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REGION OF HALTON
2022 Development Charges
Background Study
FOR
WATER, WASTEWATER, ROADS &
GENERAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
December 15, 2021
Table of Contents
Page
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... i
1.
Introduction ........................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
Purpose of this Document ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA) Background Study
Requirements ......................................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA) Requirements .......................... 1-3
1.4
Changes to the DCA: Bill 108, 138, 137, and 213 ................................ 1-13
2.
Current Region Policy .......................................................................... 2-1
2.1
Summary of Halton's Current DC By-laws .............................................. 2-1
3.
Anticipated Development in Halton 2022-2031 .................................. 3-1
3.1
Requirements of the Act (DCA) .............................................................. 3-1
3.2
Anticipated Development ........................................................................ 3-1
4.
Resultant Increase in the Need for Service ........................................ 4-1
4.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 4-1
4.2
Services Potentially Involved .................................................................. 4-1
4.3
The Increase in the Need for Service ..................................................... 4-1
4.4
Credits Carried Forward .......................................................................... 4-5
4.5
Eligible Debt and Committed Excess Capacity ....................................... 4-6
4.6
Council's Assurance ............................................................................... 4-9
5.
DCA Calculation Requirement ............................................................. 5-1
5.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2
Level of Service Cap ............................................................................... 5-2
5.3
Uncommitted Excess Capacity ............................................................... 5-3
5.4
Benefit to Existing Development ............................................................. 5-3
5.5
Grants, Subsidies and Other Contributions ............................................. 5-4
5.6
Post-period Benefit (Oversizing) ............................................................. 5-4
5.7
Residential vs. Non-Residential Benefit .................................................. 5-5
5.8
Summary of Estimated Capital Expenditures .......................................... 5-6
5.9
DC Reserve Fund Balances ................................................................... 5-7
6.
DC Rules and Long-term Capital and Operating Cost Examples ..... 6-1
6.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 6-1
6.2
The Amount of the DC Payable in Any Particular Case .......................... 6-2
6.3
DC Exemptions ....................................................................................... 6-2
6.4
Indexing of DCs ...................................................................................... 6-4
6.5
Interest .................................................................................................... 6-4
6.6
The Application of DCs to Redevelopment ............................................. 6-4
6.7
Summary of Halton DC Policies .............................................................. 6-5
6.8
Proposed DC Policy Changes ................................................................ 6-9
Table of Contents (Cont'd)
Page
6.9
Existing DC Policies to Remain in Place ............................................... 6-11
6.10
By-law Structure ................................................................................... 6-20
6.11
Asset Management Plan ....................................................................... 6-21
6.12
Long Term Capital and Operating Cost Examination ............................ 6-22
7.
By-law Adoption and Implementation ................................................. 7-2
7.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 7-2
7.2
Consultation ............................................................................................ 7-2
7.3
The By-law Adoption Process ................................................................. 7-4
7.4
By-law Implementation ............................................................................ 7-5
Appendix A Anticipated Development in the Region 2022-2031 .......................... A-1
Appendix B The 2022-2031 Water and Wastewater Servicing Program and
Development Charge Recoverable Costs .......................................... B-1
Appendix C Calculation of the Water and Wastewater DC Applicable to
Development in Halton ........................................................................ C-1
Appendix D The 2022-2031 Roads Servicing Program and Development
Charge Recoverable Costs ................................................................. D-1
Appendix E Calculation of Roads DC Applicable to Development in Halton ....... E-1
Appendix F Calculation of General Services DC Applicable to Development
in Halton ................................................................................................ F-1
Appendix G Local Service Guidelines .................................................................... G-1
Appendix H Asset Management Plan and Long Term Capital and Operating
Cost Examination ................................................................................ H-1
Appendix I Proposed Development Charge By-law (2022) .................................... I-1
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym
Full Description of Acronym
AMP
Asset management plan
BPE, 2011
Best Planning Estimates, 2011
DC
Development charge
DCA
Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended
GFA
Gross floor area
NFPOW
No fixed place of work
OLT
Ontario Land Tribunal
O. Reg.
Ontario Regulation
PPU
Persons per unit
ROPA
Regional Official Plan Amendment
SDE
Single detached equivalent
sq.ft.
Square foot
sq.m.
Square metre
TFA
Total floor area
TTS, 2016
Transportation Tomorrow Study, 2016
U.E.C.
Uncommitted Excess Capacity
WAH
Work at Home
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Executive Summary
1. Purpose of this Background Study
1.1.
This background study (the Study) has been prepared pursuant to section 10 of
the Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA) as amended and, together with the
proposed by-law, is being made available to the public more than 2 weeks prior to the
public meeting, as required by section 12 of the DCA, which is expected to be held
February 16, 2022.
1.2.
The development charges (DCs) calculated represent those which can be
recovered under the DCA, based on the Region's capital spending plans and other
assumptions which are responsive to the requirements of the DCA. A decision is
required by Council, after receiving input at the public meeting and the completed study
and by-law, as to the magnitude of the charge it wishes to establish, for residential and
non-residential development.
1.3.
The Study is continuing with the current by-law structure of area specific water
and wastewater DCs for the Greenfield versus Built Boundary areas and also continuing
with the non-residential roads DC structure being split between retail and non-retail.
1.4.
Decisions are also involved in finalizing DC policy and the by-law, including
exemptions, indexing, applicability to the redevelopment of land, and the schedule of
charges by type of land use. Key proposed changes are summarized below in section 4
of this Executive Summary.
1.5.
It is the purpose of the public meeting and the continuing consultation activity to
obtain input on all these matters.
1.6.
The purpose of the Study is to propose the replacement of the following by-law
with the proposed by-law (Appendix I):
By-law No. 36-17, as amended, "A by-law to establish water, wastewater, roads
and general services Development Charges for the Regional Municipality of
Halton (Built Boundary and Greenfield Areas)" (expiring on August 31, 2022)
1.7.
The 2022 DC update process has been undertaken in advance of the expiry date
of this by-law and reflects the Region's planning projections in the Best Planning
Estimates approved by Council in 2011 (BPE, 2011).
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1.8.
Based on the BPE, 2011, the Region has planned for a total of 780,000 people
(752,537 excluding the Census undercount) and 390,000 jobs by 2031. Through
consultation with local municipalities, as part of the Sustainable Halton process, Halton
Region further allocated growth targets by local municipality.
1.9.
Further, the DCA (clause 10(2) (c.2)) require that the Study must include an
asset management plan (AMP) for all assets with capital that is proposed to be funded
under the DC by-law. Subsection 10(3) of the DCA provides a framework for this plan.
This background study provides details of the AMP (Appendix H).
1.10. The Study and the proposed by-law do not include GO Transit servicing
requirements. The Region imposes a DC for GO Transit purposes, pursuant to By-law
No. 159-01 commencing November 14, 2001. This by-law (as amended by By-laws
78-12 and 38-17) has been extended by Provincial legislation/regulation 7 times
including most recently in 2019. This latest extension maintains the GO Transit DC
rates, subject to annual indexing in accordance with section 7 of the Ontario Regulation
82/98, or as may be amended from time to time. The Province has proposed an
extension of the by-law to December 31st, 2022. Imposition of a revised GO Transit DC
by-law to replace the current by-law would require a separate updating process.
1.11. Further, the Study does not address the Recovery DC By-law No. 37-17
(Residential Recovery of the Early Payment of Estimated Future Water, Wastewater
and Roads DCs for the Recovery Area 2012-2021). This by-law was updated under a
separate study and the new Recovery DC By-law No. 48-21 comes into force January
1, 2022.
2. Region-wide vs. Area Specific Costs
2.1.
S.10 (2)(c.1) of the DCA, requires Council to consider the use of more than one
DC by-law to reflect different needs for services in different areas. As such, the Region
considered area specific charges.
2.2.
At present, the regional roads and general services charges are imposed on a
Region-wide basis, while the water and wastewater residential and non-residential
charges are imposed on an area specific basis: Greenfield DC and Built Boundary DC.
2.3.
ROPA 38, approved by Council, and the Provincial Growth Plan requires that by
the year 2016 and each year thereafter, a minimum of 40 percent (%) of all residential
development occurring annually in Halton must be within the Built Boundary area (Built
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Boundary for the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006) with
the remaining in the Greenfield area (area outside the Built Boundary) but within the
ROPA 38 Urban Area. Accordingly, continuing with an area specific charge for the
Greenfield and Built Boundary areas to support the intensification development of the
Growth Plan (detailed in Appendix B).
2.4.
The area specific water and wastewater charges were calculated based on the
distribution/collection infrastructure required to service growth planned within the
Greenfield and Built Boundary areas. The DC rates relating to the water and
wastewater capacity (e.g. plant expansions) are calculated on a Region-wide basis
given the difficulty in identifying area specific infrastructure related to capacity projects.
3. The 2022 DC Calculation
3.1.
An annualized cash flow method was undertaken to calculate the DCs, which
considers available DC reserve fund balances, project costs adjusted for inflation, DC
credits, outstanding (unfunded) capital costs, historic oversizing costs, financing costs
associated with expenditure timing and anticipated DC revenues, with indexing over the
planning horizon. In addition, the cash flow analysis provides for interest earnings on
positive reserve fund balances and interest expenses on negative balances. Details of
the DC calculation and cash flow methodology are included in Appendices C, E, and F.
3.2.
The planning period for the calculation of the charges in the Study extends to
2031 for all services. 2031 was selected as the planning horizon as it is consistent with
planning projections approved by Council (BPE, 2011) and the coverage of the Region's
Official Plan (ROPA) 39.
3.3.
The estimated servicing needs related to this anticipated development are
detailed in Appendices B, D and F. Table ES-1 summarizes the capital infrastructure
cost required over the planning horizon and the deductions made pursuant to the DCA.
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Table ES-1
Summary of Capital Costs for all Eligible Programs (2022 $, millions)
3.4. The non-residential roads infrastructure cost was further divided among different
types of non-residential development between retail and non-retail development
(Appendix D and E).
3.5.
Table ES-2 distributes further the water/wastewater costs between Greenfield
and Built Boundary areas.
Table ES-2
Water & Wastewater Project Costs by Area (2022 $, millions)
3.6. The Region intends to implement the projects set out in this Study through its
usual practice of preparing financial plans prior to the release of water and wastewater
capacity. These plans will consider the projects in the Study to be financed under the
plan and may use a combination of various financing techniques. The financial plan
may also consider the staging of projects and, therefore, the timing and sequence of
development to achieve the fiscal objectives of the Region under the Region's current
Official Plan. Accordingly, the timing of some of the projects which are to be DC funded
Less:
Benefit to
Post
Subsidy,
Gross
Existing
Period
Dev
Other
Net Growth
Services
Cost
Dev't
Capacity
Contbt'n
Deduc't
Total
Res
N-res
W/WW (2023-2031):
Water
562.2
$
12.0
$
46.9
$
-
$
-
$
503.4
$
373.9
$
129.5
$
Wastewater
608.6
175.1
24.5
-
-
408.9
300.8
108.1
Sub-Total
1,170.8
$
187.1
$
71.4
$
-
$
-
$
912.3
$
674.6
$
237.6
$
Roads (2023-2031)
2,441.1
$
400.0
$
238.0
$
-
$
-
$
1,803.0
$
1,153.9
$
649.1
$
General Service (2022-2031):
Growth Studies
16.1
$
6.3
$
-
$
-
$
0.8
$
9.0
$
6.5
$
2.5
$
Police*
83.6
19.5
27.5
-
-
36.6
26.3
10.3
Paramedics
32.6
11.4
8.4
-
-
12.8
11.3
1.5
Facilities
12.3
4.0
1.3
-
-
7.0
6.0
1.1
Social Housing
100.1
50.1
-
-
-
50.1
50.1
-
Waste Diversion
14.9
8.1
1.0
-
0.4
5.4
5.1
0.3
Waterfront Parks
37.6
14.9
14.8
-
-
7.9
7.5
0.4
Sub-Total
297.2
$
114.2
$
53.1
$
-
$
1.2
$
128.7
$
112.7
$
16.0
$
Total
3,909.1
$
701.3
$
362.6
$
-
$
1.2
$
2,844.0
$
1,941.3
$
902.7
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
* Includes discounted debt payments
Service
Capacity
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Greenfield
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Built bndry
Total
Capacity
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Greenfield
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Built bndry
Total
Water
562.2
$
12.0
$
46.9
$
503.4
$
139.8
$
226.8
$
7.3
$
373.9
$
44.1
$
83.9
$
1.5
$
129.5
$
Wastewater
608.6
175.1
24.5
408.9
65.2
213.5
22.1
300.8
20.6
83.0
4.5
108.1
Total
1,170.8
$
187.1
$
71.4
$
912.3
$
205.0
$
440.3
$
29.4
$
674.6
$
64.7
$
166.9
$
6.0
$
237.6
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Residential Share
Non-residential Share
Gross
Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Dev't
Less:
Post
Period
Benefit
Net
Growth
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may be modified from what is shown in the Study. These modifications may be
necessitated by the specifics of the financial plans to be prepared for water, wastewater
and road servicing.
3.7.
The results of the calculation, in terms of the full charges involved, are
summarized in Table ES-3 based on the costing and related assumptions contained in
Appendices A to F. The area-specific calculated charges are reflected in the proposed
by-law contained in Appendix I. Further, Tables ES-4 and ES-5 compare the proposed
rates to the current DC rates as of April 1, 2021.
3.8.
The areas to which proposed DCs apply are illustrated on Map ES-1.
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Table ES-3
Proposed Development Charges for All Services
Residential
Single and Semi-Detached
12,275.69
$
4,503.37
$
17,260.86
$
5,717.59
$
Multiples - 3 or More Bedrooms
9,941.62
3,649.24
13,979.76
4,636.81
Multiples - Less than 3 Bedrooms
6,570.68
2,411.88
9,239.59
3,064.59
Apartments - 2 or More Bedrooms
5,962.77
2,190.39
8,384.99
2,785.24
Apartments - Less than 2 Bedrooms
4,414.81
1,621.75
6,208.20
2,062.18
Special Care/Need & Accessory Dwelling
3,576.39
1,315.93
5,028.04
1,673.48
Non-Residential per sq. ft. (TFA)
Retail
3.897
$
1.340
$
5.245
$
2.053
$
Non-Retail
3.897
$
1.340
$
5.245
$
2.053
$
Development Categories
Roads
Growth
Studies
Police
Paramedics
Facilities
Social
Housing
Waste
Diversion
Waterfront
Parks
Residential
Single and Semi-Detached
30,365.68
$
150.82
$
603.71
$
286.51
$
98.01
$
985.82
$
95.72
$
218.69
$
Multiples - 3 or More Bedrooms
24,582.32
122.10
488.73
231.94
79.34
798.06
77.49
177.04
Multiples - Less than 3 Bedrooms
16,247.09
80.70
323.01
153.30
52.44
527.46
51.21
117.01
Apartments - 2 or More Bedrooms
14,741.34
73.22
293.08
139.09
47.58
478.58
46.47
106.17
Apartments - Less than 2 Bedrooms
10,914.41
54.21
216.99
102.98
35.23
354.34
34.40
78.60
Special Care/Need & Accessory Dwelling
8,855.02
43.98
176.05
83.55
28.58
287.48
27.91
63.77
Non-Residential per sq. ft. (TFA)
Retail
46.049
$
0.060
$
0.189
$
0.025
$
0.014
$
-
$
0.003
$
0.008
$
Non-Retail
8.585
$
0.060
$
0.189
$
0.025
$
0.014
$
-
$
0.003
$
0.008
$
Residential *
Single and Semi-Detached
62,341.51
$
43,025.92
$
Multiples - 3 or More Bedrooms
50,478.40
34,843.07
Multiples - Less than 3 Bedrooms
33,362.49
23,028.69
Apartments - 2 or More Bedrooms
30,273.29
20,901.16
Apartments - Less than 2 Bedrooms
22,414.17
15,475.09
Special Care/Need & Accessory Dwelling
18,170.77
12,555.75
Non-Residential per sq. ft. (TFA)
Retail
55.490
$
49.741
$
Non-Retail
18.026
$
12.277
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Built
Boundary
Greenfield
Greenfield
Built
Boundary
Water
Total
*GO Transit DC, Recovery DC and Front-ending Recovery are beyond the scope of
this study and have not been included in this calculation.
Wastewater
Built
Boundary
Development Categories
Greenfield
Development Categories
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Table ES-4
Change in Residential DCs
(Per Single Detached Unit)
Area Specific
Water & Wastewater
18,965
$
7,679
$
29,537
$
10,221
$
Roads
19,284
$
19,284
$
30,366
$
30,366
$
General Services:
-
-
-
-
Growth Studies
262
$
262
$
151
$
151
$
Police
620
620
604
604
Paramedics
169
169
287
287
Facilities
146
146
98
98
Social Housing
941
941
986
986
Waste Diversion
65
65
96
96
Waterfront Parks
202
202
219
219
Sub-Total
40,655
$
29,369
$
62,342
$
43,026
$
GO Transit 1
1,280
$
1,280
$
1,280
$
1,280
$
Recovery By-law1
3,679
$
-
$
3,679
$
-
$
Front-ending Recovery1
9,500
$
9,500
$
9,500
$
9,500
$
Total
55,114
$
40,149
$
76,801
$
53,806
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
1. GO Transit DC, Recovery DC and Front-ending Recovery are beyond the scope of this study. However,
shown in this table for the purposes of presenting a total quantum.
Service
Greenfield
Built
Boundary
As Of April 21, 2021
New Calculated
Greenfield
Built
Boundary
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Table ES-5
Change in Non-residential DCs
(per sq.ft. of TFA)
Retail
Non-
Retail
Retail
Non-
Retail
Retail
Non-
Retail
Retail
Non-
Retail
Water & Wastewater
7.226
$
7.226
$
3.233
$
3.233
$
9.142
$
9.142
$
3.393
$
3.393
$
Roads
30.279
$
5.978
$
30.279
$
5.978
$
46.049
$
8.585
$
46.049
$
8.585
$
General Services:
Growth Studies
0.146
$
0.146
$
0.146
$
0.146
$
0.060
$
0.060
$
0.060
$
0.060
$
Police
0.182
0.182
0.182
0.182
0.189
0.189
0.189
0.189
Paramedics
0.028
0.028
0.028
0.028
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
Facilities
0.023
0.023
0.023
0.023
0.014
0.014
0.014
0.014
Waste Diversion
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
0.003
Waterfront Parks
0.011
0.011
0.011
0.011
0.008
0.008
0.008
0.008
Total
37.898
$
13.597
$
33.905
$
9.604
$
55.490
$
18.026
$
49.741
$
12.277
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Service
Greenfield
As Of April 1, 2021
Greenfield
Built Boundary
New Calculated
Built Boundary
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3.9.
As shown in the tables above, the new calculated water, wastewater, roads and
general services DCs are increasing, resulting in an overall increase in the new DC
rates, compared to the current rates.
3.10. The increase in water, wastewater and roads is mainly driven by revised cost
estimates to reflect the current unit rates (including land acquisition), Municipal Class
Environment Assessments Studies and design, reprogramming of projects post-2022
that for various reasons, for example, coordination and road conflicts, were not practical
or possible to deliver and scope changes.
4. Other DC Policies
4.1.
The rules for exemptions, relief and adjustments for the charge are detailed in
Chapter 6 and included in the proposed by-law in Appendix I. The key proposed
changes are:
Modify the current industrial exemption to allow an accessory building or
structure that is incidental or subordinate in purpose to the existing industrial use
an exemption of up to 278.7 sq.m. (3,000 sq.ft.), provided that the expansion
does not exceed the mandatory exemption (see 6.8.1)
Add a new exemption of building or structures up to 278.7 sq.m. (3,000 sq.ft.) for
lands used in connection with agricultural development for accessory industrial,
retail or commercial use. (see 6.8.2)
4.2.
The Region's Local Service Guidelines set out in general the size of water,
wastewater and road infrastructure that constitutes a development charge project. The
Local Services Guidelines are set out in Appendix G.
5. DC Recovery
5.1.
Table ES-1 above summarizes the total capital program considered, the
deductions made and the amounts, which form part of the calculation of the DCs. The
program is focused on works which are development-related. Under the Study for all
services combined, $2.8 billion of a total capital program of $3.9 billion is eligible for DC
recovery over the 10 year planning period.
6. Consultation Process
6.1.
Halton Region has undertaken an organized and comprehensive public
consultation process through the Development Charges Advisory Committee (DCAC)
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prior to the release of the Study. Once the Study is released Halton undertakes a public
process prior to the public meeting under the DCA.
6.2.
The consultation process will continue prior to Council considering the DC by-law
through information posted on the Region's website and the statutory public meeting.
This process is discussed in Chapter 7.
7. Council Approvals Sought
7.1.
The Study and proposed DC by-law may subsequently be revised and submitted
to Council. Accordingly, approval is being sought for:
the proposed DC by-law;
the Study, including the development forecast, the development-related capital
program, the DC calculation and deductions, and associated policy proposals;
the undertaking to ensure the increase in the growth-related services will be met,
by virtue of the approval of the capital forecast contained herein; and
the post-2031 capacity to be paid for subsequently by DCs or other similar
charges.
8. By-law Adoption and Implementation
8.1.
As summarized below, the public meeting is expected to be held February 16,
2022 as required by section 12 of the DCA. The final DC proposals are planned to be
made to Council on March 23, 2022 and Council will consider approval of a by-law on
April 20, 2022.
Process
Date
1. Release of DC Background Study to the Public
December 15, 2021
2. Public Meeting under the DCA, 1997
February 16, 2022
3. Final DC Proposals to Council
March 23, 2022
4. Proposed Passing of DC By-law(s) by Council
April 20, 2022
5. Advertise Notice of passage of DC By-law(s)
Within 20 days of
passage
6. Last day for DC By-law(s) Appeal
40 days after passage
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8.2.
Although the by-law is scheduled to be passed on April 20, 2022, this Study
proposes that the by-law come into force September 1st, 2022 to allow for a transitional
period to the new rates prior to expiration of By-law No. 36-17 (August 31, 2022).
9. Acknowledgements
9.1.
The preparation of the 2022 DC Background Study and by-law has been
undertaken in consultation with the following:
Halton DCAC;
Halton Region Planning and Public Works, Legislative & Planning Services,
Health and Social Services, as well as Halton Regional Police Service;
Consultants retained by the Region, including GM BluePlan Engineering Limited,
Ellso Consulting Inc., Kagan Shastri LLP Lawyers, and Watson & Associates
Economists Ltd.
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Map ES-1
Lands to Which Development Charges are Applicable
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Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Document
The Region of Halton has prepared a DC background study (the Study) and by-law for
water, wastewater, roads and general services (i.e. growth studies, police, paramedic
services, facilities, social housing, waste diversion, and waterfront parks) which through
the DC process set out in the Study will lead to the replacement of By-law No. 36-17
(Halton Built Boundary and Greenfield Area Water, Wastewater, Roads and General
Services Development Charges By-law, 2017).
By-law No. 36-17, as amended, was approved by Council on June 14, 2017, and
became effective September 1, 2017. The by-law will expire on August 31, 2022.
The Study has been prepared, in the first instance, to meet the statutory requirements
applicable to the Region's DC background study, as summarized in subsections 1.2 and
1.3 below. It also addresses the requirement for "rules" (contained in Chapter 6) and
the proposed by-law to be made available as part of the approval process (included as
Appendix I).
In addition, the Study is designed to set out sufficient background on the legislation
(Chapter 1), current Regional DC policy (Chapter 2) and the policies underlying the
proposed by-law (Chapter 6), to make the exercise understandable to those who are
involved. Finally, it also addresses post-adoption implementation requirements
(Chapter 7).
The Study reviews all relevant information required under the DCA to determine the
DCs for water, wastewater, roads and general services (i.e. growth studies, police,
paramedic services, facilities, social housing, waste diversion, and waterfront parks).
With respect to the water and wastewater services, it has been prepared to calculate
uniform plant capacity DCs and area specific distribution/collection charges for the
Greenfield and Built Boundary areas, as identified in ROPA 38 (Chapters 4 and 5 and
Appendix C). The non-residential roads DC calculation has been differentiated between
retail and non-retail development (Appendix D and E).
The chapters in the Study are supported by Appendices containing the data required to
explain and substantiate the calculation of the charges.
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Figure 1-1 outlines the proposed schedule to be followed with respect to the DC by-law
adoption process.
Figure 1-1
Schedule of Key DC Process Dates
Process
Date
1. Release of DC Background Study to the Public
December 15, 2021
2. Public Meeting under the DCA, 1997
February 16, 2022
3. Final DC Proposals to Council
March 23, 2022
4. Proposed Passing of DC By-law(s) by Council
April 20, 2022
5. Advertise Notice of passage of DC By-law(s)
Within 20 days of
passage
6. Last day for DC By-law(s) Appeal
40 days after passage
The Public Meeting under the DCA will be held on February 16, 2022, and Council will
consider the DC by-law proposed in this background study on April 20, 2022.
1.2 Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA) Background
Study Requirements
The DCA requires that a DC background study must be completed by Regional Council
before passing a DC by-law. The mandatory inclusions in such a study are set out in
s.10 of the DCA and in s.8 of O. Reg. 82/98, and are as follows:
a) the estimates under paragraph 1 of subsection 5(1) of the anticipated amount, type
and location of development (Chapter 3);
b) the calculations under paragraphs 2 to 8 of subsection 5(1) for each service to which
the DC by-law would relate (Chapter 4);
c) an examination, for each service to which the DC by-law would relate, of the long-
term capital and operating costs for capital infrastructure required for the service
(Appendix H);
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d) In regard to b), consideration by Council of the use of more than one DC by-law to
reflect the different needs for services in different areas (unless the regulations
prescribe a specific service or area).
e) the following for each service to which the DC relates:
the total of the estimated capital costs relating to the service.
the allocation of the costs referred to in paragraph 1 of subsection 5(1) between
costs that would benefit new development and costs that would benefit existing
development.
the total of the estimated capital costs relating to the service that will be incurred
during the term of the proposed DC by-law.
the allocation of the costs referred to in paragraph 3 of subsection 5(1) between
costs that would benefit new development and costs that would benefit existing
development.
the estimated and actual value of credits that are being carried forward relating to
the service. (O. Reg. 82/98 s.8 and addressed in Chapter 4 of this report)
f) for all services, an AMP shall be provided for all assets whose capital are proposed
to be funded under the DC by-law (Appendix I). This plan shall demonstrate that all
assets mentioned above are financially sustainable over their full lifecycle.
g) The Study must be made available to the public at least 60 days prior to passing the
DC by-law. The Study must be posted on the municipality's website (or if no website is
provided by the municipality, made available in the municipal office). Further, the Study
must remain on the municipality's website until the DC by-law is repealed or replaced.
1.3 Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA) Requirements
1.3.1 Introduction
1. DCs are payments made by new development in Halton (and other municipalities)
normally as part of the building permit approval and/or the subdivision agreement
process. These payments are made by all such new development, unless specifically
exempt by the DCA or the Region's DC by-law.
2. These payments are made for the initial capital requirements of providing services to
new development anticipated over a specific planning period (i.e. to 2031 for Halton).
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Region-funded services that are potentially eligible for DC funding are now listed in
Section 2 of the DCA (see section 1.4 below).
3. "Capital" is defined in the DCA to include the municipal cost to acquire, lease,
construct or improve land or facilities, including rolling stock (7+ year life), furniture and
equipment (other than computer equipment), library materials, as well as related study
and financing costs.
4. The monies collected under a DC by-law are maintained in separate reserve funds,
one for each of the services or classes of services (discussed further in Section 1.4
below). It is also required that the monies only be expended for the purpose for which
the DC was calculated.
5. In calculating the charge, it is necessary to:
establish a new growth forecast for population and housing, and for employees
and floor area for a planning period;
determine and cost the additional services that such new growth will require and
ensure that the capital program has Council approval;
make the cost deductions required by the DCA with respect to service level,
benefit to existing development, excess capacity, grants, and other contributions,
etc.;
calculate DCs by type of use and document this in a background study and by-
law;
take a background study and proposed by-law through a public process, seeking
Council approval thereof.
1.3.2 DC Prerequisites
As per the DCA, the Region can impose DCs for:
1. A Regional service and funding responsibility:
Water supply services, including distribution and treatment services.
Wastewater services, including sewers and treatment services.
Storm water drainage and control services.
Services related to a highway.
Electrical power services.
Toronto-York subway extension.
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Transit services.
Waste diversion services.
Policing services.
Fire protection services.
Ambulance services.
Library services.
Long-term Care services
Parks and Recreation services, but not the acquisition of land for parks.
Public Health services.
Childcare and early years services.
Housing services.
Provincial Offences Act services.
Services related to emergency preparedness.
Services related to airports, but only in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
Additional services as prescribed.
2. A service which will experience an increase in capital needs at least partially
attributable to residential and/or non-residential growth in Halton for a period between
2022-2031.
3. A service for which Regional Council has or will (as part of the DC process)
approve(d) a capital forecast which includes capital capacity expansion projects as per
paragraph 2.
4. Such capital capacity expansion projects are not fully funded by grants, subsidies or
developer contributions or other contributions.
5. Such capital projects involve the acquisition, lease, construction or improvement of
land, buildings, including furniture and equipment, studies and borrowing costs (as well
as library materials).
6. Such capital projects do not include computer equipment and rolling stock with an
estimated useful life of less than 7 years.
7. Such capital costs don't serve to increase the future (per capita/employee) level of
service beyond the average attained in Halton over the 2012-2021 period, or as
legislated.
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1.3.3. A Summary of Statutory DC Calculation Requirements
The following tabular text sets out the method that must be used to determine DCs for
non-transit services (note that under section 6.1 of O. Reg. 82/98, transit is a prescribed
service and provides a forward-looking service standard along with added requirements
to be included in a background study as per sections 8 (2), (3) and (4) of the O. Reg.).
The underlining has been added to the quotations for clarification/emphasis and is not
part of the statute or regulation quoted on the left side of the page. The DC calculation
process is also summarized schematically in Figure 1-2 which follows.
Para-
graph
Subsection 5 (1) of the DCA
(and associated Regulations)
Commentary
1.
"The anticipated amount, type
and location of development, for
which development charges
can be imposed, must be
estimated."
s. 10 (2 ) (c.1) requires Council
to consider the use of more
than one DC by-law to
reflect different needs from
services in different area.
Virtually all municipalities forecast all development
(including DC-ineligible) in the first instance. That
development is used as the denominator in the DC
calculation with the full eligible cost of servicing all
such development used as the numerator. That
way, growth-related servicing costs are equitably
spread over all benefiting development, the
municipality does not recover DCs from exempt
development and this would ensure that the
requirements of s. 5 (6) 3 have been met. That is,
capital costs have not been offloaded from one type
of development to another.
While consideration of the use of area-rating is a
mandatory requirement of the DCA, adoption of
area specific by-laws is a choice to be made by
Council.
2.
"The increase in the need for
service attributable to the
anticipated development must
be estimated for each service to
which the development charge
by-law would relate."
This step involves estimating the additional service
requirement, individually for water, wastewater,
roads, etc., that is needed by the development
increment in paragraph 1.
The anticipated development in paragraph 1 must
correspond to the service attribution in paragraph 2.
This involves removing statutorily ineligible
development (i.e. municipalities, schools, specified
industrial expansions, specified residential
intensification and other statutorily exempt public
uses) and the servicing cost thereof. However, this
would be very difficult to accomplish, because
numerous unspecified geographic locations are
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Para-
graph
Subsection 5 (1) of the DCA
(and associated Regulations)
Commentary
involved for such development, which makes the
servicing cost difficult to identify.
As a result, the total cost/total development
approach outlined above is used and has the same
effect on the DC quantum.
3.
"The estimate under paragraph
2 may include an increase in
need only if the council of the
municipality has indicated that it
intends to ensure that such an
increase in need will be met."1
O. Reg. 82/98 s.3. "For the
purposes of paragraph 3 of
subsection 5(1) of the Act, the
council of a municipality has
indicated that it intends to
ensure that an increase in the
need for service will be met if
the increase in service forms
part of an official plan, capital
forecast or similar expression of
the intention of the council and
the plan, forecast or similar
expression of the intention of
the council has been approved
by the council."
The capital forecast underpinning the DC
calculation must be formally approved by Council in
one of the ways indicated in the Regulation.
4.
"The estimate under paragraph
2 must not include an increase
that would result in the level of
service exceeding the average
level of that service provided in
the municipality over the 10-
year period immediately
preceding the preparation of the
background study required
under section 10.1 How the
level of service and average
level of service is determined
may be governed by the
regulations."
This provision creates a "service level cap" equal to
the cost of providing service to the "anticipated
development," consistent with the 10-year historical
average level of service.
No planning period cap is provided by the Act, with
the exception of Transit services.
A Class of Service may be established which is
composed of any number or combination of
services and may include parts or portions of the
services listed in subsection 2 (4) or parts or
portions of the capital costs listed in subsection 5(3)
(as per s.7).
Two "level of service" considerations must be taken
into account in satisfying compliance re the 10-year
historical average level of service cap. These
1 The Act notes that the provisions may be further governed by regulations.
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Para-
graph
Subsection 5 (1) of the DCA
(and associated Regulations)
Commentary
O. Reg. 82/98 s.4(1) "For the
purposes of paragraph 4 of
subsection 5(1) of the Act,
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."
s. 4 (1.1) provides that in
determining the quality of a
service, the replacement
cost, exclusive of any
allowance for depreciation,
shall be the amount used.
s. 4 (2) addresses the service
level in an excluded
geographic area where a
service is not provided.
s. 4 (4) limits the service level in
part of a municipality to the
level otherwise applicable to
the full municipality.
s. 4 (3) modifies the service
level cap where a higher
level is required by another
Act.
considerations involve "quantity" (e.g. floor
space/capita) and "quality" (e.g. cost per sq. m. of
floor space).
Potentially affects area specific charges and
needs to be part of Council's consideration of
area-rating as required by s. 10 (2) (c.1) of the
DCA.
Affects water and wastewater requirements in
particular.
5.
O. Reg. 206/04 amended s.4 of
O. Reg. 82/98 by adding
the following subsection:
"(1.1) In determining the
quality of a service
under subsection (1),
the replacement cost
of municipal capital
works, exclusive of
any allowance for
depreciation, shall be
the amount used.
(underlining added)
The regulation clarifies that the quality level of
service measure is to be based on the
undepreciated replacement cost of municipal
capital works.
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Para-
graph
Subsection 5 (1) of the DCA
(and associated Regulations)
Commentary
6.
"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."1
Note: no regulatory clarification
has been provided.
Existing development benefits from:
the repair or unexpanded replacement of
existing assets;
an increase in average service level or
existing operational efficiency;
the elimination of a chronic servicing
problem not created by growth;
providing services where none previously
existed (e.g. water service).
7.
"The capital costs necessary to
provide the increased services
must be estimated. The capital
costs must be reduced by the
reductions set out in subsection
(2). What is included as a
capital cost is set out in
subsection (3)."1
O. Reg. 82/98 s.6 indicates
that:
Unless the person making
the grant, subsidy, etc.,
was specific as to how it is
to be applied, the
contribution is to be shared
between growth and non-
growth project components
in proportion to the way in
which the costs were
allocated in s. 5 (1) 6.
s. 5 (3) defines capital costs to
include:
the acquisition or lease
of (an interest in) land;
construction,
improvement,
acquisition or lease
(capital component only)
costs for
buildings/structures/facili
ties;
s. 5 (2) refers to capital grants, subsidies and other
contributions made to a municipality or that Council
anticipates will be made in respect of the capital
costs.
These costs exclude "local services" related to a
plan of subdivision or a consent approval, to be
installed or paid for by the owner (s. 2 (5)).
Includes debt payments related to previously
constructed growth-related works.
1 The Act notes that the provisions may be further governed by regulations
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Para-
graph
Subsection 5 (1) of the DCA
(and associated Regulations)
Commentary
7+ year useful life rolling
stock;
FFE, other than
computer equipment;
library materials;
studies re above;
DC Background Studies;
and
interest on related
borrowings.
8.
Previously this section required
a mandatory 10% deduction be
applied to the DC calculations
This section has now been repealed as per the
passage of Bill 197 (2020). This is discussed
further in Section 1.4 of this study.
9.
"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)."
s. 5 (6):
"The rules developed under
paragraph 9 of subsection (1) to
determine if a development
charge is payable in any
particular case and to
determine the amount of the
charge are subject to the
following restrictions:
1. The rules must be such that
the total of the development
charges that would be
imposed upon the
anticipated development is
less than or equal to the
capital costs determined
under paragraphs 2 to 8 of
subsection (1) for all the
services to which the
These are mandatory DC by-law inclusions as to
how the charge is to be applied to development
types and circumstances.
These are 3 over-riding tests to be met by the DC
by-law.
A municipality cannot collect more than the
calculated cost for each service (if the amount of
development and resultant revenue outpaces the
forecast, then address via a reserve fund deduction
in the DC calculation in the next round or other
appropriate means).
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Para-
graph
Subsection 5 (1) of the DCA
(and associated Regulations)
Commentary
development charge by-law
relates.
2. If the rules expressly
identify a type of
development they must not
provide for the type of
development to pay
development charges that
exceed the capital costs,
determined under
paragraphs 2 to 8 of
subsection (1), that arise
from the increase in the
need for services
attributable to the type of
development.
However, it is not necessary
that the amount of the
development charge for a
particular development be
limited to the increase in
capital costs, if any, that are
attributable to that particular
development.
3. If the development charge
by-law will exempt a type of
development, phase in a
development charge, or
otherwise provide for a type of
development to have a lower
development charge than is
allowed, the rules for
determining development
charges may not provide for
any resulting shortfall to be
made up through higher
development charges for other
development."
A municipality cannot offload the cost of servicing
one type of development onto another type. e.g.
Industrial servicing costs cannot be transferred to
residential development.
It is not necessary that the average municipal-wide
per unit servicing costs funded by the DC reflect the
needs of any particular development project.
Provides further clarification on the inability of the
by-law to offload cost recovery from one type of
development to another, in this case from exempt
or discounted development to non-exempt
development.
10.
"The rules may provide for full
or partial exemptions for
types of development and
for the phasing in of
development charges. The
rules may also provide for
the indexing of development
Optional by-law inclusions such as authority to set
rules on discretionary exemptions, phasing in of
DCs and indexing of DCs.
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Para-
graph
Subsection 5 (1) of the DCA
(and associated Regulations)
Commentary
charges based on the
prescribed index."
Figure 1-2
The Process of Calculating a Development Charge under the Act that Must be Followed
8. Specified Local Services
Anticipated
Development
1.
Estimated Increase in
Need for Service
2. Ineligible Services
Level of Service Cap
Needs That Will
Be Met
Examination of the
Long-term Capital and
Operating Costs for Capital
Infrastructure
DC Needs By Service
Less:
Uncommitted Excess
Capacity
Less:
Benefit To Existing
Development
Less:
Grants, Subsidies and
Other Contributions
DC By-law(s)
Spatial Applicability
DC Net Capital Costs
Costs for new development vs.
existing development for the term of
the by-law and the balance
of the period
Amount of the Charge
By Type of Development
(including apportionment of costs -
residential and non-residential)
Financing, Inflation
and Investment
Considerations
3.
4.
5.
6.
11.
12.
17.
18.
15.
16.
9.
Tax Base,
User Rates,
etc.
Subdivision
Agreements
and Consent
Provisions
Consideration of exemptions,
phase-ins, etc.
1
3
2
Non-Transit Services
Historic Service
Standard
4a.
Transit Services
Forward-looking Service
Standard
4b.
Asset Management Plan
for All Capital Projects to be
Funded by DCs
7.
Non-Transit Services
"Financially Sustainable"
7a.
Transit Services
"Detailed Requirements"
7b.
10.
Plus:
Unfunded Works in Place
which will Benefit Future
Development
Plus:
Credit Obligations to Land-
owners to be Recovered
13.
14.
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1.4 Changes to the DCA: Bill 108, 138, 137, and 213
1.4.1 Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act - An Act to Amend
Various Statutes with Respect to Housing, Other Development,
and Various Matters
On May 2, 2019, the Province introduced Bill 108, which proposed changes to the DCA.
The Bill was introduced as part of the Province's "More Homes, More Choice: Ontario's
Housing Supply Action Plan". The Bill received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019.
While having received royal assent, many of the amendments to the DCA would not
come into effect until they are proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor (many of these
changes were revised through Bill 197). At the time of writing, the following provisions
have been proclaimed:
Effective January 1, 2020, rental housing and institutional developments will pay
DCs in six equal annual payments commencing at occupancy. Non-profit
housing developments will pay DCs in 21 equal annual payments. Interest may
be charged on the instalments, and any unpaid amounts may be added to the
property and collected as taxes.
Effective January 1, 2020, the DC amount for all developments occurring within 2
years of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment planning approval (for
application submitted after this section is proclaimed), shall be determined based
on the DC in effect on the day of Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment
application. If the development is not proceeding via these planning approvals,
then the amount is determined the earlier of the date of issuance of a building
permit.
On February 28, 2020, the Province released updated draft regulations related to the
DCA and the Planning Act. A summary of these changes to take effect upon
proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor is provided below:
Changes to Eligible Services - Prior to Bill 108, the DCA provided a list of ineligible
services whereby municipalities could include growth related costs for any service that
was not listed. With Bill 108, the changes to the DCA would now specifically list the
services that are eligible for inclusion in the by-law. Further, the initial list of eligible
services under Bill 108 was limited to "hard services", with the "soft services" being
removed from the DCA. These services would be considered as part of a new
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community benefits charge (discussed below) imposed under the Planning Act. As
noted in the next section this list of services has been amended through Bill 197.
Mandatory 10% deduction - The amending legislation would have removed the
mandatory 10% deduction for all services that remain eligible under the DCA.
Remaining Services to be Included in a New Community Benefits Charge (CBC)
Under the Planning Act - It is proposed that a municipality may, by by-law, impose a
CBC against land to pay for the capital costs of facilities, services and matters required
because of development or redevelopment in the area to which the by-law applies. The
CBC was proposed to include formerly eligible DC services that are not included in the
above listing, in addition to parkland dedication and bonus zoning contributions.
1.4.2 Bill 138: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019
On November 6, 2019, the Province released Bill 138 which provided further
amendments to the DCA and Planning Act. This Bill received Royal Assent on
December 10, 2019 and was proclaimed which resulted in sections related to the DCA
(schedule 10) becoming effective on January 1, 2020. The amendments to the DCA
included removal of instalment payments for commercial and industrial developments
that were originally included in Bill 108.
1.4.3 Bill 197: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act
In response to the global pandemic that began affecting Ontario in early 2020, the
Province released Bill 197 which provided amendments to a number of Acts, including
the DCA and Planning Act. This Bill also revised some of the proposed changes
identified in Bill 108. Bill 197 was tabled on July 8, 2020, received Royal Assent on July
21, 2020, and was proclaimed on September 18, 2020. The following provides a
summary of the changes:
1.4.3.1 DC Related Changes
List of DC Eligible Services
As noted above, under Bill 108 some services were to be included under the DCA and
some would be included under the CBC authority. Bill 197, however, revised this
proposed change and has included all services (with some exceptions) under the DCA.
These services are as follows:
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Water supply services, including distribution and treatment services.
Wastewater services, including sewers and treatment services.
Storm water drainage and control services.
Services related to a highway.
Electrical power services.
Toronto-York subway extension.
Transit services.
Waste diversion services.
Policing services.
Fire protection services.
Ambulance services.
Library services.
Long-term Care services
Parks and Recreation services, but not the acquisition of land for parks.
Public Health services.
Childcare and early years services.
Housing services.
Provincial Offences Act services.
Services related to emergency preparedness.
Services related to airports, but only in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
Additional services as prescribed.
Classes of Services - DC
Pre-Bill 108/197 legislation (i.e. DCA, 1997) allowed for categories of services to be
grouped together into a minimum of two categories (90% and 100% services).
The Act (as amended) repeals and replaces the above with the four following
subsections:
A DC by-law may provide for any eligible service or capital cost related to any
eligible service to be included in a class, set out in the by-law.
A class may be composed of any number or combination of services and may
include parts or portions of the eligible services or parts or portions of the capital
costs in respect of those services.
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A DC by-law may provide for a class consisting of studies in respect of any
eligible service whose capital costs are described in paragraphs 5 and 6 of s. 5 of
the DCA.
A class of service set out in the DC by-law is deemed to be a single service with
respect to reserve funds, use of monies, and credits.
As well, the removal of the 10% deduction for soft services under Bill 108 has been
maintained.
Note: additionally, a "sub-class" can include any group of services.
1.4.3.2 CBC Related Changes
CBC Eligibility
The CBC is limited to lower-tier and single tier municipalities; upper-tier
municipalities will not be allowed to impose this charge.
A CBC may be imposed with respect to the services listed in s. 2 (4) of the DCA
(eligible services), "provided that the capital costs that are intended to be funded
by the community benefits charge are not capital costs that are intended to be
funded under a development charge by-law."
Halton Region is an upper tier municipality and therefore the discussion around
the CBC is not discussed further in this report.
1.4.4 Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020
On December 8, 2020, Bill 213 received Royal Assent. One of the changes of the Bill
that took effect upon Royal Assent included amending the Ministry of Training, Colleges
and Universities Act by introducing a new section that would exclude the payment of
DCs for developments of land intended for use by a university that receives operating
funds from the Government.
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Current Region Policy
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2. Current Region Policy
2.1 Summary of Halton's Current DC By-laws
2.1.1 Halton's current DC policies are based on the following by-
laws:
By-law No. 36-17, as amended, established water, wastewater, roads and
general services DCs for the Regional Municipality of Halton (Greenfield and
Build Boundary Areas). This by-law was passed on June 14, 2017, came into
force on September 1, 2017, and will expire on August 31, 2022.
The areas to which this by-law applies are shown in Map 2-1. This includes the
Greenfield area, Built Boundary area and Rural area.
It should be noted that the Study does not address GO Transit DC By-law No. 159-01,
as amended, because the Province, through Ontario Regulation 451/19, extended the
existing by-law to December 31, 2022 and has done so periodically. Imposition of a
revised GO Transit DC by-law to replace the current by-law will require a separate study
process.
Further the Study does not address the Recovery DC By-law No. 37-17 (Residential
Recovery of the Early Payment of Estimated Future Water, Wastewater and Roads DCs
for the Recovery Area). This by-law was updated under a separate study and the new
Recovery DC By-law 48-21 comes into force January 1, 2022.
Additionally, this Study does not address the residential Front-ending recovery payment
which commenced on January 1, 2017, and was established under the front-ending
provision (section 44) of the DCA.
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Map 2-1
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 36-17
Map of Region of Halton
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2.1.2 By-law No. 36-17
By-law No. 36-17 establishes the area specific residential and non-residential water,
wastewater (both Greenfield and Built Boundary as shown in Map 2-1), roads and
general services DCs for the Regional Municipality of Halton.
The residential DCs applied to the Greenfield and Built Boundary areas are as follows:
The non-residential charges applied to Greenfield and Built Boundary areas are as
follows:
The DCs were indexed on April 1, 2018 and each year thereafter, on April 1, in
accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics.
In general, DCs shall be payable on the date a building permit is issued. In the case of
residential development, the water services, wastewater services, and roads service
components shall be payable with respect to an approval of a plan of subdivision or a
consent at the time of execution of the subdivision agreement or the agreement entered
into as a condition of a consent. With respect to high density apartment dwellings with a
minimum of 4 storeys or containing more than 130 dwelling units per net hectare per
approved plans under section 41 of the Planning Act, the water services, wastewater
services, and roads services components along with the general services component of
the DCs shall be payable on the date of building permit issuance.
Residential
Development Type
Greenfield/
Built
Boundary
Water
Wastewater
Roads
General
Services
Total
Water
Wastewater
Roads
General
Services
Total
Greenfield
7,581.80
$
8,966.66
$
16,826.72
$
2,098.56
$
35,473.74
$
8,689.18
$
10,276.31
$
19,284.39
$
2,405.06
$
40,654.94
$
Built Boundary
2,742.94
$
3,957.47
$
16,826.72
$
2,098.56
$
25,625.69
$
3,143.56
$
4,535.49
$
19,284.39
$
2,405.06
$
29,368.50
$
Greenfield
6,079.53
$
7,193.63
$
13,446.01
$
1,582.28
$
28,301.45
$
6,967.49
$
8,244.31
$
15,409.90
$
1,813.39
$
32,435.09
$
Built Boundary
2,183.68
$
3,142.12
$
13,446.01
$
1,582.28
$
20,354.09
$
2,502.62
$
3,601.05
$
15,409.90
$
1,813.39
$
23,326.96
$
Greenfield
4,419.81
$
5,230.15
$
9,770.23
$
1,171.26
$
20,591.45
$
5,065.36
$
5,994.05
$
11,197.25
$
1,342.32
$
23,598.98
$
Built Boundary
1,586.89
$
2,283.57
$
9,770.23
$
1,171.26
$
14,811.95
$
1,818.67
$
2,617.10
$
11,197.25
$
1,342.32
$
16,975.34
$
Greenfield
3,723.95
$
4,405.66
$
8,245.42
$
1,003.85
$
17,378.88
$
4,267.86
$
5,049.15
$
9,449.73
$
1,150.46
$
19,917.20
$
Built Boundary
1,344.48
$
1,940.18
$
8,245.42
$
1,003.85
$
12,533.93
$
1,540.85
$
2,223.56
$
9,449.73
$
1,150.46
$
14,364.60
$
Greenfield
2,869.32
$
3,394.63
$
6,352.56
$
766.83
$
13,383.34
$
3,288.40
$
3,890.45
$
7,280.40
$
878.84
$
15,338.09
$
Built Boundary
1,035.74
$
1,494.56
$
6,352.56
$
766.83
$
9,649.69
$
1,187.02
$
1,712.86
$
7,280.40
$
878.84
$
11,059.12
$
Greenfield
2,369.06
$
2,801.76
$
5,257.95
$
660.03
$
11,088.80
$
2,715.08
$
3,210.98
$
6,025.91
$
756.43
$
12,708.40
$
Built Boundary
857.60
$
1,237.83
$
5,257.95
$
660.03
$
8,013.41
$
982.86
$
1,418.62
$
6,025.91
$
756.43
$
9,183.82
$
Special Care/Special
Need Dwelling
Charge in By-Law
Current As Of April 1, 2021
Single & Semi-detached
Dwelling
Multiple Dwelling
(less than 3 bedrooms)
Apartment Dwelling
(2 or more bedrooms)
Multiple Dwelling
(3 or more bedrooms)
Apartment Dwelling
(less than 2 bedrooms)
Non-Residential
Development Type
Water
Waste-
water
Roads
General
Services*
Total
Water
Waste-
water
Roads
General
Services
Total
Greenfield Retail
2.762
$
3.542
$
26.420
$
0.343
$
33.067
$
3.166
$
4.060
$
30.279
$
0.393
$
37.898
$
Greenfield Non-Retail
2.762
$
3.542
$
5.216
$
0.343
$
11.863
$
3.166
$
4.060
$
5.978
$
0.393
$
13.597
$
Built Boundary Retail
1.072
$
1.748
$
26.420
$
0.343
$
29.583
$
1.229
$
2.004
$
30.279
$
0.393
$
33.905
$
Built Boundary Non-Retail
1.072
$
1.748
$
5.216
$
0.343
$
8.379
$
1.229
$
2.004
$
5.978
$
0.393
$
9.604
$
Charge in By-Law (per Sq. Ft.)
Current As Of April 1, 2021 (per Sq. Ft.)
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DC exemptions beyond the statutory provisions include public hospitals, places of
worship, designated conservation authority uses, agricultural development (excluding
associated residential or commercial), temporary venues/seasonal structures,
temporary buildings, garden suites, and parking garages.
2.1.3 Summary of Current DC Policies
Table 2-1 summarizes the DC policies included in the current DC by-law described
above.
Table 2-1
Summary of Existing Halton Region DC Policies
DC Policies
Description
Residential Dwelling
Categories
- Residential charge is based on 6 categories of dwelling units,
including: Single/Semi Detached, Multiple (3 or more bedrooms),
Multiple (less than 3 bedrooms), Apartment (2 or more bedrooms),
Apartment (less than 2 bedrooms), Special Care/Special
Need/Accessory.
Non-Residential
Categories
- Non-residential charge is based on total floor area (TFA) (sq.ft.
/sq.m) and DCs categorized by: retail and non-retail.
Exemption for
Intensification of
Existing Housing
including a structure
ancillary to it
(Mandatory)
- Enlargement of an existing unit;
- Creating 1 or 2 additional units in a single detached or 1 additional
unit in any other type of dwelling provided the TFA of the new
unit(s) does not exceed the existing unit;
- Creating the greater of 1 or 1% of the existing units; in a rental
residential building; or
- The above restrictions apply whether an additional unit is in the
residential building or a structure ancillary to it.
Exemption for
Additional dwelling
units in new
residential buildings
or a structure
ancillary to it
(Mandatory)
- Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in a new residential building
containing a single, semi-detached or row dwelling, (or in a
building ancillary to each) provided the TFA of the additional 1 unit
does not exceed the TFA of the initial unit.
Temporary
Residential Building
Exemption
- Garden Suite
- Other
- Garden Suite - through an agreement registered on title, exempt if
removed within the period set by local municipality's temporary use
by-law and if not DCs go onto property tax.
- Other - through an agreement, exempt if securities posted in
amount of DC payable at building permit and if the building is
removed within 3 years of building permit issuance (or any
extension provided in writing by the Treasurer), the security is
returned. If not, security deposited to the DC reserve funds.
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DC Policies
Description
Timing of DC
Payment
- Residential:
o Collect water, wastewater and roads at subdivision or consent
agreement (except for high density apartment);
o Collect general services at building permit.
- Non-residential:
o Collect all DCs at building permit.
- Notwithstanding the above, Region may enter into agreement
under s.27 of the DCA to collect all or part of DCs earlier or later
than they would otherwise be payable.
Industrial Expansion
Exemption
(Mandatory)
- If existing building is enlarged by 50% or less, expansion is
exempt, and
- Enlargement must be a bona fide increase in the size of the
existing building, attached to and having direct entry to the existing
building and used in connection with an industrial purpose.
- Expansion calculated based on the cumulative areas of the existing
building prior to expansion.
- Expansion calculation is based on TFA which includes below grade
floor area.
Commercial
Expansion
Exemption
- Provide an expansion exemption, for the first 278 m2 (3,000 sq.ft.)
for an expansion of the existing commercial building (attached or
detached) on the site;
- Expansion or accessory building on the lot must be incidental to or
subordinate in purpose and exclusively devoted to the commercial
use in the existing building;
- There must be at least 6 months since issuance of the last building
permit on the lot.
Municipal and School
Board Exemptions
(Mandatory)
- DCs exempt for "Land owned by and used for the purposes of a
municipality or a board as defined in the Education Act" per DCA.
- Unless buildings or part thereof are used for commercial purposes.
Demolition Credit
- Credit calculated by multiplying the number/type of dwelling units
or the non-residential TFA being demolished, by the relevant DC in
effect on the date when the DC is payable.
- Given where a building permit is issued within 5 years from the
date of the demolition permit.
- Does not apply if the building is exempt under the current by-law.
- Where the building cannot be demolished until the new building is
constructed, DCs are payable on issuance of a building permit and
a refund is made, without interest, if the demolition is made within
12 months of building permit issuance.
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DC Policies
Description
- Where a formal planning application (e.g. complete site plan
application under the Planning Act) has been submitted to the local
municipality but a building permit cannot be issued within the 5-
year timeframe, the Treasurer, upon written request, may extend
the credit.
- Credit provided on a one-time basis unless there is an approved
phasing plan.
Conversion Credit
- Credit calculated by multiplying the number/type of dwelling units
or the non-residential TFA, being converted by the relevant DC in
effect on the date when the DC is payable.
- Does not apply if the original building (prior to conversion) is
exempt under the current by-law.
- Credit provided on a one-time basis unless there is an approved
phasing plan.
- Despite the above, where there is a conversion from a non-retail to
a retail development an exemption of incremental DCs up to a
conversion of either 10,000 sq.ft. (930 sq.m.) or 25% of TFA being
converted, whichever is greater.
Lot Coverage Relief
- Provides a full DC exemption for non-residential when the non-
residential development is greater than 1.0 times the lot size.
Parking Garages
Exemption
- Parking garages (whether at, above or below grade) are exempt.
Temporary Non-
Residential Building
(i.e. sales trailers)
- Require securities posted in amount of DC payable at building
permit.
- If the building is removed within 3 years of building permit issuance
(or any extension provided in writing by the Treasurer), the security
is returned. If not, security deposited to the DC reserve funds.
Agricultural
Exemption
- DCs are exempt when the use is considered a bona fide farming
operation, including sod farms, breeding and boarding of horses,
and green houses with no connection to the Regional water and
wastewater. Residential and commercial uses in agricultural
development are not exempt.
- Staff review availability of Farm Business Registration (FBR)
number in order to confirm the Agricultural use.
Other Exemptions
- Includes the following additional discretionary exemptions:
o Hospitals (unless buildings or part thereof are used for
commercial purposes);
o Places of Worship;
o Conservation Authorities (unless buildings or part thereof are
used for commercial purposes);
o Seasonal structures;
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DC Policies
Description
o Temporary venue.
Affordable Rental
Housing
-
Greater of 25% or 10 units at or below affordable rent, as defined
(for min. 20 years) in State of Housing Report.
- Deferral of DCs by annual payments over 20 years commencing at
BP
- No interest
Rental housing
(excluding non-profit)
(Mandatory)
-
Payment of DCs by 6 annual installments commencing at
occupancy
-
Interest applies
Non-profit housing
(Mandatory)
-
Payment of DCs by 21 annual installments commencing at
occupancy
-
No interest
Institutional
(Mandatory)
-
Payment of DCs by 6 annual installments commencing at
occupancy
-
Interest applies
Non-Residential
Payment Deferral
-
Available for non-residential DCs through an agreement for all
developments.
-
Deferral of DC's by annual payments over a 10year period
commencing at building permit.
-
Interest applies
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Chapter 3
Anticipated Development in
Halton
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3. Anticipated Development in Halton 2022-2031
3.1 Requirements of the Act (DCA)
Subsection 5(1) of the DCA sets out the method that must be used to determine DCs.
The first step states that:
"The anticipated amount, type and location of development, for which development
charges can be imposed, must be estimated."
Steps 2 and 5 go on to refer to "the increase in need for service attributable to the
anticipated development..." Thus, the estimate of anticipated development is an
important starting point to the process.
The requirement of the DCA is for a development forecast that refers to residential,
commercial, industrial and institutional development. Such development generates
increased service needs, via its occupancy and use, which is measured in terms of
households, population, and employment. This chapter, therefore, addresses both the
anticipated increase in development and the users thereof. It covers all forms of
development in order to spread the costs over the entirety of the benefiting
development.
Short- and longer-term time horizons are generally utilized for the DC process. The
DCA 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. For the purpose of this DC process, a 10-year (2022-2031) planning
horizon is used for all services as the currently approved master planning documents
identify capital needs to 2031.
3.2 Anticipated Development
The anticipated development in Halton over the 10-year planning horizon has been
prepared based on the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates (BPE, 2011), updated in
2011. The Halton Region BPE, 2011 was developed by Regional staff in consultation
with staff from local municipalities based on various demographic models, using
parameters derived from Statistics Canada Census data.
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The Halton Region BPE, 2011 population and employment forecast reflects the
population and employment targets set out in Schedule 3 of the Provincial Growth Plan,
Places to Grow and Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) No. 39. Specifically,
the Region is required to plan for a total of 780,000 people (752,537 excluding the
Census undercount) and 390,000 jobs by 2031. Halton Region further allocated the
provincial growth targets by local municipality as part of the Sustainable Halton process,
which represents the growth management and land use response to the Province's
Places to Grow Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement and the Greenbelt Plan.
The anticipated growth between 2022 and 2031 was used as a basis to establish the
increase in needs for water, wastewater, roads, police and general services, such as
growth studies, paramedic services, facilities, social housing, waste diversion, and
waterfront parks.
In order to support the calculation of area specific water and wastewater charges, the
growth to 2031 has also been presented on a Designated Greenfield Area (DGA)
versus Built-Up Area (BUA) basis. The area specific charges are discussed in Chapter
6. Appendix A provides a detailed summary of the BPE, 2011 growth forecast.
Tables 3-1 and 3-2 provide a summary of anticipated development in Halton Region.
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Table 3-1
Summary of Anticipated Residential Development
1. Housing Units
Total Housing Units
2021
2026
2031
Town of Oakville
81,580
88,109
93,550
City of Burlington
74,880
77,687
80,572
Town of Milton
55,711
68,375
80,293
Town of Halton Hills
22,284
28,279
34,141
Halton Region
234,455
262,450
288,556
Incremental Units
2022-2026
2027-2031
2022-2031
Town of Oakville
6,529
5,441
11,970
City of Burlington
2,807
2,885
5,692
Town of Milton
12,664
11,918
24,582
Town of Halton Hills
5,995
5,862
11,857
Halton Region
27,995
26,106
54,101
Source: Halton Region BPE, 2011.
