TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 Township Council Chambers 47 Wilmot Street South, Drumbo 4:00 p.m.
1. Welcome
2. Call to Order
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
5. Adoption of Minutes
a. March 6th, 2019 Minutes of Council
6. Business Arising from the Minutes
7. Delegations / Presentations
None.
8. Public Meeting
a. Public Meeting Under the Planning Act
i. Application for Zone Change ZN 1-19-01, 2274581 Ontario Inc.
Recommendation:
That the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim approve the zone change application submitted by 2274581 Ontario Inc., whereby the existing ‘Central Commercial Zone (CC-6)’ that applies to lands described as Part Lot 1, West of Wilmot Street, Block B, Plan 199, is amended to permit street-fronting townhouses.
9. Correspondence
a. General
i. Ian Wilcox, General Manager, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Re: Approved 2019 Budget
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i. Myles Cruickshank, Princeton Fireworks Committee, Re: Financial Support
Recommendation:
That the Council ______
ii. Chloe Senior, Clerk, County of Oxford, Re: Nomination of the Coordinator of Source Protection (Risk Management Official and Inspector)
Recommendation:
That the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim support the nomination of the Coordinator of Source Protection (Risk Management Official and Inspector) for the County of Oxford for appointment to the Lake Erie Source Protection Committee.
10. Staff Reports
a. Rick Richardson – Director of Public Works
i. FC-19-03 –Monthly Report
Recommendation:
That Report FC-19-03 be received as information, and;
That the Oxford County Paramedic Services Review of Blandford-Blenheim Tiered Response be received as information.
ii. FC-19-04 – Officer Remuneration & New Lieutenant Position
Recommendation:
That Report FC-19-04 is received as information;
And further that Council approves and adopts the increase for renumeration of the Fire Department Officers and also the addition of one new Lieutenant position for each Fire Station starting in 2019.
b. John Scherer – Chief Building Official
i. CBO-19-08 – Monthly Report to Council
Recommendation:
That Report CBO-19-08 be received as information.
ii. CBO-19-09 – Building Department Modified Hours Visit our website @ www.blandfordblenheim.ca
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That Report CBO-19-09be received as information, and;
That Council amend the working hours for permanent full-time building department staff from 35 to up to 40 hours per week for the duration starting May 13, 2019 and ending August 30, 2019 (a total of 16 weeks).
c. Katie Koski – Deputy Treasurer / Revenue Coordinator
i. TR-19-05 – Statement issued with Respect to 2018 Salaries, Benefits & Expenses
Recommendation:
That Report TR-19-05 be received as information.
11. Reports from Council Members
12. Unfinished Business
13. Motions and Notices of Motion
14. New Business
15. Closed Session
a. Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board i. Economic Development
16. By-laws
a. 2128-2019
Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended (2274581 Ontario Inc.).
b. 2129-2019
Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
17. Other
18. Adjournment and Next Meeting
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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MINUTES
Council met at 4:00 p.m. for their first regular meeting of the month.
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councillors Balzer, Banbury, Demarest and Read.
Staff: Baer, Borton, Krug, Matheson, Mordue, Richardson and Scherer.
Mayor Peterson in the Chair.
1. Welcome
2. Call to Order
3. Approval of the Agenda RESOLUTION #1 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Balzer
Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for the March 6, 2019 Meeting of Council be adopted as printed and circulated. .Carried 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None.
5. Adoption of Minutes RESOLUTION #2 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Balzer
Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the February 20, 2019 Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated. .Carried 6. Business Arising from the Minutes None. 7. Delegations / Presentations
None.
8. Committee of Adjustment
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RESOLUTION #3 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Balzer
Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Committee of Adjustment at 4:02 p.m. .Carried
RESOLUTION #4 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Balzer
Be it hereby resolved that the Committee rise at 4:10 p.m. and the Open Council meeting resumes. .Carried 9. Correspondence a. General
None.
b. Specific
i. Amelia Humphries, Clerk, City of Woodstock Re: Regional Reform
RESOLUTION #5 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Balzer
Be it hereby resolved that Council supports the resolution of the City of Woodstock in their request for the County of Oxford to facilitate and coordinate a process for developing a two tier “Made in Oxford” solution to Regional Reform. .Carried ii. Ashley Sloan, Clerk’s Assistant, Township of South Stormont Re: Provincial Review of OMPF
RESOLUTION #6 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Balzer
That Council support the resolution of the Township of South Stormont requesting that the Provincial Government complete the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) review in an expeditious manner.
.Carried
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10. Staff Reports
a. Jim Borton – Director of Public Works
i. PW-19-08 – Gravel Tender Results
RESOLUTION #7
Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Read
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-19-08 be received for information;
And further that Council accept the tender submitted by Oxford Sand & Gravel Ltd. of Woodstock, ON for the supply, crushing and placement of approximately 27,000 Tonnes of granular “A” at a unit price of $11.50/tonne and 5,000 Tonnes of granular “B” at a unit price of $9.75/tonne. .Carried
ii. PW-19-09 – Monthly Report RESOLUTION #8
Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Read
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-19-09 be received as information. .Carried
iii. PW-19-10 – ½, ¾, 1-ton Pickup Trucks Tender Results
RESOLUTION #9 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Read
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-19-10 be received as information;
And further that Council accept the tender submitted by Woodstock Ford for the supply and delivery of a new 2019 F-150 4 x 4 pickup truck, a new 2019 F-250 4 x 4 pickup truck and a new 2019 F-350 4 x 4 pickup truck for a total amount of $146,644.57 including HST. .Carried
b. Jim Harmer – Drainage Superintendent
i. DS-19-05 – Monthly Report
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RESOLUTION #10 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Read
Be it hereby resolved that Report DS-19-05 be received as information. .Carried
c. John Scherer – Chief Building Official
i. CBO-19-06 – Proposed Fence By-law
RESOLUTION #11 Moved by – Councillor Balzer Seconded by – Councillor Read
Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-19-06 be received as information. .Carried
ii. CBO-19-07 – Building Permit Fees
RESOLUTION #12 Moved by – Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest
Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-19-07 be received as information. .Carried
d. Trevor Baer – Acting Manager of Community Services
i. CS-19-02 – Monthly Report RESOLUTION #13 Moved by – Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest
Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-19-02 be received as information. .Carried
e. Denise Krug – Director of Finance
i. TR-19-04 – Ontario Regulation 284-09
RESOLUTION #14 Moved by – Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest
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Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-19-04 be received as information;
And further that report TR-19-04, with respect to Ontario Regulation 284/09 for the budget year 2019, be adopted. .Carried
f. Sarah Matheson – Deputy Clerk
i. DC-19-05 – Protection and Enhancement of the Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy
RESOLUTION #15
Moved by – Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest
Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-19-05 be received as information; and,
That Council approve the Protection of Tree Canopy & Natural Vegetation Policy. .Carried
g. Rodger Mordue, Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk
i. CAO-19-07 – Development Charges
RESOLUTION #16 Moved by – Councillor Banbury Seconded by – Councillor Demarest
Be it hereby resolved that Report CAO-19-07 be received as information. .Carried
11. Reports from Council Members
Mayor Peterson, Saturday March 9th, 50th Anniversary of Little Brave Tournament in Plattsville
12. Unfinished Business
None.
13. Motions and Notices of Motion
None.
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14. New Business
None.
15. Closed Session
a. Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board
RESOLUTION #17 Moved by – Councillor Demarest Seconded by – Councillor Banbury
Be it hereby resolved that Council moves into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 5:17 p.m. to discuss;
- Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and, - Personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees. .Carried
RESOLUTION #18 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Banbury
Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 6:24 p.m.
.Carried
16. By-laws RESOLUTION #19 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Banbury
Be it hereby resolved that a first and second reading be given to the following By- laws:
− By-law 2125-2019, Being a By-law to regulate the height, kind and location of fences within defined areas in the township of Blandford-Blenheim;
− By-law 2126-2019, Being a By-law to adopt a policy with respect to the manner in which the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim
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will Protect and Enhance the Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation in the Municipality; and
− By-law 2127-2019, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
.Carried
RESOLUTION #20 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Banbury
Be it hereby resolved that a third and final reading be given to the following By- laws:
− By-law 2125-2019, Being a By-law to regulate the height, kind and location of fences within defined areas in the township of Blandford-Blenheim;
− By-law 2126-2019, Being a By-law to adopt a policy with respect to the manner in which the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim will Protect and Enhance the Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation in the Municipality; and
− By-law 2127-2019, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
.Carried 17. Other Business
Town Hall meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Lions Hall, Plattsville with the OPP Community Outreach and Mental Health Staff leading presentations.
Council directed staff to evaluate the subdivision agreement template, particularly with respect to sidewalks, tree planting and parking.
18. Adjournment and Next Meeting RESOLUTION #21 Moved by – Councillor Read Seconded by – Councillor Banbury
Whereas business before Council has been completed at 6:35 p.m.;
Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
.Carried
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______Mark Peterson, Mayor Rodger Mordue CAO / Clerk Township of Blandford-Blenheim Township of Blandford-Blenheim
Page 11 of 78 8. a. i. Report No: CP 2019-79 COMMUNITY PLANNING Council Date: March 20, 2019
To: Mayor and Members of Blandford-Blenheim Council
From: Rebecca Smith, Development Planner, Community Planning
Application for Zone Change ZN 1-19-01 – 2274581 Ontario Inc.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from ‘Special Central Commercial Zone (CC-6)’ to ‘Residential Type 3 Zone (R3)’ to permit the construction of three street- fronting townhouse units.
No concerns were raised as a result of agency circulation.
Planning Staff are recommending approval of the application as the proposal is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and general intent and purpose of the County Official Plan respecting residential uses in fully serviced settlement areas.
DISCUSSION
Background
OWNER: 2274581 Ontario Inc. 3523 Huron Road, New Hamburg ON, N3A 3C5
APPLICANT: Peter Lass 856851 River Road, Plattsville ON, N0J 1S0
LOCATION:
The subject property is described as Part Lot 1, West of Wilmot Street, Block B, Plan 199, Township Blandford-Blenheim. The property is located on the southeast corner of Station Street and Muma Street, in the Village of Drumbo.
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COUNTY OF OXFORD OFFICIAL PLAN:
Schedule “C-3” County of Oxford Settlement Strategy Plan Serviced Village
Schedule “B-1” Township of Blandford-Blenheim Land Use Plan Settlement (Drumbo)
Schedule “B-3” Village of Drumbo Land Use Plan Village Core
TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM ZONING BY-LAW 1360-2002:
Existing Zoning: Special Central Commercial Zone (CC-6)
Requested Zoning: Residential Type 3 Zone (R3)
PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from ‘Special Central Commercial Zone (CC-6)’ to ‘Residential Type 3 Zone (R3)’ to permit the construction of three street-fronting townhouse units.
For Council’s information, as per O. Reg. 153/04 under the Environmental Protection Act, a Record of Site Condition (RSC) is required where an existing community use is proposed to be converted into a residential use. As the existing building on the property was previously used as a library and community centre, a RSC is required to permit the proposed residential use. With the being said, the applicant has completed the required RSC and no environmental contaminates were identified on the site.
The subject property comprises approximately 1,232.6 m2 (0.3 ac) and is currently occupied by an existing building with a total floor area of approximately 107 m2 (1,151.7 ft2). Surrounding land uses include residential dwellings to the north and west, and mixed commercial/residential uses to the east and south.
Plate 1, Existing Zoning & Location Map, shows the existing zoning of the subject lands and surrounding area.
Plate 2, Aerial Map (2015) with Existing Zoning, provides an aerial view of the subject lands with existing zoning.
Plate 3, Applicant Sketch, shows the location and setbacks of the proposed street-fronting townhouses.
Application Review
PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT
The 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Under Section 3 of the Planning Act, where a municipality is exercising its authority affecting a planning matter, such decisions shall be consistent with all policy statements issued under the Act.
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Section 1.1.1 states that healthy, liveable and safe communities are sustained by promoting efficient development and land use patterns which sustain the financial well-being of the Province and municipalities over the long term, a range and mix of land uses, and cost-effective development patterns and standards to minimize land consumption and servicing costs.
Section 1.1.3.2 directs that settlement areas shall be the focus of growth and development, and their vitality and regeneration shall be promoted. Furthermore, land use patterns within settlement areas shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses which efficiently use land, resources, existing infrastructure and public service facilities. A range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment should also be promoted where it can be accommodated in settlement areas.
Section 1.1.3.3 also directs that planning authorities shall identify appropriate locations and promote opportunities for intensification and redevelopment where this can be accommodated taking into account existing building stock or areas, including brownfield sites, and the availability of suitable existing or planned infrastructure and public service facilities required to accommodate projected needs.
