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Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
905-272-3600
August 7, 2024
[email protected]
2024 Development Charge Background
Study
Township of Rideau Lakes
________________________
For Public Circulation and Comment
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Table of Contents
Page
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... i
1.
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
Purpose of this Document ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Summary of the Process ......................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 ................................... 1-3
1.3.1
More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 (Bill 109) .......................... 1-3
1.3.2
More Homes Built Fast Act, 2022 (Bill 23) ................................. 1-4
1.3.3
Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185) ..... 1-8
2.
Current Township D.C. Policy ........................................................................ 2-1
2.1
By-law Enactment ................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Services Covered ................................................................................... 2-1
2.3
Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment ................................................ 2-1
2.4
Indexing .................................................................................................. 2-1
2.5
Redevelopment Credits .......................................................................... 2-2
2.6
Area to Which the By-law Applies and Exemptions ................................ 2-2
3.
Anticipated Development in the Township ................................................... 3-1
3.1
Basis of Population, Household and Non-Residential Gross Floor
Area Forecast ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2
Summary of Growth Forecast ................................................................. 3-1
4.
The Approach to the Calculation of the Charge ........................................... 4-1
4.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 4-1
4.2
Services Potentially Involved .................................................................. 4-1
4.3
Increase in the Need for Service ............................................................. 4-1
4.4
Local Service Policy ................................................................................ 4-6
4.5
Capital Forecast ...................................................................................... 4-6
4.6
Treatment of Credits ............................................................................... 4-7
4.7
Eligible Debt and Committed Excess Capacity ....................................... 4-7
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4.8
Existing Reserve Funds .......................................................................... 4-8
4.9
Deductions .............................................................................................. 4-8
4.9.1
Reduction Required by Level of Service Ceiling ........................ 4-9
4.9.2
Reduction for Uncommitted Excess Capacity ............................ 4-9
4.9.3
Reduction for Benefit to Existing Development ........................ 4-10
4.9.4
Reduction for Anticipated Grants, Subsidies and Other
Contributions ............................................................................ 4-11
4.10 Municipal-Wide vs. Area Rating ............................................................ 4-11
4.11 Allocation of Development .................................................................... 4-11
5.
D.C.-Eligible Cost Analysis by Service .......................................................... 5-1
5.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2
Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for D.C. Calculation .............. 5-1
5.2.1
Services Related to a Highway .................................................. 5-1
5.2.2
Fire Protection Services ............................................................. 5-2
5.2.3
Parks and Recreation Services .................................................. 5-2
5.2.4
Library Services ......................................................................... 5-3
5.2.5
Waste Diversion Services .......................................................... 5-4
5.2.6
Growth-Related Studies ............................................................. 5-4
6.
D.C. Calculation ............................................................................................... 6-1
7.
D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. Policy Rules ................................. 7-1
7.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 7-1
7.2
D.C. By-law Structure ............................................................................. 7-2
7.3
D.C. By-law Rules ................................................................................... 7-2
7.3.1
Payment in any Particular Case ................................................. 7-2
7.3.2
Determination of the Amount of the Charge ............................... 7-2
7.3.3
Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion) ................................................................................ 7-3
7.3.4
Exemptions (full or partial) ......................................................... 7-4
7.3.5
Transition ................................................................................... 7-5
7.3.6
Timing of Collection ................................................................... 7-5
7.3.7
Indexing ..................................................................................... 7-5
7.3.8
D.C Spatial Applicability ............................................................. 7-6
7.4
Other D.C. By-law Provisions ................................................................. 7-7
7.4.1
Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit
Purposes .................................................................................... 7-7
7.4.2
By-law In-force Date .................................................................. 7-7
7.4.3
Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for
Inter-Reserve Fund Borrowing ................................................... 7-8
7.5
Other Recommendations ........................................................................ 7-8
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8.
Asset Management Plan ................................................................................. 8-1
8.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 8-1
8.2
Asset Management Plan ......................................................................... 8-3
9.
By-law Implementation ................................................................................... 9-1
9.1
Public Consultation Process ................................................................... 9-1
9.1.1
Introduction ................................................................................ 9-1
9.1.2
Public Meeting of Council........................................................... 9-1
9.1.3
Other Consultation Activity ......................................................... 9-1
9.2
Anticipated Impact of the Charge on Development ................................. 9-2
9.3
Implementation Requirements ................................................................ 9-3
9.3.1
Introduction ................................................................................ 9-3
9.3.2
Notice of Passage ...................................................................... 9-3
9.3.3
By-law Pamphlet ........................................................................ 9-3
9.3.4
Appeals ...................................................................................... 9-4
9.3.5
Complaints ................................................................................. 9-4
9.3.6
Credits ....................................................................................... 9-5
9.3.7
Front-Ending Agreements .......................................................... 9-5
9.3.8
Severance and Subdivision Agreement Conditions ................... 9-5
Appendix A Background Information on Residential and Non-Residential
Growth Forecast ............................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B Level of Service ................................................................................... B-1
Appendix C Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost Examination ...................... C-1
Appendix D Proposed Development Charge By-law ............................................. D-1
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym
Full Description of Acronym
D.C.
Development charge
D.C.A.
Development Charges Act, 1997 as amended
G.F.A.
Gross floor area
LPAT
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
N.F.P.O.W.
No Fixed Place of Work
OLT
Ontario Land Tribunal
O.M.B.
Ontario Municipal Board
O. Reg.
Ontario Regulation
P.O.A.
Provincial Offences Act
P.P.U.
Persons per unit
s.s.
Subsection
sq.m.
square metre
sq.ft.
square foot
km
kilometer
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Executive Summary
1. The report provided herein represents the Development Charges (D.C.)
Background Study for the Township of Rideau Lakes (Township) required by the
Development Charges Act, 1997 (D.C.A.). This report has been prepared in
accordance with the methodology required under the D.C.A. The contents
include the following:
- Chapter 1 - Introduction and overview of the legislative requirements of
the D.C.A.;
- Chapter 2 - Current Township D.C. policy
- Chapter 3 - Summary of the residential and non-residential growth
forecasts for the Township;
- Chapter 4 - Approach to calculating the D.C.;
- Chapter 5 - Review of historical service standards and identification of
D.C. recoverable capital costs to service growth;
- Chapter 6 - Calculation of the D.C.s;
- Chapter 7 - D.C. policy recommendations and D.C. by-law rules;
- Chapter 8 - Asset management plan requirements of the D.C.A.; and
- Chapter 9 - By-law implementation.
2. D.C.s provide for the recovery of growth-related capital expenditures from new
development. The D.C.A. is the statutory basis to recover these charges. The
methodology is detailed in Chapter 4; a simplified summary is provided below:
1) Identify amount, type and location of growth;
2) Identify servicing needs to accommodate growth;
3) Identify capital costs to provide services to meet the needs;
4) Deduct:
- Grants, subsidies and other contributions;
- Benefit to existing development;
- Amounts in excess of 15-year historical service calculation;
- D.C. reserve funds;
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5) Net costs are then allocated between residential and non-residential benefit;
and
6) Net costs divided by growth to provide the D.C. calculation.
3. Changes to the D.C.A. were introduced through five bills passed in the Ontario
legislature since the Township's last D.C. by-law amendment: Bills 109, 23, 97,
134, and 185. The following provides a brief summary of the recent changes.
Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
On April 14, 2022, Bill 109 received Royal Assent. One of the changes of the Bill
and Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 438/22 that took effect upon Royal Assent
included amending the D.C.A. and O. Reg. 82/98 related to the requirements for
the information which is to be included in the annual Treasurer's statement on
D.C. reserve funds and the requirement for publication of the statement. Further
information is provided in subsection 1.3.1.
Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
On November 28, 2022, Bill 23 received Royal Assent. This Act amends a
number of pieces of legislation including the Planning Act and the D.C.A.
Subsequently, further amendments to these provisions were made through Bills
97 and 134. The following provides a summary of the changes to the D.C.A.
(further details are provided in subsection 1.3.2 of this report):
- Additional residential unit exemption: Allowance of a third unit to be
exempt from D.C.s in existing and new residential dwellings;
- Removal of housing as an eligible D.C. service;
- New statutory exemptions for affordable units, attainable units (to be in
effect upon proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor);
- New statutory exemptions for inclusionary zoning units, and non-profit
housing developments;
- Historical level of service extended to 15-year period instead of the prior
10-year period;
- Capital cost definition may be revised to prescribe services for which land
or an interest in land will be restricted;
- Capital cost definition has been revised to remove studies;
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- Mandatory reduction for new D.C. by-laws passed after November 28,
2022, as follows:
o Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
o Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
o Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
o Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
o Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
- D.C. by-law expiry will be 10 years after the date the by-law comes into
force (unless repealed earlier);
- D.C. for rental housing developments to receive a discount as follows:
o Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
o Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
o All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
- Maximum interest rate for installments and determination of charge for
eligible site plan and zoning by-law amendment applications to be set at
the average prime rate plus 1%; and
- Requirement to allocate funds received- municipalities will be required to
spend or allocate at least 60% of their reserve fund at the beginning of the
year for water, wastewater, and services related to a highway.
Bill 185: Cutting Red Tap to Build Mor Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185)
On June, 6, 2024, Bill 185 received Royal Assent and includes the following
changes to the D.C.A.
- The removal of the Mandatory Phase-in for D.C. by-laws passed after Bill
185 comes into effect;
- A reduction to the D.C. rate freeze timelines for developments proceeding
though site plan and zoning by-law amendment applications under the
Planning Act. Charges are currently held at rates in place on the date the
application is made until building permit issuance, provided the building
permit is issued within two (2) years of the approval of the application.
This time period is proposed to be reduced to 18 months under Bill 185
(note that the two (2) year timeline will still apply to applications received
prior to Bill 185 receiving Royal Assent);
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- Inclusion of growth-related studies, including the D.C. background study,
as a D.C.-eligible costs;
- Provide a provision of the D.C. by-law specifying the date the by-law
expires or to amend the provision to extend the expiry date;
- To allow minor amendments related to the imposition of studies, removal
of the mandatory phase-in, and extension of by-law expiry dates (subject
to the 10-year limitations provided in the D.C.A.) to be undertaken for by-
laws passed after November 28, 2022 and before Bill 185 takes effect;
and
- To modernize public notice requirements.
4. The Township is undertaking a D.C. public process and anticipates passing a
new by-law for the eligible services. The mandatory public meeting has been set
for September 3, 2024 with adoption of the by-law anticipated for October 7,
2024, with an effective date of October 7, 2024 to replace the current by-law that
expires on October 7, 2024.
5. The growth forecast (Chapter 3) on which the D.C. is based, projects the
following population, housing and non-residential floor area for the 10-year (2024
to 2034) period.
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Table ES-1
Summary of Growth Forecast by Planning Period
Measure
10 Year
2024 to 2034
(Net) Population Increase
1,065
Residential Unit Increase
500
Non-Residential - Gross Floor
Area Increase (sq.m.)
141,300
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. forecast 2024.
6. Chapter 5 herein provides, in detail and by service area, the gross capital costs
for the increase in need to service new development and the respective
deductions that have been made to arrive at the D.C. recoverable costs included
in the calculation of the charge. The following Township-wide services are
calculated based on a 10-year forecast:
- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- Waste Diversion Services; and
- Growth-Related Studies.
A summary of the total growth-related costs is provided below in Table ES-2.
Table ES-2
Summary of Expenditures Anticipated Over the Respective Forecast Periods
Summary of Expenditures Anticipated
Over the Life of the By-law
Expenditure
Amount
Total Gross Capital Costs
$11,693,000
Less: Benefit to Existing Development
$6,927,000
Less: Other Deductions
$3,000
Less: Existing D.C. Reserve Funds
$148,000
Net Costs to be Recovered from Development Charges
$3,945,000
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Based on the above table, the total growth related costs are $11.7 million over
the 10 years of which $3.9 million (34%) is recoverable from D.C.s. Of the net
$3.9 million included in the calcualtion, $3.6 million is recoverable from
residential development and $333,000 from non-residential development. It is
noted also that any exemptions or reductions in the charges would reduce this
recovery further. This suggests that non-D.C. costs over the forecast period will
total $7.8 million.
This report has undertaken a calculation of charges based on the anticipated
development summarized in Table ES-1 and the future identified needs
presented in Table ES-2. Charges have been provided on a Township-wide
basis. The corresponding single detached unit charge is $6,984. The non-
residential charge is $2.30 per square foot of building area. The calculated
schedule of charges is presented in Table ES-3.
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Table ES-3
Calculated Schedule of Development Charges
Single and
Semi-
Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
Industrial,
Commercial,
Institutional
(per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Agricultural
(per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Green Energy
(Solar) per
500kW
Green Energy
(Wind) per
Turbine
Municipal Wide Services/Class of Service:
Fire Protection Services
754
589
518
389
0.45
0.10
754
754
Services Related to a Highway
1,534
1,199
1,055
792
0.91
0.21
1,534
1,534
Parks and Recreation Services
3,207
2,506
2,205
1,656
0.62
0.14
Library Services
1,254
980
862
647
0.24
0.06
Waste Diversion Services
41
32
28
21
0.02
0.01
41
41
Growth-Related Studies
194
152
133
100
0.06
0.01
194
194
Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
6,984
5,458
4,801
3,605
2.30
0.54
2,523
2,523
RESIDENTIAL
Service/Class of Service
NON-RESIDENTIAL
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7. Chapter 7 outlines the D.C. by-law policy recommendations and rules as
summarized below:
- Timing of Collection:
o D.C.s to be calculated and payable at the time of building permit
issuance
o D.C.s for developments proceeding through Site Plan or Zoning By-
law Amendment applications will be determined based on the
charges in effect on the day of the application (charges to be frozen
for a maximum period of 18 months after planning application
approval)
o Rental housing and institutional developments would pay D.C.s in
six equal annual payments, commencing from the date of
occupancy
- Statutory D.C. Exemptions:
o Upper/Lower Tier Governments and School Boards
o Development of lands intended for use by a university that received
operating funds from the Government
o Existing industrial building expansions (may expand by 50% with no
D.C.)
o Additional residential units in existing and new residential buildings
May add up to two apartments for a single detached, semi-
detached or row house (only one unit can be in an ancillary
structure)
One additional unit or 1% of the units in an existing rental
residential building with four or more residential units
o Non-profit housing
o Inclusionary zoning affordable units
o Affordable housing
- D.C. discounts for rental housing development based on dwelling unit
type:
o >2 bedrooms - 25% discount
o 2 bedrooms - 20% discount
o <2 bedrooms - 15% discount
- Non-Statutory Deductions:
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o Buildings or structures to be used as hospitals as governed by the
Public Hospitals Act, R.S.O., 1990
o For the first 500 sq. m. of new non-residential buildings/structures,
the charge shall be calculated on the basis of 50% of the rate set
out
o Green Energy developments with a nameplate generating capacity
of less than 500 kW
o Expansion of existing non-residential developments up to a
maximum of 50% of the existing gross floor area where "existing" is
defined as September 2, 2014 or the gross floor area that existed
after the issuance of a building permit for a new building
o 50% reduction for non-residential agricultural uses
o 50% reduction for development within the designated villages or
hamlets of Chaffey's Lock, Chantry, Crosby, Delta, Elgin, Forfar,
Harlem, Jones Falls, Lombardy, Morton, Newboro, Newboyne,
Phillipsville, Plum Hollow, Portland and Rideau Ferry, as set out in
Schedule "C" to this By-law (Township of Rideau Lakes Official
Plan schedules A2, A4, and A5).
- Redevelopment credits provided where building permit issuance occurs
within five years for conversion or demolitions of existing structures
- Charges to be indexed annually on January 1st, in accordance with the
D.C.A.
8. Council will consider the findings and recommendations provided in the report
and, in conjunction with public input, approve such policies and rates it deems
appropriate. These directions will refine the draft D.C. by-law which is appended
in Appendix D. These decisions may include:
- adopting the charges and policies recommended herein;
- considering additional exemptions to the by-law; and
- considering reductions in the charge by class of development (e.g.,
obtained by removing certain services on which the charge is based
and/or by a general reduction in the charge).
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Document
This background study has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the
Development Charges Act 1997 (s.10), and accordingly, recommends new
Development Charges (D.C.s) and policies for the Township of Rideau Lakes
(Township).
The Township retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson) to undertake
the D.C. study process. Watson worked with senior staff of the Township in preparing
this D.C. analysis and the policy recommendations.
This D.C. background study, containing the proposed D.C. by-law, will be distributed to
members of the public in order to provide interested parties with sufficient background
information on the legislation, the study's recommendations, and an outline of the basis
for these recommendations.
This report has been prepared, in the first instance, to meet the statutory requirements
applicable to the Township's D.C. background study, as summarized in Chapter 4. It
also addresses the forecast amount, type, and location of growth (Chapter 3), the
requirement for "rules" governing the imposition of the charges (Chapter 7), and the
proposed by-law to be made available as part of the approval process (Appendix D).
In addition, the report is designed to set out sufficient background on the legislation and
the policies underlying the proposed by-law, to make the exercise understandable to
interested parties. Finally, the D.C. background study addresses post-adoption
implementation requirements (Chapter 9) which are critical to the successful application
of the new policy.
The chapters in the report are supported by appendices containing the data required to
explain and substantiate the calculation of the charge. A full discussion of the statutory
requirements for the preparation of a background study and calculation of a D.C. is
provided herein.
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1.2 Summary of the Process
A public meeting required under Section 12 of the D.C.A. has been scheduled for
September 3, 2024, at least two weeks after the posting of the D.C. background study
and draft D.C. by-law on the Township's website. Its purpose is to present the
background study and draft D.C. by-law to the public and to solicit public input on the
matter. The public meeting is also being held to answer any questions regarding the
study's purpose, methodology and the proposed D.C. by-law for the Township.
In accordance with the legislation, the background study and proposed D.C. by-law will
be available for public review at least 60 days prior to by-law passage.
The process to be followed in finalizing the report and recommendations includes:
- consideration of responses received prior to, at or immediately following the
public meeting; and
- finalization of the report and Council consideration of the by-law subsequent to
the public meeting.
Table 1-1 outlines the study process to date and the proposed schedule to be followed
with respect to the D.C. by-law adoption process.
Table 1-1
Schedule of Key D.C. Process Dates
Process Steps
Dates
1. Project initiation meeting with staff
May 3, 2024
2. Data collection and staff interviews
May to July 2024
3. Presentation of draft findings and D.C. policy discussion
with municipal Staff
July 31, 2024
4. D.C. Background Study and draft D.C. by-law available to
public
August 7, 2024
5. Public Meeting of Council
September 3, 2024
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Process Steps
Dates
6. D.C. By-law passage (anticipated)
October 7, 2024
7. D.C. By-Law effective date
October 7, 2024
8. Newspaper notice given of by-law passage
By 20 days after
passage
9. Last day for by-law appeal
40 days after
passage
10. Municipality makes available D.C. pamphlet
by 60 days after in
force date
1.3 Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997
Since 2022, when the Township last amended their D.C. by-law, a number of changes
to the Development Charges Act, 1997 have been introduced through various
legislation including the following:
- More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 (Bill 109);
- More Homes Built Fast Act, 2022 (Bill 23);
- Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 (Bill 97);
- Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 (Bill 134); and
- Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185).