2. Population
Total Population1,2
2021
2026
2031
Town of Oakville
221,826
234,122
246,399
City of Burlington
178,847
182,034
186,169
Town of Milton
161,750
195,735
228,084
Town of Halton Hills
61,672
77,003
91,885
Halton Region
624,095
688,894
752,537
Incremental Population
2022-2026
2027-2031
2022-2031
Town of Oakville
12,296
12,277
24,573
City of Burlington
3,187
4,135
7,322
Town of Milton
33,985
32,349
66,334
Town of Halton Hills
15,331
14,882
30,213
Halton Region
64,799
63,643
128,442
1 Includes institutional population.
2 Excludes the Census undercount.
Source: Halton Region BPE, 2011.
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Table 3-2
Summary of Anticipated Non-Residential Development
Total Employment
2021
2026
2031
Town of Oakville
120,796
122,578
128,359
City of Burlington
102,846
104,145
105,349
Town of Milton
81,106
96,631
114,330
Town of Halton Hills
22,936
32,356
41,962
Halton Region
327,684
355,710
390,000
Incremental Employment
2022-2026
2027-2031
Total
Town of Oakville
1,782
5,781
7,563
City of Burlington
1,299
1,204
2,503
Town of Milton
15,525
17,699
33,224
Town of Halton Hills
9,420
9,606
19,026
Halton Region
28,026
34,290
62,316
Source: Halton Region BPE, 2011
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Resultant Increase in the Need
for Service
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4. Resultant Increase in the Need for Service
4.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the requirements of s. 5 (1) of the DCA with respect to the
establishment of the estimated increased need for service attributable to the anticipated
development, which underpins the DC calculation. These requirements were detailed in
sections 1.2 and 1.3 and illustrated schematically in Figure 1-2.
4.2 Services Potentially Involved
Table 4-1 below lists the full range of DC-related municipal services categories. A
number of these services are not referenced in s. 2 (4) of the DCA as being eligible for
inclusion in DCs. These are shown as "ineligible" on Table 4-1. In addition, two
ineligible costs defined in s. 5 (3) of the DCA are "computer equipment" and "rolling
stock with an estimated useful life of (less than) seven years...". Further, local water,
wastewater and road works are recovered separately under subdivision agreements
and related means (as are other local services). Appendix G sets out guidelines with
respect to the size of water, wastewater, roads, and road related infrastructure that
constitutes a DC project versus a local service. Services which are potentially eligible
for inclusion in the Regional DC are indicated with an "R."
This Study includes some of the rolling stock and computer equipment that is integral to,
or part of, an eligible project included in the police and paramedic services programs.
The supporting information is described in detail in Appendix F.
4.3 The Increase in the Need for Service
The DC calculation commences with an estimate of "the increase in the need for service
attributable to the anticipated development," for the services 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, s. 5 (1) 3 (and section
3 of the associated regulation), which requires Municipal 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 normally be applicable.
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Table 4-1
Development Charge-Related Categories Of Municipal Services
and Halton Region Responsibilities
Categories of Municipal
Services
Eligibility for Inclusion
in the DC Calculation
Service Components
Maximum
Potential DC
Recovery %
1.
Services Related to a
Highway
R/ Area Municipal
Area Municipal/
Dev. Agreements
Dev. Agreements
R/ Area Municipal
R/ Area Municipal/
Dev. Agreements
R/Area Municipal
1.1
Arterial roads
1.2
Collector roads
1.3
Local roads
1.4
Traffic signals
1.5
Sidewalks and streetlights
1.6 Interchanges and Grade Separations
100
100
0
100
100
100
2.
Other Transportation
Services
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
R/ Area Municipal
R/ Area Municipal
n/a
n/a
2.1
Transit vehicles & facilities
2.2
Other transit infrastructure
2.3
Municipal parking spaces - indoor
2.4
Municipal parking spaces - outdoor
2.5
Works yards
2.6
Rolling stock1
2.7
Ferries
2.8
Airport
100
100
0
0
100
100
100
100
3.
Stormwater Drainage2
and Control Services
Area Municipal/
Municipal Act
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
3.1
Main channels and drainage trunks
3.2
Channel connections
3.3
Retention/detention ponds
100
100
100
4.
Fire Protection
Services
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
4.1
Fire stations
4.2
Fire pumpers, aerials, and rescue
vehicles
4.3
Small equipment and gear
100
100
100
5.
Parks Services (i.e.
Parks and Open
Space)
Ineligible
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
R/ Area Municipal
Area Municipal
Ineligible
5.1
Acquisition of land for parks, woodlots
and ESAs
5.2
Development of area municipal parks
5.3
Development of district parks
5.4
Development of city-wide parks
5.5
Development of special purpose parks
5.6
Development of waterfront parks
5.7
Parks rolling stock1 and yards
5.8
Conservation authority facilities
0
100
100
100
100
100
100
0
6.
Recreation Services
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
6.1
Arenas, indoor pools, fitness facilities,
community centres, etc. (including
land)
6.2
Recreation vehicles and equipment1
100
100
7.
Library Services
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
Area Municipal
7.1
Public library space (incl. furniture and
equipment)
7.2
Library vehicles1
7.3
Library materials
100
100
100
8.
Electrical Power
Services
Ineligible
Ineligible
Ineligible
8.1
Electrical substations
8.2
Electrical distribution system
8.3
Electrical system rolling stock1
0
0
0
9.
Provision of Cultural,
Entertainment and
Tourism Facilities and
Convention Centres
Ineligible
Ineligible
9.1
Cultural space (e.g. art galleries,
museums, and theatres)
9.2 Tourism facilities and convention
centres
0
0
10. Wastewater Services
R
R
Dev. Agreements
R
10.1
Treatment plants
10.2
Sewage trunks
10.3
Local systems
10.4
Vehicles and equipment
100
100
0
100
11. Water Supply Services
R
R
Dev. Agreements
R
11.1
Treatment plants
11.2
Distribution systems
11.3
Local systems
11.4
Vehicles and equipment
100
100
0
100
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Categories of Municipal
Services
Eligibility for Inclusion
in the DC Calculation
Service Components
Maximum
Potential DC
Recovery %
12. Waste Management
Services
Ineligible
Ineligible
R
12.1
Collection, transfer vehicles and
equipment
12.2
Landfills and other disposal facilities
12.3
Other waste diversion facilities,
vehicles, and equipment
0
0
100
13. Police Services
R
R
R
R
13.1
Police detachments
13.2
Police rolling stock1
13.3
Small equipment and gear
13.4
Communications systems
100
100
100
100
14. Homes for the Aged
R
14.1
Homes for the aged space
100
15. Child Care
R
15.1
Child care space
100
16. Health
R
R
16.1
Health department space
16.2
Health department vehicles1
100
100
17. Social Services
R
R
17.1
Social service operating space
17.2
Social housing
0
100
18 Provincial Offences Act
(POA)
Area Municipal
18.1 POA space
100
19. Paramedic Services
R
R
19.1
Ambulance station space
19.2
Vehicles1
100
100
20. Hospital Provision
Ineligible
20.1
Hospital capital contributions
0
21. Provision of Head-
quarters for the
General Administration
of Municipalities and
Area Municipal Boards
Ineligible
Ineligible
Ineligible
21.1
Office space
21.2
Office furniture
21.3
Computer equipment
0
0
0
22. Emergency
Preparedness
Services
No
No
No
22.1
Facility Space (incl. furniture and
equipment)
22.2
Vehicles1
22.3
Equipment
100
100
100
23. Other Services
R/ Area Municipal
R/ Area Municipal
23.1
Studies in connection with acquiring
buildings, rolling stock, materials and
equipment, and improving land3 and
facilities, including the DC background
study cost
23.2
Interest on money borrowed to pay for
growth-related capital
0-100
0-100
_____________________________________
Note: computer equipment excluded throughout
1 where a 7+ year life is involved
2 could also be provided as part of the Regional road works where required
3 same percentage as service component to which it pertains
4.3.1 Water and Wastewater Needs
As part of the 2022 DC update process, the 2022 Development Charge Water/
Wastewater Technical Report has been prepared by GM BluePlan Engineering Limited
which provides the basis for the development of the costs and implementation timing of
water and wastewater projects between 2023 and 2031 which are required to service
growth in Halton Region between 2022 and 2031. The project costs and
implementation timing set out in the 2011 Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan
and updated as part of the 2017 Development Charge Water/Wastewater Technical
Report served as key inputs to the Technical Report. This report incorporates the most
up to date water and wastewater system and cost information, including additional
technical infrastructure review and analysis which has been completed since the 2017
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Development Charge Water/Wastewater Technical update. This report identifies
Halton's water and wastewater infrastructure requirements to service anticipated growth
during the period between 2022 and 2031, and establishes the basis for allocating the
related benefits for the purpose of DC calculations. Project costs were updated in the
Technical Report to reflect best available estimated costs to construct as of January 1,
2022 using a unit cost approach, cost estimates from Class Environmental Assessment
Studies, scoping studies or preliminary/detail design and/or cost indexing.
Appendix B of this Study provides information on the Region's water and wastewater
program, including overview of the programs, DC calculation assumptions and detailed
project lists and related costs. The estimated cost of the program totals to $1.17 billion
between 2023 and 2031 (in 2022$). The program cost and cost allocations are
summarized in Chapter 5 (subsection 5.8).
4.3.2 Roads and Related Needs
The 2022 Development Charge Transportation Technical Report has been prepared by
EllSo Consulting Inc., using the 2011 Transportation Master Plan and 2017
Development Charge Transportation Technical Report as key inputs.
Halton Region uses a demand forecasting model for its long term transportation
planning. The model is used for network-wide analysis and overview including
comparison of the network characteristics between the current year and the 2031
planning horizon. As noted in the 2022 Development Charges Transportation Technical
Report, this model was updated for the DC Study. Adjustments include review of
demand forecasting model based on 2016 Transportation Tomorrow Study data, review
of screenline capacities to 2031, updating costing based on best available estimated
costs to construct as of January 1, 2022, cost estimates from Class Environmental
Assessment Studies, preliminary/detail design and/or cost indexing.
The projects included in the Technical Report provides a sustainable and integrated
capital plan that considered all modes of travel (automobile, transit, cycling, and
walking) to accommodate growth in Halton Region to the year 2031 as established
through Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA). ROPA 38 brought the Regional
Official Plan into conformity with the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe and established a growth plan for Halton to accommodate 780,000 residents
(752,537 excluding the Census undercount) and 390,000 jobs by 2031. Costs have
been apportioned to growth/non-growth and residential/non-residential uses.
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Appendix D of this Study provides information on the Region's roads program, including
overview of the programs, DC calculation assumptions and detailed project lists and
related costs. The estimated cost of the program totals to $2.44 billion between 2023
and 2031 (in 2022$). The program cost and cost allocations are summarized in Chapter
5.
4.3.3 General Service Needs
Similar descriptive material for the general services (i.e. growth studies, police,
paramedic services, facilities, social housing, waste diversion, and waterfront parks) is
provided in Appendix F and related costs are summarized in Chapter 5.
4.4 Credits Carried Forward
Section 8 paragraph 5 of O. Reg. 82/98 indicates that a DC background study must set
out, "The estimated value of credits that are being carried forward relating to the
service." Section 17 paragraph 4 of the same Regulation indicates that, "...The value of
the credit cannot be recovered from future development charges," if the credit pertains
to an ineligible service. This indicates that a credit for eligible services can be
recovered from future DCs. A credit is, in effect, a Regional payment liability linked to
the prior provision of infrastructure by a landowner. Credits need to be included in the
DC calculation, in order to ensure that the necessary DC "funding room" has been
provided.
The Region's outstanding credit obligations are relating to the non-residential
development credits that were recognized under the previous DCA, section 14 as
required by O. Reg. 82/98, and to the credits resulting from capital contributions
provided by developers under DC agreements. Table 4-2 summarizes the outstanding
credits that have been incorporated into the DC calculations.
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Table 4-2
Region of Halton Outstanding Non-residential DC Credit ($000s)
4.5 Eligible Debt and Committed Excess Capacity
4.5.1 Requirements of the Act
Section 66 of the DCA states that, for the purposes of developing a DC 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 DCA. 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. It is therefore necessary to review the projects on which Regional
long term debt is outstanding, in order to determine whether some or all of those costs
are eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the charge.
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, Regional Council must have expressed a
clear intention that it would be paid for by DCs or other similar charges. For example,
this may have been done as part of previous DC processes. This inclusion is
referenced as Box 13 in Figure 1-2 ("Unfunded Works") and includes internal borrowing
or long-term debt.
4.5.2 Halton's Unfunded Works
Most of the Region's internal/external debt previously incurred, in support of growth
within the planning horizon, is related to the water, wastewater, roads and police
programs. External debt and internal borrowing from the Regional funds are used in
order to temporarily finance the DC revenue shortfalls resulting from delayed timing of
DC collection relative to growth-related capital expenditures. Additionally, the water,
Cost Allocation
Water
Wastewater
Roads
Police
Total
Region-wide
1,648
$
3,589
$
145
$
18
$
5,400
$
Area Specific:
Capacity
725
1,395
-
-
2,120
Distrbt'n/Collct'n:
Greenfield
923
2,194
-
-
3,117
Built Boundary
-
-
-
-
-
1. Credits resulting from Section 14, DC Agreements and Minutes of Settlement
Total Credits
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wastewater and roads program includes the funding shortfall in allocation programs for
expenditures approved and forecasted up to 2022. The DC calculations for water,
wastewater, roads and other general services, as set out in Appendices C, E, and F
include unfunded works carried forward as summarized in Tables 4-3a and 4-3b.
Table 4-3a
Residential Unfunded Works Carried Forward ($000s)
Cost Allocation
Regional
Debt/
Unfunded
Works
External Debt
Total
Water
Capacity
6,342
$
-
$
6,342
$
Distribution:
Greenfield
(30,883)
33,730
2,847
Built Boundary
8,164
1,855
10,019
Subtotal
(16,377)
$
35,585
$
19,208
$
WasteWater
Capacity
15,067
$
-
$
15,067
$
Collection:
Greenfield
35,696
43,699
79,394
Built Boundary
9,234
4,192
13,426
Subtotal
59,996
$
47,891
$
107,887
$
Total
43,619
$
83,476
$
127,095
$
Roads
84,647
-
84,647
Police
-
38,254
38,254
Gross
128,266
$
121,731
$
249,997
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Debt Carried in 2022 DC Update
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Table 4-3b
Non-Residential Unfunded Works Carried Forward ($000s)
Debt payable to the Region represents the Regional interim financing previously
provided for growth share of capital infrastructure costs, including a carrying cost, as set
out in financial plans approved by Council (e.g. CS-73-08/PWE31-08 & CS-49-
09/PW20-09/LPS80-09) and the annual budgets. External debt is related to financing of
Employment Land Servicing projects (CS-33-11/PW-53-11/LPS58-11), plant
expansions to service growth in intensification area (e.g. Skyway WWTP) and Police
Headquarters as approved by Council.
4.5.3 Historic Post-period Benefit (Oversizing) Costs
As of 2021, a total of $20.8 million in Regional financing (including carrying costs), as
shown in Table 4-4, has been used to fund the water, wastewater and road programs
that benefit growth beyond the planning horizon of previous DC by-laws (i.e. Post-period
Benefit/Oversizing). This total included $4.1 million for road oversizing and $16.7
million for the water and wastewater program. Since these costs benefit the planning
Cost Allocation
Regional
Debt/
Unfunded
Works
External Debt
Total
Water
Capacity
63,469
$
951
$
64,420
$
Distribution:
Greenfield
66,121
13,589
79,711
Built Boundary
1,400
723
2,123
Subtotal
130,990
$
15,264
$
146,254
$
WasteWater
Capacity
111,731
$
552
$
112,283
$
Collection:
Greenfield
121,417
20,956
142,373
Built Boundary
7,754
1,967
9,720
Subtotal
240,901
$
23,475
$
264,376
$
Total
371,892
$
38,739
$
410,630
$
Roads
375,406
-
375,406
Police
-
14,933
14,933
Gross
747,297
$
53,672
$
800,969
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Debt Carried in 2022 DC Update
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horizon to 2031 based on BPE, 2011, they will be recovered from DCs and therefore
included in the DC calculations.
Table 4-4
Summary of Post-period Benefit Cost Carried Forward ($000's)
4.6 Council's Assurance
In order for an increase in need for service to be included in the DC calculation,
Regional Council must indicate "... that it intends to ensure that such an increase in
need will be met" (s. 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). Council's approval of the long-term capital forecast
in Appendices B, D and F is therefore sought, which provides for the servicing of the
development forecast contained in Appendix A.
Cost Allocation
Water
Wastewater
Roads
Total
Residential:
Region-wide
6,267
$
4,469
$
2,374
$
13,109
$
Area Specific:
Capacity
138
1,873
-
2,011
Distrbt'n/Collct'n:
Greenfield
6,129
2,596
-
8,725
Built Boundary
-
-
-
-
Non-Residential:
Region-wide
2,723
$
3,278
$
1,726
$
7,726
$
Area Specific:
Capacity
433
1,600
-
2,034
Distrbt'n/Collct'n:
Greenfield
2,290
1,677
-
3,967
Built Boundary
-
-
-
-
Total
8,990
$
7,746
$
4,099
$
20,835
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Total Post-period Benefit (w. Interest)
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DCA Calculation
Requirements
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5. DCA Calculation Requirement
5.1 Introduction
Subsection 1.3.3 in the Introduction provided an overview of the method that must be
used to determine DCs, including quotations directly from the DCA and associated
Regulations. The intent of this chapter is to provide additional detail on the mandatory
reductions to the increase in the need for service, as well as other adjustments to the
capital cost to be incorporated in the DC calculation. For a detailed definition of "capital
cost", including specific works that are eligible for inclusion in the capital cost estimate,
refer to section 7 of the tabular text in subsection 1.3.3.
Subsection 5 (1) of the DCA sets out the method that must be used to determine DCs.
This method specifically calls for 4 different types of deductions to be made from
municipal servicing costs which relate to the need for service attributable to new
development anticipated over the planning period. These are:
level of service cap;
uncommitted excess capacity;
benefit to existing development; and
grants, subsidies and other contributions.
Two other calculation adjustments are addressed herein as being implicit requirements.
These are:
post-period benefit;
allocation of the total costs between residential and non-residential benefit.
The basis for, and nature of, each of the DC calculation deductions is outlined below,
with the total cost, by service, presented in subsection 5.8.
There is no explicit requirement under the DCA calculation method set out in s. 5 (1) to
net outstanding reserve fund balances as part of making the DC calculation; however,
section 35 does restrict the way in which DC reserve funds are used in the future.
An overview of Halton's DC reserve fund balances and the use of these funds in the DC
calculation is provided in subsection 5.9.
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5.2 Level of Service Cap
Paragraph 4 of subsection 5 (1) of the DCA states that the estimate of the increase in
the need for service attributable to the anticipated development, made under paragraph
2, must not include an increase that would result in the level of service exceeding the
average level provided in the Region over the 10-year period preceding the preparation
of the background study.
Section 4 (3) of O. Reg. 82/98 provides for an exception, such that:
"If the average level of service determined is lower than the standard level
of service required under another Act, the standard level of service
required under the other Act may be deemed...to be the average level of
service."
Section 4 of the Regulation also provides that:
both the quantity and quality of a service shall be taken into account in
determining the average level of service.
a geographic Area of the municipality may be excluded in determining the
average level of service, if the service is not provided there and the Area is
identified in the by-law. However, the average level of service so determined,
cannot exceed that which would be determined if the by-law applied to the whole
municipality.
A commonly used quantity measure is units per capita (e.g. lane kms, square feet, cubic
metres of capacity, hectares, etc.), while quality can be measured in terms of cost per
unit, engineering standards or recognized performance measurement systems,
depending on circumstances. Appendix F provides detailed schedules that outline the
level of service that has been established for each of the General Services, in terms of
both quantity and quality. Any resulting deductions are also provided on a project-
specific basis.
With respect to water and wastewater servicing, the servicing standard is largely
governed by regulatory requirements, and therefore no deductions have been made for
this purpose (Appendix B and the Water and Wastewater Technical Report).
For the road program, the level of service has been measured by lane km per capita,
volume over capacity (v/c) ratios, as well as roadway network replacement values,
which together indicated no increase in service level over the 2031-planning period.
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Therefore, no deductions have been made (Appendix D and the Transportation
Technical Report).
In addition to the above, Appendix D has included an additional service standard
calculation to show that the growth-related capital costs included in the calculations do
not exceed the historical average service levels.
5.3 Uncommitted Excess Capacity
Paragraph 5 of s. 5 (1) of the DCA requires a deduction from the increase in the need
for service attributable to the anticipated development that can be met using the
Region's "excess capacity", other than excess capacity which is "committed", i.e. where
Council has indicated a clear intention that it would be paid for by DCs or other similar
charges, before or at the time the capacity was created (s. 5 of O. Reg. 82/98).
"Excess capacity" is undefined in the Act, but in this case must be able to meet some or
all of the increase in need for service of the anticipated development, in order to
potentially represent a deduction. The deduction of "excess capacity" from the future
increase in the need for service, occurs 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 capacity is already
available or is being provided via transit, then that widening would not be included as an
increase in need, in the first instance.
The updated cost for Water/Wastewater and Transportation Master Plans (provided in
the technical reports) and General Services Capital Programs have been prepared
taking into consideration any excess capacity available in the system. Therefore, the
long-term capital needs set out in this Study represent incremental capacity
requirements as set out in Appendices B, D and F.
5.4 Benefit to Existing Development
Benefit to existing development deductions have been addressed on a service-specific
and project-specific basis. The allocation method related to transportation service
focuses on the residual value of the existing asset through the use of Tangible Capital
Asset values. The methodology employed is discussed in greater detail in Appendices
B, D and F and in the Transportation and Water/Wastewater Technical Reports. The
results are summarized in subsection 5.8.
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5.5 Grants, Subsidies and Other Contributions
Subsection (1) 7 of the DCA requires that the capital costs must be reduced by the
reductions set out in subsection (2).
Subsection 5 (2) states that:
"The capital costs, determined under para. 7 of subsection (1), must be
reduced, in accordance with the regulations, to adjust for capital grants,
subsidies and other contributions made to a municipality or that the
Council of the municipality anticipates will be made in respect of the
capital costs." (underlining added)
Section 6 of O. Reg. 82/98 indicates that any such grant, subsidy or other contribution
(including developer contributions) must be used to reduce the s. 5 (1) 7 capital costs in
the same proportion as the increase in need was reduced under s. 5 (1), paragraph 6,
unless at the time it was made, the person making it expressed a clear intention that all
or part be used to benefit existing or new development. In the latter case, a deduction
to capital costs must be made, but only to the extent that the funds were intended to
benefit new development. Any grants, subsidies, developer and other contributions
anticipated have been reflected in Appendices B, D and F, in accordance with the
provisions of the Act and Regulation.
5.6 Post-period Benefit (Oversizing)
This is a term and a concept which is not specifically referenced in the DCA. It refers to
the cost of development-related servicing capacity which is not required by development
anticipated over the Region's 2022 and 2031 planning periods, which will clearly benefit
development in a subsequent planning period and, in some cases, should therefore be
(partially) funded by such subsequent development.
For example if a sewage treatment plant is specifically sized to accommodate
development to 2041, then the DC recovery of an appropriate portion of that cost should
be deferred, such that it is funded by the development that ultimately benefits from it.
This requirement is implicit in s. 5 (1) 2 of the DCA, which requires the charge to be
based on "the increase in the need for service attributable to the anticipated
development...", in this case development during 2022-2031. However, in the case of
major facilities which have not been explicitly oversized, no post-period benefit
deduction is provided.
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With respect to water and wastewater programs, an appropriate deduction has been
made for capacity to service development anticipated post-2031. The Post Period
Benefit value are the same projects as were determined in the 2017 DC Update. The
oversizing cost is calculated by the difference in cost for the recommended size of
infrastructure and the size of infrastructure to meet the 2031 horizon. Identified
oversizing is deducted from the 2031 DC recoverable costs and is to be recovered
through subsequent DC by-law(s) covering the post 2031 period.
For the road program, a deduction for post planning period benefit has been made for a
number of major infrastructure improvements in the last 5 years (2027-2031) of the
capital improvement plan. This deduction is proportional to the degree to which the v/c
ratio on a major road improvement in 2031 is less than the average v/c on the
associated screenline.
The total cost attributed to post-period benefit is summarized for each service in
subsection 5.8 and discussed in greater detail on a project specific basis in Appendices
B, D and F, as well as in the Transportation and Water/Wastewater Technical Reports.
5.7 Residential vs. Non-Residential Benefit
Subsection 5 (6) 2 of the DCA requires that every "type" of development that is
expressly identified in the DC by-law cannot be required to pay DCs that exceed the
capital costs arising from the increase in the need for service attributable to that
particular type of development.
In the first instance, this allocation involves a split between residential and non-
residential benefit. Table 5-1 summarizes the ways in which these splits were made as
part of the DC calculations contained herein. Additional detail supporting these
methodologies, as well as project specific cost allocations between residential and non-
residential, are provided in Appendices B, D and F, as well as in the Transportation and
Water/Wastewater Technical Reports.
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Table 5-1
Summary of Residential/ Non-residential Split Assumptions by Service
5.8 Summary of Estimated Capital Expenditures
Based on the above guidelines, Table 5-2 summarizes the estimated Regional capital
expenditures for the period 2022-2031 for the water, wastewater, roads, and general
services.
Splits
Service
Basis
Residential
Non-residential
Water1
Capacity
76%
24%
Greenfield
73%
27%
Built Boundary
83%
17%
Wastewater1
Capacity
76%
24%
Greenfield
73%
27%
Built Boundary
83%
17%
Roads
Per 2022 Technical Report
64%
36%
Growth Studies
Net population growth between 2022 and 2031 relative to
employment growth for same period
72%
28%
Police
Net population growth between 2022 and 2031 relative to
employment growth for same period
72%
28%
Paramedics
Net population growth between 2022 and 2031 relative to
employment growth for same period, with residential
weighted at three times employment.
88%
12%
Facilities2
Based on review of specific usage of facility space, varies
by program.
85%
15%
Social Housing
Fully allocated to residential since program is directly
related to population.
100%
0%
Waste Diversion
Primarily allocated to residential use
95%
5%
Waterfront Parks
Primarily allocated to residential use
95%
5%
2 Weighted average res/nres split presented here for all program areas (ie Health, Social Services & Operations). Detail supporting each areas specific split is
provided in Appendix F, part 5)
Per 2022 Technical Report
Per 2022 Technical Report
1 Detailed description for infrastructure categories (ie. Capacity, Greenfield, Built Boundary) are provided in Chapter 6 and Appendix B
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Table 5-2
Summary of Capital Costs for all Eligible Programs (2022 $, millions)
Table 5-3 summarizes the water/wastewater costs allocated between plant capacity,
distribution/collection-Greenfield, and distribution/collection-Built Boundary areas.
Table 5-3
Water & Wastewater Project Costs by Area (2022 to 2031) (2022 $, millions)
5.9 DC Reserve Fund Balances
There is no explicit requirement under the DCA calculation method set out in s. 5 (1) to
account for the outstanding reserve fund balance as part of making a DC calculation;
however, section 35 does restrict the way in which the funds are used in the future, i.e.
"The money in a reserve fund established for a service may be spent only
for capital costs determined under paragraphs 2 to 8 of subsection 5(1)."
The table below summarizes the projected balances of the Region's DC reserves as of
the end of 2021.
Less:
Benefit to
Post
Subsidy,
Gross
Existing
Period
Dev
Other
Net Growth
Services
Cost
Dev't
Capacity
Contbt'n
Deduc't
Total
Res
N-res
W/WW (2023-2031):
Water
562.2
$
12.0
$
46.9
$
-
$
-
$
503.4
$
373.9
$
129.5
$
Wastewater
608.6
175.1
24.5
-
-
408.9
300.8
108.1
Sub-Total
1,170.8
$
187.1
$
71.4
$
-
$
-
$
912.3
$
674.6
$
237.6
$
Roads (2023-2031)
2,441.1
$
400.0
$
238.0
$
-
$
-
$
1,803.0
$
1,153.9
$
649.1
$
General Service (2022-2031):
Growth Studies
16.1
$
6.3
$
-
$
-
$
0.8
$
9.0
$
6.5
$
2.5
$
Police*
83.6
19.5
27.5
-
-
36.6
26.3
10.3
Paramedics
32.6
11.4
8.4
-
-
12.8
11.3
1.5
Facilities
12.3
4.0
1.3
-
-
7.0
6.0
1.1
Social Housing
100.1
50.1
-
-
-
50.1
50.1
-
Waste Diversion
14.9
8.1
1.0
-
0.4
5.4
5.1
0.3
Waterfront Parks
37.6
14.9
14.8
-
-
7.9
7.5
0.4
Sub-Total
297.2
$
114.2
$
53.1
$
-
$
1.2
$
128.7
$
112.7
$
16.0
$
Total
3,909.1
$
701.3
$
362.6
$
-
$
1.2
$
2,844.0
$
1,941.3
$
902.7
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
* Includes discounted debt payments
Service
Capacity
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Greenfield
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Built bndry
Total
Capacity
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Greenfield
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Built bndry
Total
Water
562.2
$
12.0
$
46.9
$
503.4
$
139.8
$
226.8
$
7.3
$
373.9
$
44.1
$
83.9
$
1.5
$
129.5
$
Wastewater
608.6
175.1
24.5
408.9
65.2
213.5
22.1
300.8
20.6
83.0
4.5
108.1
Total
1,170.8
$
187.1
$
71.4
$
912.3
$
205.0
$
440.3
$
29.4
$
674.6
$
64.7
$
166.9
$
6.0
$
237.6
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Gross
Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Dev't
Less:
Post
Period
Benefit
Net
Growth
Residential Share
Non-residential Share
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Table 5-4
Summary of DC Reserve Fund Projected Balances at December 31, 2021
In addition, the Region's DC Reserve Fund continuity between 2017 and 2021 is
provided by service in Tables 5-4a and 5-4b below. The resulting reserve balances
have been incorporated into the related DC calculations as opening balances of the
cash flows (Appendices C, E and F).
DC Reserve Fund
Residential
Non-Residential
Total
Water and Wastewater
465
$
-
$
465
$
Roads
8,555
-
8,555
Growth Studies
(71,114)
(2,945,576)
(3,016,690)
Police
2,177,442
(6,370,577)
(4,193,135)
Paramedic Services
(853,200)
(800,854)
(1,654,054)
Facilities
1,717,869
(252,240)
1,465,629
Social Housing
7,236,810
n/a
7,236,810
Waste Diversion
1,023,185
(12,351)
1,010,834
Waterfront Parks
(1,594,338)
(292,838)
(1,887,176)
Total
9,645,674
$
(10,674,437)
$
(1,028,763)
$
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
5-9
Table 5-4a
Residential DC
Reserve Fund Continuity
Water Capacity - Residential (516260)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
50,756,346
$
50,850,902
$
51,110,892
$
54,151,398
$
50,319,296
$
DC Revenues
2,983,007
857,013
1,931,542
5,868,263
(3,074,989)
Interest Earnings
1,666,313
1,503,906
1,635,633
-
-
Expenditures Draws*
(4,554,764)
(2,100,929)
(526,669)
(9,700,365)
(14,550,318)
Closing Balance
50,850,902
$
51,110,892
$
54,151,398
$
50,319,296
$
32,693,989
$
Water Distribution - Greenfield - Residential (516270)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
37,736,690
$
19,588,520
$
9,038,239
$
2,226,219
$
(2,208,918)
$
DC Revenues
134,587
1,510,095
430,205
25,302,763
33,649,384
Interest Earnings
1,011,389
433,245
167,148
-
-
Expenditures Draws*
(19,294,145)
(12,493,621)
(7,409,373)
(29,737,900)
(5,864,537)
Closing Balance
19,588,520
$
9,038,239
$
2,226,219
$
(2,208,918)
$
25,575,930
$
Water Distribution - Built Boundary - Residential (516280)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(3,528,022)
$
(4,267,522)
$
(4,312,827)
$
(2,918,281)
$
(4,895,629)
$
DC Revenues
876,173
524,801
1,709,302
252,976
2,430,578
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws*
(1,615,674)
(570,105)
(314,756)
(2,230,324)
(1,422,478)
Closing Balance
(4,267,522)
$
(4,312,827)
$
(2,918,281)
$
(4,895,629)
$
(3,887,528)
$
Wastewater Capacity - Residential (516360)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(88,608,641)
$
(33,921,556)
$
(9,602,981)
$
430,274
$
(2,780,913)
$
DC Revenues
3,296,501
594,112
942,229
2,398,026
21,571,143
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws*
51,390,584
23,724,464
9,091,026
(5,609,213)
(22,583,207)
Closing Balance
(33,921,556)
$
(9,602,981)
$
430,274
$
(2,780,913)
$
(3,792,977)
$
Wastewater Distribution - Greenfield - Residential (516370)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
24,420,479
$
(209,983)
$
(16,220,533)
$
(25,877,599)
$
(23,105,287)
$
DC Revenues
186,160
1,149,435
417,400
34,222,217
45,618,210
Interest Earnings
322,707
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws*
(25,139,329)
(17,159,985)
(10,074,467)
(31,449,904)
(61,644,586)
Closing Balance
(209,983)
$
(16,220,533)
$
(25,877,599)
$
(23,105,287)
$
(39,131,662)
$
Wastewater Distribution - Built Boundary - Residential (516380)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(13,159,314)
$
(21,650,179)
$
(22,854,441)
$
(16,753,561)
$
(17,332,178)
$
DC Revenues
1,894,020
1,302,146
4,238,260
623,225
6,023,659
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws2
(10,384,886)
(2,506,407)
1,862,620
(1,201,841)
(148,767)
Closing Balance
(21,650,179)
$
(22,854,441)
$
(16,753,561)
$
(17,332,178)
$
(11,457,286)
$
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
5-10
Roads - Residential (516060)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(39,996,081)
$
(91,279,556)
$
(51,637,259)
$
(52,079,611)
$
75,895
$
DC Revenues
32,751,529
41,045,200
32,801,516
89,487,073
328,098,035
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
1,248
Expenditures Draws2
(84,035,004)
(1,402,902)
(33,243,869)
(37,331,567)
(328,166,623)
Closing Balance
(91,279,556)
$
(51,637,259)
$
(52,079,611)
$
75,895
$
8,555
$
Growth Studies - Residential (516080)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(2,965,030)
$
(2,846,741)
$
(3,171,981)
$
(3,139,816)
$
1,473,828
$
DC Revenues
924,204
414,319
419,540
5,171,579
750,547
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
20,730
Expenditures Draws2
(805,916)
(739,559)
(387,375)
(557,935)
(2,316,219)
Closing Balance
(2,846,741)
$
(3,171,981)
$
(3,139,816)
$
1,473,828
$
(71,114)
$
-
Police - Residential (516040)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(662,690)
$
(555,660)
$
(2,730,079)
$
(3,911,359)
$
6,403,423
$
DC Revenues
1,474,855
983,103
995,601
12,250,747
1,741,570
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
31,232
126,811
Expenditures Draws2
(1,367,825)
(3,157,522)
(2,176,881)
(1,967,198)
(6,094,361)
Closing Balance
(555,660)
$
(2,730,079)
$
(3,911,359)
$
6,403,423
$
2,177,442
$
Paramedic Services - Residential (516015)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 2021
Opening Balance
(1,555,633)
$
(1,361,331)
$
(3,641,641)
$
(3,646,527)
$
(528,931)
$
DC Revenues
346,018
268,691
272,114
3,346,596
476,267
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws2
(151,716)
(2,549,000)
(277,000)
(229,000)
(800,536)
Closing Balance
(1,361,331)
$
(3,641,641)
$
(3,646,527)
$
(528,931)
$
(853,200)
$
Facilities - Residential (516025)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(717,655)
$
(623,329)
$
(632,058)
$
(637,839)
$
2,010,528
$
DC Revenues
334,759
232,005
234,953
2,890,707
417,142
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
20,894
55,099
Expenditures Draws2
(240,433)
(240,734)
(240,734)
(263,234)
(764,900)
Closing Balance
(623,329)
$
(632,058)
$
(637,839)
$
2,010,528
$
1,717,869
$
Social Housing - Residential (516035)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
1,078,835
$
1,493,605
$
1,325,246
$
549,240
$
9,044,855
$
DC Revenues
1,980,975
1,493,152
1,512,158
18,599,064
2,640,967
Interest Earnings
33,795
38,489
11,835
271,551
240,616
Expenditures Draws2
(1,600,000)
(1,700,000)
(2,300,000)
(10,375,000)
(4,689,628)
Closing Balance
1,493,605
$
1,325,246
$
549,240
$
9,044,855
$
7,236,810
$
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
5-11
Waste Diversion - Residential (516420)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 2021
Opening Balance
-
$
(48,304)
$
(69,224)
$
(157,210)
$
931,324
$
DC Revenues
50,210
102,811
104,138
1,278,132
207,531
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
11,445
28,884
Expenditures Draws2
(98,514)
(123,731)
(192,124)
(201,043)
(144,554)
Closing Balance
(48,304)
$
(69,224)
$
(157,210)
$
931,324
$
1,023,185
$
Waterfront Parks - Residential (516430)
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
(2,691,215)
$
(4,845,111)
$
(5,922,618)
$
(1,955,734)
$
DC Revenues
156,862
321,182
325,306
3,992,961
571,752
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws2
(2,848,078)
(2,475,078)
(1,402,813)
(26,078)
(210,356)
Closing Balance
(2,691,215)
$
(4,845,111)
$
(5,922,618)
$
(1,955,734)
$
(1,594,338)
$
Source: 2020 DCRF, 2021 Approved Budget
1. The Region's 2021 year-end financial reporting has not been completed at the time of completing this study. Accordingly, the
2021 year-end balances represent the best information available at this time.
2. Expenditure Draws consist of transfer (to)/from capital project accounts and reserves, capital closures as well as development
charge refunds.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
5-12
Table 5-4b
Non-Residential DC
Reserve Fund Continuity
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
5-13
Water Capacity - Non-Residential (517260)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
DC Revenues
1,774,067
1,408,679
2,676,707
1,769,462
1,348,160
2,662,500
Interest Earnings
10,766
1,062
3,052
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws*
(1,784,833)
(1,409,741)
(2,679,759)
(1,769,462)
(1,348,160)
(2,662,500)
Closing Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
Water Distribution - Greenfield - Non-Residential (517270)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
DC Revenues
1,716,085
369,461
3,307,929
1,773,043
1,658,818
3,325,799
Interest Earnings
4,159
34,121
1,447
-
3,380
-
Expenditures Draws*
(1,720,244)
(403,582)
(3,309,376)
(1,773,043)
(1,662,198)
(3,325,799)
Closing Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
Water Distribution - Built Boundary - Non-Residential (517280)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
DC Revenues
217,290
403,199
3,603,357
155,394
78,339
150,395
Interest Earnings
3,452
5,032
13,116
1,062
406
-
Expenditures Draws*
(220,743)
(408,231)
(3,616,472)
(156,456)
(78,746)
(150,395)
Closing Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
Wastewater Capacity - Non-Residential (517360)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
DC Revenues
2,348,111
1,876,944
3,603,357
2,375,377
1,816,512
3,585,000
Interest Earnings
21,891
11,630
13,116
19,163
5,181
-
Expenditures Draws*
(2,370,002)
(1,888,574)
(3,616,472)
(2,394,540)
(1,821,693)
(3,585,000)
Closing Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
Wastewater Distribution - Greenfield - Non-Residential (517370)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
(770,112)
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
DC Revenues
1,749,846
421,663
4,132,336
2,214,934
2,072,232
4,156,853
Interest Earnings
598
-
-
-
11,254
-
Expenditures Draws*
(1,750,444)
(1,191,775)
(3,362,224)
(2,214,934)
(2,083,485)
(4,156,853)
Closing Balance
-
$
(770,112)
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
Wastewater Distribution - Built Boundary - Non-Residential (517380)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
DC Revenues
489,392
871,432
544,582
478,618
272,301
522,713
Interest Earnings
7,445
9,681
3,216
12,963
1,856
-
Expenditures Draws*
(496,836)
(881,113)
(547,799)
(491,582)
(274,157)
(522,713)
Closing Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
Roads - Non-Residential (517030)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
DC Revenues
11,945,100
8,599,782
22,342,223
13,540,622
8,274,195
11,500,000
Interest Earnings
215,960
118,033
245,263
176,642
93,686
-
Expenditures Draws2
(12,161,060)
(8,717,815)
(22,587,486)
(13,717,264)
(8,367,881)
(11,500,000)
Closing Balance
-
-
-
-
-
-
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Growth Studies Reserve Fund - Non-Residential (517040)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(1,391,346)
$
(2,149,931)
$
(2,341,184)
$
(2,282,849)
$
(2,202,472)
$
(2,221,686)
$
DC Revenues
180,896
143,783
366,224
245,649
188,752
116,524
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws2
(939,482)
(335,036)
(307,888)
(165,272)
(207,966)
(840,413)
Closing Balance
(2,149,931)
$
(2,341,184)
$
(2,282,849)
$
(2,202,472)
$
(2,221,686)
$
(2,945,576)
$
Police Reserve Fund - Non-Residential (517020)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(1,344,415)
$
(1,621,584)
$
(2,204,882)
$
(3,365,537)
$
(4,177,907)
$
(4,994,613)
$
DC Revenues
262,595
202,137
457,888
308,368
236,202
145,007
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws2
(539,764)
(785,436)
(1,618,543)
(1,120,738)
(1,052,907)
(1,520,972)
Closing Balance
(1,621,584)
$
(2,204,882)
$
(3,365,537)
$
(4,177,907)
$
(4,994,613)
$
(6,370,577)
$
Paramedic Services - Non-Residential (517015)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(129,758)
$
(292,469)
$
(305,893)
$
(728,868)
$
(719,705)
$
(715,217)
$
DC Revenues
16,289
16,007
69,025
46,163
35,488
21,827
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws2
(179,000)
(29,430)
(492,000)
(37,000)
(31,000)
(107,464)
Closing Balance
(292,469)
$
(305,893)
$
(728,868)
$
(719,705)
$
(715,217)
$
(800,854)
$
Facilities - Non-Residential (517025)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
(15,438)
$
(18,594)
$
(23,055)
$
15,095
$
34,565
$
38,241
$
DC Revenues
16,077
14,772
57,417
38,312
29,574
18,207
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
424
867
-
Expenditures Draws2
(19,233)
(19,233)
(19,266)
(19,266)
(26,766)
(308,688)
Closing Balance
(18,594)
$
(23,055)
$
15,095
$
34,565
$
38,241
$
(252,240)
$
Waste Diversion - Non-Residential (517420)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
(4,219)
$
(3,075)
$
(4,746)
$
(7,693)
$
DC Revenues
777
8,534
5,700
4,424
2,713
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws2
(4,996)
(7,390)
(7,371)
(7,371)
(7,371)
Closing Balance
-
$
(4,219)
$
(3,075)
$
(4,746)
$
(7,693)
$
(12,351)
$
Waterfront Parks - Non-Residential (517430)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Projected 20211
Opening Balance
-
$
-
$
(147,749)
$
(249,404)
$
(304,353)
$
(290,881)
$
DC Revenues
2,623
28,718
19,084
14,844
9,114
Interest Earnings
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures Draws2
(150,373)
(130,373)
(74,033)
(1,373)
(11,071)
Closing Balance
-
$
(147,749)
$
(249,404)
$
(304,353)
$
(290,881)
$
(292,838)
$
1. The Region's 2021 year-end financial reporting has not been completed at the time of completing this study. Accordingly, the 2021 year-end
balances represent the best information available at this time.
2. Expenditure Draws consist of transfer (to)/from capital project accounts and reserves, capital closures as well as development charge refunds.
Source: 2020 DCRF, 2021 Approved Budget
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DC Rules and Long-Term
Capital and Operating Cost
Examples
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6. DC Rules and Long-term Capital and Operating
Cost Examples
6.1 Introduction
Subsection 5 (1) 9 of the DCA 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 DCs.
Subsection 5 (6) establishes the following restrictions on the rules:
The total of all DCs that would be imposed on anticipated development must not
exceed the capital costs determined under s. 5 (1) paragraphs 2-8 for all services
involved.
If the rules expressly identify a type of development, they must not provide for it
to pay DCs 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.
If the rules provide for a type of development to have a lower DC than is allowed,
the rules for determining DCs may not provide for any resulting shortfall to be
made up by DCs imposed on other development.
In order to address this requirement, the following conventions have been adopted:
Costs applicable to residential uses have been assigned to different types of
residential units based on the average occupancy for each housing type
constructed during the first 10-20 years of occupancy (as outlined in Appendix
A).
The residential vs. non-residential split is made based on factors relevant to each
service (e.g. water flow in the case of water and trip generation in the case of
roads) as outlined in Appendices B, D and F.
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With respect to "the rules", section 6 of the DCA states that a DC by-law must expressly
address the matters referred to above re subsection 5(1) paragraph 9 and 10, as well as
how the rules apply to the redevelopment of land.
The rules for determining if DCs are payable in any particular case and for determining
the amount of the DCs involved are outlined in Table 6-1 in this chapter and set out in
the proposed by-law in Appendix I. Table 6-1 also compares Halton's proposed DC
policies with its current policies.
This chapter also includes a review of a water/wastewater DC rate structure (subsection
6.10), Asset Management Plan (subsection 6.11) and the long-term capital and
operating cost examination (subsection 6.12).
6.2 The Amount of the DC Payable in Any Particular Case
The quantum of the DC is as calculated in Appendices C, E and F and summarized in
the Executive Summary and Schedules "B" and "C" of the proposed by-law in Appendix
I.
The rules for determining if DCs are payable in any particular case are addressed in this
chapter and in the proposed by-law (Appendix I). These rules deal with matters such
as: the list of services for which charges are being imposed, types of development
approval triggering the need for the imposition of DCs, the requirements for the
installation of local services in addition to payment of the DC, the method used in
calculating DCs for individual developments, the quantum of the charge, the timing of
calculation and payment, and the alternative means of payment.
6.3 DC Exemptions
Subsection 5 (1) 10 of the DCA requires that "The rules may provide for full or partial
exemptions for types of development." Subsection 6.2 of the DCA also requires that a
DC by-law must set out an express statement indicating how, if at all, the rules provide
for exemptions.
The DCA mandates a number of exemptions or equivalent, as follows:
The following development cannot be charged for:
o the enlargement of an existing dwelling unit;
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o Creating 1 or 2 additional dwelling units in an existing residential building
containing a single dwelling unit provided the TFA of the additional 1 or 2
units does not exceed the TFA of the existing unit.
o Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in existing residential buildings each of
which contain a single dwelling unit, that have one (semi-detached
dwelling) or two (row dwelling) vertical walls, but no other parts, attached
to other buildings, provided the TFA of the additional 1 unit does not
exceed the TFA of the existing units.
o Creating the greater of 1 or 1% of the existing units in a rental residential
building which contains four or more dwelling units.
o Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in any other existing residential building
not in the classes of buildings listed above, provided the TFA of the
additional 1 unit does not exceed the TFA of the smallest existing unit.
o The above restrictions apply whether an additional dwelling unit is in the
residential building or a structure ancillary to it.
o Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in a new residential building containing
a single dwelling unit provided the TFA of the additional unit does not
exceed the TFA of the initial unit.
o Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in a new residential building each of
which contain a single dwelling unit, that have one (semi-detached
dwelling) or two (row dwelling) vertical walls, but no other parts, attached
to other buildings, provided the TFA of the additional unit does not exceed
the TFA of the initial units.
o Creating 1 dwelling unit in a building ancillary to a proposed new detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling and that are permitted to
contain a single dwelling unit, provided the TFA of the additional unit does
not exceed the TFA of the initial unit.
An exemption applies to all land owned by and used for purposes of a
municipality or a school board (Education Act);
An exemption for industrial development applies to the enlargement of the gross
floor area (GFA) of an existing industrial building by up to 50%;
Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020, introduced an
exclusion from payment of DCs for Colleges and Universities that receive
operating funds from the government). As such DC legislation does not apply
and it is not necessary to include as a rule in the DC By-law.
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Provincial and Federal Governments are not subject to the DCA and therefore do
not have to pay DCs, but may agree to pay the charge or a "grant-in-lieu" thereof
under the Municipal Grants Act or equivalent.
The rules for exemptions, relief and adjustments for the charge are as set out in the
proposed by-law in Appendix I. Table 6-1 outlines the Region's current and proposed
DC policies.
6.4 Indexing of DCs
The rules with respect to the indexing of the DCs are as set out in the proposed by-law
in Appendix I, that is, that the charges are to be adjusted annually, as of April 1st of
each year, commencing April 1, 2023 in accordance with the Statistics Canada
Quarterly, Non-Residential Building "Construction Price Statistics" (Table 18-10-0135-01
or successor thereof)1 for the most recent year-over-year. This is consistent with the
Region's current policy.
6.5 Interest
The Region pays interest on a refund under subsection 18(3) and 25(2) of the DCA at a
rate equal to the Bank of Canada rate on the date the by-law came into force and effect.
Further, Report No. FN-08-20 (Re: Implications of Amendments to the Development
Charges Act, 1997 S. O. 1997 c.27) approved the prime lending rate for the Region's
bank as the interest to be applied to developments that are subject to subsection 26.1
and 26.2 and deferral agreements under section 27 of the DCA, unless identified in a
Regional policy (as outline in Chapter 6). This policy may be updated from time to time
or could be superseded by a prescribed maximum interest.
6.6 The Application of DCs to Redevelopment
The rules with respect to redevelopment are as set out in Table 6-1 below and in the
proposed by-law in Appendix I. The demolition policy provides a demolition credit in the
1 O. Reg. 82/98 referenced "The Statistics Canada Quarterly, Construction Price
Statistics, catalogue number 62-007" as the index source. Since implementation,
Statistics Canada has modified this index twice and the above-noted index is the most
current. The draft by-law provided herein refers to O. Reg. 82/98 to ensure traceability
should this index continue to be modified over time.
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circumstance where a building permit is issued within 5 years from the date the
associated demolition permit has been issued. The conversion credit is provided where
there is a conversion of space in a residential or non-residential building to another use.
The rules also include expansion exemptions for industrial development and for
commercial (non-retail) development.
6.7 Summary of Halton DC Policies
Based on the above, Table 6-1 summarizes the existing DC policies in the current DC
By-law No. 36-17, and highlights proposed changes to the policies. The proposed
changes are detailed in section 6.8. The existing DC policies that will remain
unchanged are detailed in section 6.9.
Table 6-1
Summary of Existing and Proposed DC Policies
DC Policies
Existing Policies
Proposed Changes
Industrial
Expansion
Exemption
(Mandatory)
- If existing building is enlarged by 50% or less,
expansion is exempt, and
- Enlargement must be a bona fide increase in the
size of the existing building, attached to and
having direct entry to the existing building and
used in connection with an industrial purpose.
- Expansion calculated based on the cumulative
areas of the existing building prior to expansion.
- Expansion calculation is based on TFA which
includes below grade area.
- Does not include retail warehouses.
- As part of the 50%
exemption, include up to
278.7 sq.m. (3,000 sq.
ft.) for a separate
accessory building
- (see 6.8.1)
Commercial (Non-
Retail) Expansion
Exemption
- Provide expansion exemption for first 278.7
sq.m. (3,000 sq. ft.), for an expansion of the
existing commercial building (attached or
detached) on the site;
- Existing commercial building, as defined under
by-law, must be occupied and must be at least 6
months since issuance of last permit on the lot.
- (see 6.9.1).
- No change.
Non-Residential
Lot Coverage
Relief
- Provides a full DC exemption for the portion of
the non-residential development that is greater
than 1.0 times the lot area.
- (see 6.9.2)
- No change.
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DC Policies
Existing Policies
Proposed Changes
Demolition Credit
- Credit calculated by multiplying the number/type
of dwelling units or the non-residential TFA
being demolished, by the relevant DC in effect
on the date when the DC is payable.
- Given where a building permit is issued within 5
years from the date of the demolition permit.
- Does not apply if the building is exempt under
the current by-law.
- Where the building cannot be demolished until
the new building is constructed, DCs are
payable on issuance of a building permit and a
refund is made, without interest, if the demolition
is made within 12 months of building permit
issuance.
- Where a formal planning application (e.g.
complete site plan application under the
Planning Act) has been submitted to the local
municipality but a building permit cannot be
issued within the 5-year timeframe, the
Treasurer, upon written request, may extend the
credit. Credit provided on a one-time basis
unless there is an approved phasing plan.
- (see 6.9.3)
- No change
Conversion Credit
- Credit calculated by multiplying the number/type
of dwelling units or the non-residential TFA,
being converted by the relevant DC in effect on
the date when the DC is payable.
- Does not apply if the original building (prior to
conversion) is exempt under the current by-law.
- Credit provided on a one-time basis unless there
is an approved phasing plan.
- Despite the above, where there is a conversion
from a non-retail to a retail development an
exemption of incremental DCs up to a
conversion of either 10,000 sq.ft (930 sq.m) or
25% of TFA being converted, whichever is
greater.
- (see 6.9.4).
- No Change
Exemption for
Intensification of
Existing Housing
including a
structure ancillary
to it (Mandatory)
- Enlargement of an existing unit.
- Creating 1 or 2 additional units in a single
detached or 1 additional unit in any other type of
dwelling provided the TFA of the new unit(s)
does not exceed the existing unit.
- Creating the greater of 1 or 1% of the existing
units in a rental residential building.
- No Change
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DC Policies
Existing Policies
Proposed Changes
- The above restrictions apply whether an
additional unit is in the residential building or a
structure ancillary to it
- (see 6.9.5).
Exemption for
Additional dwelling
units in new
residential
buildings or a
structure ancillary
to it (Mandatory)
- Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in a new
residential building containing a single, semi-
detached or row dwelling, (or in a building
ancillary to each) provided the TFA of the
additional 1 unit does not exceed the TFA of the
initial unit Creating 1 or 2 additional units in a
single detached or 1 additional unit in any other
type of dwelling provided the TFA of the new
unit(s) does not exceed the existing unit.
- (see 6.9.6).
- No Change
High Density
Apartment
- Collect all DCs at building permit provided
development is an apartment dwelling with a
minimum of 4 storeys or containing more than
130 units per net ha per plans approved under
section 41 of the Planning Act.
- (see 6.9.7).
- No change.
Affordable Rental
Housing
- Greater of 25% or 10 units at or below affordable
rent, as defined (for min. 20 years) in the
Region's State of Housing Report.
- Deferral of DCs by annual payments over 20
years commencing at BP
- No interest
- (See 6.9.8)
- No change.
Rental housing
(excluding non-
profit)
(Mandatory)
- Payment of DCs by 6 annual installments
commencing at occupancy
- Interest applies
- (see 6.9.9)
- No change.
Non-profit housing
(Mandatory)
- Payment of DCs by 21 annual installments
commencing at occupancy
- No interest
- (see 6.9.10)
- No change
Institutional
(Mandatory)
- Payment of DCs by 6 annual installments
commencing at occupancy
- Interest applies
- (see 6.9.11)
- No change
Non-Residential
Payment Deferral
- Available for non-residential DCs through an
agreement for all developments.
- No change.
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DC Policies
Existing Policies
Proposed Changes
- Deferral agreement with security by LC or
agreement registered on title.
- Deferral of DC's by annual payments over a 10-
year period commencing at building permit
- Interest applies.
- (see 6.9.12).
Non-Residential
DC Categories
- Categorize DC's by: Retail and Non-Retail.
- (see 6.9.13).
- No change.
Temporary Non-
Residential
Building
- Require securities posted in amount of DC
payable at building permit. If the building is
removed within 3 years of building permit
issuance, the security is returned. If not,
security deposited to the DC reserve funds.
- (see 6.9.14).
- No change.
Municipal and
School Board
Exemptions
(Mandatory)
- DCs exempt for "Land owned by and used for
the purposes of a municipality or a board as
defined in the Education Act" per the DCA.
- Unless buildings or part thereof are used for
commercial/retail purposes.
- (see 6.9.15).
- No change.
Parking Garages
Exemption
- Parking garages (whether at, above or below
grade) are exempt.
- (see 6.9.16).
- No change.
Temporary
Residential
Building
Exemption-
Garden Suite,
Other
- a) Garden Suite - through an agreement
registered on title, exempt if removed within the
period set by local's temporary use by-law and if
not DC onto property tax.
- b) Other - through an agreement, exempt if
securities posted in amount of DC payable at
building permit and if the building is removed
within 3 years of building permit issuance, the
security is returned. If not, security deposited to
the DC reserve funds.
- (see 6.9.17).
- No change.
Agricultural
Exemption
- DCs are exempt when the use is considered a
bona fide farming operation, including sod farms,
breeding and boarding of horses, and green
houses with no connection to Regional water
and wastewater. Residential, commercial and
retail uses in agricultural development are not
exempt.
- Exempt first 278.7 sq.m.
(3,000 sq.ft.) of
accessory
industrial/retail/
commercial TFA
- (see 6.8.2).
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DC Policies
Existing Policies
Proposed Changes
- Confirm the Agricultural use based on the zoning
and availability of Ontario Farm Business
Registration Number (FBR#).
Other Exemptions
- Includes other discretionary exemptions:
o Hospitals (unless buildings or part thereof are
used for commercial/retail purposes);
o Places of Worship Conservation Authorities
(unless buildings or part thereof are used for
commercial/retail purposes);
o Seasonal structures;
o Temporary venues;
- (see 6.9.18).
- No change.
Timing of DC
Payment
- Residential:
o Collect water, wastewater and roads at
subdivision or consent agreement. (except for
high density apartment at building permit);
o Collect other services at building permit.
o Collection is in accordance with Section 26 of
the Act as may be applicable
- Non-Residential:
o Collect all DCs at building permit.
o Collection is in accordance with Section 26 of
the Act as may be applicable
- Notwithstanding the above, the Region may
enter into agreement under s.27 of DCA to
collect all or part of DC earlier (i.e. allocation
program) or later (i.e. non-residential deferral).
(see 6.9.19).
- No change.
6.8 Proposed DC Policy Changes
The proposed by-law will continue to include the current rules and policies as outlined
above save and except for the following changes based on issues that were raised
during the implementation of the current By-law No. 36-17.
6.8.1 Industrial Expansion Exemption (Mandatory)
The Act requires a DC exemption to an existing industrial building expansion on the
following basis:
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If the GFA of the existing building is enlarged by 50% or less, the expansion
would be exempt from DCs.
If the GFA of the existing industrial building is enlarged by more than 50%, DCs
would be payable on the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50% of the
GFA before the enlargement.
For the purpose of applying the industrial expansion exemption the terms "GFA"
and an "existing industrial building" are based on the definitions used in the O.
Reg. 82/98 to the Act as amended. In applying the exemption, the following is
required:
o The GFA of an existing industrial building is enlarged where there is a
bona fide increase in the size of the existing building and the enlarged
area is attached to the existing industrial building, there is a direct means
of ingress and egress between the existing and enlarged area and it is
used for, or in connection with, an industrial purpose as set out in s. 1 (1)
of O. Reg. 82/98. Further, the exemption does not apply where the
enlarged area is attached to the existing industrial building by means only
of a tunnel, bridge, canopy, corridor or other passage-way, or through a
shared below-grade connection such as a service tunnel, foundation,
footing or a parking facility;
o GFA as defined in the DCA, includes above grade floor area only;
o Under the current by-law, the Region uses TFA which includes below
grade floor area, to calculate the industrial expansion exemption.
The current mandatory industrial expansion does not include separate buildings, which
are sometimes required for storage tanks and garbage enclosures. However, the
commercial expansion (up to 3,000 sq. ft.) under the by-law does not require the
expansion to be attached to the existing building, as long as it is incidental to or
subordinate in purpose and exclusively devoted to the use in the existing building.
It is being proposed to amend the expansion exemption of existing industrial buildings to
allow up to 278.7 sq.m. (3,000 sq.ft.). located in a separate building to be exempt from
DCs. This exemption can be used at the same time as the mandatory expansion
however the overall DC exemption will be capped at 50% of existing industrial TFA.
6.8.2 Agricultural Exemption
Under the current by-law, Agricultural uses are exempt when the use is considered to
be a bona fide farming operation, which currently includes greenhouses that are not
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connected to Regional water services or wastewater services, sod farms, and farms for
the breeding and boarding of horses. Residential, commercial and retail uses in
agricultural development are not exempt.
In the interest of supporting the agricultural sector, it is being recommended to provide
some relief for on-farm diversification. This will allow on-farm diversification to be
exempt from DCs for:
First 278.7 sq.m. (3,000 sq.ft.) of accessory industrial/retail/commercial;
As long as at least 6 months have elapsed since the last building permit;
The owner provides written confirmation that the existing farming operation is
continuing; and
Additionally, a bone fide farm operation may extend beyond multiple legal lots so
long as the lots are adjoining and form part of the bona fide farm operation.
In order to assist in confirming a bona fide farming operation for exemption, a review of
the availability of a Farm Business Registration Number (FBR) is requested.
6.9 Existing DC Policies to Remain in Place
6.9.1 Commercial (Non-Retail) Expansion Exemption
The current by-law provides for an expansion exemption on the first 278.7 sq.m. (3,000
sq.ft.) of the expansion of the existing commercial building (attached or detached) on
the site. In order to apply for this exemption, the expansion building should meet the
definition of commercial use (e.g. non-industrial, non-retail) in the by-law and the related
building permit must be at least 6 months after the last building permit on the site and
the existing building(s) must be occupied.