Further, according to Section 1.4.3, planning authorities shall provide for an appropriate mix of housing types and densities to meet projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area by:
establishing and implementing minimum targets for the provision of housing which is affordable to low and moderate income households; permitting and facilitating all forms of housing required to meet the social, health and well-being requirements of current and future residents, including special needs requirements; directing the development of new housing towards locations where appropriate levels of infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available to support current and projected needs; promoting densities for new housing which efficiently use land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities, and support the use of active transportation and transit areas where it exists or is to be developed; and, establishing development standards for residential intensification, redevelopment and new residential development which minimize the cost of housing and facilitate compact form while maintaining appropriate levels of public health and safety.
OFFICIAL PLAN
The subject lands are located within the Village of Drumbo which is a ‘Serviced Village’ according to the Settlement Strategy Plan for the County of Oxford. The subject lands are also located within the ‘Village Core’ designation according to the Village of Drumbo Land Use Plan.
According to Section 6.3.1.1, the Village Core designation represents a compact area of predominantly commercial uses that have historically functioned as a downtown pedestrian shopping district. It is intended that the Village Core will continue to be the most intensive and dominant business area within the settlement serving both village residents and those in the wider rural area.
Permitted uses within the Village Core include a full range of retail, office, administrative, public utility, cultural, entertainment, recreational and institutional uses. Residential dwelling units including Low and Medium Density residential development (in accordance with Section 6.2),
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New development including additions to existing buildings, parking areas or redevelopment in the Village Core will be consistent with the following policies:
To promote the area for pedestrian oriented shopping and services, the frontage of lots adjacent to major roads shall be used for the building and shall not be used for off-road parking facilities. Small recesses may be provided between the building and the streetline for landscaping. Township Council shall pass a zoning by-law defining height, lot coverage and parking provisions for the Village Core designation after considering existing lot sizes and the built form of the area. The effect of the proposed development on environmental resources or the effect of environmental constraints on the proposed development will be addressed and mitigated.
Within the Village Core, site plan control will generally be applied to new development, redevelopment or expansions to existing buildings to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses and to achieve an overall high quality of development. At a minimum, the following criteria will be required to be satisfied:
Open storage will generally not be permitted. Parking areas and driveways will be located to permit appropriate landscaping and screening from adjacent residential uses. Signage and lighting will be controlled in terms of height, size and orientation to maintain the pedestrian focus of the area. Adjacent residential uses will be buffered from commercial uses through requirements for setbacks, landscaped strips, screening and other measures. The needs of persons with disabilities and other special needs groups are addressed wherever feasible. Existing mature vegetation will be maintained. On-site drainage from buildings and parking areas will be controlled to eliminate adverse effects on adjacent properties.
As per Section 6.2.2, low density residential areas are lands that are primarily developed, or planned, for a variety of low-rise, low density housing forms consisting of single detached, semi- detached, duplexes, converted dwellings and street-fronting townhouses.
Within the Serviced Village designation, the maximum net residential density for an individual development in a Low Density Residential area is 22 units per hectare (9 units per acre), while the minimum density shall be 15 units per hectare (6 units per acre).
Further, according to Section 6.2.2.1, the introduction of new residential housing into an established streetscape pattern will only be permitted if the proposal is consistent with the characteristics of existing development in the immediate area. For such proposals, Council will ensure that:
the proposal is consistent with the street frontage, setbacks, lot area and spacing of existing development within the immediate residential area; and, the exterior design in terms of height, bulk, scale and layout of the proposed building is consistent with present land uses in the area.
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In addition to the above noted policies, according to Section 6.2.2.1.4, the following criteria applies to all proposals for infill development:
stormwater run-off from the proposal will be adequately controlled; adequate off-street parking and outdoor amenity areas will be provided; the location of vehicular access points, the likely impact of traffic generated by the proposal on public streets and potential traffic impacts on pedestrian and vehicular safety and surrounding properties, is acceptable; existing municipal services or private services and community facilities will be adequate to accommodate the proposal; the extent to which the proposed development provides for the retention of any desirable vegetation or natural resources that contribute to the visual character of the surrounding area; all infill proposals will be evaluated as to the environmental impacts and constraints; compliance of the proposed development with the provisions of the Zoning By-law and other municipal by-laws.
ZONING BY-LAW
The subject property is currently zoned ‘Special Central Commercial Zone (CC-6)’ according to the Township Zoning By-law. The ‘CC-6’ zone permits a variety of commercial uses, including, but not limited to, a professional office, eating establishment, place of entertainment and retail store. Residential uses are not permitted.
For a non-residential use, the ‘CC’ zone also requires a minimum lot area of 450 m2 (4,844 ft2), lot frontage of 18 m (59.1 ft), lot depth of 30 m (98.4 ft), rear yard depth of 5 m (16.4 ft), maximum lot coverage of 60% and minimum landscaped open space area of 5%.
While the applicant has requested to rezone the property ‘R3’, Staff are of the opinion that the zoning should remain ‘CC-6’ due to the ‘Village Core’ designation that applies to the lands. The ‘CC’ zone is reflective of the properties that are located in the core area of the Village. As such, it is recommended that the ‘CC-6’ zone be amended to permit a street-fronting townhouse in accordance with the provisions of the ‘R3’ zone.
The following table provides a summary of the required and proposed zone provisions in accordance with the ‘R3’ zone.
Provision Required Proposed Lot Area End unit on a corner lot - 420 m2 (1,377 ft2) 497 m2 (5,349 ft2) End unit - 240 m2 (787.4 ft2) 495 m2 (5,328 ft2) Interior unit - 150 m2 (492 ft2) 197 m2 (2,120 ft2) Lot Frontage End unit on a corner lot - 18 m (59.1 ft) 16.9 m (55.4 ft) End unit - 11 m (36.1 ft) 29.8 m (97.8 ft) Interior unit – 8 m (26.2 ft) 6.7 m (21.9 ft) Lot Depth 30 m (98.4 ft) 29 m (95.1 ft) Front Side Yard 9 m (29.6 ft) 9 m (29.6 ft) Exterior Side Yard 9 m (29.6 ft) 9 m (29.6 ft) Rear Yard 7.5 m (24.6 ft) 7.5 m (24.6 ft) Interior Side Yard End unit – 3 m (9.8 ft) 9 m (29.6 ft)
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Based on the above noted review, it would appear that special provisions are required to reduce the minimum lot frontage of an end unit on a corner lot from 18 m (59.1 ft) to 16.9 m (55.4 ft), and an interior unit from 8 m (26.2 ft) to 6.7 m (21.9 ft), as well as the minimum required lot depth from 30 m (98.4 ft) to 29 m (95.1 ft).
In addition to the above noted provisions, driveways are required to cover no more than 50% of the front yard. In this case, a special provision is also required to increase the maximum driveway coverage of the interior street fronting townhouse lot to 55% of the front yard.
AGENCY COMMENTS
This application was reviewed by a number of public agencies. The following comments were received.
The Township Chief Building Official provided the following comments.
A record of site condition is required prior to permit issuance. A special provision for the driveway width of the interior unit should be considered as it currently exceeds 50% of lot width. Separate services are required for each unit.
The County Public Works Department indicated that the applicant will be required to verify that the existing services to the property are adequately sized to service the proposed development. If the services need to be increased in size, new services shall be installed to property by the County, and all financial requirements of the County with respect to the installation of these services shall be satisfied by the applicant.
The Township Director of Public Works and Township Director of Protective Services indicated no concerns with the proposal.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Notice of the application and notice of public meeting were circulated to neighbouring property owners on February 21 & 28, 2019. As of the date of this report, no comments or concerns had been received from the public.
Planning Analysis
The applicant proposes to rezone the subject lands to permit the development of street fronting townhouses.
It is the opinion of Staff that the proposal is consistent with the policies of Sections 1.1.3.2, 1.1.3.3 and 1.4.3 of the PPS. The proposed development is considered to be a form of infilling that promotes intensification and provides a mix of housing types to accommodate current and future residents of the regional market area. The development is also considered to be an efficient use of lands, municipal services and infrastructure within a designated settlement area.
The use of the property for residential purposes is also in keeping with the policies of the Village Core designation, according to the Official Plan. The proposed street-fronting townhouses are permitted in accordance with Section 6.2.2 of the Plan, and the development will meet the minimum low density requirement.
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Further, the proposal has been evaluated in accordance with the policies of Section 6.2.2.1 and 6.2.2.1.4, respecting infill development. The subject property is situated between low density residential uses to the west and mixed use commercial/residential uses to the east. The existing residential development to the west offers a variety of lot sizes and configurations with varying setbacks and spacing, while the existing commercial development is situated in the Village Core, which permits minimal setbacks and greater lot coverages, as is typical for a downtown area. In light of this, Staff are satisfied that the proposed development is generally consistent with the lot size, setbacks and spacing of existing development within the immediate area.
The proposed development will also maintain a similar height to the existing one and two-storey residential and commercial developments in the immediate vicinity, which will provide an appropriate transition between the residential uses to the west and the mixed use commercial/residential uses to the east.
Adequate vehicular access points are also proposed to each townhouse unit, and sufficient area will be provided in each front yard to accommodate off-street parking requirements without impacting sightlines along Muma Street. In light of this, it is not anticipated that the proposal will have any negative impacts on traffic. Staff also note that sufficient area will be available for outdoor amenity space, and it is not anticipated that the proposal will have a negative impact on pedestrian movement as street facing sidewalks are provided on the west side of Muma Street.
The County Public Works Department has also confirmed that adequate wastewater and water capacity is available. Due to the location of the subject lands in the village core, the existing community facilities and amenities in the area are expected to be adequate to accommodate the proposed development.
As previously noted, special provisions are required to reduce the minimum required lot frontage of an end unit on a corner lot and an interior unit, as well as the minimum required lot depth. It should be noted that Staff are in the process of updating the Township’s Zoning By-law, which includes a review of the existing lot size requirements of the ‘R3’ zone. With that being said, Staff are of the opinion that the proposed reduced lot frontages are appropriate given the excessive frontage that is currently required. Based on the site sketch provided by the applicant, adequate area will be provided to accommodate off-street parking requirements, and the lots will be large enough to provide sufficient area for landscaping, drainage and amenity space. Furthermore, as the proposed lot depth and increased driveway width of the interior lot represents a minor deviation from the requirements of the Zoning By-law, Staff are also satisfied that these special provisions can be considered appropriate.
As noted, Staff are recommending that the existing ‘CC-6’ zoning that applies to the property be amended to permit the proposed street fronting townhouse in accordance with the ‘R3’ zone provisions. Special provisions are also required to reduce the minimum lot frontage of an end unit on a corner lot, as well as an interior lot, and reduce the minimum required lot depth. In addition, a special provision is required to increase the maximum driveway coverage on an interior lot.
For Council’s information, the applicant is aware of the comments received from the County Public Works Department and Township Chief Building Official. Servicing will be reviewed in more detail during the site plan approval process.
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In light of the foregoing, Planning Staff are recommending approval of the application as the proposal is generally consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and intent and purpose of the County Official Plan respecting residential uses in a serviced village.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim approve the zone change application submitted by 2274581 Ontario Inc., whereby the existing ‘Central Commercial Zone (CC-6)’ that applies to lands described as Part Lot 1, West of Wilmot Street, Block B, Plan 199, is amended to permit street-fronting townhouses.
SIGNATURES
Authored by: original signed by Rebecca Smith, MCIP, RPP Development Planner
Approved for submission: original signed by Eric Gilbert, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner
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Page 23 of 78 Page 24 of 78 20192019 APPROVED BUDGET February 21, 2019 Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Page 25 of 78 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 5B9 / 519-451-2800 / [email protected] / www.thamesriver.on.ca 2019 UTRCA Approved Budget February 21, 2019
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) 2019 than simply “maintain.” The Environmental Targets represent Approved Budget (expenditures) is forecast at $20,940,779. an organizational commitment to achieve measurable This total is split between operating expenses ($15,744,571) improvements in our watershed’s health. This in turn supports and capital ($5,196,208). economic development, human health, and makes the watershed more attractive and resilient. The Environmental Key influences on the 2019 Budget include: Targets are aggressive but realistic. The UTRCA has the tools, experience, expertise and relationships to achieve these 1. Continued Implementation of the UTRCA’s Environmental Targets. Funding needed to support this work is also significant; Targets Strategic Plan however, given partner support and a phased approach to
The Board of Directors Environmental Targets: implementation, the plan is practical and achievable. approved a new Environmental Strategic Plan Targets Strategic Plan in June June 2016 For 2019, a total of $288,130 in new levy funding has been 2016. The Plan represents included for this, the third year of the proposed four year the most significant funding phase-in. This new revenue is needed to support water programming change in the quality improvements and the expansion of natural cover in UTRCA’s nearly 70 year history the watershed. Note that new funding from senior levels of and is designed to ensure government as well as user fees are also being requested to measurable improvements in help support the plan’s implementation. watershed health by setting Watershed Targets.
