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Set Your Sights on Meaford

Welcome to the Municipality of Meaford, on the southern shore of . The Municipality of Meaford is a fascinating, four-season destination that has it all: fresh local food, unique shopping, nature at your doorstep, a beautiful waterfront, and hundreds of local charms and amenities awaiting your discovery. Our charming, historic downtown district features Meaford Hall – a restored 330-seat theatre, concert and cinema venue, plus distinctive boutiques, eclectic eateries and services of all kinds.

Just a few minutes away, you’ll find acres of rolling countryside, charming historic villages, sandy beaches and unspoiled natural areas. table of contents

Reasons To Invest...... 4-5 Location...... 6 County of Grey ...... 7-8 Municipality of Meaford...... 9 Population Trend...... 10 Affordability...... 11 Real Estate Activity ...... 12 What Makes Meaford Unique ...... 13 Lifestyle - Premier Parks...... 14 Lifestyle - Trails...... 15 Lifestyle - Recreation ...... 16 Arts & Culture ...... 17 Library...... 18 Tourism ...... 19 Harbour / Marina ...... 20 Health Services ...... 21 Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan ...... 22-23 Agribusiness ...... 24 Education ...... 25 Municipal Incentives ...... 26-27 Business Organizations ...... 28 Service Clubs...... 29 Development Charges ...... 30

MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD

Reasons to Invest

 Location: Meaford is located within the popular tourism region, the , and is only a short two hours to the Greater area. Meaford is closely connected to ’s major 400 series highway system with a connection in . Highway 26, which travels through downtown Meaford, has millions of commuters annually. The Community of Rockford’s business areas primarily serve the nearby market of .

 Affordability: Meaford is an affordable place to live in comparison to many communities in . Meaford has quickly become a destination of choice amongst those looking to retire from the urban centres of southern Ontario and is an attractive place for young families because of the unmatched amenities offered locally and within the region.

 Lifestyle: The Municipality of Meaford offers a balance between work and pleasure in an awe-inspiring natural environment. For decades, people have been drawn by the natural beauty of the landscape, the water, and charming authenticity of its urban centre with a rural community feel. Meaford’s lifestyle offers more leisure time to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities.

 Arts & Culture: Meaford is the cultural destination within with the Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre operating as the main attraction. Home to outstanding live performances, rotating art displays, and enriching lifelong learning classes. The Meaford region is rich with cultural history including being the resting place of Canadian icon, artist . Meaford is also home to the canine hero Beautiful Joe, who inspired the bestselling novel “Beautiful Joe”, which contributed to worldwide awareness of animal cruelty, written by Margaret Saunders in 1893.

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 Tourism: Meaford has a vibrant tourism economy with numerous outdoor activities and award winning festivals and events. Meaford is well known for outstanding agri-tourism due to its unique growing opportunities and the beautiful trail systems attract visitors from all over the world.

 Waterfront: The redevelopment of the waterfront is expected to be a key element of future investments. Through the Meaford Waterfront Master Plan, a multi-million dollar redevelopment is planned for the urban waterfront that will support revitalization of the downtown commercial core, bring new commercial developments to the harbour area, and sought-after residential condominium developments.

 Education: The Municipality of Meaford hosts high quality education facilities and programs for all ages. This includes lifelong learning opportunities within the Municipality and a regional college campus located in nearby Owen Sound and Collingwood. Meaford hosts a federal training facility for the Canadian Forces and a new Jk - Grade 12 School to be built by 2020.

 Healthcare: Meaford is proud to have a local hospital that offers a wide range of specialty services, including 20 inpatient beds. A new modern medical clinic opened in the fall of 2014 and offers local residents access to new equipment and has assisted in the recruitment of new doctors to the Municipality. For services not available in Meaford, the Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound Hospital is located 5 minutes outside of the Municipality of Meaford. Meaford has quality options for those seeking long term care facilities.

 Agribusiness: Meaford’s geography and micro-climate allow it to produce a wide variety of agricultural products. These include apples, garlic, hops, herbs, honey and maple syrup. Recent growth has occurred in organic farming, local wineries, breweries and cideries. The Farmers’ Market in Meaford has allowed local producers to showcase their products and is a hub for collaboration and business exchange for producers.