6.9.2 Non-Residential Lot Coverage Relief
Under the current by-law, partial DC exemptions are provided for non-residential
development which exceeds its lot size. This relief is provided when the following
conditions are met:
For the portion of the TFA of non-residential development that is less than or
equal to 1.0 times the area of the lot, the current non-residential DC applies;
For the portion of the TFA that is greater than 1.0 times the area of the lot, the
DC does not apply.
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6.9.3 Demolition Credit
A demolition credit is currently provided where a residential or non-residential building
has been (or is being) demolished. It is calculated by multiplying the number/type of
dwelling units or the non-residential TFA being demolished, by the relevant DC in effect
on the date when the DC is payable. A credit is given where a building permit is issued
within 5 years from the date of the demolition permit and it does not apply if the building
is exempt under the current by-law. A demolition credit is provided on a one-time basis
unless there is a phasing plan in place approved by the Regional Treasurer or
designate.
In situations where a developer is engaged in a formal planning application (e.g.
complete site plan application under the Planning Act) but is not in a position to get their
building permit issued within the 5-year timeframe the Regional Treasurer or designate
may approve a 12-month extension to the demolition credit, upon submission by the
developer of a written request for an extension, including proof that a formal planning
application has been accepted and is in process by the local municipality.
In cases where the building cannot be demolished until the new building is constructed
(i.e. redevelopment of the site where the businesses must continue to operate until the
new building can be occupied), DCs are payable on issuance of a building permit and a
refund is made, without interest, if the demolition is made within 12 months of building
permit issuance. In situations where 12 months is not sufficient time to complete
construction, occupy the new building and complete the full demolition of the original
building, the policy allows for the Regional Treasurer or designate to approve an
extension to the time allowed to obtain a refund beyond the 12 months. This approval is
required prior to obtaining the first building permit for the new development, and is only
considered upon submission of a written request by the developer.
6.9.4 Conversion Credit
Under the current By-law, a conversion credit is provided where there is a proposed
conversion of space in a residential or non-residential building. The current by-law
provides for conversion credits under the following conditions:
Credit is applied for the portion of the building that is being converted;
Credit is calculated by multiplying the number and type of dwelling units or the
non-residential TFA, being converted by the relevant DC in effect on the date
when the DC is payable;
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Credit shall not exceed, in total, the amount of DCs payable for the building
permit;
Credit does not apply if the original building is exempt under the current by-laws;
Credit is provided on a one-time basis unless any excess credit is expressly
permitted by a phasing plan for the redevelopment that is acceptable to and
approved by the Region.
Despite the above, where there is a conversion from non-retail to retail development an
exemption will be provided for the incremental DC's for the greater of 10,000 sq. ft. (930
sq. m) or 25% of the TFA being converted. This exemption will be provided on a one-
time basis.
6.9.5 Exemption for Intensification of Existing Housing or a structure
ancillary to it (Mandatory)
The Act requires a DC exemption related to the redevelopment of existing residential
buildings, including structures ancillary to existing residential buildings, for the following:
Enlargement of an existing dwelling.
Creating 1 or 2 additional dwelling units in an existing residential building
containing a single dwelling unit provided the TFA of the additional 1 or 2 units
does not exceed the TFA of the existing unit.
Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in existing residential buildings each of which
contain a single dwelling unit, that have one (semi-detached dwelling) or two (row
dwelling) vertical walls, but no other parts, attached to other buildings, provided
the TFA of the additional 1 unit does not exceed the TFA of the existing units.
Creating the greater of 1 or 1% of the existing units in a rental residential building
which contains four or more dwelling units.
Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in any other existing residential building not in
the classes of buildings listed above, provided the TFA of the additional 1 unit
does not exceed the TFA of the smallest existing unit.
The above restrictions apply whether as additional dwelling unit is in the residential
building or a structure ancillary to it.
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6.9.6 Exemption for Additional dwelling units in new residential
buildings or a structure ancillary to it (Mandatory)
The Act also requires a DC exemption related to the development of new residential
buildings, including structures ancillary to new residential buildings for the following:
Creating 1 additional dwelling unit or ancillary dwelling in a new residential
building containing a single dwelling unit provided the TFA of the additional unit
does not exceed the TFA of the initial unit.
Creating 1 additional dwelling unit in a new residential building each of which
contain a single dwelling unit, that have one (semi-detached dwelling) or two (row
Dwelling) vertical walls, but no other parts, attached to other buildings, provided
the TFA of the additional 1 unit does not exceed the TFA of the initial units.
Creating 1 dwelling unit in a building ancillary to a proposed new detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling and which must only contain
one dwelling unit, provided the TFA of the additional 1 unit does not exceed the
TFA of the initial unit
6.9.7 Definition of High Density Apartment & Timing of Payment
(Residential)
Generally residential developments are required to pay their water, wastewater and
roads DCs prior to building permit. For high density development with a minimum of 4
storeys or containing more than 130 dwelling units per net hectare per approved plans
under s.41 of the Planning Act, these charges are deferred to the building permit stage.
The intention of this policy is to promote high density residential development by
addressing cash flow issues that are particular to multi-story residential developments.
6.9.8 Affordable Rental Housing Deferral
To support development of affordable rental housing, the Region has a deferral policy
which allows DC payments over 20 annual payments (commencing at building permit)
for developments that can demonstrate specific affordability targets. The provisions are
as follow:
At least 25% of the development or 10 units, whichever is greater, must be
operated at or below the affordable rent threshold as defined in the Region's
annual State of Housing Report;
Affordable requirements must be met for a minimum of 20 years;
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No interest;
Unpaid DC's will be placed on tax roll.
It should be noted that the provisions of this policy may be subject to the Region's
financial plan requirements.
6.9.9 Rental Housing (excluding non-profit) (Mandatory)
Section 26.1 of the DCA provides for a deferral of DCs over 6 annual payments
commencing at occupancy for a building with 4 or more dwelling units all of which are
intended for use as rented residential premises as defined in the DCA. These deferral
agreements will be subject to interest based on the Region's current policy approved
through Report No. FN-08-20 (DC interest and deferral policies) or at a rate not
exceeding the prescribed maximum if applicable.
It should be noted that the provisions of this policy may be subject to the Region's
financial plan requirements.
6.9.10 Non-profit Housing (Mandatory)
Section 26.1 of the DCA provides for a deferral of DCs over 21 annual payments
commencing at occupancy for a building or structure intended for use as residential premises
by a corporation without share capital to which the Corporations Act or the Canada not-for-profit
Corporations Act applies, that is in good standing and whose primary purpose is to provide
housing; or a non-profit housing co-operative that is in good standing under the Co-operative
Corporations Act. These deferral agreements will not be subject to interest based on the
Region's current policy approved through Report No. FN-08-20 (DC interest and
deferral policies).
It should be noted that the provisions of this policy may be subject to the Region's
financial plan requirements.
6.9.11 Institutional (Mandatory)
Section 26.1 of the DCA provides for a deferral of DCs over 6 annual payments
commencing at occupancy for a building or structure intended for use as institutional as
defined in the DCA. These deferral agreements will be subject to interest based on the
Region's current policy approved through Report No. FN-08-20 (DC Interest and
Deferral Policies) or at a rate not exceeding the prescribed maximum if applicable.
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6.9.12 Non-Residential Payment Deferral
The Region will continue to provide an option to defer non-residential DCs to all
developments, redevelopments and building expansions. This policy has been in place
since Council's approval in 1995 (Report No. CS-04-95). The intent of the policy is to
help to alleviate cash flow problems relating to DC payments since such payment is
required before a building is constructed and the revenues from it materialize. To
provide businesses with greater flexibility, the deferral program permits payments to be
made annually over a 10-year period at the prime lending rate of the Region's bank.
The owner is required to enter into a deferral agreement and a security is required by
way of providing a Letter of Credit or the agreement must be registered on title. For
non-residential institutional development as defined in O. Reg. 82/98 section 26.1 of
DCA may apply.
6.9.13 Non-Residential DC Categories
In 2012, the Region established differentiated non-residential DC rates for retail and
non-retail development in the interest of continued economic development in
employment areas. The transportation DC was differentiated for retail and non-retail
uses based on technical information that provides different trip generation rates relating
to each category.
The 2022 DC by-law will continue to differentiate Transportation DCs between retail and
non-retail development based on a similar methodology detailed in Appendix D.
6.9.14 Temporary Non-Residential Building
The current by-law provides exemptions for temporary non-residential buildings as long
as the building is removed within a specified timeframe. This policy is designed for
development that is required on a site before a permanent structure is erected (e.g.
sales trailers). The applicant is required to post securities in the amount of the DC
payable at building permit. If the building is removed within 3 years of building permit
issuance, the security is returned. If not, the DC is collected by depositing the security
into the appropriate DC reserve funds.
6.9.15 Municipal and School Board Exemptions (Mandatory)
The Act requires that the following institutions be exempt from payment of DCs:
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Buildings or structures owned by and used for the purposes of any area
municipality or the Region; and
Buildings or structures owned by a public or separate board of education (as
defined in the Education Act) and used only for school purposes;
Unless such buildings or parts thereof are used primarily for commercial or retail
purposes.
The current practice of exempting partnerships between a private entity and municipality
or school board (providing municipal/school boards' services) is appropriate in light of
the DCA requirement. In its review of such partnership development, the Region takes
into consideration the land ownership and the nature of the services provided by the
applicant. In order for the DC exemption to apply, the land must be owned by a
municipality or a school board and the services provided should be for a municipal or a
school board purpose authorized by the applicable legislation.
6.9.16 Parking Garages Exemption
Under the current by-law parking garages, whether at, above or below grade, are
exempt from DCs.
6.9.17 Temporary Residential Building Exemption
The current by-law includes special policies for the following 2 types of temporary
residential dwelling units:
Garden suite - a temporary accommodation for a family member, usually a
senior.
Other - a temporary accommodation for resident workers.
a) Temporary Dwelling - Garden Suites
Under the Planning Act, garden suites are only permitted when a temporary use by-law
(a form of zoning by-law) is enacted by the Council of the local municipality. The
temporary by-law specifies the subject land and the duration of the usage of the garden
suite. The initial period cannot exceed 3 years, but the timeframe can be extended by
local Council. Regardless of the duration of the by-law, the Planning Act does not allow
the garden suite to become a legal conforming use.
The current policy for a garden suite type temporary dwelling unit is as follows:
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The garden suite has been authorized by a temporary use by-law passed by the
local municipality pursuant to sections 39 and 39.1 of the Planning Act and such
by-law is in full force and effect;
The owner is required to enter into an agreement with the Region, to be
registered on title, prior to building permit issuance;
Under the agreement, DCs are exempt if the owner removes the building within
60 days following the expiration of the temporary use by-law (or any extensions
thereof), and provides evidence of the removal to the Region within 30 days
following the removal (up to 90 days total). The onus of notifying the Region of
the removal is on the applicant;
If the owner does not provide satisfactory evidence of removal within the
timeframe, it will no longer be considered as a garden suite and the Region will
add the DCs to the tax roll;
If the lot with the garden suite is sold, unless the purchaser agrees to assume the
responsibility by entering into an identical agreement or remove the building, the
entire amount of DC should be paid to the Region prior to the completion of the
sales transaction;
The amount of DC payable is the DC rate for an accessory dwelling on the date
that the building permit was issued.
b) Temporary Dwelling - Other
This policy applies in situations where a temporary use by-law is not available.
Examples include a seasonal residential use or a short-term residential use to
accommodate resident workers, such as farm workers. In most cases once these
dwellings are removed, there are no plans for redevelopment on the site, and therefore
the applicant cannot take advantage of the demolition credit.
The current policy for this type of temporary dwelling unit is as follows:
Before the building permit issuance, the applicant must enter into an agreement
with the Region and provide a security in the amount equal to the DCs otherwise
payable;
The security may be in the form of cash or Letter of Credit;
A refund of cash or a return of Letter of Credit will be made, without interest, if
the applicant submits an application for refund, accompanied by proof of the
removal of the temporary building to the Region's satisfaction, within 3 years
from the building permit issuance;
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If there is no application received within the 3 years, the Region collects the DCs
by depositing the security (or cash) into the Regional reserve funds on the day
following the 3-year anniversary date.
6.9.18 Other Discretionary Exemptions
Under the current by-law parking garages, whether at, above or below grade, are
exempt from DCs.
The following are additional discretionary exemptions that are included in the
current by-law:
Hospitals - Buildings used as hospitals governed by the Public Hospitals Act,
R.S.O. 1990; c. P.40, unless such buildings or parts thereof are used primarily for
commercial or retail purposes;
Place of Worship - Buildings that are exempt from taxation as a place of worship;
Conservation Authorities - Buildings/structures owned by and used for the
purpose of a conservation authority, except for buildings/structures used primarily
for recreational purposes for which the conservation authority charges admission
and/or fees or any other commercial or retail purposes;
Seasonal Structures as defined in the by-law;
Temporary Venues as defined in the by-law.
6.9.19 Timing of DC Payment
Unless 26.1 of the DCA applies, DCs for all services are currently calculated in
accordance with section 26.2 of the DCA and payable on the day of building permit
issuance, except for the water, wastewater and roads component for residential uses,
which are currently payable upon execution of a subdivision agreement, rather than
prior to building permit issuance, as the Region is required to have the necessary
infrastructure constructed before the development occurs. For high density apartments
and non-residential uses, all DCs are payable at building permit.
Notwithstanding the above, an owner and the Region may enter into an agreement
under section 27 of the DCA requiring all or part of the DCs to be paid before (i.e.
residential allocation program) or after (i.e. non-residential deferral) they would
otherwise be payable. The terms of such agreement may not amend or alter any other
provisions or sections of the by-law.
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6.9.20 Exemptions, Relief, Credits and Adjustments Not Cumulative
It must be noted that only one of the applicable exemption(s), relief, credit(s) or
adjustment(s) set out in the by-law shall be applicable to a development or
redevelopment. Where the circumstances of a development or redevelopment are such
that more than one type of exemption, relief, credit or adjustment could apply, only one
type shall apply and it shall be the exemption, relief, credit or adjustment that results in
the lowest DCs being payable.
6.10 By-law Structure
Bill 73 has introduced 2 new sections where Council must consider the use of area
specific charges:
Subsection 2 (9) of the Act now requires a municipality to implement area
specific DCs for either specific services which are prescribed and/or for specific
municipalities which are to be regulated.
Subsection 10 (2) c.1 of the DCA requires that "the development charges
background study shall include consideration of the use of more than one DC by-
law to reflect different needs for services in different areas".
For the 2022 DC by-law update, consideration has been given to area specific charges
as required under the DCA (as amended by Bill 73). In regard to the first item, there are
no services or specific municipalities identified in the regulations which must be area
rated. The second item requires Council to consider the use of area rating.
The most common approach to structuring DC by-laws in Ontario is to implement a
uniform or a municipal-wide charge. Currently Halton has Region-wide DC rates for all
services except water/wastewater (W/WW).
Since 1999, the Region's W/WW DCs have been charged on an area specific basis to
recognize the higher average costs in servicing the Greenfield areas compared to the
Built Boundary areas. The current area specific W/WW DC was established in 2012
(By-law No. 48-12), based on distribution/collection infrastructure required to service
growth planned within the Built Boundary and Greenfield areas. The Built Boundary for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe was established by the provincial Growth Plan based on
the 2006 Built Boundary. The remainder of the Regional urban area (i.e. outside the
Built Boundary) was classified as Greenfield area. The DC rates relating to the water
and wastewater capacity (plant expansions for example) were calculated on a Region-
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wide basis given the difficulty in identifying Area specific infrastructure related to
capacity projects.
The remaining services (roads, growth studies, police, paramedic services, facilities,
social housing, waste diversion and waterfront parks) are not restricted to one specific
area and are often used/required by all residents/business. For example, the entire
road network is used by new development depending on their travel requirements.
For the reasons noted above, the Region will continue to calculate the
distribution/collection component of the W/WW DCs on an area specific basis and the
capacity component of W/WW and all other services (transportation and general
services) on a Region-wide basis.
Table 6-2 below illustrates the by-law structure:
Table 6-2
2022 DC By-law Structure
6.11 Asset Management Plan
The recent changes to the DCA (new clause 10 (2) (c.2)) require that the background
study must include an asset management plan (AMP) related to new infrastructure.
Subsection 10 (3) of the DCA provides:
The AMP shall,
deal with all assets whose capital costs are proposed to be funded under the DC
by-law;
1. Water/Wastewater:
Areas
Applied
Planning
Period
A. Capacity
Region-wide
2022-2031
B. Distribution/Collection:
Area-specific
2022-2031
(i) Greenfield
(ii) Built Boundary
2. Roads
Region-wide
2022-2031
3. Police
Region-wide
2022-2031
4. Other General Services
Region-wide
2022-2031
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demonstrate that all the assets mentioned in clause (a) are financially
sustainable over their full life cycle;
contain any other information that is prescribed; and
be prepared in the prescribed manner.
At a broad level, the AMP provides for the long-term investment in an asset over its
entire useful life along with the funding. For growth-related works, the majority of capital
costs will be funded by DCs. Non-growth-related expenditures will then be funded from
non-DC sources through the state of good repair program. 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-DC financing sources.
Having a financial plan is critical for putting an AMP into action. By having a strong
financial plan, municipalities can also demonstrate that they have made a concerted
effort to integrate the AMP with financial planning and municipal budgeting and are
making full use of all available infrastructure financing tools.
It has been the Region's long-standing practice to prepare the Region's ten-year budget
forecast based on the asset management plan. The ten-year budget forecast is
updated through the annual budget process based on the latest information available
including the existing long-term asset management plan, building condition
assessments, results of studies such as master plans, optimization studies, etc. For the
purpose of the 2022 DC by-law update, the ten-year budget forecast is to cover the
planning horizon based on the long-term asset management plan, incorporating the
infrastructure identified for the 2022 update and building condition assessments. As
detailed in Appendix H, the analysis demonstrates that the Regional property tax and
water and wastewater utility rate impacts are projected to stay at a level consistent to
the current (2022) and previous budgets.
6.12 Long Term Capital and Operating Cost Examination
Subsection 10(2)(c) of the Act requires that a DC background study include an
examination for each service to which the DC by-law would relate, of the long-term
capital and operating costs for capital infrastructure required for the service.
One standard that could be used in scrutinizing the above-referenced costs is the
current level of operating costs per capita. Another more detailed standard that goes
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beyond the specific requirements of the Act would be the anticipated impact on tax and
user rate levels, as determined by the application of a full fiscal impact model. As
discussed in Appendix H, Halton's assessment is based on the latter method.
The revenue to be generated by the DC by-law during its life of up to 5 years will be
determined by the quantum of the charge, the amount and type of development
occurring and the impact of the rules regarding exemptions, indexing, land
redevelopment, etc. The net stream of revenue which results will determine the rate at
which the Region is able to construct the works which underlie the DC. Consideration
of these revenue streams would normally occur as part of the Region's annual Capital
Budget and Forecasting process.
Appendix H contains Halton's Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost examination. The
Region intends to implement the projects set out in this Study through its usual practice
of preparing financial plans prior to the release of water and wastewater capacity.
These plans will consider the projects (including roads) to be financed under the Plan
and may use a combination of various financing techniques. The financial plan may
also consider the staging of projects and, therefore, the timing and sequence of
development to achieve the fiscal objectives of the Region under the Region's current
Official Plan. Accordingly, the timing of some of the projects which are to be DC funded
may be modified from what is shown in this background study. These modifications
may be necessitated by the specifics of the financial plans to be prepared for water,
wastewater and road servicing.
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Chapter 7
By-law Adoption and
Implementation
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7. By-law Adoption and Implementation
7.1 Introduction
This chapter outlines the comprehensive process that the Region has carried out as
part of arriving at DC rates and policies which are fair and legally defensible, and have
full regard for public comments and concerns and any possible economic or
development implications.
As part of this process, Regional staff in Public Works, Finance, Legislative and
Planning Services, and other departments deployed substantial resources, in addition to
engaging specialists in transportation, water/wastewater servicing, legal, economics and
development charges to prepare separate inputs to the study.
This chapter discusses the consultation and by-law adoption process.
7.2 Consultation
Halton Region has followed an organized and comprehensive consultation process
consisting of the Development Charges Advisory Committee (DCAC) which provided
advice on the preparation of the DC background study and an extensive public
consultation process to be carried out once the DC background study is released to the
public.
7.2.1 Development Charges Advisory Committee (DCAC)
The purpose of the DCAC is to provide advice and assistance with respect to the
preparation of the DC background study by reviewing the methodology and
assumptions used in formulating the DC policies. The terms of reference and selection
criteria for the DCAC were updated and approved by Council in Report No. LPS14-21 /
FN-04-21 (re: 2022 Development Charge (DC) Update Work Plan, Terms of Reference
and Council Appointments to the 2021-2022 Development Charges Advisory Committee
(DCAC)). The Committee consists of 15 members representing developers, builders,
businesses, councillors and rate payers. As shown in the following table, the DCAC
held 4 meetings during September and October 2021, involving discussions regarding
the growth plan and capital costs, DC calculations, competitive analysis and DC
policies.
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Table 7-1
DCAC Consultation Process
During this process relevant information was provided through staff presentations.
Further supplementary information was also provided as requested by the Committee.
The information presented at the DCAC, including supplementary information, technical
reports, minutes and agendas, is available on Halton's website (www.halton.ca).
The key items reviewed and feedback provided by the DCAC was highlighted in
Regional Report No. FN-36-21 (re: Update on the Activity of the Development Charges
Advisory Committee (DCAC)).
7.2.2 Public Consultation Process
Once the DC background study is complete and released to the public, the work of the
DCAC comes to an end and the broad public consultation occurs. As shown in the
following table the DC background study is planned to be released to the public on
December 15, 2021.
Item Discussed
Date
1. DC 101/Growth Plan
September 24, 2021
2. DC Policies/Adjusted Growth/ General Services Capital
Costs and Calculations
October 8, 2021
3. Water/Wastewater & Transportation Capital Costs and
Calculations
October 21, 2021
4. Cost of Growth, Final Review and Competitiveness
October 29, 2021
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Table 7-2
Summary of Public Consultation Process
Process
Date
1. Release of DC Background Study to
the Public
December 15, 2021
2. Public Meeting under the DCA, 1997
February 16, 2022
3. Final DC Proposals & Comments to
Council
March 23, 2022
4. Proposed Passing of DC By-law(s) by
Council
April 20, 2022
5. Advertise Notice of Passage of DC
By-law(s)
Within 20 days of passage
6. Last day for DC By-law(s) Appeal
40 days after passage
Halton's website will continue to be updated to keep the public informed during the
public consultation process on meeting dates and information provided during the
process.
Finally, consultation with the four local municipalities continually takes place through the
Area Treasurers with the aim to promote consistency in DC policies among the Region
and the local municipalities, which in turn would improve customer service and
administrative efficiency.
7.3 The By-law Adoption Process
Section 12 of the DCA indicates that before passing a DC by-law, Council must hold at
least one public meeting, giving at least 20 days notice thereof, in accordance with the
Regulation. Council must also ensure that the proposed by-law and background study
are made available to the public at least 2 weeks prior to the (first) public meeting.
Further, the DC study must be made available at least 60 days prior to the passage of
the DC by-law. 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, the 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, the 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 OLT.
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As discussed in the previous sections, following the completion of the DCAC process
and release of the DC background study on December 15, 2021, the Region will
undertake an extensive public consultation process beyond standard practice and the
requirement of the DCA. Further, as shown in Table 7-2, the Region's consultation
process will continue until the by-law is adopted. The legislated Public Meeting will be
held February 16, 2022.
All of the public input will be reviewed and taken into consideration to finalize the
Region's DC proposal. The final report containing the DC proposal will be presented to
the Council on March 23, 2022. The DC by-law will then be considered for passage by
Council on April 20, 2022, with the last date for appeal of the by-law then being 40 days
after the passage of the by-law.
7.4 By-law Implementation
7.4.1 Introduction
Once the Region 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 transitional arrangements, notices, potential
appeals and complaints, credits, front-ending agreements, subdivision agreement
conditions and finally the collection of revenues and funding of projects. The following
section overviews requirements in each case.
7.4.2 Transitional Period
Although the by-law is scheduled to be passed on April 20, 2022, this study proposes
that the by-law come into force September 1, 2022 to allow for a transitional period to
the new rates prior to expiration of By-law No. 36-17 on August 31, 2022.
7.4.3 Notice of Passage
In accordance with s.13 of the DCA, when a DC by-law is passed, the municipal 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:
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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.
s. 10 (4) lists the persons/organizations who must be given notice.
s.10 (5) lists the 8 items which the notice must cover.
7.4.4 By-law Pamphlet
In addition to the "notice" information, the municipality must prepare a "pamphlet"
explaining each DC by-law in force, setting out:
a description of the general purpose of the DCs;
the "rules" for determining if a charge is payable in a particular case and for
determining the amount of the charge;
the services to which the DCs relate; and
a general description of the general purpose of the Treasurer's statement and
where it may be obtained 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 Region must give one copy of the most recent pamphlet without charge, to any
person who requests one.
7.4.5 Appeals
Sections 13 to 19 of the DCA set out requirements relative to making and processing of
a DC by-law appeal and OLT Hearing in response to an appeal. Any person or
organization may appeal a DC by-law to the OLT by filing with the municipal clerk a
notice of appeal, 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.
7.4.6 Complaints
A person required to pay a DC, or his agent, may complain to the Regional Council
imposing the charge that:
the amount of the charge was incorrectly determined;
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the credit to be used against the DC was incorrectly determined; or
there was an error in the application of the DC.
Sections 20 to 25 of the DCA set out the requirements that exist, including the fact that
a complaint may not be made later than 90 days after a DC (or any part of it) is payable.
Further a complainant may appeal if the municipality does not deal with the complaint
within 60 days of the complaint being filed with the clerk. A complainant may appeal the
decision of Regional Council to the OLT.
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Appendix A
Anticipated Development in
the Region 2022-2031
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Appendix A: Part 1
Residential Growth Forecasts
1. Residential Growth Forecasts
Table A-1 provides an estimate for growth commencing in 2022, which is the starting
point for this forecast and DC calculation. The forecast extends over a 10-year planning
horizon from 2022 to 2031, and is based on the Halton Region BPE, 2011. Over the
2022-2031 planning period, the Region's population is forecasted to reach 752,537
persons (excludes Census undercount), an increase of 128,443 persons from 2022 to
2031.1
The 2031 target population and employment figures for the Halton Region BPE, 2011
are consistent with section 3 of the 2006 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe (Places to Grow) and ROPA 39. Local knowledge regarding development
activity and designated vacant urban land supply, as well as Official Plan (OP) policies
related to future housing mix, are reflected in the forecasts, with extensive input from
the local municipalities.
It is noted that based on a detailed review of the 2021 population and housing base for
Halton Region, the Region is approximately 21,340 persons and 16,460 households
below the 2021 estimates as per the Halton Region BPE, 2011. This residential shortfall
has been adjusted for accordingly in the DC calculation (Table A-6a to Table A-6c).
Figure A-1 graphs the anticipated annual increase in the number of occupied dwelling
units over the forecast period, with additional details provided in Table A-2 for the 2011-
2020 period. Historical annual housing activity is based on Canadian Mortgage and
Housing Corporation (CMHC) completion data, while the forecast of occupied dwelling
units by type from 2021-2031 is based on the Halton Region BPE, 2011. Historically,
housing activity in Halton averaged 3,743 residential completions per year during the
2016 to 2020 period, which is above the average residential housing activity
experienced during the 2011-2015 period (i.e. 3,166 residential completions/year), and
comparable to the 10-year average residential housing activity of 3,703 residential
completions per year during the 2006-2015 period. In accordance with the Halton
Region BPE, 2011, the level of housing construction activity during the short-term
1 The Statistics Canada population undercount represents the net number of persons
who are missed (i.e. over-coverage less under-coverage) during Census enumeration.
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forecast period (i.e. 2022-2026) is forecast to average approximately 5,599 units
annually, which is well above historical trends from 2006-2020. The relatively high level
of forecast housing activity during the 2021-2025 period is largely a result of significant
DGA development in North Oakville and Milton anticipated over this time period. Growth
within Halton Region is projected to decline slightly thereafter to approximately 5,221
units/year from 2027-2031. This gradual decline corresponds with the buildout of large
portions of the Region's currently designated residential lands, both DGA and BUA
lands.
With respect to housing activity by structure type, single detached and semi-detached
units comprised 40% of total permits issued over the past 10 years (2011-2020). The
remaining 60% of the completions issued over this time period were in the form of
medium-density (28%) and high-density (32%) housing. The percentage of low-density
and medium-density housing units over the forecast period (2022-2031) is projected to
be 45% and 21%, respectively, while high-density units are projected to increase
comprise 34%.
Table A-3 sets out the persons per unit (PPU) data as per the 2016 Census by type and
age of unit in Halton. In comparison to the 2017 DC Background Study, housing
occupancies in new low, medium and high-density housing units are forecasted to
increase. Over the 2022-2031 forecast period, the average PPU for new low-density
housing units is 3.77. For medium- and high-density housing units, the forecast average
PPU are 2.85 and 1.66, respectively. The analysis in Table A-3 reveal that low-,
medium- and high-density dwelling occupancies for new units in Halton will gradually
decline over the 10-year forecast period
Table A-4 summarizes the PPU assumptions established for calculating DC rates for
different types of dwelling units, based on Census data over the 2022-2031 period. The
PPU assumption presented is used in calculating the which utilized a 10-year planning
period. For multiple dwellings, average PPU levels are further summarized between
units with less than and equal to or more than 3 bedrooms. For apartment dwellings,
average PPU levels are summarized between units with less than and equal to or
greater than 2 bedrooms.
Table A-5 summarizes the Regional population forecast from 2022-2031. PPU
assumptions used for the 10-year gross population forecast are based on Table A-4.
The net population increase over the 10-year period is based on the BPE, 2011.
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Tables A-5a through A-5c summarizes the 10-year gross/net population forecast for
the Halton's BUA (in accordance with ROPA 38), DGA and Rural Areas.
Table A-6a provides the annual growth summary for the 10-year growth period from
2022-2031. This forecast is used for the DC calculation as it relates to general services.
Adjustments have been made for the difference between the 2022 beginning balance
based on Halton Region BPE, 2011 and actual residential development. Further,
adjustments have been made to include institutional units due to institutional population
related growth (e.g. long-term care development) being accounted for in residential
growth. A unit deduction has also been made to account for the units that have already
paid DCs but have not yet occupied, in addition to a deduction for oversubscription
under the 2020 allocation program.
Table A-6b provides the annual growth summary for the 10-year growth period from
2022-2031. This forecast is used for the DC calculation as it relates to roads services.
Adjustments for actual growth, institutional units, prepaid units and over allocated units
have been made as noted above.
Table A-6c provides the annual growth summary for the 10-year growth period from
2022-2031. This forecast is used for the DC calculation as it relates to water and
wastewater services. In Table A-6c, the annual growth forecast has been allocated
between DGA and BUA lands. Rural areas have been deducted from the growth
forecast as they are not serviceable by water and wastewater. Adjustments for,
institutional units, prepaid unit and over allocated units have been made as noted
above. The shortfall for water/wastewater is offset by the number of prepaid units as all
residential units have prepaid units through existing agreements.
Table A-1
Halton Region
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
Dwelling Units
2021
624,094
8,618
615,476
142,759
42,255
49,440
234,455
2026
688,895
9,531
679,363
153,615
48,655
60,180
262,449
2031
752,537
10,436
742,101
166,913
53,708
67,935
288,556
2022-2026
64,801
914
63,887
10,856
6,400
10,739
27,995
2022-2031
128,443
1,818
126,625
24,154
11,453
18,495
54,102
2022-2026
39%
23%
38%
100%
2022-2031
45%
21%
34%
100%
Source: Population and housing forecasts explicitly based on June 2011 Halton Best Planning Estimates.
1 Population figure excludes net Census undercount.
% Housing Mix
Year
Population 1
Institutional
Population
Population Net
of Institutional
Singles &
Semis (Low-
Density)
Multiples
(Medium-
Density)
Apartments
(High-Density)
Total
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Figure A-1
Halton Region
Occupied Residential Dwelling Unit Forecast vs. Historical Completions
Period
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Total
2006-2020
1,904
1,110
808
3,716
2021-2031
2,415
1,145
1.850
5,410
4,241
3,166
3,743
5,599
5,221
-
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2006-2010
2011-2015
2016-2020
2021-2025
2026-2031
Completion Forecast Residential Units
Period
Historical
Forecast
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Table A-2
Halton Region
Historical Residential Housing Completions
Years 2011-2020
Residential Completions
Year
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Total
(Singles & Semis)
(Townhouses)
(Apartments)
2011
1,389
1,018
491
2,898
2012
1,910
957
1,021
3,888
2013
1,315
1,298
599
3,212
2014
1,320
1,030
1,269
3,619
2015
1,079
553
599
2,231
Sub-total
7,013
4,856
3,979
15,848
Average (2011-2015)
1,403
971
796
3,170
% Breakdown
44.3%
30.6%
25.1%
100.0%
2016
1,288
718
1,403
3,409
2017
1,229
1,072
1,966
4,267
2018
1,744
1,562
1,186
4,492
2019
1,462
576
1,170
3,208
2020
991
932
1,415
3,338
Sub-total
6,714
4,860
7,140
18,714
Average (2016-2020)
1,343
972
1,428
3,743
% Breakdown
35.9%
26.0%
38.2%
100.0%
2011-2020
Total
13,727
9,716
11,119
34,562
Average
1,373
972
1,112
3,456
% Breakdown
39.7%
28.1%
32.2%
100.0%
Source:
Completions- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Ontario Housing Market Report.
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Table A-3
Halton Region
Summary of 10-year Housing Occupancy Rates by Dwelling Type in New Units (PPU), 2022-2031
Units
PPU
Population
Units
PPU
Population
2022-2026
10,856
3.837
41,652
6,400
2.894
18,524
2027-2031
13,298
3.719
49,459
5,053
2.796
14,129
Total 10-year
24,154
3.772
91,111
11,453
2.851
32,652
Units
PPU
Population
Units
PPU
Population
2022-2026
10,739
1.667
17,907
27,995
2.789
78,082
2027-2031
7,756
1.638
12,706
26,107
2.922
76,295
Total 10-year
18,495
1.655
30,613
54,102
2.853
154,377
Source: Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, June 2011. Forecast housing occupancy rates (persons per unit) by housing type are
derived by Watson & Associates based on 2016 Statistics Canada custom tabulation.
Municipality
Forecast Period
High Density
Total
TOTAL
HALTON
REGION
TOTAL
HALTON
REGION
Municipality
Forecast Period
Low Density
Medium Density
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Table A-4
Halton Region 2022 Development Charge Study
Housing occupancy Rates by Dwelling Type in New Units (PPU)1
2022-2031
2022-2031
2022-2031
Residential Unit Category
(Built Boundary)
(Greenfield)
Single Family and Semi-Detached
3.772
3.750
3.777
Total Multiples 2
2 .8 5 1
2 .8 4 2
2 .8 5 6
Multiples- Less Than 3 Bedrooms
2.018
2.012
2.022
Multiples - 3 or More Bedrooms
3.054
3.044
3.059
Total Apartments
1 .6 5 5
1 .6 5 5
1 .6 5 8
Apartments - Less than 2 Bedrooms
1.356
1.355
1.359
Apartments - 2 or More Bedrooms
1.831
1.831
1.835
Special Care or Special Need
1.100
1.100
1.100
2 Multiples are defined as townhomes and apartments in duplexes.
Region Wide
Area Specific
1 Forecast occupancy rates (Persons Per Unit) by unit category and number of bedrooms are based on 2016
Statistics Canada custom tabulation provided by dwelling type and dwelling age.
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Table A-5
Halton Region
10 Year (Long Term) Growth Forecast
2022-2031
Population
(Net of Institutional)
Population to 2021 (1)
615,476
Occupants of
Units
54,102
New Housing Units,
multiplied by persons per unit (2)
2.853
2022 to 2031
gross population increase
154,377
154,377
Decline in Housing
Units
234,455
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by ppu decline rate (3)
-0.118
2022 to 2031
total decline in population
-27,752
-27,752
Population Estimate to 2031 (4)
742,101
Net Population Increase, From 2022 To 2031
126,625
(1)
Population and housing forecasts explicitly based on June 2011 Halton Best Planning Estimates.
2021 population estimate is net of institutional, which is estimated at 8,618.
(2)
Average number of persons per unit (ppu) is assumed to be:
Persons
% Distribution
Weighted Persons
Per Unit
of Estimated Units
Per Unit Average
Single family & semi-detached
3.772
45%
1.684
Multiples except apartments
2.851
21%
0.604
Apartments
1.655
34%
0.566
Total
100%
2.853
(3)
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
(4)
2031 Population derived from Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011. Note: 2031 population estimate is net of institutional population,
which is estimated at 10,436
Source: Unit mix derived from Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011. Forecast persons per unit by residential
unit category based on 2016 Statistics Canada custom tabulation provided by dwelling type and dwelling age.
Residential Unit Category
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Table A-5a
Halton Region (Built Boundary)
10 Year (Long Term) Growth Forecast
2022-2031
Population
(Net of Institutional)
Population to 2021 (1)
440,580
Occupants of
Units
23,242
New Housing Units,
multiplied by persons per unit (2)
2.188
2022 to 2031
gross population increase
50,850
50,850
Decline in Housing
Units
175,713
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by ppu decline rate (3)
(0.046)
2022 to 2031
total decline in population
(7,997)
(7,997)
Population Estimate to 2031 (4)
483,433
Net Population Increase, From 2022 To 2031
42,853
(1)
Population and housing forecasts explicitly based on June 2011 Halton Best Planning Estimates.
2021 population estimate is net of institutional, which is estimated at 6,578.
(2)
Average number of persons per unit (ppu) is assumed to be:
Persons
% Distribution
Weighted Persons
Per Unit
of Estimated Units
Per Unit Average
Single family & semi-detached
3.750
15%
0.571
Multiples except apartments
2.842
18%
0.512
Apartments
1.655
67%
1.104
Total
100%
2.188
(3)
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
(4)
2031 Population derived from Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011. Note: 2031 population estimate is net of institutional
population, which is estimated at 7,529.
Source: Unit mix derived from on Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011. Forecast persons per
unit by residential unit category based on 2016 Statistics Canada custom tabulation provided by dwelling
type and dwelling age.
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Table A-5b
Halton Region (Greenfield)
10 Year (Long Term) Growth Forecast
2022-2031
Population
(Net of Institutional)
Population to 2021 (1)
151,897
Occupants of
Units
31,023
New Housing Units,
multiplied by persons per unit (2)
3.357
2022 to 2031
gross population increase
104,153
104,153
Decline in Housing
Units
50,530
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by ppu decline rate (3)
(0.377)
2022 to 2031
total decline in population
(19,045)
(19,045)
Population Estimate to 2031 (4)
237,005
Net Population Increase, From 2022 To 2031
85,108
(1)
Population and housing forecasts explicitly based on June 2011 Halton Best Planning Estimates.
2021 population estimate is net of institutional, which is estimated at 1,651.
(2)
Average number of persons per unit (ppu) is assumed to be:
Persons
% Distribution
Weighted Persons
Per Unit
of Estimated Units
Per Unit Average
Single family & semi-detached
3.777
67%
2.529
Multiples except apartments
2.856
23%
0.669
Apartments
1.658
10%
0.160
Total
100%
3.357
(3)
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
(4)
2031 Population derived from Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011. Note: 2031 population estimate is net of institutional
population, which is estimated at 2,526
Source: Unit mix derived from on Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011. Forecast persons per unit
by residential unit category based on 2016 Statistics Canada custom tabulation provided by dwelling type
and dwelling age.
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Table A-5c
Halton Region (Rural)
10 Year (Long Term) Growth Forecast
Population
(Net of Institutional)
Population to 2022 (1)
22,999
Occupants of
Units
-163
New Housing Units,
multiplied by persons per unit (2)
3.830
2022 to 2031
gross population increase
-626
-626
Decline in Housing
Units
8,211
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by ppu decline rate (3)
(0.087)
2022 to 2031
total decline in population
(710)
(710)
Population Estimate to 2031 (4)
21,662
Net Population Increase, From 2022 To 2031
(1,336)
(1)
Population and housing forecasts explicitly based on June 2011 Halton Best Planning Estimates.
2021 population estimate is net of institutional, which is estimated at 389.
(2)
Average number of persons per unit (ppu) is assumed to be:
Persons
% Distribution
Weighted Persons
Per Unit
of Estimated Units
Per Unit Average
Single family & semi-detached
3.892
97%
3.785
Multiples except apartments
2.842
0%
0.000
Apartments
1.655
3%
0.045
Total
100%
3.830
(3)
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
(4)
Source: Unit mix derived from on Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011. Forecast persons per
unit by residential unit category based on 2016 Statistics Canada custom tabulation provided by dwelling
type and dwelling age.
2031 Population derived from Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011. Note: 2031 population estimate is net of institutional
population, which is estimated at 381
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Table A-6a
Halton Region Anticipated Annual Residential Growth for the Period 2022 to 2031
(for General Services Development Charge Calculation)
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Total
2022-2031
Region Wide
BPE:
Incremental Total New Units
5,599
5,599
5,599
5,599
5,599
5,221
5,221
5,221
5,221
5,221
54,102
Adjusted for SDE Units (3.772 PPU)
4,070
4,070
4,070
4,070
4,070
4,103
4,103
4,103
4,103
4,103
40,864
Add Unit Shortfall1
13,712
1,376
1,376
-
-
16,463
Less Prepaid
2
(9,711)
(9,711)
Less Over Allocated
3
(1,706)
(1,706)
(1,706)
(5,119)
Add Institutional Population Unit
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
520
Adjusted for SDE Units (3.772 PPU)
6,416
3,791
3,791
4,122
4,122
4,155
4,155
4,155
4,155
4,155
43,017
1 Represents shortfall in units against BPEs.
2 Represents pre-paid DCs under 2020 Allocation Agreement.
3 Represents oversubscription under 2020 Allocation Program.
Note: Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
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Table A-6b
Halton Region Anticipated Annual Residential Growth for the Period 2022 to 2031
(For Roads Development Charge Calculation)
Adjustments
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Total 2022-2031
Dwelling Units per BPE:
Urban Units
5,904
5,582
5,582
5,582
5,582
5,207
5,207
5,207
5,207
5,207
54,265
Rural Units
(305)
17
17
17
17
15
15
15
15
15
(163)
Incremental Total New Units per BPE
5,599
5,599
5,599
5,599
5,599
5,221
5,221
5,221
5,221
5,221
54,102
Adjusted for SDE Units (3.772 PPU)
4,070
4,070
4,070
4,070
4,070
4,103
4,103
4,103
4,103
4,103
40,864
Add Unit Shortfall1
13,712
1,376
1,376
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
16,463
Less Prepaid Units2
(10,501)
(790)
(790)
(12,081)
Less Over Allocated3
(1,706)
(1,706)
(1,706)
(5,119)
Add Institutional Population Unit
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
520
Adjusted for SDE Units (3.772 PPU)
5,626
3,001
3,001
4,122
4,122
4,155
4,155
4,155
4,155
4,155
40,647
1 Represents shortfall in SDE's against BPEs.
2 Represents pre-paid DCs under 2020 Allocation Agreement, non-allocation SDE earmarked to finance the 2020 Allocation Program.
3 Represents oversubscription under 2020 Allocation Program.
Note: Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
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Table A-6c
Halton Region Anticipated Annual Residential Growth for the Period 2022 to 2031
(for Water & Wastewater Development Charge Calculation)
Adjustments
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Total
2022-2031
GREENFIELD AREA
DC Calculation
Incremental Total New Units per BPE
3,590
3,268
3,268
3,268
3,268
2,872
2,872
2,872
2,872
2,872
31,023
Adjusted for SDE Units (3.777 PPU)
3,185
2,862
2,862
2,862
2,862
2,589
2,589
2,589
2,589
2,589
27,577
Add Unit Shortfall
1
12,336
12,336
Less Prepaid Units
2
(12,336)
(12,336)
Less Over Allocated
3
(1,706)
(1,706)
(1,706)
(5,119)
Add Institutional Population Unit
30
26
26
26
26
24
24
24
24
24
254
Net Greenfield Area
1,509
1,181
1,181
2,888
2,888
2,613
2,613
2,613
2,613
2,613
22,712
BUILT BOUNDARY
DC Calculation:
Incremental Total New Units per BPE
2,314
2,314
2,314
2,314
2,314
2,334
2,334
2,334
2,334
2,334
23,242
Adjusted for SDE Units (3.750 PPU)
1,265
1,265
1,265
1,265
1,265
1,447
1,447
1,447
1,447
1,447
13,560
Add Unit Shortfall
1
790
790
790
2,370
Less Allocated 2020 Program
2
(790)
(790)
(790)
(2,370)
Add Institutional Population Unit
26
26
26
26
26
28
28
28
28
28
270
Net Built Boundary
1,291
1,291
1,291
1,291
1,291
1,475
1,475
1,475
1,475
1,475
13,830
TOTAL REGION
2,800
2,472
2,472
4,179
4,179
4,088
4,088
4,088
4,088
4,088
36,542
1 Represents shortfall in SDE's against BPEs
2 Represents pre-paid DC's under 2012 and 2020 Allocation Agreement
3 Represents oversubscription under 2020 Allocation Program
4 Represents SDE's earmarked to finance the 2020 Allocation Program
Note: Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
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APPENDIX A - PART 2
NON-RESIDENTIAL GROWTH FORECASTS
2. NON-RESIDENTIAL GROWTH FORECASTS
Table A-7 summarizes the Halton Region BPE, 2011 employment forecast by major
employment sector from 2022-2031 in five-year increments. Major employment sectors
include industrial, commercial/population related, and institutional employment. Work at
home (WAH) employment and no fixed place of work (NFPOW) employment have also
been separately identified but excluded from the non-residential growth forecast when
calculating the non-residential DC. Statistics Canada defines no fixed place of work
(NFPOW) 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.
The impact on municipal services from WAH employees has already been included in
the population forecast. The need for municipal services related to NFPOW employees
has largely been included in the employment forecast by usual place of work i.e.
employment and total floor area (TFA) in the retail and accommodation sectors
generated from NFPOW construction employment. Furthermore, since these
employees have no fixed work address, they cannot be captured in the non-residential
TFA calculation. For these reasons, work-at-home and NFPOW employment has been
excluded from the capital needs.
Over the 10-year forecast period, Halton Region's existing employment base is forecast
to increase by approximately 62,300 employees, which represents an annual forecast
employment growth rate of 1.8%. The largest share of employment growth within Halton
Region is forecast in the industrial sector, which is anticipated to comprise
approximately 37% of total forecasted employment growth from 2022-2031. The
commercial sector also represents a large share of forecasted employment growth
across Halton Region, comprising approximately 30% of total employment growth over
the 15-year employment forecast.
Based on a detailed review of the Halton Region 2021 employment base, it is estimated
that the Halton Region employment base is approximately 46,400 employees below the
2021 employment estimate as per the Halton Region BPE, 2011. This employment
shortfall is concentrated in the industrial sector, followed by the commercial sector,
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while the institutional sector is estimated to be collectively tracking above the Halton
Region BPE, 2011 employment forecast.
In order to estimate the percentage of industrial employment shortfall which is
anticipated to occur in existing versus new industrial space, a review of recent industrial
employment trends within existing industrial building as well as a review of recent
industrial vacancy rate trends was undertaken. Based on this review, it is estimated that
no industrial shortfall should be accommodated within existing industrial buildings over
the 2022-2031 forecast period. The remaining 100% of the 2021 industrial employment
shortfall is forecast to be accommodated in new industrial space. With respect to the
commercial and institutional sectors, 100% of the employment shortfall/surplus has
been applied to new commercial/institutional space. This non-residential shortfall has
been adjusted for accordingly in the DC calculation (Table A-11a to Table A-11c).
Figure A-2 graphs the anticipated annual increase in the amount of TFA over the
forecast period. Historical annual non-residential building activity (2007-2020) is based
on Halton Region non-residential building permit data. Forecast TFA by sector is a
derived total based on the Halton Region BPE, 2011. The incremental TFA increase for
the Halton Region is an additional 45.4 million sq.ft. over the 10-year period. Industrial
construction is expected to comprise approximately 71% of the added TFA, while
commercial and institutional are anticipated to comprise 17% and 12%, respectively.
Table A-8 summarizes both employment growth and TFA for Halton Region annually
from 2022-2031. TFA estimates are calculated in square feet, based on the following
Region-wide employee density assumptions:
1,390 sq.ft. per employee for industrial;
400 sq.ft. per employee for commercial; and
740 sq.ft. per employee for institutional employment.
Forecast assumptions regarding average sq.ft. per employee by major sector and
municipality remain unchanged from the previous 2017 Development Charges
Background Study, with the exception of the industrial density assumption for the Town
of Milton. The Town of Milton industrial average sq. ft. per employee was reduced to
account for a greater share of prestige industrial development identified within the
Agerton Secondary Plan. The employee density assumptions above reflect a "bottom-
up" approach to the forecast. For example, the average sq.ft. per employee for industrial
development in the BUA (800 to 1,750) is lower than the DGA and Rural Areas (800 to
2,000). In part, this accounts for the steady forecast of new industrial construction along
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the Highway 401 corridor in the warehousing and distribution sector. Typically, the
average number of sq.ft. per employee within the warehousing and distribution sector is
much higher than the industrial average. The result of using this "bottom-up" approach
is that the average number of sq.ft. per employee varies from year to year depending on
the weighting of employment growth by local municipality.
As previously discussed, over the 2022-2031 forecast period, a total of 45.4 million sq.ft.
of non-residential TFA is forecasted to be added to Halton Region accordance with the
Halton Region BPE, 2011 employment forecast and the above-referenced floor space
per worker (FSW) assumptions by major sector. In addition, to the non-residential TFA
forecast derived from the 2022-2031 BPE forecast, an additional 50.5 million sq.ft. of
non-residential TFA is forecast, associated with the 2021 employment shortfall
illustrated in Table A-10b. Lastly, 0.75 million sq.ft. of TFA has been removed from the
institutional employment forecast to account for institutional space related to special
care facilities, which have already been captured in the population forecast.
Tables A-8a to A-8c provides similar information for Halton Region by DGA, BUA and
Rural Area.
Table A-9 provides the employment sectors in the Halton Region BPE forecast revised
to the following sectors: retail; and non-retail (office and other employment). Retail and
office employment have been disaggregated from the commercial/population-related
total based on 2016 Census allocations of 73% retail and 27% office. It is reasonable to
assume that over the forecast period a greater percentage of commercial development
will shift towards the office sector due to increased market demand for office
development, largely in Oakville and Burlington, in addition to the rise of e-commerce.
Therefore, a gradual shift of commercial employees has been allocated to the office
sector over the growth forecast period (i.e. retail employees are 69% of the commercial
total in 2021, and decrease to 67% by 2031; based on the 2022-2031 increment, 55% is
allocated to retail, and 45% is allocated to office). Based on the revised employment
sectors, the largest share of employment growth within Halton Region is forecast in the
industrial employment sector, which is anticipated to comprise approximately 37% of
total forecast employment growth from 2022-2031. The institutional sector is forecast to
comprise 12% of total forecast employment growth from 2022-2031.
Table A-9a summarizes both employment growth and TFA for Halton Region annually
from 2022-2031 based on the revised employment sectors (i.e. retail vs. non-retail).
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Retail - As per Table A-9a, the average sq.ft. per employee for retail is
approximately 470 sq.ft. per employee. The assumptions by municipality remain
unchanged from the previous 2017 Development Charges Background Study.
Non-retail - The average sq.ft. per employee for non-retail (i.e. office, industrial,
and institutional) is approximately 1,040 sq.ft. per employee, which is the
weighted average for all non-retail employment by usual place of work (i.e.
industrial, office and institutional development).
Retail construction is expected to comprise approximately 11% of the added TFA (45.4
million), while non-retail is anticipated to comprise 89%.
Tables A-9b through A-9d provides similar information for Halton Region by DGA,
BUA and Rural Area.
Tables A-10a through A-10c provides total non-residential TFA used for DC
Calculations. Adjustments have been made for the difference between the 2022
beginning balance based on the Halton Region BPE, 2011 and actual non-residential
development. Further, adjustments have been made to the institutional TFA forecast
due to special care/special needs (e.g. long term care development) being accounted
for in residential growth.
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Table A-7
Halton Region
Anticipated Annual Non-residential Growth for the Period 2022 to 2031
Year
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Work at Home No Fixed Place
of Work
Total
Employment
2021
119,285
111,832
34,735
29,206
32,625
327,683
2026
126,611
121,511
39,853
31,945
35,789
355,709
2031
137,976
135,065
42,241
35,429
39,289
390,000
2022-2026
7,325
9,679
5,119
2,739
3,164
28,026
2022-2031
18,691
23,232
7,506
6,223
6,664
62,316
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work Employment.
Source: 2021-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011.
Employment
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Figure A-2
Halton Region
Anticipated Annual Non-residential Growth for the Period 2022 to 2031
3.7 m
3.9 m
2.9 m
4.1 m
4.9 m
Historical Average
3.5 m
Forecast Average
4.5 m
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
2007-2011
2012-2016
2017-2021
2022-2026
2027-2031
Total Floor Area (millions in sq.ft.)
Historical
Forecast
Source: 2007-2021 derived from Halton Region non-residential DC database data by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Forecast derived based on Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, June 2011.
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Table A-8
Halton Region - Employment/Total Floor Area Forecast, 2022 to 2031
Cumulative
Year
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Work at
Home
No Fixed
Place of
Work
Total
Employment
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Total Floor Area
(TFA)
2021
119,285
111,832
34,735
29,206
32,625
327,683
4 8 ,6 05 ,7 5 2
1 06 ,9 3 1 ,1 7 0
1 7 ,5 1 3 ,7 3 8
1
7
3
,0 5
0 ,6
6
0
2022
120,606
113,763
35,743
29,757
33,419
333,288
4 9 ,1 3 8 ,2 00
1 09 ,9 7 0,04 9
1 8 ,2 9 7 ,2 7 7
1
7
7
,4
0 5
,5
2
6
2023
122,107
115,700
36,771
30,304
34,012
338,894
4 9 ,7 4 9 ,8 07
1 1 2 ,6 3 0,5 2 5
1 9 ,09 6 ,3 1 2
1
8
1
,4
7
6
,6
4
3
2024
123,608
117,637
37,798
30,851
34,604
344,499
5 0,3 6 1 ,4 1 4
1 1 5 ,2 9 1 ,000
1 9 ,8 9 5 ,3 4 7
1
8
5
,5
4
7
,7
6
1
2025
125,110
119,574
38,826
31,398
35,197
350,104
5 0,9 7 3 ,02 0
1 1 7 ,9 5 1 ,4 7 6
2 0,6 9 4 ,3 8 3
1
8
9
,6
1
8
,8
7
9
2026
126,611
121,511
39,853
31,945
35,789
355,709
5 1 ,5 8 4 ,6 2 7
1 2 0,6 1 1 ,9 5 1
2 1 ,4 9 3 ,4 1 8
1
9
3
,6
8
9
,9
9
6
2027
128,884
124,222
40,331
32,642
36,489
362,567
5 2 ,4 9 5 ,1 4 4
1 2 4 ,3 3 1 ,1 2 1
2 1 ,8 07 ,9 9 4
1
9
8
,6
3
4
,2
5
9
2028
131,157
126,932
40,808
33,339
37,189
369,425
5 3 ,4 05 ,6 6 1
1 2 8 ,05 0,2 9 1
2 2 ,1 2 2 ,5 7 0
2
0 3
,5
7
8
,5
2
2
2029
133,430
129,643
41,286
34,035
37,889
376,283
5 4 ,3 1 6 ,1 7 9
1 3 1 ,7 6 9 ,4 6 0
2 2 ,4 3 7 ,1 4 6
2
0 8
,5
2
2
,7
8
5
2030
135,703
132,354
41,763
34,732
38,589
383,141
5 5 ,2 2 6 ,6 9 6
1 3 5 ,4 8 8 ,6 3 0
2 2 ,7 5 1 ,7 2 2
2
1
3
,4
6
7
,0 4
8
2031
137,976
135,065
42,241
35,429
39,289
390,000
5 6 ,1 3 7 ,2 1 3
1 3 9 ,2 07 ,7 9 9
2 3 ,06 6 ,2 9 8
2
1
8
,4
1
1
,3
1
1
2021-2022
1,321
1,931
1,009
552
794
5,605
532,448
3,038,879
783,539
4,354,866
2022-2023
1,501
1,937
1,028
547
593
5,605
611,607
2,660,476
799,035
4,071,118
2023-2024
1,501
1,937
1,028
547
593
5,605
611,607
2,660,476
799,035
4,071,118
2024-2025
1,501
1,937
1,028
547
593
5,605
611,607
2,660,476
799,035
4,071,118
2025-2026
1,501
1,937
1,028
547
593
5,605
611,607
2,660,476
799,035
4,071,118
2026-2027
2,273
2,711
477
697
700
6,858
910,517
3,719,170
314,576
4,944,263
2027-2028
2,273
2,711
477
697
700
6,858
910,517
3,719,170
314,576
4,944,263
2028-2029
2,273
2,711
477
697
700
6,858
910,517
3,719,170
314,576
4,944,263
2029-2030
2,273
2,711
477
697
700
6,858
910,517
3,719,170
314,576
4,944,263
2030-2031
2,273
2,711
477
697
700
6,858
910,517
3,719,170
314,576
4,944,263
2022-2031
18,691
23,232
7,506
6,223
6,664
62,316
7,531,461
32,276,629
5,552,561
45,360,650
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work Employment.
Notes:
Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
Sq.Ft. per Employee Assumptions (2022-2031):
Commercial
403
Industrial
1,389
Institutional
740
Note: Average sq. ft. per employee varies on annual basis.
Source: 2021-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011.
Incremental
Employment
TFA Estimate (Sq.Ft.)
Region of Halton
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Table A-8a
Halton Region (Built Boundary) - Employment/Total Floor Area Forecast, 2022 to 2031
Cumulative
Year
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Work at
Home
No Fixed
Place of
Work
Total
Employment
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Total Floor
Area (TFA)
2021
96,201
88,466
26,662
22,949
25,904
260,181
3 8 ,4 8 0,2 8 5
9 0,9 7 1 ,5 4 3
1 3 ,8 05 ,1 9 5
1
4
3
,2
5
7
,0 2
2
2022
96,617
88,625
26,862
23,046
26,019
261,168
3 8 ,6 4 6 ,6 06
9 1 ,1 6 9 ,9 1 7
1 3 ,9 3 8 ,4 9 6
1
4
3
,7
5
5
,0 1
9
2023
97,032
88,784
27,062
23,143
26,134
262,155
3 8 ,8 1 2 ,9 2 7
9 1 ,3 6 8 ,2 9 1
1 4 ,07 1 ,7 9 8
1
4
4
,2
5
3
,0 1
6
2024
97,448
88,942
27,262
23,240
26,250
263,142
3 8 ,9 7 9 ,2 4 9
9 1 ,5 6 6 ,6 6 5
1 4 ,2 05 ,1 00
1
4
4
,7
5
1
,0 1
3
2025
97,864
89,101
27,462
23,338
26,365
264,129
3 9 ,1 4 5 ,5 7 0
9 1 ,7 6 5 ,03 9
1 4 ,3 3 8 ,4 01
1
4
5
,2
4
9
,0 1
0
2026
98,280
89,260
27,661
23,435
26,480
265,116
3 9 ,3 1 1 ,8 9 1
9 1 ,9 6 3 ,4 1 2
1 4 ,4 7 1 ,7 03
1
4
5
,7
4
7
,0 0 7
2027
98,862
89,871
27,854
23,603
26,662
266,851
3 9 ,5 4 4 ,9 8 4
9 2 ,7 6 1 ,2 7 8
1 4 ,5 7 0,3 2 8
1
4
6
,8
7
6
,5
8
9
2028
99,445
90,481
28,046
23,770
26,844
268,586
3 9 ,7 7 8 ,07 6
9 3 ,5 5 9 ,1 4 3
1 4 ,6 6 8 ,9 5 2
1
4
8
,0 0 6
,1
7
2
2029
100,028
91,092
28,238
23,938
27,025
270,321
4 0,01 1 ,1 6 9
9 4 ,3 5 7 ,008
1 4 ,7 6 7 ,5 7 7
1
4
9
,1
3
5
,7
5
4
2030
100,611
91,702
28,430
24,106
27,207
272,056
4 0,2 4 4 ,2 6 2
9 5 ,1 5 4 ,8 7 3
1 4 ,8 6 6 ,2 01
1
5
0 ,2
6
5
,3
3
6
2031
101,193
92,313
28,622
24,274
27,389
273,791
4 0,4 7 7 ,3 5 5
9 5 ,9 5 2 ,7 3 8
1 4 ,9 6 4 ,8 2 6
1
5
1
,3
9
4
,9
1
9
2021-2022
416
159
200
97
115
987
166,321
198,374
133,302
497,997
2022-2023
416
159
200
97
115
987
166,321
198,374
133,302
497,997
2023-2024
416
159
200
97
115
987
166,321
198,374
133,302
497,997
2024-2025
416
159
200
97
115
987
166,321
198,374
133,302
497,997
2025-2026
416
159
200
97
115
987
166,321
198,374
133,302
497,997
2026-2027
583
610
192
168
182
1,735
233,093
797,865
98,625
1,129,582
2027-2028
583
610
192
168
182
1,735
233,093
797,865
98,625
1,129,582
2028-2029
583
610
192
168
182
1,735
233,093
797,865
98,625
1,129,582
2029-2030
583
610
192
168
182
1,735
233,093
797,865
98,625
1,129,582
2030-2031
583
610
192
168
182
1,735
233,093
797,865
98,625
1,129,582
2022-2031
4,993
3,847
1,960
1,325
1,485
13,610
1,997,070
4,981,196
1,159,631
8,137,897
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work Employment.