The following provides an overview of the changes to the D.C.A. that each of these
pieces of legislation provided.
1.3.1 More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 (Bill 109)
On April 14, 2022, Bill 109 received Royal Assent. One of the changes of the Bill and
Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 438/22 that took effect upon Royal Assent included
amending the D.C.A. and O. Reg. 82/98 related to the requirements for the information
which is to be included in the annual Treasurer's statement on D.C. reserve funds and
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the requirement for publication of the statement. The following additional information
must be provided for each D.C. service being collected for during the year:
a) whether, as of the end of the year, the municipality expects to incur the amount
of capital costs that were estimated, in the relevant development charge
background study, to be incurred during the term of the applicable development
charge by-law;
b) if the answer to a) is no, the amount the municipality now expects to incur and a
statement as to why this amount is expected; and
c) if no money was spent from the reserve fund during the year, a statement as to
why there was no spending during the year.
The changes to the D.C.A. has also been amended to now require that the annual
Treasurer's statement be made available to the public on the website of the municipality
or, if there is no such website, in the municipal office.
1.3.2 More Homes Built Fast Act, 2022 (Bill 23)
On November 28, 2022, Bill 23 received Royal Assent. This Act amends a number of
pieces of legislation including the Planning Act and the D.C.A. Subsequently the
additional residential unit exemptions were amended through Bill 97 and exemptions for
affordable units were further amended through Bill 134. The following provides a
summary of the changes to the D.C.A.:
1.3.2.1 Additional Residential Unit Exemption
The rules for these exemptions are now provided in the D.C.A., rather than the
regulations and are summarized as follows:
- Exemption for residential units in existing rental residential buildings - For
rental residential buildings with four or more residential units, the greater of
one unit or 1% of the existing residential units will be exempt from D.C.
- Exemption for additional residential units in existing and new residential
buildings - The following developments will be exempt from a D.C.:
o A second unit in a detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse if all buildings
and ancillary structures cumulatively contain no more than one residential
unit;
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o A third unit in a detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse if no ancillary
buildings or structures contain any residential units; and
o One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a detached, semi-
detached, or rowhouse on a parcel of land, if the detached, semi-
detached, or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other buildings or ancillary structures contain any residential units.
o Bill 97 (The Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act), extended the
mandatory exemption from payment of D.C.s for addition residential units
new residential buildings or in existing houses to all lands versus just
urban lands.
1.3.2.2 Removal of Housing as an Eligible D.C. Service
Housing services is removed as an eligible service. Municipalities with by-laws that
include a charge for housing services can no longer collect for this service.
1.3.2.3 New Statutory Exemptions for Affordable Units, Attainable Units,
and Inclusionary Zoning Units
Affordable units, attainable units, inclusionary zoning units and non-profit housing
developments will be exempt from the payment of D.C.s, as follows:
- Affordable Rental Units:
o The rent is no greater than the lesser of,
o the income-based affordable rent for the residential unit set out in the
Affordable Residential Units bulletin, as identified by the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with subsection (5), and
o the average market rent identified for the residential unit set out in the
Affordable Residential Units bulletin.
- Affordable Owned Units:
o The price of the residential unit is no greater than the lesser of,
the income-based affordable purchase price for the residential unit
set out in the Affordable Residential Units bulletin, as identified by
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with
subsection (6), and
90 per cent of the average purchase price identified for the
residential unit set out in the Affordable Residential Units bulletin.
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- Attainable Units: Excludes affordable units and rental units; will be defined as
prescribed development or class of development and sold to a person who is at
"arm's length" from the seller.
o Note: for affordable and attainable units, the municipality shall enter into
an agreement that ensures the unit remains affordable or attainable for 25
years. Also exemptions for affordable and attainable units will come into
effect on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor.
- Inclusionary Zoning Units: Affordable housing units required under inclusionary
zoning by-laws are exempt from a D.C.
1.3.2.4 New Statutory Exemption for Non-Profit Housing
Non-profit housing development has been removed from the instalment payment
section of the Act (section 26.1), as these units are now exempt from the payment of
D.C.s.
1.3.2.5 Rental Housing Discount
The D.C. payable for rental housing development will be reduced based on the number
of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
- Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
- Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
- All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
1.3.2.6 Historical Level of Service extended to 15-year period instead of
the historical 10-year period
Prior to Royal Assent of Bill 23, the increase in need for service was limited by the
average historical level of service calculated over the 10-year period preceding the
preparation of the D.C. background study. This average historical level of service is
now extended to the historical 15-year period.
1.3.2.7 Revised Definition of Capital Costs
The definition of capital costs has been revised to remove studies. Further, the
regulations to the Act will prescribe services for which land or an interest in land will be
restricted. As at the time of writing, no services have been prescribed for this purpose.
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1.3.2.8 Mandatory Phase-in of a D.C.
For all D.C. by-laws passed after January 1, 2022, the charge must be phased-in
annually over the first five years the by-law is in force, as follows:
- Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
- Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
- Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
- Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
- Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
1.3.2.9 D.C. By-law Expiry
A D.C. by-law now expires ten years after the day it comes into force (unless the by-law
provides for an earlier expiry date). This extends the by-law's maximum life from what
was previously five years.
1.3.2.10 Maximum Interest Rate for Instalments and Determination of
Charge for Eligible Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications
The Act allows interest to be charged on D.C.s calculated at the time of Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment applications (S.26.2 of the Act) and for mandatory
installment payments (S. 26.1 of the Act). No maximum interest rate was previously
prescribed, which allowed municipalities to choose the interest rate to impose. As per
Bill 23, the maximum interest rate is set at the average prime rate plus 1%. This
maximum interest rate provision would apply to all instalment payments and eligible site
plan and zoning by-law amendment applications occurring after November 28, 2022.
1.3.2.11 Requirement to Allocate Funds Received
Annually, beginning in 2023, municipalities will be required to spend or allocate at least
60% of the monies in a reserve fund at the beginning of the year for water services,
wastewater services, and services related to a highway. Other services may be
prescribed by the regulation.
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1.3.3 Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185)
On June, 6, 2024, Bill 185 received Royal Assent and includes the following changes to
the D.C.A.
- The removal of the Mandatory Phase-in for D.C. by-laws passed after Bill 185
comes into effect;
- A reduction to the D.C. rate freeze timelines for developments proceeding though
site plan and zoning by-law amendment applications under the Planning Act.
Charges are currently held at rates in place on the date the application is made
until building permit issuance, provided the building permit is issued within two
(2) years of the approval of the application. This time period is proposed to be
reduced to 18 months under Bill 185 (note that the two (2) year timeline will still
apply to applications received prior to Bill 185 receiving Royal Assent);
- Inclusion of growth-related studies, including the D.C. background study, as a
D.C.-eligible costs;
- Provide a provision of the D.C. by-law specifying the date the by-law expires or to
amend the provision to extend the expiry date;
- To allow minor amendments related to the imposition of studies, removal of the
mandatory phase-in, and extension of by-law expiry dates (subject to the 10-year
limitations provided in the D.C.A.) to be undertaken for by-laws passed after
November 28, 2022 and before Bill 185 takes effect; and
- To modernize public notice requirements.
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Chapter 2
Current Township D.C. Policy
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2. Current Township D.C. Policy
2.1 By-law Enactment
The Township adopted By-law number 2019-59 on October 7, 2019, coming into effect
October 7, 2019, which provides for D.C.s to be imposed. By-law 2019-59 was
amended by By-law 2022-75 on November 7, 2022. By-law 2019-59, as amended, will
expire on October 7, 2024, and the following sections review the current D.C. policies
within the by-law (or as required through the D.C.A.).
2.2 Services Covered
The following services are included under By-law 2019-59, as amended:
- Roads and related services;
- Fire services;
- Waste diversion services;
- Parks and recreation services;
- Library services;
- Growth-related studies.
2.3 Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment
Calculation and payment of D.C.s are due and payable at the time of building permit
issuance for the development. The by-law also allows the Township to enter into
alternative payment agreements with owners.
2.4 Indexing
The by-law provides for annual indexing of the charges on January 1 of each year.
Table 2-1 provides the charges currently in effect as of January 1, 2024, for residential
and non-residential development types, as well as the breakdown of the charges by
service.
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Table 2-1
Township of Rideau Lakes
2024 Development Charges
2.5 Redevelopment Credits
D.C. credits for residential and non-residential redevelopments, are provided for
demolitions/conversions of development that pre-exists five years prior to the date of
payment of the D.C.
2.6 Area to Which the By-law Applies and Exemptions
- Upper/Lower Tier Governments and School Boards
- Development of lands intended for use by a university that received operating
funds from the Government
- Existing industrial building expansions (may expand by 50% with no D.C.)
- Additional residential units in existing and new residential buildings
o May add up to two apartments for a single detached, semi-detached or
row house (only one unit can be in an ancillary structure)
o One additional unit or 1% of the units in an existing rental residential
building with four or more residential units
- Non-profit housing
- Inclusionary zoning affordable units
- Affordable housing
- D.C. Discounts for rental housing development based on dwelling unit type:
o >2 bedrooms - 25% discount
o 2 bedrooms - 20% discount
o <2 bedrooms - 15% discount
Single and
Semi-
Detached
Dwelling
Apartments -
2 Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
Other
Multiples
Industrial,
Commercial,
Institutional
(per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Agricultural
(per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Green Energy
(Solar) per
500kW
Green Energy
(Wind) per
Turbine
Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services:
Roads and Related
2,120
1,509
1,026
1,597
1.47
0.43
2,120
2,120
Fire Services
1,121
797
543
843
0.76
0.23
1,121
1,121
Waste Diversion Services
38
28
20
29
0.02
0.01
38
38
Parks & Recreation
2,202
1,564
1,063
1,655
0.47
0.14
-
-
Library Services
910
649
441
686
0.20
0.06
-
-
Growth-Related Studies
185
133
90
140
0.08
0.02
185
185
Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
6,576
4,680
3,183
4,950
3.00
0.89
3,464
3,464
Service/Class of Service
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
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The D.C. by-law also provides non-statutory exemptions from payment of D.C.s with
respect to:
- Buildings or structures to be used as hospitals as governed by the Public
Hospitals Act, R.S.O., 1990
- For the first 500 sq. m. of new non-residential buildings/structures, the charge
shall be calculated on the basis of 50% of the rate set out
- Green Energy developments with a nameplate generating capacity of less than
500 kW
- Expansion of existing non-residential developments up to a maximum of 50% of
the existing gross floor area where "existing" is defined as of September 2, 2014
- 50% reduction for development within the designated villages or hamlets of
Chaffey's Lock, Chantry, Crosby, Delta, Elgin, Forfar, Harlem, Jones Falls,
Lombardy, Morton, Newboro, Newboyne, Phillipsville, Plum Hollow, Portland and
Rideau Ferry, as set out in Schedule "C" to this By-law (Township of Rideau
Lakes Official Plan schedules A2, A4, and A5).
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Chapter 3
Anticipated Development in
the Township
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3. Anticipated Development in the Township
The growth forecast contained in this chapter (with supplemental tables in Appendix A)
provides for the anticipated development for which the Township will be required to
provide services over a 2024 to 2034 time horizon.
Chapter 4 provides the methodology for calculating a D.C. as per the D.C.A. Figure 4-1
presents this methodology graphically. It is noted in the first box of the schematic that in
order to determine the D.C. that may be imposed, it is a requirement of subsection 5 (1)
of the D.C.A. that "the anticipated amount, type and location of development, for which
development charges can be imposed, must be estimated."
3.1 Basis of Population, Household and Non-Residential
Gross Floor Area Forecast
The D.C. growth forecast has been derived by Watson. In preparing the growth
forecast, the following information sources were consulted to assess the residential and
non-residential development potential for the Township over the forecast period,
including:
- Official Plan for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Office Consolidation,
September 1, 2022;
- Township of Rideau Lakes 2019 Development Charges Background Study,
Office Consolidation of August 2, 2019 D.C. Background Study and September
4, 2019 Amendment, by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.;
- 2011, 2016 and 2021 population, household and employment Census data;
- Historical residential building permit data over the 2014 to 2023 period;
- Residential and non-residential supply opportunities as identified by Township of
Rideau Lakes Staff; and
- Discussions with Township staff regarding anticipated residential and non-
residential development in the Township of Rideau Lakes.
3.2 Summary of Growth Forecast
A detailed analysis of the residential and non-residential growth forecasts is provided in
Appendix A and the methodology employed is illustrated in Figure 3-1. The discussion
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provided herein summarizes the anticipated growth for the Township and describes the
basis for the forecast. The results of the residential growth forecast analysis are
summarized in Table 3-1 below, and Schedule 1 in Appendix A.
As identified in Table 3-1 and Appendix A - Schedule 1, the permanent population in
the Township (excluding census undercount) is anticipated to reach approximately
12,050 by mid-2034, resulting in an increase of approximately 310 persons over the 10-
year forecast period. [1]The Township's seasonal population is forecast to increase to
7,850 persons in 2034. The Township's total population (permanent and seasonal
population) is forecast to reach 19,990 by 2034.
Figure 3-1
Population and Household Forecast Model
[1] The population figures used in the calculation of the 2024 D.C. exclude the net
Census undercount, which is estimated at approximately 3.5%. Population figures
presented herein have been rounded.
Intensification
Designated Lands
Servicing Capacity
Residential Units in the
Development Process
Employment Market by Local
Municipality,
Economic Outlook
Local, region
and Provincial
Forecast of
Residential Units
Decline in Existing Population
Net Population Increase
Historical Housing
Construction
DEMAND
SUPPLY
Occupancy Assumptions
Gross Population Increase
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Table 3-1
Township of Rideau Lakes
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
[1] Population includes the Census undercount estimated at approximately 3.5% and has been rounded.
[2] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[3] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units, and secondary units.
Notes:
Numbers may not add due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Permanent
Population1
Institutional
Population
Permanent
Population
Excluding
Institutional1
Seasonal
Population
Total Permanent
and Seasonal
Population
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiples2
Apartments3
Other
Total
Households
Seasonal
Households
Total
Households
Including
Seasonal
Equivalent
Institutional
Households
Mid 2011
10,570
10,207
77
10,130
7,650
17,857
3,915
43
76
179
4,213
2,045
6,258
70
2.423
2.853
Mid 2016
10,690
10,326
76
10,250
8,835
19,161
4,100
50
75
200
4,425
2,468
6,893
69
2.334
2.780
Mid 2021
11,270
10,883
93
10,790
7,590
18,473
4,365
50
95
195
4,705
2,085
6,790
85
2.313
2.721
Mid 2024
11,590
11,192
96
11,096
7,630
18,822
4,515
50
95
195
4,855
2,096
6,951
87
2.305
2.708
Mid 2034
12,470
12,045
104
11,941
7,850
19,895
4,915
50
135
195
5,295
2,156
7,451
95
2.275
2.670
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
120
119
-1
120
1,185
1,304
185
7
-1
21
212
423
635
-1
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
580
557
17
540
-1,245
-688
265
0
20
-5
280
-383
-103
16
Mid 2021 - Mid 2024
320
309
3
306
40
349
150
0
0
0
150
11
161
2
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
880
853
8
845
220
1,073
400
0
40
0
440
60
500
8
Forecast
Incremental
Year
Historical
Excluding Census Undercount
Permanent
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.)
Permanent +
100%
Seasonal
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.)
Permanent
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount)
Housing Units
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Figure 3-2
Township of Rideau Lakes
Annual Housing Forecast [1]
[1] Growth forecast represents calendar year.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from Township of Rideau Lakes building permit data, 2014 to 2023.
37
42
49
30
33
47
44
71
43
47
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Housing Units
Years
Historical
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Seasonal
Historical Average
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Provided below is a summary of the key assumptions and findings regarding the
Township D.C. growth forecast:
1. Unit Mix (Appendix A - Schedules 1 and 4)
- The housing unit mix for the Township was derived from a detailed review
of historical development activity (as per Schedule 4), as well as active
residential development applications and discussions with Township staff
regarding anticipated development trends for the Township
- Based on the above indicators, the 2024 to 2034 household growth
forecast for the Township is comprised of a unit mix of 80% low density
units (single detached and semi-detached), 0% medium density (multiples
except apartments) and 0% high density (bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-
bedroom apartments, and secondary units), and 12% seasonal units.
2. Planning Period
- Short- and longer-term time horizons are required for the D.C. process.
The D.C.A. limits the planning horizon for transit services to a 10-year
planning horizon. All other services can utilize a longer planning period if
the Township has identified the growth-related capital infrastructure needs
associated with the longer-term growth planning period.
3. Population in New Units (Appendix A - Schedules 2 and 3)
- The number of housing units to be constructed by 2034 in the Township of
Rideau Lakes over the forecast period is presented in Table 3-1. Over the
2024 to 2034 forecast period, the Township is anticipated to average
approximately 50 new permanent and seasonal housing units per year.
- Institutional population [1] is anticipated to increase by approximately 8
people between 2024 to 2034.
- Population in new units is derived from Schedules 2 and 3, which
incorporate historical development activity, anticipated units (see unit mix
[1] Institutional population largely includes special care facilities such as nursing home or
residences for senior citizens. A P.P.U. of 1.100 depicts 1-bedroom and 2-or-more-
bedroom units in collective households.
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discussion) and average persons per unit (P.P.U.) by dwelling type for
new units.
- Schedule 5a summarizes the average P.P.U. assumed for new housing
units by age and type of dwelling based on Statistics Canada 2021 custom
Census data for the Township. Due to data limitations medium and high
density P.P.U. data was derived from the United Counties of Leeds and
Grenville which includes the Township, and is outlined in Schedule 5b.
The total calculated P.P.U. for all density types has been adjusted
accordingly to account for the P.P.U. trends which has been recently
experienced in both new and older units. Forecasted 15-year average
P.P.U.s by dwelling type are as follows:
o Low density:
2.370
o Medium density:
1.852
o High density:
1.542
o Seasonal:
3.640
4. Existing Units and Population Change (Appendix A - Schedules 2 and 3)
- Existing households for mid-2024 are based on the 2021 Census
households, plus estimated residential units constructed between mid-
2021 to the beginning of the growth period, assuming a minimum six-
month lag between construction and occupancy (see Schedule 2).
- The change in average occupancy levels for existing housing units is
calculated in Schedules 2 and 3.[1] The forecast population change in
existing households over the 2024 to 2034 forecast period is forecast to
decline by approximately 160.
5. Employment (Appendix A - Schedules 7a and 7b)
- The employment projections provided herein are largely based on the
activity rate method, which is defined as the number of jobs in the
Township divided by the number of residents. Key employment sectors
[1] Change in occupancy levels for existing households occurs due to aging of the
population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic
conditions.
