
Cascade Compressor System
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$44,000
Commercial Extractors
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
6
$35,000
Blow Hard Fans
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
5
6
6
7
$7,700
Vetter Bag and System
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$9,000
Bunker Gear Dryers
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
6
$8,400
Total
1,551
1,553
1,554
1,551
1,573
1,519
1,503
1,494
1,562
1,634
1,708
1,708
1,718
1,753
1,937
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0105
0.0105
0.0104
0.0103
0.0103
0.0098
0.0096
0.0094
0.0096
0.0098
0.0100
0.0099
0.0098
0.0098
0.0105
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0100
Quality Standard
$2,785
Service Standard
$28
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$28
Eligible Amount
$1,028,445
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-10
City of Oshawa
Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Development
Unit Measure:
Acres of Parkland
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Acre)
Neighbourhood
329
330
332
343
343
352
352
362
363
363
363
363
369
369
369
$106,000
Community
178
188
188
212
212
212
212
212
212
212
212
212
212
229
263
$125,000
City
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
$155,000
Regional - Active Use
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
$155,000
Regional - Passive Use
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
$95,000
Parkette
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
$254,000
Second Marsh
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
$46,000
Open Space - Woodlot (Highgate Park)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$1,122
Open Space - Central Valley Natural Park
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
$49,000
Total
1,103
1,114
1,116
1,151
1,151
1,160
1,161
1,170
1,171
1,171
1,171
1,171
1,177
1,196
1,229
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0075
0.0075
0.0075
0.0076
0.0076
0.0075
0.0074
0.0073
0.0072
0.0070
0.0069
0.0068
0.0067
0.0067
0.0067
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0072
Quality Standard
$102,239
Service Standard
$736
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$736
Eligible Amount
$27,183,439
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-11
City of Oshawa
Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Amenities
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Splashpad - Major
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
$824,000
Splashpad - Minor
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
$360,000
Cooling Stations
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
$148,000
Sports Fields - lit aritificial turf
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$6,954,000
Sports Fields - multi-use, lit
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$862,000
Sports Fields - multi-use, unlit
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$340,000
Sports Fields - 11v11 - irrigation
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$661,000
Sports Fields - 11v11 - lit
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$1,220,000
Sports Fields - 11v11 - unlit
21
21
21
22
22
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
$635,000
Sports Fields - 5v5 to 9v9 - unlit
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
26
$201,000
Softball Diamonds - lit
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$948,000
Softball Diamonds - unlit
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
$371,000
Slo-pitch Diamonds
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
$165,000
Hardball Diamonds - lit - Kinsmen
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,294,000
Hardball Diamonds - lit
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$1,294,000
Hardball Diamonds - unlit
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$371,000
Tennis Courts - lit
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
6
6
11
11
11
$523,000
Tennis Courts - unlit
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
$376,000
Pickleball Courts
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
8
$365,000
Multi-Use Courts - Alexandra/Stone St
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
$237,000
Cricket Pitch - unlit
1
1
1
$3,050,000
Basketball Courts - full, plexipave
surface coating
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$106,000
Basketball Courts - full
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
9
$73,000
Basketball Courts - half
6
6
6
8
8
10
10
10
11
12
12
12
13
13
13
$38,000
Basketball Single Hoops
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$30,000
Skateboard Parks
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$989,000
Bike Parks - RVP (existing)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$275,000
Bike Parks - RVP (new addition)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$647,000
Playgrounds - EWF
68
71
77
84
84
89
91
96
100
100
100
100
107
110
112
$407,000
Playgrounds - rubber safety surface
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$714,000
Shade Structures
60
61
61
63
63
64
64
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
$137,000
Bocce Court - Radio Park
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$462,000
Butterfly/Pollinator Garden
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
$99,000
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-11 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Amenities
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Lawn Bowling Court - lit
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$2,638,000
Off-Leash Dog Park
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
$297,000
Total
279
291
297
314
314
323
328
338
344
345
345
345
364
373
380
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0019
0.0020
0.0020
0.0021
0.0021
0.0021
0.0021
0.0021
0.0021
0.0021
0.0020
0.0020
0.0021
0.0021
0.0021
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0021
Quality Standard
$387,786
Service Standard
$814
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$814
Eligible Amount
$30,072,317
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-12
City of Oshawa
Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Trails
Service:
Parkland Trails
Unit Measure:
Linear Metres of Paths and Trails
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/ Linear
Metre)
Harmony Creek
4,630
4,630
4,630
4,630
5,430
5,856
5,856
5,856
5,856
5,856
5,856
5,856
5,856
5,856
6,556
$2,489
Oshawa Creek
7,580
7,580
7,580
7,680
7,680
8,281
8,281
8,281
8,281
8,281
8,281
9,984
9,984
9,984
10,815
$822
Waterfront Trail
4,260
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
7,459
$822
Michael Starr Trail
4,870
4,870
4,870
4,870
4,870
4,939
4,939
4,939
4,939
4,939
4,939
4,939
4,939
4,939
4,939
$822
Pedestrian Bridges
458
458
458
458
458
703
703
703
703
703
703
703
703
703
705
$20,300
Total
21,798
24,997
24,997
25,097
25,897
27,238
27,238
27,238
27,238
27,238
27,238
28,941
28,941
28,941
30,474
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.1479
0.1688
0.1671
0.1664
0.1700
0.1765
0.1744
0.1708
0.1674
0.1626
0.1595
0.1677
0.1650
0.1615
0.1657
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.1661
Quality Standard
$1,613
Service Standard
$268
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$268
Eligible Amount
$9,891,534
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-13
City of Oshawa
Parks and Recreation Services - Recreation Facilities
Service:
Recreation Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Donevan Arena/Pool
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
51,773
$547
$813
Harman Park Arena
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
64,000
$353
$502
Children's Arena
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
$473
$644
Civic Recreation Complex
132,978
132,978
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
211,474
$387
$709
Northview Community Centre
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
23,866
$626
$947
Bandshell/Music Centre(Memorial Park)
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
$946
$1,253
Columbus Community Hall
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
3,270
$1,020
$1,574
Jubilee Pavilion
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
$417
$460
Cordova Community Centre
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
$662
$941
Washrooms/changerooms/storage/field house
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
14,892
$135
$149
Neighbourhood Assoc. Community Centres
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
62,420
$641
$918
Delpark Homes Centre (excludes Library)
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
190,901
$584
$854
South Oshawa Community Centre
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
45,000
$735
$1,021
South Oshawa Gymnasium
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
$735
$810
Tribute Communities Centre - 50% of total
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
105,000
$854
$1,152
Arts Resource Centre (excludes theatre)
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
3,021
$542
$808
Rotary Pool and Change House
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
-
$1,550
$1,835
Lake Vista Splash Pad Storage building
1,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$767
$1,056
Camp Samac Pool
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
$157
$173
Campus Ice Centre (86% of floor area)
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
70,520
$421
$464
Mary St. Public School Gymnasium
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
-
$735
$810
Total
843,441
842,241
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
920,737
914,137
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
5.7236
5.6858
6.1544
6.1065
6.0448
5.9666
5.8962
5.7742
5.6588
5.4955
5.3921
5.3356
5.2499
5.1370
4.9707
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
5.6394
Quality Standard
$787
Service Standard
$4,440
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$4,440
Eligible Amount
$163,977,676
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-14
City of Oshawa
Parks and Recreation Services - Parks Operations Facilities
Service:
Park Operations Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Farewell - Parks share only
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
$144
$369
Consolidated Operations Depot - Office
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,344
9,344
9,344
9,344
9,344
9,344
9,344
9,344
9,344
$474
$734
Consolidated Operations Depot - Heated
Inventory Storage
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
9,518
$408
$660
Consolidated Operations Depot - Salt Building
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,722
1,722
1,722
1,722
1,722
1,722
1,722
1,722
1,722
$200
$431
Consolidated Operations Depot - Covered Stoage
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,319
5,319
5,319
5,319
5,319
5,319
5,319
5,319
5,319
$66
$284
Consolidated Operations Depot - Garage
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,217
5,217
5,217
5,217
5,217
5,217
5,217
5,217
5,217
$408
$660
Total
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
20,036
51,156
51,156
51,156
51,156
51,156
51,156
51,156
51,156
51,156
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.1360
0.1353
0.1339
0.1329
0.1315
0.1298
0.3276
0.3208
0.3144
0.3053
0.2996
0.2964
0.2917
0.2854
0.2782
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.2346
Quality Standard
$480
Service Standard
$113
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$113
Eligible Amount
$4,158,831
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-15
City of Oshawa
Parks and Recreation Services - Parks and Recreation Vehicles & Equipment
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Sub Compact
2
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$75,000
Compact SUV/Crossover
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$58,000
1/2 Ton Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
5
5
5
5
$100,000
3/4 - 1 ton Pickup
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
7
7
7
6
8
7
6
6
$120,000
Compact Van
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$57,000
1/2 1 ton Van
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$67,000
1/2 Ton Pickup Compact
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
7
8
8
9
9
9
7
7
$58,000
Dump Stake Hoist Trucks (4600-4900K)
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
11
10
9
8
5
5
5
5
$125,000
Dump Trucks (12000-13500K)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
6
8
8
8
$375,000
Dump Trucks (13600K)
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$450,000
Special Purpose Light Trucks
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$135,000
Utility Truck
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
$450,000
Small Salt Sanders
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
$12,000
Lawn Seeder
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
6
$45,000
Aerial Lifts
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$465,000
Wood Chipper
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
$165,000
Soil Shreader
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$15,000
Turf Sweeper
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
$52,000
Utility Work Machine
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$133,000
Back Hoe 3/8 Yard
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$210,000
Tractors and Attachments
12
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
9
$200,000
Tractor with Gang Mower
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
$200,000
Front End Loaders AWD
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$502,000
Skid Steer Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$142,000
Wheeled Tractors 13-20 HP
6
6
6
7
7
8
8
8
8
8
7
7
6
6
6
$97,000
Ice Resurfacers
9
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
9
7
7
$210,000
Wheeled Utility Vehicle
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
8
8
$45,000
Stump Cutter
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$101,000
Litter Vacuum
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$115,000
Water Pumps 1-3"
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$5,200
Portable Air Compressors
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
$60,000
Tandem Dump Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$24,000
Trailers
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
9
7
7
8
8
8
$18,000
Chemical Sprayers
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
7
7
7
9
9
$22,000
Rotary Mowers
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
10
7
10
10
12
$37,000
Portable Welder
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$45,000
EV Charging Stations - Delpark
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
$44,600
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-15 (continued)
City of Oshawa
Parks and Recreation Services - Parks and Recreation Vehicles & Equipment
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
EV Charging Stations - Civic
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
$46,800
EV Charging Stations - South Oshawa
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
$43,500
Total
120
116
116
117
118
118
118
115
118
121
120
121
123
125
127
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0007
Quality Standard
$124,057
Service Standard
$87
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$87
Eligible Amount
$3,206,828
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-16
City of Oshawa
Library Services -Library Facilities
Service:
Library Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Northview Branch
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
12,800
$590
$898
Jess Hann Branch
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
$584
$916
McLaughlin Library
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
$605
$761
Delpark Homes Centre Branch
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
9,785
$584
$916
Total
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
95,085
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.6452
0.6419
0.6356
0.6306
0.6242
0.6162
0.6089
0.5963
0.5844
0.5675
0.5568
0.5510
0.5422
0.5305
0.5170
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.5899
Quality Standard
$808
Service Standard
$476
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$476
Eligible Amount
$17,592,868
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-17
City of Oshawa
Library Services -Library Collection Materials
Service:
Library Services - Collection Materials
Unit Measure:
No. of library collection items
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Hardcover books
295,923
309,728
319,266
311,412
310,018
312,168
301,812
307,549
271,296
258,001
246,405
246,150
235,930
232,433
223,795
$35
Paperbacks
32,858
34,414
35,474
34,600
36,599
32,895
37,365
32,498
22,685
23,188
21,426
21,412
19,129
18,846
21,766
$11
Periodical Titles
863
857
828
753
773
762
748
661
444
434
430
436
432
351
329
$80
DVD & BluRay
16,501
19,118
22,800
27,248
31,335
36,196
43,613
51,313
52,954
52,986
58,655
59,851
46,141
57,820
47,982
$36
Audiobooks (Books on CD)
-
-
-
-
-
8,254
8,443
9,392
8,456
8,413
7,856
7,524
7,215
6,671
6,980
$56
Special Collections - digital format
-
-
-
-
-
5,299
5,616
6,981
4,067
2,442
2,442
2,938
3,049
3,049
3,210
$20
Special Collections - original format
-
-
-
-
-
6,552
6,600
7,380
3,903
11,371
17,500
17,571
16,521
16,521
17,699
$20
Kits
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,124
1,945
1,145
1,146
1,177
1,186
1,217
$16
eAudio Books (Overdrive/CloudLibrary)
-
-
1,314
3,361
3,865
2,096
2,579
1,816
6,369
6,887
6,887
5,840
3,409
3,045
3,273
$38
eBooks (Overdrive/CloudLibrary)
-
-
12,814
13,509
13,162
16,279
20,101
21,004
24,945
26,616
26,616
27,373
21,864
12,196
12,086
$26
eMagazines (Zinio/Flipster)
-
-
-
-
-
41
25
47
61
55
79
49
43
50
25
$555
Video Games
565
804
882
1,037
1,192
1,991
2,515
2,865
2,850
2,821
1,177
1,492
1,782
2,058
2,318
$73
Databases
-
29
29
20
20
18
23
20
24
26
17
17
17
17
18
$2,552
Maker/Coding/VR technology
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
32
74
119
122
122
122
147
131
$160
3D printers
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
$2,304
Public Access Computers
-
84
84
83
83
89
89
100
121
120
120
86
79
84
67
$1,100
eReaders
-
-
42
42
30
-
22
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
$200
Lending laptops/tablets
-
15
15
-
10
64
19
33
38
23
8
8
-
$200
Connect Kits (Tablet & hotspot)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
20
24
17
$578
WiFi hotspots
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
20
30
29
41
35
$112
Realia (Be Fit Kits, Passes,sports equipment)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
80
79
72
93
156
219
$102
Download and Streaming Services
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
3
-
3
4
$116,564
eLearning Digital Resources
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
$11,460
Book Lending Kiosk
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$48,000
Compact Disks
21,686
25,928
28,162
26,452
20,701
21,880
23,290
23,979
23,271
15,832
13,520
12,324
11,235
-
-
$32
CD-ROMS
70
76
76
55
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$39
Books on Tapes/Kits
11,533
11,415
11,452
10,548
10,976
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$91
$0
Total
379,999
402,468
433,196
429,120
428,766
444,560
452,883
465,679
423,715
411,393
404,531
404,453
368,306
354,709
341,185
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
2.5787
2.7170
2.8956
2.8460
2.8149
2.8809
2.9002
2.9204
2.6041
2.4554
2.3690
2.3438
2.1000
1.9790
1.8552
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
2.5507
Quality Standard
$34
Service Standard
$88
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$88
Eligible Amount
$3,231,200
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-18
City of Oshawa
Library Services -Library Vehicles
Service:
Library Services - Vehicles
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Delivery van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$42,000
Outreach van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$42,000
Total
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard (per 1,000)
0.01360
0.01350
0.01340
0.01330
0.01310
0.01300
0.01280
0.01250
0.01230
0.01190
0.01170
0.01160
0.01140
0.01120
0.01090
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0124
Quality Standard (per 1,000)
$41,935
Service Standard
$1
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$1
Eligible Amount
$19,203
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-19
City of Oshawa
P.O.A. Including By-law Enforcement Services - Facilities
Service:
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Consolidated Operations Depot - Office
