Rfp-Admin-01-2017

RFP-ADMIN-01-2017

Request for Proposals for the Purchase of Town Owned Land (121 Ontario Street)

INFORMATION TO PROPONENTS 3

1. Scope of Project ...... 3 2. Date of Proposal Submission ...... 3 3. Site Visit ...... 3 4. Proposal Deposit ...... 4 5. Project Contact ...... 4 6. Introduction ...... 4 7. Property Description and Information ...... 6 8. Town Vision and Development Objectives for the Site ...... 7 9. Official Plan and Zoning Implications ...... 9 10. Request for Proposal Process ...... 9 11. Submission Format ...... 10 12. Disqualification ...... 11 13. Examination of Documents ...... 11 14. Proposal Withdrawal or Replacement ...... 11 15. Proposal Evaluation ...... 11 16. Proposal Award Procedure ...... 13 17. Proposal Schedule ...... 13 GENERAL CONDITIONS ...... 14 1. Eligible Respondents...... 14 2. Cost of Submission ...... 14 3. Indemnification ...... 14 4. Clarification of Proposal Documents and Addenda ...... 14 5. Clarification of Submissions by Town ...... 14 6. Freedom of Information ...... 15 7. Accessibility for Ontarian’s with Disability Act, 2005 ...... 15 8. Laws and Regulations ...... 15 9. Protection of Property ...... 15 Form of Proposal ...... 16 1. Proponent Information ...... 16 2. Acknowledgement to Receipt of Addenda ...... 16

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INFORMATION TO PROPONENTS 1. Scope of Project The Town of St. Marys is seeking qualified firms or individuals for the purchase and development of the municipally owned property commonly referred to as “West Ward School” (121 Ontario Street). The Town is seeking proposals from proponents who are interested in redeveloping the site according to the Town’s objectives and guiding principles as outlined in the Town’s strategic plan, land use planning policies, and other applicable legislation. The preferred timeline for the development to take place is not later than eighteen (18) months from the date of land title transfer. A preferred proponent will be selected through a two-phase request for proposal process to enter into a mutually agreeable Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

2. Date of Proposal Submission One (1) original proposal and three (3) copies of the PHASE 1 proposal shall be submitted in a sealed, envelope addressed as follows: RFP-ADMIN-01-2017 ATTN: Brent Kittmer, CAO/Clerk

Proposals must be submitted under the following instructions. PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE (PHASE 1): February 10, 2017 TIME: 2:00 p.m., local time LOCATION: Town of St. Marys Town Hall (lower level service desk) 175 Queen Street East St. Marys, Ontario N4X 1B6

Submissions received by the date and time of closing will be opened in public immediately following the time of Proposal closing. Only the name of respondents will be read and recorded at the time of the public opening.

3. Site Visit There is a mandatory viewing of the property offered for sale (121 Ontario Street) on February 1, 2017 at 10:00 am. The site visit is expected to take 60 – 90 minutes. Proponents who plan to submit a proposal as a part of the process must attend the site meeting. Requests for individual meetings with the Town during the solicitation period will not be granted.

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4. Proposal Deposit Each proponent who is shortlisted to Phase 2: Submission of an Offer to Purchase is required to submit a proposal deposit in the amount of $5,000 in the form of a certified cheque and made payable to the Town of St. Marys. Deposits of all proponents who are shortlisted to move to Phase 2 of the proposal process will be retained until evaluation of the Phase 2 Offers of Purchase are evaluated. At that time, the deposits of the top two scoring proposals will be retained, with all other deposits returned. The deposits of the top two scoring proposals after Phase 2 will be retained until the Town and the highest scoring proponent have successfully negotiated an Agreement of Purchase and Sale of the property. Should the Town and the highest scoring proponent not be able to negotiate a mutually agreeable Agreement of Purchase and Sale within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the Town providing notice of its intent to negotiate the sale of the lands, the Town, at its sole discretion and upon five (5) business days’ notice to all proponents affected, may choose to negotiate with the next highest scoring proponent. In this instance, the deposit of highest scoring proponent will be returned net of the Town’s reasonable costs incurred during negotiations.

5. Project Contact Brent Kittmer, P.Eng., MPA Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Town of St. Marys (519) 284-2340 ext. 216 [email protected] 6. Introduction The Town of St. Marys is seeking qualified firms or individuals for the purchase and development of the municipally owned property commonly referred to as “West Ward School” (121 Ontario Street). The 1865 stone building overlooks the Thames River from its hilltop setting in the west ward and is the oldest remaining school within the municipality. Old school buildings usually show evidence of many modifications, and this property is no exception. The two original rooms to the north and to the south are still easily discernible from the exterior and the protruding east- west gable that divides them remains in place centred over both the east and west façades. However, changes have been imposed on the building over the years. In 1874, a third classroom was added to the west, making the building L-shaped. The windows and stone work were carefully matched to the original building. When the Town of St. Marys acquired the school property from the Perth County Board of Education in the late 1970s with the intention of retrofitting it as a Day Nursery and Community Centre, the building had been vacant for some years and needed a great deal of work. The greatest change was a large addition at the northwest corner, wood-frame

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construction with board and batten siding. This addition has since been covered with aluminum siding. To meet licensing requirements for operating a Day Care/Nursery School, a kitchen and washrooms on the main floor were installed. Throughout the years, other modifications have been made to meet the legislated requirements for licensing. Playground equipment, perimeter fencing and a small addition in the extreme northwest corner in 2007 are ones that are particularly noticeable from the exterior of the building. In recent years, the daycare at the site has been grandfathered under childcare legislation, without a guarantee of how long that grandfathered permission may last. In 2015 the Town and the Huron Perth District Catholic School Board began investigating a partnership to relocate the Town’s early learning service services to the Holy Name of Mary Catholic School. This partnership was formalized in 2016 with the Town formally relocating to its new location as of January 9, 2017. As a result of this relocation, the property has become surplus to municipal needs. The Town is seeking proposals from proponents who are interested in redeveloping the site according to the Town’s objectives and guiding principles as outlined in the Town’s strategic plan, land use planning policies, and other applicable legislation. The preferred timeline for the development to take place is not later than eighteen (18) months from the date of land title transfer. A preferred proponent will be selected through a two-phase request for proposal process to enter into a mutually agreeable Agreement of Purchase and Sale. The property is being sold in “as is” condition, with the exception that the Town will be retaining the following equipment and structures currently located at the site: outdoor utility sheds and playground equipment, all internal equipment that is not permanently fixed to the building (freezer, fridges, etc.). The Town will bear the cost of removing these items prior to the legal transfer of title to the new owner. If a prospective purchaser desires to have any of the internal or external equipment and structures remain with the property this should be detailed as a condition of sale as a part of the Phase 2 submission of an offer to purchase the property. It is important for proponents who participate in this RFP process to understand that they are seeking to purchase a property that is considered unique in St. Marys. Given the heritage value of the building, the St. Marys Heritage Committee made a recommendation to Council to have the property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. While Council chose not to designate the property, the heritage value of the building remains. Additionally, throughout its history the property has been publically owned and the grounds have been open for public access outside of business hours. The property is viewed as an important component of the built environment in the local neighbourhood. Although it is understood that the property will be sold and presumably privately held after the sale, through the RFP process the Town will be seeking to understand how proponents plan to respect the heritage value and fit of the property in the neighbourhood in their proposed redevelopment.

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7. Property Description and Information The lands in question are better known as 121 Ontario Street and are located in the West Ward of St Marys. The site is bordered by Ontario Street to the West, Thomas Street to the East, and Park Lane to the South. The parcel is irregular in shape and is impacted by the flood plain. The following is a fulsome description of the lands: Address: 121 Ontario Street South Description: Lots 14 to 20, inclusive west side of Thomas Street, Lots 16 to 20, inclusive east side of Ontario Street, Registered Plan No. 235 Size: 0.8979 hectares (2.2187 acres) Official Plan Designation: Residential and Flood Plain The Flood Plain designation applies to approximately 400 square metres at the north east corner of the property. The balance of the Land is Residential. Zoning By-law: Institutional (I) and Flood Plain [FP(RD)] with a Regulated Area (UTRCA) overlay. The Flood Plain zone applies to approximately 400 square metres at the north east corner of the property. The balance of the Land is Residential. Approximately 30 percent of the lot (generally east side) is subject to the permitting requirements of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. Source water Protection: Approximately 315 square metres at the southeast corner of the property is considered vulnerable (score 10). Almost all residential development will be permitted within this area. Commercial and industrial uses may have operational impacts. Heritage Designation: None. The St. Marys Heritage Committee made a recommendation to Council to have the property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act with Council’s decision not to designate the property at this time. Servicing: Municipal water serviced from Ontario Street (2” copper service installed in 1986, curb stop replaced in 2001 Municipal sewer services from Ontario Street (No specific size details from pipe leading to road. A 5” Asbestos cement pipe leaves the north east end of the building to a 2’x2’ concrete structure (clean out). A 4” AC pipe leave the structure heading

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west back under the north portion of the building. It would be an assumption only that the 4” AC pipe continues to the road. The building is heated by a boiler with radiant heating. An air handling unit serving the original portion of the building is located in a mechanical room to the south with condensers adjacent. (see attached condition assessment for further information) A fibre optic internet connection is installed to the building with service available from Festival Hydro/Rhyzome Networks. Hydro service to the Daycare facility is 200A, 120/240V 1- phase, 3 wire service. Utility and Tax Costs Heat: $3,600/year (2016, under current use) Hydro: $7,500/year Water/sewer: $3,000/year Taxes: $4,575 municipal and school (at the residential rate)

Further detailed information regarding the property is included in the appendices of this RFP:  Appendix 1 is an aerial photograph of the site showing the approximate location of water and sanitary servicing.  Appendix 2 is the zoning map for the lands. The Town’s zoning by-law is available at www.townofstmarys.com.  Appendix 3 is the legal survey (including topographical information) for the site.  Appendix 4 is the Phase 1 Environmental Assessment for the property. The conclusion of the Phase 1 EA is that the site is free of contamination.  Appendix 5 is the most recent condition assessment for the existing building.  Appendix 6 is a floor plan without measurements (approximately 5,550 ft2)  Appendix 7 is the statement of historical significance of the property.

8. Town Vision and Development Objectives for the Site The Town is seeking proposals from proponents who are interested in redeveloping the site according to the Town’s objectives and guiding principles. The Town’s vision for the site is that through redevelopment:  Residential units will be developed (preferably rental units);  Attainable price points be achieved for the residential units;  The Town is agreeable to having the existing green space at the property being developed into further residential/rental units to maximize the residential density at the property while continuing to maintain the character of the neighbourhood, and subject to any regulatory restrictions that may be in place.

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Additional guiding principles can be drawn from the Town’s Strategic Plan: Strategic Pillar 6: Housing The recent County labour market survey indicates an acute shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the “blue collar” and agricultural sectors. The one barrier to supplying that labour is housing options. There need to be housing options that are affordable, attainable, and even include rentals. This solution might also partially encourage youth and cultural practitioners to consider St Marys as the place to live, work, and play. Key Priorities and Tactics:  Ensure housing stock is flexible and attractive for youth, workers, and immigrants, and persons of all abilities.  Investigate and develop a range of possible approaches to launch a renewed housing strategy, designed to meet the current affordability and demographic challenges.

The Town is seeking a redevelopment team that will help the Town achieve its goals of diversifying the local housing stock and providing attainable housing options for all persons with a preferred focus on rental units. As a useful definition, the Town’s goal for “attainable housing” is that individuals who work in the Town and who make a “living wage” ($16.47/hour as defined by the Perth Huron United Way) should be able to afford to live in the Town. Alternatively, the definition of attainable housing as defined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation may be used: “In Canada, housing is considered affordable if shelter costs account for less than 30 per cent of before-tax household income. “ It is expected that the proposed redevelopment of the site will be in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood. The character of the neighbourhood is defined and influenced by its heritage homes and structures. As such, the proposed redevelopment of the site should fit with the heritage character of the existing neighbourhood. The Town has no formal heritage stipulations on the existing building at the site or on the property as a whole. As a part of a proponent’s concept plan, the Town is interested in understanding the proponent’s plan for the existing building. Proponents who plan to retain the existing building should clearly outline their plan for the building, any partnerships that may be proposed, if the building and site will be for private or public access, and any other relevant information. Proponents who do not plan to retain the existing building should clearly outline in their proposal how the history and heritage of the site will be respected and how fit with the local neighbourhood will be achieved through the redevelopment process. The preferred timeline for the development to take place is not later than eighteen (18) months from the date of land title transfer

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9. Official Plan and Zoning Implications The property is currently designated as Residential and Flood Plain in the Town’s official plan. The property is currently zoned as Institutional (I) and Flood Plain [FP(RD)] with a Regulated Area (UTRCA) overlay in the Town’s Zoning by-law. Future residential uses of the property will require a Zoning By-law Amendment, a Site Plan Agreement, and a Record of Site Condition would be required. A Heritage Assessment would also be likely. Future commercial uses of the property will require Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Agreement, Source Water Protection Screening, and a Land Use Compatibility Study would be required. A Heritage Assessment would also be likely. As a condition of the offer to purchase, the Town is agreeable to negotiating a term for the sale to be conditional on the successful rezoning of the property for its intended future use prior to transferring title to the lands.

10. Request for Proposal Process The request for proposal process will be conducted as a two phase process: Phase 1: Request for Qualifications and Concept Plans Proponents responding in Phase 1 are required to submit a CV of past projects and experience (i.e. location, number of units, and complexity of the development), a statement of understanding of the RFP process and intent to participate, and a first- stage development concept highlighting their overall built form and how their proposal meets the Town’s objectives. Included in the submission should be a clear articulation of how/if the existing building will be incorporated into the concept plan (if applicable) and how the heritage value of the site will be respected. A full list of submission requirements is provided in Section 11 below. The submission of a proposal will be considered as a representation that the proponent has carefully investigated all conditions which may affect or may, at some future date, affect the performance of the proposal submitted. Phase 1 proposals will be evaluated and proponents will be short listed and asked to respond to Phase 2 of the RFP process.

Phase 2: Submission of an Offer to Purchase Proponents who progress to Phase 2 of the request for proposal will be invited to submit a formal offer to purchase the property from the Town, complete with the requisite deposit of $5,000. The formal offer should include the purchase price, closing date, condition period, and key term and conditions of the Offer.

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11. Submission Format a. Forms submitted with the Proposal must be completed in their entirety in hard copy. All entries shall be clear and legible and made in a non-erasable medium and signed in ink. b. Submissions may be mailed, couriered or hand-delivered to the appropriate location. The Town will not accept electronic or digitally transmitted submissions. Delivery of Submission through a third party courier service shall be at the risk of the Proponent and must be arranged in due time for the Tender to arrive at the specified location before the Proposal closing time. Failure of a third party courier to submit the Proposal prior to the Proposal closing time will result in the disqualification of the Proposal, and will be at no fault of the Corporation.

Phase 1 Submission Requirements:

The following information to be delivered in a sealed package clearly identified with the solicitation # and title/description must be included in response:

1. A letter of introduction signed by the principle(s) of the respondent’s team 2. A brief description of the respondent’s organization, development team and any proposed and/or potential partners 3. A brief description of the development team’s project history, accomplishments, and skills relevant to the response demonstrating capability to conceive, undertake, manage, and finance the project. 4. Contact person and project manager for all future communications between the respondent and Town. 5. A statement of understanding describing the respondent’s understanding of the vision and development objectives for the site and how the proponent will achieve the desired outcomes of the Town. 6. A preliminary development concept highlighting the conceptual built-form ideas for the site including: a. Built form and urban design concept and principles; b. Residential-use development concept indicating types of uses, price point, and their distribution and integration across the site c. Heritage conservation concept outlining how/if the existing building will be incorporated into the concept plan (if applicable), how the heritage value of the site will be respected, and how the proposed development will fit with the surrounding neighbourhood. d. Development timeline indicating the development team’s intended schedule for undertaking work at the site to meet the Town’s preferred timeline of completions by eighteen (18) months after date of title transfer. 7. References a. List three professional references of clients you have worked with in the last five years similar to this RFP.

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b. Evidence of the Proponent’s work ethic, ability to create win-win situations, and how difficult situations were addressed will be evaluated. c. Particular attention will be given to project management with regards to maintaining deadlines.

Phase 2 Submission Requirements:

Proponents who progress to Phase 2 of the request for proposal will be invited to submit a formal offer to purchase the property from the Town, complete with the requisite deposit of $5,000. The formal should be in letter form and should include the offered purchase price, closing date, condition period, and key term and conditions of the Offer.

12. Disqualification The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Failure of the Proponent to satisfy any term or condition of this RFP may result in the rejection of said Proposal. Further, any incomplete proposals, qualified proposals, proposals not properly signed/dated, proposals received after the closing date/time, proposals completed in pencil, proposals with incomplete calculations, and proposals lacking required information will be rejected as incomplete.

13. Examination of Documents Each Proponent must satisfy himself or herself by a personal study of the RFP documents, by calculations, and by personal inspection of the site, respecting the conditions existing or likely to exist in connection with the proposed work. There will be no consideration of any claim, after submission of Proposals, that there is a misunderstanding with respect to the conditions imposed by this RFP.

14. Proposal Withdrawal or Replacement Any Proposal may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for Proposal Closing by submitting written notice to the RFP contact. Replacement Proposals are welcome until the Proposal Closing.

15. Proposal Evaluation Proposals submitted in Phase 1 will be evaluated for completeness. Prior to the detailed evaluation, the Town will determine the substantial responsiveness of each submission. A substantially responsive offer is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the submission requirements without material deviations. The Town will examine the submissions to determine whether they are complete, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether submission is generally in order. A submission determined to be incomplete will be automatically rejected by the Town.