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include primary, industrial, commercial/population-related, institutional,
and work at home, which are considered individually below.
- 2016 employment data [1],[2] (place of work) for the Township of Rideau
Lakes is outlined in Schedule 7a. The 2016 employment base is
comprised of the following sectors:
o 80 primary (5%)
o 590 work at home employment (36%);
o 173 industrial (11%);
o 518 commercial/population-related (32%); and
o 255 institutional (16%).
- The 2016 employment by usual place of work, including work at home, is
1,615. An additional 260 employees have been identified for the
Township of Rideau Lakes in 2016 that have no fixed place of work
(N.F.P.O.W.).[3]
- Total employment, including work at home and N.F.P.O.W. for the
Township of Rideau Lakes is anticipated to reach approximately 2,490 by
mid-2034. This represents an employment increase of approximately 320
for the 2024 to 2034 forecast period.
- Schedule 7b, Appendix A, summarizes the employment forecast,
excluding work at home employment and N.F.P.O.W. employment, which
is the basis for the D.C. employment forecast. The impact on municipal
services from work at home employees has already been included in the
population forecast. The need for municipal services related to
N.F.P.O.W. employees has largely been included in the employment
forecast by usual place of work (i.e., employment and gross floor area
generated from N.F.P.O.W. construction employment). Furthermore,
since these employees have no fixed work address, they cannot be
[1] 2016 employment is based on Statistics Canada 2016 Place of Work Employment
dataset by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
[2] Statistics Canada 2021 Census place of work employment data has been reviewed.
The 2021 Census employment results have not been utilized due to a significant
increase in work at home employment captured due to Census enumeration occurring
during the provincial COVID-19 lockdown from April 1, 2021 to June 14, 2021.
[2] No fixed place of work is defined by Statistics Canada as "persons who do not go
from home to the same workplace location at the beginning of each shift. Such persons
include building and landscape contractors, travelling salespersons, independent truck
drivers, etc."
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captured in the non-residential G.F.A. calculation. Accordingly, work at
home and N.F.P.O.W. employees have been removed from the D.C.A.
employment forecast and calculation.
- Total employment for the Township (excluding work at home and
N.F.P.O.W. employment) is anticipated to reach approximately 1,380 by
mid-2034. This represents an employment increase of approximately 170
for the forecast period.
6. Non-Residential Sq.ft. Estimates (G.F.A.), Appendix A - Schedule 7b)
- Square footage estimates were calculated in Schedule 7b based on the
following employee density assumptions:
o 1,300 sq.ft. per employee for industrial;
o 500 sq.ft. per employee for commercial/population-related; and
o 700 sq.ft. per employee for institutional employment.
- The Township-wide incremental G.F.A. is anticipated to increase by
141,300 sq.ft. over the forecast period.
- In terms of percentage growth, the 2024 to 2034 incremental G.F.A.
forecast by sector is broken down as follows:
o industrial - 51%;
o commercial/population-related - 24%; and
o institutional - 25%.
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Chapter 4
The Approach to the
Calculation of the Charge
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4. The Approach to the Calculation of the Charge
4.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the requirements of subsection 5 (1) of the D.C.A. with respect
to the establishment of the need for service which underpins the D.C. calculation.
These requirements are illustrated schematically in Figure 4-1.
4.2 Services Potentially Involved
Table 4-2 lists the full range of municipal services that are provided by the Township.
A number of these services are not listed as eligible services for inclusion in a D.C. by-
law as per subsection 2 (4) of the D.C.A. These are shown as "ineligible" on Table 4-2.
Two ineligible costs defined in subsection 5 (3) of the D.C.A. are "computer equipment"
and "rolling stock with an estimated useful life of (less than) seven years." In addition,
local roads are covered separately under subdivision agreements and related means
(as are other local services). Services which are potentially eligible for inclusion in the
Township's D.C. are indicated with a "Yes."
4.3 Increase in the Need for Service
The D.C. calculation commences with an estimate of "the increase in the need for
service attributable to the anticipated development," for each service to be covered by
the by-law. There must be some form of link or attribution between the anticipated
development and the estimated increase in the need for service. While the need could
conceivably be expressed generally in terms of units of capacity, subsection 5 (1) 3,
which requires that Council indicate that it intends to ensure that such an increase in
need will be met, suggests that a project-specific expression of need would be most
appropriate.
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Figure 4-1
The Process of Calculating a Development Charge under the Act
that must be followed
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Table 4-1
Categories of Municipal Services to be Addressed as Part of the Calculation - Eligibility
Legend
Eligibility for
Inclusion in the
D.C. Calculation
Description
Yes
Municipality provides the service - service has been included in
the D.C. calculation.
No
Municipality provides the service - service has not been
included in the D.C. calculation.
n/a
Municipality does not provide the service.
Ineligible
Service is ineligible for inclusion in the D.C. calculation.
Table 4-2
Categories of Municipal Services to be Addressed as Part of the Calculation
Categories of Municipal
Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
1. Water supply services,
including distribution and
treatment services
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1.1 Treatment plants
1.2 Distribution systems
1.3 Local systems
1.4 Vehicles and equipment1
2. Wastewater services,
including sewers and
treatment services
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.1 Treatment plants
2.2 Sewage trunks
2.3 Local systems
2.4 Vehicles and equipment1
3. Stormwater Drainage and
Control Services
n/a
n/a
n/a
3.1 Main channels and drainage
trunks
3.2 Channel connections
3.3 Retention/detention ponds
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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Categories of Municipal
Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
4. Services Related to a
Highway
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.1 Arterial roads
4.2 Collector roads
4.3 Bridges, Culverts and
Roundabouts
4.4 Local municipal roads
4.5 Traffic signals
4.6 Sidewalks and streetlights
4.7 Active Transportation
4.8 Works Yard
4.9 Rolling stock1
5. Electrical Power Services
n/a
n/a
n/a
5.1 Electrical substations
5.2 Electrical distribution system
5.3 Electrical system rolling stock1
6. Transit Services
n/a
n/a
6.1 Transit vehicles1 & facilities
6.2 Other transit infrastructure
7. Waste Diversion Services
Yes
Yes
7.1 Waste diversion facilities
7.2 Waste diversion vehicles and
equipment1
8. Policing Services
No
No
No
8.1 Police detachments
8.2 Police rolling stock1
8.3 Small equipment and gear
9. Fire Protection Services
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.1 Fire stations
9.2 Fire Vehicles1
9.3 Fire Equipment and gear
10. Ambulance Services
n/a
10.1 Ambulance station space
10.2 Vehicles1
11. Services provided by a
board within the meaning
of the Public Libraries Act
Yes
n/a
Yes
11.1 Public library space (incl.
furniture and equipment)
11.2 Library vehicles1
11.3 Library materials
12. Services Related to Long-
Term Care
n/a
n/a
12.1 Long-Term Care space
12.2 Vehicles1
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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Categories of Municipal
Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
13. Parks and Recreation
Services
Ineligible
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
13.1 Acquisition of land for parks,
woodlots and E.S.A.s
13.2 Development of municipal parks
13.3 Parks rolling stock1 and yards
13.4 Facilities, such as arenas, indoor
pools, fitness facilities,
community centres, etc.
13.5 Recreation vehicles and
equipment1
14. Services Related to Public
Health
n/a
n/a
14.1 Public Health department space
14.2 Public Health department
vehicles1
15. Child Care and Early
Years Programs and
Services within the
meaning of Part VI of the
Child Care and Early
Years Act, 2014 and any
related services.
n/a
n/a
15.1 Childcare space
15.2 Vehicles1
16. Services related to
proceedings under the
Provincial Offences Act,
including by-law
enforcement services and
municipally administered
court services
n/a
n/a
16.1 P.O.A. space, including by-law
enforcement and municipally
administered court services
16.2 Vehicles1
17. Services Related to
Emergency Preparedness
No
No
17.1 Emergency Preparedness Space
17.2 Equipment
18. Services Related to
Airports
n/a
Ineligible
18.1 Airports (in the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo)
18.2 Other Airports
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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Categories of Municipal
Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
19. Other
Yes
19.1 Interest on money borrowed to
pay for growth-related capital
19.2 Studies in connection with
acquiring buildings, rolling stock,
materials and equipment, and
improving land [2] and facilities,
including the D.C. background
study cost
[2] same percentage as service component to which it pertains
4.4 Local Service Policy
Some of the need for services generated by additional development consists of local
services related to a plan of subdivision. As such, they will be required as a condition of
subdivision agreements or consent conditions.
4.5 Capital Forecast
Paragraph 7 of subsection 5 (1) of the D.C.A. requires that "the capital costs necessary
to provide the increased services must be estimated." The Act goes on to require
potential cost reductions and the regulation sets out the way in which such costs are to
be presented. These requirements are outlined below.
These estimates involve capital costing of the increased services discussed above.
This entails costing actual projects or the provision of service units, depending on how
each service has been addressed.
The capital costs include:
a) costs to acquire land or an interest therein (including a leasehold interest);
b) costs to improve land;
c) costs to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures;
d) costs to acquire, lease or improve facilities, including rolling stock (with a useful
life of 7 or more years), furniture and equipment (other than computer
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equipment), materials acquired for library circulation, reference, or information
purposes;
e) interest on money borrowed to pay for the above-referenced costs;
f) costs to undertake studies in connection with the above-referenced matters; and
g) costs of the D.C. background study.
In order for an increase in need for service to be included in the D.C. calculation,
municipal Council must indicate "that it intends to ensure that such an increase in need
will be met" (subsection 5 (1) 3). This can be done if the increase in service forms part
of a Council-approved Official Plan, capital forecast, or similar expression of the
intention of Council (O. Reg. 82/98 section 3). The capital program contained herein
reflects the Township 's approved and proposed capital budgets and master
servicing/needs studies.
4.6 Treatment of Credits
Section 8, paragraph 5, of O. Reg. 82/98 indicates that a D.C. background study must
set out "the estimated value of credits that are being carried forward relating to the
service." Subsection 17, paragraph 4, of the same regulation indicates that, "...the
value of the credit cannot be recovered from future D.C.s," if the credit pertains to an
ineligible service. This implies that a credit for eligible services can be recovered from
future D.C.s. As a result, this provision should be made in the calculation, in order to
avoid a funding shortfall with respect to future service needs.
4.7 Eligible Debt and Committed Excess Capacity
Section 66 of the D.C.A. states that for the purposes of developing a D.C. by-law, a debt
incurred with respect to an eligible service may be included as a capital cost, subject to
any limitations or reductions in the Act. Similarly, s.18 of O. Reg. 82/98 indicates that
debt with respect to an ineligible service may be included as a capital cost, subject to
several restrictions.
In order for such costs to be eligible, two conditions must apply. First, they must have
funded excess capacity which is able to meet service needs attributable to the
anticipated development. Second, the excess capacity must be "committed," that is,
either before or at the time it was created, Council must have expressed a clear
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intention that it would be paid for by D.C.s or other similar charges. For example, this
may have been done as part of previous D.C. processes.
4.8 Existing Reserve Funds
Section 35 of the D.C.A. states that:
"The money in a reserve fund established for a service may be spent only
for capital costs determined under paragraphs 2 to 8 of subsection 5(1)."
There is no explicit requirement under the D.C.A. calculation method set out in s.s.5(1)
to net the outstanding reserve fund balance as part of making the D.C. calculation;
however, s.35 does restrict the way in which the funds are used in future.
The Township's D.C. Reserve Funds balances, by service and class of service, are
presented in Table 4-3 below. 2023 year-end reserve fund balances have been
adjusted to account for eligible and actual reserve fund draws and commitments
occurring over the 2019 to 2023 period. These balances have been applied against
future spending requirements for all services.
Table 4-3
Township of Rideau Lakes
Estimated D.C. Reserve Funds Balances
4.9 Deductions
The D.C.A. potentially requires that four deductions be made to the increase in the need
for service. These relate to:
- the level of service ceiling;
Service/Class of Service
2023 Year-End
Reserve Fund Balance 2019-2023 Adjustment
Adjusted Balance
Services Related to a Highway
(77,541)
(251,681)
(329,223)
Fire Protection Services
214,510
(55,213)
159,297
Parks & Recreation Services
189,505
(464,620)
(275,114)
Library Services
157,353
(273,610)
(116,256)
Growth-Related Studies
51,265
(62,297)
(11,032)
Waste Diversion Services
8,628
(33,243)
(24,615)
Total
543,721
(1,140,664)
(596,943)
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- uncommitted excess capacity;
- benefit to existing development; and
- anticipated grants, subsidies, and other contributions.
The requirements behind each of these reductions are addressed as follows:
4.9.1 Reduction Required by Level of Service Ceiling
This is designed to ensure that the increase in need included in 4.3 does "...not include
an increase that would result in the level of service (for the additional development
increment) exceeding the average level of the service provided in the Municipality over
the 15-year period immediately preceding the preparation of the background study..."
O. Reg. 82.98 (s.4) goes further to indicate that, "...both the quantity and quality of a
service shall be taken into account in determining the level of service and the average
level of service."
In many cases, this can be done by establishing a quantity measure in terms of units as
floor area, land area or road length per capita, and a quality measure in terms of the
average cost of providing such units based on replacement costs, engineering
standards or recognized performance measurement systems, depending on
circumstances. When the quantity and quality factors are multiplied together, they
produce a measure of the level of service which meets the requirements of the Act, i.e.,
cost per unit.
The average service level calculation sheets for each service component in the D.C.
calculation are set out in Appendix B.
4.9.2 Reduction for Uncommitted Excess Capacity
Paragraph 5 of subsection 5 (1) requires a deduction from the increase in the need for
service attributable to the anticipated development that can be met using the
municipality's "excess capacity," other than excess capacity which is "committed."
"Excess capacity" is undefined, but in this case must be able to meet some or all of the
increase in need for service, in order to potentially represent a deduction. The
deduction of uncommitted excess capacity from the future increase in the need for
service would normally occur as part of the conceptual planning and feasibility work
associated with justifying and sizing new facilities, e.g., if a road widening to
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accommodate increased traffic is not required because sufficient excess capacity is
already available, then widening would not be included as an increase in need, in the
first instance.
4.9.3 Reduction for Benefit to Existing Development
Section 5 (1) 6 of the D.C.A. provides that, "The increase in the need for service must
be reduced by the extent to which an increase in service to meet the increased need
would benefit existing development." The general guidelines used to consider benefit to
existing development included:
- the repair or unexpanded replacement of existing assets that are in need of
repair;
- an increase in average service level of quantity or quality (compare water as
an example);
- the elimination of a chronic servicing problem not created by growth; and
- providing services where none previously existed (generally considered for
water or wastewater services).
This step involves a further reduction in the need by the extent to which such an
increase in service would benefit existing development. The level of service cap in
section 4.9.1 is related but is not the identical requirement. Sanitary, storm, and water
trunks are highly localized to growth areas and can be more readily allocated in this
regard than other services such as services related to a highway, which do not have a
fixed service area.
Where existing development has an adequate service level which will not be tangibly
increased by an increase in service, no benefit would appear to be involved. For
example, where expanding existing library facilities simply replicates what existing
residents are receiving, they receive very limited (or no) benefit as a result. On the
other hand, where a clear existing service problem is to be remedied, a deduction
should be made accordingly.
In the case of services such as recreation facilities, community parks, libraries, etc., the
service is typically provided on a Municipal-wide system basis. For example, facilities of
the same type may provide different services (i.e., leisure pool vs. competitive pool),
different programs (i.e., hockey vs. figure skating), and different time availability for the
same service (i.e., leisure skating available on Wednesdays in one arena and
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Thursdays in another). As a result, residents will travel to different facilities to access
the services they want at the times they wish to use them, and facility location generally
does not correlate directly with residence location. Even where it does, displacing users
from an existing facility to a new facility frees up capacity for use by others and
generally results in only a very limited benefit to existing development. Further, where
an increase in demand is not met for a number of years, a negative service impact to
existing development is involved for a portion of the planning period.
4.9.4 Reduction for Anticipated Grants, Subsidies and Other
Contributions
This step involves reducing the capital costs necessary to provide the increased
services by capital grants, subsidies, and other contributions (including direct developer
contributions required due to the local service policy) made or anticipated by Council
and in accordance with various rules such as the attribution between the share related
to new vs. existing development. That is, some grants and contributions may not
specifically be applicable to growth or where Council targets fundraising as a measure
to offset impacts on taxes (O. Reg. 82/98, section 6).
4.10 Municipal-Wide vs. Area Rating
This step involves determining whether all the subject costs are to be recovered on a
uniform Municipal-wide basis or whether some or all are to be recovered on an area-
specific basis. Under the D.C.A., it is now mandatory to "consider" area-rating of
services (providing charges for specific areas and services), however, it is not
mandatory to implement area-rating. Further discussion is provided in section 7.3.8.
4.11 Allocation of Development
This step involves relating the costs involved to anticipated development for each period
under consideration and using allocations between residential and non-residential
development and between one type of development and another, to arrive at a schedule
of charges.
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Chapter 5
D.C.-Eligible Cost Analysis by
Service
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5. D.C.-Eligible Cost Analysis by Service
5.1 Introduction
This chapter outlines the basis for calculating eligible costs for the D.C.s to be applied
on a uniform Township-wide basis. In each case, the required calculation process set
out in subsection 5 (1) paragraphs 2 to 7 in the D.C.A. and described in Chapter 4 was
followed in determining D.C. eligible costs.
The nature of the capital projects and timing identified in this chapter reflects Council's
current intention. Over time, however, Township projects and Council priorities change;
and accordingly, Council's intentions may alter, and different capital projects (and
timing) may be necessary to meet the need for services required by new growth.
5.2 Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for D.C.
Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for select services
over the 10-year planning period (2024-2034). Each service is evaluated on two format
sheets: the average historical 15-year level of service calculation (see Appendix B),
which "caps" the D.C. amounts; and the infrastructure cost calculation, which
determines the potential D.C. recoverable cost.
5.2.1 Services Related to a Highway
The Township currently provides Services Related to a Highway utilizing an inventory of
460 km of surface treated, asphalt, and gravel roads as well as 23 bridges and culverts.
The services are also managed through the use of 15,393 sq.ft. of facility space, four
salt/sand domes, a storage shed, two garages, and 32 vehicles and equipment items.
This total historical level of investment results in an average level of service of $4,102
per capita over the past 15-years. When applied against the anticipated population
growth over the 10-year forecast period (i.e., 1,065 persons), this historical level of
service results in a maximum D.C. eligible amount of $4.4 million that could be included
in the calculation of the charge.
The capital needs, which have been factored into the calculation of the charge over the
forecast period, were determined through review of the Township's 2019 D.C.
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background study, 10-year capital plan, and discussions with staff. In total, $3.6 million
in gross capital costs of growth-related projects have been identified. $3.0 million has
been deducted as a benefit to existing development and $329,000 has been added to
account for the current D.C. reserve fund deficit, resulting in $924,000 of D.C.
recoverable costs being included in the calculation of the charge.