Notes:
Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
Sq.Ft. per Employee Assumptions (2022-2031):
Commercial
400
Industrial
1,295
Institutional
592
Note: Average sq. ft. per employee varies on annual basis.
Incremental
Source: 2021-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011.
Employment
TFA Estimate (Sq.Ft.)
Region of Halton
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Table A-8b
Halton Region (Greenfield Area) - Employment/Total Floor Area Forecast, 2022 to 2031
Cumulative
Year
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Work at
Home
No Fixed
Place of
Work
Total
Employment
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Total Floor
Area (TFA)
2021
22,178
20,902
7,521
5,829
6,138
62,567
8 ,8 7 1 ,2 9 6
1 9 ,6 3 3 ,7 08
2 ,8 8 1 ,2 7 3
3
1
,3
8
6
,2
7
7
2022
23,094
22,952
8,338
6,313
6,860
67,558
9 ,2 3 7 ,4 2 2
2 2 ,4 7 4 ,2 1 3
3 ,5 3 1 ,5 1 0
3
5
,2
4
3
,1
4
5
2023
24,165
24,725
9,163
6,760
7,334
72,147
9 ,6 6 6 ,03 1
2 4 ,9 2 4 ,8 5 0
4 ,1 9 3 ,1 2 0
3
8
,7
8
4
,0 0 0
2024
25,237
26,497
9,987
7,207
7,808
76,736
1 0,09 4 ,6 3 9
2 7 ,3 7 5 ,4 8 7
4 ,8 5 4 ,7 3 0
4
2
,3
2
4
,8
5
6
2025
26,308
28,270
10,811
7,654
8,282
81,325
1 0,5 2 3 ,2 4 7
2 9 ,8 2 6 ,1 2 4
5 ,5 1 6 ,3 4 0
4
5
,8
6
5
,7
1
1
2026
27,380
30,042
11,635
8,100
8,756
85,913
1 0,9 5 1 ,8 5 6
3 2 ,2 7 6 ,7 6 1
6 ,1 7 7 ,9 5 0
4
9
,4
0 6
,5
6
6
2027
29,068
32,133
11,920
8,628
9,272
91,022
1 1 ,6 2 7 ,3 7 1
3 5 ,1 8 0,1 8 5
6 ,3 9 2 ,5 7 3
5
3
,2
0 0 ,1
2
9
2028
30,757
34,225
12,204
9,156
9,789
96,130
1 2 ,3 02 ,8 8 6
3 8 ,08 3 ,6 1 0
6 ,6 07 ,1 9 7
5
6
,9
9
3
,6
9
2
2029
32,446
36,316
12,488
9,684
10,305
101,239
1 2 ,9 7 8 ,4 01
4 0,9 8 7 ,03 4
6 ,8 2 1 ,8 2 0
6
0 ,7
8
7
,2
5
5
2030
34,135
38,407
12,772
10,212
10,822
106,348
1 3 ,6 5 3 ,9 1 6
4 3 ,8 9 0,4 5 8
7 ,03 6 ,4 4 4
6
4
,5
8
0 ,8
1
8
2031
35,824
40,499
13,056
10,740
11,338
111,456
1 4 ,3 2 9 ,4 3 1
4 6 ,7 9 3 ,8 8 3
7 ,2 5 1 ,06 7
6
8
,3
7
4
,3
8
1
2021-2022
915
2,051
818
485
723
4,991
366,126
2,840,505
650,237
3,856,869
2022-2023
1,072
1,772
824
447
474
4,589
428,608
2,450,637
661,610
3,540,855
2023-2024
1,072
1,772
824
447
474
4,589
428,608
2,450,637
661,610
3,540,855
2024-2025
1,072
1,772
824
447
474
4,589
428,608
2,450,637
661,610
3,540,855
2025-2026
1,072
1,772
824
447
474
4,589
428,608
2,450,637
661,610
3,540,855
2026-2027
1,689
2,091
284
528
516
5,109
675,515
2,903,424
214,624
3,793,563
2027-2028
1,689
2,091
284
528
516
5,109
675,515
2,903,424
214,624
3,793,563
2028-2029
1,689
2,091
284
528
516
5,109
675,515
2,903,424
214,624
3,793,563
2029-2030
1,689
2,091
284
528
516
5,109
675,515
2,903,424
214,624
3,793,563
2030-2031
1,689
2,091
284
528
516
5,109
675,515
2,903,424
214,624
3,793,563
2022-2031
13,645
19,597
5,535
4,911
5,200
48,889
5,458,135
27,160,175
4,369,795
36,988,105
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work Employment.
Notes:
Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
Sq.Ft. per Employee Assumptions (2022-2031):
Commercial
400
Industrial
1,386
Institutional
789
Note: Average sq. ft. per employee varies on annual basis.
Incremental
Source: 2021-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011.
Employment
TFA Estimate (Sq.Ft.)
Region of Halton
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Table A-8c
Halton Region (Rural Area) - Employment/Total Floor Area Forecast, 2022 to 2031
Cumulative
Year
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Work at
Home
No Fixed
Place of
Work
Total
Employment
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Total Floor
Area (TFA)
2021
906
2,465
551
428
584
4,935
1 ,2 5 4 ,1 7 2
(3 ,6 7 4 ,08 1 )
8 2 7 ,2 7 0
(1
,5
9
2
,6
3
9
)
2022
896
2,186
543
398
540
4,562
1 ,2 5 4 ,1 7 2
(3 ,6 7 4 ,08 1 )
8 2 7 ,2 7 0
(1
,5
9
2
,6
3
9
)
2023
910
2,191
546
401
543
4,591
1 ,2 7 0,8 4 9
(3 ,6 6 2 ,6 1 6 )
8 3 1 ,3 9 4
(1
,5
6
0 ,3
7
3
)
2024
924
2,197
550
404
547
4,621
1 ,2 8 7 ,5 2 6
(3 ,6 5 1 ,1 5 1 )
8 3 5 ,5 1 8
(1
,5
2
8
,1
0 7
)
2025
938
2,203
553
407
550
4,650
1 ,3 04 ,2 03
(3 ,6 3 9 ,6 8 6 )
8 3 9 ,6 4 2
(1
,4
9
5
,8
4
2
)
2026
951
2,209
556
410
554
4,680
1 ,3 2 0,8 8 0
(3 ,6 2 8 ,2 2 2 )
8 4 3 ,7 6 5
(1
,4
6
3
,5
7
6
)
2027
953
2,218
558
411
555
4,694
1 ,3 2 2 ,7 9 0
(3 ,6 1 0,3 4 2 )
8 4 5 ,09 3
(1
,4
4
2
,4
5
9
)
2028
955
2,227
559
412
557
4,709
1 ,3 2 4 ,6 9 9
(3 ,5 9 2 ,4 6 2 )
8 4 6 ,4 2 1
(1
,4
2
1
,3
4
2
)
2029
956
2,235
560
413
559
4,723
1 ,3 2 6 ,6 09
(3 ,5 7 4 ,5 8 2 )
8 4 7 ,7 4 9
(1
,4
0 0 ,2
2
4
)
2030
958
2,244
561
415
560
4,738
1 ,3 2 8 ,5 1 8
(3 ,5 5 6 ,7 02 )
8 4 9 ,07 7
(1
,3
7
9
,1
0 7
)
2031
959
2,253
562
416
562
4,753
1 ,3 3 0,4 2 8
(3 ,5 3 8 ,8 2 2 )
8 5 0,4 05
(1
,3
5
7
,9
8
9
)
2021-2022
(11)
(279)
(9)
(31)
(44)
(373)
-
-
-
-
2022-2023
14
6
3
3
3
29
16,677
11,465
4,124
32,266
2023-2024
14
6
3
3
3
29
16,677
11,465
4,124
32,266
2024-2025
14
6
3
3
3
29
16,677
11,465
4,124
32,266
2025-2026
14
6
3
3
3
29
16,677
11,465
4,124
32,266
2026-2027
2
9
1
1
2
15
1,909
17,880
1,328
21,117
2027-2028
2
9
1
1
2
15
1,909
17,880
1,328
21,117
2028-2029
2
9
1
1
2
15
1,909
17,880
1,328
21,117
2029-2030
2
9
1
1
2
15
1,909
17,880
1,328
21,117
2030-2031
2
9
1
1
2
15
1,909
17,880
1,328
21,117
2022-2031
53
(211)
10
(13)
(22)
(182)
76,256
135,259
23,135
234,649
Notes:
Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
Industrial FSW for rural employment has not been calculated herein due to decline in industrial employment from 2022-2031.
Sq.Ft. per Employee Assumptions (2022-2031):
Commercial
1,439
Institutional
2,213
Note: Average sq. ft. per employee varies on annual basis.
Incremental
Source: 2021-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011.
Employment
TFA Estimate (Sq.Ft.)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
A-25
Table A-9
Halton Region - Summary of Employment Growth Forecast by Retail and Non-Retail,
2022 to 2031
Retail
Non-Retail
Work @ Home
No Fixed Place of
Work
Total Employment
2021
81,762
184,090
29,206
32,625
327,683
2026
86,036
201,939
31,945
35,789
355,709
2031
92,084
223,198
35,429
39,289
390,000
2022-2026
4,274
17,849
2,739
3,164
28,026
2022-2031
10,321
39,108
6,223
6,664
62,316
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work Employment.
Source: 2021-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011.
Year
Employment
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Table A-9a
Halton Region - Employment/Total Floor Area Forecast, 2022 to 2031
Cumulative
Year
Retail
Non-Retail
Work @
Home
No Fixed
Place of
Work
Total
Employment
Retail
Non-Retail
Total Floor Area
(TFA)
2021
81,762
184,090
29,206
32,625
327,683
3 7 ,2 8 4 ,7 00
1 3 5 ,7 6 5 ,9 6 0
1
7
3
,0 5
0 ,6
6
0
2022
82,523
187,589
29,757
33,419
333,288
3 7 ,6 3 4 ,3 3 3
1 3 9 ,7 7 1 ,1 9 2
1
7
7
,4
0 5
,5
2
6
2023
83,407
191,170
30,304
34,012
338,894
3 8 ,04 5 ,3 5 1
1 4 3 ,4 3 1 ,2 9 3
1
8
1
,4
7
6
,6
4
3
2024
84,287
194,756
30,851
34,604
344,499
3 8 ,4 5 5 ,1 05
1 4 7 ,09 2 ,6 5 6
1
8
5
,5
4
7
,7
6
1
2025
85,164
198,346
31,398
35,197
350,104
3 8 ,8 6 3 ,5 9 7
1 5 0,7 5 5 ,2 8 1
1
8
9
,6
1
8
,8
7
9
2026
86,036
201,939
31,945
35,789
355,709
3 9 ,2 7 0,8 2 7
1 5 4 ,4 1 9 ,1 6 9
1
9
3
,6
8
9
,9
9
6
2027
87,269
206,167
32,642
36,489
362,567
3 9 ,8 4 3 ,3 5 8
1 5 8 ,7 9 0,9 02
1
9
8
,6
3
4
,2
5
9
2028
88,491
210,407
33,339
37,189
369,425
4 0,4 1 2 ,04 8
1 6 3 ,1 6 6 ,4 7 4
2
0 3
,5
7
8
,5
2
2
2029
89,700
214,659
34,035
37,889
376,283
4 0,9 7 6 ,8 9 8
1 6 7 ,5 4 5 ,8 8 7
2
0 8
,5
2
2
,7
8
5
2030
90,898
218,922
34,732
38,589
383,141
4 1 ,5 3 7 ,9 08
1 7 1 ,9 2 9 ,1 4 0
2
1
3
,4
6
7
,0 4
8
2031
92,084
223,198
35,429
39,289
390,000
4 2 ,09 5 ,07 8
1 7 6 ,3 1 6 ,2 3 3
2
1
8
,4
1
1
,3
1
1
2021-2022
761
3,499
552
794
5,605
349,633
4,005,233
4,354,866
2022-2023
884
3,582
547
593
5,605
411,017
3,660,100
4,071,118
2023-2024
880
3,586
547
593
5,605
409,755
3,661,363
4,071,118
2024-2025
876
3,590
547
593
5,605
408,492
3,662,626
4,071,118
2025-2026
872
3,593
547
593
5,605
407,229
3,663,888
4,071,118
2026-2027
1,233
4,228
697
700
6,858
572,531
4,371,732
4,944,263
2027-2028
1,221
4,240
697
700
6,858
568,690
4,375,572
4,944,263
2028-2029
1,210
4,252
697
700
6,858
564,850
4,379,413
4,944,263
2029-2030
1,198
4,264
697
700
6,858
561,010
4,383,253
4,944,263
2030-2031
1,186
4,275
697
700
6,858
557,170
4,387,093
4,944,263
2022-2031
10,321
39,108
6,223
6,664
62,316
4,810,378
40,550,273
45,360,650
Notes:
Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
Sq.Ft. per Employee Assumptions (2022-2031):
Retail
466
Non-Retail
1,037
Note: Average sq. ft. per employee varies on annual basis.
Employment
TFA Estimate (Sq.Ft.)
Incremental
Source: 2021-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011.
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work
Employment.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
A-27
Table A-9b
Halton Region (Built Boundary) - Employment/Total Floor Area Forecast, 2022 to 2031
Cumulative
Year
Retail
Non-Retail
Work @
Home
No Fixed
Place of
Work
Total
Employment
Retail
Non-Retail
Total Floor
Area (TFA)
2021
65,636
145,692
22,949
25,904
260,181
2 9 ,5 8 1 ,7 1 8
1 1 3 ,6 7 5 ,3 04
1
4
3
,2
5
7
,0 2
2
2022
65,794
146,309
23,046
26,019
261,168
2 9 ,6 6 4 ,2 8 4
1 1 4 ,09 0,7 3 5
1
4
3
,7
5
5
,0 1
9
2023
65,951
146,926
23,143
26,134
262,155
2 9 ,7 4 6 ,4 9 9
1 1 4 ,5 06 ,5 1 7
1
4
4
,2
5
3
,0 1
6
2024
66,107
147,545
23,240
26,250
263,142
2 9 ,8 2 8 ,3 6 3
1 1 4 ,9 2 2 ,6 5 0
1
4
4
,7
5
1
,0 1
3
2025
66,262
148,165
23,338
26,365
264,129
2 9 ,9 09 ,8 7 5
1 1 5 ,3 3 9 ,1 3 5
1
4
5
,2
4
9
,0 1
0
2026
66,416
148,786
23,435
26,480
265,116
2 9 ,9 9 1 ,03 5
1 1 5 ,7 5 5 ,9 7 1
1
4
5
,7
4
7
,0 0 7
2027
66,553
150,034
23,603
26,662
266,851
3 0,07 9 ,1 8 7
1 1 6 ,7 9 7 ,4 02
1
4
6
,8
7
6
,5
8
9
2028
66,686
151,286
23,770
26,844
268,586
3 0,1 6 6 ,3 5 4
1 1 7 ,8 3 9 ,8 1 8
1
4
8
,0 0 6
,1
7
2
2029
66,817
152,540
23,938
27,025
270,321
3 0,2 5 2 ,5 3 6
1 1 8 ,8 8 3 ,2 1 8
1
4
9
,1
3
5
,7
5
4
2030
66,945
153,798
24,106
27,207
272,056
3 0,3 3 7 ,7 3 3
1 1 9 ,9 2 7 ,6 03
1
5
0 ,2
6
5
,3
3
6
2031
67,070
155,059
24,274
27,389
273,791
3 0,4 2 1 ,9 4 5
1 2 0,9 7 2 ,9 7 3
1
5
1
,3
9
4
,9
1
9
2021-2022
158
616
97
115
987
82,566
415,431
497,997
2022-2023
157
618
97
115
987
82,215
415,782
497,997
2023-2024
156
619
97
115
987
81,863
416,134
497,997
2024-2025
155
620
97
115
987
81,512
416,485
497,997
2025-2026
154
621
97
115
987
81,161
416,836
497,997
2026-2027
137
1,249
168
182
1,735
88,152
1,041,431
1,129,582
2027-2028
134
1,252
168
182
1,735
87,167
1,042,416
1,129,582
2028-2029
131
1,255
168
182
1,735
86,182
1,043,400
1,129,582
2029-2030
128
1,258
168
182
1,735
85,197
1,044,385
1,129,582
2030-2031
125
1,261
168
182
1,735
84,212
1,045,370
1,129,582
2022-2031
1,433
9,367
1,325
1,485
13,610
840,227
7,297,670
8,137,897
Notes:
Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
Sq.Ft. per Employee Assumptions (2022-2031):
Retail
586
Non-Retail
779
Note: Average sq. ft. per employee varies on annual basis.
Incremental
Source: 2021-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work
Employment.
Employment
TFA Estimate (Sq.Ft.)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
A-28
Table A-9c
Halton Region (Greenfield Area) - Employment/Total Floor Area Forecast, 2022 to 2031
Cumulative
Year
Retail
Non-Retail
Work @
Home
No Fixed
Place of
Work
Total
Employment
Retail
Non-Retail
Total Floor
Area (TFA)
2021
15,520
35,080
5,829
6,138
62,567
6 ,7 9 5 ,9 3 1
2 4 ,5 9 0,3 4 5
3 1 ,3 8 6 ,2 7 7
2022
16,131
38,253
6,313
6,860
67,558
7 ,06 2 ,9 9 8
2 8 ,1 8 0,1 4 7
3 5 ,2 4 3 ,1 4 5
2023
16,848
41,205
6,760
7,334
72,147
7 ,3 7 6 ,4 01
3 1 ,4 07 ,5 9 9
3 8 ,7 8 4 ,000
2024
17,562
44,158
7,207
7,808
76,736
7 ,6 8 8 ,8 9 9
3 4 ,6 3 5 ,9 5 6
4 2 ,3 2 4 ,8 5 6
2025
18,274
47,115
7,654
8,282
81,325
8 ,000,4 9 2
3 7 ,8 6 5 ,2 1 9
4 5 ,8 6 5 ,7 1 1
2026
18,982
50,075
8,100
8,756
85,913
8 ,3 1 1 ,1 7 9
4 1 ,09 5 ,3 8 7
4 9 ,4 06 ,5 6 6
2027
20,078
53,044
8,628
9,272
91,022
8 ,7 9 3 ,7 9 7
4 4 ,4 06 ,3 3 2
5 3 ,2 00,1 2 9
2028
21,164
56,021
9,156
9,789
96,130
9 ,2 7 3 ,5 6 2
4 7 ,7 2 0,1 3 0
5 6 ,9 9 3 ,6 9 2
2029
22,242
59,008
9,684
10,305
101,239
9 ,7 5 0,4 7 2
5 1 ,03 6 ,7 8 3
6 0,7 8 7 ,2 5 5
2030
23,311
62,003
10,212
10,822
106,348
1 0,2 2 4 ,5 2 8
5 4 ,3 5 6 ,2 9 0
6 4 ,5 8 0,8 1 8
2031
24,371
65,008
10,740
11,338
111,456
1 0,6 9 5 ,7 3 1
5 7 ,6 7 8 ,6 5 1
6 8 ,3 7 4 ,3 8 1
2021-2022
611
3,173
485
723
4,991
267,067
3,589,802
3,856,869
2022-2023
717
2,951
447
474
4,589
313,403
3,227,452
3,540,855
2023-2024
714
2,954
447
474
4,589
312,498
3,228,357
3,540,855
2024-2025
711
2,957
447
474
4,589
311,592
3,229,263
3,540,855
2025-2026
709
2,959
447
474
4,589
310,687
3,230,168
3,540,855
2026-2027
1,095
2,969
528
516
5,109
482,619
3,310,945
3,793,563
2027-2028
1,086
2,978
528
516
5,109
479,764
3,313,799
3,793,563
2028-2029
1,078
2,987
528
516
5,109
476,910
3,316,653
3,793,563
2029-2030
1,069
2,995
528
516
5,109
474,056
3,319,507
3,793,563
2030-2031
1,060
3,004
528
516
5,109
471,202
3,322,361
3,793,563
2022-2031
8,850
29,927
4,911
5,200
48,889
3,899,799
33,088,305
36,988,105
Notes:
Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
Sq.Ft. per Employee Assumptions (2022-2031):
Retail
441
=
Non-retail
1,106
=
Note: Average sq. ft. per employee varies on annual basis.
Incremental
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work
Employment.
Source: 2016-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011
Employment
TFA Estimate (Sq.Ft.)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
A-29
Table A-9d
Halton Region (Rural Intensification Areas) - Employment/Total Floor Area Forecast,
2022 to 2031
Cumulative
Year
Retail
Non-Retail
Work @
Home
No Fixed
Place of
Work
Total
Employment
Retail
Non-Retail
Total Floor
Area (TFA)
2021
606
3,317
428
584
4,935
9 07 ,05 1
(2 ,4 9 9 ,6 8 9 )
(1 ,5 9 2 ,6 3 9 )
2022
598
3,026
398
540
4,562
9 07 ,05 1
(2 ,4 9 9 ,6 8 9 )
(1 ,5 9 2 ,6 3 9 )
2023
608
3,039
401
543
4,591
9 2 2 ,4 5 0
(2 ,4 8 2 ,8 2 3 )
(1 ,5 6 0,3 7 3 )
2024
618
3,053
404
547
4,621
9 3 7 ,8 4 4
(2 ,4 6 5 ,9 5 1 )
(1 ,5 2 8 ,1 07 )
2025
628
3,066
407
550
4,650
9 5 3 ,2 3 1
(2 ,4 4 9 ,07 3 )
(1 ,4 9 5 ,8 4 2 )
2026
638
3,079
410
554
4,680
9 6 8 ,6 1 3
(2 ,4 3 2 ,1 8 9 )
(1 ,4 6 3 ,5 7 6 )
2027
639
3,089
411
555
4,694
9 7 0,3 7 3
(2 ,4 1 2 ,8 3 2 )
(1 ,4 4 2 ,4 5 9 )
2028
640
3,100
412
557
4,709
9 7 2 ,1 3 3
(2 ,3 9 3 ,4 7 4 )
(1 ,4 2 1 ,3 4 2 )
2029
641
3,110
413
559
4,723
9 7 3 ,8 9 0
(2 ,3 7 4 ,1 1 5 )
(1 ,4 00,2 2 4 )
2030
642
3,121
415
560
4,738
9 7 5 ,6 4 7
(2 ,3 5 4 ,7 5 4 )
(1 ,3 7 9 ,1 07 )
2031
643
3,131
416
562
4,753
9 7 7 ,4 02
(2 ,3 3 5 ,3 9 1 )
(1 ,3 5 7 ,9 8 9 )
2021-2022
(8)
(291)
(31)
(44)
(373)
-
-
-
2022-2023
10
13
3
3
29
15,399
16,866
32,266
2023-2024
10
13
3
3
29
15,394
16,872
32,266
2024-2025
10
13
3
3
29
15,388
16,878
32,266
2025-2026
10
13
3
3
29
15,382
16,884
32,266
2026-2027
1
11
1
2
15
1,760
19,357
21,117
2027-2028
1
11
1
2
15
1,759
19,358
21,117
2028-2029
1
11
1
2
15
1,758
19,360
21,117
2029-2030
1
11
1
2
15
1,756
19,361
21,117
2030-2031
1
11
1
2
15
1,755
19,362
21,117
2022-2031
38
(186)
(13)
(22)
(182)
70,351
164,298
234,649
Notes:
Figures may not add precisely due to rounding.
Non-retail FSW for rural employment has not been calculated herein due to decline in non-retail employment from 2022-2031.
Sq.Ft. per Employee Assumptions (2022-2031):
Retail
1,862
=
Note: Average sq. ft. per employee varies on annual basis.
Incremental
Adjustments by employment sector have been made to account for Work at Home and No Fixed Place of Work
Employment.
Source: 2017-2031 employment derived explicitly from the Halton Region Best Planning Estimates, 2011.
Employment
TFA Estimate (Sq.Ft.)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
A-30
Table A-10a
Halton Region Anticipated Annual Non-Residential Growth for the Period, 2022 to 2031
(for General Services Development Charge Calculation)
Table A-10b
Halton Region Anticipated Annual Non-Residential Growth for the Period, 2022 to 2031
(for Police and Roads Development Charge Calculation)
Table A-10b
Halton Region Anticipated Annual Non-Residential Growth for the Period, 2022 to 2031
(for Water& Wastewater Development Charge Calculation)
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Total
2022-2031
Incremental Total Sq.ft. per BPE
4,354,866
4,071,118
4,071,118
4,071,118
4,071,118
4,944,263
4,944,263
4,944,263
4,944,263
4,944,263
45,360,650
Less Institutional Population Related Sq.ft.
(100,310)
(102,201)
(102,201)
(102,201)
(102,201)
(47,490)
(47,490)
(47,490)
(47,490)
(47,490)
(746,564)
Total
4,254,555
3,968,917
3,968,917
3,968,917
3,968,917
4,896,773
4,896,773
4,896,773
4,896,773
4,896,773
44,614,086
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Total
2022-2031
Incremental Total Sq.ft. per BPE
4,354,866
4,071,118
4,071,118
4,071,118
4,071,118
4,944,263
4,944,263
4,944,263
4,944,263
4,944,263
45,360,650
Add Sq.ft. Shortfall
10,100,331
10,100,331
10,100,331
10,100,331
10,100,333
50,501,657
Less Institutional Population Related Sq.ft.
(100,310)
(102,201)
(102,201)
(102,201)
(102,201)
(47,490)
(47,490)
(47,490)
(47,490)
(47,490)
(746,564)
Total
4,254,555
3,968,917
3,968,917
3,968,917
3,968,917
14,997,104
14,997,104
14,997,104
14,997,104
14,997,106
95,115,744
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Total
2022-2031
GREENFIELD AREA
Incremental Total Sq.ft. per BPE
3,856,869
3,540,855
3,540,855
3,540,855
3,540,855
3,793,563
3,793,563
3,793,563
3,793,563
3,793,563
36,988,105
Add Sq.ft. Shortfall
5,535,578
5,535,578
5,535,578
5,535,578
5,535,580
27,677,892
Less Institutional Population Related Sq.ft.
(49,697)
(46,733)
(46,861)
(47,010)
(47,150)
(30,395)
(30,088)
(29,800)
(29,520)
(29,254)
(386,507)
Net Greenfied Area
3,807,172
3,494,122
3,493,994
3,493,846
3,493,705
9,298,746
9,299,053
9,299,342
9,299,621
9,299,889
64,279,489
BUILT BOUNDARY
Incremental Total Sq.ft. per BPE
497,997
497,997
497,997
497,997
497,997
1,129,582
1,129,582
1,129,582
1,129,582
1,129,582
8,137,897
Add Sq.ft. Shortfall
4,564,753
4,564,753
4,564,753
4,564,753
4,564,754
22,823,766
Less Institutional Population Related Sq.ft.
(50,614)
(55,468)
(55,340)
(55,192)
(55,051)
(17,095)
(17,402)
(17,690)
(17,970)
(18,236)
(360,057)
Net Built Boundary
447,383
442,529
442,657
442,805
442,946
5,677,241
5,676,933
5,676,645
5,676,365
5,676,100
30,601,605
Total Region
4,254,555
3,936,651
3,936,651
3,936,651
3,936,651
14,975,987
14,975,987
14,975,987
14,975,987
14,975,989
94,881,095
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Appendix B
The 2022-2031 Water and
Wastewater Servicing
Program and Development
Charge Recoverable Costs
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Appendix B: The 2022-2031 Water and
Wastewater Servicing Program and
Development Charge Recoverable Cost
This Appendix discusses the water and wastewater servicing program and related DC
recoverable costs included in this Study.
Part 1 of this Appendix provides an overview of the 2022-2031 water and wastewater
servicing program as set out in the proposed Water and Wastewater 2022 Capital
Budget and the "2022 Development Charges Update Water/Wastewater Technical
Report" dated September 2021 (Technical Report).
Part 2 of this Appendix outlines the basis for allocating the related benefits for the
purposes of DC calculations.
Part 3 of this Appendix sets out the detailed 2023-2031 water and wastewater servicing
program, including project descriptions, project cost, project-specific deductions for
post-period benefit (oversizing) and benefit to existing development, and cost
allocations for residential/non-residential benefit and Greenfield/Built Boundary.
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Appendix B - Part 1
Overview of Water and Wastewater Servicing
Program (2022-2031)
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1.
OVERVIEW OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICING
PROGRAM (2022-2031)
As part of the 2022 DC update process, a Technical Report has been prepared by GM
BluePlan Engineering Limited which provides the basis for the development of costs
and implementation timing of water and wastewater projects required to service
population and employment growth in Halton Region between 2022 and 2031 according
to the 2011 BPEs. The project costs and implementation timing set out in the Technical
Report are based on work undertaken as part of the Sustainable Halton Water and
Wastewater Master Plan, 2012 DC Update Technical Report and the 2017 DC Update
Technical Report as well as:
Updated information related to the current capacities of water and wastewater
facilities
Updates to the water and wastewater hydraulic models
Recent construction costs and trends
Updated studies and technical reviews.
This report identifies Halton's water and wastewater infrastructure requirements to
service anticipated growth during the period between 2023 and 2031 (Appendix B -
Parts 1 & 3), and establishes the basis for allocating the related benefits for the purpose
of DC calculations (Appendix B - Part 2). An appropriate deduction has also been
made from the capital expenditure program for capacity to service development
anticipated post 2031.
It should be noted that the water and wastewater capital program excludes projects that
will be approved in the 2022 Capital Budget as these are subject to an approved
financing plan, and any projected funding shortfall will be included in the reserve
balances or unfunded capital.
The estimated cost of the water and wastewater capital program totals to $1.17 billion
between 2023 and 2031 (in 2022$).
The following summarizes the water and wastewater servicing program set out in the
Technical Report, with detailed projects shown in Maps B-1 and B-2.
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1.1. 2023-2031 Water Capital Program
1.1.1. Milton Water Servicing
Milton lake-based service area includes areas outside the Milton Core
groundwater service area. The lake-based service area consists of new Zones
TWL=267m, TWL=250 m and a portion of new Zone TWL 223.5 m.
Water supply to this service area is via the existing lake-based water purification
plants (WPPs), (Burlington, Oakville, Burloak) and is pumped through the
existing booster pumping stations (BPSs) and reservoirs to Milton.
The existing groundwater service area (Zone M5G) is expected to remain on
groundwater through 2031. The next Water and Wastewater Master Plan will
establish a long-term water servicing strategy for the Town of Milton.
Components of the servicing strategy include:
Upgrades within Burlington and Oakville to supply water to the north.
Sub-trunk distribution network within Milton Greenfield growth including areas
along Trafalgar corridor, south of Britannia and Tremaine Road.
Local infrastructure upgrades within the Milton Core to meet demand projections
and fire flow needs related to intensification growth.
1.1.2. Oakville Water Servicing
North Oakville east of Sixteen Mile Creek will ultimately lie within Zone
TWL=223.5m (with a small area within Zone TWL=250m) and will be
predominantly serviced by the Oakville supply system with supplemental flow
from Burloak/Burlington WPPs into the transmission network.
North Oakville west of Sixteen Mile Creek lies within existing Zone O3 and will be
serviced via Zone O3 pumping from Oakville (Kitchen Zone O3 BPS) and
Burlington (Washburn and Appleby Zone B3 BPSs) via Dundas Street crossing.
Oakville (Central Area) is generally located east of Bronte Creek and South of
Dundas Street. These lands are serviced by Zones O1, O2 and parts of O3 and
will continue to be serviced by the Oakville supply system.
Components of the servicing strategy include:
Burloak WPP expansion to provide additional treated water supply for growth -
common to all lakebased service areas experiencing growth.
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Sub-trunk distribution network within North Oakville Greenfield growth area.
Modifications to the Burnhamthorpe Water Tower.
Zone O2 interconnection along Wyecroft Road
Kitchen Zone O3 BPS expansion.
1.1.3. Burlington Water Servicing
The Burlington water servicing areas is within Zones B1 to B5 and B1A, generally
south of the Hwy 407 and Dundas Street.
Water supply is provided mainly from the Burlington WPP through existing
transmission watermains, BPSs and reservoirs in the Burlington system.
Components of the servicing strategy include:
Trunk linear and BPS infrastructure in east Burlington.
Local infrastructure upgrades to meet demand projections and fire flow needs
related to intensification growth.
1.1.4. North Aldershot Water Servicing
The North Aldershot Policy Area is located in the City of Burlington and occupies
a portion of Zone B2 and Zones B3B, B4A, and B5A. Due to topography this
area requires servicing via several pressure zones.
The North Aldershot water system is currently supplied by the City of Hamilton
through an interconnection to their distribution system on Waterdown Road.
Currently, transmission, pumping and storage upgrades are recommended;
however, this area will require a separate study to refine infrastructure upgrades.
1.1.5. Georgetown Water Servicing
Provide new lake-based water supply to new Greenfield growth area in
southwest Georgetown as well as transfer South Georgetown and Stewarttown
to lake-based supply. This will enable the groundwater system to remain within
sustainable yields.
New lake-based pressure zone, Zone G6L, to be introduced.
Lake-based water supply will be from the existing lake-based WPPs and will be
pumped through the existing BPSs and reservoirs throughout the distribution
system.
Water treatment capacity provisions for Norval and Glen Williams (currently only
parts of these areas are serviced).
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Components of the servicing strategy include:
Upgrades within Burlington, Oakville and Milton to supply water to the north.
Trafalgar Road Zone 6 Feedermains and sub-trunk distribution network within
south Georgetown.
New Zone 6 Reservoir at 22nd Side Road.
Local infrastructure upgrades to meet demand projections and fire flow needs
related to intensification growth.
1.1.6. Acton Water Servicing
Acton is supplied by local groundwater wells and operates under a single
pressure zone, Zone A9G.
Increase transmission redundancy from the Third Line Reservoir.
Components of the servicing strategy include:
Transmission watermains on No. 32 Side Road and Regional Road 25 to support
growth.
1.2.
2023-2031 Wastewater Capital Program
1.2.1. Milton Wastewater Servicing
The wastewater strategy for Milton is to maintain conveyance to the Mid-Halton
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) via the existing Boyne Trunk wastewater
main and various Wastewater Pumping Stations (WWPSs).
Milton Greenfield growth will be serviced by various new trunk wastewater mains
and WWPSs to convey flows to the Mid-Halton WWTP.
Components of the servicing strategy include:
South Tremaine WWPS and Forcemain - servicing areas generally west of
Regional Road 25 and south of Britannia Road, including Milton Education
Village.
Trunk wastewater main infrastructure along Fifth Line and Lower Baseline.
Lower Baseline WWPS and Forcemains - servicing growth areas in Georgetown,
Halton Hills 401 Corridor and Milton (Trafalgar Corridor and south of Britannia
Road).
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Local infrastructure upgrades to meet flow projections related to intensification
growth.
1.2.2. Oakville Wastewater Servicing
The wastewater strategy for Oakville is to maintain conveyance to the existing
WWTPs within the Town.
Greenfield growth will be directed to the Mid-Halton WWTP.
Oakville Urban Growth Centre (UGC), which is anticipated to experience
intensification growth will be serviced by the Rebecca Trunk wastewater main,
which ultimately outlets to the Oakville Southwest WWTP.
Components of the servicing strategy include:
Mid-Halton WWTP and North WWPS expansion to provide additional capacity for
growth - common to all lake-based service areas in Milton and Georgetown
experiencing growth.
Local WWPS and linear infrastructure upgrades through intensification program
to meet flow projections related to intensification growth
1.2.3. Burlington Wastewater Servicing
The wastewater strategy for Burlington is to maintain conveyance to the Skyway
WWTP via existing trunk wastewater mains and WWPSs throughout the City.
Growth flows within the Skyway WWTP catchment area are predominantly
generated by intensification growth.
Components of the servicing strategy include:
Trunk wastewater main upgrades parallel to the QEW just upstream of the
Skyway WWTP.
Junction Street WWPS Capacity Upgrades.
1.2.4. North Aldershot Wastewater Servicing
The North Aldershot Policy Area is located in the City of Burlington.
The North Aldershot wastewater system is located in the service area of the
Skyway WWTP in Burlington. The system is currently servicing the Bridgeview
Area and lower portions of Waterdown Road and the East sector.
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Currently, new gravity wastewater mains are identified to service the area;
however, this area will require a separate study to further refine these
infrastructure upgrades.
1.2.5. Georgetown Wastewater Servicing
Georgetown is currently serviced exclusively by the stream-based Georgetown
WWTP.
Upon completion of the lake-based trunk wastewater main infrastructure, the
Georgetown WWTP will be decommissioned, and the service areas can be
transferred to the Mid-Halton WWTP catchment area.
New Greenfield growth areas in southwest Georgetown will be serviced by the
lake-based trunk wastewater main infrastructure.
Components of this servicing strategy include:
New WWPS and forcemain to pump flows from Greenfield growth areas in
southeast Georgetown.
Decommissioning of the Georgetown WWTP.
Lake-based infrastructure: trunk wastewater mains, WWPSs and forcemains
along Fifth Line and Lower Base Line.
1.2.6. Acton Wastewater Servicing
The Wastewater strategy for Acton is to maintain conveyance to the Acton
WWTP via existing and upgraded trunk wastewater mains and WWPSs.
Components of this servicing strategy include:
Service updates at the Agnes Street WWPS and Black Creek wastewater mains.
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Map B-1 Water Development Capital Implementation Plan (2023-2031)
Map B-2 Wastewater Development Capital Implementation Plan (2023-2031)
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APPENDIX B - PART 2
WATER AND WASTEWATER DC
CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS
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2. WATER AND WASTEWATER DC CALCULATION
ASSUMPTIONS
This section of Appendix B includes excerpts from GM BluePlan Engineering Limited's
Technical Report that established DCA mandated assumptions for the DC calculation.
Assuming local services are factored out, the statutory requirements of the calculation
include:
the Level of Service being provided;
the Non-Growth or Benefit to Existing Development Deduction;
the Post-Period Benefit or Oversizing Deduction;
the Residential/Non-Residential Split;
In addition, this section outlines the methodology followed to allocate project costs
between the Greenfield and Built Boundary areas, in order to present area specific DC
calculations in this Study.
2.1. Level of Service
The 2022 DC Update Technical Report water demand criteria and the wastewater flow
criteria remains consistent with the criteria developed by Halton Region for the 2017 DC
Update Technical Report.
The water demand and design criteria for system components are summarized in Table
B-1 and Table B-2 respectively. Water demand from existing serviced areas is
calculated from measured data.
Table B-1
Water Demand Criteria
L/cap/d*
Residential
265
L/emp/d**
Employment
225
Max Day Peaking Factor
Peak Hour Peaking
Factor
Lake-Based
Oakville, Burlington,
Milton, Georgetown
1.9
3
Groundwater Based
Milton, Georgetown,
Acton
1.6
3
* Litres per capita per day
** Litres per employee per day
Average Day Water Design Criteria
Max Day and Peak Hour Water Design Criteria
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For areas with sufficient storage volume, the water supply requirements are based on
Maximum Day Demands (MDD), while areas without sufficient storage base their water
supply requirements on Peak Hour Demands (PHD).
Water system capacity needs were developed on the considerations summarized in
Table B-2.
Table B-2
Water Design Criteria for System Components
The wastewater system flow criteria for WWTPs and for system components are
summarized in Table B-3. Wastewater generation from existing serviced areas is
calculated from measured data.
Component
Condition / Description
Design Criteria
Feedermains
Flow Capacity
Convey maximum day demand while achieving water velocity
guidelines
Local
Watermains
Flow Capacity
Convey the greater of:
- Maximum day demand plus fire flow demand, or
- Peak hour demand
while achieving water velocity guidelines
With adequate zone storage available
Supply maximum day demand to zone and all subsequent
zones
Without adequate storage available
Supply peak hour demand to zone and maximum day
demand to all subsequent zones
A - Equalization
25% of maximum day demand
B - Fire
Largest expected fire in zone (Based on land use)
C - Emergency
Minimum of 25% of (A+B)
Total volume
= A + B + C
Minimum flow (Residential)
5,500 L/min for 2 hours @ minimum 140 kPa (20 Psi)
Minimum Flow (Industrial / Commercial
/ Institutional)
15,000 L/min for 3 hours @ minimum 140 kPa (20 Psi)
System
Pressure
Minimum and maximum operating
conditions
280 kPa (40 Psi) to 700 kPa (100 Psi)
Storage
(reservoirs,
water towers)
Fire Flow
Booster
Pumping
Stations
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Table B-3
Wastewater Flow Criteria
The wastewater design criteria outlined in Table B-3 were used to estimate the current
and future wastewater flows for each service area. Future flow rates for existing
catchments and service areas were calculated by adding the projected increase in flows
(calculated with the above criteria) to the measured flow from existing service areas.
Wastewater capacity needs were developed on the following basis:
Wastewater mains and WWPS were sized for peak wet weather flow rate.
WWTP rated treatment capacity needs were sized based on the average day
flow which includes an average level of the extraneous flow within the system.
2.2. Benefit to Existing Development
The non-growth components of servicing strategies are usually identified for projects
which benefit the existing service area. Examples of these components are upgrades to
the existing systems or facilities necessary to maintain service levels to existing
residential and non-residential users. These projects can also increase capacity to meet
Average
Day Flow
L/cap/d*
Residential
360
L/emp/d**
Employment
310
* Litres per capita per day
** Litres per employee per day
L/cap/d*
Residential
215 x PF
L/emp/d**
Employment
185 x PF
L/s/ha***
Inflow and
Infiltration
Design
Allowance
0.286
* Litres per capita per day
** Litres per employee per day
*** Litres per second per hectare
Total peak flows for new development are calculated by multiplying total dry weather flows by the peaking
factors (PF) specified in the Halton Linear Design Manual (based on Harmon formula) and adding the
Inflow and Infiltration Design Allowance.
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Design Criteria
System (Booster Pumping Stations and
Wastewater Mains)
Design Criteria
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growth in service areas through upgrades and expansions. When evaluating
intensification, critical security/redundancy requirements and impacts on critical existing
trunk infrastructure needed to be identified, as well as additional projects within the
existing service area. Some Benefit to Existing (non-growth) components were identified
in a small number of infrastructure capital projects that are primarily required to service
growth in new urban areas.
With triggers ranging from growth to security/redundancy requirements, the growth-
related and non-growth related needs and corresponding capacity and costs for each of
these projects have been separately identified in Tables B-7 and B-8.
2.3. Residential vs. Non-Residential Split
The DC eligible share of the water and wastewater development capital implementation
plan (2023 to 2031) has been split between benefit to residential development and
benefit to non-residential development within each DC by-law category. The
residential/non-residential split is calculated from the percentage of total anticipated
demand/flow that will be generated by each class of development. This is the standard
approach used by other municipalities for calculating the split and this approach was
used for Halton Region's 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2017 DC Updates.
The Capacity category is based on Region-wide calculated demands/flows. The
Distribution-Greenfield category is based on demands/flows calculated from the
Greenfield areas only, while the Distribution-Built Boundary category is based on
demand/flows calculated for growth within the Urban Built Boundary (2006) only.
The water project splits are based on maximum day demand created from the growth
between years 2021 to year 2031. The wastewater project splits are based on average
day flows for the growth from 2021 to 2031. The water and wastewater calculation and
employment demand forecast does not include employees associated with working at
home (WAH) because the impact on water and wastewater services from WAH
employees is generated from the home which is already accounted for in the
population/unit forecast.
For No Fixed Place of Work (NFPOW) employees, the need for water and wastewater
services related to these employees has largely been included in the employment
forecast by usual place of work (i.e. employment and gross floor area (G.F.A.) in retail
and accommodation sectors generated from NFPOW construction employment). Since
these employees have no fixed work address, they cannot be captured in the non-
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residential G.F.A. calculation. Accordingly, NFPOW employees have been removed
from the water and wastewater DC employment forecast and calculation as well as the
forecasted water and wastewater demands.
The WAH and NFPOW approach for the calculation of forecasted water demands and
wastewater flows is consistent with the methodology in the 2017 DC Update Technical
Report.
Table B-4 summarizes the urban employment forecast excluding WAH, NFPOW and
institutional population related employment, which is the basis for the water and
wastewater demand and DC employment forecast.
Table B-4
Urban Residential and Non-residential Growth
The residential/non-residential contributions based on water demands and wastewater
flows can be seen in Table B-5 and B-6 respectively.
Year
Pop/Empl.
WAH
NFPOW
Institutional
Employment
Adjustment
Total
2021
600,706
600,706
2031
730,493
730,493
2021
322,748
(28,777)
(32,042)
(5,399)
256,530
2031
385,247
(35,013)
(38,727)
(6,420)
305,086
Note: May not add due to rounding
Residential
Non-Residential
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Table B-5
Water Demand Project Splits for Halton Region
Table B-6
Wastewater Project Splits for Halton Region
Category
Projected Increase
in Water Demand,
2021-2031
(MLD*)
Percentage
Residential
65.3
76%
Non-Residential
20.8
24%
Total
86.1
100%
Residential
43.3
73%
Non-Residential
16.4
27%
Total
59.6
100%
Residential
22.1
83%
Non-Residential
4.4
17%
Total
26.5
100%
*Million Litres per day
Note: May not add due to rounding
Capacity (Region Wide)
Distribution (Greenfield)
Distribution (Built Boundary)
Category
Projected Increase in
Wastewater
Generation,
2021-2031
(MLD*)
Percentage
Residential
46.7
76%
Non-Residential
15.1
24%
Total
61.8
100%
Residential
31.0
72%
Non-Residential
11.9
28%
Total
42.8
100%
Residential
15.8
83%
Non-Residential
3.2
17%
Total
19.0
100%
*Million Litres per day
Note: May not add due to rounding
Capacity (Region Wide)
Distribution (Greenfield)
Distribution (Built Boundary)
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2.4. Existing Excess Capacity
The servicing strategies were developed in accordance with servicing policies identified
in the 2011 Master Plan. Strategies focused on major facilities are generally developed
from the following:
Maximizing existing capacity in the facilities,
Scheduling facility capacity expansions when a threshold of approximately 90%
of existing rated capacity has been reached,
Ensuring operational effectiveness, flexibility and security of supply,
Maintaining appropriate level of service
The servicing strategies for facility expansions ensure that existing capacity remains,
typically ranging from 5 to 10%. Existing capacity is required to provide and maintain an
adequate level of service throughout the systems. Each DC period has benefitted from
previous existing capacity remaining, and future expansion will provide the same
benefit. Under this program there is no allowance for existing capacity remaining at the
existing facilities.
2.5. Post-period Benefit (Oversizing)
Since most water and wastewater infrastructure has a service life of up to 50+ years, it
is good engineering practice to strategically size certain projects to meet potential
growth beyond the 2031 planning horizon. The sizing and capacity set for 2031 must
also provide a sufficient level of service to new growth areas, ensure efficient integration
with existing infrastructure, and not negatively impact current system operations.
Projects in the 2022 DC Update Technical Report that have been assigned a Post
Period Benefit value are the same projects as were determined in the 2017 DC Update
Technical Report. The oversizing cost is calculated by the difference in cost for the
recommended size of infrastructure and the size of infrastructure to meet the 2031
horizon. Identified oversizing is deducted from the 2031 DC recoverable costs and is to
be recovered through subsequent DC by-law(s) covering the post 2031 period.
It should be noted that the 2002 Master Plan as well as the 2007 Master Plan Update
considered infrastructure sizing to an urban boundary built out scenario (2031) and post
2021 considerations respectively. Some projects previously oversized to meet the 2031
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horizon are now integrated into the current program based on the 2011 Master Plan and
are not considered oversized based on the current 2031 by-law period.
2.6. DC Eligible Infrastructure
Watermains, wastewater mains and water and wastewater infrastructure are DC eligible
depending on criteria presented in the Local Service Guidelines. The linear
infrastructure eligibility is summarized below and provided in more detail in Appendix G
of this report.
The minimum size for DC eligible watermains is:
Greater than 400 mm diameter internal to the development.
Greater than or equal to 400 mm diameter external to the development.
The minimum size for DC eligible wastewater mains is:
Greater than 450 mm diameter.
Further information is available in Appendix G: Local Service Guidelines. Please note
that this information is subject to change.
2.7. DC By-law Structure
For the 2022 DC Study, an area specific charge is being proposed for the Greenfield
and Built Boundary areas to support the Region's Growth Plan. The area specific
W/WW DC rates were calculated based on the distribution/collection infrastructure
required to service growth planned within the Greenfield and Built Boundary areas. The
DC rates relating to the water and wastewater capacity (plant expansions for example)
are calculated on a Region-wide basis given the difficulty in identifying area specific
infrastructure related to capacity projects. The area specific charge calculations are
shown in Appendix C, E and F. The distribution/collection portion of the water and
wastewater services (Appendix C) has been identified geographically to create an area
specific charge for each type of development to be located in the Greenfield area vs the
Built Boundary area.
Since 1999, the Region's W/WW DCs have been charged on an area specific basis to
recognize the higher average costs in servicing the Greenfield areas compared to the
Built Boundary areas. The current area specific W/WW DC was established in 2017
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(By-law No. 36-17), based on distribution/collection infrastructure required to service
growth planned within the Built Boundary and Greenfield areas. The Built Boundary for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe was established by the Provincial Growth Plan based on
the 2006 Built Boundary. The remainder of the Regional urban area (i.e. outside the
Built Boundary) was classified as Greenfield area.
The table below illustrates the by-law structure based on area specific water
(distribution) and wastewater (collection) charges:
Accordingly, the total infrastructure program included in the revised Water and
Wastewater Masterplan has been categorized to meet the DC by-law structure as
follows:
Capacity
Distribution/Collection - Greenfield
Distribution/Collection - Built Boundary
The definition of infrastructure to be included in each DC by-law structure category is
described below.
Capacity
This category includes projects related to Region-wide needs of water supply/treatment
and wastewater treatment. This category also includes projects that support the
transfer/conveyance of capacity and the deferral/elimination of the need for immediate
treatment plant or well field expansions.
1. Water/Wastewater:
Areas
Applied
Planning
Period
Infrastructure
Period
A. Capacity
Region-wide
2022-2031
2023-2031*
B. Distribution/Collection:
Area-specific
2022-2031
2023-2031*
(i) Greenfield
(ii) Built Boundary
2. Roads
Region-wide
2022-2031
2023-2031*
3. Police
Region-wide
2022-2031
2022-2031
4. Other General Services
Region-wide
2022-2031
2022-2031
* The Capital requirements for 2022 are part of the current allocation and only the shortfall will
be captured as part of the calculation
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The projects included under this definition are:
Studies
Projects related to water purification plants and groundwater well fields, such as
o Burloak WPP expansion from 55 MLD to 165 MLD
Projects related to wastewater treatment plants, such as
o Mid-Halton WWTP Expansion from 125 MLD to 175 MLD
Major trunk infrastructure that services broader greenfield and intensification
areas such as:
o Modifications to the Burnhamthorpe Water Tower
o New Sewer Inlet to Skyway WWTP
Distribution/Collection - Greenfield
This category includes projects that support Greenfield growth outside the current
Urban Built Boundary (2006) and within the Sustainable Halton Urban Boundary (2031).
The projects under this definition can include:
Infrastructure located in the Greenfield service area
Infrastructure located within the Built Boundary that convey flow to or from future
growth areas
Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to pipes, pumping stations and storage
facilities
Distribution/Collection - Built Boundary
This category represents projects that support growth within the current Urban Built
Boundary (2006). This includes growth to 2031 associated with infill within the Urban
Built Boundary as well as intensification within the specific areas, such as the UGCs
and corridors as identified under the 2011 Master Plan.
Projects within this category include:
Infrastructure located within the Urban Built Boundary (2006).
Infrastructure servicing only infill growth and intensification within the Urban Built
Boundary (2006).
Infrastructure identified under the UGCs and corridors servicing reviews.
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APPENDIX B - PART 3
THE DETAILED WATER AND WASTEWATER
CAPITAL PROGRAM (2022-2031)
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3.
THE DETAILED WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL
PROGRAM (2022-2031)
Table B-7 sets out the 2023-2031 Water Capital Program. The table provides project
descriptions, an expenditure forecast in single year increments from 2023-2027, a 2023-
2031 expenditure forecast in 5 and 4 year increments, a 2023-2031 consolidated
forecast, project-specific deductions for post-period benefit (oversizing) and "Non-
Growth" (Benefit to Existing Development) and a division of the net growth cost between
residential and non-residential. The DC recoverable cost ("Net Growth") is then
allocated between Capacity, Greenfield and Built Boundary benefiting areas.
Table B-8 sets out similar information as described above for the 2023-2031
Wastewater Capital Program.
The water and wastewater program costs ($2022, $000s) involved are summarized as
follows.
Service
Capacity
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Greenfield
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Built bndry
Total
Capacity
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Greenfield
Distrb'n
/Collct'n -
Built bndry
Total
Water
562.2
$
12.0
$
46.9
$
503.4
$
139.8
$
226.8
$
7.3
$
373.9
$
44.1
$
83.9
$
1.5
$
129.5
$
Wastewater
608.6
175.1
24.5
408.9
65.2
213.5
22.1
300.8
20.6
83.0
4.5
108.1
Total
1,170.8
$
187.1
$
71.4
$
912.3
$
205.0
$
440.3
$
29.4
$
674.6
$
64.7
$
166.9
$
6.0
$
237.6
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Non-residential Share
Residential Share
Gross Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Dev't
Less:
Post Period
Benefit
Net Growth
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Appendix C
Calculation of the Water and
Wastewater DC Applicable to
Development in Halton
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APPENDIX C: PART 1
OVERVIEW OF THE WATER AND
WASTEWATER DC CALCULATION
1.
OVERVIEW OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER DC
CALCULATION
1.1. DC Cash Flow Methodology
1.1.1. DC Reserve Fund Opening Balance - the full uncommitted DC reserve fund
balance is shown as the opening balance in the cash flow calculation. The DC is
calculated so as to fully consume that amount, leaving a nil reserve fund balance
at the end of the period in 2031. Tables 5-4a and 5-4b in Chapter 5 provide
detailed schedules of the DC reserve fund continuity.
1.1.2. Project Costs - the nominal cost is in 2022$, as per Appendix B. The inflated cost
(commencing in 2018) allows for average inflation of 2.0%/year, consistent with
the increase in the Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0135-01 Building Construction
Price Indexes, by Non-residential buildings over the previous 10-year period. This
rate may vary, up or down, in any year or sequence of years. It will be matched
by the change in the DC quantum, which is determined by the same index.
1.1.3. DC Credits - are added to the development-related expenditures, as they
represent the equivalent of Regional expenditures for works previously provided
by developers which are not part of the capital program and must be funded
(Chapter 4).
1.1.4. External Debt - represent debt charges resulting from external debt previously
incurred to fund the growth share of the water and wastewater infrastructure costs
(Chapter 4) included in the Total Unfunded Capital Costs.
1.1.5. Internal Debt - represents the outstanding balance owing to Regional Reserve for
the previously funded growth share of water and wastewater infrastructure costs
(Chapter 4) included in the Total Unfunded Capital Costs.
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1.1.6. Historical Post-period Benefit (Oversizing) - is the cost share of previously funded
water and wastewater infrastructure that, under the existing DC by-laws, was
considered to benefit growth beyond the eligible planning horizon. This cost share
is recoverable under the 2022 DC by-law as these costs benefit the planning
horizon to 2031 based on BPE, 2011 (Chapter 4).
1.1.7. SDE/Sq.Ft. Per Year - SDE are single-detached unit equivalents per year, i.e. the
annual gross increase in serviced population divided by the average occupancy
for single detached units. This is the number of serviced SDE's that are expected
to be subject to the DC (36,542 in total) (Table A-6c).
In the case of the non-residential DC calculation, the charge is per square foot of
non-residential TFA and the costs are allocated over a total of 94,881,095 sq.ft.
(Table A-10c).
1.1.8. DC Rates - A DC is calculated, such that when it is inflated at 2.0%/year, the cash
flow will produce a zero reserve fund balance in 2031.
1.1.9. Anticipated Revenues - is the number of single detached equivalent units (SDE)
or sq.ft. of non-residential TFA, multiplied by the required DC charge per SDE, or
per square foot of non-residential TFA.
1.1.10. DC Reserve Fund Closing Balance Before Interest - The opening balance, less
the inflated development-related expenditures, credits, debt charges, oversizing,
and other commitments, plus the anticipated DC revenues.
1.1.11. Interest Earnings/Costs - provides for interest earnings on positive reserve fund
balances at 3.0% per year and borrowing costs on negative balances at 3.0% per
year.
1.1.12. DC Reserve Fund Closing Balance After Interest - is the DC reserve fund closing
balance before interest, plus interest incurred during the year on the average
balance.
The water and wastewater DC rates have been calculated on an area specific basis and
are presented in Parts 2 and 3 of Appendix C.