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Proponents with complete proposals will be invited to make a presentation to the Town’s evaluation committee to outline the key elements of the proposal. The Town’s evaluation committee will short list the proponents who will then move on to Phase 2. The evaluation criteria focuses on an appropriate balance between financial capability, experience and skills, and the quality and integrity of the respondent(s) overall understanding of the objectives and the quality of the first-stage development concept.

Phase 1 Evaluation Criteria: Capacity of development team to undertake the project: 20%  Background experience and team structure  Past performance in developing and financing residential projects.  Past performance working in partnership to develop mixed-use projects

Quality of the development concept: 50%  Overall understanding of the vision and core objectives.  Quality of built form concept based on a strong understanding of Town’s objectives related to urban growth and fit.  Quality and depth of the rental and attainable housing concept.  Consideration of environmental sustainability elements, if the existing building will be retained and how it will be used, heritage conservation elements if the existing building will not be retained, fit of the development within the neighbourhood, and accessible housing options for persons of all abilities.

Based on the score and ranking of proposals the evaluation team will short list parties who best meet the objectives of the Town. Proponents must achieve a score of 56/70 in Phase 1 to move on to be invited to move on to Phase 2

Phase 2 Evaluation Criteria: Appropriateness of the offer of purchase: 30%  Consideration of the purchase price offered.  Consideration of the conditions proposed

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16. Proposal Award Procedure All Proposals shall be final and binding on the Proponent for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the closing date of Phase 2 and may not be altered by any subsequent offerings, discussions, or commitments unless the Proponent is requested to do so by the Corporation. The proposal will be awarded to the proponent who scores the highest aggregate score out of the total of one hundred (100) points available in Phase 1 and 2. The highest scoring proponent will be offered the opportunity to negotiate an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Town. As a part of this process, the Town’s solicitor will assume the lead drafting duties and the Town will be responsible for the costs of registering the agreement on title when completed. The Town will not be responsible for any of the proponent’s cost of reviewing the agreement. As a part of the agreement negotiations the Town will require the successful proponent to agree to the proponent’s proposed development timeline with clauses setting out buy back options for the Town should the proponent not be able to satisfy their timeline commitments. Should the Town and the highest scoring proponent not be able to negotiate a mutually agreeable Agreement of Purchase and Sale within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the Town providing notice of its intent to negotiate the sale of the lands, the Town, at its sole discretion, may choose to negotiate with the next highest scoring proponent. In this instance, the deposit of highest scoring proponent will be returned net of the Town’s legal costs incurred during negotiations.

17. Proposal Schedule Phase 1: Request for Qualifications and Concept Plans RFP Posting January 13, 2017 Phase 1 Closing Date February 10, 2017 Preliminary Evaluation February 15, 2017 Proponent Interviews Week of February 20, 2017 Notice of Shortlist February 24, 2017

Phase 2: Submission of an Offer to Purchase Phase 2 Closing Date March 10, 2017 Evaluation March 22, 2017 Notice of Selection March 29, 2017

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GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Eligible Respondents Proponents shall be qualified individuals, legally incorporated entities, or groups formed by such as joint ventures with a demonstrated history of projects of similar scope and size. 2. Cost of Submission The proponent shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of the Statement of qualifications, and the Town will in no case be responsible or liable for those costs. 3. Indemnification The successful proponent shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officers and employees from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, loss, cost, expenses, damages, actions, suits or other proceedings by whomsoever made, directly or indirectly arising out of the project attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death or to damage to or destruction of tangible property caused by any acts or omissions of the Proponent, its officers, agents, employees or other persons for whom the Proponent is legally responsible. 4. Clarification of Proposal Documents and Addenda A prospective respondent requiring any clarification of the Solicitation Documents may raise their enquiries through the contact listed in this document. The response will be made in writing to any request for clarification by way of a published addendum. In addition, no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the deadline for submissions, the Town may, for any reason, amend the solicitation documents. Amendment and changes to this Proposal prior to the closing date and time stated herein will only be in the form of written Addenda and said Addenda will be issued by the Town. Wherever possible, addenda will issued at least three (3) business days prior to the deadline for the Submission of Phase 1 proposals. Addenda will be posted on the Corporation’s website at Town of St. Marys Tenders. It is the Proponents sole responsibility to check this website regularly to inform itself of any posted Addenda. The Corporation makes no promise or guarantee that Addenda will be delivered by any means to any proponent. By submitting a proposal in response to the Request for Proposal, the proponent acknowledges and agrees that addenda shall be posted on the Corporation website and it is the sole responsibility of the proponent to check the website for said addenda. Any submission that does not acknowledge receipt of addenda shall be considered as incomplete and will be disqualified. 5. Clarification of Submissions by Town To assist in the examination, evaluation and comparison of submissions, the Town may, at its discretion, ask the proponent for clarification of its submission. The request for clarification and the response shall be in writing and no change in substance of the submission shall be sought, offered or permitted.

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6. Freedom of Information The Corporation is subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, as amended (“MFIPPA”) with respect to, and protection of, information under its custody and control. Accordingly, all documents provided to the Corporation by the proponent pursuant to this document may be available to the public unless the party submitting the information requests that it be treated as confidential. Any specific scientific, technical, commercial, proprietary, intellectual or similar confidential information, the disclosure of which could cause them injury or damage may be identified as confidential. Proponents are encouraged to place all such details and information within a separate section of their submission. Complete proposals are not to be identified as confidential. 7. Accessibility for Ontarian’s with Disability Act, 2005 The proponent’s attention is drawn to the regulations issued by the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Proponent acknowledges that they will comply with the Act as it relates to the completion of this project. 8. Laws and Regulations The successful proponent shall apply and pay for all necessary permits, licenses, approvals and consents required for the execution of the work except as otherwise agreed to by the Town. The successful proponent shall give the required notices and comply with the laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, codes and orders of the authorities having jurisdiction which are, or become, in force during the period for which services are performed in accordance with the Professional Service Agreement. 9. Protection of Property The successful proponent will be responsible for any damage that may occur relative to the execution of all operations arising from this project. Any damage done to the surrounding property must be made good to the satisfaction of the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys. The successful proponent shall maintain adequate fire protection at the site, portable fire extinguishers, etc., to the satisfaction of the Corporation. Temporary safeguards and protection shall be provided to adequately guard against injuries to the public.

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Form of Proposal 1. Proponent Information Company Name (hereinafter called the “Proponent”: ______

Mailing Address): ______

Email Address: ______

Phone Number: ______Alt Number: ______

Website: ______WSIB Account #: ______

HST Account #: ______Years in Service: ______

Proponent’s Representative: ______

Authorizing Signature, Authority and Title: ______

______2. Acknowledgement to Receipt of Addenda This will acknowledge receipt of the following addenda. Please list the addenda number and the date received by the Proponent.

Example: Addenda #1 received November 2, 2014 1) Addenda #1 ______2) Addenda #2 ______3) Addenda #3 ______

□ Check here if NO Addenda received

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THE PROPONENT DECLARES: 1. No person, firm or corporation, other than the Proponent, has any interest in this Proposal or in the proposed agreement for which this Proposal is made and to which it relates; 2. This Proposal is made by the Proponent without any connection, knowledge or comparison of figures, or arrangements with, or knowledge of any other corporation, firm or person making a Proposal for the same service, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud; 3. No member of the Municipal Council or any other officer of the Corporation will become interested directly or indirectly as a contracting party without disclosing his interest and otherwise complying with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, RSO 1990; 4. The content and requirements of this Proposal document have been read and understood.

A duly completed copy of the Proponent’s submission is attached hereto.

DATED ______

SIGNATURE OF WITNESS ______

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZING PROPONENT ______

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FINAL Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, Ontario

Prepared for:

Town of St. Marys 175 Queen Street East, P.O. Box 998 St. Marys, Ontario N4X 1B6

Attn: Dave Blake Supervisor of Environmental Services

December 22, 2016

Pinchin File: 121020

Issued To: Town of St. Marys Contact: Dave Blake Supervisor of Environmental Services Issued On: December 22, 2016 Pinchin File: 121020 Issuing Office: 702-150 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 5N6 Primary Contact: Monique Shine, Project Manager

Author: Monique Shine, B.E.S. Project Manager 519-646-1145 Ext. 3207 [email protected]

Reviewer: Mike Agostinelli, P.Eng., QPESA Executive Vice President, Southern Ontario Region 519-646-1145 Ext. 3200 [email protected]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Pinchin Ltd. (Pinchin) was retained on November 28, 2016 through an Authorization to Proceed signed by Dave Blake of the Town of St. Marys (Client) to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the property located at 121 Ontario Street South in St. Marys, Ontario (hereafter referred to as the Site).

The Site is developed with one single-storey institutional building (Site Building) occupied by ‘Early Learning Centre’.

Pinchin was advised by the Client that the purpose of the Phase I ESA was to assess potential issues of environmental concern in relation to the potential divestiture of the Site.

The Phase I ESA was completed in general accordance with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) document entitled “Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, CSA Standard Z768-01” dated November 2001 (reaffirmed 2012), including a review of readily-available historical records, a review of readily- accessible regulatory records, a Site reconnaissance, interviews, an evaluation of information and reporting, subject to the limitations outlined in Section 8.0 of this report.

Based on the results of the Phase I ESA completed by Pinchin, nothing was identified that is likely to result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site. As such, no subsurface investigation work (Phase II ESA) is recommended at this time.

Given the year of construction of the Site Building (i.e., approximately 1865), there is a potential for friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) to be present in the Site Building. Pinchin did not conduct an asbestos survey as part of this Phase I ESA, nor was any destructive or intrusive sampling or inspection conducted as part of this Phase I ESA. The Site Representative advised Pinchin that no asbestos surveys have been previously conducted at the Site, and that an Asbestos Management Program has not been developed for or implemented at the Site.

This Executive Summary is subject to the same standard limitations as contained in the report and must be read in conjunction with the entire report. This report has been issued without having received a response from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. Once a response from this regulatory body is received, the information will be reviewed by Pinchin and, if there is any information that represents a potential issue of environmental concern, a copy of the response will be forwarded to the Client under separate cover. Our conclusions and recommendations may be amended based on this information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 Background ...... 1 1.2 Scope of Work ...... 1 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 1 2.1 Site Location and Physical Description ...... 1 2.2 Topographic, Geologic and Hydrogeological Setting ...... 2 2.3 Site Operations ...... 3 3.0 HISTORICAL RECORDS REVIEW ...... 3 3.1 Site Interviews and Records ...... 3 3.2 Aerial Photographs and Satellite Imagery ...... 4 3.3 Opta Information ...... 4 3.4 City Directories ...... 5 3.5 Previous Environmental Reports ...... 5 3.6 Historical Summary...... 5 4.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION AND CORRESPONDENCE ...... 5 4.1 Site Regulatory Information ...... 5 4.2 Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change ...... 5 4.3 Technical Standards & Safety Authority ...... 6 4.4 EcoLog ERIS ...... 6 4.5 Regulatory Information Summary ...... 7 5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE ...... 7 5.1 Hazardous Materials ...... 7 5.2 Storage Tanks ...... 7 5.2.1 Aboveground Storage Tanks ...... 7 5.2.2 Underground Storage Tanks ...... 8 5.3 Water and Wastewater ...... 8 5.4 Polychlorinated Biphenyls ...... 8 5.5 Asbestos-Containing Materials ...... 9 5.6 Lead-Containing Paints ...... 10 5.7 Ozone-Depleting Substances ...... 10 5.8 Radon ...... 11 5.9 Mould or Microbial Contamination ...... 11 5.10 Air Emissions ...... 11 5.11 Staining and Stressed Vegetation ...... 12 5.12 Non-Hazardous Wastes ...... 12 6.0 ACTIVITIES ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES ...... 12 7.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 13 8.0 STANDARD LIMITATIONS ...... 14 9.0 REFERENCES ...... 16

FIGURES

FIGURE 1 Key Map FIGURE 2 Site and Surrounding Land Use Plan

APPENDICES

APPENDIX I Opta Response APPENDIX II Correspondence with Regulatory Agencies APPENDIX III EcoLog ERIS Report APPENDIX IV Qualifications of Assessor APPENDIX V Photographs

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Site is developed with one single-storey institutional building (Site Building) occupied by ‘Early Learning Centre’.

Pinchin was advised by the Client that the purpose of the Phase I ESA was to assess potential issues of environmental concern in relation to the potential divestiture of the Site.

1.2 Scope of Work

The Phase I ESA was completed in general accordance with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) document entitled “Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, CSA Standard Z768-01” dated November 2001 (reaffirmed 2012), including a review of readily available historical and regulatory records, a Site reconnaissance, interviews, an evaluation of information and reporting, all subject to the limitations outlined in Section 8.0 of this report.

Pinchin conducted a Site reconnaissance on December 6, 2016, and was accompanied by Ms. Stacey MacDonald, Early Learning Centre Supervisor for the Site since October 2016, hereafter referred to as the Site Representative.

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

2.1 Site Location and Physical Description

As indicated on Figure 1 (Key Map), the Site is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Ontario Street South and Park Lane, in St. Marys, Ontario. The Site is situated in an area that predominantly consists of residential land use. Figure 2 illustrates the Site and surrounding area.

A summary of the physical description of the Site, including the Site Building, is provided below:

Topic Details

Approximate Site Area 0.7 hectares (1.8 acres).

Buildings on-Site One (located on the northwest portion of the Site).

Topic Details

Approximate Year of 1865. Construction and

Significant Additions or Renovations

Number of Floors One. (Including ground level)

Subsurface Levels A basement that is primarily utilized for storage.

Approximate Footprint 446 square metres (m²) (4,800 square feet (ft²)). Area of Building

Approximate Total Area of 446 m² (4,800 ft²). Building

Heating / Cooling Natural gas-fired boiler supplying hydronic baseboard heaters and radiators. A natural gas-fired furnace also supplies heat and air conditioning to the Site Building. Two packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) units provide heat/air conditioning to the office and staff rooms of the Site Building.

Elevators None observed and none reported by the Site Representative.

Emergency Generators None observed and none reported by the Site Representative.

Landscaped / Landscaping is present on the majority of the Site. Grassed/Bare Ground Areas

Paved or Other Sealed Approximately 10% of the Site exterior consists of asphalt-paved Surface Materials parking areas and access routes.

2.2 Topographic, Geologic and Hydrogeological Setting

Topic Findings

Topography of Site and The Site and surrounding area gradually slope toward the south and Surrounding Area east.

Site Grade Relative to the The Site is at a similar grade to the adjoining properties to the north Adjoining Properties and west. The adjoining property to the south and east are approximately 5 m lower in elevation than the Site.

Subsurface Soils Clay to silt-textured till derived from glaciolacustrine deposits or shale.

Fill Materials None observed and none reported by the Site Representative.

Topic Findings

Bedrock Type Limestone, dolostone and shale of the Dundee Formation.

Inferred Bedrock Depth Unknown based on the information reviewed.

Inferred Groundwater Unknown based on the information reviewed. Depth

Nearest Open Water Body Thames River is located approximately 200 m south and east of the Site. The Thames River flows southwest and discharges into Lake St. Clair, located approximately 140 kilometres (km) southwest of the Site.

Inferred Groundwater Flow East-southeast based on topography and the nearest body of water. Direction

2.3 Site Operations

The Site Building is occupied by a daycare facility referred to as ‘Early Learning Centre’. The main floor of the Site Building contains four classrooms, a kitchen, offices, staff room, storage areas, and children’s washrooms. The basement level contains a laundry room, custodial closet, storage rooms and a staff washroom. Cleaning supplies are located in the custodial closet in the basement and in the preschool rooms. The boiler room containing the heating system is located in the basement of the Site Building.

External playground equipment is located on the north-central portion of the Site.

Site maintenance activities involve painting, replacement of light fixtures, minor plumbing and electrical work on an as-needed basis.

3.0 HISTORICAL RECORDS REVIEW

3.1 Site Interviews and Records

The Site Representative advised Pinchin of the following with respect to the historical occupancy and operations at the Site:

 The Site Building was constructed in approximately 1865 on previously undeveloped land;

 Occupants of the Site Building have always conducted institutional (educational) operations at the Site;

 No dry cleaning operations have historically taken place at the Site; and

 No retail fuel outlets (RFOs) have operated at the Site.

3.2 Aerial Photographs and Satellite Imagery

Copies of aerial photographs dated 1963, 1972, 1980 and 1989 were obtained from the National Air Photo Library in Ottawa, Ontario and reviewed by Pinchin.

In addition, Pinchin reviewed Google Earth™ satellite imagery dated 2010 and 2016. It should be noted that accurate details could not be determined from the 1963, 1972, 1980 and 1989 aerial photographs due to the small scale and clarity of the photographs. A summary of information inferred with respect to the Site is provided in the following table:

Year of Site Photograph

1963, 1972, 1980, The Site appears to be developed with the Site Building. 1989, 2010 and 2016.

A summary of information inferred with respect to the surrounding area is provided in the following table:

Year of Photograph North East South West

1963, 1972, 1980, Residential Thomas Street Park Lane Ontario Street 1989, 2010 and dwellings to followed by followed by South followed 2016. beyond 200 m residential residential by residential from the Site. dwellings dwellings dwellings. followed by the followed by Thames River. Thomas Street.

Based on Pinchin’s review of the above-noted aerial photographs, nothing was observed that is likely to result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site.