These D.C. eligible costs are then attributed 86% to residential development and 14%
to non-residential development based on the relationship of population to employment
growth anticipated over the forecast period (i.e., 1,065 population and 174
employment). These growth-related projects and costs are detailed in Table 5-1.
5.2.2 Fire Protection Services
The Township currently provides Fire Protection Services through the use of five
facilities (13,095 sq.ft.), 21.8 vehicles, 80 equipped fire fighters and various pieces of
equipment. Only the Township's share of the Westport facility, vehicles and equipment
have been included to count towards the historical level of investment. Moreover, since
2022 the Township has been temporarily utilizing two bays in the South Crosby public
works facility while station two is being rebuilt in Lombardy. This level of investment
over the 15-year historical period results in a total per capita level of service of $740.
When this historical level of investment is applied to the anticipated 10-year growth of
1,065 population, a maximum D.C.-eligible cost of $788,000 is calculated.
To provide service to new development over the forecast period, $2.8 million in gross
capital costs have been identified. $1.8 million has been deducted as a benefit to
existing development. After removing $405,000 for growth-related costs that benefit
growth beyond the 10-year forecast period and deducting $159,000 to account for the
current D.C. reserve fund balance, $454,000 is included in the calculation of the charge.
These D.C. eligible costs are then attributed 86% to residential development and 14%
to non-residential development based on the relationship of population to employment
growth anticipated over the forecast period (i.e., 1,065 population and 174
employment). These growth-related projects and costs are detailed in Table 5-2.
5.2.3 Parks and Recreation Services
The Township currently provides Parks and Recreation Services through the utilization
of 75 parkland amenities on the 195 acres of parkland that are maintained through the
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use of 17 items of vehicles and equipment. Recreation services are provided through
39,195 sq.ft. of facility space provided by the Township as well as through the Chantry
Storage Dome. This total historical level of investment results in an average level of
service of $1,587 per capita over the past 15-years. When applied against the
anticipated population growth over the forecast period (i.e., 1,065 persons), this
historical level of investment results in a maximum D.C. eligible amount of $1.7 million
that could be included in the calculation of the charge.
To provide service to new development over the 10-year forecast period, $3.1 million in
gross capital costs of growth-related projects have been identified. After deducting $1.7
million as a benefit to existing development and adding $273,000 to account for the
current D.C. reserve fund deficit, $1.7 million has been included in the calculation of the
charge.
These D.C.-eligible costs are then attributed 95% to residential development as they are
the primary uses of Parks and Recreation Services. These growth-related projects and
costs are detailed in Table 5-3.
5.2.4 Library Services
Library Services in the Township are provided through five branches, totaling 19,823
sq.ft. of facility space. These facilities house 56,356 items in both hard copy and
electronic formats. These assets produce an average per capita level of investment of
$621 which, when applied to the anticipated 10-year population growth of 1,065, results
in a maximum of $661,000 that could be included in the calculation of the charge.
To service growth in the next 10-year period, $1.2 million of growth-related capital costs
have been identified for the new Portland Hall (only library's share), the provision for
additional collection materials, and a library master plan. $587,000 has been deducted
as a benefit to existing development and $116,000 has been added to account for the
D.C reserve fund deficit. As a result, $684,000 has been included in the calculation of
the charge (including $69,700 incremental financing costs).
These D.C. eligible costs are then attributed 95% to residential development as they are
the primary users for Library Services. These growth-related projects and costs are
detailed in Table 5-4.
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5.2.5 Waste Diversion Services
With respect to Waste Diversion Services, the Township provides services through two
transfer stations, one recycling ramp, and eight vehicle and equipment items. After
accounting for the share of these assets related to waste diversion, the average
historical per capita level of service is $31 over the past 15-years. Applying this
historical average level of service to the anticipated development over the 10-year
forecast period, the Township would be eligible to collect $33,100 from D.C.s for Waste
Diversion Services.
No additional capital requirements have been identified beyond the need to fund the
D.C. reserve fund deficit of $24,600 related to past D.C. eligible expenditures.
The D.C. eligible capital costs have been allocated 86% to residential development and
14% to non-residential and employment growth over the forecast period. These growth-
related projects and costs are detailed in Table 5-5.
5.2.6 Growth-Related Studies
Section 7 of the D.C.A. states that a D.C. by-law may provide for any D.C. eligible
service or the capital costs with respect to those services. Further, a class may be
composed of any number or combination of services and may include parts or portions
of each D.C. eligible services. With respect to growth-related studies, Section 7 (3) of
the D.C.A. states that:
For greater certainty, a development charge by-law may provide for a class
consisting of studies in respect of any service listed in subsection 2 (4) whose capital
costs are described in paragraphs 5 and 6 of subsection 5 (3).
These provisions allow for services to be grouped together to create a class for the
purposes of the D.C. by-law and D.C. reserve funds. The D.C. calculations and draft
by-law provided herein include a class for growth-related studies. This class is
comprised of the following municipal-wide services:
- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services; and
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- Waste Diversion Services.
The following provides a list of the studies that have been identified for the 2024 to 2034
forecast period:
- Official Plan Update (2024 to 2033);
- Zoning By-law Review (2024 to 2033); and
- Development Charges Background Studies (2029 & 2033).
For planning related studies, a deduction of 10% of the growth-related costs have been
applied to recognize the extent to which the studies relate to non-D.C.-eligible services.
Planning related studies and future D.C. background studies have been allocated to the
services in the following manner:
- Services Related to a Highway - 24.5%
- Fire Protection Services - 12.0%
- Parks and Recreation Services - 44.8%
- Library Services - 18.1%
- Waste Diversion Services - 0.7%
The total cost of these studies is $128,800 of which $27,400 is a benefit to existing
development. A deduction of $2,740 has been made to recognize the portion of
planning studies related to D.C.-ineligible services, as mentioned above. The existing
reserve fund balance of $11,000 has been deducted, resulting in a net D.C.-eligible cost
of $109,692 over the 10-year forecast period as presented in Table 5-6 below.
The allocation of the net growth-related costs between residential and non-residential
development is based on the residential and non-residential allocations for each service
area and are presented in Table 5-7 below (i.e. 92% residential and 8% non-
residential).
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Table 5-1
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation - Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
86%
14%
Road Reconstruction
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
Crosby Road (3.1 km)
2024-2033
290,600
-
290,600
261,500
29,100
25,026
4,074
2
Battams Rd.
2029-2030
202,000
-
202,000
181,800
20,200
17,372
2,828
3
Chantry Rd.
2029
231,000
-
231,000
207,900
23,100
19,866
3,234
4
Delong Rd.
2029-2030
213,300
-
213,300
192,000
21,300
18,318
2,982
5
Delta Rd.
2028
343,000
-
343,000
308,700
34,300
29,498
4,802
6
Fortune Line Rd.
2031
497,000
-
497,000
447,300
49,700
42,742
6,958
7
Glover Rd.
2029-2030
157,200
-
157,200
141,500
15,700
13,502
2,198
8
Lake St.
2028-2030
684,400
-
684,400
616,000
68,400
58,824
9,576
9
Little Crosby Lake Rd.
2031
203,000
-
203,000
182,700
20,300
17,458
2,842
10
Noonan Rd.
2029-2030
258,200
-
258,200
232,400
25,800
22,188
3,612
11
R7 Rd.
2029-2030
44,900
-
44,900
40,400
4,500
3,870
630
12
Townline Rd. (SE)
2028
77,000
-
77,000
69,300
7,700
6,622
1,078
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Vehicles
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
13
Single Axle
2024
350,054
-
350,054
150,000
200,054
172,047
28,008
14
3/4 Ton Truck
2024
74,600
-
74,600
-
74,600
64,156
10,444
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
329,223
283,132
46,091
Total
3,626,254
-
3,626,254
3,031,500
-
923,977
794,620
129,357
Total
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross
Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
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Table 5-2
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation - Fire Protection Services
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
86%
14%
1
Station 2 - Lombardy
2024-2033
1,931,000
-
1,931,000
1,561,800
369,200
317,512
51,688
Station 2 - Lombardy (NPV of incremental
financing cost - DC share only)
2024-2033
71,554
-
71,554
-
71,554
61,536
10,018
2
1/2 Ton Pickup
2024-2033
62,500
-
62,500
-
62,500
53,750
8,750
3
Dry Hydrant Locations (8)
2024-2033
280,000
-
280,000
264,900
15,100
12,986
2,114
4
Additional Fire Fighter Equipment (40)
2024-2033
200,000
162,022
37,978
-
37,978
32,661
5,317
5
Additional SCBA Equipment (20)
2024-2033
300,000
243,033
56,967
-
56,967
48,991
7,975
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
(159,297)
(136,996)
(22,302)
Total
2,845,054
405,055
2,439,998
1,826,700
-
454,001
390,441
63,560
Increased Service Needs Attributable
to Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Post
Period
Benefit
Net Capital
Cost
Gross
Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
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Table 5-3
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation - Parks and Recreation Services
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
Elgin Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
Elgin Play Equipment
2024-2033
37,500
-
37,500
-
37,500
35,625
1,875
Shillington Park - North Crosby
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
Trail Expansion
2024-2033
14,400
-
14,400
13,600
800
760
40
3
Ball Diamond Lighting
2024-2033
100,900
-
100,900
95,400
5,500
5,225
275
4
Tennis Court and Lignting Upgrades
2024-2033
216,300
-
216,300
204,600
11,700
11,115
585
Marinas
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
Improvements to Boat Launches
2024-2033
374,900
-
374,900
354,600
20,300
19,285
1,015
Facilities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
Portland Hall (Parks & Recreation share)
2024-2033
1,343,064
-
1,343,064
1,039,600
303,464
288,291
15,173
Portland Hall (Parks & Recreation share) (NPV of incremental
financing cost - DC share only)
2024-2033
58,813
-
58,813
-
58,813
55,873
2,941
Vehicles
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7
Pickup Truck
2024-2033
86,500
-
86,500
-
86,500
82,175
4,325
8
Trailer
2024-2033
14,400
-
14,400
-
14,400
13,680
720
9
Mower
2024
25,853
-
25,853
-
25,853
24,560
1,293
Studies
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
Master Parks Plan Update
2024-2033
43,300
-
43,300
10,800
32,500
30,875
1,625
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Recommendations
2024-2033
876,588
-
876,588
-
876,588
832,758
43,829
Active Transportation Loops and Accessible Pathways (NE4)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Development of the Chaffey site in Chaffey's Lock (NE5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Dog Park (NE6)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Additional Parkland (AM6)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Parkland Amenities (AM7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Park Specific Improvements (AM 10)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
South Elmsley/Lombardy
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ronald E Holman Municipal Complex Exterior Recreation
Area Plan
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Van Clief Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Portland
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Continue to develop the Gallagher Property
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Kin Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Elgin
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Barrier free Gazebo
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
275,114
261,359
13,756
Total
3,192,518
-
3,192,518
1,718,600
-
1,749,032
1,661,581
87,452
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies and
Other Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Post
Period
Benefit
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
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Table 5-4
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation - Library Services
Table 5-5
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation - Waste Diversion Services
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
1
Provision Collection Materials
2024-2033
93,518
-
93,518
-
93,518
88,842
4,676
2
Portland Hall (Library share)
2024-2033
931,736
931,736
572,200
359,536
341,559
17,977
Portland Hall (Library share) (NPV of
incremental financing cost - DC share
only)
2024-2033
69,681
-
69,681
-
69,681
66,197
3,484
3
Library Master Plan
2024-2033
60,000
-
60,000
15,000
45,000
42,750
2,250
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
116,256
110,444
5,813
Total
1,154,935
-
1,154,935
587,200
-
683,991
649,791
34,200
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Post
Period
Benefit
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Proj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
86%
14%
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
24,615
21,169
3,446
Total
-
-
-
-
-
24,615
21,169
3,446
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Gross
Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Post Period
Benefit
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Table 5-6
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation - Growth-Related Studies
Table 5-7
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation - Growth-Related Studies - Residential/Non-Residential Shares
2024 to 2033
1
D.C. Background Study
2029
37,000
-
37,000
-
37,000
2
D.C. Background Study
2033
37,000
-
37,000
-
37,000
3
Official Plan Update
2024-2033
26,000
-
1,300
24,700
13,000
11,700
4
Zoning By-Law Update
2024-2033
28,800
-
1,440
27,360
14,400
12,960
-
-
-
-
-
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
11,032
-
-
-
Total
128,800
-
2,740
126,060
27,400
-
109,692
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies and
Other Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Less:
Potential
D.C.
Recoverable
Cost
Other
Deductions (to
recognize
benefit to non-
D.C. services)
Proj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post
Period
Benefit
Service
Total
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
Fire Protection Services
12,984
11,166
1,818
Services Related to a Highway
26,424
22,725
3,699
Parks and Recreation Services
50,019
47,518
2,501
Library Services
19,561
18,583
978
Waste Diversion Services
704
605
99
Total
109,692
100,597
9,095
Residential/Non-Residential Share
92%
8%
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Chapter 6
D.C. Calculation
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6. D.C. Calculation
Table 6-1 presents the calculation of the D.C.s to be imposed for Services Related to a
Highway, Fire Protection Services, Parks and Recreation Services, Waste Diversion
Services, Library Services, and Growth-Related Studies to be imposed on development
in the Township over the 10-year forecast period.
The calculation for residential development is generated on a per capita basis and is
based upon four forms of housing types (single and semi-detached, apartments 2+
bedrooms, apartment's bachelor and 1 bedroom, and all other multiples). The non-
residential calculated D.C. based on a per sq.ft. of G.F.A. basis is differentiated by
agricultural development and all other classes of non-residential development (i.e.,
industrial, commercial, and institutional development). The non-residential agricultural
D.C.s is calculated based on their lower demand for service and density of
development. Green Energy developments would be defined as industrial development
within the growth forecast. As these developments do not produce G.F.A. similar to
other industrial developments, a charging mechanism is deemed. For each wind
turbine or 500 kW of solar capacity, a charge is deemed equivalent to a residential
single detached unit, as it relates to Services Related to a Highway, Fire Protection
Services, Waste Diversion Services, and Growth-Related Studies only.
Table 6-2 summarizes the recommended schedule of charges, reflecting the maximum
D.C.s by residential dwelling type, per sq.ft. of G.F.A. for non-residential development,
per wind turbine, and per 500kW of solar capacity.
Table 6-3 compares the Township's existing charges to the charges proposed herein
(Table 6-2), for a single detached residential dwelling unit and per sq.ft. of G.F.A. for
non-residential development.
The calculated Township-wide charge for developments is $6,984 for a single detached
residential dwelling unit and $2.30 per sq.ft. of non-residential G.F.A. The residential
charges for a single detached dwelling unit represent a 6% increase (+$408) over the
current charges of $6,576. The non-residential charges per sq.ft. of G.F.A. represent a
23% decrease (-$0.70) from the current charges of $3.00 per sq.ft. of G.F.A.
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Table 6-1
Township-wide Services D.C. Calculation
2024 2034
Table 6-2
Schedule of Calculated D.C.s
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
1. Fire Protection Services
390,441
63,560
754
0.45
2. Services Related to a Highway
794,620
129,357
1,534
0.91
3. Parks and Recreation Services
1,661,581
87,452
3,207
0.62
4. Library Services
649,791
34,200
1,254
0.24
5. Waste Diversion Services
21,169
3,446
41
0.02
6. Growth-Related Studies
100,597
9,095
194
0.06
TOTAL
$3,618,200
$327,109
$6,984
$2.30
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$3,618,200
$327,109
10-Year Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
1,228
141,300
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$2,946.42
$2.31
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
2.370
$6,983
Other Multiples
1.852
$5,457
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
1.630
$4,801
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.224
$3,606
Single and
Semi-
Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
Industrial,
Commercial,
Institutional
(per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Agricultural
(per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Green Energy
(Solar) per
500kW
Green Energy
(Wind) per
Turbine
Municipal Wide Services/Class of Service:
Fire Protection Services
754
589
518
389
0.45
0.10
754
754
Services Related to a Highway
1,534
1,199
1,055
792
0.91
0.21
1,534
1,534
Parks and Recreation Services
3,207
2,506
2,205
1,656
0.62
0.14
Library Services
1,254
980
862
647
0.24
0.06
Waste Diversion Services
41
32
28
21
0.02
0.01
41
41
Growth-Related Studies
194
152
133
100
0.06
0.01
194
194
Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
6,984
5,458
4,801
3,605
2.30
0.54
2,523
2,523
RESIDENTIAL
Service/Class of Service
NON-RESIDENTIAL
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Table 6-3
Comparison of Current and Calculated D.C.s
Service/Class of Service
Current
Calculated
Difference ($) Difference (%)
Municipal Wide Services/Classes:
Fire Protection Services
1,121
754
(367)
-33%
Services Related to a Highway
2,120
1,534
(586)
-28%
Parks and Recreation Services
2,202
3,207
1,005
46%
Library Services
910
1,254
344
38%
Growth-Related Studies
185
194
9
5%
Waste Diversion Services
38
41
3
8%
Total Municipal Wide Services/Classes
6,576
6,984
408
6%
Service/Class of Service
Current
Calculated
Difference ($) Difference (%)
Municipal Wide Services/Classes:
Fire Protection Services
0.76
0.45
(0.31)
-41%
Services Related to a Highway
1.47
0.91
(0.56)
-38%
Parks and Recreation Services
0.47
0.62
0.15
32%
Library Services
0.20
0.24
0.04
20%
Growth-Related Studies
0.08
0.06
(0.02)
-25%
Waste Diversion Services
0.02
0.02
-
0%
Total Municipal Wide Services/Classes
3.00
2.30
(0.70)
-23%
Residential (Single Detached) Comparison
Non-Residential (per sq.ft.) Comparison
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Chapter 7
D.C. Policy Recommendations
and D.C. Policy Rules
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7. D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. Policy
Rules
7.1 Introduction
This chapter outlines the D.C. policy recommendations and by-law rules.
Subsection 5 (1) 9 of the D.C.A. states that rules must be developed:
"to determine if a development charge is payable in any particular case
and to determine the amount of the charge, subject to the limitations set
out in subsection 6."
Paragraph 10 of the section goes on to state that the rules may provide for exemptions,
phasing in and/or indexing of D.C.s.
Subsection 5 (6) establishes the following restrictions on the rules:
- the total of all D.C.s that would be imposed on anticipated development must
not exceed the capital costs determined under subsection 5 (1) 2-7 for all
services involved;
- if the rules expressly identify a type of development, they must not provide for
it to pay D.C.s that exceed the capital costs that arise from the increase in the
need for service for that type of development; however, this requirement does
not relate to any particular development; and
- if the rules provide for a type of development to have a lower D.C. than is
allowed, the rules for determining D.C.s may not provide for any resulting
shortfall to be made up via other development.