5 LOCATION

Meaford is conveniently located between the City of Owen Sound and the Town of Blue Mountains. Urban Meaford is located along Provincial Highway 26, which sees over 7 million commuters annually travel into our harbour-side downtown. Highway 26 also provides an easy connection to Ontario’s major 400 series highway system in nearby Barrie. Within a one-hour distance of Meaford is a marketplace of more than 100,000 people and within a two-hour drive is a market of millions. Five minutes east of the City of Owen Sound along highway 26, located in the Municipality of Meaford, is the Owen Sound Regional Airport serving Grey and Bruce Counties.

DISTANCE TO MARKETS Blue Mountains...... 15km Owen Sound...... 30km Collingwood...... 34km Barrie...... 89km Orangeville...... 102km Brampton...... 138km Toronto...... 180km ...... 134km Kitchener...... 148km Niagara Falls...... 265km

6 COUNTY OF GREY

The Municipality of Meaford is located within the County of Grey. Grey County is a family of nine distinct rural municipalities that values its heritage, natural beauty, clean and healthy environment, and a relaxed and family-oriented rural lifestyle. As the fourth largest county in Ontario, Grey County covers an area of 4,513.21 square kilometers and is home to 93,830 residents. Grey County today is as diverse as it is expansive, encompassing: • Rich and productive farmland with almost 2,250 farms and over 200,000 hectares of farmed land. Grey is the number one producer of apples, sheep, barley & mixed grains in Ontario. • Leading edge agri-businesses; • Manufacturing, engineering, printing and business service firms of national and international stature; • An active shipping port; • A strong regional and rural health care system, • Exceptional cultural industries and renowned community celebrations; • Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest four-season resort; • World-class, year-round recreation opportunities; and

7 COUNTY OF GREY COUNTY OF GREY

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8 MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD

The Municipality of Meaford is a collection of a number of villages and communities including Annan, Bognor, Leith, Rockford, Woodford and urban Meaford.. As indicated on the map below, a large area of the Municipality is home to the Land Force Central Training Area for the Canadian Forces which has over 600 soldiers in training on any given week. The urban centre of Meaford is primed for new growth and presently has capacity in both water and wastewater systems to service the current and future developments based on current projections. The community of Rockford, located along highway 6 and 10, primarily serves the City of Owen Sound marketplace and has room for growth.

Meaford has a population of 11,100 permanent residents.

9 POPULATION TREND

POPULPOPULATIONATIONMunicipality TREN ofD Meaford TREND 2500

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Number of People 500

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Source9000 of Statistics 2016 Census on this page. 1991 1996 10 2001 2006 2011 DRAFT 9 Population

DRAFT 9 AFFORDABILITY

Meaford has outstanding new housing developments to choose from in both the urban and rural areas. You can find beautifully maintained older homes in charming, historic neighbourhoods. These choices are available at a fraction of the cost of homes in a major urban centre, and most choices in the urban area are within walking distance of downtown, beautiful parks, and the waterfront. The rural areas offer waterfront properties and panoramic countryside views that simply cannot be matched. Whether it’s a weekend retreat, summer home, condominium living, retirement living or a new beginning, the Municipality of Meaford is a buyers market budding with potential. The Municipality of Meaford’s tax rates are comparable to other area municipalities and the strong average residential assessment reflects the attraction people have to this region as well as the high quality of housing options.

source: Markettrends.trimap.com Average MPAC Assessment Rates Grey County – 2016

Meaford $245,000 Owen Sound $204,000 $255,000 Chatsworth $224,000 $228,000 Southgate $233,000 $229,000 Hanover $200,000 Town of Blue Mountains $403,000

11 Real Estate Activity

REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY

Market Summary Results 2013 vs. 2014 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath house located on 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath house close to the waterfront with an attached 2 Percentage Increase in Number of Sales the Subway in Toronto. No garage. car garage. Listing Price $1,049,999 April May June Listing Price $969,000 Municipality of Meaford 35.7% 8.7% 28.3% Collingwood -32.4% -20.9% -15.6% Grey Highlands 29.6% 24.3% 17.0% The Municipality of Meaford’s real estate market is hot! In fact, 2016 was a record Clearview -36.7% -28.6% -9.6% Town Blue Mountains -7.0% -6.7% 0.0% year for the Municipality of Meaford which saw a total number of permits rise to 371, Wasaga Beach -11.2% -6.0% -1.9% including 33 new homes, 24 multi residential units and a total value of 27.7 million. As of August 2017, the building statistics have already surpassed the 2016 record and there are The Municipality of Meaford’s real estate market is hot! Theover notable 800 increase new residential in sales units in various stages of the planning process which have not compared to other local municipalities reflects its continued affordability and desirability within the Georgian Triangle. Recognized as oneyet of Canada’sapplied for premier building four permits. season recreational playgrounds, Meaford is inspiring purchases of cottages, second homes and retirement dreams, and subsequent business investment.

