ELECTRONIC COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 8, 2020 9:00AM
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1.1 Meeting called to order
1.2 Approval of the Agenda
Staff recommendation: THAT Council approve the agenda.
6 1.3 Passing of the previous meeting minutes
a) Regular Council Meeting – June 3, 2020 Minutes
Staff recommendation: THAT the Minutes of June 3, 2020 are approved.
b) Special Joint Council Meeting – June 3, 2020 – Minutes
Staff recommendation: THAT the June 3, 2020 Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the Township of Mulmur and the Township of Melancthon are approved.
1.4 Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
1.5 Fifteen-minute question period (all questions must be submitted to the Clerk at [email protected], a minimum of 24 hours before the meeting date)
2.0 PUBLIC MEETINGS – none
3.0 DEPUTATIONS AND INVITATIONS
15 9:20 a.m. – Helen Martin, Market Manager Farmers Market – Funding Request
16 9:30 a.m. – Peter Bowers, Resident Dirt Bike Racing – Petition
26 9:40 a.m. - Jeannette MacFarlane, Mansfield Outdoor Centre Drive-In Theatre – Funding Request
4.0 PUBLIC WORKS
32 4.1 Waste Services Guide – County of Dufferin - Email dated June 9, 2020
5.0 TREASURY
36 5.1 Credit Card Payment Implementation
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council receives the Treasurer’s report dated July 8, 2020 as presented and circulated.
AND FURTHER authorizes staff to sign a Master Services Agreement for credit card payment options from Paymentus for property tax payments, water bill payments and any other billings.
39 5.2 Replacement of Computer Server
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council receives the Treasurer’s report, Replacement of Computer Server, dated July 8, 2020 as presented and circulated.
AND FURTHER authorizes staff to purchase a new server using the Efficiency Reserve monies to fund the purchase.
41 5.3 Insurance Report
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council receives the Treasurer’s report, Insurance, dated July 8, 2020 as information.
43 5.4 Operating Financial Update – January to June 2020
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council receives the Operating Financial Update January to June 2020 as information.
6.0 ADMINISTRATION
47 6.1 Final Energy Plan
Staff Recommendation: THAT Mulmur Council receive the Community Energy Plan, and that the Energy Committee mandate be focused on creating a pamphlet for the residents and businesses, providing information and resources for energy saving and funding opportunities.
389 6.2 Use of All-terrain and Off-road Vehicles on Municipally Owned Roads
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council receive the staff report dated July 8, 2020 from Christine Hickey, regarding the legislative changes being introduced to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Off-road Vehicles Act (ORVA),
specifically related to the use of all-terrain and off-road vehicles on municipally
owned roads;
AND FURTHER THAT Council continues to not permit the use of ATV and ORV vehicles on roads located within the Township of Mulmur, except for those for farm use.
6.3 By-law Enforcement Matters (Verbal Update)
395 a) Clean up of Honeywood Property - Petition
402 6.4 Noise By-law – Draft (Discussion)
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council receive the draft Noise By-law.
6.5 Land Acknowledgement
Recommendation: THAT Section 11, Agendas, of By-law 1-19, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of the Council of the Township of Mulmur be amended to include a heading for Land Acknowledgement and that the amended by-law be brought to the August 12, 2020 meeting for approval;
AND FURTHER THAT the Land Acknowledgement Section read as follows:
We begin our meeting today by acknowledging that the places across Ontario where the Niagara Escarpment Commission and its staff meet, and work are situated upon traditional Indigenous territories. We further recognize and respect the enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples on this land.
7.0 PLANNING
408 7.1 Second Dwelling Application and Draft Agreement 434 7.2 Environmental and Lands Appeal Tribunal – Case Number: PL120443 Notice of Appeal Withdrawal 436 7.3 Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology
Recommendation: THAT staff provide comments through the Environmental Registry: seeking clarification on impacts to servicing hierarchy, Mansfield growth; and requesting an extended conformity date.
441 7.4 Mansfield Ski Club Accommodation Units Engineering Update by Gord Feniak, RJ Burnside
8.0 COMMITTEE MINUTES AND SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.1 Dufferin County Council (verbal update only) 457 8.2 Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board – June 8, 2020 – Draft Minutes 460 8.3 Mulmur- Melancthon Fire Board – June 15, 2020 – Draft Minutes 464 8.4 Economic Development Committee - June 18, 2020 – Draft Minutes 467 8.5 North Dufferin Community Centre – June 10, 2020 – Draft Minutes 471 8.6 Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative – June 16 – Minutes 477 8.7 Economic Development Roundtable Meeting Highlights – June 4
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council receives the Committee Minutes and Sub-Committee Reports as circulated:
9.0 INFORMATION ITEMS
481 9.1 Shelburne and District Fire Department – Annual Report 2019 493 9.2 Mulmur Paid Duty Statistics 2020 495 9.3 Proposed A Place to Grow Amendments and Land Needs Assessment Methodology, WSP, June 2020 505 9.4 Town of Shelburne - Anti-Black Racism and Racism and Discrimination Task Force 506 9.5 Resolution from Renfrew Town Council – COVID-19 Pandemic affect on Economic Development, Employment & Small Business in Ontario 507 9.6 Grey County Broadband Resolution 509 9.7 Township of Lake of Bays - Letter of Support for High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario 513 9.8 Mississippi Mills Resolution – Support for Rural Broadband 515 9.9 B1-2020 – Consent - Severance Application – Mansfield Ski Club 518 9.10 B2-2020 – Consent - Lot Line Adjustment - Estate of Samuel Wallace 521 9.11 County of Dufferin - Report dated May 28, 2020 - Blue Box Program 528 9.12 Dufferin County Rural Resiliency – Terms of Reference – May 2020 532 9.13 Respondent Use of Arenas other than North Dufferin Community Centre 533 9.14 County of Dufferin – Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus – Covid-19 Impact Survey 543 9.15 Township of Melancthon – Police Services Board – Draft Regulation on OPP Governance 551 9.16 Email to Businesses and Artists of Mulmur – Covid-19 Survey 553 9.17 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority - June 26, 2020 Board Meeting 554 9.18 Email received from Lisa Thompson, Dirt Bikes a Warm Welcome
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council receives the information items as copied and circulated and that the following items be endorsed:
10.0 CLOSED SESSION (11:00am)
THAT Council adjourn to closed session at ___ am/pm pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, re (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Community Communication Committee Selection and Clerk Position and approving the previous closed session meeting minutes.
11.0 ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS (may be provided by email to the Clerk)
11.1 Proclamation and Flag Raising Policy
Staff Recommendation: WHEREAS Council of the Township of Mulmur has discussed the implementation of a Proclamation and Flag Raising Policy;
AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare a policy for Council review for the August 5, 2020 Council Meeting.
12.0 NOTICES OF MOTION (if any)
13.0 PASSING OF BY-LAWS
Passing the following by-laws:
555 1. Traffic By-law – Amendment 558 2. Second Dwelling Agreement By-law 565 3. Honeywood Cemetery By-law (20-2020) 580 4. Confirmatory By-law
Staff recommendation: THAT By-Laws 1 to ____ be approved.
14.0 MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council adjourns the meeting at ______to meet again on Wednesday August 5, 2020 or at the call of the Chair.
COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 3, 2020 9:00A.M.
Present: Mayor Horner, Deputy Mayor Hawkins, Councillors Boxem, Clark and
Cufaro (all through video conferencing).
Staff Present: Tracey Atkinson – CAO, Heather Boston – Treasurer, John Willmetts – Public Works, Christine Hickey (all through video conferencing).
1.1 Meeting called to order
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Mayor Horner. The meeting was held using electronic “Zoom” application. The session was held with the capacity of up to 100 users by video and/or audio. Approximately 20 users were present throughout the meeting.
1.2 Approval of the Agenda
Moved by: Clark and Seconded by: Boxem
THAT Council approve the June 3, 2020 Council Agenda.
CARRIED
1.3 Passing of the Previous Meeting Minutes
Moved by: Hawkins and Seconded by: Cufaro
THAT the Minutes of the May 6, 2020 Council Meeting be approved. CARRIED
1.4 Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
There were no Declaration of Pecuniary Interest declared at this time.
1.5 Fifteen-minute Question Period
A copy of the questions received will be posted to the Township of Mulmur website. Staff summarized the questions during the question period. 5 Questions were asked regarding the Mansfield Ski Club accommodation project. Direction was given to staff to consult with the Township’s Engineering Consultants and provide a written response which can be shared on the
website. Additional questions were received regarding the 2019 Audited Financial Statements and the Honeywood By-law enforcement matter.
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1.6 Introduction of New Employee and Employee Recognition
New employee, Christine Hickey was introduced, and Rachel Luan was congratulated on being the selected recipient for the Marilyn Rose Graduate Leadership Award.
New Employee - Christine Hickey (Clerks Department)
Employee Recognition Brock University, Faculty of Graduate Studies Marilyn Rose Graduate Leadership Award – Rachel Luan
2.0 PUBLIC MEETINGS - None
3.0 DEPUTATIONS AND INVITATIONS
3.1 Matthew Betik, Partner, KPMG LLP Canada (10:00 a.m.) 2019 Audited Financial Statements – Township of Mulmur
Matthew Betik of KPMG provided an overview of the draft 2019 Financial Statements for the Township of Mulmur.
Moved by: Hawkins and Seconded by: Cufaro
THAT Council receive and approve the draft 2019 financial statement as presented by the audit firm of KPMG LLP. CARRIED
3.2 Horst Wendland and Glenn Perrett, Residents (10:30 a.m.) Petition to Lower Rate of Speed on River Road
Horst Wendland, resident provided an overview on the request to lower the rate of speed on 20 Sideroad (Airport Road to Terra Nova) and River Road (Terra Nova to Kilgore) and the petition included.
Discussion ensued on the request to reduce the speed limit within this area. Council would like to proceed with changing the speed limit, staff were directed to proceed and prepare a report of the financial implications.
Moved by: Cufaro and Seconded by: Clark
THAT the delegation of Horst Wendland and Glenn Perrett be received;
AND THAT staff be directed to permanently reduce the speed limit on 20 Sideroad and River Road, Airport Road to Terra Nova (60 km zone) and Terra Nova to Kilgore (50 km zone);
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AND THAT a report be brought to Council regarding financial implications;
AND FURTHER THAT the Traffic By-law (43-2005) be amended to reflect this change. CARRIED
4.0 PUBLIC WORKS - None
5.0 TREASURY
5.1 North Dufferin Community Centre – Revised 2020 Budget
Moved by: Hawkins and Seconded by: Clark
THAT Mulmur Township Council approves the North Dufferin Community Centre Board of Management Budget for 2020, Mulmur’s total levy $54,410, as presented. CARRIED
5.2 Mansfield Water Rates, Water Study and Financial Plan
Staff provided an overview of the Mansfield Water Rates, Water Study and Financial Plan. Confirmation that the water rate study would include fee structure options was provided.
Moved by: Clark and Seconded by: Boxem
THAT Council receive the report of Heather Boston, Treasurer, Mansfield Water Rates, Water Study and Financial Plan;
AND THAT Council leave the water rates unchanged until a new water rate study is completed;
AND THAT Council approve the amendment to the 2020 budget to include the cost for completing a water rate study and financial plan in the amount of $17,365.00 (plus HST) to be completed by Watson and Associates. CARRIED
5.3 COVID-19 – Financial Update Report
Moved by: Cufaro and Seconded by: Clark
THAT Council receive the report of Heather Boston, Treasurer, Financial Update on COVID-19. CARRIED
6.0 ADMINISTRATION
6.1 Community Communication Advisory Committee
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Moved by: Boxem and Seconded by: Clark
THAT Council receive the Community Communications Advisory Committee staff report dated June 3, 2020;
AND FURTHER THAT Council adopt the attached Terms of Reference and proceed with a Community Communications Advisory Committee effect from August 2020 until September 2022. CARRIED
6.2 COVID-19 Recovery Plan and Service Delivery Report
Staff provided an overview of the COVID-19 Recovery Plan and Service Delivery Report. Discussion ensued on the measures in place and process for moving forward.
Moved by: Clark and Seconded by: Hawkins
THAT Council receive the Reports of Tracey Atkinson, CAO, COVID-19 Draft Recovery Plan and COVID-19 Service Delivery. CARRIED
7.0 PLANNING - None
8.0 COMMITTEE MINUTES AND SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.1 Dufferin County Council (verbal update only)
8.2 Police Services Board – DRAFT Minutes dated May 21, 2020
8.3 Economic Development Committee – DRAFT Minutes dated May 14, 2020
8.4 Rosemont Fire Board – DRAFT Minutes dated May 7, 2020
8.5 Mulmur Melancthon Fire Board – DRAFT Minutes dated May 11, 2020
8.6 North Dufferin Community Centre – DRAFT Minutes dated April 16, 2020
8.7 Shelburne Fire Board – Minutes dated March 3, 2020
8.8 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority – Meeting Highlights dated May 22, 2020
Moved by: Clark and Seconded by: Cufaro
THAT Council receive the Committee Minutes as circulated. CARRIED
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9.0 INFORMATION ITEMS
9.1 Ontario Energy Board Notice Enbridge Gas Inc. – Application for a System Expansion Surcharge, Temporary Connection Surcharge and an Hourly Allocation Factor.
9.2 Shelburne Fire Department 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements – Unaudited
9.3 Rosemont District Fire Department 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
9.4 Mulmur-Melancthon Volunteer Fire Department 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements – Unaudited
9.5 North Dufferin Community Centre 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited
Moved by: Boxem and Seconded by: Clark
THAT Council receive the information items as circulated. CARRIED
10.0 CLOSED SESSION - None
10.0 ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
The following items were requested for future meetings:
Property Standards update and next steps Property Standards By-law Community Energy Plan Waste Disposal – hazardous waste and large item removal Phragmites
12.0 NOTICES OF MOTION - None
13.0 PASSING OF BY-LAWS
Passing the following by-laws:
1) By-law to Authorize an Agreement for Fire Dispatch Services 2) Confirmatory By-law
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Moved by: Hawkins and Seconded by: Boxem
THAT By-Laws 2 to 3 be approved and numbered 23-2020 and 24-2020. CARRIED
14.0 MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Horner advised that there is a Special joint Meeting of Council, June 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. with the Township of Melancthon for the purpose of the North Dufferin Community Centre Efficiency Review
Moved by: Boxem and Seconded by: Hawkins
THAT Council adjourns the meeting at 11:39 a.m. to meet again on Wednesday July 8, 2020 or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED
……………………………………. ……………………………………… Janet Horner, Mayor Tracey Atkinson, Acting Clerk
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COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING of MULMUR TOWNSHIP MELANCTHON TOWNSHIP
JUNE 3, 2020 7:00 PM
Council Present: Mulmur: Mayor Horner, Deputy Mayor Hawkins, Councillors Boxem, Clark and Cufaro (all through video conferencing) Melancthon: Mayor White, Deputy Mayor Besley, Councillors Hannon, Mercer, Thwaites
Staff Present:
Mulmur: Tracey Atkinson, CAO, Christine Hickey Melancthon: Denise Holmes, CAO/Clerk
1.0 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Horner. The meeting was held using electronic “Zoom” application. The session was held with the capacity of up to 100 users by video and/or audio. Approximately 19 users were present.
Chair Appointment
Moved by: Mercer and Seconded by: White
THAT Janet Horner, Mayor of Mulmur Township, be appointed as Chair for the Special Joint Council Meeting of Mulmur Township and Melancthon Township. CARRIED
1.1 Approval of the Agenda
Moved by: Besley and Seconded by: Cufaro
THAT Council approve the agenda for the Special Joint Council Meeting of
Mulmur Township and Melancthon Township. CARRIED
1.2 Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
There were no Declaration of Pecuniary Interest declared at this time.
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2.0 DEPUTATIONS AND INVITATIONS
2.1 Jon Hack & Lindsay Cudmore, Sierra Planning & Management (7:05 p.m.) North Dufferin Community Centre Efficiency Review – Phase 1: Situation Report Presentation.
The following motion was passed at the North Dufferin Community Centre meeting held on May 27/2020:
Moved By Keith Lowry, Seconded by Bert Tupling
Be it resolved that The NDCC Board of Management received a report from Sierra Planning for Efficiency Review Study. The Board recommends option 4 as listed in the report as the chosen option. Member Besley and Member Clark to take this recommendation back to the Joint Council Meeting. Carried.
Jon Hack and Lindsay Cudmore provided an overview of the Efficiency Review Study for the North Dufferin Community Centre.
Discussion ensued on the options available and the ability to create a plan that would work for this facility, the different needs that both Townships have for the current and future facility, funding possibilities and the requirements that would need to be met to be eligible and the potential costs associated with renovating and building facilities of this nature.
Sierra Planning and Management Group will move forward with further detailed analysis, and prepare a draft report for both Councils to review. Confirmation was provided that a Public Information Session would occur at this time.
Both Mulmur Township and Melancthon Township Councils will determine the best approach to evaluate the analysis report that will be provided by Sierra Planning and Management Group.
Moved by: Hannon and Seconded by: Clark
THAT the delegation of Sierra Planning and Management, regarding the North Dufferin Community Centre Efficiency Review – Phase 1: Situation Report be received by the Councils of Mulmur Township and Melancthon Township. CARRIED
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3.0 CONFIRMING MOTION
Moved by: Thwaites and Seconded by: Besley
THAT all actions of the Special Joint Council Meeting of Mulmur Township and Melancthon Township, with respect to every matter addressed and/or adopted by the Councils on June 3, 2020 are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed; and each motion, resolution and other actions taken by the Council Members at the Special Joint Council meeting held on June 3, 2020 are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed. CARRIED
3.0 MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Thwaites and Seconded by: Hawkins
THAT the Special Joint Council Meeting of Mulmur Township and Melancthon Township adjourn at 8:34 p.m. CARRIED
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Submission of this form does not automatically guarantee a deputation. Questions about this collection should be directed to Michelle Smibert (705) 466 3341 x223, [email protected]
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Dirt bike madness! I
Neighbours, we have a problem that needs as many of us as possible to take on and wlN. A 28.88 acre portion of the sand dune property between the 10th Sideroad and the 9th Sideroad (that's the leafy lane from the church westwards where we stroll with our dogs) has been bought by a consortium of 5 'city' people - they tell us. They also tell us that they intend to use the property for their recreation - race dirt bikes {that is high powered off road noisy motorcycles) on race tracks across and around the property. Mostly on weekends and holidays they tell us. Most of us were shocked when this past Saturday and Sunday our weekend peace was shattered by the whine and roar of these machines hour after hour upwards of 8 machines on Saturday and 7 on sunday - it was sometimes difficult to count in the dune dust clouds. This was not a passing cavalade of motorcycles on the LOth Sideroad - this was the constant staccato of high performance 2 and 4 stroke machines at full throttle. Gone the strolling couples under the overarching trees on the 9th SR, gone the 7 white tailed deer who frequent the stand of pine trees on the subject property, and soon to be gone chewed up by the knobby tyres the grassy parts of the property presently anchoring the dunes. Also soon to be gone a significant chunk of the value in our own properties. Our lovely valley will become the pariah of Mulmur. Unless we stop this racing in its tracks now. lf we don't the number of racers will surely swell.
We have some hope in that By-law NO 10-02 (attached)forbids "unusual noises likely to disturb inhabitants." Please read the By-law.
As well the Zoning By-law 28-18, clause 3.t2.2 (attached) Hieh lmpact Recreational Uses are prohibited - note specifically "Auto racing or any other form of motorised vehicle or ATV riding or racing or race track". Note also clause 3.13 Special Events. We must ensure that permits for'events' are never a possibility on this property should the owners try to get around the zoning and noise prohibition by applying for permits.
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17 of 580 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MUTMUR
BY-IAW NUMBER NO. ro - oz
A BY.tA\il TO PROHIBIT AND REGUIJTTE NOISE WITHIN THE TOWI{SHIP OF MULMUR
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, R.s.o. rg9o, c. M. 45, as amended, provides that bylaws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities for prohibiting or regulating public nuisances, and for prohibiting and regulating within the municipality or within any defined area or area thereo{, the ringing of bells, the blowing of horns, shouting, unusual noises or noises likely to disturb inhabitants;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mulmur enacts as follows:
I . No person shall within the Township of Mulmur make, create, cause or permit to be made noises likely to disturb the inhabitants except as permitted by Section 4.
2. No person shall within the Township of Mulmur make, create, cause or permit to be made unusual noises except as permitted in Section 4.
3. No person shall within the Township of Mulmur shout, ring any bell, blow or sound any hom or cause or permit the ringing of bells or the blowing of horns except as permitted by Section 4.
4. The following sounds and noises are exempt from the by-law, and the presence of these sounds and noises is not a contravention of this bylaw:
a. the sounding or ringing of church bells and chimes;
b. the sound of any bell, horn, siren or other signal device fiom a vehicle when required or permitted by law;
c the sound from any apparatus or mechanism used for the amplification of the human voice, music, or the sound from any other sound producing or sound- reproducing instrument or apparatus, at public celebrations, gatherings, events, the sound of military bands, parades, in all cases where the sound produced is in accordance with the prior written permit by the Township of Mulmur;
18 of 580 d. the sound of farming operations, equipment and construction noise6, auction sales and non-motorized sporting e*rentr;
e fireworks on Victoria Day and Canada Day.
The Township 5- of Mulmur shall grant written permits under section of this by- hlving 4.c. !w, legard to the frequency ofsuch apilications in the p""ti.,li", p"" or,n. Township of Mulrnur, the proposed sound, the zoning of the t".ra, ana irrJpr"p*"a methods of control over the kind and level ofnoise. Iimore than 3oo f.rroir, *rr u. attending the event, the Township of Mulmur may hold a public hearinj prior to --t granting or refusing a written permit. The writren permit shiu be a on"-tiiJplr*i, and shall specifr the date/s, times, trRl and level of noise permitted. Applications for permits as Per section + ( c ) of tfiis by-law must be received bythe Township at Ieast 3o days prior to the planned event.
6. Any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
This by-lawshall 7 be read with all changes in genderand number, as maybe appropriate.
8' Any part of this by-law found to be illegal shall be severed from the balance ofthe by- law.
Read a first and second time on May 7, zooz.
Read a third time and finally passed on May T,2ooz.
Gordon Gallaugheq Terry Horner Reeve Clerk
19 of 580 We gathering are signatures from neighbours who support asking the Mulmur Council to immediately halt the dirt bike and ATV activity on this property ptus ensure that events will never be permitted.
Mulmur Council Janet M. Horner, Mayor / Dufferin County Councillor (s1e) e2s-se7s
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Earl Hawkins, Deputy Mayor / Dufferin county councillor (s19) 92s-se27
ehaw kins@mul ur.ca Shirley Boxem, Councillor (647123e-0347 [email protected]
Patricia Clark, Councillor [email protected]
Ken Cufaro, Councillor (70s) 7eL-2126 kcufaro(omulmur.ca
we called the oPP on Sunday and they said they would send a cruiser to investigate - we have not heard whether or not they did that. Their number to call when the dirt bikes and AW's return is 1 888 1ZLA LI22
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20 of 580 ln the event that these efforts fail we are also exploring getting coverage by CP2a or other media.
Request by the following residents that the Mulmur council act
immediately to advise the owners of Part Lot 10, concession G EHs , Part 1, Plan 7R 6581 Mulmur that they have contravened By-Laws 28- 18 and 10-02 and that if they continue to do so they will be fined as provided for in the Provincial offences Act RSA 1gg0 as amended.
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22 of 580 Aorr,tr3 3::lfiv 7,l- f, {ii} The zone provisions of the zone in which the use is located shall be complied with except as othenivise permitted through this section of the By-law; (iii) No building or structure erected in accordance with the provisions of this Section shall be used for the purposes of an office, maintenance or works depot.
3.11.4 Streets and Service tnstallations
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent land from being used as a street or highway, or prevent the instaltation of a water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas main, pipeline, overhead or underground hydro, communication line or high voltage electrical facilities owned, operated and maintained by Hydro one or an electricity service provider or their successors.
3.L2 PROHIBITED USES AND USE.SPECIFIC PROVISIONS NOTE: Section 5, Deflnittons, includes on obottolr, alrport, ln addition to the specifrc provisions berow, any use which is defined onimal shelter, boording house, in section 5 of this by-raw shail be prohibited except where expricitry co m pi ng esto b I ishme nt, m ul tiple permitted. resid ential houslng lorms, I a u n dr om at, o utdoor storo g e, 3.12.1 Ftrr shooting rqnge, woste dlsposal opERATtONt ADD|T|ON OR REMOVAT OF FtLt oreo. Also see section 3.3.7 which prohibits The addition sleeping in RVs. or removar of fill or operation of a filr business is prohibited, except in accordance with Section 4.13, Extractive lndustrial (MX) zone on lands zoned (MX) and licensed from the Ministry of Natural Resource or as provided for in the Township,s Fill By-law, as amended. NOTE: Bylaw 9-2OIS regulates lill activities HIGH M PACT
Except where perm by this byJaw, the following activities, developments and uses, as well as all other uses of a similar nature shall be prohibited, and may only be permitted by site-specific amendment to this by-law: t Outdoor education centre; Note: Outdoor recreational o CampingEstoblishment facilfties ond acttvity centers sre r Fishing or hunting camp or club; permltted in many zones ond t Resort; lnclude o varlety of uses. o 6olf course; t Shooting Range o Paintball or paintball range;
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Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted under this By-law, no use shallbe permitted which, from its nature or the materials used therein, is defined as a noxious trade, business or manufacture under the Health Protection ond Promotion Act, asamended, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder.
uses involving. the handling, storage, processing disposal, hauling or transfer of any hazardous, dangerous, corrosive, explosive, flammable, toxic or biological materials, substances or wastes are not permitted.
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Totonto Regional Real Eslate Board rrREB) assumas no responsibility for the accuracy of any intormation shqwn. copyrighl TREE 2020 25 of 580 MANSFIELD OUTDOOR CENTRE PRESENTS.... DRIVE IN MOVIE NIGHTS
AN OUTDOOR, FAMILY-FUN, COMMUNITY EVENT
Classic fun...a pop-up drive-in movie theatre in Mulmur. This summer do something memorable, enjoy a night out under the stars enjoying a good old-fashion drive-in movie.
July Movie Nights - Friday26 and of Saturdays 580 MOVIES SHOWN ON THE BARN!
Special event created in times of need for the community.
This year COVID-19 has really taken a toll on how we live our lives. We have been faced with an unprecedented situation and we are learning how to adapt and overcome.
As a result we want to bring the community together...but we need your help. We are looking for sponsors who would like to participate and put on the greatest local event for our community. Fun,
For more information about our event family & please call 416.707.3156 or email local. [email protected] 27 of 580 OPPORTUNITIES
Data-base E-blast - ticket 1K+ Housholds sales announcement per date
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1,500+ Social Media Post Followers
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Big Screen Recognition Pre Show
Title Sponsor Fri or Sat Exclusivity
For more information about our event please call 416.707.3156 or email [email protected] 28 of 580 Total Audience Estimation: 250 - 400 ppl per night *Dependent upon ticket sales
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31 of 580 WHICH Waste Collection Guide for May 2020 to April 2021 for households that receive curbside collection BIN does _____ go in?
Search the “Which Bin?” tool in the DufferinWaste app
519.941.2816 ext. 2620 ∙ dufferincounty.ca/waste ∙ [email protected]
BROKEN BIN? Before you toss it, check out the JUST MOVED? MISSED COLLECTION? Contact GFL directly at TAKE IT BACK MULMUR NOTTAWASAGA TOWNLINE NEW RESIDENT? 1.888.941.3345 ext. 1 or [email protected] DIRECTORY DufferinWaste OR at dufferincounty.ca/waste Blue Boxes, Green Bins, and kitchen collectors MELANCTHON OSPREY TOWNLINE Contact DufferinWaste at 9 View your waste collection schedule, are available at most local municipal offices, 519.941.2816 ext. 2620 or The Take it Back directory is a one-stop guide for residents to take back items for reuse, recycling or proper disposal the Orangeville Operations Centre, and the [email protected] 2 receive notifications, and search 21 County office at 55 Zina St, Orangeville. at localTOWNLINE retailers, vendors and organizations. MELANCTHON ARTMESIA the “Which Bin?” tool with the
DufferinWaste app! If your container is broken, bring it in! Top 5 Tips to Reduce Avoidable r toge 124 We’ll have it Food Waste Bette ther recycled and 1. Make a Meal Plan Unavoidable food waste? Find your personalized waste collection schedule at Put it in the Green Bin! give you a 2. Use a Shopping List 21dufferincounty.ca/waste new one. 3. Don’t Buy Too Much Create compost. Close the loop. 4. Store Food Properly 18
5. Love Your Leftovers TOWNLINE MULMUR TOSORONTIO Extra containers are available for Visit dufferincounty.ca/foodwaste for resource! a fee. 17
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Holiday Interruption All waste should be at the curb by 19 Collections for the day of the holiday and the rest of the week are shifted to waste collection calendar one day later. There will be NO COLLECTION on: 10 7:00 am For missed collections, contact GFL at 1.888.941.3345 ext. 1 or [email protected] OR Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day, & Family Day. ! on your scheduled collection day and no contact Dufferin Waste at 519.941.2816 ext.2620 or [email protected] 17 earlier than 5:00 pm the day before. Double Up Days 89 2 untagged bags/containers ofTOWNLINE MELANCTHON PROTON garbage collected this week on your MAY 2020 JUNE 2020 JULY 2020 collection day. SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 89 RECYCLING MATERIALS BLOWING OUT OF YOUR BLUE BOX? 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Bulky Items & White Goods 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Collected on your regular collection day during this week. To arrange Stack your Blue Boxes and collection and payment, contact GFL directly at 1.888.941.3345 ext. 1 or 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 place heavier items on top [email protected] at least one week in advance. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 to prevent materials from blowing out. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 Yard Waste Week A: Orangeville 31 Collection starts on Monday at 7am and continues throughout the week until the area is completed. 8 AUGUST 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS MOVING? CLEANING OUT THE GARAGE? 18 TOWNLINE MONO ADJALA Yard Waste Week B: Urban areas of Grand Valley, Shelburne Bulky items are collected on your regular collection day on 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 & rural subdivisions15 the last week of the month. It is $20 for up to 4 items. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Collection starts on Monday at 7am and continues throughout the week until the area is completed. Arrange a pick up at least one week in advance by visiting us 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 at 55 Zina St, Orangeville (cash or 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Yard Waste: Rural areas debit only), or call GFL (credit card 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 Call 1.888.941.3345 ext. 1 at least one week25 in advance to be added to only) at 1.888.941.3345 ext.1 30 31 the collection list. Collection starts on Monday at 7am and continues 7 throughout the week until the area is completed. NOVEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 JANUARY 2021 10 SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS Curbside Battery Collection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 To coincide with Daylight Savings! Place battery bag on top of Blue Box contents on your regular collection day during this week. DUFFERIN TRANSFER 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 A private transfer station owned and operated by 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Green For Life. Hazardous & Electronic Waste Event 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Drop off hazardous and electronic waste for recycling and proper disposal. 473051 Dufferin Road 11, Amaranth 11 10 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 2020 Times & Locations * 519.943.0101
FIRST ST FIRST 9 31 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday LINE BLIND
EAST WEST LUTHER TOWNLINE LUTHER EAST WEST * HHW events usually occur between the Spring and Fall in various 7am to 3pm Saturday x BROADWAY Christmas tree collection locations in Dufferin County. We’re currently working on dates, times and Accepted: appliances, bulky items, 109 locations. Please visit dufferincounty.ca/waste for updates. C LINE construction & demolition material, FEBRUARY 2021 MARCH 2021 APRIL 2021 TOWNLINE electronic waste, household garbage, SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 109 SMTWTFS recyclables, scrap metal, tires, 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 yard waste. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 Some fees may apply. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 24 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 519.941.2816 ext. 2620 28 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 EAST WEST GARAFRAXA TOWNLINE [email protected] Looking for dates beyond April 2021? The annual calendar will be sent out each April for the upcoming year. dufferincounty.ca/waste 100% FSC You can also download your schedule at dufferincounty.ca/waste or direct to your smartphone with the DufferinWaste app! Printed32 onof 100% 580 post-consumer recycled paper. logo here 55 Zina Street, Orangeville, ON L9W1E5
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ERIN GARAFRAXA TOWNLINE Yard &garden trimmings Yard &houseplants Weeds Tree prunings Leaves Hedge trimmings Grass clippings Fallen fruit from trees Acceptable materials yard waste 1 bagaweek Limit of (no soil) branches) (sticks, &small twigs visit dufferincounty.ca/waste locationfor abattery near recycling you. If you date, missthecollection ordonot receive Box Blue curbside collection, Savings. change for Daylight following thetime day, duringthe week regular waste collection Box contents onyour on top ofyour Blue bag Place thebattery municipaloffice. local Bagsare alsoavailablethe collection. for pickupat any during theweek following thetimechange.for calendar dates. See batteries alkaline are ayear,Single-use twice curbside collected change your smoke alarmbatteries, andthenrecycle your batteries. To coincidewithdaylight savings! Change your clocks, collection battery BATTERY BAG Carpet &underpad Cabinets, buffets, etc. Bicycles frames &futonsBed Christmas trees Artificial scheduled week. Refer dates. to for thecalendar collection Items onyour willbecollected regular day collection duringthe one w 1.888.941.3345 ext. [email protected] atleast To andpayment, GFLat arrangecollection contact bulky items &white goods doors andlids, andplacethembesidetheitem. For safety reasons, pleaseensure that appliancesare empty, remove Dehumidifiers* Bathtubs (excludingBarbecues Air Conditioners* GFL. item,If you pleasecontact are notsure aboutaparticular Accepted Items: Accepted Items: WHITE GOODS BULKY ITEMS Orangeville. the Townof in collected Yard waste is Week A Place yard waste at by thecurb Monday at 7amofyour scheduledweek to ensure collection. until theentire area collection iscompleted, whichmay take afew days. Refer to for thecalendar yard waste dates. collection Collection ofyard waste beginsontheMonday ofdesignated weeks andcontinues propane tanks) Garbage bagtagsareGarbage available at vendors local for $2.00each. double or container eek inadvance ofthescheduledcollection.
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Fee: $20for upto four items percollection Fee: $20each(*plus$10to remove refrigerants) well asrural subdivisions. Valley andShelburne, as the urbanareas ofGrand Yard waste in iscollected Week B Linoleum Lawn furniture Exercise equipment Dressers &vanities Chairs &sofas Refrigerators* Hot water tanks Humidifiers Freezers* Dishwashers NO loosebatteries intheBlueBox. 20 kg 125L Max. Set outrequirements Set collection. Plasticbagsare notpermitted.collection. Up t bundles. or Place yard waste inpaperbags, openlabeledcontainers days can beplacedo 20bags/containers/bundlescan outfor each (33 gal) (44 lbs) up Wood pallets Toilets Tables Mattresses &box springs Water coolers* Washers &dryers Stoves metaldesks Solid 20 kg least oneweek inadvance. 1.888.941.3345 ext. [email protected] at basis.call-in To beaddedto thelist, GFLat contact In rural areas, yard waste onamonthly iscollected Rural Areas Max. (44 lbs)
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1.25 m(4feet) loose inacontainer. garbage container; or in aclearcolourless bagwithina in aclearcolourless garbagebag; spiral containers 79 x107cm not exceed 13.6kg (30lbs). Liquid containers mustnotexceed 20L(5.25gal.). Propane tanks must smaller containers, if required. ofmaterialDrums willnot beaccepted. Pleasesafely place materials into Unidentified/unknown materials willnotbeaccepted. conditioners, ordehumidifiers. No white goods, suchasrefrigerators, washers anddryers,air No garbageorrecycling. Household waste only. No waste from industrial, commercial, orinstitutionalsources. October. Checkfor thecalendar dates andlocations. various locations throughout between May Dufferin and Wasteand Electronic Event. These events happenat curbside, butinstead bebrought can to any Hazardous Hazardous wastes andelectronic are notcollected hazardous waste &electronic events LIMITATIONS: 20 kg floss, make-up c string &twine 20 kg (31 x42in) otton swabs wooden food crates sponges & pails andwater plastic bags&film with twine securely bundled (e.g. plasticwrap) Max. Max. jugs >5L Max. GARBAGE hoses (44 lbs) (44 lbs) This listisnotexhaustive. glasses &window glass wipes, disposable ceramics, drinking animal waste & dryer sheets dryer mops, lint & kitty litterkitty or chip bags cookie & meat wrapper ( #6 polystyrene e.g. Styrofoam) (e.g. papercoffeecups) hot/cold take outcups • for calendar dates.See Please: inJanuary.are collected trees Christmas be collected. Trees that are buriedinsnow willnot • •
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20 kg 125L diapers & sanitary diapers &sanitary light bulbs (not CFLs) cigarette butts 51 x56cm(2022in). Max. opaque priv juice pouches products may contain two (2) & ashes Each bag/container no larger than (33 gal) plastic cutlery plastic cutlery (44 lbs) & straws 33 acy bags, acy of 580 Wrapping compostable materials in and thecontainer willneed to berinsedoutmore often. at all,isacceptable. Keep inmindthat food may freeze to thebottom Placing compostable materials looseintheGreen with Bin, of thebinwhencontents are collected. baginto aplastic tape to theGreen duct notcome itdoes Bin,sothat out are bags(clear greenPlastic bags, plastic shoppingbags, garbage bags, etc.) here) to beaccepted. The bags must have either logo (shown minimize odours,and leakage. insects the Green orkitchen Bin will collector Using freezing to thebottom oftheGreen inthewinter. Bin absorb moisture, reduce odoursandpests, and prevent materials from Options to linethebin Options not permitted certified compostablebags certified & syringes(inarigidsealedcontainer). Pharmaceuticals, expired medications, vitamins, sharps Health products Fertilizer, pesticides&herbicides. Lawn &garden products remover, cooking oil. thermostatscylinders, containing mercury, nailpolish& batteries lighters (all types), andlighter fluid, propane Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, fluorescent tubes, householditems Other solvents, cleaners. Aerosols, bleach,paints, poolchemicals, rat poison, &cleaningproducts Household chemicals automotive fluids. filters, automotive batteries, containers empty of Antifreeze, gasoline&otherfuels, usedmotor oil& Automotive containers, fluids, &batteries the bigfive. ACCEPTED WASTES HAZARDOUS bags/wrappers are notaccepted Box, intheBlue visitdufferincounty.ca/waste and process. For more information on why The bigfive. 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Some photos provided by Halton Region From: Melissa Kovacs
Subject: FW: large item disposal versus dumps
Good afternoon Tracey,
Thanks for your email. Please find below information about the Dufferin Waste program.
Communication Tools: As a reminder, the County’s Waste Services Guide is currently available on-line at https://www.dufferincounty.ca/waste-services/waste-guide-and-calendar . Residents can also call into our office or email us, and we can send them a copy of the collection schedule. Phone: 519-941-2816, x2620 or email: [email protected] . I’ve also attached a copy of the Guide to this email.
Residents can also get their waste collection schedule, receive notifications and search the Which Bin? tool with the DufferinWaste smartphone app. It is available in the Apple and Android app stores or on the Dufferin Waste website https://www.dufferincounty.ca/waste
Program information is on the County website https://www.dufferincounty.ca/waste, in the Waste Services Guide, and on the DufferinWaste app. We also post information to our Dufferin Waste Twitter and Facebook accounts. Newspaper and radio ads also hightlight information (e.g. encouraging residents to download the DufferinWaste app).
Large Items (Bulky Items and White Goods) Dufferin County has a monthly curbside bulky items and white goods (large items) collection. This is available to anyone using the curbside program, by calling into GFL to be placed on the collection list. The resident pays $20 for collection of up to four (4) bulky items. White goods (i.e. stoves, washer/dryers, etc.) are $20 each. White goods with freon (i.e. fridges, freezers etc.) are $30. Please see details on the County’s website; https://www.dufferincounty.ca/waste- services/bulky-items-and-white-goods or in the Waste Services Guide (which I’ve attached to this email). Otherwise, residents can utilize the GFL Transfer Station located in Amaranth for bulky items and white goods.
Garbage As you can also see within the Waste Services Guide, there are three annual Double Up Days (for garbage) scheduled for the weeks of Victoria Day, Labour Day and New Year’s Day. Due to COVID-19, it was decided to extend Double Up Days on a weekly basis to offer assistance to residents during this unprecented time. The decision is made each week, based on GFL’s available resources and the need. Residents can find updates on the County’s website, on the DufferinWaste app, on the Waste Services voicemail, through our Twitter and Facebook posts and in the newspaper. Garbage bag tags are also still available at participating (and open) vendors around the community, for any additional garbage. A list of bag tag vendors is on the County’s website https://www.dufferincounty.ca/waste-services/garbage The local municipalities also sell bag tags, during normal operating hours (which is not the case at the present time).