With respect to "the rules," section 6 states that a D.C. by-law must expressly address
the matters referred to above re subsection 5 (1) paragraphs 9 and 10, as well as how
the rules apply to the redevelopment of land.
The rules provided give consideration for the recent changes to the D.C.A. resulting
from Bills 109, 23, 97, 134, and 185. However, these policies are provided for Council's
consideration and may be refined prior to adoption of the by-law.
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7.2 D.C. By-law Structure
It is recommended that:
- the Township uses a uniform Township-wide D.C. calculation for all municipal
services; and
- one municipal D.C. by-law be used for all services.
7.3 D.C. By-law Rules
The following sets out the recommended rules governing the calculation, payment and
collection of D.C.s in accordance with subsection 6 of the D.C.A.
7.3.1 Payment in any Particular Case
In accordance with the D.C.A., s.2 (2), a D.C. be calculated, payable and collected
where the development requires one or more of the following:
(a) the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a zoning by-law under
section 34 of the Planning Act;
(b) the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act;
(c) a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection 50 (7) of the
Planning Act applies;
(d) the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning Act;
(e) a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
(f) the approval of a description under section 9 of the Condominium Act, 1998;
or
(g) the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act, 1992 in relation to a
building or structure.
7.3.2 Determination of the Amount of the Charge
The following conventions be adopted:
1) -Costs allocated to residential uses will be assigned to different types of residential
units based on the average occupancy for each housing type constructed during the
previous 15-year period. Costs allocated to non-residential uses will be assigned
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based on the amount of square feet of G.F.A. constructed for eligible uses (i.e.,
primary, industrial, commercial, and institutional).
2) Costs allocated to residential and non-residential uses are based upon a number of
conventions, as may be suited to each municipal circumstance, as follows:
- For Parks and Recreation Services, and Library Services, a 5% non-
residential attribution has been made to recognize use by the non-residential
sector;
- For Services Related to a Highway, Fire Protection Services, and Waste
Diversion Services an 86% residential and 14% non-residential attribution has
been made based on a population vs. employment growth ratio over the 10-
year forecast period; and
- For Growth-Related Studies, a 92% residential and 8% non-residential
attribution has been made based on the allocations summarized in Table 6-7.
7.3.3 Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion)
If a development involves the demolition and replacement of a building or structure on
the same site, or the conversion from one principal use to another, the developer shall
be allowed a credit equivalent to:
- the number of dwelling units demolished/converted multiplied by the applicable
residential D.C. in place at the time the D.C. is payable; and/or
- the G.F.A. of the building demolished/converted multiplied by the current non-
residential D.C. in place at the time the D.C. is payable.
The demolition credit is allowed only if the land was improved by occupied structures,
and if the demolition permit related to the site was issued less than 60 months (5 years)
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
The credit can, in no case, exceed the amount of D.C.s that would otherwise be
payable. No credit shall be given where the existing building or structure would have
been exempt from D.C.s in accordance with the by-law.
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7.3.4 Exemptions (full or partial)
Statutory
- The municipality or local board thereof;
- A board of education;
- Industrial additions of up to and including 50% of the existing G.F.A. of the
building - for industrial additions which exceed 50% of the existing G.F.A., only
the portion of the addition in excess of 50% is subject to D.C.s. Exemptions will
only apply to 50% of the G.F.A. prior to the first expansion for which there was an
exemption to the payment of D.C.s.
- An enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
- Additional units in existing and new residential buildings:
o May add up to two apartments for a single detached, semi-detached or
row house (only one unit can be in an ancillary structure)
o One additional unit or 1% of the units in an existing rental residential
building with four or more residential units
- Affordable Units, Attainable Units, and Inclusionary Zoning Units;
- Non-Profit Housing; and
- Universities.
Non-Statutory
- Buildings or structures to be used as hospitals as governed by the Public
Hospitals Act, R.S.O., 1990
- For the first 500 sq. m. of new non-residential buildings/structures, the charge
shall be calculated on the basis of 50% of the rate set out
- Green Energy developments with a nameplate generating capacity of less than
500 kW
- Expansion of existing non-residential developments up to a maximum of 50% of
the existing gross floor area where "existing" is defined as September 2, 2014 or
the gross floor area that existed after the issuance of a building permit for a new
building
- 50% reduction for non-residential agricultural uses
- 50% reduction for development within the designated villages or hamlets of
Chaffey's Lock, Chantry, Crosby, Delta, Elgin, Forfar, Harlem, Jones Falls,
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Lombardy, Morton, Newboro, Newboyne, Phillipsville, Plum Hollow, Portland and
Rideau Ferry, as set out in Schedule "C" to this By-law (Township of Rideau
Lakes Official Plan schedules A2, A4, and A5).
7.3.5 Transition
The by-law will come into effect on October 7, 2024. No additional transition measures
are proposed.
7.3.6 Timing of Collection
The D.C.s for all services and classes are payable upon issuance of a building permit
for each dwelling unit, building, or structure, subject to early or late payment
agreements entered into by the ship and an owner under s. 27 of the D.C.A.
Rental housing and institutional developments will pay D.C.s in six equal annual
payments commencing at occupancy. Moreover, the D.C. amount for all developments
occurring within the prescribed time period (18 months) of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law
Amendment planning approval (for applications submitted after January 1, 2020), shall
be determined based on the D.C. in effect on the day of the applicable Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment application.
Installment payments and payments determined at the time of Site Plan or Zoning By-
law Amendment application are subject to annual interest charges. The maximum
interest rate the Township can impose is the average prime rate plus 1% as defined in
s.s. 26.3 (1) of the Act.
7.3.7 Indexing
Indexing of the D.C.s shall be implemented on a mandatory basis annually on January
1st each year in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential
Building Construction Price Index (Table 18-10-0135-01)1 for the most recent 3rd quarter
year-over-year change.
1 O. Reg. 82/98 referenced "The Statistics Canada Quarterly, Construction Price
Statistics, catalogue number 62-007" as the index source. Since implementation,
Statistics Canada has modified this index twice and the above-noted index is the most
current. The draft by-law provided herein refers to O. Reg. 82/98 to ensure traceability
should this index continue to be modified over time.
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7.3.8 D.C Spatial Applicability
The D.C.A. historically has provided the opportunity for a municipality to impose
municipal-wide charges or area specific charges. Sections 2 (7) and 2 (8) of the D.C.A.
provide that a D.C. by-law may apply to the entire municipality or only part of it and
more than one D.C. by-law may apply to the same area. The D.C.A. now requires
municipalities to consider the application of municipal-wide and area-specific D.C.s.
s.10 (2) (c.1) requires Council to consider the use of more than one D.C. by-law to
reflect different needs from services in different areas. Most municipalities in Ontario
have established uniform, municipal-wide D.C.s. When area-specific charges are used,
it is generally to underpin master servicing and front-end financing arrangements for
more localized capital costs.
The rational for maintaining a Township-wide D.C. approach is based, in part, on the
following:
- The 15-year service level from all applicable services across the municipality can
be included to establish an upper ceiling on the amount of funds which can be
collected. If a D.C. by-law applied to only a part of the municipality, the level of
service cannot exceed that which would be determined if the by-law applied to
the whole municipality. As such, when applied to forecast growth within the
specific area, it would establish an area specific level of service ceiling which
could reduce the total revenue recoverable for the municipality, potentially
resulting in D.C. revenue shortfalls and impacts on property taxes.
- Municipal-wide D.C.s ensures a consistent approach to financing the entire cost
associated with growth-related capital projects. For example, user rates and
property taxes are required to finance the share of growth-related capital projects
not recoverable by D.C.s and all associated operating costs. Therefore, the use
of area specific D.C.s results in a share of growth-related capital costs being
recovered from a specific area, with the remaining capital costs of the projects
(i.e., non-D.C. recoverable share) and the associated operating costs with those
new assets being recovered from uniform user rates and property taxes, applied
to the entire municipality.
- Attempting to impose an area-specific D.C. potentially causes equity issues in
transitioning from a municipal-wide approach to an area-specific approach. An
area of a municipality that is less developed and becomes subject to an area
specific D.C., could face a significant increase in D.C. rates, as the municipality
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will not benefit from drawing on the pool of D.C. funding and may have
contributed D.C.s to fund capital required to support development in other
communities of the municipality. Whereas another part of the municipality that
has experienced significant growth which required substantial capital investments
benefitted from the capital investments being financed by municipal-wide D.C.s.
The implementation of area specific D.C.s could result in varying D.C.s across
the municipality, which may impact the ability to attract investment into parts of
the community.
- Services are generally available across the municipality, used often by all
residents and are not restricted to one specific geographic area. The use of a
municipal-wide D.C. approach reflects these system-wide benefits of service and
more closely aligns with the funding principles of service provision (e.g., uniform
municipal-wide property tax rates, etc.).
Based on the foregoing and discussions with staff, the Township's practice of providing
and funding services on a Township-wide basis is proposed to be maintained.
7.4 Other D.C. By-law Provisions
It is recommended that:
7.4.1 Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit Purposes
It is recommended that the Township's D.C. collections be contributed into six (6)
separate reserve funds, including:
- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- Waste Diversion Services; and
- Growth-Related Studies.
7.4.2 By-law In-force Date
The by-law will come into force on October 7, 2024.
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7.4.3 Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for Inter-
Reserve Fund Borrowing
The minimum interest rate is the Bank of Canada rate on the day on which the by-law
come into force (as per s.11 of O. Reg. 82/98).
7.5 Other Recommendations
It is recommended that Council:
"Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 5 of the D.C. Background
Study dated August 7, 2024, subject to further annual review during the capital
budget process".
"Approve the D.C. Background Study dated August 7, 2024."
"Determine that no further public meeting is required." and
"Approve the D.C. By-law as set out in Appendix D".
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Chapter 8
Asset Management Plan
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8. Asset Management Plan
8.1 Introduction
The D.C.A. (new section 10(c.2)) requires that the background study must include an
Asset Management Plan (A.M.P) related to new infrastructure. Section 10 (3) of the
D.C.A. provides:
The A.M.P. shall,
a) deal with all assets whose capital costs are proposed to be funded under
the development charge by-law;
b) demonstrate that all the assets mentioned in clause (a) are financially
sustainable over their full life cycle;
c) contain any other information that is prescribed; and
d) be prepared in the prescribed manner.
At a broad level, the A.M.P. provides for the long-term investment in an asset over its
entire useful life along with the funding. The schematic below identifies the costs for an
asset through its entire lifecycle. For growth-related works, the majority of capital costs
will be funded by the D.C. Non-growth-related expenditures will then be funded from
non-D.C. revenues as noted below. During the useful life of the asset, there will be
minor maintenance costs to extend the life of the asset along with additional program
related expenditures to provide the full services to the residents. At the end of the life of
the asset, it will be replaced by non-D.C. financing sources.
The Province's Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015 (IJPA) was proclaimed
on May 1, 2016. This legislation detailed principles for evidence-based and sustainable
long-term infrastructure planning. The IJPA also gave the Province the authority to
guide municipal asset management planning by way of regulation. In late 2017, the
Province introduced O. Reg. 588/17 under the IJPA. The intent of O. Reg. 588/17 is to
establish standard content for municipal asset management plans. Specifically, the
regulations require that asset management plans be developed that define the current
levels of service, identify the lifecycle activities that would be undertaken to achieve
these levels of service, and provide a financial strategy to support the levels of service
and lifecycle activities. The requirements of O. Reg. 588/17 generally align with
previous provincial AMP requirements, as follows:
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State of local infrastructure: asset types, quantities, age, condition, financial
accounting valuation and replacement cost valuation.
Desired levels of service: defines levels of service through performance measures
and discusses any external trends or issues that may affect expected levels of service
or the municipality's ability to meet them (for example, new accessibility standards,
climate change impacts).
Asset management strategy: the asset management strategy is the set of planned
actions that will seek to generate the desired levels of service in a sustainable way,
while managing risk, at the lowest lifecycle cost.
Financing strategy: having a financial plan is critical for putting an A.M.P. into action.
By having a strong financial plan, municipalities can also demonstrate that they have
made a concerted effort to integrate the A.M.P. with financial planning and municipal
budgeting and are making full use of all available infrastructure financing tools.
Purchase
Install
Commission
Operate
Maintain
Monitor
(Throughout Life
of Assets)
(To End of
Useful Life)
Removal/Decommission
Disposal
New Assets
Replacement Assets
Reserves/Reserve Funds
Debentures
User Fees
Grants
Other
Proceeds on Disposal
Funding of Disposal /
Decommissioning Costs
Operating Budget
Financing Methods
Purchase
Install
Commission
Operate
Maintain
Monitor
(Throughout Life
of Assets)
(To End of
Useful Life)
Removal/Decommission
Disposal
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The asset management requirement for this D.C. Background Study has been
undertaken independently of any Township A.M.P.s.
8.2 Asset Management Plan
In recognition to the schematic in Section 8.1, the following table (presented in 2024$)
has been developed to provide the annualized expenditures and revenues associated
with new growth. Note that the D.C.A. does not require an analysis of the non-D.C.
capital needs or their associated operating costs so these are omitted from the table
below. Furthermore, as only the present infrastructure gap has been considered at this
time within the A.M.P., the following does not represent a fiscal impact assessment
(including future tax/rate increases) but provides insight into the potential affordability of
the new assets:
1. The non-D.C. recoverable portion of the projects which will require financing from
Township financial resources (i.e., taxation, rates, fees, etc.). This amount has
been presented on an annual debt charge amount based on 20-year financing.
2. Lifecycle costs for the 2024 D.C. capital works have been presented based on a
sinking fund basis. The assets have been considered over their estimated useful
lives.
3. Incremental operating costs for the D.C. services (only) have been included.
4. The resultant total annualized expenditures are $957,000. Of this total, $573,000
relates the annual debt payment costs for benefit to existing development of
growth-related needs.
5. Consideration was given to the potential new taxation and user fee revenues
which will be generated as a result of new growth. These revenues will be
available to finance the expenditures above. The new operating revenues are
$815,000. This amount, totalled with the existing operating revenues of $20.1
million, provides annual revenues of $20.9 million by the end of the period.
6. In consideration of the above, the capital plan is deemed to be financially
sustainable.
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Table 8-1
Asset Management - Future Expenditures and Associated Revenues (2024$)
2033 (Total)
Expenditures (Annualized)
Annual Debt Payment on Non-Growth
Related Capital1
$572,788
Annual Debt Payment on Post Period
Capital2
$32,503
Lifecycle:
Annual Lifecycle - Municipal-wide Services
$132,665
Incremental Operating Costs (for D.C.
Services)
$218,699
Total Expenditures
$956,654
Revenue (Annualized)
Total Existing Revenue3
$20,077,759
Incremental Tax and Non-Tax Revenue
(User Fees, Fines, Licences, etc.)
$814,843
Total Revenues
$20,892,602
3 As per Sch. 10 of FIR
1 Non-Growth Related component of Projects
2 Interim Debt Financing for Post Period Benefit
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Chapter 9
By-law Implementation
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9. By-law Implementation
9.1 Public Consultation Process
9.1.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the mandatory, formal public consultation process (section
9.1.2), as well as the optional, informal consultation process (section 9.1.3). The latter
is designed to seek the co-operation and participation of those involved, in order to
produce the most suitable policy. Section 9.2 addresses the anticipated impact of the
D.C. on development from a generic viewpoint.
9.1.2 Public Meeting of Council
Section 12 of the D.C.A. indicates that before passing a D.C. by-law, Council must hold
at least one public meeting, giving at least 20 clear days' notice thereof, in accordance
with the Regulation. Council must also ensure that the proposed by-law and
background report are made available to the public at least two weeks prior to the (first)
meeting.
Any person who attends such a meeting may make representations related to the
proposed by-law.
If a proposed by-law is changed following such a meeting, Council must determine
whether a further meeting (under this section) is necessary (i.e., if the proposed by-law
which is proposed for adoption has been changed in any respect, Council should
formally consider whether an additional public meeting is required, incorporating this
determination as part of the final by-law or associated resolution). It is noted that
Council's decision, once made, is final and not subject to review by a Court or the OLT.
9.1.3 Other Consultation Activity
There are three broad groupings of the public who are generally the most concerned
with a municipal D.C. policy:
1. The first grouping is the residential development community, consisting of land
developers and builders, who are typically responsible for generating the majority
of the D.C. revenues. Others, such as realtors, are directly impacted by D.C.
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policy. They are, therefore, potentially interested in all aspects of the charge,
particularly the quantum by unit type, projects to be funded by the D.C. and the
timing thereof, and municipal policy with respect to development agreements,
D.C. credits and front-ending requirements.
2. The second public grouping embraces the public at large and includes taxpayer
coalition groups and others interested in public policy.
3. The third grouping is the industrial/commercial/institutional/primary development
sector, consisting of land developers and major owners or organizations with
significant construction plans, such as hotels, entertainment complexes,
shopping centres, offices, industrial buildings, institutional buildings, and
buildings on agricultural lands. Also involved are organizations such as Industry
Associations, the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade and the Economic
Development Agencies, who are all potentially interested in a municipality's D.C.
policy. Their primary concern is frequently with the quantum of the charge, gross
floor area exclusions such as basements, mechanical or indoor parking areas, or
exemptions and phase-in or capping provisions in order to moderate the impact.
9.2 Anticipated Impact of the Charge on Development
The establishment of sound D.C. policy often requires the achievement of an
acceptable balance between two competing realities. The first is that high non-
residential D.C.s can, to some degree, represent a barrier to increased economic
activity and sustained industrial/commercial growth, particularly for capital intensive
uses. Also, in many cases, increased residential D.C.s can ultimately be expected to be
recovered via housing prices and can impact project feasibility in some cases (e.g.,
rental apartments).
On the other hand, D.C.s or other municipal capital funding sources need to be obtained
in order to help ensure that the necessary infrastructure and amenities are installed.
The timely installation of such works is a key initiative in providing adequate service
levels and in facilitating strong economic growth, investment, and wealth generation.
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9.3 Implementation Requirements
9.3.1 Introduction
Once the Township has calculated the charge, prepared the complete background
study, carried out the public process and passed a new by-law, the emphasis shifts to
implementation matters. These include notices, potential appeals and complaints,
credits, front-ending agreements, subdivision agreement conditions and finally the
collection of revenues and funding of projects.
The sections that follow present an overview of the requirements in each case.
9.3.2 Notice of Passage
In accordance with section 13 of the D.C.A., when a D.C. by-law is passed, the
Township's Clerk shall give written notice of the passing and of the last day for
appealing the by-law (the day that is 40 days after the day it was passed). Such notice
must be given no later than 20 days after the day the by-law is passed (i.e., as of the
day of newspaper publication or the mailing of the notice).
Section 10 of O. Reg. 82/98 further defines the notice requirements which are
summarized as follows:
- notice may be given by publication in a newspaper which is (in the Clerk's
opinion) of sufficient circulation to give the public reasonable notice, or by
personal service, fax, or mail to every owner of land in the area to which the
by-law relates;
- subsection 10 (4) lists the persons/organizations who must be given notice;
and
- subsection 10 (5) lists the eight items that the notice must cover.