3.3 Opta Information

Pinchin contacted Opta Information Intelligence (Opta) to obtain copies of Fire Insurance Plans (FIPs) related to the Site and surrounding area, as well as Property Underwriters’ Reports and Property Underwriters’ Plans related to the Site. Opta provided Pinchin with copies of the following (see Appendix I):

 FIP dated 1939 for the area including the Site.

Based on Pinchin’s review of the FIP, the following was noted:

 In 1939, the Site Building was occupied by West Ward Public School. According to the FIP hot water provided heat to the Site Building; and

 Surrounding land use was occupied with residential land use.

Based on Pinchin’s review of the information provided by Opta, nothing was identified that is likely to result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site.

3.4 City Directories

It should be noted that no city directories were available for the Town of St. Marys at the Library and Archives of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario.

3.5 Previous Environmental Reports

No previous reports (i.e., Phase I ESAs, geological or geotechnical reports) were provided for Pinchin’s review and, according to the Client, none are available.

3.6 Historical Summary

Based on the results of the historical review, nothing was identified that is likely to result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site.

4.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION AND CORRESPONDENCE

4.1 Site Regulatory Information

Pinchin requested copies of permits, approvals and registrations from the Site Representative and was advised that there is no regulatory information with respect to the Site.

4.2 Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change

An Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC, formerly the Ontario Ministry of the Environment) Freedom of Information request was submitted to the MOECC for information on file with respect to the Site. Specifically, the MOECC was asked what information it has regarding historical spills, orders, investigations/prosecutions, waste generator numbers/classes, Certificates-of-Approval and Environmental Compliance Approvals. At the time of writing this report, no response had been received from the MOECC. When a formal response is received, it will be reviewed by Pinchin. If there is any information that represents a potential issue of environmental concern, a copy of the response will be forwarded to the Client under separate cover. Our conclusions and recommendations may be amended based on this information. A copy of Pinchin’s request submitted to the MOECC is provided in Appendix II of this report.

Pinchin conducted a search of the MOECC Brownfields Environmental Site Registry. Based on the results of Pinchin’s search, a Record of Site Condition has not been filed for the Site or neighbouring properties within a 250 m radius of the Site.

4.3 Technical Standards & Safety Authority

The Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) was contacted to establish the status of the Site and properties adjacent to the Site (i.e., 109, 114, 119, 123, 125, 126, 130 and 139 Ontario Street South) with respect to its files, to identify outstanding instructions, tank registrations, incident reports, fuel/oil spills or contamination records associated with the Site and the off-Site properties listed above. Based on email correspondence with Ruchi Chohan of the TSSA on November 29, 2016, no information was on file with respect to the Site or the properties adjacent to Site. A copy of Pinchin’s request submitted to the TSSA and their response is provided in Appendix II of this report.

4.4 EcoLog ERIS

Pinchin submitted a request to EcoLog Environmental Risk Information Service Ltd. (ERIS) for a review of the following databases, as they pertain to the Site and surrounding properties:

 “Inventory of PCB Storage Sites”, dated 1987 to October 2004, and 2012 to December 2013;

 “Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Generators Summary”, dated 1986 to September 2016;

 “Ontario Spills”, dated 1988 to January 2016; and

 “Waste Disposal Sites - MOE CA Inventory”, dated 1970 to October 31, 2016.

In addition, Pinchin reviewed the following publications prepared by Intera Technologies Inc. for the MOECC:

 “Inventory of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites in Ontario”, dated April 1987; and

 “Inventory of Industrial Sites Producing or Using Coal Tar and Related Tars in Ontario”, dated November 1988.

A copy of the EcoLog ERIS report is provided in Appendix III. Based on a review of the information obtained from the above-noted sources, Pinchin notes the following:

 The Site was not listed in any of the above-noted databases reviewed by Pinchin; and

 The Ontario Spills database indicated that on June 22, 2000, an unknown quantity of varsol was spilled into a storm sewer and into the Thames River, at the Park Street outfall. The exact location of the spill is unknown; however, Pinchin infers the spill to have occurred approximately 80 m east of the Site, situated hydraulically transgradient of the Site relative to the inferred groundwater flow direction. Based on the distance from the Site and the inferred groundwater flow direction, it is Pinchin’s opinion that this historical spill is unlikely to result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site.

Based on Pinchin’s review of the above-noted information sources, nothing was identified that is likely to result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site.

4.5 Regulatory Information Summary

Based on the regulatory information reviewed, nothing was identified that is likely to result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site.

5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE

Pinchin (see Appendix IV for assessor qualifications) conducted a Site reconnaissance on December 6, 2016, and was accompanied by the Site Representative. The Site reconnaissance included a walk- through of accessible areas of the interior of the Site Building and exterior areas of the Site while accompanied by the Site Representative. At the time of the Site reconnaissance, the ground surface was dry and the weather was overcast. The Site reconnaissance was documented with notes and photographs. The results of the Site reconnaissance are discussed below. Photographs of some of the features noted during the Site reconnaissance are attached in Appendix V.

5.1 Hazardous Materials

Topic Findings

Chemicals Chemicals typically used for general purpose cleaning and building maintenance (e.g., window cleaners, bleach, deodorizers, etc.) were noted on-Site at the time of the Site reconnaissance. Chemicals observed on-Site were stored within manufacturer-supplied containers in the custodial closets in the Site Building.

Compressed None observed and none reported by the Site Representative. Gases

Hazardous None observed and none reported by the Site Representative. Waste

No spills or evidence of historical spills (i.e., staining) were observed in the chemical storage areas noted above. The interior floor slab was observed to be in good condition (i.e., no cracking or pitting). No floor drains or catch basins were present in the vicinity of the chemical storage areas.

5.2 Storage Tanks

5.2.1 Aboveground Storage Tanks

No aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) were observed on-Site, and none were reported by the Site Representative. Although ASTs are sometimes associated with buildings of this age (i.e., approximately

1865), Pinchin was unable to confirm or refute the presence of former on-Site ASTs. No evidence of former ASTs was observed by Pinchin.

5.2.2 Underground Storage Tanks

No evidence of underground storage tanks (USTs) (i.e., fill/vent pipes) was observed on-Site, and none were reported by the Site Representative. Although USTs are sometimes associated with buildings of this age (i.e., approximately 1865), Pinchin was unable to confirm or refute the presence of former on-Site USTs. No evidence of former USTs was observed by Pinchin.

5.3 Water and Wastewater

Topic Findings

Water Supply Source The Water Supply for the Town of St. Marys is supplied by three drinking water wells that draw water from a Bedrock Aquifer. No water wells were observed on-Site.

Water Use Water is primarily used for domestic-related activities, as well as in the heating system.

Sanitary/Process Wastewater Municipal sanitary sewer system. No process wastewater is Receptor generated at the Site. Wastewater is limited to sanitary effluent.

Pits, Sumps or Lagoons No sumps, pits or lagoons were observed and none were reported by the Site Representative.

Grease Traps None observed and none reported by the Site Representative.

Oil/Water Separators None observed and none reported by the Site Representative.

Storm Water Flow and On-Site catch basins and exterior roof drains are connected to the Receptor municipal storm sewer system.

Wells None observed and none reported by the Site Representative.

Watercourses, Ditches or None observed and none reported by the Site Representative. Standing Water

5.4 Polychlorinated Biphenyls

The use of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) as dielectric fluids in electrical equipment such as transformers, fluorescent lamp ballasts, and capacitors was common up to about 1980. The Federal PCB Regulations, SOR/2008-273, regulate the manufacture, import, export, sale, use and processing of PCBs. In addition, these regulations aim to eliminate the use of high level PCBs (greater than 500 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)), as well as low level PCBs (50-500 mg/kg) on or within 100 m of a “Sensitive Site” (e.g.,

drinking water treatment facility, feed/food processing plant, child care facility, schools, hospitals, etc.), by December 31, 2009. Light ballasts, pole top transformers, and other electrical equipment with low level PCBs (50-500 mg/kg) in non-sensitive sites are aimed to be eliminated by December 31, 2025.

Given the year of construction of the Site Building (i.e., approximately 1865), there is a potential that the light ballasts observed on-Site may contain PCBs. No hydraulic equipment was observed on-Site and none was reported.

Typical buildings of this age may contain PCBs in mastics, caulking and window putties. Testing for the presence of PCBs in these materials is beyond the scope of this Phase I ESA. The potential presence of PCBs in these materials could result in future costs if extensive renovation requiring removal of these materials or demolition activities are undertaken at the Site. The extent of such potential issues could not be assessed as part of this Phase I ESA.

5.5 Asbestos-Containing Materials

Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are commonly found in building construction materials (particularly in older buildings constructed prior to 1985). Friable asbestos (friable is defined as a material that can be crumbled, powdered or pulverized by hand pressure) was widely used in sprayed fireproofing until 1973, and in decorative or finishing plasters, and thermal systems insulation until the early 1980s. Non-friable or manufactured asbestos products were widely used in building construction including in vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring, ceiling tiles, pipe gaskets, roofing materials, asbestos cement boards, and numerous other products until the mid-1980s. A very limited number of non-friable asbestos products in limited quantities are still in use currently in building construction. The application of friable asbestos was banned by Ontario Regulation 654/85, which came into effect March 1985. On November 1, 2005, this regulation was most recently updated and changed to Ontario Regulation 278/05.

Given the year of construction of the Site Building (i.e., approximately 1865), there is a potential for friable and non-friable ACMs to be present in the Site Building. The following non-comprehensive list of building materials, as observed by Pinchin, has the potential to be ACMs:

 Suspended acoustic ceiling tiles (appeared in good condition) in various locations throughout the Site Building;

 Vinyl floor tiles (appeared in fair condition) in various locations throughout the Site Building; and

 Plaster-coated walls.

Pinchin did not conduct an asbestos survey as part of this Phase I ESA, nor was any destructive or intrusive sampling or inspection conducted as part of this Phase I ESA. The Site Representative advised

Pinchin that no asbestos surveys have been previously conducted at the Site, and that an Asbestos Management Program (AMP) has not been developed for or implemented at the Site. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 278/05, an asbestos survey should be performed in buildings that are known or suspected of containing ACMs. If an asbestos survey confirms the presence of ACMs, an AMP should be developed and implemented, as per the requirements of Ontario Regulation 278/05.

The potential presence of ACMs could result in management issues and future costs if renovation or demolition activities are undertaken at the Site. The extent of such potential issues could not be assessed as part of this Phase I ESA.

5.6 Lead-Containing Paints

Lead was commonly used as an additive in paints with no restricted level up until the mid-1970s. This included architectural paints used on interior and exterior surfaces, consumer paints, and paint on furniture and other household items. Beginning in 1976, the federal government limited the amount of lead in paints to 5,000 parts per million (ppm) and steadily reduced the lead content, primarily in the interest of public safety. The current limit set by the federal government is 90 ppm. In 1991, paint manufacturers initiated a voluntary program to limit lead in paint to 600 ppm, which is considered an action level by the provincial labour regulator; however, even today, there is no restriction on lead in paints used for anti-corrosion purposes (e.g., steel primers and exterior coatings) and road markings.

Given the year of construction of the Site Building (i.e., approximately 1865), there is a potential for paints containing lead to be present in significant levels (i.e., greater than 600 ppm) on interior and exterior surfaces. Pinchin did not conduct a survey of lead in painted surfaces as part of this Phase I ESA, and the Site Representative advised Pinchin that no surveys have been previously conducted at the Site. During Pinchin’s Site reconnaissance, painted surfaces (where observed), were in good condition (i.e., no peeling or flaking), with the exception of peeling paint on the window wells on the east exterior portion of the Site Building.

Prior to any demolition or renovation activities, a designated substance (including lead) survey would be required.

5.7 Ozone-Depleting Substances

Air-conditioning units, as well as commercial refrigeration units, were observed on-Site. These units may include refrigerants, such as R22 or R12, that are noted within the phase-out schedules for elimination in both Provincial and Federal regulations. No other sources of ODSs were observed at the time of the Site reconnaissance.

5.8 Radon

Radon is a radioactive gas formed by naturally occurring radioactive breakdown of uranium in soil, rocks and even groundwater. Radon is invisible and odourless and, as such, cannot be detected by humans. Furthermore, radon escapes from the ground and mixes with outdoor air forming concentrations that are too low to be of concern; however, if radon enters a building the concentrations can accumulate to higher levels. Health Canada has developed guidelines for acceptable levels of radon in buildings and has indicated that radon levels should not exceed 200 Becquerel per cubic metre (Bq/m3); however, there are currently no regulations governing acceptable levels of radon within buildings, and no requirements for testing or mitigation if levels are found to exceed the current Health Canada guidelines. Testing for radon in the Site Building was beyond the scope of this Phase I ESA. The Site Representative reported that no radon surveys have been carried out at the Site.

5.9 Mould or Microbial Contamination

The presence of mould or other microbiological contamination in buildings has become a concern to building tenants and owners due to potential health effects on occupants and users. Provincial Ministries of Labour have recently issued guidelines on enforced regulations to protect the health of construction workers who are exposed to mould in the course of building renovation. The presence of water leaks or high humidity can cause the growth or amplification of mould within building environments.

A comprehensive inspection for mould, which would require intrusive testing, was not performed as part of this Phase I ESA. Water-damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the Site Building. The Site Representative advised Pinchin that they were not aware of the source of the water staining. Water damage/staining observed on building materials (i.e., ceiling tiles) should be removed/replaced in accordance with industry standards and routinely monitored for changes. In addition, consideration should be given to investigating and repairing the source of the damage. The extent of the potential water damage within wall/ceiling cavities was not assessed as part of this Phase I ESA.

5.10 Air Emissions

Topic Findings

Washroom Vents Washroom vent exhausts are discharged through roof stacks.

Kitchen Vents Kitchen exhausts are discharged through roof stacks.

Heating/Cooling Natural gas-fired boiler supplying hydronic baseboard heaters and radiators. A natural gas-fired furnace supplies heat and air conditioning to the Site Building. Two PTAC units provide heat/air conditioning to the office and staff rooms of the Site Building.

Topic Findings

Emergency Generators None observed and none reported by the Site Representative.

Process Vents None observed and none reported by the Site Representative.

Odours No strong, pungent or noxious odours were identified.

Permits / Approvals The Site Representative advised Pinchin that the Town of St. Marys does not hold any permits/approvals for the Site, as related to air emissions or discharges.

5.11 Staining and Stressed Vegetation

No evidence of historical chemical discharges or releases (i.e., staining or stressed vegetation) was observed during the Site reconnaissance. The Site Representative reported that no known historical chemical spills have occurred on-Site.

5.12 Non-Hazardous Wastes

Topic Findings

Non-hazardous Wastes Domestic refuse is deposited in a metal bin located on the south exterior portion of the Site. The domestic refuse is removed for off- Site disposal as needed by Mars Environmental, an external waste hauler.

Recyclables Recyclables (i.e., cans, bottles, newsprint, plastics, and cardboard) are stored in plastic totes located at the rear of the Site Building and removed to an off-Site recycling facility weekly by the Town of St. Marys.

6.0 ACTIVITIES ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES

The Site is located in an urban area that predominantly consists of residential land use. A description of the adjacent properties is summarized in the following table, based on Pinchin’s observations from the Site and publicly accessible locations:

North East South West

Operation or Activity Residential Thomas Street Park Lane Ontario Street dwellings followed by followed by South followed by followed by residential dwellings residential residential Jones Street followed by the dwellings dwellings to West. Thames River. followed by beyond 200 m from Thomas the Site. Street.

North East South West

Direction with Upgradient. Down/transgradient. Downgradient. Up/transgradient. Respect to Inferred Groundwater Flow

Visible Emissions None observed. None observed. None None observed. observed.

Visible Outdoor None observed. None observed. None None observed. Storage of observed. Hazardous Materials

Based on Pinchin’s observations of the adjacent properties, nothing was observed that is likely to result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site.

7.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Given the year of construction of the Site Building (i.e., approximately 1865), there is a potential for friable and non-friable ACMs to be present in the Site Building. Pinchin did not conduct an asbestos survey as part of this Phase I ESA, nor was any destructive or intrusive sampling or inspection conducted as part of this Phase I ESA. The Site Representative advised Pinchin that no asbestos surveys have been previously conducted at the Site, and that an AMP has not been developed for or implemented at the Site.

8.0 STANDARD LIMITATIONS

This Phase I ESA was performed in order to identify potential issues of environmental concern associated with the Site located at 121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, Ontario, at the time of the Site reconnaissance. This Phase I ESA was performed in general compliance with currently acceptable practices for environmental site investigations, and specific Client requests, as applicable to this Site. The scope of work completed by Pinchin, as part of this Phase I ESA, is not sufficient (in and of itself) to meet the requirements for the submission of a Record of Site Condition (RSC) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 153/04 (as amended). If an RSC is an intended end product of work conducted at the Site, further consultation and/or work will be required.

This report was prepared for the exclusive use of the Town of St. Marys, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations contained within the duly authorized proposal for this project. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, is the sole responsibility of such third parties. Pinchin accepts no responsibility for damages suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions conducted.

If additional parties require reliance on this report, written authorization from Pinchin will be required. Such reliance will only be provided by Pinchin following written authorization from Client. Pinchin disclaims responsibility of consequential financial effects on transactions or property values, or requirements for follow-up actions and costs. No other warranties are implied or expressed. Furthermore, this report should not be construed as legal advice. Pinchin will not provide results or information to any party unless disclosure by Pinchin is required by law.