Scrap Metal
34 of 580 GFL’s Transfer Station is currently operating. This is a private transfer station, where some items are free to drop-off, and some have a fee. Scrap metal, recycling and electronic waste are no charge.
Within the County’s Take It Back Directory, which is currently located on the DufferinWaste app and the County’s website through the “Which Bin?” search tool, there are other scrap metal drop-offs available in the community.
Yard Waste The Yard Waste collection shedule can be found in the aforementioned spots (website, app, guide/collection calendar). Within the rural subdivision areas (see the County’s website for a list https://www.dufferincounty.ca/sites/default/files/waste/Yard-Waste-Map.pdf ), yard waste collections are bi-weekly from April to November. In the rural areas, GFL collects yard waste once a month. Rural residents must call into GFL the week before, to be placed on the collection list. There is no charge. The list of acceptable yard waste and set out requirements is available on the website, guide/calendar and app.
HHW and E-Waste Event Days Seven (7) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Event Days are held annually from May to October. Due to COVID-19, so far the May and June events have been postponed. The County is working with our service providers, to determine if/how these events can continue to occur (likely in an altered format). Updates can be found on the County website https://www.dufferincounty.ca/waste-services/household-hazardous-waste-events and on the DufferinWaste app.
The Take It Back Directory also includes some organizations/vendors that take certain HHW (i.e. used motor oil, batteries). However we recommend that residents call ahead to ensure these vendors will take the waste. Small household batteries are also collected curbside twice a year (the week after the time change), and through battery bins located in various community locations.
Again, the Waste Services (Dufferin Waste) team is here to answer residents questions. We are available through email at [email protected] or through phone at 519-941-2816, x2620.
Best regards, Melissa
Melissa Kovacs Reid | Manager of Waste Services County of Dufferin | 519.941.2816 x2622 | [email protected] | 55 Zina Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 1E5
Get your waste collection schedule, receive notifications and search the Which Bin? tool with the DufferinWaste smartphone app! Available in the Apple and Android app stores or visit our website.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: COUNCIL FROM: Heather Boston, Treasurer MEETING DATE: July 8, 2020 SUBJECT: Credit Card Payment Implementation ______
PURPOSE:
To provide Council with the information about accepting credit card payments for property taxes, water bills and other billing types.
BACKGROUND:
Over the years, we have had residents asking to pay their tax bill or water bill by credit card. Now with the current pandemic and social distancing measures, accepting payments via credit card will be another option to allow residents to make payments without having to attend our Township office. This will provide a convenience to our residents and give them another payment option. Payment methods are always changing, and we need to be able to adapt with them. People want the convenience and ability to pay quickly and hassle free. Therefore, staff have investigated the costs associated with implementing credit cards as a payment option for the following three choices of:
• Property Taxes • Water Bills • Other Receivables
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
1. Growing a Prosperous Mulmur: Responsibly managing the fiscal resources of Mulmur and providing opportunities for success
2. Growing a Connected Mulmur: Communication with and social connectivity within the Mulmur community
3. Growing a Supportive Mulmur: Providing local services to support the needs of Mulmur residents and businesses
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4. Growing a Sustainable Mulmur: Being Proactive in Sustainable Initiatives to ensure the long term well being of Mulmur (includes Resources/Financial/People)
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Treasury staff contacted three third party automated payment services that accept both Visa and Mastercard and found the following information with respect to their services:
Paymentus • 100% User Pay – no cost to the Municipality • Online & telephone payment option – no set up fees • Offers a client dashboard for staff to check payments & obtain reports • Could be integrated with our Keystone Software • We would put a link on our website to their secure payment web page • Customer payments could be made 24/7 because of telephone and online options • Will let customer know immediately if their payment has been approved or declined • No monthly minimum transactions required • Master Service Agreement for 5 years with auto renewal of 3 years; 6 month written cancellation notice • Accepts VISA, MC, and Discovery • Cost to User: 2.5% credit, 1.5% debit of amount paid
Plastiq • 100% User Pay – no cost to the Municipality • 24 hours settling for receiving funds in Municipal bank account • Online & telephone payment options – no set up fees • No contract for the Municipality • Ability to pay portion of fee on resident’s behalf • Email notification of payments with detailed payment reports • Cash back options for user • Ability to set up more than one landing page link for different bank accounts • Accepts VISA, MC and for additional fee American Express • Cost to User: 2.85% of amount paid - for credit card only
TD Canada Trust • 100% Municipality Pays – no cost to the credit card user • Machine, online or telephone options • One-time administration set up fee of $149 • Additional set up fee of $110 for Online Mart • Detailed statements of account activity and daily deposits history for one year • Monthly Service Fee $9.95, minimum fee $27.95 • Cost to Municipality depending on type of card: • 2.29% and up VISA • 2.95% and up MC • $0.35 surcharge for Interac
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RECOMMENDATION:
Although promoting credit card debt is not is anyone’s best interest, it is generally felt that it is time to move forward with the implementation this payment option for our resident’s convenience. Treasury is also inclined to reason that if a ratepayer wishes to utilize the credit card payment option, that the convenience fees associated with the service be absorbed solely by the card user and not spread across the tax base. Treasury is recommending the implementation of Paymentus as it offers both debit and credit options and has the lowest fees for the residents.
THAT Council receives the Treasurer’s report dated July 8, 2020 as presented and circulated. AND FURTHER authorizes staff to sign a Master Services Agreement for credit card payment options from Paymentus for property tax payments, water bill payments and any other billings.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Boston Heather Boston, CPA, CA, CGA, BComm Treasurer
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STAFF REPORT
TO: COUNCIL FROM: Heather Boston, Treasurer MEETING DATE: July 8, 2020 SUBJECT: Replacement of Computer Server ______
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to review the need to replace the Township’s current server and seek approval, by Council, to purchase a new server and utilize the efficiency reserve monies to fund the purchase.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
The Township’s server is six years old and due for replacement. We would normally have budgeted for this expense next year, but with COVID-19 and the need for staff to remote into the network that has sped up our timeline. Currently, staff need to remote into a physical computer located in the office, requiring us to have extra computers available or to use our personal computers from home, if available. However, the new server will have Virtual Desktops thereby eliminating the need to have physical computers in the office as we could remote directly into the virtual desktop on the new server.
A major change with the new server is the transition from mechanical/spinning drives to solid state drives (SSD). The SSD would allow for lower energy costs, better performance, longer lifecycle.
The current server does not have the kind of hardware security that the new one would offer. One of the configured items on the new server is TPM 2 (Trusted Platform Module). This allows for us to better secure the hardware / platform so that the system is better secured against the loss of data.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
1. Growing a Prosperous Mulmur: Responsibly managing the fiscal resources of Mulmur and providing opportunities for success
4. Growing a Sustainable Mulmur: Being Proactive in Sustainable Initiatives to ensure the long term well being of Mulmur (includes Resources/Financial/People)
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FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
The cost for the new server will be approximately $16,500 dependant on any changes in the quote price as they are only guaranteed for five days. The labour cost to implement the new server will be approximately $2,300. Therefore, the total cost will be approximately $18,800. Treasury staff would recommend that since the new server is creating an efficiency for the office that the funds to cover this cost come from the efficiency grant that is currently sitting in reserves. By using the reserves there will be no effect on the tax levy.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend moving forward with the purchase of a new server to meet the needs of the township, especially during COVID-19, ensure efficiency and the highest security options available to protect our data.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
THAT Council receives the Treasurer’s report, Replacement of Computer Server, dated July 8, 2020 as presented and circulated.
AND FURTHER authorizes staff to purchase a new server using the Efficiency Reserve monies to fund the purchase.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Boston Heather Boston, CPA, CA, CGA, BComm Treasurer
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STAFF REPORT
TO: COUNCIL FROM: Heather Boston, Treasurer MEETING DATE: July 8, 2020 SUBJECT: Insurance ______
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to review the cost of insurance and discuss the change in insurance providers to minimize the impact on the budget.
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
In 2017, the Township put out and RFQ for insurance as our rates had continued to increase to over $90,000. At that time, we switched to AON with a quote of $61,368, which was a significant savings for the Township. Since that time, our insurance costs have continued to increase rapidly. The Township’s insurance renews each year on July 1st and our insurance provider, AON, submitted a renewal amount, this year, with a 47% increase up to $114,859 from $78,467 in 2019 ($67,066 in 2018). Staff inquired a few months ago about potential rate increase this year since the increase in 2019 was quite large and were told it wouldn’t be significant.
We received the renewal proposal last year on June 24, which didn’t leave us enough time to switch insurance companies after receiving an $11,000 (17%) increase. With the large increase last year and being told there would not be another large increase, staff were not expecting a renewal amount of $114,859. However, staff did continue to press for the renewal proposal earlier and received it on Jun 10th, although this timing still did not allow for a formal quotation process.
Crewson Insurance approached us back in early May asking if they could provide a quote. We agreed as it would provide a back-up for the Township in case the new quote was higher than anticipated. The Crewson proposal received was $88,846 or $26,000 cheaper than our renewal proposal from AON. Staff completed a review of the two proposals to ensure coverage was comparable and noted that AON’s deductible was increased to $25,000 and Crewson’s was offering a $5,000 deductible.
Insurance is exempt from the procurement process per our procurement policy to allow us to continue to use the same insurance provider year over year. However, given the sharp increase over the past few years, staff will be initiating a quotation process for 2021 to ensure a competitive rate. As a fiscally responsible Township, it was in our best interest to switch to Crewson insurance to minimize the impact on the budget. Crewson Insurance will be the Township’s provider effective July 1st.
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
1. Growing a Prosperous Mulmur: Responsibly managing the fiscal resources of Mulmur and providing opportunities for success
4. Growing a Sustainable Mulmur: Being Proactive in Sustainable Initiatives to ensure the long term well being of Mulmur (includes Resources/Financial/People)
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
The cost of the new insurance is $88,846, which is $10,000 more then last year, but significantly less then what it would have cost the Township if we had of stayed with AON at $114,859.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council receives the Treasurer’s report, Insurance, dated July 8, 2020 as information.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Boston Heather Boston, CPA, CA, CGA, BComm Treasurer
Page 2 of 2 42 of 580 TOWNSHIP OF A OPERATING FINANCIAT UPDATE 2020 (JAN - JUN ,ij ']ll'\1 i .;tl.'11 rtl r' it., , lr ,i j',1,1:r REVENUES TAXATION 2,L25,LL4 2,036,L77 88,936
SUPPLEMENTARY TAXES (NET OF WRIrE-OFFS) 3,335 (28,500) 31,836
oPERATTNG (EXCIUDING WATER) LgO,O79 155,378 34,7O1
PAYMENTS IN IIEU OF TAXES 35,588 (35,588)
1 GRANTS 82,96t 133,805 (50,844)
TRANSFER FROM RESERVES 40,000 L22,626 (82,6261
TRANSFER FROM TAX RATE STABITIZATION 137,500 137,500 0
TOTAT REVENUES TO GENERAL IEVY 2,579,998 2,592,573 (13,585)
EXPENDITURES oPERATING (EXCLUDING WATER) L,738,607 2,063,573 (324,967)
TRANSFER TO RESERVES 529,001 529,000 1
TOTAT EXPENDITURES FROM GENERAL LEVY 2,267,607 2,592,573 (324,9661
NET SURPLUS 311,381 0
NOTES: 7 Grants received to date: OMP| 560,825, Dufferin County for EDC 530,000. lncludes reversol of prior yeor gront occruol for energy plon for $68,000.
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.,ii. I,t'ti .,1 i.'( r,\' i l r '"1'r'll,.i llllrl,i I,r',r l,'it.1. GENERAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE 1 Penalties & lnterest Revenue (49,1.1.4) (70,19s) 2r,O8s User Fees & Service Charges (1s,s91) (16,439) 848 Administration Building Solar Panel Revenue (4,7s21 (6,6s0) 1,8s8 (69,458) (93,2881 23,830 EXPENSES Council 46,670 51,960 (s,2s0) 2 Administration Overhead 312,245 339,829 127,s84) 3 Professional and Consulting Fees 18,554 44,396 (25,842) lT Services and Supplies 20,333 24,41,5 (4,082)
I nsurance 9,975 10,000 (2s) Long Term Debt - Admin Bldg 10,155 10,064 91 4L7,933 480.66s 162.7321
PROTECTIVE SERVICES REVENUE a Police Revenues (9,001) (14,100) 5,099 Protective lnspection & Control Revenuess (10,163) (6,0s0) (4,113) (19,164) (20,150) 986
EXPENSES .6 Frre 5ervtces 774,561, 236,01,6 (721,45s) Police Service Expenses 274,63'1, 280,947 (5,310) Conservation Authority Levy 2'J,,666 27,666 (0) Protective lnspection and Control ExpensesT 2,558 12,850 (10.2s2) 4L3,4!5 55!,473 (138,058)
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REVENUE Public Works Fees & Service Charges (1,410) (2,ss0) 1,,1,40 Aggregate Fees and Revenue (s,s49) (s,87s) 326 8 Public Works Solar Panel Revenue (s,s0s) 13,300) 3,795 (16,464) (21,7251 5,26! EXPENSES s Public Works Administration 192,746 213,058 (20,912) 10 Publc Works Operating Expenses 206,896 403,587 (1s6,692) 11 Public Works Equipment Expenses 74,304 59,750 14,554 Bridge and Culvert Expenses 8,438 10,000 (1,s62) 12 Winter Control Expenses 174,'1.22 L56,725 17,397 Street Lighting Operating Expenses 7,572 8,750 (r,t78l 13 Aggregate Expenses 89,454 80,021 9,432 Long Term Debt - Bridges 23,757 22,993 164 776,090 954,885 1L78,7951
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.,irl..,r i , 'r, ,r i i .1"r. lt ,:. \,', r'.t , t,t I RECREATION AND CUTTURAL SERVICES REVENUE 1a NDCC Revenues (ss,2441 (5s,2441 1a NDCC Fundraising & Donation Revenue (16,s34) (16,s34) Parks & Facility User Fees and Charges (2,01s) 2,015 Cultural Services Revenue (s1s) (1,000) 485 (72,2931 (3,015) 169,2781 EXPENSES to NDCc Operation Expenses 43,067 27,000 76,067 Parks & Facilities Administration 496 1,650 (r,7541 Parks & Facilities Operating Expenses 3,957 4,6s0 (693) 1s Library Levies 34,015 21,250 12,765 Cu ltural Services Expense 457 5,000 (4,549) 719,O94 59,550 59,544 HEATTH SERVICES EXPENSES Cemetery Operating Expenses 2,84r 5,000 (2,rs9) 2,84t 5,000 (2,1591 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REVENUE Planning Application Fees (t2,7OO) (77,2001 4,s00 lt2,7ool 177,2OOl 4,500 EXPENSES Planning and Zoning Expenses 6,732 4,500 2,232 Economic Development 2,500 7,5OO (5,ooo) 9,232 72,OO0 (2,7681 TOTAL OPERATING
REVENUES (190,079) (1ss,378) (34,701)
EXPENSES t.738.607 1324.9671
NET OPERATING DEFICIT r,548,528 1,908,195 NOTES: 1 Due to COVID-7g penolty is down for April to June 2 Administrotive solories are low with Clerk position vocont ond moternity leave 3 Controcted Services for Recreotional Study invoices are only ot 59000 so far. No work for Energy Plan. 4 Ride Gront not received 5 Dog Licencing revenue for full yeor 6 Rosemont TCA credit; Rosemant 2nd levy exp 7 Bylaw expenses low 8 Only 5 months - June not received until in July; Jan/Feb were low 9 Salaries lower thon budget; no oudit fees recorded 70 Expenses occur summer and foll months 77 Snow plow blades replaced 72 Winter Control expenses occur Dec 7 - Mor 3O so most of the expenses hove already occurred for the yeor. 73 Stripping is olmost complete for the yeor 74 lncludes 2079 Carry over balonces 75 Poid 75% os per agreement
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WATER REVENUE 1 Utility User Fees and Service Charges (42,07Ol. (100,12s) 58,055 Water lnterest Revenue (1,,7961 (r,7s6l (43,856) 125) 55,2s9 EXPENSES Water Administration 3,250 5,135 (1,88s) Water Operating Expenses 54,804 55,025 (22rl. 58,054 150 12.1051
TRANSFER [O)/FROM RESERVE FUNDS 14,188 (39,965) 54,153
NOTES: 7 Water operating bills are billed quarterly therefore, only one quarter is included in octuol number.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: COUNCIL FROM: Tracey Atkinson, CAO/Acting Clerk/Planner MEETING DATE: July 8, 2020 SUBJECT: Energy Plan ______
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Energy Plan project.
BACKGROUND:
A draft Energy Plan was brought to Council and the Energy Committee. Comments from Council, the Committee, and staff were provided to the consultant. Public input was also sought through a survey. The Town hall meeting was scheduled to include a presentation to the public on the energy plan, but that meeting was cancelled due to Covid-19.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
4. Growing a Sustainable Mulmur: Being Proactive in Sustainable Initiatives to ensure the long term well being of Mulmur (includes Resources/Financial/People)
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Implementation of the Energy Plan will require additional financial resources. The Township has not secured any additional grants at this time to implement the Energy Plan.
ANALYSIS:
The County has a full time Climate Change Coordinator. As part of the County work, a Committee will be formed.
Township staff have had discussions with the County Coordinator regarding the work of the County committee versus a local Mulmur Committee and have found some overlap.
The priority at this time is to share cost effective opportunities for energy saving with the residents and businesses of Mulmur. This is also a desire of the County Climate Change Coordinator. Information and publications could be most efficiently done in conjunction with the upper tier and surrounding municipalities.
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RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Mulmur Council receive the Community Energy Plan, and that the Energy Committee mandate be focused on creating a pamphlet for the residents and businesses, providing information and resources for energy saving and funding opportunities.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Atkinson ______Tracey Atkinson, Dipl. M.M., BES MCIP RPP CAO/Acting Clerk/Planer
Page 2 of 2 48 of 580 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 15 Townline Orangeville ON L9W 3R4 CANADA telephone (519) 941-5331 fax (519) 941-8120 web www.rjburnside.com
June 5, 2020
Via: Email
Tracey Atkinson, BES MCIP RPP CAO Township of Mulmur 758070 2nd Line E Mulmur, ON L9V 0G8
Dear Tracey:
Re: Mulmur Community Energy Plan - Comment and Response Project No.: 300041822.0000
R.J. Burnside & Associates (Burnside) are pleased to provide an updated response to comments dated April 10, 2020 concerning the Draft CEP reports. Comments were sourced by C (Council), R (Resident), E (Energy Committee) or S (Staff) and are featured in bold text. Although many of our response comments remain the same, they have been updated in some cases to reflect changes to the final reports provided.
General Comments Displeased with the content. (C)
We appreciate your feedback and we hope that the following comments respond to the comments which follow. Many of the content comments would be applicable if Burnside was conducting a full climate change greenhouse gas (GHG) report. We were not producing this type of report. As noted in the application for funding, report title and content this is a Community Energy Plan (CEP). This has been explained in all of our public and Council briefings. The CEP is focused only on energy use of all types for the Mulmur community. The CEP reports do comment on the GHG production associated with different community energy uses and we have explained that these estimated GHG emissions only relate to direct energy use or consumption. There were challenges in estimating energy consumption simply because the data does not exist, was not consistently collected or supplied by the responsible agencies. In the development of the CEP Burnside followed the guidance provided in the PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol.
We quote the introductory statement from the Protocol:
“The PCP program is based on the premise that in order to effectively manage GHG emissions, local governments must first measure and report. Accurate and reliable GHG measurement enables local governments to identify energy and
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emissions-intensive activities with their communities and provides policy and decision-makers with a set of verifiable metrics upon which targeted and prioritized action can be based. Community-wide GHG measurement also provides local government and community stakeholders with the necessary baseline information to monitor, evaluate, and compare performance over time. For these reasons, GHG inventorying is often seen as the foundation of a climate change or community energy strategy.”
This is what Burnside provided in the CEP reporting and it is accurate and verifiable as could be provided under the program approved by the FCM, Ontario Ministry of Energy and the Township.
Specific Comments
The data that was used to collect the information was from public sources and there should have been a more thorough and up to date survey. (C)
A formal survey by Environics (a professional research firm) that would have been statistically accurate was proposed in the original application for funding. The purpose of this survey would have been to obtain more direct information from Township residents. The survey cost was not approved by the funding agencies, so Burnside had to use the best available information sources. Other survey methods, unless conducted using professional social science methods, would not have provided statistically accurate data which would have allowed us to project findings to the larger community. We made recommendations in our findings about this specific issue for future work.
I do not feel that this report is specific enough to Mulmur. Some of the data is over ten years old and very little is specific to Mulmur. (C)
The report and data are specific to Mulmur, but assumptions had to be made in some circumstances based on available information. If this work had been conducted in another municipality the results would have been different. The research conclusions and data findings originate from GIS analysis of the specific make-up of the community, various government sources, municipal and MPAC information coupled. Most of the basic information for residential energy was collected from a survey conducted by NRCan from 2011. If more recent data was available it was used, however this was not always the case.
The report needs to have Mulmur and baseline data. (C)
This is exactly what was accomplished. Our study utilized local data that was available and sufficiently accurate for analysis. The CEP Volume 1 Appendices provide very detailed information on the methodology used, sources and calculations that went into the energy and GHG calculations found in the report.
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Agricultural data needs to be enhanced. (C)
On the basis of the agricultural lands available Burnside provided energy estimates for tractor use and agricultural buildings. Because this was an energy study, other agricultural data was not included, for example: methane from livestock production, and carbon capturing from agricultural fields and forests. For some perspective on the estimates of GHG production in Mulmur vs Canadian Agricultural sources please compare the CEP, Volume 1 of the draft report, Figure 3-2, page 20 with Figure 1-2, on page 12. Emissions from agriculture makes up a smaller percentage of total emissions than compared with transportation and buildings (which include residential buildings). Figure 2-2 been added associated data to show agricultural, forested and other land use for future reference.
Implementation grant was denied. How are we going to implement this at a reduced cost? Report needs to reflect the cost limitations and propose cost effective solutions. (S)
The grant applied for was for energy manager funding and was not approved. The County of Dufferin similarly applied but was not funded. This funding was for energy auditing which is a component of the Local Improvement Charges (LIC) program. It would not have provided the needed funding to develop the LIC program itself.
Burnside provided a cost estimate to the Township in an email dated January 14, 2020. This estimate was specifically to develop the LIC program and included the legal assistance that would be required to provide advice to Council, help develop a bylaw and formal legal agreements as well as program details for the public. The estimate was for about $45,000. Burnside proposed that we apply to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for funding to develop the program. We also pointed out that once the LIC program is established it allows all development costs to be recovered over time. Municipal staff advised that funding to develop the program would require a small tax increase to fund the proposed budget and therefor the program would not be included in the 2020 budget. The Volume 1 report recommendations mention that any expenditures to develop programs can be recovered under LIC.
During subsequent discussions with FCM representatives 2 other funds were suggested as potential sources of funding to help implement the CEP recommendations. Both of these funding programs would require a percentage contribution by Mulmur. Burnside was again advised by staff that no money was available in 2020 for this purpose so we did not apply on Mulmur’s behalf. The one FCM fund would supply 75% of the total cost and final submission date is in June 2020. The other program would provide 30% funding to make the changes proposed energy conservation measures at the North Dufferin Community Centre. This particular program was discussed in the CEP Volume 2 report and changes were made to the report to make the proposed changes eligible for the funding.
Burnside remains available to help make the needed applications for funding to develop the recommendations of the CEP.
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Forest data needs to be included. (C)
As pointed out this is an energy study and not a full GHG study. We have updated the report to reference the estimated (based on GIS data) amount of agricultural land vs. forested and other areas as per Figure 2-2 in Volume 1. This could provide useful information for future reference.
Report needs to include clear recommendations that can be brought forward in a useable format for the public. (C)
The CEP provides clear recommendations to encourage development and implementation of both energy conservation and renewable energy programs. The next step to implement the plan would provide much simpler program information to the public. Simple energy conservation and renewable energy suggestions were provided in handouts during the public information session on September 28, 2019 and have bene provided on Mulmur’s website since that time. Furthermore, this information and more can also be found in the CEP, Volume 1, Section 9.0 Recommendations
The age of the houses is accurate but as there is insufficient information relating to home improvements, the ages of the houses is almost irrelevant. (C)
The ages of the houses were in the data sets we accessed in the municipal MPAC information. However, records of home improvements were incomplete in the available data. Some of this information was in the MPAC data sets but not useful because the information was not detailed enough to give accurate adjustments. For example, some residential structures had records of renovations, but the renovation information was not detailed enough to determine their energy use impacts for the report. Solar data provided by the Township did not align with our ArcMap survey verification on solar PV systems installed in Mulmur, and therefore it was determined to not include this data into the total energy consumption/generation assessment. Burnside noted that a number of properties had solar installed. Other information pertaining to geothermal or other existing energy reducing measures was either too inaccurate or unavailable.
We assume that some of these renewable energy or energy conservation project improvements may not have required building permits or were not disclosed to the Township. Our team had proposed to gather sample information through the proposed survey by Environics which unfortunately was not approved.
The transportation information is again not specific to our township, with estimates based on Ontario data. (C)
Burnside obtained road study data from Mulmur, but in consultation with our transportation professionals determined that it could not provide the data needed for our travel estimates. Also, a Dufferin County survey tracking typical travel of Mulmur residents was reviewed to gain perspective on typical travel by residents. The study estimates were provided based on the population of Mulmur and assumptions about average number of vehicles and type in potential use.
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Farming is a major factor for Mulmur and yet the report fails to provide sufficient data in this area. (C)
Please see our earlier comments concerning the energy related agriculture assessment in Mulmur.
Forests are another major feature of Mulmur and has a significant effect on the Net Zero. Again, there is no data on the quantity of the forests and the effect that is has on our township. (C)
There seems to be some confusion about our proposed Net Zero goals. These goals are based on GHG associated only with energy use. If the goals were based on all GHG emissions, then the contribution of forests would be important to consider since they are known to provide GHG reductions during their growth period. However, If the trees are cut and burned the GHG reduction is lost. The benefit of trees and other vegetation during this growth period to get GHG reduced as soon as possible is of considerable value. One of our CEP recommendations is to consider more tree planting.
Suggestions for energy savings are provided, but this information could have easily been sourced. (C)
The comment that follows may address this point.
To educate our residents on energy saving options is not a complicated process and information can be obtained from various sources. (C)
We agree that it does not have to be a complicated process and that often the information is available from various sources. For low cost items such as switching to LED lighting the decision to change to the more efficient lighting may not be difficult since the initial investments are typically affordable and benefits usually described by the vendors. The challenge for most will be making decisions on which of the more expensive and more complicated changes will benefit them the most in the short and long term. The benefit of a professional energy audit such as Burnside performed on the North Dufferin Community Centre is an example. The estimated cost of each option was considered, its feasibility, energy savings, and estimated payback period provided. In general, energy saving options such as increased insulation, windows, and doors will benefit home or business owners through reduced heating and cooling costs. What they will not know without a professional assessment in their specific situation is how long it may take to get the return on that investment due to reduced energy costs.
The CEP, Volume 2 Demonstration Projects Report provides some project example information to help residents make some of those decisions for the more complicated and expensive projects.
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The consultants were very well compensated to provide Mulmur with a report specific to Mulmur residents, the town offices and the NDCC. The report was to provide the township with information relating to current energy uses and GHG emissions. (C)
The reports do provide the Township with the best information available to estimate current energy use in the whole of the Mulmur community and establish a baseline.
The Municipal government energy use estimates were based on actual data supplied by the Township. Burnside’s work program provided much more than the typical CEP since we felt it was important to show the community the benefits of the demonstration projects included in Volume 2. Most of the other CEP studies that we examined did not do this additional work but still had comparable budgets. The data generated does establish a baseline of energy use and the associated GHG emissions against which future energy consumption can be measured. Accuracy of these projections should improve if the estimates are assessed every five years as proposed.
As most Councilors know Burnside worked hard at our cost to obtain 100% funding for this project from both the FCM and Provincial governments. The Township also supplied some in kind services. Although not required Burnside also provided a considerable amount of in-kind work on the project. At this point we have provided in kind consulting services toward the project well in excess of $15,000.00.
The production of this CEP once approved by Council will enable the Township to obtain additional funding from the Federal (FCM or NRCan) and perhaps the Provincial governments to support and enable implementation of various energy conservation and renewable energy activities in Mulmur. We understand that this funding opportunity will not exist for those municipalities who have not satisfied the prerequisite work such as this CEP. For example, there are FCM funding programs that will provide 75% of the total cost to implement plans. There is 30% funding for capital improvements now available at the North Dufferin Community Centre due to the energy audit Burnside prepared as part of the Demonstration Projects report. Yet we note that some of the NDCC energy improvements included in our study are possibly proceeding without making use of this funding. These opportunities for funding would not be available to the Township without an approved CEP, Energy Audit or similar plans.
There is some information in this report that is specific to Mulmur: Age of houses, Type of heating, Details on NDCC – some outdated in this report. (C)
All of the energy consumption and GHG emission estimates generated in the CEP report is specific to Mulmur and the study used relevant methodologies and data sources to develop the CEP estimates. We utilized the most up to date data that was available to undertake the work. We would have preferred to have detailed data on every building and energy user in Mulmur, but the data just does not exist. That is why we made our recommendations in the CEP, Volume 1, Section 10.0, starting at page 66.
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If we are to set hard target goals for GHG emissions, we need to know where we are starting, and I do not believe that we have sufficient specific data to allow us to determine our goals. We have no data for the following: the home improvements already made to houses; the number of EV currently owned in Mulmur; Net Zero effect of our forests; Effect of farming on our GHG emissions; Effect of wood burning on GHG emissions. C
We agree that some of the local data such as individual home improvements are not known because the data does not at this time exist in a form that could be used in the study. For example, and as noted previously, the MPAC data may indicate (in some cases) that home improvements have been made but the data does not provide details that would allow researchers to determine the energy reductions from the noted improvement.
It was impossible to determine from this data if there was any impact on energy consumption at the property. Neither was there was there sufficient budget to conduct door to door surveys or a proper statistical social research study. Even data supplied by Hydro One was not sufficiently accurate to be useful since it appeared that property information from outside Mulmur Township boundaries was included. Burnside went to considerable effort to verify and validate the data and even generated detailed postal codes for Mulmur. This information was supplied to Hydro One who, contrary to their earlier comments, would not supply electrical use data broken down by the postal codes supplied. They also would not provide data on a property basis since this would contravene personal privacy law. Burnside had similar issues in our attempt to obtain use of fuel oils and propane from suppliers. Burnside staff who live in the vicinity used some of our own staff household data to help verify and validate our data findings based on heating source, house sizes and age. The County of Dufferin and other consultants have apparently had similar difficulties in obtaining data from Hydro One.
As a result, Burnside had to calculate energy consumption provided by other credible research sources and apply this data to Mulmur. All of the calculations and data sources can be found referenced in the report with details in the appendices. This is the reason for our CEP, Volume 1 recommendations in Section 10. In particular, we strongly recommend that the Township act on recommendation 10.2. Statistics Canada has the legal ability to require production of personal data needed to properly assess energy consumption and the associated GHG emissions including transportation information. This date would then be available in aggregated form to provide a more detailed assessment for all municipalities. Other suggestions were offered should this recommendation not be acted on by the Federal government.
Even though Burnside had these challenges the results documented in the CEP report can be relied on at this time to establish goals. Burnside proposed goals for GHG emissions related to the calculated GHG emissions associated with Mulmur’s energy consumption. As we stated in the CEP, Volume 1 page 52, “Although this study focuses on energy conservation, we recommend that the priority targets at this time for a Net Zero future (by 2040) relate to GHG emissions. Moving from current energy consumption using carbon-based fuels to clean energy consumption…”. We recognize this approach does not include all of the GHG emissions that would be produced in Mulmur, but it sets aspirational goals that will be more easily measurable and targets the largest generators of GHG in the Township. Burnside felt that if the goals were based only on energy use it is likely that they will rise over time.
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We determined with respect to the study’s stated purposes that what is important in this respect is the source of the energy use. If the energy is produced by polluting sources such as carbon- based fuels this is not helpful in preventing climate change. However, if the energy use can be based on Ontario’s current mix of electricity which is relatively clean compared to some other provinces this would be a better choice for energy use. Better still if Mulmur residents and businesses can generate their own electrical energy with renewable sources such as solar PV systems then of the original study purpose set out in the CEP, Volume 1 page 9, Section 1.1 can potentially be realized.
There is some very good information contained in this report. I am only commenting on what I believe are major flaws and omissions relating to their comments, estimates and recommendations. This was a long, time consuming and expensive report to produce and I do believe that in its current state it will not provide the Council and our residents with the information required to move forward to make GHG target reductions and be able to accurately reassess our position in 5 years. (C)
We disagree! The study was not to be completed until February 2021, so we are well ahead of schedule. One hundred percent (100%) of the cost was funded by the FCM and a small portion by the Province. Mulmur staff contributed some in kind work as did Burnside. So, this study directly cost Mulmur taxpayer nothing. The funding provided would have been used by other municipalities if Mulmur’s application had not been approved.
All of the information needed to move forward and achieve the purpose and goals of the CEP has been provided. They are measurable and reasonable. The CEP should not be viewed as a static document. Reasonable goals have been set and the recommendations if acted on will provide the support and tools to enable change. The CEP can evolve over time and there is the opportunity to updated it every five years with new data and document progress. We leave it to Mulmur if they wish to approve the work.
The formal report needs to reduce jargon and be drafted for the average consumer/reader. (E)
The CEP is intended to be a technical report for the benefit of Council and its public. By necessity it does include some acronyms and technical terms. We believe that we have explained all of these where we had to use them to readers. The Executive Summary document was produced to provide a quick reference to the study results.
The next step proposed is to implement the findings of the report and in particular find funding to help enable the energy conservation and renewable energy program proposed including the LIC program. As part of that implementation we anticipated production of a program focused on easy to manage information and applications for the Mulmur public at large.
Materials should clearly articulate practical, immediately accessible concrete actions at the household level and such information should be made graphic at a household level. (E/S)
These materials were provided at the public information session in September 2019. They are posted on the Mulmur website under the title, Community Energy Plan Solutions.
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Those and others are also included in the CEP recommendations. Graphical examples would be a great idea for the next phase of the program proposed.
Scenarios that illustrate energy savings for the homeowner with approximate costs of the action/equipment, and any available support programs would be of interest and value, versus attempting to sell a comprehensive initiative targeting propane, gasoline and diesel consumption resulting from heating, commuting and farming. (E)
That is exactly what was provided in the CEP Volume 1 and in particular in Volume 2, Demonstration Projects Report. The Volume 2 report illustrates potential energy savings for the homeowners. The Volume 3, North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Audit example would be more applicable to a larger business or commercial operation and illustrates the value of an energy audit. We were not trying to sell anything but provide objective information. Indeed, in the Volume 2 report on page 19 we concluded that, “A smaller household with a reduced energy demand may benefit more from a propane furnace as there are less associated fuel costs.”
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Specific Comments
Volume Page Comment Source 1 9 Purpose of study: C ‐ Improve energy efficiency ‐ Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions ‐ Study the impact of future growth on energy needs ‐ Foster renewable energy production and economic development Plan used as a reference tool to track and compare Mulmur (typo) energy consumption and emissions in future years and set goals for reduction of GHG emissions…. Tool for educational purposes …. Place to obtain additional information. Correction of Mulmur spelling has been made in the final report. 1 9 – third paragraph – Murmur – s/b “Mulmur” (please do a search, spell check and grammar check) C Additional spell check and grammar has been completed for the final report. 1 12 … act as a baseline for monitoring if the goals and targets are being met. C Study Limitations: not captured in study ‐ Livestock ‐ Harvesting wood products We are not clear on what correction is requested. Those two items are already included as well as other limitations. Burnside has also included a paragraph stating that GHG sinks such as forested areas have not been included. 1 12 Introduction, Para. 1.4, sub-para. 1.4.1 Vision. In my view these are not Vision Statements but E address the scope of the document. Offered is a sample Vision Statement for your consideration - it should identify where you ideally want to get to, align with your ultimate goal. "By no later than 31/12/2040 the Municipality of Mulmur will have achieved Net Zero GHG Emissions from the engagement/participation of 95 percent residents including Business Owners. The Municipality of
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Volume Page Comment Source Mulmur will be recognised among the top 10[or better] in the Province for GHG emission reduction." Section 1.4.2 Mulmur 2040 Vision Statement has been added as outlined above. 1 15 1.6.2. The Climate Emergency C Mulmur may wish to make a declaration on climate emergency, similar to other municipalities and the federal gov’t. I believe that we are not to call it an ‘Emergency’ as that has implications for ‘Emergency Procedures” as was noted at our last Council Meeting. The CEP report only states that, “Mulmur may wish to consider a similar declaration.” The choice is left to Mulmur! We are only pointing out that others have made declarations. This matter is left to Mulmur Council to consider. 1 19 Housing Stock Age C Although this is very interesting, relevant and specific information, there is so much information missing that the age of the houses is almost useless information. See more comments relating to page 24. The chart is visually interesting to review. I would also like to have a chart with the actual numbers relating to the age of the houses. We have revised the map to include the number of houses per each age range in the final report. The age of the houses is relevant to the energy consumption. 1 22 Figure 3.3 Transportation Emissions from Fuel Consumed C “Mulmur’s energy consumption and emissions was determined by total vehicle kilometers traveled (VTK) within the Township with assumptions on the characteristics and fuel efficiencies of the vehicles.” ‘MPAC indicates Mulmur has 1864 households in 2018.’ (Appendix A, pg. 3). Reliable and current data.
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Volume Page Comment Source Calculations for VKT is based on Ontario averages from 2009. Not only is this data over 10 years old, it is the average for Ontario (I assume both rural and urban settings). I don’t see how these calculations which are so general and include rural and urban driving are going to give us a reasonably accurate picture of transportation emissions for Mulmur. Please see our earlier comments concerning the transportation energy use and GHG emissions. We realize that some of the basics used were from earlier studies, but it was the best information that was available for this assessment. 1 24 3.2.2 Residential Fuel Sources C The PCP protocol (which has been used throughout this document) recommends assessing emissions released from wood burning. This information is ‘not recorded’ in this report. In a rural community where many of the residences burn wood, not recording this information is a significant omission. Burnside was following the PCP Protocol as noted. Contrary to the above statement under the protocol wood burning is not recorded as recommended by this Protocol. Wood is often considered a renewable source (biogenic origin) and may be excluded from the GHG inventory. Not including wood can benefit Mulmur if it is not included in the GHG goals assessment. 1 24 3.2.3 Residential Building Age C We have no indication as to any improvements that have been done on the older houses. Many farm houses are on geothermal, have installed new windows, increased insulation, etc. and therefore would not be less efficient than newer homes (as noted in the report). The report indicates that older houses typically are less efficient than newer homes due to age, old windows, poor insulation etc. The report then indicates that newer homes are much bigger and therefore use more energy. This comment then contradicts the previous statement relating to older homes. So which homes really use more energy? Burnside did not have the information to determine if the older buildings had received improvements that would positively impact their energy use. The records generally do not exist. If it is found in future years
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Volume Page Comment Source that improvements have been made and energy use has decreased this will help Mulmur achieve the goals it sets. This is one of the data gaps that improved census data in future years will hopefully solve. Our findings confirmed that generally older residential buildings were less energy efficient that newer homes per square foot. The older buildings were generally smaller and although less energy efficient require less energy use because of their size. Newer residential buildings are constructed to improved building codes and are more energy efficient per square foot, but because many of these homes have a larger square footage to heat and cool in total they may use as much or more total energy than the older homes. If newer homes were built to the same size as the older homes, there would be a net reduction of energy use if the homes were compared. It was an interesting finding. Older homes that install energy efficient measures can reduce their energy use. Newer homes that are already energy efficient can reduce their energy use by building smaller homes with less space to heat and cool or potentially add renewable energy such as solar panels to reduce their net energy use. Government policies and programs could help drive these changes. 1 34 3.3 Community Agricultural Sector Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions C “[The report] provides estimates of tractor fuel used and electricity used from barn lighting…” but not total estimates generated from this sector on enteric fermentation and manure management. As a rural farming township, the report fails to provide sufficient information on the farming sector. This is a major omission. As explained previously this is an energy study not a GHG study. Its not an omission for an energy study the CEP report explains that these sources were not included and explains why. The study has added a further recommendation to undertake a GHG study in the future with a CEP update. 1 51 5.1 Proposed CEP Goals for Mulmur 2018 to 2040 C Net zero – The report notes that Mulmur “benefits from the consideration of carbon sinks due largely to its forested areas…”, but it does not comment specifically on our numerous forests and its specific effect on the Net zero emissions.