9.3.3 By-law Pamphlet
In addition to the "notice" information, the Township must prepare a "pamphlet"
explaining each D.C. by-law in force, setting out:
- a description of the general purpose of the D.C.s;
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- 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 D.C.s relate; and
- a description of the general purpose of the Treasurer's statement and where it
may be received by the public.
Where a by-law is not appealed to the OLT, the pamphlet must be readied within 60
days after the by-law comes into force. Later dates apply to appealed by-laws.
The Township must give one copy of the most recent pamphlet without charge to any
person who requests one.
9.3.4 Appeals
Sections 13 to 19 of the D.C.A. set out the requirements relative to making and
processing a D.C. by-law appeal and OLT hearing in response to an appeal. Any
person or organization may appeal a D.C. by-law to the OLT by filing a notice of appeal
with the Township Clerk, setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons
supporting the objection. This must be done by the last day for appealing the by-law,
which is 40 days after the by-law is passed.
The Township is conducting a public consultation process in order to address the issues
that come forward as part of that process, thereby avoiding or reducing the need for an
appeal to be made.
9.3.5 Complaints
A person required to pay a D.C., or his agent, may complain to the Township Council
imposing the charge that:
- the amount of the charge was incorrectly determined;
- the reduction to be used against the D.C. was incorrectly determined; or
- there was an error in the application of the D.C.
Sections 20 to 25 of the D.C.A. set out the requirements that exist, including the fact
that a complaint may not be made later than 90 days after a D.C. (or any part of it) is
payable. A complainant may appeal the decision of Township Council to the OLT.
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9.3.6 Credits
Sections 38 to 41 of the D.C.A. set out a number of credit requirements, which apply
where a municipality agrees to allow a person to perform work in the future that relates
to a service in the D.C. by-law.
These credits would be used to reduce the amount of D.C.s to be paid. The value of
the credit is limited to the reasonable cost of the work, which does not exceed the
average level of service. The credit applies only to the service to which the work relates
unless the municipality agrees to expand the credit to other services for which a D.C. is
payable.
9.3.7 Front-Ending Agreements
The Township and one or more landowners may enter into a front-ending agreement
that provides for the costs of a project that will benefit an area in the Township to which
the D.C. by-law applies. Such an agreement can provide for the costs to be borne by
one or more parties to the agreement who are, in turn, reimbursed in future by persons
who develop land defined in the agreement.
Part III of the D.C.A. (sections 44 to 58) addresses front-ending agreements and
removes some of the obstacles to their use which were contained in the Development
Charges Act, 1989. Accordingly, the Township assesses whether this mechanism is
appropriate for its use, as part of funding projects prior to Township funds being
available.
9.3.8 Severance and Subdivision Agreement Conditions
Section 59 of the D.C.A. prevents a municipality from imposing directly or indirectly, a
charge related to development or a requirement to construct a service related to
development, by way of a condition or agreement under section 51 or section 53 of the
Planning Act, except for:
- "local services, related to a plan of subdivision or within the area to which the
plan relates, to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval
under section 51 of the Planning Act;" and
- "local services to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of
approval under section 53 of the Planning Act."
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It is also noted that subsection 59 (4) of the D.C.A. requires that the municipal approval
authority for a draft plan of subdivision under subsection 51 (31) of the Planning Act,
use its power to impose conditions to ensure that the first purchaser of newly subdivided
land is informed of all the D.C.s related to the development, at the time the land is
transferred.
In this regard, if the municipality in question is a commenting agency, in order to comply
with subsection 59 (4) of the D.C.A. it would need to provide to the approval authority
information regarding the applicable municipal D.C.s related to the site.
If the Township is an approval authority for the purposes of section 51 of the Planning
Act, it would be responsible to ensure that it collects information from all entities that
can impose a D.C.
The most effective way to ensure that purchasers are aware of this condition would be
to require it as a provision in a registered subdivision agreement, so that any purchaser
of the property would be aware of the charges at the time the title was searched prior to
closing a transaction conveying the lands.
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Appendix A
Background Information on
Residential and Non-
Residential Growth Forecast
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Schedule 1
Township of Rideau Lakes
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
[1] Population includes the Census undercount estimated at approximately 3.5% and has been rounded.
[2] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[3] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Notes:
Numbers may not add due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Permanent
Population1
Institutional
Population
Permanent
Population
Excluding
Institutional1
Seasonal
Population
Total Permanent
and Seasonal
Population
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiples2
Apartments3
Other
Total
Households
Seasonal
Households
Total
Households
Including
Seasonal
Equivalent
Institutional
Households
Mid 2011
10,570
10,207
77
10,130
7,650
17,857
3,915
43
76
179
4,213
2,045
6,258
70
2.423
2.853
Mid 2016
10,690
10,326
76
10,250
8,835
19,161
4,100
50
75
200
4,425
2,468
6,893
69
2.334
2.780
Mid 2021
11,270
10,883
93
10,790
7,590
18,473
4,365
50
95
195
4,705
2,085
6,790
85
2.313
2.721
Mid 2024
11,590
11,192
96
11,096
7,630
18,822
4,515
50
95
195
4,855
2,096
6,951
87
2.305
2.708
Mid 2034
12,470
12,045
104
11,941
7,850
19,895
4,915
50
135
195
5,295
2,156
7,451
95
2.275
2.670
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
120
119
-1
120
1,185
1,304
185
7
-1
21
212
423
635
-1
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
580
557
17
540
-1,245
-688
265
0
20
-5
280
-383
-103
16
Mid 2021 - Mid 2024
320
309
3
306
40
349
150
0
0
0
150
11
161
2
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
880
853
8
845
220
1,073
400
0
40
0
440
60
500
8
Forecast
Incremental
Year
Historical
Excluding Census Undercount
Permanent
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.)
Permanent +
100%
Seasonal
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.)
Permanent
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount)
Housing Units
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Figure 3-2
Township of Rideau Lakes
Annual Housing Forecast [1]
[1] Growth forecast represents calendar year.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from Township of Rideau Lakes building permit data, 2014 to 2023.
37
42
49
30
33
47
44
71
43
47
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Housing Units
Years
Historical
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Seasonal
Historical Average
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Schedule 2
Township of Rideau Lakes
Current Year Growth Forecast
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
Mid 2021 Population
18,473
Occupants of Permanent
Units (2)
150
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.107
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
gross population increase
316
316
Occupants of
Net Seasonal Units (2)
11
New Seasonal Units
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
3.640
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
gross population increase
40
40
Occupants of New
Units
2
Equivalent Institutional Units multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
gross population increase
2
2
Total Units
161
Total gross population increase
358
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
4,705
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.002
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
total decline in population
-9
-9
Population Estimate to Mid 2024
18,822
Net Population Increase, Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
349
(1)
2021 population based on Statistics Canada Census unadjusted for Census undercount.
(2)
(3)
Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
2.107
100%
2.107
Multiples (6)
2.000
0%
0.000
Apartments (7)
1.413
0%
0.000
Total
100%
2.107
¹ Based on 2021 Census custom database
² Based on Building permit/completion acitivty
(4)
2021 households taken from StatsCan Census.
(5)
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and
changing economic conditions.
(6)
Includes townhomes and apartments in duplexes.
(7)
Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
Estimated residential units constructed, - to the beginning of the growth period assuming a six-month lag between construction and
occupancy.
Total Units (Permanent and
Seasonal)
Population
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 3
Township of Rideau Lakes
Growth Forecast to 2034
Mid-2024 to Mid-2034
Mid 2024 Population
18,822
Occupants of Permanent
Units (2)
440
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.296
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
gross population increase
1,010
1,010
Occupants of
Net Seasonal Units (2)
60
New Seasonal Units
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
3.64
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
gross population increase
218
218
Occupants of New
Units
8
Equivalent Institutional Units multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
gross population increase
9
9
Total Units
500
Total gross population increase
1,237
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
4,855
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.034
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
total decline in population
-164
-164
Population Estimate to Mid 2034
19,895
Net Population Increase, Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
1,073
(1)
Mid 2024 Population based on:
(2)
Based upon forecast building permits/completions assuming a lag between construction and occupancy.
(3)
Average number of persons per unit (ppu) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
2.370
91%
2.157
Multiples (6)
1.852
0%
0.000
Apartments (7)
1.542
9%
0.139
one bedroom or less 1.224
two bedrooms or more 1.630
Total
100%
2.296
¹ Persons per unit based on adjusted Statistics Canada Custom 2021 Census database.
² Forecast unit mix based upon historical trends and housing units in the development process.
(4)
Mid 2024 households based upon 4,705 (2011 Census) + 150 (Mid 2011 to Mid 2024 unit estimate) = 4,855
(5)
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
(6)
Includes townhomes and apartments in duplexes.
(7)
Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
2021 Population (18,473) + Mid 2021 to Mid 2024 estimated housing units to beginning of forecast period (150 x 2.11 = 316) + (4,705 x -
0.0019 = -9) + Seasonal population (11 x 3.64 = 40) = 18,822
Total Units (Permanent and
Seasonal)
Population
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Schedule 4
Township of Rideau Lakes
Historical Residential Building Permits
Years 2014 to 2023
[1] Includes townhomes and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from Township of Rideau Lakes building permit data,
2014 to 2023, by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Residential Building Permits
Total
2014
29
0
0
29
2015
32
0
4
36
2016
35
0
4
39
2017
21
0
0
21
2018
24
0
0
24
Sub-total
141
0
8
149
Average (2014 - 2018)
28
0
2
30
% Breakdown
94.6%
0.0%
5.4%
100.0%
2019
44
0
0
44
2020
41
0
0
41
2021
63
0
0
63
2022
41
0
0
41
2023
46
0
0
46
Sub-total
235
0
0
235
Average (2019 - 2023)
47
0
0
47
% Breakdown
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
2014 - 2023
Total
376
0
8
384
Average
38
0
1
38
% Breakdown
97.9%
0.0%
2.1%
100.0%
Singles &
Semi
Detached
Multiples [1]
Apartments [2]
Year
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Schedule 5a
Township of Rideau Lakes
Persons Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
[1] Adjusted based on historical trends.
Note: Does not include Statistics Canada data classified as "Other."
P.P.U. Not calculated for samples less than or equal to 50 dwelling units and does not include institutional population.
Age of
Singles and Semi-Detached
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
15 Year Average
15 Year Average Adjusted [1]
1-5
-
-
-
2.222
-
2.107
6-10
-
-
-
2.500
-
2.472
2.290
(0.306)
11-15
-
-
-
2.571
-
2.717
2.432
2.370
16-20
-
-
1.917
2.433
-
2.304
2.400
2.370
20-25
-
-
1.833
2.414
-
2.429
2.406
2.370
25-35
-
-
2.000
2.500
-
2.471
35+
0.200
1.737
1.748
2.417
3.563
2.300
2.400
2.370
Total
0.667
1.913
1.795
2.430
3.589
2.346
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
-
-
-
2.222
-
2.069
6-10
-
-
-
2.500
-
2.459
11-15
-
-
-
2.571
-
2.685
16-20
-
-
1.917
2.433
-
2.277
20-25
-
-
1.833
2.414
-
2.429
25-35
-
-
2.000
2.480
-
2.419
35+
-
1.359
1.743
2.393
3.424
2.245
Total
-
1.429
1.781
2.412
3.509
2.297
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Schedule 5b
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Persons Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
[1] Includes townhomes and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
[3] Adjusted based on historical trends.
Note: Does not include Statistics Canada data classified as "Other."
P.P.U. Not calculated for samples less than or equal to 50 dwelling units and does not include institutional population
Age of
Multiples [1]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
15 Year Average
15 Year Average Adjusted [3]
1-5
-
-
1.929
-
-
2.000
6-10
-
-
1.813
2.154
-
1.938
11-15
-
-
-
-
-
2.100
2.012
1.852
16-20
-
-
-
-
-
1.947
1.996
1.852
20-25
-
-
-
2.182
-
2.103
2.018
1.852
25-35
-
-
1.769
2.379
-
2.085
35+
-
1.310
1.684
2.670
-
2.090
Total
0.429
1.321
1.730
2.551
-
2.067
Age of
Apartments [2]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
15 Year Average
15 Year Average Adjusted [3]
1-5
-
1.167
1.391
-
-
1.413
6-10
-
-
1.553
-
-
1.605
11-15
-
-
1.571
-
-
1.429
1.482
1.542
16-20
-
-
2.000
-
-
1.733
1.545
1.542
20-25
-
-
1.364
-
-
1.333
1.503
1.542
25-35
-
1.571
1.600
-
-
1.596
35+
0.714
1.135
1.700
2.370
-
1.511
Total
0.750
1.159
1.663
2.459
-
1.511
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
-
1.516
1.695
2.668
4.250
2.256
6-10
-
-
1.743
2.755
4.471
2.462
11-15
-
1.333
1.706
2.823
4.000
2.678
16-20
-
-
1.778
2.671
3.800
2.540
20-25
-
1.214
1.906
2.607
3.885
2.513
25-35
-
1.455
1.789
2.462
3.690
2.392
35+
1.286
1.249
1.753
2.489
3.372
2.230
Total
1.258
1.273
1.754
2.531
3.567
2.294
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Schedule 6
Township of Rideau Lakes
Person Per Unit Structural Type and Age of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
2.11
2.47
2.72
2.30
2.43
2.47
2.30
2.00
1.94
2.10
1.95
2.10
2.09
2.09
1.41
1.60
1.43
1.73
1.33
1.60
1.51
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
20-25
25-35
35+
Persons Per Dwelling
Age of Dwelling
Singles and Semi-Detached
Multiples
Apartments
Multiple and Apartment P.P.U.s are based on United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
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Schedule 7a
Township of Rideau Lakes
Employment Forecast, 2024 to 2034
[1] Statistics Canada defines no fixed place of work (N.F.P.O.W.) employees as "persons who do not go from home to the same work place location at the
beginning of each shift". Such persons include building and landscape contractors, travelling salespersons, independent truck drivers, etc.
Note: Statistics Canada 2021 Census place of work employment data has been reviewed. The 2021 Census employment results have not been utilized due to a
significant increase in work at home employment captured due to Census enumeration occurring during the provincial COVID-19 lockdown from April 1, 2021 to
June 14, 2021.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Employment
Mid 2011
10,207
0.008
0.031
0.016
0.035
0.029
0.120
0.019
0.140
85
320
163
358
300
1,225
199
1,424
905
Mid 2016
10,326
0.008
0.057
0.017
0.050
0.025
0.156
0.025
0.181
80
590
173
518
255
1,615
259
1,874
1,025
Mid 2024
11,192
0.007
0.059
0.017
0.052
0.031
0.167
0.027
0.194
80
664
194
582
346
1,865
308
2,172
1,201
Mid 2034
12,045
0.007
0.061
0.021
0.054
0.033
0.176
0.031
0.207
80
736
249
650
396
2,111
379
2,490
1,375
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
119
-0.001
0.026
0.001
0.015
-0.005
0.036
0.006
0.042
-5
270
10
160
-45
390
60
450
120
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
866
-0.001
0.002
0.001
0.002
0.006
0.010
0.002
0.013
0
74
21
64
91
250
49
298
176
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
853
0.000
0.002
0.003
0.002
0.002
0.009
0.004
0.013
0
72
56
69
50
246
72
318
174
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
24
0.000
0.005
0.000
0.003
-0.001
0.007
0.001
0.008
-1
54
2
32
-9
78
12
90
24
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
108
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.000
0.002
0
9
3
8
11
31
6
37
22
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
85
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.001
0.000
0.001
0
7
6
7
5
25
7
32
17
N.F.P.O.W. [1]
Activity Rate
Period
Population
Primary
Work at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population Related
Institutional
Total
Employment
Primary
Total
Total Employment
(Including
N.F.P.O.W.)
Institutional
Total (Excluding
Work at Home and
N.F.P.O.W.)
Incremental Change
Annual Average
Total Including
N.F.P.O.W.
N.F.P.O.W. [1]
Work at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
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Schedule 7b
Township of Rideau Lakes
Employment and Gross Floor Area (G.F.A.) Forecast, 2024 to 2034
[1] Square Foot Per Employee Assumptions
Industrial
1,300
Commercial/Population-Related
500
Institutional
700
*Reflects Mid-2024 to Mid-2034 forecast period.