Average Price of a house in the Municipality of Meaford in August

Market Summary Results 2013 vs. 2014 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 12 Month Average Price $266,805 $286,290 $307,085 $329,978 $404,611 April May June Municipality of Meaford $ 279,137 $ 274,393 $ 269,063 Collingwood $ 321,396 $ 335,537 $ 335,925 12 Grey Highlands $ 320,005 $ 328,996 $ 332,013 Clearview $ 336,618 $ 335,647 $ 336,492 Town Blue Mountains $ 551,664 $ 540,049 $ 549,129 Wasaga Beach $ 280,502 $ 281,711 $ 285,065

DRAFT 11 LIFESTYLE

Percentage change in number of sales over previous year: (2014 and 2015 Data) what makes April May June July August September October November December January February Meaford unique: 35.7% 8.7% 28.3% 16.4% 20.0% 12.2% 14.0% 9.6% 9.1% 166.7% 40.0% -32.4% -20.9% -15.6% 2.9% 10.9% 5.7% 2.7% 5.0% 3.9% 50.0% 44.0% Meaford’s distinctive geography and climate support this 29.6% 24.3% 17.0% 7.0% -2.4% -3.8% -3.4% -5.0% -4.9% 50.0% 20.0% area being a major apple producer or about 24% of Ontario’s -36.7% -28.6% -9.6% -12.6% 8.4% -9.5% 6.6% 5.4% 10.3% -50.0% -11.1% apples. -7.0% -6.7% 0.0% -0.9% 1.7% 3.8% 7.4% 6.8% 10.8% 10.0% 40.0% Meaford is a dog, friendly community rich in canine culture. -11.2% -6.0% -1.9% 1.5% 5.1% 4.4% 2.0% 4.0% 7.2% 63.6% 53.8% Meaford’s historical connection to dogs is rooted in the book Beautiful Joe that highlighted the plight of domestic animals everywhere. Written by Margaret Marshall Saunders, it was the first Canadian children’s book to sell over seven million copies by the late 1930s. Meaford is proud of its culture of recycling. Meaford won the award in 2011 as Ontario’s top recycling community and placed in the top four in 2010 and 2012. The community of Leith in

April May June July August September October November December January February the Municipality of Meaford was the home of renowned $279,137 $274,393 $269,063 $274,820 $286,290 $283,440 $289,921 $292,722 $297,904 $293,721 $286,663 Canadian artist Tom Thomson for 15 years of his $321,396 $335,537 $335,925 $335,338 $339,343 $345,232 $354,731 $348,095 $349,879 $351,977 $356,629 early life and is now his final resting place near the

$320,005 $328,996 $332,013 $342,038 $342,040 $375,373 $399,677 $410,562 $409,536 $407,950 $472,006 historic Leith Church. Another famous Canadian artist, Carl Ahrens spent summers in Leith and was $336,618 $335,647 $336,492 $339,628 $315,444 $334,750 $346,283 $353,098 $361,473 $364,514 $368,903 inspired by the beauty of this area. $336,618 $335,647 $336,492 $339,628 $315,444 $334,750 $346,283 $353,098 $361,473 $364,514 $368,903

$280,502 $281,711 $285,065 $286,276 $283,945 $284,703 $284,474 $283,630 $286,424 $287,398 $288,923

13 LIFESTYLE - Premier Parks

McCarroll Park and Fred Raper Park, located Beautiful Joe Park is a memorial to the dog fea- along the Meaford harbour front, offer hours tured in the internationally acclaimed true Mea- of entertainment for families with various ford story Beautiful Joe written by Margaret Mar- playground equipment, a splash pad, picnic shall Saunders who championed both women’s areas, sandy beach, free parking and and animal rights in Canada. The park is a beau- clean public washrooms. tiful, shady sanctuary encompassed by the Big Head River and just a short walk from downtown Meaford.