These Targets are designed to advance achievement of the UTRCA’s Ends: 1. Protecting people and their property from flooding and erosion, 2. Protecting and improving water quality, 3. Managing and expanding natural areas, and 4. Providing outdoor recreation/education opportunities.
Monitoring data has clearly shown that progress in achieving these Ends has plateaued during the past 20 years. That is not to suggest current conservation efforts have been ineffective. In fact, maintaining these measures as status quo is a form of success, in a landscape facing increasing stressors such as 2. Inflation development, population growth, climate change and invasive An inflationary increase of 2.1% (April 2017- April 2018 species. However, the UTRCA has a responsibility to do more Consumer Price Index for Ontario) has been applied to the 2019 budget.
3. Finance System Modernization The UTRCA continues to revise its internal systems to improve budgeting accuracy. More comprehensive planning on the part of management, a clear separation of operating and capital expenditures, and realistic projections of capital costs have led to much more realistic budgeting. Comparisons of the 2019 Approved Budget with past years suggests rapid organizational growth and, while there has certainly been an element of growth, better and more accurate budgeting accounts for a significant portion of what appears to be an increased total budget. As the new system becomes normalized, more accurate comparisons, projections and reporting will result.
2019 Approved Budget Page 26 of 78 1 - 1 - Flood & Erosion Hazard Protection
- 1 - Flood & Erosion Hazard Protection
Program Examples ▪ Operation and maintenance of dams and dykes ▪ Floodplain and hazard regulations ▪ Flood forecasting and warning ▪ Plan review ▪ River Safety education program ▪ Fanshawe Dam education program
Page 27 of 78 2 - 1 - Flood & Erosion Hazard Protection Flood / Water & Erosion Control (Water & Information Management Unit budget)
What we do: • Reduce the risk of property damage and loss of lives due to flooding by providing flood forecasting and warning programs • Operate and maintain water control structures to control flood flows and augment stream flow during dry periods • Operate and maintain recreational water control structures on behalf of municipalities
Examples: • Providing and maintaining flood situation emergency plans and a flood warning system • Continually monitoring stream flow, reservoirs and watershed conditions, and forecasting floods • Collecting and maintaining flood damage information and historical flooding data • Maintaining and expanding stream gauge network in order to improve stream flow, climatic and water quality monitoring • Improving and calibrating flood forecasting models • Coordinating, maintaining, and improving stream flow through flow augmentation reservoirs • Coordinating the upper Thames River watershed’s Low Water Response Team, which is planning for drought response to meet the needs of watershed residents and business, while protecting natural systems and human health • Operating, inspecting, and maintaining flood control dams, dyke systems, channels, and erosion control structures, constructed in partnership with municipalities • Operating, inspecting, and maintaining medium sized municipal recreation dams and Conservation Area dams • Undertaking major maintenance projects on water and erosion control structures, and assessing municipal erosion control works • Undertaking dam safety studies, and improving public safety around dams • Updating operation and maintenance manuals • Securing capital maintenance funding for water and erosion control infrastructure • Providing technical expertise to identify natural hazards (such as floodplains and steep slopes) with the goal of protecting people and property from these natural hazards • Providing, interpreting and maintaining floodplain mapping • Updating hazard modelling and mapping in support of Environmental Planning & Regulations unit • Securing senior government funding support for flood hazard mitigation
Why: • Reduce property damage, injury and loss of life • Comply with legislative requirements and guidelines at the local level • Maintain public investment in infrastructure to prevent catastrophic loss • Improve water quality and stream flow • Key component of a comprehensive floodplain management program • Provide park land and recreational opportunities
Who benefits/ participates: • Municipalities • Watershed residents and businesses potentially affected by flooding or drought • Conservation area users • Province (through reduced flood damages)
Page 28 of 78 3 - 1 - Flood & Erosion Hazard Protection Environmental Planning & Regulations (Environmental Planning & Regulations Unit budget) What we do: • Administer the Conservation Authorities Act related to the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulations • Assist municipalities with fulfilling their Planning Act responsibilities by identifying natural hazard areas and natural heritage features, and providing policy support • Respond to Planning Act and Conservation Authorities Act inquiries • Provide municipalities with access to policy and technical experts in various disciplines including hydrology, hydrogeology, ecology, fisheries, bioengineering, engineering, stream morphology and land use planning • Perform a planning advisory role to municipalities which may include, but is not limited to, matters related to the assessment or analysis of environmental impacts associated with activities near or in the vicinity of sensitive natural features such as wetlands, river and stream valleys, fish habitat and significant woodlands; hydrogeology; and stormwater management studies
Examples: • Providing comments to assist municipalities with processing Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments, severances, variances and plans of subdivision • Answering questions from the public on the environmental aspects of land use planning • Responding to property inquiries (legal, real estate, and general information) • Providing resource mapping as well as technical reviews and clearances • Administering approvals and investigating violations related to regulations made pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act • Screening and commenting on mitigation related to projects requiring federal Fisheries Act review or approval • Liaising between municipalities and other government agencies
Why: • Reduce the risk to life and property from natural hazards such as flooding and unstable slopes • Conservation Authorities have delegated responsibilities to represent provincial interests regarding natural hazards encompassed by Section 3.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 (MMAH, 2014). These delegated responsibilities require CAs to review and provide comments on policy documents (Official Plans and comprehensive zoning by-laws) and applications submitted pursuant to the Planning Act as part of the Provincial One-Window Plan Review Service. • Promote the maintenance and enhancement of natural heritage features and areas such as woodlands, wetlands and threatened species • Protect and promote the wise use of groundwater resources • Complement other UTRCA mission centres such as Water & Information Management, Watershed Planning, Research & Monitoring, and Conservation Services • Comply with legislative requirements
Who benefits/ participates: • Municipal decision makers (planning committee, committee of adjustment, and council) • General public • Ratepayers associations and other special interest groups • Landowners, developers, private planning and engineering consultants, lawyers, real estate agents • Municipal planners, building officials, engineers, parks and recreation services staff • Provincial ministries, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, and Mining and Lands Tribunal • Academic community
Page 29 of 78 4 - 2 - Water Quality Protection & Improvement
- 2 - Water Quality Protection & Improvement
Program Examples ▪ Clean Water Program ▪ Drinking Water Source Protection Planning ▪ Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network ▪ Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network ▪ Benthic monitoring program ▪ Thames River Clear Water Revival ▪ Watershed Report Cards ▪ Watershed Report Card education program ▪ Developing and implementing community-based watershed strategies ▪ Environmental education programs for 20,000 students annually at Fanshawe and Wildwood Conservation Areas ▪ Children’s Water Festival
Page 30 of 78 5 - 2 - Water Quality Protection & Improvement Environmental Monitoring (Watershed Planning, Research & Monitoring Unit budget)
What we do: • Provide watershed scale environmental monitoring, summarized every 5 years in a comprehensive Watershed Report Card document, to understand current health and emerging trends as a basis for setting environmental management priorities and tracking progress on Environmental Targets
Examples: • Working in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) and municipal Health Units to collect and analyze surface water samples at 24 sites as part of the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) • Working in partnership with the MECP to collect and analyze groundwater samples at 24 sites as part of the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Information System • Undertaking expanded water quality and stream health monitoring, in support of efforts identified in the Environmental Targets Strategic Plan, at 13 additional sites to fill gaps in data collection • Working in partnership with member municipalities to undertake detailed local water quality studies to better understand local water quality issues identified in Watershed Report Cards • Compiling water quality and aquatic community health data in a comprehensive and standardized time series database that is integrated with water quantity and available to watershed partners • Monitoring aquatic community health including benthic invertebrates at approximately 100 sites annually and fisheries as an indicator of environmental health • Monitoring aquatic species at risk, including fish, reptiles and freshwater mussels, to identify priority areas for implementation of best management practices and stewardship aimed at improving habitat • Continuing a monitoring program in Wildwood, Pittock and Fanshawe Reservoirs for parameters such as dissolved oxygen, to ensure operations of the structures do not negatively impact water quality • Developing interactive GIS tools for use by UTRCA staff to track project work and progress towards achieving Environmental Targets • Developing UTRCA Watershed Report Cards to summarize and report all monitoring data and trends
Why: • To gather long term data and create information to measure outcomes related to the UTRCA Environmental Targets Strategic Plan • Changes in environmental health must be monitored and understood to help guide the conservation authority, municipalities, government agencies and community groups in implementing restoration and rededication programs • Monitoring can detect problems before serious damage occurs and result in considerable cost saving and improved environmental health in the watershed
Who benefits/ participates: • Watershed residents • Municipalities • Agencies • Schools, universities, colleges
Page 31 of 78 6 - 2 - Water Quality Protection & Improvement Watershed Planning (Watershed Planning, Research & Monitoring Unit budget)
What we do: • Develop and maintain watershed, subwatershed and property specific management plans in cooperation with government agencies, municipalities and community groups
Examples: • Supporting the development of natural heritage targets for the watershed and participating in property assessment and acquisition projects in partnership with other UTRCA units in order to characterize, protect and rehabilitate natural features and systems • Participating in the ongoing implementation of recovery strategies for aquatic and terrestrial species at risk • Developing and maintaining Geographic Information System (GIS) databases, performing spatial analysis and producing mapping and GIS tools to support watershed planning initiatives, assist in property management and support regulatory activities • Developing and maintaining Internet-based GIS mapping tools to support UTRCA staff • Developing land management plans for UTRCA properties, such as the Lowthian Flats and Fullaraton area lands, in partnership with the Conservation Areas and Lands & Facilities units • Presenting findings on environmental conditions in the watershed’s 28 subwatersheds through watershed report cards • Providing technical support and review for applications related to planning advisory services for the Environmental Planning & Regulations unit • Facilitating the development of an updated Water Management Plan for the Thames River watershed that serves to refine water management objectives, in collaboration with a broad group of stakeholders • Participate in senior government working groups related to development of a Domestic Action Plan to reduce phosphorus loads to Lake Erie
Why: • Solving environmental problems and implementing plans to improve watershed health requires a broad geographic perspective and knowledge of current resources, research and implementation practices • Private landowners ultimately manage the majority of lands and, therefore, need to help determine the future of these properties; we provide the forum for the community to work collectively toward a common vision for the watershed
Who benefits/ participates: • Watershed residents • Community groups • Municipalities • Agencies
Page 32 of 78 7 - 2 - Water Quality Protection & Improvement Research
(Watershed Planning, Research & Monitoring Unit budget)
What we do: • Implement research studies to fill resource information gaps and develop innovative methods of protecting and enhancing watershed resources
Examples: • Developing an assessment of water quality in the Thames River watershed based on analysis of existing data, modeling and long term trends • Studying threatened and endangered wildlife species and their habitat requirements (such as the spiny softshell turtle, queen snake, black redhorse fish and freshwater mussels) that are indicators of watershed health • Participating in multi-agency research projects, such as Conservation Ontario’s Provincial Information Technology Forum, Conservation Authorities Aquatics Group, Lake St. Clair Management Plan, and Lake Erie Lakewide Action & Management Plan • Providing technical lead in the development of natural heritage system studies and models for determining natural heritage system significance (such as the Perth and Elgin County Natural Heritage System Studies) • Spatially quantifying natural heritage feature gains and losses to identify areas of concern and guide our advocacy for protection/restoration
Why: • New information and solutions are required for existing environmental problems to ensure we can live in healthy communities • To advocate for natural heritage feature protection and restoration in the watershed as identified in UTRCA Environmental Targets • Provide clean water for community use and for the enjoyment of future generations • Decrease the health risk to humans and animals • Improve habitat for fish and wildlife
Who benefits/ participates: • Private landowners, the local community and municipal partners • Industry gains new technology and products • Individuals and agencies share new ideas and expertise • Landowners, community groups and municipalities benefit from funding that they could not access on their own
Page 33 of 78 8 - 2 - Water Quality Protection & Improvement Soil Conservation
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What we do: • Provide comprehensive in-field and in-stream conservation planning services to address soil and water quality concerns