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Volume Page Comment Source It states we should “look at our transportation sector – reduction in vehicle hydrocarbon fuel consumption and conversion to EV’s.” We have no data relating specifically to Mulmur with respect to the number of EV’s in the township. “Protecting the environment – CEP’s and associated energy conservation plans can consequently drive significant emission reductions…. However hard targets must be set by Council if these goals are to be achieved…” I have a problem in setting these ‘hard targets’ when I do not believe that we have sufficient, current and specific data for our baseline. Burnside appreciates Council’s concern, but many municipalities are in the same position of having imperfect data upon which to set a baseline. Burnside has added GIS estimates of the total land area in agricultural production versus the land area forested for the final report in figure 2.2 of Section 2.0 This data can be used in the future if a dedicated GHG inventory is undertaken for future CEP updates to understand the complex relationships of forests and agriculture to GHG emissions. During the next monitoring period if our recommendations are followed some better information should be available to assess EV and other energy conservation activities. These are aspirational goals for Mulmur. It may be that in five or ten years the goals will change with improved data. 1 56 8.0 CEP conclusions – 6th line - “that” s/b “than” C Updated. 1 66 10.0 Measuring Net Zero Success “…best estimates of current energy consumption and GHG emissions.” The omission of the effects of the forested lands on the Net Zero and the omission of the farming data is a significant flaw in these ‘best estimates.’ The aspirational goals are proposed on the basis of energy consumption and the related GHG emissions. This is not a comprehensive GHG climate change report as we have stated it is an energy use study with the associated GHG emissions identified. So, it is not an omission. Our recommendations target the most significant GHG emissions of the community. This focus can be changed in the future if the Township
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Volume Page Comment Source wishes, but this CEP study provides a great start for the community. If it is approved, it could also allow the Township to be eligible for future funding programs as mentioned previously. Figure 2.2 shows total land use for the Township of Mulmur. Data was not available and was out of the scope of the study to calculate net GHG emissions resulting from non-energy related effects in forested and agricultural lands. If in the future a specific GHG emissions and inventory study is undertaken in Mulmur this figure can assist in determining the GHG emissions from these land uses. 1 67 10.2 – Recommendations to Statistics Canada C The next census is 2021. It is recommended that a letter be sent to request additional information on personal energy conservation. This is a very timely action item and should be addressed immediately if we even want it to be considered for the 2021 census. Agreed! This is an action item for the Township. Along with the final submission we have included a draft letter to be sent to Statistics Canada with copies to other relevant federal government Ministers. 1 67 10.3 Survey by Social Research Firm C The report recommends that if we are not successful with the census request, a properly designed survey carried out by a social research firm is necessary to provide statistically valid data, “that can be used to assess and evaluate community success and achieve the stated goals.” As we currently have no ‘statistically valid data’ specific to Mulmur, once again, I do not see how we can set targets without accurate baseline data. As has been noted in response to several of the previous comments the CEP baseline data in the reports can be relied on for the initial goal setting exercise. That does not mean that these aspirational goals and the baseline cannot in the future be modified as data improves.
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Volume Page Comment Source 2 12 table 1 – NDC Energy Efficiency Recommendations Item 7- water conservation low flow fixtures – C upgrading is based on their chart in Vlm 3, page 33, indicating the number of people in the building (and could be taking showers - I presume). When I asked the staff at the NDCC, there are some of the older men’s teams that use the shower and they are in and out in seconds and the water consumption is very limited. I don’t know if the consultant asked about the use of the showers or just assumed that they are being well used and consuming a large quantity of water. Item 10 – New Zamboni Hot Water System – the NDCC has purchased a new hot water system and the purchase of the new tank was in the budget at the start of the year. I don’t know if the consultant spoke with staff regarding these issues, because it would have been noted that the tanks were to be replaced.
These are recommendations and if the Township has detailed information that changes the assessment and choices for action we are in full support. There was funding up to 30% for energy conservation improvements based on our audit, but there are prerequisites that must be met. We did find some additional activities that would help qualify the NDCC for this benefit that have been included in the final report. Updated charts have been included in the final report that would help to qualify the Township for funding. Burnside staff did speak with the arena manager. We were aware of the proposal for a new tank but completed the report on the basis of what was existing at the time. We included all opportunities that might be eligible for funding grants.
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65 of 580 Community Energy Plan
Executive Summary Report
Township of Mulmur
June 2020
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Community Energy Plan Comprehensive Report Executive Summary
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68 of 580 Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Purpose of the Community Energy Plan (CEP) ...... 1 2.0 Objective ...... 1 2.1 Community Energy Plan Vision (CEP) ...... 1 2.1.1 Mulmur 2040 Vision Statement ...... 2 2.2 Study Limitations ...... 2 3.0 Study Limitations ...... 2 3.1 Greenhouse Gas ...... 2 3.1.1 Why Track Greenhouse Gases? ...... 2 3.1.2 The Climate Emergency ...... 5 4.0 The Community of Mulmur, Energy and Emissions Assessment ...... 5 4.1 Community Transportation Energy & Emissions Assessment ...... 9 4.2 Community Residential Energy & Emissions Assessment ...... 10 4.3 Agricultural Energy and Emissions Assessment ...... 11 4.4 Commercial Industrial and Institutional Energy and Emissions Assessment ...... 11 4.5 Municipality of Mulmur’s Energy and Emissions Assessment ...... 12 5.0 Net Zero Road Map for Economic Development and Energy Security ...... 13 5.1 What Does Net Zero Emissions Mean? ...... 13 6.0 Demonstration Project Examples ...... 14 6.1 Energy Audit of the North Dufferin Community Centre, Honeywood ...... 14 6.2 Demonstration Solar Feasibility Assessment for a Typical Mulmur Residence ...... 15 6.3 A Demonstration Heating Source Assessment for a Typical Mulmur Community Residence ...... 15 6.4 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Assessment ...... 15 6.5 Agricultural Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Assessment ...... 16 7.0 Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations ...... 16 7.1 Final Town Hall Meeting ...... 17 8.0 Community Energy Plan Conclusions ...... 17 8.1 Recommendations ...... 18 9.0 Community Energy Plan Recommendations ...... 18 9.1 Establish a Local Improvement Charges (LIC) Fund ...... 18 9.2 Sector Recommendations for CEP and LIC Program Development ...... 19 9.3 Recommendations for Municipal Infrastructure ...... 20 9.4 Update CEP with Comprehensive GHG data at next Plan Update ...... 20 9.5 Establish Energy Conservation Stakeholder Committee ...... 21 9.6 Apply for Energy Manager Funding When Available ...... 21 10.0 Measuring Net Zero Success ...... 21
69 of 580 Tables Table 4-1: Energy Intensity by Year Built ...... 10
Figures Figure 3-1: Environment and Climate Change Canada, 2018 ...... 3 Figure 3-2: History of Global CO2 Levels...... 4 Figure 4-1: Mulmur's Estimated Energy Consumption ...... 6 Figure 4-2: Mulmur's Generated GHG Emissions ...... 7 Figure 4-3: Annual Residential Energy Use in Gigajoules Based on Housing Stock Age by Study Statistics Area ...... 8 Figure 4-4: Private Transportation Energy Consumption ...... 9 Figure 4-5: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Energy Consumption ...... 12 Figure 5-1: Mulmur’s Proposed GHG Emissions Targets calculated as CO2e ...... 14
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71 of 580 1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Community Energy Plan (CEP)
The purpose of the Community Energy Plan (CEP) is to develop a set of guidelines that will help the Mulmur community and its municipal government: • Improve energy efficiency; • Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; • Study the impact of future growth on energy needs; and • Foster renewable energy production and economic development.
The CEP process evaluates a community’s existing energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to: • Determine community-wide energy consumption and GHG emissions; and • Identify and implement solutions to improve energy efficiency and conservation.
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) in partnership with the Township of Mulmur (Mulmur) have created this CEP. The plan will be used as a reference tool to track and compare Murmur’s energy consumption and emissions in future years and set goals for reduction of GHG emissions. This plan will also serve as a tool for educational purposes and the report will provide a place to obtain additional information for the public. Mulmur and Burnside wishes to acknowledge funding provided by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Ontario Ministry of Energy without which this important work would not have been possible.
2.0 Objective
2.1 Community Energy Plan Vision (CEP)
This CEP captures Mulmur’s energy use and provides a strategic plan on how to move towards a more sustainable energy system while reducing climate changing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CEP will make recommendations and outline actions to bring financial, social, and environmental benefits to the community. This study identifies energy consumption and the associated GHG emissions by the community. It documents the sectors which are consuming the most and the least energy. It provides information on the GHG emissions associated with this energy consumption. The CEP’s purpose is to guide the community on actions that can be taken to achieve both energy and GHG reduction goals. Goals and targets for reduction have been recommended in this report will need to be approved by Council following public review of the CEP reports.
72 of 580 The CEP will act as a baseline for monitoring if the goals and targets to reduce energy use and GHG emissions are being met. With increased energy cost, and global temperatures rising it is critically important for each community member to be informed of your individual roll to help mitigate our impact on the environment.
2.1.1 Mulmur 2040 Vision Statement
“By no later than 31/12/2040 the Municipality of Mulmur will have achieved Net Zero GHG Emissions from the engagement/participation of 95 percent residents including Business Owners. The Municipality of Mulmur will be recognized among the top 10 [or better] in the Province for energy related GHG emission reduction.”
2.2 Study Limitations
This report follows the guidelines of the International Emissions Analysis Protocol (Canadian Supplement). However, because this report is focused on energy consumption and the associated GHG emissions other emission sources not directly associated with energy consumption have not been recorded. Examples of GHG emissions not captured in this study include the following sources: • Waste and waste management; • Livestock, enteric emission and manure management; • Biomass burning; • Harvesting wood products; • Soil management, fertilization, liming, pesticides *except for emissions released indirectly from machinery; • Emissions from leaks or spills; and • Industrial processing and product use.
3.0 Study Limitations
3.1 Greenhouse Gas
3.1.1 Why Track Greenhouse Gases?
A global climate crisis is occurring. The Canadian House of Commons passed a motion to declare a national climate emergency1. Immediate action is required to combat the effects of anthropogenic (originating from human activity) climate change.
1 House of Commons, Motion Government Business No. 29 (National climate emergency).
73 of 580 According to Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management,2
“Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions currently represent about 1.6 percent of the global total. Canada is among the top 10 global emitters and one of the largest developed world per capita emitter of GHGs (Canada stands firmly in the top 3 for emissions per capita). Canadian federal governments have committed to reduce annual GHG emissions from the current level of 726 mega tonnes (Mt) to 622 Mt in 2020 and 525 Mt in 2030. Within Canada, GHG emissions vary widely across provinces ranging from 267 Mt in Alberta to 1.8 Mt in PEI in 2013. In per capita terms, Saskatchewan and Alberta are among the developed world’s largest emitters at 68 and 67 tonnes respectively. Per capita emissions in BC, Ontario, and Quebec are in the 10 to 14 tonne range, comparable to best performers in Western Europe.”
Figure 1-1 below shows GHG emissions released in Canada by economic sector. Mulmur’s CEP studies the emission released from energy (blue bars below). Noted emissions from energy encompasses about 78% of all global emissions (Natural Resources Canada, 2019).
Figure 3-1: Environment and Climate Change Canada, 2018
Global goals have been set to reduce our emissions, the Paris Agreement being the most notable, aims to keep global climate below 2° (rise) based on 1950’s preindustrial levels.
2 “By the Numbers Canadian GHG Emissions”, Paul Boothe and Félix-A. Boudreault Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, Ivey Business School at Western University, 2016.
74 of 580 In Canada almost all territories and provinces agreed to the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. Each community must do its part to reduce GHG levels.
Figure 3-2: History of Global CO2 Levels3
Figure 1-2 displays the levels of carbon dioxide through history and bring attention to the spike in CO2 levels from 1950 to present. Scientists have proven that global temperature increases and decreases for thousands of years have mirrored these CO2 levels.
Study Protocols
The International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP) is resource for local governments to use when tracking GHG emissions and creating a standard for GHG recording. Though this report is energy focused, the IEAP structure was a suitable guide to follow, due to the correlation between energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Because of this correlation, Mulmur’s CEP has the added benefit of providing an inventory for greenhouse gases released from energy consumption.
3 NASA. (2019, May 17). Carbon Dioxide. Retrieved from Global Climate Change Vital Signs of the Planet: https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/carbon- dioxide/
75 of 580 3.1.2 The Climate Emergency
Readers may have noted the recent action by 11,000 of scientists from all over the world to issue a call to all of us and in particular governments worldwide to take immediate and decisive action to stop climate change. They state in their opening paragraph:
“Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to - tell it like it is. On the basis of this obligation and the graphical indicators presented below, we declare, with more than 11,000 scientist signatories from around the world, clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency”4.
It is an important document and we urge people to read it.
Many municipalities in Canada (recently Collingwood) along with our Federal Government and the European Union have made similar declarations. Mulmur may wish to consider a similar declaration. Burnside presents some very positive actions in our recommendations that may be taken locally to help achieve the objectives noted earlier in this study to reduce energy consumption and prevent climate change.
Based on the most recent Canadian Government Report we must act quickly to prevent any further increases in GHG production and dramatically reduce levels in the atmosphere as quickly as possible. Although this report is focused on energy consumption one of the principle drivers for the CEP and its proposed programs is climate change. Burnside thought it was important to provide a reference to the full 5 report at: www.ChangingClimate.ca/CCCR2019.
4.0 The Community of Mulmur, Energy and Emissions Assessment
The CEP report distinguishes energy consumption and emissions created by the whole community and those specifically created by Mulmur’s Municipal Government. As one might expect, the municipal government’s energy use and emissions are very small (about 2%) in comparison to the Community as a whole.
To properly track energy use in Mulmur a base year is determined to show either future progress or regression. For this study the base year chosen was 2018. Ideally the base year is as recent as possible to ensure the most up to date data. Not all data from 2018 was available. In the case of missing data alternative methods were used to calculate either energy consumption or CO2e emissions.
4 William J Ripple, Christopher Wolf, Thomas M Newsome, Phoebe Barnard, William R Moomaw, World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency, BioScience, biz088, https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biz088 5 Canada’s Changing Climate Report, CCCR 2019 - See www.ChangingClimate.ca/CCCR2019.
76 of 580 Readers are likely aware that not all forms of energy consumption produce the same amount of GHG emissions. If the energy is produced from renewable sources the emissions will be very small, if any. If the energy is produced from hydrocarbon sources the emissions are likely to be high. But a reduction in energy use no matter the source can save operating costs.
The report provides a detailed description of the energy consumption and production in Mulmur along with the emissions released due to energy consumption and/or production. The two figures below also found in the comprehensive report summarize some of the CEP findings.
Figure 4-1: Mulmur's Estimated Energy Consumption
Mulmur's Estimated Energy Consumption (Gigajoules) for 2018 by Sector 3% 2% 7%
38%
50%
Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Private Transportation Residential Buildings Agriculture Municipal
77 of 580 Figure 4-2: Mulmur's Generated GHG Emissions
Mulmur's Estimated Emissions (Tonnes) Generated from Energy Consumption for 2018
2.09% 0.21% 3.2
34.03%
60.47%
Commercial Instatution and Industrial Private Transportation Residential Dwellings Agricultural Municipal
In the CEP Comprehensive Report, Section 2.0 an energy map of the community is provided to show the different energy consumption by residential housing age in different areas of Mulmur. Settlement patterns are reflected in the house ages shown.
78 of 580 Figure 4-3: Annual Residential Energy Use in Gigajoules Based on Housing Stock Age by Study Statistics Area
79 of 580 In Section 3.0 of the Community of Mulmur’s: transportation, residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors energy consumption and GHG emissions are reviewed in detail. Figure 3-4 below shows the energy consumption totals for each sector with emphasis on the transportation sector – the largest consumer of energy and emitter of GHG’s. The second largest consumer of energy in Mulmur is the residential sector.
Figure 4-4: Private Transportation Energy Consumption
Private Transportation Energy consumption vs Mulmur's Total Energy Consumption (Gigiajoules) for 2018 Municipal Agriculture 2% 3% Commercial, Industrial and Institutional 7%
Residential Buildings 38%
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4.1 Community Transportation Energy & Emissions Assessment
In Section 3.1 of the comprehensive report community transportation has been assessed. It covers the estimated energy consumed in the form of combustion fuels within Mulmur’s boundaries. Energy for this sector will be expressed in gigajoules to provide a consistency in units though out this report. Emissions directly released from combustion fuels and if applicable indirect emissions from grid sourced energy will be recorded into Mulmur’s generated emissions from transportation, expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Mulmur’s community transportation contributes half of the total energy consumed, but it contributes 60.5 percent of GHG emissions.
Below are a few statistics used to project Mulmur’s community transportation energy use and emissions released:
80 of 580 • Average VTK (km) – 16,024 (Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol, page 44); • The average amount of fuel used per household is 2,903.2 Litres (rounded) per year for 2018; and • The average amount of emissions released from transportation per household in Mulmur is 7.231 t of CO2e.
4.2 Community Residential Energy & Emissions Assessment
The CEP study in Section 3.2 assessed several aspects of Mulmur’s residential housing stock. Residential energy consumption accounted for 38 percent of the total energy consumption. Detailed information is provided on the following subjects. • Building Age; • Building Size; • Energy Efficient Upgrades; • Building Code Development Overview; • Understanding Energy Consumption by Use; and • Energy Consumption by Fuel Source.
To provide just a sample of the residential assessment data we have provided Table 4-1 below Mulmur’s residential houses were grouped by construction date in relation to Ontario’s building code development. The table also shows energy consumed. Although houses built between 1850-1940 only take up 23% of the total square footage of floor space, they are using 28% of Mulmur’s residential energy. This highlights the inefficiency of houses built before 1941.
Table 4-1: Energy Intensity by Year Built6 Year Built Average Energy Energy Efficiency Intensity 29.7% less efficient then 1850-1940 .621 GJ/M2 houses built after 2007. 19% less efficient then 1941-2006 .513 GJ/M2 houses built after 2007. 2007-2018 .460 GJ/M2 -
6 Natural Resources Canada. (n.d.). Comprehensive Database. Retrieved from Natural Resources Canada: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/statistics/neud/dpa/showTable.cfm?type=CP§or=com&juris=on&rn=22&page=0
81 of 580 In Table 4-1 the average energy intensity shows that on average houses built between 1850 to 1940 are using 29.7% more energy per square foot than houses built after 2007. However, further evaluation shows the houses getting larger in more recent years in Mulmur and therefore using as much or more energy even though they are more energy efficient. The report provides an informative read for residents who may not fully appreciate their individual contribution to energy consumption and GHG emissions.
4.3 Agricultural Energy and Emissions Assessment
This CEP report focuses on energy consumption and the GHG emissions released exclusively from energy consumption. Therefore, as noted earlier agriculture emissions shown in this report will not provide a total estimate of the emission’s generated from that sector. For example, methane from enteric fermentation and manure management are not calculated or counted in Mulmur’s emissions generation for agriculture.
It is also important to note that the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories, groups emissions from building and vehicles on farms or other agriculture areas into stationary energy and transportation sources.
Mulmur’s CEP report includes energy from agricultural buildings and vehicles used on farms in the agricultural sector. It provides estimates of tractor fuel used, and the emissions generated, it also reports electricity used from barn lighting and secondary emissions released from electricity generation.
4.4 Commercial Industrial and Institutional Energy and Emissions Assessment
Energy consumption and GHG emissions from buildings and facilities for these three sectors were recorded and assessed. Data for this sector’s assessment was obtained from Natural Resource Canada’s (NRCan) comprehensive data base and GIS data analysis completed by Burnside.
82 of 580 Figure 4-5: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Energy Consumption Energy (Gigajoules) Consumed by Sector in Mulmur for 2018
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4.5 Municipality of Mulmur’s Energy and Emissions Assessment
A detailed description of the energy consumption and production in each of Mulmur’s municipal facilities has been assessed. It includes the GHG emissions released due to energy consumption and/or production and is based largely on actual data provided by Mulmur.
Mulmur does not provide any sewage treatment facilities or solid waste management facilities. Although the Township used to provide landfill disposal services to its residents the County of Dufferin now provides all solid waste collection and disposal services. The Township does provide drinking water services to the hamlet of Mansfield.
The CEP Comprehensive Report provides a detailed assessment of energy consumption and GHG emissions concerning: • Municipal Owned Fleet Vehicles; • Contracted Services Vehicles and Equipment; • Municipal Buildings; • North Dufferin Community Center (Arena), Overview (Ice Plant included); • Hamlet Drinking Water Supplies, Mansfield; and • Other Stationary Energy Consumption.
83 of 580 5.0 Net Zero Road Map for Economic Development and Energy Security
The proposed CEP Goals recommended for the study are shown from 2018 to 2040. Implications of goal achievement in relationship to anticipated population growth is discussed and thought to be low. The CEP goals are based on a reduction of GHG emissions. The goals are shown in Figure 5-1 below.
Burnside proposes aggressive goals to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2040. We propose a five-year review and reporting schedule on the progress achieved to reach these goals. Updates and modifications to the CEP every five years should be made to ensure progress and the goals are achieved.
From the public comments received to date there appears to be strong support for action from the majority of those responding.
5.1 What Does Net Zero Emissions Mean?
Net zero emissions means that all man-made greenhouse gas emissions must be removed from the atmosphere through reduction measures. "Net emissions" means gross emissions (including all sector activities, mostly from fossil fuel combustion) minus carbon sinks from forestry activities and agricultural soils. Although Mulmur can be expected to benefit from the consideration of carbon sinks due largely to its forested areas. We recommend that a more easily measured Net Zero emissions target focus on the buildings and transportation sectors which are the largest emitters of GHG.
As defined by the U.S. Department of Energy, a Net Zero energy building, as a building with zero net energy consumption, meaning the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site, or by renewable energy sources offsite7. Net Zero Emissions for Mulmur’s transportation sector could be measured by the reduction of vehicle hydrocarbon fuel consumption and conversion to Electric Vehicles.
Again, from public comments submitted there is support for EV’s and charging stations in Mulmur.
Although this study focuses on energy conservation, we recommend that the priority targets at this time for a Net Zero future (by 2040) relate GHG emissions. Moving from current energy consumption using carbon-based fuels to clean energy consumption based on renewables will represent a giant step forward in achieving the goals set out earlier and as recommended.
7 A Common Definition for Zero Energy Buildings, The National Institute of Building Sciences, September 2015,.U.S. Department of Energy
84 of 580 Figure 5-1: Mulmur’s Proposed GHG Emissions Targets calculated as CO2e
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6.0 Demonstration Project Examples
In Section 6.0, the CEP comprehensive report briefly reviews several demonstration projects examples. These projects were studied to prove that action by individual Mulmur residents is not only possible but will provide cost effective solutions. The demonstration projects show the estimated return on investment. In most cases the proposed investments in either energy conservation or renewable energy provide a positive return. The demonstration projects reviewed can be found in Volume 2 and 3 and include the following:
6.1 Energy Audit of the North Dufferin Community Centre, Honeywood
The purpose of this audit is to show the benefits of a formal professional energy audit and how it can save money for property owners. In this case several energy saving measures were recommended that with investments will save the Municipality of Mulmur a range from $22,000 to $28,500 (rounded) per year with a reasonable pay-back period depending on government programs and actual energy prices. If that savings estimate was constant over the next 10 years it would represent $220,000 to $285,000 in savings at the arena. Other potential measures that have a longer payback period were not recommended.
85 of 580 6.2 Demonstration Solar Feasibility Assessment for a Typical Mulmur Residence
The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Feasibility Assessment demonstrated that even under the current net-metering program by the Ontario Government a solar project can have a reasonable payback on the investment. The average residential house size in Mulmur is 1854 sq. ft. (see Volume 1, Section 3.2.2). To replace existing energy sources consumption (electricity, oil, propane, wood) the average residence is estimated to require approximately 20 kW of electricity. The payback period or Return on Investment (ROI) for a solar system that is paid for 100% without a loan is about 11.5 years. The solar system would be connected to the grid under the net metering program and will provide all of the electrical energy needed for the house. Solar systems can be expected to produce energy for 25 to 30 years.
6.3 A Demonstration Heating Source Assessment for a Typical Mulmur Community Residence
A simplified lifecycle cost analysis comparing different heating sources; propane, oil, geoexchange (geothermal) heat pump (GSHP), and air source heat pumps (AHSP) was analyzed. For all cases analyzed ASHP and GSHP outperform the fossil fuel furnace options.
The high efficiency furnaces for both oil and propane were a lower Net Present Cost than the mid efficiency furnaces. GSHP and AHSP have a high initial capital cost but a low yearly operating cost. Based off these assumptions geoexchange systems and Air source heat pumps could offer financial benefits to Mulmur residents. More detailed lifecycle cost analysis for site specific considerations should be undertaken before any development decisions are made. For the base case scenario, the ASHP had a net present cost of $35,000 compared to $42,700 for a high efficiency propane furnace.
6.4 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Assessment
The EV infrastructure assessment determined that there is currently limited publicly available electric charging stations in or close to Mulmur. Two locations were identified at the time of this report’s production. One is located at the Mansfield Ski Resort on Airport Road and the other EV charging station just outside of Mulmur at Trillium Ford (located at Hwy 10 between Primrose and Shelburne).
The assessment reviewed the critical issues to consider when selecting EV charging locations and charger needs depending on use expectations. For example, home use overnight charging versus commuter use.
86 of 580 The assessment also provided a review of EV’s currently available on the market. It was determined that EV’s that are both cost competitive and can achieve significant travel distances before needing to be recharged are now available. Mulmur residents are strongly encouraged to consider purchase or lease of an EV.
6.5 Agricultural Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Assessment
Our study considered a potential project opportunity for Mulmur agricultural operations to benefit from a renewable energy project.
An anaerobic digester (AD) is considered a renewable energy technology. The anaerobic digestion process occurs in an enclosed vessel where agricultural manure and/or plant waste materials are broken down by micro-organisms in the absence of oxygen. Methane gas is generated and is directed to an internal combustion engine powering an electrical generator (for electrical production). The heat produced from the facility can also be used.
According to a report by Robert C. Anderson, Don Hilborn, and Alfons Weersinka,
“…Previous studies have generally found ADs to be a poor investment for private firms without public assistance. The mixed results on the financial feasibility of ADs could be due to the site of the analysis since results vary with size, geographic location or the type of AD system, which are not standardized but rather customized to the individual situation.”
Readers are encouraged to review the CEP, Comprehensive Report Volume 2 which provides more detail on the subject. Projects could be viable under certain circumstances and with public sector grants.
7.0 Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations
The CEP Comprehensive Report, Section 7.0 reviews the efforts to engage and consult with both the Mulmur public and its Municipal Government officials. Details of the public engagement and consultation activities can be found in Volume 4.
The success of the program and achievement of any goals established by Council will be highly dependent on participation of the Mulmur community’s residents and businesses. Our recommendations reflect this reality and if approved by Council will provide strong financial incentives for the Mulmur community to participate and act.
A number of opportunities for stakeholder engagement were provided during the study as documented in the Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Report such as: • Newsletter and newspaper information provided; • A website established;
87 of 580 • Invitations to join a leadership team, appointment of a council member team leader and team formation; • An opinion survey was undertaken; • A public open house was held with preliminary findings of the study provided; and • Formal presentations to Township Council, Staff Meetings and presentations.
7.1 Final Town Hall Meeting
A final public meeting was planned for the spring of 2020 and preparation of materials was underway when the COVID-19 outbreak made it apparent that the meeting should not be held. The draft reports were published for public comment on the Township website. It is understood that some public comments were received. Staff and council prepared comments on the report and Burnside replied to all comments received. In lieu of the public meeting that was originally planned Burnside proposed an alternative to obtain additional public comments on the draft reports through use of a survey monkey on-line survey provided in Volume 4. Questions were prepared and the survey set up and provided to the Township. The Township determined not to proceed with the survey and asked that we finalize the reports based on the comments previously provided.
8.0 Community Energy Plan Conclusions
Section 8.0 of CEP, Volume 1 presents our conclusions from the study. Energy consumption and GHG emissions from energy related activities of the Mulmur community and its Municipal Government have been clearly established. The study concluded that GHG emissions related to energy consumption Mulmur’s emissions recorded in this report do not represent total emissions from activities in Mulmur as explained in the report. They do however identify the sources of significant energy consumption and GHG emissions by the Mulmur community.
The study shows that taking action to prevent climate change by reductions or changes to the type of energy consumed can be very beneficial to each property owner. The CEP includes recommendations and ideas that can bring financial, social, and environmental benefits to the community and its Municipal Government.
Mulmur residents have so far been sheltered from the dramatic effects that are being felt around the world in varying degrees. We concluded that this will not last! Canada is warming at twice the rate of some other areas of the world. This study shows that it is not only possible for Mulmur’s residents to individually contribute, but also benefit from the recommended actions proposed.
Active engagement of Mulmur’s Municipal Government and other sources by providing funding incentives and marketing the proposed solutions will encourage residents and businesses to act.
88 of 580 8.1 Recommendations
This report and the recommendations for action that follow, if approved by Council, are expected to encourage the Mulmur community to embrace the CEP and work to achieve the stated general and specific target goals.
Mulmur residents and businesses will need to help ensure that electrical energy cost and energy security benefits accrue directly by acting on the energy conservation measures proposed and by developing renewable energy projects on their property. Both hydrocarbon fuel and electrical energy costs are expected to increase in the future. Energy conservation and development of renewable energy projects will provide not only cost benefits but energy security to those who act now. Transition to renewable energy will ensure local GHG emissions are substantially reduced. This CEP study shows that energy conservation will reduce transportation, residential and business costs.
Most, but not all of the recommended actions that the Mulmur community and municipal government need to take will involve capital expenditures. This is capital that many may not be able to easily access. Therefore, our key recommendations focus on access to capital to help the Mulmur community and its government undertake the energy conservation and renewable energy projects that will make a difference.
9.0 Community Energy Plan Recommendations
The CEP recommendations and actions proposed to achieve the CEP goals are explained in Section 9.0 of the CEP, Comprehensive Report and summarized below.
9.1 Establish a Local Improvement Charges (LIC) Fund
The recommendations provide considerable detail on what a LIC program looks like. They also review the basics of a possible LIC Program Design.
The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing authorized Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 322/12, amending O.Reg. 586/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001. The regulatory amendments expanded the examples of uses to specifically include energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation in alignment with municipal goals and policies. The report includes excerpts from the Clean Air Partnership that describe the LIC program features.
89 of 580 “The new LIC regulation describes a user-pay cost allocation method that covers all costs, which include the upgrades plus pro-rated administrative costs of delivering the program (such as marketing) as well as interest on borrowing. As with traditional LICs, this LIC would be repaid as a special temporary charge on the participating owner’s property tax bill that would be removed once the cost is recovered by the municipality. Another unique LIC benefit is that financing stays with the property not the owner, on sale. As a result, if owners move before completing the repayments, the new owner continues LIC payments and receives the benefits. If property ownership changes before the full LIC debt is repaid, the municipality continues to collect the charge through the property tax charged on that property. In legal terms, the charge runs with the land. The property owner is able to make a one-time payment to the municipality to clear the outstanding balance before selling a property. Otherwise, the LIC automatically transfers to successive owners upon sale.
Participation in the program is completely voluntary. Upon entering into an agreement with the municipality, participants could access financing for extended terms up to 20 years at a competitive fixed rate that would include a provision for administrative costs. The opportunity to have long term financing at an attractive rate can help homeowners finance larger, higher-impact upgrades that could achieve deeper savings. The participants repay the financing as a user fee on their property tax bill for the duration of the term. The LIC does not increase the owner’s property taxes. The participants in the program, not the general taxpayer, share the cost of program administration.”
Next Steps for Developing LIC in Mulmur • Retain the services of a Consultant to design the LIC program; • Retain Legal services to provide advice and prepare the LIC Legal Agreements; and • Retain the services of an Energy Manager.
Detailed recommendations can be found in the CEP Comprehensive Report, Volume 1.
9.2 Sector Recommendations for CEP and LIC Program Development
Among those stakeholders who responded, it is clear there is strong support for action by Council. Our recommendations are focused on the key sectors that are major consumers of energy and the associated emitters of GHG emissions in Mulmur. The recommendations assume that a LIC program will be established. Those sectors in order of importance are:
90 of 580 • The Community Transportation Sector; • Community Residential Sector; • Business, Institutional Buildings and Properties; and • The Agricultural Sector.
Please see the CEP Comprehensive Report, Volume 1 for detailed recommendations concerning each of the above sectors.
9.3 Recommendations for Municipal Infrastructure
The CEP Comprehensive Report, Volume 1, details recommendations concerning each of the following subject areas. • Municipal Fleet Transportation; • Municipal Contractors; • North Dufferin Community Centre, Honeywood; • Installation of a PV Solar System on the Honeywood Firehall; • Installation of a PV Solar System at the Main Mansfield Well; • A Tree Planting Program; • Local and County Authority to Require New Housing and Other Building Infrastructure to Meet Net Zero Building Standards or Approach the Province to Promote Building Code Improvements; and • A Mulmur Promotional Program to Encourage Net Zero for both the Building and Transportation Sector.
9.4 Update CEP with Comprehensive GHG data at next Plan Update
Comments received by Mulmur Council and staff outlined the desire for a comprehensive GHG emissions baseline. Some of the data needed for this was unavailable at the time of the study, furthermore, the resulting calculation is out of the scope of the funding for this Community Energy Plan. However, it is recommended that a comprehensive GHG inventory study including sources and sinks from non-energy related items accompany an update to the CEP when funding becomes available.
The missing data could be collected through better data from Statistics Canada (StatsCan as outlined in section 10.2). If data can not be obtained through StatsCan data could be collected from a qualified social research firm. This was an item applied for in the initial funding request for this report, however budget that would have allowed this work was denied. With the required data a qualified firm could calculate a comprehensive net GHG inventory from sources other than energy.
91 of 580 9.5 Establish Energy Conservation Stakeholder Committee
A Council member has been identified to lead this committee. It is intended that the committee be a recommending body who can potentially help with community outreach efforts to engage with fellow community members and local businesses and implement the CEP recommendations.
9.6 Apply for Energy Manager Funding When Available
In cooperation with municipal staff Burnside previously assisted in an application for Energy Manager funding from NRCan. The Township applied for 100% funding for the professional assistance that will be required to undertake and report on energy assessments for municipal, residential, business and institutional facilities in Mulmur. This professional assistance integrates well with development of the proposed LIC funding program. Unfortunately, the funding application was not approved, however, when funding becomes available again, Mulmur should apply. Other funding programs should be considered to help implement the CEP recommendations. Council approval of a CEP report is currently a prerequisite for some funding programs.
10.0 Measuring Net Zero Success
Section 10 of the CEP Comprehensive Report, Volume 1 makes recommendations on issues associated with the difficulties of measuring future results and determining if the established goals have been met in the periods recommended. • The report recommends a five-year reporting schedule to determine progress against the goals set; • It recommends a letter to Statistics Canada asking that energy consumption questions be included in the next Census; • An alternative goal results measurement was recommended to survey the community by a qualified professional social research firm; and • Measure the LIC program uptake as a measure of success.
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96 of 580 Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ...... 8 Purpose of the Community Energy Plan (CEP) ...... 8 Background ...... 8 Demographics ...... 10 Objective ...... 11 Community Energy Plan Vision (CEP) ...... 11 Mulmur 2040 Vision Statement ...... 11 Study Limitations ...... 11 Greenhouse Gas ...... 12 Why track Greenhouse Gases? ...... 12 The Climate Emergency ...... 14 2.0 Energy and Land Cover Maps of the Community of Mulmur ...... 16 3.0 The Community of Mulmur ...... 19 Community Transportation Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions ..... 21 Community Residential Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions ...... 23 Residential Building Profiles ...... 24 Residential Fuel Sources ...... 24 Residential Building Age ...... 24 Residential Building Size ...... 26 Energy Efficient Upgrades...... 29 Building Code Development Overview ...... 30 Understanding Energy Consumption by Use ...... 32 Ene rgy Consumption by Fuel Source ...... 33 Community Agricultural Sector Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions ...... 34 Community Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Sector Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions ...... 35 4.0 The Municipality of Mulmur’s Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions Profile in 2018 ...... 37 Municipal Fleet and Contracted Services, Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions ...... 37 Municipal Owned Fleet Vehicles ...... 39 Contracted Services Fleet Vehicles and Equipment ...... 40 Municipal Buildings ...... 41 Municipal Building Overview ...... 41 Townhall Overview ...... 42 Firehall Overview...... 43 Public Works ...... 45 North Dufferin Community Center (Arena), Overview (Ice Plant included) ...... 46 Hamlet Drinking Water Supplies, Mansfield ...... 48
97 of 580 Other Stationary Energy Consumption ...... 48 Municipal Energy Consumption and Emissions Released ...... 48 5.0 Net Zero Road Map for Economic Development and Energy Security ...... 49 Proposed CEP Goals for Mulmur 2018 to 2040 ...... 51 Population Growth in Mulmur 2018 to 2050 ...... 53 6.0 Demonstration Project Examples ...... 53 Energy Audit of the North Dufferin Community Centre, Honeywood ...... 53 Demonstration Solar Feasibility Assessment for a Typical Mulmur Community Residence ...... 53 A Demonstration Heating Source Assessment for a Typical Mulmur Community Residence ...... 54 Elect ric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Assessment ...... 54 Agricultural Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Assessment ...... 54 7.0 Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations ...... 55 8.0 CEP Conclusions ...... 56 9.0 Recommendations and Actions Proposed to Achieve the CEP Goals ...... 56 Establish a Local Improvement Charges (LIC) Fund ...... 57 What might an LIC program look like? ...... 58 LIC Program Design ...... 60 Retain the Services of a Consultant to Design the LIC Program ... 61 Retain Legal Services to Provide Advice and Prepare the LIC Legal Agreements ...... 61 Retain the Services of an Energy Manager ...... 61 CEP and LIC Program Development by Sector Recommendations ...... 61 Recommendations for the Community Transportation Sector ...... 62 Community Residential, Business, Institutional Buildings and Properties ...... 62 Recommendations for the Agricultural Sector ...... 63 Other Non LIC Eligible Opportunities for Energy Conservation and Reducing GHG Emissions...... 63 Recommendations for Municipal Infrastructure ...... 63 Recommendations for Municipal Fleet Transportation ...... 63 Recommendations for Municipal Contractors ...... 64 North Dufferin Community Centre, Honeywood ...... 65 C onsider Installation of a PV Solar System on the Honeywood Firehall ...... 65 Consider Installation of a PV Solar System at the Main Mansfield Well ...... 65 Consider a Tree Planting Program ...... 65 Discuss Local and County Authority to Require New Housing and Other Building Infrastructure to Meet Net Zero Building Standards
98 of 580 or Approach the Province to Promote Building Code Improvements ...... 65 Consider a Mulmur Promotional Program to Encourage Net Zero for both the Building and Transportation Sector ...... 66 Update CEP with Comprehensive GHG data at next Plan Update ...... 66 Establish Energy Conservation Stakeholder Committee ...... 66 Apply for Energy Manager and Other Funding When Available ...... 66 10.0 Measuring Net Zero Success ...... 67 Report CEP Progress Against the Goals Set ...... 67 Recommend that Statistics Canada Ask Energy Consumption Questions in the next Census ...... 67 Survey the Community by a Qualified Professional Social Research Firm 68 Measure the LIC program uptake as a measure of success...... 68 11.0 References ...... 69
Tables Table 1-1: The Township of Mulmur’s Historical Demographics ...... 10 Table 1-2: Mulmur’s Historical Population Demographics...... 10 Table 1-3: Mulmur's Gender Demographics ...... 10 Table 1-4: Mulmur's Age Groups ...... 10 Table 3-1: Energy Intensity by Year Built ...... 26 Table 3-2: Energy Per Household Vs. Energy Per Square Meter ...... 28 Table 3-3: Percentage of Energy Consumed and Emissions Released ...... 33 Table 3-4: Data from Tractor Activity on Agricultural Land ...... 35 Table 3-5: Lighting Data for Agricultural Facilities ...... 35 Table 4-1: Estimated Energy Consumption from Mulmur’s Contracted Vehicle and Equipment for 2018 ...... 41 Table 4-2: Mulmur's Municipal Building Information ...... 41 Table 4-3: Energy Consumption and Emissions Released from Other Stationary Sources ...... 49
Figures Figure 1-1: Mulmur Map ...... 9 Figure 1-2: (Environment and Climate Change Canada) ...... 12 Figure 1-3: History of Global CO2 Levels...... 13 Figure 2-1: Annual Residential Energy Use in GJ ...... 17 Figure 3-1: Mulmur's Estimated Energy Consumption ...... 20 Figure 3-2: Mulmur's Generated GHG Emissions ...... 20 Figure 3-3: Mulmur’s Estimated Community Transportation Emission from Fuel Consumed in 2018 (See Appendix A for Source Material) ...... 22 Figure 3-4: Private Transportation Energy Consumption ...... 23 Figure 3-5: Residential Energy Consumed ...... 24 Figure 3-6: Residential Emissions ...... 24
99 of 580 Figure 3-7: Sum of Residential Floor Space by Year Built ...... 25 Figure 3-8: Residential Energy Consumed by Year Built ...... 25 Figure 3-9: Mulmur's Average Residential Floor Space by Year Built ...... 27 Figure 3-10: Average Residential Energy Consumption vs Square Footage ...... 27 Figure 3-11: Energy Intensity per House by Year Built, 2018 ...... 28 Figure 3-12: Percentage of Residential Energy Consumption, 2018 ...... 29 Figure 3-13: Percentage of Residential Emissions Released from Energy Consumption, 2018 ...... 30 Figure 3-14: Why your home Can Use Energy Efficiency Upgrades ...... 31 Figure 3-15: Residential Energy Consumption by Use ...... 32 Figure 3-16: Residential Energy Emissions Released by Use ...... 32 Figure 3-17: Ontario’s Energy Mix for 2018 ...... 34 Figure 3-18: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Energy Consumption ...... 36 Figure 3-19: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional CO2e Emissions ...... 36 Figure 4-1: Municipal Energy Consumption ...... 37 Figure 4-2: Municipal GHG Emission Released from Energy Consumption ...... 37 Figure 4-3: Contracted and Municipal Fleet Fuel Consumption ...... 38 Figure 4-4: Contracted and Municipal Fleet Fuel Consumption ...... 38 Figure 4-5: Fuel Consumed from Municipally Owned Vehicles...... 39 Figure 4-6: Emissions Released from Municipally Owned Vehicles ...... 40 Figure 4-7: Municipal Building Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions ...... 42 Figure 4-8: Electricity Consumed and Produced by Mulmur's Townhall ...... 43 Figure 4-9: Firehall Energy Consumption ...... 44 Figure 4-10: Firehall GHG Emissions Released ...... 44 Figure 4-11: Public Works Buildings Energy Consumption and Production ...... 45 Figure 4-12: Public Works GHG Emissions from Energy Consumption ...... 46 Figure 4-13: Energy Consumed by the Honeywood Arena ...... 47 Figure 4-14: GHG Emissions Generated by the Honeywood Arena ...... 47 Figure 4-15: Mansfield Pumphouse (source Google Maps) ...... 48 Figure 5-1: Map of Community Energy Plans in Canada ...... 49 Figure 5-2: CEP Goals Set by Other Communities ...... 50 Figure 5-3: Proposed Mulmur GHG Emissions Targets calculated as CO2e ...... 52 Figure 9-1: An LIC Energy Upgrade Program Example ...... 59
100 of 580 Glossary
Term Description BEV Battery Electric Vehicle. CHAdeMO CHArge de Mode. CEP Community Energy Plan. CO2 Carbon Dioxide. Carbon dioxide equivalent is a measure to compare the emissions from various greenhouse gases based on their CO2e & CO2eq global warming potential. E.g.: this means that emissions of 1 million metric tons of methane is equivalent to emissions of 21 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. CCS Combined Charging Stations. DC quick chargers Direct current quick charging. EV Electric Vehicles. GHG Greenhouse Gases. GJ Gigajoule (unit of measurement for power). GJ/M2 Gigajoules per meter squared. GMC General Motors Company. The number of degrees of temperature difference between a HDD base temperature (usually 18°C) and the mean daytime outside temperature on any given day.1 HPS Bulbs High Pressure Sodium Bulbs. IEAP International Emissions Analysis Protocol. kW Kilowatt (unit of measurement for power) kWh Kilowatt/ hour (unit of measurement for power) LED Light Emitting Diode MEP Municipal Energy Plan MPAC Municipal Property Assessment Corporation NRCan Natural Resources Canada ROI Return on Investment °C Degrees Celsius (unit of measurement for temperature)
1 Building Codes and Standards. (2015). Retrieved from NAIMA Canada: http://www.naimacanada.ca/for professionals/buildinginsulation/codes-standards/
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102 of 580 1.0 Introduction
Purpose of the Community Energy Plan (CEP)
The purpose of the Community Energy Plan is to develop a set of guidelines and goals that will help the Mulmur community and its municipal government: • Improve energy efficiency; • Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; Learn • Study the impact of future growth on energy needs; and • Foster renewable energy production and economic development. Reduce The CEP process evaluates a community’s existing energy use and it’s associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to: Improve • Determine community-wide energy consumption and GHG emissions; and • Identify and implement solutions to improve energy efficiency and conservation.