Note: Numbers may not add up precisely due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Mid 2011
10,207
85
163
358
300
905
211,300
178,800
210,000
855,100
Mid 2016
10,326
80
173
518
255
1,025
224,300
258,800
178,500
901,600
Mid 2024
11,192
80
194
582
346
1,201
251,600
290,800
242,200
1,024,600
Mid 2034
12,045
80
249
650
396
1,375
323,700
325,000
277,200
1,165,900
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
119
-5
10
160
-45
120
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
866
0
21
64
91
176
27,300
32,000
63,700
123,000
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
853
0
56
69
50
174
72,100
34,200
35,000
141,300
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
24
-1
2
32
-9
24
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
108
0
3
8
11
22
3,413
4,000
7,963
15,375
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
85
0
6
7
5
17
7,210
3,420
3,500
14,130
Gross Floor Area in Square Feet (Estimated) [1]
Incremental Change
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Period
Population
Employment
Total
Annual Average
Primary
Industrial
Institutional
Total
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Appendix B
Level of Service
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-1
Service Standard Calculation - Fire Protection Services - Facilities
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Station 1 - Delta
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
4,048
$386
$449
Station 2 - Portland
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
2,780
$386
$449
Station 3 - Elgin
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
$386
$449
Station 4 - Westport 1
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
2,760
$386
$449
Newboro Storage Facility
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
$152
$179
South Crosby (2 Bays)
1,387
1,387
$415
$483
Total
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
14,488
13,095
13,095
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.7957
0.8050
0.8148
0.8029
0.7907
0.7798
0.7696
0.7591
0.7643
0.7713
0.7781
0.7830
0.7882
0.7069
0.7033
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023 1. Township share of Westport Fire Hall (60%)
Quantity Standard
0.7742
Quality Standard
$432
Service Standard
$335
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$335
Eligible Amount
$356,562
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-2
Service Standard Calculation - Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Station 1
Pumper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$590,000
Rescue
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$285,600
Tanker
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$547,300
Station 2
Pumper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$590,000
Rescue
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$285,600
Tanker
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$547,300
Station 3
Pumper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$590,000
Rescue
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$285,600
Tanker
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$547,300
F550 - Rescue
1
$285,600
F450 - Bush Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$158,600
Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$5,300
UTV
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$26,000
Station 4 1
Pumper
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
$590,000
Rescue
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
$285,600
Tanker
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
$547,300
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-2 (Cont'd)
Service Standard Calculation - Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
1/2 Ton Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$62,500
Pumper (Parade)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$15,600
F-550 Rescue (rehab unit)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$173,000
Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$86,500
1995 Pontoon and Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$63,300
2007 Yamaha G3 Boat and Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$93,400
Explorer 1600 and Trailer
1
1
1
$33,100
Total
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
19.8
20.8
20.8
21.8
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0010
0.0010
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0011
0.0012
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023 1. Township share of Westport Fire Hall (60%)
Quantity Standard
0.0011
Quality Standard
$286,982
Service Standard
$316
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$316
Eligible Amount
$336,199
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-3
Service Standard Calculation - Fire Protection Services - Small Gear & Equipment
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
Unit Measure:
No. of equipment and gear
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Personal Firefighter Equipment
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
$5,000
SCBA equipment incl. cylinders (# of sets)
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
$15,000
RIT Kits
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$10,000
Air Fill Machines 1
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
$150,000
Extrication Equipment - Battery Powered
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$45,000
Extrication Equipment - Hydraulic/Gas Powered
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$40,000
Water Hose (# of lengths)
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
$700
Total
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
292.6
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0161
0.0163
0.0165
0.0162
0.0160
0.0157
0.0155
0.0153
0.0154
0.0156
0.0157
0.0158
0.0159
0.0158
0.0157
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023 1. Township share of Air fill machine located at Westport Fire Hall (60%)
Quantity Standard
0.0158
Quality Standard
$5,642
Service Standard
$89
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$89
Eligible Amount
$94,945
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-4
Service Standard Calculation - Services Related to a Highway - Roads
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Roads
Unit Measure:
km of roadways
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/km)
Surface Treated
146
151
155
160
165
170
175
179
184
189
189
189
189
189
189
$122,700
Asphalt
49
51
53
54
56
57
59
61
62
64
65
66
67
68
69
$169,700
Gravel
262
256
249
243
236
230
223
217
210
204
204
203
203
202
202
$77,300
Total
457
457
457
457
457
457
457
457
457
457
458
458
459
460
460
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0251
0.0254
0.0257
0.0253
0.0249
0.0246
0.0243
0.0239
0.0241
0.0243
0.0246
0.0248
0.0250
0.0248
0.0247
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0248
Quality Standard
$106,621
Service Standard
$2,644
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$2,644
Eligible Amount
$2,816,073
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-5
Service Standard Calculation - Services Related to a Highway - Bridges & Culverts
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Bridges, Culverts & Structures
Unit Measure:
Number of Bridges, Culverts & Structures
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Bridges
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
$832,100
Culverts
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
$523,300
Total
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0013
0.0013
0.0013
0.0013
0.0013
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0012
0.0013
0.0012
0.0012
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0012
Quality Standard
$654,333
Service Standard
$785
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$785
Eligible Amount
$836,238
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-6
Service Standard Calculation - Services Related to a Highway - Facilities
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
North Crosby
North Crosby Public Works Depot
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
5,100
$288
$321
Sand Dome - 9863 County Rd. 10 (# of bldgs)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$432,596
$476,941
South Crosby
3 Bay Garage
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
2,080
693
693
$288
$321
Sand/Salt Dome - 85 Davis Locks Rd. (# of bldgs)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$432,596
$476,941
Phillipsville
Storage Shed (# of bldgs)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$144,199
$158,983
Salt Shed - 1410 CR 8 (# of bldgs)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$144,199
$158,983
Garage (# of bldgs)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$585,362
$645,365
Sand Dome - 1410 CR 8 (# of bldgs)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$432,596
$476,941
South Elmsely
Sand Shed (# of bldgs)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$252,348
$278,217
South Elmsley Municipal Complex
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
$288
$321
Qounset Storage Building
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
5,400
$222
$248
Total
16,787
16,787
16,787
16,787
16,787
16,787
16,787
16,787
16,787
16,787
16,786
16,786
16,786
15,399
15,399
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.9220
0.9328
0.9442
0.9303
0.9161
0.9035
0.8917
0.8796
0.8856
0.8937
0.9016
0.9072
0.9133
0.8314
0.8271
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.8987
Quality Standard
$445
Service Standard
$400
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$400
Eligible Amount
$426,064
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-7
Service Standard Calculation - Services Related to a Highway - Vehicles & Equipment
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Class of Service:
Public Works - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Graders
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$648,900
Backhoes
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
$223,500
New Holland Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$88,200
Chipper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$85,000
Sweeper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Steamer
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$21,600
Tow Master Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,500
Generator
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$17,300
GPS system
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,100
Water Tank
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$40,400
Tandem
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
$418,200
1/2 Ton Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
$64,900
3 Ton (plow and sander)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$150,000
F350
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$100,900
Total
16
17
21
24
25
26
26
32
31
34
34
34
32
32
32
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0009
0.0009
0.0012
0.0013
0.0014
0.0014
0.0014
0.0017
0.0016
0.0018
0.0018
0.0018
0.0017
0.0017
0.0017
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0015
Quality Standard
$181,440
Service Standard
$272
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$272
Eligible Amount
$289,850
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-8
Service Standard Calculation - Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Development
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Development
Unit Measure:
Acres of Parkland
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Acre)
D.A.R.S. Park (Delta)
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
1.30
$36,000
Hanna Memorial Park
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
$36,000
KIN Park - Portland
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
20.07
$36,000
Lorne Park - Newboro
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
17.90
$36,000
Portland Community Park
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
$36,000
Sand Lake Park - Elgin
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
39.49
$36,000
Shillington Park - Westport
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
13.35
$36,000
Van Clief Park - Lombardy
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
0.23
$36,000
Lower Beverley Lake Park
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
101.58
$36,000
Stone Mills Park
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
0.26
$36,000
Total
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
194.86
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0107
0.0108
0.0110
0.0108
0.0106
0.0105
0.0104
0.0102
0.0103
0.0104
0.0105
0.0105
0.0106
0.0105
0.0105
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0106
Quality Standard
$35,821
Service Standard
$380
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$380
Eligible Amount
$404,381
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-9
Service Standard Calculation - Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Amenities
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
D.A.R.S. Park (Delta)
Bleachers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$5,400
Rink
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$131,200
Lighting
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$36,000
Elgin Rink
Change House
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$67,500
Rink
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$131,200
Lighting
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$36,000
Hanna Memorial Park
Gazebo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$101,200
Walkway
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$43,300
KIN Park - Portland
Bleachers
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$5,400
Building
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$288,400
Basketball Courts (incl. standards)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$46,900
Lighting
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$151,700
Playground Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,500
Soccer Field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,600
Soccer Field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,600
Well
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$21,600
Newboro
Gazebo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$77,600
Lorne Park - Newboro
Playground Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,500
Softball Diamond
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$144,200
Canteen
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$175,500
Lighting
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Multi Use Court (incl. standards)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$68,500
Soccer Field
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$60,600
Septic and Well
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,100
Portland Community Park
Playground Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,500
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-9 (Cont'd)
Service Standard Calculation - Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Amenities
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Sand Lake Park - Elgin
Counsellor's Cabin
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$69,200
Long House (Activity/Washroom)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$230,700
Bears Den
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$5,000
Lifeguard Stand
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$43,300
Marine Storage Building
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$69,200
Pavillion
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$8,100
Playground Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$57,100
Shillington Park - North Crosby
Softball Diamond
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,900
Lighting
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$14,400
Playground Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,500
Shuffleboard
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$21,600
Tennis Courts
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,100
Multi Use Court (incl. standards)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$46,900
Tennis Court Storage Building
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$21,800
Gazebo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,100
Garage
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$27,000
Van Clief Park - Lombardy
Playground Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$37,500
Lakersfield Ball Diamond
Softball Diamond
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$144,200
Newboro Cenotaph
Gazebo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$11,500
Crosby Circle Drive
Gazebo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Delta
Gazebo - Russell Park
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Gazebo - Stone Mills Park
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$17,300
Elgin Heritage Park
Pathway
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$24,500
Ron E. Holman Municipal Complex - Lombardy
Pump Track
1
$255,100
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-9 (Cont'd)
Service Standard Calculation - Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Amenities
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Marina
Boat Launch - 10th Concession
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Launch - Battams Road
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Boat Access - Bay St., Newboro
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Boat Launch - Big Rideau Lake Road
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Docks - Delta Boat Docks - Mill Creek
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$67,300
Boat Launch - Delta William St. Boat Launch
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Boat Launch - Forrester's Landing
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$21,600
Boat Launch - Glover's Road
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Docks - Glover's Road
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$36,000
Boat Launch - LBLP boat launch
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Boat Docks - LBLP
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$36,000
Boat Access - Main St., Portland
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Harbour Office - Newboro Harbour
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Launch - Newboro Harbour
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Docks - Newboro Harbour
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$360,500
Parking Lots - Newboro Harbour
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$93,700
Boat Docks - Portland Boat Docks
1
1
1
1
1
1
$403,800
Boat Launch - St. Mary's Street, Galley
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Launch - Station Road, Portland
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Launch - UB5 Boat launch, Delta
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,800
Boat Docks - UB5 Boat launch, Delta
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$21,600
Boat Launch - UB5 Boat Ramp, Delta
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Launch - Wolfe Lake Road
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,200
Boat Docks - Whillis Wharf
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$21,600
Boat Launch - Otter Lake
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$21,600
Total
59
61
62
64
65
68
69
72
73
74
74
74
74
74
75
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0032
0.0034
0.0035
0.0035
0.0035
0.0037
0.0037
0.0038
0.0039
0.0039
0.0040
0.0040
0.0040
0.0040
0.0040
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0037
Quality Standard
$57,476
Service Standard
$213
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$213
Eligible Amount
$226,483
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-10
Service Standard Calculation - Parks and Recreation Services - Facilities
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Recreation Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Elgin Municipal Complex
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
3,900
$413
$458
Morton Community Hall
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
1,857
$413
$458
Newboro Community Hall
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
4,396
$413
$458
North Crosby Community Centre
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
2,980
$413
$458
Portland Community Hall
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
2,520
$413
$458
South Elmsley Municipal Complex
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
10,958
$413
$458
Chaffeys Lock
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
2,224
$413
$458
DARS Storage Shed
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
690
$379
$421
Red Brick School House
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
1,960
$413
$458
Day Care Centre
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
$413
$458
Chantry Work Depot
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
5,210
$288
$321
Chantry Storage Dome (# of blds)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$432,596
$476,941
Total
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
39,196
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
2.1527
2.1779
2.2045
2.1722
2.1391
2.1096
2.0821
2.0538
2.0678
2.0868
2.1052
2.1182
2.1325
2.1161
2.1052
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
2.1216
Quality Standard
$451
Service Standard
$957
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$957
Eligible Amount
$1,019,684
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-11
Service Standard Calculation - Parks and Recreation Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Mowers
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$25,853
Plow
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$11,800
Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,100
Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$31,700
Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$23,800
Tailer
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$11,500
Tailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,500
Tailer
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$26,000
Ford 3 Ton
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$87,200
Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,100
Crew Cab Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$68,900
1-Ton Pickup
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$87,400
Total
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0009
0.0009
0.0010
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0009
Quality Standard
$41,389
Service Standard
$37
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$37
Eligible Amount
$39,671
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-12
Service Standard Calculation - Library Services - Facilities
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Library Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Elgin Branch (Elgin Municipal Complex)
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
13,250
$413
$502
Delta Branch
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
$413
$502
Portland Branch
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
1,387
$413
$502
Newboro Branch
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
1,736
$413
$502
Lombardy Branch
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
1,758
$413
$502
South Elmsley Branch
2,010
2,010
$413
$502
Total
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,571
19,823
19,823
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
1.0749
1.0874
1.1007
1.0846
1.0681
1.0533
1.0396
1.0255
1.0325
1.0420
1.0511
1.0577
1.0648
1.0702
1.0647
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
1.0611
Quality Standard
$502
Service Standard
$533
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$533
Eligible Amount
$567,315
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Table B-13
Service Standard Calculation - Library Services - Collection Materials
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Library Services - Collection Materials
Unit Measure:
No. of library collection items
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Hard Copy Collection Materials
44,069
40,345
35,446
31,361
34,351
25,698
25,999
40,810
23,900
23,900
25,553
27,011
28,394
29,555
30,673
$29
Electoric Collection Materials
2,233
3,152
7,411
11,010
11,938
15,137
17,208
10,192
24,040
24,040
24,383
24,779
25,091
25,436
25,684
$43
Total
46,302
43,497
42,857
42,371
46,289
40,835
43,207
51,002
47,940
47,940
49,936
51,790
53,485
54,991
56,356
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
2.5429
2.4169
2.4104
2.3482
2.5261
2.1978
2.2952
2.6724
2.5291
2.5523
2.6820
2.7989
2.9100
2.9688
3.0268
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
2.5919
Quality Standard
$34
Service Standard
$88
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$88
Eligible Amount
$93,518
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Table B-14
Service Standard Calculation - Waste Diversion Services - Facilities
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Waste Diversion - Facilities - Stations/Depots
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Transfer Stations
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
$57,680
$63,596
Percentage attributable to Eligible Portion
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
South Elmsley Recycling Ramp
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
$19,755
$21,784
Percentage attributable to Eligible Portion
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Total Eligible Portion of Facilities
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0001
Quality Standard
$46,200
Service Standard
$5
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$5
Eligible Amount
$4,920
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Table B-15
Service Standard Calculation - Waste Diversion Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Township of Rideau Lakes
Service Standard Calculation Sheet
Service:
Waste Diversion - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2008 Sideloader Waste Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$257,800
3 Ton Collection Vehicle
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$223,500
Backhoe
1
1
1
1
1
1
$223,500
Tool Boxes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,900
Containers
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$18,200
Total
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Percentage attributable to Eligible Portion
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
Total Eligible Portion of Facilities
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
Population
18,208
17,997
17,780
18,044
18,324
18,580
18,825
19,085
18,955
18,783
18,619
18,504
18,380
18,523
18,619
Per Capita Standard
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0002
Quality Standard
$132,250
Service Standard
$26
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
1,065
$ per Capita
$26
Eligible Amount
$28,169
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Appendix C
Long-Term Capital and
Operating Cost Examination
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Appendix C: Long-Term Capital and Operating
Cost Examination
As a requirement of the D.C.A. under subsection 10 (2) (c), an analysis must be
undertaken to assess the long-term capital and operating cost impacts for the capital
infrastructure projects identified within the D.C. As part of this analysis, it was deemed
necessary to isolate the incremental operating expenditures directly associated with
these capital projects, factor in cost savings attributable to economies of scale or cost
sharing where applicable and prorate the cost on a per unit basis (i.e., sq.ft. of building
space, per vehicle, etc.). This was undertaken through a review of the Township's 2023
Financial Information Return.
In addition to the operational impacts, over time the initial capital projects will require
replacement. This replacement of capital is often referred to as lifecycle cost. By
definition, lifecycle costs are all the costs which are incurred during the life of a physical
asset, from the time its acquisition is first considered, to the time it is taken out of
service for disposal or redeployment. The method selected for lifecycle costing is the
sinking fund method which provides that money will be contributed annually and
invested, so that those funds will grow over time to equal the amount required for future
replacement.
Table C-1 depicts the annual operating impact resulting from the proposed gross capital
projects at the time they are all in place. It is important to note that, while municipal
program expenditures will increase with growth in population, the costs associated with
the new infrastructure (i.e., facilities) would be delayed until the time these works are in
place.
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Table C-1
Operating and Capital Expenditure Impacts for Future Capital Expenditures
ANNUAL LIFECYCLE
EXPENDITURES
ANNUAL
OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL ANNUAL
EXPENDITURES
1.
Fire Protection Services
33,296
91,870
125,166
2.
Services Related to a Highway
43,928
21,112
65,040
3.
Parks and Recreation Services
35,474
82,993
118,467
4.
Library Services
19,969
22,845
42,814
5.
Waste Diversion Services
-
-
-
6.
Growth-Related Studies
-
-
-
Total
132,668
218,819
351,487
SERVICE
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Appendix D
Proposed Development
Charge By-law
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
BY-LAW 2024-XX
BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes (hereinafter
referred to as "the Council") anticipates that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau
Lakes (hereinafter called "the Municipality") will experience additional development,
including redevelopment throughout the Municipality in the next ten years and Council
further anticipates that this development will increase the need for services;
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (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;
AND WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 3rd of September, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto;
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for, or burden on, municipal services does not place a financial burden
on the Municipality or its existing taxpayers;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
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DEFINITION AND USES:
1. In this By-law, unless a contrary intention appears, a term has the same
meaning as that which exists in the Act or any Regulation made pursuant to
Section 68 of the Act, both as amended from time to time.