Examples: • Working under the auspices of Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to deliver the Medway Creek Watershed Phosphorus Reduction Initiative • Working under auspices of the Agricultural Adaptation Council to deliver the Medway Creek Watershed Demonstration Project for Phosphorus Reduction • Working under the auspices of ECCC to gather background water quality data from agriculture-based selected Thames River subwaterheds • Managing demonstration and research efforts, including: controlled drainage, engineered vegetated filter strips, saturated buffers, constructed wetlands, and surface inlet effectiveness, with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) • Managing biofilter demonstration and research efforts with the Universities of Waterloo and Guelph • Partnering with Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada on edge-of-field research efforts to monitor phosphorus movement on agricultural cropland • Continuing with monitoring of several demonstration projects implemented through the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks’s Showcasing Water Innovation program, including on-farm stormwater management, the use of slag filters for phosphorus removal in barnyard and silage leachate runoff, wetland restoration, and sub-irrigation/drainage projects • Working with local communities and agency funders to improve the overall watershed health of the Avon River, as well as Cedar, Halls and Stoney Creeks • Focusing efforts to restore natural stream flow and structure in Medway Creek in order to improve the stream’s aquatic health • Working with the community to implement a low impact development program across the watershed • Working with OMAFRA on the Soil Health Project to determine the state of agricultural soils in Ontario and demonstrate methods for improvement • Implementing practical, cost-effective alternatives for landowners and other agency staff with water quality concerns, such as bioengineering to control streambank erosion and slope instability, natural channel design in disturbed watercourses and drainage systems, and constructed wetlands to treat industrial, septic and agricultural wastewater • Working with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative on the Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative to reduce phosphorus input to the Thames River
Why: • Reduce watercourse pollution and maintenance costs by keeping soil on the land • Stabilize streams experiencing pressure from surrounding land uses • Improve water quality and habitat for fish and wildlife • Reestablish natural aquatic linkages • Protect topsoil for agriculture
Who benefits/ participates: • Groups and individuals in the participating communities • Private landowners and the local community can sustain crop yields, avoid costly drain maintenance and keep local water resources clean • Local contractors carry out much of the work • Industry gains new technology and products • Agencies and individuals share new ideas and expertise Page 34 of 78 9 - 2 - Water Quality Protection & Improvement Clean Water Program (Conservation Services budget)
What we do: • Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to rural landowners for implementing measures that improve surface water and groundwater quality and contribute to sustainable agriculture operations. CWP is funded by the Counties of Oxford, Middlesex and Perth, the Town of St. Marys and the Cities of Stratford and London. Additional funding is provided by Environment & Climate Change Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Program. The program is delivered by the Ausable Bayfield, Catfish Creek, Grand River, Kettle Creek, Long Point Region, Maitland Valley, St. Clair Region, and Upper Thames River Conservation Authorities. • Provide technical delivery of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada’s Greencover Program • Deliver the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program to eligible landowners throughout the Thames- Sydenham and Region Source Protection Region
Examples: • Eligible projects include the following: • milkhouse washwater disposal • clean water diversion • livestock access restriction to watercourses • nutrient management plans • wellhead protection • decommissioning unused wells • fertilizer, chemical and fuel storage or handling • septic systems • erosion control structures • fragile land retirement • woodlot and wetland enhancement
Why: • To address locally identified priority water quality impairment issues • To maintain working relationships between various municipalities, local farm groups, government agencies and interested groups or associations that have a direct stake in the issue of agriculture, water quality and future health of our watersheds • To protect municipal drinking water sources
Who benefits/ participates: • Landowners within the Counties of Oxford, Perth and Middlesex, the Cities of Stratford and London and the Town of St. Marys • Municipalities, by joining together, enjoy environmental programs and services that would otherwise be too costly for individual municipalities • Everyone benefits from improved environmental health
Page 35 of 78 10 - 2 - Water Quality Protection & Improvement Source Water Protection (Environmental Planning & Regulations Unit budget)
What we do: • Work with our partners to develop and implement a Source Protection Plan that will: • protect human health, and • protect present and future municipal drinking water sources (quality and quantity) • The Upper Thames River, Lower Thames Valley, and St. Clair Region Conservation Authorities are working together in a partnership with the Province and our member municipalities • The UTRCA, as the lead CA, is responsible for the overall project administration
Examples: • Provide risk management services to regulate identified risks to drinking water sources • Support municipalities in the implementation of the Source Protection Plan • Provide education and outreach related to the Source Protection Plan • Monitor and report on implementation progress • Support the Source Protection Committee • Ensure transparent, multi-stakeholder involvement • Provide technical information and resources • Integrate drinking water source protection into other program areas • Update technical information in Assessment Reports • Develop a water budget • Manage and maintain data
Why: • The Walkerton Inquiry recommended a multi-barrier approach to protecting drinking water, with drinking water source protection as the first barrier • Protecting our surface water and groundwater from becoming contaminated or overused will ensure that we have a sufficient supply of clean, safe drinking water now and for the future • Clean and sustainable drinking water sources are critical to healthy and economically sustainable communities • Protecting drinking water sources is more cost-effective than remediating water quantity and/or quality, if remediation is even possible • Required by the Clean Water Act
Who benefits/ participates: • Province • Conservation authorities • Municipalities • Stakeholders • Water users
Page 36 of 78 11 - 3 - Natural Areas Protection & Expansion
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Program Examples ▪ Private land tree planting ▪ Communities for Nature program ▪ Tree Power program ▪ Various management plans (e.g., Ellice Swamp, Sifton Bog Environmentally Significant Area) ▪ Watershed Report Cards ▪ Property management ▪ Wetlands education program ▪ Developing and implementing community-based watershed strategies ▪ Creating value for the UTRCA and the environment by linking the Authority and its information with the watershed residents and their ability to take action
Page 37 of 78 12 - 3 - Natural Areas Protection & Expansion Forestry
(Conservation Services budget)
What we do: • Offer a range of tree planting and woodlot management services to improve the health of the local environment and provide a learning experience
Examples: • Providing a wide range of forestry services including tree planting plans (including technical assistance, planting or supplying appropriate stock, and maintenance assistance), woodlot management, non-native vegetation control (with the EZJect system and other herbicide and manual methods), and planning and auditing for the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program • Initiating inventories and management plans for UTRCA-owned plantations and other wooded areas • Carrying out controlled burns to sustain Communities for Nature native grass and wildflower plantings, with the UTRCA’s Environmentally Significant Areas team • Planning and implementing naturalization projects through the Communities for Nature program, which gives 4,000 people each year a hands-on educational experience enhancing their local environment, through community forestry, wildflower and aquatic planting, and provides local businesses with an opportunity to provide lands and/or financial support • Coordinating the George Furtney, Woodstock, Zorra, Thames Centre, and St. Marys Area Memorial Forests, to improve the local environment while commemorating people or events • Partnering with the Canadian Forestry Service on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) parasitoid research for control of EAB • Partnering with the Forest Gene Conservation Association to establish a Southwest Ontario Butternut Tree Archive site at Pittock Conservation Area, to help preserve the genetics of this endangered species • Providing tree marking and woodlot management advice for private landowners • Providing technical assistance to the London airport tree trimming project
Why: • Improve crop yields and water quality by reducing soil erosion • Provide habitat for wildlife • Improve air quality • Shade and protect buildings, reducing heating and cooling costs • Reduce snow drifting and snow removal costs • Provide timber products • Provide recreational opportunities and aesthetics
Who participates/ benefits: • Farmers and rural landowners • Students, non-profit groups, service clubs and community associations • General public • Municipalities • Private tree nurseries • Funeral homes • Corporations/ businesses
Page 38 of 78 13 - 3 - Natural Areas Protection & Expansion Lands & Facilities (Lands & Facilities Unit budget)
What we do: • Work in partnership with the community to ensure the long-term protection of natural areas, such as woodlands and wetlands, and provide a variety of recreational opportunities on UTRCA-owned/ managed lands • Lease structures and properties to clubs and community groups, individuals and municipalities for activities that complement the UTRCA’s programs and services
Examples: • Providing passive day-use recreational opportunities on 1900 hectares of rural properties, including woodlands, wetlands, agreement forests and 7 rural conservation areas • Initiating asset management plan as per the UTRCA Strategic Plan • Initiating or assisting with capital development projects • Managing UTRCA fleet vehicles and equipment system • Working with the local community to implement the Ellice and Gads Hill Swamps Management Strategy • Performing comprehensive risk management and safety inspections on UTRCA-owned properties • Assessing hunting opportunities on UTRCA-owned properties and, where appropriate, implementing a controlled hunting program • Responding to infringement and encroachment related issues on UTRCA-owned properties • Leasing 24 UTRCA-owned agricultural properties totalling approximately 475 hectares • Leasing 5 residential homes and managing/maintaining 7 storage buildings located throughout the watershed • Maintaining lease agreements with 7 community-based groups for the management and maintenance of our rural conservation areas • Maintaining lease agreements with more than 20 clubs for recreational opportunities within Fanshawe, Wildwood and Pittock Conservation Areas • Maintaining lease agreements for 80 cottages at two locations • Maintaining leases with groups and individuals for a variety of activities at properties throughout the watershed
Why: • Natural areas are highly valued by the community • Wetlands provide storage for flood waters, help reduce the impacts of drought, and improve water quality by trapping sediments and storing nutrients • Natural areas provide habitat to a variety of plants and animals • Provide safe access to UTRCA owned/managed lands for permitted activities • When acquiring lands for the development of the reservoirs, the UTRCA was obliged to purchase entire holdings (farms); some of these lands are not needed to support the flood management and recreational programs of the UTRCA and have been made available to the community
Who benefits/ participates: • Local communities enjoy access to day-use opportunities in nearby parks and natural areas • Local economies benefit from tourism • Tenants, club members, cottagers, outdoor enthusiasts
Page 39 of 78 14 - 3 - Natural Areas Protection & Expansion Environmentally Significant Areas (Lands & Facilities Unit budget)
What we do: • As of January 2019, the UTRCA is in an agreement with the City of London to manage 11 Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) covering 735.6 hectares: the Coves, Kains Woods, Kelly Stanton, Kilally Meadows, Lower Dingman, Meadowlily Woods, Medway Valley, Pottersburg Valley, Sifton Bog, Warbler Woods, and Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills Conservation Area • Our management goals are to protect the ESAs, encourage partnership and education, ensure public safety, and promote and enforce proper use
Examples: • Working with the local community to implement ESA Conservation Master Plans, in partnership with the City of London • Implementing site planning and trail design, and installing signs and trail markers • Maintaining and constructing bridges, boardwalks, staircases, railings, barricades and other trail structures • Working with the City of London to develop and implement an encroachment management strategy • Implementing management strategies for wildlife (e.g. coyote, beaver, Species at Risk) in partnership with agencies, the City of London and stakeholders • Undertaking tree risk assessment and hazard tree mitigation on ESA trails and boundaries • Restricting unofficial access points by installing barricades to protect sensitive vegetation • Enforcing rules to protect vegetation, wildlife and people under the Provincial Offences Act and the City of London’s Parks & Recreation By-law • Working with local interest groups and schools to build valuable partnerships and provide education • Implementing invasive species management programs, including inventory, removal and monitoring, using the most current Best Management Practices • Developing and implementing restoration projects including tree, shrub and wildflower planting, bioengineering and erosion control • Providing co-op students, volunteers and summer students with placement opportunities where they enhance their skills and knowledge and make career decisions to work in the environmental/ conservation field
Why: • ESAs provide excellent examples of a variety of natural habitats, including upland forests, wetlands, meadows, ponds and river corridors • ESAs are highly valued by the community, enhance quality of life and provide educational opportunities for students and the public
Who benefits/ participates: • All City of London and area residents and visitors
Page 40 of 78 15 - 4 - Provide Outdoor Recreation & Education Opportunities
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Program Examples ▪ Camping ▪ Day use, hiking, biking ▪ Boating, fishing, hunting ▪ Pavilion rentals, special events ▪ Cottages ▪ Environmental education programs for 20,000 students annually at Fanshawe & Wildwood Conservation Areas
Page 41 of 78 16 - 4 - Provide Outdoor Recreation & Education Opportunities Conservation Areas (Conservation Areas Unit budget)
What we do: • Provide a variety of recreational and educational opportunities and facilities on 3200 hectares of conservation lands at Fanshawe, Wildwood and Pittock Conservation Areas. Our target is to reach 1M annual visitors to our conservation areas by 2037 and ensure their experience includes a conservation message to take with them.