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) in partnership with the Township of Mulmur (Mulmur) have created this CEP. The plan will be used as a reference tool to track and compare Mulmur’s energy consumption and emissions in future years and set goals for reduction of GHG emissions. This plan will also serve as a tool for educational purposes and the report will provide a place to obtain additional information for the public. Mulmur and Burnside wishes to acknowledge funding provided by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Ontario Ministry of Energy without which this important work would not have been possible.
Background
Mulmur is a unique rural community within Dufferin County. Mulmur is a hub for ecological activity, located on the Ontario Greenbelt with both the Niagara Escarpment and the Nottawasaga watershed. Flourishing farmlands surrounded by forested corridors cover the Township. It is a destination for weekend tourists, country cottagers, and city commuters. This agriculture-based Township has built a thriving economy.
The Township of Mulmur comprises a number of villages and hamlets. The largest by population are Honeywood and Mansfield.
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Table 1-1: The Township of Mulmur’s Historical Demographics2
Township of Mulmur 2016 2011 2006 Population 3,478 3,391 3,318 Land Area 286.77 km2 286.73 km2 286.73 km2 Population Density 12.1/km2 11.8/km2 11.6/km2 Median Age 47.9 45.2 42.3 Total Private Dwellings: 1,678 1,643 1,479 Median Household Income $97,344.00 n/a n/a
Table 1-2: Mulmur’s Historical Population Demographics
Year Population Population Growth Rate 1991 2,591 - 1666 2,903 12.00% 2001 3,099 6.80% 2006 3,318 7.10% 2011 3,391 2.20% 2016 3,478 2.60%
Table 1-3: Mulmur's Gender Demographics Gender (2016) Males 1,795 Females 1,680
Table 1-4: Mulmur's Age Groups Age Groups (2016) 0-17 years 635 18-64 years 2,220 65+ 625
2 Mulmur’s Demographic data was supplied by Statistics Canada and MPAC.
105 of 580 Objective Community Energy Plan Vision (CEP) Th is CEP captures Mulmur’s energy use and provides a strategic plan on how to move towards a more sustainable energy system while reducing climate changing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CEP will make recommendations and outline actions to bring financial, social, and environmental benefits to the community. This study identified energy consumption and the associated GHG emissions by the community. It documents the sectors which are consuming the most and the least energy. It provides information on the GHG emissions associated with this energy consumption. The CEP’s purpose is to guide the community on actions that can be taken to achieve both energy and GHG reduction goals. Goals and targets for reduction have been recommended in this report will need to be approved by Council following public review of the CEP reports.
The CEP will act as a baseline for monitoring if the goals and targets to reduce energy use and GHG emissions are being met. With increased energy cost, and global temperatures rising it is critically important for each community member to be informed of your individual roll to help mitigate our impact on the environment.
Mulmur 2040 Vision Statement “By no later than 31/12/2040 the Municipality of Mulmur will have achieved Net Zero GHG Emissions from the engagement/participation of 95 % residents including Business Owners. The Municipality of Mulmur will be recognized among the top 10 [or better] in the Province for energy related GHG emission reduction.”
Study Limitations
This report follows the guidelines of the International Emissions Analysis Protocol (Canadian Supplement). However, because this report is focused on energy consumption and the associated GHG emissions other emission sources not directly associated with energy consumption have not been recorded. Examples of GHG emissions not captured in this study include the following sources: • Waste and waste management; • Livestock, enteric emission and manure management; • Biomass burning; • Harvesting wood products; • Soil management, fertilization, liming, pesticides *except for emission released indirectly from machinery; • GHG sinks such as forested areas; • Emissions from leaks or spills; and • Industrial processing and product use.
106 of 580 Greenhouse Gas
Why track Greenhouse Gases?
A global climate crisis is occurring. The Canadian House of Commons passed a motion to declare a national climate emergency3. Immediate action is required to combat the effects of anthropogenic (originating from human activity) climate change. According to Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management,4
“Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions currently represent about 1.6 % of the global total. Canada is among the top 10 global emitters and one of the largest developed world per capita emitter of GHGs (Canada stands firmly in the top 3 for emissions per capita). Canadian federal governments have committed to reduce annual GHG emissions from the current level of 726 mega tonnes (Mt) to 622 Mt in 2020 and 525 Mt in 2030. Within Canada, GHG emissions vary widely across provinces ranging from 267 Mt in Alberta to 1.8 Mt in PEI in 2013. In per capita terms, Saskatchewan and Alberta are among the developed world’s largest emitters at 68 and 67 tonnes respectively. Per capita emissions in BC, Ontario, and Quebec are in the 10 to 14 tonne range, comparable to best performers in Western Europe.” Figure 1-2 shows GHG emissions released in Canada by economic sector. Mulmur’s CEP studies focus on the emission released from energy (blue bars below). Noted GHG emissions from energy encompasses about 78% of all global emissions (Natural Resources Canada, 2019).
Figure 1-2: (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
3 House of Commons, Motion Government Business No. 29 (National climate emergency). 4 “By the Numbers Canadian GHG Emissions”, Paul Boothe and Félix-A. Boudreault Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, Ivey Business School at Western University, 2016.
107 of 580 Global goals have been set to reduce our emissions, the Paris Agreement being the most notable, which aims to keep global climate below 2° based on 1950’s preindustrial levels. In Canada almost all territories and provinces agreed to the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. Each community must do its part to reduce GHG levels.
This report follows the guidelines of the Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis.
Figure 1-3: History of Global CO2 Levels5
Figure 1-3 displays the levels of carbon dioxide through history bring attention to the spike in CO2 levels from 1950 to present. Global temperature increases and decreases for thousands of years have mirrored these CO2 levels.
5 NASA. (2019, May 17). Carbon Dioxide. Retrieved from Global Climate Change Vital Signs of the Planet: https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/carbon- dioxide/
108 of 580 Study Protocols
The International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP) is resource for local governments to use when tracking GHG emissions and creating a standard for GHG recording. Though this report is energy focused, the IEAP structure was a suitable guide to follow, due to the correlation between energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Because of this correlation, Mulmur’s CEP has the added benefit of providing an inventory for greenhouse gases released from energy consumption.
The Climate Emergency
Readers may have noted the recent action by 11,000 of scientists from all over the world to issue a call to all of us and in particular governments worldwide to take immediate and decisive action to stop climate change. They state in their opening paragraph,
“Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to “tell it like it is.” On the basis of this obligation and the graphical indicators presented below, we declare, with more than 11,000 scientist signatories from around the world, clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency.6
It is an important document and we urge readers to read it.
Many municipalities in Canada (recently Collingwood) along with our Federal Government and the European Union have made similar declarations. Mulmur may wish to consider a similar declaration. Burnside presents some very positive actions in our recommendations that may be taken locally to help achieve the objectives noted earlier in this study to reduce energy consumption s and prevent climate change.
Based on the most recent Canadian Government Report we must act quickly to prevent any further increases in GHG production and dramatically reduce levels in the atmosphere as quickly as possible. Although this report is focused on energy consumption one of the principle drivers for the CEP and programs is climate change. Burnside thought it was important to provide the following headline statements quoted from the most recent report released by the Canadian government. Please note the reference sections in the quote below refer to the Canadian report not this CEP. We encourage readers to read the full report for details. To view the full report, visit: www.ChangingClimate.ca/CCCR2019.
6 William J Ripple, Christopher Wolf, Thomas M Newsome, Phoebe Barnard, William R Moomaw, World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency, BioScience, biz088, https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biz088
109 of 580 “CANADA’S CHANGING CLIMATE REPORT – HEADLINE STATEMENTS7 These headline statements tell a concise story about Canada’s changing climate based on the findings of this report. The statements are cross-referenced to specific sections in chapters of the main report, where supporting evidence is found. There is high confidence or more associated with these statements, which are consistent with, and draw on, the Chapter Key Messages. Canada’s climate has warmed and will warm further in the future, driven by human influence. Global emissions of carbon dioxide from human activity will largely determine how much warming Canada and the world will experience in the future, and this warming is effectively irreversible. {2.3, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2} Both past and future warming in Canada is, on average, about double the magnitude of global warming. Northern Canada has warmed and will continue to warm at more than double the global rate. {2.2, 3.3, 4.2} Oceans surrounding Canada have warmed, become more acidic, and less oxygenated, consistent with observed global ocean changes over the past century. Ocean warming and loss of oxygen will intensify with further emissions of all greenhouse gases, whereas ocean acidification will increase in response to additional carbon dioxide emissions. These changes threaten the health of marine ecosystems. {2.2, 7.2, 7.6} The effects of widespread warming are evident in many parts of Canada and are projected to intensify in the future. In Canada, these effects include more extreme heat, less extreme cold, longer growing seasons, shorter snow and ice cover seasons, earlier spring peak streamflow, thinning glaciers, thawing permafrost, and rising sea level. Because some further warming is unavoidable, these trends will continue. {4.2, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 6.2, 7.5} Precipitation is projected to increase for most of Canada, on average, although summer rainfall may decrease in some areas. Precipitation has increased in many parts of Canada, and there has been a shift toward less snowfall and more rainfall. Annual and winter precipitation is projected to increase everywhere in Canada over the 21st century. However, reductions in summer rainfall are projected for parts of southern Canada under a high emission scenario toward the late century. {4.3} The seasonal availability of freshwater is changing, with an increased risk of water supply shortages in summer. Warmer winters and earlier snowmelt will combine to produce higher winter streamflows, while smaller snowpacks and loss of glacier ice during this century will combine to produce lower summer streamflows. Warmer summers will increase evaporation of surface water and contribute to reduced summer water availability in the future despite more precipitation in some places. {4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.4, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4}
7 Canada’s Changing Climate Report, CCCR 2019 - See www.ChangingClimate.ca/CCCR2019.
110 of 580 A warmer climate will intensify some weather extremes in the future. Extreme hot temperatures will become more frequent and more intense. This will increase the severity of heatwaves and contribute to increased drought and wildfire risks. While inland flooding results from multiple factors, more intense rainfalls will increase urban flood risks. It is uncertain how warmer temperatures and smaller snowpacks will combine to affect the frequency and magnitude of snowmelt-related flooding. {4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2, 6.2} Canadian areas of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans have experienced longer and more widespread sea-ice-free conditions. Canadian Arctic marine areas, including the Beaufort Sea and Baffin Bay, are projected to have extensive ice-free periods during summer by mid-century. The last area in the entire Arctic with summer sea ice is projected to be north of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This area will be an important refuge for ice-dependent species and an ongoing source of potentially hazardous ice, which will drift into Canadian waters. {5.3} Coastal flooding is expected to increase in many areas of Canada due to local sea level rise. Changes in local sea-level are a combination of global sea level rise and local land subsidence or uplift. Local sea level is projected to rise, and increase flooding, along most of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Canada and the Beaufort coast in the Arctic where the land is subsiding or slowly uplifting. The loss of sea ice in Arctic and Atlantic Canada further increases the risk of damage to coastal infrastructure and ecosystem as a result of larger storm surges and waves. {7.5} The rate and magnitude of climate change under high versus low emission scenarios project two very different futures for Canada. Scenarios with large and rapid warming illustrate the profound effects on Canadian climate of continued growth in greenhouse gas emissions. Scenarios with limited warming will only occur if Canada and the rest of the world reduce carbon emissions to near zero early in the second half of the century and reduce emissions of other greenhouse gases substantially. Projections based on a range of emission scenarios are needed to inform impact assessment, climate risk management, and policy development. {all chapters}” “The cost of doing nothing to fight climate change far outweighs the cost of solving the problem.” – Ontario Minister of the Environment and Climate Change8
2.0 Energy and Land Cover Maps of the Community of Mulmur Figure 2-1 provides an overview of energy consumption for different areas throughout Mulmur broken out by building.
8 Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, November 24, 2015. See full report at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/climate-change- strategy
111 of 580 112 of 580 113 of 580 Figure 2-2 shows a breakdown of land cover for Mulmur as of 2018. Cash crops make up 17%. Pasture & forages are 33%, and a mix of different woodland types make up 34% of the land cover. Other types of land cover include, shrubland, urban, and wetlands and water. The map is provided for general information on the extent of agricultural lands, woodlands and other land covers in the Township. If may be helpful for future GHG assessments if the Township wishes to consider other GHG emissions in addition to those related to energy use.
3.0 The Community of Mulmur
The CEP report distinguishes energy consumption and emissions created by the whole community and those specifically created by Mulmur’s municipal government. As one might expect, the municipal government energy use and emissions are very small (about 2%) in comparison to the community as a whole.
To properly track energy use in Mulmur a base year is determined to show either future progress or regression in relation to any goals that may be set. As mentioned, for this study the base year chosen was 2018. Ideally the base year is as recent as possible to ensure the most up to date data. Not all data from 2018 was available. In the case of missing data alternative methods were used to calculate either energy consumption or CO2e emissions. Please see Appendices A to F for the methodologies supporting the data shown.
Readers are likely aware that not all forms of energy consumption produce the same amount of GHG emissions. If the energy is produced from renewable sources the emissions will be very small, if any. If the energy is produced from hydrocarbon sources the emissions are likely to be high. But a reduction in energy use no matter the source can save operating costs.
This section provides a detailed description of the energy consumption and production in Mulmur along with the emissions released due to energy consumption and/or production.
114 of 580 Figure 3-1: Mulmur's Estimated Energy Consumption
Mulmur's Estimated Energy Consumption (Gigajoules) for 2018 by Sector 3% 2% 7%
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Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Private Transportation Residential Buildings Agriculture Municipal
Figure 3-2: Mulmur's Generated GHG Emissions
Mulmur's Estimated Emissions (Tonnes) Generated from Energy Consumption for 2018
2.09% 0.21% 3.2
34.03%
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Commercial Instatution and Industrial Private Transportation Residential Dwellings Agricultural Municipal
115 of 580 Community Transportation Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions
Community transportation covers the estimated energy consumed in the form of combustion fuels within Mulmur’s boundaries. Energy for this sector will be expressed in gigajoules to provide a consistency in units though out this report. Emissions directly released from combustion fuels and if applicable indirect emissions from grid sourced energy will be recorded into Mulmur’s generated emissions from transportation, expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
The Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol provided three approaches to calculate and report emissions. With the information and resources available approach two was used to calculate Mulmur’s energy consumed and emissions released with-in Mulmur boundaries. Approach two uses a method that combines total vehicle kilometers traveled (VTK) with assumptions on the characteristics and fuel efficiencies of the vehicles (Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol, page 38).
An alternate method to approach two was provided by the PCP protocol in lieu of specific traffic data for Mulmur. This approach is explained in detail in Appendix A. For Mulmur’s CEP this alternate method was used to predict the total vehicle kilometers traveled (VKT) in Mulmur.
Below are some statistics used to project Mulmur’s community transportation energy use and emissions released: • Average VTK (km) – 16,024 (Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol, page 44); • The average amount of fuel used per household is 2,903.2 L (rounded) per year for 2018; and • The average amount of emissions released from transportation per household in Mulmur is 7.231 t of CO2e.
Mulmur’s Energy consumption and CO2e emissions is categorized into 3 vehicle types as allocated in the Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol. Figure 3-3 below shows the comparison between vehicle type and total emissions released in Mulmur in 2018.
116 of 580 Figure 3-3: Mulmur’s Estimated Community Transportation Emission from Fuel Consumed in 2018 (See Appendix A for Source Material)
Mulmur's Estimated Community Transportation Emissions from Fuel Consumed in 2018 by Vehicle Type
25% Light-duty Vehicles 36% Light-duty Trucks
39% Heavy-duty Trucks
Light-duty trucks contribute an estimated 39% of emissions released from community transportation in Mulmur. Note that “light-duty trucks include pickups, minivans, SUVs and other similar sized vehicles” (Canadian Supplement to the International emissions Analysis protocol, page 41).
According to Statistics Canada’s 2016 census data just over 70% of the labour force commuting from within and to workplaces outside Mulmur travel less than one-hour round trip to work. At posted speed limits this would represent approximately 80 km. Obviously, residents travel for other personal reasons as well, but this provides a guide when considering the travel distances associated with the potential transition to EV use.
Mulmur’s community transportation contributes half of the total energy consumed in Mulmur as shown in Figure 3-3, but it contributes a much higher percentage of GHG emissions (60.5%) as shown in Figure 3-2.
117 of 580 Figure 3-4: Private Transportation Energy Consumption
Private Transportation Energy Consumption vs Mulmur's Total Energy Consumption (Gigiajoules) for 2018 Municipal Agriculture 2% 3% Commercial, Industrial and Institutional 7%
Residential Buildings 38%
Private Transportation 50%
Figure 3-4 does not include any emissions from non-resident commuters travelling through Mulmur to other destinations.
Community Residential Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions
The residential sector refers to household building energy consumption and excludes personal transportation. Energy consumption for the Township of Mulmur residential sector is obtained from NRCan’s CEUD9 and MPAC taxation data. Residential emissions, strictly relating to energy consumption, were calculated using the PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol.
9 Natural Resources Canada. (n.d.). Comprehensive Database. Retrieved from Natural Resources Canada: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/statistics/neud/dpa/showTable.cfm?type=CP§or=com&juris=on&rn=22&page=0
118 of 580 Figure 3-5: Residential Energy Figure 3-6: Residential Emissions Consumed
Esitmated Residential Energy Estimated Residential Emissions Consumption (GJ), 2018 (tonnes) Released from Energy Consumption, 2018
34% 38%
Residential Building Profiles
To interpret residential energy consumption a profile of the building structures was conducted. The profile examined building age and total gross floor area in relation to energy use. This information provides an idea of building structural factors that play a part in energy consumption/efficiency.
Residential Fuel Sources
Residential energy/fuel consumption considered includes the following fuel types: fuel oil, electricity, propane, wood and natural gas. Natural gas is available only in the immediate vicinity of Hwy 10 starting at Primrose through to Shelburne. It is not available anywhere else in Mulmur.
Emissions released from wood burning is not recorded, as recommended by the PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol.
Residential Building Age
Figure 3-8 below displays the percentage of houses by construction date correlating with Ontario’s building code. 23% of houses in Mulmur were built before 1941 and since Ontario’s building code wasn’t developed till 1975, insulation standards, if any, were mandated by Mulmur. Due to the lack of high-quality insulation these older homes consume more energy for space heating and cooling. Renovations that improve insulation would change this assessment. However, renovation data available in the municipal records was not sufficiently detailed to allow an assessment of any benefits that may have accrued as a result.
119 of 580 Figure 3-7: Sum of Residential Floor Space by Year Built
Sum of Mulmur's Residential Floor Space (Square Feet) by Year Built, 2018
12% 23% 1850-1940 1941-2006 2007-2018
65%
Figure 3-8: Residential Energy Consumed by Year Built
Mulmur's Residential Energy (Gigajoules) Consumed by Year Built, 2018
11% 28% 1850-1940 1941-2006 2007-2018
61%
“Energy Intensity is measured by the quantity of energy required per unit output or activity, so that using less energy to produce a product reduces the intensity.”10
10Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. (n.d.). Energy Intensity Indicators: Efficiency vs. Intensity. Retrieved from energy.gov: https://www.energy.gov/eere/analysis/energy-intensity-indicators-efficiency-vs-intensity
120 of 580 In this report Section 2.0 an energy map of the community is provided to show the different energy consumption by residential housing age in different areas of Mulmur. Settlement patterns are reflected in the house ages shown.
In Table 3-1 Mulmur’s residential houses are grouped by construction date in relation to Ontario’s building code development. The table also shows the average energy intensity in relation to houses built after 2007. Although houses built between 1850 to1940 only take up 23% of the total square footage of floor space, they are using 28% of Mulmur’s residential energy (shown in Figures 3-7 and 3-8). This highlights the inefficiency of houses built before 1941.
Table 3-1: Energy Intensity by Year Built11 Average Energy Year Built Energy Efficiency Intensity 29.7% less efficient then 1850-1940 .621 GJ/M2 houses built after 2007. 19% less efficient then 1941-2006 .513 GJ/M2 houses built after 2007. 2007-2018 .460 GJ/M2 -
In Table 3-1 the average energy intensity shows that on average houses built between 1850 to1940 are using 29.7% more energy per square foot than houses built after 2007.
Residential Building Size
Mulmur’s residential houses have been gradually growing in total floor space since 1950s. The Township of Mulmur’s average total floor space per house is 1854 sq. ft as of 2018. This is 19% larger than Ontario’s average for a typical single detached house.12 Private housesholds in Mulmur are growing, but the number of people residing in these residences remained at 2.6 persons per household in 201613.
11 Natural Resources Canada. (n.d.). Comprehensive Database. Retrieved from Natural Resources Canada: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/statistics/neud/dpa/showTable.cfm?type=CP§or=com&juris=on&rn=22&page=0 12 Statistics Canada. (2019, May 03). Canadian Housing Statistics Program. Retrieved August 08, 2019, from 150 Statistics Canada: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/190503/dq190503b-eng.htm 13 Statistics Canada. (2017, November 29). Mulmur, TP [Census subdivision], Ontario and Ontario [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Retrieved from Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp- pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3522016&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&SearchText=Mulmur&SearchType=Begins&Searc hPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=PR&GeoCode=3522016&TABID=1&type=0
121 of 580 Figure 3-9: Mulmur's Average Residential Floor Space by Year Built14
Figure 3-10: Average Residential Energy Consumption vs Square Footage
Mulmur's Esitmated Residential Average Energy Consumption vs Square Footage, 2018
500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Energy Energy Consuption(gigajoules) 0 100 1053 1373 1714 2066 2492 3368 Floor Space (Square Feet)
Figure 3-9 shows the gradual incease in house size from 1940 to 2018 and Figure Figure 3-10 shows Mulmur’s energy consumption by floor space. There is a correlation between floor space and energy used. This means that to reduce Mulmur’s energy consumption, efficiency improvements will not alone make a difference.
122 of 580 The Figure 3-11 below shows the yearly energy intensity per household in the Township of Mulmur, by year built. Energy consumption per household for houses built before 1950 and houses built after 2000 consume the most energy on a yearly basis. It was determined that smaller less efficient houses (per household) use less energy than newer, more efficient households. This is illustrated in Table 3-2 where the darker colours are more energy use, blue is average, and white is below average.
Figure 3-11: Energy Intensity per House by Year Built, 2018
Mulmur's Estimated Average Energy Intensity Per Household by Year Built, 2018 120 113
100 93 82 77 80 71
60 49
40
20
Energy Intesity(Gigajoules) 0 1850-1950 1950-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2020 Year Built
Table 3-2: Energy Per Household Vs. Energy Per Square Meter Estimated Average Energy Estimated Average Energy Per Consumption (Gigajoules) Per Year Built Square Meter (Gigajoules) Household 1850-1950 112.9 0.60 1950-1969 48.5 0.51 1970-1979 71.3 0.55 1980-1989 77.0 0.48 1990-1999 82.0 0.45 2000-2020 93.0 0.45
Understanding energy consumption through a structural lens allows for a better understanding on how buildings can reduce their energy use. This information helps to inform homeowners on how their home energy consumption compares to other homes and where some energy efficient tips might come in handy. Ontario’s building code is constantly changing to help improve building standards, but it is also important to look at existing homes for energy efficient upgrades.
14 Data for Figure 3-9 was supplied by MPAC, (Appendix B)
123 of 580 Energy Efficient Upgrades
“For every dollar spent on electricity conservation, there was a benefit of $2.54”15
Since a total of 38% of Mulmur’s energy and 34% of GHG emissions come from residential buildings this section is especially important. The flowing subsections will break down specific sources of energy consumption with tips for efficiency.
This subsection is meant to educate and provide some resources for funding and education. Funding and resources from various sources are constantly changing. The information provided is up to date as of December 2019. Many of the current Ontario funding programs consider income and only provide help those individuals and families who qualify. Other federal funding programs were expected during 2020 to 2021.
3.2.5.1 Energy Consumed for Heating in Mulmur
An improvement in insulation can help reduce energy used for space heating. Space heating makes up 64% of Mulmur’s residential energy use while producing 73% of GHG emissions. Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13 compares the percentage of energy consumption for space heating with Mulmur’s total residential GHG emissions.
Figure 3-12: Percentage of Residential Energy Consumption, 2018
Percentage of Estimated Residential Energy (Gigajoules) Consumption, 2018
Other 36%
Space Heating 64%
15 Saxe, D. (2019). Why we need more energy conservation, 2019 Energy Conservation Progress Report. Toronto: Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.
124 of 580 Figure 3-13: Percentage of Residential Emissions Released from Energy Consumption, 2018
Percentage of Estimated Residential Emissions (CO2e) Released from Energy Consumption, 2018
Other 27%
Space Heating 73%
Natural Resource Canada provides a page dedicated to insulation education, called Keeping the Heat In – Chapter 7: Insulating Walls. This chapter give an overview of the types of insulation and options residents can take to upgrade old insulation.
3.2.5.2 Insulation
Insulation plays a big roll in the houses of Mulmur, whether it is keeping the heating in during the winter or out during the summer. Mulmur’s residents are no strangers to Ontario’s climate but is your insulation up for the test? With 91% of houses in Mulmur being built pre 2006 (per energy efficient requirements to the building code) insulation standards across Mulmur need be addressed.
Building Code Development Overview
Below is a chart to help you understand why your home could use some energy efficiency upgrades due to your home’s age.
125 of 580 Figure 3-14: Why your home Can Use Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Code Development Typical Residential Construction Suggested Conservation Measures
Prior to Ontario Building Code Ceilings with Attic: Blown -Attic insulation: increase insulation insulation (cellulose, vermiculite, thickness to current (or higher) Insulation requirements, if any, fibreglass wool) or Batt insulation standards. were mandated by the Municipal (fibreglass) -Wall insulation: if completing building code typically based on significant interior renovations, the National Building Code (1941 Exterior Walls: Wood frame with or consider spray foam insulation for up to 1975). without cavity insulation. interior walls to increase R-value and reduce air leakage. If not Windows: Wood frame (vinyl or considering significant interior metal frames nearer to 1975) and renovations, consider blown single pane glazing. insulation in uninsulated (empty) wall cavities. -Windows: replace Windows with Ontario Building Code (1975 up to Ceilings with Attic: Blown single pane glazing. 2006). insulation (fibreglass wool and less -Windows/Doors: install weather commonly cellulose, vermiculite) or stripping to decrease air leakage, Prescriptive insulation Batt insulation (fibreglass). consider double or triple glazed requirements for housing were replacement windows and relatively unchanged during this Exterior Walls: Wood frame with insulated exterior doors. Choose period. Typical R-values for cavity insulation. replacement window styles that are exterior walls were R30 and for the most energy efficient. ceilings with attics (R31 up to 1990, Windows: Vinyl or metal (metal -Heating: if electric baseboard R40 after 1990). with thermal breaks closer to 2006) switch to alternate heating source, and single- or double-pane glazing. consider air source heat pumps. -Water Heater Tank: Consider replacement with tankless Water Heater especially if electric heated.
Ontario Building Code (2006 to Ceilings with Attic: Blown -Attic insulation: confirm Attic 2012). insulation (typically 18" required to insulation level meets current code achieve R50). requirements and increase if Energy efficiency requirements necessary. introduced in 2006 and Exterior Walls: Wood frame with -Windows/Doors: install weather- strengthened in 2012. Attic R- both cavity and continuous stripping to decrease air leakage. values ranged between R40 to R50 outboard insulation; spray foam -Water Heater Tank: consider in 2006, increased range of R50 to cavity insulation. replacement with tankless Water R60 in 2012. Exterior wall R- Heater especially if electric heated. values ranged between R19 to R29 Windows: Vinyl, thermally broken in 2006, increased range of metal, or fibreglass frames are R19/R22 + R7.5/R10 continuous common. Double glazed with insulation argon gas fill is common with krypton gas fill or triple glazing as less common upgrades.
126 of 580 Understanding Energy Consumption by Use
Residential energy consumption was examined in five separate categories; appliances, water heating, cooling, lighting, and space heating. Understanding the use of residential energy consumption helps owners understand specific solutions for energy conservation. Space heating and cooling vary based on season and geographic location, whereas water heating, lighting and appliances remain relatively consistent.
Figure 3-15: Residential Energy Consumption by Use
Mulmur's Estimated Residential Energy Consumption by Use (Gigajoules), 2018
Appliances 11%
Water Heating 21%
Cooling Space Heating 1% 64%
Lighting 3%
Figure 3-16: Residential Energy Emissions Released by Use
Mulmur's Estimated Residential Emissions (CO2e) from Household Energy Consumption by Use, 2018
Appliances 2.24%
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127 of 580 Table 3-3: Percentage of Energy Consumed and Emissions Released Average tonnes Percentage of Energy Percentage of Consumption of GHG Emissions GHG/Gigajoule Space Heating 64% 73.3% .058
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Energy Consumption by Fuel Source
Energy is created by many difference sources and these sources all come with different energy out puts, GHG emissions rating, and costs. When looking at energy conservation it is important to consider the impact of the different energy conservation measures. Because this energy conservation study is also tracking GHG emissions it is important to look at the emissions each source of energy produces.
Figure 3-15 shows the percentage of energy used. By comparison Figure 3-16 shows the emissions released from energy consumed by each appliance type. Water heating and space heating produces more GHG per unit of energy consumed than lighting, appliances and cooling. This is because of the type of energy consumed for space heating and water heating. It is estimated that over 75% of energy for water heating and space heating is produced from fuel oil or propane. When you compare fuel oil for example to electricity (in Ontario), fuel oil pollutes (with GHG) almost 6 times more than energy from electricity as shown in Table 3-3: Percentage of Energy Consumed and Emissions Released, column 4. By contrast the results in Figure 3-16 show a decrease in emissions for cooling, lighting and appliances because energy for these sources predominantly comes from Ontario’s electrical energy generation sources. Ontario’s electrical mix is relatively clean except for its gas/oil power generation component which currently represents about 6.2% to 7% of the total.16 Coal as a power source and major emitter of GHG emissions was eliminated by the Liberal government in 2014.
Figure 3-17 below shows the amount of energy generated by fuel type that is in commercial operation on Ontario's distribution systems, as of June 2019.
16 Ontario’s System-Wide Electricity Supply Mix for 2018, published by the Ontario Energy Board, June 28, 2019.
128 of 580 Figure 3-17: Ontario’s Energy Mix for 2018
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Community Agricultural Sector Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions
This CEP report focuses on energy consumption and the GHG emissions released exclusively from agricultural energy consumption. Therefore, agriculture emissions shown in this report will not provide a total estimate of the emission’s generated from that sector. For example, methane from enteric fermentation and manure management are not calculated or counted in Mulmur’s emissions generation for agriculture.
It is also important to note that the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories groups emissions from building and vehicles on farms or other agriculture areas into stationary energy and transportation sources.
Mulmur’s CEP report includes energy from agricultural buildings and vehicles used on farms in the agricultural sector. It provides estimates of tractor fuel used, and the emissions generated, it also reports electricity used from barn lighting and secondary emissions released from electricity generation.
129 of 580 Table 3-4: Data from Tractor Activity on Agricultural Land Estimated Fuel Consumed by Tractors Used for Agricultural Purposes in Mulmur in 2018 Fuel (Litres) 228,505.5 CO2e (tonnes) 687.1 Energy (Gigajoules) 8,834.0
Table 3-4: shows total estimated fuel used by tractor use on agricultural lands in Mulmur. This estimate was calculated using Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFA) fuel budgets reports and total acres “worked” in Mulmur during 2018.
Emissions were calculated using IPPC protocol, details are provided in Appendix C.
Table 3-5: Lighting Data for Agricultural Facilities Estimated Energy from Facility Lighting in Mulmur’s Agricultural Sector in 2018 Usage (kWh) 729,111.2 CO2e (tonnes) 26.0 Energy (Gigajoules) 2,624.8
Reliable data sources were not available for agricultural energy consumption of agricultural machinery (other than tractors), structure heating and product storage. These forms of energy consumption will not be accounted for in this report.
Data to track energy consumed from the agricultural sector and the associated emissions generated is needed. Agricultural activities represent a large portion of The Township of Mulmur and it would be beneficial to understand the true impact this sector has in regard to energy consumption and GHG emissions.
Community Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Sector Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions
Energy consumption and GHG emission from buildings and facilities for these three sectors were recorded and assessed. Appendix D explains the methodologies used to calculate both energy consumption and emission’s generated from these three sectors.
Data for this sector’s assessment was obtained from Natural Resource Canada’s (NRCan) comprehensive data base and GIS data analysis completed by Burnside.
130 of 580 Figure 3-18: Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Energy Consumption
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131 of 580 4.0 The Municipality of Mulmur’s Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions Profile in 2018
A detailed description of the energy consumption and production in each of Mulmur’s municipal facilities has been assessed below. It includes the GHG emissions released due to energy consumption and/or production and is based for the most part on actual data provided by Mulmur.
Mulmur does not provide any sewage treatment facilities or solid waste management facilities. Although the Township used to provide landfill disposal services to its residents the County of Dufferin now provides all solid waste collection and disposal services. The Township does provide drinking water services to the hamlet of Mansfield.
Figure 4-1: Municipal Energy Figure 4-2: Municipal GHG Emission Consumption Released from Energy Consumption
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Some limited data from 2018 was unavailable. If data was not available alternative methods were used to calculated either energy consumption or CO2e emissions. Please see Appendix F for the methodologies used in this assessment.
Municipal Fleet and Contracted Services, Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions
Municipal fleet energy consumption and GHG emissions is broken down into two categories, fleet vehicles, contracted vehicles, and equipment.
132 of 580 The inclusion protocol from the Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol states, in regard to Municipal fleet vehicles, to report all emission direct and indirectly generated by the use of motor fuels (including electricity)17
Figure 4-3: Contracted and Municipal Fleet Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption (Litres) from Mulmur's Fleet Vehicles and Equipment for 2018
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Figure 4-4: Contracted and Municipal Fleet Fuel Consumption
CO2e Emissions (tonnes) from Fuel Combustion in Mulmur's Fleet Vehicles and Equipment for 2018
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17 Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (n.d). Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol.
133 of 580 Municipal Owned Fleet Vehicles
In the case of Municipal owned fleet vehicles actual data was provided, by the Township of Mulmur from 2018. This data consisted of fuel cost; fuel consumption amounts for each fleet vehicle owned by Mulmur.
With actual fuel data, for Municipal owned fleet vehicles the recommended accounting guideline from The Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol was used. Please refer to Appendix E for the methodologies for data analysis.
Figure 4-5: Fuel Consumed from Municipally Owned Vehicles
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Contracted Services Fleet Vehicles and Equipment
Contracted services for 2018 in the Mulmur consisted of the following: • Gravel & gabion stone haulage for road repairs; • Roadside grass, brush cutting & ditching; • Roadside tree cutting; • Screening, hauling and mixing of water and sand; and • Snow removal.
Actual fuel consumption data was provided from Mulmur for Roadside grass, brush cutting and ditching. All other contracted fuel consumption is calculated using the first alternate method provided by the Canadian Supplement to the International Emission Analysis Protocol, please see Appendix E for methodologies.
135 of 580 Table 4-1: Estimated Energy Consumption from Mulmur’s Contracted Vehicle and Equipment for 2018 Gravel & Roadside Gabion Screening, Grass, brush Roadside Stone Hauling and Snow Service Cutting & Tree Total Haulage Mixing of Removal Ditching Cutting for Road Winter Sand * Repairs Actual data CO2e 16.9 t 8 t 0.96 t 1.84 t 1.7 t 29.4t (Tonnes) Fuel (L)(Diesel) 6239 L 2,664 L 320 L 680 L 645 L 10548 L Energy 241.2 GJ 102.9 GJ 12.4 GJ 26.3 GJ 24.9 GJ 407.8 GJ (Gigajoules)
Table 4-1: Estimated Energy Consumption from Mulmur’s Contracted Vehicle and Equipment provides the calculated totals for contracted services energy consumption and emissions released from energy consumption.
Municipal Buildings
This section reviews municipal energy consumption from Township buildings, facilities. Energy production will also be recorded with emissions released from any energy associated activity. Energy consumed and produced from municipal buildings is shown in detail in the follow subsections. These subsections specifically show energy consumed and produced annually for 2018. Emissions released (from energy sources) are also presented.
Municipal Building Overview
Table 4-2: Mulmur's Municipal Building Information Square Energy Energy GJs Building Year Built Footage Costs Revenue* Consumed Town Hall 4,368 $7,686.97 $8,544.20 64.25 1990 Fire Hall 6,750 $10,860.14 $ 0.0 417.58 1990 Public Works 11,624 $25,521.45 $32,718.20 556.19 1965 Arena** 23,500 $68,497.15 $ 0.0 1,695.23 1982
Notes: * Energy revenue is from PV Solar installations. ** “Arena” refers to the North Dufferin Community Center in Honeywood.