One of Ontario’s few waterfront campgrounds, Memorial Park offers a public beach, camping, mini golf, picnic shelters, public washrooms, Beautiful Joe Off Leash fenced-in Dog Park re- trails and recreational facilities. It is a popular inforces the local love for canines as it offers a spot summer attraction and includes a section of for dogs owners to socialize and allow their ca- beach that is dog friendly. nine friends some recreational time.

14 LIFESTYLE - Trails

Among Meaford’s amazing geography is a network of scenic trails. The Georgian Trail which follows the old Northern Rail Line from Meaford to Collingwood is a wonderful, accessible trail for cycling or hiking. It seems no matter what road you take, you’ll come upon access to sections of the famous as it winds and doubles back through the beautiful Niagara Escarpment. Bognor Marsh offers almost 12km of hiking trails, unique flora and fauna. Then there’s the wonderful Trout Hollow Trail along the , and the rugged trail through Bayview Escarpment Nature Reserve. The newest addition to the local trail network, the Tom Thomson Trail winds its way from the west edge of the Meaford waterfront, near the resting place of Tom Thomson in Leith, ending at the Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound.

15 LIFESTYLE - Recreation

Meaford is bursting with opportunities to keep busy, learn new skills and stay active. Meaford boasts groups that feature everything from competitive and recreational sporting activities to cultural activities. This includes multiple picturesque and challenging golf courses, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, a running track, an outdoor swimming pool, skate park, and lawn bowling.

Indoor facilities include a curling rink, an ice rink that hosts the local Meaford Knights tier two Junior A hockey team, and well equipped community centres offering various recreational programming for all ages. Some of our most popular programs include: Dance and fitness programs, yoga, an indoor walking club and skating clubs. Meaford also offers classes in the culinary arts, quilting and painting classes for the art enthusiasts.

16 ARTS & CULTURE

delights all those who visit to learn about it. At the Meaford Museum, you will learn about people including the Man with the Iron Hands (Andrew Gawley), , Margaret Marshall Saunders, local soldiers and much more. In fact, John Muir who is considered the founder of the Sierra Club and the United States National Park systems spent a few years in Meaford studying the area Meaford Hall Arts & Culture Centre flora. is located in the historic downtown of Meaford. It is a beautifully restored The museum also happens to be a stop century, old landmark. on the award-winning Apple Pie Trail. You can pick up some apple products As a four-season venue, Meaford and learn about the rich culture Hall plays host to a variety of events of apple growing in the region. The including live theatre, music, films, Meaford Museum is the key place to dance, and entertainment for visit if you're looking for any community, corporate and social Meaford souvenirs at their popular events. The theatre has seating for gift shop. 330. Approximately 55,000 people come through the Hall in a year.

Meaford has a robust and unique history that transcends its borders and

17 LIBRARY SERVICES

The Municipality of Meaford is serviced by two area Libraries. The residents in the western area of the Municipality are served by the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library in nearby Owen Sound and the rest of the Municipality is serviced by the Meaford Public Library located in urban Meaford.

Meaford Public Library is a busy full-service library that serves the bustling community of Meaford with programming, services and resources for all ages.

The library offers a wide variety of programs and services as well as a large collection of books, DVDs, audiobooks, e-books, magazines, music CDs and even fishing poles! Library cards are free of charge.

THe image below is an artist rendition of the latest concept for the new state of the art, accessible Meaford Public Library that will be open by 2020 in urban Meaford.

18 TOURISM

Meaford enjoys a healthy tourism economy, highlighted by places such as Meaford Hall, Memorial Park Campground, Meaford Museum, Beautiful Joe Park, Meaford Harbour and local sports facilities. Meaford’s tourism economy operates year- round, and remains strongest through summer and into late autumn. Meaford is a partiner on the award winning Apple Pie Trail, a culinary trail that travels throughout Grey County which includes stops within Meaford. The annual Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival fills Meaford with a whimsical celebration of the harvest season, from mid-September to- mid October thousands of themed scarecrows invade the community. Following the Scarecrow Invasion, Other popular events and activities for more than a quarter of a include the weekly car show, the award century, craft lovers have flocked to winning Big Red Chair Tour, a vibrant Meaford during harvest season to take Meaford Farmers’ Market, Meaford in the huge assortment of quality International Film Festival and the handcrafted goods at the annual, two Leith Summer Festival, to name only a day Apple Harvest Craft Show, few. considered one of Ontario’s best.