The information provided in this report is based upon analysis of available documents, records and drawings, and personal interviews. In evaluating the Site, Pinchin has relied in good faith on information provided by other individuals noted in this report. Pinchin has assumed that the information provided is factual and accurate. In addition, the findings in this report are based, to a large degree, upon information provided by the current owner/occupant. Pinchin accepts no responsibility for any deficiency, misstatement or inaccuracy contained in this report as a result of omissions, misinterpretations or fraudulent acts of persons interviewed or contacted, or contained in reports that were reviewed. The scope of work for this Phase I ESA did not include an intrusive investigation for designated substances (i.e., asbestos, mould, etc.) and, therefore, these materials may be present in concealed areas.

Pinchin makes no other representations whatsoever, including those concerning the legal significance of its findings, or as to other legal matters touched on in this report, including, but not limited to, ownership of any property, or the application of any law to the facts set forth herein. With respect to regulatory compliance issues, regulatory statutes are subject to interpretation and these interpretations may change over time.

The CSA document entitled “Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, CSA Standard Z768-01” dated November 2001 (reaffirmed 2012), does not apply to environmental auditing or environmental management systems. Therefore, with respect to Site operations and conditions, compliance with applicable Federal, Provincial or Municipal acts, regulations, laws and/or statutes was not evaluated as part of the Phase I ESA.

9.0 REFERENCES

The following documents, persons or organizations provided information used in this report:

1. Stacey MacDonald (Site Representative).

2. EcoLog ERIS report entitled “121 Ontario St S, St. Marys, ON” dated December 2, 2016 (ERIS Project # 20161129005).

3. Opta Information Intelligence “121 Ontario Street South, Saint Marys ON Canada”, dated December 2, 2016(Opta Order ID: 31448).

4. The Atlas of Canada – Surficial Materials: http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/environment/land/surficialmaterials/1

5. The Atlas of Canada – Bedrock Geology: http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/maps/archives/3rdedition/environment/land/016?w=4&h=4&l =6&r=4&c=12.

6. Toporama – Topographic Maps: http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/maps/topo/map.

7. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/phys_agents/radon.html.

8. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard. CSA Z768-01, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Canadian Standards Association International, November 2001, reaffirmed in 2012.

9. National Air Photo Library, Ottawa, Ontario.

10. Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

11. Technical Standards & Safety Authority.

12. Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change.

13. MOECC Brownfields Environmental Site Registry.

14. Google Earth™ Satellite Imagery.

15. Health Canada. “Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentrations in Homes – Final Report”, dated March 2012.

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APPENDIX I Opta Response

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Brenda Serio 121020 Pinchin Ltd

31448 12/2/2016 12:41:07 PM Catherine Page: 2 ENVIROSCAN Report Project Name: 121020 Search Area: 121 Ontario Street South Saint Marys ON Canada Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 07:41:7 ENVIROSCAN Report Page: 3 Project Name: 121020 Opta Historical Environmental Services Enviroscan Terms and Conditions Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07 TM Opta Historical Environmental Services Enviroscan Terms and Conditions

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175 Commerce Valley Drive W T: 905.882.6300 An SCM Company

Markham, Ontario Toll Free: 905.882.6300 www.optaintel.ca

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6 (1939) Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 4 8 (1939) Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 10 (1939) Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 12 (1939) Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 14 (1939) Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 8 ENVIROSCAN Report Page: 5 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 4 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 4 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07

FIP Locator Map The detailed FIP is on the following page HEIRS Report Page: 6 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 4 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 4 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07 ENVIROSCAN Report Page: 7 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 6 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07

FIP Locator Map The detailed FIP is on the following page HEIRS Report Page: 8 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 6 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07 ENVIROSCAN Report Page: 9 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 6 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07

FIP Locator Map The detailed FIP is on the following page HEIRS Report Page: 10 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 6 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07 ENVIROSCAN Report Page: 11 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 6 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07

FIP Locator Map The detailed FIP is on the following page HEIRS Report Page: 12 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 6 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 6 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07 ENVIROSCAN Report Page: 13 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 8 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 8 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07

FIP Locator Map The detailed FIP is on the following page HEIRS Report Page: 14 Project Name: 121020 1939 Volume: St. Mary's Firemap: 8 St. Mary's Plan: 1704 (1939) Sheet: 8 (1939) Requested by: Project #: 121020 Brenda Serio OPTA INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE Date Completed: December 2, 2016 12:41:07

APPENDIX II Correspondence with Regulatory Agencies

Ministry of Environment and Energy Freedom of Information Request

This form is for requesting documents which are in the Ministry's files on environmental concerns related to properties. Please refer to the guide on the completion and use of this form. Our fax no. is (416) 314-4285.

Requester Data For Ministry Use Only Name, Title, Company Name and Mailing Address of Requester FOI Request No. Date Request Received Brenda Serio

Pinchin Ltd. Fee Paid $ 702-150 Dufferin Avenue London, ON N6A 5N6 Email Address: [email protected]  ACCT  CHQ  VISA  CASH

Telephone/Fax Nos. Your Project/Reference Signature of Requester CNR ER NOR SWR WCR Tel : 519-646-1145 ext.3210 No.121020 SAC IEB EAA EMR SWA

Fax : 519-646-1172 Request Parameters Municipal Address / Lot, Concession, Geographic Township (Municipal address essential for cities, towns or regions) 121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON Present Property Owner(s) and Date(s) of Ownership Town of St. Marys Previous Property Owner(s) and Date(s) of Ownership

Present/Previous Tenant(s),(if applicable)

Search Parameters Specify Year(s) Files older than 2 years may require $60.00 retrieval cost. Requested There is no guarantee that records responsive to your request will be located. Environmental concerns (General correspondence, occurrence reports, abatement) ALL YEARS Orders ALL YEARS Spills ALL YEARS Investigations/prosecutions Owner and tenant information must be provided ALL YEARS Waste Generator number/classes ALL YEARS

Certificates of Approval Proponent information must be provided

1987 and prior records are searched manually. Search fees in excess of $300.00 could be incurred, depending on the types and years to be searched. Specify Certificates of Approval number (s) (if known). If supporting documents are also required, mark SD box and specify type e.g. maps, plans, reports, etc. SD Specify Year(s) Requested air - emissions YES ALL YEARS water - mains, treatment, ground level, standpipes & elevated storage, pumping stations (local & booster) YES ALL YEARS sewage - sanitary, storm, treatment, stormwater, leachate & leachate treatment & sewage pump stations YES ALL YEARS waste water - industrial discharge YES ALL YEARS waste sites - disposal, landfill sites, transfer stations, processing sites, incinerator sites YES ALL YEARS waste systems - haulers: sewage, non-hazardous & hazardous waste, mobile waste processing YES ALL YEARS units, PCB destruction pesticides - licenses N O

A $5.00 non-refundable application fee, payable to the Minister of Finance, is mandatory. The cost of locating on-site and/or preparing any record is $30.00/hour and 20 cents/page for photocopying and you will be contacted for approval for fees in excess of $30.00.

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From: Serio, Brenda Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 8:39 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: 121020-121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON

I am inquiring as to whether there are any outstanding instructions, incident reports, fuel spills, contamination records or records regarding any UST’s or AST’s (currently or historically) located at (see below), or any adjacent properties to the Site.

114 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON 119 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON 139 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON 126 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON 123 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON 125 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON 109 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON 121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON 130 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON

Thank you,

______Brenda Serio Project Administrator, Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation

Pinchin Ltd. 702-150 Dufferin Avenue, London ON N6A 5N6 T: 519.646.1145 ext. 3210 | C: 226.927.7241 | pinchin.com

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From: Ruchi Chohan on behalf of Public Information Services Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 1:00 PM To: Serio, Brenda Subject: RE: 121020-121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON

Hello Brenda,

Thank you for your inquiry.

We have no record in our database of any fuel storage tanks at the subject address (addresses).

For a further search in our archives please submit your request in writing to Public Information Services via e-mail ([email protected]) or through mail along with a fee of $56.50 (including HST) per location. The fee is payable with credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or with a Cheque made payable to TSSA.

Although TSSA believes the information provided pursuant to your request is accurate, please note that TSSA does not warrant this information in any way whatsoever.

Thank you and have a good day!

Ruchi

Ruchi Chohan | Public Information Agent Facilities and Business Services 345 Carlingview Drive From: Serio, Brenda Toronto, Ontario M9W 6N9 [mailto:[email protected]] Tel: +1-416-734-3417 | Fax: +1-416-231-4903 | E-Mail: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 www.tssa.org 8:39 AM

To: Public Information Services Subject: 121020‐121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, ON

Thank you,

______

1 Brenda Serio Project Administrator, Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation

Pinchin Ltd. 702-150 Dufferin Avenue, London ON N6A 5N6 T: 519.646.1145 ext. 3210 | C: 226.927.7241 | pinchin.com

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APPENDIX III EcoLog ERIS Report

Project Property: 121020 121 Ontario St S St. Marys ON N4X1C8 Project No: 121020 Report Type: Standard Report Order No: 20161129005 Requested by: Pinchin Ltd Date Completed: December 2, 2016 Tableh-Table of ofContents Contents

Table of Contents...... 2 Executive Summary...... 3 Executive Summary: Report Summary...... 4 Executive Summary: Site Report Summary - Project Property...... 6 Executive Summary: Site Report Summary - Surrounding Properties...... 7 Executive Summary: Summary By Data Source...... 8 Map...... 9 Aerial...... 10 Detail Report...... 11 Unplottable Summary...... 12 Unplottable Report...... 13 Appendix: Database Descriptions...... 16 Definitions...... 24

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Property Information:

Project Property: 121020 121 Ontario St S St. Marys ON N4X1C8

Project No: 121020

Coordinates: Latitude: 43.255882 Longitude: -81.147111 UTM Northing: 4,789,241.23 UTM Easting: 488,059.06 UTM Zone: UTM Zone 17T

Elevation: 1,020 FT 310.95 M

Order Information:

Order No: 20161129005 Date Requested: November 29, 2016 Requested by: Pinchin Ltd Report Type: Standard Report

Historical/Products:

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Database Name Searched Project Within 0.25 km Total Property

rr-AAGR-aa AAGR Abandoned Aggregate Inventory N - - -

rr-AGR-aa AGR Aggregate Inventory N - - -

rr-AMIS-aa AMIS Abandoned Mine Information System N - - -

rr-ANDR-aa ANDR Anderson's Waste Disposal Sites N - - -

rr-AUWR-aa AUWR Automobile Wrecking & Supplies N - - -

rr-BORE-aa BORE Borehole N - - -

rr-CA-aa CA Certificates of Approval N - - -

rr-CFOT-aa CFOT Commercial Fuel Oil Tanks N - - -

rr-CHEM-aa CHEM Chemical Register N - - -

rr-COAL-aa COAL Inventory of Coal Gasification Plants and Coal Tar Sites N - - -

rr-CONV-aa CONV Compliance and Convictions N - - -

rr-CPU-aa CPU Certificates of Property Use N - - -

rr-DRL-aa DRL Drill Hole Database N - - -

rr-EASR-aa EASR Environmental Activity and Sector Registry N - - -

rr-EBR-aa EBR Environmental Registry N - - -

rr-ECA-aa ECA Environmental Compliance Approval N - - -

rr-EEM-aa EEM Environmental Effects Monitoring N - - -

rr-EHS-aa EHS ERIS Historical Searches N - - -

rr-EIIS-aa EIIS Environmental Issues Inventory System N - - -

rr-EMHE-aa EMHE Emergency Management Historical Event N - - -

rr-EXP-aa EXP List of TSSA Expired Facilities N - - -

rr-FCON-aa FCON Federal Convictions N - - -

rr-FCS-aa FCS Contaminated Sites on Federal Land N - - -

rr-FOFT-aa FOFT Fisheries & Oceans Fuel Tanks N - - -

rr-FST-aa FST Fuel Storage Tank N - - -

rr-FSTH-aa FSTH Fuel Storage Tank - Historic N - - -

rr-GEN-aa GEN Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Generators Summary Y 0 1 1

rr-GHG-aa GHG Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Large Facilities N - - -

rr-HINC-aa HINC TSSA Historic Incidents N - - -

rr-IAFT-aa IAFT Indian & Northern Affairs Fuel Tanks N - - -

rr-INC-aa INC TSSA Incidents N - - -

rr-LIMO-aa LIMO Landfill Inventory Management Ontario N - - -

rr-MINE-aa MINE Canadian Mine Locations N - - -

rr-MNR-aa MNR Mineral Occurrences N - - -

rr-NATE-aa NATE National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System (NATES) N - - -

rr-NCPL-aa NCPL Non-Compliance Reports N - - -

4 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 Database Name Searched Project Within 0.25 km Total Property

rr-NDFT-aa NDFT National Defense & Canadian Forces Fuel Tanks N - - -

rr-NDSP-aa NDSP National Defense & Canadian Forces Spills N - - -

rr-NDWD-aa NDWD National Defence & Canadian Forces Waste Disposal Sites N - - -

rr-NEBW-aa NEBW National Energy Board Wells N - - -

rr-NEES-aa NEES National Environmental Emergencies System (NEES) N - - -

rr-NPCB-aa NPCB National PCB Inventory N - - -

rr-NPRI-aa NPRI National Pollutant Release Inventory N - - -

rr-OGW-aa OGW Oil and Gas Wells N - - -

rr-OOGW-aa OOGW Ontario Oil and Gas Wells N - - -

rr-OPCB-aa OPCB Inventory of PCB Storage Sites Y 0 0 0

rr-ORD-aa ORD Orders N - - -

rr-PAP-aa PAP Canadian Pulp and Paper N - - -

rr-PCFT-aa PCFT Parks Canada Fuel Storage Tanks N - - -

rr-PES-aa PES Pesticide Register N - - -

rr-PINC-aa PINC TSSA Pipeline Incidents N - - -

rr-PRT-aa PRT Private and Retail Fuel Storage Tanks N - - -

rr-PTTW-aa PTTW Permit to Take Water N - - -

rr-REC-aa REC Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Receivers Summary N - - -

rr-RSC-aa RSC Record of Site Condition N - - -

rr-RST-aa RST Retail Fuel Storage Tanks N - - -

rr-SCT-aa SCT Scott's Manufacturing Directory N - - -

rr-SPL-aa SPL Ontario Spills Y 0 1 1

rr-SRDS-aa SRDS Wastewater Discharger Registration Database N - - -

rr-TANK-aa TANK Anderson's Storage Tanks N - - -

rr-TCFT-aa TCFT Transport Canada Fuel Storage Tanks N - - -

rr-VAR-aa VAR TSSA Variances for Abandonment of Underground Storage N - - - Tanks rr-WDS-aa WDS Waste Disposal Sites - MOE CA Inventory Y 0 0 0

rr-WDSH-aa WDSH Waste Disposal Sites - MOE 1991 Historical Approval Y 0 0 0 Inventory rr-WWIS-aa WWIS Water Well Information System N - - -

Total: 0 2 2

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Map DB Company/Site Name Address Dir/Dist (m) Elev diff Page Key (m) Number

No records found in the selected databases for the project property.

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Map DB Company/Site Name Address Dir/Dist (m) Elev Diff Page Key (m) Number

dd-GEN-802110653-aa p-11-802110653-x m11d GEN Mitchell Seaforth Cable TV Ltd 123 Ontario St. SW/46.8 -2.60 11 Dublin ON N0K-1E0

dd-SPL-300359244-aa p-11-300359244-x m22d SPL UNKNOWN THAMES RIVER AT PARK STREET ESE/159.4 -11.95 11 OUTFALL. ST. MARYS ON

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GEN - Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Generators Summary

A search of the GEN database, dated 1986-Sep 2016 has found that there are 1 GEN site(s) within approximately 0.25 kilometers of the project property.

Lower Elevation Address Direction Distance (m) Map Key

Mitchell Seaforth Cable TV Ltd 123 Ontario St. SW 46.78 m-1-802110653-a1 Dublin ON N0K-1E0

SPL - Ontario Spills

A search of the SPL database, dated 1988-Jan 2016 has found that there are 1 SPL site(s) within approximately 0.25 kilometers of the project property.