136 of 580 Figure 4-7: Municipal Building Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions
Mulmur's Municipal Mulmur's Municipal Buildings Energy Buildings Consumption (GJ), 2018 Emissions(tonnes), 2018
Town Town Hall Hall 5% Fire Hall 13% Arena 43% Fire Hall 15% Arena 54% Public Works 28% Public Works 41%
Townhall Overview
The Townhall is a municipally owned building that is operational all year round, with a total floor size of 4,368 ft2. The Townhall has a solar photovoltaic system that has been operational since April 2016, under the Ontario FIT program. Solar panels No. 9 and No. 10 are situated on the building’s south side. The heating system is geothermal, and electricity is used though-out the building for both heating and cooling.
4.2.2.1 Townhall Energy Consumption/ Production
In 2018 the Townhall consumed 42,976.01 kWh and produced 25,130.00 kWh of electricity18.
18 See Appendix F
137 of 580 Figure 4-8: Electricity Consumed and Produced by Mulmur's Townhall
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Mulmur’s Townhall produced 1.55 tonnes of CO2eq emissions in 2018. These are the associated emissions from the electricity consumed. Mulmur’s Townhall did not release any emissions from the renewable energy they generated due to the fact the solar photovoltaic produces no emissions.
Firehall Overview
The Firehall is a municipal owned building that is operational year-round with a total floor size of 6750 ft2. The Firehall uses radiant tube heating (propane). The propane for 2018 was supplied by Sparling Propane. The two graphs below clearly illustrate the difference in emissions between cleaner energy sources and those which use hydrocarbons (in this case propane).
4.2.3.1 Firehall’s Energy Consumption
In 2018 the Firehall consumed 29,948.12 kWh of electricity, and 11,645.20 Litres of propane. Costs for energy in 2018 totaled $10,860.14.
138 of 580 Figure 4-9: Firehall Energy Consumption
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4.2.3.2 Firehall’s GHG Emissions Released
Mulmur’s Firehall produced a total of 19 tonnes of CO2eq emissions in 2018. These emissions where based on the electricity and propane consumed.
Figure 4-10: Firehall GHG Emissions Released
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139 of 580 Public Works
The Public Works building is a municipal owned building that is operational all year round, with a total floor size of 11,624ft2. The Public Works building has a solar photovoltaic system that has been operational since April 2016, approved under the Ontario FIT program. Solar panels No. 1 to 8 are situated on the building. The building heating system is radiant tubing powered by fuel oil.
4.2.4.1 Public Works Energy Consumption and Production
In 2018 the Public Works building consumed 54,106.42 kWh, produced 96,230.00 kWh of electricity19 and consumed 18,290.31 L of fuel oil.
Figure 4-11: Public Works Buildings Energy Consumption and Production
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Mulmur’s Public Works produced 51.9 tonnes of CO2eq emissions in 2018. These emissions were from the electricity and fuel oil used. Mulmur’s Public Works did not release any emission from the energy they produced due to the fact the solar photovoltaic emits zero emission therefore no emissions were recorded.
19 See Appendix F
140 of 580 Figure 4-12: Public Works GHG Emissions from Energy Consumption
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North Dufferin Community Center (Arena), Overview (Ice Plant included)
The Arena is a municipally owned building located in Honeywood that is operational year-round with a total floor size of 23,500 ft2. The arena’s rink area use is limited during the summer months, but the community hall is used for various functions throughout the year. The arena uses forced air (fuel oil and propane) for heating. The oil for 2018 was supplied by Wayne bird, the propane source is unknown. Detailed information has been provided on the Arena under separate cover.
As part of our demonstration projects review, Burnside conducted an energy audit of the arena to demonstrate the value of a building energy audit. The findings are reported in the CEP Report, Volume 3. The following summarizes the critical energy consumption and GHG emissions data associated with the arena.
4.2.5.1 Arena Energy Consumption
In 2018 the arena consumed 298,911.97 kWh of electricity, 15,069.31 Litres of fuel oil and 1,351.90 Litres of propane.
141 of 580 Figure 4-13: Energy Consumed by the Honeywood Arena
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The Honeywood arena produced a total of 54 tonnes of CO2eq emissions in 2018. These emissions were based on electricity, fuel oil and propane consumed.
Figure 4-14: GHG Emissions Generated by the Honeywood Arena
GHG Emission's from the Honeywood Arena's Stationary Energy Consumption, 2018 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Emissions Emissions Releasedin Tonnes 0 Fuel Type Propane Electricity Consumed Fuel Oil
142 of 580 Hamlet Drinking Water Supplies, Mansfield
Mulmur’s Mansfield pump-house uses an average of 42,049 kWh of energy per year. The pump used 51,115 kWh in 2018. There are other wells serving Mansfield, but we understand that this well provides the principle source of drinking water.
There is a good opportunity for the pumphouse to benefit from a net-metered solar installation due to the energy consumed and amount of available municipal property in the vicinity.
Figure 4-15: Mansfield Pumphouse (source Google Maps)
Other Stationary Energy Consumption
Municipal Energy Consumption and Emissions Released
Other stationary energy refers to stationary energy used from sources other than buildings. Energy consumed is also for infrastructure owned by the Township.
143 of 580 Table 4-3: Energy Consumption and Emissions Released from Other Stationary Sources
Streetlights Pump House Scale House Mansfield Park Electricity Consumed 71,399.90 72,401.10 360.00 1,160.24 (KWh)
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5.0 Net Zero Road Map for Economic Development and Energy Security
In Canada over 50% of our population have set CEP goals that they plan to achieve.
Figure 5-1: Map of Community Energy Plans in Canada
144 of 580 The map illustrates the location of a number the CEP’s completed. The map is reproduced from Guelph’s CEP report.
The chart below illustrates some examples of these CEP goals.
Figure 5-2: CEP Goals Set by Other Communities
The Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management.20 (page 13) cited in this report’s introduction notes that: “even if all provinces achieved their announced or proxy targets, Canada would still face a gap of about 45 Mt in 2020 and 55 Mt in 2030.”
Recent statements by 11,000 of the world’s scientists paint a bleak picture of the future that will require ambitious goals to limit human impact on the environment. One of those goals is reduced energy consumption particularly from those sources that cause GHG emissions.
Based on public comments received to date, the goals discussed below are recommended for Mulmur as a starting point. Mulmur may determine that they wish to make the proposed GHG emission goals more ambitious or extend achievement of these goals over a longer period. We believe that the GHG emissions reductions which are associated with the energy conservation measures proposed are the critical goals to reach by the dates suggested.
20 “By the Numbers Canadian GHG Emissions”, Paul Boothe and Félix-A. Boudreault Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, Ivey Business School at Western University, 2016
145 of 580 It is possible to in order to achieve these lower GHG emissions that electrical energy consumption (hopefully from renewable sources) may rise to provide the energy needed for electric cars, residential heating and cooling, etc. However, if any energy consumption increases can be met with renewable energy sources the GHG effects will be minimized. If GHG emissions can be reduced to meet the proposed goals, critical objectives will have been reached.
Proposed CEP Goals for Mulmur 2018 to 2040
Burnside proposes aggressive goals to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2040. A five-year review and reporting schedule on progress achieved is proposed. Updates and modifications to the program every 5 years should be made to ensure progress and the goals are achieved. From the public comments received to date there appears to be strong support from the majority of those responding for the Council to act.
What does Net Zero emissions mean?
Net zero emissions means that all man-made greenhouse gas emissions must be removed from the atmosphere through reduction measures. "Net emissions" means gross emissions (including all sector activities associated with fossil fuel combustion) minus carbon sinks from forestry activities and agricultural soils. Although Mulmur can be expected to benefit from the consideration of carbon sinks due largely to its forested areas. We recommend that a more easily measured Net Zero emissions target focus on the buildings and transportation sectors which are the largest emitters of GHG.
As defined by the U.S. Department of Energy, a Net Zero energy building as a building with zero net energy consumption, meaning the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site, or by renewable energy sources offsite.21 Net Zero Emissions for Mulmur’s transportation sector could be measured by the reduction of vehicle hydrocarbon fuel consumption and conversion to EV’s. From public comments there is support for EV’s and charging stations in Mulmur.
The following summarize the initial general goals set by Mulmur for the CEP: • Cost Savings: Through education and energy conservation measures Mulmur plans to demonstrate the benefits of reducing energy use; • Economic Growth: Mulmur’s economic objective is to implement strategies that will keep more energy dollars in the community and thereby spur local economic activity;
A Common Definition for Zero Energy Buildings, The National Institute of Building Sciences, September 2015,.U.S. Department of Energy 21
146 of 580 • Energy Security: Aligning the built environment, energy and land use growth planning: To help identify the best possible energy options to create a complete community and enhanced mobility; and • Protecting the Environment: CEPs, and the associated energy conservation plans can consequently drive significant emissions reductions.
Although this study focuses on energy conservation, we recommend that the priority targets at this time for a Net Zero future (by 2040) relate GHG emissions. Moving from current energy consumption using carbon based fuels to clean energy consumption based on renewables will represent a giant step forward in achieving the goals set out earlier and as recommended in Figure 5-3: Proposed Mulmur GHG Emissions Targets. We believe that if the recommendations in this report are implemented and the Mulmur community proactively engage, achievement of both the general and target goals can be reached.
Figure 5-3: Proposed Mulmur GHG Emissions Targets calculated as CO2e
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Although Figure 5-3 shows a proportionate decline in all sectors every 5 years it is possible that some sectors could move more quickly to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions such as transportation and residential sectors.
147 of 580 Population Growth in Mulmur 2018 to 2050
The implications of population growth in Mulmur should be considered when establishing targets. However, this is difficult since population growth in rural municipalities including Mulmur has been typically ranged from a high of 12% in 1991 to 2.6% in 2016. The equivalent population increase in 2021 based on these percentages would be 417 to 90 people. Housing for this small number of people although beneficial to the tax base of the Township will not be a critical matter to consider (with respect to GHG emissions) as it would be for a larger urban municipality. Burnside expects energy consumption may rise to some extent with the increase in population growth, but the key to reducing impacts in relation to climate change (GHG emissions) rests with ensuring that any increase in energy consumption is derived from renewable and sustainable sources such as wind, solar, water, nuclear and other clean energy sources.
6.0 Demonstration Project Examples
Several demonstration projects examples were studied to prove that action by individual Mulmur residents is not only possible but will provide cost effective solutions. The demonstration projects show the estimated return on investment. In most cases the proposed investments in either energy conservation or renewable energy provide a positive return. The demonstration projects reviewed can be found in Volume 2 and 3 and include the following:
Energy Audit of the North Dufferin Community Centre, Honeywood
The purpose of this audit was to show the benefits of a formal professional energy audit and how it can save money for property owners. In this case several energy saving measures were recommended that with capital investments will save the Township of Mulmur a range from $17,000 to $21,000 (rounded) per year with a reasonable pay-back period depending on government programs and actual energy prices. If that savings estimate was constant over the next 10 years it would represent $170,000 to $210,000 in savings. Other potential measures that have a longer payback period were not recommended. Since this assessment was very detailed a separate report was produced.
Demonstration Solar Feasibility Assessment for a Typical Mulmur Community Residence
The Solar Photovoltatic (PV) Feasibility Assessment demonstrated that even under the current net-metering program by the Ontario Government a solar project can have a reasonable payback on the investment. The average residential house size in Mulmur is 1854 sq. ft. (see section 3.2.2). To replace existing energy sources consumption (electricity, oil, propane, wood) the average residence is estimated to require approximately 20 kW of electricity.
148 of 580 The payback period or Return on Investment (ROI) for a solar system that is paid for 100% without a loan is about 11.5 years. The solar system would be connected to the grid under the net-metering program and will provide all of the electrical energy needed for the house. Solar systems can be expected to produce energy for 25 to 30 years.
A Demonstration Heating Source Assessment for a Typical Mulmur Community Residence
A simplified lifecycle cost analysis comparing different heating sources; propane, oil, geoexchange (geothermal) heat pump (GSHP), and air source heat pumps (AHSP) was analyzed. For all cases analyzed ASHP and GSHP outperform the fossil fuel furnace options.
The high efficiency furnaces for both oil and propane were a lower Net Present Cost than the mid efficiency furnaces. GSHP and AHSP have a high initial capital cost but a low yearly operating cost. Based off these assumptions geoexchange systems and Air source heat pumps could offer financial benefits to Mulmur residents. More detailed lifecycle cost analysis for site specific considerations should be undertaken before any development decisions are made. For the base case scenario, the ASHP had a net present cost of $35,000 compared to $42,700 for a high efficiency propane furnace.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Assessment
The EV infrastructure assessment determined that there is currently limited publicly available electric charging stations in or close to Mulmur. Two locations were identified at the time of this report’s production. One is located at the Mansfield Ski Resort on Airport Road and the other EV charging station just outside of Mulmur at Trillium Ford (located at Hwy 10 between Primrose and Shelburne).
The assessment reviewed the critical issues to consider when selecting EV charging locations and charger needs depending on use expectations. For example, home use overnight charging versus commuter use.
The assessment also provided a review of EV’s currently available on the market. It was determined that EV’s that are both cost competitive and can achieve significant travel distances before needing to be recharged are now available. Mulmur residents are strongly encouraged to consider purchase or lease of an EV.
Agricultural Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Assessment
Our study considered a potential project opportunity for Mulmur agricultural operations to benefit from a renewable energy project. An anaerobic digester (AD) is considered a renewable energy technology.
149 of 580 The anaerobic digestion process occurs in an enclosed vessel where agricultural manure and/or plant waste materials are broken down by micro-organisms in the absence of oxygen. Methane gas is generated and is directed to an internal combustion engine powering an electrical generator (for electrical production). The heat produced from the facility can also be used.
According to a report by Robert C. Anderson, Don Hilborn, and Alfons Weersinka,22
“…Previous studies have generally found ADs to be a poor investment for private firms without public assistance. The mixed results on the financial feasibility of ADs could be due to the site of the analysis since results vary with size, geographic location or the type of AD system, which are not standardized but rather customized to the individual situation.”
Readers are encouraged to review the CEP, Volume 2 report which provides more detail on the subject. Projects could be viable under certain circumstances and with public sector grants.
7.0 Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations
The success of the program and achievement of any goals established by Council will be highly dependent on participation of the Mulmur community’s residents and businesses. Our recommendations reflect this reality and if approved by Council will provide strong financial incentives for the Mulmur community to participate and act.
A number of opportunities for stakeholder engagement were provided during the study as documented in the Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Report such as: • Newsletter and newspaper information provided; • A website which provided information and reports is established; • Invitations to join a leadership team, appointment of a council member team leader and team formation; • An opinion survey was undertaken; • A public open house was held with preliminary findings of the study provided; and • Formal presentations to Township Council, Staff Meetings and presentations.
Details of the public engagement and consultation activities can be found in Volume 4.
22 An economic and functional tool for assessing the financial feasibility of farm-based anaerobic digesters Robert C.Anderson, Don Hilborn, Alfons Weersinka https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0960148112005782
150 of 580 8.0 CEP Conclusions
Energy consumption and GHG emissions from energy related activities of the Mulmur community and its Municipal Government have been clearly established through this study. Although this study documents GHG emissions related to energy consumption Mulmur’s emissions recorded in this report do not represent total emissions as noted in Section 1.5 GHG emissions from Agriculture are thought by many experts to be higher than the energy related emissions shown in this report. This is illustrated by the bar graph shown in Figure 1-2.
The principle driver for CEP studies in Canada is climate change, but in this study, we have shown that taking action to prevent climate change and reduce or change the type of energy consumed can be very beneficial to each property owner. The CEP includes recommendations and ideas that can bring financial, social, and environmental benefits to the community and its Municipal Government. The demonstration project examples show that there are benefits to be accrued by implementing the solutions recommended in this report. These benefits need to be acted on now to accrue the anticipated benefits. The urgency to act now should be obvious to those who have read this report.
Mulmur residents have so far been sheltered from the dramatic effects that are being felt around the world in varying degrees. This will not last! Canada is warming at twice the rate of some other areas of the world. This study shows that it is not only possible for Mulmur’s residents to individually contribute, but also benefit from the recommended actions proposed.
Active engagement of Mulmur’s Municipal Government and other sources by providing funding incentives and marketing the proposed solutions will encourage residents and businesses to act.
9.0 Recommendations and Actions Proposed to Achieve the CEP Goals
This report and the recommendations for action that follow, if approved by Council, are expected to encourage the Mulmur community to embrace the CEP and work to achieve the stated general and specific target goals.
Mulmur residents and businesses will need to help ensure that electrical energy cost and energy security benefits accrue directly by acting on the energy conservation measures proposed and by developing renewable energy projects on their property. Both hydrocarbon fuel and electrical energy costs are expected to increase in the future. Energy conservation and development of renewable energy projects will provide not only cost benefits but energy security to those who act now. Transition to renewable energy will ensure local GHG emissions are substantially reduced. This CEP study shows that energy conservation will reduce transportation, residential and business costs.
151 of 580 Most of the recommended actions that the Mulmur community and municipal government need to take will involve capital expenditures. This is capital that many may not be able to easily access. Therefore, our key recommendations focus on access to capital to help the Mulmur Community and its government undertake the energy conservation and renewable energy projects that will make a difference. These expenditures will not only be recovered but will provide cost savings once the return on investment (ROI) has been achieved. The ROI time frames will vary depending on the type of energy conservation and renewable energy investment involved. The demonstration project examples illustrate opportunities for various sectors. In most cases capital investments will provide a good ROI over time, but in some specific cases government incentives or subsidies are needed to assist project development.
There are incentive programs from the federal and provincial governments that can help reduce costs and these should be taken advantage of when available. Bank loans are possible for some property owners who might wish to develop a project. The current Canadian Liberal government promised to provide no interest loans up to $50,000.00 for energy efficient upgrades as part of its climate action plan in the recent election. Not all will want to take this course of action.
In 2012 the Ontario Government changed some critical regulations to allow Local Improvement Charges (LIC) by Municipalities to finance residential energy upgrades. Burnside recommends that this program be adapted by the Township of Mulmur. We believe it will provide a critical incentive among other recommendations to promote implementation of this CEP plan. Our recommended actions to implement the goals of the CEP follow.
Establish a Local Improvement Charges (LIC) Fund
Until recently, use of the LIC mechanism was confined to public, not private property. On October 24, 2012, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing authorized Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 322/12, amending O.Reg. 586/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001. While the original LIC can still be applied to the existing uses, the regulatory amendments expanded the examples of uses to specifically include energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation in alignment with municipal goals and policies. The following are excerpts from the Clean Air Partnership that describe the LIC program features.23
“The new LIC regulation describes a user-pay cost allocation method that covers all costs, which include the upgrades plus pro-rated administrative costs of delivering the program (such as marketing) as well as interest on borrowing. As with traditional LICs, this LIC would be repaid as a special
23 Using Local Improvement Charges to Finance, Residential Energy Upgrades, by Sonja Persram, BSc., MBA, LEED® AP, President, Sustainable Alternatives Consulting Inc. dated July 25,2013. http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Primer.pdf
152 of 580 temporary charge on the participating owner’s property tax bill that would be removed once the cost is recovered by the municipality. Another unique LIC benefit is that financing stays with the property not the owner, on sale. As a result, if owners move before completing the repayments, the new owner continues LIC payments and receives the benefits. If property ownership changes before the full LIC debt is repaid, the municipality continues to collect the charge through the property tax charged on that property. In legal terms, the charge runs with the land. The property owner is able to make a one-time payment to the municipality to clear the outstanding balance before selling a property. Otherwise, the LIC automatically transfers to successive owners upon sale.
A municipality, with local Council approval, could offer a LIC financing program to local property owners to support energy efficiency upgrades and other work as defined by the municipal program.
How can municipalities finance an LIC program? Municipalities have a variety of options for financing LIC programs. For smaller programs they can draw on internal funds, such as operating surpluses or capital reserves. This type of program might also qualify for financing through external parties such as Infrastructure Ontario, which provides a low-cost and flexible source of capital. Alternatively, municipalities can raise financing by direct borrowing from the bond market. Participation in the program is completely voluntary. Upon entering into an agreement with the municipality, participants could access financing for extended terms up to 20 years at a competitive fixed rate that would include a provision for administrative costs. The opportunity to have long term financing at an attractive rate can help homeowners finance larger, higher-impact upgrades that could achieve deeper savings. The participants repay the financing as a user fee on their property tax bill for the duration of the term. The LIC does not increase the owner’s property taxes. The participants in the program, not the general taxpayer, share the cost of program administration.”
What might an LIC program look like?
The following charts (modified from the previous referenced report) review the phases and tasks that could be involved in the LIC program set-up and delivery.
153 of 580 Figure 9-1: An LIC Energy Upgrade Program Example
Program Set-up Program Delivery Program Collection Phase Phase Phase
Marketing plus Outreach LIC set on Property Bill Design Program Participants make Collection for set term Pass a By-Law application and get Repayment completed Legal Agreements applicable energy evaluation Charge removed Engage Certified Evaluators Owner obtains Contractor estimates Develop local eligible Contractor list Owner selects package of measures and formally Obtain Program applies for LIC funding Financing Owner's application is Set Program Interest assessed for eligibility Rate Approval granted Contractor installs approved measures Post-upgrade energy evaluation Contractor payment (payments to property owner/contractor could be staged to ensure compliance)
As previously stated, LIC program costs are supported by the participants, not the general taxpayer, so these types of programs pay for themselves and do not add any operational costs to the municipality. The regulatory amendment permits the municipality to recover pro-rated administrative, marketing and other costs associated with running the program directly from participants. Costs would need to be set at competitive rates to promote program use.
Availability of funding provided to participants under the LIC program will be critical to the CEP’s success. As outlined above following the program set-up phase interested participants would make application to the municipality for an energy evaluation of their property.
154 of 580 The evaluator (see recommendation 9.1.5 below) would make formal recommendations and the property owner would select those energy saving opportunities (which would include energy conservation and renewable energy opportunities) they would like to proceed with. Likely the property owner would obtain competitive bids for the work from local contractors who would provide estimates for the selected energy saving opportunities along with estimates of the capital payback periods involved.
Legal advice will be required to set up the program and construct the appropriate agreements that the Mulmur will require. Much of the initial legal work has already been completed with a very thorough (23 page) legal opinion provided by John Mascarin, AIRD & BERLIS LLP, Barristers and Solicitors for the Clean Air Partnership on July 11, 2013.24
LIC Program Design
In this report we have not attempted to prepare a comprehensive program design, however the following provides some preliminary suggestions and a list of project types are recommend for inclusion in the LIC program.
There should be an expectation that all projects that receive any LIC funding will remain with the property. This condition should be part of any standard agreement between the property owner and the Township.
An energy evaluation will be the first step in the process in order to obtain LIC program funding. We recommend that energy evaluations be offered to property owners of residential, business (including agriculture) and institutional facilities in Mulmur as an incentive. A payment for the initial energy evaluation might be required as part of the application and would be reimbursed upon completion of the energy saving project. The energy evaluation could be offered at no charge with the provision that the property owner will proceed with at least some of the energy evaluators recommendations or else the property owner would not be reimbursed for the evaluation.
Cost recovery of the energy evaluation service would be through the program or other funding sources such as discussed in recommendations, 9.1.3 to 9.1.5 below. If funding is obtained for the Energy Manager from NRCan (see recommendation 9.1.5) the program costs could be adjusted accordingly.
Projects should only be eligible for funding if they are recommended through the energy evaluation by the energy manager/auditor and authorized under the terms of a By-Law. It is possible that some straight-forward measures such as tree planting (if included in the LIC) may not require energy manager evaluation.
24 https://www.cleanairpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Local-Improvements-on-Private-Property-by-Agreement-1.pdf
155 of 580 Projects to be funded should have some reasonable schedules for completion established. A follow up energy evaluation should follow the project work installed to confirm the estimated efficiency measures have been installed and have reasonably met the anticipated renewable energy and/or, energy efficiency estimated by the evaluation.
It is possible that some of the projects would require approvals in accord with the Mulmur’s By-Laws such as By-Law 39-2019 and/or other local or provincial requirements. Retain the Services of a Consultant to Design the LIC Program Assistance of a consultant will be needed to help design and estimate the start-up cost of the full LIC program. The consultant will need to work with municipal staff and a legal advisor to develop the appropriate By-Law(s). It would appear that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has a program that will provide at least 50% funding for pilot projects. We believe that this project would qualify. The remaining costs can be recovered through the proposed LIC program once established.
Retain Legal Services to Provide Advice and Prepare the LIC Legal Agreements It is recommended that the services of a municipal lawyer be retained with background knowledge and experience with the LIC program. The lawyer can advise on the proposed program, work with the above referenced consultant and municipal staff to develop the appropriate by-law(s) wording and agreements that will be necessary to implement the program. Funding should be available as discussed in recommendation 9.1.2.
Retain the Services of an Energy Manager Burnside has assisted Mulmur with an application to NRCan for 100% funding under their energy manager program. Unfortunately, this funding was not approved. Other programs may be available to assist with implementation of the CEP recommendations in the future.
CEP and LIC Program Development by Sector Recommendations Among those stakeholders who responded, it is clear there is strong support for action by Council. Our recommendations are focused on the key sectors that are major consumers of energy and the associated emitters of GHG emissions in Mulmur. The recommendations assume that a LIC program will be established. Those sectors in order of importance are: • Transportation; • Residential, business, institutional buildings and properties; • Agriculture; and • Municipal infrastructure.
156 of 580 Recommendations for the Community Transportation Sector Use of private vehicles for transportation in Mulmur is the largest energy consumer and contributor to GHG emissions. Transition of internal combustion vehicles to EV’s can rapidly reduce hydrocarbon fuel consumption and the associated GHG emissions. We recognize that some of the larger internal combustion vehicles such as transport trucks are only beginning to be adapted to electric or other non-polluting source fuels, but the transition is expected to rapidly develop. EV (cars and SUV’s) are now available, and half tonne electric trucks are expected in 2020 to 2021 at competitive costs.
It is proposed that electric charging stations for both residents in their homes and at local businesses be promoted and funded under the LIC program. This should help promote use of electric vehicles. Local businesses and rest areas could consider installation of Level II or Level III chargers for their employees and Level III chargers for commuters.
The program would not need to cover Level I chargers since these chargers are typically supplied with the vehicle. Program funding could also cover back-up batteries and renewable energy sources associated with vehicle charging. Both the cost of the equipment and electrical installation required could be covered.
Community Residential, Business, Institutional Buildings and Properties Recommended projects for residential, business and institutional buildings and properties that should be included in the LIC Program are: • Replacement of gas or oil furnaces including associated measures with heat pumps for heating and cooling; • All renewable energy projects including solar, wind, biogas, and small run-of-the- river hydro power. We recommend that biomass incineration systems not be included since they will contribute to GHG production; • Solar hot water and solar wall heating systems; • All energy conservation related home renovations and retrofits such as added insulation; weather stripping; vapor barrier sealing; window and door replacement to more energy efficient models; energy saving blinds for windows; • Replacement of existing appliances to new energy star energy efficient models; • Tree planting (minimum number to be specified). LIC agreement should specify trees cannot be harvested for at least 40 years; • Lighting retrofits to LED’s; • Smart thermostats; • HRV Heat Recovery and Fresh Air System; • Smart low water use faucets; • Hot water tank insulation; • Replacement of hot water tanks with on demand heaters; and • Other energy conservation and renewable energy opportunities as might be determined by the energy evaluation.
157 of 580 Recommendations for the Agricultural Sector
• All renewable energy projects including solar, wind, biogas, and small run-of-the- river hydro power; • If applicable, solar hot water and solar wall heating systems; • Tree planting (minimum number to be specified). LIC agreement should specify trees cannot be harvested for at least 40 years; • Lighting retrofits to LED’s; and • Other energy conservation and renewable energy opportunities as might be determined by the energy evaluation.
Other Non LIC Eligible Opportunities for Energy Conservation and Reducing GHG Emissions
e• Us no till farming practices where possible; • If purchasing new tractors or other equipment, consider fuel efficiency of the equipment; and • If Provincial or Federal funding is provided, consider an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) project for farm waste materials. Some consideration could be given to LIC funding for AD if project feasibility is demonstrated.
Recommendations for Municipal Infrastructure The Township is to be praised for its past and current efforts to adapt energy conservation and renewable energy measures at its facilities. Its solar installations at the town hall and public works building and installation of a geothermal system for the administrative building plus installation of LED lighting have provided several years of energy cost savings. These measures have also reduced GHG emissions from municipal infrastructure.
The LIC program proposed for the private sector and to be managed by the municipality would not apply to municipal infrastructure improvements, but other provincial or federal funding programs are expected to be available to help with further improvements that may be taken.
All of the above project suggestions for the private sector as may be applicable to municipal assets should be considered by the municipality. The following are some specific considerations for energy efficiency for municipal buildings and other assets.
Recommendations for Municipal Fleet Transportation Almost 50 % of municipal energy use and 68 % of GHG emissions are from the municipal fleet transportation. This includes its graders, trucks, tractors and other equipment required for various operations. It is recommended that Mulmur reduce transportation related energy use and GHG emissions to the extent possible.
158 of 580 The electric vehicle infrastructure assessment included with the CEP in Volume 2 demonstrates the availability of both charging technology and EV’s that could potentially be used for some aspects of municipal operations. It is recognized that at this time only smaller fleet vehicles such as cars, SUV’s and half tonne trucks are available. Hybrids or other alternative fuel vehicles such as hydrogen might also be considered. Alternative energy fleet vehicles are rapidly evolving and are expected on the market in the next few years. The following are suggested: • If electric vehicles will currently not meet performance needs, ensure that applicable municipal vehicle lease or purchase requirements include the lowest EPA fuel consumption standards available; • Install EV charging stations at the Terra Nova municipal parking area. Most could be Level II chargers for overnight charging, but for municipal vehicles that require quick turn-around times Level III chargers should be considered for a one-hour or less turn-around charging time. If a sufficient number of chargers were available municipal staff could consider EV purchase for their commute to work; and • Mulmur maintains records of its fuel usage. If not already the case, fuel records for each piece of equipment should be recorded by the operators. This will provide valuable information associated with vehicle use and future replacement purchases.
The Township could consider a tree planting program to off set its actual GHG emissions from its fleet vehicles.
Recommendations for Municipal Contractors
It is recommended that Council formally make the demonstration of energy efficiency and conservation part of its public works equipment and contractor purchasing policy. Municipal contractual obligations should include a requirement that contractors retained for services provide commitments to energy efficiency and conservation measures. Consideration could also be made for contractors to provide other compensation measures if they either cannot upon bidding or have not achieved contractual obligations. There are two examples offered for consideration: • Purchase and planting of an appropriate number of trees (perhaps on municipal properties that would off-set GHG emissions of their contract work. GHG emission off-sets can be easily calculated; and • A carbon off-set payment to the municipality for those contractors who cannot meet fuel efficiency standards.
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Burnside completed an energy audit of the Honeywood arena and found several opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy with relatively rapid return on investments that would be required. The annual savings from those investments is substantial. Those are mentioned in Section 6.0 with details provided in our CEP Volume 3.
Consider Installation of a PV Solar System on the Honeywood Firehall
The Honeywood firehall’s GHG emissions primarily relate to the use of propane for heating. An audit of this building could be considered and along with possible replacement of propane with an air source heat pump. (See the CEP, Volume 2 for details about heat pumps.) Replacement of a heat pump for heating and cooling could potentially save costs. However, this should be carefully evaluated prior to proceeding.
If the evaluation showed that the propane heating system should be replaced by an air source heat pump additional savings could be achieved by installation of a PV solar system on the roof of the building. It is not recommended that a solar system be considered unless the evaluation suggested shows that the heating system will be converted to an air source heat pump which would increase electricity consumption.
Consider Installation of a PV Solar System at the Main Mansfield Well
Installation of a PV system at the Mansfield main water well could off-set electrical pumping costs of operations. There appears to be vacant municipally property available for a ground mount solar system at this location. The feasibility for a solar PV project at this location would need to be assessed.
Consider a Tree Planting Program
Consider a tree planting program on Township property or other properties. A tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and can sequester 1 tonne of carbon dioxide by the time it reaches 40 years old. However, if the trees are cut and burned the sequestered carbon dioxide is released back into the atmosphere.
Discuss Local and County Authority to Require New Housing and Other Building Infrastructure to Meet Net Zero Building Standards or Approach the Province to Promote Building Code Improvements
Mulmur might wish to approach the County to consider if it has any authority under the Building Code Act, Property Standards provisions to encourage energy conservation and renewable energy measures.
160 of 580 Consider a Mulmur Promotional Program to Encourage Net Zero for both the Building and Transportation Sector
Regardless of decisions on the LIC Mulmur could consider promotional energy conservation and renewable energy program information in tax notices, on its web site, local newspapers, etc. If a promotional program is established in conjunction with development of a LIC funding program, then any associated costs could be recovered through the program.
Update CEP with Comprehensive GHG data at next Plan Update
Comments received by Mulmur Council and staff outlined the desire for a comprehensive GHG emissions baseline. Some of the data needed for this was unavailable at the time of the study, furthermore, the resulting calculation is out of the scope of the funding for this Community Energy Plan. However, it is recommended that a comprehensive GHG inventory study including sources and sinks from non-energy related items accompany an update to the CEP when funding becomes available.
The missing data could be collected through better data from Statistics Canada (StatsCan) as outlined in section 10.2. If data can not be obtained through StatsCan data could be collected from a qualified social research firm. This was an item applied for in the initial funding request for this report, however budget that would have allowed this work was denied. With the required data a qualified firm could calculate a comprehensive net GHG inventory from sources other than energy.
Establish Energy Conservation Stakeholder Committee
A Council member has been identified to lead this committee. It is intended that the committee be a recommending body who can potentially help with community outreach efforts to engage with fellow community members and local businesses and implement the CEP recommendations.
Apply for Energy Manager and Other Funding When Available
In cooperation with municipal staff Burnside previously assisted in an application for Energy Manager funding from NRCan. The Township applied for 100% funding for the professional assistance that will be required to undertake and report on energy assessments for municipal, residential, business and institutional facilities in Mulmur. This professional assistance integrates well with development of the proposed LIC funding program. Unfortunately, the funding application was not approved, however, when funding becomes available again, Mulmur should apply. Other funding programs should be considered to help implement the CEP recommendations. Council approval of a CEP report is currently a pre-requisite for some funding programs.
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10.0 Measuring Net Zero Success
During development of our study Burnside had to rely heavily on data from various sources from outside the Township of Mulmur. Burnside did use extensive GIS and municipal data for our analysis and evaluation. The results present our best estimate of the current energy consumption and GHG emissions. This study establishes a baseline for comparison of future energy consumption and GHG emissions from all public and private sectors discussed in this report.
Report CEP Progress Against the Goals Set
A CEP report on progress should be produced every 5 years and made available for public review.
Municipal records maintained will be available to measure actual Energy Consumption and GHG reductions and determine if specific municipal government goals have been met. Based on this study, municipal energy consumption and GHG emission contributions are small in comparison to the private sectors in the community.
The challenge will be to determine if Mulmur’s private sectors are engaged and meeting the goals in the future. This will not be possible unless there is a means established to measure actual private sector performance. We recommend the following as a means of measuring CEP success toward meeting the goals.
Recommend that Statistics Canada Ask Energy Consumption Questions in the next Census
Burnside has provided a draft letter for Municipal Approval to forward to the appropriate federal authorities and Statistics Canada. The letter contains examples of the types of data that should be collected during the next census and explains why it is needed. Although Statistics Canada already collects valuable data that will be helpful, additional data is needed to document energy conservation and the associated GHG emissions of the private sector. The purpose of the data collection recommendation is to enable all municipal jurisdictions in Canada measure their community’s success in the reduction of energy use and calculate the associated GHG emissions. The next Statistics Canada Census will be in 2021. If they agree to include questions about a year following the survey will be required before the data collected can be evaluated and published in 2022 to 2023. Mulmur’s Net Zero five-year reporting periods could easily be adjusted to follow the census data release.
162 of 580 Survey the Community by a Qualified Professional Social Research Firm
If Statistics Canada does not include critical questions concerning energy consumption in its census it will be necessary to measure and evaluate actions taken by its private sectors by other means. A qualified social research firm can develop a survey to determine actions that have been taken. We would not recommend informal surveys that are not statistically accurate. Unless a survey is properly designed and carried out it will not provide statistically valid data that can be used to assess and evaluate community success at achieving the stated goals.
Measure the LIC program uptake as a measure of success.
Assuming that the LIC program is implemented its uptake by residents and businesses can be recorded and reported. This will not provide a complete picture of actions taken by the Mulmur private sectors who have acted to make changes but not utilized the LIC program. The reporting can, provide valuable supplementary data to evaluate program success.
163 of 580 11.0 References
Canada, Statistics. Mulmur, TP [Census subdivision], Ontario and Northwest Territories [Territory] (table). Census Profile. 29 November 2017. 8 August 2019.
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Appendix A
Appendix A
Community Transportation Methodologies
165 of 580 Community Energy Consumption and Emissions Generation from Energetic Sources Methodology
Boundary
Energy consumed by community transportation is defined as energy consumed from the on- road, off-road, marine, and aviation subsectors which are attributable to the Township of Mulmur. Within Mulmur’s Township boundaries, marine and aviation are not applicable and are therefore not recorded. It can be assumed there is energy consumed from off-road transportation in Mulmur, however due to lack of accessible data off-road transportation will not be recorded.
The Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol
This methodology report explains the calculations used to report Mulmur’s energy consumption from community transportation and emissions generated as a result of energy consumption. Methods for energy consumption and emissions generation calculation were provided by The Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol.
The Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol provided three approaches to calculated and report emission. With the information and resources available approach two was used to calculate Mulmur’s energy consumed and emissions released with-in the Township’s boundaries. Approach two used a method that combines total vehicle kilometers traveled (VTK) with-in the Township of Mulmur with assumptions on the characteristics and fuel efficiencies of the vehicles. (Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol, page 38).
Figure 1: VKT Description from The Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol1
An alternate method to approach two was provided in lieu of specific traffic data for the Township. For Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan this alternate method was used to estimate the total vehicle kilometers traveled (VKT) in Mulmur. Figure 2 shows the methodology provided by The Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions analysis Protocol.
1 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, n.d)
166 of 580 Figure 2: Alternate Approach to (VKT) Calculation 2
Figure 3 provides the average fuel types used to calculate the fuel type used for light duty vehicles/trucks and heavy-duty trucks, the chart below is provided by the Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol. To calculate the fuel use for Light duty vehicles we ratioed the total fuel numbers to get a percentage for light vehicles, light duty trucks and heavy-duty trucks.
Figure 3: Fuel Percentage Chart 3
The propane fuel percentage for light duty vehicles to diesel the diesel fuel percentage, going from .15% to 1.34%The percentage weight was modified for light-duty vehicle and heavy-duty trucks.
2 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, n.d) 3 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, n.d)
167 of 580 Below are the adjusted numbers. This change was created to account for the amount of heavy- duty trucks on the roads of Mulmur:
• Light duty vehicles, gasoline 33.17%; and • Heavy-duty trucks, gasoline 21.20%.
Calculations for Energy Consumption from Mulmur’s Community Transportation Source
Figure 4: VKT Formula4
Number of Household in the Township of Mulmur (H) = 1864 *MPAC (2018)
Number of light-duty per household in the Township of Mulmur (V )=1.25 (Ontario 2009)
Average annual distance travels by light-duty vehicles in Mulmur (D) =16,024 (Ontario 2009)
VKT= H*V*F*
(1864) × (1.25) × (16,024) = 37,335,920
Calculations:
LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES
VKT for Gasoline
4 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, n.d)
168 of 580 × × = 2330 × .3317 × 16024 = 12,384,324.6
𝐻𝐻 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸VKT 𝐷𝐷for Diesel 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 × × = 2330 × .0143 × 16024 = 5’339’03.6
𝐻𝐻 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝐷𝐷 LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷
VTK For Gasoline × × = 2330 × .3267 × 16024 = 12’197’645
𝐻𝐻 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸VKT 𝐷𝐷for Diesel 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 × × = 2330 × .0093 × 16024 = 347224.056
𝐻𝐻 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝐷𝐷 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷
HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
VTK for Gasoline × × = 2330 × .2120 × 16024 = 7915215.04
𝐻𝐻 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸VTK 𝐷𝐷for Diesel 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 × × = 2330 × .1059 × 16024 = 3953873.9
𝐻𝐻 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝐷𝐷 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 Calculations for Emissions Generated from Energy Consumption by Mulmur’s Community Transportation
Protocol for emissions calculations regarding community transportation are sources from the Canadian Supplement for Emission Analysis Protocol. Figure 5 provides the formula used to calculate emissions sourced by vehicle, varying for fuel type.