-
-
-
-
-
-
16,072
16,072
16,072
16,072
16,072
16,072
16,072
16,072
16,072
$474
$734
Consolidated Operations Depot - Garage
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,027
1,027
1,027
1,027
1,027
1,027
1,027
1,027
1,027
$408
$660
44 Simcoe St.
-
-
5,724
5,724
5,724
5,724
5,724
5,724
5,724
5,724
5,724
-
-
-
-
$474
$734
Mary St. Office Space
1,150
1,150
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$496
$758
Oshawa Executive Airport
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
900
900
900
$496
$674
Total
1,150
1,150
5,724
5,724
5,724
5,724
22,823
22,823
22,823
22,823
22,823
17,099
17,999
17,999
17,999
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0078
0.0078
0.0383
0.0380
0.0376
0.0371
0.1462
0.1431
0.1403
0.1362
0.1337
0.0991
0.1026
0.1004
0.0979
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0844
Quality Standard
$730
Service Standard
$62
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$62
Eligible Amount
$2,276,242
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-20
City of Oshawa
P.O.A. Including By-law Enforcement Services - Vehicles and Equipment
Service:
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of Vehicles and Equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Compact Cars & Midsize Cars
10
10
12
13
13
13
13
13
15
15
15
17
14
14
14
$75,000
Compact SUV/Crossover (Electric)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
$65,000
Compact SUV/Crossover (Gas)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
$58,000
Compact Van
2
2
2
2
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$67,000
1500 - 4500kg 1/2- 1 Ton Van
-
-
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
6
4
4
5
$57,000
1/2 Ton Pickup Compact
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
Wheeled Utility Vehicle
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$45,000
Total
14
14
18
19
19
19
18
18
21
19
21
25
20
20
25
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0001
Quality Standard
$83,100
Service Standard
$8
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$8
Eligible Amount
$306,872
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-21
City of Oshawa
Waste Diversion - Facilities
Service:
Waste Diversion - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
2024
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
Consolidated Operations Depot - Office
-
-
-
-
-
-
292
292
292
292
292
292
292
292
292
$474
$650
Consolidated Operations Depot - Garage
-
-
-
-
-
-
375
375
375
375
375
375
375
375
375
$408
$660
Wilson Road South (Units 5, 6, 7 and 8)
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$474
$650
Total
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
667
667
667
667
667
667
667
667
667
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0170
0.0169
0.0167
0.0166
0.0164
0.0162
0.0043
0.0042
0.0041
0.0040
0.0039
0.0039
0.0038
0.0037
0.0036
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0090
Quality Standard
$652
Service Standard
$5.87
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$6
Eligible Amount
$216,767
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-22
City of Oshawa
Waste Diversion - Vehicles & Equipment
Service:
Waste Diversion - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Compact SUV/Crossover
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$58,000
1/2 Ton Pickup
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
-
-
-
-
-
$100,000
1/2 Ton Pickup Compact
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
$58,000
Dump Stake Hoist Trucks (4600-4900K)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.00
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
$127,000
Garbage Packers*
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
3.50
5.18
4.69
5.12
5.12
$580,000
Leased Vehicles
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.00
$487,000
Total
6.25
6.25
6.25
6.25
6.25
6.25
6.25
7.25
5.25
7.25
5.50
7.18
6.69
7.12
9.12
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.000042
0.000042
0.000042
0.000041
0.000041
0.000041
0.000040
0.000045
0.000032
0.000043
0.000032
0.000042
0.000038
0.000040
0.000050
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0000
Quality Standard
$420,976
Service Standard
$17
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$17
Eligible Amount
$637,377
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Appendix C
Long-Term Capital and
Operating Cost Examination
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Appendix C: Long-Term Capital and Operating
Cost Examination
As a requirement of the D.C.A. under subsection 10 (2) (c), an analysis must be
undertaken to assess the long-term capital and operating cost impacts for the capital
infrastructure projects identified within the D.C. background study. As part of this
analysis, it was deemed necessary to isolate the incremental operating expenditures
directly associated with these capital projects, factor in cost savings attributable to
economies of scale or cost sharing where applicable and prorate the cost on a per unit
basis (i.e., sq.ft. of building space, per vehicle, etc.). This was undertaken through a
review of the City's approved 2022 Financial Information Return (F.I.R.).
In addition to the operational impacts, over time the initial capital projects will require
replacement. This replacement of capital is often referred to as lifecycle cost. By
definition, lifecycle costs are all the costs that are incurred during the life of a physical
asset, from the time its acquisition is first considered, to the time it is taken out of
service for disposal or redeployment. Lifecycle costs were estimated by dividing the
growth-related costs by the average useful life. The useful life assumptions used for
each asset class are provided in Table C-1.
Table C-1
Average Useful Life by Asset Class
Asset
Lifecycle Cost Average
Useful Life
Stormwater Infrastructure
40 to 80
Facilities
50
Services Related to a
Highway
20 to 40
Parkland Development
20
Vehicles
15
Small Equipment & Gear
10
Library Materials
10
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Table C-2 depicts the annual operating impact resulting from the proposed gross capital
projects at the time they are all in place. It is important to note that, while Municipal
program expenditures will increase with growth in population, the costs associated with
the new infrastructure (i.e., facilities) would be delayed until the time these works are in
place.
Table C-2
Operating and Capital Expenditure Impacts for Future Capital Expenditures
SERVICES/CLASS OF SERVICES
GROSS COST LESS
BENEFIT TO
EXISTING
ANNUAL LIFECYCLE
EXPENDITURES
ANNUAL
OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL ANNUAL
EXPENDITURES
1.
Services Related to a Highway
1.1
Roads and Related, Public Works facilities, vehicles &
equipment
870,815,391
35,892,422
14,748,481
50,640,903
2.
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
2.1
Channels, drainage and ponds
77,624,714
1,291,774
1,371,307
2,663,081
3.
Fire Protection Services
3.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
56,117,580
1,436,186
7,785,722
9,221,908
4.
Parks and Recreation Services
4.1
Park development, amenities, trails, recreation facilities,
vehicles & equipment
220,889,587
7,309,120
8,013,989
15,323,109
5.
Library Services
5.1
Library facilities, materials and vehicles
20,842,545
679,216
1,835,228
2,514,444
6.
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
6.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
778,200
102,412
1,770,996
1,873,408
7.
Waste Diversion Services
7.1
Waste diversion facilites, vehicles, equipment and other
2,098,231
117,940
1,138,363
1,256,303
8.
Growth-Related Studies
4,633,649
-
-
-
Total
$1,253,799,897
$46,829,069
$36,664,085
$83,493,155
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Appendix D
D.C. Reserve Fund Policy
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Appendix D: D.C. Reserve Fund Policy
D.1
Legislative Requirements
The Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.) requires development
charge (D.C.) collections (and associated interest) to be placed in separate reserve
funds. Sections 33 through 36 of the D.C.A. provide the following regarding reserve
fund establishment and use:
- A municipality shall establish a reserve fund for each service to which the D.C.
by-law relates; subsection 7 (1), however, allows services to be grouped into
categories of services for reserve fund (and credit) purposes and for classes of
services to be established.
- The municipality shall pay each D.C. it collects into a reserve fund or funds to
which the charge relates.
- The money in a reserve fund shall be spent only for the "capital costs"
determined through the legislated calculation process (as per subsection 5 (1) 2
to 8).
- Money may be borrowed from the fund but must be paid back with interest (O.
Reg. 82/98, subsection 11 (1) defines this as Bank of Canada rate either on the
day the by-law comes into force or, if specified in the by-law, the first business
day of each quarter).
- D.C. reserve funds may not be consolidated with other municipal reserve funds
for investment purposes and may only be used as an interim financing source for
capital undertakings for which D.C.s may be spent (section 37).
Annually, the Treasurer of the municipality is required to provide Council with a financial
statement related to the D.C. by-law(s) and reserve funds. This statement must be
made available to the public and may be requested to be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Subsection 43 (2) and O. Reg. 82/98 prescribe the information that must be included in
the Treasurer's statement, as follows:
- opening balance;
- closing balance;
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- description of each service and/or service category for which the reserve fund
was established (including a list of services within a service category);
- transactions for the year (e.g., collections, draws) including each asset's capital
costs to be funded from the D.C. reserve fund and the manner for funding the
capital costs not funded under the D.C. by-law (i.e., non-D.C. recoverable cost
share and post-period D.C. recoverable cost share);
- for projects financed by D.C.s, the amount spent on the project from the D.C.
reserve fund and the amount and source of any other monies spent on the
project;
- amounts borrowed, purpose of the borrowing, and interest accrued during
previous year;
- amount and source of money used by the municipality to repay municipal
obligations to the D.C. reserve fund;
- list of credits by service or service category (outstanding at the beginning of the
year, given in the year, and outstanding at the end of the year by the holder);
- for credits granted under section 14 of the previous D.C.A., a schedule identifying
the value of credits recognized by the municipality, the service to which it applies,
and the source of funding used to finance the credit; and
- a statement as to compliance with subsection 59 (1) of the D.C.A., whereby the
municipality shall not impose, directly or indirectly, a charge related to a
development or a requirement to construct a service related to development,
except as permitted by the D.C.A. or another Act.
Recent changes arising from Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022) provide that
the Council shall make the statement available to the public by posting the statement on
the website or, if there is no such website, in the municipal office. In addition, Bill 109
introduced the following requirements which shall be included in the treasurer's
statement.