Lower Elevation Address Direction Distance (m) Map Key

UNKNOWN THAMES RIVER AT PARK STREET ESE 159.38 m-2-300359244-a2 OUTFALL. ST. MARYS ON

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Map Key Number of Direction/ Elevation Site DB Records Distance (m) (m)

m-1-802110653-b dd-GEN-802110653-bb 1 1 of 1 SW/46.8 308.3 Mitchell Seaforth Cable TV Ltd p-802110653-y GEN 123 Ontario St. Dublin ON N0K-1E0

PO Box Num: Status: Country: Generator #: ON5663091 Approval Yrs:: 05 SIC Code: 811111 SIC Description: General Automotive Repair

--Details-- Waste Code: 252 Waste Description: WASTE OILS & LUBRICANTS

m-2-300359244-b dd-SPL-300359244-bb 2 1 of 1 ESE/159.4 299.0 UNKNOWN p-300359244-y SPL THAMES RIVER AT PARK STREET OUTFALL. ST. MARYS ON

Ref NO: 182594 Contaminant Code: Contaminant Name: Contaminant Quantity: Incident Cause:: UNKNOWN Incident Dt: 6/22/2000 Incident Reason:: UNKNOWN Incident Summary:: SOURCE UKN-UKN QTY VARSOLTO STORM SEWER & THAMES RIVER,BOOMED,WORKS MOE Reported Dt: 6/22/2000 Environmental Impact:: POSSIBLE Nature of Impact:: Water course or lake Receiving Medium:: WATER SAC Action Class: Sector Source Type: Site Municipality: 65301

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Total: 9 Unplottable sites

DB Company Name/Site Name Address City Postal

uu-GEN-808956865-aa GEN ST. MARYS CEMENT THOMAS STREET ST. MARYS ON N4X 1B6

uu-GEN-808985658-aa GEN ST. MARYS CEMENT THOMAS STREET ST. MARYS ON N4X 1B6

uu-GEN-800876684-aa GEN ST. MARYS, TOWN OF ST. MARYS LANDFILL SITE, WATER ST. S. ST. MARYS ON N0M 2V0

uu-GEN-800876685-aa GEN ST. MARYS, TOWN OF ST. MARYS LANDFILL SITE, WATER ST. S. C/O ST. MARYS ON N0M 2V0 36-307 175 QUEEN ST. E. BOX 998

uu-GEN-803241477-aa GEN ST. MARYS CEMENT THOMAS STREET ST. MARYS ON

uu-GEN-800876683-aa GEN ST. MARYS, TOWN OF ST. MARYS LANDFILL SITE, WATER ST. S. C/O ST. MARYS ON N0M 2V0 175 QUEEN ST. E. BOX 998

uu-GEN-800876686-aa GEN ST. MARYS, TOWN OF ST. MARYS LANDFILL SITE WATER STREET ST. MARYS ON N0M 2V0 SOUTH

uu-SPL-73806-aa SPL GRAHAM OIL WATER STREET, GRAHAM OIL BULK PLANT ST. MARYS SEPARATED TOWN ON

uu-SPL-314011-aa SPL PUC QUEEN ST/JONES ST. MOTOR VEHICLE ST. MARYS SEPARATED (OPERATING FLUID) TOWN ON

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Site: ST. MARYS CEMENT Database: THOMAS STREET ST. MARYS ON N4X 1B6 uu-GEN-808956865-bbGEN

PO Box Num: Status: Country: Generator #: ON9728086 Approval Yrs:: 2010 SIC Code: 327310 SIC Description: Cement Manufacturing

--Details-- Waste Code: 221 Waste Description: LIGHT FUELS

Waste Code: 252 Waste Description: WASTE OILS & LUBRICANTS

Site: ST. MARYS CEMENT Database: THOMAS STREET ST. MARYS ON N4X 1B6 uu-GEN-808985658-bbGEN

PO Box Num: Status: Country: Generator #: ON9728086 Approval Yrs:: 2011 SIC Code: 327310 SIC Description: Cement Manufacturing

--Details-- Waste Code: 252 Waste Description: WASTE OILS & LUBRICANTS

Waste Description: LIGHT FUELS Waste Code: 221

Site: ST. MARYS, TOWN OF Database: ST. MARYS LANDFILL SITE, WATER ST. S. ST. MARYS ON N0M 2V0 uu-GEN-800876684-bbGEN

PO Box Num: Status: Country: Generator #: ON0701000 Approval Yrs:: 92,93,97,98 SIC Code: 8373 SIC Description: ENVIRON. ADMIN.

--Details-- Waste Code: 149 Waste Description: LANDFILL LEACHATES

Site: ST. MARYS, TOWN OF 36-307 Database: ST. MARYS LANDFILL SITE, WATER ST. S. C/O 175 QUEEN ST. E. BOX 998 ST. MARYS ON N0M 2V0 uu-GEN-800876685-bbGEN

13 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 PO Box Num: Status: Country: Generator #: ON0701000 Approval Yrs:: 94,95,96 SIC Code: 8373 SIC Description: ENVIRON. ADMIN.

--Details-- Waste Code: 149 Waste Description: LANDFILL LEACHATES

Site: ST. MARYS CEMENT Database: THOMAS STREET ST. MARYS ON uu-GEN-803241477-bbGEN

PO Box Num: Status: Country: Generator #: ON9728086 Approval Yrs:: 06 SIC Code: 327310 SIC Description: Cement Manufacturing

--Details-- Waste Code: 221 Waste Description: LIGHT FUELS

Waste Code: 252 Waste Description: WASTE OILS & LUBRICANTS

Site: ST. MARYS, TOWN OF Database: ST. MARYS LANDFILL SITE, WATER ST. S. C/O 175 QUEEN ST. E. BOX 998 ST. MARYS ON N0M 2V0 uu-GEN-800876683-bbGEN

PO Box Num: Status: Country: Generator #: ON0701000 Approval Yrs:: 86,87,88,89,90 SIC Code: 8373 SIC Description: ENVIRON. ADMIN.

--Details-- Waste Code: 149 Waste Description: LANDFILL LEACHATES

Site: ST. MARYS, TOWN OF Database: ST. MARYS LANDFILL SITE WATER STREET SOUTH ST. MARYS ON N0M 2V0 uu-GEN-800876686-bbGEN

PO Box Num: Status: Country: Generator #: ON0701000 Approval Yrs:: 99,00,01,02,03,04,05 SIC Code: 8373 SIC Description: ENVIRON. ADMIN.

--Details-- Waste Code: 145 Waste Description: PAINT/PIGMENT/COATING RESIDUES

Waste Code: 148

14 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 Waste Description: INORGANIC LABORATORY CHEMICALS

Waste Code: 149 Waste Description: LANDFILL LEACHATES

Waste Code: 213 Waste Description: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES

Waste Code: 242 Waste Description: HALOGENATED PESTICIDES

Waste Code: 331 Waste Description: WASTE COMPRESSED GASES

Site: GRAHAM OIL Database: WATER STREET, GRAHAM OIL BULK PLANT ST. MARYS SEPARATED TOWN ON uu-SPL-73806-bbSPL

Ref NO: 105373 Contaminant Code: Contaminant Name: Contaminant Quantity: Incident Cause:: PIPE/HOSE LEAK Incident Dt: 9/15/1994 Incident Reason:: ERROR Incident Summary:: GRAHAM OIL: 60L GASOLINE TO GROUND AND SUMPHOLE :CLEANED UP: MCCR MOE Reported Dt: 9/19/1994 Environmental Impact:: CONFIRMED Nature of Impact:: Soil contamination Receiving Medium:: LAND SAC Action Class: Sector Source Type: Site Municipality: 65301

Site: PUC Database: QUEEN ST/JONES ST. MOTOR VEHICLE (OPERATING FLUID) ST. MARYS SEPARATED TOWN ON uu-SPL-314011-bbSPL

Ref NO: 133737 Contaminant Code: Contaminant Name: Contaminant Quantity: Incident Cause:: PIPE/HOSE LEAK Incident Dt: 11/1/1996 Incident Reason:: EQUIPMENT FAILURE Incident Summary:: ST. MARYS PUC - 50 L HY- DRAULIC OIL TO STREET FROM SWEEPER, CLEANING UP MOE Reported Dt: 11/1/1996 Environmental Impact:: NOT ANTICIPATED Nature of Impact:: Receiving Medium:: LAND SAC Action Class: Sector Source Type: Site Municipality: 65301

15 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 h-Appendix:Appendix: Database Database Descriptions Descriptions

Environmental Risk Information Services (ERIS) can search the following databases. The extent of historical information varies with each database and current information is determined by what is publicly available to ERIS at the time of update. Note: Databases denoted with " * " indicates that the database will no longer be updated. See the individual database description for more information.

rr-AAGR-bb Abandoned Aggregate Inventory: Provincial AAGR The MAAP Program maintains a database of abandoned pits and quarries. Please note that the database is only referenced by lot and concession and city/town location. The database provides information regarding the location, type, size, land use, status and general comments.* Government Publication Date: Sept 2002*

rr-AGR-bb Aggregate Inventory: Provincial AGR The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources maintains a database of all active pits and quarries. The database provides information regarding the registered owner/operator, location name, operation type, approval type, and maximum annual tonnage. Government Publication Date: Up to Sep 2016

rr-AMIS-bb Abandoned Mine Information System: Provincial AMIS The Abandoned Mines Information System contains data on known abandoned and inactive mines located on both Crown and privately held lands. The information was provided by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM), with the following disclaimer: "the database provided has been compiled from various sources, and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines makes no representation and takes no responsibility that such information is accurate, current or complete". Reported information includes official mine name, status, background information, mine start/end date, primary commodity, mine features, hazards and remediation. Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2014

rr-ANDR-bb Anderson's Waste Disposal Sites: Private ANDR The information provided in this database was collected by examining various historical documents which aimed to characterize the likely position of former waste disposal sites from 1860 to present. The research initiative behind the creation of this database was to identify those sites that are missing from the Ontario MOE Waste Disposal Site Inventory, as well as to provide revisions and corrections to the positions and descriptions of sites currently listed in the MOE inventory. In addition to historic waste disposal facilities, the database also identifies certain auto wreckers and scrap yards that have been extrapolated from documentary sources. Please note that the data is not warranted to be complete, exhaustive or authoritative. The information was collected for research purposes only. Government Publication Date: 1860s-Present

rr-AUWR-bb Automobile Wrecking & Supplies: Private AUWR This database provides an inventory of known locations that are involved in the scrap metal, automobile wrecking/recycling, and automobile parts & supplies industry. Information is provided on the company name, location and business type. Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2015

rr-BORE-bb Borehole: Provincial BORE A borehole is the generalized term for any narrow shaft drilled in the ground, either vertically or horizontally. The information here includes geotechnical investigations or environmental site assessments, mineral exploration, or as a pilot hole for installing piers or underground utilities. Information is from many sources such as the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) boreholes from engineering reports and projects from the 1950 to 1990's in Southern Ontario. Boreholes from the Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) including The Urban Geology Analysis Information System (UGAIS) and the York Peel Durham Toronto (YPDT) database of the Conservation Authority Moraine Coalition. This database will include fields such as location, stratigraphy, depth, elevation, year drilled, etc. For all water well data or oil and gas well data for Ontario please refer to WWIS and OOGW. Government Publication Date: 1875-Jul 2014

rr-CA-bb Certificates of Approval: Provincial CA This database contains the following types of approvals: Air & Noise, Industrial Sewage, Municipal & Private Sewage, Waste Management Systems and Renewable Energy Approvals. The MOE in Ontario states that any facility that releases emissions to the atmosphere, discharges contaminants to ground or surface water, provides potable water supplies, or stores, transports or disposes of waste, must have a Certificate of Approval before it can operate lawfully. Fields include approval number, business name, address, approval date, approval type and status. This database will no longer be updated, as CofA's have been replaced by either Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) or Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA). Please refer to those individual databases for any information after Oct.31, 2011. Government Publication Date: 1985-Oct 30, 2011*

16 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 rr-CFOT-bb Commercial Fuel Oil Tanks: Provincial CFOT Since May 2002, Ontario developed a new act where it became mandatory for fuel oil tanks to be registered with Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA). This data would include all commercial underground fuel oil tanks in Ontario with fields such as location, registration number, tank material, age of tank and tank size. Government Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016

rr-CHEM-bb Chemical Register: Private CHEM This database includes information from both a one time study conducted in 1992 and private source and is a listing of facilities that manufacture or distribute chemicals. The production of these chemical substances may involve one or more chemical reactions and/or chemical separation processes (i.e. fractionation, solvent extraction, crystallization, etc.). Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2015

rr-COAL-bb Inventory of Coal Gasification Plants and Coal Tar Sites: Provincial COAL This inventory includes both the "Inventory of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites in Ontario-April 1987" and the Inventory of Industrial Sites Producing or Using Coal Tar and Related Tars in Ontario-November 1988) collected by the MOE. It identifies industrial sites that produced and continue to produce or use coal tar and other related tars. Detailed information is available and includes: facility type, size, land use, information on adjoining properties, soil condition, site operators/occupants, site description, potential environmental impacts and historic maps available. This was a one-time inventory.* Government Publication Date: Apr 1987 and Nov 1988*

rr-CONV-bb Compliance and Convictions: Provincial CONV This database summarizes the fines and convictions handed down by the Ontario courts beginning in 1989. Companies and individuals named here have been found guilty of environmental offenses in Ontario courts of law. Government Publication Date: 1989-Jul 2016

rr-CPU-bb Certificates of Property Use: Provincial CPU This is a subset taken from Ontario's Environmental Registry (EBR) database. It will include all CPU's on the registry such as (EPA s. 168.6) - Certificate of Property Use. Government Publication Date: 1994-Oct 2016

rr-DRL-bb Drill Hole Database: Provincial DRL The Ontario Drill Hole Database contains information on more than 113,000 percussion, overburden, sonic and diamond drill holes from assessment files on record with the department of Mines and Minerals. Please note that limited data is available for southern Ontario, as it was the last area to be completed. The database was created when surveys submitted to the Ministry were converted in the Assessment File Research Image Database (AFRI) project. However, the degree of accuracy (coordinates) as to the exact location of drill holes is dependent upon the source document submitted to the MNDM. Levels of accuracy used to locate holes are: centering on the mining claim; a sketch of the mining claim; a 1:50,000 map; a detailed company map; or from submitted a "Report of Work". Government Publication Date: 1886-Jun 2014

rr-EASR-bb Environmental Activity and Sector Registry: Provincial EASR On October 31, 2011, a smarter, faster environmental approvals system came into effect in Ontario. The EASR allows businesses to register certain activities with the ministry, rather than apply for an approval. The registry is available for common systems and processes, to which preset rules of operation can be applied. The EASR is currently available for: heating systems, standby power systems and automotive refinishing. Businesses whose activities aren't subject to the EASR may apply for an ECA (Environmental Compliance Approval), Please see our ECA database. Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2016

rr-EBR-bb Environmental Registry: Provincial EBR The Environmental Registry lists proposals, decisions and exceptions regarding policies, Acts, instruments, or regulations that could significantly affect the environment. Through the Registry, thirteen provincial ministries notify the public of upcoming proposals and invite their comments. For example, if a local business is requesting a permit, license, or certificate of approval to release substances into the air or water; these are notified on the registry. Data includes: Approval for discharge into the natural environment other than water (i.e. Air) - EPA s. 9, Approval for sewage works - OWRA s. 53(1), and EPA s. 27 - Approval for a waste disposal site. For information regarding Permit to Take Water (PTTW), Certificate of Property Use (CPU) and (ORD) Orders please refer to those individual databases. Government Publication Date: 1994-Oct 2016

rr-ECA-bb Environmental Compliance Approval: Provincial ECA On October 31, 2011, a smarter, faster environmental approvals system came into effect in Ontario. In the past, a business had to apply for multiple approvals (known as certificates of approval) for individual processes and pieces of equipment. Today, a business either registers itself, or applies for a single approval, depending on the types of activities it conducts. Businesses whose activities aren't subject to the EASR may apply for an ECA. A single ECA addresses all of a business's emissions, discharges and wastes. Separate approvals for air, noise and waste are no longer required. This database will also include Renewable Energy Approvals. For certificates of approval prior to Nov 1st, 2011, please refer to the CA database. For all Waste Disposal Sites please refer to the WDS database. Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2016

17 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 rr-EEM-bb Environmental Effects Monitoring: Federal EEM The Environmental Effects Monitoring program assesses the effects of effluent from industrial or other sources on fish, fish habitat and human usage of fisheries resources. Since 1992, pulp and paper mills have been required to conduct EEM studies under the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations. This database provides information on the mill name, geographical location and sub-lethal toxicity data. Government Publication Date: 1992-2007*

rr-EHS-bb ERIS Historical Searches: Private EHS ERIS has compiled a database of all environmental risk reports completed since March 1999. Available fields for this database include: site location, date of report, type of report, and search radius. As per all other databases, the ERIS database can be referenced on both the map and "Statistical Profile" page. Government Publication Date: 1999-Aug 2016

rr-EIIS-bb Environmental Issues Inventory System: Federal EIIS The Environmental Issues Inventory System was developed through the implementation of the Environmental Issues and Remediation Plan. This plan was established to determine the location and severity of contaminated sites on inhabited First Nation reserves, and where necessary, to remediate those that posed a risk to health and safety; and to prevent future environmental problems. The EIIS provides information on the reserve under investigation, inventory number, name of site, environmental issue, site action (Remediation, Site Assessment), and date investigation completed. Government Publication Date: 1992-2001*

rr-EMHE-bb Emergency Management Historical Event: Provincial EMHE The Emergency Management Historical Event data class will store the locations of historical occurrences of emergency events. Events captured will include those assigned to the Ministry of Natural Resources by Order-In-Council (OIC) under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as well as events where MNR provided requested emergency response assistance. Many of these events will have involved community evacuations, significant structural loss, and/or involvement of MNR emergency response staff. These events fall into one of ten (10) type categories: Dam Failure; Drought / Low Water; Erosion; Flood; Forest Fire; Soil and Bedrock Instability; Petroleum Resource Center Event, EMO Requested Assistance, Continuity of Operations Event, Other Requested Assistance. Government Publication Date: May 31, 2014

rr-EXP-bb List of TSSA Expired Facilities: Provincial EXP This is a list of all expired facilities that fall under the TSSA (TSSA Act & Safety Regulations), including the six regulations that exist under the Fuels Safety Division. It will include facilities such as private fuel outlets, bulk plants, fuel oil tanks, gasoline stations, marinas, propane filling stations, liquid fuel tanks, piping systems, etc. These tanks have been removed and automatically fall under the expired facilities inventory held by TSSA. Government Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016

rr-FCON-bb Federal Convictions: Federal FCON Environment Canada maintains a database referred to as the "Environmental Registry" that details prosecutions under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and the Fisheries Act (FA). Information is provided on the company name, location, charge date, offence and penalty. Government Publication Date: 1988-Jun 2007*

rr-FCS-bb Contaminated Sites on Federal Land: Federal FCS The Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory includes information on known federal contaminated sites under the custodianship of departments, agencies and consolidated Crown corporations as well as those that are being or have been investigated to determine whether they have contamination arising from past use that could pose a risk to human health or the environment. The inventory also includes non-federal contaminated sites for which the Government of Canada has accepted some or all financial responsibility. It does not include sites where contamination has been caused by, and which are under the control of, enterprise Crown corporations, private individuals, firms or other levels of government. Government Publication Date: June 2000-Oct 2015

rr-FOFT-bb Fisheries & Oceans Fuel Tanks: Federal FOFT Fisheries & Oceans Canada maintains an inventory of aboveground & underground fuel storage tanks located on Fisheries & Oceans property or controlled by DFO. Our inventory provides information on the site name, location, tank owner, tank operator, facility type, storage tank location, tank contents & capacity, and date of tank installation. Government Publication Date: 1964-Sept 2003

rr-FST-bb Fuel Storage Tank: Provincial FST The Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA), under the Technical Standards & Safety Act of 2000 maintains a database of registered private and retail fuel storage tanks in Ontario with fields such as location, tank status, license date, tank type, tank capacity, fuel type, installation year and facility type. Government Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016