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APPENDIX C - PART 2
CASH FLOWS FOR RESIDENTIAL
WATER AND WASTEWATER DCs
Summary of Calculation Results - Per SDE
Greenfield
Built
Boundary
Greenfield
Built
Boundary
Water
8,689
$
3,144
$
12,276
$
4,503
$
Wastewater
10,276
4,535
17,261
5,718
Total
18,965
$
7,679
$
29,537
$
10,221
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
As of April 1, 2021
New Calculated
Service
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Table C-1
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Water - Capacity Residential
Nominal
Inflated (2%/Yr)
2022
32,693,989
-
-
(10,713,788)
2,800
2,936.48
8,223,282
10,040,635
40,244,117
1,094,072
41,338,189
2023
41,338,189
(1,557,000)
(1,588,140)
-
(138,243)
2,472
2,995.21
7,405,489
47,017,295
1,325,332
48,342,627
2024
48,342,627
(11,320,000)
(11,777,328)
-
2,472
3,055.12
7,553,599
44,118,897
1,386,923
45,505,820
2025
45,505,820
(3,429,000)
(3,638,882)
-
4,179
3,116.22
13,021,982
54,888,920
1,505,921
56,394,841
2026
56,394,841
(122,245,000)
(132,321,919)
-
4,179
3,178.55
13,282,421
(62,644,657)
(93,747)
(62,738,404)
2027
(62,738,404)
(122,000)
(134,698)
-
4,088
3,242.12
13,253,029
(49,620,073)
(1,685,377)
(51,305,450)
2028
(51,305,450)
(730,000)
(822,099)
-
4,088
3,306.96
13,518,090
(38,609,459)
(1,348,724)
(39,958,183)
2029
(39,958,183)
(122,000)
(140,140)
-
4,088
3,373.10
13,788,451
(26,309,871)
(994,021)
(27,303,892)
2030
(27,303,892)
(122,000)
(142,942)
-
4,088
3,440.56
14,064,220
(13,382,614)
(610,298)
(13,992,912)
2031
(13,992,912)
(122,000)
(145,801)
-
4,088
3,509.37
14,345,505
206,792
(206,792)
0
Total
(139,769,000)
(150,711,949)
(10,713,788)
(138,243)
36,542
118,456,067
10,040,635
373,290
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
SDE per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
2012
Allocation
Front End
Interim
Payback
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance
before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Historical
Oversizing
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
Table C-2
Halton Region
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Water - Greenfield Residential
Nominal
Inflated (2%/Yr)
2022
25,575,930
-
-
25,342,171
1,509
9,339.21
14,094,388
65,012,490
1,358,826
66,371,316
2023
66,371,316
(15,407,000)
(15,715,140)
(1,971,260)
(6,128,927)
1,181
9,525.99
11,252,296
53,808,286
1,802,694
55,610,980
2024
55,610,980
(62,978,000)
(65,522,311)
(1,971,260)
1,181
9,716.51
11,477,342
(405,249)
828,086
422,837
2025
422,837
(50,038,000)
(53,100,726)
(1,971,260)
2,888
9,910.84
28,618,092
(26,031,057)
(384,123)
(26,415,180)
2026
(26,415,180)
(74,699,000)
(80,856,600)
(1,971,260)
2,888
10,109.06
29,190,454
(80,052,586)
(1,597,016)
(81,649,603)
2027
(81,649,603)
(6,034,000)
(6,662,024)
(1,971,260)
2,613
10,311.24
26,944,093
(63,338,793)
(2,174,826)
(65,513,619)
2028
(65,513,619)
(3,043,000)
(3,426,912)
(1,971,260)
2,613
10,517.47
27,482,975
(43,428,816)
(1,634,137)
(45,062,953)
2029
(45,062,953)
(13,677,000)
(15,710,574)
(1,971,260)
2,613
10,727.82
28,032,634
(34,712,152)
(1,196,627)
(35,908,779)
2030
(35,908,779)
(183,000)
(214,414)
(1,971,260)
2,613
10,942.37
28,593,287
(9,501,166)
(681,149)
(10,182,315)
2031
(10,182,315)
(730,000)
(872,418)
(17,959,943)
2,613
11,161.22
29,165,153
150,478
(150,478)
(0)
Total
(226,789,000)
(242,081,118)
(8,387,850)
(6,128,927)
22,712
234,850,714
(3,828,749)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
SDE per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund
Opening
Balance
Historical
Oversizing
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
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Table C-3
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Water - Built Boundary Residential
Nominal
Inflated (2%/Yr)
2022
(3,887,528)
-
-
(8,291,953)
1,291
1,566.89
2,023,204
(10,156,277)
(210,657)
(10,366,934)
2023
(10,366,934)
(34,000)
(34,680)
(108,410)
1,291
1,598.23
2,063,668
(8,446,356)
(282,199)
(8,728,556)
2024
(8,728,556)
(146,000)
(151,898)
(108,410)
1,291
1,630.20
2,104,941
(6,883,923)
(234,187)
(7,118,110)
2025
(7,118,110)
(1,053,000)
(1,117,452)
(108,410)
1,291
1,662.80
2,147,040
(6,196,932)
(199,726)
(6,396,658)
2026
(6,396,658)
(798,000)
(863,781)
(108,410)
1,291
1,696.06
2,189,981
(5,178,868)
(173,633)
(5,352,501)
2027
(5,352,501)
(3,666,000)
(4,047,560)
(108,410)
1,475
1,729.98
2,551,182
(6,957,289)
(184,647)
(7,141,936)
2028
(7,141,936)
(999,000)
(1,125,036)
(108,410)
1,475
1,764.58
2,602,206
(5,773,176)
(193,727)
(5,966,903)
2029
(5,966,903)
-
-
(108,410)
1,475
1,799.87
2,654,250
(3,421,063)
(140,819)
(3,561,882)
2030
(3,561,882)
(603,000)
(706,511)
(108,410)
1,475
1,835.86
2,707,335
(1,669,468)
(78,470)
(1,747,939)
2031
(1,747,939)
-
-
(987,711)
1,475
1,872.58
2,761,481
25,832
(25,832)
0
Total
(7,299,000)
(8,046,918)
(10,146,944)
13,830
23,805,287
(1,723,897)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
SDE per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance
before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
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Table C-4
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Wastewater - Capacity Residential
Nominal
Inflated (2%/Yr)
2022
(3,792,977)
-
-
(27,813,255)
2,800
2,124.72
5,950,032
21,644,633
(4,011,567)
(117,068)
(4,128,635)
2023
(4,128,635)
(1,110,000)
(1,132,200)
-
(1,872,582)
2,472
2,167.22
5,358,310
(1,775,107)
(88,556)
(1,863,663)
2024
(1,863,663)
(8,929,000)
(9,289,732)
-
2,472
2,210.56
5,465,477
(5,687,918)
(113,274)
(5,801,192)
2025
(5,801,192)
(1,528,000)
(1,621,526)
-
4,179
2,254.77
9,422,176
1,999,459
(57,026)
1,942,433
2026
1,942,433
(35,236,000)
(38,140,580)
-
4,179
2,299.87
9,610,620
(26,587,527)
(369,676)
(26,957,204)
2027
(26,957,204)
(122,000)
(134,698)
-
4,088
2,345.86
9,589,353
(17,502,549)
(666,896)
(18,169,445)
2028
(18,169,445)
(730,000)
(822,099)
-
4,088
2,392.78
9,781,140
(9,210,404)
(410,698)
(9,621,102)
2029
(9,621,102)
(3,563,000)
(4,092,767)
-
4,088
2,440.64
9,976,762
(3,737,106)
(200,373)
(3,937,479)
2030
(3,937,479)
(122,000)
(142,942)
-
4,088
2,489.45
10,176,298
6,095,876
32,376
6,128,252
2031
6,128,252
(13,889,000)
(16,598,641)
-
4,088
2,539.24
10,379,824
(90,565)
90,565
0
Total
(65,229,000)
(71,975,184)
(27,813,255)
(1,872,582)
36,542
85,709,991
21,644,633
(1,900,626)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
SDE per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
2012
Allocation
Front End
Interim
Payback
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance
before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Historical
Oversizing
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
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Table C-5
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Wastewater - Greenfield Residential
Nominal
Inflated (2%/Yr)
2022
(39,131,662)
-
-
(42,605,532)
1,509
15,136.14
22,842,901
(58,894,294)
(1,470,389)
(60,364,683)
2023
(60,364,683)
(3,670,000)
(3,743,400)
(2,553,862)
(2,595,948)
1,181
15,438.86
18,236,698
(51,021,195)
(1,670,788)
(52,691,983)
2024
(52,691,983)
(36,950,000)
(38,442,780)
(2,553,862)
1,181
15,747.64
18,601,431
(75,087,194)
(1,916,688)
(77,003,881)
2025
(77,003,881)
(87,623,000)
(92,986,229)
(2,553,862)
2,888
16,062.59
46,381,598
(126,162,374)
(3,047,494)
(129,209,868)
2026
(129,209,868)
(75,911,000)
(82,168,508)
(2,553,862)
2,888
16,383.84
47,309,230
(166,623,008)
(4,437,493)
(171,060,501)
2027
(171,060,501)
(4,249,000)
(4,691,239)
(2,553,862)
2,613
16,711.52
43,668,532
(134,637,069)
(4,585,464)
(139,222,533)
2028
(139,222,533)
-
-
(2,553,862)
2,613
17,045.75
44,541,903
(97,234,492)
(3,546,855)
(100,781,347)
2029
(100,781,347)
(1,016,000)
(1,167,065)
(2,553,862)
2,613
17,386.67
45,432,741
(59,069,532)
(2,397,763)
(61,467,295)
2030
(61,467,295)
-
-
(2,553,862)
2,613
17,734.40
46,341,396
(17,679,761)
(1,187,206)
(18,866,967)
2031
(18,866,967)
(4,062,000)
(4,854,466)
(23,267,969)
2,613
18,089.09
47,268,224
278,822
(278,822)
(0)
Total
(213,481,000)
(228,053,686)
(86,304,395)
(2,595,948)
22,712
380,624,654
(24,538,962)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
SDE per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings
(3%) / Costs
(3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Historical
Oversizing
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
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Table C-6
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Wastewater - Built Boundary Residential
Nominal
Inflated (2%/Yr)
2022
(11,457,286)
-
-
(11,221,876)
1,291
3,592.87
4,639,185
(18,039,977)
(442,459)
(18,482,436)
2023
(18,482,436)
(1,697,000)
(1,730,940)
(245,008)
1,291
3,664.73
4,731,969
(15,726,414)
(513,133)
(16,239,547)
2024
(16,239,547)
(2,344,000)
(2,438,698)
(245,008)
1,291
3,738.02
4,826,608
(14,096,644)
(455,043)
(14,551,687)
2025
(14,551,687)
(6,791,000)
(7,206,664)
(245,008)
1,291
3,812.78
4,923,141
(17,080,218)
(474,479)
(17,554,697)
2026
(17,554,697)
(2,247,000)
(2,432,225)
(245,008)
1,291
3,889.04
5,021,603
(15,210,326)
(491,475)
(15,701,802)
2027
(15,701,802)
-
-
(245,008)
1,475
3,966.82
5,849,834
(10,096,975)
(386,982)
(10,483,957)
2028
(10,483,957)
(8,992,000)
(10,126,452)
(245,008)
1,475
4,046.15
5,966,831
(14,888,587)
(380,588)
(15,269,175)
2029
(15,269,175)
-
-
(245,008)
1,475
4,127.08
6,086,167
(9,428,015)
(370,458)
(9,798,473)
2030
(9,798,473)
-
-
(245,008)
1,475
4,209.62
6,207,891
(3,835,590)
(204,511)
(4,040,101)
2031
(4,040,101)
-
-
(2,232,241)
1,475
4,293.81
6,332,049
59,706
(59,706)
0
Total
(22,071,000)
(23,934,979)
(15,414,180)
13,830
54,585,278
(3,778,833)
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance
before
Interest
Interest
Earnings
(3%) / Costs
(3%)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
SDE per
Year
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
Region of Halton
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APPENDIX C - PART 3
CASH FLOWS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL
WATER AND WASTEWATER DCs
Summary of Calculation Results - Per sq.ft. (TFA)
Non-Retail
Retail
Non-Retail
Retail
Non-Retail
Retail
Non-Retail
Retail
Water
3.166
$
3.166
$
1.229
$
1.229
$
3.897
$
3.897
$
1.340
$
1.340
$
Wastewater
4.060
4.060
2.004
2.004
5.245
5.245
2.053
2.053
Total
7.226
$
7.226
$
3.233
$
3.233
$
9.142
$
9.142
$
3.393
$
3.393
$
Service
As of April 1, 2021
New Calculated
Greenfield
Built Boundary
Greenfield
Built Boundary
Region of Halton
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Table C-7
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Water - Capacity Non-residential
Nominal
Inflated
(2%/Yr)
DC Credits
2022
-
-
-
(46,965)
(65,561,228)
(433,321)
4,254,555
1.219
5,187,355
(60,854,159)
(912,812)
(61,766,971)
2023
(61,766,971)
(491,000)
(500,820)
(346,114)
-
3,936,651
1.244
4,895,746
(57,718,159)
(1,792,277)
(59,510,436)
2024
(59,510,436)
(3,574,000)
(3,718,390)
(91,262)
-
3,936,651
1.269
4,993,661
(58,326,426)
(1,767,553)
(60,093,979)
2025
(60,093,979)
(1,082,000)
(1,148,227)
(91,262)
-
3,936,651
1.294
5,093,534
(56,239,933)
(1,745,009)
(57,984,942)
2026
(57,984,942)
(38,603,000)
(41,785,129)
(91,262)
-
3,936,651
1.320
5,195,405
(94,665,927)
(2,289,763)
(96,955,690)
2027
(96,955,690)
(38,000)
(41,955)
(46,965)
-
14,975,987
1.346
20,159,888
(76,884,722)
(2,607,606)
(79,492,328)
2028
(79,492,328)
(230,000)
(259,017)
(2,668)
-
14,975,987
1.373
20,563,086
(59,190,928)
(2,080,249)
(61,271,177)
2029
(61,271,177)
(38,000)
(43,650)
(2,668)
-
14,975,987
1.401
20,974,347
(40,343,148)
(1,524,215)
(41,867,363)
2030
(41,867,363)
(38,000)
(44,523)
(2,668)
-
14,975,987
1.429
21,393,834
(20,520,720)
(935,821)
(21,456,541)
2031
(21,456,541)
(38,000)
(45,414)
(2,668)
-
14,975,989
1.457
21,821,714
317,092
(317,092)
0
Total
(44,132,000)
(47,587,124)
(724,501)
(65,561,228)
(433,321)
94,881,095
130,278,571
(15,972,397)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Sq. Ft. per
Year
DC Rates
w.
Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Historical
Oversizing
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
Region of Halton
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Table C-8
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Water - Greenfield Non-residential
Nominal
Inflated
(2%/Yr)
DC Credits
2022
-
-
-
(68,347)
(68,409,096)
(2,289,790)
3,807,172
2.678
10,196,387
(60,570,846)
(908,563)
(61,479,409)
2023
(61,479,409)
(5,700,000)
(5,814,000)
(371,027)
(730,711)
3,494,122
2.732
9,545,136
(58,850,012)
(1,804,941)
(60,654,953)
2024
(60,654,953)
(23,289,000)
(24,229,876)
(131,431)
(730,711)
3,493,994
2.786
9,735,682
(76,011,290)
(2,049,994)
(78,061,283)
2025
(78,061,283)
(18,506,000)
(19,638,715)
(131,431)
(730,711)
3,493,846
2.842
9,929,973
(88,632,168)
(2,500,402)
(91,132,570)
2026
(91,132,570)
(27,630,000)
(29,907,601)
(131,431)
(730,711)
3,493,705
2.899
10,128,165
(111,774,148)
(3,043,601)
(114,817,749)
2027
(114,817,749)
(2,232,000)
(2,464,308)
(68,347)
(730,711)
9,298,746
2.957
27,495,973
(90,585,144)
(3,081,043)
(93,666,187)
2028
(93,666,187)
(1,125,000)
(1,266,933)
(5,264)
(730,711)
9,299,053
3.016
28,046,819
(67,622,276)
(2,419,327)
(70,041,603)
2029
(70,041,603)
(5,058,000)
(5,810,052)
(5,264)
(730,711)
9,299,342
3.076
28,608,643
(47,978,987)
(1,770,309)
(49,749,296)
2030
(49,749,296)
(67,000)
(78,501)
(5,264)
(730,711)
9,299,621
3.138
29,181,693
(21,382,079)
(1,066,971)
(22,449,050)
2031
(22,449,050)
(270,000)
(322,675)
(5,264)
(6,657,436)
9,299,889
3.201
29,766,183
331,759
(331,759)
(0)
Total
(83,877,000)
(89,532,661)
(923,071)
(80,912,223)
(2,289,790)
64,279,489
192,634,654
(18,976,909)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Sq. Ft. per
Year
DC Rates
w.
Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Historical
Oversizing
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
Region of Halton
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Table C-9
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Water - Built Boundary Non-residential
Nominal
Inflated
(2%/Yr)
2022
-
-
-
(1,485,852)
447,383
0.121
54,173
(1,431,678)
(21,475)
(1,453,154)
2023
(1,453,154)
(7,000)
(7,140)
(40,186)
442,529
0.124
54,657
(1,445,822)
(43,485)
(1,489,307)
2024
(1,489,307)
(30,000)
(31,212)
(40,186)
442,657
0.126
55,766
(1,504,938)
(44,914)
(1,549,852)
2025
(1,549,852)
(216,000)
(229,221)
(40,186)
442,805
0.129
56,901
(1,762,358)
(49,683)
(1,812,041)
2026
(1,812,041)
(163,000)
(176,436)
(40,186)
442,946
0.131
58,057
(1,970,606)
(56,740)
(2,027,345)
2027
(2,027,345)
(751,000)
(829,165)
(40,186)
5,677,241
0.134
759,001
(2,137,695)
(62,476)
(2,200,170)
2028
(2,200,170)
(205,000)
(230,863)
(40,186)
5,676,933
0.136
774,139
(1,697,080)
(58,459)
(1,755,539)
2029
(1,755,539)
-
-
(40,186)
5,676,645
0.139
789,582
(1,006,142)
(41,425)
(1,047,567)
2030
(1,047,567)
(123,000)
(144,114)
(40,186)
5,676,365
0.142
805,334
(426,533)
(22,112)
(448,645)
2031
(448,645)
-
-
(366,127)
5,676,100
0.145
821,402
6,630
(6,630)
(0)
Total
(1,495,000)
(1,648,151)
(2,173,464)
30,601,605
4,229,013
(407,398)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Sq. Ft. per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Region of Halton
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Table C-10
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Wastewater - Capacity Non-Residential
Nominal
Inflated
(2%/Yr)
DC Credits
2022
-
-
-
(92,272)
(115,876,249)
(1,600,205)
4,254,555
1.546
6,575,535
(110,993,191)
(1,664,898)
(112,658,088)
2023
(112,658,088)
(350,000)
(357,000)
(653,595)
-
3,936,651
1.576
6,205,889
(107,462,794)
(3,301,813)
(110,764,607)
2024
(110,764,607)
(2,819,000)
(2,932,888)
(180,951)
-
3,936,651
1.608
6,330,007
(107,548,439)
(3,274,696)
(110,823,134)
2025
(110,823,134)
(482,000)
(511,502)
(180,951)
-
3,936,651
1.640
6,456,607
(105,058,981)
(3,238,232)
(108,297,212)
2026
(108,297,212)
(11,126,000)
(12,043,140)
(180,951)
-
3,936,651
1.673
6,585,739
(113,935,564)
(3,333,492)
(117,269,056)
2027
(117,269,056)
(38,000)
(41,955)
(92,272)
-
14,975,987
1.706
25,554,845
(91,848,438)
(3,136,762)
(94,985,201)
2028
(94,985,201)
(230,000)
(259,017)
(3,593)
-
14,975,987
1.741
26,065,942
(69,181,869)
(2,462,506)
(71,644,375)
2029
(71,644,375)
(1,125,000)
(1,292,271)
(3,593)
-
14,975,987
1.775
26,587,261
(46,352,978)
(1,769,960)
(48,122,939)
2030
(48,122,939)
(38,000)
(44,523)
(3,593)
-
14,975,987
1.811
27,119,006
(21,052,048)
(1,037,625)
(22,089,673)
2031
(22,089,673)
(4,386,000)
(5,241,676)
(3,593)
-
14,975,989
1.847
27,661,390
326,448
(326,448)
0
Total
(20,594,000)
(22,723,973)
(1,395,363)
(115,876,249)
(1,600,205)
94,881,095
165,142,222
(23,546,432)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Sq. Ft. per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Historical
Oversizing
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
Region of Halton
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Table C-11
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Wastewater - Greenfield Non-Residential
Nominal
Inflated
(2%/Yr)
DC Credits
2022
-
-
-
(176,340)
(125,147,228)
(1,677,337)
3,807,172
3.699
14,083,594
(112,917,310)
(1,693,760)
(114,611,070)
2023
(114,611,070)
(1,427,000)
(1,455,540)
(776,388)
(1,139,011)
3,494,122
3.773
13,184,064
(104,797,946)
(3,291,135)
(108,089,081)
2024
(108,089,081)
(14,367,000)
(14,947,427)
(346,100)
(1,139,011)
3,493,994
3.849
13,447,253
(111,074,366)
(3,287,452)
(114,361,818)
2025
(114,361,818)
(34,075,000)
(36,160,663)
(346,100)
(1,139,011)
3,493,846
3.926
13,715,614
(138,291,978)
(3,789,807)
(142,081,784)
2026
(142,081,784)
(29,521,000)
(31,954,480)
(346,100)
(1,139,011)
3,493,705
4.004
13,989,363
(161,532,013)
(4,554,207)
(166,086,220)
2027
(166,086,220)
(1,652,000)
(1,823,941)
(176,340)
(1,139,011)
9,298,746
4.084
37,978,366
(131,247,146)
(4,460,000)
(135,707,147)
2028
(135,707,147)
-
-
(6,579)
(1,139,011)
9,299,053
4.166
38,739,214
(98,113,523)
(3,507,310)
(101,620,833)
2029
(101,620,833)
(395,000)
(453,731)
(6,579)
(1,139,011)
9,299,342
4.249
39,515,223
(63,704,931)
(2,479,886)
(66,184,817)
2030
(66,184,817)
-
-
(6,579)
(1,139,011)
9,299,621
4.334
40,306,740
(27,023,667)
(1,398,127)
(28,421,794)
2031
(28,421,794)
(1,580,000)
(1,888,246)
(6,579)
(10,377,411)
9,299,889
4.421
41,114,058
420,027
(420,027)
(0)
Total
(83,017,000)
(88,684,028)
(2,193,684)
(144,636,728)
(1,677,337)
64,279,489
266,073,489
(28,881,711)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Sq. Ft. per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Historical
Oversizing
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Wastewater - Built Boundary Non-residential
Nominal
Inflated
(2%/Yr)
2022
-
-
-
(8,670,031)
447,383
0.507
226,842
(8,443,189)
(126,648)
(8,569,837)
2023
(8,569,837)
(347,000)
(353,940)
(109,272)
442,529
0.517
228,868
(8,804,181)
(260,610)
(9,064,791)
2024
(9,064,791)
(480,000)
(499,392)
(109,272)
442,657
0.528
233,513
(9,439,943)
(277,571)
(9,717,514)
2025
(9,717,514)
(1,391,000)
(1,476,140)
(109,272)
442,805
0.538
238,263
(11,064,663)
(311,733)
(11,376,396)
2026
(11,376,396)
(461,000)
(499,001)
(109,272)
442,946
0.549
243,106
(11,741,563)
(346,769)
(12,088,333)
2027
(12,088,333)
-
-
(109,272)
5,677,241
0.560
3,178,207
(9,019,399)
(316,616)
(9,336,015)
2028
(9,336,015)
(1,842,000)
(2,074,391)
(109,272)
5,676,933
0.571
3,241,595
(8,278,083)
(264,211)
(8,542,295)
2029
(8,542,295)
-
-
(109,272)
5,676,645
0.582
3,306,259
(5,345,308)
(208,314)
(5,553,622)
2030
(5,553,622)
-
-
(109,272)
5,676,365
0.594
3,372,218
(2,290,676)
(117,664)
(2,408,341)
2031
(2,408,341)
-
-
(995,570)
5,676,100
0.606
3,439,502
35,591
(35,591)
0
Total
(4,521,000)
(4,902,865)
(10,539,781)
30,601,605
17,708,374
(2,265,728)
Dev't Related Expenditures
Total
Unfunded
Capital Costs
Table C-12
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Sq. Ft. per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
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Appendix D
The 2022-2031 Roads
Servicing Program and
Development Charge
Recoverable Costs
Region of Halton
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D-2
APPENDIX D: PART 1
OVERVIEW OF ROADS CAPITAL PROGRAM
(2022-2031)
1.
OVERVIEW OF ROADS CAPITAL PROGRAM (2022-2031)
"Halton Region 2022 Transportation Development Charges Technical Report" by EllSo
Consulting Inc. (the Technical Report), sets out the methodology involved in detail, in
identifying the Region's 2022-2031 development-related transportation capital program.
A project-specific listing is contained in Part 3 of this Appendix.
Halton Region uses a demand forecasting model for its long-term transportation
planning. The Halton Region Model has been updated to include the release of the TTS,
2016 data and 2016 Census information. The updated model maintains the core
functions, procedures, and updated network. Within the context of the 2022
Transportation DC Technical Report, the model is used for network-wide analysis and
overview, including comparison of the network characteristics between 2016 and the
2031 planning horizon.
The Region undertook a Transportation Master Plan in 2011 - the Halton Region
Transportation Master Plan (2031) - The Road to Change (2011 TMP). The 2011 TMP
developed a sustainable and integrated plan that considered all modes of travel
(automobile, transit, cycling and walking) to accommodate growth in Halton Region to
the year 2031, as established through Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 38.
The 2011 TMP provides strategies, policies and tools required to meet the Region's
transportation needs in a safe and cost-effective manner. The 2011 TMP was
developed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment (MCEA) process. Through this process existing problems/opportunities
were defined, alternative solutions evaluated, and an optimum transportation system
was identified to the year 2031.
A technical review of the transportation network and capital projects identified in the
2011 TMP was undertaken which focused on the following key elements:
Updating the transportation demand forecasting model with current travel pattern
characteristics (based on 2016 Transportation Tomorrow Survey and 2016
Census);
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Validating the long range Transportation Capital Implementation Plan to 2031
(i.e. project scope, timing, need and cost) as identified in the 2011 TMP,
including minor timing shifts of previously identified infrastructure projects.
Updated costing from recently completed and on-going Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Studies;
Updated Costing from on-going detailed design projects;
Updated Costing for Master Plan Costed projects (formerly referred to as
Benchmarked projects) based on recent regional data and construction tenders,
and tenders from neighbouring municipalities; and
Updates to costing for annual programs and studies, based on industry and
regional experience.
The resultant Capital Roads Plan includes the following types of projects:
Reconstruction (no widening)
Road Widening without Reconstruction
Road Widening with Reconstruction
New Alignment
Traffic Management
Provincial Freeway Interchanges
Railway Grade Separations
Structures (bridges and culverts)
Studies and Programs
These initiatives are presented in Map D-1 below. The estimated cost of the program
totals to $2.44 billion between 2022 and 2031 (in 2022$).
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MAP D-1: ROADS DC PROJECTS (2023-2031)
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APPENDIX D - PART 2
ROADS DC CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS
2.
ROADS DC CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS
This appendix includes excerpts from EllSo Consulting Inc's 2022 Transportation
Development Charges Technical Report (the Technical Report) that established DCA
mandated assumptions for the DC calculation.
2.1. Benefit to Existing Development
2.1.1. Road Reconstruction (No Widening)
Costs of road reconstruction without widening have been allocated to Benefit to Existing
(BTE), and therefore 100% of the cost has been removed from the DC calculation, as
these projects are not considered to involve significant capacity-related improvements.
2.1.2. Road Widening without Reconstruction
Road widening projects are undertaken to accommodate increased traffic volumes
associated with new growth; however, existing lanes are typically resurfaced as part of
the widening. As a result, existing residents (Non-Growth) benefit from the renewal of
the road surface, as well as improved intersections, signals, and other assets that exist
in the corridor.
The following sub-sections present the calculation of BTE for existing pavement
replacement and other cost components from which there would be a benefit to non-
growth.
2.1.2.1.
Value of Resurfacing Existing Pavement
The BTE of the resurfacing is considered to be the Used Value of the pavement, which
is to be resurfaced to its original (unused) condition. The corresponding benefit to
Growth is the cost associated with new lanes, plus any Residual Value remaining in
existing roads.
First, the value of resurfacing the existing lanes was calculated with the following
equation:
Value of Resurfacing
Existing Lanes =
Master Plan (MP) cost for resurfacing ($/km) x length of project (km)
(1)
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To allocate this value between Growth and Non-Growth, the Residual Value of the
existing lanes was based on the net book value remaining in the asset per accounting
and reporting of Tangible Capital Assets (TCA). More specifically, the current condition
of the road surface was determined based on the Region's road asset inventory, and
the cumulative depreciation to the proposed year of construction was estimated based
on a linear rate of depreciation. The asset's proportions of Residual Value and Used
Value were then calculated using the following equations:
The BTE of resurfacing the existing lanes was then calculated with the following
equation:
2.1.2.2.
Additional Cost Components
Since roads are widened primarily to accommodate Growth, the Engineering and
Contingency costs were allocated entirely to Growth. However, modifications to
intersections and signals associated with the widening, benefit both Growth and Non-
Growth, and were allocated 50% BTE.
Where widening work includes rehabilitation of existing bridges, grade separations and
culverts, the BTE would typically reflect the existing asset value, with TCA-based
calculations similar to those done for pavement. However, because the amounts were
small relative to the total project cost, BTE of 100% was allocated for simplicity.
For projects where costs were available from more detailed studies (i.e., Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment studies), these values were used in place of the
Master Plan cost estimates. The costs were broken down into Engineering, Design,
Property, Utility Relocates and Construction. Engineering, Design, Property and Utility
Relocates were assigned 0% BTE. These factors are consistent with the factors
applied where base cost breakdowns were used. Further, Construction costs were
assigned 13% BTE, based on the average BTE calculated for widening projects where
the Master Plan cost breakdowns were used.
% Used Value =
100% - % Residual Value
(3)
% Residual Value
=
Original Book Value - Cumulative Depreciation
x 100%
(2)
Original Book Value
BTE Resurfacing Existing Lanes =
% Used Value x Value of Resurfacing Existing Lanes
(4)
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2.1.2.3.
Overall BTE
The resulting BTE for each project was obtained by summing the BTE credit for existing
pavement value with the credits for each additional cost component, as described in the
following equation:
Where
2.1.3. Road Widening with Reconstruction
Road widening projects are primarily undertaken to accommodate increased traffic
volumes associated with new growth. In some cases, the increased development
changes the character of the corridor from rural to urban, so road widening projects may
be accompanied by reconstruction of the roadway to an urban cross-section. When
widening projects include reconstruction of existing lanes, existing residents (Non-
Growth) benefit from the renewal of the roadway, intersection improvements, signals
and other assets, as well as the engineering and design associated with reconstruction.
The following sub-sections present the calculation of BTE for existing pavement
replacement and other cost components from which there would be a benefit to non-
growth from a road widening with reconstruction of the existing lanes.
2.1.3.1.
Value of Reconstructing Existing Pavement and Sub-Base
The BTE of the reconstruction of existing lanes is calculated using the methodology
previously explained for road widenings in Equation (1). Then the proportions of
BTE =
(5)
BTE Resurfacing Existing Lanes
+ BTE Intersection Modifications
+ BTE New Signals and Signal Modifications
+ BTE Bridge Rehabilitation
+ BTE Grade Separation Rehabilitation
+ BTE Culvert Rehabilitation
BTE Resurfacing Existing Lanes =
BTE Intersection Modifications
=
BTE New Signals and Signal Mod=
BTE Bridge Rehabilitation
=
BTE Grade Separation Rehabilita=
BTE Culvert Rehabilitation
=
100% x Cost of Grade Separation Rehabilitation
% Used Value x Value of Resurfacing Existing Lanes
50% x Cost of Intersection Modifications
50% x Cost of New Signals and Signal Modifications
100% x Cost of Bridge Rehabilitation
100% x Cost of Culvert Rehabilitation
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Residual and Used Values of the existing lanes were calculated using Equations (2) and
(3). The BTE of reconstructing the existing lanes was then calculated using Equation
(6), below.
2.1.3.2.
Additional Cost Components
Since projects involving widening with reconstruction benefit both Growth and Non-
Growth, the following cost components have been assigned 50% BTE:
Engineering and Design
Contingency
Intersection and Signal Modifications
Where widening work includes rehabilitation of existing bridges, grade separations and
culverts, the BTE would typically reflect the existing asset value, with TCA-based
calculations similar to those done for pavement. However, because the amounts were
small relative to the total project cost, BTE of 100% were assigned for simplicity.
For projects where costs were available from more detailed studies (i.e., Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment studies), these values were used in place of the
Master Plan cost estimates. Engineering and Design were assigned 50% BTE, and
costs for Property and Utility Relocates were assigned 0% BTE. These factors are
consistent with the factors applied where Master Plan costing was used. Further,
Construction costs were assigned 25% BTE, based on the average BTE calculated for
this project type for projects where the detailed cost breakdown was used.
2.1.3.3.
Overall BTE
The resulting BTE for each project was obtained by summing the BTE for existing
pavement value with the BTE for each additional cost component, as shown in Equation
(7) below.
TE Reconstructing Existing Lanes =
% Used Value x Value of Reconstructing Existing Lanes
(6)
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Where
2.1.4. New Alignments
New alignments are constructed to accommodate the increased capacity needs
associated with Growth. As such, the costs of new alignment projects were allocated
0% BTE (100% to Growth).
2.1.5. Traffic Management
The Roads Capital Program 2022-2031 includes several projects in the Traffic
Management category, for example:
Traffic signal (new, modifications)
New intersections or improvements to existing intersections (i.e., turn lanes)
These projects are required to accommodate the additional traffic created by growth
and for existing development. As such, traffic management projects were allocated
50% to Growth and 50% to Existing.
2.1.6. Provincial Freeway Interchanges
The Region attributes the cost of provincial freeway interchange projects 100% to
Growth.
BTE =
(7)
BTE Reconstructing Existing Lanes
+ BTE Intersection Modifications
+ BTE New Signals and Signal Modifications
+ BTE Bridge Rehabilitation
+ BTE Grade Separation Rehabilitation
+ BTE Culvert Rehabilitation
+ BTE Engineering Design and Contingency
BTE Reconstructing Existing Lan =
BTE Intersection Modifications
=
BTE New Signals and Signal Mod=
BTE Bridge Rehabilitation
=
BTE Grade Separation Rehabilita=
BTE Culvert Rehabilitation
=
BTE Engineering Design and Con=
% Used Value x Value of Reconstructing Existing Lanes
50% x Cost of Intersection Modifications
50% x Cost of New Signals and Signal Modifications
100% x Cost of Bridge Rehabilitation
100% x Cost of Grade Separation Rehabilitation
100% x Cost of Culvert Rehabilitation
50% x Cost of Engineering Design and Contingency
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Some projects in the Roads Capital Program may involve the Region's share of costs
for new or improved interchanges on the provincial freeway system. These
improvements create new access points and reduce congestion at upstream and
downstream interchanges. The projects are implemented to provide additional capacity
in the road network to serve Growth. An existing road user might benefit from these
interchanges (if the trip length is reduced) but the benefit is offset in most cases by the
increased traffic congestion created by growth. For new or improved freeway
interchanges, the provincial share is typically to accommodate long distance travel and
to improve operational issues at existing interchanges, with the Region's share of costs
to accommodate transportation pressures due to growth only. The Region attributes the
regional share of provincial freeway interchange project costs 100% to Growth.
2.1.7. Railway Grade Separations
There are 17 existing and planned railway crossings in Halton Region. One of these
crossings is of an abandoned line (Steeles Avenue between Regional Road 25 and
Ontario Street), ten are already grade separated and five are planned for grade
separation by 2031, under the current Regional Roads Capital Projects. The remaining
crossing (Guelph Line between McLaren Rd and Campbell Ave) does not currently
meet the grade separation warrant by 2031.
2.1.7.1.
Widening of Existing Railway Grade Separations
Railway grade separations are widened to accommodate increased capacity needs
associated with Growth; however, Non-Growth benefits from a renewal of the existing
deck of the grade separation structure. The BTE of the rehabilitation of the existing
grade separation deck structure is calculated using the same methodology as explained
for road widenings. For grade separations, the value of the existing deck replacement
has been calculated using the Master Plan cost for deck reconstruction, as shown in
Equation (8).
Then the proportions of Residual and Used Values were calculated using equations (9)
and (10)
Value of Existing Deck =
(8)
MP cost for deck reconstruction ($/m 2 ) x existing surface area (m 2 )
% Used Value = 100% - % Residual Value
(10)
% Residual Value
=
Original Book Value - Cumulative Depreciation
x 100%
(9)
Original Book Value
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The BTE of reconstructing the existing deck was then calculated using Equation (11).
Since railway grade separations are primarily widened to accommodate Growth, no
BTE deductions are allocated for other cost components, such as engineering, design,
and construction.
2.1.7.2.
Construction of New Grade Separations
Where there is currently a level crossing in place, construction of a grade-separation
benefits Growth by increasing the capacity of the roadway, but also benefits existing
development in terms of safety improvement and the elimination for existing road users
of the possibility of delays due to train movements. The number of train movements per
day times the average annual daily traffic is correlated to a Benefit to Existing for the
grade separation.
Consistent with the 2012 and 2017 DC Technical Study methodology for new railway
grade separations, the Region allocates a BTE credit to the full grade separation cost
according to Table D-1. The allocation applied at each level rail crossing is based on the
actual product (daily train movements times roadway traffic) and a prorating between
the ranges.
Table D-1
Grade Separation Benefit to Existing
Daily Train Movements x
Daily Roadway Traffic
Benefit to Existing
200,000
5%
400,000
10%
600,000
15%
800,000
20%
1,000,000
25%
2.1.8. Structures (Bridges and Culverts)
The capital roads plan may include rehabilitation and replacement of road-related
structures, such as bridges. In cases where the structures are being replaced or
installed to allow for roadway capacity increases, such as new roads or road widening,
the residual value method has been applied to determine BTE. New structures are
BTE Reconstruction of Existing Deck =
% Used Value x Value of Rehabilitating Existing Deck
(11)
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constructed when roads are widened or realigned to accommodate growth. As such,
costs of new structures are allocated 100% to Growth.
2.1.9. Studies and Programs
The Region allocates costs for studies and programmes as presented in Table D-2
below.
Table D-2
Cost Allocating for Studies and Programmes
Studies and Programs
Growth
BTE
Transportation Master Plan
100%
0%
Active Transportation Master Plan
100%
0%
Data Management Group
100%
0%
Transportation Tomorrow Survey
100%
0%
Cordon Counts (TTS, 2016)
100%
0%
Traffic and Screenline Counts
50%
50%
Urban Design Guidelines
100%
0%
Development Charges Transportation
Background Study
100%
0%
Travel Demand Management
50%
50%
Active Transportation Initiatives
50%
50%
Other Growth-Related Studies
100%
0%
Operational Improvement and Studies
0%
100%
2.1.10. Summary of Cost Allocation
Halton Region's allocation of cost to Growth as presented in this appendix is
summarized in Table D-3.
Further Table D-13 presents the cost allocation between Growth and Non-Growth for
the 2023-2031 Roads Capital Projects, per the methodology presented in this chapter.
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Table D-3
Cost Allocation Summary
2.2. Previous 10-Year Service Level
The DCA requires that the future level of service created by the infrastructure capacity
improvement program that generated DCs does not exceed the average level of service
that has been provided in the previous 10-year period. The level of service is measured
in terms of both Quantity (lane km per capita) and Quality (undepreciated replacement
cost, as well as volume/capacity ratios (v/c) or operating speed on regional roads).
Project Type
Growth Share (%)
Road Reconstruction (no Widening)
0%
100% with the following deductions:
deduction for existing roadway based on the used value of the existing lanes and the
Master Plan* cost of resurfacing
50% deduction for intersection modifications and additions
50% deduction for signal modifications
100% deduction for rehabilitation of bridges, grade separations and culverts
If non-Master Plan costing is used, a 13% deduction is assigned to construction costs
100% with the following deductions:
deduction for existing roadway based on the used value of the existing lanes and the
Master Plan cost of reconstruction
50% deduction for engineering and contingency costs
50% deduction for intersection modifications and additions
50% deduction for signal modifications
100% deduction for rehabilitation of bridges, grade separations and culverts
if non-Master Plan costing is used, a 50% deduction is assigned for engineering and
design, and a 25% deduction is assigned to construction costs
New Roads and Alignments
100%
Traffic Management
50%
Provincial Freeway Interchanges
100%
Grade Separations - Widening
100% less deduction for rehabilitation of the existing structure, based on used value of
the structure and the Master Plan cost of rehabilitation
Grade Separations - New
100% less BTE per Table D-1
Structures - Widening
100% less deduction for rehabilitation of the existing structure, based on used value of
the structure and the Master Plan cost of rehabilitation
Structures - New
100%
Studies and Programs
BTE based on type of study or program
* Master Plan Costed projects (formerly referred to as Benchmarked projects)
Road Widening (no Reconstruction)
Road Widening with Reconstruction
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Based on the Service Level analysis for Quantity and Quality, there is no increase in the
10-year service level, as discussed below. The 10-year Service Level review is
consistent with the methodologies presented in the 2012 and 2017 DC Transportation
Technical Study.
2.2.1. Service Level - Quantity
The lane km per capita of DC eligible roads was calculated as 1.94 lane km per 1,000
population in 2017 and estimated at 1.86 lane km per 1,000 population in 2021 (with an
estimated population of 624,094). The average for the 10-year period is 1.93 lane km
per 1,000 population. Table D-4a presents the lane km and population for the past 10
years from 2012 to 2021.
Table D-4a
Historical Population and Regional Roadway Lane Kilometres (2012-2021)
Year
Lane kms (1)
Population (2)
Lane kms per
1,000 population
2012
980.40
509,929
1.92
2013
1,013.60
519,144
1.95
2014
1,047.60
527,866
1.98
2015
1,080.20
536,287
2.01
2016)
1,097.20
565,000
1.94
2017
1,108.91
573,000
1.94
2018
1,115.84
584,000
1.91
2019
1,131.41
598,000
1.89
2020
1,154.42
611,000
1.89
2021 (2)
1,163.43
624,094
1.86
-
-
Average =
1.93
Notes:
(1) Lane kms are from Halton Region Roads Needs Study
(2) Lane kms and Population are estimated for 2021
The DC eligible roads calculation for 2031 is 1.89 lane kilometres per 1,000 population
(2031 population of 752,537 and 1,428.4 lane kilometres). This value is lower than the
average for 2012 to 2021 presented in Table D-4a (1.93).
Therefore, there is no Quantity increase over the previous 10-year service level.
2.2.2. Service Level - Quality (Regional Roadway Network Replacement Value)
Ontario Regulation 82/98, an amendment to the DCA, states in subsection 4 (1) under
Level of Service that:
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For the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 5(1) of the Act, 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. O. Reg. 82/98, s. 4(1).
(1.1) In determining the quality of a service under subsection (1), the replacement
cost of municipal capital works, exclusive of any allowance for depreciation, shall be
the amount used. O. Reg. 206/04, s. 1.
This regulation is to ensure the design standards and replacement cost of Regional
roadways is not exceeded in the 10-year history analysed through the DC process.
As reported in previous DC Technical Reports, the Region is shifting to a more urban
municipality where the rural lane kilometres represented about 70% of the network in
2002, to where there is an almost even split between the Region's rural and urban lane
kilometres in 2011. By 2031, the urban lane kilometres will make up almost 90% of the
Region's lane-kilometres.
The road design characteristics that make up the base costs have not changed. The
change is purely a result of increases in unit costing, a market condition, not through
any changes to design or materials.
Therefore, the Quality (Replacement Value) has not changed or improved as a result of
regional undertakings.
2.2.3. Service Level - Quality (Additional Measures)
The transportation network was also measured based on the volume/capacity (v/c) and
Mean Speed for Provincial, Regional, and Local roads, as well as Network-wide.
2.2.3.1 Volume to Capacity Ratio
If the v/c is increasing, it means that the roads are more congested, the operating speed
is generally lower and a typical trip takes longer to accomplish. Hence the service level
is lower if the v/c is increasing.
The base year (TTS, 2016) performance measures result in a Regional Road Mean v/c
of 0.67 and a Total Network (Provincial, Regional and Local) Mean v/c of 0.70, as
shown in Table D-5.
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The 2031 road network, with all infrastructure capacity improvements in place, yields a
projected Mean v/c of 0.65 and 0.69 for the regional roads and Total Network,
respectively. The level of service will essentially remain the same for both networks.
Hence, the previous 10-year period service level has not been exceeded.
2.2.3.2 Mean Speed
The base year (TTS, 2016) performance measures result in a Regional Road Mean
Speed of 53 km/h and a Total Network (Provincial, Regional and Local) Mean Speed of
51 km/h, as shown in Table D-5.
The 2031 road network, with all infrastructure capacity improvements in place, yields a
projected Mean Speed of 56 km/h and 53 km/h for the regional roads and Total
Network, respectively. The level of service will essentially remain the same for both
networks. Hence, the previous 10-year period service level has not been exceeded.
2.2.4. Service Level - Quality and Quantity (Additional Measures)
In addition to the Quality and Quantity standards noted above, the Region has carried
out an additional analysis to calculate historical 10- year average level of service to
determine the eligible recovery amount.
According to the DCA, the 10-year historical average service level defines an upper limit
on the road improvements that are eligible to be included in the development charge.
The growth-related share of the capital works to be included in the development charge
may be no higher than this upper limit or "service level cap".
As shown in Table D-4b below, the Region currently owns and maintains 1,161 lane km
of road network. The amount provided over the historical 10-year period equates to an
average level of investment of $15,642 per capita, resulting in a D.C. eligible recovery
amount of $1,980,668,250 over the 2022-2031 forecast period.
The eligible recovery amount includes the cost of roads, bridges, culverts, intersections
and land.
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Average Level of Service
Service:
Roads
Quantity - lane km of roadways
2022 Value (incl
land)
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/lane km)
Lane-km
980
1,014
1,048
1,080
1,103
1,109
1,116
1,131
1,154
1,161
7,998,000
$
Total
980
1,014
1,048
1,080
1,103
1,109
1,116
1,131
1,154
1,161
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.0019
0.0019
0.0020
0.0020
0.0020
0.0020
0.0019
0.0019
0.0019
0.0019
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity Standard
0.0019
Quality Standard
8,232,632
$
Service Standard
15,642
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
10-year
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
15,642
$
Eligible Amount
1,980,668,250
$
Table D-4b
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Summary
The 2031 Service Level created by the DC eligible infrastructure improvements has
been assessed on both a Quality and Quantity basis and compared to the average
service levels in the previous 10-year period. As discussed above, there are minor
changes between 2016 and 2031 which, within the context of the model accuracy, are
insignificant. Overall, the planned capital projects do not result in a tangible increase in
service level over the previous 10-year period; therefore, there is no basis for a level of
service deduction.
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Table D-5
Road Jurisdictions (Centroid Connectors Excluded)
2.3. Traffic Flow Through Analysis
Travel on the Regional Road network includes trips that are Internal; Internal/External or
Through. "Through" trips are defined as the trips, which travel through the Region
without stopping (i.e. both trip origin and destination are outside the Region). Future
"through" trips have been produced from the Travel Demand Forecasting Model based
on the analysis of origin/destination patterns of the traffic zones that are external to the
Region, including zones in the rest of the GTA, Hamilton, Guelph, Waterloo, and
Wellington.
The current and future capacity potential of provincial highways in Halton Region
relative to the existing and forecasted through trips has been assessed. In general,
there is sufficient capacity on the provincial highway system in Halton Region to
accommodate "through" trips now and in the future. People travelling between Hamilton
and Peel Region, for instance, certainly have the capacity available on provincial
Provincial Regional
Local
Total
Total length (km)
146
321
1,146
1,613
Lane km
432
497
1,298
2,227
Mean v/c
0.92
0.67
0.57
0.70
Mean speed (km/h)
55
53
45
51
Total length (km)
153
361
1,160
1,674
Lane km
519
773
1,351
2,643
Mean v/c
0.87
0.65
0.60
0.69
Mean speed (km/h)
62
56
39
53
Total length (km)
7
40
14
61
Lane km
87
276
53
416
Mean v/c
-0.05
-0.02
0.02
-0.01
Mean speed (km/h)
7
3
-6
1
Total length (km)
4.75%
12.43%
1.21%
3.76%
Lane km
20.13%
55.59%
4.05%
18.67%
Mean v/c
-4.97%
-2.50%
4.25%
-1.44%
Mean speed (km/h)
12.08%
6.40%
-12.55%
2.23%
One-way links - 2016
One-way links - 2031
One-way links - Change (2016 vs 2031)
One-way links - % Change
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highways to make this long distance trip. In fact, people making "through" trips in the
PM peak may choose to use Halton Regional roads for part of their trip. Reasons might
include incidents or congestion on the provincial highways.
To the extent that some "through" trips use regional roads and hence add to the
pressure to improve the Regional Road network, this effect is more than offset by the
larger number of internal or internal/external trips that use the provincial highways and
hence reduce the pressure to improve the Regional Road network.
The function of 407 ETR is considered the same as a provincial highway in
accommodating longer distance (through) trips in that the province still owns the
corridor and has built "expansion triggers" into the agreement with the private operator
to ensure that additional capacity will be provided as growth in travel occurs.
In reviewing the total road network in Halton Region, it is clear that provincial facilities
have or can be expanded to provide sufficient capacity for all "through" trips up to the
2031-planning horizon. The impact that some "through" trips cause by choosing to use
regional roads is more than offset by internal and internal/external trips that choose to
use provincial facilities and hence reduce the pressure for regional road improvements.
The Region creates the capacity in its road network to accommodate internal and
internal/external trips. Some of these trips choose to use the provincial facilities, which
create the opportunity for some through trips to use the regional road system. To gauge
these effects, a simulation of PM peak hour road use within Halton Region was
conducted and the vehicle km for each trip pattern on provincial, regional and municipal
roads is summarized in Table D-6.
On an absolute basis there are 55,383 vehicle-kilometres of "through" trips on regional
roads vs. 85,524 vehicle-kilometres of internal Halton trips on provincial roads and
460,863 vehicle-kilometres of trips on provincial roads where either the trip origin or
destination is in Halton Region in 2031. These figures have been highlighted in Table
D-6 for ease of reference.
Based on the assessment in this section, it is recommended that there be no deduction
in DC Charges for "through" trips.
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Table D-6
PM Peak Hour Road Use within Halton Region
2016 Simulation
Trips
Provincial
Regional
Local
Total
Reg+Local
Vehicle km by Jurisdiction (Excludes centroid connectors)
Internal
59,633
63,971
149,408
204,866
418,246
354,275
Inbound
32,685
187,213
138,218
106,951
432,382
245,170
Outbound
25,458
173,649
96,108
94,270
364,027
190,378
Through
N/A
485,276
48,742
40,793
574,812
89,535
Total
117,776
910,109
432,477
446,881
1,789,467
879,357
Distribution of vehicle km
Internal
51%
7%
35%
46%
23%
40%
Inbound
28%
21%
32%
24%
24%
28%
Outbound
22%
19%
22%
21%
20%
22%
Through
53%
11%
9%
32%
10%
Total
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Mean travel distance per trip (km)
Internal
1.1
2.5
3.4
7.0
5.9
Inbound
5.7
4.2
3.3
13.2
7.5
Outbound
6.8
3.8
3.7
14.3
7.5
2031 Simulation
Trips
Provincial
Regional
Local
Total
Reg+Local
Vehicle km by Jurisdiction (Excludes centroid connectors)
Internal
86,569
85,524
290,058
297,697
673,280
587,756
Inbound
33,142
200,897
142,321
121,734
464,953
264,055
Outbound
31,479
259,966
133,532
126,046
519,543
259,577
Through
N/A
617,011
55,383
83,706
756,101
139,090
Total
151,190
1,163,398
621,295
629,184
2,413,877
1,250,478
Distribution of vehicle km
Internal
57%
7%
47%
47%
28%
47%
Inbound
22%
17%
23%
19%
19%
21%
Outbound
21%
22%
21%
20%
22%
21%
Through
53%
9%
13%
31%
11%
Total
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Mean travel distance per trip (km)
Internal
1.0
3.4
3.4
7.8
6.8
Inbound
6.1
4.3
3.7
14.0
8.0
Outbound
8.3
4.2
4.0
16.5
8.2
Change (2031-2016)
Trips
Provincial
Regional
Local
Total
Reg+Local
Vehicle km by Jurisdiction (Excludes centroid connectors)
Internal
26,936
21,553
140,650
92,831
255,034
233,481
Inbound
457
13,685
4,103
14,783
32,570
18,886
Outbound
6,021
86,317
37,424
31,775
155,516
69,199
Through
N/A
131,735
6,641
42,913
181,289
49,554
Total
33,414
253,289
188,818
182,303
624,410
371,121
Distribution of vehicle km
Internal
81%
9%
74%
51%
41%
63%
Inbound
1%
5%
2%
8%
5%
5%
Outbound
18%
34%
20%
17%
25%
19%
Through
52%
4%
24%
29%
13%
Total
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Mean travel distance per trip (km)
Internal
-0.1
0.8
0.0
0.8
0.8
Inbound
0.3
0.1
0.4
0.8
0.5
Outbound
1.4
0.5
0.3
2.2
0.8
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2.4. Residential and Non-Residential Splits
2.4.1. Calculation of Split based on Number of Trips Associated with New
Residents and Employment
In the past, Growth-Related DCs were allocated between residential and non-residential
land uses based on trips attributed to Population and Employment Growth. Through the
2017 DC Transportation Technical Report jobs in the Work-at-Home (WAH) and No-
Fixed-Place-of-Work (NFPOW) category was considered such that jobs generate trips
from a "residential" unit as opposed to a non-residential facility. This approach was
applied in the 2022 DC Transportation Technical Report consistent with the
methodology used in the 2017 DC Transportation Technical Report.
Table D-8 summarizes the employment forecast excluding WAH, NFPOW employment,
which is the basis for the transportation trip generation and DC employment forecast.
Since the impact on transportation services from WAH employees is generated from the
home and the population/unit forecast already includes these individuals, the
calculations do not include employees associated with WAH.
For NFPOW employees, the need for service related to these employees has largely
been included in the employment forecast by usual place of work (i.e., employment and
Gross Floor Area (GFA)) in the retail and accommodation sectors generated from
NFPOW construction employment). Furthermore, since these employees have no fixed
work address, they cannot be captured in the non-residential gross floor area
calculation. Accordingly, NFPOW employees have been removed from the employment
forecast and calculation.
Table D-7
Residential and Non-Residential Growth
For the period 2022-2031, the anticipated levels of growth in Residential and Non-
Residential categories are:
Year
Pop. / Empl.
WAH
NFPOW
Total
2021
624,094
-
-
624,094
2031
752,537
-
-
752,537
2021
327,683
(29,206)
(32,625)
265,852
2031
390,000
(35,429)
(39,289)
315,282
Residential
Non Residential
Residential and Non-Residential Growth
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Residential:
752,537 - 624,094 = 128,443
Non-Residential:
315,282 - 265,852 = 49,430
Table D-8 contains the trip rates derived from the Region's travel demand model to
represent a mean trip rate for Halton Region for Residential and Non-Residential trips.
These trip rates include WAH and NFPOW as generating trips from "Residential".
Table D-8
Mean Trip Rates
Using the updated trip rates and the growth projections, as modified, the
Residential/Non-Residential split can be calculated as shown below. This equation
shows that the employment trip rate was adjusted by 10% to better balance trip
characteristics between these trip types in the AM and PM conditions.
Residential
Share
=
(128,443 x 0.595) x 100
= 63.9%
(128,443 x 0.595) + (49.430 x 0.962)/1.1 AM Peak
Factor)
Based on the above calculation, the Residential/Non-Residential split is calculated at
64% and 36%, respectively.
2.4.2. Non-Residential Distribution Among Retail / Non-Retail
The non-residential DC share (36%) may be further divided among different types of
non-residential land uses to reflect the differences in associated trip-making behaviour.
The non-residential DC share was distributed among 2 different land use types:
Retail
Non-Retail
Trip type
Trip Rate - Residential
Trip Rate - Non-Res
Origins in Halton Region
(2022)
(2022)
Work
0
0.56
Home
0.091
0
Other
0.157
0.26
Destinations in Halton Region
Home
0.208
0
Non-Home
0.139
0.142
Total Origins + Destinations
0.595
0.962
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The methodology for allocating the non-residential DC share among the non-residential
land use categories followed the steps as outlined below:
Obtain the automobile Peak hour of generator trip rate for each land use type
Adjust the automobile trip rates to account for transit trips as appropriate for each
land use. These rates reflect targets established by the TMP, with adjustments
made to reflect travel behaviour differences associated with each land use type.
Adjust the automobile trip rates for Pass-by and Diverted trips as appropriate for
each land use category.
Define the forecasted Growth for each land use for 2022-2031
Calculate the total number of automobile trips associated with Growth of each
land use by multiplying the adjusted trip generation rate by the Growth forecasted
for 2022-2031.
Calculate the total non-residential trips by summing the number of automobile
trips generated by each land use type.
Calculate the percentage of trips contributed by each land use type by dividing
the number of trips for that land use type by the total non-residential trips.
Prorate the percentages such that they sum to the non-residential share by
multiplying by the non-residential component.
Following the above methodology, the Peak hour of generator trip rate and adjustments
were made as presented in Table D-9. The allocation among the 2 non-residential land
uses was derived and with the growth for each land use type defined, the individual land
use trip contribution could then be determined as presented in Table D-10.
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Table D-9
Weighted Trip Generation Rates
Table D-10
Calculation of Retail / Non-Retail Split
(1)
Category
(2)
Rate1
(3)
Transit/ Pass-By Trip
Reduction
(4)
Net Rate
(Auto)
(5)
Category
Weight2
(6)
Trip Gen. X GFA
Weight
(100%-3) x (2)
(4x5)
Retail Trade (eg. Shopping
Centre)
4.50
10%
4.05
48%
1.93
Finance & Insurance (eg. Bank
and Financial Office)
3.48
13%
3.03
11%
0.35
Entertainment/Recreation (eg.
Cinemas, fitness, recreation)
6.40
0%
6.40
7%
0.45
Food Services (eg. Restaurant,
fast food)
19.53
54%
8.94
22%
1.99
Other Services (eg. auto
care/personal services)
4.06
4%
3.88
12%
0.45
Total Retail
5.17
Industrial (eg. Light, Warehouse,
Manufacturing)
0.90
0%
0.89
91%
0.82
Institutional (eg. Schools,
Community centres, hospitals,
place of worship)
3.26
21%
2.58
1%
0.03
Office (eg. general office, medical
office)
2.05
16%
1.73
7%
0.13
Accommodation (eg. hotel/motel)
0.76
0%
0.76
0%
0.00
Total Non-Retail
0.98
May not add due to rounding
1 Derived from Institute of Transportatoin Engineers Trip Generation Manual
2 Weighting derived from Halton Region Employment Survey
Retail
Non-Retail
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Category
Sq. Ft
Peak Trip
Rates
Peak
Trips
(1) x (2)
% Trips
Revenue
(Uninflated)
(Total Revenues x
(4))
$DC
(5) / (1)
Retail
6,281,583
5.17
32,461,889
27%
289,258,056
$
46.049
$
Non-Retail
88,834,161
0.98
86,787,941
73%
762,673,010
8.585
$
Total
95,115,744
119,249,830
1,051,931,066
$
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2.5. Grants, Subsidies and Developer Contributions
The transportation improvement costs, which are to form the basis for DCs in Halton
Region, must include deductions for any financial considerations through grants,
subsidies or developer contributions. Where contributions have been provided, the cost
was subtracted from the gross cost of the project.
Where projects in the Roads Capital Projects involve new or improved interchanges
with the provincial freeway system, only costs to be borne by the Region are included in
the DC calculation and the sharing of these costs between Existing development and
Growth is as set out in the BTE methodology.
2.6. Post-period Benefit (Oversizing)
Post period benefit (Oversizing) has been applied where clear upsizing for future benefit
is involved. Post period benefit deductions allowed during the current DC update will be
recovered in DC updates for the post-2031 period. Correspondingly, the current DC
update will recover post period benefit deductions allowed in earlier DC updates.
Post period benefit was determined by consideration of the recommended timing of the
project relative to the planning period for the DC Background Study and is consistent
with the methodologies presented in the 2012 & 2017 DC Transportation Technical
Study.
Post planning period capacity for major infrastructure improvements is calculated only
for projects with the last five years (2027 to 2031, inclusive) of the capital improvement
plan. This calculation is proportional to the degree to which the v/c on the major
improvement in 2031 is less than the average v/c on the associated screenline.
As an example, if a road widening scheduled for 2029 results in a v/c of 0.75 in 2031
and the average v/c on the associated screenline in 2031 is 0.85, then a deduction for
excess capacity is appropriate. The deduction applied to the project's DC chargeable
component would be:
.85 - .75
x 100 = 12%.
.85
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APPENDIX D - PART 3
THE DETAILED ROADS AND RELATED
CAPITAL PROGRAM
3.
THE DETAILED ROADS AND RELATED CAPITAL
PROGRAM
3.1 Table D-11 sets out the 2022-2031 Roads Capital Program. The table provides
project descriptions, a 2022-2026 annualized expenditure forecast, 2022-2031
consolidated forecasts, project-specific deductions for post-period benefit (oversizing)
and "Non-Growth" (Benefit to Existing Development). The DC recoverable cost ("Net
Growth") is then allocated between Residential and Non-residential benefit.
The Region-wide roads program costs ($2022, $000s) involved are summarized as
follows:
Service
Roads
2,441,079
$
400,035
$
238,006
$
1,803,038
$
1,153,937
$
649,101
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
Residential
Share
Gross Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Less:
Post-Period
Benefit
Net Growth
Residential
Share
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Appendix E
Calculation of Roads DC
Applicable to Development in
Halton
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APPENDIX E: PART 1
OVERVIEW OF ROADS DC CALCULATION
1.
OVERVIEW OF ROADS DC CALCULATION
1.1. DC Cash Flow Methodology
1.1.1. DC Reserve Fund Opening Balance - the full uncommitted DC reserve fund
balance is shown as the opening balance in the cash flow calculation. The DC is
calculated so as to fully consume that amount, leaving a nil reserve fund balance
at the end of the period in 2031. Tables 5-4a and 5-4b in Chapter 5 provide
detailed schedules of the DC reserve fund continuity.
1.1.2. Project Costs - The nominal cost is in 2022$, as per Appendix D. The inflated
cost (commencing in 2018) allows for average inflation of 2%/year, as
approximated by the increase in the Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0135-01
Building Construction Price Indexes, by Non-residential buildings over the previous
10-year period. This rate may vary, up or down, in any year or sequence of years.
It will be matched by the change in the DC quantum, which is determined by the
same index.
1.1.3. DC Credits - are added to the development-related expenditures, as they
represent the equivalent of Regional expenditures for works previously provided
by developers which are not part of the capital program and must be funded
(Chapter 4).
1.1.4. External Debt Charges - represent debt charges resulting from external debt
previously incurred to fund the non-residential share of the road infrastructure
costs (Chapter 4) included in the Total Unfunded Capital Costs.
1.1.5. Internal Debt Charges - represent the balance owing to the Regional reserve for
previously incurred Regional funding of the non-residential share of the road
infrastructure costs (Chapter 4) included in the Total Unfunded Capital Costs.
1.1.6. Historical Post-period Benefit (Oversizing) - is the cost share of previously funded
roads infrastructure that, under the existing DC by-laws, was considered to benefit
growth beyond the eligible planning horizon. This cost share is recoverable under
the 2022 DC by-law as these costs benefit the planning horizon to 2031 based on
the 2011 Best Planning Estimates (Chapter 4).
1.1.7. SDE/Sq.Ft. Per Year - are single-detached unit equivalents per year, i.e. the
annual gross increase in population divided by the average occupancy for single
detached units. This is the number of SDE's that are expected to be subject to the
Roads DC (40,647 in total) (Table A-6b).
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In the case of the non-residential DC calculation, the charge is per square foot of
non-residential TFA and the costs are allocated over a total of 95,115,744 sq.ft.
(Table A-10b).
1.1.8. DC Rates - A DC is calculated, such that when it is inflated at 2%/year, the cash
flow will produce a zero balance in 2031.
1.1.9. Anticipated Revenues - is the number of SDE or sq.ft. of non-residential TFA,
multiplied by the required DC charge per SDE, or per square foot of non-residential
TFA.