Examples: • Over 1300 seasonal and nightly camping sites, including new back country camp sites • Over 50 km of trail systems for biking, hiking and nature watching • Water-based recreational opportunities including rental equipment • Variety of special events and programs in partnership with local organizations for all ages to enjoy, including: ▪ bike workshops and races ▪ dragon boat festivals ▪ cross country run events ▪ reptile shows ▪ campfire programs ▪ trail days • Day use opportunities including picnic areas, pavilion rentals, disc golf, geocaching, sand volleyball, yoga classes • Cottage program • Hunting program • Assisting other UTRCA units with a range of activities and programs, including: ▪ flood control operations and snow course readings ▪ risk management for community education program areas ▪ grounds maintenance of the Watershed Conservation Centre ▪ tree storage and pick up locations for tree planting programs ▪ Memorial Forests and dedication services • Land Management Agreement with the City of Woodstock for portions of the north shore and the entire south shore of Pittock Reservoir • Using our conservation areas as demonstration sites for environmental projects completed by other Units (e.g., rain garden, fish habitat creation, shoreline erosion solutions) • Ensuring conservation area lands comply with applicable legislation and associations including but not limited to the Conservation Authorities Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Electrical Safety Authority, Swimming Pool Safety Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act • Setting annual goals and implementing strategies to continue to improve the current services and investigate opportunities for new ones
Why: • Lands that were acquired for the development of flood control reservoirs also serve as multi-purpose recreational facilities • Create value for the environment by providing outdoor recreational opportunities • Provide safe access to UTRCA-owned lands and permitted activities
Who benefits/ participates: • 500,000 people visit Fanshawe, Pittock and Wildwood CAs annually, mostly from local communities • 22 non-profit organizations are based on UTRCA properties • Local economies benefit from tourism • Local communities enjoy access to day use opportunities in nearby parks • Visitors can step into nature without traveling far • Opportunity to work in partnership with local businesses and agencies to promote an outdoor experience Page 42 of 78 17 - 4 - Provide Outdoor Recreation & Education Opportunities Community Partnerships (Community Partnerships Unit budget)
What we do: • Motivate watershed residents to adopt stewardship (behaviours that protect and restore the environment) by facilitating access to environmental and conservation information, and involvement in stewardship activities
Examples: • Coordinating community involvement in planning and implementing environmental restoration, information sharing and education projects in the Trout, Medway, South Thames, Cedar Creek, Stoney and Forks watersheds and the Dorchester Mill Pond • Providing environmental education programs and hands-on resource management opportunities in local natural areas and in class, to students and community groups (e.g., stream health monitoring, stream rehabilitation, Watershed Report Card and Wetlands Education programs) • Building partnerships with First Nation communities • Delivering a “Focus on Flooding” awareness and education program to help communities recognize flood prone areas and minimize their risk • Continuing to assist communities in learning about and implementing Low Impact Development (LID) for stormwater projects, including hosting professional development and training sessions and the Stream of Dreams (Fish on Fences) community art program • Continuing GREEN education program partnership with GM Canada to foster environmental youth leadership • Working with corporate partners to naturalize industrial properties (GM Canada - Ingersoll, Toyota - Woodstock) • Partnering with the City of Woodstock to re-naturalize Burgess Park and restore the Brick Ponds Wetland Complex • Facilitating involvement of the community, industry and corporations in environmental clean up and community events • Assisting, as a member of the Oxford County Trails Council, with development and promotion of trails throughout Oxford County, and protection and enhancement of natural heritage within trail corridors • Creating opportunities for Specialist High Skills Major students to obtain environmental and leadership accreditations • Partnering with Cargill Cares and Ontario Power Generation to deliver the Watershed Report Card education program and the Sifton Bog Wetland education program • Introducing student use of and accreditation for new environmental technologies (GPS) • Coordinating the 2019 London Middlesex Children’s Water Festival and planning for a Perth County Children’s Water Festival in 2020
Why: • Create value for a healthy environment by providing opportunities to experience and learn about conservation • Accrue future benefits for the environment from citizens with an environmental stewardship ethic • Provide hands-on learning opportunities to help the environment • Empower people to take action in their local community • Help people make informed environmental decisions
Who benefits/ participates: • 20,000 students from regional boards of education visit our two outdoor education centres each year • Landowners, community groups and municipalities benefit from funding that they could not otherwise access • Watershed residents participate in restoration projects in their local communities • Municipalities benefit by having an involved and informed constituency
Page 43 of 78 18 Corporate & Support Services Corporate & Support Services (Service Cost Centres budget)
What we do: • Support the Conservation Authority’s staff, members of the Board of Directors, and programs
Examples: • Corporate and strategic planning, governance policy development, and implementation • Financial control support including development of procedures, systems integration and efficiency projects • Continue efforts to develop the General Ledger for management reporting purposes • Adopting new accountings standards • Developing the treasury function including investment programs • Implementing an acquisition policy and automated system • Human resources administration, benefits administration • Payroll and health and safety initiatives • Engaging communities of interest through interactive social media channels • Assessing community needs and opportunities through communications and marketing • Administrative, clerical, systems, communications and graphic design support • Providing information products including printed materials, GIS mapping and Geoportal, and websites to watershed residents, the Board of Directors and staff • Professional development opportunities • Coordinating community volunteers
Why: • Ensure programs are consistent with watershed resources, management needs, community values, and political and financial realities • Ensure accountability to the community, partners, and municipal and senior government • Inform staff, members, stakeholders and the public of the UTRCA’s programs and policies • Provide programs that are cost-effective • Maintain competent, highly trained, safe and motivated staff to implement the UTRCA’s programs • Maintain efficient systems and equipment to support the organization
Who benefits/ participates: • Municipalities benefit from targeted programs tailored to their specific environmental needs and economic realities • Taxpayers receive the most value for their dollars • UTRCA suppliers and customers • UTRCA staff and members • Community volunteers such as students
Who pays: • All Corporate & Support Services costs are allocated among the programs of the UTRCA
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Operating Budget 2019
% Incr 2018 Budget 2019 Budget (decr) Notes REVENUES: Levy Funding Municipal General Levy 3,605,251 3,963,386 9.9% Includes Targets Year 3 funding Deferred Muncipal Levy - 66,359 Dam and Flood Control Levy 1,351,126 1,286,282 -4.8% Deferred Dam and Flood Control Levy - 59,755 Operating Reserve Levy 32,400 33,048 2.0% 4,988,777 5,408,830
MNRF Transfer Payment 351,020 351,016 -0.0%
Contracts and Grants Municipal within UTR Watershed 812,337 864,151 6.4% Municipal outside of UTR Watershed 75,840 107,340 41.5% Provincial 930,411 742,759 -20.2% Anticipated provincial funding reductions Federal 993,815 1,326,772 33.5% NDMP funding continues through 2019 All Other 1,636,069 1,603,495 -2.0% 4,448,472 4,644,517 4.4%
User Fees and Other Revenues Conservation Areas 3,559,859 3,646,079 2.4% Planning and Permit Fees 195,000 220,140 12.9% Increased levels of activity Education Fees 129,700 145,000 11.8% 3,884,559 4,011,219 3.3%
Other Revenues 2,132,186 1,275,227 -40.2% Lower investment revenue and donations
Funding from Reserves 1,491,366 65,304 -95.6%
TOTAL REVENUES 17,296,380 15,756,112 -8.9%
EXPENDITURES: Mission Cost Centres Community Partnerships 1,448,396 1,580 ,567 9.1% Significant Targets effort Water & Information Management 2,686,574 2,732,311 1.7% Environmental Planning & Regulations 1,858,588 1,902,382 2.4% Conservation Services 1,689,792 2,182,862 29.2% Expenses related to new grants Watershed Planning, Research & Monitoring 1,036,483 1,057,218 2.0% Conservation Areas 4,544,804 4,445,099 -2.2% Lands & Facilities 3,641,273 1,562,177 -57.1% Skewed from 2018 due to land transaction Service Cost Centres 104,368 96,071 -7.9% Program Operating Expenditures 17,010,278 15,558,687 -8.5%
Desired Transfer to Reserves 165,407 185,884 12.4%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 17,175,685 15,744,571 -8.3%
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 120,695 11,541
Depreciation Expense 828,446 1,033,045 24.7%
CASH SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 949,141 1,044,586 Page 45 of 78 20 2019 Approved Budget: Summary February 21, 2019
Capital Budget 2019
2018 2019 % Incr Budget Budget (decr) Notes Capital Funding for Flood Control Flood Control Capital Levy 2,189,754 1,749,604 Federal - National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) 1,874,231 1,576,227 Provincial - Water & Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) 1,401,535 827,104 Funding from reserves 217,255 308,288 Total funding for Flood Control Capital 5,682,775 4,461,223 -21.5%
Capital Projects Fanshawe Dam 1,139,866 20,006 Wildwood Dam 220,685 175,022 Pittock Dam 41,339 65,021 London Dykes 3,195,600 3,394,754 St Marys Flood Wall 738,513 444,560 RT Orr Dam 14,284 100,021 Mitchell Dam 30,000 30,005 Small dams 6,127 109,561 Transfer to structure reserves 225,000 125,000 Total Flood Control Capital Spending 5,611,414 4,463,950 -20.4%
Net Flood Control Capital Budget 71,360 (2,727)
Capital Funding for Other Capital needs Capital Maintenance Reserve Levy 168,324 171,690 2.0% From other reserves - 330,259 $226K parks, $104K property reserve 168,324 501,949 198.2%
Land - 104,258 Hydro property, approved Sept 2018 Land Improvements 176,000 86,000 -51.1% Buildings and Building Systems 50,000 60,000 20.0% Infrastructure 70,000 50,000 -28.6% Furniture and Fixtures 50,000 67,000 34.0% Vehicles and Equipment 104,500 255,000 144.0% 2 tractors plus 1 new vehicle Technology Equipment 110,000 110,000 0.0% 560,500 732,258 30.6%
Net Other Capital Budget (392,176) (230,309)
Surplus (Deficit) in Capital Spending Activities (320,816) (233,036)
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Water & Information Management - All Activities Except Capital
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 1,624,822 1,637,206 0.8% Government Transfer Payments 322,068 322,064 -0.0% Assumes no reduction; unchanged since 1995 Contracts 565,700 884,800 56.4% Includes multi-year federal funding User Fees - 60,000 New services contract obtained All Others incl deferred amounts 180,400 65,304 -63.8% Total Revenues 2,692,990 2,969,374 10.3%
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 1,393,766 1,265,516 -9.2% Considers reallocation of personnel to other projects/units Training 26,350 4,900 -81.4% Error found late - should be $15,000 budget Legal, Audit, Insurance 32,366 23,000 -28.9% Services 55,000 57,000 3.6% Computers, Property and Utilities 210,607 214,725 2.0% Supplies 140,350 87,550 -37.6% Depreciation Expenses 248,009 457,461 84.5% Includes best estimate from 2018 depreciation costs Allocated Costs 580,126 622,159 7.2% Total Operating Expenditures 2,686,574 2,732,311 1.7%
Desired Transfers to Reserves 113,007 32,836 -70.9%
Total Unit Budget (106,591) 204,227 -291.6%
Water & Information Management - Capital Activities Only
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 2,189,754 1,749,604 -25.2% Contracts 3,275,766 2,538,331 -22.5% All Others incl deferred amounts 217,255 308,288 41.9% Total Revenues 5,682,775 4,596,223 -19.1% Capital projects vary year to year
Capital Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 188,921 257,525 36.3% Staff needs for capital works now more accurately projected Services 4,327,219 3,575,275 -17.4% Computers, Property and Utilities 824,014 473,964 -42.5% Supplies 46,260 167,186 261.4% Total Capital Expenditures 5,386,414 4,473,950 -16.9%
Desired Transfers to Reserves 225,000 125,000 -44.4%
Total Unit Budget 71,360 (2,727) -103.8%
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Lands & Facilities
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 591,579 553,155 -6.9% Reductions due to redistribution to other units Contracts 913,243 806,045 -11.7% Golf course revenues expected to continue decreasing User Fees 2,100 2,000 -4.8% All Others incl deferred amounts 1,982,000 25,000 -98.7% Little requirement for use of reserves in 2019 Total Revenues 3,488,922 1,386,200 -60.3%
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 942,748 866,448 -8.1% Training 8,850 10,100 14.1% Legal, Audit, Insurance 32,575 20,900 -35.8% Services 1,969,200 85,000 -95.7% See use of reserves above Computers, Property and Utilities 124,986 124,400 -0.5% Supplies 98,400 45,100 -54.2% 2019 Budget reflects actual more closely Flow Through Expenses 9,000 8,000 -11.1% Depreciation Expenses 17,572 17,572 0.0% Allocated Costs 437,942 384,657 -12.2% Total Operating Expenditures 3,641,273 1,562,177 -57.1%
Total Unit Budget (152,351) (175,977) 15.5%
Conservation Areas