19 HARBOUR / MARINA

The Meaford Harbour is considered to be one of the finest marinas in the area and is operated by the Municipality of Meaford. Boat launch facilities as well as a pump-out station are available. The harbour is located just steps from downtown Meaford with plenty of parking for boats, vehicles and recreational vehicles. Along with our many boat slips, the Meaford Harbour features an administration office with a boaters’ lounge that includes a relaxing sitting area, showers, washroom facilities, and a patio with a barbeque. The Meaford Rotary pavilion located at the Meaford Harbour hosts numerous events and activities throughout the year. The Bighead river is a relatively small stream flowing through mostly forested areas until it dumps its waters into at Meaford, ON. The river is inhabited by brook and brown trout in its upper reaches. The lower section around Meaford is renowned for its incredible salmon and steelhead fishery.

20 HEALTH SERVICES

The Municipality of Meaford boasts a wide range of highly acclaimed healthcare and nursing facilities. hOSPITaLS Grey Bruce Health Services - Meaford Hospital Of all GBHS rural hospitals, Meaford offers the widest range of specialty clinics and services to the community. The hospital has inpatient beds which provide quick access to hospitalization when needed.

Grey Bruce Health Services - Owen Sound Hospital This regional hospital, just five minutes outside of the Municipality of Meaford, offers a full range of specialty services for residents across the area, including complex surgeries, total joint replacements, cancer surgeries, MRI and CT scan services, and many more. NURSINg hOMES Meaford Long Term Care Centre This home consists of 77 beds licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. It is located conveniently at 135 William Street.

Errinrung Residence This facility is a 60-bed long term care centre with 70 retirement suites. This long term care residence is licensed and inspected by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and the retirement residence is Member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association. HEALTH CENTRES Don Bumstead & Family Medical Centre This new facility opened in the fall of 2014 and includes space for four new physicians and a physiotherapy clinic.

21 MEAFORD WATERFRONT STRATEGY AND MASTER PLAN

In June 2014, the Municipality approved the Meaford Waterfront Strategy and Master Plan and development of the Harbour Village. The Harbour Village concepts will accommodate a broad range of users and economic development that ensures year-round tourism activity. The identified enhancements such as enhanced pedestrian access through new boardwalks and a pedestrian bridge, road, sidewalk, and landscape improvements are estimated at $4.6 million.

Harbour Village Concept

The full Meaford Waterfront Strategy and Master Plan is available at www.meaford.ca

22 MEAFORD WATERFRONT STRATEGY AND MASTER PLAN

The Meaford Waterfront is already a celebrated public space. Our Waterfront Strategy will foster projects to augment the character of our waterfront with amenities bringing tourism activity, economic development and new businesses supporting and linking our downtown core.

23 AGRIBUSINESS

Agribusiness in the Municipality of Meaford has a strong tradition primarily based on apples and livestock. This tradition grew out of the opportunities afforded by the unique growing conditions and soils in the area. More recently, Meaford has experienced growth in new agrifood sectors: organic farm foods, wineries, breweries and cideries.

Meaford hosts a seasonal farmers’ market that has begun to cultivate and develop an agrifood cluster in and around Meaford. Not only does the market cater to local consumers and visitors, it also acts as a place for local producers to foster collaboration and business exchange. The future of agriculture in Meaford is strongly positioned to service the growing demands for fresh Ontario products and the growing markets in the seeking ethnically and culturally traditional foods.

24 EDUCATION

Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre Offers Students living in close proximity to the a variety of lifelong learning City of Owen Sound must attend one of opportunities for those in pursuit their area schools. of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Catholic School students must attend: St. Basil’s JK-3 Notre Dame 4-8 Georgian Bay Community School is located St. Mary’s High School in urban Meaford and serves grades 4-12. : St. Vincent-Euphrasia School is home to The campus is situated minutes from the students from junior Kindergarten to Grade Municipality of Meaford in the City 3 and offers both English and French classes. of Owen Sound. as well as a campus in Meaford will soon be home to a new super nearby Collingwood. school which will include all JK to grade 12 students. This new 24 million dollar facility Land Forces Central Training Centre will offer the best education to student s in Meaford the Meaford area. The new school is A training facility for Regular and Reserve expected to be open in 2020. soldiers in Ontario but also a variety of other countries’ military units and non- military agencies. Over 600 soldiers in training on any given week.