- For each service for which a development charge is collected during the year
o whether, as of the end of the year, the municipality expects to incur the
amount of capital costs that were estimated, in the relevant development
charge background study, to be incurred during the term of the applicable
development charge by-law, and
o if the answer to the above is no, the amount the municipality now expects
to incur and a statement as to why this amount is expected.
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- For any service for which a development charge was collected during the year
but in respect of which no money from a reserve fund was spent during the year,
a statement as to why there was no spending during the year.
Based upon the above, Appendix D-1 and Attachments 1 through 3 (Appendix D-2
through D-4), set out the format for which annual reporting to Council should be
provided.
D.2
D.C. Reserve Fund Application
Section 35 of the D.C.A. states that:
"The money in a reserve fund established for a service may be spent only for
capital costs determined under paragraphs 2 to 7 of subsection 5(1)."
This provision clearly establishes that reserve funds collected for a specific service are
only to be used for that service, or to be used as a source of interim financing of capital
undertakings for which a D.C. may be spent.
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Appendix D-1
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Services
Related to a
Highway
Stormwater
Drainage and
Control Services
Fire
Protection
Services
Parks and
Recreation
Services
Library
Services
Provincial
Offences Act
including By-
Law
Enforcement
Waste
Diversion
Services
Growth-
Related
Studies
Opening Balance, January 1, ________
0
Plus:
Development Charge Collections
0
Accrued Interest
0
Repayment of Monies Borrowed from Fund and Associated Interest1
0
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Less:
Amount Transferred to Capital (or Other) Funds2
0
Amounts Refunded
0
Amounts Loaned to Other D.C. Service Category for Interim Financing
0
Credits3
0
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Closing Balance, December 31, ________
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 Source of funds used to repay the D.C. reserve fund
2 See Attachment 1 for details
3 See Attachment 2 for details
The Municipality is compliant with s.s. 59.1 (1) of the Development Charges Act , whereby charges are not directly or indirectly imposed on development nor has a
requirement to construct a service related to development been imposed, except as permitted by the Development Charges Act or another Act.
Total
Description
Services/Class of Services to which the Development Charge Relates
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Amount Transferred to Capital (or Other) Funds - Capital Fund Transactions
D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
Non-D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
D.C. Forecast Period
Post D.C. Forecast Period
D.C. Reserve
Fund Draw
D.C. Debt
Financing
Grants,
Subsidies
Other
Contributions
Post-Period
Benefit/
Capacity Interim
Financing
Grants,
Subsidies
Other
Contributions
Other
Reserve/Reser
ve Fund Draws
Tax Supported
Operating Fund
Contributions
Rate Supported
Operating Fund
Contributions
Debt Financing
Grants,
Subsidies
Other
Contributions
Services Related to a Highway
Capital Cost A
Capital Cost B
Capital Cost C
Sub-Total - Services Related to Highways
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fire Protection Services
Capital Cost D
Capita Cost E
Capital Cost F
Sub-Total - Fire Protection Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Parks and Recreation Services
Capital Cost G
Capita Cost H
Capital Cost I
Sub-Total - Parks and Recreation Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Capital Fund Transactions
Gross Capital
Cost
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Appendix D-3
Amount Transferred to Operating (or Other) Funds - Operating Fund Transactions
D.C. Reserve Fund Draw
Post D.C. Forecast Period
Non-D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
Operating Fund Transactions
Principal
Interest
Principal
Interest
Source
Principal
Interest
Source
Services Related to a Highway
Capital Cost J
Capita Cost K
Capital Cost L
Sub-Total - Services Related to a Highway
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fire Protection Services
Capital Cost M
Capita Cost N
Capital Cost O
Sub-Total - Fire Protection Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Parks and Recreation Services
Capital Cost P
Capita Cost Q
Capital Cost R
Sub-Total - Parks and Recreation Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Annual Debt
Repayment
Amount
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Appendix D-4
Statement of Credit Holder Transactions
Credit Holder
Applicable D.C.
Reserve Fund
Credit Balance
Outstanding
Beginning of
Year ________
Additional
Credits
Granted During
Year
Credits Used
by Holder
During Year
Credit Balance
Outstanding
End of Year
________
Credit Holder A
Credit Holder B
Credit Holder C
Credit Holder D
Credit Holder E
Credit Holder F
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Appendix D-5
Statement of Reserve Fund Balance Allocations
Service:
Services Related to a
Highway
Balance in Reserve Fund at Beginning of Year:
60% of Balance to be Allocated (at a minimum):
Projects to Which Funds Will be Allocated
Project Description
Project Number
Total Growth-related Capital
Cost Remaining to be
Funded
Share of Growth-related
Cost Allocated to Date
Share of Growth-related Cost
Allocated - Current Year
Total
$0
$0
$0
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Appendix D-6
Description of the Service for which each Development Charge Reserve Fund was Established
Services/Class of Services
Description
Services Related to a Highway
The fund is used for growth-related projects for roads, bridges, structures, active
transportation, streetlights, sidewalks, and other related road infrastructure
Fire Protection Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects supporting fire protection services,
including facilities, vehicles, equipment, and gear
Parks and Recreation Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects related to parkland development, parkland
amenities, recreational trails, parkland buildings, recreation facilities, and parks &
recreation vehicles and equipment
Library Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects including library facilities, furniture,
shelving, collection materials, vehicles, and other related library infrastructure
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
The fund is used for growth-related projects including facilities, vehicles, and
equipment
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects for stormwater management facilities,
erosion control, storm drainage, and other stormwater related infrastructure
Waste Diversion Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects for, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and
other waste diversion infrastructure
Growth-Related Studies (Class of Services)
The fund is used for growth-related studies
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Local Service Policy
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Appendix E: Local Service Policy
Introduction
This policy sets out the City of Oshawa's general guidelines on determining growth-
related engineering infrastructure and parkland development that may be eligible for
funding, in whole or in part, by development charges (D.C.) versus costs that are
considered as a local service, to be emplaced separately by landowners, pursuant to a
development agreement.
The Development Charges Act, 1997 (D.C.A.) governs what constitutes eligible services
for D.C. funding, and which services are considered ineligible. In the development of a
new subdivision or site plan, certain elements that are considered D.C. eligible services
may be cost-shared with the developer(s), creditable, or reimbursable if the developer is
doing the work on behalf of the City. There are also elements of the developer works
that are considered to be local services, which are the infrastructure or component
thereof required to facilitate a development, and are therefore, deemed to provide local
rather than City-wide growth benefits. Section 59 of the D.C.A. considers local services
to be a direct developer responsibility, which means that the capital costs shall be borne
entirely by the developer(s), with no credit or reimbursement from the City.
These guidelines are developed in connection with Section 59 of the D.C.A. and Section
51 and 53 of the Planning Act.
The following policy guidelines are general principles by which staff will be guided in
considering development applications. However, each application will be considered, in
the context of these policy guidelines, as subsection 59(2) of the D.C.A., and the
relationship between any existing and proposed development in the surrounding area
as well as the location and type of services required and their relationship to the
proposed development and to existing and proposed development in the area. Local
services are not included in the development charge calculation.
Services Related to a Highway
A highway and services related to a highway are intended for the transportation of
people and goods via many different modes including, but not limited to passenger
automobiles, commercial vehicles, transit vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The
highway shall consist of all land and associated infrastructure built to support (or
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service) this movement of people and goods regardless of the mode of transportation
employed, thereby achieving a complete street. A complete street is the concept
whereby a highway is planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable
pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and motorists to safely and comfortably be
moved, thereby allowing for the efficient movement of persons and goods.
The associated infrastructure to achieve this concept shall include, but is not limited to:
road pavement structure and curbs; grade separation/bridge structures (for any
vehicles, railways and/or pedestrians); grading, drainage and retaining wall features;
culvert structures; storm water drainage systems; utilities; traffic control systems;
signage; gateway features; street furniture; active transportation facilities (e.g.
sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use trails which interconnect the transportation network,
etc.); transit lanes & lay-bys; roadway illumination systems; boulevard and median
surfaces (e.g. sod & topsoil, paving, etc.); street trees and landscaping; parking lanes &
lay-bys; (excluding on-street parking in the downtown) and driveway entrances; noise
attenuation systems; railings and safety barriers.
1. Roads
- Local and Collector Roads Internal to Development, inclusive of all land and
associated infrastructure - direct developer responsibility under s.59 of the
D.C.A. as a local service.
- Oversizing of Arterial Type 'C' Roads Internal to Development, in excess of an 11
m pavement width, not required for the specific development (i.e., required for
future development external to a specific development or the area to which a
specific development relates) - included in D.C. calculation to the extent
permitted under s.5(1) of the D.C.A.
- Arterial Type "C" Roads External to Development, inclusive of all land and
associated infrastructure - if needed to support a specific development or
required to link with the area to which the plan relates, direct developer
responsibility under s.59 of the D.C.A.;
- Arterial Type "C" Roads External to Development, inclusive of all land and
associated infrastructure - if not needed to support a specific development or
required to link with the area to which the plan relates, include in the D.C.
calculation to the extent permitted under s.5(1) of the D.C.A.;
- Arterial Type "A" and Type "B" Roads: Included as part of road costing funded
through D.C.A., s.5(1).
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2. Sidewalks
- Sidewalks internal to development - developer responsibility.
- Sidewalks external and abutting developments to be a developer responsibility
including upgrades, expansion and/or realignment as required through the
development agreement to the City's standard; otherwise included in the D.C.
- Sidewalks external and not abutting developments - Included as costing funded
through D.C.A., s.5(1)., with the exception of transition sections, up to a
maximum of 25m in length beyond the abutting development, to connect new
sidewalks to existing sidewalks.
3. Bridges and Culverts
- Culverts and Bridges on local and collector roads within developments to be a
developer responsibility.
- Oversizing of Culverts and Bridges on Arterial Type "C" roads Internal to
Development, in excess of an 11 m pavement width, not required for the specific
development (i.e., required for future development external to a specific
development or the area to which a specific development relates) - included in
D.C. calculation to the extent permitted under s.5(1) of the D.C.A.
- Culverts and Bridges on arterial roads external to developments - Included as
part of costing funded through the D.C.A., s.5(1).
Watercourse Improvements
Developers are required to pay for any erosion protection work to adjacent lands they
are developing, where erosion works are necessary to protect the development. This
work will be determined on a site basis and is over and above any work for which
watercourse development charges are collected.
Providing stormwater management ponds and other facilities required by the
development including all associated features such as landscaping and fencing shall be
direct developer responsibilities as a local service.
Storm Sewer systems and drainage works that are required, related to, or within the
area needed to support the development, either internal or external to the area to which
the plan relates: Direct developer responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A. as a local
service.
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Parkland Development
With respect to parkland dedications, developer responsibilities include preparation of a
concept plan and overall grading plan, grading, topsoil, sodding, fencing, and sub-
surface drainage.
Parkland Development for City Parks, Community Parks, Regional Parks,
Neighbourhood Parks, Parkettes and Open Space: responsibility to provide up to base
condition is a direct developer responsibility as a local service provision under s. 59 of
the D.C.A. including, but not limited to, the following:
- Clearing and grubbing.
- Topsoil Stripping and stockpiling, (Topsoil or any fill or soils shall not be
stockpiled on parkland without the approval of the City.).
- Parkland shall be free of any contaminated soil or subsoil.
- Servicing - Water, Hydro, Stormwater, Sanitary, Electrical, Fibre/ phone, catch
basins, meter, and meter boxes to the entrance of the park as per City's
requirements.
- Rough grading (pre-grading) and the supply of topsoil to the required depth as
per City requirements.
- Parkland shall not be mined for engineering fill and replaced with fill or topsoil.
- Parkland shall be conveyed free and clear of all encumbrances.
- When parkland parcels cannot be developed in a timely manner, they shall be
graded to ensure positive drainage and seeded to minimize erosion and dust.
- Temporary fencing may also be required where there is no permanent fence to
prevent illegal dumping.
- Temporary Park sign advising future residents that the site is a future park.
- Perimeter fencing of parkland to the City standard located on the public property
side of the property line adjacent land uses (residential, industrial, commercial)
as required by the City is a direct developer responsibility as a local service
under s. 59 of the D.C.A.
- Required heritage features within the park as set out within the Planning approval
conditions.
All other parkland development to be included in D.C., over the base condition that will
be required to be provided by the developing landowner prior to parkland dedication,
including, but not limited to, program facilities, amenities, furniture, and recreation trails.
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Parkland Development for Parkettes, developer responsibility built fully to City
standards with agreed upon reimbursement based on the negotiated timelines to be
included in development agreements (to be funded through D.C.'s).