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 109,830 1,455 -7446.6% 2019 levy is deferred from earlier years Contracts 703,287 838,075 19.2% Increase reflects new land management agreement with City User Fees 3,557,759 3,644,079 2.4% of Woodstock All Others incl deferred amounts 88,000 226,000 156.8% Deferred projects from 2018 Total Revenues 4,458,876 4,709,609 5.6%
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 1,986,878 2,019,592 1.6% Training 17,250 22,990 33.3% Implementation of new seasonal stasff training program Legal, Audit, Insurance 107,250 82,000 -23.5% Did not overestimate insurance as in the past Services 308,111 157,100 -49.0% Includes airport runway project hazard tree management Computers, Property and Utilities 886,200 1,003,924 13.3% Improved communication devices (2-way radios) and Supplies 376,907 309,800 -17.8% property tax increases Depreciation Expenses 76,301 76,373 0.1% Allocated Costs 785,907 773,320 -1.6% Total Operating Expenditures 4,544,804 4,445,099 -2.2%
Capital Expenditures 296,000 226,000 -23.6%
Total Unit Budget (381,928) 38,510 -110.1%
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Environmental Planning & Regulations
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 710,000 893,309 20.5% Includes Targets water quality efforts Government Transfer Payments 28,952 28,952 0.0% Contracts 717,497 815,877 13.7% Increasing activity level for inquiries, permits and User Fees 195,000 220,140 12.9% regulations management All Others incl deferred amounts 303,278 85,381 -71.8% Deferred RMO services as per service agreement Total Revenues 1,954,727 2,043,659 4.5%
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 1,198,710 1,211,106 1.0% Training 10,600 13,500 27.4% Anticipated 2019 staff changes; may require add’l training Legal, Audit, Insurance 22,000 27,000 22.7% Increase planned primarily for legal expenses Services 185,975 171,500 -7.8% Computers, Property and Utilities 25,400 27,750 9.3% Supplies 7,750 8,400 8.4% Allocated Costs 408,153 443,126 8.6% Total Operating Expenditures 1,858,588 1,902,382 2.4%
Total Unit Budget 96,139 141,277 47.0%
Watershed Planning, Research & Monitoring
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 695,408 698,962 0.5% Added Targets funding but decreasing general levy allocation Contracts 174,875 173,200 -1.0% User Fees - - All Others incl deferred amounts 10,941 10,000 -8.6% Total Revenues 881,224 882,162 0.1%
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 715,363 708,323 -1.0% Training 5,250 5,250 0.0% Services 23,000 23,000 0.0% Computers, Property and Utilities 10,500 8,500 -19.0% Supplies 15,001 16,000 6.7% Depreciation Expenses 2,176 2,176 0.0% Allocated Costs 265,193 293,969 10.9% Total Operating Expenditures 1,036,483 1,057,218 2.0%
Total Unit Budget (155,259) (175,056) 12.8% Reflects continuing Targets efforts
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Conservation Services
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 614,538 763,077 19.5% Natural heritage and water quality Targets workplan year 3 Contracts 774,040 819,750 5.9% New ECCC and Agricultural Adaptation Council contracts User Fees 130,000 151,500 16.5% Increased tree costs passed on to landowners All Others incl deferred amounts 794,698 514,746 -35.2% Ongoing multi-year contracts Total Revenues 2,313,276 2,249,073 -2.8%
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 750,378 797,456 6.3% Specific to Targets efforts Training 1,000 9,000 800.0% More concentrated training related to specific contracts Services 62,800 40,700 -35.2% Computers, Property and Utilities 50,675 187,603 270.2% All expenses related to contract obligations Supplies 291,130 423,133 45.3% Flow Through Expenses 73,500 243,361 231.1% Cost sharing opportunities to landowners as part of contracts Depreciation Expenses 2,403 2,403 0.0% Allocated Costs 457,906 479,206 4.7% Total Operating Expenditures 1,689,792 2,182,862 29.2%
Total Unit Budget 623,484 66,211 -89.4%
Community Partnerships
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 610,200 764,448 20.2% Includes Year 3 Targets-directed efforts Contracts 599,830 305,270 -49.1% Provincial and federal contract ending User Fees 129,700 145,000 11.8% All Others incl deferred amounts 8,935 278,200 3013.6% Deferred revenues from ongoing programs Total Revenues 1,348,665 1,492,918 10.7%
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 815,513 714,028 -12.4% Training 4,200 4,100 -2.4% Services 28,250 228,736 709.7% Computers, Property and Utilities 71,520 47,220 -34.0% Supplies 111,430 167,827 50.6% Flow Through Expenses 9,350 31,700 239.0% Budgeting closer to 2018 actuals Depreciation Expenses 1,442 1,442 0.0% Allocated Costs 406,691 385,514 -5.2% Total Operating Expenditures 1,448,396 1,580,567 9.1%
Total Unit Budget (99,731) (87,649) -12.1%
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Service Cost Centres
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 32,400 97,217 66.7% Includes operating reserve levy and deferred levies Contracts - 1,500 User Fees 3,300 3,300 0.0% All Others 122,000 147,100 20.6% Total Revenues 157,700 249,117 58.0%
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 2,066,300 2,046,954 -0.9% Training 40,900 37,000 -9.5% Legal, Audit, Insurance 205,851 204,394 -0.7% Services 32,250 48,000 48.8% Includes new investment management fees Computers, Property and Utilities 444,975 476,200 7.0% Increases are primarily utility costs Supplies 188,500 189,100 0.3% Depreciation Expenses 480,543 475,618 -1.0% Allocated Costs (3,354,951) (3,381,195) 0.8% Total Operating Expenditures 104,368 96,071 -7.9%
Desired Transfers to Reserves 52,400 153,048 192.1% Operating reserve, WCC building reserve, sick leave reserve
Total Unit Budget 932 (2) -100.2%
All Units, All Activities
2018 2019 Change from Budget Budget last year Notes Revenues Municipal Levies 7,346,855 7,330,124 -0.2% Dam & Flood Control Levy portion reduced for 2019 Government Transfer Payments 351,020 351,016 -0.0% Contracts 7,724,238 7,182,848 -7.0% Provincial contracts expected to fall User Fees 4,017,859 4,226,019 5.2% All Others incl deferred amounts 3,707,507 1,764,278 -52.4% Investment returns are volatile, deferreds lower in 2019 Total Revenues 23,147,479 20,854,284 -9.9% than 2018, use of reserve funding reduced for 2019
Operating Expenditures Wages, Benefits, Per Diems 10,058,577 9,886,948 -1.7% Some reductions in staff hours planned Training 114,400 106,840 -6.6% Legal, Audit, Insurance 400,042 357,294 -10.7% Estimates reflect actual experience more closely Services 6,991,805 4,386,311 -37.3% Reductions related to changes in provincial grants Computers, Property and Utilities 2,648,877 2,564,286 -3.2% Supplies 1,275,728 1,414,096 10.8% Flow Through Expenses 91,850 283,061 208.2% Incentive programs well funded for 2019 Depreciation Expenses 828,446 1,033,045 24.7% Allocated Costs (13,033) 756 -105.8% Total Operating Expenditures 22,396,692 20,032,637 -10.6%
Capital Expenditures 560,500 732,258 30.6%
Desired Transfers to Reserves 390,407 310,884 -20.4%
Total Budget All Units (200,121) (221,495) 10.7%
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The UTRCA operates and manages a number of water and With the plan in place, the UTRCA is able to leverage the municipal erosion control structures on behalf of its member municipalities. contributions to pursue senior government funding support for The operation and maintenance costs for these structures are specific projects. The long term cost projections are also used to apportioned to municipalities on a beneficiary pays basis. The lobby senior levels of government to continue providing major UTRCA also maintains and operates a number of recreation dams capital repair grant programs, such as Ontario’s Water and Erosion on behalf of member municipalities. The benefiting municipality Control Infrastructure program. In 2019, the UTRCA has again for these recreational structures is the municipality within which obtained funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Program they are located. Capital maintenance of all of these structures for Major Capital Maintenance Projects. is funded in the same proportions as operating, as shown in the table below. The amounts for the annual fixed contributions from the affected municipalities have been calculated based on long term flood The UTRCA Board of Directors has approved a 20 Year Capital control capital repair estimates. The 20 Year Capital Maintenance Maintenance Plan for Water and Erosion Control Structures. This Plan includes provisions for reviews and for the adjustment of long term plan has been developed to coordinate the timing and the municipal contributions, depending on updated studies and financing of major capital repairs to the water and erosion control cost estimates. The 2019 Approved Flood Control Capital Levy is structures. The plan is reviewed and updated annually, to maintain described in the following table. a rolling 20 year estimate for planning and financing purposes.
Flood Control Capital Levy Summary Municipality Structure Apportionment 2019 FC Capital Levy Total Wildwood Dam 0.97% Oxford County Pittock Dam 62.07% $125,000 Ingersoll Channel 100.00% Fanshawe Dam 100.00% Wildwood Dam 83.96% City of London Pittock Dam 36.86% $1,486,104 London Dykes & Erosion Control Structures 100.00% Springbank Dam 100.00% St. Marys Floodwall 100.00% Town of St. Marys $102,000 Wildwood Dam 14.10% City of Stratford RT Orr Dam & Channel 100.00% $25,000 Municipality of West Perth Fullarton Dam 100.00% $5,000 Embro Dam 100.00% $1,500 Township of Zorra Harrington Dam 100.00% $5,000 Total Flood Control Capital Levy $1,749,604
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Current Year Operations Capital Investments 2019 Totals
Dam and Flood Env Total Municipal Operating Control Levy Specific Project Targets Total Municipal Year over Year Capital Total Municipal Year over Year Funding for Year over Year General Levy Flood Control Capital Levy Reserve Levy (see table below Funding Year 3 Operational Funding Increase Maintenance Capital Funding Increase Operations and Increase for details) of 4 Capital 2018 2019 Municipality 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2019 2018 2019 $ % 2018 2019 Structure 2018 2019 2018 2019 $ % 2018 2019 $ % CVA CVA Oxford County 16.373 16.551 573,096 590,927 5,305 5,470 194,300 185,042 47,690 772,701 829,129 56,428 7.3% 27,560 28,111 WWD & PTTK Dams 124,407 125,000 151,967 153,111 1,144 0.8% 924,668 982,240 57,572 6.2% London 65.045 64.698 2,276,729 2,309,891 21,075 21,382 854,866 857,719 105,000 105,000 186,415 3,257,670 3,480,407 222,737 6.8% 109,485 111,675 Total Structures1 1,906,526 1,486,104 2,016,011 1,597,779 (418,232) -20.7% 5,273,681 5,078,186 (195,495) -3.7% Lucan/Biddulph 0.309 0.318 10,827 11,350 100 105 2,176 2,018 916 13,103 14,388 1,285 9.8% 521 531 521 531 10 2.0% 13,624 14,920 1,296 9.5% Thames Centre 3.157 3.217 110,499 114,848 1,023 1,063 27,272 25,585 9,269 138,794 150,764 11,970 8.6% 5,314 5,420 5,314 5,420 106 2.0% 144,108 156,185 12,077 8.4% Middlesex Centre 2.287 2.287 80,051 81,637 741 756 16,068 14,501 6,588 96,860 103,483 6,623 6.8% 3,850 3,927 3,850 3,927 77 2.0% 100,710 107,410 6,700 6.7% Stratford 7.322 7.285 256,292 260,097 2,372 2,408 125,219 96,533 20,991 383,883 380,028 (3,856) -1.0% 12,325 12,572 RT Orr Dam 25,000 12,325 37,572 25,247 204.8% 396,208 417,599 21,391 5.4% Perth East 1.326 1.373 46,402 49,012 430 454 11,861 11,298 3,955 58,693 64,720 6,027 10.3% 2,231 2,276 2,231 2,276 45 2.0% 60,924 66,996 6,072 10.0% West Perth 1.365 1.419 47,769 50,651 442 469 47,956 43,583 4,088 96,167 98,791 2,624 2.7% 2,297 2,343 Fullarton Dam 5,000 2,297 7,343 5,046 219.7% 98,464 106,134 7,670 7.8% St. Marys 1.532 1.509 53,632 53,882 496 499 41,792 27,396 4,348 95,920 86,125 (9,795) -10.2% 2,579 2,631 St. Marys Floodwall 100,000 102,000 102,579 104,631 2,052 2.0% 198,499 190,756 (7,744) -3.9% Perth South 1.087 1.143 38,037 40,812 352 378 7,622 7,229 3,294 46,011 51,712 5,701 12.4% 1,829 1,866 1,829 1,866 37 2.0% 47,840 53,577 5,737 12.0% S Huron/Usborne 0.198 0.200 6,917 7,148 64 66 1,384 1,265 577 8,365 9,056 691 8.3% 333 340 333 340 7 2.0% 8,698 9,396 698 8.0% Zorra 0 - - - 15,000 8,500 - 15,000 8,500 (6,500) -43.3% - Harrington $5,000 Embro $1,500 6,500 - 6,500 6,500 15,000 15,000 - 0.0% SW Oxford - - - 5,610 5,610 - 5,610 5,610 - 0.0% - - - - 5,610 5,610 - 0.0% Total 100 100 3,500,251 3,570,256 32,400 33,048 1,351,126 1,286,279 105,000 105,000 288,130 4,988,777 5,282,713 293,936 5.9% 168,324 171,690 2,130,933 1,749,604 2,299,257 1,921,294 (377,963) -16.4% 7,288,034 7,204,008 (84,026) -1.2% 1Total City of London Structures (Flood Control Capital Levy) Fanshawe Dam 10,000 Wildwood & Pittock Dams 120,000 London Dykes 1,356,104 2019 UTRCA Draft Budget: Dam & Flood Control Levy - Details Total London Structures 1,486,104
Flood Plan & Tech Small Wildwood Dam Pittock Dam 100% Structures Municipality 2018 CVA 2019 CVA Forecasting Studies Holdings 2018 2019 $ $ $ % $ % $ Structure $ Oxford County 16.373 16.551 94,896 6,835 1,134 0.97 1,095 62.07 58,582 Ingersoll Channel 22,500 194,300 185,042 London 65.045 64.698 370,940 26,718 4,432 83.91 94,757 36.81 34,741 Total Structures2 326,131 854,866 857,719 2Total City of London Structures Lucan/Biddulph 0.309 0.318 1,823 131 22 0.02 23 0.02 19 2,176 2,018 (Dam & Flood Control Levy) Thames Centre 3.157 3.217 18,443 1,328 220 0.19 215 0.19 179 Dorchester Mill Pond Dam & Dorchester CA Dam ($2,600 ea) 5,200 27,272 25,585 Fanshawe Dam 300,825 Springbank Dam 14,616 Middlesex Centre 2.287 2.287 13,110 944 157 0.14 158 0.14 132 16,068 14,501 London Dykes/Erosion Control 10,690 Stratford 7.322 7.285 41,768 3,009 499 0.44 497 0.44 415 RT Orr Dam & Channel 50,345 125,219 96,533 Total London Structures 326,131 Perth East 1.326 1.373 7,871 567 94 0.08 90 0.08 76 Shakespeare Dam 2,600 11,861 11,298 West Perth 1.365 1.419 8,134 586 97 0.08 90 0.08 76 Mitchell Dam ($32,000) & Fullarton Dam ($2,600) 34,600 47,956 43,583 St. Marys 1.532 1.509 8,653 623 103 14.10 15,923 0.10 94 St. Marys Floodwall 2,000 41,792 27,396 Perth South 1.087 1.143 6,554 472 78 0.06 68 0.06 57 7,622 7,229 South Huron/Usborne 0.198 0.200 1,148 83 14 0.01 11 0.01 9 1,384 1,265 2019 Zorra - Harrington Dam & Embro Dam 8,500 15,000 8,500 South West Oxford - Centreville Dam 5,610 5,610 5,610 Approved Budget Total Member Municipalities 100.00 100.00 573,340 41,296 6,850 100.00 112,927 100.00 94,380 457,486 1,351,126 1,286,279 February 21, 2019 Page 53 of 78 9. b. i.