Figure 5: Emissions Calculation5
5 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, n.d)
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Calculations:
LIGHT-DUTY
Gasoline
= (12,384,324.6 ) (9 /100 ) = 1,114,589.2
𝑋𝑋 Di𝑎𝑎esel 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝐿𝐿 𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾 𝐿𝐿 = ( 5,339,03.6 ) (7.7/100) = 41110.6
𝑋𝑋𝑋𝑋 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝐿𝐿
CO2e Emissions (see Table 6: CO2 Emissions Factors for Mobile Energy Combustion Sources, IEAP)
Gasoline
(1,114,589.2) (0.002299) = 2,562.4 2
Diesel 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑒𝑒 (41,110.6 ) (.002732) = 112.3 2
𝐿𝐿 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡L𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡IGHT𝑒𝑒-DUTY TRUCKS
Gasoline
= (12,197,645.06 ) (14.7/100) = 1, 793,053.8
𝑋𝑋Di 𝑎𝑎esel 𝑉𝑉𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 𝐿𝐿 = (734, 224.056 ) (12.5/100) = 43,403.0
𝑋𝑋 𝑎𝑎 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝐿𝐿
CO2e Emissions (see Table 6: CO2 Emissions Factors for Mobile Energy Combustion Sources, IEAP)
Gasoline
(1,793,053.8 ) (0.002299) = 4,122.2 2
Die sel 𝐿𝐿 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑒𝑒 (43,403.0 ) (.002733) = 118.6 2
𝐿𝐿 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑒𝑒
170 of 580 HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
Gasoline
= (7,915,215.04 ) (31.5 /100 ) = 2,493,292.7
𝑋𝑋 Di𝑋𝑋esel 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝐿𝐿 𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾 𝐿𝐿 = (3,953,873.9 ) (34.5/100) = 1,364,086.5
𝑋𝑋𝑋𝑋 𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 𝐿𝐿
CO2e Emissions (see Table 6: CO2 Emissions Factors for Mobile Energy Combustion Sources, IEAP)
Gasoline
(2,493,292.7 ) (0.002299) = 5732.08 2
Diesel 𝐿𝐿 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑒𝑒 (1,364,086.5 ) (.002732) = 3728.04 2
𝐿𝐿 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑒𝑒
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Appendix
B
Appendix B
Residential Methodologies for Energy Consumption and Emission Generation
172 of 580 Calculating Energy Consumption and Emissions Released for Mulmur’s Residential Sector
Methodology for Calculating Energy Consumption
Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan tracks and records all known energy consumption / production that is happening with in the geographical limits of Mulmur. Greenhouse Gas Emissions released as a result of energy consumed or produced in Mulmur is also recorded. The Township is broken down into sectors to better research and recorded energy / emission data. The section of the Appendix addresses residential energy consumption and emissions released from energy consumption / production.
PCP Protocol
Due to a lack of actual consumption data, provincial energy data was projected on the Township of Mulmur (Mulmur) to estimate the total yearly gigajoules used for residential stationary fuel combustion and purchased electricity.
The calculation of the energy intensity from residential buildings the PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol alternative method was as stated below.
1
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) tax information (2018) allowed for the data to incorporate house age and heating type as well as total floor area. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan’s) comprehensive data base supplied energy intensities varying for certain house ages and floor space (2011).
Residential Energy Sources
The comprehensive data base gives a list of energy sources as follows: lighting, space heating, water heating, cooling and appliances. Each energy source uses a percentage of total yearly energy. These percentages were calculated from the total energy values presented in the comprehensive database. This allowed the energy totals from Mulmur’s residential data to be categorized into energy sources. These percentages remained consistent from house age to house size.
1 Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (n.d). PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Analysis Protocol
173 of 580 Yearly energy consumption allotted to lighting, cooling, and appliances were grouped under electrical energy use.
Yearly energy consumption from water heating and space heating was categized into heat type as listed in Table 1 below, along with the assigned energy source:
Table 1: Fuel Types Assigned to Heat Source Regarding Residential House Heating Heat Source Fuel Type
Forced Air Fuel Oil
Electric Baseboard Electric
No Central Heating Wood Unknown (Energy Remained in Other Central Heat Type Gigajoules) Hot Water Propane
In Floor Radiant Fuel Oil
Radiant Electric Electric
Gravity Hot Air Fuel Oil
Airtight Stove Wood
Pipeless Hot Air Natural Gas
Calculating Energy Intensity
Total Energy
The alternative approach states, to calculate annual energy consumption the total floor space of the total residential buildings must be multiplied by the energy intensity (GJ/m2).
In calculating the energy intensity, a modified approach was taken to calculate more representative numbers. In the comprehensive data base energy intensity for Ontario houses varied from house type, age, family size, and house size. Since MPAC only provided data on age, type, and size those were the only energy intensity varying values used.
The area for each house in Mulmur was then multiplied by a specific energy intensity (GJ/m2) varying on house age, size, and type. The energy was then totaled giving us a total energy consumption in gigajoules for Mulmur’s residential houses.
Each house’s energy consumption was divided into five sources, lighting, space heating, water heating, appliances, and cooling.
174 of 580 Electricity
Yearly energy allotted to cooling, lighting, appliances, radiant electric and electric base board were categorized as sourced from electric energy. The total energy was then converted into total yearly kilowatts/ hour (kWh) from (GJ’s).
Conversion sourced from NRCan2:
= . 0036 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 Fuel Oil (Oil N°.2 light) 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘ℎ
Yearly energy allotted to forced air, gravity hot air and in floor radiant, regarding to space heating and water heating were categorized as sourced from fuel oil. The energy was then converted into total yearly liters used (fuel oil).
Conversion sourced from NRCan3:
= . 0387 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 Propane 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜
Yearly energy allotted to hot water heating, regarding space heating and water heating was categorized as sourced from propane. The total energy was then converted into total yearly liters used (propane).
Conversion sourced from NRCan:
= . 0266 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 Natural Gas 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝
Yearly energy allotted to pipeless hot air regarding space heating and water heating, was categorized as sourced from natural gas. The total energy was then converted into total yearly meters cubed used (natural gas).
2 Natural Resources Canada. (2013, 11 16). Archived Step 1: Calculate Your Energy Costs and Consumption. Retrieved from Natural Resources Canada:
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/publications/efficiency/buildings/6561
3 Natural Resources Canada. (2013, 11 16). Archived Step 1: Calculate Your Energy Costs and Consumption. Retrieved from Natural Resources Canada: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/publications/efficiency/buildings/6561
175 of 580 Conversion sourced from NRCan:
= . 0372 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 Wood and Other 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛 𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔
A calculation was not available to convert GJ’s of wood into a cord of wood, therefore the energy allotted to wood, regarding heating and water heating remained in GJ’s.
Houses with a heat sourced listed has other also kept their energy intensity regarding heating and hot water heating has GJ’s.
Calculating CO2e Emissions from Mulmur’s Residential Energy Consumption
PCP Protocol
Greenhouse gas emissions vary from energy source and vary year to year. The PCP Protocol gives a detailed description on how to calculate emission for residential stationary energy sources.
Inclusion and Exclusion Protocol
All direct and indirect emissions generated using energy at residential dwellings will be including in the report. “CO2e emissions associated with the combustion of biomass or biomass-based energy sources (e.g., wood, wood residuals, pellets) are considered to be biogenic origin and [are] excluded from the GHG inventory” (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, n.d).
Calculation The calculation of GHG emissions released from residential buildings the PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis method was as stated below.
Fuel Used
Wood
Emissions from energy produced by wood were not calculated or included in the emissions total for Mulmur, please see Section 3.2 for reference.
176 of 580 Other Due to the fact there is no fuel source tied to the gigajoules used for heat sources classified under “other”, an alternative approach was used to calculate emission released from heat sources pertaining to “other”. To calculate the corresponding GHG emissions from gigajoules (GJ) of energy the total amount of emissions released from 2011 for the residential sector (Natural Resources Canada, 2013) was divided by the total energy used for Ontario. 393.7 peta joules (PJ), excluding electricity. This equaled 20.6 GHG emissions Mega tonnes
(Mt) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) (excluding electricity).
1. Convert PJ of energy into GJ:
393.7 × 1,000,000 = 393,700,000
𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺
2. Convert Mt of CO2e to tonnes of CO2e:
20.6 × 1,000,000 = 20,600,000
𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 3. Calculate the emissions released per GJ of energy:
20,600,000 ÷ 393,700,000 = .052 /
𝑡𝑡 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 𝑡𝑡 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺
4. To get Mulmur’s specific CO2e emission the factor .052t/GJ was multiplied by the amount of GJ used per household’s with heat types, no central heating and other, provided by MPAC.
( ) = .052 × 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 Electr ic 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 ′𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤′ 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 ′𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒′
To calculate the CO2e emissions from residential electrical energy consumption an emission factor of 36g CO2e /kwh, Ontario specific from 20164 was multiplied by the total yearly kWh used.
This emissions unit is multiplied by the amount of electricity consumed by each residential house in Mulmur. Encompassing energy from lighting, appliances, radiant electric (space heating/ water heating), electric baseboards (space heating/water heating) and cooling.
4Environment and Climate Change Canada. (2018). National Inventory Report 1990–2016: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada. Gatineau: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada.
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(36 02 × ) = 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒1,000𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓,000 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔 𝑒𝑒 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘ℎ Fuell Oi
To calculate the emissions from residential fuel oil consumption an emissions factor from the PCP Protocol is multiped by the total yearly fuel use from Mulmur’s residential houses.
This emissions unit is multiplied by the number of liters of fuel oil consumed by each residential house in Mulmur. Encompassing energy from space heating and water heating with forced air, in floor radiant, and gravity hot air.
5 Light Fuel Oil is given an emissions factor of (2735g CO2e /L fuel oil)
(2735 × ) = 1,000,000 𝑔𝑔 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 Propane
To calculate the emissions from residential propane consumption an emissions factor from the PCP Protocol is multiped by the total yearly fuel use from Mulmur’s residential houses.
This emissions unit is multiplied by the number of liters of fuel oil consumed by each residential house in Mulmur. Encompassing energy from space heating and water heating with a hot water heat source.
Propane is given an emissions factor of (1,541g CO2e /L propane)6.
(1541 × ) = 1,000,000 𝑔𝑔 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 Natural Gas
To calculate the emissions from residential yearly natural gas consumption an emissions factor from the PCP Protocol is multiped by the total yearly fuel use from Mulmur’s residential houses.
This emissions unit is multiplied by the number of cubic meters of natural gas consumed by each residential house in Mulmur. Encompassing energy from space heating and water heating with pipeless hot air.
5Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (n.d). PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Analysis Protocol.
6Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (n.d). PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Analysis Protocol.
178 of 580 Natural Gas is given an emissions factor of (1,891g CO2e /m3 natural gas)7.
(1891 × ) = 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛1,000𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔,000𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑔𝑔 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛 𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔
7 Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (n.d). PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Analysis Protocol.
179 of 580 References
Environment and Climate Change Canada. (2018). National Inventory Report 1990–2016: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada. Gatineau: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (n.d). PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Analysis Protocol. Natural Resources Canada. (2013, 11 16). Archived Step 1: Calculate Your Energy Costs and Consumption. Retrieved from Natural Resources Canada: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/publications/efficiency/buildings/6561
180 of 580 Appendix C Appendix
Agriculture Fuel Use and Emission Release C Methodologies
181 of 580 Methodologies for Agricultural Sector Energy (Fuel) Consumption and Emissions Release
Limitations of the Agricultural Sector Inventory
Introduction
Mulmur’s agricultural inventory includes, energy from fuel use for tractors in relation to planting, tilling, cultivation, fertilization and electrical use in relation to lighting from buildings listed under agricultural properties, excluding residential buildings.
Actual data was not available for this report therefore the numbers displayed here are projections. This document provides a detailed description on the methodology for agriculture energy use and GHG emissions released.
Energy Consumption
In this report Burnside was unable to record all energy consumed from Mulmur’s agricultural sector. Due to a lack of actual data, certain agriculture activities could not be recorded or estimated. Below is a list of agricultural actives that consume energy that will not be assessed in Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan.
Direct Energy used from:
• Equipment used for crop and produce processing; • Crop and produce storage; • Irrigation; • Water pumps; • Tractor fuel use from on road activity; • Electricity from any heating, and cooling in barns; • Heating hot water for sanitation; and • Any milking systems or milk storage.
Indirect energy from:
• Food sourced off farm; and • Produce transportation.
GHG Emissions
The GHG emissions calculated from the agricultural sector does not cover all emissions produced by this sector. Mulmur’s CEP emissions recorded are from fuel use from tractors in relation to planting, tilling, cultivation, fertilization and electrical use in relation to lighting from buildings listed under agricultural properties, excluding residential buildings. Emissions generated from agricultural activity not accounted for in Mulmur’s CEP are listed below.
182 of 580 Direct Emissions from:
• Application of fertilizer and pesticides; • From crop cultivation and tilling; • Manure and manure management; • Urea application; • Liming; • On road tractor use; • Equipment used for crop and produce processing; • Crop and produce storage; • Irrigation; • Water pumps; • Tractor fuel use from on road activity; • Electricity from heating, and cooling in barns; • Heating hot water for sanitation; and • Any milking systems or milk storage.
In-Direct Emissions from:
• Produce and feed transportation.
Calculations
Fuel from mobile combustion engines.
Assumptions are stated below.
OMAFRA field crop budgets give a fuel use per acre for the crops listed below.
183 of 580 Table 1: Fuel Used per Acre by Crop Crop Species Fuel Use per Acre (liters) Barely 14L Spring Canola 17L Winter Canola 13L Colored Beans 29L Grain Corn 20L Silage Corn 13L Flax 14L Oats 14L Soybeans 14L Switchgrass 12L Soft Red Winter Wheat 14L Hard Red Winter Wheat 14L Hard Red Spring Wheat 14L White/Black Beans 21L1
An average fuel use from the crops provided by OMAFRA’s budget report was calculated and projected on to the area of fields used for cash crop (seeds and feed) in Mulmur.
There wasn’t a clear indication on percentage of farm fields used for each specific crop. Statistics Canada provided the acreage of crops grown in Mulmur, but there were gaps in the data due to confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act. For this reason, Burnside decided to average the fuel use (using OMAFRA data) and project that onto the total crop acreage farmed in Mulmur from 2018. Total crop acreage was calculated from GIS data. Average fuel use = Fuel use Per Acre (OMAFRA) ÷ ( ) (14)
= 15.92 / ∑ 𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑒 𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂 The total area of fields used for agriculture crop cultivation (from MPAC) 𝐿𝐿 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 = 14353.36 = (2018) 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 ∑ Fuel = 228’505.49(Liters)∑ 𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹 𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 ∗ 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓
GHG Emissions
All fuel used from tractors for crop cultivation was assumed to be diesel.
1 Crop numbers sourced from Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. (2019). 2019 Field Crop Budgets. Toronto: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
184 of 580 To calculate greenhouse gases fuel type must be identified to an accurate representation of the emission being released (reference Global protocol for community- scale greenhouse gas emissions inventory, 7.7 page 82. paragraph 2). Off-road Vehicle and Equipment data will be used to project the emission from the fuel consumed from tractor use for field work only. (tractor use on roadways will not be captured due to deficiency of data).
2 = ( 2 )
𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒𝑎𝑎 = 228’505𝑋𝑋𝑎𝑎 ∗ 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶.49𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒𝑎𝑎 2 𝑋𝑋𝑎𝑎 = .003007 ( 𝐿𝐿 2013) 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 2𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑎𝑎 = 228’505.49 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 .003007 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒𝑎𝑎 = . ( ∗ ) Electricity Used 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝟐𝟐𝒆𝒆𝒂𝒂 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝟐𝟐𝒆𝒆
Actual, electrical data was unavailable for this study. There was also an insufficient amount of structural data available to create energy projections using NRCan’s Comprehensive database. In leu of the lack of data, electrical energy consumption could only be estimated for lighting in agricultural structures.
The methodology used to project Mulmur’s agricultural electrical consumption is described below. As a result of data limits the estimates provided represent a percentage of electrical use in the agriculture sector.
Energy not covered by the scope would be, heating, any equipment run off electricity in the buildings, and generators associated with farm properties. These will not be counted in Mulmur’s CEP report because of a lack of information leading to a possible high margin of error.
Methodology
There are 772 buildings allocated to barns (insulated and uninsulated), green houses, milking centers, and workshops in Mulmur* MPAC. These building were assigned an energy intensity from NRCan’s residential sector.
Burnside chose to use the energy intensity regarding light from the residential sector because it would be more representative then the lighting factors from commercial/industrial. Since commercial/industrial energy intensity (for lighting) accounts for building offices and health care building which consume more energy allocated to lighting than agricultural structures. The structure count was also used has the multiplying factor rather than the square footage, because NRCan’s data was presented in a per household number. It was also decided that lighting would not represent well using an energy intensity per square foot, because on average the light intensity for larger areas goes down rather then up. However, if the energy intensity for lighting was converted into an energy intensity per square foot, large barns would create high energy outputs that might not represent the actual conditions.
185 of 580 To calculate the energy intensity structures labeled barns (insulated and uninsulated), green houses, milking centers, and workshops MPAC data was used. That total was then multiplied by 3.4(GJ/ household, NRCan’s lighting intensity.
= 3.4 / ∑𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙ℎ𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 722 ( 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜)ℎ𝑜𝑜3.4𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 (∗ 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 𝑁𝑁 𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁𝑁 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜, 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎) 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 = 2624𝑎𝑎.8𝑎𝑎 𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 ( ) The total energy was𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 converted𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑎𝑎into𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟 (kilowatts ∗per hour)𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 kWh𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 2624.8 277.7778 = 729111.2
GHG Emissions from Electrical Use 𝐺𝐺𝐺𝐺 ∗ 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘ℎ
The guidelines from the PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol were used to calculate the emissions released from electrical energy consumption.
Figure 1: PCP Protocol Methodology2
The Canadian National Inventory Report 2016 electricity CO2e emissions factor for Ontario is 36g (CO2e/kwh). 2016 is the most recent data released and will be the data assigned to all electrical usage in Mulmur CEP study.
2 Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (n.d). PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol.
186 of 580 Table 2: Greenhouse Gas Intensity3
Calculation 2 = × 36 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸𝐸 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐729𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐,111.2 36 02 = 26,248,003.2 2 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘ℎ ∗ 2𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔 = grams𝑒𝑒 of CO2 ÷ 1,000𝑔𝑔,000𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 = 26 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡
3 Environment and Climate Change Canada. (2018). National Inventory Report: 1990-2016 Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada. Gatineau: Her
Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 2018.
187 of 580 References
Environment and Climate Change Canada. (2018). National Inventory Report: 1990-2016 Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada. Gatineau: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 2018. Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (n.d). PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol. Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. (2019). 2019 Field Crop Budgets. Toronto: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
188 of 580 Appendix D
Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Methodologies Appendix D
189 of 580 Energy and Emissions Calculations for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Sectors in Mulmur for 2018
Introduction
As part of the Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan a total calculation of energy consumed or produced will be recorded. GHG emissions from any energy production and/or consumption would also be recorded.
Each sector in this report contains its own methodologies due to the variation in data collection and data interpretation.
The section below breaks down the methodologies used to calculate industrial, commercial and institutional energy consumption and or production and GHG emissions generation resulting from energic sources.
Data Collection Methods
Partners for Climate Protection (PCP)
The Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol provides three methods to calculate energy consumption and emissions generation from buildings and facilities. Because actual data was not available the second alternate method was used for each sector (industrial, commercial, and institutional).
Figure 2-1: PCP Alternative Method1
Figure 2-1 provides a detailed description of the methodologies provided by the PCP protocol.
Industrial
Defining an industrial building.
1 Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (2006). Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol.
190 of 580 General-purpose industrial properties in Ontario have the following characteristics:
• uses may include warehousing, light manufacturing or other general industrial uses • they are multi-purpose buildings that typically include office space • special purpose features are limited • they can usually be converted to another use without extensive alterations2
Once a property was categorized as industrial a total area of the building or buildings was calculated using 2018 Orthophotography by Burnside.
Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) comprehensive database provided average energy outputs (per meter squared) for Ontario industrial buildings. Energy outputs and emission generation varied from industry.
Seven percent (7%) of buildings in these three categories (industrial, commercial, and institutional) were classified as industrial. Due to the uncertainty of their industry status they were assigned an energy intensity and emission rating from Table 22: Other Services Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source” (Natural Resources Canada, n.d.)
Using NRCan’s energy and emissions ratings a total energy consumption along with CO2 (emissions) generation were calculated for each building. This was completed by taking the energy intensity in gigajoules/meter squared and multiplying it by the total floor area of each building.
Commercial
Defining a commercial building
Commercial properties have the following characteristics:
• Uses may include retail, food service, office or other general commercial uses; • They are multi-purpose buildings that typically include interior finish; • Special purpose features are limited; and • They can usually be converted to another use without extensive alterations.3
Once a property was categorized as commercial a total area of the building was calculated using 2018 Orthophotography by Burnside.
2 Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. (2019). Industrial Properties. Retrieved from MPAC: https://www.mpac.ca/PropertyTypes/IndustrialProperties 3 Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. (2019). Industrial Properties. Retrieved from MPAC: https://www.mpac.ca/PropertyTypes/IndustrialProperties
191 of 580 The NRCan’s comprehensive database provided average energy outputs (per meter squared) for Ontario commercial buildings. Energy outputs and emission generation varied from commercial building classification e.g. retail, arts and recreation etc.
Seventy six percent (76%) of buildings in these three categories (industrial, commercial, and institutional) were classified as commercial. From there they were divided into four groups, provided by NRCan’s comprehensive data base.
Below are the four categories from which energy use and emissions generation were sourced.
• Table 6: Retail Trade Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source; • Table 18: Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source; • Table 20: Accommodation and Food Services Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source; and • Table 22: Other Services Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source.
(Natural Resources Canada, n.d.)
Using NRCan’s energy and emissions ratings a total energy consumption along with CO2 (emissions) generated were calculated for each building. This was done by taking the energy intensity in gigajoules/meter squared and multiplying it by the total floor area of each building.
Institutional
Institutional buildings will be classified by MPAC’s 600 series.
Once a property was categorized as commercial a total area of the building or buildings was calculated using 2018 Orthophotography by Burnside.
NRCan’s comprehensive database provided average energy outputs (per meter squared) for Ontario institutional buildings. Energy outputs and emissions generation varied from institutional building classification e.g. hospitals, schools etc.
Fourteen percent (14%) of buildings in these three categories (industrial, commercial, and institutional) were classified as commercial. They were then divided into three groups, provided by NRCan’s Comprehensive data base.
Below are the three categories from which energy use and emissions generation were sourced:
• Table 14: Educational Services Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source; • Table 18: Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source; and
192 of 580 • Table 22: Other Services Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source.
(Natural Resources Canada, n.d.)
Using NRCan’s energy and emissions ratings total energy consumption along with CO2 (emissions) generation were calculated for each building. This was completed by taking the energy intensity in gigajoules/meter squared and multiplying it by the total floor area of each building.
Other
Buildings that were unknown in classification and could not be placed in either commercial, industrial or institutional sectors were given and energy intensity and emissions rating from “Table 22: Other Services Secondary Energy Use and GHG Emissions by Energy Source” (Natural Resources Canada, n.d.)
193 of 580 References
Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (2006). Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. (2019). Industrial Properties. Retrieved from MPAC: https://www.mpac.ca/PropertyTypes/IndustrialProperties Natural Resources Canada. (n.d.). Comprehensive Database. Retrieved from Natural Resources Canada: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/statistics/neud/dpa/showTable.cfm?type=CP§or=co m&juris=on&rn=22&page=0
194 of 580 Appendix E
Corporate Fuel Use in Municipal Fleet Vehicles Appendix E
195 of 580 Mulmur’s Municipal Transportation in 2018
Fuel Use in Municipal Fleet Vehicle
Fleet Vehicles/ Equipment
Corporate fleet account for energy and emission’s generated from fuels such as gasoline, and diesel or indirect sources from grid electricity.
To calculate emissions IEAP guidelines were used as follows:
1. For each energy source determine the total amount of energy (fuel) consumed by corporate vehicles and equipment during the inventory year.
2. Identify corresponding emissions factors for CO2 CH2 and N2O. 3. Multiply energy consumption data by the corresponding emission factor and their global warming potential (GWP) to determine total CO2e.
Methodology
Fuel quantities were collected from Mulmur’s Transaction Report by Vehicle from Jan 1/18 12:00AM to Dec 31/18 11:59PM. The report included vehicle description, type, value and quantity of fuel used.
From there Burnside broke the vehicles down by group light-duty trucks, heavy duty vehicles, and off road. Once the vehicle was in its respective category it was divided again by fuel type, gas and diesel. Tractors, and miscellaneous fuel were grouped into off-road, while the rest of the vehicles followed the IEAP description, as shown below.
Emissions Calculation
Figure 1-1 Vehicle Classification1
Equation 1 of the Vehicle Classification methodology shows the formula supplied by the PCP Protocol, this formula is used to convert Mulmur’s Fleet vehicles fuel consumption into emissions released.
1 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities , n.d)
196 of 580 Equation 1 For CO2e Emissions
2
Mulmur’s Fleet Vehicle data was converted into a spread sheet where totals for all the respected categories where formed. These totals where then used with the PCP protocol emissions equation.
Heavy Duty Vehicles
Diesel
2 = ( 2 ) 68175.1 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 2 𝑋𝑋𝑎𝑎 ∗ .𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶002712𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒 2 =𝑋𝑋𝑎𝑎 (68175 − .1 𝐿𝐿.002712) 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶2 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = 𝑒𝑒184−.89 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 𝐿𝐿 ∗ Light Duty Trucks 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡
Gasol ine
2 = ( 2 ) 10329.1 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 2 𝑋𝑋𝑎𝑎 ∗ .𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶002299𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒 2 =𝑋𝑋𝑎𝑎 (10329 − .1 𝐿𝐿.002299) 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶2 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 =𝑒𝑒 23−.74 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 Die sel ∗ 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 2 = ( 2 ) 6871.7 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 𝑋𝑋𝑎𝑎 ∗ 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒
2 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities , n.d) 𝑋𝑋𝑎𝑎 − 𝐿𝐿
197 of 580 2 .002733 2 = (6871.7 .002733) 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶2 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 =𝑒𝑒 18−.78 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 ∗ Off Road 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡
Gasoline
2 = ( 2 ) 14203 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 2 𝑋𝑋𝑋𝑋 ∗ .𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶002361𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒 2 =𝑋𝑋 𝑋𝑋 (14203− .𝐿𝐿002361) 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶2 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = (𝑒𝑒33−.53 ) 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 Diesel∗ 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 2 = ( 2 ) 11697.1 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 2 𝑋𝑋𝑋𝑋 ∗ .𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶003007𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒 2 =𝑋𝑋 𝑋𝑋 (11697− .1 .𝐿𝐿003007) 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶2 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 = (𝑒𝑒35−.17 ) 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 ∗ The Tables below are taken directly 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶from𝑒𝑒 the PCP Protocol:𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol.
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199 of 580
200 of 580 References
Federation of Canadian Municipalities . (n.d). PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Analysis Protocol. Municipalities, F. o. (n.d). Canadain Supplement to the Emissions Analysis Protocol.
201 of 580 Appendix F
Municipal Buildings Energy and Emissions Appendix F
202 of 580 Stationary Energy Consumption for Mulmur’s Municipal Buildings and Other in 2018
Energy Consumed
To calculate Mulmur’s energy consumption actual data was provided by the Township of Mulmur for 2018. This data included energy bills, fuel records, total floor area and building age. All data in the Mulmur CEP pertaining to Municipal buildings and other stationary energy consumption is based on actual data.
Emissions Released
PCP Protocol
Emissions can be produced from stationary combustion fuels or indirectly from use of grid electricity.
To calculate emissions IEAP guidelines where used as follows:
1. For each energy source, determine the total amount of energy consumed by each corporate building and facility in the inventory year.
2. Identify corresponding emissions factors for CO2 CH2 and N2O. 3. Multiply energy consumption activity data by the corresponding emissions factors and their global warming potential (GWP) to determine total CO2e emissions.
The Municipal stationary energy is then converted into gigajoules to allow the energy output to be compared to the Township of Mulmur’s total energy.
Electrical
The Township of Mulmur provided electrical data for their municipal accounts and with Canada’s National Inventory (Annex 13, Table A13-7) a calculated number for GHG emissions was recorded.
Ontario’s electrical emissions factor for 2016 is (36 gCO2e/kWh).
Equat ion 2 = × 36 /1,000,000 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔𝑔 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘ℎ 𝑔𝑔
203 of 580 Converting into gigajoules.
Gigajoule conversion factor .00361.
Town Hall
Consumption 42,976.01 (kWh).
Emissions factor 36 g per (kWh).
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𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎= 𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌. ∗ 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎
Conver ting (kwh) into gigajoules. 𝟏𝟏 𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝟐𝟐
Gigajoule conversion factor .00362.
, . × . = .
Fire Hall 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
Consumption 29,948.12 (kWh). Emi ssions factor 36 g per (kWh). 29,948.12( ) 36 / 1,000,000
= . 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘ℎ ∗ 𝑔𝑔 Converting (kwh) into gigajoules. 𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝟐𝟐
Gigajoule conversion factor .0036.
, . × . = .
Public Works 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝟖𝟖𝟖𝟖 𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
Consumption 54,106.42 (kWh). Emi ssions factor 36 g per (kWh). 54,106.42( ) 36 /1,000,000 = . 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘ℎ ∗ 𝑔𝑔 𝟏𝟏 𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪
1 (Natural Resources Canada, 2013) 2 (Natural Resources Canada, 2013)
204 of 580 Converting (kwh) into gigajoules.
Gigajoule conversion factor .0036
, . × . = .
Arena (Ice Plant) 𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
Consumption 266,100 (kWh).
Emissions factor 36 g per (kWh).
, ( ) / , ,
𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏= 𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌. ∗ 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎
Converting (kwh) into gigajoules. 𝟗𝟗 𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪
Gigajoule conversion factor .0036 266,100 × .0036 = 957.96
Arena 𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
32,811.97 (kWh).
Emissions factor 36 g per (kWh). 23, 811.97 ( ) 36 /1,000,000 = . 𝑘𝑘𝑘𝑘ℎ ∗ 𝑔𝑔 Conv erting (kwh) into gigajoules. 𝟏𝟏 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪
NRCan conversion factor .0036 32,811.97 × .0036 = 118.12
Other Stationary Energy Consumption 𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
Other stationary energy refers to stationary energy used from sources other than buildings. Energy consumed is also controlled by the municipality.
205 of 580 Streetlights
Consumption 71399.90 (kWh).
Emissions factor 36g per (kWh).
. ( ) / , ,
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 𝟗𝟗=𝟗𝟗 𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌. ∗ 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎
Pump House 𝟐𝟐 𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓𝟓 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪
Consumption 72401.10 (kWh).
Emissions factor 36 g per (kWh).
. ( ) / , ,
𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏= 𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌. ∗ 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎
Scale House 𝟐𝟐 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪
Consumption 360.00 (kWh).
Emissions factor 36 g per (kWh).
. ( ) / , ,
𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎=𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌. ∗ 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎
Mansfield Park 𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪
Consumption 1160.24 (kWh).
Emissions factor 36 g per (kWh).
. ( ) / , ,
𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐= 𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌. ∗ 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟏𝟏 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎
Fuel Oil 𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪
Calculating the emissions released from fuel oil use in Mulmur’s Municipal Buildings.
206 of 580 An emissions factor for fuel oil is used to calculate the amount CO2e realised by energy sourced from fuel oil. This factor is retrieved from the PCP Protocol and a graph is provided - please find in references.
Emissions factor for light fuel oil (2,735 g CO2e/L light fuel oil).
Equation
2735 × = 1,000,000 𝑔𝑔 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 Public Works Building
Fuel oil consumed 18,125.00L 2,735 × 18,125 = . 1,000,000 𝑔𝑔 𝐿𝐿 𝟒𝟒𝟒𝟒 𝟓𝟓 𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪 Converting fuel oil into gigajoules.
NRCan conversion factor .0387 18,125.00 × .0387 = 701.43
The Arena 𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
Fuel oil consumed 14,121.70 L
(2,735g × 14,121.70L) = . 1,000,000 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟔𝟔 𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝟐𝟐 Converting fuel oil into gigajoules.
NRCan conversion factor .0387
14,121.70 × .0387 = 546.5
Propane 𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
Fire Hall
Propane consumed 11,645.20 L
1,541 × 11,645.2 = . 1,000,000 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝟗𝟗 𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕
207 of 580 Converting propane into gigajoules.
NRCan conversion factor .0266
, . × . = .
The Arena 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑 𝟕𝟕𝟕𝟕 𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
Propane Consumed 1,351.9
1,541 × 1,351.9 = . 1,000,000 𝟐𝟐 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪 Converting propane into gigajoules.
NRCan conversion factor .0266 1,351.9 × .0266 = 35.96
𝐆𝐆𝐆𝐆
208 of 580 References
Tables from The PCP Protocol: Canadian Supplement to the International Emissions Inventory.
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3 (Federation of Canadian Municipalities, n.d)
209 of 580 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 210 of 580 Community Energy Plan
Volume 3 North Dufferin Community Centre, Honeywood Arena Energy Audit Report
Township of Mulmur
June 2020
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North Dufferin Community Centre (Honeywood Arena) CEP Volume 3: Energy Audit Report
Township of Mulmur 758070 2 Line East Mulmur, ON L9V 0G8
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 15 Townline Orangeville ON L9W 3R4 CANADA
June 2020 300041822.0000
212 of 580 Distribution List
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Record of Revisions
Revision Date Description - December 6, 2019 Initial Draft Submission to Township of Mulmur June 5, 2020 Final Submission to Township of Mulmur
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Report Prepared By:
Spencer Brown, P.Eng., C.E.A. Peter Mensinga, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Project Engineer Manager, Building Restoration SB:kl PM:kl
Report Reviewed By:
Dominic Garisto, C.E.T., LET Lyle Parsons, B.E.S. Mechanical Technologist Vice President Environment DG:kl LP:kl
213 of 580 Executive Summary Introduction: Project Scope, Objective and Strategies R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) was engaged by the Township of Mulmur (Mulmur) to develop a Community Energy Plan (CEP). As part of that CEP a number of demonstration projects were included to show the benefits of energy conservation. This particular component of the study was to conduct an Energy Audit (EA) of the North Dufferin Community Center building in Honeywood. Its address is 706114 County Rd 21, Mulmur, ON, L0N1H0. These kind of EAs can be conducted at any building and are case specific to the buildings being assessed.
Fourteen separate Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) were identified with implementation costs and annual energy savings estimates. Eight Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) recommendations were identified with implementation costs and annual energy savings estimates. The annualized savings of all recommendations totals $21,996.00 (at projected energy prices). If fully implemented, the average weighted payback period from annual energy savings for these EEMs is estimated to be 8.0 years, and simple payback 5.4 years. A significant reduction in electricity and fuel usage would be achieved if recommendations were implemented. Details are outlined in the tables below.
Table 1: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Recommendations
Approx. Net Simple EEM Energy Efficiency Measure Measure Type Annual Estimated Payback No. Savings Costs Years
Upgrade Building 1 LED Lighting – Interior Lights $216.00 $1,105.00 5.1 Systems LED Lighting – Exterior Parking Upgrade Building 2 $160.00 $790.00 4.9 Lot Lights Systems Install Programmable Upgrade Building 3 $750.00 $400.00 0.5 Thermostats Systems Building Envelope Analysis – Upgrade Building 4 $1,780.00 $8,500.00 4.8 Roof Insulation Envelope Water Conservation -Low Flow Upgrade Building 7 $490.00 $1,800.00 3.7 Fixtures Systems New Zamboni Hot Water Upgrade Building 10 $1,165.00 $8,000.00 6.9 System Systems 12 Upgrade Building DDC Controller $5,000.00 $41,154.00 8.2 Systems Renewable 14 Rooftop Solar $12,435.00 $114,375.00 9.2 Technology Totals $21,996.00 $176,124.00 5.4
Table 2: Summary of Utility Reductions from Recommendations Electricity Oil GHG Reduction kWh L MTCDE Total 2017/2018 Utility Consumptions 300,000 18,221 49 Percentage Reduction in Utility Consumption 90% 24% 24% Total Projected Utility Consumptions 31,274 13,824 37
214 of 580 Results and Recommendations with Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) There is a program expected to be announced from the Federal government to provide incentives to Municipalities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. A similar program for private businesses was operational in 2019 providing 25% incentive on capital costs. With the capital incentive one additional measure was recommended for a total of nine measures, and overall paybacks were reduced. The tables below outline the revised paybacks for projects, should this program be launched.
The annualized savings of all recommendations with the CAIF Incentive totals $25,706.00 (at projected energy prices). Details are outlined in the tables below. There could be further funding available from programs like FCM’s Green Municipal Fund Capital Project: Retrofit of Municipal Facilities.
Table 3: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Recommendations with CAIF Funding
Approx. Net Simple EEM Energy Efficiency CAIF Measure Type Annual Estimated Payback No. Measure Incentive Savings Costs Years Upgrade LED Lighting – Interior 1 Building $216.00 $374.00 $731.00 3.4 Lights Systems Upgrade LED Lighting – Exterior 2 Building $160.00 $223.00 $568.00 3.5 Parking Lot Lights Systems Upgrade Install Programmable 3 Building $750.00 $100.00 $300.00 0.4 Thermostats Systems Upgrade Building Envelope 4 Building $1,780.00 $2,125.00 $6,375.00 3.6 Analysis – Roof Insulation Envelope Upgrade Water Conservation -Low 7 Building $490.00 $450.00 $1,350.00 2.8 Flow Fixtures Systems Upgrade New Zamboni Hot Water 10 Building $1,165.00 $2,000.00 $6,000.00 5.2 System Systems Upgrade 11 Desuperheater Building $3,710.00 $10,625.00 $31,875.00 8.6 Systems Upgrade 12 DDC Controller Building $5,000.00 $11,250 $29,904 6.0 Systems Renewable 14 Rooftop Solar $12,435.00 $28,594.00 $85,781.00 6.9 Technology Totals $25,706.00 $55,740.00 $162,884.00 4.5 Note: Simple payback is an average of all projects
215 of 580 Energy Audit Strategies and Methods This report review includes all the energy and estimated cost saving measures as follows with regards to both functionality and code upgrades: • Building Automation Systems (BAS); • Boilers, furnaces, heaters; • Toilet and fixture replacement; • LED lighting; • Roof insulation; • Rooftop solar; and • Heat Recovery.
The energy audit method was broken down into four phases which are described as follows:
Baseline Development
Gathering all pertinent data: billing information histories, drawings, specifications, engineering report, conduct site visit and interview building operators, generate equipment list and identify potential energy saving measures. Interview with building operators, generate equipment list and conduct site inspection for individual system to identify the potential energy saving measures.
Analysis and Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs)
Collect all historic data for utility and energy consumption simulation, and building assessment report(s), drawings and other related information (provided by the Township). Provide an analysis of potential Energy Efficiency Measures for conventional and renewable energy technologies, taking into consideration of the building behavior, operational schedule changes and deficiencies. Review and calculation energy consumption before and after a potential retrofit.
Draft and Final Report
Produce the draft energy audit report and for the North Dufferin Community Centre review and incorporate comments and suggestion for the final report.
216 of 580 Table 4: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Details Simple GHG Total Electricity Oil Original Cost ($) / Payback EEM Measure Category Measure Type Energy Efficiency Measure Reduction Savings per Incentives Net Costs Cost MTCDE w/Incentiv Year kWh L MTCDE es Years EEM 1 - LED Lighting – Interior 1 No-Cost/Low-Cost Upgrade Building Systems 1,300 0 0 $216.00 $1,495.00 $390.00 $1,105.00 $0.00 5.1 Lights
EEM 2 - LED Lighting – Exterior 2 No-Cost/Low-Cost Upgrade Building Systems 964 0 0 $160.00 $890.00 $100.00 $790.00 $0.00 4.9 Parking Lot Lights
EEM 3 - Install Programmable 3 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Systems 0 1000 3 $750.00 $400.00 $0.00 $400.00 $0.00 0.5 Thermostats
EEM 4 – Building Envelope Analysis 4 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Envelope 0 2144 6 $1,780.00 $8,500.00 $0.00 $8,500.00 $1,485.00 4.8 – Roof Insulation
EEM 5 – Building Envelope Analysis 5 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Envelope 0 136 0 $103.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 $4,131.00 14.6 – New Doors
EEM 6 – Building Envelope Analysis 6 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Envelope 0 1075 3 $806.00 $38,000.00 $0.00 $38,000.00 $13,239.00 47.1 – New Windows
EEM 7 – Water Conservation -Low 7 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Systems 0 571 2 $490.00 $1,800.00 $0.00 $1,800.00 $1,181.00 3.7 Flow Fixtures
EEM 8 – Upgrade Furnace to Higher 8 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Systems 0 125 0 $104.00 $7,000.00 $0.00 $7,000.00 $20,974.00 67.5 Efficiency
9 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Systems EEM 9 - Drain Water Heat Recovery 0 367 1 $304.00 $4,500.00 $0.00 $4,500.00 $4,592.00 14.8
EEM 10 New Zamboni Hot Water 10 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Systems 0 682 2 $1,165.00 $8,000.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 $4,393.00 6.9 System
11 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Systems EEM11 Desuperheater 0 4,470 12 $3,710.00 $42,500.00 $0.00 $42,500.00 $3,561.00 11.5
12 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Systems EEM12 DDC Controller 38,462 0 0 $5,000 $45,000 $3,846 $41,154 $0 8.2
13 Capital Investment Upgrade Building Systems EEM13 Electric Desiccant Humidifier 19,231 0 0 $2,500 $40,000 $1,923 $38,077 $0 15.2
14 Capital Investment Renewable Technology EEM14 Rooftop Solar 228,000 0 0 $12,435.00 $114,375.00 $0.00 $114,375.00 $0.00 9.2
217 of 580 Table 5: Glossary of Terms Term Description
Watt (W) Unit of Power in Joules/s.