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Appendix F
Asset Management Plan
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Appendix F: Asset Management Plan
The recent changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.) (new
subsection 10 (2) (c.2)) require that the background study must include an asset
management plan (A.M.P.) related to new infrastructure. Section 10 (3) of the D.C.A.
provides:
"The asset management plan shall,
(a) deal with all assets whose capital costs are proposed to be funded under
the development charge by-law;
(b) demonstrate that all the assets mentioned in clause (a) are financially
sustainable over their full life cycle;
(c) contain any other information that is prescribed; and
(d) be prepared in the prescribed manner."
In regard to the above, section 8 of the regulations was amended to include subsections
(2), (3), and (4) which set out specific detailed requirements for transit (only). For all
services except transit, there are no prescribed requirements at this time, thus requiring
the municipality to define the approach to include in the background study.
At a broad level, the A.M.P. provides for the long-term investment in an asset over its
entire useful life along with the funding. The schematic below identifies the costs for an
asset through its entire lifecycle. For growth-related works, the majority of capital costs
will be funded by the development charge (D.C.). Non-growth-related expenditures will
then be funded from non-D.C. revenues as noted below. During the useful life of the
asset, there will be minor maintenance costs to extend the life of the asset along with
additional program-related expenditures to provide the full services to the residents. At
the end of the life of the asset, it will be replaced by non-D.C. financing sources.
It should be noted that with the recent passing of the Infrastructure for Jobs and
Prosperity Act (I.J.P.A.) municipalities are now required to complete A.M.P.s, based on
certain criteria, which are to be completed by 2021 for core municipal services and 2024
for all other services. The amendments to the D.C.A. do not require municipalities to
complete these A.M.P.s (required under I.J.P.A.) for the D.C. background study, rather
the D.C.A. requires that the D.C. background study include information to show the
assets to be funded by the D.C. are sustainable over their full lifecycle.
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Purchase
Install
Commission
Operate
Maintain
Monitor
(Throughout Life
of Assets)
(To End of
Useful Life)
Removal/Decommission
Disposal
New Assets
Replacement Assets
Reserves/Reserve Funds
Debentures
User Fees
Grants
Other
Proceeds on Disposal
Funding of Disposal /
Decommissioning Costs
Operating Budget
Financing Methods
Purchase
Install
Commission
Operate
Maintain
Monitor
(Throughout Life
of Assets)
(To End of
Useful Life)
Removal/Decommission
Disposal
In 2012, the Province developed Building Together: Guide for municipal asset
management plans which outlines the key elements for an A.M.P., as follows:
State of local infrastructure: asset types, quantities, age, condition, financial
accounting valuation and replacement cost valuation.
Desired levels of service: defines levels of service through performance measures
and discusses any external trends or issues that may affect expected levels of service
or the municipality's ability to meet them (for example, new accessibility standards,
climate change impacts).
Asset management strategy: the asset management strategy is the set of planned
actions that will seek to generate the desired levels of service in a sustainable way,
while managing risk, at the lowest lifecycle cost.
Financing strategy: having a financial plan is critical for putting an A.M.P. into action.
By having a strong financial plan, municipalities can also demonstrate that they have
made a concerted effort to integrate the A.M.P. with financial planning and municipal
budgeting and are making full use of all available infrastructure financing tools.
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Commensurate with the above, the City's prepared an A.M.P. in 2021 for its existing
core infrastructure assets; however, it did not take into account future growth-related
assets. As a result, the asset management requirement for the D.C. must be
undertaken in the absence of this information.
In recognition to the schematic above, the following table (presented in 2024$) has
been developed to provide the annualized expenditures and revenues associated with
new growth. Note that the D.C.A. does not require an analysis of the non-D.C. capital
needs or their associated operating costs so these are omitted from the table below. As
well, as all capital costs included in the D.C. eligible capital costs are not included in the
City's A.M.P., the present infrastructure gap and associated funding plan have not been
considered at this time. Hence the following does not represent a fiscal impact
assessment (including future tax/rate increases) but provides insight into the potential
affordability of the new assets:
1. The non-D.C. recoverable portion of the projects that will require financing from
municipal financial resources (i.e., rates, fees, etc.). This amount has been
presented on an annual debt charge amount based on 20-year financing.
2. Lifecycle costs for the 2024 D.C. capital works have been presented based on a
sinking fund basis. The assets have been considered over their estimated useful
lives.
3. Incremental operating costs for the D.C. services (only) have been included.
4. The resultant total annualized expenditures are approximately $89.26 million.
5. Consideration was given to the potential new tax and user fee revenue which will
be generated as a result of new growth. These revenues will be available to
assist in financing the expenditures above. The new operating revenues are
$97.01 million.
6. In consideration of the above, the capital plan is deemed to be financially
sustainable.
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Table F-1
City of Oshawa
Asset Management - Future Expenditures and Associated Revenues
2024$
2051 (Total)
Expenditures (Annualized)
Annual Debt Payment on Non-Growth Related Capital1
$5,125,202
Annual Debt Payment on Post Period Capital2
$640,088
Annual Lifecycle
$46,829,069
Incremental Operating Costs (for D.C. Services)
$36,664,085
Total Expenditures
$89,258,445
Revenue (Annualized)
Total Existing Revenue4
$235,253,938
Incremental Tax and Non-Tax Revenue (User Fees,
Fines, Licences, etc.)
$97,012,305
Total Revenues
$332,266,243
4 As per Sch. 10 of FIR
3 All infastructure costs included in Area Specifc by-laws have been included
1 Non-Growth Related component of Projects
2 Interim Debt Financing for Post Period Benefit
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Appendix G
Proposed D.C. By-law
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF OSHAWA
BY-LAW NUMBER 2024-___
BEING A BY-LAW to establish development charges for the Corporation of the
City of Oshawa with respect to Development Charges
WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Oshawa currently has and will continue to
experience growth through development and redevelopment; and,
WHEREAS development and redevelopment require the provision of physical and
social services by the Corporation of the City of Oshawa; and,
WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27 (the "Act") authorizes
the Council of a municipality to pass by laws for the imposition of development charges
against land; and,
WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting development
related demands for, or the burden on, City services does not place an undue financial
burden on the City, or its taxpayers and that new development contributes no more than
the net capital cost attributable to providing the historic level of services and meeting the
requirements of section 5(1) of the Act; and,
WHEREAS the City has undertaken a study of, among other matters, the matters set
out in section 10 of the Act and section 8 of O. Reg. 82/98, including services, service
levels, expected development, development related facilities and the costs thereof; and,
WHEREAS The "City of Oshawa 2024 Development Charge Background Study" dated
April 25, 2024 prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. and the proposed
development charge by-law were posted to the City's website at least sixty days prior to
the passage of the development charges bylaw, made available to the public at least
two weeks prior to the public meeting and Council gave at least twenty days' notice to
the public in accordance with section 12 of O. Reg. 82/98; and,
WHEREAS The "City of Oshawa 2024 Development Charge Background Study" dated
April 25, 2024 prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. was amended by
"Addendum to the 2024 Development Charges Background Study", and the proposed
revised development charge by-law was posted to the City's website on June 19, 2024
in response to legislative and other minor changes; and,
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WHEREAS a public meeting pursuant to section 12 of the Act was held on May 24,
2024, and Council heard and received comments and representations from all persons
who requested to be heard.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa hereby enacts
as follows:
1.
INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By law, where words appear with their first letter capitalized, the words are
intended to have the meanings set out for them in the lettered paragraphs of this
Section:
a)
"Accessory" means a building, structure, or use which is commonly
incidental, subordinate, or secondary and exclusively devoted to the main
building or structure, or the main, principal, or primary use. It is located
on the same lot as the main building or structure, or the main, principal,
or primary use,
b)
"Accessory Residential Building" shall mean a detached building not
used for human habitation except in the case of a building accessory to a
single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, semi-detached
building, duplex, or street townhouse dwelling that contains a lawful
accessory apartment, that the building or structure is naturally and
normally incidental to or subordinate in purpose or both, and is
exclusively devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
c)
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27;
d)
"Affordable Residential Unit" means a Residential Unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
e)
"Agricultural" is in reference to use, means land, buildings or structures
used, designed, or intended to be used solely for an "agricultural
operation" as that term is defined in section 1 of the Farming and Food
Production Protection Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 1, and excludes Cannabis
Production Facilities;
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f)
"Ancillary Residential Use" means a Residential Dwelling that would be
ancillary to a Single Detached Dwelling, Semi-Detached Dwelling, or
Rowhouse dwelling;
g)
"Apartment Dwelling Unit" means any Dwelling Unit which is not a Single
Detached Dwelling, a Semi-Detached Dwelling, a Dwelling Unit within a
Townhouse, or either of the two Dwelling Units comprising a Duplex and
includes a Stacked Townhouse unit;
h)
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
i)
"Back-to-Back Townhouse" means each of two Townhouses that shares
a common rear wall with the other for at least 50% of its width;
j)
"Bed and Breakfast Establishment" means a Single Detached Dwelling in
which not more than three (3) Bedrooms are made available for the
temporary accommodation of travellers, to whom meals may be
furnished, but does not include a Hotel or a Lodging House;
k)
"Bedroom" means a habitable room used or capable of use for sleeping
accommodation, including a den, study, or other similar area, but
excluding a living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom,
sunroom, or porch;
l)
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as the term "board" defined
in the Education Act;
m) "Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.
23;
n)
"By-law" means this By-law, including its recitals and schedules and all
future amendments including successor By-laws;
o)
"Cannabis" means:
i. a cannabis plant;
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ii. any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids
produced by, or found in, such a plant regardless of whether that
part has been processed or not;
iii. any substance or mixture of substances that contains or has on it
any part of such a plant; and
iv. any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced
by, or found in, such a plant, regardless of how the substance was
obtained;
p)
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus Cannabis;
q)
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
growing, production, processing, harvesting, testing, alteration,
destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or distribution of cannabis
where a license, permit or authorization has been issued under
applicable federal law and does include, but is not limited to such
buildings as a greenhouse and agricultural building associated with the
use. It does not include a building or part thereof solely designed, used,
or intended to be used for retail sales of cannabis;
r)
"City" means The Corporation of the City of Oshawa;
s)
"Capital Levy" means a City fee or charge levied or required to be paid
prior to November 22, 1991 as a result of development approval,
including land division, for arterial and collector roads, recreation and
parks facilities and watercourse improvements, but excluding payments
collected by the City in consideration of "best efforts" clauses or other
agreements to collect and remit monies in partial or full payment for front-
ending the payment for the installation of City services or facilities;
t)
"Commercial" is in reference to use, means land, buildings or structures
of any kind whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for a non-
residential use other than an Agricultural use or an Industrial use;
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u)
"Correctional Group Home" means a Group Home containing one or
more persons who have been placed on probation, released on parole,
admitted for correctional purposes, or found to be not criminally
responsible for a crime by virtue of mental incapacity;
v)
"Crisis Care Residence" means an establishment that provides a means
of immediate, temporary accommodation and assistance for a short-term
period, which is generally less than one week for the majority of the
residents and includes a hostel;
w) "Development" means:
i. any activity or proposed activity in respect of land that requires one
or more of the actions referred to in section 2.3 of this By law;
ii. the redevelopment of land; or
iii. the redevelopment, expansion, extension, or alteration, or any two or
more of them, of a use, building or structure;
x)
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed by this By-law;
y)
"Duplex" means the whole of a building, which was not originally
constructed as a Single Detached Dwelling, that consists of two Dwelling
Units, one of which has at least 50% of its Gross Floor Area located
wholly or partially above the other and each of which has an independent
entrance either directly from the outside or through a common vestibule
or hallway;
z)
"Dwelling Unit" means unit consisting of one or more rooms, which
contains toilet and cooking facilities, and which is designed for use as a
single housekeeping establishment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a
suite with a bedroom and bathroom but not a kitchen within a Long-Term
Care Facility or Retirement home shall be considered a Dwelling Unit for
purposes of calculating density;
aa) "Education Act" means the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2;
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bb) "Financial Institution" means an establishment which provides money
management services directly to the public, including a bank, trust
company, credit union, securities firm, finance company, mortgage
brokerage or any other similar use;
cc) "Gross Floor Area" means:
i. for a Residential Development, the total floor area, measured
between the outside of exterior walls or between the outside of
exterior walls and the centre line of Party Walls dividing the building
from another building, of all floors above the average level of finished
ground adjoining the building at its exterior walls; and
ii. for a Non-Residential Development, the total floor area of all floors,
whether above or below grade, measured between the outside of
exterior walls, or between the outside of exterior walls and the centre
line of Party Walls and, without limitation, includes
(A)
cellars
(B)
basements
(C)
corridors
(D)
lobbies
(E)
half-storeys
(F)
mezzanines and
(G)
areas occupied by interior walls or partitions
but does not include
(A)
elevator shafts
(B)
stairwells
(C)
roof areas
(D)
crawl spaces
(E)
indoor refuse storage or collection areas
(F)
mechanical or electrical rooms or
(G)
areas used for parking or loading, whether in the main building
or an Accessory building.