Monday March 4th, 2019
Dear Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council,
The Princeton Fireworks Committee in conjunction with Princeton Fire Department, the Princeton Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary and Friends of Princeton Park is excited to be hosting the Victoria Day Long Weekend Fireworks Show that takes place in Princeton, Ontario.
The fireworks show will take place on Saturday May 18 2019. The show is a professional display performed by Garden City Display Fireworks Inc.
The fireworks show has been a great success for the last four years and we are striving to continue the quality and family friendly nature of the event. To date the event has been a “free” event. It is our goal to keep admission to this event “free”. We feel it is important to our community to be able to host an event like this. Events like this help our community as well as surrounding communities grow and come together. This event gives everyone an opportunity to come together as one and enjoy an evening of fun and friendship. We are a “small town community” and events of this nature keep our community vibrant and healthy. We hope you will share in our vision for this event and what it means to the township and surrounding area.
In order to accomplish this goal we are looking to our community and surrounding communities who also enjoy the event to help offset the cost. We are hoping to raise the funds required through donation and sponsorship, as well as a few fundraising events.
To support this initiative, our fundraising goal is $5,000.00. We are asking for your financial support in this effort. Any donation is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in ensuring our community has a great family event to look forward to in May.
Cheques can be made out to the Princeton Fireworks Committee.
Should you require additional information or have any questions related to the fundraising campaign or the event please feel free to contact Myles Cruickshank of the Princeton Fireworks Committee at the contact information provided below.
Thank you for your time. We look forward to working with you to achieve the fundraising goal and enjoying an excellent event together as a community.
Sincerely,
Myles Cruickshank Member of the Princeton Fireworks Committee Phone: 226-339-5487
Email: [email protected]
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C HLOÉ J. SENIOR, CLERK 21 Reeve Street, PO Box 1614 Woodstock, ON N4S 7Y3 519.539.9800, ext. 3001 1.800.755.0394 oxfordcounty.ca
March 1, 2019
Martin Keller Source Protection Program Manager Lake Erie Source Protection Region c/O Grand River Conservation Authority 400 Clyde Road, Box 729 Cambridge, ON N1R 5W6
Please be advised that Oxford County Council, at its meeting held on February 27, 2019, adopted the following recommendations contained in Report No. WDN (CS) 2019-02:
“…that the Coordinator of Source Protection (Risk Management Official and Inspector) for the County of Oxford be nominated for appointment to the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee;
and further, that a supporting resolution be sought from each of the respective Oxford County Area Municipalities within the Lake Erie Region Source Protection area of jurisdiction along with Perth County, the Municipality of North Perth and the Township of Perth East”.
Sincerely,
Chloé J. Senior Clerk cc: P. Crockett, CAO, County of Oxford D. Goudreau, Manager of Water Services G. Hough, Director of Community Planning D. Simpson, Director of Public Works Clerk, Perth County Clerk, Municipality of North Perth Clerk, Township of Perth East Clerk, Township of Blandford-Blenheim Clerk, Township of East Zorra-Tavistock Clerk, Township of Norwich Clerk, Township of South-West Oxford Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg Clerk, City of Woodstock
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WDN (CS) 2019-02 Attachment 2
Public Works 21 Reeve Street PO Box 1614 Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3 Tel 519-539-9800 | Fax 519-421-4711
MEMO
DATE: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
FROM: David Simpson, Director of Public Works
TO: Oxford County Striking Committee
CC: Cassandra Banting, Coordinator of Source Protection Program Deborah Goudreau, Manager of Water and Wastewater Services Peter Crockett, CAO Chloe Senior, Clerk
RE: Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee Municipal Member Nomination
Howard Cornell was appointed in 2007 as a municipal member of the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee (Committee) to represent Oxford County, the Township of East Zorra- Tavistock, the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, the Township of Norwich, the City of Woodstock, the Township of Southwest Oxford, the Town of Tillsonburg, Perth County, the Municipality of North Perth and the Township of Perth East, all of which have jurisdiction within the Lake Erie Source Protection Region. This Committee oversees work in 3 watersheds in Oxford County: Catfish Creek, Grand River and Long Point Region. During the initial selection for the Committee member representation, Oxford County and its Area Municipalities, along with Perth County were asked to put forward names from interested members of Council or members of the public.
Based on this interest at the time, Oxford County Council (the municipal drinking water system purveyor) voted on the candidate selection and nominated Howard Cornell as a single representative. The candidate selection was also supported and endorsed by Perth County Council.
In May 2018, Howard Cornwell indicated his intent to resign from the Committee resulting in the vacancy of a municipal member representative on the Committee. Accordingly, it is recommended that Oxford County confer with Perth County, and the respective area municipalities and pass Council resolutions naming a jointly selected Committee member representative replacement.
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With approvals of the Grand River, Catfish Creek and Long Point Source Protection Plans (Plans), the role of the Committee has shifted from initial plan development into a monitoring phase. The Committee is now primarily focused on monitoring Plan implementation efforts, preparation of annual reports for the Source Protection Regions, and preparing amendments to the Plans and Assessment Reports. As such, many municipalities are recommending internal technical staff, such as Risk Management Officials, for member appointment to the Source Protection Committees. The Risk Management Officials have undertaken a significant role in the Plans’ policy development, including the long term vision and responsibilities pertaining to their implementation and monitoring.
Accordingly, staff are recommending that Oxford County’s Coordinator of Source Protection (Risk Management Official and Inspector) be nominated as the municipal representative for the Committee to fill the vacancy left by the previous member resignation. In this regard, staff are seeking endorsement by the Oxford County Striking Committee to nominate Oxford County’s Coordinator of Source Protection for appointment to the Lake Erie Source Protection Committee.
Discussions with Perth County have indicated that they will support an Oxford County staff member nomination to the Committee and will pass the necessary resolution from Perth County Council. In addition, Oxford County has also recently notified the Area Municipality CAO’s to determine if they have any interest in the selection of the Committee member replacement.
It is the preference of the Committee that all respective Councils with jurisdiction in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region (refer to first paragraph) pass resolutions to support the nomination by March 14, 2019. The decision to name the Committee representative replacement should be sent to the Lake Erie Source Protection Region to ensure the new municipal member representative can be appointed in time for the April 4, 2019 Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee meeting. Failing that timing, the Committee may postpone the appointment until their June 20, 2019 meeting.
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TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM
Agenda Item
Rick Richardson – To: Members of Council From: Director of Protective Services Reviewed By: Rodger Mordue Date: March 11th ,2019 Council Subject: February Monthly Report March 20th ,2019 Meeting Date: Report #: FC-19-03 ------
Recommendation:
That Report FC-19-03 is received as information
Background:
To provide Council with an update regarding the activities of the Protective Services Department, for the month of February 2019
Analysis/Discussion:
Fire: • (4) burn permits were issued in February • February 2019 monthly fire calls (attach)
Meetings, Courses and Training Attended:
• Feb 12th staff attended to all 4 Fire Stations after hours to deal with concerns of ice buildup in parking lots. Road Department assisted with equipment to deal with any issues • Feb 13th attended staff meeting • Feb 14th staff attended RFSOC monthly meeting in Norwich. Our group is still waiting on a couple of Township Councils on final approval for the hiring of a F/T Training person in 2019. We will be contacting Spectrum Communication as there was a fire communication disruption and this new system failed to alert anyone as required. • Feb 21st staff attended Drumbo Station as M&L Equipment were on site completing a major overhaul of our Jordair air filling machine. M&L will return in the near future to complete this service work as parts become available.
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• Feb 27th staff and 37 Township firefighters attended the Sand Paper Plant in Plattsville and were provided a tour of this facility. They have completed a number of improvements to their fire alarm system in the past few years and apparently more improvements are being anticipated. • Feb 28th staff attended Plattsville Station to complete an interview process to fill their vacant Captains position. It is my pleasure to announce to Council that Warren Vance has been selected to fill the vacant Plattsville Captains position. Warrens starting date will be Monday, March 4th ,2019. I would like to welcome Warren as part of the Plattsville Officers team and look forward to working with him in the future.