1.1.10. DC Reserve Fund Closing Balance Before Interest - The opening balance, less
the inflated development-related expenditures, credits, debt charges and other
commitments, plus the anticipated DC revenues.
1.1.11. Interest Earnings/Costs - provides for interest earnings on positive reserve fund
balances at 3.5% per year and borrowing costs on negative balances at 3.5% per
year.
1.1.12. DC Reserve Fund Closing Balance After Interest - is the DC reserve fund closing
balance before interest, plus interest incurred during the year on the average
balance.
The cash flow calculations for roads are presented in Parts 2 and 3 of this appendix. The
non-residential roads DC rate has also been calculated based on a retail/non-retail split
and are presented in Part 3 (Table E-3) of this Appendix.
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APPENDIX E - PART 2
CASH FLOWS FOR
REGION-WIDE RESIDENTIAL
ROADS DCs
SUMMARY OF CALCULATION RESULTS
Per SDE
New Calculated
$30,366
Existing Charge (As of April 2021)
$19,284
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Table E-1
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Roads - Residential
Dev't Related Expenditures
Nominal
Inflated (2%/Yr)
DC
Credits
Historical
Oversizing
2022
8,555
-
-
(84,647,227)
-
5,626
30,365.68
170,841,930
86,203,258
1,293,177
87,496,435
2023
87,496,435
(40,585,000)
(41,396,700)
-
-
-
(2,373,559)
3,001
30,972.99
92,963,964
136,690,140
3,362,799
140,052,939
2024
140,052,939
(105,913,000)
(110,191,885)
-
-
-
-
3,001
31,592.45
94,823,244
124,684,298
3,971,059
128,655,356
2025
128,655,356
(115,082,000)
(122,125,939)
-
-
-
-
4,122
32,224.30
132,832,405
139,361,822
4,020,258
143,382,080
2026
143,382,080
(187,765,000)
(203,242,875)
-
-
-
-
4,122
32,868.78
135,489,053
75,628,258
3,285,155
78,913,413
2027
78,913,413
(230,596,000)
(254,596,617)
-
-
-
-
4,155
33,526.16
139,289,397
(36,393,807)
637,794
(35,756,013)
2028
(35,756,013)
(72,869,000)
(82,062,329)
-
-
-
-
4,155
34,196.68
142,075,185
24,256,843
(172,488)
24,084,356
2029
24,084,356
(85,559,000)
(98,280,397)
-
-
-
-
4,155
34,880.62
144,916,689
70,720,647
1,422,075
72,142,722
2030
72,142,722
(110,353,000)
(129,296,128)
-
-
-
-
4,155
35,578.23
147,815,022
90,661,617
2,442,065
93,103,682
2031
93,103,682
(205,215,000)
(245,250,921)
-
-
-
-
4,155
36,289.79
150,771,323
(1,375,916)
1,375,916
0
Total
(1,153,937,000)
(1,286,443,791)
-
(84,647,227)
-
(2,373,559)
40,647
332,496
1,351,818,212
21,637,810
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance after
Interest
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve Fund
Opening Balance
SDE per
Year
Unfunded Capital
External
Debt
Charges
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APPENDIX E - PART 3
CASH FLOWS FOR
REGION-WIDE NON-RESIDENTIAL
ROADS DCs
SUMMARY OF CALCULATION RESULTS
Per Sq.ft. TFA
New Calculated:
Retail
$46.049
Non-Retail
$8.585
Existing Charge (As of April 2021):
Retail
$30.279
Non-Retail
$5.978
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Table E-2
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Roads - Non-residential
Dev't Related Expenditures
Nominal
Inflated (2%/Yr) DC Credits
Unfunded
Capital
2022
(0)
-
(28,968)
(47,436,000)
(327,969,811)
-
(1,725,584)
4,254,555
11.059
47,053,185
(330,107,178)
(4,951,608)
(335,058,786)
2023
(335,058,786)
(22,835,000)
(23,291,700)
(28,968)
3,968,917
11.28
44,772,053
(313,607,401)
(9,729,993)
(323,337,394)
2024
(323,337,394)
(59,576,000)
(61,982,870)
(28,968)
3,968,917
11.51
45,667,494
(339,681,738)
(9,945,287)
(349,627,025)
2025
(349,627,025)
(64,737,000)
(68,699,422)
(28,968)
3,968,917
11.74
46,580,844
(371,774,571)
(10,821,024)
(382,595,595)
2026
(382,595,595)
(105,620,000)
(114,326,485)
(28,968)
3,968,917
11.97
47,512,461
(449,438,587)
(12,480,513)
(461,919,099)
2027
(461,919,099)
(129,712,000)
(143,212,529)
-
14,997,104
12.21
183,123,102
(422,008,527)
(13,258,914)
(435,267,441)
2028
(435,267,441)
(40,986,000)
(46,156,893)
-
14,997,104
12.45
186,785,564
(294,638,770)
(10,948,593)
(305,587,364)
2029
(305,587,364)
(48,127,000)
(55,282,795)
-
14,997,104
12.70
190,521,275
(170,348,884)
(7,139,044)
(177,487,927)
2030
(177,487,927)
(62,074,000)
(72,729,584)
-
14,997,104
12.96
194,331,700
(55,885,811)
(3,500,606)
(59,386,417)
2031
(59,386,417)
(115,434,000)
(137,954,316)
-
14,997,106
13.22
198,218,365
877,632
(877,632)
(0)
Total
(649,101,000)
(723,636,595)
(144,840)
(47,436,000)
(327,969,811)
-
(1,725,584)
95,115,744
121.10
1,184,566,043
(83,653,213)
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Anticipated
Revenues
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance before
Interest
Interest
Earnings (3%)
/ Costs (3%)
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Sq. Ft. per
Year
DC Rates
w. Inflation
(2%/Yr)
Historical
Oversizing
Internal Debt Charges
External
Debt
Charges
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Halton Region
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Roads - Non-residential
Revenue
(Uninflated)
Sq. Ft
Calculated Rate
Total Non-Residential
1,051,931,066
$
95,115,744
11.059
$
Non-Residential Category
Trip
Gen.%
Revenue
(Uninflated)
Sq. Ft
DC Rate $
Retail
27%
289,258,056
$
6,281,583
46.049
$
Non-Retail
73%
762,673,010
$
88,834,161
8.585
$
Table E-3
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Appendix F
Calculation of General
Services DC Applicable to
Development in Halton
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APPENDIX F: CALCULATION OF GENERAL
SERVICES DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
APPLICABLE TO DEVELOPMENT IN HALTON
(2022 TO 2031)
(i.e. Growth Studies, Police, Paramedic
Services, Facilities, Social Housing, Waste
Diversion and Waterfront Parks)
1. DC Calculation Overview
2. Growth Studies
3. Halton Regional Police Service
4. Paramedic Services
5. Facilities
6. Social Housing
7. Waste Diversion
8. Waterfront Parks
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F.1 DC CALCULATION OVERVIEW
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F.1 SUMMARY OF THE CHARGE
The DCs in this section have been calculated on the same cash flow basis as described
in Appendix B. The charges are determined for the services in this section to produce a
zero reserve fund balance at the end of 2031 for each of the services involved.
The following (Table F-1) summarizes the estimated total project cost over the next 10-
year planning horizon (2022-2031) for all services). Table F-2 summarizes the
proposed DCs.
Table F-1
Summary of Capital Project Costs for General Services ($2022, $000s)
Table F-2
Proposed General Services Development Charges
Residential
Non-
Residential
Growth Studies
16,050
$
6,275
$
-
$
-
$
795
$
8,980
$
6,459
$
2,521
$
Police*
83,586
19,508
27,521
-
-
36,557
26,293
10,264
Paramedics
32,635
11,431
8,400
-
-
12,804
11,330
1,474
Facilities
12,306
3,950
1,316
-
-
7,040
5,972
1,068
Social Housing
100,100
50,050
-
-
-
50,050
50,050
-
Waste Diversion
14,942
8,095
1,027
-
430
5,391
5,116
275
Waterfront Parks
37,620
14,868
14,848
-
-
7,905
7,510
395
Total
297,239
$
114,176
$
53,112
$
-
$
1,225
$
128,727
$
112,729
$
15,998
$
Note: May not add due to rounding
* Includes discounted debt payments
Services
Total Cost
2022-2031
Less:
Net Growth
Net Growth
Non-Growth
Post
Period
Benefit
Grants,
Subsidies &
Contributions
Other
Deductions
Services
Residential
(SDE)
Non-
Residential
(Sq.Ft.)
Growth Studies
150.82
$
0.060
$
Police
603.71
0.189
Paramedics
286.51
0.025
Facilities
98.01
0.014
Social Housing
985.82
Waste Diversion
95.72
0.003
Waterfront Parks
218.69
0.008
Total
2,439.28
$
0.299
$
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-3
F.2 CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS AND
LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR GROWTH
STUDIES
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-4
F.2 GROWTH STUDIES
The Region of Halton will be required to undertake a number of studies over the 2022-
2031 period related to its proposed capital program for accommodating new
development. These studies include growth studies (DC, feasibility, financing and
service allocation studies), and Official Plan update and implementation studies.
Section 7 of the DCA states that a DC by-law may provide for any DC 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 DC
eligible service. 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 DC by-law and DC reserve funds. The DC calculations and by-law
provided herein include a class for growth studies. This class of service includes all
services included in the DC by-law.
No deduction has been made for benefit to existing development for the growth studies,
as these are directly related to meeting the needs of growth. Official Plan studies are
required to manage growth and development within the Region; however, not all
components are related exclusively to growth (e.g. healthy communities,
environmentally sensitive and natural areas, etc.). For this reason, and based on
practice elsewhere, a 50% deduction for benefit to existing development has been
made for Official Plan update and implementation studies. There is no post-period
benefit (oversizing) resulting from these projects. An additional deduction has been
made to reflect the share of the Growth Studies (5%) and Regional Official Plan
Updates (10%) to recognize services that are no longer DC eligible.
The residential/non-residential cost allocation was based on the ratio of forecast net
population growth (including institutional population) from 2022-2031 to population plus
employment growth (excluding work at home and no fixed place of work) for the same
period:
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-5
126,625 additional persons
=
71.9% residential and
28.1% non-residential
126,625 persons + 49,429 additional employees
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-6
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the DC Calculation - Growth Studies
SERVICE: Growth Studies
2022 $
Less:
Increased Service Needs
Gross
Benefit to
Eligible
Post
Grants, Subsidies &
Net Costs
Attributable to
Timing
Capital
Existing
Increase
Period
Other Contributions
Benefiting
Residential
Non-Res.
Anticipated Development
Cost
Development/
in Need
Benefit
Attrib. to New
Sub
New
Share
Share
2022-2031
Est.
U.E.C.
Development
Total
Development
71.9%
28.1%
Cost to be Incurred During
Term of Proposed By-law
Growth Studies
2022
350,000
$
-
$
350,000
$
350,000
$
17,500
$
332,500
$
239,147
$
93,353
$
Growth Studies
2023
500,000
75,000
425,000
425,000
17,500
407,500
293,090
114,410
Regional OP Updates
2023
100,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
5,000
45,000
32,366
12,634
Growth Studies
2024
350,000
-
350,000
350,000
17,500
332,500
239,147
93,353
Regional OP Updates
2024
1,100,000
550,000
550,000
550,000
55,000
495,000
356,024
138,976
Growth Studies
2025
350,000
-
350,000
350,000
17,500
332,500
239,147
93,353
Regional OP Updates
2025
2,200,000
1,100,000
1,100,000
1,100,000
110,000
990,000
712,047
277,953
Growth Studies
2026
350,000
-
350,000
350,000
17,500
332,500
239,147
93,353
Regional OP Updates
2026
1,700,000
850,000
850,000
850,000
85,000
765,000
550,218
214,782
Cost to be Incurred
Post By-law Term
By-law Term (i.e. beyond 2026)
Growth Studies
2027
350,000
$
-
$
350,000
$
350,000
$
17,500
$
332,500
$
239,147
$
93,353
$
Regional OP Updates
2027
1,200,000
600,000
600,000
600,000
60,000
540,000
388,389
151,611
Growth Studies
2028
350,000
-
350,000
350,000
17,500
332,500
239,147
93,353
Regional OP Updates
2028
1,700,000
850,000
850,000
850,000
85,000
765,000
550,218
214,782
Growth Studies
2029
350,000
-
350,000
350,000
17,500
332,500
239,147
93,353
Regional OP Updates
2029
1,700,000
850,000
850,000
850,000
85,000
765,000
550,218
214,782
Growth Studies
2030
350,000
-
350,000
350,000
17,500
332,500
239,147
93,353
Regional OP Updates
2030
1,200,000
600,000
600,000
600,000
60,000
540,000
388,389
151,611
Growth Studies
2031
350,000
-
350,000
350,000
17,500
332,500
239,147
93,353
Regional OP Updates
2031
1,500,000
750,000
750,000
750,000
75,000
675,000
485,487
189,513
Total Estimated Capital Cost
16,050,000
$
6,275,000
$
9,775,000
$
-
$
-
$
9,775,000
$
795,000
$
8,980,000
$
6,458,771
$
2,521,229
$
Other Deductions
(to recognize
benefit to non-D.C.
services)
Table F-3
Less:
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-7
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Cash Flow - Growth Studies - Residential
$150.82
3% / 3%
SDE per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (71,114) $ (239,147) $ (239,147) 6,416 $ 150.82 $ 967,653 $ 657,391 $ 19,722 $ 677,113
2023
677,113 (325,456) (331,965) 3,791 153.83 583,244 928,392 27,852 956,244
2024
956,244 (595,171) (619,216) 3,791 156.91 594,909 931,938 27,958 959,896
2025
959,896 (951,194) (1,009,415) 4,122 160.05 659,729 610,210 18,306 628,517
2026
628,517 (789,365) (854,435) 4,122 163.25 672,924 447,006 13,410 460,417
2027
460,417 (627,537) (692,851) 4,155 166.51 691,799 459,364 13,781 473,145
2028
473,145 (789,365) (888,954) 4,155 169.84 705,635 289,827 8,695 298,522
2029
298,522 (789,365) (906,733) 4,155 173.24 719,748 111,536 3,346 114,883
2030
114,883 (627,537) (735,259) 4,155 176.70 734,143 113,766 3,413 117,179
2031
117,179 (724,634) (866,005) 4,155 180.24 748,825 0 0 0
Total
$ (6,458,771) $ (7,143,978)
43,017
$ 7,078,610
$ 136,483
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-4
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Single
Detached Unit
Equivalents
(Building
Permits)
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Halton Region
Cash Flow - Growth Studies - Non-Residential
$0.060
3% / 3%
per Sq. Ft. per
Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in
2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (2,945,576) $ (93,353) $ (93,353)
4,254,556
$0.060 $ 253,352 $ (2,785,577) $ (83,567) $ (2,869,144)
2023
(2,869,144) (127,044) (129,585)
3,968,917 0.061 241,069 (2,757,660) (82,730) (2,840,390)
2024
(2,840,390) (232,329) (241,715)
3,968,917 0.062 245,890 (2,836,215) (85,086) (2,921,302)
2025
(2,921,302) (371,306) (394,033)
3,968,917 0.063 250,808 (3,064,526) (91,936) (3,156,462)
2026
(3,156,462) (308,135) (333,535)
3,968,917 0.064 255,824 (3,234,172) (97,025) (3,331,197)
2027
(3,331,197) (244,963) (270,459)
14,997,104 0.066 986,001 (2,615,655) (78,470) (2,694,125)
2028
(2,694,125) (308,135) (347,010)
14,997,104 0.067 1,005,721 (2,035,413) (61,062) (2,096,476)
2029
(2,096,476) (308,135) (353,950)
14,997,104 0.068 1,025,836 (1,424,590) (42,738) (1,467,327)
2030
(1,467,327) (244,963) (287,014)
14,997,104 0.070 1,046,353 (707,989) (21,240) (729,228)
2031
(729,228) (282,866) (338,051)
14,997,104 0.071 1,067,280 0 0 0
Total
$ (2,521,229) $ (2,788,704)
95,115,744
$ 6,378,134
$ (643,854)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-5
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Sq. Ft. of Gross
Floor Area
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-9
F.3 CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS AND
LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR HALTON
REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-10
F.3 HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
1. Facilities
In 2021, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) was operating out of 10 locations
with a TFA of 313,607 sq.ft. excluding administrative space. The average cost per sq.ft.
of this TFA is estimated to be $485 (2022$) including land, building, equipment, site
work, etc. Building values were updated from 2017 and land values are based on a
33% lot coverage.
As permitted by the DCA, the capital program for Police will incorporate the needs of
growth to 2031. The Region has identified two growth-related capital expenditures over
the next 10 years:
Debt for new Police Headquarters, 2485 North Service Road, Oakville - The
Region issued a 30-year sinking fund debenture in the amount of $62.50 million
for the construction of the new HRPS Headquarters of which the majority of the
space will be allocated to operational (non-administrative) space. The growth-
related principal and discounted growth-related interest payments have been
included in the capital program for police services. The sq.ft. of operations space
in the new headquarters expanded on and replaced the existing 90,814 sq.ft. of
operations space in the old headquarters building (including the HRPS portion of
shared space at the Halton Regional Centre). The Region has provided
payments to the sinking fund since 2016. The amounts included in the
calculations reflect the outstanding payments. The total outstanding principal
amount is approximately $54.93 million. Of this amount, $16.52 million has been
identified as the share of the facility that benefits existing development. A further
deduction of $17.04 million was provided to reflect the share of the facility that
would benefit growth post-2031. The outstanding growth-related interest
payments, discounted to 2022 dollars totals approximately $6.46 million.
Deductions have been applied for benefit to existing development ($4.52 million)
and the share of the costs that benefit growth post 2031 ($2.01 million). In total,
$23.88 million has been included in the DC calculations for this project.
Unfunded debt for the District 1 facility has also been included in the DC
calculations. The total gross capital cost estimate for the growth-related Principal
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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and discounted interest are $13.56 million. This amount was reduced by a
deduction for the share of the costs that benefit growth post-2031. The resultant
growth-related costs for this facility is $5.08 million.
The allocation of the net DC recoverable costs between residential and non-residential
development has been made in proportion to the ratio of new population to new
employment over the next 10 years calculated as follows:
126,625 additional persons
=
71.9% residential and
28.1% non-residential
126,625 persons + 49,429 additional employees
2. Vehicles and Equipment
The number of police vehicles in the HRPS fleet has increased from 352 in 2016 to 374
in 2021. This inventory includes marked and unmarked cruisers, vans, pickup trucks,
etc. The value of these vehicles includes equipment. For example, cruisers are
equipped with radio/transmitter, computer/workstation, roof lights and siren with control
console.
The inclusion of police cars as part of DC's is considered to be permissible based on
having an equivalent useful life of 7 years or more. Fleet expansions are clearly growth-
related, and the police service is given special treatment in the DCA along with sewer,
water, and roads. The vehicles have an anticipated useful lifetime of beyond 7 years,
based on one shift per day use, which is the normal basis for determining use. The 7
years is a DC minimum threshold. The vehicles are actually used "24/7" and, as a
result, are only used in a patrol function for several years. Many are subsequently used
for non-patrol car functions (e.g. training) or replacement vehicles while vehicles are
being repaired or are even sold and used by others.
The Police inventory of equipment also includes equipment for individual officers. The
value of the equipment varies from a base amount of $6,500 for all sworn officers to
$20,800 for members of the K-9 Unit.
The Region intends to continue to increase its inventory of vehicles, generally
consistent with the increase in uniform staff. Over the next 10 years, it is estimated that
26 vehicles will be added to the fleet, including 15 marked and unmarked cruisers.
In addition, it is estimated that the force will increase by 170 officers during the 2022-
2031 period.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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No deduction for benefit to existing development has been made, as the eligible
increase in need will only maintain current levels of service and not provide any change
in service provision or measurable benefit to existing development. No post-period
benefit deduction has been made for the related capital needs.
The net DC recoverable costs have been allocated 71.9% to residential development
and 28.1% to non-residential development, consistent with the approach taken for
facilities.
3. Radio Trunking Equipment
As the Region continues to grow, it is necessary to make improvements to the radio
system. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be required to make further
investments in radio trunking equipment. The Region anticipates the need to invest in
LTE/PSBN technology to enhance connectivity with additional officers and
vehicles. This need is driven by increases in population, employment, building density,
Regional infrastructure, commercial activities (signage, etc.) and increases in the
number of officers. For example, radio coverage declines over time as buildings
obstruct sight lines so, as the number of buildings increase, the Region will need to
enhance connectivity. A total of $4.8 million has been allocated for system
improvements (2022-2031).
While this technological investment is a shift from the previous approach to erecting
towers, the initial investment was funded from non-DC reserves. As a result, the
additional investments in LTE/PSBN are considered to be largely growth-related and
therefore will be subject to a 10% benefit to existing (BTE) deduction that reflects the
fact while the Region's goal is to maintain 95% "in building" and 97% "out of building"
radio coverage, it has not always done so. This reduction in coverage was partially
offset in the past, by the installation of cell phones in police vehicles.
In addition, HRPS will require one radio for each uniformed officer added and one
mobile workstation for each additional police vehicle. No deduction is made for BTE for
these expenditures. There is no post-period benefit (oversizing) resulting from these
expenditures beyond the reduction required to remain within the service level cap.
The net DC recoverable costs have been allocated 71.9% to residential development
and 28.1% to non-residential development, based on the ratio of new population to new
employment.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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4. Commitments to Carry into DC
In previous DC background studies, the Region identified various projects for which
unfunded commitments were to be carried into the DC. Prior to year-end, the Region
has provided the necessary adjustments to the reserve fund to ensure there are no
outstanding commitments to carry into the DC calculations.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-14
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Police Facilities
Type of Capital Asset:
Non-Administrative Space
Quantity - Sq.ft. of Floor Space
2022 Value
2022 Value (incl
land)
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/sq.ft.)
($/sq.ft.)
Sq. Ft.
Cost
Facilities:
Police HQ - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville - Non-Admin
80,101
80,101
80,101
80,101
80,101
80,101
332
$
436
$
480,605
209,543,774
$
Police HQ - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville - Shared Facilities
10,713
10,713
10,713
10,713
10,713
10,713
332
436
64,278
28,025,208
Police HQ - 2485 North Service Road West, Oakville
167,161
167,161
167,161
167,161
427
530
668,645
354,381,689
Police HQ - Safety Village & Police Classroom
3,456
3,456
3,456
3,456
3,456
3,456
3,456
3,456
3,456
3,456
156
260
34,560
8,985,600
District 1 - Div 11 - 217 Guelph Street, Georgetown
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
10,200
323
406
102,000
41,412,000
District 1 - Div 12 - 490 Childs Drive, Milton
20,899
20,899
20,899
20,899
20,899
20,899
20,899
20,899
20,899
20,899
323
420
208,990
87,775,800
District 2 - Div 20 - 95 Oak Walk Drive, Oakville
70,002
70,002
70,002
70,002
70,002
70,002
70,002
70,002
70,002
70,002
408
511
700,020
357,710,220
District 3 - Div 30 - 3800 Southampton Blvd, Burlington
39,669
39,669
39,669
39,669
39,669
39,669
39,669
39,669
39,669
39,669
408
511
396,690
202,708,590
Store Front Offices:
District 1 - Div 10 - Unit #3, 315 Queen Street, Acton
1,350
1,350
1,350
1,350
1,350
1,350
1,350
323
406
9,450
3,836,700
District 1 - Div 10 - 22 Main Street South, Acton
1,000
1,000
1,000
323
406
3,000
1,218,000
District 1 - Div 12 - Office at Campbellville Fire Station
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
323
420
1,200
504,000
District 1 - Div 12 - Office at Premium Outlet Mall
247
247
247
247
247
247
247
323
420
1,729
726,180
District 2 - 352 Kerr Street, Oakville
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
323
427
3,000
1,281,000
District 2 - Marine Unit, 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
323
427
8,000
3,416,000
District 3 - 460 Brant Street, Burlington
534
534
534
534
534
534
323
427
3,204
1,368,108
Total
238,144
238,144
238,391
238,391
238,391
238,391
314,204
313,854
313,854
313,607
485.18
$
2,685,371
1,302,892,870
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.4649
0.4552
0.4500
0.4424
0.4347
0.4262
0.5443
0.5351
0.5281
0.5203
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.4801
Quality ($/sq.ft.)
485.18
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
232.94
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
232.94
$
Eligible Amount
29,495,491
$
Weighted Average
Table F-6
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-15
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Police
Type of Capital Asset:
Vehicles
2022 Value
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($Vehicle)
# of Vehicles
Cost
Vehicles:
Marked & Unmarked Cruisers (various models)
119
119
121
132
134
152
152
152
152
152
80,000
$
1,385
110,800,000
$
Marked Non-Cruisers (various models)
9
9
9
9
9
49,000
45
2,205,000
Plain / Unmarked Passenger Vehicles
111
123
124
127
127
158
158
159
160
160
44,200
1,407
62,189,400
Marked Cruisers - Supervisors
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
85,000
60
5,100,000
Standard Commercial Vans
8
8
8
8
8
6
6
6
6
6
45,500
70
3,185,000
Specialized Commercial Vans
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
95,000
90
8,550,000
Passenger Vans (Reallocated)
36
36
36
37
38
-
-
-
-
-
36,000
183
6,588,000
Pick up Trucks (Reallocated)
6
6
6
6
7
-
-
-
-
-
48,000
31
1,488,000
Open Trailer
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
9
6,000
70
420,000
Enclosed Trailer - customized
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
51,700
10
517,000
Enclosed Trailer - standard
1
1
2
2
2
10,000
8
80,000
Specialized Trucks
3
3
3
3
4
8
8
8
8
8
101,900
56
5,706,400
Mobile Command Unit (old, retired in 2015)
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
222,200
4
888,800
Mobile Command Unit (new, large)
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
640,500
6
3,843,000
Mobile Command Unit (new, small)
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
436,600
6
2,619,600
Motorcycle
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
43,100
67
2,887,700
Boats - Large
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
330,000
10
3,300,000
Boats - Small
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
30,000
20
600,000
Tactical Response Unit/EDU
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
250,000
10
2,500,000
Armoured Rescue Vehicle
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
313,000
5
1,565,000
Total
315
328
331
346
352
373
373
375
376
374
63,515
$
3,543
225,032,900
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0007
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
0.0006
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.0006
Quality ($/vehicle)
63,515
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
38.11
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
38.11
$
Eligible Amount
4,825,536
$
Quantity - No. of Vehicles
Weighted Average
Table F-7
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-16
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Police
Type of Capital Asset
Equipment for Officers
2022 Value
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/officer)
# of Officers
Cost
Sworn Officers:
Tactical Respond Unit
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
19
19
19
19,800
$
155
3,069,000
$
K-9 Unit
5
5
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
20,800
65
1,352,000
Motorcycle Unit
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
9,900
200
1,980,000
Other Sworn Officers
604
620
627
636
641
654
663
672
691
705
6,500
6,513
42,334,500
Subtotal - Authorized Strength
643
659
667
677
682
695
704
718
737
751
6,933
48,735,500
Other Officers:
Summons, Escort, Special Cst
30
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
3,700
309
1,143,300
Special Cst in Training
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
3,700
200
740,000
Police Cadets
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3,400
60
204,000
Auxiliary Cst
51
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
3,500
636
2,226,000
Subtotal - Other Officers
107
122
122
122
122
122
122
122
122
122
1,205
4,313,300
Total
750
781
789
799
804
817
826
840
859
873
6,519
$
8,138
53,048,800
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.0015
0.0015
0.0015
0.0015
0.0015
0.0015
0.0014
0.0014
0.0014
0.0014
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.0015
Quality ($/officer)
6,519
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
9.78
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
9.78
$
Eligible Amount
1,238,137
$
Weighted Average
Table F-8
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-17
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Police
Type of Capital Asset
Radio Trunking Equipment
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Radio Equipment:
Value of Radio Trunking - Motorola
22,065,218
$
24,167,510
$
24,241,230
$
24,092,290
$
23,408,733
$
22,775,314
$
21,773,962
$
21,610,342
$
21,057,970
$
20,645,069
$
Value of Radio Trunking - Motorola - End User Equipment
7,502,907
7,553,628
7,484,042
7,346,957
7,138,506
6,917,268
6,613,139
6,368,152
6,205,378
6,083,704
Mobile Workstation Equipment - 2020
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,815
448,876
1,512,309
1,551,411
Mobile Workstation Equipment - 2013
-
1,887,160
1,982,796
1,946,477
1,891,251
1,832,637
1,752,062
1,687,156
1,644,031
1,611,795
Mobile Workstation Equipment - 2007
2,314,677
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
31,882,801
$
33,608,297
$
33,708,068
$
33,385,724
$
32,438,489
$
31,525,218
$
30,143,978
$
30,114,526
$
30,419,689
$
29,891,979
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
62.24
$
64.25
$
63.62
$
61.96
$
59.15
$
56.36
$
52.22
$
51.35
$
51.19
$
49.59
$
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
57.19
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
57.19
$
Eligible Amount
7,241,684
$
Value of Radio Trunking Equipment
Table F-9
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-18
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the DC Calculation - Police
SERVICE: Police
2022$
Increased Service Needs
Gross
Benefit to
Grants, Subsidies &
Less:Other
Net Costs
Attributable to
Capital
Existing
Eligible
Post
Other Contributions
(e.g.10%
Benefiting
Residential
Non-Res.
Anticipated Development
Cost
Development/
Increase
Period
Attrib. to New
Sub
Statutory
New
Share
Share
2022-2031
Timing
Est.
U.E.C.
in Need
Benefit
Development
Total
Deduction)
Development
71.9%
28.1%
Cost to be Incurred During Term
of Proposed By-law (i.e. 2022-2026)
Debt for New HQ - 2485 North Service Road, Oakville -
Principal
2022+
54,931,856
$
16,523,579
$
38,408,278
$
17,043,863
$
21,364,414
$
21,364,414
$
15,366,132
$
5,998,283
$
Debt for New HQ - 2485 North Service Road, Oakville -
Growth Related Discounted Interest
2022+
6,462,200
1,943,839
4,518,361
2,005,045
2,513,316
2,513,316
1,807,676
705,640
Unfunded Debt for District 1 - Growth Related Principal
2023+
10,659,483
10,659,483
6,662,177
3,997,306
3,997,306
2,875,021
1,122,285
Unfunded Debt for District 1 - Growth Related Discounted
Interest
2023+
2,896,177
2,896,177
1,810,110
1,086,066
1,086,066
781,142
304,924
Technology - LTE/ PSBN Project
2022
728,000
72,800
655,200
-
655,200
655,200
471,246
183,954
Equipment
2022
91,000
91,000
91,000
91,000
65,451
25,549
Additional Vehicles
2022
755,200
755,200
755,200
755,200
543,170
212,030
Radio Equipment
2022
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
60,416
23,584
Technology - LTE/ PSBN Project
2023
728,000
72,800
655,200
-
655,200
655,200
471,246
183,954
Equipment
2023
84,500
84,500
84,500
84,500
60,776
23,724
Additional Vehicles
2023
-
-
-
-
-
-
Radio Equipment
2023
48,000
48,000
48,000
48,000
34,523
13,477
Technology - LTE/ PSBN Project
2024
728,000
72,800
655,200
-
655,200
655,200
471,246
183,954
Technology - P25 / LTE - Backhaul
2024
1,400,000
700,000
700,000
-
700,000
700,000
503,468
196,532
Equipment
2024
175,500
175,500
175,500
175,500
126,227
49,273
Additional Vehicles
2024
328,400
328,400
328,400
328,400
236,198
92,202
Radio Equipment
2024
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
60,416
23,584
Technology - LTE/ PSBN Project
2025
700,000
70,000
630,000
-
630,000
630,000
453,121
176,879
Equipment
2025
169,000
169,000
169,000
169,000
121,551
47,449
Additional Vehicles
2025
-
-
-
-
-
-
Radio Equipment
2025
48,000
48,000
48,000
48,000
34,523
13,477
Technology - LTE/ PSBN Project
2026
518,000
51,800
466,200
-
466,200
466,200
335,309
130,891
Equipment
2026
97,500
97,500
97,500
97,500
70,126
27,374
Additional Vehicles
2026
328,400
328,400
328,400
328,400
236,198
92,202
Radio Equipment
2026
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
60,416
23,584
Table F-10
Less:
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-19
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the DC Calculation - Police
SERVICE: Police
2022$
Increased Service Needs
Gross
Benefit to
Grants, Subsidies &
Less:Other
Net Costs
Attributable to
Capital
Existing
Eligible
Post
Other Contributions
(e.g.10%
Benefiting
Residential
Non-Res.
Anticipated Development
Cost
Development/
Increase
Period
Attrib. to New
Sub
Statutory
New
Share
Share
2022-2031
Timing
Est.
U.E.C.
in Need
Benefit
Development
Total
Deduction)
Development
71.9%
28.1%
Cost to be Incurred Post Term
of Proposed By-law (i.e. beyond 2026)
Equipment
2027
97,500
$
97,500
$
97,500
$
97,500
$
70,126
$
27,374
$
Additional Vehicles
2027
-
-
-
-
-
-
Radio Equipment
2027
48,000
48,000
48,000
48,000
34,523
13,477
Equipment
2028
97,500
97,500
97,500
97,500
70,126
27,374
Additional Vehicles
2028
328,400
328,400
328,400
328,400
236,198
92,202
Radio Equipment
2028
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
60,416
23,584
Equipment
2029
97,500
97,500
97,500
97,500
70,126
27,374
Additional Vehicles
2029
-
-
-
-
-
-
Radio Equipment
2029
48,000
48,000
48,000
48,000
34,523
13,477
Equipment
2030
97,500
97,500
97,500
97,500
70,126
27,374
Additional Vehicles
2030
328,400
328,400
328,400
328,400
236,198
92,202
Radio Equipment
2030
84,000
84,000
84,000
84,000
60,416
23,584
Equipment
2031
97,500
97,500
97,500
97,500
70,126
27,374
Additional Vehicles
2031
-
-
-
-
-
-
Radio Equipment
2031
48,000
48,000
48,000
48,000
34,523
13,477
Total Estimated Capital Cost
83,585,515
$
19,507,617
$
64,077,898
$
27,521,196
$
-
$
36,556,703
$
-
$
36,556,703
$
26,293,026
$
10,263,676
$
Level of Service Summary
Eligible Amount
Police Facilities
29,495,491
$
Vehicles
4,825,536
Equipment for Officers
1,238,137
Radio Trunking Equipment
7,241,684
Total
42,800,847
$
Table F-10 (continued)
Less:
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-20
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Police - Residential
$603.71
3% / 3%
SDE per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ 2,177,442 $ (1,140,282) $ (1,140,282) $ (1,828,077)
6,416 $ 603.71 $ 3,873,512 $ 3,082,595 $ 92,478 $ 3,175,073
2023
3,175,073 (566,545) (577,876) (2,262,166)
3,791 615.79 2,334,727 2,669,758 80,093 2,749,851
2024
2,749,851 (1,397,554) (1,454,016) (2,537,106)
3,791 628.10 2,381,421 1,140,151 34,205 1,174,355
2025
1,174,355 (609,196) (646,484) (2,599,454)
4,122 640.66 2,640,896 569,314 17,079 586,393
2026
586,393 (702,050) (759,921) (2,617,268)
4,122 653.48 2,693,714 (97,083) (2,912) (99,995)
2027
(99,995) (104,649) (115,541) (2,617,268)
4,155 666.55 2,769,270 (63,534) (1,906) (65,440)
2028
(65,440) (366,740) (413,009) (2,617,268)
4,155 679.88 2,824,656 (271,062) (8,132) (279,194)
2029
(279,194) (104,649) (120,209) (2,617,268)
4,155 693.48 2,881,149 (135,523) (4,066) (139,589)
2030
(139,589) (366,740) (429,695) (2,617,268)
4,155 707.35 2,938,772 (247,780) (7,433) (255,213)
2031
(255,213) (104,649) (125,066) (2,617,268)
4,155 721.49 2,997,547 0 0 0.00
Total
$ (5,463,056) $ (5,782,099) $ (24,930,413)
43,017
$ 28,335,665
$ 199,405
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-11
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
Total Debt
Payments
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Single Detached
Unit Equivalents
(Building Permits)
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-21
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Police - Non-Residential
$0.189
3% / 3%
per Sq. Ft. per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2018
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (6,370,577) $ (445,118) $ (445,118) $ (713,603)
4,254,556 $ 0.189 $ 802,863 $ (6,726,435) $ (201,793) $ (6,928,228)
2023
(6,928,228) (221,155) (225,578) (883,053)
3,968,917 0.192 763,941 (7,272,919) (218,188) (7,491,106)
2024
(7,491,106) (545,546) (567,586) (990,378)
3,968,917 0.196 779,219 (8,269,850) (248,096) (8,517,946)
2025
(8,517,946) (237,804) (252,360) (1,014,716)
3,968,917 0.200 794,804 (8,990,218) (269,707) (9,259,924)
2026
(9,259,924) (274,050) (296,641) (1,021,670)
3,968,917 0.204 810,700 (9,767,535) (293,026) (10,060,561)
2027
(10,060,561) (40,851) (45,102) (1,021,670)
14,997,104 0.208 3,124,609 (8,002,725) (240,082) (8,242,807)
2028
(8,242,807) (143,160) (161,221) (1,021,670)
14,997,104 0.213 3,187,101 (6,238,597) (187,158) (6,425,755)
2029
(6,425,755) (40,851) (46,925) (1,021,670)
14,997,104 0.217 3,250,843 (4,243,506) (127,305) (4,370,811)
2030
(4,370,811) (143,160) (167,734) (1,021,670)
14,997,104 0.221 3,315,860 (2,244,356) (67,331) (2,311,687)
2031
(2,311,687) (40,851) (48,820) (1,021,670)
14,997,104 0.226 3,382,177 0 0 0
Total
$ (2,132,544) $ (2,257,085) $ (9,731,770)
95,115,744
$ 20,212,116
$ (1,852,684)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-12
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
Total Debt
Payments
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Sq. Ft. of Gross
Floor Area
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-22
F.4 CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS AND
LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR PARAMEDIC
SERVICES
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-23
F.4 PARAMEDIC SERVICES
1. Paramedic Facilities
In 2021, the Region was operating out of 17 buildings located throughout Halton. The
average cost per square foot for the stations in the inventory is $781, including land, site
works, and FFE but excluding vehicles. The replacement value of the facilities was
based on three recently constructed stations; one in Oakville and two in Milton. As
discussed in section F.3, land values have been estimated based on recent appraisal
information and an assumption of 33% lot coverage.
The Region's capital plans involve an expansion to the Paramedic Services
Headquarters. Design work will be undertaken in 2022 with construction scheduled for
2024. The current facility, shared with Woodlands Operations Centre is 57,960 sq.ft.
The portion of the existing facility that is attributable to Paramedic services is 18,537
sq.ft. which includes shared space (i.e. hallways, washrooms and other common areas
shared with the Operations service). The Region is planning to construct a 40,000 sq.ft.
expansion to accommodate current Paramedic staff as well as the additional staff and
space required for growth. As a result, the portion of the space that is considered
replacement and therefore benefits existing development is 46.34% (18,537
sq.ft./40,000 sq.ft.) The expansion of this facility for Paramedic services is to be
undertaken in 2022 and will accommodate growth out to 2035. As the forecast period
for the capital works is 2022-2031, the number of years outside of the forecast period is
4, which results in a post-period benefit of 33.33% (4 years/12 years). A further
deduction for post-period benefit has been made as the eligible cost for this project
exceeds the service level cap.
The allocation of costs attributable to growth between residential and non-residential
development has been made based on the ratio of forecast increased population to
employment, with population weighted at 3 times employment, in order to reflect the
disproportional use of this service by residents, in comparison to employees. This
reflects the fact that employees are in the Region 1,500-2,000 hours/year, in
comparison with residents who are generally in the Region in excess of 5,000
hours/year and include a larger number of seniors' requirements. Therefore, the
calculation for the residential share is:
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-24
126,625 additional persons x 3
=
88.5% residential and
11.5% non-residential
126,625 x 3 + 49,429 additional employees
2. Vehicles and Equipment
The Region's inventory of vehicles for Paramedic services includes ambulance vehicles,
emergency response units, support service vehicles and an emergency support unit.
These vehicles have been valued based on 2022$ (including equipment) and reflect
recent purchase experience.
The Region will require additional (i.e. non-replacement) ambulance vehicles to provide
service to new development. The 10-year capital program includes the acquisition of 26
additional ambulances, 9 additional emergency response units, and one transit high top
van. Typically these vehicles are kept in service for 4½ to 6 years for ambulances and
3 to 4 years for emergency response units. Ambulances and emergency response units
are included in the calculation because these vehicles have an anticipated useful
lifetime beyond 7 years, based on one shift per day use, which is the normal basis for
determining use. The 7 years is a DC minimum threshold. The vehicles are actually
used "24/7" and as a result, are used for the equivalent of 7 years or more. In addition,
many are subsequently used as replacement vehicles, donated to St. John's
Ambulance, or are sold and used by others for additional years.
The benefit to existing development has been assessed as 5% for vehicles and
equipment, as these are required almost exclusively for additional calls; however, by
placing these vehicles in new or relocated stations, they may provide a marginally
improved level of service to the general area in which they are located. There is no
post-period benefit (oversizing) resulting from these projects beyond the reduction for
service level cap.
The allocation of DC recoverable costs between residential and non-residential
development is 88.5% and 11.5%, respectively, consistent with the approach used for
ambulance Paramedic services stations.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-25
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Table F-13
Service:
Paramedic Services
Type of Capital Asset:
Stations
Quantity - Sq.Ft. of Floor Space
2022 Value
(incl land)
Weighted Average
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/sq.ft.)
Sq Ft.
Cost
Ambulance Services Headquarters (1179 Bronte) (T6703A)
15,187
15,187
15,187
15,187
15,187
15,187
15,187
15,187
15,187
15,187
700
$
803
$
151,870
121,951,610
$
Ambulance Services Headquarters (1179 Bronte) (T6703A)
(common/core area)
3,350
3,350
3,350
3,350
3,350
3,350
3,350
3,350
3,350
3,350
380
483
33,500
16,180,500
Acton (T6704A)
2,525
2,525
2,525
2,525
2,525
2,525
2,525
2,525
2,525
2,525
700
783
25,250
19,770,750
Burlington West (Aldershot, 1018 Willowbrook)
2,230
2,230
2,230
2,230
2,230
2,230
2,230
2,230
2,230
2,230
700
803
22,300
17,906,900
Burlington Central (455 Cumberland Ave)
1,900
1,900
1,900
1,900
1,900
1,900
1,900
1,900
1,900
1,900
700
803
19,000
15,257,000
Milton Central (T6707A)
4,740
4,740
4,740
4,740
4,740
4,740
4,740
4,740
4,740
4,740
700
796
47,400
37,730,400
Oakville Northeast (T6708A)
3,120
3,120
3,120
3,120
3,120
3,120
3,120
3,120
3,120
3,120
700
803
31,200
25,053,600
Milton Campbelleville (Reid Sideroad) (T6709A)
2,340
2,340
2,340
2,340
2,340
2,340
2,340
2,340
2,340
2,340
700
796
23,400
18,626,400
Burlington East (Corporate Drive)
(T6706A)
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
700
803
20,000
16,060,000
Burlington North (Brant Street)
(T6705A) under construction 2006
3,066
3,066
3,066
3,066
3,066
3,066
3,066
3,066
3,066
3,066
700
803
30,660
24,619,980
53 Maple Avenue (Georgetown)
3,912
3,912
3,912
3,912
3,912
3,912
3,912
3,912
3,912
3,912
700
783
39,120
30,630,960
Station 12 Oakville SE (1080 Cornwall Rd)
3,063
3,063
3,063
3,063
3,063
3,063
3,063
3,063
3,063
3,063
700
803
30,630
24,595,890
Station 14 Oakville NW (3019 Pine Glen Rd)
-
-
-
6,094
6,094
6,094
6,094
6,094
6,094
6,094
700
803
42,658
34,254,374
Oakville South Service Rd. storage
-
-
-
4,478
4,478
4,478
4,478
4,478
4,478
4,478
700
803
31,346
25,170,838
Davis Road
2,050
2,050
2,050
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
700
803
6,150
4,938,450
Oakville SW (289 Woodside Drive)
3,127
3,127
700
803
6,254
5,021,801
Urban Milton (6650 Fifth Line)
3,127
3,127
700
796
6,254
4,978,025
South Milton (7815 Louis St. Laurent Avenue)
4,400
4,400
700
796
8,800
7,004,800
Total
49,483
49,483
49,483
58,005
58,005
58,005
58,005
58,005
68,659
68,659
781
$
575,792
449,752,278
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.0966
0.0946
0.0934
0.1077
0.1058
0.1037
0.1005
0.0989
0.1155
0.1139
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.1031
Quality ($/sq.ft.)
781.10
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
80.53
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
80.53
$
Eligible Amount
10,197,323
$
Table F-13
2022 Value, incl.
site works, etc.
($/sq.ft.)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-26
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Paramedic Services
Type of Capital Asset
Vehicles
Quantity - No. of Vehicles
2022 Value
Weighted Average
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/vehicle)
# of Vehicles
Cost
Ambulance Vehicles
30
31
31
32
32
33
35
36
36
36
284,400
$
332
94,420,800
$
ERU Paramedic (SUV)
6
6
6
6
6
5
6
7
7
9
144,200
64
9,228,800
ERU Management (SUV)
2
2
2
3
4
4
6
6
6
6
148,100
41
6,072,100
SSU Transit Connect
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
51,000
10
510,000
SSU Transit High Top Van
-
1
1
1
1
51,000
4
204,000
SSU Cube Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
98,100
10
981,000
ESU Emergency Support Unit
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
391,700
10
3,917,000
Total
41
42
42
44
45
45
51
53
53
55
244,870
$
471
115,333,700
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Service Level Per 1,000 persons
0.0800
0.0803
0.0793
0.0817
0.0821
0.0804
0.0884
0.0904
0.0892
0.0912
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per 1,000 persons
0.0843
Quality ($/Vehicle)
244,870
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/1,000
persons)
20,643
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
20.64
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
20.60
$
Eligible Amount
2,608,475
$
Notes:
Power Cots are included in the replacement cost of vehicles
Spare ambulances are included in the Service Standard
Table F-14
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the DC Calculation - Paramedic Services
SERVICE: Paramedic Services
Increased Service Needs
Gross
Benefit to
Eligible
Post
Grants, Subsidies &
Net Costs
Non-
Attributable to
Timing
Capital
Existing
Increase
Period
Other Contributions
Benefiting
Residential
Residential
Anticipated Development
Cost
Development/
in Need
Benefit
Attrib. to New
Sub
New
Share
Share
2022-2031
Est.
U.E.C.
Development
Total
Development
88.5%
11.5%
Cost to be Incurred During
Term of Proposed By-law
Paramedics Services New HQ (Design)
2022
1,500,000
$
695,000
$
805,000
$
500,000
$
-
$
305,000
$
305,000
$
269,883
$
35,117
$
Ambulance (Qty 2)
2022
569,000
28,000
541,000
-
541,000
541,000
478,711
62,289
Ambulance (Qty 3)
2023
853,000
43,000
810,000
-
810,000
810,000
716,739
93,261
Emergency Response Unit- Paramedics (Qty 1)
2023
144,000
7,000
137,000
-
137,000
137,000
121,226
15,774
Emergency Response Unit- Management (Qty 2)
2023
296,000
15,000
281,000
-
281,000
281,000
248,646
32,354
Master Plan
2023
175,000
9,000
166,000
-
166,000
166,000
146,887
19,113
Ambulance (Qty 1)
2024
284,000
14,000
270,000
-
270,000
270,000
238,913
31,087
Emergency Response Units- Paramedics (Qty 1)
2024
144,000
7,000
137,000
-
137,000
137,000
121,226
15,774
Paramedics Services New HQ (Construction)
2024
22,200,000
10,288,000
11,912,000
7,400,000
-
4,512,000
4,512,000
3,992,499
519,501
Ambulance (Qty 3)
2025
853,000
43,000
810,000
-
810,000
810,000
716,739
93,261
Emergency Response Unit- Paramedics (Qty 1)
2025
144,000
7,000
137,000
-
137,000
137,000
121,226
15,774
SSU Transit High Top Van (Qty 1)
2025
51,000
3,000
48,000
-
48,000
48,000
42,473
5,527
Ambulance (Qty 3)
2026
853,000
43,000
810,000
-
810,000
810,000
716,739
93,261
Cost to be Incurred Post
By-law Term (I.e. beyond 2026)
Ambulance (Qty 3)
2027
853,000
$
43,000
$
810,000
$
-
$
810,000
$
810,000
$
716,739
$
93,261
$
Emergency Response Unit- Paramedics (Qty 1)
2027
144,000
7,000
137,000
-
137,000
137,000
121,226
15,774
Ambulance (Qty 3)
2028
853,000
43,000
810,000
-
810,000
810,000
716,739
93,261
Emergency Response Unit- Management (Qty 1)
2028
148,000
7,000
141,000
-
141,000
141,000
124,766
16,234
Ambulance (Qty 3)
2029
853,000
43,000
810,000
-
810,000
810,000
716,739
93,261
Ambulance (Qty 2)
2030
569,000
28,000
541,000
-
541,000
541,000
478,711
62,289
Emergency Response Unit- Management (Qty 2)
2030
296,000
15,000
281,000
-
281,000
281,000
248,646
32,354
Ambulance (Qty 3)
2031
853,000
43,000
810,000
500,000
-
310,000
310,000
274,307
35,693
Total Estimated Capital Cost
32,635,000
$
11,431,000
$
21,204,000
$
8,400,000
$
-
$
12,804,000
$
12,804,000
$
11,329,779
$
1,474,221
$
Level of Service Summary
Eligible Amount
Stations
10,197,323
$
Vehicles
2,608,475
Total
12,805,798
$
Table F-15
Less:
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-28
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Paramedics - Residential
$286.51
3% / 3%
SDE per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (853,200) $ (748,594) $ (748,594) 6,416 $ 286.51 $ 1,838,268 $ 236,474 $ 7,094 $ 243,568
2023
243,568 (1,233,498) (1,258,168) 3,791 292.24 1,108,001 93,401 2,802 96,203
2024
96,203 (4,352,639) (4,528,485) 3,791 298.08 1,130,161 (3,302,122) (99,064) (3,401,186)
2025
(3,401,186) (880,438) (934,328) 4,122 304.04 1,253,301 (3,082,213) (92,466) (3,174,679)
2026
(3,174,679) (716,739) (775,821) 4,122 310.12 1,278,367 (2,672,134) (80,164) (2,752,298)
2027
(2,752,298) (837,965) (925,181) 4,155 316.33 1,314,224 (2,363,255) (70,898) (2,434,153)
2028
(2,434,153) (841,504) (947,670) 4,155 322.65 1,340,508 (2,041,315) (61,239) (2,102,554)
2029
(2,102,554) (716,739) (823,307) 4,155 329.11 1,367,318 (1,558,543) (46,756) (1,605,300)
2030
(1,605,300) (727,357) (852,215) 4,155 335.69 1,394,665 (1,062,850) (31,885) (1,094,735)
2031
(1,094,735) (274,307) (327,823) 4,155 342.40 1,422,558 (0) (0) (0)
Total
$ (11,329,779) $ (12,121,592)
43,017
$ 13,447,369
$ (472,577)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-16
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Single Detached
Unit Equivalents
(Building Permits)
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Paramedics - Non-Residential
$0.025
3% / 3%
per Sq. Ft. per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in
2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (800,854) $ (97,406) $ (97,406)
4,254,556 $ 0.025 $ 105,570 $ (792,690) $ (23,781) $ (816,471)
2023
(816,471) (160,502) (163,712)
3,968,917 0.025 100,452 (879,730) (26,392) (906,122)
2024
(906,122) (566,361) (589,242)
3,968,917 0.026 102,461 (1,392,903) (41,787) (1,434,691)
2025
(1,434,691) (114,562) (121,574)
3,968,917 0.026 104,510 (1,451,754) (43,553) (1,495,307)
2026
(1,495,307) (93,261) (100,949)
3,968,917 0.027 106,601 (1,489,655) (44,690) (1,534,345)
2027
(1,534,345) (109,035) (120,384)
14,997,104 0.027 410,862 (1,243,867) (37,316) (1,281,183)
2028
(1,281,183) (109,496) (123,310)
14,997,104 0.028 419,079 (985,414) (29,562) (1,014,976)
2029
(1,014,976) (93,261) (107,128)
14,997,104 0.029 427,460 (694,644) (20,839) (715,483)
2030
(715,483) (94,643) (110,889)
14,997,104 0.029 436,010 (390,363) (11,711) (402,074)
2031
(402,074) (35,693) (42,656)
14,997,104 0.030 444,730 (0) (0) (0)
Total
$ (1,474,221) $ (1,577,251)
95,115,744
$ 2,657,735
$ (279,631)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-17
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor
Area
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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F.5 CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS AND
LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR FACILITIES
(HEALTH, CHILD CARE, HOUSING, AND
PUBLIC WORKS)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-31
F.5 FACILITIES (HEALTH, CHILD CARE, HOUSING, AND
PUBLIC WORKS)
Similar to Growth Studies, facilities is a class of service established as per Section 7 of
the DCA. This class of service is comprised of Health, Child Care and Early Years,
Housing Services, and Services Related to a Highway.
1. Health Department Floor Space
The Health Department provides Public Health programs to residents and businesses of
the Region of Halton including communicable disease and infection control, dental
health, baby and parent health, healthy environments, heart health and cancer
prevention, tobacco use prevention, mental health promotion and services, substance
abuse prevention, sexual health, immunization, rabies control, injury prevention, food
safety and health promotion. An increase in population will require an increase in
staffing to deliver these programs (field operations over and above headquarters
administration). Program staff is currently accommodated at 7 satellite offices
throughout the Region as well as the Halton Regional Centre. Space at the Regional
Centre that is used for general headquarters administration of the Health Department
has not been included in the inventory. In 2017, the average value of the TFA occupied
by the Health Department was assumed to be $268/sq.ft. including an allowance for
furniture, fixtures and site work but excluding land. This amount has been increased to
$328 to reflect 2022$, based on changes in the non-residential construction cost index.
The average value of health department facility space in 2022$ is $430 including land,
site works and FFE.
The Region anticipates the need to increase workstations for staff by approximately
1.43% per year for the next 10 years. These workstations are for different types of staff
including public health inspectors, public health nurses, registered nurses, dieticians,
etc. It is anticipated that each additional workstation would require an average of 222
gross square feet of floor space including both workstation space and a share of
support space requirements such as meeting rooms, etc.
This requirement may be accommodated through the use of space at the Regional
Centre Campus expansion currently in progress as well as leased space for field
offices. The cost of providing additional space is forecast to be $430 per sq.ft.,
Region of Halton
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including land, furnishings, fixtures, parking areas, etc., based on information derived
from the Accommodation Plan and increased to 2022$.
No deduction has been made for benefit to existing development, as the capital
program is intended to provide new floor space at or below the current level of service.
There is also no post-period benefit (oversizing) resulting from the capital program.
While the focus of the Health Department's programs is directed to residents of the
Region, a portion is related to non-residential uses (e.g. health hazard investigation and
food safety). The Region has reviewed its allocation of staffing to the various programs
as well as the relative demand for these services between residential and non-
residential uses. As a result, it was determined that 12% of program staff can be
allocated to non-residential needs. Therefore, the calculated DC recoverable costs
have been allocated 88% to residential growth and 12% to non-residential development.
2. Social Service Space (Child Care and Housing)
The Social Service Department of Halton is responsible for children's services (including
day care), housing services, income and employment services and services to seniors.
The demand for these population-related services is expected to increase as the Region
grows. As per the recent changes to the legislation, only facility space relating to child
care and housing have been included in the DC calculations. Income and employment
services as well as services to seniors have been removed from the level of service
calculations as well as the capital needs forecast.
The Social Services Department operates out of the Halton Regional Centre and 690
Dorval Drive, as well as several satellite offices. Space at the Regional Centre that is
used for general administration of the Social Services Department has not been
included in the inventory. As with Health Department floor space, the average value of
the existing TFA occupied by the Social Services Department has been established at
$328/sq.ft., excluding an allowance for site work, furnishings and fixtures, and land.
Including these additional items, the average value of the Region's Social Services
facilities is $429.
An average annual increase in staffing workstations of 1.43% is anticipated. The capital
cost for accommodating additional program employees has been calculated using the
same space requirement and cost per sq.ft. assumptions used above (i.e. 222 sq.ft. per
workstation and $430 per sq.ft.).
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2022 DC Background Study
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No deduction has been made for benefit to existing development as the capital program
is intended to provide new floor space at the current level of service. There is also no
post-period benefit (oversizing) resulting from the capital program. As the programs
involved relate predominantly to residents of Halton Region, the DC recoverable costs
have been allocated 95% to residential development and 5% to non-residential
development.
3. Operations Centre Space (Public Works)
The Region of Halton maintains 2 operations facilities: North Operations Centre and
Woodlands Operations Centre, with a TFA of 78,793 sq.ft. at an average value of
$317/sq.ft., including land, site works and FFE.
Over the forecast period, 2022-2031, the Region plans to expand the Woodland
Operations Centre. As stated in the Paramedics services discussion, the Woodlands
facility is a shared facility between Paramedics and Operations. The Region plans to
construct a 40,000 sq.ft expansion to the existing 57,960 sq. ft. facility. The capital
program includes the cost of design work in 2022 as well as construction scheduled for
2024. Currently, Operations occupies approximately 39,423 sq.ft. of this facility
including a portion of shared space. Paramedic services will vacate their current space
and move to the additional space while Operations will expand into this space and the
Region will expend approximately $7.45 million to retrofit both the former Paramedic
space and a portion of the existing Operations space to increase capacity and improve
functionality. It is assumed that 50% of the cost of this retrofit is growth-related with the
balance benefiting existing development. This project is to be undertaken in 2022 and
will accommodate growth to 2035. As a result, post-period benefit deductions totaling
approximately $1.32 million have been made to these capital projects.
The residential/non-residential split of the net growth-related costs are allocated to 75%
to residential development and 25% to non-residential development. This is consistent
with the approach undertaken in the 2017 DC study.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Health Department
Type of Capital Asset
Non-Administrative Space
2022
Value
2022 Value with
land, site works,
etc.
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/sq.ft.)
($/sq.ft.)
Sq Ft.
Cost
93 Main St. South, Georgetown
2,700
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
328
$
411
$
2,700
1,109,700
$
280 Guelph Street, Georgetown
-
3,758
3,758
3,758
3,758
3,758
3,758
-
-
-
328
411
22,549
9,267,465
19 Willow St. N., Acton
948
1,573
1,573
1,573
1,573
1,573
1,573
-
-
-
328
411
10,386
4,268,646
3350 Fairview Street, Burlington
3,230
3,230
3,230
3,230
3,230
3,230
3,230
3,230
3,230
3,230
328
432
32,300
13,953,600
217 Main St. East, Milton
5,010
5,010
5,010
5,010
5,010
5,010
5,010
-
-
-
328
425
35,070
14,904,750
Halton Regional Centre
15,261
15,261
15,261
15,261
15,261
15,261
15,261
15,261
15,261
15,261
328
432
152,610
65,927,520
Halton Regional Centre (share of common area)
14,129
14,129
14,129
14,129
14,129
14,129
14,129
14,129
14,129
14,129
328
432
141,290
61,037,280
690 Dorval Dr., Oakville - Comm Health
10,084
10,084
10,084
10,084
10,084
10,084
10,084
10,084
10,084
10,084
328
432
100,840
43,562,880
690 Dorval Dr., Oakville - Comm Health (share of common area)
4,419
4,419
4,419
4,419
4,419
4,419
4,419
4,419
4,419
4,419
328
432
44,190
19,090,080
372 Queen St, Acton
1,121
1,121
1,121
1,121
1,121
1,121
1,121
1,121
1,121
1,121
328
411
11,210
4,607,310
232 South Service Road, Oakville
3,615
3,615
3,615
3,615
3,615
3,615
3,615
3,615
3,615
3,615
328
432
36,150
15,616,800
Total
60,517
62,200
62,200
62,200
62,200
62,200
62,200
51,859
51,859
51,859
430
$
589,295
253,346,031
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.1181
0.1189
0.1174
0.1154
0.1134
0.1112
0.1078
0.0884
0.0873
0.0860
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.1064
Quality ($/sq.ft.)
430
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
45.74
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
45.74
$
Eligible Amount
5,792,189
$
Description
Weighted Average
Quantity - Sq. Ft.
Table F-18
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-35
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Social Services (Children and Housing)
Type of Capital Asset:
Non-Administrative Space
2022
Value
2022 Value with
land, site works,
etc.
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/sq.ft.)
($/sq.ft.)
Sq Ft.