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dd) "Group Home" means a Dwelling Unit housing three (3) to ten (10)
persons, exclusive of staff, who, by reason of their emotional, mental,
social, or physical condition or legal status require a group living
arrangement for their well-being, and who live under responsible
supervision, with the group home licensed or approved for funding under
Provincial statutes;
ee) "Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
ff)
"Hospital" has the same meaning as the term, "hospital" defined in
section 1 of the Public Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40;
gg) "Hotel" means a building or part of a building or group of buildings mainly
used for the purpose of catering to the needs of the travelling public by
furnishing sleeping accommodation and includes a motel or motor hotel
but does not include a Bed and Breakfast Establishment or a Lodging
House;
hh) "Industrial" is in reference to use, means land, buildings, or structures of
any kind whatsoever or any portion thereof, used, designed, or intended
to be used for or in connection with,
a)
manufacturing, producing, processing, storing, or distributing
something,
b)
research or development in connection with manufacturing,
producing, or processing something,
c)
retail sales by a manufacturer, producer, or processor of something
they manufactured, produced, or processed, if the retail sales are at
the site where the manufacturing, production or processing takes
place,
d)
office or administrative purposes, if they are,
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i. carried out with respect to manufacturing, producing,
processing, storage or distributing of something, and
ii. in or attached to the building or structure used for that
manufacturing, producing, processing, storage, or distribution;
ii)
"Institutional development" means development of a building or structure
intended for use:
a.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 39, Sched.1;
b.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010, S.O. 2010, c. 11;
c.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
i. a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and ongoing
operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
ii. a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause (i); or
iii. an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of section 6
of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
d.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
e.
as a hospice to provide end of life care;
jj)
"Live-work Unit" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
kk) "Local Board" has the same meaning as the term, "local board", defined
in the Act;
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ll)
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are
under the jurisdiction of the City and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
mm)"Lodging House" means a building or part of a building, containing
Lodging Units, which does not appear to function as a Dwelling Unit,
although one may be included with the Lodging Units. It includes, without
limitation, a rooming house and a boarding house, a fraternity house, a
sorority house, a student residence, and an apartment hotel. It does not
include a Hotel, a Crisis Care Residence, a Group Home, a Correctional
Group Home, a Bed and Breakfast Establishment, a Long-term Care
Home, or a Retirement Residence.
nn) "Lodging Unit" means one or more rooms within a building used or
designed to be used for sleeping accommodations, each of which may
contain cooking or washroom facilities, but not both.
oo) "Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, O. 2021, c. 39, Sched.1.;
pp) "Lot" means a parcel of land which is
i. shown as a lot or block on a registered plan of subdivision; or
ii. described in a single transfer/deed of land of legal effect registered in
the Land Registry Office or the Land Titles Office for the Land
Registry Division of Durham;
qq) "Medical Clinic" means that a building or part of a building in which no
less than one thousand four hundred and eighty-six square metres
(1,486 m²) of Gross Floor Area is used by physicians, surgeons, dentists,
drugless practitioners or any other health care professionals, their staff,
and their patients, for the purpose of consultation, diagnosis or treatment
of humans and may include medical laboratories or an ancillary
pharmacy;
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rr) "Non-profit housing development", for the purposes of rule 12.2 in
Schedule "C", means development of a building or structure intended for
use as residential premises by:
i. a corporation without share capital to which the Corporations Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.38 applies, that is in good standing under that Act
and whose primary objective is to provide housing;
ii. a corporation without share capital to which the Canada Not-for-
profit Corporations Act, S.C. 2009, c. 23 applies, that is in good
standing under that Act and whose primary objective is to provide
housing; or
iii. a non-profit housing co-operative that is in good standing under the
Co-operative Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.35.
ss) "Non-profit Institution" means
i. a "registered charity" as defined in subsection 248(1) of the Income
Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), as amended;
ii. a corporation that is a non-profit organization for the purposes of
paragraph 57(1)(b) of the Corporations Tax Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
C.40; or
iii. a "place of worship" that is used primarily for worship and is exempt
from taxation as a place of worship under the Assessment Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31;
tt)
"Non-Residential" in reference to use, means land, buildings or structures
of any kind whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other
than a Residential use.
uu) Office" means a building or part of a building in which one or more
persons are employed in the management, direction and conducting of a
business, agency, brokerage or a labour or fraternal organization or in
which professionally qualified persons and their staff provide services to
clients or patients but does not include any part of a building in which
goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs or farm produce or other
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substances, articles or things are displayed, stored, or offered for
wholesale or retail sale or rental;
vv) "Oshawa" means the geographical area under the jurisdiction of the City;
ww) "Other Multiple Dwellings" means all residential dwellings other than a
Single-detached Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling, Apartment Dwelling,
and Lodging Unit, and includes the portion of a Live-Work Unit intended
to be used exclusively for living accommodations for one or more
individuals;
xx) "Owner" means the legal or equitable owner of land;
yy) "Party Wall" means a wall jointly owned and used by two parties under an
easement agreement or by right in law and erected at or upon a line
separating two parcels of land each of which may be lawfully transferred
or conveyed in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act;
zz) "Place of worship" means that part of a building or structure used for
worship and that is exempt from taxation as a place of worship under the
Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31, as amended, and does not
include portions of buildings used for any commercial or other
institutional uses, including, but not limited to, daycare facilities, private
schools, and entertainment facilities, or for residential purposes;
aaa) "Planning Act" means the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13;
bbb) "Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
ccc) "Rental housing" is for the purposes of rule 12.1 in Schedule "C", means
development of a building or structure with four or more dwelling units all
of which are intended for use as rented residential premises;
ddd) "Residential" in reference to use, means land, buildings, or structures
of any kind whatsoever or any portion thereof, used, designed, or
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intended to be used for one or more individuals as living
accommodations or combined live/work accommodations;
eee) "Retirement Residence" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation for
persons of retirement age, where common facilities for the preparation
and consumption of food are provided for the residents of the building,
and where each unit or living accommodation has separate sanitary
facilities, less than full culinary facilities and a separate entrance from a
common hall;
fff)
"Retirement Residence Unit" means a unit within a Retirement
Residence;
ggg) "Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more
attached dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has
an independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated
from any abutting dwelling unit;
hhh) "Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a Residential building originally
constructed so as to consist entirely of two Dwelling Units, attached by
vertical walls, each having a separate entrance from the exterior;
iii)
"Single Detached Dwelling" means a Residential building which is
separate and detached from other buildings or structures and which
contains only a Dwelling Unit but does not include a mobile home;
jjj)
"Stacked Townhouse" means each of two (2) Townhouses that is
attached horizontally to the other Townhouse, two (2) or more
Townhouses high;
kkk) "Street Townhouse Building" means a Townhouse for which each
Dwelling Unit within the Townhouse abuts and has its own driveway
access to an improved street.
lll)
"Temporary" in reference to use, means land, buildings, or structures of
any kind whatsoever or any portion thereof, used, designed, or intended
to be used for a period not exceeding three (3) years; and
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mmm) "Townhouse" means a building divided vertically into at least three
Dwelling Units, attached by common walls at least six metres (6.0m) in
length and at least one storey in height, in addition to any basement,
with each Dwelling Unit having a separate entrance from the outside
other than a Stacked Townhouse.
nnn) "Triplex" means a building containing 3 Apartment Dwelling Units.
1.2
The captions, article and sections names and numbers appearing in this By-law
are for convenience of reference only and have no effect on its interpretation.
This By-law is to be read with all changes of gender and number required by the
context.
1.3
If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, sub-clause, item or any of the
words contained in this By-law are held wholly or partially illegal, invalid or
unenforceable by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of
this By-law shall not be affected by the judicial holding, but shall remain in full
force and effect.
1.4
Each reference to Provincial legislation in this By-law is a reference to the most
current version of that Provincial legislation and, in every case, includes all
applicable amendments to the legislation, including successor legislation.
2.
DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which development charges are imposed under
this by-law are as follows:
a. Services Related to a Highway;
b. Fire Protection Services;
c. Parks and Recreation Services;
d. Library Services;
e. Provincial Offences Act, including By-law Enforcement;
f. Stormwater Drainage and Control Services; and
g. Waste Diversion Services.
2.2
The category of class of services for which development charges are imposed
under this by-law is as follows:
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a. Growth-Related Studies.
2.3
The components of the services and class of services, designated in sections 2.1
and 2.2 are described in Schedule A.
3.
APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development Charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this by-law
where:
3.2
All Development in Oshawa, unless expressly excluded or exempted in this By-
law, is deemed to increase the need for the service set out in Schedule "A" to this
By law.
3.3
Subject to the provisions of this By-law, Development Charges shall be imposed
against all Development which requires any of the following:
a. the passing of a zoning by-law, or an amendment to a zoning by-law
under section 34 of the Planning Act;
b. the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act
which involves a change in use, intensification of use or expansion of use;
c. a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection 50(7) of
the Planning Act applies;
d. the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning Act;
e. a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
f. the approval of a description under section 9 of the Condominium Act,
1998, S.O. 1998, c. 19; or
g. the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in relation to a building
or structure.
3.4
No Development Charge shall be imposed where the only effect of an action
mentioned in section 3.3 of this By-law is to permit:
a. an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
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b. A second residential unit in an existing detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling on a parcel of land on which residential
use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if all buildings and
structures ancillary to the existing detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling or rowhouse dwelling cumulatively contain no more than one
residential unit;
c. A third residential unit in an existing detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling on a parcel of land on which residential
use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the existing detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling contains any residential units;
d. One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an existing
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling,
or rowhouse dwelling contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the existing detached dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling contains any residential
units;
e. A second residential unit in a new detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling on a parcel of land on which residential
use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if all buildings and
structures ancillary to the new detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling,
or rowhouse dwelling cumulatively will contain no more than one
residential unit;
f. A third residential unit in a new detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling on a parcel of land on which residential
use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling,
or rowhouse dwelling contains any residential units;
g. One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling on a parcel of
land, if the new detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or rowhouse
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dwelling contains no more than two residential units and no other building
or structure ancillary to the new detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, or rowhouse dwelling contains any residential units; or
h. In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or more
residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one residential
Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential Dwelling Units.
i. Notwithstanding the above, Development Charges shall be imposed, if the
total gross floor area of the additional one or two units exceeds the gross
floor area of the existing or proposed new single detached dwelling unit
j. Notwithstanding the above, Development Charges shall be imposed, if the
additional Dwelling Unit has a gross floor area greater than:
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the gross
floor area of the existing or proposed new dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor area
of the smallest dwelling unit already contained in the residential
building.
3.5
Discounts for Rental Housing:
The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will be reduced
based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
a.
Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
b.
Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
c.
All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.6
No Development Charge shall be imposed with respect to any Development:
a. by, on behalf of, or on lands owned by and used for the purposes of a
municipality, a Local Board, or a Board of Education;
b. Land vested in or leased to a publicly assisted university where it is
intended to be occupied and used by the university that receives direct,
regular, and ongoing operating funds from the Government of Ontario for
the purposes of post-secondary education if the development is intended
to be occupied and used by the university;
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c. Non-profit housing development;
d. Affordable inclusionary residential units;
e. Affordable residential units;
f. Attainable residential units;
g. on lands wholly within that part of Oshawa partially known as the Core
Area of the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre and as depicted in
Schedule "D" to this By-law;
h. on that part of lands used solely for the purposes of
i.
a Non-Profit Institution;
ii.
a Hospital; or
iii.
a Long-term Care Home;
i. respecting a new Industrial building or structure or the enlargement of an
existing Industrial building or structure;
j. respecting a Temporary building or structure;
k. respecting an Agricultural building or structure;
l. respecting an Apartment Dwelling Unit on lands within that part of King
Street/Thornton Road Intensification Area shown as the shaded portion on
the maps in Schedule "E" to this By-law;
m. respecting a Townhouse Dwelling other than a Street Townhouse Building
on lands within that part of King Street/Thornton Road Intensification Area
shown as the shaded portion on the maps in Schedule "E" to this By-law;
or
n. respecting an Apartment Dwelling Unit or a Townhouse Dwelling Unit,
except back-to-back Townhouses, on lands within that part of the
Shoulder Area of the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre as shown
as the shaded portion of the map in Schedule "F" to this By-law.
o. respecting a new Financial Institution.