25 MUNICIPAL INCENTIVES MUNICIPAL INCENTIVES Façade Grant Program RURALThe Municipality ECONOMIC of Meaford & will Fa provideÇa adE one –gRaNTtime grant of upPROgRaM to $15,000 to assist property owners or tenants in improving exterior appearance and/or structural quality of their building. The grant is intended to apply to constructionThe Municipality costs associated of Meaford with willthese provide improvements a one–time to grant help of our up to downtown$15,000 to assistglow withproperty the pride owners of thisor tenants fine community. in improving exterior appearance and/or structural quality of their building. The grant is intended to apply to The areaconstruction outlined in costsred below associated indicates with the these eligible improvements properties forto ahelp our municipaldowntown façade glowgrant. with the pride of this fine community. The area outlined in red below indicates the properties eligible for a municipal façade grant. Properties outside of the area outlined in red below may qualify for the Economic Community Improvement program

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26 MUNICIPAL INCENTIVES MUNICIPAL INCENTIVES

Improvements include, but are not limited to

 Structural/safety replacement and repair of exterior façade;  Repair/replacement of windows, doors, storefronts, awnings, canopies, cornices, eaves, parapets and other architectural features;  Installation or repair of exterior lighting;  Cleaning/painting of fa�ades visible from adjacent streets and public walkways;  Entrance modifications, including the installation of ramps for accessibility purposes;  “Hard” landscaping such as walkways and planters, but not including driveways or parking areas;  Landscaping including plant materials/pavers;  Structural repairs to walls, floors and foundations; and  Economic CIP Program is intended to assists owners with the costs of undertaking studies, building improvements/replacements, environmental studies, energy efficiency improvements, and on farm diversification that would results in enhanced long-term viability.

27 BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation 233 Broadway Street Kincardine, ON 1-888-832-2232

Grey County Business Enterprise Centre – 519-376-8998

Centre for Business and Economic Development 105 Collingwood, ON 1-877-876-7908

Meaford Business Improvement Area 21 Trowbridge Street West Meaford, ON [email protected]

Meaford Chamber of Commerce 13 Nelson Street Meaford, ON 1-888-632-3673

Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce 704 6th Street East Owen Sound, ON, 519-376-5647

YMCA Employment Services – Owen Sound & Area 1450 1st Avenue West, Suite 4A Owen Sound, ON 519-371-9222

28 SERVICE CLUBS

Kinettes of Meaford 519-538-1389

Kinsmen Club of Meaford 519-538-3260

Kiwanis Club of Meaford 519-538-2203

Lions Club of Meaford 519-538-3256

Optimists Club of Meaford 519-538-4284

Optimist Club of Sydenham 519-376-5929

Rotary Club of Meaford 519-538-1802

The Municipality of Meaford includes the following service clubs which are voluntary non-profit organizations. These service clubs work hard to improve our community, members meet regularly to perform charitable works either by direct hands-on efforts or by raising money for other organizations.

29 DEVELOPMENTDevelopment CHA RChargesGES

Single/Semi Apartment/Townhouse Non-Industrial Industrial

Rural $5,307 $3,570 $20.05 $11.39

Service Area 1 $12,486 $8,395 $79.04 $44.15

Service Area 2 $15,069 $10,131 $103.78 $56.05

Service Area 3 $15,075 $10,134 $100.45 $54.05

The development of all lands within the Municipality of Meaford are subject to The developmentthe terms of of By all- lawlands No. within 84- 2010.the Municipality Development of Meaford Charges are subject are levied to the according terms of to By-lawthe No. service 56-201 5area. Development in which the Charges development are levied is according located. to The the serviceamount area of thein which the chargesdevelopment vary is by located. service The area. amount Services of the chargeswhich relates varies by to servicethe Development area. Services whichCharges relate to By the-law Development are: Library, Charges Roads, By-law Public are: Works, Library, Parks Roads, and Public Recreation, Works, Parks Sewer, Water, Fire Emergency Services and Administration (studies). and Recreation, Sewer, Water, Fire EmergencyDRAFT Services and Administration (studies). 27 31 Municipality of Meaford 21 Trowbridge St. West Meaford, On N4L 1A1

Economic Development Officer Stephen Murray 519-538-1060 Ext 1110 [email protected]

www.meaford.ca