18 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 rr-FSTH-bb Fuel Storage Tank - Historic: Provincial FSTH The Fuels Safety Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations maintained a database of all registered private fuel storage tanks. Public records of private fuel storage tanks are only available since the registration became effective in September 1989. This information is now collected by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. Government Publication Date: Pre-Jan 2010*

rr-GEN-bb Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Generators Summary: Provincial GEN Regulation 347 of the Ontario EPA defines a waste generation site as any site, equipment and/or operation involved in the production, collection, handling and/or storage of regulated wastes. A generator of regulated waste is required to register the waste generation site and each waste produced, collected, handled, or stored at the site. This database contains the registration number, company name and address of registered generators including the types of hazardous wastes generated. It includes data on waste generating facilities such as: drycleaners, waste treatment and disposal facilities, machine shops, electric power distribution etc. This information is a summary of all years from 1986 including the most currently available data. Some records may contain, within the company name, the phrase "See & Use..." followed by a series of letters and numbers. This occurs when one company is amalgamated with or taken over by another registered company. The number listed as "See & Use", refers to the new ownership and the other identification number refers to the original ownership. This phrase serves as a link between the 2 companies until operations have been fully transferred. Government Publication Date: 1986-Sep 2016

rr-GHG-bb Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Large Facilities: Federal GHG List of greenhouse gas emissions from large facilities made available by Environment Canada. Greenhouse gas emissions in kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (kt CO2 eq). Government Publication Date: 2013 - Dec 2014

rr-HINC-bb TSSA Historic Incidents: Provincial HINC This database will cover all incidences recorded by TSSA with their older system, before they moved to their new management system. TSSA's Fuels Safety Program administers the Technical Standards & Safety Act 2000, providing fuel-related safety services associated with the safe transportation, storage, handling and use of fuels such as gasoline, diesel, propane, natural gas and hydrogen. Under this Act, TSSA regulates fuel suppliers, storage facilities, transport trucks, pipelines, contractors and equipment or appliances that use fuels. The TSSA works to protect the public, the environment and property from fuel-related hazards such as spills, fires and explosions. This database will include spills and leaks from pipelines, diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, natural gas, propane and hydrogen recorded by the TSSA. Government Publication Date: 2006-June 2009*

rr-IAFT-bb Indian & Northern Affairs Fuel Tanks: Federal IAFT The Department of Indian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) maintains an inventory of aboveground & underground fuel storage tanks located on both federal and crown land. Our inventory provides information on the reserve name, location, facility type, site/facility name, tank type, material & ID number, tank contents & capacity, and date of tank installation. Government Publication Date: 1950-Aug 2003*

rr-INC-bb TSSA Incidents: Provincial INC TSSA's Fuels Safety Program administers the Technical Standards & Safety Act 2000, providing fuel-related safety services associated with the safe transportation, storage, handling and use of fuels such as gasoline, diesel, propane, natural gas and hydrogen. Under this Act, TSSA regulates fuel suppliers, storage facilities, transport trucks, pipelines, contractors and equipment or appliances that use fuels. Includes incidents from fuel-related hazards such as spills, fires and explosions. This database will include spills and leaks from diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, natural gas, propane and hydrogen recorded by the TSSA. Government Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016

rr-LIMO-bb Landfill Inventory Management Ontario: Provincial LIMO The Landfill Inventory Management Ontario (LIMO) database is updated every year, as the ministry compiles new and updated information. The inventory will include small and large landfills. Additionally, each year the ministry will request operators of the larger landfills complete a landfill data collection form that will be used to update LIMO and will include the following information from the previous operating year. This will include additional information such as estimated amount of total waste received, landfill capacity, estimated total remaining landfill capacity, fill rates, engineering designs, reporting and monitoring details, size of location, service area, approved waste types, leachate of site treatment, contaminant attenuation zone and more. The small landfills will include information such as site owner, site location and certificate of approval # and status. Government Publication Date: Dec 31, 2013

rr-MINE-bb Canadian Mine Locations: Private MINE This information is collected from the Canadian & American Mines Handbook. The Mines database is a national database that provides over 290 listings on mines (listed as public companies) dealing primarily with precious metals and hard rocks. Listed are mines that are currently in operation, closed, suspended, or are still being developed (advanced projects). Their locations are provided as geographic coordinates (x, y and/or longitude, latitude). As of 2002, data pertaining to Canadian smelters and refineries has been appended to this database. Government Publication Date: 1998-2009*

19 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 rr-MNR-bb Mineral Occurrences: Provincial MNR In the early 70's, the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines created an inventory of approximately 19,000 mineral occurrences in Ontario, in regard to metallic and industrial minerals, as well as some information on building stones and aggregate deposits. Please note that the "Horizontal Positional Accuracy" is approximately +/- 200 m. Many reference elements for each record were derived from field sketches using pace or chain/tape measurements against claim posts or topographic features in the area. The primary limiting factor for the level of positional accuracy is the scale of the source material. The testing of horizontal accuracy of the source materials was accomplished by comparing the plan metric (X and Y) coordinates of that point with the coordinates of the same point as defined from a source of higher accuracy. Government Publication Date: 1846-Feb 2016

rr-NATE-bb National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System (NATES): Federal NATE In 1974 Environment Canada established the National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System (NATES) database, for the voluntary reporting of significant spill incidents. The data was to be used to assist in directing the work of the emergencies program. NATES ran from 1974 to 1994. Extensive information is available within this database including company names, place where the spill occurred, date of spill, cause, reason and source of spill, damage incurred, and amount, concentration, and volume of materials released. Government Publication Date: 1974-1994*

rr-NCPL-bb Non-Compliance Reports: Provincial NCPL The Ministry of the Environment provides information about non-compliant discharges of contaminants to air and water that exceed legal allowable limits, from regulated industrial and municipal facilities. A reported non-compliance failure may be in regard to a Control Order, Certificate of Approval, Sectoral Regulation or specific regulation/act. Government Publication Date: Dec 31, 2014

rr-NDFT-bb National Defense & Canadian Forces Fuel Tanks: Federal NDFT The Department of National Defense and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of all aboveground & underground fuel storage tanks located on DND lands. Our inventory provides information on the base name, location, tank type & capacity, tank contents, tank class, date of tank installation, date tank last used, and status of tank as of May 2001. This database will no longer be updated due to the new National Security protocols which have prohibited any release of this database. Government Publication Date: Up to May 2001*

rr-NDSP-bb National Defense & Canadian Forces Spills: Federal NDSP The Department of National Defense and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of spills to land and water. All spill sites have been classified under the "Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act - 1992". Our inventory provides information on the facility name, location, spill ID #, spill date, type of spill, as well as the quantity of substance spilled & recovered. Government Publication Date: Mar 1999-Aug 2010

rr-NDWD-bb National Defence & Canadian Forces Waste Disposal Sites: Federal NDWD The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces maintains an inventory of waste disposal sites located on DND lands. Where available, our inventory provides information on the base name, location, type of waste received, area of site, depth of site, year site opened/closed and status. Government Publication Date: 2001-Apr 2007*

rr-NEBW-bb National Energy Board Wells: Federal NEBW The NEBW database contains information on onshore & offshore oil and gas wells that are outside provincial jurisdiction(s) and are thereby regulated by the National Energy Board. Data is provided regarding the operator, well name, well ID No./UWI, status, classification, well depth, spud and release date. Government Publication Date: 1920-Feb 2003*

rr-NEES-bb National Environmental Emergencies System (NEES): Federal NEES In 2000, the Emergencies program implemented NEES, a reporting system for spills of hazardous substances. For the most part, this system only captured data from the Atlantic Provinces, some from Quebec and Ontario and a portion from British Columbia. Data for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Territories was not captured. However, NEES is also a repository for previous Environment Canada spill datasets. NEES is composed of the historic datasets ' or Trends ' which dates from approximately 1974 to present. NEES Trends is a compilation of historic databases, which were merged and includes data from NATES (National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System), ARTS (Atlantic Regional Trends System), and NEES. In 2001, the Emergencies Program determined that variations in reporting regimes and requirements between federal and provincial agencies made national spill reporting and trend analysis difficult to achieve. As a consequence, the department has focused efforts on capturing data on spills of substances which fall under its legislative authority only (CEPA and FA). As such, the NEES database will be decommissioned in December 2004. Government Publication Date: 1974-2003*

20 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 rr-NPCB-bb National PCB Inventory: Federal NPCB Environment Canada's National PCB inventory includes information on in-use PCB containing equipment in Canada including federal, provincial and private facilities. Federal out-of-service PCB containing equipment and PCB waste owned by the federal government or by federally regulated industries such as airlines, railway companies, broadcasting companies, telephone and telecommunications companies, pipeline companies, etc. are also listed. Although it is not Environment Canada's mandate to collect data on non-federal PCB waste, the National PCB inventory includes some information on provincial and private PCB waste and storage sites. Some addresses provided may be Head Office addresses and are not necessarily the location of where the waste is being used or stored. Government Publication Date: 1988-2008*

rr-NPRI-bb National Pollutant Release Inventory: Federal NPRI Environment Canada has defined the National Pollutant Release Inventory ("NPRI") as a federal government initiative designed to collect comprehensive national data regarding releases to air, water, or land, and waste transfers for recycling for more than 300 listed substances. Government Publication Date: Dec 31, 2014

rr-OGW-bb Oil and Gas Wells: Private OGW The Nickle's Energy Group (publisher of the Daily Oil Bulletin) collects information on drilling activity including operator and well statistics. The well information database includes name, location, class, status and depth. The main Nickle's database is updated on a daily basis, however, this database is updated on a monthly basis. More information is available at www.nickles.com. Government Publication Date: 1988-Jun 2016

rr-OOGW-bb Ontario Oil and Gas Wells: Provincial OOGW In 1998, the MNR handed over to the Ontario Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Corporation, the responsibility of maintaining a database of oil and gas wells drilled in Ontario. The OGSR Library has over 20,000+ wells in their database. Information available for all wells in the ERIS database include well owner/operator, location, permit issue date, and well cap date, license No., status, depth and the primary target (rock unit) of the well being drilled. All geology/stratigraphy table information, plus all water table information is also provide for each well record. Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2016

rr-OPCB-bb Inventory of PCB Storage Sites: Provincial OPCB The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Waste Management Branch, maintains an inventory of PCB storage sites within the province. Ontario Regulation 11/82 (Waste Management - PCB) and Regulation 347 (Generator Waste Management) under the Ontario EPA requires the registration of inactive PCB storage equipment and/or disposal sites of PCB waste with the Ontario Ministry of Environment. This database contains information on: 1) waste quantities; 2) major and minor sites storing liquid or solid waste; and 3) a waste storage inventory. Government Publication Date: 1987-Oct 2004; 2012-Dec 2013

rr-ORD-bb Orders: Provincial ORD This is a subset taken from Ontario's Environmental Registry (EBR) database. It will include all Orders on the registry such as (EPA s. 17) - Order for remedial work, (EPA s. 18) - Order for preventative measures, (EPA s. 43) - Order for removal of waste and restoration of site, (EPA s. 44) - Order for conformity with Act for waste disposal sites, (EPA s. 136) - Order for performance of environmental measures. Government Publication Date: 1994-Oct 2016

rr-PAP-bb Canadian Pulp and Paper: Private PAP This information is part of the Pulp and Paper Canada Directory. The Directory provides a comprehensive listing of the locations of pulp and paper mills and the products that they produce. Government Publication Date: 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009

rr-PCFT-bb Parks Canada Fuel Storage Tanks: Federal PCFT Canadian Heritage maintains an inventory of known fuel storage tanks operated by Parks Canada, in both National Parks and at National Historic Sites. The database details information on site name, location, tank install/removal date, capacity, fuel type, facility type, tank design and owner/operator. Government Publication Date: 1920-Jan 2005*

rr-PES-bb Pesticide Register: Provincial PES The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change maintains a database of licensed operators and vendors of registered pesticides. Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2016

rr-PINC-bb TSSA Pipeline Incidents: Provincial PINC TSSA's Fuels Safety Program administers the Technical Standards & Safety Act 2000, providing fuel-related safety services associated with the safe transportation, storage, handling and use of fuels such as gasoline, diesel, propane, natural gas and hydrogen. Under this Act, TSSA regulates fuel suppliers, storage facilities, transport trucks, pipelines, contractors and equipment or appliances that use fuels. This database will include spills, strike and leaks from recorded by the TSSA. Government Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016

21 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 rr-PRT-bb Private and Retail Fuel Storage Tanks: Provincial PRT The Fuels Safety Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations maintained a database of all registered private fuel storage tanks and licensed retail fuel outlets. This database includes an inventory of locations that have gasoline, oil, waste oil, natural gas and/or propane storage tanks on their property. The MCCR no longer collects this information. This information is now collected by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). Government Publication Date: 1989-1996*

rr-PTTW-bb Permit to Take Water: Provincial PTTW This is a subset taken from Ontario's Environmental Registry (EBR) database. It will include all PTTW's on the registry such as OWRA s. 34 - Permit to take water. Government Publication Date: 1994-Oct 2016

rr-REC-bb Ontario Regulation 347 Waste Receivers Summary: Provincial REC Part V of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act ("EPA") regulates the disposal of regulated waste through an operating waste management system or a waste disposal site operated or used pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Certificate of Approval or a Provisional Certificate of Approval. Regulation 347 of the Ontario EPA defines a waste receiving site as any site or facility to which waste is transferred by a waste carrier. A receiver of regulated waste is required to register the waste receiving facility. This database represents registered receivers of regulated wastes, identified by registration number, company name and address, and includes receivers of waste such as: landfills, incinerators, transfer stations, PCB storage sites, sludge farms and water pollution control plants. This information is a summary of all years from 1986 including the most currently available data. Government Publication Date: 1986-2013

rr-RSC-bb Record of Site Condition: Provincial RSC The Record of Site Condition (RSC) is part of the Ministry of the Environment's Brownfields Environmental Site Registry. Protection from environmental cleanup orders for property owners is contingent upon documentation known as a record of site condition (RSC) being filed in the Environmental Site Registry. In order to file an RSC, the property must have been properly assessed and shown to meet the soil, sediment and groundwater standards appropriate for the use (such as residential) proposed to take place on the property. The Record of Site Condition Regulation (O. Reg. 153/04) details requirements related to site assessment and clean up. RSCs filed after July 1, 2011 will also be included as part of the new (O.Reg. 511/09). Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2016

rr-RST-bb Retail Fuel Storage Tanks: Private RST This database includes an inventory of retail fuel outlet locations (including marinas) that have on their property gasoline, oil, waste oil, natural gas and / or propane storage tanks. Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2015

rr-SCT-bb Scott's Manufacturing Directory: Private SCT Scott's Directories is a data bank containing information on over 200,000 manufacturers across Canada. Even though Scott's listings are voluntary, it is the most comprehensive database of Canadian manufacturers available. Information concerning a company's address, plant size, and main products are included in this database. Government Publication Date: 1992-Mar 2011*

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rr-SRDS-bb Wastewater Discharger Registration Database: Provincial SRDS Information under this heading is combination of the following 2 programs. The Municipal/Industrial Strategy for Abatement (MISA) division of the Ontario Ministry of Environment maintained a database of all direct dischargers of toxic pollutants within nine sectors including: Electric Power Generation; Mining; Petroleum Refining; Organic Chemicals; Inorganic Chemicals; Pulp & Paper; Metal Casting; Iron & Steel; and Quarries. All sampling information is now collected and stored within the Sample Result Data Store (SRDS). Government Publication Date: 1990-2014

rr-TANK-bb Anderson's Storage Tanks: Private TANK The information provided in this database was collected by examining various historical documents, which identified the location of former storage tanks, containing substances such as fuel, water, gas, oil, and other various types of miscellaneous products. Information is available in regard to business operating at tank site, tank location, permit year, permit & installation type, no. of tanks installed & configuration and tank capacity. Data contained within this database pertains only to the city of Toronto and is not warranted to be complete, exhaustive or authoritative. The information was collected for research purposes only. Government Publication Date: 1915-1953*

22 erisinfo.com | Environmental Risk Information Services Order No: 20161129005 rr-TCFT-bb Transport Canada Fuel Storage Tanks: Federal TCFT List of fuel storage tanks currently or previously owned or operated by Transport Canada. This inventory also includes tanks on The Pickering Lands, which refers to 7,530 hectares (18,600 acres) of land in Pickering, Markham, and Uxbridge owned by the Government of Canada since 1972; properties on this land has been leased by the government since 1975, and falls under the Site Management Policy of Transport Canada, but is administered by Public Works and Government Services Canada. This inventory provides information on the site name, location, tank age, capacity and fuel type. Government Publication Date: 1970-Mar 2007

rr-VAR-bb TSSA Variances for Abandonment of Underground Storage Tanks: Provincial VAR The TSSA, under the Liquid Fuels Handling Code and the Fuel Oil Code, all underground storage tanks must be removed within two years of disuse. If removal of a tank is not feasible, you may apply to seek a variance from this code requirement. This is a list of all variances granted for abandoned tanks. Government Publication Date: Aug 31, 2016

rr-WDS-bb Waste Disposal Sites - MOE CA Inventory: Provincial WDS The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Waste Management Branch, maintains an inventory of known open (active or inactive) and closed disposal sites in the Province of Ontario. Active sites maintain a Certificate of Approval, are approved to receive and are receiving waste. Inactive sites maintain Certificate(s) of Approval but are not receiving waste. Closed sites are not receiving waste. The data contained within this database was compiled from the MOE's Certificate of Approval database. Locations of these sites may be cross-referenced to the Anderson database described under ERIS's Private Source Database section, by the CA number. All new Environmental Compliance Approvals handed out after Oct 31, 2011 for Waste Disposal Sites will still be found in this database. Government Publication Date: Oct 31, 2016

rr-WDSH-bb Waste Disposal Sites - MOE 1991 Historical Approval Inventory: Provincial WDSH In June 1991, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Waste Management Branch, published the "June 1991 Waste Disposal Site Inventory", of all known active and closed waste disposal sites as of October 30st, 1990. For each "active" site as of October 31st 1990, information is provided on site location, site/CA number, waste type, site status and site classification. For each "closed" site as of October 31st 1990, information is provided on site location, site/CA number, closure date and site classification. Locations of these sites may be cross-referenced to the Anderson database described under ERIS's Private Source Database section, by the CA number. Government Publication Date: Up to Oct 1990*

rr-WWIS-bb Water Well Information System: Provincial WWIS This database describes locations and characteristics of water wells found within Ontario in accordance with Regulation 903. It includes such information as coordinates, construction date, well depth, primary and secondary use, pump rate, static water level, well status, etc. Also included are detailed stratigraphy information, approximate depth to bedrock and the approximate depth to the water table. Government Publication Date: Jun 30, 2016

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Database Descriptions: This section provides a detailed explanation for each database including: source, information available, time coverage, and acronyms used. They are listed in alphabetic order.