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3.7
The Development Charge imposed with respect to that part of a building used
solely for the purposes of a Medical Clinic shall be equal to 100% of the
Commercial Development Charge.
3.8
No more than one Development Charge for each service designated in Schedule
"A" to this By-law shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or structures to
which this By-law applies even though two or more of the actions described in
section 3.3 of this By-law are required before the lands, buildings, or structures
can be developed for a single Development. However, nothing in this section
prevents the imposition of a Development Charge in respect of subsequent
Development.
3.9
This By-law does not limit the City's ability to require, as a condition or in an
agreement pursuant to sections 50, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, local services
related to a plan of subdivision or within the area to which the plan relates, to be
installed or paid for by the Owner, or local services to be installed or paid for by
the Owner as a condition of approval under section 53 of the Planning Act.
4.
Rules for Calculation and Collection of Development Charges
4.1
The Development Charges set out in Schedule "B" to this By-law shall be
imposed on Residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, including
Residential uses Accessory to a Non-Residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, according to the type of Residential use, and
calculated with respect to each of the services according to the type of
Residential use.
4.2
Notwithstanding section 4.1, residential Duplex and Triplex buildings developed
on lands within that part of Oshawa, where zoning permits a Single Detached
Dwelling, will be subject to the charge for a single detached dwelling unit.
4.3
The development charges imposed on a Retirement Residence unit shall be
payable at the rate applicable to an apartment of one bedroom or smaller.
4.4
The Development Charges set out in Schedule "B" to this By-law shall be
imposed on Non-Residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures and, in the
case of a mixed used building or structure, on the Non-Residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, calculated with respect to each of the services
according to the Gross Floor Area of the Non-Residential use.
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4.5
Schedule "C" to this By-law prescribes the rules for determining whether a
Development Charge is payable in any particular case and for determining the
amount of the Development Charge.
4.6
Development Charges shall be adjusted semi-annually on January 1st and July
1st each year, commencing on the 1st day of January, 2025, by the Statistics
Canada Quarterly Non-residential Building Construction Price Index, as
prescribed by regulation pursuant to the Act.
4.7
Development Charges shall be payable by cash or by certified cheque in
Canadian funds.
4.8
If a Development does not require a building permit pursuant to the Building
Code Act but does require one or more of the other actions described in section
3.3 of this By- law, then the Development Charge will nonetheless be payable in
respect of such Development.
5.
Credits and Prepayments
5.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where a Development
involves
a. the demolition of buildings or structures that have been in existence for a
minimum of five (5) years pursuant to a demolition permit issued pursuant
to the Building Code Act within the sixty (60) month period preceding the
issuance of a building permit pursuant to the Building Code Act respecting
the Development; or
b. the conversion of all or part of a building or structure that has been in
existence for a minimum of five (5) years from one principal use to another
principal use on the same land
the Development Charge otherwise payable with respect to such Development
shall be reduced by the following amounts:
a. in the case of a Residential building or structure, or the Residential uses in
a mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable Development Charge set out in Schedule "B" to this By-law by
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the number representing the type of Dwelling Units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
b. in the case of a Non-Residential building or structure, or the Non-
Residential uses in a mixed-use building or structure, an amount
calculated by multiplying the applicable Development Charge set out in
Schedule "B" to this By-law by the Gross Floor Area that has been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
Development Charge otherwise payable with respect to such Development.
5.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no development charges will
be payable on a change of use permit, where the change of use is from industrial
to commercial, and where the industrial building has been in place for more than
20 years from the date the change of use permit is issued.
5.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where a demolition permit for
a building or structure is issued on or after July 1, 2024, no credit will be given for
the demolition if the building or structure was exempt from the payment of
development charges on account of being Development on that part of lands
used solely for the purposes of a "religious organization" as defined in subsection
1(1) of the Religious Organizations' Lands Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. R.23 or on
account of being Development by, on behalf of, or on lands owned by and used
for the purposes of a Board of Education.
5.4
For the purpose of section 5.1(a) of this By-law, the issuance of the demolition
permit and the actual demolition to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official
may post date the issuance of the building permit by no more than twenty-four
(24) months.
5.5
Notwithstanding section 4.6 of this By-law, where, in respect of a Development,
a. all requirements for the issuance of a building permit under subsection
8(2) of the Building Code Act have been satisfied before the date of an
adjustment of Development Charges pursuant to section 4.6 of this By-
law; and
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b. an amount equal to the Development Charge in effect as at the date of
payment has been paid before the date of the particular adjustment of
Development Charges contemplated by paragraph (a) of this section
5.5,
the applicable Development Charge is the amount contemplated by paragraph
(b) of this section 5.5.
5.6
Where, as demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, a
Capital Levy was paid to the City in respect of a development approval on a Lot
and a Development Charge is payable under this By-law as a result of
Development on that same Lot, a credit will be provided against the Development
Charge to the current Owner of that Lot upon that Owner making a written
request to the City's Chief Building Official subject to the following:
c. the amount of the credit shall be limited to the amount of the Capital
Levy paid for services that are being funded under this By-law,
d. no credit for payment of a Capital Levy was previously provided to any
person in respect of any Development on that same Lot, whether
heretofore or hereafter occurring,
e. this credit shall not operate to reduce a Development Charge to less
than zero, and
f. no credit shall be given for any interest on or indexing of the Capital
Levy paid;
however, notwithstanding subsections (a) through (d) hereof, where, as
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, a Capital Levy
was paid to the City in respect of a development approval on a Lot and a
Development Charge in relation to a Single Detached Dwelling is payable under
this By-law as a result of Development on that same Lot, no Development
Charge shall be payable subject to the following:
a. no credit for payment of a Capital Levy was previously provided to any
person in respect of any Development on that same Lot, whether
heretofore or hereafter occurring,
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b. this credit shall not operate to reduce a Development Charge to less
than zero,
c. no credit shall be given for any interest on or indexing of the Capital
Levy paid, and
d. the credit contemplated under this section 5.6 shall only be applied to
the first sixteen (16) Lots that comply with the criteria prescribed by this
section 4.4.
6.
Front Ending Agreements
6.1
The City may enter into front-ending agreements with Owners in accordance
with the provisions of the Act.
7.
Schedules
7.1
The following schedules shall form part of this by-law:
Schedule "A" - Components of Services and Class of Services Designated in
subsections 2.1 and 2.2.
Schedule "B" - Residential and Non-Residential Schedule of Development
Charges.
Schedule "C" - Rules for Application of the Development Charges By-law.
Schedule "D" - Map of Core Area of the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth
Centre.
Schedule "E" - Map of King Street/Thornton Road Intensification Area.
Schedule "F" - Map of Shoulder Area of the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth
Centre.
8.
Miscellaneous
11.1
All complaints pursuant to section 20 of the Act or section 257.85 of the
Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2 shall be heard by City Council sitting in
Committee of the Whole. The City Council shall conduct hearings in accordance
with the provisions of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.22
and other applicable law.
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11.2
This By-law shall come into force and take effect on July 1, 2024.
11.3
This By-law may be cited as the "Development Charges By-law".
11.4
By-law 60-2019 is hereby repealed on July 1, 2024.
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By-law passed this twenty-fourth day of June, 2024.
_______________________
Mayor Carter
_______________________
City Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND CLASS OF SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-
LAW
City-Wide Services
- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- P.O.A. Services, including By-law Enforcement;
- Stormwater Drainage and Control Services; and
- Waste Diversion Services.
City-Wide Class of Services
- Growth-Related Studies.
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
Industrial
(per sq.ft. of
Total Floor Area)
Industrial
(per sq.m. of
Total Floor Area)
Non-Industrial
(per sq.ft. of
Total Floor Area)
Non-Industrial
(per sq.m. of
Total Floor Area)
City-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
18,617
13,901
11,705
7,350
6,011
4.92
52.96
13.12
141.22
Fire Protection Services
1,372
1,024
862
541
443
0.37
3.98
0.97
10.49
Parks and Recreation Services
14,649
10,938
9,210
5,783
4,730
0.73
7.86
1.95
20.99
Library Services
1,637
1,222
1,029
646
529
0.08
0.86
0.22
2.37
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
50
37
31
20
16
0.01
0.11
0.04
0.43
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1,570
1,172
987
620
507
1.11
11.95
1.09
11.73
Waste Diversion Services
41
31
26
16
13
0.01
0.11
0.03
0.32
City-Wide Class of Services:
Growth-Related Studies
291
217
183
115
94
0.07
0.75
0.19
2.05
Total City-Wide Services and Class of Services
$38,227
$28,542
$24,033
$15,091
$12,343
$7.30
$78.58
$17.61
$189.61
RESIDENTIAL
Services & Class of Services
Non-Residential
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SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW
Rules for Application of the Development Charges By-law
1.
Where a Development is proposed which requires any of the actions set out in
section 3.3 of this By-law, the rules in this Schedule shall be applied to determine
the application of this By-law. These rules apply to all Development.
2.
The Development must be reviewed to determine whether it is exempt in whole
or in part pursuant to one or more provisions of this By-law.
2.1
Notwithstanding rule 2, where the development of land results from the
approval of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment received and
approved between January 1, 2020, and June 5, 2024, and the approval
of the application occurred within 2 years of building permit issuance, the
Development Charges under Section 2 shall be calculated based on the
rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date of the planning application,
including interest. Where both planning applications apply, Development
Charges shall be calculated on the rates, including interest, set out in
Schedule "B" on the date of the later planning application, the
Development Charges shall be calculated based on the rate in effect on
the date of the Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment application,
including interest.
2.2
Notwithstanding rule 2, where the development of land results from the
approval of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment received on or after
January 1, 2020, where the approval of the application occurred on or
after June 6, 2024, and the approval of the application occurred within 18
months of building permit issuance, the Development Charges under
Section 2 shall be calculated based on the rates set out in Schedule "B"
on the date of the planning application, including interest. Where both
planning applications apply, Development Charges shall be calculated on
the rates, including interest, set out in Schedule "B" on the date of the later
planning application, the Development Charges shall be calculated based
on the rate in effect on the date of the Site Plan or Zoning By-law
Amendment application, including interest.
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3.
The amount in Schedule "B", must be examined to determine the effect of any
indexing which has occurred pursuant to section 4.6 of this By-law. The amount
to apply must reflect any such indexing.
4.
The amount in Schedule "B" does not need to be adjusted in accordance with
paragraph 5 (1) 6 of the Act because the Study has taken those considerations
into account in determining the amount in Schedule "B".
5.
The Development must be classified as Residential, Non-Residential, or mixed-
use Development.
6.
For Residential Development, the total number and type of Dwelling Units set out
in Schedule "B" must be determined. The rates as shown in Schedule "B"
(adjusted, if applicable, in accordance with rule 3) is then applied to the number
of Dwelling Units contemplated by the Development to determine the total
amount of Residential Development Charges payable, subject to an exemption or
discount as per this by-law or the Act, applies.
7.
For Non-Residential Development, the Gross Floor Area of the Development
must be determined. The rates as shown in Schedule "B" (adjusted, if
applicable, in accordance with rule 3) is then applied to the Gross Floor Area
contemplated by the Development to determine the total amount of Non-
Residential Development Charges payable, subject to an exemption or discount
as per this by-law or the Act, applies.
8.
For mixed Residential and Non-Residential Development, Development Charges
are determined by applying each of rules 6 and 7 to each part of the
Development comprising, respectively, Residential Development and Non-
Residential Development.
9.
The Development must be examined to determine whether any credits
contemplated by article 5 of this By-law. If so, such credits are applied against
the total Development Charges payable pursuant to rules 6, 7 or 8, as applicable.
10.
Subject to the provisions of the Act, the City may enter into an agreement to
permit an Owner to perform work that relates to a service or class of services to
which this By-law relates. In such circumstances, the City shall give the Owner a
credit toward the Development Charge subject to the provisions of the Act.
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11.
A Development Charge shall be paid on or before the date that a building permit
is issued pursuant to the Building Code Act in relation to a building or structure
on land to which a Development Charge applies. No building permit shall be
issued until the Development Charge is paid. Where the Development Charge is
payable pursuant to section 4.8 of this By-law, the Development Charge must be
paid prior to the completion of the applicable action, or actions referenced in
section 3.3 of this By-law. For this purpose, the date of completion of the
approvals contemplated by paragraph 3.3(d) of this By-law shall be the date on
which all agreements imposed as a condition to an approval pursuant to
subsection 51(26) of the Planning Act have been duly executed by all parties to
such agreements.