Cost
Halton Regional Centre
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
328
$
432
$
4,301
1,857,856
$
Halton Regional Centre (share of common area)
398
398
398
398
398
398
398
398
398
398
328
432
3,975
1,717,372
690 Dorval Dr., Oakville - HCHC
4,168
4,168
4,168
4,168
4,168
4,168
4,168
4,168
4,168
4,168
328
432
41,680
18,005,760
690 Dorval Dr., Oakville - NPH (Non-Profit Housing)
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
328
432
19,620
8,475,840
690 Dorval Dr., Oakville - Child Services
8,892
8,892
8,892
8,892
8,892
8,892
8,892
8,892
8,892
8,892
328
432
88,920
38,413,440
690 Dorval Dr., Oakville (share of common area)
6,583
6,583
6,583
6,583
6,583
6,583
6,583
6,583
6,583
6,583
328
432
65,830
28,438,560
440 Elizabeth Dr., Burlington
3,652
3,652
3,652
3,652
3,652
3,652
3,652
3,652
3,652
3,652
328
432
36,524
15,778,368
470 Bronte St., Milton
3,525
3,525
3,525
3,525
3,525
3,525
328
425
21,150
8,988,750
280 Guelph Street, Georgetown
-
759
759
759
759
759
759
-
-
-
328
411
4,554
1,871,516
65 Maple Ave., Georgetown - Child Care
3,840
3,840
3,840
3,840
3,840
3,840
3,840
3,840
3,840
3,840
328
411
38,400
15,782,400
1256 Sedgewick Cres., Oakville - Child Care
3,948
3,948
3,948
3,948
3,948
3,948
3,948
3,948
3,948
3,948
328
432
39,480
17,055,360
344 Margaret Dr., Oakville - Child Care
4,325
4,325
4,325
4,325
4,325
4,325
4,325
4,325
4,325
4,325
328
432
43,250
18,684,000
Total
41,723
42,482
42,482
42,482
42,482
42,482
38,957
38,198
38,198
38,198
429
$
407,684
175,069,222
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.0814
0.0812
0.0802
0.0788
0.0775
0.0759
0.0675
0.0651
0.0643
0.0634
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.0735
Quality ($/sq.ft.)
429.42
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
31.56
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
31.56
$
Eligible Amount
3,996,625
$
Weighted Average
Quantity - Sq. Ft.
Description
Table F-19
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-36
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Table F-20
Service:
Facilities (Operations)
Type of Capital Asset
Operations Space for Roads Program
Quantity - Sq. Ft. of Floor Space
2022 Value
2022 Value
with land, site
works, etc.
Weighted Average
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/sq.ft.)
($/sq.ft.)
Sq Ft.
Cost
North Operations Centre
39,370
39,370
39,370
39,370
39,370
39,370
39,370
39,370
39,370
39,370
178
$
274
$
393,700
107,873,800
$
Woodlands Operations Centre
32,298
32,298
32,298
32,298
32,298
32,298
32,298
32,298
32,298
32,298
229
332
322,980
107,229,360
Woodlands Operations Centre (share of common
area)
7,125
7,125
7,125
7,125
7,125
7,125
7,125
7,125
7,125
7,125
380
483
71,250
34,413,750
Total
78,793
78,793
78,793
78,793
78,793
78,793
78,793
78,793
78,793
78,793
317
$
787,930
249,516,910
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.1538
0.1506
0.1487
0.1462
0.1437
0.1409
0.1365
0.1343
0.1326
0.1307
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.1418
Quality ($/sq.ft.)
316.67
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
44.90
$
`
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
44.90
$
Eligible Amount
5,686,015
$
Description
Table F-20
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-37
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the DC Calculation - Facilities
SERVICE: Facilities
2022$
Increased Service Needs
Gross
Benefit to
Eligible
Post
Grants, Subsidies &
Net Costs
Non-
Attributable to
Timing
Capital
Existing
Increase
Period
Other Contributions
Benefiting
Residential
Residential
Anticipated Development
Cost
Development/
in Need
Benefit
Attrib. to New
Sub
New
Share
Share
2022-2031
Est.
U.E.C.
Development
Total
Development
Cost to be Incurred During
Term of Proposed By-law
PW Operations Centre Expansion
2022
Transportation
500,000
$
250,000
$
250,000
$
83,000
$
167,000
$
167,000
$
125,250
$
41,750
$
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2022
Public Health
253,481
253,481
253,481
253,481
223,063
30,418
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2022
Child Care and Housing
159,518
159,518
159,518
159,518
151,542
7,976
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2023
Public Health
257,106
257,106
257,106
257,106
226,253
30,853
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2023
Child Care and Housing
161,799
161,799
161,799
161,799
153,709
8,090
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2024
Public Health
260,782
260,782
260,782
260,782
229,489
31,294
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2024
Child Care and Housing
164,113
164,113
164,113
164,113
155,907
8,206
PW Operations Centre Expansion
2024
Transportation
7,400,000
3,700,000
3,700,000
1,233,000
2,467,000
2,467,000
1,850,250
616,750
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2025
Public Health
264,512
264,512
264,512
264,512
232,770
31,741
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2025
Child Care and Housing
166,460
166,460
166,460
166,460
158,137
8,323
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2026
Public Health
268,294
268,294
268,294
268,294
236,099
32,195
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2026
Child Care and Housing
168,840
168,840
168,840
168,840
160,398
8,442
Cost to be Incurred Post
By-law Term (I.e. beyond 2026)
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2027
Public Health
272,131
$
272,131
$
272,131
$
272,131
$
239,475
$
32,656
$
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2027
Child Care and Housing
171,255
171,255
171,255
171,255
162,692
8,563
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2028
Public Health
276,022
276,022
276,022
276,022
242,900
33,123
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2028
Child Care and Housing
173,704
173,704
173,704
173,704
165,018
8,685
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2029
Public Health
279,969
279,969
279,969
279,969
246,373
33,596
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2029
Child Care and Housing
176,188
176,188
176,188
176,188
167,378
8,809
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2030
Public Health
283,973
283,973
283,973
283,973
249,896
34,077
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2030
Child Care and Housing
178,707
178,707
178,707
178,707
169,772
8,935
Office Space for Health Program Staff
2031
Public Health
288,034
288,034
288,034
288,034
253,470
34,564
Office Space for Social Services (Children Services and Housing) Program Staff
2031
Child Care and Housing
181,263
181,263
181,263
181,263
172,200
9,063
Total Estimated Capital Cost
12,306,152
$
3,950,000
$
8,356,152
$
1,316,000
$
-
$
7,040,152
$
7,040,152
$
5,972,043
$
1,068,109
$
Level of Service Summary
Eligible Amount
Health Facilities
5,792,189
$
Social Services
3,996,625
Facility Ops
5,686,015
Total
15,474,830
$
Table F-21
Service to Which the
Project Relates
Less:
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-38
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Facilities - Residential
$98.01
3% / 3%
SDE per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ 1,717,869 $ (499,856) $ (499,856) 6,416 $ 98.01 $ 628,842 $ 1,846,855 $ 55,406 $ 1,902,261
2023
1,902,261 (379,963) (387,562) 3,791 99.97 379,029 1,893,728 56,812 1,950,539
2024
1,950,539 (2,235,646) (2,325,966) 3,791 101.97 386,610 11,183 335 11,518
2025
11,518 (390,907) (414,834) 4,122 104.01 428,734 25,418 763 26,181
2026
26,181 (396,497) (429,181) 4,122 106.09 437,308 34,308 1,029 35,337
2027
35,337 (402,167) (444,025) 4,155 108.21 449,574 40,886 1,227 42,113
2028
42,113 (407,918) (459,382) 4,155 110.37 458,566 41,297 1,239 42,536
2029
42,536 (413,751) (475,270) 4,155 112.58 467,737 35,003 1,050 36,053
2030
36,053 (419,668) (491,708) 4,155 114.83 477,092 21,437 643 22,080
2031
22,080 (425,669) (508,714) 4,155 117.13 486,634
- - -
Total
$ (5,972,043) $ (6,436,498)
43,017
$ 4,600,126
$ 118,503
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-22
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Single Detached
Unit Equivalents
(Building Permits)
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-39
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Facilities - Non-Residential
$0.014
3% / 3%
per Sq. Ft. per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (252,240) $ (80,144) $ (80,144) 4,254,556 $ 0.014 $ 61,150 $ (271,234) $ (8,137) $ (279,371)
2023
(279,371) (38,943) (39,722) 3,968,917 0.015 58,185 (260,907) (7,827) (268,735)
2024
(268,735) (656,250) (682,762) 3,968,917 0.015 59,349 (892,148) (26,764) (918,912)
2025
(918,912) (40,064) (42,517) 3,968,917 0.015 60,536 (900,893) (27,027) (927,919)
2026
(927,919) (40,637) (43,987) 3,968,917 0.016 61,747 (910,160) (27,305) (937,465)
2027
(937,465) (41,218) (45,508) 14,997,104 0.016 237,985 (744,988) (22,350) (767,338)
2028
(767,338) (41,808) (47,082) 14,997,104 0.016 242,745 (571,676) (17,150) (588,826)
2029
(588,826) (42,406) (48,711) 14,997,104 0.017 247,599 (389,937) (11,698) (401,636)
2030
(401,636) (43,012) (50,396) 14,997,104 0.017 252,551 (199,480) (5,984) (205,464)
2031
(205,464) (43,627) (52,139) 14,997,104 0.017 257,603 (0) (0) (0)
Total
$ (1,068,109) $ (1,132,967)
95,115,744
$ 1,539,450
$ (154,243)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-23
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor
Area
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-40
F.6 CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS AND LEVEL OF SERVICE
FOR SOCIAL HOUSING
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-41
F.6 SOCIAL HOUSING
The Region of Halton administers approximately 5,358 social housing units, including:
2,210 units owned/operated by Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC)
- Halton Region is the sole shareholder in this corporation;
336 units at the Oakville Seniors Citizen's Residence (OSCR);
Approximately 227 units where the Region provided capital for privately-owned
market rent buildings where the Region enters into agreements with the owners
to provide affordable housing;
Approximately 1,221 units owned by private non-profit organizations that include
housing co-operatives, which receive funding from the Region; and
Rent supplement units, portable housing benefits and supportive housing units
funded regionally or by senior levels of government.
In establishing the historic level of service for social housing in the Region, only HCHC,
OSCR, and recently constructed private sector projects that received significant funding
from the Region were considered. The historic level of service is 0.0046 units per
capita.
The Region's 2022 Budget and Business Plan for the Social Housing program was
prepared based on the 2006 Comprehensive Housing Strategy and the 2014
Comprehensive Housing Strategy Update, and provided for an increased Region
contribution to 2024. This contribution amount is reassessed annually during the
budget process. The Region has indicated its intention to fund, on average,
approximately 37 to 45 units per year over the 2022-2031 period. The specifics of who
would construct, own, and operate the units have not yet been determined. The Region
may potentially develop some units directly or they may be community based. Thus,
the 2022-2031 capital program included in the DC calculation involves the addition of
approximately 400 units at a total cost of approximately $100 million.
Based on the current service level of 0.0046 units per capita and an average
contribution of $250,000 per unit, the level of service provides for an average level of
investment of $1,150 per capita. This, applied to the anticipated population growth of
126,625 results in a DC eligible amount of approximately $145.62 million over the 10-
year forecast period. Based on this eligible amount, and the average contribution
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-42
amount of $250,000, the number of eligible units for the forecast period equates to
approximately 582.
In determining an appropriate deduction for benefit to existing development,
consideration was based on the existing and future demand for social housing units
among the existing population and the potential for occupants of new development to
access the units. Factors were considered such as size of the wait list, average wait
times, annual availability (turn-over) of existing units and the current gap in social
housing to meet the needs of the existing population as identified by the Region. On
this basis, a 50% deduction for benefit to existing development has been made. It is
expected that as the service gap is addressed over time, this deduction would be
reduced in future studies. There is no post-period benefit (oversizing) resulting from the
capital program.
As this service is directly related to population, the DC recoverable costs have been
allocated fully to residential development.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-43
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Social Housing
Type of Capital Asset
Housing Units
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
10-32(EVEN) Holmesway Place (ACTON)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
34-44(EVEN) Holmesway Place (ACTON)
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
8 Durham Street
89
89
89
89
89
89
89
89
89
89
17 Elizabeth Drive
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
52
46 Holmesway Place (ACTON)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
3 Hyde Park Drive
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
11 Sargent Road
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
1478-1494 Elm Road
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
271 Kerr Street
242
242
242
242
242
242
242
242
242
242
287-359 Margaret Drive
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
284-320 (EVEN) Maurice Drive
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
1220 Glen Valley Road
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
55
2250 Golden Briar Trail
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
2301 Sheridan Garden Drive
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
51
2299 Bray's Lane
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
1531 Sixth Line
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
1150 Dorval Drive
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
4100 Longmoor Drive
109
109
109
109
109
109
109
109
109
109
5250 Pinedale Avenue
141
141
141
141
141
141
141
141
141
141
254-278, 282-360 Burloak Drive
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
1300 Maple Crossing Boulevard
91
91
91
91
91
91
91
91
91
91
2300 Walkers Line
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
513-515 Walkers Line & 4105 Longmoor Drive
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
129
410 John Street
126
126
126
126
126
126
126
126
126
126
708 & 710 Brant Court
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
111 Ontario Street North
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
40 Ontario Street South
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
88
2220 Lakeshore Rd W &2222 Lakeshore Rd. W. (OSCR)
336
336
336
336
336
336
336
336
336
336
St. Andrews/Bonnie Place
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
New Horizons
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
Ontario Street
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
2021 & 2031 Merchants Gate
147
147
147
Rotary Gardens - 1285 Sedgewick Crescent
28
28
28
28
28
Mint Condos
16
31
31
31
31
31
31
Senses Condos
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Paradigm Condos
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Appleby Condos
10
10
10
10
10
10
Jasper Condos
10
10
10
10
10
10
Catherton
34
Westwood II
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
Habitat (Queensway Drive)
18
18
Victoria Park
18
Total
2,417
2,417
2,454
2,493
2,528
2,556
2,556
2,703
2,721
2,773
Quantity - # of units
Table F-24
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-44
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Social Housing
Type of Capital Asset
Housing Units
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.0047
0.0046
0.0046
0.0046
0.0046
0.0046
0.0044
0.0046
0.0046
0.0046
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.0046
Quality ($/unit)
250,000
*
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
1,150
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
1,150
$
Eligible Amount
145,618,750
$
* The cost to the Region of providing Social Housing units is variable; but for these particular units, the
average contribution is assumed to be $250,000 per unit
Table F-24 (continued)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the DC Calculation - Social Housing
SERVICE: Social Housing
2022 $
Increased Service Needs
Gross
Benefit to
Eligible
Post
Grants, Subsidies &
Net Costs
Non-
Attributable to
Timing
Capital
Existing
Increase
Period
Other Contributions
Benefiting
Residential
Residential
Anticipated Development
Cost
Development/
in Need
Benefit
Attrib. to New
Sub
New
Share
Share
2022-2031
Est.
U.E.C.
Development
Total
Development
100%
0%
Cost to be Incurred During
Term of Proposed By-law
Contribution to additional units
2022
9,450,000
$
4,725,000
$
4,725,000
$
4,725,000
$
4,725,000
$
4,725,000
$
-
$
Contribution to additional units
2023
9,450,000
4,725,000
4,725,000
4,725,000
4,725,000
4,725,000
-
Contribution to additional units
2024
11,200,000
5,600,000
5,600,000
5,600,000
5,600,000
5,600,000
-
Contribution to additional units
2025
10,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
-
Contribution to additional units
2026
10,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
-
Cost to be Incurred Post
By-law Term (I.e. beyond 2026)
Contribution to additional units
2027
10,000,000
$
5,000,000
$
5,000,000
$
5,000,000
$
5,000,000
$
5,000,000
$
-
$
Contribution to additional units
2028
10,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
-
Contribution to additional units
2029
10,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
-
Contribution to additional units
2030
10,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
-
Contribution to additional units
2031
10,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
-
Total Estimated Capital Cost
100,100,000
$
50,050,000
$
50,050,000
$
-
$
-
$
50,050,000
$
50,050,000
$
50,050,000
$
-
$
Level of Service Summary
Eligible Amount
Service Cap
$145,618,750
Table F-25
Less:
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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$985.82
3% / 3%
SDE per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ 7,236,810 $ (4,725,000) $ (4,725,000)
6,416
$985.82 $ 6,325,194 $ 8,837,004 $ 265,110 $ 9,102,114
2023
9,102,114 (4,725,000) (4,819,500)
3,791 1,005.54 3,812,457 8,095,072 242,852 8,337,924
2024
8,337,924 (5,600,000) (5,826,240)
3,791 1,025.65 3,888,707 6,400,390 192,012 6,592,402
2025
6,592,402 (5,000,000) (5,306,040)
4,122 1,046.16 4,312,412 5,598,774 167,963 5,766,737
2026
5,766,737 (5,000,000) (5,412,161)
4,122 1,067.09 4,398,660 4,753,237 142,597 4,895,834
2027
4,895,834 (5,000,000) (5,520,404)
4,155 1,088.43 4,522,039 3,897,469 116,924 4,014,393
2028
4,014,393 (5,000,000) (5,630,812)
4,155 1,110.20 4,612,480 2,996,060 89,882 3,085,942
2029
3,085,942 (5,000,000) (5,743,428)
4,155 1,132.40 4,704,729 2,047,243 61,417 2,108,660
2030
2,108,660 (5,000,000) (5,858,297)
4,155 1,155.05 4,798,824 1,049,187 31,476 1,080,663
2031
1,080,663 (5,000,000) (5,975,463)
4,155 1,178.15 4,894,800 (0) (0) (0)
Total
$ (50,050,000) $ (54,817,345)
43,017
$ 46,270,302
$ 1,310,233
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-26
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Social Housing - Residential
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Single Detached
Unit Equivalents
(Building Permits)
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual Surplus/
(Deficit)
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F.7 CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS AND
LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR WASTE
DIVERSION
Region of Halton
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F.7 WASTE DIVERSION
The Region is responsible for waste diversion and disposal in Halton including waste
collection. The Region's key waste diversion activities include blue box (recyclables),
green cart (compostable), and yard waste. Diversion accounted for over 59 % of waste
managed by the Region in 2021.
The Region's waste diversion assets are comprised of facilities, vehicles, and
equipment.
1. Facilities
Blue Box and green cart materials collected by the Region's contractors are taken to
one of several locations including the Region owned transfer station at the Halton
Waste Management Site (HWMS) and 2 private transfer stations under contract to the
Region. As well, recyclable materials are also sent to a private facility in North York.
In addition, a number of other buildings at the HWMS have been apportioned to waste
diversion. For example, yard waste is processed at a Region owned container station
located there. Further, a share of the administrative building has been allocated to
diversion.
The service level calculation also includes a share of the City of Hamilton's Central
Waste Processing facility which has been under contract to process Halton's
compostable material since 2008. Halton waste has accounted for up to 40% of the
processing capacity at this facility annually. In 2021, the Region did not renew their
contract with the City of Hamilton and instead entered into a contract to send their
organics material to the StormFisher processing facilities in Drumbo and London. The
size of this facility is significantly smaller than the Hamilton facility as the technologies
utilized to process the materials allow for less space while processing the same amount
of materials. As a result, the replacement cost of the facility is higher than the Hamilton
facility.
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2. Vehicles
The Region contracts out the collection of diverted waste from residential households as
well as designated downtown commercial areas. Under the current contract, combined
vehicles are used to pick up blue box and green cart materials that are placed at the
curbside. Separate vehicles are used to collect yard waste and bulk waste. These
vehicles along with their estimated replacement value are included in the service level
calculation table. These vehicles are typically kept in service for 8 years.
In addition, the Region owns a number of waste management vehicles most of which
are used to supervise collection and therefore, involved in both waste diversion and
disposal. For this reason, the vehicles with a useful life of 7 years or more have been
included in the calculation and have been assigned a percentage that approximates the
portion that is applicable to waste diversion only.
3. Carts and Containers
The Region of Halton provides containers to all households for curbside and multi-
residential collection of blue box materials and organic waste including blue bins, green
carts and kitchen catchers for low and medium density units and blue carts, blue bags,
green totes and kitchen catchers for apartment units. The historical service level for
these items has been calculated and included in the service level cap.
4. Capital Program
The Region's 10-year capital program for Waste Diversion includes:
Unfunded growth-related amounts for vehicles previously purchased.
The study and construction of a transfer station and organics processing facility
at the Halton Waste Management Site. This facility would process all Halton's
green cart waste eliminating the need to contract this service to an external
provider. This facility would also replace the current transfer station at the Halton
Waste Management site which accepts both green cart and blue box material.
The transfer station component of the new facility would be designed to offload
both blue box and green cart material. The transfer station and organics
processing facility would be sized to accommodate future growth. While this
project is planned to meet the needs of growth, a portion represents replacement
of existing facilities. For this reason, a 67.83% attribution to 'benefit to existing
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development' has been made based on the assumed growth versus the current
population. It is assumed that both components will be sized to meet the needs
of growth to 2041.
An allowance for contracted vehicles used for the collection of blue box, green
cart and other diverted materials. As noted earlier, the Region contracts with
private operators for the collection of waste. The contract price reflects, in part,
the capital cost of vehicles purchased by the private operator. The vehicles
required for diversion have been included in the service level calculation. As the
Region continues to grow, more vehicles will be required and this cost will be
reflected in the contract prices. The capital cost was calculated by multiplying
the number of waste diversion vehicles per capita in 2021 by the forecast
population increase for the next 10 years to arrive at an estimate of the number
of vehicles required. This estimate was multiplied by the average cost per waste
collection vehicle.
An automated wheeled cart study and a solid waste management strategy.
As the Region's waste diversion programs, including collection, are predominantly
provided to and utilized by residential development, the net recoverable share of the
costs applied to residential development are 95%. The remaining 5% share of the costs
are allocated to non-residential development.
Region of Halton
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Waste Diversion
Type of Capital Asset
Facility Space
Quantity - Sq. Ft. of Floor Space
2022 Value
2022 Value incl.
Land, Site
Works, etc
Diversion
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/sq.ft.)
($/sq.ft.)
%
Sq Ft.
Cost
5400 Regional Rd 25, Milton
15,057
15,057
15,057
15,057
15,057
19,008
19,008
19,008
19,008
19,008
127
$
226
$
100%
170,326
38,493,787
$
Leferink Transfer Station - 55 Armstrong Ave,
Halton Hills
8,411
8,411
8,411
8,411
8,411
8,411
8,411
8,411
8,411
8,411
162
273
100%
84,110
22,962,030
Norjohn Transfer Station - 5030 Mainway,
Burlington1
53,128
53,128
53,128
53,128
53,128
53,128
53,128
53,128
53,128
53,128
122
236
100%
531,280
125,382,080
Centralized Compost Facility (Hamilton)2
43,375
46,215
46,913
47,051
46,821
46,821
46,821
46,821
46,821
122
249
100%
417,662
103,997,889
StormFisher Processing Facility - Drumbo/London
Drumbo - 806548 Oxford Road N0J 1G0
London - 1087 Green Valley Road N6N 1E4
4,546
376
543.00
100%
4,546
2,468,478
GFL/Canada Fibers Processing Facility - 124 Arrow
Road, North York
22,946
22,946
22,946
22,946
127
255.00
100%
91,784
23,404,920
Total
119,971
122,811
123,509
123,647
123,417
127,369
150,315
150,315
150,315
108,039
244
$
1,299,709
316,709,184
$
Population
512,259
512,259
512,259
512,259
512,259
512,259
512,259
512,259
512,259
512,259
Per Capita Service Level
0.2342
0.2397
0.2411
0.2414
0.2409
0.2486
0.2934
0.2934
0.2934
0.2109
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.2537
Quality ($/sq.ft.)
243.68
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
61.82
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
61.82
$
Eligible Amount
7,828,067
$
1Norjohn floor space excludes floor area attributed to waste disposal.
2 Centralized Compost Facility is 115,000 sq.ft. in area. Area included is based on Halton's utilization of the facility.
Weighted Average of Diversion
Table F-27
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Waste Diversion
Type of Capital Asset:
Vehicles
Quantity - Number of Vehicles
2022 Value
Diversion
Weighted Average
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/vehicle)
%
Vehicles
Cost
Waste Management - Recycling
-
-
1/2 Ton Ext Cab 4x4 P/U
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
39,000
$
75%
7.50
292,500
$
1/2 Ton Ext Cab 4x4 P/U
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
39,000
75%
7.50
292,500
1/2 Ton Ext Cab 4x4 P/U
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
39,000
75%
7.50
292,500
1/2 Ton Ext Cab 4x4 P/U
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
39,000
75%
7.50
292,500
1/2 Ton Pick Up Truck
-
-
-
-
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
43,000
75%
4.50
193,500
F150 Ext Cab 4x4 P/U Truck
-
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
45,000
75%
6.75
303,750
Ford Escape Hybrid
-
-
-
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
42,900
100%
7.00
300,300
Escape 4X4
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
34,000
100%
10.00
340,000
Haul-All
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
167,000
75%
7.50
1,252,500
1/2 Ton Pick Up Truck
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
39,000
75%
7.50
292,500
Contract Trucks
-
-
Combined Recyclable and Organic Waste (top
side loading with no capaction, average weight 2.8
tonnes)
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
330,000
100%
160.00
52,800,000
Split Rearpackers (average load 5.8 tonnes)
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
29.00
330,000
100%
164.00
54,120,000
Yard Waste (sideloading vehicles 5 tonnes)
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
330,000
100%
68.00
22,440,000
Metal Items and Appliances (standard cube van
with tailgate lifting mechanism)
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
46,000
100%
12.00
552,000
48 Yard Front-End Recycling (Formerly sideloader
with 4-5 tonne capacity)
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
330,000
100%
10.00
3,300,000
40 Yard Roll-Off Truck - Recycling HWMS
Container Station
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
330,000
50%
5.00
1,650,000
Total
53.00
53.75
53.75
54.75
45.50
45.50
45.50
45.50
46.50
48.50
281,797
$
492
138,714,550
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
0.0001
Quality ($/vehicle)
281,797
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
28.18
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
28.18
$
Eligible Amount
3,568,254
$
Table F-28
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Waste Diversion
Type of Capital Asset:
Carts & Containers
Quantity - Items
2022
Value
Diversion
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/item)
%
Item
Cost
Blue Bins (16 gallon)
155,317
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.79
$
100%
155,317
1,054,602
$
Blue Bins (22 gallon)
-
157,911
160,217
161,707
163,945
166,253
170,948
173,162
175,131
177,247
5.86
100%
1,506,520
8,833,270
Blue Carts (Apartments) (6 gallon)
880
880
880
880
880
-
-
-
-
-
4.74
100%
4,400
20,856
Blue Carts (Apartments) (95 gallon)
4,219
4,305
4,486
4,666
4,968
5,243
5,472
5,650
5,776
5,886
69.05
100%
50,673
3,498,694
Blue Bags
29,534
30,133
31,402
32,661
34,774
36,704
38,306
39,552
40,435
41,204
1.29
100%
354,708
458,718
Blue Wheeled Carts (Comm. & BIA)
-
-
-
-
3,000
3,200
3,599
3,599
3,799
3,999
69.05
100%
21,196
1,463,482
Orange Binds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,960
5,000
5,000
5.48
100%
13,960
76,498
Green Carts
155,317
157,911
160,217
161,707
163,945
166,253
170,948
173,162
175,131
177,247
15.18
100%
1,661,837
25,224,992
Kitchen Catchers
184,851
188,044
191,619
194,368
198,719
202,957
209,254
212,714
215,566
218,451
2.74
100%
2,016,545
5,516,420
Green Totes (Apartments) (95 gallon/360L)
499
791
841
1,091
1,189
1,387
1,587
1,783
1,983
2,283
73.06
100%
13,434
981,439
Greent Cart (120L)
135
435
435
579
879
1,179
61.97
100%
3,642
225,678
Total
530,617
539,975
549,662
557,079
571,555
582,433
600,550
614,162
623,701
632,497
8.16
$
5,802,231
47,354,649
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Per Capita Service Level
1.0358
1.0322
1.0375
1.0339
1.0422
1.0412
1.0404
1.0471
1.0495
1.0494
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per capita
1.0409
Quality ($/item)
8.16
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
8.50
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
8.50
$
Eligible Amount
1,075,712
$
Weighted Average of
Diversion
Table F-29
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
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Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the DC Calculation - Waste Diversion
SERVICE: Waste Diversion
2022$
2022$
2022$
Increased Service Needs
Gross
Diversion
Ineligible
Gross
Benefit to
Eligible
Post
Grants, Subsidies &
Net Costs
Non-
Attributable to
Timing
Capital
%
Capital
Capital
Existing
Increase
Period
Other Contributions
Benefiting
Residential
Residential
Anticipated Development
Cost
Cost
Cost
Development/
in Need
Benefit
Attrib. to New
Sub
New
Share
Share
2022-2031
(Elligible)
U.E.C.
Development
Total
Development
95%
5%
Previous period unfunded
Vehicles (unfunded portion of DC recoverable share)*
2022
338,253
$
100%
-
338,253
$
338,253
$
338,253
$
338,253
$
315,830
$
22,422
$
Cost to be Incurred During
Term of Proposed By-law
Transfer Station - Organics - Study
2022
784,000
$
100%
-
784,000
$
196,000
$
588,000
$
588,000
$
588,000
$
558,600
$
29,400
$
Transfer Station - Organics - Construction
2023
7,100,000
100%
-
7,100,000
4,816,000
2,284,000
1,027,000
1,257,000
1,257,000
1,194,150
62,850
Provision for additional vehicles
2022-2026
2,805,000
100%
-
2,805,000
1,402,500
1,402,500
1,402,500
1,402,500
1,332,375
70,125
Automated Wheeled Cart Study
2022
610,000
50%
305,000
305,000
152,500
152,500
152,500
152,500
144,875
7,625
Cost to be Incurred Post
By-law Term (I.e. beyond 2026)
Provision for additional vehicles
2027-2031
2,805,000
$
100%
-
2,805,000
$
1,402,500
$
1,402,500
$
1,402,500
$
1,402,500
$
1,332,375
$
70,125
$
Solid Waste Management Strategy
2030
500,000
75%
125,000
375,000
125,000
250,000
250,000
250,000
237,500
12,500
Total Estimated Capital Cost
14,942,253
$
430,000
$
14,512,253
$
8,094,500
$
6,417,753
$
1,027,000
$
-
$
5,390,753
$
5,390,753
$
5,115,705
$
275,047
$
* The cost shown represents the DC Recoverable Share still to be funded through development charges including interest charges.
Level of Service Summary
Eligible Amount
Facilities
7,828,067
Vehicles
3,568,254
Carts & Containers
1,075,712
Total
12,472,033
$
Table F-30
Less:
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-55
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculations - Waste Diversion - Residential
$95.72
3% / 3%
SDE per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ 1,023,185 $ (1,285,780) $ (1,285,780) 6,416 $ 95.72 $ 614,185 $ 351,590 $ 10,548 $ 362,137
2023
362,137 (1,460,625) (1,489,838) 3,791 97.64 370,195 (757,505) (22,725) (780,230)
2024
(780,230) (266,475) (277,241) 3,791 99.59 377,599 (679,872) (20,396) (700,268)
2025
(700,268) (266,475) (282,785) 4,122 101.58 418,741 (564,313) (16,929) (581,242)
2026
(581,242) (266,475) (288,441) 4,122 103.62 427,116 (442,567) (13,277) (455,844)
2027
(455,844) (266,475) (294,210) 4,155 105.69 439,096 (310,958) (9,329) (320,287)
2028
(320,287) (266,475) (300,094) 4,155 107.80 447,878 (172,503) (5,175) (177,678)
2029
(177,678) (266,475) (306,096) 4,155 109.96 456,836 (26,939) (808) (27,747)
2030
(27,747) (503,975) (590,487) 4,155 112.16 465,972 (152,262) (4,568) (156,829)
2031
(156,829) (266,475) (318,462) 4,155 114.40 475,292 0 0 0
Total
$ (5,115,705) $ (5,433,434)
43,017
$ 4,492,909
$ (82,660)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-31
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Single Detached
Unit Equivalents
(Building Permits)
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-56
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Waste Diversion - Non-Residential
$0.003
3% / 3%
per Sq. Ft. per
Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in
2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (12,351) $ (73,472) $ (73,472) 4,254,556 $ 0.003 $ 13,261.48 $ (72,562) $ (2,177) $ (74,739)
2023
(74,739) (76,875) (78,413) 3,968,917 0.003 12,618.57 (140,533) (4,216) (144,749)
2024
(144,749) (14,025) (14,592) 3,968,917 0.003 12,870.94 (146,470) (4,394) (150,864)
2025
(150,864) (14,025) (14,883) 3,968,917 0.003 13,128.36 (152,619) (4,579) (157,197)
2026
(157,197) (14,025) (15,181) 3,968,917 0.003 13,390.92 (158,987) (4,770) (163,757)
2027
(163,757) (14,025) (15,485) 14,997,104 0.003 51,611.45 (127,630) (3,829) (131,459)
2028
(131,459) (14,025) (15,794) 14,997,104 0.004 52,643.68 (94,610) (2,838) (97,448)
2029
(97,448) (14,025) (16,110) 14,997,104 0.004 53,696.55 (59,862) (1,796) (61,658)
2030
(61,658) (26,525) (31,078) 14,997,104 0.004 54,770.48 (37,966) (1,139) (39,105)
2031
(39,105) (14,025) (16,761) 14,997,104 0.004 55,865.89 (0) (0) (0)
Total
$ (275,047) $ (291,770)
95,115,744
$ 333,858
$ (29,737)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-32
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Sq. Ft. of Gross
Floor Area
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-57
F.8 CALCULATION ASSUMPTIONS AND
LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR WATERFRONT
PARKS
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-58
F.8 WATERFRONT PARKS
The Halton Region Official Plan identifies 2 Regional Waterfront Parks: Burlington
Beach, and Burloak Park. These 2 locations provide approximately 16 acres of
developed parkland along the waterfront in Burlington and Oakville. These parks have
been developed to some degree including amenities such as washrooms, playground
structures, trails, pavilions etc. Bronte Harbour was developed by the Region and
transferred to Town of Oakville in 2017.
Development of waterfront parks includes additional expenses not incurred at other
municipal parks particularly related to shoreline protection including retaining walls,
breakwalls and other barriers such as groynes.
The Region has expended funds over a number of years to develop waterfront parks.
For example, the Region:
contributed $10.3 million for the development of Burlington Beach since 2016
invested over $6.2 million for infrastructure, studies and pavilions at Burlington
Beach prior to 2008;
expended over $7.7 million for the development of Burloak Park. In assigning an
average cost per acre for the development of the waterfront parks, the 2017 value per
acre of $600,000 was indexed to 2022 values using the non-residential building
construction cost index. As a result, an average park development cost per acre of
$735,000 has been assumed in calculating the average quality level of service. The
average level of service provided over the previous 10 years has been an investment by
the Region of approximately $44.84 per capita.
In addition to parkland development, existing amenities have been identified at Bronte
Harbour (banquet facility, public washrooms, and marina offices) as well as Burlington
Beach and Burloak Park. The average level of service provided over the previous 10
years equates to an investment by the Region of approximately $17.62 per capita.
In total, the level of service calculations provide for a DC eligible amount of
approximately $7.91 million.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-59
The capital program for park development over the next 10 years includes development
at both Regional Waterfront Parks: Burloak and Burlington Beach. These capital costs
are based on the approved development master plans for each park.
Implementation of the plan is expected to take place incrementally, over a number of
years. Timing will be dependent, in part, on the opportunities for acquisition of the
remaining privately held properties. Further, a portion of Burlington Beach is located
largely on lands under the control of the Government of Canada and will require Federal
approval prior to proceeding. It is anticipated that development of Burloak park will be
complete in 2024 and development of Burlington Beach will be complete around 2027.
The remaining development costs at Burloak park total $1.15 million. The remaining
development costs for Burlington Beach total $13.47 million plus $23.00 million for the
relocation of the hydro tower to facilitate development of these areas. Similar to the
previous study, a 25% deduction for BTE has been applied to the parkland development
costs and a 50% deduction for BTE has been applied to the hydro tower.
Post period benefit deductions totaling $14.85 million have been made to ensure the net
growth-related costs remain within the service level ceiling.
The net DC recoverable costs have been allocated 95% to residential development and
5% to non-residential development, consistent with the approach taken for waterfront
park development.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-60
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Waterfront Parks
Type of Capital Asset
Parkland Development
Quantity - No. of Developed Parkland Acres
2017 Value
2022 Value
Weighted Average
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/acre)
($/acre)
# of Acres
Cost
Burlington Beach Waterfront Park
0.49
0.49
0.49
0.87
0.99
0.99
1.64
1.95
2.04
2.04
600,000
$
735,000
$
12
8,804,359
$
Burloak Waterfront Park
13.15
13.15
14.06
14.06
14.06
14.06
14.06
14.06
14.06
14.06
600,000
735,000
139
102,006,240
Bronte Harbour
30.28
30.28
30.28
30.28
30.28
30.28
600,000
735,000
182
133,534,800
Total
43.92
43.92
44.83
45.21
45.33
45.33
15.70
16.01
16.10
16.10
735,000
$
332
244,345,399
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Service Level Per 1,000 persons
0.086
0.084
0.085
0.084
0.083
0.081
0.027
0.027
0.027
0.027
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per 1,000 persons
0.0610
Quality ($/Acre)
735,000
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level
($/1,000 persons)
44,835
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level
($/capita)
44.84
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
44.84
$
Eligible Amount
5,677,865
$
Table F-33
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-61
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Waterfront Parks
Type of Capital Asset
Waterfront Parks Amenities
Quantity - Sq.ft.
2022 Value
Weighted Average
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($/sq.ft.)
Sq.ft. of
Amenities
Cost
Bronte Harbour
Banquet Facility
33,260
32,460
32,460
32,460
32,460
32,460
-
-
-
-
252
$
195,560
49,186,795
$
Public Washroom and Boaters Shower
3,810
3,810
3,810
3,810
3,810
3,810
-
-
-
-
51
22,860
1,162,698
Marina Offices
667
667
667
667
667
667
-
-
-
-
292
4,002
1,169,128
Total
37,737
36,937
36,937
36,937
36,937
36,937
-
-
-
-
232
$
222,422
51,518,620
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Service Level Per 1,000 persons
73.6678
70.6107
69.7193
68.5519
67.3499
66.0322
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per 1,000 persons
41.5932
Quality ($/sq.ft)
232
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/1,000
persons)
9,634
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
9.63
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
9.63
$
Eligible Amount
1,219,911
$
Table F-34a
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-62
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Average Level of Service
Service:
Waterfront Parks
Type of Capital Asset
Waterfront Parkland Amenities
Quantity - No. of Items
2022 Value
Weighted Average
Description
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
($)
Amenities
Cost
Burlington Beach
Contribution to Wharf
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3,060,000
$
10
30,600,000
$
Spencer Smith Park - Gazebo
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
810,000
5
4,050,000
Spencer Smith Park - Promenade Improvement
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1,130,000
5
5,650,000
Burloak Park
Gazebo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
92,000
10
920,000
Playground
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
122,000
10
1,220,000
Eastern Gateway "Boat" Plaza
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
420,000
4
1,680,000
Windows to the Lake Parking Area
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
60,000
4
240,000
East look out plaza
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
200,000
4
800,000
West look out plaza
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
59,000
4
236,000
Boat Launch
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
20,000
4
80,000
East Picnic Area
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
59,000
4
236,000
West Picnic Area
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
43,000
4
172,000
Entrance feature
1
55,000
1
55,000
Total
3
3
3
3
3
5
12
12
12
13
665,783
$
69
45,939,000
$
Population
512,259
523,108
529,796
538,818
548,434
559,379
577,222
586,510
594,272
602,747
Service Level Per 1,000 persons
0.0059
0.0057
0.0057
0.0056
0.0055
0.0089
0.0208
0.0205
0.0202
0.0216
10 Year Average
2012-2021
Quantity per 1,000 persons
0.0120
Quality ($/item)
665,783
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/1,000
persons)
7,989
$
Combined Quantity/Quality Level ($/capita)
7.99
$
DC Amount (before deductions)
Forecast Population (net)
126,625
$ per Capita
7.99
$
Eligible Amount
1,011,657
$
Table F-34b
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-63
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Background Study
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the DC Calculation - Waterfront Parks
SERVICE: Waterfront Parks
2022$
Increased Service Needs
Gross
Benefit to
Eligible
Post
Grants, Subsidies &
Net Costs
Non-
Attributable to
Timing
Capital
Existing
Increase
Period
Other Contributions
Benefiting
Residential
Residential
Anticipated Development
Cost
Development/
in Need
Benefit
Attrib. to New
Sub
New
Share
Share
2022-2031
Est.
U.E.C.
Development
Total
Development
95%
5%
Cost to be Incurred During
Term of Proposed By-law
Burloak Phase 3 - Design
2022
150,000
$
150,000
$
150,000
$
150,000
$
142,500
$
7,500
$
Burloak Phase 3 - Construction
2024
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
950,000
50,000
Burlington Beach - Recreational Works
2023
2,382,000
595,500
1,786,500
1,786,500
1,786,500
1,697,175
89,325
Burlington Beach - Environmental Restoration
2023
1,838,000
459,500
1,378,500
1,378,500
1,378,500
1,309,575
68,925
Burlington Beach - Hydro Tower
2023
23,000,000
11,500,000
11,500,000
7,910,000
3,590,000
3,590,000
3,410,500
179,500
Cost to be Incurred Post
By-law Term (I.e. beyond 2026)
Burlington Beach - Recreational Works
2027
6,151,000
$
1,537,750
$
4,613,250
$
4,613,250
$
Burlington Beach - Environmental Restoration
2027
3,099,000
774,750
2,324,250
2,324,250
Total Estimated Capital Cost
37,620,000
$
14,867,500
$
22,752,500
$
14,847,500
$
-
$
7,905,000
$
7,905,000
$
7,509,750
$
395,250
$
Level of Service Summary
Eligible Amount
Parkland Development
5,677,865
$
Amenitites
2,231,568
Total
7,909,433
$
Table F-35
Less:
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-64
$218.69
3% / 3%
SDE per Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in 2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (1,594,338) $ (142,500) $ (142,500) 6,416 $ 218.69 $ 1,403,180 $ (333,657) $ (10,010) $ (343,667)
2023
(343,667) (6,417,250) (6,545,595) 3,791 223.07 845,755 (6,043,507) (181,305) (6,224,812)
2024
(6,224,812) (950,000) (988,380) 3,791 227.53 862,670 (6,350,522) (190,516) (6,541,038)
2025
(6,541,038)
- - 4,122 232.08 956,665 (5,584,373) (167,531) (5,751,904)
2026
(5,751,904)
- - 4,122 236.72 975,798 (4,776,106) (143,283) (4,919,389)
2027
(4,919,389)
- - 4,155 241.46 1,003,169 (3,916,220) (117,487) (4,033,707)
2028
(4,033,707)
- - 4,155 246.29 1,023,232 (3,010,475) (90,314) (3,100,789)
2029
(3,100,789)
- - 4,155 251.21 1,043,697 (2,057,093) (61,713) (2,118,805)
2030
(2,118,805)
- - 4,155 256.24 1,064,570 (1,054,235) (31,627) (1,085,862)
2031
(1,085,862)
- - 4,155 261.36 1,085,862 0 0 0
Total
$ (7,509,750) $ (7,676,475)
43,017
$ 10,264,598
$ (993,786)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-36
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculations - Waterfront Parks - Residential
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Single Detached
Unit Equivalents
(Building Permits)
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
F-65
Halton Region
2022 Development Charges Study
Cash Flow Calculation - Waterfront Parks - Non-Residential
$0.008
3% / 3%
per Sq. Ft. per
Year
Inflated at
(2%) Starting in
2023
RF
Interest
Earnings /
(Cost)
2022
$ (292,838) $ (7,500) $ (7,500) 4,254,556 $ 0.008 $ 32,403 $ (267,936) $ (8,038) $ (275,974)
2023
(275,974) (337,750) (344,505) 3,968,917 0.008 30,832 (589,647) (17,689) (607,337)
2024
(607,337) (50,000) (52,020) 3,968,917 0.008 31,448 (627,908) (18,837) (646,745)
2025
(646,745)
- - 3,968,917 0.008 32,077 (614,668) (18,440) (633,108)
2026
(633,108)
- - 3,968,917 0.008 32,719 (600,389) (18,012) (618,401)
2027
(618,401)
- - 14,997,104 0.008 126,105 (492,296) (14,769) (507,065)
2028
(507,065)
- - 14,997,104 0.009 128,627 (378,437) (11,353) (389,791)
2029
(389,791)
- - 14,997,104 0.009 131,200 (258,591) (7,758) (266,348)
2030
(266,348)
- - 14,997,104 0.009 133,824 (132,525) (3,976) (136,500)
2031
(136,500)
- - 14,997,104 0.009 136,500 (0) (0) (0.00)
Total
$ (395,250) $ (404,025) 95,115,744
$ 815,735
$ (118,872)
Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding
Table F-37
Development
Related
Expenditures
Nominal Project
Cost
Development
Related
Expenditures
Project Cost
Inflated at 2%
DC Reserve Fund
Closing Balance
after Interest
Year
DC Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Sq. Ft. of Gross
Floor Area
Anticipated
Revenues
Annual
Surplus/
(Deficit)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
Appendix G
Local Service Guidelines
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
G-1
Appendix G: Local Service Policy
Below is the current local servicing policy (note: this may change from time to time
based on comprehensive review such as ROPA)
1.1.
Water and Wastewater
The following guideline sets out in general the size of water and wastewater
infrastructure that constitutes a DC project. Other infrastructure will be treated as a
local service, which is the direct responsibility of a landowner under a development
agreement.
1.1.1. Watermains
Internal to the development (servicing of vacant lands)
o Greater than 400 mm:
DC main
o 400 mm or less:
Developer responsibility within subdivision agreement
External to the development (mains on existing roads but requiring a local
connection)
o 400 mm or greater:
DC main
o Less than 400 mm:
Developer responsibility within subdivision agreement
An exception to these policies is feeder mains required to connect from a well or
reservoir to the network. All feeder mains are considered to be DC projects regardless
of the size of the main.
External watermains of any size required for a development to be connected to an
existing local main are considered to be the developers' responsibility.
1.1.2. Booster Stations and Reservoirs
-
All water booster pumping station and reservoir projects are considered to be
DC projects.
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
G-2
1.1.3. Wastewater Mains
Internal or external (i.e., local connection) to the development
o Greater than 450 mm:
DC main
o 450 mm or less:
Developer responsibility within subdivision agreement
1.1.4. Lift Stations
Lift stations internal to a development and fed by mains which qualify for the DC
project list are considered to be DC projects. Lift stations fed by mains that do
not qualify for the DC project list are the responsibility of the developer.
Existing lift stations that have to be expanded as part of a new development are
the responsibility of the benefiting developer and will be dealt with as part of the
subdivision agreement.
The above policy guidelines are general principles by which staff will be guided in
considering development applications. However, each application will be considered on
its own merits having regard to, among other factors, the nature, type and location of
the development and any existing and proposed development in the surrounding area,
these policy guidelines, the location and type of services required and their relationship
to the proposed development and existing and proposed development in the area, and
subsection 59(2) of the DCA.
1.2.
Roads
The following guideline sets out in general the size of road and related infrastructure
that constitutes a DC project versus a local service, which is the direct responsibility of a
landowner under a development agreement.
1.2.1. Collector Roads
Collector Roads Internal to Development - Direct developer responsibility under
s.59 of the DCA (as a local service)
Collector Roads External to Development - If local service within the area to
which the plan relates, direct developer responsibility under s.59 of the DCA;
otherwise, include in DC calculation to the extent permitted under s.5(1) of the
DCA (dependent on local circumstances)
Region of Halton
2022 DC Background Study
G-3
1.2.2. Arterial Roads
New Arterial Roads and Arterial Road Improvements - Include as part of road
costing funded through DCs
1.2.3. Traffic Signals and Intersection Improvements
New Arterial Roads and Arterial Road Improvements - Include as part of road
costing funded through DCs
Local Streets/Private Entrances/Entrances to Specific Developments - Direct
developer responsibility under s.59 of the DCA (as a local service)
New Minor Arterial/Collector Road Intersections with Regional Roads - Include
as part of Regional DC calculation as per Procedures for Development Related
Construction on Regional Roads, Major and Minor Intersection Works
Existing Minor Arterial/Collector Road Intersections with Regional Roads -
Include as part of Regional DC calculation as per Procedures for Development
Related Construction on Regional Roads, Major and Minor Intersection Works
Intersection Improvements/Signalization on Other Roads Due to Development
Growth Increasing Traffic - Include in DC calculation, based on 10 year
standards (excluding private entrance signals), as required under s.5(1) of the
DCA
1.2.4. Streetlights
Streetlights on Regional (Arterial) Roads - Include in Regional DC (based on 10
year standards as per s.5(1) of the DCA), or, in exceptional circumstances, may
be direct developer responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of the
DCA)
1.2.5. Sidewalks/Multi-Use Paths
Sidewalks/Multi-Use Paths on Regional (Arterial) Roads - Include in area
municipal DC (based on 10 year standards as per s.5(1) of the DCA), or, in
exceptional circumstances, may be direct developer responsibility through local
service provision (s.59 of DCA)
Other Sidewalks/Multi-Use Paths External to Development (which are a local
service related to a plan of subdivision or within the area to which the plan
relates) - Direct developer responsibility as a local service provision (under s.59
of DCA)
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1.2.6. Bikelanes/Bikepaths
Bikelanes Within Road Allowances - Include in DC road costs (Regional and
area municipal), consistent with the service standard provisions of the DCA,
s.5(1)
Bikepaths Outside Road Allowances - Include in area municipal DCs consistent
with the service standard provisions of the DCA, s.5(1)
1.2.7. Noise Abatement Measures
Internal to Development - Direct developer responsibility through local service
provisions (s.59 of DCA)
External to Development - Noise walls required as a result of growth, include in
Regional / area municipal DCs
1.2.8. Traffic Control Systems
Include in DC calculation appropriate shares, based on 10 year standards, as
required under s.5(1) of the DCA
1.2.9. Land Acquisition for Road Allowances
Land Acquisition for Arterial Roads - Dedication under the Planning Act
subdivision provisions (s.51) through development lands; in areas with limited or
no development, include in Regional DC (to the extent eligible)
Land Acquisition for Major Intersections and Grade Separations (beyond normal
dedication requirements) - Include in the DC to the extent eligible.
The above policy guidelines are general principles by which staff will be guided in
considering development applications. However, each application will be considered on
its own merits having regard to, among other factors, the nature, type and location of
the development and any existing and proposed development in the surrounding area,
these policy guidelines, the location and type of services required and their relationship
to the proposed development and existing and proposed development in the area, and
subsection 59(2) of the DCA.
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Appendix H
Asset Management Plan and
Long Term Capital and
Operating Cost Examination
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Appendix H: Asset Management Plan and
Long-term Capital and Operating Cost
Examination
This appendix presents the examination required under s. 10 (2) (c) of the DCA of the
asset management plan (AMP) and long-term capital and operating costs for capital
infrastructure required for each service to which the by-law relates.
1. Asset Management Plan
As outlined in subsection 6.12, the recent changes to the DCA (new clause 10(2)(c.2))
require that the background study must include an AMP related to new infrastructure.
Subsection 10 (3) of the DCA provides:
The AMP shall,
(a) deal with all assets whose capital costs are proposed to be funded under the DC 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.
It has been the Region's long standing practice to prepare the Region's 10-year budget
forecast based on the AMP. The 10-year budget forecast is updated through the annual
budget process based on the latest information available including the existing long-
term AMP, building condition assessments, results of studies such as master plans,
optimization studies etc. For the purpose of the 2022 DC by-law update, the 10-year
budget forecast cover the planning horizon based on the long-term AMP, incorporating
the infrastructure identified for the 2022 DC update, and building condition
assessments.
The long-term budget forecast (2022-2031) shown in table H-1 (a and b) and H-2 (a and
b) has been prepared based on:
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Master Plans (e.g. W/WW and Transportation, Paramedic Services Master Plan
(MO-14-15), Waterfront MasterPlan (LPS54-15 & LPS59-15) and Museum
Masterplan (LPS62-14))
Current AMP
Asset Conditions (e.g. 2013 Infrastructure Condition Report Card - PW-24-
15/FN-39-15/LPS109-15)
Building Condition Assessments
Capital Needs Assessments
Asset Failure Data (e.g. water main breakages)
Optimization studies (e.g. Annual Transportation Progress Report - PW-19-15)
Refined costs estimates (e.g. based on detailed design)
Construction schedules
The forecast also incorporates the following assumptions:
Growth Assumptions
o forecasted assessment growth is 1.7% per year to reflect moderate growth
o water and wastewater customer growth is estimated to be 1.5%, the 2022
Budget assumes no consumption growth to reflect the continued impact of
water efficiency and conservation and 2022 to 2031 forecast maintains the
current projected consumption for first half and a gradual decline during
the second half
Provincial Subsidies
o Subsidy identified for many programs does not keep pace with the
increase in cost and demand for service
o In particular, public health funding model has changed from the previous
100% and 75% cost-share model to 70% in 2020 and since then the
Region contributes more than 30% of funding requirements
Demands for Services particularly in Social Services and Health Services
o Increased demands are reflected in the 2022 Budget due to Covid-19 long
term impacts because of more cost towards personal protective
equipment, technology, additional cleaning and disinfecting materials
Performance of the Region's Investment Portfolio
o A continued low interest rate environment will make it challenging to
generate the current level of returns
Growth-related Infrastructure
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o Future Allocation Programs will continue to be subject to an update of the
DC by-law and Development Financing Plan
Future Liabilities
o Halton Region budgets reserve transfers for Tangible Capital Assets
based on anticipated future capital replacement requirements
Cost Increases
The Operating Forecast has been prepared to maintain the tax impact for Regional
services at or below inflation based on the following key assumptions:
General inflation of 2.0%
Interest on reserves of 3.0%
Debt financing rate of 5.0%
Assessment growth of 1.7% per year
Provincial subsidies will maintain current funding formulas
Water customer growth of 1.2% to 1.5%
Water consumption growth of -0.9% to 0%
Table H-1 illustrates Halton's tax-supported budget and forecast over the next 10 from
the 2022 Budget and Business Plan. The Tax forecast to 2031 projects that tax rate
increases are close to the rate of inflation, which is consistent with the 10 year tax
forecast in the current (2022) and previous budgets.
Table H-2 illustrates Halton's rate-supported budget and forecast over the 10 years from
the 2022 Budget and Business Plan. Included in this business plan are the impacts of
the proposed water and wastewater servicing program to service anticipated growth in
the forecast period. The forecast to 2031 projects that the rate increases are in the 2.8%
to 3.3 % range, which is consistent with the 10-year rate forecast in the current (2022)
and previous budgets.
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2022 Capital Budget & Forecast
Summary of Tax Capital Budget & Financing ($000s)
Gross
Cost
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Program Expenditures
Transportation
2,637,646
$
196,567
$
96,722
$
220,459
$
244,553
$
369,711
$
436,221
$
195,099
$
201,374
$
229,171
$
447,769
$
Planning
166,235
12,845
16,790
37,510
13,220
12,720
21,470
13,720
13,220
12,220
12,520
Waste Management
47,805
4,809
6,471
10,524
15,532
1,169
1,166
5,041
2,195
799
99
Energy, Fleet and Facilities
85,013
10,788
3,709
5,262
3,707
34,363
4,193
6,725
3,676
7,724
4,866
Information Technology
65,641
7,747
7,912
7,624
7,582
6,400
6,097
6,839
5,735
4,621
5,084
Paramedic Services
35,651
1,894
3,613
1,723
6,124
2,463
3,974
3,851
2,703
3,387
5,919
Economic Development
8,000
-
-
8,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Services for Seniors
6,929
959
650
650
650
650
650
650
650
770
650
Capital & Dev't Financing
3,557
350
350
350
380
350
350
377
350
350
350
Public Health
434
51
51
51
17
34
17
-
34
51
128
Children's Services
500
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Communications & Customer Service
30
-
-
15
-
-
-
-
15
-
-
Police
74,905
11,752
9,317
8,496
9,714
7,352
7,950
5,650
4,850
5,125
4,700
Total
3,132,346
$
247,813
$
145,635
$
300,714
$
301,529
$
435,261
$
482,138
$
238,002
$
234,852
$
264,268
$
482,135
$
Financing
Tax Reserves
1,544,402
$
144,362
$
93,248
$
173,957
$
167,530
$
216,967
$
210,064
$
102,883
$
117,120
$
134,570
$
183,700
$
Rate Reserves
14,185
602
560
1,068
758
8,283
883
345
515
369
805
Dev't Charges - Resid.
1,561,694
99,220
49,105
124,264
132,445
209,349
270,380
134,241
116,695
128,860
297,134
Dev't Charges - Non Res.
6,394
511
624
1,368
738
606
755
476
464
411
440
External Rcvry/Other
572
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
57
Debentures
5,100
3,060
2,040
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
3,132,346
$
247,813
$
145,635
$
300,714
$
301,529
$
435,261
$
482,138
$
238,002
$
234,852
$
264,268
$
482,135
$
Includes financing cost. Schedule may not add due to rounding.
Table H-1a
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Requested
Budget
Net Program Impact ($000's)
228,503
$
237,687
$
247,204
$
257,076
$
267,164
$
275,850
$
284,464
$
293,375
$
302,606
$
311,723
$
Annual Water Consumption m3 (000s)
52,913
52,913
52,913
52,913
52,913
52,421
51,934
51,452
50,974
50,500
Residential Bill (226 m3 p.a.)
1,023
$
1,057
$
1,093
$
1,129
$
1,167
$
1,204
$
1,242
$
1,280
$
1,320
$
1,359
$
Annual % Rate Increase
2.8%
3.3%
3.3%
3.3%
3.3%
3.2%
3.1%
3.1%
3.1%
2.9%
Rate Impact:
State-of-Good-Repair
2.0%
2.1%
2.2%
2.2%
2.0%
1.6%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.3%
Operating Expenses
0.8%
1.3%
1.2%
1.1%
1.3%
1.2%
1.2%
1.2%
1.2%
1.2%
Consumption Change
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
Table H-2b
Forecast
Forecast
Ten Year Operating Budget Forecast
For Rate Supported Services
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
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2022 Capital Budget & Forecast
Summary of Rate Capital Budget & Financing ($000s)
Gross
Cost
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Development
Water
590,084
$
27,843
$
23,253
$
128,835
$
74,553
$
275,518
$
12,843
$
14,793
$
18,895
$
3,387
$
10,164
$
Wastewater
653,807
45,229
14,578
92,912
172,863
208,506
6,061
11,794
15,527
160
86,177
Sub-total
1,243,891
73,072
37,831
221,747
247,416
484,024
18,904
26,587
34,422
3,547
96,341
State-Of-Good-Repair
Water
561,119
67,020
76,451
71,858
44,024
59,833
35,711
50,292
58,041
53,977
43,912
Wastewater
806,137
65,893
91,455
72,347
67,176
54,896
81,476
78,673
76,188
97,680
120,353
Sub-total
1,367,256
132,913
167,906
144,205
111,200
114,729
117,187
128,965
134,229
151,657
164,265
Total
2,611,147
$
205,985
$
205,737
$
365,952
$
358,616
$
598,753
$
136,091
$
155,552
$
168,651
$
155,204
$
260,606
$
Financing
External Rcvry/Other
12,350
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
1,235
$
Dev't Charges - Res.
800,343
54,270
23,475
147,823
150,459
313,151
14,193
22,955
18,379
3,281
52,357
Rate Capital Reserves
1,542,016
131,678
172,705
172,335
151,170
176,863
115,952
127,730
142,421
150,422
200,740
Capital Invstmnt Rvl. Fnd.
256,438
18,802
8,322
44,559
55,752
107,504
4,711
3,632
6,616
266
6,274
Total
2,611,147
$
205,985
$
205,737
$
365,952
$
358,616
$
598,753
$
136,091
$
155,552
$
168,651
$
155,204
$
260,606
$
Includes financing cost. Schedule may not add due to rounding.
Table H-2a
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
Requested
Budget
Net Program Impact ($000's)
228,503
$
237,687
$
247,204
$
257,076
$
267,164
$
275,850
$
284,464
$
293,375
$
302,606
$
311,723
$
Annual Water Consumption m3 (000s)
52,913
52,913
52,913
52,913
52,913
52,421
51,934
51,452
50,974
50,500
Residential Bill (226 m3 p.a.)
1,023
$
1,057
$
1,093
$
1,129
$
1,167
$
1,204
$
1,242
$
1,280
$
1,320
$
1,359
$
Annual % Rate Increase
2.8%
3.3%
3.3%
3.3%
3.3%
3.2%
3.1%
3.1%
3.1%
2.9%
Rate Impact:
State-of-Good-Repair
2.0%
2.1%
2.2%
2.2%
2.0%
1.6%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
1.3%
Operating Expenses
0.8%
1.3%
1.2%
1.1%
1.3%
1.2%
1.2%
1.2%
1.2%
1.2%
Consumption Change
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
Table H-2b
Forecast
Forecast
Ten Year Operating Budget Forecast
For Rate Supported Services
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
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2. LONG RANGE CAPITAL AND OPERATING COST EXAMINATION
This appendix presents the examination required under s. 10 (2) (c) of the DCA of the
long-term capital and operating costs for capital infrastructure required for each service
to which the by-law relates.
2.1.