Kilowatt (kW) 1000 Watts
Megawatt (MW) 1000 kilowatts Equivalent Kilo-watt hours, standard unit of energy consumption ekWh to compare energy sources. A measure of power over time – 1 Wh is 1W power consumption Watthour (Wh) over 1 hour. Kilowatt hour (kWh) 1000 Wh
Megawatt Hour (MWh) 1000 kWh
British Thermal Unit (BTU) A measure of energy.
kBTU One thousand BTUs.
m3 Meter cubed, a unit of volume. The Energy Cost Index (ECI) of the building (expressed in dollars ECI per floor area per year). GHG Green house fuel oil. The Energy Utilization Index (EUI) of the Source (expressed in Source EUI kBtu/ft2 [MJ/m2] per year). The Energy Utilization Index (EUI) of the Site (expressed in Site EUI kBtu/ft2 [MJ/m2] per year). Charge from Hydro distribution companies based on the capacity Demand Charge amount allocated to your building. The largest power consumption for a system, usually over a Peak Demand 1 year time period. EEM Energy Efficiency Measure.
ECM Energy Conservation Measure. A rate $/kWh for electricity including demand charges, regulatory Blended Rate charges, supply charges, global adjustment, and taxes. Heating Degree Day The number of degrees that a day’s average temperature is below (HDD) 18 degrees Celsius. The value of all the future cash flows added up and multiplied with Net Present Value (NPV) the discount rate. Often considered the hurdle rate this is the rate which an entity Discount Rate can receive on other investments. A discount rate is used to discount future cash flows to measure project risk. The time in years it takes to recoup an initial capital investment. Simple Payback Comparing paybacks of different investments provides a good way to make financial decisions. The ROI is the net profit of an investment divided by the capital Return on Investment cost. Comparing ROI’s of different investments provides a good (ROI) way to make financial decisions.
218 of 580 Table of Contents
1.0 Energy Utility Analysis ...... 11 1.1 Audit Scope and Methodology ...... 11 1.1.1 Preliminary Analysis ...... 11 1.1.2 Audit Site Investigation ...... 11 1.1.3 Water Consumption Review ...... 11 1.2 Description of the Site and Building ...... 11 1.3 Preliminary End Use Analysis ...... 13 1.3.1 Billing Data Review ...... 13 1.3.2 Fuel Oil Rates ...... 14 1.3.3 Propane Rates ...... 14 1.3.4 Water Rates ...... 14 1.3.5 Monthly Energy Usage ...... 14 1.3.6 Fuel Oil Adjusted Baseline for Heating ...... 18 1.3.7 Electricity Adjusted Baseline ...... 18 1.3.8 Breakdown of Energy Charges and Consumption ...... 19 1.3.9 End Use Breakdown ...... 20 1.3.10 Energy Benchmark ...... 21 2.0 Building Envelope ...... 22 2.1 Exterior Cladding System ...... 22 2.2 Roofing ...... 24 3.0 Building Systems ...... 26 3.1 Lighting Systems ...... 26 3.1.1 Interior Lighting ...... 26 3.1.2 Exterior Lighting ...... 28 3.2 Mechanical Systems ...... 28 3.2.1 HVAC System ...... 28 3.2.2 Plumbing and Fixtures ...... 29 3.2.3 Domestic Hot Water ...... 31 3.2.4 Zamboni Hot Water ...... 31 3.2.5 Ice Refrigeration System ...... 32 4.0 Occupancy Schedule ...... 33 5.0 Energy Efficiency Measures ...... 34 5.1 No-Cost/Low-Cost Measures ...... 34 5.1.1 EEM 1 – Interior Lighting Analysis – LED Lighting ...... 35 5.1.2 EEM 2 – Exterior Parking Lot Lights - LED Lighting ...... 35 5.1.3 EEM 3 – Programmable Thermostats ...... 36 5.2 Capital Investment Measures ...... 37 5.2.1 EEM 4 – Building Envelope Analysis – Roof Insulation ...... 37 5.2.2 EEM 5 – Building Envelope Analysis – New Doors ...... 37 5.2.3 EEM 6 – Building Envelope Analysis – New Windows ...... 37 5.2.4 EEM 7 – Water Conservation – Low Flow Fixtures ...... 38 5.2.5 EEM 8 – Upgrade Furnace to Higher Efficiency Furnace ...... 38 5.2.6 EEM 9 – Drain Water Heat Recovery ...... 39 5.2.7 EEM 10 – New Zamboni Hot Water System ...... 40
219 of 580 5.2.8 EEM 11 – Desuperheater - Heat Recovery ...... 40 5.2.9 EEM 12 – DDC Controller on Refrigeration System ...... 41 5.2.10 EEM 13 – Electric Desiccant Dehumidifier ...... 41 5.3 Distributed Generation/Renewable Energy Measures ...... 42 5.3.1 EEM 14 – Rooftop Solar with Net Metering Connections ...... 42 6.0 Incentive Programs ...... 43 6.1 Climate Action Initiative Fund ...... 43 6.2 EEMs Recommended with CAIF ...... 44 6.3 FCM Retrofit of Municipal Facilities ...... 45 7.0 Summary ...... 45
Tables Table 1: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Recommendations ...... 2 Table 2: Summary of Utility Reductions from Recommendations ...... 2 Table 3: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Recommendations with CAIF Funding ...... 3 Table 4: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Details ...... 5 Table 5: Glossary of Terms ...... 6 Table 6: North Dufferin Community Centre Building Information ...... 11 Table 7: North Dufferin Community Centre Electricity Charges ...... 13 Table 8: Hydro One Charges General Service Greater than 50 kW ...... 14 Table 9: Fuel Oil Charges ...... 14 Table 10: North Dufferin Community Centre Electricity Consumption Summary ...... 15 Table 11: Average m3 Consumption Per HDD ...... 18 Table 12: Adjusted Fuel oil Use Baseline ...... 18 Table 13: Combined kWh Breakdown for North Dufferin Community Centre ...... 20 Table 14: Occupancy Schedule ...... 34 Table 15: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Recommendations with CAIF Funding ...... 44 Table 16: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Recommendations ...... 45 Table 17: North Dufferin Community Centre EEMs not Recommended ...... 46 Table 18: Summary of Utility Reductions for Recommendations ...... 46
Figures Figure 1: North Dufferin Community Centre 2016-2018 Hydro Usage ...... 16 Figure 2: North Dufferin Community Centre 2016-2018 Fuel Oil Usage ...... 16 Figure 3: North Dufferin Community Centre 2016-2018 Estimated Propane Usage ...... 17 Figure 4: North Dufferin Community Centre 2016-2018 Estimated Fuel Usage ...... 17 Figure 5: North Dufferin Community Centre 2018 Total Energy Usage (kWh) ...... 19 Figure 6: North Dufferin Community Centre Total Energy Cost 2016 to 2017 ...... 19 Figure 7: Total kWh by End Use for North Dufferin Community Centre ...... 21 Figure 8: Total ekWh/ft2 by End Use for North Dufferin Community Centre ...... 22 Figure 9: North Dufferin Community Centre Exterior Wall Assembly ...... 23 Figure 10: Common Area Window ...... 23 Figure 11: Common Area Single Pane Window to Unheated Arena ...... 24 Figure 12: Roof Over Rink ...... 25
220 of 580 Figure 13: Changeroom Lighting Example ...... 26 Figure 14: Rink Lighting ...... 27 Figure 15: Auditorium Lighting ...... 27 Figure 16: HPS Parking Lot Lights ...... 28 Figure 17: LED Parking Lot Lights ...... 28 Figure 18: Common Area Oil Furnaces ...... 29 Figure 19: Typical Changeroom ...... 30 Figure 20: Typical Sink Fixtures ...... 30 Figure 21: Domestic Hot Water Tank ...... 31 Figure 22: Zamboni Hot Water Storage Tank ...... 32 Figure 23: Zamboni Hot Water Heating Tank and Electrical Heating Wall Mount ...... 32 Figure 24: Ice Plant Compressors ...... 33 Figure 25: Ice Plant ...... 33 Figure 26: Drain Water Heat Recovery System ...... 39
Appendices Appendix A Data Appendix B Calculations Appendix C Benchmark Report Appendix D Drawings
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222 of 580 1.0 Energy Utility Analysis 1.1 Audit Scope and Methodology
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) conducted a site visit at the North Dufferin Community Centre on July 1, 2019. Following the site visit, analysis was performed by Burnside and included a review of mechanical, electrical, building sciences, energy modelling, and renewable energy. Included in the analysis was a preliminary end use analysis, energy audit, and water consumption review. A review of safety features such as ammonia monitoring equipment was not included in this review.
1.1.1 Preliminary Analysis
The preliminary analysis precedes an audit of a building. During the preliminary analysis the historic utility use, peak demand, and cost were analyzed. A comparison of electricity usage to similar buildings, where available (including the source, size and date of the sample) was completed. Monthly energy use and peak demand was reviewed to identify efficiency or behavioral modification opportunities. Sequence of operations reports, floor plan, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural drawings for each of the buildings that were received were reviewed.
1.1.2 Audit Site Investigation
During the site investigation a description of the physical characteristics of the facility, as well as its current condition, state of repair and maintenance, approximate date of last major renovation, age and construction type were reviewed. The major existing electricity-using equipment including lighting, main sources of heating and cooling, their energy consumption and fuel type as well as the manufacturer, model number, age, physical condition and estimated remaining years of service were noted.
1.1.3 Water Consumption Review
The water closets and faucets are manually operated and have not been fully retrofitted to low-flow fixtures. They may be consuming significant amounts of water, typically 6 Litres per flush (LPF) for toilet and 5.7 liters per minute (LPM) for lavatory faucet respectively. No significant water leakage is identified per building operator. An estimate of the base case of water consumption calibrated to annual water bills was completed.
1.2 Description of the Site and Building Table 6: North Dufferin Community Centre Building Information Address 706114 Regional Road 21, Mulmur, ON Building Type Recreation Facility Height Two Floors Above Grade Parking Description Outdoor parking spaces Building Construction Type Concrete and Wood Year Constructed 1965 Gross Floor Area (GFA) 27,724 sq. ft.
223 of 580 Building Energy Audit Summary
The following items highlight the key observations of the Energy Audit by subject area.
Energy Audit: North Dufferin Community Centre Year of Construction 1965 The North Dufferin Community Center is an arena, with a two- story community centre complete with an ice rink, auditorium, canteen, changerooms, and viewing area. There are 4 changerooms, and 2 smaller changerooms, 2 male and 2 female washrooms. There is a community hall and stage on the 2nd floor above the foyer overlooking the arena. There are 2 General Description main entrances both on the west side of the building. The parking lot is on the west side of the building, shared in part with the fire hall to the north. The building is generally occupied from September when ice making ramps up until the end of April with the facility being used sparingly for special events in the summer. Exterior walls are composed of metal siding over insulation and a concrete block back-up wall. Windows are composed of two sets of single pane glazing in metal frames. The Community Building Envelope Centre portion of the building is protected with a flat roof overtop an insulated attic space. The ice rink’s is protected by an uninsulated, sloped metal roof with a urethane foam coating to reduce leakage. The domestic hot water heating consists of 1 John Wood oil- fired tank. Common areas at the front of the arena are heated with 2 oil furnaces and duct work to heat the areas. An electric Heating, Domestic Hot heater is used at the back maintenance and Zamboni area in Water, and Zamboni the wintertime. The Zamboni Hot Water heating consists of an Hot Water Systems oil-fired hot water tank that is pumped into an insulated holding tank. The holding tank is circulated by a Grundfos pump and the insulated water heater is kept hot by electrical resistance heating. Cooling System The building doesn’t have central cooling system. Dehumidification The building contains 2 dehumidifiers at opposite corners of the System rink. The building is equipped with 2 make-up air unit (MUA) with in- direct fuel oil-fired heaters to supply conditioned (heating only) Ventilation System fresh air in heating season to the common areas in the foyer and the auditorium. Interior Lighting: Most common area lighting on the 1st level including the foyer, front entrance, canteen, changerooms, bathrooms, front entrance, hallways, laundry and stair ways has been converted Lighting System to electronic ballasts and LED tubes. It is estimated about 75% of lights have been switched to LED. However, some areas are still using fluorescent bulbs so there is still an opportunity for savings by implementing a complete conversion.
224 of 580 Exterior Lighting: Consists of 2 mounted 50 w LED fixtures on front face of building, 1 High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixtures on a hydro pole, 1 HPS fixture on the exterior wall and 3 wall-mounted LED fixtures. These exterior lights provide lighting to the building and parking area. Building Automation There is currently no BAS system in operation. System (BAS)
1.3 Preliminary End Use Analysis
1.3.1 Billing Data Review
Consumption data for 2016 to 2018 was reviewed for Propane, Fuel oil and Electricity. Water bills and consumption for the last year were also reviewed. The following section describes the various charges and consumption related data and discusses trends in the data and opportunities for recommending Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM).
1.3.1.1 Electricity Rates
Table 7: North Dufferin Community Centre Electricity Charges
Charge Supplier Current Cost Forecast Cost c/kwh Base Electricity Price Hydro One 2.430 3.013 Global Adjustment OEB 9.318 11.555 Delivery Hydro One 0.127 0.157 Regulatory Charges OEB 0.004 0.005 Debt Retirement Charge OEB 0.007 0.008 H.S.T. 13% 13% Total Cost 13.43 16.65
Electricity rates vary with the Ontario electricity market. Mulmur is currently purchasing energy at an average cost of 2.43 c/kWh. The global adjustment rate varies every month and is difficult to predict a rate going forward. Due to Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan the global adjustment was been reduced. This credit is assumed to continue for the foreseeable future. The global adjustment charge over the past year is currently $9.32 c/kWh; however, electricity rates are expected to increase. Assuming an average rate of increase of 4% the average increase over the next 10 years is 24%. Therefore, multiplying the current cost by 24% yields a forecasted cost of $16.65 kwh.
225 of 580 Table 8: Hydro One Charges General Service Greater than 50 kW Item Rates Unit of Measure Rate as of Jan 1, 2019 RPP – Tiered Rate, Spot Market or Electricity Per kWh* Weighted Average Spot Market Fixed Monthly Charge Per Month $89.48
Distribution Volume Charge Per kW $16.0236
Delivery Transmission Network Charge Per kW $1.6048
Transmission Connection Charge Per kW $1.0743
Line Loss Adjustment Factor $1.061
Wholesale Market Service Charge Per kWh* $0.0030
Regulatory Rural Rate Protection Charge Per kWh* $0.0005
SSS Administration Charge Per Month $0.25
1.3.2 Fuel Oil Rates
Table 9: Fuel Oil Charges Description Charge c/L Average Cost for 2016 63.1 Average Cost for 2017 76.1 Average Cost for 2018 88.0
Current Cost of Fuel Oil 83 c/L.
1.3.3 Propane Rates
Current Cost of Propane .49 c/L.
1.3.4 Water Rates
There is no municipal water at North Dufferin Community Centre. Groundwater is pumped from a well onsite.
1.3.5 Monthly Energy Usage
Monthly energy data was received from Mulmur. Below in Table 11 Hydro and Fuel consumption tables are shown. The total for Hydro is averaging approximately 330,000 kWh per year for 2016 to 2018. Total fuel oil usage averages approximately 12,000 L per year for 2016 to 2018. Total Propane usage averages approximately 6400 L per year.
226 of 580 Table 10: North Dufferin Community Centre Electricity Consumption Summary
North Dufferin Community Centre - Utilities Summary
Year Over Year Hydro consumption in kWh:
July tAugus September October November December January February March April May June Total
2016 9,878 8,145 12,122 55,976 43,820 43,560 53,703 44,870 44,597 29,003 16,762 10,167 372,603
2017 2,228 2,090 7,924 49,805 43,825 44,600 47,558 46,909 42,451 24,154 5,398 1,544 318,486
2018 3,760 1,320 20,381 52,373 43,140 46,680 37,129 33,126 37,440 20,121 1,507 1,940 298,917
227 of 580 Figure 1: North Dufferin Community Centre 2016-2018 Hydro Usage
Community Centre + Ice Plant Hydro Usage 2016-2018 60,000
50,000
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30,000 2016 2017 20,000 2018 10,000
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Electrical Consumption (kWh) Consumption Electrical Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Month
Electricity usage goes up significantly in the winter months as the ice rink is in full operation. The highest usage being in October when ice is being made, and high through November to March when the ice is being used extensively. The total kWh usage in 2018 was approximately 300,00 kwh which is less than 2016, 2017 and the average of the 3 years. This reduction is assumed to be due in large part to the replacement of lighting within the arena to LED. No other large changes in use have been identified during the audit. The average kWh usage per month in 2018 was approximately 24,910 kWh.
Figure 2: North Dufferin Community Centre 2016-2018 Fuel Oil Usage
Honeywood Arena Fuel Oil Purchases 2016-2018 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 Fuel Oil
Fuel Fuel Usage(L) 4,000 2,000 0 2016 2017 2018 Year
228 of 580 The amount of fuel oil varies year by year and month by month. Fuel oil consumption increases in the winter as fuel oil provides the main source of heat. The average amount of fuel per year is around 12,000 L.
Figure 3: North Dufferin Community Centre 2016-2018 Estimated Propane Usage
Honeywood Arena Propane Purchases 2016-2018 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 Propane 3,000 Fuel Fuel Usage(L) 2,000 1,000 0 2016 2017 2018 Year
The amount of propane varies year by year and month by month. Propane is used to operate the Zamboni as well as the cooking equipment in the canteen. The average amount of propane used per year is around 6,400 L.
Figure 4: North Dufferin Community Centre 2016-2018 Estimated Fuel Usage
Honeywood Fuel Purchases 2016-2018 20,000 19,000 18,000 17,000 16,000 15,000 14,000 Fuel Purchases
Fuel Fuel Usage(L) 13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000 2016 2017 2018 Year
229 of 580 The amount of propane and fuel oil varies year by year and month by month, however the total fuel use over 2016-2018 has remained fairly constant. The total L of fuel usage has ranged from approximately 17,500 in 2016 to 19,400 in 2018 for an average amount of approximately 18,500 L.
1.3.6 Fuel Oil Adjusted Baseline for Heating
The average fuel oil consumption from 2016 to 2018 is 12,065 L. Using 2016 to 2018 data, the heating load can be correlated to Heating Degree Data (HDD) to determine the adjusted baseline for an average year. Taking the total fuel and dividing by the heating degree days (HDD) per year gives an average m3 fuel oil used per HDD as shown in Table 11
Table 11: Average m3 Consumption Per HDD Year Total Fuel Oil (L) HDD L/HDD
2016 12841 3,588 3.58
2017 9234 3,734 2.47
2018 14121 4,018 3.51
The average L/HDD can be multiplied by the average HDD per year, which for Mulmur in the last 10 years is approximately 3,8551. This results in 12,293 L which is the fuel oil consumption that would be used in an average year. This can be used as the fuel oil consumption baseline.
Table 12: Adjusted Fuel oil Use Baseline HDD Average L/HDD Adjusted Average Fuel Oil (L)
3,855 3.2 12,293
1.3.7 Electricity Adjusted Baseline
The average kWh usage for North Dufferin Community Centre over the last 3 years is 330,002 kWh per year. However, the 2018 performance is likely more indicative of future performance. Occupancy is assumed to have remained constant for the time-period of analysis. Approximately 50% of common areas have been retrofitted to LED; as well as the arena area significantly reducing electricity and total energy consumption. The 2018 usage was 298,917 kWh therefore an approximation of the 2018 electricity usage of 300,000 kWh will be carried forward as the electricity baseline usage.
1 Environment and Climate Change Canada “Collingwood Historical Heating Degree Days”. November 22, 2017. Accessed November 22, 2017. https://sarnia.weatherstats.ca/metrics/hdd.html 230 of 580 1.3.8 Breakdown of Energy Charges and Consumption
Figure 5: North Dufferin Community Centre 2018 Total Energy Usage (kWh)
Honeywood Arena Total Energy Usage 2018 (kWh)
37,234, 8%
Electricity 149,075, 31% Fuel Oil 298,917, 61% Propane
Figure 6: North Dufferin Community Centre Total Energy Cost 2016 to 2017
Honeywood Arena 2018 Total Energy Cost
$2,629, 5%
$12,437, 22% Electricity Fuel Oil Propane $40,145, 73%
231 of 580 1.3.9 End Use Breakdown
An end use breakdown for all the different uses within the building was estimated and calibrated to the actual usage from the energy bills.
Table 13: Combined kWh Breakdown for North Dufferin Community Centre End Use Input Energy Units Fuel Combined Energy Use Electric Oil/Propane kWh kWh kWh Percent Appliances + Canteen 24000 5000 29,000 6%
Space Heating 15000 72000 87,000 18%
Fans 10000 10,000 2%
Lighting - Exterior 2500 2,500 1%
Lighting - Interior 12000 12,000 3% Pumps + Ventilation + 50000 50,000 11% Dehumidification Zamboni Hot Water 3500 55000 58,500 12%
Domestic Hot Water 1000 1,000 0%
Ice Plant 170000 170,000 36%
Well & Septic Pump 2000 2,000 0% Zamboni & Canteen 40312 40,312 9% Propane Plug Loads 10000 10,000 2% Total Estimated 300,000 172,312 472,312 100%
Historical Billing 300,000 172,000 472,000
Percent of Actual 100.0% 100.2% 100.1%
Total per ft^2 11.5 6.6 18.0
232 of 580 Figure 7: Total kWh by End Use for North Dufferin Community Centre
Plug Loads 2%
Well & Septic Appliances + Pump Canteen 0% Zamboni & 6% Canteen Propane 9%
Space Heating 18%
Lighting - Interior 3% Fans 2%
Ice Plant 36% Pumps + Ventilation + Dehumidification 11% Lighting - Exterior 1% Zamboni Hot Water 12% Domestic Hot Water 0%
1.3.10 Energy Benchmark
An energy benchmark is important to compare building usage to similar buildings as well as comparing current usage to past usage. It is an effective way to identify poorly performing buildings, and to establish a baseline for measuring improvement in energy consumptions for all buildings2. A rating has been determined from energy star portfolio manager for North Dufferin Community Centre from details about the buildings, utility bills, and regional and climate data. In Appendix A the score of 86 is shown. This means that the arena is operating in the 86th percentile, compared to other buildings, which means it is operating well. Furthermore, some local data was used to benchmark the building against other local arenas. In Figure 8 summary table is below and a copy of the analysis is in Appendix B.
2 Natural Resources Canada “Energy benchmarking: the basics”. Government of Canada June 09, 2017, Accessed November 10, 2017. http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/buildings/energy-benchmarking/building/18260#details-panel20 233 of 580 Figure 8: Total ekWh/ft2 by End Use for North Dufferin Community Centre
Single Rink Benchmarking in ekWh/ft2 35.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
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10.0
5.0
0.0 Erin 2012 Hillsburgh 2012 Honeywood 2016 2014 National Average
Per Survey of Energy Consumption of Arenas 20143, the Energy Use Index (EUI) Benchmark for similar buildings is 29.9 ekWh/ft2. The EUI for North Dufferin Community Centre in 2016 was is 21.3 ekWh/ft2. Benchmarking analysis indicates that North Dufferin Community Centre is operating better than average and is in the first quartile relative to the energy efficiency benchmark window. Although, it is operating at a higher energy intensity than Hillsburgh Arena4. Currently the Community Centre is operating well from an energy efficiency perspective, however there are still opportunities for energy efficiency, and renewable generation within the arena.
2.0 Building Envelope
2.1 Exterior Cladding System
The building’s exterior walls generally consist of a concrete block back-up wall with insulation and metal siding outboard of it. Based on the depth of the window flashing we estimate that insulation is between 100 to 125 mm thick, however destructive openings to confirm the actual thickness were outside the scope of our review.
The windows generally consist of two, single pane operable (horizontal sliding) and fixed windows. The windows appear to be approximately 30 years old and are nearing the end of their service life. The windows separating the Community Centre to the ice rink are single pane in metal frames.
3 https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star-benchmarking-commercial-and-institutional-buildings/energy- benchmarking-technical-information/building-energy-use-surveys/19454 4 Data from Burnside Energy Conservation Measures for the Hillsburgh and Erin Community Centre Arenas 234 of 580 Figure 9: North Dufferin Community Centre Exterior Wall Assembly
Figure 10: Common Area Window
235 of 580 Figure 11: Common Area Single Pane Window to Unheated Arena
2.2 Roofing
The Community Centre has both a flat roof, located over the community centre, and a sloped roof supported by wood trusses located above the ice rink. The flat roof has an unheated attic space below it that is insulated with 90 mm [3.5 in.] fibreglass batt insulation in ceiling and wall cavities with wood frame construction. The ice rink roof is uninsulated, the Urethane Foam/Gascosil coating is for leak protection rather than thermal insulation.
236 of 580 Figure 12: Community Centre Attic Space Insulation
Figure 12: Roof Over Rink
237 of 580 3.0 Building Systems
3.1 Lighting Systems
3.1.1 Interior Lighting
Most common area lighting on the first level including the foyer, front entrance, canteen, changerooms, bathrooms front entrance, hallways, laundry and stair ways has been converted to electronic ballasts and LED tubes. It is estimated about 75% of lights have been switched to LED. These retrofits have been completed within the last 3 years. However, some units are still using incandescent, and fluorescent bulbs so there is still a significant opportunity for savings by implementing a complete conversion. The lighting in the rink has been completely converted to LED, and the lighting upstairs in the auditorium is generally still fluorescent. There is no opportunity for improvement in the rink, and in the auditorium, there is limited opportunity as the occupancy of the space is only a few hours per week, not allowing for a benefit to outlay capital.
Figure 13: Changeroom Lighting Example
238 of 580 Figure 14: Rink Lighting
Figure 15: Auditorium Lighting
239 of 580 3.1.2 Exterior Lighting
The lighting on the exterior consists of 2 mounted 50 W LED fixtures on front face of building, 1 High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixtures on a hydro pole, 1 HPS fixture on the exterior wall and 3 wall-mounted LED fixtures.
Figure 16: HPS Parking Lot Lights Figure 17: LED Parking Lot Lights
3.2 Mechanical Systems
3.2.1 HVAC System
3.2.1.1 Heating
Common areas at the front of the arena are heated with 2 oil furnaces and duct work to heat the areas. An electric heater is used at the back maintenance and Zamboni area in the wintertime.
240 of 580 Figure 18: Common Area Oil Furnaces
3.2.1.2 Ventilation
The building is not equipped with Ventilation units. Only the fans within the oil furnaces deliver air to the heated common areas. 3.2.1.3 Cooling
There is large fan that is used rarely for ventilation in the rink area only required for fumes that are present from maintenance activities.
3.2.2 Plumbing and Fixtures
Plumbing is mostly original to the building. The 4 changerooms each generally have 1 toilet, 1 sink, and 1 shower. There is also a men’s washroom, a women’s washroom, a referee’s room and a girls changeroom. Upstairs there is a women’s and a men’s washroom. Upgrades to low flow showerheads and low flow kitchen and bathroom sinks have not taken place.
241 of 580 Figure 19: Typical Changeroom
Figure 20: Typical Sink Fixtures
242 of 580 3.2.3 Domestic Hot Water
The Domestic Hot Water heating consists of 1 John Wood oil-fired tank.
Figure 21: Domestic Hot Water Tank
3.2.4 Zamboni Hot Water
The Zamboni Hot Water heating consists of an oil-fired hot water tank that is pumped into an insulated holding tank. The holding tank is circulated by a Grundfos pump and the insulated water heater is kept hot by electrical resistance heating. The current hot water system is old and showing signs of wear.
243 of 580 Figure 22: Zamboni Hot Water Storage Figure 23: Zamboni Hot Water Heating Tank Tank and Electrical Heating Wall Mount
3.2.5 Ice Refrigeration System
The ice refrigeration system is ammonia based. The primary refrigeration side consists of 2 compressors, 1 cooling tower/condenser, 1 chiller, circulation pumps and piping. The secondary refrigeration side consists of circulation pumps and the arena slab piping. The refrigeration system was replaced in 2009. Typical ammonia-based refrigeration systems last for 30 years5. Therefore, only 1/3 into its useable life it was not analyzed for replacement or major retrofit.
5 https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/buildings/research/publications/16002#_Toc364163192 244 of 580 Figure 24: Ice Plant Compressors Figure 25: Ice Plant
4.0 Occupancy Schedule
Below is the occupancy schedule for North Dufferin Community Centre. Typically, the Arena is used in the winter from September to April and follows this occupancy schedule below.
245 of 580 Table 14: Occupancy Schedule Zone Name / Winter Operation of North Dufferin Community Centre Occupancy Description (Number of People) Per Hour
Days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Holiday 0:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 2:00 2:00 - 3:00 3:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 5:00 5:00 - 6:00 6:00 - 7:00 2 2 7:00 - 8:00 2 100 100 8:00 - 9:00 100 100 100 9:00 - 10:00 100 100 100 10:00 - 11:00 100 100 100 11:00 - 12:00 100 100 100 12:00-13:00 100 100 100 13:00-14:00 100 100 100 14:00-15:00 100 100 100 15:00-16:00 100 100 100 16:00-17:00 2 2 2 2 2 100 100 100 17:00-18:00 30 30 30 30 100 125 100 100 18:00-19:00 30 30 30 30 100 125 100 100 19:00-20:00 30 30 30 30 100 125 100 100 20:00-21:00 30 30 30 30 100 125 100 100 21:00-22:00 30 30 30 30 100 125 2 2 22:00-23:00 30 30 30 30 100 125 23:00-24:00 2 2 2 2 2 2 Total Showers 30 12 15 30 30 20 100 Estimated Note: Plus, every other week 50 people for 6 hours in auditorium.
5.0 Energy Efficiency Measures
5.1 No-Cost/Low-Cost Measures
Please note that savings calculations reflect savings from individual measures only and do not assume that other recommendations have been implemented. Calculations and assumptions used are solely based on the existing equipment and usage schedules.
246 of 580 5.1.1 EEM 1 – Interior Lighting Analysis – LED Lighting
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings/Year Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 1,105 1,300 - - 216.45 390 5.11 6.91
Existing Condition: Inefficient Lighting
Some common area lighting including the foyer, front entrance, changerooms, laundry and stair ways has been converted to electronic ballasts and LED tubes. These retrofits have been completed within the last 3 years. However, some lighting is still fluorescent bulbs so there is still an opportunity for savings by implementing a complete conversion.
Recommendations
Replace existing fluorescent lighting with LED lighting. The replacement LEDs also have a rated lifespan of 45,000 hours versus approximately 20,000 hours for the existing fluorescent lamps, which will help reduce maintenance costs associated with replacing burn outs.
Implementation
Estimate includes the cost for supply of lamps and fixtures and installation. In order to estimate the electric savings assumptions for daily usage were made based on space type. Save on Energy offers incentives for each of these lamps installed and these incentives are included in the price calculations. Further information regarding assumptions and the calculations made for this EEM can be found in Appendix B.
5.1.2 EEM 2 – Exterior Parking Lot Lights - LED Lighting
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 890 964 - 160 100 5.6 6.2
Existing Condition: Inefficient Lighting
Based on a visual inspection from the ground, the lighting on the exterior consists of 2 mounted 30 W LED fixtures on front face of building, 1 High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixtures on a hydro pole, 1 HPS fixture on the exterior wall, and 3 wall-mounted LED fixtures.
247 of 580 Recommendations
Replace existing lighting with LED lighting when the lamps burn out. There is a significant cost for a lift truck rental ($500 to 600/day) to reach the height of the lights. Therefore, when the lamps need to be replaced it makes sense to replace the remaining halogen lamps with LED. The replacement LEDs also have a rated lifespan of 45,000 hours versus 2,000 hours for the existing halogen lamps, which will help reduce maintenance costs associated with replacing burn outs. Furthermore, a comment was received at a Public Information Consultation that recommended the lights to be turned off at night. If turning off the lights was acceptable from a safety perspective, there would be additional savings from the reduced electricity during nighttime hours.
5.1.3 EEM 3 – Programmable Thermostats
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 400 1,000 2.5 750 - 0.5 0.5
Existing Condition
Currently the heated portion of the arena is heated at 20°C during the heating season from mid-October to mid-May.
Recommendations
Replace thermostats with programmable thermostats which would reduce costs by about 15% if the heat was turned down from 20°C to 16°C when unoccupied. Calculations are provided in Appendix B. There would be also be electricity savings from a reduced fan operating schedule.
The auditorium of the arena is mostly unoccupied, and the arena’s occupied hours are about 70 hours per week. By reducing the temperature in unoccupied spaces and at night significant savings in heating fuel can be made at a low cost.
248 of 580 5.2 Capital Investment Measures
5.2.1 EEM 4 – Building Envelope Analysis – Roof Insulation
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 8,500 0 2,144 6 1,780 0 4.8 4.8
Existing Condition: Low R Value Roof Insulation.
Currently this is just one 3.5 in. layer of insulation in the attic space below the flat roof area with an approximate R-value of R-12.
Recommendations
Blow-in additional insulation into the attic space to bring up to Ontario Building Code (OBC) 2012 requirements of R-50.
5.2.2 EEM 5 – Building Envelope Analysis – New Doors
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 1,500 0 136 0.4 102.8 0 14.6 14.6
Existing Condition: Interior doors from unheated arena to heated foyer have significant air leakage, as well as 1 exterior door on second floor Auditorium.
Recommendations
Replace doors at the end of their useful life with new doors to limit air leakage. The payback is not appealing enough to replace doors before their useful life is over.
5.2.3 EEM 6 – Building Envelope Analysis – New Windows
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 38,000 0 1,075 2.9 806 0 47.1 47.1
Existing Condition: Existing windows between the heated area of the arena and the unheated rink part of the arena are single pane. 249 of 580 Recommendations
Install new windows assumed to be equivalent to thermally unbroken aluminum frame with fixed, double glazing, low-ε=0.2, 12.7 mm argon space, fire rated coating.
5.2.4 EEM 7 – Water Conservation – Low Flow Fixtures
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 1,800 100 571 1.5 490 0 3.7 3.7
Existing Condition: Inefficient Plumbing Fixtures.
Our visual inspection revealed the following: • The showerheads in the units were rated 2.5 GPM; • The washroom faucet aerators were rated 2.2 GPM; and • Kitchen aerators were typically rated at 2.2 GPM.
Recommendations
In order to reduce the water consumption and the energy used for DHW, we recommend the following measures: • Replace all showerheads as 1.6 GPM (or less) showerheads; • Replace the existing washroom faucet aerators rated with low-flow aerators rated for 0.5 GPM; and • Replace the existing kitchen faucet aerators rated with low-flow aerators rated for 1.0 GPM.
Note: The cost of pumping and disinfecting water does not allow for significant cost savings to change to low flow toilets.
5.2.5 EEM 8 – Upgrade Furnace to Higher Efficiency Furnace
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 7,000 - 125 0.3 104 0 67.5 67.5
250 of 580 Existing Condition: Minimal Control of Common Area Heating
The building is equipped with 2 forced air oil furnaces. The furnaces come with one 1/2 HP supply fan. The units provide approximately 1,000 CFM of ventilation each. The supply fan is manually operating at full speed. The current efficiency of both units is assumed to be 84%. Between the two furnaces approximately 5,000 L of oil is used.
Recommendations
When the life of the furnace is over replacement of either a new 90% efficiency oil furnace or a 95% propane furnace should be installed, or an air source or ground source heat pump. A heat pump could offer cost savings as well as air conditioning in the summer for arena activities. Assuming 1 furnace uses approximately 2,500 L of oil, an increase in 5% efficiency saves approximately 125 L. It is not recommended to replace the furnace until useful life is over.
5.2.6 EEM 9 – Drain Water Heat Recovery
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity NG Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh m3 $ $ Years Years Tons 4,500 0 367 1.0 304 0 14.8 14.8
Existing Condition: Heat Recovery Opportunity
Drain-water heat exchangers can recover heat from the hot water used in showers, bathtubs, sinks, dishwashers, and clothes washers. They generally have the ability to store recovered heat for later use. Figure 26: Drain Water Heat Recovery System
251 of 580 Recommendation
Implementing a drain water heat recover system in not recommended as the payback is close to 15 years.
5.2.7 EEM 10 – New Zamboni Hot Water System
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh L $ $ Years Years Tons 8,000 2,600 682 1.8 1,165 0 6.9 6.9
Existing Condition: Inefficient Hot Water System
The Zamboni Hot Water heating consists of an oil-fired hot water tank that is pumped into an insulated holding tank. The holding tank is circulated by a Grundfos pump and the insulated water heater is kept hot by electrical resistance heating. The existing hot water storage tank is large and has inefficient insulation.
Recommendations
Remove the existing storage tank with electrical resistance heating and circulation pump with two 75-gal propane tanks, this will reduce the Arena’s electricity bill. New propane heaters are assumed to have greater efficiency than the existing oil furnace, furthermore, propane delivery prices are more economical for the Arena than oil.
5.2.8 EEM 11 – Desuperheater - Heat Recovery
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh m3 $ $ Years Years Tons 42,500 4,470 11.9 3,710 11.5 11.5
Existing Condition: No heat recovery
Currently Zamboni hot water is pumped to the oil heater for heating then into the holding tank circulated and heated by electricity. Compressors within the compressor room give off waste heat that is vented to the outside wasting that energy.
Recommendations
A desuperheater can take the waste heat from the compressors and heat the incoming groundwater from the well. This hot water can be used for the Zamboni hot water rather than heating it with propane. The desuperheater is assumed to be functional to pre-heat the water to 120°Fahrenheit (F) approximately 80% of the time. 252 of 580 Unfortunately, the capital cost is quite high, and the payback period falls outside of 10 years. For that reason, this measure is not recommended at this time. With an incentive from the government this could make this project viable.
5.2.9 EEM 12 – DDC Controller on Refrigeration System
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh m3 $ $ Years Years Tons 45,000 38,500 0 6,000 $3,850 8.2 9.0
Existing Condition: No Automation
The existing refrigeration system was replaced around 2009. There appear to be no automatic controls or setbacks with the system.
Recommendations
There is currently no automation on the refrigeration system. It is recommended to install a seasonal controller with infrared camera as well as a VFD on the condenser FAN motor and a new condenser fan inverter duty motor. The controller can monitor outside temperature and control the refrigeration system for optimal energy use. The controller can also provide the customer with a host of other features like “game mode”, “nighttime set back”, that can also further reduce energy, as well as an interface with remote alarming, plant readings, and temperature control. Based on a discussion with a qualified refrigeration contractor cost savings per year can be between $5,000-$10,000. A conservative estimate of $5,000 was used in analysis. Typically, a save on energy will provide an incentive for $0.10/kwh of energy savings. This is to be confirmed should the project move forward.
5.2.10 EEM 13 – Electric Desiccant Dehumidifier
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity Oil Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh m3 $ $ Years Years Tons 40,000 19,000 0 $2,500 $1,900 15.2 16.0
Existing Condition: 1 Mechanical dehumidifier
The arena currently has 2 dehumidifiers, 1 electric desiccant dehumidifier and 1 mechanical dehumidifier (refrigerator coil technology).
253 of 580 Recommendations
Typically, electric desiccant dehumidifiers are 2.5 times more energy efficient than mechanical dehumidifiers. Since the payback with incentives is over 10 years, it is recommended to replace the mechanical dehumidifier when the mechanical dehumidifier is at the end of it’s life. Based on a discussion with a qualified contractor cost savings per year can be between $2,500-$4,000. A conservative estimate of $2,500 was used in analysis. Typically, save on energy will provide an incentive for $0.10/kwh of energy savings. This is to be confirmed should the project move forward.