11.1
Notwithstanding rule 11, development charges for rental housing and
institutional developments are due and payable in 6 installments
commencing with the first installment payable on the date of occupancy,
and each subsequent installment, including interest, payable on the
anniversary date each year thereafter.
12.
If any or all of a Development Charge remains unpaid after it has become
payable, the amount unpaid shall be added to the tax roll for the land which was
the subject of the Development and shall be collected in the same manner as
taxes.
13.
The City's Treasurer shall collect all Development Charges imposed by this By-
law when those Development Charges are due and payable, together with all
development charges payable upon the issuance of a building permit imposed in
accordance with any development charge by-law passed by the Regional
Municipality of Durham, and by any Board of Education.
14.
Where a complaint results in a refund or when the City has determined that a
refund is due, the City's Treasurer shall calculate the amount of any overpayment
to be refunded to any Owner who made the payment, and the refund shall be
paid with interest to be calculated from the date on which the overpayment was
collected to the date on which the refund is paid.
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15.
The interest rate to be used for any refund shall be the Bank of Canada rate in
effect on the later of the date that this By-law comes into force, or the date of the
most recent quarterly adjustment as set out in rule 16.
16.
For the purpose of determining the quarterly adjustments contemplated by rule
15, the Bank of Canada interest rate in effect on the date that this By-law comes
into force shall be adjusted on the first day of January, 2025 to the rate
established by the Bank of Canada on that date, and shall be adjusted quarter-
yearly thereafter on the first business day of each of April, July, October and
January, to the rate established by the Bank of Canada on the day of the
adjustment.
17.
Interest for the purposes of rule 2.1, 2.2, and 11.1 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time.
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SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW
Map of Core Area of the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre
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SCHEDULE "E" TO BY-LAW
Map of King Street/Thornton Road Intensification Area
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SCHEDULE "F" TO BY-LAW
Map of Shoulder Area of the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre
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905-272-3600
[email protected]
June 19, 2024
Addendum to the 2024 Development
Charges Background Study
City of Oshawa
________________________
For Public Circulation and Comment
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Table of Contents
Page
1.
Summary of Revisions to the April 25, 2024 Development Charges
Background Study ........................................................................................... 1-1
2.
Addendum ........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.1
Refinements to Services Related to a Highway ...................................... 2-3
2.2
Refinements to Parks and Recreation Services ...................................... 2-5
2.3
Refinements to Capital Project Costs for Stormwater Drainage and
Control Services ..................................................................................... 2-7
2.4
Growth-Related Studies .......................................................................... 2-7
2.5
Impacts on the Calculated D.C. ............................................................ 2-10
3.
Changes to the D.C.B.S................................................................................... 3-1
4.
Process for Adoption of the D.C. By-law ....................................................... 4-1
Appendix A Amended Pages .................................................................................. A-1
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1. Summary of Revisions to the April 25, 2024
Development Charges Background Study
Commensurate with the provisions of the Development Charges Act (D.C.A.), 1997, the
City of Oshawa (City) has undertaken a Development Charges Background Study
(D.C.B.S.) and has distributed the study and draft by-law to the public. The following
provides a summary of the key dates in the Development Charges (D.C.s) by-law
process:
- April 12, 2024 - Council meeting to confirm D.C. polices;
- April 25, 2024 - Release D.C.B.S. and draft by-law;
- April 29, 2024 - Council meeting to present the D.C.B.S. and draft by-laws;
- May 24, 2024 - Public meeting of Council;
- June 24, 2024 - Anticipated passage of D.C. By-law; and
- July 1, 2024 - Anticipated date of by-law enactment.
On June, 6, 2024, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185)
received Royal Assent and includes the following changes to the D.C.A.:
- The removal of the Mandatory Phase-in for D.C. by-laws passed after Bill 185
comes into effect;
- A reduction to the D.C. rate freeze timelines for developments proceeding though
site plan and zoning by-law amendment applications under the Planning Act.
Charges are currently held at rates in place on the date the application is made
until building permit issuance, provided the building permit is issued within two
(2) years of the approval of the application. This time period is reduced to 18
months under Bill 185. Note that the two-year timeline will still apply to
applications received between January 1, 2020, and prior to Bill 185 receiving
Royal Assent (i.e., June 6, 2024);
- Inclusion of growth-related studies, including the D.C. background study, as a
D.C.-eligible costs;
- A provision to permit the repeal of the expiry date for existing D.C. by-laws;
- To allow minor amendments related to the imposition of studies, removal of the
mandatory phase-in, and extension of by-law expiry dates (subject to the 10-year
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limitations provided in the D.C.A.) to be undertaken for by-laws passed after
November 28, 2022, and prior to Bill 185 taking effect (i.e., June 6, 2024); and
- To modernize public notice requirements, to allow municipalities to post D.C.
public notices on municipal websites where newspapers of general circulation
are not available.
The purpose of the addendum to the April 25, 2024 D.C.B.S. is to include D.C. eligible
costs for growth-related studies, reflect other changes in the D.C.A. as per Bill 185
(such as the changes to the D.C. "freeze" time period, and the removal of the statutory
phase-in of the charge in new by-law), provide for minor corrections to historical service
standard calculations for Services Related to a Highway and Parks & Recreation
services, correct an error in the Stormwater Drainage and Control Services D.C.
calculations, collapse the draft by-laws for each service into one by-law for all
services/class of services, and other minor housekeeping amendments.
The refinements, as they relate to the calculation of the D.C.s are detailed in this report,
and will form part of the D.C.B.S. for Council's consideration and approval prior to
adoption of the D.C. By-law. Additionally, the April 25, 2024 D.C.B.S. included a draft
by-law for each service, which was proposed to address the mandatory phase-in of a
D.C. over the first five years of the by-law. This was to ensure that if a future by-law
amendment was required, that only the service(s) being updated would potentially be
subject to the mandatory phase-in requirements and the other services included in other
by-laws would not be affected. With the D.C.A. being amended by Bill 185 to remove
the mandatory phase-in of a new D.C. by-law, the City is choosing to incorporate all
services and class of services into one by-law. As such, a revised by-law is contained
herein, which also embraces other changes to the D.C.A. as per Bill 185 related to the
timing of the rate freeze, and removal of the mandatory phase-in.
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2. Addendum
This section of the addendum report provides an explanation for the above-noted
refinements.
2.1 Refinements to Services Related to a Highway
The D.C.A. provides that the increase in need for service is limited by the average
historical level of service calculated over the 15-year period preceding the preparation
of the D.C. background study.
A refinement required to the historical level of service calculation for Services Related to
a Highway, specifically related to roadways, sidewalks, and multi-use paths, inventory,
has been made to correct for a calculation error.
Since the release of the D.C. Background Study, City staff have identified that the
number of sidewalks and multi-use paths was overstated based on the inclusion of
those within local roads, which are considered a local service requirement of developing
landowners. These assets have now been removed. This update reduces the historical
service standard maximum ceiling for this component by approximately $209.4 million
(from $750.0 million to $540.52 million).
When combined with all historical service standard components for Services Related to
a Highway, the overall maximum D.C. recoverable capital costs for this service have
decreased to a maximum ceiling of approximately $900.3 million. Table 2-1 identifies
the updated 15-year historical level of service for roadways, sidewalks, and multi-use
paths. The D.C. recoverable costs for Services Related to a Highway total $797.8
(approximately $102.5 million below the revised maximum ceiling) and as such are not
affected by this change and the calculated D.C. rates are not impacted.
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Table 2-1
Services Related to a Highway - Roadways, Sidewalks and Multi-Use Paths
Unit Measure:
km of Roadways, Sidewalks, and Multi-Use Paths
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/km)
Arterials A/B
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
$13,360,000
Arterials C
24
24
25
25
27
27
28
29
30
30
31
32
32
33
33
$11,810,000
Rurals
37
37
37
37
37
38
38
38
38
38
34
34
36
36
36
$7,210,000
Regional Road (Arterial A/B) Sidewalks
85
85
85
86
86
86
86
86
86
86
86
86
87
87
87
$519,800
Regional Road (Arterial A/B) Multi-Use Paths
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
10
10
$578,100
Total
166
166
167
169
171
172
174
175
176
176
173
177
180
183
183
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
0.0010
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0011
Quality Standard
$4,846,182
Service Standard
$5,331
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
27 Year
Forecast Population
101,395
$ per Capita
$5,331
Eligible Amount
$540,516,466
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2.2 Refinements to Parks and Recreation Services
A refinement to the historical level of service calculation for Parks and Recreation
Services is required, specifically for the parkland development component of the service
standard.
Since the release of the D.C. Background Study, City staff have identified that the
number of acres for Second Marsh was overstated, which included the acreage
associated with open water, therefore, the acreage has been reduced accordingly. This
update reduces the historical service standard maximum ceiling for this component by
approximately $1.22 million (from $28.40 million to $27.18 million).
When combined with all historical service standard components for Parks and
Recreation Services, the overall maximum D.C. recoverable capital costs for this
service have decreased to a maximum ceiling of approximately $238.5 million. Table 2-
2 reflects the updated 15-year historical level of service for parkland development. The
D.C. eligible costs for Parks and Recreation Services ($186.3 million, excluding interest
costs) remains approximately $52.2 million below the revised maximum ceiling;
therefore, the calculated D.C. rates are not impacted.
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Table 2-2
Parks and Recreation - Parkland Development
Unit Measure:
Acres of Parkland
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Acre)
Neighbourhood
329
330
332
343
343
352
352
362
363
363
363
363
369
369
369
$106,000
Community
178
188
188
212
212
212
212
212
212
212
212
212
212
229
263
$125,000
City
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
$155,000
Regional - Active Use
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
95
$155,000
Regional - Passive Use
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
199
$95,000
Parkette
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
$254,000
Second Marsh
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
$46,000
Open Space - Woodlot (Highgate Park)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$1,122
Open Space - Central Valley Natural Park
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
$49,000
Total
1,103
1,114
1,116
1,151
1,151
1,160
1,161
1,170
1,171
1,171
1,171
1,171
1,177
1,196
1,229
Population
147,362
148,130
149,607
150,781
152,320
154,315
156,158
159,458
162,708
167,544
170,758
172,565
175,383
179,238
183,906
Per Capita Standard
0.0075
0.0075
0.0075
0.0076
0.0076
0.0075
0.0074
0.0073
0.0072
0.0070
0.0069
0.0068
0.0067
0.0067
0.0067
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0072
Quality Standard
$102,239
Service Standard
$736
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
36,928
$ per Capita
$736
Eligible Amount
$27,183,439
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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2.3 Refinements to Capital Project Costs for Stormwater
Drainage and Control Services
The D.C.A. requires that the capital costs necessary to provide the increased services
be reduced by capital grants, subsidies, and other contributions made or anticipated by
Council and in accordance with various rules such as the attribution between the share
related to new vs. existing development.
Since the release of the D.C. Background Study, City staff have identified a contribution
deduction, from Metrolinx, that incorrectly applied to both a project under the Services
Related to a Highway calculations and the stormwater project #33 (Rail structure
expansion Metrolinx - 390M East of Simcoe St. South). This stormwater project was
identified to have a gross cost of $14,700,000 and a deduction of $6,750,000 was
originally included for this project to reflect a contribution. However, the same
contribution was also deducted against the road component of the project (i.e., Project
No. 11 Albert Street, under Services Related to a Highway).
The revised total growth-related costs to be recovered through the D.C. calculations for
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services has therefore been increased by
$6,750,000, providing a revised net cost for inclusion in the D.C. calculations for
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services of approximately $77.5 million.
Overall, the above refinement has increased the calculated D.C. for Stormwater
Drainage and Control Services. The D.C. for a single detached residential dwelling unit
has increased by $154 (from $1,416 to $1,570). For non-residential development, the
D.C. for commercial and institutional uses has increased by $1.40 per sq.m. of gross
floor area (G.F.A.), from $10.33 to $11.73 and the D.C. for industrial uses has increased
by $0.43 per sq.m. of G.F.A. (from $11.52 to $11.95). Note that this error was
discovered prior to the Public Meeting, and was therefore, noted during the presentation
at the Public Meeting of May 24, 2024.
2.4 Growth-Related Studies
The D.C.A. permits the inclusion of studies undertaken to facilitate the completion of the
City's capital works program. These studies have been included within a Growth-
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Related Studies class of services, based on the eligible D.C. services to which the
studies relate.
Table 2-3 summarizes the studies that have been included within the class of services
with the D.C.B.S., including the anticipated timing, gross capital costs, deductions
related to D.C. ineligible services, benefit to existing, and the net D.C. eligible costs
included in the calculation of the charge.