2. In this By-law:
a) "Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended, or any successor
thereof;
b) "Additional Residential Units" will have the same meaning as within the
Township's Zoning By-law as may be updated from time to time;
c) "Agricultural Use" means a building or structure associated with and
located on land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used
essentially for the housing of farm equipment or livestock or the production,
storage or processing of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds and
as part of or in connection with a bona fide farming operation and includes
barns, silos and other buildings or structures ancillary to that farming
operation, including greenhouses, but excludes:
i. a residential use, with the exception of a bunk house for seasonal
farm workers required for that farm operation; and
ii. any building or portion thereof used or intended to be used for any
other Non-Residential Use, including, but not limited to:
1. retail sales;
2. commercial services;
3. restaurants;
4. banquet facilities;
5. hospitality and accommodation facilities;
6. gift shops; contractors' shops;
7. services related to grooming, boarding, or breeding of
household pets;
8. alcohol and marijuana production facilities;
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9. wineries and breweries;
10. craft level production facilities (as defined in the
Municipalities Zoning By-law);
11. hunt camps and fishing camps;
12. renewable energy structures; and
13. recreational vehicle storage.
d) "Apartment Dwelling" means a dwelling unit within a residential building,
consisting of four or more dwelling units, which is not a single detached
dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling, a row dwelling, a duplex or a triplex.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Apartment Dwelling includes a Stacked
Townhouse Dwelling, and Additional Residential Units;
e) "Bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
f) "Board" means a board of education, public school board, secondary
school board, Catholic school board, Protestant school board, or a board
as defined in Subsection 1(1) of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as
amended;
g) "bona fide farm uses" means the proposed development that will qualify as
a farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and be
assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation.
h) "Building or Structure" means a structure occupying an area greater than
ten square metres consisting of a wall, roof, and floor or any of them or a
structural system serving the function thereof including an air-supported
structure, excluding a farm building;
i) "Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, as
amended, and all Regulations thereto including the Ontario Building Code,
1997, as amended;
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j) "Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
i. to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
ii. to improve land,
iii. to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
iv. to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
1. furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
2. material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
3. rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
v. to undertake studies in connection with any matter under the Act
and any of the matters in clauses (i) to (iv) above, including the
development charge background study required for the provision of
services designated in this By-law within or outside the municipality,
including interest on borrowing for those expenditures under
clauses (i) to (v) above that are growth-related;
k) "Council" means the Council of the Municipality;
l) "Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that has the effect of increasing the size thereof and
includes preparation for such building activity and redevelopment;
m) "Development Charge" means a charge calculated in accordance with the
rules set out in the Development Charges Act, 1997 and imposed against
development in the Municipality as set out in this By-law;
n) "Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used or
designated to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep, prepare and serve meals except in the case of a
special needs dwelling designed for communal style occupancy and not
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included as an institutional use as defined in subsection 2 (t). For special
needs housing a Dwelling Unit shall mean a room or suite of rooms
designated for residential occupancy by one or more persons with or
without exclusive sanitary and/or culinary facilities;
o) "Duplex Dwelling" means a residential building that is divided horizontally
into two dwelling units;
p) "Grade" means the average level of finished ground adjoining a building or
structure at all exterior walls;
q) "Green Energy" means lands, buildings or structures that that are not of an
accessory use and that:
i. form, support or accommodate a system or utility used, designed or
intended to convert wind or solar energy into electricity and feed it
into the general power grid, and includes such systems or utilities
that are subject to the Green Energy Act or are participating or
intended to participate in the Independent Electricity System
Operator's Feed-In Tariff Program, or successor thereof, or similar
program; and
r) "Gross Floor Area" means the total floor area, measure between the
outside of exterior walls or between the outside of exterior walls and the
centre line of party walls dividing the building form another building, of all
floors above the average level of finished ground adjoining the building at
its exterior;
s) "Industrial building" means a building used for or in connection with,
i. manufacturing, producing, processing, storing or distributing
something;
ii. research or development in connection with manufacturing,
producing or processing something;
iii. retail sales by a manufacturer, producer or processor of something
they manufactured, produced or processed, if the retail sales are at
the site where the manufacturing, production, or processing takes
place; or
iv. office or administrative purposes, if they are;
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1. carried out with respect to manufacturing, producing,
processing, storage or distributing of something, and;
2. in or attached to the building or structure used for that
manufacturing, producing, processing, storage or
distribution;
t) "institutional development" means development of a building or structure
intended for use:
i. as a long-term care home within the meaning of Subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
ii. as a retirement home within the meaning of Subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010.
iii. By any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
1. a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
2. a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause (a); or
3. an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv. As a memorial home, clubhouse or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v. As a hospice to provide end of life care;
u) Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached, and apartment unit dwellings.
v) "Non-profit housing development" means development of a building or
structure intended for use as residential premises by:
i. a corporation to which the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010
applies, that is in good standing under that Act and whose primary
object is to provide housing;
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ii. a corporation without share capital to which the Canada Not-for-
profit Corporations Act applies, that is in good standing under that
Act and whose primary object is to provide housing; or
iii. a non-profit housing co-operative that is in good standing under the
Co-operative Corporations Act.
w) "Non-Residential Development" means development other than residential
development as defined herein, and includes development for commercial,
agricultural, industrial, institutional, and Green Energy uses;
x) "Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a Development
Charge is imposed;
y) "Park Model Trailer" means a trailer conforming to National Standard of
Canada CAN CSA-Z241.0-92 or similar standard that is up to a maximum
size of 50 square metres;
z) "Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
aa) "Rental housing" means development of a building or structure with four or
more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented residential
premises;
bb) "Residential" means designed, adopted or used as a home or residence of
one or more individuals who reside or dwell there permanently or
seasonally;
cc) a "Row Dwelling or Townhouse" means a residential building containing
not less than three units with each unit separated by a common or party
wall or walls with a separate outside entrance to each unit;
dd) a "Seasonal Dwelling" means a single detached dwelling occupied on a
non-permanent basis, the owner(s), occupant(s), having another
permanent address, but does not include nursing homes, hotels, motels,
tourist homes, bed & breakfast establishments, student residences,
barracks, or any other development of an institutional nature and included
in the Municipality's Zoning By-law as a non- residential use;
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ee) a "Semi-detached Dwelling" means a residential building that is divided
vertically into two or more dwelling units, each dwelling unit having one or
two vertical walls, but no other parts attached to another structure;
ff) a "Single Detached Dwelling" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
gg) "Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a building, other than a Duplex,
Row Townhouse, Back to Back Townhouse, containing at least 3 Dwelling
Units; each Dwelling Unit separated from the other vertically and/or
horizontally and each Dwelling Unit having a separate entrance to grade;
hh) a "Triplex Dwelling" means a residential building that is divided into three
dwelling units;
ii) "Use" means occupation and utilization for a particular purpose, practice or
benefit; and
jj) "Wind Turbine" means a rotary engine that extracts energy from the flow of
wind, converts it to mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate,
and further converts it to electrical energy through an electrical generator;
and
kk) "Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Municipality or any
successor thereof passed pursuant to section 34 of the Planning Act, S.O.
1998.
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CALCULATION
3.
The Development Charge with respect to the use of any land, buildings or
structures shall be calculated as follows:
a) in the case of residential development, or the residential portion of a
mixed-use development, based upon the number of dwelling units;
b) in the case of non-residential development or the non-residential portion of
a mixed-use development based upon the Gross Floor Area devoted to
the use.
c) In the case of non-residential Green Energy development, based on the
number of kW of solar development or the number of Wind Turbines.
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LANDS AFFECTED
4.
Pursuant to Section 2 (7) of the Act, this By-law applies to all lands within the
geographic limits of the Municipality, whether or not the land or use is exempt
from taxation under Section 3 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O., 1990.
DESIGNATED SERVICES
5.
Pursuant to Section 7 of the Act, the Municipality hereby designates the
services listed in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this By- law
as the services for which the Development Charge is imposed.
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES IMPOSED
6.
Subject to Sections 7 and 8 below and Section 6 of the Act, Development
Charges as hereinafter provided shall be imposed upon, and shall be applied,
calculated and collected in accordance with the provisions of this By-law in
connection with the development of all land within the Municipality for
residential uses and non-residential uses where,
a) the development of the land will increase the need for services, and
b) the development requires,
i. the passing of a Zoning By-law or of an amendment thereto under
section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990,
ii. the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning
Act, R.S.O., 1990,
iii. a conveyance of land to which a By-law passed under subsection
50 (7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990,
iv. the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990,
v. a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990,
vi. the approval of a description under section 9 of the Condominium
Act, or
vii. the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act, in relation to a
building or structure.
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DEVELOPMENT CHARGES - AMOUNTS
7.
Residential - The amount of the Residential Development Charge payable
with respect to lands which are the subject of any approvals mentioned in
Section 6 above shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule "B", subject
to any exemption hereinafter provided.
a) Park Model Trailers shall be charged at the bachelor and 1 bedroom
apartment rate as set out in Schedule "B" of this by-law.
8.
Non-residential - The amount of the Non-Residential Development Charge
payable with respect to lands which are the subject of any approvals
mentioned in Section 6 above shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule
"B", subject to any exemptions hereinafter provided.
a) Coverall buildings that are intended to be used exclusively for winter
storage of vehicles and equipment items will be charged at the agricultural
rate as set out in Schedule "B" of this by-law.
CREDITS/ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS
9.
Credit for previous Development Charge Payments and lot levies: A credit
shall be applied to the Development Charge calculated in Sections 7 and 8
above for any previous Development Charge or lot levy payment. The onus
shall be upon the owner/applicant to provide proof of earlier payments.
10.
The Development Charge shall be adjusted annually on January 1st of each
year, to reflect the change in third quarter Construction Prices as reported in
the Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics publications
(catalog no. 62-007).
EXEMPTIONS
11.
The Municipality does not have the authority to waive or exempt development
charges, except where defined in section 11 to 18 of this by-law or within the
Act. Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) The enlargement of an existing dwelling unit;
b) a second residential dwelling unit in an existing or new single detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or row-townhouse dwelling on a parcel
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of land on which residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is
permitted, if all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing or new
single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or row-townhouse
dwelling cumulatively contain no more than one residential dwelling unit;
c) a third residential dwelling unit in an existing or new single detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or row-townhouse dwelling on a parcel
of land on which residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is
permitted, if no building or structure ancillary to the existing or new single
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or row-townhouse dwelling
contains any residential dwelling units;
d) one residential dwelling unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing or new single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or row-
townhouse dwelling on a parcel of land, if the existing or new single
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or row-townhouse dwelling
contains no more than two residential dwelling units and no other building
or structure ancillary to the existing or new single detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling, or row-townhouse dwelling contains any residential
dwelling units; or
e) in an existing rental residential building, which contains four or more
residential dwelling units, the creation of the greater of one residential
dwelling unit or one per cent of the existing residential dwelling units.
12.
For the purposes of subsection 11 (d) a residential Dwelling Unit in a Building
or structure ancillary to an existing or new Single Detached Dwelling, Semi-
Detached Dwelling, or Row-Townhouse Dwelling must be an Additional
Residential Unit as defined herein
13.
If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of an
existing non-residential building, the amount of the development charge that is
payable is the following:
a) if the gross floor area is enlarged by 50 per cent or less, the amount of the
development charge in respect of the enlargement is zero; and
b) if the gross floor area is enlarged by more than 50 per cent, development
charges are payable on the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
per cent of the gross floor area before the enlargement.
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c) For the purpose of this section, "existing": means the number, use and
size that existed as of September 2, 2014 or the number, use and size
that existed after the issuance of a building permit for a new building;
d) For greater certainty in applying this Section, the gross floor area of an
existing non-residential building is enlarged where there is a bona fide
increase in the size of the existing building and the enlarged area is
attached to existing non-residential building and is used for or in
connection with a non-residential purpose as set out in this By-law.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the exemption in this
Section shall not apply where the enlarged area is attached to the existing
non-residential building by means only of a tunnel, bridge, canopy,
corridor or other passageway, or through a shared below grade
connection such as a service tunnel, foundation, footing or a parking
facility.
14.
The following categories of uses are hereby designated as being fully or
partially exempt from the payment of development charges:
a) Buildings or structures to be used as hospitals as governed by the Public
Hospitals AC, R.S.O., 1990;
b) For the first 500 sq. m. of new non-residential buildings/structures, the
charge shall be calculated on the basis of 50% of the rate set out in
Schedule "B"; and
c) Green Energy developments with a nameplate generating capacity of less
than 500kW.
15.
A 50% reduction in the calculated Development Charge shall be applied for
agricultural uses;
16.
The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will be
reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
17.
The Development Charge calculated pursuant to Sections 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, and 16, shall be further reduced by 50% if the development occurs within
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the designated villages or hamlets of Chaffey's Lock, Chantry, Crosby, Delta,
Elgin, Forfar, Harlem, Jones Falls, Lombardy, Morton, Newboro, Newboyne,
Phillipsville, Plum Hollow, Portland and Rideau Ferry, as set out in Schedule
"C" to this By-law (Township of Rideau Lakes Official Plan schedules A2, A4,
and A5).
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
18.
Development Charges are hereby imposed upon all lands that are developed
for residential, non-residential uses, in accordance with Sections 7 and 8
respectively above insofar as;
a) the growth-related net capital costs are attributable development; and
b) Where two or more of the actions described in Section 6 (b) are applicable
only one Development Charge shall be calculated and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), if two or more of the actions described in
Section 6 (b) occur at difference times, and if the subsequent action has
the effect of increasing the need for municipal services as designated in
Schedule "A", an additional Development Charge on the additional
residential units and/or non-residential gross floor area shall be calculated
and collected in accordance with the provision of this By-law.
TIMING AND CALCULATION OF PAYMENT
19.
The Development Charge shall be calculated as of, and shall be payable on.
a) The date a building permit is issued in relation to a building or structure on
land to which the Development Charge applies, less any amount paid
pursuant to Section 20 after the enactment of this By-law.
b) Notwithstanding Subsection 19 (a), development charges for rental
housing and institutional developments are due and payable in 6 equal
installments commencing with the first installment payable on the date of
occupancy, and each subsequent installment, including interest, payable
on the anniversary date each year thereafter.
c) Notwithstanding Sections 19 (a) and 19 (b), where the development of
land results from the approval of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment
application received on or after January 1, 2020, and the approval of the
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application occurred within the prescribed amount of time of building
permit issuance, the Development Charges under Section 19 (a) and 19
(b) shall be calculated based on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the
date the planning application was made, including interest. Where both
planning applications apply, Development Charges under Section 19 (a)
shall be calculated on the rates, set out in Schedule "B" on the date the
later planning application was made, including interest.
d) Interest for the purposes of Subsections 19 (b) and 19 (c) shall be
determined as the base rate plus 1 %, where:
i. The base rate shall be equal to the average prime rate on:
1. October 15 of the previous year, if the adjustment date is
January 1,
2. January 15 of the same year, if the adjustment date is April
1,
3. April 15 of the same year, if the adjustment date is July 1,
and
4. July 15 of the same year, if the adjustment date is October 1.
ii. The average prime rate, on a particular date means, the mean,
rounded to the nearest hundredth of a percentage point, of the
annual rates of interest announced by each of the Royal Bank of
Canada, The Bank of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce, the Bank of Montreal and The Toronto-Dominion Bank
to be its prime or reference rate of interest in effect on that date for
determining interest rates on Canadian dollar commercial loans by
that bank in Canada.
e) Notwithstanding the Sections 19 (c) and 19 (d), the total charge payable
under Section 19 (c), shall not be greater than the charge that would
otherwise be payable under Section 19 (a).
20.
Notwithstanding Section 19 above, an Owner and the Municipality may enter
into an agreement:
a) providing for the payment of a Development Charge before or otherwise
required;
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b) providing for payment of all or any portion of the Development Charge on
dates later than the issuing of a building; or
c) whereby an owner provides services in lieu of the payment of all or any
portion of a Development Charge.
DEMOLITION CREDIT
21.
Where there is a redevelopment, conversion, demolition, or change of use of a
building or structure or part thereof, the Development Charges payable by the
new or proposed development shall be credited by the amount to which the
previous use of the building or structure was subject to Development Charges
at the time this By-law was passed
a) With respect to a residential building or structure or the residential portion
of a mixed-use building or structure that has been demolished or
converted, the credit shall by calculated by multiplying the number of
dwelling units demolished or converted within five years of the date of
building permit application by the Development Charge for the relevant
demolished units in accordance with Schedule "B" of this By-law.
b) With respect to a non-residential building or structure or the non-
residential portion of a mixed-use building or structure that has been
demolished or converted, the credit shall by calculated by multiplying the
Gross Floor Area of that portion of the building demolished or converted
within five years of the date of building permit application by the
Development Charge for the relevant demolished units in accordance with
Schedule "B" of this By-law. No credit shall be given with respect to the
redevelopment, conversion, demolition, or change of use of an existing
park model trailer that was created after October 7, 2019 and for which
development charges were not paid.
c) The credit with respect to a redevelopment, conversion, demolition, or
change of use of a building or structure or part thereof shall not exceed
the amount of the Development Charges payable with respect to new or
proposed development.
d) No credit shall be given with respect to the redevelopment, conversions,
demolition, or change of use of a building or structure or part thereof
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where the existing building or structure or part thereof would have been
exempt from Development Charges in accordance with this By-law.
PAYMENT BY MONEY OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES:
22.
Payment of Development Charges to the Municipality shall be by;
a) cash or as permitted by the normal standards of the Development
Services Department
23.
In the alternative to payment by the means provided in Subsection 22 (a), the
Municipality may, by an agreement entered into with the owner, accept the
provision of services in full or partial satisfaction of the Development Charge
otherwise payable.
BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE:
24.
Where Development Charges apply to land in relation to which a building
permit is required, unless an agreement is entered into pursuant to Section 23
above, the building permit shall not be issued until the Development Charge
has been paid in full.
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE RESERVE FUNDS:
25.
All payments received by the Municipality pursuant to this By-law, including
income on investments of the reserve funds, shall be apportioned among the
reserve funds in accordance with Schedule "B" and paid into the respective
reserves.
WITHDRAWL FROM RESERVE FUNDS:
26.
That no monies be withdrawn from the said Reserve Funds except:
a) refunds, including interest, if applicable, as hereinafter set out, and
b) to meet growth related net capital costs for which the Development
Charge was imposed, as set out in the Municipality's Development
Charges Background Study, subject to any modifications to project
definition, budget priority and phasing, as may occur as part of the
Municipality's annual Capital Budget process, or amendments to this By-
law. Council may withdraw funds from the Municipal Services Reserve
Fund based on project definition, budget priority and phasing as aforesaid.
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ANNUAL STATEMENTS RE RESERVE FUNDS
27.
That the Treasurer provides an Annual Statement to Council on or before May
31st of each year for the preceding calendar year for each Development
Charge reserve fund.
REFUNDS:
28.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Development Charge is paid at the time a
building permit is issued and no building proceeds pursuant to the said permit
and the building permit has expired, the registered owner may apply to the
Treasurer of the Municipality for a refund of the Development Charge paid at
the time the building permit was issued within one year of payment to the
Municipality provided the building permit is surrendered with the said refund
application, if not already surrendered.
Where this By-law or any Development Charge prescribed under this By-law is
amended or repealed by order of the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Treasurer
shall forthwith calculate and refund the amount of any overpayment as a result
of such amendment or repeal.
Upon issuing a refund, the Municipality will retain an administrative fee of
$150.00 per building application.
29.
Refunds that are required to be paid under Section 25 shall be paid with
interest to be calculated from the date on which the overpayment was
collected to the date on which the refund is paid. The interest rate shall be the
Bank of Canada rate on the day the by-law comes into force, updated on the
first business day of every January, April, July and October.
FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
30.
This By-law, known as the "Development Charges By-law, 2024", shall come
into force and effect on October 7, 2024.
31.
This By-law shall continue in force and effect until ten years from the date of
adoption by Council, unless it is repealed at an earlier date.
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READ A FIRST and SECOND TIME THIS 7th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024.
____________________
, Mayor
____________________
, Deputy Clerk
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024.
____________________
, Mayor
____________________
, Deputy Clerk
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Schedule "A" to By-law 2024-XX
Designated Service Categories for which Development Charges are imposed
1. Roads and Related
2. Fire Services
3. Waste Diversion Services
4. Parks and Recreation Services
5. Library Services
6. Growth-related Studies
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 2024-XX
Schedule of Development Charges
Single and
Semi-
Detached
Dwelling
Other
Multiples
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and
1 Bedroom
Industrial,
Commercial,
Institutional
(per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Agricultural
(per sq.ft. of
Gross Floor
Area)
Green Energy
(Solar) per
500kW
Green Energy
(Wind) per
Turbine
Municipal Wide Services/Class of Service:
Fire Protection Services
754
589
518
389
0.45
0.10
754
754
Services Related to a Highway
1,534
1,199
1,055
792
0.91
0.21
1,534
1,534
Parks and Recreation Services
3,207
2,506
2,205
1,656
0.62
0.14
Library Services
1,254
980
862
647
0.24
0.06
Waste Diversion Services
41
32
28
21
0.02
0.01
41
41
Growth-Related Studies
194
152
133
100
0.06
0.01
194
194
Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services
6,984
5,458
4,801
3,605
2.30
0.54
2,523
2,523
RESIDENTIAL
Service/Class of Service
NON-RESIDENTIAL
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Schedule 'C' to By-law 2024-XX
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