Detail Report: This is the section of the report which provides the most detail for each individual record. Records are summarized by location, starting with the project property followed by records in closest proximity.

Distance: The distance value is the distance between plotted points, not necessarily the distance between the sites' boundaries. All values are an approximation.

Direction: The direction value is the compass direction of the site in respect to the project property and/or center point of the report.

Elevation: The elevation value is taken from the location at which the records for the site address have been plotted. All values are an approximation. Source: Google Elevation API.

Executive Summary: This portion of the report is divided into 3 sections:

'Report Summary'- Displays a chart indicating how many records fall on the project property and, within the report search radii.

'Site Report Summary'-Project Property'- This section lists all the records which fall on the project property. For more details, see the 'Detail Report' section.

'Site Report Summary-Surrounding Properties'- This section summarizes all records on adjacent properties, listing them in order of proximity from the project property. For more details, see the 'Detail Report' section.

Map Key: The map key number is assigned according to closest proximity from the project property. Map Key numbers always start at #1. The project property will always have a map key of '1' if records are available. If there is a number in brackets beside the main number, this will indicate the number of records on that specific property. If there is no number in brackets, there is only one record for that property.

The symbol and colour used indicates 'elevation': the red inverted triangle will dictate 'ERIS Sites with Lower Elevation', the yellow triangle will dictate 'ERIS Sites with Higher Elevation' and the orange square will dictate 'ERIS Sites with Same Elevation.'

Unplottables: These are records that could not be mapped due to various reasons, including limited geographic information. These records may or may not be in your study area, and are included as reference.

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APPENDIX IV Qualifications of Assessor

MONIQUE SHINE, HONOURS B.E.S., PROJECT MANAGER

Ms. Shine is a Project Manager within the Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation group in Pinchin Environmental’s London Office. Ms. Shine is a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Honours Environmental Management Studies program, with an Earth Systems Science Specialization, and also holds a diploma in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. Prior to joining Pinchin Ltd. in 2011, she worked as a Systems Administrator with Conestoga Rovers & Associates. Ms. Shine has experience in conducting and managing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, Site remediation, and preparation of professional reports. Since joining Pinchin, Monique has completed over 100 Phase I ESAs, primarily in the commercial/light industrial land use sector.

APPENDIX V Photographs

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Appendix V 121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, Ontario Pinchin File: 121020 Photographs FINAL

Photo 1 – North elevation of the Site Building.

Photo 2 – East elevation of the Site Building.

Photo 3 – South elevation of the Site Building.

Photo 4 – West elevation of the Site Building.

Photo 5 – Adjacent property located north of the Site.

Photo 6 – Surrounding properties located east of the Site.

Photo 7 – Surrounding properties located southwest of the Site.

Photo 8 – Surrounding properties located west of the Site.

Photo 9 – (Possible ACM) Lay-in ceiling tiles located in the Site Building with signs of water damage.

Photo 10 – (Possible ACM) Vinyl tiles located throughout the Site Building.

Photo 11 – (Possible LBP) Flaking paint as observed on the east exterior portion of the Site Building.

Photo 12 – Chemical storage as observed in the Site Building.

Condition Survey

St Marys Early Learning Center, 121 Ontario Street St Marys, Ontario

Prepared for:

Town of St Marys Facilities Management Division PO Box 998, 408 James St. S. St Marys ON N4X 1B6

Prepared by:

NA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES INC. 107 Erie Street Stratford, ON N5A 2M5

Project No.: 10-1102

November 2010 Revision No.: A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND

3.0 OBSERVATIONS 3.1 ARCHITECTURAL/STRUCTURAL 3.2 MECHANICAL 3.3 ELECTRICAL

4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 5.0 (RESERVED FOR ESTIMATED BUDGET) 6.0 SUMMARY

APPENDIX A – PHOTOGRAPHS APPENDIX B – LOCATION MAPS – CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED ITEMS – EXISTING DRAWING

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

As per your request, we had an opportunity to conduct a visual review of the Early Learning Centre building at 121 Ontario Street, St Marys, On.. The purpose of the visit was to review the condition of the building for potential upgrades based on electrical, mechanical, structural and code related requirements.

The scope of services for NA Engineering Associates Inc. included the following:

- field review of architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural existing conditions, - preparation of a condition report of the aforementioned disciplines identifying areas of required improvement and code related issues,

This report serves to summarize our observations and recommendations. Mr. Safaa Alhamadani, P. Eng., Mr. Nilesh Rathod, P. Eng., and Mr. John Hood Tidman M.A.A.T.O. of NA Engineering Associates Inc. conducted the non-intrusive review on October 19th 2010.

NA Engineering Associates Inc. was provided with partial existing floor plan drawings of the facility for purposes of the site review. An underground services drawing was NOT provided and the components of the building were reviewed on the basis of the checklist included in Appendix B provided and amended by the facilities manager. The comments and recommendations within the report are provided without the benefit of the civil building component.

2.0 DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND

The building, the surrounding yards, equipment and adjacent playgrounds are part of a large complex of city owned facilities. The building is estimated to have been constructed in the 1860’s.

The building consists of a main floor used for a daycare occupancy and a basement with ancillary and support services. The building has exterior walls that are built of stone masonry with interior wood framed construction supported on a stone foundation in the original (south) portion of the building and siding and wood framed construction supported on a poured concrete foundation in the addition (north 1978) portion of the building. The exterior of the building is clad with prefinished vinyl siding on the addition and stone on the original structure. All soffits and fascias are aluminum clad. The roof system is shingled.

The electrical service is fed from an electrical service mounted on the west elevation of the building. The panel is located off the kitchen area and there is a 200 A service supplying the facility.

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The building is heated by a boiler with radiant heating. An air handling unit serving the original portion of the building is located in a mechanical room to the south with condensers adjacent. The purpose of our review was to describe existing conditions and provide recommendations for upgrades or replacement.

3.0 OBSERVATIONS

The site review was undertaken on September 21st, 2010. No destructive or intrusive testing was conducted as a part of the field work. Comments are based on visual review only. At the time of our site review, it was sunny and clear.

3.1 Architectural/ Building Code

The building is located at 121 Ontario Street, St Marys, On. The building is approximately 510 m2 (5,500 ft2). The building is one storey in building height. The building has a hip roof and is constructed of wood framing with stone masonry exterior walls. The building has a basement and is not sprinklered. The building is used to house the St Marys daycare facility, office areas and general storage. The use of this building for a Day-Care is considered an Assembly Occupancy, Group A – Division 2 under the Ontario building Code. Floor assemblies are required to have a fire-resistance rating of at least ¾-hour. The roof assembly does not require a fire-resistance rating. Since the building is more than five years old, Part 11 of the OBC, where applicable, can be applied for restoration of the building.

The article 3.4.2.1 of the OBC states that in ‘A2’ occupancy, a floor area in a building not more than two storey can be served with one exit, provided, • The floor area is not more than 150 m2, • The travel distance is not more than 15 m, • The total occupant load is not more than 60.

The main floor and basement meet the above requirements except that the basement exit opens into a corridor on the first floor, which is not separated from the rest of the building. Therefore, an enclosed lobby having ¾-hour rated wall assembly, shall be created in accordance with article 3.4.4.2 of the OBC at such time as the basement becomes used for occupancy. The hazard index and construction index is 4 and special updating of the floor separation is not required as long as a minimum ¾-hour fire-resistance separation is maintained. Existing ducts penetrating an existing fire- resistance rated wall or floor assembly do not require fire dampers/fire-flaps.

Vehicle access to the site is gained off Ontario St. by an asphalt drive and parking for the facility is provided in the adjacent lot to the south.

Roof The roof is is shingled complete with starter edge and valley flashings. The surface is in reasonable condition and visible signs of degranulation were not evident. The roof surface is a sloped hip construction. There are multiple roof exhausts and mechanical penetrations as well as traditional roof venting and turbine vents at the rear of the building. (Photo 1) St Marys Early Learning Center, St Marys, ON Page 4 of 20 Project No. 10-1102 Condition Survey November 2010 Rev. A

Based on discussions with site personnel it is believed that the roof was replaced in 2003. The roof is not believed to have exceeded 7 years in age. Typically a roof system of this construction will provide serviceable life for approximately 20 years. The flashings are in reasonable condition. Soffit and fascia appear to be in good condition however require cleaning. Eaves trough and downspouts are in good condition.

Walls The interior wall systems are stud wall with gypsum wall board or lath and plaster on each side. There is no evidence of settlement cracking on the walls. Minor imperfections in the surface finishes are visible throughout the building however, the walls appear to be in reasonable condition.

The perimeter walls are a combination of load-bearing stone masonry and wood framing and finished gypsum wall board or plaster.

From the exterior, the stone masonry is in good condition with little evidence of mortar spalling or required repointing.

Pre-finished metal siding is in good condition and is functioning as intended. The metal siding covers the addition portion to the northwest corner of the building and no deteriorated areas were observed.

Floors The existing floor of the basement is a concrete slab on grade. In general the slab is in good condition with little cracking visible.

Flooring throughout the building is a combination of vinyl composite tile in the hallways, washrooms, kitchen and toddler rooms, sheet vinyl in the offices and a limited amount of carpet in the north east toddler room.

Ceilings The ceilings of the office portion of the building is finished with painted gypsum wall board material secured to wood framing ceiling members and is in good condition.

Overall the finished ceiling in the office area is in good condition.

Hallways, kitchen and the northeast toddler room have vinyl lay in suspended ceilings with an insulation backing. The tiles and the suspension systems are in fair condition. The remainder of the toddler rooms are finished plaster ceilings and are in good condition. Basement ceilings are finished plaster or gypsum board and also are in good condition with few openings through the fire separation. The roof assembly does not require a fire-resistance rating; however, the wood construction may require a covering of gypsum board to achieve a flame spread rating of at least 150.

Windows The windows on the main floor are vinyl on the office area or vinyl replacement units with aluminum clad exterior surrounds. The windows are thermally insulated glazing units and appear to be in good condition No St Marys Early Learning Center, St Marys, ON Page 5 of 20 Project No. 10-1102 Condition Survey November 2010 Rev. A evidence of sealed unit failures was observed. Operable window units were functional and freely operating.

Doors Interior doors are a combination of hollow metal and solid core wood doors and frames. For the most part these doors are in fair condition. Hardware appears to be in acceptable condition.

Washrooms The current building is equipped with numerous toilet rooms. Washrooms located within the facility are available to the occupants of the building and are in compliance with the code.

Barrier-free Accessibility Since the building is owned by the Town, barrier-free accessibility to the building must be provided. The main access to the building is provided with a barrier free ramp and door widths meet required standards.

Exits Three exit doors are present for this building; one on the north side of the building, one on the east to the play area and one the west which is the main barrier free access. These exits are adequate to meet the exiting requirements for the facility. The basement has a single exit via a stair to the east door. The basement is used for storage and access aisles need to be kept clear of any obstructions for emergency access.

The exit doors themselves are equipped with passage hardware that is readily operable.

Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers are installed and accessible in visible locations throughout the building.

Cabinetry Cabinetry throughout the building is a combination of wood and plastic laminate veneered wood or particle board construction. Cabinetry in the classrooms are similar construction and for the most part are functioning well.

Painted surfaces Painted surfaces need to be maintained on a regular basis and the building has obviously undergone regular maintenance.

Site Grading While not part of the building condition review, it was noted that the exterior surfaces are in reasonable condition. Pictures of the overall site are available. The concrete sidewalk at the base of the front barrier free ramp has heaved and created a surface difference of approximately 1 ½”.

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The north, east, south and west elevations generally grade away from the building.

Structural

The roof structure consists of wood rafters and ceiling joists bearing on the exterior wall system and supported at intermediate points throughout the building. The span is divided into two bays that are approximately one half the span each with independent additions. Areas that were viable appeared to be in acceptable condition and no obvious signs of settlement or improper support conditions were noted.

The predominant portions of the building’s internal structure and support wall components are covered by finished surfaces and are not visually accessible. There was no evidence of unexpected settlement of the buildings structural support components. There was also no evidence of undue cracking around openings or at points of concentration throughout the structure.

Provided this building was constructed in the 1860’s and building code requirements have changed for snow loads, earthquake and wind loads the existing structure does not meet the requirements of today’s code. Any alterations to the existing structure as a result of proposed upgrades would require a structural evaluation of the existing systems with the likelihood of upgrades required.

Exterior loadbearing walls appear to be in good condition with little indication of deterioration. There were two areas of concern with respect to repointing of the masonry components as identified.

3.2 MECHANICAL

Ground/ Basement The building was constructed in the 1865 and the mechanical systems have been updated since the original construction. The ground floor of the building is provided with heating from a boiler and cooling from five air conditioning units. The ground floor is heated by perimeter water heaters. Plumbing within the building is providing for three children’s and one staff washroom in the basement. There is also four services sinks; one in each classroom, kitchen (dishwasher and sink), Janitor room and washing machine and laundry sink.

The following items were noted during the review.

Heating/ Cooling Heating for the office area is provided by a perimeter water coil. The hot water is pumped from a boiler in the basement mechanical room.

The hot water provides heating distribution through a series of heating coils in all spaces of the ground floor and basement. The boiler is a Viessmann boiler the unit is approximately 15 years old. Typically a unit has a serviceable life of approximately 30 years provided yearly maintenance is completed.

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The cooling is provided by two Keeprite units ( one air handling unit and two condensing units) located in the external mechanical room. Both units are 5 tons which are ducted through the ground floor area with a series of diffusers and a return air plenum is serving all class rooms and the kitchen. The thermostat is located in the corridor.

Two wall mounted type air-conditioning units are serving the two offices, both units are 9000BTU and run through one individual thermostat.

The fifth unit is portable air conditioning unit in the basement.

No outdoor air is introduced to the space by the units.

Ventilation/ Exhaust General ventilation for the ground floor is nonexistent as the existing units do not provide the circulation of fresh air. Current Ontario Building Code and ASHRAE 62 requirements dictates that fresh air be provided due to the building occupancy.

At the ground floor kitchen room there is a Spring Air exhaust kitchen hood which exhausts 750 cfm , the hood is installed as per NFPA 96 requirement but without make air as is required by NFPA 96 and the Ontario building code part 6.

There are exhaust air fans, serving the ground floor washrooms and one serving the staff washroom and basement storage. All these extract air from the building without adding fresh air which creates negative pressure.

The mechanical room is the basement is vented from a separate duct to the outside providing combustion air to both the boiler and the hot water tank.

The existing ventilation and exhaust systems are not in conformance with the Ontario Building Code and ASHRAE 62 standard.

Domestic Water The water meter is located in class room closet beside the kitchen, a ¾” diameter domestic water line is serving the building.

Copper pipe is providing water to sinks in the classrooms, kitchen, washrooms and makeup water for the hot water tank. The size of the existing pipe is not adequate to service the number of fixtures and type installed.

The water pipes were noted not to be insulated.

There is no backflow preventer installed as required by Ontario Building code part 7.

Domestic Hot Water A 60 liter gas fired AO smith domestic hot water heater is located in the basement. The tank looks new and installed with expansion tank and

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Sanitary/ Storm Services The location of the sanitary service for the building was not located during the visit however; Sanitary is limited to washrooms and sinks in each class room and kitchen area. This sinks in kitchens and classrooms are required to be equipped with a grease interceptor.

Fire Protection The building, based on its occupancy requires portable fire extinguishers to be installed. Currently the facility is provided with fire extinguishers. The travel distance to the fire extinguishers should be not more than 25 m.

Plumbing Fixtures The washrooms equipped with water closet and lavatories, all the water closet are equipped flush valves and the lavatories are hand free faucets.