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Table 2-3
Growth-Related Studies Class of Services
2024 to 2033
1
Development Charge Background Study Amendment
2028-2029
All Services
200,000
-
-
200,000
-
-
200,000
160,793
39,207
2
Development Charge Background Study Update
2033
All Services
200,000
-
-
200,000
-
-
200,000
160,793
39,207
3
Official Plan
2025-2027
All Services
450,000
-
45,000
405,000
225,000
-
180,000
144,714
35,286
4
Zoning Study
2028-2030
All Services
450,000
-
45,000
405,000
225,000
-
180,000
144,714
35,286
5
Part II Plan Studies (whitbelt expansion areas)
2027-2030
All Services
700,000
-
70,000
630,000
-
-
630,000
506,501
123,499
6
Airport Land Use Redevelopment Study
2030-2033
All Services
500,000
-
50,000
450,000
250,000
-
200,000
160,793
39,207
7
Fire Master Plan
2025
Fire Protection Services
200,000
-
-
200,000
50,000
-
150,000
117,000
33,000
8
Fire Master Plan
2030
Fire Protection Services
200,000
-
-
200,000
50,000
-
150,000
117,000
33,000
9
Grade Separation Study
2027-2028
Services Related to a Highway
87,000
-
-
87,000
21,800
-
65,200
50,204
14,996
10
Integrated Transportation Master Plan Update
2024-2025
Services Related to a Highway
650,000
-
-
650,000
162,500
-
487,500
375,375
112,125
11
Integrated Transportation Master Plan Update
2029-2030
Services Related to a Highway
650,000
-
-
650,000
162,500
-
487,500
375,375
112,125
12
Operations Needs Study
2033
Services Related to a Highway
100,000
-
-
100,000
50,000
-
50,000
38,500
11,500
13
Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs
Assessment Update (75%)
2028-2030
Parks and Recreation Services
112,500
-
-
112,500
56,300
-
56,200
53,390
2,810
14
Harbour Park Masterplan
2028-2033
Parks and Recreation Services
392,000
-
-
392,000
196,000
-
196,000
186,200
9,800
15
Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs
Assessment Update (25%)
2028-2030
Library Services
37,500
-
-
37,500
18,800
-
18,700
17,765
935
16
Storm Water Management Best Practices Study/Master Plan
2024-2025
Stormwater Services
500,000
-
-
500,000
125,000
-
375,000
288,750
86,250
17
Storm Water Management Best Practices Study/Master Plan
Update
2029-2030
Stormwater Services
500,000
-
-
500,000
125,000
-
375,000
288,750
86,250
18
Water Resources Public Education
2027-2028
Stormwater Services
50,000
-
-
50,000
38,800
-
11,200
8,624
2,576
19
Low Impact Development (LID) Program
2025-2033
Stormwater Services
150,000
-
-
150,000
-
-
150,000
115,500
34,500
Reserve Fund Adjustment
261,349
-
261,349
-
261,349
207,880
53,469
Total
6,390,349
-
210,000
6,180,349
1,756,700
-
4,423,649
3,518,621
905,028
Service to Which Project
Relates
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions (to
recognize
benefit to non-
D.C. services)
Net Capital Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Less:
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
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In aggregate, the study costs that have been identified total approximately $6.39 million,
including $261,349 for the existing D.C. reserve fund deficit for growth-related studies.
Deductions of approximately $1.76 million for the benefit to existing share and $210,000
to recognize the cost which benefit non-D.C.-eligible services, have been made. The
net D.C. eligible costs for studies that have been considered with the calculation of the
charge totals approximately $4.42 million.
These costs have been allocated between residential and non-residential development
based on the same shares identified for each applicable service. This results in an
overall residential share of approximately $3.53 million (80%), and non-residential share
of approximately $0.89 million (20%).
2.5 Impacts on the Calculated D.C.
Based on the changes identified, the amended schedule of charges is presented in
Table 2-4.
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Table 2-4
Amended Schedule of D.C.s
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
Industrial
(per sq.ft. of
Total Floor Area)
Industrial
(per sq.m. of
Total Floor Area)
Non-Industrial
(per sq.ft. of
Total Floor Area)
Non-Industrial
(per sq.m. of
Total Floor Area)
City-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
18,617
13,901
11,705
7,350
6,011
4.92
52.96
13.12
141.22
Fire Protection Services
1,372
1,024
862
541
443
0.37
3.98
0.97
10.49
Parks and Recreation Services
14,649
10,938
9,210
5,783
4,730
0.73
7.86
1.95
20.99
Library Services
1,637
1,222
1,029
646
529
0.08
0.86
0.22
2.37
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
50
37
31
20
16
0.01
0.11
0.04
0.43
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1,570
1,172
987
620
507
1.11
11.95
1.09
11.73
Waste Diversion Services
41
31
26
16
13
0.01
0.11
0.03
0.32
City-Wide Class of Services:
Growth-Related Studies
291
217
183
115
94
0.07
0.75
0.19
2.05
Total City-Wide Services and Class of Services
$38,227
$28,542
$24,033
$15,091
$12,343
$7.30
$78.58
$17.61
$189.61
RESIDENTIAL
Services & Class of Services
Non-Residential
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By comparison to the charges presented in the April 25, 2024, D.C.B.S., the amended
charge for a single and semi-detached residential unit would increase by $445 (+1.18%)
from $37,782 to $38,227. The non-residential charges per sq.m. represent a 1.79%
increase (+$3.34) over the April 25, 2024, charges of $186.27 for commercial and
institutional developments. For industrial development, the amended charges represent
a 1.53% increase (+$1.18) over the April 25, 2024, charges of $77.39. Tables 2-5 to 2-
7 provide a comparison of the updated charges presented herein to the current charges
and the charges in the April 25, 2024, D.C.B.S. The comparison tables are provided for
a single-detached residential dwelling unit (Table 2-5) and per sq.m. of (G.F.A.) for non-
commercial/institutional development (Table 2-6) and industrial development (Table 2-
7).
Table 2-5
Comparison of Current and Calculated D.C.s - Single-detached Dwelling
Services/Class of Services
Current
Calculated as
Per D.C. Study
(April 25, 2024)
Calculated
as per
Addendum
Report
City-Wide Services/Classes:
Services Related to a Highway
19,690
18,617
18,617
Fire Protection Services
849
1,372
1,372
Parks and Recreation Services
13,032
14,649
14,649
Library Services
555
1,637
1,637
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
-
50
50
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
1,389
1,416
1,570
Waste Diversion Services
25
41
41
Growth-Related Studies
51
-
291
Total City-Wide Services/Class of Services
$35,591
$37,782
$38,227
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Table 2-6
Comparison of Current and Calculated D.C.s - Non-residential
(Commercial/Institutional)
Table 2-7
Comparison of Current and Calculated D.C.s - Non-residential (Industrial)
Services/Class of Services
Current
Calculated as
Per D.C. Study
(April 25, 2024)
Calculated
as per
Addendum
Report
City-Wide Services/Classes:
Services Related to a Highway
162.12
141.33
141.22
Fire Protection Services
7.00
10.49
10.49
Parks and Recreation Services
6.09
20.99
20.99
Library Services
0.26
2.37
2.37
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
-
0.43
0.43
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
6.67
10.33
11.73
Waste Diversion Services
0.20
0.32
0.32
Growth-Related Studies
0.22
-
2.05
Total City-Wide Services/Class of Services
$182.56
$186.27
$189.61
Services/Class of Services
Current
Calculated as
Per D.C. Study
(April 25, 2024)
Calculated
as per
Addendum
Report
City-Wide Services/Classes:
Services Related to a Highway
61.59
52.96
52.96
Fire Protection Services
2.62
3.98
3.98
Parks and Recreation Services
6.09
7.86
7.86
Library Services
0.26
0.86
0.86
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
-
0.11
0.11
Stormwater Drainage and Control Services
6.06
11.52
11.95
Waste Diversion Services
0.09
0.11
0.11
Growth-Related Studies
0.09
-
0.75
Total City-Wide Services/Class of Services
$76.80
$77.39
$78.58
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3. Changes to the D.C.B.S.
Based on the foregoing, the following revisions are made to the April 25, 2024 D.C.B.S.
Accordingly, the amended pages are appended to this report:
- Table of Contents - Updated to reflect the changes summarized below;
- Executive Summary (pages ii to x) - Updated to reflect the revised charges,
inclusion of study costs, and the legislative changes;
- Pages 1-2 to 1-3 - Updated to reflect Public Meeting, By-law passage notice,
and Addendum release date;
- Pages 1-8 to 1.11 - Section 1.3 updated to reflect legislative changes;
- Page 2-1 - Section 2.2 updated to reflect the enactment of Bill 185 to remove
note related to study costs (note all other pages in Chapter 2 have shifted slightly
due to the removal of text in Section2.2);
- Pages 4-6 to 4-7-Table 4-1B, and Section 4.5 updated to reflect the eligible
funding of study costs;
- Page 4-13 - Section 4.14 removed to reflect legislative changes (removal of
phase-in) and section 4.15 has been renumbered accordingly;
- Page 5-1 - Updated to identify Class of Services in title of section 5.2 and in the
text following the title to indicate that Growth-Related Studies are part of the
costs embraced over the 10-year forecast period;
- Page 5-2 - Section 5.2.2, updated to reflect the error in the historical level of
service calculation for parkland development and the overall level of service
ceiling for Parks and Recreation Services;
- Pages 5-5 to 5-16 - Updated to add Section 5.2.6 to include growth-related study
costs in the calculation of the charge, and adjust page numbering for the balance
of the chapter due to this additional section, including adding the list of growth-
related study costs in Table 5-6 (including additional pages as required);
- Pages 5-14 to 5-23 - Updated historical level of service for Services Related to a
Highway in section 5.3.1 as well as for the revised Stormwater Services capital
program, in section 5.3.2, and updated page numbering (including additional
pages) due to the additional pages added previously related to growth-related
studies;
- Pages 6-1 to 6-6 - Chapter 6 textual updates to include growth-related study
costs and the revised Stormwater Services capital program in the calculation of
the charge and updated page numbering (including additional pages);
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- Pages 7-2 to 7-9
o Section 7.2 updated for recommendation related to a city-wide basis for all
services and class of services and the use of one by-law for all services
and class of services;
o Section 7.3.2 updated to identify the allocation of growth-related study
costs between residential and non-residential development;
o Section 7.3.5 removed to reflect legislative changes related to the removal
of the mandatory phase-in) and section 7.3.6 to 7.3.8 have been
renumbered accordingly;
o Section 7.3.6 updated to reflect legislative changes related to the D.C.
"freeze" timeframe;
o Section 7.4.1 updated to include Growth-Related Studies as class of
service that is recommended to be deposited into its own D.C. reserve
fund; and
o Section 7.5 updated to reflect this addendum.
- Page B-2 - Updated Schedule B-1 to reflect changes to the summary of the level
of service ceiling by service;
- Page B-3 - Updated Schedule B-2 to reflect changes to the historical service
standard for roads and related;
- Page B-12 - Updated Schedule B-10 to reflect changes to the historical service
standard for parkland development;
- Page C-3 - Updated Table C-2 to reflect changes to the operating and capital
expenditure impact for future capital expenditures due to the inclusion of Growth-
Related Studies;
- Pages D-5 and D-10 - Update tables to include Growth-Related Studies;
- Page E-5 - Minor textual refinement to the local service policy related to parkland
development, for clarity;
- Pages F-4 and F-5 - Updated asset management calculations as a result of
refining the Stormwater Services capital program;
- Appendix G - Updated proposed by-law to reflect the inclusion of study costs as
a class of services, and other legislative changes, due to the enactment of Bill
185. Further, as noted all services and class of services will now be contained in
one by-law;
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- Appendices H through M, containing the draft by-laws for individual services, are
removed, as all services and class of services will now be contained in one by-
law (as set out in revised Appendix G); and
- Throughout the report - updated page numbering, including additional pages,
due to this addendum report, where required.
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4. Process for Adoption of the D.C. By-law
The revisions provided herein form the basis for the D.C. by-law and will be
incorporated into the D.C.B.S. to be provided to Council prior to Council's consideration
and adoption of the proposed D.C. by-law.
If Council is satisfied with the above noted changes to the D.C.B.S. and D.C. by-law,
then prior to by-law passage Council must:
- Approve the D.C.B.S., as amended;
- Determine that no further public meetings are required on the matter; and
- Adopt the new D.C. by-law.
Appendices
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Appendix A
Amended Pages
(Inserted Throughout the Body of Report)