Tax-supported Services
The Region's proposed DC by-law includes charges for the following tax-supported
services:
Roads
Growth Studies
Police Services
Paramedic Services
Facilities
Social Housing
Waste Diversion
Waterfront Parks
The examination of the growth and non-growth capital program and it's impacts on the
operating budget have been shown in the section above. The expected tax rate
increases are a reflection of the increased budget provisions to support the roads
capital program as well as new ambulance stations, comprehensive housing strategy
(social housing), expansion of police and Regional facilities.
2.2.
Rate-supported Services
The Region's proposed DC by-law includes charges for the following rate-supported
services:
Water
Wastewater
The impacts of the proposed water and wastewater servicing program to service
anticipated growth in the forecast period is demonstrated in section 1 above.
The Region intends to implement the projects set out in this Study through its usual
practice of preparing financial plans prior to the release of water and wastewater
capacity. These plans will consider the projects (including roads) to be financed under
the Plan and may use a combination of various financing techniques. The financial plan
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may also consider the staging of projects and, therefore, the timing and sequence of
development to achieve the fiscal objectives of the Region under the Region's current
Official Plan. Accordingly, the timing of some of the projects which are to be DC funded
may be modified from what is shown in this background study. These modifications
may be necessitated by the specifics of the financial plans to be prepared for water,
wastewater and road servicing. The infrastructure implementation and financial plan will
commence following the passing of the 2022 DC by-law.
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Appendix I
Proposed Development
Charge By-law (2022)
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
By-law No. XX-22
A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH WATER, WASTEWATER, ROADS AND GENERAL
SERVICES DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF
HALTON (BUILT BOUNDARY AND GREENFIELD AREAS) AND TO REPEAL BY-LAW
NO. 36-17.
WHEREAS subsection 2(1) of the Act provides that the council of a municipality may by
by-law impose development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs
required because of increased needs for services arising from the development of the
land in the area to which the by-law applies;
AND WHEREAS Council has before it the Study;
AND WHEREAS the Study and the proposed development charges by-law were made
available to the public, Council gave notice to the public and held a meeting open to the
public, through its Statutory Public Meeting and Hearing Committee, pursuant to section
12 of the Act on ____ , and Council considered the Study, received written
submissions and heard comments and representations concerning the Study from all
persons who applied to be heard;
AND WHEREAS at a meeting open to the public held on ____, Council adopted the
recommendations in Report No.____ , thereby updating its capital budget and forecast
where appropriate and thereby indicating that it intends that the increase in the need for
services to service the anticipated development will be met;
AND WHEREAS at a meeting open to the public held on _____, Council adopted the
recommendations in Report No.____ thereby expressing its intention that development-
related post 2031 capacity identified in the Study shall be paid for by development
charges or other similar charges;
AND WHEREAS at a meeting open to the public held on ____ , Council approved the
Study and adopted the recommendations in Report No. _____ thereby determining that
no further public meetings were required under section 12 of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
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Definitions
1. THAT in this By-law:
(a) "accessory commercial building" means a building that is naturally or normally
incidental to or subordinate in purpose and is exclusively devoted to the principal
commercial use on the lot;
(b) "accessory dwelling" means a dwelling unit that is naturally or normally
incidental to or subordinate in purpose and is exclusively devoted to a single
detached dwelling or a semi-detached dwelling;
(c) "Act" means the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, as amended
or successor legislation;
(d) "agricultural development" means development of land and buildings that
support a bona fide farming operation, which may include a farming operation
that includes separate adjoining lots, including greenhouses which are not
connected to Regional water services or wastewater services, sod farms and
farms for the breeding and boarding of horses, and includes, but is not limited to,
barns, silos and other ancillary buildings to such agricultural development but
excluding any component thereof that are residential use, an industrial, a
commercial use or a retail development, including but not limited to the breeding,
boarding and/or grooming of household pets;
(e) "air-supported structure" means a structure consisting of a pliable membrane
that achieves and maintains its shape and support by internal air pressure;
(f) "apartment dwelling" means a building containing more than one dwelling unit
where the units are connected by an interior corridor. Despite the foregoing, an
apartment dwelling includes, those stacked townhouse dwellings and/or back-to-
back townhouse dwellings that are developed on a block approved for
development at a minimum density of sixty (60) units per net hectare pursuant to
plans and drawings approved under section 41 of the Planning Act;
(g) "back-to-back townhouse dwelling" means a building containing four or more
dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a rear common
wall, that do not have rear yards;
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(h) "bedroom" means a habitable room of at least seven square metres (7 m2),
including a den, study, loft, or other similar area, but does not include a living
room, dining room, kitchen or other space;
(i) "board of education" means an English-language district school board, an
English-language separate district school board, a French-language district
school board and a French-language separate district school board;
(j) "building" means a permanent enclosed structure occupying an area greater
than ten square metres (10 m²) and despite the foregoing includes, but is not
limited to:
(i) an above-grade storage tank;
(ii) an air-supported structure;
(iii) an industrial tent;
(iv) a roof-like structure over a gas-bar or service station; and
(v) an area attached to and/or ancillary to a retail development delineated by
one or more walls or part walls, a roof-like structure or any of them;
(k) "Built Boundary" means that part of the Region shown as Built Boundary on
Schedule "A" to this By-law and includes that part of the Region shown as
Natural Heritage System that is within the Built Boundary area shown on
Schedule "A" to this By-law;
(l) "charitable dwelling" means a part of a residential building or a part of the
residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and operated by a
corporation approved under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 S.O. 2007,
c.8, as amended or successor legislation as a home or joint home, an institution,
or nursing home for persons requiring residential, specialized or group care and
includes a children's residence under the Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. C.11, as amended or successor legislation, and a home for special care
under the Homes for Special Care Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.12, as amended or
successor legislation;
(m)"commercial use" means land, buildings or portions thereof used, designed or
intended for a non-residential use that is not retail or industrial, and includes uses
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which serve academic, medical/dental, and cultural needs that are not located
within or part of a retail development;
(n) "correctional group home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit supervised
on a twenty-four (24) hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation basis,
and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by public
subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and licensed, approved
or supervised by the Ministry of Correctional Services as a detention or
correctional facility under any general or special act as amended or successor
legislation. A correctional group home may contain an office provided that the
office is used only for the operation of the correctional group home in which it is
located;
(o) "Council" means the Council of the Region;
(p) "development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings on land or the making of an addition or alteration to a building that has
the effect of increasing the size or usability and/or changing the use thereof and
development shall include redevelopment;
(q) "dwelling unit" means either (i) a room or suite of rooms used, designed or
intended for residential use by one or more persons living together, in which
culinary and sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of such person
or persons, or (ii) in the case of a special care/special need dwelling, either (1) a
room or suite of rooms used, designed or intended for use by one person with or
without exclusive sanitary and/or culinary facilities, or (2) a room or suite of
rooms used, designed or intended for use by more than one person with no more
than two persons sharing a bedroom and with sanitary facilities directly
connected and accessible to each room, or (3) every seven square metres (7 m2)
of area within a room or suite of rooms used, designed or intended for use by
more than one person as a bedroom;
(r) "existing industrial building" shall have the same meaning as the term is
defined in the Regulation, and shall not include self-storage facilities and retail
warehouses;
(s) "garden suite" means a building containing one (1) dwelling unit where the
garden suite is detached from and ancillary to an existing single detached
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dwelling or semi-detached dwelling on the lands and such building is designed to
be portable;
(t) "grade" means the average level of proposed finished ground adjoining a
building at all exterior walls;
(u) "Greenfield" means that part of the Region shown as Greenfield on Schedule "A"
to this By-law and includes that part of the Region shown as Natural Heritage
System that is within the Greenfield area shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law;
(v) "group home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-
use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or may not be
supervised on a twenty-four (24) hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift
rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or
by public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof and licensed,
approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario for the accommodation of
persons under any general or special act as amended or successor legislation;
(w) "high density apartment" means an apartment dwelling of a minimum of four (4)
storeys or containing more than one hundred thirty (130) dwelling units per net
hectare pursuant to plans and drawings approved under Section 41 of the
Planning Act;
(x) "industrial" means non-retail uses where the land or buildings, or portions
thereof are intended or designed for manufacturing, producing, processing,
storing or distribution of something, including research or development in
connection with manufacturing, producing or processing something, and the retail
sale by a manufacturer, producer or processor of something that they have
manufactured, produced or processed, if the retail sales are at the site where the
manufacturing, production or processing takes place, as well as office space that
is ancillary to the producing, processing, storing or distribution of something at
the site, but shall not include self-storage facilities or retail warehouses;
(y) "institutional development" means development of a building or structure, or
portions thereof, intended for use,
(a) as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the
Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
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(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 of the following post-secondary institutions for the objects of the
institution:
(i) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and ongoing
operating funding from the Government of Ontario,
(ii) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause (i), or
(iii) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of section 6 of
the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 20;
(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;
(z) "interest rate" means the annual rate or rates of interest as established through
the development charge interest policy, as may be revised from time to time;
(aa)
"local municipality" means The Corporation of the City of Burlington, The
Corporation of the Town of Oakville, The Corporation of the Town of Milton or
The Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills;
(bb)
"lot" means a lot, block or parcel of land capable of being legally and
separately conveyed;
(cc)
"mezzanine" means an intermediate floor assembly between the floor and
ceiling of any room or storey and includes an interior balcony;
(dd)
"mixed-use" means the use, design or intended use of the same land or
building for a combination of non-residential development and residential
development;
(ee)
"mobile home" means any dwelling that is designed to be made mobile, and
constructed or manufactured to provide a residence for one or more persons,
but does not include a travel trailer or tent trailer;
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(ff)
"multiple dwelling" means a building containing more than one dwelling unit
or one or more dwelling units above the first storey of a building containing a
non-residential use but a multiple dwelling does not include an accessory
dwelling, a single detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling, an apartment
dwelling, or a special care/special need dwelling;
(gg)
"Natural Heritage System" means that part of the Region shown as Natural
Heritage System on Schedule "A" to this By-law and areas identified as
Natural Heritage System on Schedule "A" to this By-law reflect part of the
Region's Natural Heritage System. The Natural Heritage System is shown on
Schedule "A" to this By-law for illustrative purposes only and does not impact
the categorization of the land to which the Natural Heritage System overlay is
shown as either Rural Area, Greenfield Area or Built Boundary for the
purposes of this By-law;
(hh)
"net hectare" means the total land area of a lot after conveyance or
dedication of public road allowances, park and school sites and other lands
for public use;
(ii)
"non-profit housing development" means development of a building or
structure intended for use as residential premises by,
(a) a corporation to which the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, S.O.
2010, c. 15 applies, that is in good standing under that Act and whose
primary object is to provide housing;
(b) a corporation without share capital to which the Canada Not-for-Profit
Corporations Act, S.C. 2009, c. 23 applies, that is in good standing under
that Act and whose primary object is to provide housing; or
(c) a non-profit housing co-operative that is in good standing under the Co-
operative Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.35, O. Reg. 454/19, s. 3;
(jj)
"non-residential development" means land, buildings or portions thereof
used, designed or intended for a non-residential use;
(kk)
"non-residential use" means the use of land, buildings or portions thereof for
any purpose other than for a residential use;
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(ll)
"non-retail development" means any non-residential development which is
not a retail development, and shall include offices that are not part of a retail
development;
(mm) "nursing home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building licensed as a nursing home by the Province of Ontario;
(nn)
"owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application for
an approval for the development of land;
(oo)
"place of worship" means any building or part thereof that is exempt from
taxation as a place of worship pursuant to paragraph 3 of section 3 of the
Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31, as amended or successor legislation;
(pp)
"Planning Act" means the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended
or successor legislation;
(qq)
"recreational vehicle parks" means land where mobile homes may be
situated and occupancy of mobile homes is not permitted throughout the
calendar year by either municipal land use or provincial regulations;
(rr)
"redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings on land where all or part of a building on such land has previously
been demolished, or changing the use of all or part of a building from a
residential use to a non-residential use or from a non-residential use to a
residential use, or changing all or part of a building from one type of
residential use to another type of residential use or from one type of non-
residential use to another type of non-residential use;
(ss)
"Region" refers to the geographic area of the Regional Municipality of Halton
or the corporation of The Regional Municipality of Halton, as the context
requires;
(tt)
"Regulation" means O. Reg. 82/98, as amended or successor regulation;
(uu)
"rental housing" means development of a building or structure or portion
thereof with four or more dwelling units that are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
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(vv)
"residential development" means land, buildings or portions thereof used,
designed or intended for residential use and includes but not limited to a
single detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling, a multiple dwelling, an
apartment dwelling, a garden suite, a special care/special need dwelling, an
accessory dwelling, a mobile home and the residential portion of a mixed-use
building but shall not include a mobile home that is located on recreational
vehicle parks;
(ww) "residential use" means the use of land, buildings or portions thereof as
living accommodation for one or more persons;
(xx)
"restricted flow" means a restriction on the demand for water or the
discharge of wastewater of three and twenty-two one-hundredths cubic
metres (3.22 m3) per hectare per day imposed on lands described in
Schedules "D-1" and "D-2" to this By-law;
(yy)
"retail" means lands, buildings, structures or any portions thereof, used,
designed or intended to be used for the sale, lease or rental or offer for sale,
lease or rental of any manner of goods, commodities, services or
entertainment to the public, for consumption or use, whether directly or
through membership, but shall exclude commercial, industrial,
hotels/motels/bed and breakfast facilities, mobile home situated on
recreational vehicle parks, as well as offices not located within or as part of a
retail development, and self-storage facilities;
(zz)
"retail development" means a development of land or buildings which are
designed or intended for retail;
(aaa) "retirement home or lodge" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily for
retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance from
a common hall but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation rooms
and medical care facilities may also be provided;
(bbb) "roads services" includes, but is not limited to, road construction, widening,
rehabilitation, resurfacing and reconstruction, grade separations,
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intersections, signalization, signage, bridges, overpasses, interchanges, and
noise attenuation barriers;
(ccc) "Rural Area" means that part of the Region shown as Rural on Schedule "A"
to this By-law and includes that part of the Region shown as Natural Heritage
System within the Rural Area shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law;
(ddd) "seasonal structure" means a building placed or constructed on land and
used, designed or intended for use for a non-residential purpose during a
single season of the year where such building is designed to be easily
demolished or removed from the land at the end of the season;
(eee) "semi-detached dwelling" means a building divided vertically into two
dwelling units each of which has a separate entrance and access to grade;
(fff)
"services" means services designated in this By-law or in an agreement
under section 44 of the Act;
(ggg) "single detached dwelling" means a completely detached building
containing only one (1) dwelling unit;
(hhh) "special care/special need dwelling" means a residential building or portion
thereof:
(i) containing two or more dwelling units which units have a common
entrance from street level;
(ii) where the occupants have the right to use in common with other
occupants halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and accessory
buildings;
(iii) that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements; and
(iv) where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery shopping,
laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and attendant services
are provided at various levels;
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and includes, but is not limited to, retirement homes or lodges, charitable
dwellings, nursing homes, group homes (including correctional group homes)
and hospices;
(iii)
"stacked townhouse dwelling" means a building containing two or more
dwelling units where each dwelling unit is separated horizontally from another
dwelling unit by a common wall;
(jjj)
"storey" means that portion of a building between the surface of a floor and
the floor, ceiling or roof immediately above it with the first storey being that
with the floor closest to grade and having its ceiling more than six feet (6 ft.)
(one and eighty three hundredths metres 1.83 m.) above grade;
(kkk) "Study" means the report entitled "2022 Development Charges Background
Study for Water, Wastewater, Roads & General Services Development
Charges" dated December 15, 2021, and any amendments thereafter or
addenda thereto;
(lll)
"temporary building" means a building used, designed or intended for use
for a non-residential purpose, other than a seasonal structure and a
temporary venue, or for a residential purpose, other than a garden suite, that
is constructed or placed upon land and which is demolished or removed from
the land within three (3) years of building permit issuance, and includes, but is
not limited to, sales trailers, office trailers and industrial tents provided they
meet the criteria in this definition;
(mmm)
"temporary venue" means a building that is placed or constructed on land
and is used, designed or intended for use for a particular event where the
event has a duration of one (1) week or less and the building is erected
immediately before beginning of the event and is demolished or removed
from the land immediately following the end of the event;
(nnn) "total floor area":
(a) includes the sum of the total areas of the floors in a building whether
at, above or below grade, measured:
(i) between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building;
(ii) from the centre line of a common wall separating two uses; or
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(iii) from the outside edge of a floor where the outside edge of the
floor does not meet an exterior or common wall; and
(b) includes the area of a mezzanine;
(c) excludes those areas used exclusively for parking garages or
structures; and
(d) where a building has only one wall or does not have any walls, the total
floor area shall be the total of the area directly beneath any roof-like
structure of the building;
(ooo) "wastewater services" means all facilities, buildings, services and things
related to sanitary services, including but not limited to, all works for the
collection, transmission, treatment and disposal of sewage; and
(ppp) "water services" means all facilities, buildings, services and things related to
the provision of water, including but not limited to, all works for the collection,
production, treatment, storage, supply, transmission and distribution of water.
Rules
2.
THAT for the purpose of complying with section 6 of the Act:
(a) the area to which this By-law applies shall be the area described in section 4 of
this By-law;
(b) the rules developed under paragraph 9 of subsection 5(1) of the Act for
determining if development charges are payable under this By-law in any
particular case and for determining the amount of the charges shall be as set
forth in sections 7 through 21, inclusive, of this By-law;
(c) the rules for exemptions, relief, credits and adjustments shall be as set forth in
sections 22 through 32, inclusive, of this By-law;
(d) the indexing of charges shall be in accordance with section 19 of this By-law;
(e) there shall be no phasing-in;
(f) there shall only be a demolition credit in accordance with section 31 of this By-
law;
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(g) in addition to the rules set out in the Act and this By-law, the rules for the
calculation of the development charge payable under this By-law for the lands
described in Schedules "D-1" and "D-2" to this By-law are set out in Schedule "E"
to this By-law; and
(h) except as set out in the Act and this By-law, there are no other credits,
exemptions, relief or adjustments in respect of any land in the area to which this
By-law applies.
Schedules
3.
THAT the following Schedules to this By-law form an integral part of this By-law:
Schedule "A"
Map of the Regional Municipality of Halton;
Schedule "B-1"
Built Boundary Residential Development Charges;
Schedule "B-2"
Greenfield Residential Development Charges;
Schedule "C-1"
Built
Boundary
Non-Residential
Development
Charges;
Schedule "C-2"
Greenfield Non-Residential Development Charges;
Schedule "D-1" "D-2"
Descriptions of Lands to which Schedule "E" Applies;
and
Schedule "E"
Rules Applicable to the Lands described in
Schedules "D-1" and "D-2".
Lands Affected
4.
THAT this By-law applies to all lands in the geographic area of the Region, being
all of the lands shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law. For greater certainty, the
lands described in Schedule "D-1" and "D-2" are lands also shown on Schedule
"A".
5.
THAT the boundaries on Schedule "A" to this By-law are fixed when they are
formed by a combination of such well defined features such as roads, railways,
electrical transmission lines, municipal and property boundaries, original
township lot or concession lines, streams and topographic features.
6.
THAT where:
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(a) the boundaries on Schedule "A" to this By-law are not fixed in accordance with
the section 5 of this By-law, the boundary shall be determined by the Region's
Director of Planning Services and/or Chief Planning Officer; and
(b) a parcel of land is within two or more areas shown on Schedule "A" to this By-
law, the development charges applicable to the area in which each part of the
parcel is located shall be applied.
Other Development Charges
7.
THAT the development of land in the Region may be subject to one or more
development charges by-laws of the Region and the development charges under
this By-law are in addition to any other development charges that may be
applicable to such development.
Designation of Services
8.
THAT it is hereby declared by Council that all development of land within the
area to which this By-law applies will increase the need for services.
9.
THAT the development charges under this By-law applicable to a development
shall apply without regard to the services required or used by a particular
development.
10.
THAT development charges under this By-law shall be imposed for the following
categories of services to pay for the increased capital costs required because of
increased needs for services arising from development:
(a) water services;
(b) wastewater services;
(c) roads services;
(d) growth studies;
(e) police services;
(f) paramedic services;
(g) social housing;
(h) waterfront parks;
(i) facilities; and
(j) waste diversion.
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Approvals for Development
11.
THAT development charges under this By-law shall be imposed against all lands
or buildings within the area to which this By-law applies if the development of
such lands or buildings requires any of the following:
(a) the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment thereto 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, S.O. 1998, c. 19, as amended or successor legislation; or
(g) the issuance of a permit under the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.
23, as amended or successor legislation, in relation to a building.
12.
THAT no more than one development charge under this By-law for each service
designated in section 10 of this By-law shall be imposed upon any lands or
buildings to which this By-law applies even though two or more of the actions
described in section 11 of this By-law are required before the lands or buildings
can be developed or redeveloped.
13.
THAT notwithstanding sections 12 and 20 of this By-law, if
(a) two or more of the actions described in section 11 of this By-law occur at
different times, or
(b) a second or subsequent building permit is issued,
resulting in increased, additional or different development, then additional
development charges under this By-law, shall be imposed and shall be paid in
respect of such increased, additional or different development permitted by such
action or permit.
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14.
THAT where a development requires an approval described in section 11 of this
By-law after the issuance of a building permit and no development charges have
been paid, then development charges under this By-law shall be paid prior to the
granting of the approval required under section 11 of this By-law.
15.
THAT nothing in this By-law prevents Council from requiring, in an agreement
under section 51 of the Planning Act or as a condition of consent or an
agreement respecting same under section 53 of the Planning Act, that the owner,
at his or her own expense, install such local services related to or within the area
to which a plan of subdivision relates, as Council may require, in accordance with
the Region's applicable local services policies in effect at the time.
Calculation of Development Charges under this By-law
16.
THAT the development charges under this By-law with respect to the
development of any land or buildings shall be calculated as follows:
(a) in the case of residential development including a dwelling unit accessory to a
non-residential development, or the residential portion of a mixed-use
development, based upon the number and type of dwelling units; or
(b) in the case of non-residential development, or the non-residential portion of a
mixed-use development, based upon the total floor area of such development.
Amount of Charge - Residential
17.
THAT, subject to section 7 of this By-law, for development for residential
purposes, development charges shall be imposed on all residential development,
including a dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential development and the
residential component of a mixed-use building, according to the number and type
of dwelling units on lands within that part of the Region shown on Schedule "A" to
this By-law as:
(a) Built Boundary - the development charges payable shall be the Total Urban
Charges shown on Schedule "B-1" to this By-law;
(b) Greenfield Area - the development charges payable shall be the Total Urban
Charges shown on Schedule "B-2" to this By-law; and
(c) Rural - the development charges payable shall be as follows:
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(i) the Total Rural Charges shown on Schedule "B-1" to this By-law;
(ii) where at the time a building permit is issued for the development, a
connection of the building to:
(1) Built Boundary water services is proposed, the Specific Urban
Charge for water services shown on Schedule "B-1" to this By-law
shall be payable; and
(2) Greenfield water services is proposed, the Specific Urban Charge
for water services shown on Schedule "B-2" to this By-law shall be
payable; and
(iii) at the time a building permit is issued for the development, a connection of
the building to:
(1) Built Boundary wastewater services is proposed, the Specific Urban
Charge for wastewater services shown on Schedule "B-1" to this
By-law shall be payable; and
(2) Greenbelt wastewater services is proposed, the Specific Urban
Charge for wastewater services shown on Schedule "B-2" to this
By-law shall be payable.
Amount of Charge - Non-Residential
18.
THAT, subject to section 7 of this By-law, for development for non-residential
purposes, development charges shall be imposed on all non-residential
development, and, in the case of a mixed-use building, on the non-residential
component of the mixed-use building, according to the total floor area of the non-
residential component on lands within that part of the Region shown on Schedule
"A" to this By-law as:
(a) Built Boundary - the development charges payable shall be the Total Urban
Charges shown on Schedule "C-1" to this By-law;
(b) Greenfield Area - the development charges payable shall be the Total Urban
Charges shown on Schedule "C-2" to this By-law; and
(c) Rural - the development charges payable shall be as follows:
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(i) the Total Rural charges shown on Schedule "C-1" to this By-law;
(ii) where at the time a building permit is issued for the development, a
connection of the building to:
(1) Built Boundary water services is proposed, the Specific Urban
Charge for water services shown on Schedule "C-1" to this By-law
shall be payable; and
(2) Greenfield water services is proposed, the Specific Urban Charge
for water services shown on Schedule "C-2" to this By-law shall be
payable; and
(iii) at the time a building permit is issued for the development, a connection of
the building to:
(1) Built Boundary wastewater services is proposed, the Specific Urban
Charge for wastewater services shown on Schedule "C-1" to this
By-law shall be payable; and
(2) Greenbelt wastewater services is proposed, the Specific Urban
Charge for wastewater services shown on Schedule "C-2" top this
By-law shall be payable.
Indexing of Development Charges
19.
THAT the development charges set out in Schedules "B-1", "B-2", "C-1" and
"C-2" of this By-law shall be adjusted without amendment to this By-law on
April 1st of each year, commencing April 1st, 2023, in accordance with the
requirements of section 7 of the Regulation, or as may be amended from time
to time.
Timing of Calculation and Payment
20.
(1) THAT the development charges under this By-law shall be calculated in
accordance with the provisions of section 26.2 of the Act, as may be amended.
(2) THAT subject to subsection (3), the development charges under this By-law
shall be payable upon a building permit being issued for the proposed
development in accordance with subsection 26 of the Act, or if said
development is of the type identified in subsection 26.1 of the Act, specifically
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development that is institutional, non-profit housing or rental housing, annual
instalments shall be paid in accordance with subsection 26.1 of the Act.
(3) THAT with respect to an approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of
the Planning Act or a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act,
development charges shall be payable at the time of execution of the
subdivision agreement or an agreement entered into as a condition of a
consent.
(4) THAT development charges payable under this By-law shall be calculated in
the case of residential development, including a dwelling unit accessory to a
non-residential development, or the residential portion of a mixed-use
development, based upon the proposed number and type of dwelling units.
(5) THAT, if at the time of issuance of a building permit or permits for any
residential development for which payments have been made pursuant to
subsection (1), the total number and/or type of dwelling units for which
building permits have been and are being issued is greater than that used for
the calculation and payment referred to in subsection (1), an additional
payment shall be required and shall be calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charges shown in Schedule "B" to this By-law, as
may be appropriate, by the difference between the number and type of
dwelling units for which building permits have been and are being issued and
the number and type of dwelling units for which payments have been made
pursuant to subsection (1) and this subsection.
(6) THAT subject to subsection (8), if following the issuance of all building
permits for all development in a subdivision and for all development in a block
within that subdivision that had been intended for future development and for
which payments have been made pursuant to subsections (2) or (3), the total
number and/or type of dwelling units for which building permits have been
issued is less than that used for the calculation and payment referred to in
subsection (1), a refund shall become payable by the Region to the person
who originally made the payment referred to in subsections (2) or (3), which
refund shall be calculated by multiplying the amounts of the development
charges in effect at the time such payments were made by the difference
between the number and type of dwelling units for which payments were
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made and the number and type of dwelling units for which building permits
were issued.
(7) THAT subsections (5) and (6) shall apply with necessary modifications to a
development for which development charges have been paid pursuant to a
condition of consent or pursuant to an agreement respecting same.
(8) THAT any refunds payable by the Region pursuant to section shall be
calculated and paid without interest.
(9) THAT despite subsection (2), in the case of a high-density apartment that is
not of the type development identified in subsection 26.1 of the Act, the
development charges under this By-law shall be payable on the date a
building permit is issued in relation to the high density apartment on lands to
which the development charges under this By-law apply.
(10)THAT notwithstanding subsections (1) to (9), inclusive, the Region may
require and, where so required, an owner shall enter into an agreement,
including the provision of security for the owner's obligations under the
agreement, pursuant to section 27 of the Act. The terms of such agreement
shall then prevail over the provisions of this section dealing with the timing of
payments but may not amend or alter any other provisions or sections of this
By-law.
Payment by Money
21.
THAT payment of development charges under this By-law shall be by certified
cheque, or bank draft.
Rules with Respect to Exemptions for Intensification of Housing
22.
THAT notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges
shall not be imposed with respect to developments or portions of
developments relating to existing residential buildings including structures
ancillary to existing residential buildings as follows:
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Item
Name of
Class of
Existing
Residential
Building
Description of Class of
Existing Residential
Buildings
Maximum
Number of
Additional
Dwelling
Units
Restrictions
1.
Existing single
detached
dwellings
Existing residential
buildings, each of which
contains a single dwelling
unit, that are not attached
to other buildings.
Two
The total gross floor area of
the additional dwelling unit or
units must be less than or
equal to the gross floor area of
the dwelling unit already in the
building.
2.
Existing semi-
detached
dwellings or
row dwellings
Existing residential
buildings, each of which
contains a single dwelling
unit, that have one or two
vertical walls, but no other
parts, attached to other
buildings.
One
The gross floor area of the
additional dwelling unit must
be less than or equal to the
gross floor area of the dwelling
unit already in the building.
3.
Existing rental
residential
buildings
Existing residential rental
buildings, each of which
contains four or more
dwelling units.
Greater of
one and
1% of the
existing
units in the
building
None
4.
Other existing
residential
buildings
An existing residential
building not in another
class of residential building
described in this table.
One
The gross floor area of the
additional dwelling unit must
be less than or equal to the
gross floor area of the smallest
dwelling unit already in the
building.
23.
THAT notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law development charges
shall not be imposed with respect to developments or portions of
developments that would result in the creation of a second dwelling unit in
prescribed classes of new residential buildings, including structures
ancillary to residential buildings, subject to the following restrictions:
Item
Name of
Class of
Proposed
New
Residential
Buildings
Description of Class of
Proposed New Residential
Buildings
Restrictions
1.
Proposed
new detached
dwellings
Proposed new residential buildings
that would not be attached to other
buildings and that are permitted to
contain a second dwelling unit, that
being either of the two dwelling
units, if the units have the same
gross floor area, or the smaller of
the dwelling units.
The proposed new detached dwelling
must only contain two dwelling units.
The proposed new detached dwelling
must be located on a parcel of land
on which no other detached dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling or row
dwelling would be located.
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Item
Name of
Class of
Proposed
New
Residential
Buildings
Description of Class of
Proposed New Residential
Buildings
Restrictions
2.
Proposed
new semi-
detached
dwellings or
row dwellings
Proposed new residential buildings
that would have one or two vertical
walls, but no other parts, attached
to other buildings and that are
permitted to contain a second
dwelling unit, that being either of
the two dwelling units, if the units
have the same gross floor area, or
the smaller of the dwelling units.
The proposed new semi-detached
dwelling or row dwelling must only
contain two dwelling units.
The proposed new semi-detached
dwelling or row dwelling must be
located on a parcel of land on which
no other detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling or row dwelling
would be located.
3.
Proposed
new
residential
buildings that
would be
ancillary to a
proposed new
detached
dwelling,
semi-
detached
dwelling or
row dwelling
Proposed new residential buildings
that would be ancillary to a
proposed new detached dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling or row
dwelling and that are permitted to
contain a single dwelling unit.
The proposed new detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or
row dwelling, to which the proposed
new residential building would be
ancillary, must only contain one
dwelling unit.
The gross floor area of the dwelling
unit in the proposed new residential
building must be equal to or less than
the gross floor area of the detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or
row dwelling to which the proposed
new residential building is ancillary.
24.
THAT the provisions of sections 22 and 23 above shall be amended without
need for an amendment to this By-law such that, if any amendments are
made to section 2 of the Regulation as may be applicable and as may be
amended from time to time, that the said sections shall continue to
incorporate in this By-law any required exceptions.
Rules with Respect to Expansion of Existing Industrial Building
25.
(1) THAT if a development includes the enlargement of the total floor
area of an existing industrial building, the amount of the development
charges under this By-law that is payable shall be calculated as follows:
(a) if the total floor area is enlarged by fifty percent (50%) or less, the
amount of the development charges under this By-law in respect of
the enlargement is zero; or
(b) if the total floor area is enlarged by more than fifty percent (50%),
development charges under this By-law are payable on the amount
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by which the enlargement exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the total
floor area before the enlargement.
(2) THAT for the purpose of interpreting the definition of "existing industrial
building" contained in the Regulation, regard shall be had to the
classification of the lands in question pursuant to the Assessment Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31 as amended or successor legislation and in
particular:
(a) whether the lands fall within a tax class such that taxes on the
lands are payable at the industrial tax rate; and
(b) whether more than fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area of the
building has an industrial property code for assessment purposes.
(3) THAT for greater certainty in applying the exemption in this section, the
total floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged where there
is a bona fide increase in the size of the existing industrial building, the
enlarged area is attached to the existing industrial building, there is a
direct means of ingress and egress from the existing industrial building
to and from the enlarged area for persons, goods and equipment and
the existing industrial building and the enlarged area are used for or in
connection with an industrial purpose as set out in subsection 1(1) of
the Regulation. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
exemption in this section shall not apply where the enlarged area is
attached to the existing industrial building by means only of a tunnel,
bridge, canopy, corridor or other passage-way, or through a shared
below-grade connection such as a service tunnel, foundation, footing
or a parking facility.
(4) THAT notwithstanding section 25(3), where an expansion on the same
lot includes an enlargement of an existing industrial building and/or the
construction of an accessory building or structure that is incidental to or
subordinate in purpose and exclusively devoted to the existing
industrial use, then no development charges shall be payable with
respect to that portion of the accessory building or structure that is up
to and including 278.7 sq. m. (3,000 sq. ft.), where;
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(i) the total expansion which is exempted from the payment of
development charges, including the total of the enlargement of
the existing industrial building and the accessory building or
structure may be up to but shall not exceed 50% of the total
floor area of the existing industrial building;
(ii) at least six months must have elapsed since the last building
permit has been issued for a building containing an industrial
use on the lot; and
(iii) the owner provides proof satisfactory to the Region's
Commissioner of Finance and/or Treasurer or designate that the
existing industrial building(s) is (or are) being used for an
industrial use on the date an application is made for a building
permit for the building expansion or the accessory industrial
building or structure.
Rules with Respect to Commercial Expansion
26.
THAT no development charges shall be payable under this By-law for that
portion of an expansion of an existing commercial building on the lot and/or
an accessory commercial building that is up to and including 278.7 sq. m.
(3,000 sq. ft.) on the same lot provided that the expansion must be incidental
to or subordinate in purpose and exclusively devoted to the commercial use in
the existing building or an accessory commercial building and that;
(i) at least six months must have elapsed since the last building permit
has been issued for a building containing a commercial use on the lot;
and
(ii) the owner provides proof satisfactory to the Region's Commissioner of
Finance and/or Treasurer or designate that the existing commercial
building(s) is (or are) being used for a commercial use on the date an
application is made for a building permit for the building expansion or
the accessory commercial building.
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Lot Coverage Relief
27.
THAT where there is a non-residential development, the development
charges payable pursuant to this By-law shall be calculated in accordance
with the following:
(a) for the portion of the total floor area of such development that is less
than or equal to one (1.0) times the area of the lot, one hundred
percent (100%) of the non-residential development charges payable
pursuant to this By-law are applicable to that portion;
(b) for the portion of the total floor area of such development that is
greater than one (1.0) times the area of the lot, no development
charges shall be payable; and
(c) for the purposes of this section, where a building or buildings exist on
the lot on the date of building permit issuance, the lot coverage shall
be calculated as if no building(s) existed on the lot on that date.
Exemptions for Certain Buildings
28.
(1) THAT the following are exempt from the payment of development
charges under this By-law:
(i) land and buildings owned by and used for the purposes of any local
municipality, the Region or any local board unless such buildings or
parts thereof are used, designed or intended for use primarily for or
in connection with any commercial use or retail development or
both;
(ii) land buildings owned by and used for the purposes of a board of
education unless such buildings or parts thereof are used, designed
or intended for use primarily for or in connection with any
commercial use and/or retail development;
(iii) land and buildings used as hospitals governed by the Public
Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40, as amended or successor
legislation unless such buildings or parts thereof are used,
designed or intended for use primarily for or in connection with any
commercial use and/or retail development;
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(iv) land and buildings owned by and used for the purposes of a
conservation authority unless such buildings or parts thereof are
used primarily for or in connection with any commercial use and/or
retail development;
(v) land and buildings used exclusively as a place of worship;
(vi) seasonal structures;
(vii)
temporary venues; and
(viii)
land and buildings that are used in connection with agricultural
development, including up to 278.7 square metres (3,000 sq. ft.) for
any industrial, retail or commercial component therein that is
accessory to the bona fide farm operation provided that with
regards to any industrial, retail or commercial component at least
six months must have elapsed since the last building permit has
been issued for a building containing an industrial, retail, or
commercial use on the lot.
(2) THAT for the purposes of this section only, "local board" means a
municipal service board, transportation commission, public library
board, board of health, police services board, planning board, or any
other board, commission, committee, body or local authority
established or exercising any power under any Act with respect to the
affairs or purposes of one or more municipalities but excluding a
school board, a conservation authority and any municipal services
corporation that is not deemed to be a local board under O. Reg.
599/06 made under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended or successor legislation and any corporation created under
the Electricity Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 15, Schedule A, as amended or
successor legislation.
Rules with Respect to Temporary Buildings
29.
THAT notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, a temporary building
shall be exempt at the time the building permit is issued for such building from
the payment of development charges under this By-law provided that:
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(a) prior to the issuance of the building permit for the temporary building,
the owner shall have:
(i) entered into an agreement with the Region under section 27 of the
Act in a form and having a content satisfactory to the Region's
Commissioner of Finance and/or Treasurer or designate agreeing
to pay the development charges otherwise payable under this By-
law in respect of the temporary building if, within three (3) years of
building permit issuance or any extension permitted in writing by
the Region's Commissioner of Finance and/or Treasurer or
designate, the owner has not provided to the Region evidence, to
the satisfaction of the Region's Commissioner of Finance and/or
Treasurer or designate, that the temporary building was demolished
or removed from the lands within three (3) years of building permit
issuance or any extension herein provided; and
(ii) provided to the Region securities in the form of a certified cheque,
bank draft or a letter of credit acceptable to the Region's
Commissioner of Finance and/or Treasurer or designate in the full
amount of the development charges otherwise payable under this
By-law as security for the owner's obligations under the agreement
described in clause (a)(i) and subsection (c).
(b) Within three (3) years of building permit issuance or any extension granted
in accordance with the provisions in clause (a)(i), the owner shall provide
to the Region evidence, to the satisfaction of the Region's Commissioner
of Finance and/or Treasurer or designate, that the temporary building was
demolished or removed from the lands within three (3) years of building
permit issuance or any extension herein provided, whereupon the Region
shall return the securities provided pursuant to clause (a)(ii) without
interest.
(c) If the owner does not provide satisfactory evidence of the demolition or
removal of the temporary building in accordance with subsection (b), the
temporary building shall be deemed conclusively not to be a temporary
building for the purposes of this By-law and the Region shall, without prior
notification to the owner, draw upon the securities provided pursuant to
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clause (a)(ii) and transfer the amount so drawn into the appropriate
development charges reserve funds.
(d) The timely provision of satisfactory evidence of the demolition or removal
of the temporary building in accordance with subsection (b) shall be solely
the owner's responsibility.
Rules with Respect to Garden Suites
30.
THAT notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, a garden suite
shall be exempt at the time a building permit is issued for the garden suite
from the payment of development charges under this By-law provided that:
(a) (i) a by-law has been passed by the applicable local municipality under sections
39 and 39.1 of the Planning Act authorizing the temporary use of the garden
suite; and
(ii) prior to the issuance of the building permit for the garden suite, the owner
shall have entered into an agreement with the Region under section 27 of
the Act in a form and having a content satisfactory to the Region's
Commissioner of Finance and/or Treasurer or designate, to be registered
on title to the lands under section 37 of this By-law as a charge, agreeing
to pay the development charges otherwise payable under this By-law in
respect of the garden suite if the garden suite is not removed from the
lands within sixty (60) days of the expiry of the by-law, including any
extensions thereof, described in subsection (a) or if, before that date, the
lands on which the garden suite is situate are sold provided the
development charges shall not be payable upon such sale if the purchaser
has entered into an agreement with the Region under this subsection and
the by-law, including any extensions thereof, described in subsection (a)
has not expired;
(b) Within ninety (90) days of the expiry of the by-law, including any extensions
thereof, described in subsection (a), the owner shall provide to the Region
evidence, to the satisfaction of the Region's Commissioner of Finance and/or
Treasurer or designate, that the garden suite was removed from the lands within
sixty (60) days of the expiry of the by-law, including any extensions thereof,
described in subsection (a), whereupon the Region shall provide to the owner a
release of the agreement described in subsection (b) and the owner shall apply
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to the land registrar to delete from title to the lands any notice of the agreement
registered against title to the lands under section 36 of this By-law.
(c) If the owner does not provide satisfactory evidence of the removal of the garden
suite in accordance with subsection (b), the garden suite shall be deemed
conclusively not to be a garden suite for the purposes of this By-law and the
Region may, without prior notification to the owner, add the development charges
payable under this By-law to the tax roll for the lands to be collected in the same
manner as taxes.
(d) For the purpose of subsection (c), the development charges payable under this
By-law shall be the development charges payable under this By-law for an
accessory dwelling on the date the building permit was issued for the garden
suite.
(e) The timely provision of satisfactory evidence of the removal of the garden suite in
accordance with subsection (b) shall be solely the owner's responsibility.
Rules with Respect to Redevelopment - Demolitions
31.
THAT in the case of a demolition of all or part of a building:
(a) a credit shall be allowed against the development charges otherwise payable
pursuant to this By-law, provided that where a demolition permit has been
issued and has not been revoked and a building permit has been issued for
the redevelopment within five (5) years from the date the demolition permit
was issued;
(b) the credit shall be calculated based on the portion of the building used for a
residential use that has been demolished by multiplying the number and type
of dwelling units demolished, or in the case of a building used for a non-
residential use that has been demolished by multiplying the non-residential
total floor area demolished, by the relevant development charges under this
By-law in effect on the date when the development charges are payable
pursuant to this By-law with respect to the redevelopment;
(c) no credit shall be allowed where the demolished building or part thereof
would have been exempt pursuant to this By-law;
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(d) where the amount of any credit pursuant to this section exceeds, in total, the
amount of the development charges otherwise payable under this By-law
with respect to the redevelopment, the excess credit shall be reduced to zero
and shall not be carried forward unless the carrying forward of such excess
credit is expressly permitted by a phasing plan for the redevelopment that is
acceptable to the Region's Commissioner of Finance and/or Treasurer or
designate;
(e) despite Subsection 31(a) above, where the building cannot be demolished
until the new building has been erected, the owner shall notify the Region in
writing and pay the applicable development charges for the new building in
full and if the existing building is demolished not later than twelve (12)
months from the date a building permit is issued for the new building, the
Region shall provide a refund calculated in accordance with this section to
the owner without interest. If more than twelve (12) months is required to
demolish the existing building, the owner shall make a written request to the
Region and the Region's Commissioner of Finance and/or Treasurer or
designate may extend the time in which the existing building must be
demolished in his or her sole and absolute discretion and upon such terms
and conditions as he or she considers necessary or desirable and such
decision shall be made prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the
new building;
(f) despite Subsection 31(a), where an owner has submitted an application
pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, and such application has
been accepted by the local municipality before the expiration of any
demolition credits as noted in Subsection 31(a), but a building permit has not
been issued within the timeframes provided for in the applicable Subsection,
the owner may request in writing to the Region's Commissioner of Finance
and/or Treasurer and the Region's Commissioner of Finance and/or
Treasurer, or such designate, may extend the time for the expiration of the
demolition credits solely upon such terms and conditions as he or she
considers necessary or desirable and such decision shall be made prior to
the issuance of the first building permit for the new building, provided that in
no case shall any single extension be for a period greater than one (1) year
from the date of the request from the owner seeking an extension pursuant to
this Subsection.
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Rules with Respect to Redevelopment - Conversions
32.
THAT in the case of a conversion of all or part of a building:
(a) a credit shall be allowed against the development charges otherwise payable
under this By-law;
(b) the credit shall be calculated based on the portion of the building that is being
converted by multiplying the number and type of dwelling units being converted
or the non-residential total floor area being converted by the relevant
development charges under this By-law in effect on the date when the
development charges are payable pursuant to this By-law with respect to the
redevelopment;
(c) where the amount of any credit pursuant to this section exceeds, in total, the
amount of the development charges otherwise payable under this By-law with
respect to the redevelopment, the excess credit shall be reduced to zero and
shall not be carried forward unless the carrying forward of such excess credit is
expressly permitted by a phasing plan for the redevelopment that is acceptable to
the Region's Commissioner of Finance and/or Treasurer or designate;
(d) despite subsections (a) to (c) above, where there is a conversion of an existing
non-retail development to a retail development, a credit shall be provided in
accordance with this By-law on a one-time basis such that the incremental
development charges otherwise payable pursuant to this By-law shall be reduced
by the greater of:
(i) the development charges that would be payable on the first 929 sq. m.
(10,000 sq. ft.) of the total non-retail floor area being converted to a retail
development; or
(ii) twenty-five percent (25%) of the development charges otherwise payable
on the total non-retail floor area being converted to retail development
(iii) unless any excess credits is expressly permitted as part of a phasing plan
for the redevelopment that is acceptable and approved by the Region;
(e) notwithstanding subsections (a) to (d) above, no credit shall be allowed where
the building or part thereof prior to conversion would have been exempt pursuant
to this By-law or any predecessor thereof.
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Exemptions, Relief, Credits and Adjustments Not Cumulative
33.
THAT only one (1) of the applicable exemption(s), relief, credit(s) or
adjustment(s) set out in sections 22 to 32, inclusive, of this By-law shall be
applicable to a development. Where the circumstances of a development are
such that more than one (1) type of exemption, relief, credit or adjustment
could apply, only one (1) type of exemption, relief, credit or adjustment shall
apply and it shall be the exemption, relief, credit or adjustment that results in
the lowest development charges being payable under this By-law.
Interest
34.
THAT the Region shall pay interest on a refund under subsections 18(3),
25(2) and section 36 of the Act at a rate equal to the Bank of Canada rate on
the date this By-law comes into force.
Front Ending Agreements
35.
THAT the Region may enter into one or more agreements under section
44 of the Act.
Repeals
36.
THAT By-law No. 36-17, being a by-law to establish water, wastewater, roads
and general services development charges for The Regional Municipality of
Halton (Built Boundary and Greenfield Areas) is hereby repealed on the date
this By-law comes into force and effect.
Registrations
37.
THAT a certified copy of this By-law and a copy or notice of any agreement
authorized by this By-law may be registered in the Land Registry Office (No.
20) as against title to any land to which this By-law or any such agreement
applies in accordance with the provisions of this By-law or Sections 42 and 56
of the Act, or any predecessor thereto.
Date By-law Effective
38.
THAT this By-law comes into force and effect on _____.
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Headings for Reference Only
39.
THAT the headings inserted in this By-law are for convenience of reference
only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this By-law.
Severability
40.
THAT if, for any reason, any provision, section, subsection, paragraph or
clause of this By-law is held invalid, it is hereby declared to be the intention of
Council that all the remainder of this By-law shall continue in full force and
effect until repealed, re-enacted or amended, in whole or in part or dealt with
in any other way.
Short Title
41.
THAT the short title of this By-law is the "Water, Wastewater, Roads and
General Services Development Charges By-law, 2022".
READ and PASSED this ____th day of ______.
_________________________
REGIONAL CHAIR
_________________________
Regional Clerk
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. XX-22
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
SCHEDULE "B-1" TO BY-LAW NO. XX-22
BUILT BOUNDARY URBAN AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES PER DWELLING UNIT*
Single
and Semi
Detached
Dwelling
Multiple
Dwelling
(3 or More
Bedrooms)
Multiple
Dwelling
(Less Than 3
Bedrooms)
Apartment
Dwelling
(2 or More
Bedrooms)
Apartment
Dwelling
(Less Than 2
Bedrooms)
Special Care/
Special Need
and Accessory
Dwelling
Region-Wide (Urban and Rural):
General Services:
Growth Studies
150.82
$
122.10
$
80.70
$
73.22
$
54.21
$
43.98
$
Police
603.71
488.73
323.01
293.08
216.99
176.05
Paramedics
286.51
231.94
153.30
139.09
102.98
83.55
Facilities
98.01
79.34
52.44
47.58
35.23
28.58
Social Housing
985.82
798.06
527.46
478.58
354.34
287.48
Waste Diversion
95.72
77.49
51.21
46.47
34.40
27.91
Waterfront Parks
218.69
177.04
117.01
106.17
78.60
63.77
Sub-Total
2,439.28
$
1,974.70
$
1,305.13
$
1,184.19
$
876.75
$
711.32
$
Roads:
30,365.68
$
24,582.32
$
16,247.09
$
14,741.34
$
10,914.41
$
8,855.02
$
Total (Urban and Rural)
32,804.96
$
26,557.02
$
17,552.22
$
15,925.53
$
11,791.16
$
9,566.34
$
Specific Urban Charges:
Water
4,503.37
$
3,649.24
$
2,411.88
$
2,190.39
$
1,621.75
$
1,315.93
$
Wastewater
5,717.59
4,636.81
3,064.59
2,785.24
2,062.18
1,673.48
Total
10,220.96
$
8,286.05
$
5,476.47
$
4,975.63
$
3,683.93
$
2,989.41
$
Total Urban Charges
43,025.92
$
34,843.07
$
23,028.69
$
20,901.16
$
15,475.09
$
12,555.75
$
Total Rural Charges
32,804.96
$
26,557.02
$
17,552.22
$
15,925.53
$
11,791.16
$
9,566.34
$
* Residential development charges are subject to indexing in accordance with section 19 of the By-law
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
SCHEDULE "B-2" TO BY-LAW NO. XX-22
GREENFIELD URBAN AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES PER DWELLING UNIT*
Single
and Semi
Detached
Dwelling
Multiple
Dwelling
(3 or More
Bedrooms)
Multiple
Dwelling
(Less Than 3
Bedrooms)
Apartment
Dwelling
(2 or More
Bedrooms)
Apartment
Dwelling
(Less Than 2
Bedrooms)
Special Care/
Special Need
and Accessory
Dwelling
Region-Wide (Urban and Rural):
General Services:
Growth Studies
150.82
$
122.10
$
80.70
$
73.22
$
54.21
$
43.98
$
Police
603.71
488.73
323.01
293.08
216.99
176.05
Paramedics
286.51
231.94
153.30
139.09
102.98
83.55
Facilities
98.01
79.34
52.44
47.58
35.23
28.58
Social Housing
985.82
798.06
527.46
478.58
354.34
287.48
Waste Diversion
95.72
77.49
51.21
46.47
34.40
27.91
Waterfront Parks
218.69
177.04
117.01
106.17
78.60
63.77
Sub-Total
2,439.28
$
1,974.70
$
1,305.13
$
1,184.19
$
876.75
$
711.32
$
Roads:
30,365.68
$
24,582.32
$
16,247.09
$
14,741.34
$
10,914.41
$
8,855.02
$
Total (Urban and Rural)
32,804.96
$
26,557.02
$
17,552.22
$
15,925.53
$
11,791.16
$
9,566.34
$
Specific Urban Charges:
Water
12,275.69
$
9,941.62
$
6,570.68
$
5,962.77
$
4,414.81
$
3,576.39
$
Wastewater
17,260.86
13,979.76
9,239.59
8,384.99
6,208.20
5,028.04
Total
29,536.55
$
23,921.38
$
15,810.27
$
14,347.76
$
10,623.01
$
8,604.43
$
Total Urban Charges
62,341.51
$
50,478.40
$
33,362.49
$
30,273.29
$
22,414.17
$
18,170.77
$
Total Rural Charges
32,804.96
$
26,557.02
$
17,552.22
$
15,925.53
$
11,791.16
$
9,566.34
$
* Residential development charges are subject to indexing in accordance with section 19 of the By-law
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
SCHEDULE "C-1" TO BY-LAW NO. XX-22
BUILT BOUNDARY URBAN AND RURAL NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES*
PER SQUARE FOOT OF TOTAL FLOOR AREA
Retail
Non-Retail
Region-Wide Charges (Urban and Rural):
General Services:
Growth Studies
0.060
$
0.060
$
Police
0.189
0.189
Paramedics
0.025
0.025
Facilities
0.014
0.014
Waste Diversion
0.003
0.003
Waterfront Parks
0.008
0.008
Sub-Total
0.299
$
0.299
$
Roads:
46.049
$
8.585
$
Total
46.348
$
8.884
$
Specific Urban Charges:
Water
1.340
$
1.340
$
Wastewater
2.053
2.053
Total
3.393
$
3.393
$
Total Urban Charges
49.741
$
12.277
$
Total Rural Charges
46.348
$
8.884
$
PER SQUARE METRE OF TOTAL FLOOR AREA
Retail
Non-Retail
Region-Wide Charges (Urban and Rural):
General Services:
Growth Studies
0.646
$
0.646
$
Police
2.034
2.034
Paramedics
0.269
0.269
Facilities
0.151
0.151
Waste Diversion
0.032
0.032
Waterfront Parks
0.086
0.086
Sub-Total
3.218
$
3.218
$
Roads:
495.667
$
92.408
$
Total (Urban and Rural)
498.885
$
95.626
$
Specific Urban Charges:
Water
14.423
$
14.423
$
Wastewater
22.098
22.098
Total
36.521
$
36.521
$
Total Urban Charges
535.406
$
132.147
$
Total Rural Charges
498.885
$
95.626
$
*Non-residential development charges are subject to indexing in accordance with section 19 of the By-Law
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
SCHEDULE "C-2" TO BY-LAW NO. XX-22
GREENFIELD URBAN AND RURAL NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES*
PER SQUARE FOOT OF TOTAL FLOOR AREA
Retail
Non-Retail
Region-Wide Charges (Urban and Rural):
General Services:
Growth Studies
0.060
$
0.060
$
Police
0.189
0.189
Paramedics
0.025
0.025
Facilities
0.014
0.014
Waste Diversion
0.003
0.003
Waterfront Parks
0.008
0.008
Sub-Total
0.299
$
0.299
$
Roads:
46.049
$
8.585
$
Total
46.348
$
8.884
$
Specific Urban Charges:
Water
3.897
$
3.897
$
Wastewater
5.245
5.245
Total
9.142
$
9.142
$
Total Urban Charges
55.490
$
18.026
$
Total Rural Charges
46.348
$
8.884
$
PER SQUARE METRE OF TOTAL FLOOR AREA
Retail
Non-Retail
Region-Wide Charges (Urban and Rural):
General Services:
Growth Studies
0.646
$
0.646
$
Police
2.034
2.034
Paramedics
0.269
0.269
Facilities
0.151
0.151
Waste Diversion
0.032
0.032
Waterfront Parks
0.086
0.086
Sub-Total
3.218
$
3.218
$
Roads:
495.667
$
92.408
$
Total (Urban and Rural)
498.885
$
95.626
$
Specific Urban Charges:
Water
41.947
$
41.947
$
Wastewater
56.457
56.457
Total
98.404
$
98.404
$
Total Urban Charges
597.289
$
194.030
$
Total Rural Charges
498.885
$
95.626
$
*Non-residential development charges are subject to indexing in accordance with section 19 of the By-Law
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
SCHEDULE "D-1" TO BY-LAW NO. XX-22
Schedule "E" applies to all or part of the following lands:
Parcel D-1.2
Block 12, Plan M-537
Parcel D-1.3
Block 13, Plan M-530
Parcel D-1.4
Block 32, Plan M-537
A - Pt Block 32, Parts 2, 3, 6, and 8, 20R-17841
B - Pt Block 32, Parts 1, 4, 5, and 7, 20R-17841
Parcel D-1.5
Part Block 34, Plan M-537; RP 20R17950 Parts 2, 3, 4
Parcel D-1.11
Blocks 12 & 20, Plan M-530 and Parts 3 & 4, 20R9270
(includes what was previously D-1.13 on By-law 48-12)
Parcel D-1.12
Block 14, Plan M-530
Parcel D-1.14
Part E1/2 Lot 4, Conc. 2 (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 6, 20R-9733)
B - Block 3, Plan M-952
C - Block 16, Plan M-952
E - Pt Block 4, Plan M-952; RP 20R16880 Part 2
F1 - Pt Block 4, Plan M-952; 20R19423 Parts 5 to 7
G - Block 17, Plan M-952
Parcel D-1.15
Part Lots 3 and 4, Conc. 3
A - Pt Lots 3 and 4, Conc. 3; Parts 2, 12 to 15, 17 & 18,
20R-10272 (2701 Highpoint - includes what was
previously D-2.7 on By-law 48-12
B - Pt Lot 3, Conc. 3; Parts 9, 10, 14, 15, 20R-13631
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
SCHEDULE "D-2" TO BY-LAW NO. XX-22
Schedule "E" applies to all or part of the following lands:
Parcel D-2.1
Part Lots 2 & 3, Conc. 3 (Parts 1, 3 and 10, 20R-12697)
Parcel D-2.2
Block 7, Plan M-537
Parcel D-2.3
Blocks 5 & 6, Plan M-537
Parcel D-2.4
Blocks 17 to 29, inclusive, Plan M-537
Parcel D-2.5
Block 16, Plan M-537
Parcel D-2.6
Blocks 1 to 4, inclusive, Plan M-537
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
SCHEDULE "e" TO BY-LAW NO. XX-22
Rules Applicable to the Lands described in Schedule "D-1" and "D-2"
Where the development of the lands described in Schedules "D-l" and "D-2" to this By-
law requires a building permit or sections 13 or 14 of this By-law or section 3 of this
Schedule "E" applies, the following are additional rules for the calculation of the water
and wastewater development charges payable under this By-law for the lands described
in those Schedules:
1. For the development of lands described in Schedules "D-1" and "D-2" to this By-law
that are occupied by one or more buildings:
(a) if the water services and wastewater services components of the
development charge imposed by By-law No. 65-99, By-law No. 117-99,
By-law No. 102-03, By-law No. 62-08, By-law No. 48-12, By-law No. 36-17
as amended or this By-law have been paid, then no further water and
wastewater development charges are payable under this By-law for any
change in the use of the existing building provided that, subject to the
exemptions in the Act and this By-law, any addition to the existing building
or any new building erected on the lands shall pay the charge imposed by
this By-law; or
(b) if the lands are subject to a restricted flow and if the development of the
lands or any change in use of any existing building on the lands impose a
water or wastewater demand (including the demand imposed by any
existing building on the lands) in excess of the restricted flow, then the
water and wastewater development charges under this By-law shall be
imposed as follows:
(i) where there has been a change in use, the charge shall be imposed on
the total floor area of the existing building; or
(ii) where there has been an addition to such building or an additional
building has been constructed on the lands, the charge shall be
imposed on the aggregate total floor area of the existing building and
the total floor area of the addition or of any additional building,
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provided that where the charge is imposed a credit shall be recognized in
respect of the existing portion of any existing building (in the case of
clause 1(b)(i)) or the aggregate total floor area of the existing building and
the total floor area of the addition or of any additional building (in the case
of clause 1(b)(ii)) of twenty-four and seven-tenths percent (24.7%) in the
case of an industrial development and a credit of fifteen and eleven one-
hundredths percent (15.11%) in the case of a retail or commercial
development of the charge imposed under this By-law and provided that
the total demand for water services and wastewater services shall be
determined through a water usage report using Sentence 8.2.1.3(2) and
Table 8.2.1.3.B from O. Reg. 332/12; or
(c) if the lands are subject to a restricted flow and if the development of the
lands or any change in use of any existing building on the lands does not
impose a water or wastewater demand that is greater than the restricted
flow, then no water and wastewater development charges are payable
under this By-law. The total demand for water services and wastewater
services shall be determined through a water usage report using Sentence
8.2.1.3(2) and Table 8.2.1.3.B from O. Reg. 332/12.
2.
For the development of lands described in Schedule "D-l" to this By-law that are
vacant:
(a) if the development does not impose a water or wastewater demand that is
greater than the restricted flow, then no water or wastewater development
charge is payable under this By-law; or
(b) if the development imposes a water or wastewater demand in excess of
the restricted flow, then the water and wastewater development charges
under this By-law shall be imposed and a credit shall be recognized of
twenty-four and seven-tenths percent (24.7%) in the case of an industrial
development and a credit of fifteen and eleven one-hundredths percent
(15.11%) in the case of a retail or commercial development of the charge
imposed under this By-law;
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(c) provided that the total demand for water services and wastewater services
shall be determined through a water usage report using Sentence
8.2.1.3(2) and Table 8.2.1.3.B from O. Reg. 332/12.
3.
If a development of the lands described in Schedules "D-1" and "D-2"of this By-
law does not require a building permit but does require one or more of the
approvals described in section 11 of this By-law, including without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the issuing of any other permit under the Building
Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended or successor legislation, then,
notwithstanding section 20 of this By-law, the water and wastewater development
charges shall nonetheless be payable in respect of any development permitted
by such approval where such development imposes an increased demand for
water services or wastewater services.
4.
Once lands or any portion thereof as described in Schedules "D-1" and "D-2" are
developed, or have any credits or portion of credits that may be available
pursuant to paragraph 1(b) or 2(b) of this Schedule "E" applied against any
development, said lands shall be removed from Schedules "D-1" and "D-2",
without need for an amendment to this By-law, and the provisions of Schedule
"E" shall no longer continue apply to same.