The kitchen is equipped with sinks and dishwasher which both of them are in good shape.

The laundry sinks are in every class room except the classroom beside the front door.

3.3 ELECTRICAL

An existing hydro service to the Daycare facility is 200A, 120/240V 1-phase, 3 wire service. An existing hydro service entrance and electrical distribution equipment are housed in a small closet inside the existing kitchen. An existing service from a street pole is running underground to a hydro service meter located exterior to the building near the front entrance. The service runs from the hydro meter to the hydro service closet. The hydro service closet also houses two distribution panels. In the hydro service closet, there is a 200A main disconnect switch, two (2) distribution panels and a control panel.

The Bell telephone main connection and LAN equipment are located in the back stairway to the basement. The Bell line entry to the building is at the back of the building.

In the toddler room and preschool room, the existing lighting is suspended fluorescent light fixtures. One classroom and the corridor have t-bar ceiling recessed mounted fluorescent lighting fixtures. In the classroom beside the kitchen and in the basement, surface mounted fluorescent lighting fixtures have been installed. The lighting level in the facility appears to be appropriate for the use. Toddler room, Preschool room, Class room, corridor, and vestibule lighting fixtures are being controlled by motion sensors. A majority of the lighting fixtures are 2-lamp fixtures and some recessed lighting fixtures are 4-lamp fluorescent fixtures. The building has combination of T12 and T8 fluorescent lighting fixtures. There are exterior light fixtures mounted on the underside of the roof canopy. As well some exterior lighting fixtures are mounted on the wall.

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The exit signs in the building are quite old and require replacement. The exit signs are incandescent type. There are two battery packs located inside the chair storage. Some of the existing emergency heads are a very old style.

The building has a 2-Zone, single stage conventional fire alarm system. The fire alarm control panel is located in the front vestibule. The fire alarm system is Mircom, model FA-102A. There is no spare zone available in the existing fire alarm panel. The fire detectors are installed in the basement, kitchen, janitor room, closet, mechanical room, and chair storage. There is no fire detector installed in the stairs, class room, corridor, one basement storage room, one first floor storage room, one first floor janitor room and some washrooms. For visual fire alarm signal, building has fire alarm bells throughout.

4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

Architectural/ Building Code Since the facility is Town owned and operated the buildings have been subject to regular maintenance and the facility generally is in reasonable condition. Specific recommendations for repair or upgrade are as follows:

There is a single location (Photo 2) on the side of the building where the aluminum cladding on the fascia board is damaged, exposing the underlying wood. Eavestrough above the front entry has sustained impact damage and should be replaced. (Photo 3)

There are 2 areas adjacent to the barrier free ramp (Photo. 4 and 5) that require repointing. On the north wall below the window a crack has formed and repointing needs to be completed to prevent further deterioration.

The wall between the exterior mechanical room and the building proper has openings and exposed wood surfaces that should be patched to achieve the required flame spread ratings of interior surfaces

Flooring throughout the building is worn and in fair condition and should be considered for replacement in numerous locations.

There are a number of locations above the ceiling system where wood members are exposed and should be protected (Photo 6&7). There is no attic access hatch cover and it should be replaced for both energy conservation and to achieve the desired flame spread ratings. The ceiling of the janitor’s room and the front stair both require patching of the plaster ceilings (Photo 8).

Interior and exterior caulking was in fair condition and should be considered for upgrading in areas where delaminating was occurring between windows and adjacent surfaces.

Basement windows are original wood and should be considered for replacement if these spaces are to be used for occupancy.

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Exterior doors are in fair condition and require painting to protect them. The frames at the front entry door nearest to grade need sandblasting and painting as a result of contact with winter conditions and salt. The exterior metal door on the mechanical room to the south is in poor condition and should be considered for replacement.

Kitchen cabinets are functional but are starting to show signs of wear due to continuous use and should be considered for replacement within 5 years (Photo 9).

Interior surfaces are in reasonable condition and provision should continue for regular maintenance of interior painted surfaces and caulking replacement as required. The paint on the exterior metal door on the north side is pealing and needs to be painted. The hand railings on both the front barrier free entrance and the north delivery ramp require painting.

Mechanical The existing air conditioning units should be replaced; both units are not functioning and don’t meet the requirement of the cooling load.

The overall need for the building is 12.5 tons. The existing is provided with five units (two five tons, two ¾” tons, and one in the basement). The building should be provided with a new 12.5 ton to serve the ground floor and basement.

There is no existing fresh air to the building creating negative pressure due to the insufficient amount of fresh air. Therefore odors are not extracted from the washrooms and the health and comfort of the building occupants may be affected. New air handling units should be run with fresh air as required by Ontario Building code ASHRAE 62.1 and Ontario guide line for daycare renovation.

ASHRAE 62.1 requires 10 CFM for every child and 0.12 CFM for every SqFt. The building requires 1400 CFM. This air should be tempered in winter time before being introduced to the building.

The fresh air will be provided to the building during business hours only and the perimeter heating will carry the entire heating load.

Make up air is also required for the exhaust from the washroom and the kitchen, each water closet requires 50 CFM of exhaust air. The kitchen exhaust should be interlocked with tempered air makeup unit. The New HRV or ERV should be installed to save energy from the exhaust air.

Existing systems are without humidification during the winter time. It is recommended new humidifier should be installed to keep the humidity at 50% during the winter time, it can be a steam humidifier.

If we change fixtures in the future, the existing domestic water service to the building is insufficient with an existing ¾” pipe. Each flush valve water closet requires a minimum 1” of domestic water service as per Ontario building code part 7. An upgrade in size would be required to satisfy the code. St Marys Early Learning Center, St Marys, ON Page 11 of 20 Project No. 10-1102 Condition Survey November 2010 Rev. A

The existing water meter isn’t equipped with a back flow preventer; a back flow preventer is required due to the connection to makeup water for of the water tank and boiler chemicals.

Kitchen; dishwasher and classrooms sink should be equipped with a Grease Interceptor due to the current use for paint cleaning.

Electrical

The existing hydro service closet is too small to house electrical distribution equipment and doesn’t comply with current Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirement in terms of required clearance space in front of the equipment. The other disadvantage of existing hydro service is single phase service. In order to have the required size of mechanical unit for ventilation or heating/cooling, the power requirement for the appropriately sized units is a three phase connection; the building service doesn’t have a 3-phase service. This will make it difficult to provide power to the mechanical equipment. Due to the presence of the existing single phase power, a number of smaller mechanical units are require to be installed in order to achieve the mechanical requirements.

Apart from normal lighting and power loads, the following equipment loads are connected to the building:

A/C-1 7200W A/C-2 7200W Split A/C 3000W Range 10,000W Dishwasher 10,800W Washer 1000W Dryer 3000W

This totals 42,200 watts (175 ampere at 240 volt). In addition to this equipment there is a freezer, fridge, and copier in the building. The building’s hydro demand is very close to the existing hydro service capacity. There is no spare power available to add any new equipment.

We recommend upgrading the hydro service from the existing single phase to three phase service. The existing hydro service closet cannot be used to house new hydro service equipment and will require additional space within the building to house the new hydro service and electrical distribution equipment.

We have discussed the availability of three phase service with Festival Hydro. Unfortunately, there is no three phase service available on Ontario Street South. The nearest three phase service available from Festival Hydro is on Thomas Street which is on back side of the building. There is an elevation difference between Ontario Street South and Thomas Street. In order to have three phase service from Thomas Street to Daycare facility, it seems suitable to run overhead line from Thomas Street to the building. The new service requirement is to be coordinated with Festival Hydro and the building owner.

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The Bell equipment currently located in the rear stair shaft needs to be relocated to an appropriate location.

We recommend replacing any existing T12 fluorescent lighting fixtures with new energy efficient T8 fluorescent type lighting fixtures. Any existing 4-lamp fixture would be replaced with 2-lamp or 3-lamp fixtures based on the location of existing 4-lamp fixture. We recommend replacing all 4-lamp corridor lighting fixtures with new 2-lamp fluorescent lighting fixtures. The 4-lamp lighting fixtures are not efficient and not required in corridor. The exterior lighting fixtures require maintenance. We recommend cleaning of the exterior lighting fixtures in order to get the proper lighting output.

All the existing incandescent type exit signs should be replaced with LED type exit signs.

There is no fire alarm detector installed in following room:

- Small storage room near the first floor corridor (room beside the mechanical room) - A janitor room within the washroom along the hallway #2 - A storage room in basement (room in basement beside the washroom)

As per current building code, a fire detector is required in each of the above three room. There is no fire alarm pull station in the basement. A fire alarm pull stations are require in the basement.

The above comments act to summarize our recommendations for upgrades to the facilities. They serve to advise the Town of St Marys of known conditions present at the time of the review and do not identify unforeseen conditions that may be present. The review was visual in nature only, no destructive or intrusive testing was conducted.

6.0 SUMMARY

We trust you will find our comments and the information provided satisfactory for your needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at your convenience.

Submitted by, NA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES INC.

John Hood Tidman, M.A.A.T.O.

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Appendix A

Photographs

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St Marys Daycare Facility

Photo #1 – Rear view of the building showing roof venting.

Photo #2 – Damaged fascia cladding.

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Photo #3 – Damaged Eavestrough.

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Photo #4 – Area of repointing required.

Photo #5 – Area of repointing required.

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Photo #6 – Exposed members above suspended ceiling

Photo #7 – Exposed members above suspended ceiling

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Photo #8 – Ceiling in stair shaft above suspended ceiling.

Photo #9 – Existing cabinetry in kitchen

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Appendix B

Location Maps Existing Drawing and Checklist of Requested Items for Review

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Area Map.

Local Map

West Ward School (St. Marys Early Learning Centre) 121 Ontario Street South, St. Marys, Ontario Statements of Cultural Heritage Significance January 2016

Introduction: The 1865 stone building overlooking the Thames River from its hilltop setting in the west ward is the oldest remaining school within the municipality. Old school buildings usually show evidence of more modifications than many other important early structures. Changes have been imposed on them by factors such as enrollment numbers, school trustees’ leadership initiatives and levels of municipal support through tax levies. Upgrades have been strongly recommended by inspectors or mandated by the government departments/ministries. The West Ward School is no exception. Today’s Early Learning Centre is different, both inside and out, from the original two-room building. But, when seen from the base of the hill on Thomas Street, it is immediately recognizable as the familiar old school that has long been part of the community.

East façade, January 2016 1 Design value or physical value (Architectural value) The property is an excellent example of a mid-19th century school building, not ornate but intended to present a practical, useful appearance. Even so, the designer, Robert Barbour, and his stonemasons and other craftsmen included many features that enhanced the building. Some have been lost, such as almost all the original windows with their monolithic sills and segmented lintels. The two small windows that flank the front entrance retain these features. Also surviving is the segmented arch over the south entrance and the arched window set above the recessed door of the entry. The two original rooms to the north and to the south are still easily discernible from the exterior and the protruding east-west gable that divides them remains in place centred over both the east and west façades. These gables give the entire building a Greek Revival appearance. St. Marys limestone was used for the exterior, set in mortar made from Guelph lime in 1865. (By the time of the 1874 addition and for subsequent re-pointing, locally-produced mortar – famous for its high quality – was probably used.) The stone was laid in regular courses with larger, smooth-finished blocks used as quoins. The space provided in 1865 by the original two-room school soon was insufficient and overcrowding became an issue again. In 1874, a third classroom was added to the west, making the building L- shaped. The windows and stone work were carefully matched to the original building. Through the years, while it was still a public school, attempts were made to conform to changing educational standards. This was challenging because West Ward School was not considered an ideal place for instruction. While many students loved the hilltop site, one inspector called it bleak and windswept with no level area on the grounds for a proper playing field. Various wooden structures, sometimes quite ramshackle, were placed in front of the east entrance to keep out drafts as the children entered and left the school. In days when there was no practical way to provide artificial light to a classroom, the fact that the West Ward classrooms had windows on three sides seemed at first to be an advantage. However, a later theory was that cross-lighting was not conducive to learning. During World War I, William Stafford was hired to close in the east-facing windows that gave such a wonderful view of the town and the Thames River. Other changes such as the excavation of the basement for toilets and a furnace were both practical and inevitable. When the Town of St. Marys acquired the school property from the Perth County Board of Education in the late 1970s with the intention of retrofitting it as a Day Nursery and Community Centre, the building had been vacant for some years and needed a great deal of work. Architect Norbert Schuller planned the renovations and, while working within budget limitations, designed an addition to be sensitive to the historic building. The interior was upgraded although the original floor plan of the three classrooms remained. The exterior windows were greatly modified. The old paired, double-hung windows were replaced by

2 windows with larger panes of glass, set higher on the exterior walls. They did, however, approximate the original window placement and the east-facing windows came back into existence.

The greatest change was a large addition at the northwest corner, wood-frame construction with board and batten siding. It was stained grey to be as harmonious as possible with the original stone portion. This addition has since been covered with aluminum siding. The addition was necessary to provide assembly space where the children from all three rooms could gather for common programming. In the evenings and on weekends, it was meeting space for such activities as St. Marys Minor Ball executive meetings, baton practice and Girl Guides. To meet licensing requirements for operating a Day Care/Nursery School, a kitchen and washrooms on the main floor were installed. The new main entrance from Ontario Street was wheelchair accessible. Throughout the years, other modifications have been made to meet the legislated requirements for licensing. Playground equipment, perimeter fencing and a small addition in the extreme northwest corner in 2007 are ones that are particularly noticeable from the exterior of the building.

West façade, January 2016 3 Historic value or associative value: The West Ward School and the changes it has undergone through the years yield considerable information about the Town of St. Marys and its support for education for the community’s children. Although the town was small, education was an early priority. Many school board members were exceptional advocates for public schooling and constantly lobbied for improvements to the buildings, the classroom facilities and the teaching staff. They were not always successful – for example, reaching agreement to build a new Central School in 1914 took at least a decade longer than the board had hoped. But they and Town Council always made sure that there were classrooms for the children and teachers to staff them. West Ward School stands as the best remaining example of the school board and town council’s response to the needs and wishes of St. Marys ratepayers. When it became town property in the 1970s, it showed again the Town of St. Marys’ ability to adapt to changing needs of its citizens. There were now more families with both parents working and therefore more need for Day Care. By deciding to make the old school a Day Care/Nursery School, the Town showed that it was responsive to this need. The loyalty and esprit de corps felt by teachers and students who were part of West Ward School was an important factor in the educational experience of many students who were within its catchment area. West Ward never had an electric school bell system but used a traditional school bell that was rung by hand in the schoolyard, signaling the end of recess. It was a privilege to ring that bell – sought after as a reward by all the students. (The bell is now part of the collection of the St. Marys Museum.) Details such as the bell and the need to adapt games to the hillside location helped build a strong sense of the school’s individuality. The West Warders remained an identifiable group even when they joined Central students for their final years of elementary education. Many prominent St. Marys citizens have been associated with West Ward School through the years beginning with its construction according to plans that had probably been drawn by builder/designer Robert Barbour who was appointed Inspector of Work for the project. He reported to the Public School Board where he also served for many years, holding various executive offices. Masonry was completed by the partnership of Knox and Clyde while Robert Davey was responsible for the plastering. All of these tradesmen made important contributions to public and private buildings in St. Marys during their careers. There were some remarkable teachers at the school. In 1865, the first teachers in the two original rooms were Miss Elizabeth Cruttenden and Miss Kate Junor, both members of families of some of the town’s earliest settlers. Robert Barbour, who conveniently lived just a block away, had in his large family, five daughters, all of whom taught in the public school system at some point in their lives, frequently at West Ward School. Miss Margaret Barbour and Mrs. Robina Barbour Atkinson were the two who taught the longest. Robert Barbour and some of his family 4 Lillian McIntosh (later Mrs. Ullyott) was hired in the 1930s and continued teaching for more than four decades, even while managing a family: her husband, two sons and a daughter. Mrs. Nina Fotheringham and Mrs. Ina Harlton are also well remembered. These three were the last public school teachers in the building. The school was in a good position to become a Day Care facility in 1979, thanks to an excellent start to this type of pre-school programming begun in the St. Marys United Church by Helen Crosby, Roberta Teahen and Helen Wemp. The school’s rehabilitation for this use was due to the foresight of members of Town Council at that time who supported an application for funding to Wintario and who authorized the activities of a community fundraising group. Early Day Care advocates included Ella Cox, Marti Cox (Lindsay), Ted Rowcliffe, Shirley (Rowcliffe) Near, Jerry Rozek, Gerry and Jill Haliburton and Patricia Healy. The plans of Norbert Schuller, a well-known area architect who had worked on other projects for the town, have already been described.

A clipping from the St. Marys Journal Argus, 1980, showing the ribbon cutting for the St. Marys Day Nursery and Arts Centre. As well as Mayor Clifton Brown, MPP Hugh Edighoffer and representatives from the Ministries of Social Services and Culture and Recreation are present.

NOTE: The facility’s joint use as declared in the original grant applications and fundraising drive continued for about a decade but, as government requirements for early childhood education became more stringent, the community arts/activity centre component was phased out, the organizations finding other venues for meetings and activities.

5 Contextual value: The criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 also include contextual value along with design and historic/associative value. A property has this value if it is important in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area; is physically, functionally, visually or historically linked to its surroundings; is a landmark. The West Ward School, perched on its hilltop for more than a century and a half is all of these things. The toboggan tracks down the hillside just as soon as the first snow settles are symbolic of what it means as a familiar and important place for the neighbourhood and for the Town of St. Marys.

Teachers and students in front of West Ward School, ca 1890.

Prepared by Heritage St. Marys January 2016