By-Law Enforcement – February
• 18-024 – Dirt Dumping
In Progress-2019
• 19-01 – Noise - Dog Barking • 19-02 – Noise – Construction • 19-03 – Parking
New By-Laws-2019
• 19-04 – Parking • 19-05 – Dogs Running at Large • 19-06 – Parking • 19-07 – Parking • 19-08 – Dogs Running at Large Emergency Plan Coordinator: Nothing to report
CEMC Activities:
• Updating Appendices for Emergency Plan • Organizing MECG meeting for April 2019. Delegation & Attachment: Ben Addley, Manager /Chief of Oxford County Paramedic Services & Ryan Hall, Deputy Chief of Oxford County Paramedic Services Re: Review of Tiered Response
Respectfully submitted by:
Rick Richardson Director of Protective Services
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February 2019 Fire Calls Bright
Drumbo 14 03-Feb Wilmot St S Odor Investigation 15 06-Feb Hwy 401 Km 249 MVC 16 07-Feb Hwy 401 Km 250 MVC 17 07-Feb Hwy 401 Km 244 MVC 18 07-Feb Hwy 401 Km 250 MVC 19 07-Feb Hwy 401 Km 248 MVC 20 07-Feb Hwy 401 Km 250 MVC 21 08-Feb Hwy 401 Km 242 MVC 22 11-Feb Mechanic St Medical Call 23 12-Feb Oxford Rd 29 & 22 MVC 24 12-Feb Hwy 401 Km 249 MVC 25 12-Feb Hwy 401 Km 254 MVC 26 19-Feb Hwy 401 Km 256 MVC 27 19-Feb Blenheim Rd Possible Fire 28 20-Feb Twp Rd 9 Medical Call 29 21-Feb Oxford St W Fuel Spill
Plattsville 6 04-Feb Young St E Medical Call 7 13-Feb Mill St Fire Alarm 8 18-Feb Oxford Waterloo Rd Medical Call 9 20-Feb Oxford Rd 8 Fire Alarm
Princeton 7 06-Feb Hwy 403 Km 10 MVC 8 06-Feb Hwy 403 Km 10 MVC 9 07-Feb Highway 2 Power Lines Down 10 15-Feb Brant Rd 25 Medical Call 11 18-Feb Hwy 403 Km 10 MVC 12 19-Feb Blandford Rd Medical Call 13 25-Feb Hwy 401 Km 12 MVC 14 28-Feb 3rd Concession Rd Medical Call
EZT
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TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM
Agenda Item
Rick Richardson – To: Members of Council From: Director of Protective Services
Rodger Mordue Reviewed By: Date: March 4, 2019
Officer renumeration Council Subject: March 20th ,2019 & new Lieutenant position Meeting Date:
Report #: FC-19-04 ______
Recommendation:
That Report FC-19-04 is received as information;
And further that Council approves and adopts the increase for renumeration of the Fire Department Officers and also the addition of one new Lieutenant position for each Fire Station starting in 2019.
Background:
In November 2018 staff completed a survey of the Rural Fire Departments in Oxford County to investigate what types of salaries their Officers group are currently earning in 2018. This survey indicated that Blandford Blenheim Fire Department officers should receive an increase in their annual stipends. The Officers also suggested to staff that a new fire department position should be added to the current officers group starting in 2019. This new position would be called Lieutenant and this position would fulfill Incident Command role at the scene when no Deputy Chief or Captains are on site. Staff and the Officers believe this Incident Command role should only happen a few times a year.
Analysis Discussion:
Increasing the current Fire Department Salaries for officers and adding a new Lieutenant would be as follows:
Deputy Fire Chiefs (4) - $2,257.73 per annum in 2018 + $250 = $2,507.73 each Captains (8) - $914.99 per annum in 2018 + $150.00 = $1,064.99 each Lieutenant (4) = $250.00 per annum starting in 2019 each
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Financial Considerations: Staff has added these Officers increases and the new Lieutenant position as part of the 2019 Fire Department operating budget.
Respectfully submitted by:
Rick Richardson Director of Protective Services
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TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM
Agenda Item
John Scherer, CBO/ To: Members of Council From: Manager of Building Services Reviewed By: Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk Date: March 12. 2019 Council Subject: Monthly Report to Council March 20, 2019 Meeting Date: Report #: CBO-19-08
Recommendation:
That Report CBO – 19- 08 be received as information.
Background:
To provide Council with an update, regarding the monthly Building activities for the period ending February 28, 2019.
Building Updates:
1. Various other day to day responsibilities regarding Building Services, Property Standards & Zoning. 2. Conducting interview for the summer student position. 3. AMANDA Software should be live April.
Legislative Updates:
None
Property Standards/By-Law Updates:
1. Property Standards/Bylaw written complaints received:
Currently 8 Complaints Complaints Complaints Unresolved Unresolved Received Closed/Resolved Complaints Historic February 2019 3 Year to Date – February 28, 2019 9 4 Historic Complaints - Unresolved 3
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Monthly Permit Activity No. of Construction Permit Fees Permits Value February 2019 6 $764,501.00 $15,009.40 Year to Date – February 28, 2019 15 $2,112,501.00 $34,514.40
Building Description Permit Value Permit Fee Commercial Renovation $ 75,000.00 $ 4,450.00 Institutional Alarm Replacement - School $ 107,570.00 $ 750.00 Septic $ 18,500.00 $ 550.00 SDD $ 483,431.00 $ 4,930.00 Addition to SDD $ 50,000.00 $ 2,829.40 Garage Addition $ 30,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $764,501.00 $15,009.40
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Respectfully submitted by:
______John Scherer Manager Building Services/CBO
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TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM
Agenda Item
John Scherer, CBO/ To: Members of Council From: Manager of Building Services Reviewed By: Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk Date: March 13, 2019 Building Department Council Subject: March 20, 2019 Modified Hours Meeting Date: Report #: CBO-19-09
Recommendation:
That Council amend the working hours for permanent full-time building department staff from 35 to up to 40 hours per week for the duration starting May 13, 2019 and ending August 30, 2019 (a total of 16 weeks).
Background:
Since the departure of the Deputy Chief Building Official, Robert Kelly, staff has chosen not to backfill the vacant position and instead has retained RSM Building Consultants to complete some of the Plans Exam duties.
Financial Impact:
Minimal. There is a substantial savings with this option as the township would not be required to pay OMERS, benefits and other costs related to a new full-time employee.
The township has retained the services of RSM to complete plans review for the township. This service has been budgeted for and will cost somewhere between $3,000 and $6,000.
The Building Service Sharing agreement would transfer half the difference of the salary between the CBO and DCBO, since the DCBO salary would be non-existent, the transfer to EZT would be larger this year.
The total additional cost for the extra hours would be somewhere between $5,000 and $6,000 for both the Blandford inspector and half the CBO.
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Discussion:
Building department staff has met a couple of times over the last 3 months to discuss workload and plan to move forward after the DCBO left. The immediate decision was to have RSM Building Consultants complete plans review for septic permits and all new houses in addition to gapping the position. To date this has worked well and has also created a financial savings.
Both Melissa and Connor have taken courses to allow them to complete a broader scope of work within the township and both can legally step into the CBO position if needed.
With the upcoming busy summer construction months, staff decided to offer to work extra hours in lieu of hiring an extra employee as we are unsure if the workload will be enough to justify an additional employee and with the uncertainty surrounding the pending provincial review.
If approved staff will proceed with setting up a framework to optimise time during the summer season that will include specified data input and inspection time. Also, the day will be shifted to take advantage of the cooler mornings during the summer months.
In addition to the above, the AMANDA software will be available in April. Typically, new software would require some sort of learning curve for all involved. All three remaining Building Officials have used AMANDA in the past and I expect this learning curve to be very short. Inspectors are planning to use AMANDA in the field on laptops to start and this should further increase efficiencies for such as tasks as deficiency tracking, report writing, emailing and paperwork associated with the inspection and plans review process.
Respectfully submitted by:
______John Scherer Manager Building Services/CBO
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TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM
Agenda Item
Katie Koski, Deputy To: Members of Council From: Treasurer Denise Krug, Treasurer Reviewed By: Date: March 14, 2019 Rodger Mordue, CAO Council Report #: TR-19-05 March 20, 2019 Meeting Date:
Statement issued with Subject: Respect to 2018 Salaries, Benefits & Expenses
Recommendation:
That Report TR-19-05 be received as information.
Background:
Pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Chapter 25 Section 284(1) the treasurer is required to prepare a report which discloses total salaries, benefits, and other expenditures made by municipal councillors and board members. The following table provides a summary of these expenses.
Remuneration was paid as per Council Report TR-17-11 accepted by Council Resolution December 6, 2017.
Analysis/Discussion:
Name Salary Benefits Sub-Total Conventions Total & Seminars Members of Council: Randy Balzer $14,307.00 $484.92 $14,791.92 0.00 $14,791.92 Bruce Banbury $14,307.00 $186.00 $14,493.00 $1,773.77 $16,266.77 Elizabeth Cowan $13,114.75 $444.51 $13,559.26 $0.00 $13,559.26 Nancy Demarest $1,192.25 $97.93 $1,290.18 $0.00 $1,290.18 Mark Peterson $14,893.95 $520.55 $15,414.50 $0.00 15,414.50 Justin Read $1,192.25 $97.93 $1,290.18 $0.00 $1,290.18 Marion Wearn $19,571.20 $281.27 $19,852.47 $0.00 $19,852.47 Police Services Board: Bev Beaton $1,500.00 $102.12 $1,602.12 $864.31 $2,466.43 Bartlett Karen $1,800.00 $131.64 $1,931.64 $864.31 $2,795.95 Marion Wearn $1,375.00 $26.81 $1,401.81 $0.00 $1,401.81 Mark Peterson $125.00 $2.43 $127.43 $0.00 127.43 Totals: $83,378.40 $2,376.11 $85,754.50 $3,502.39 $89,256.90 Respectfully submitted by: Katie Koski Deputy Treasurer
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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-
BLENHEIM BY-LAW NUMBER 2128-2019
A By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 1360-2002, as amended.
WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim deems it advisable to amend By-Law Number 1360-2002, as amended.
THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim, enacts as follows:
1. That Section 16.4.6 to By-Law Number 1360-2002, as amended, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following.
“16.4.6 Location: Part Lot 1, Block B, Plan 199, Village of Drumbo, CC-6 (Key Map 31)
16.4.6.1 Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law, no person shall within any CC-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 16.1 of this Zoning By-Law. a street fronting townhouse, in accordance with Section 13.2 of this Zoning By- law.
16.4.6.2 Notwithstanding any provision of this by-law, no person shall within any CC-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
16.4.6.2.1 Special Provisions for a Street Fronting Townhouse
16.4.6.2.1.1 Lot Frontage
Minimum for an interior unit 6.7 m (21.9 ft)
Minimum for an end unit on a corner lot 16.9 m (55.4 ft)
16.4.6.2.1.2 Lot Depth
Minimum 29 m (95.1 ft)
16.4.6.2.1.3 Driveway Width
A maximum of 55% of the front yard of an interior street fronting townhouse dwelling may be occupied by a driveway.
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16.4.6.3 That all of the provisions of the ‘CC’ Zone in Section 16.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By- Law, as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.”
3. This By-Law comes into force in accordance with Sections 34(21) and (30) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
READ a first and second time this 20th day of March, 2019.
READ a third time and finally passed this 20th day of March, 2019.
Mark Peterson - Mayor
(SEAL)
Rodger Mordue – CAO/Clerk
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TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM
BY-LAW NUMBER 2128-2019
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The purpose of By-Law Number 2128-2019 is to amend the existing ‘Special Central Commercial Zone (CC-6)’ that applies to the property to permit street-fronting townhouses. Special provisions are also required to reduce the minimum lot frontage of an end unit on a corner lot to 16.9 m (55.4 ft), and an interior unit to 6.7 m (21.9 ft), as well as the minimum required lot depth to 29 m (95.1 ft). The maximum driveway coverage of an interior street fronting townhouse dwelling lot is also proposed to be increased to 55% of the front yard.
The subject property is described as Part Lot 1, West of Wilmot Street, Block B, Plan 199, Township Blandford-Blenheim. The property is located on the southeast corner of Station Street and Muma Street, in the Village of Drumbo.
The Township of Blandford-Blenheim adopted the amending By-law Number 2128-2019. Any person wishing further information relative to Zoning By-Law Number 2128-2019 may contact the undersigned. No public input was received respecting this application.
As the proposed amendment only impacts the wording of the Zoning By-law, no mapping changes are required.
Mr. Rodger Mordue, CAO/Clerk Township of Blandford-Blenheim 47 Wilmot Street South Drumbo, Ontario N0J 1G0
Telephone: 463-5347
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TOWNSHIP OF BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM
BY-LAW NUMBER 2129-2019
Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
WHEREAS by Section 5 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council.
AND WHEREAS by Section 11 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, the powers of every Council are to be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim in respect of each recommendation contained in the reports of the Committees and each motion and resolution passed and other action taken by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, at this meeting held on March 20th, 2019 is hereby adopted and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.
2. That the Mayor and proper officials of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the actions of the Council referred to in the proceeding section hereof.
3. That the Mayor and the CAO / Clerk be authorized and directed to execute all documents in that behalf and to affix thereto the seal of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.
By-law read a first and second time this 20th day of March, 2019.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this 20th day of March, 2019.
MAYOR CAO / CLERK MARK PETERSON RODGER MORDUE
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