5.3 Distributed Generation/Renewable Energy Measures
5.3.1 EEM 14 – Rooftop Solar with Net Metering Connections
Budget Annual Utility MTCDE Total Available Payback Payback Cost Savings Savings Incentives with without Electricity NG Incentives Incentives Metric $ kWh m3 $ $ Years Years Tons 114,375 228,000 - - 12,435 - 7.0 9.3
Existing Condition: Renewable Generation
The roof of the building has been considered for a solar PV installation. Applying safety setbacks from roof edges and impacts of shading, the panels are modeled to cover most of the south facing roof area. This space accommodates a total of approximately 190 kW.
Net metering allows you to send electricity generated from Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) to the distribution system for a credit towards your electricity costs. Excess generation credits can be carried forward for a consecutive 12-month period to offset future electricity costs. Net-metered customers can now pair energy storage with renewable energy systems.
Recommendations
With a total nameplate capacity of approximately 190 kW, and consideration of system losses, the system is modeled to produce approximately 233 MWh of electricity per year. This will offset approximately 77% of the Community Centre’s electricity use. With a simple payback on the equity of 9.3 years, Mulmur should consider developing this EEM.
Mulmur should keep an eye on the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) program outlined in the section below. This fund is scheduled to be announced in late 2019 or early 2020. The current program is for private businesses only. It is the writer’s opinion that if a program were to be announced for municipalities as scheduled, that fund would likely be similar by providing 25% of the capital costs in a rebate. This would significantly improve the economics for the Community Centre solar project.
254 of 580 Investigate a loan from Infrastructure Ontario. Infrastructure Ontario states they have flexible terms designed to match the life of the asset. Receiving a loan for 30 years to match the life of the asset at a low interest rate would maximize the return on investment (ROI) of the system.
The Loan Program provides various benefits to public sector borrowers: • Affordable interest rates; • Flexible terms of up to 30 years, designed to match the life of the asset; • Access to dedicated and experienced staff throughout the loan process; • Instant access to capital markets with no extra fees or commissions; and • No need to refinance over the life of the loan.
Implementation
The next step would be a structural and roof assessment of the arena, connection feasibility assessment with Hydro One, and create a bid package for installation pricing. A ground mount solar project could also be considered, if Mulmur wanted to dedicate some ground space to solar.
6.0 Incentive Programs
6.1 Climate Action Initiative Fund
The Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) SME Project stream provides support to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for retrofit projects in sectors such as building, transportation, industry, waste, agriculture, and more. Up to 25% of the project’s total eligible costs are applicable. Project minimum funding is $20,000.00 and maximum is $250,000.00. Currently they are accepting applications.
Eligible project category for building retrofits are below:
Building Retrofits • Enhancements to building envelope (with direct energy savings), including energy efficient windows/doors/skylights, increased insulation, weatherproofing, and glazing; • Energy efficient lighting system; • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment/systems/controls; • Water heating retrofits, including high efficiency condensing water heating; • High-efficiency motors and controls; • Energy management controls, including building automation systems; and • Fuel switching to lower emitting energy sources in existing buildings.
Currently this funding is only available for small to medium sized business. However, Funding for municipalities, universities/colleges and hospitals under the Municipalities, Universities, Schools and Hospitals (MUSH) Retrofit stream will be announced later in 2019 to 2020.
255 of 580 Additional information about funding for energy efficiency and retrofit projects will be posted on their website as it becomes available.
Presumably, under the MUSH program the government will announce a similar level of funding for municipalities as private businesses. If that is true and an incentive fund of 25% becomes available some of the measures for Mulmur would become much more appealing. To illustrate this point, a new table of measures has been outlined below with updated payback periods.
6.2 EEMs Recommended with CAIF If the CAIF was applied for and received for these energy efficiency projects the updated economics are presented in the below table. Including the potential 25 percent savings from the CAIF fund, eight Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) are recommended. The annualized savings of all recommendations totals more than $20,706.00 (at projected energy prices). If fully implemented, the average weighted payback period from annual energy savings for these EEMs is estimated to be 6.4 years. Details are outlined in the table below. Table 15: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Recommendations with CAIF Funding Approx. Simple EEM Energy Efficiency Measure CAIF Estimated Annual Payback No. Measure Type Incentive Net Costs Savings Years Upgrade LED Lighting – 1 Building $216.00 $374.00 $731.00 3.4 Interior Lights Systems LED Lighting – Upgrade 2 Exterior Parking Lot Building $160.00 $223.00 $568.00 3.5 Lights Systems Upgrade Install Programmable 3 Building $750.00 $100.00 $300.00 0.4 Thermostats Systems Building Envelope Upgrade 4 Analysis – Roof Building $1,780.00 $2,125.00 $6,375.00 3.6 Insulation Envelope Upgrade Water Conservation - 7 Building $490.00 $450.00 $1,350.00 2.8 Low Flow Fixtures Systems Upgrade New Zamboni Hot 10 Building $1,165.00 $2,000.00 $6,000.00 5.2 Water System Systems Upgrade 11 Desuperheater Building $3,710.00 $10,625.00 $31,875.00 8.6 Systems Controller Upgrade 12 Building $5,000.00 $11,250 $29,904 6.0 Systems Renewable 14 Rooftop Solar $12,435.00 $28,594.00 $85,781.00 6.9 Technology Totals $25,706.00 $55,740.00 $162,884.00 4.5 256 of 580 6.3 FCM Retrofit of Municipal Facilities
Another program available is the Green Municipal Fund Capital Project: Retrofit of Municipal Facilities. A minimum of 30% energy efficiency of the municipal facility must be met to be approved for this funding with a minimum 20% coming from energy efficiency and 10% from onsite renewable energy. A low-interest loan of up to $5 million and a grant of up to 15% of the loan; to cover up to 80% of eligible costs can be attained.
7.0 Summary
Fourteen separate Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) were identified with implementation costs and annual energy savings estimates. Eight Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) recommendations were identified with implementation costs and annual energy savings estimates. The annualized savings of all recommendations totals $21,996.00 (at projected energy prices). If fully implemented, the average weighted payback period from annual energy savings for these EEMs is estimated to be 8.0 years. Details are outlined in the tables below.
If all recommendations are implemented a substantial reduction in utility consumption will be achieved. If solar is implemented, the electricity consumption could be close to net zero, and significant savings in fuel savings can be achieved as well approximated at 24% savings.
Table 16: North Dufferin Community Centre Energy Efficiency Recommendations
Approx. Simple EEM Energy Efficiency Estimated Measure Type Annual Payback No. Measure Net Costs Savings Years
LED Lighting – Interior Upgrade Building 1 $216.00 $1,105.00 5.1 Lights Systems LED Lighting – Exterior Upgrade Building 2 $160.00 $790.00 4.9 Parking Lot Lights Systems Install Programmable Upgrade Building 3 $750.00 $400.00 0.5 Thermostats Systems Building Envelope Upgrade Building 4 Analysis – Roof $1,780.00 $8,500.00 4.8 Envelope Insulation Water Conservation - Upgrade Building 7 $490.00 $1,800.00 3.7 Low Flow Fixtures Systems New Zamboni Hot Upgrade Building 10 $1,165.00 $8,000.00 6.9 Water System Systems Upgrade Building 12 DDC Controller $5,000.00 $41,154 8.2 Systems Renewable 14 Rooftop Solar $12,435.00 $114,375.00 9.2 Technology Totals $21,996.00 $180,460.00 5.4 Note: Simple payback is an average of all projects.
257 of 580 Table 17: North Dufferin Community Centre EEMs not Recommended
Approx. Simple EEM Energy Efficiency Measure Type Annual Net Costs Payback No. Measure Savings Years
Building Envelope Upgrade Building 5 $103.00 $1,500.00 14.6 Analysis – New Doors Envelope Building Envelope Upgrade Building 6 Analysis – New $806.00 $38,000.00 47.1 Envelope Windows Upgrade Furnace to Upgrade Building 8 $104.00 $7,000.00 67.5 Higher Efficiency Systems Drain Water Heat Upgrade Building 9 $304.00 $4,500.00 14.8 Recovery Systems Upgrade Building 11 Desuperheater $3,710.00 $42,500.00 11.5 Systems Electric Desiccant Upgrade Building 13 $2,500 $38,077 15.2 Humidifier Systems Totals $7,527.00 $93,500.00 28.4
Table 18: Summary of Utility Reductions for Recommendations GHG Electricity Oil Reduction kWh L MTCDE Total 2017/2018 Utility Consumptions 300,000 18,221 49 Percentage Reduction in Utility Consumption 90% 24% 24% Total Projected Utility Consumptions 31,274 13,824 37
258 of 580 Appendix A
Data Appendix A Appendix 580 of 259 Honeywood Arena Ice Plant 2000 5377 1313 2016 - 2018
Year over year Hydro consumption in kWh:
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total 2006 0 2007 0 2008 0 2009 0 2010 0 2011 0 2012 0 2013 0 2014 0 2016 8,658 7,385 9,422 52,456 40,000 38,960 51,183 42,270 40,997 26,483 16,042 9,167 343,023 2017 1,528 1,273 6,111 46,599 40,000 40,000 43,798 43,289 38,451 22,154 4,838 764 288,805 2018 2,292 509 18,843 48,127 38,451 42,016 33,358 29,029 33,358 18,589 764 764 266,100
Honeywood Arena Building 2000 6638 4343 2016 - 2018
Year over year Hydro consumption in kWh:
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total 2006 0 2007 0 2008 0 2009 0 2010 0 2011 0 2012 0 2013 0 2014 0 2016 1,220 760 2,700 3,520 3,820 4,600 2,520 2,600 3,600 2,520 720 1,000 29,580 2017 700 817 1,813 3,206 3,825 4,600 3,760 3,620 4,000 2,000 560 780 29,681 2018 1,468 811 1,538 4,246 4,689 4,664 3,771 4,097 4,082 1,532 743 1,176 32,817
Honeywood Arena Building + Ice Plant 2000 6638 4343 + 2000 5377 1313 2016 - 2018
Year over year Hydro consumption in kWh:
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total 2006 0 2007 0 2008 0 2009 0 2010 0 2011 0 2012 0 2013 0 2014 0 2016 9,878 8,145 12,122 55,976 43,820 43,560 53,703 44,870 44,597 29,003 16,762 10,167 372,603 2017 2,228 2,090 7,924 49,805 43,825 44,600 47,558 46,909 42,451 24,154 5,398 1,544 318,486 2018 3,760 1,320 20,381 52,373 43,140 46,680 37,129 33,126 37,440 20,121 1,507 1,940 298,917
260 of 580 Year over year Furnace Oil consumption in Litres:
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total kWh/L Total kWh 2006 0 10.557 0 2007 0 10.557 0 2008 0 10.557 0 2009 0 10.557 0 2010 0 10.557 0 2011 0 10.557 0 2012 0 10.557 0 2013 0 10.557 0 2014 0 10.557 0 2015/2016 2016 12,841 10.557 135,562 2016/2017 2017 9,234 10.557 97,483 2017/2018 2018 14,121 10.557 149,075
Year over year Propane consumption Estimate in Litres:
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total kWh/L Total kWh 2006 0 7.08 0 2007 0 7.08 0 2008 0 7.08 0 2009 0 7.08 0 2010 0 7.08 0 2011 0 7.08 0 2012 0 7.08 0 2013 0 7.08 0 2014 0 7.08 0 2015/2016 2016 4,695 7.08 33,241 2016/2017 2017 9,461 7.08 66,984 2017/2018 2018 5,259 7.08 37,234
261 of 580 Year over year Total Fuel consumption Estimate in Litres:
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total kWh/L Total kWh 2006 0 0 2007 0 0 2008 0 0 2009 0 0 2010 0 0 2011 0 0 2012 0 0 2013 0 0 2014 0 0 2015/2016 2016 17,536 9.63 168,803 2016/2017 2017 18,695 8.80 164,467 2017/2018 2018 19,380 9.61 186,309
Input Output Propane 1 L Propane 7.08 kWh Fuel Oil 1 L Fuel Oil 10.57 kWh
Total Energy Use 2016 2017 2018 2018 Energy Cost Electricity 372,603 318,486 298,917 Electricity $40,145 Fuel Oil 135,562 97,483 149,075 Fuel Oil $12,437 Propane 33,241 66,984 37,234 Propane $2,629 Total 541,406 482,953 485,226 $52,582
Honeywood Arena Total Energy Honeywood Arena 2018 Total Energy Usage 2018 (kWh) Cost
37,234, 8% $2,629, 5%
Electricity $12,437, Electricity 22% 149,075, Fuel Oil Fuel Oil 31% 298,917, Propane $40,145, Propane 61% 73%
262 of 580 NDCC Oil Useage for 2016, 2017, 2018
Date Litres Price Total Furnace Maintenance 12/28/2016 475.2 0.718 341.19 10/3/2016 470.00 12/28/2016 5.6 0.718 4.02 12/21/2016 544.6 0.709 386.12 12/21/2016 11 0.79 8.69 12/14/2016 25.3 0.701 17.74 12/14/2016 590.1 0.701 413.66 12/7/2016 58.5 0.713 41.71 12/7/2016 1197.7 0.713 853.96 11/25/2016 1500.3 0.689 1,033.71 11/25/2016 361.8 0.689 249.28 9/21/2016 211.5 0.571 120.77 9/21/2016 14.7 0.571 8.39 5/2/2016 1442.6 0.639 921.82 5/2/2016 157.1 0.639 100.39 3/31/2016 668.5 0.689 460.60 3/31/2016 34.1 0.689 23.49 3/18/2016 438.6 0.585 256.58 3/18/2016 93.8 0.585 54.87 3/7/2016 146.4 0.576 84.33 3/7/2016 894.6 0.576 515.29 2/3/2016 681.7 0.565 385.16 2/18/2016 346.3 0.568 196.70 2/18/2016 1024.5 0.568 581.92 2/24/2016 53.5 0.556 29.75 2/24/2016 342.2 0.556 190.26 1/13/2016 13.8 0.572 7.89 1/13/2016 880.4 0.572 503.59 1/22/2016 595 0.54 321.30 1/22/2016 32.5 0.54 17.55 12,841.90 0.631 8,130.73
Furnace Maintenance 11/22/2017 750.9 0.87 653.28 11/1/2017 367.25 11/22/2017 19.5 0.87 16.97 10/10/2017 470.00 11/6/2017 466.6 0.804 375.15 837.25 11/6/2017 30.5 0.804 24.52 10/4/2017 42.7 0.767 32.75 10/4/2017 1245.8 0.767 955.53 10/25/2017 56.5 0.776 43.84 10/25/2017 464.8 0.776 360.68
263 of 580 4/6/2017 396.9 0.727 288.55 3/16/2017 700 0.705 493.50 3/7/2017 415.6 0.748 310.87 3/23/2017 74.3 0.699 51.94 3/23/2017 278.9 0.699 194.95 3/29/2017 409.8 0.703 288.09 2/28/2017 306.9 0.751 230.48 2/22/2017 24.6 0.75 18.45 2/22/2017 235.9 0.75 176.93 2/15/2017 350.1 0.738 258.37 2/9/2017 568.3 0.778 442.14 2/9/2017 24.3 0.778 18.91 2/1/2017 838.8 0.738 619.03 1/19/2017 395 0.749 295.86 1/13/2017 8.6 0.75 6.45 1/13/2017 600.3 0.75 450.23 1/6/2017 529 0.788 416.85 9234.6 0.761 7,024.31
Furnace Maintenance 12/7/2018 1350.8 0.816 1,102.25 3/8/2018 295.00 12/7/2018 442.6 0.816 361.16 12/10/2018 269.99 11/15/2018 189.6 0.879 166.66 12/10/2018 269.99 11/15/2018 734.1 0.897 658.49 12/20/2018 154.91 11/2/2018 2275.2 0.926 2,106.84 12/20/2018 564.47 11/2/2018 466.3 0.926 431.79 1,554.36 4/26/2018 423 0.921 389.58 4/26/2018 176.7 0.921 162.74 4/18/2008 1129.7 0.887 1,002.04 3/29/2018 443.1 0.904 400.56 3/29/2018 44.5 0.904 40.23 3/19/2018 1065.1 0.854 909.60 3/19/2018 209.9 0.854 179.25 2/28/2018 918.8 0.881 809.46 2/28/2018 249.5 0.881 219.81 2/14/2018 290.8 0.832 241.95 2/9/2018 327.25 0.858 280.78 2/9/2018 1762.2 0.858 1,511.97 1/16/2018 1622.6 0.901 1,461.96 14121.75 0.880 12,437.13
Furnace Oil Assumed Year Total Cost Cost Propane Cost Cost/L Propane L 2016 $ 10,009 8,130.73 $ 1,878.27 0.4 4695.7 2017 $ 11,282 7,024.31 $ 4,257.69 0.45 9461.5 2018 $ 15,067 12,437.13 $ 2,629.87 0.5 5259.7 Average $ 9,197.39 $ 2,921.95 6472.3
264 of 580 MARCH 8, 2018 265 of 580 $12,000 on fuel oil -> $3000 on Zamboni Propane
266 of 580 Appendix B Appendix B
Calculations
267 of 580 Appendix B1 EEM1 Interior Light Calculation Honeywood Arena Current Fixtures Number of Peak Demand Area Fixture Type Lamps in the Type of Lamp # Fixtures KW/Fixture hrs/day kwh/day working days kwh/year $/kwh (variable) cost per year (KW) Fixture 1 A1 2x28 28w Fluorescent 3 0.06 10 0.18 1.80 250 450.00 0.1665 $74.93 FOYER 2 B 2x10 10w led 9 0.02 10 0.18 1.80 250 450.00 0.1665 $74.93 3 A 2x28 28w Fluorescent 4 0.06 10 0.24 2.40 250 600.00 0.1665 $99.90 4 Change Rooms 4 B 2x10 10w led 4 0.02 10 0.08 0.80 250 200.00 0.1665 $33.30 5 GIRLS CHANGE ROOM A 2x28 28w Fluorescent 2 0.06 10 0.12 1.20 250 300.00 0.1665 $49.95 6 MENS & WOMENS BATHROOM A 2x28 28w Fluorescent 2 0.06 10 0.12 1.20 250 300.00 0.1665 $49.95 7 OFFICE & REFFERES ROOM A 2x28 28w Fluorescent 2 0.06 10 0.12 1.20 250 300.00 0.1665 $49.95 8 C 4X32 32w Fluorescent 3 0.128 12 0.38 4.61 110 506.88 0.1665 $84.40 CANTEEN 9 G 1x100 100w Incandescent 2 0.1 12 0.20 2.40 110 264.00 0.1665 $43.96 10 ICE RINK A 4x10 9w LED 50 0.04 10 2.00 20.00 250 5000.00 0.1665 $832.50 11 Maintenance area A 2x10 2x10 watt 4 0.02 10 0.08 0.80 250 200.00 0.1665 $33.30 12 Auditorium D 2x32 2x32 w flourescent 18 0.064 10 1.15 11.52 20 230.40 0.1665 $38.36 13 Auditorium Kitchen C 4X32 32w Fluorescent 3 0.128 10 0.38 3.84 20 76.80 0.1665 $12.79 4.86 49.73 8801.28 $1,427.05
New Fixtures Number of Peak Demand Area Fixture Type Lamps in the Type of Lamp # Fixtures KW hrs/day kwh/day working days kwh/year $/kwh (variable) cost per year (KW) Fixture 1 A1 2x28 10w led 3 0.02 10 0.06 0.60 250 150.00 0.1665 $24.98 FOYER 2 A1 2x10 10w led 9 0.02 10 0.18 1.80 250 450.00 0.1665 $74.93 3 A1 2x28 10w led 4 0.02 10 0.08 0.80 250 200.00 0.1665 $33.30 4 Change Rooms 4 A1 2x10 10w led 4 0.02 10 0.08 0.80 250 200.00 0.1665 $33.30 5 GIRLS CHANGE ROOM A1 2x28 10w led 2 0.02 10 0.04 0.40 250 100.00 0.1665 $16.65 6 MENS & WOMENS BATHROOM A1 2x28 10w led 2 0.02 10 0.04 0.40 250 100.00 0.1665 $16.65 7 OFFICE & REFFERES ROOM A1 2x28 10w led 2 0.02 10 0.04 0.40 250 100.00 0.1665 $16.65 8 C 4X32 32w Fluorescent 3 0.128 12 0.38 4.61 110 506.88 0.1665 $84.40 CANTEEN 9 G 1x100 100w Incandescent 2 0.1 12 0.20 2.40 110 264.00 0.1665 $43.96 10 ICE RINK A 4x10 9w LED 50 0.04 10 2.00 20.00 250 5000.00 0.1665 $832.50 11 Maintenance area A 2x10 2x10 watt 4 0.02 10 0.08 0.80 250 200.00 0.1665 $33.30 12 Auditorium D 2x32 2x32 w flourescent 18 0.064 10 1.15 11.52 20 230.40 0.1665 $38.36 13 Auditorium Kitchen C 4X32 32w Fluorescent 3 0.128 10 0.38 3.84 20 76.80 0.1665 $12.79 4.72 48.37 7578.08 $1,261.75
Savings 4 Lamp Replacement Number of Material Cost Fixture Cost Incentive per Incentive Total Labour/ fixture Labour Total Cost w/o Total Cost w/ Simple Payback Savings and Peak Demand Lamps in the Type of Lamp # Fixtures KW hrs/day kwh/day working days kwh/year $/kwh (variable) Savings Total fixture Incentives Incentives Payback (KW) Fixture 1 A1 2x28 10w led 3 0.04 10 0.12 1.20 250 300.00 0.1665 $49.95 $75.00 $225.00 $30.00 $90.00 $40.00 $120.00 $345.00 $255.00 5.11 FOYER 2 A1 2x10 10w led 9 0 10 0.00 0.00 250 0.00 0.1665 $0.00 3 A1 2x28 10w led 4 0.04 10 0.16 1.60 250 400.00 0.1665 $66.60 $75.00 $300.00 $30.00 $120.00 $40.00 $160.00 $460.00 $340.00 5.11 4 Change Rooms 4 A1 2x10 10w led 4 0 10 0.00 0.00 250 0.00 0.1665 5 GIRLS CHANGE ROOM A1 2x28 10w led 2 0.04 10 0.08 0.80 250 200.00 0.1665 $33.30 $75.00 $150.00 $30.00 $60.00 $40.00 $80.00 $230.00 $170.00 5.11 6 MENS & WOMENS BATHROOM A1 2x28 10w led 2 0.04 10 0.08 0.80 250 200.00 0.1665 $33.30 $75.00 $150.00 $30.00 $60.00 $40.00 $80.00 $230.00 $170.00 5.11 7 OFFICE & REFFERES ROOM A1 2x28 10w led 2 0.04 10 0.08 0.80 250 200.00 0.1665 $33.30 $75.00 $150.00 $30.00 $60.00 $40.00 $80.00 $230.00 $170.00 5.11 8 C 4X32 32w Fluorescent 3 0 12 0.00 0.00 110 0.00 0.1665 CANTEEN 9 G 1x100 100w Incandescent 2 0 12 0.00 0.00 110 0.00 0.1665 10 ICE RINK A 4x10 9w LED 50 0 10 0.00 0.00 250 0.00 0.1665 11 Maintenance area A 2x10 2x10 watt 4 0 10 0.00 0.00 250 0.00 0.1665 12 Auditorium D 2x32 2x32 w flourescent 18 0 10 0.00 0.00 20 0.00 0.1665 13 Auditorium Kitchen C 4X32 32w Fluorescent 3 0 10 0.00 0.00 20 0.00 0.1665 0.52 5.2 $216.45 $390.00 $1,495.00 $1,105.00 5.11
Payback without incentives 1 year savings $216.45 Implementation cost $1,495.00 Simple Payback (years) 6.91
Payback with incentives 1 year savings $216.45 Implementation cost $1,105.00 Simple Payback (years) 5.11
268 of 580 Appendix B2 EEM2 Exterior Light Calculation Exterior Lighting Honeywood Arena Current Fixtures Number of Lamp Peak Demand Area Fixture Type Type of Lamp # Fixtures KW hrs/day kwh/day working days kwh/year $/kwh (variable) cost per year in the Fixture (KW) 1 Exterior Lighting J 1x70 70w HPS 1 0.07 12 0.07 0.84 365 306.60 0.1665 $51.05 2 Exterior Lighting L 1x250 250w HPS 1 0.25 12 0.25 3.00 365 1,095.00 0.1665 $182.32 3 Exterior Lighting P 1x25 30w LED 2 0.03 12 0.06 0.72 365 262.80 0.1665 $43.76 4 Wall Packs Z 1x14 LED Wall pack 3 0.014 12 0.04 0.50 365 183.96 0.1665 $30.63
0.32 3.84 1,848.36 $233.37
New Fixtures Number of Lamp Peak Demand Area Fixture Type Type of Lamp # Fixtures KW hrs/day kwh/day working days kwh/year $/kwh (variable) cost per year in the Fixture (KW) 1 Exterior Lighting J 1x30 LED Bulb 1 0.03 12 0.03 0.36 365 131.40 0.1665 $21.88 2 Exterior Lighting L 1x70 LED Bulb 1 0.07 12 0.07 0.84 365 306.60 0.1665 $51.05 0.10 1.20 438.00 $72.93 Need to add boom truck or discuss boom truck Savings 4 Lamp Replacement Material Cost Fixture Cost Total Incentive per Incentive Total Labour/ fixture Lift Rental Labour Total Cost w/o Total Cost w/ Simple Payback Savings and Number of Lamp Peak Demand Type of Lamp # Fixtures KW hrs/day kwh/day working days kwh/year $/kwh (variable) Savings fixture Incentives Incentives Payback in the Fixture (KW) 1 Exterior Lighting J 1x70 LED Bulb 1 0.07 12 0.04 0.48 365 175.20 0.1665 $29.17 $200.00 $200.00 $25.00 $25.00 $120.00 $500.00 $120.00 $320.00 $295.00 10.11 2 Exterior Lighting L 1x250 LED Bulb 1 0.25 12 0.18 2.16 365 788.40 0.1665 $131.27 $600.00 $600.00 $75.00 $75.00 $70.00 $70.00 $670.00 $595.00 4.53 0.22 963.60 $160.44 $100.00 $190.00 $990.00 $890.00 5.55
Payback without incentives 1 year savings $160.44 Implementation cost $990.00 Simple Payback (years) 6.17
Payback with incentives 1 year savings $160.44 Implementation cost $890.00 Simple Payback (years) 5.55
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270 of 580 Appendix B4 EEM4 Roof Insulation Heat Profile for Lobby to Exterior
Annual Heating ΔT between Interior and Exterior 1 2 Month Time Avg. Exterior Tint ΔTint-ext ΔTint-ext∙Time (hr) (°C) (°C) (K) (K∙h) January 744 -9 20 29 21576 February 672 -8.4 20 28.4 19085 March 744 -3.1 20 23.1 17186 April 720 4.4 20 15.6 11232 May 744 10.8 20 9.2 6845 June 720 15.6 20 4.4 3168 July 744 18.1 20 1.9 1414 August 744 17.3 20 2.7 2009 September 720 13.5 20 6.5 4680 October 744 7.8 20 12.2 9077 November 720 1.7 20 18.3 13176 December 744 -5.2 20 25.2 18749 1Source: RETScreen - Mount Forest Station Σ= 128196 2Interior temperature assumed to be constant at 20°C
271 of 580 Energy Efficiency Measure - Roof Insulation
R U R U |ΔU| ΔT∙Time Roof Area Energy Project Description imp,existing existing imp,improved improved (hr∙ft2∙°F/BTU) (W/m2∙K) (hr∙ft2∙°F/BTU) (W/m2∙K) (W/m2∙K) (K∙h) (m2) (kWh) Increase Lobby Roof 12 0.47 50 0.11 0.36 104940 372 14,024 Insulation to R-50
Oil Furnace Oil L Cost of Oil Total Cost Comments Efficiency Per L of Oil 0.62 2,144 0.83$ $ 1,779.48 Lobby Roof Area
272 of 580 OPINION OF COST
Our opinion of costs is based on our experience with contractors specializing in these fields, historical cost data from similar projects, and/or current construction cost data published by the R.S. Means Company. These cost estimates should be used as a guide only, as costs may vary according to the time of year, quality of materials used, volume of work, actual site conditions, etc.
Door Weatherstripping Item No. Item Cost A Mobilization/Demobilization$ 700 B Blown Insulation $ 6,800 Construction Sub-Total$ 7,500 C HST (13%) $ 975 TOTAL (ROUNDED) $ 8,500
273 of 580 Appendix B5 EEM5 Air Leakage Heat Profile for Lobby to Exterior and Arena
Annual Heating ΔT between Interior Annual Heating ΔT between Interior and and Exterior Arena 1 2 3 3 Month Time Avg. Exterior Estimated Arena Tint ΔTint-ext ΔTint-ext∙Time Tint ΔTint-arena ΔTint-arena∙Time (hr) (°C) (°C) (°C) (K) (K∙h) (°C) (K) (K∙h) January 744 -9 -7 20 29 21576 20 27 20088 February 672 -8.4 -6.4 20 28.4 19085 20 26.4 17741 March 744 -3.1 -1.1 20 23.1 17186 20 21.1 15698 April 720 4.4 5.4 20 15.6 11232 20 14.6 10512 May 744 10.8 10.8 20 9.2 6845 20 9.2 6845 June 720 15.6 15.6 20 4.4 3168 20 4.4 3168 July 744 18.1 18.1 20 1.9 1414 20 1.9 1414 August 744 17.3 17.3 20 2.7 2009 20 2.7 2009 September 720 13.5 13.5 20 6.5 4680 20 6.5 4680 October 744 7.8 8.8 20 12.2 9077 20 11.2 8333 November 720 1.7 2.7 20 18.3 13176 20 17.3 12456 December 744 -5.2 -3.2 20 25.2 18749 20 23.2 17261 1 Source: RETScreen - Mount Forest Station Σ= 128196 Σ= 120204 2Estimated service room interior temp is +2°C when exterior is <0°C; +1°C when exterior is 0°C to 10°C; same as exterior when >10°C. 3Interior lobby temperature assumed to be constant at 20°C
274 of 580 Energy Efficiency Measure - Door Air Leakage
Air Leakage Rates1 2 3 Door Area qexisting qimproved Δq U ΔT∙Time Energy L of Fuel Cost of Fuel Measure Cost Simple (m2) (L/s∙m2) (L/s∙m2) (L/s∙m2) (W/K) (K∙h) (kWh) 10.56kWh/L $0.75/L Payback Lobby to Arena 1 2.2 3.0 1.5 1.5 3.9 120204 469 2 2.2 3.0 1.5 1.5 3.9 120204 469 Lobby to Exterior 3 2.2 3.0 1.5 1.5 3.9 128196 500 ΣE= 1438 136 $ 102.18 $ 1,500.00 14.68
1Air Leakage values taken from AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-17, Table 6.2: - Existing air leakage rates of service doors assumed to be double A2 rating (2 x 1.5 L/s∙m2) - Improved air leakage rates of original doors assumed to be equivalent to A2 air leakage of 1.5 L/s∙m2)
2Door dimensions assumed to be 3'-6"wide by 6'-8" tall 3U= Door area x Δq x heat capacity of air Heat Capacity of Air is 1.0 kJ/kg∙K = 1.2 W∙s/L∙K assuming air density of 1.2kg/m3
275 of 580 OPINION OF COST
Our opinion of costs is based on our experience with contractors specializing in these fields, historical cost data from similar projects, and/or current construction cost data published by the R.S. Means Company. These cost estimates should be used as a guide only, as costs may vary according to the time of year, quality of materials used, volume of work, actual site conditions, etc.
Door Weatherstripping Item No. Item Cost A Mobilization/Demobilization$ 200 B Door Weatherstripping $ 1,100 Construction Sub-Total$ 1,300 C HST (13%) $ 169 TOTAL (ROUNDED) $ 1,500
276 of 580 Appendix B6 EEM6 Interior Windows Heat Profile for Tank to Service Room Heat Transfer
Annual Heating ΔT between Interior and Arena 1 2 3 Month Time Avg. Exterior Estimated Arena Tint ΔTint-arena ΔTint-arena∙Time (hr) (°C) (°C) (°C) (K) (K∙h) January 744 -9 -7 20 27 20088 February 672 -8.4 -6.4 20 26.4 17741 March 744 -3.1 -1.1 20 21.1 15698 April 720 4.4 5.4 20 14.6 10512 May 744 10.8 10.8 20 9.2 6845 June 720 15.6 15.6 20 4.4 3168 July 744 18.1 18.1 20 1.9 1414 August 744 17.3 17.3 20 2.7 2009 September 720 13.5 13.5 20 6.5 4680 October 744 7.8 8.8 20 11.2 8333 November 720 1.7 2.7 20 17.3 12456 December 744 -5.2 -3.2 20 23.2 17261 1Source: RETScreen - Mount Forest Station Σ= 120204 2Estimated service room interior temp is +2°C when exterior is <0°C; +1°C when exterior is 0°C to 10°C; same as exterior when >10°C. 3Interior lobby temperature assumed to be constant at 20°C
277 of 580 Energy Efficiency Measure - Interior Window Replacement
U U ΔT∙Time Area Energy L of Fuel Cost of Fuel Measure Cost Simple Description existing improved (W/m2∙K) (W/m2∙K) (K∙h) (m2) (kWh) 10.56kWh/L $0.75/L Payback
EEM-X Replace Thermally Unbroken Hollow Metal Frame 6.42 3.47 120204 32.0 11347 Windows between Arena and Interior Lobby 1075 806.14$ 38,000.00$ 47.14
*Window U-values taken from 2011 ASHRAE fundamentals handbook (Table 4, page 30.8): - Existing windows assumed to be equivalent to thermally unbroken aluminum frame with fixed, 3.2mm thick, single glazing - Upgraded windows assumed to be equivalent to thermally unbroken aluminum frame with fixed, double glazing, low-ε=0.2, 12.7mm argon space, fire rated coating (e.g. Pyrostop by Pilkington). Aluminium frames cannot be thermally broken as the butyl break compromises its fire rating.
278 of 580 OPINION OF COST
Our opinion of costs is based on our experience with contractors specializing in these fields, historical cost data from similar projects, and/or current construction cost data published by the R.S. Means Company. These cost estimates should be used as a guide only, as costs may vary according to the time of year, quality of materials used, volume of work, actual site conditions, etc.
EEM-X: Interior Window Replacement Item No. Item Cost A Mobilization/Access/Protection/Demobilization$ 2,000 B Window Replacement $ 23,400 C Allowances i) Building Permit $ 200 D Construction Contingency$ 3,000 Construction Sub-Total$ 28,600 E1 Engineering Services: Design & Tender$ 3,500 Engineering Services: Construction Review (Based E2 $ 1,800 on a 1 week construction schedule) Sub-Total$ 33,900 F HST (13%) $ 4,407 TOTAL (ROUNDED) $ 38,000
279 of 580 Appendix B7 EEM7 Water Conservation Honeywood Arena Water Usage Calculation Baseline Case: change occupant values to reflect anticipated occupancy Number of Duration Fixture Type Fixtures Consumption (GPM)Daily Uses (min) Occupants Daily Water Use (gal) Notes 3.5 gpf toilet - male (gallons per flush) changerooms 4 3.5 2.5 1 60 525 75 people in the arena per day on average for 8.5 hour day - 60 hours per week Assume 60 male 15 female 3.5 gpf toilet - female (gallons per flush) 3 3.5 3 1 15 158 2.0 gpf urinal - male (gallons per flush) 1st Floor Lobby 2 2 0.5 1 60 60 Only two urinals in lobby - most flushing would be from changerooms toilets Commercial Lavatory Faucets- 2.2 gpm 9 2.2 3 0.3 75 149 Canteen sink - 2.2 gpm 1 2.2 20 0.25 2 22 Used only on weekends Dishwasher 1 6 2 1 1 12 Used only on weekends Coffee/Tea/Water 1 2 75 150 2 L of water per occupant Showerhead - 2.5 gpm 4 2.5 1 4 34 339 237 Showers per week across 4 showers Total Daily Volume 1,414 Pumping Costs Monthly 29,685 Assumption 12Gal/min pump m^3/month 112 1.1kw pump m3 Gal Min hours kwh Annual Work Days 250 1,337.6 353,354.3 29,446.2 490.8 539.8 Total Annual Usage (g) 353,393 Total Annual Usage (m^3) 1,338 Heating Costs L/Year Cost per year 2098.6 $1,741.83 Calculator: To determine estimated savings, insert occupant values (same as Baseline) and consumption values based on fixtures and fixture fittings installed Number of Fixture Type Fixtures Consumption Daily Uses Duration Occupants Daily Water Use (gal) 3.5 gpf toilet - male (gallons per flush) changerooms 4 3.5 2.5 1 60 525 3.5 gpf toilet - female (gallons per flush) 3 3.5 3 1 15 158 Assumption 12Gal/min pump 2.0 gpf urinal - male (gallons per flush) 1st Floor Lobby 2 2 0.5 1 60 60 1.1kw pump Commercial Lavatory Faucet - 0.5 gpm 9 0.5 3 0.3 75 34 m3 Gal Min hours kwh Canteen sink - 1.0 gpm 1 1 20 0.25 2 10 235.3 62,152.2 5,179.3 86.3 95.0 Dishwasher 1 6 2 1 1 12 Coffee/Tea/Water 1 2 75 150 Heating Costs Low Flow Showerhead - 1.6 gpm 4 1.6 1 4 34 217 L/Year Cost per year Total Daily Volume 1,165 1527.8 $1,268.04 Monthly 24,464 m^3/month 93 Yearly Savings Annual Operation Days 250 Pumping kwh saved 94.95 Total Annual Usage (g) 291,234 $ ($0.01665/kwh) $ 15.81 Total Annual Usage (m^3) 1,102 Annual Savings 62,159 Cost Savings $ 489.60 % Reduction -17.6% Implementation Cost $ 1,800.00 m^3 reduction 235 Total Savings $ 1,800.00 Simple Payback 3.68 years
280 of 580 Low Flow Fixtures Domestic Water Heater Cost Savings from Reduced Oil Consumption Yearly Savings
Installation Fixture # of Fixtures Cost per fixture Total Cost cost/fixture Commercial Lavatory Faucet - 0.5 gpm 9 $100 $100 $1,800 Kitchen sink - 0.5 gpm 1 $100 $100 $200 Dishwasher 1 $0 Low Flow Shower Head 4 $25 $10 $140 Total $1,800 Simple payback (years) 3.68
John wood Efficiency is 0.62 Gal of Fuel Days in Peak Oil Water Heater Savings Gallons Heated BTU/Gallon of Water BTU Required BTU/gal/no. 2 oil Gal/Year L/Year Cost per year Oil/Day Season Before 365.6 846.8 309604.8 139600.0 2.2 250.0 554.4 2098.6 $1,741.83 After 266.2 846.8 225389.5 139600.0 1.6 250.0 403.6 1527.8 $1,268.04
Savings 570.84 $473.79
281 of 580 Appendix B8 EEM8 Furnace Calculation Honeywood Arena Furnace Oil Consumption Calculation 20187Consumption 12,841 Average 3 Year Oil Usage 2017 Consumption 9,234 L of Oil kWh/L kWh 2016 Consumption 14,121 Annual 12,065 10.5570 127,374 - DHW 2,000 10.5570 21,114 Zamboni 5,200 10.5570 54,896 Furnace 4,865 10.5570 51,363
L of Oil Replace 1 Furnace 5% More Efficient Savings 121.63
Estimated Oil Usage by Arena Use 1 2 2018 3 Total Oil 12,841 4 DHW 2,000 Zamboni Hot Water 5,200 5 Total Heating Load 5,641 1 2017 2 Total Oil 9,234 3 DHW 2,000 4 Zamboni Hot Water 5,200 5 Total Heating Load 2,034 2016 Total Oil 14,121 DHW 2,000 Zamboni Hot Water 5,200 Total Heating Load 6,921
282 of 580 Appendix B9 EEM9 Drain Water Heat Recovery Drain Water Heat Recovery on Low Flow Fixtures Yearly Savings
Installation Fixture # of Fixtures Cost per fixture Total Cost cost/fixture Powerpipe or similar 2 $700 $1,200 $3,800 Total $3,800 Simple payback (years) 12.49
John wood Efficiency is 0.62 Gal of Fuel Days in Peak Oil Water Heater Savings Gallons Heated BTU/Gallon of Water BTU Required BTU/gal/no. 2 oil Gal/Year L/Year Cost per year Oil/Day Season Including Low Flow Fixtures 266.2 846.8 225389.5 139600.0 1.6 250.0 403.6 1527.8 $1,268.04 With DWHR 24% Heat Recovery 306.8 1161.1 $963.71 Savings 366.66 $304.33
283 of 580 Appendix B10 EEM10 New Zamboni Hot Water System
Zamboni Water Heater Cost Comparison John wood EF is 0.62 Oil Water Heater BTU/Gallon of BTU/gal/no. Gal of Fuel Zamboni Cost Gallons/year EF Water BTU Required 2 oil Oil/yr L/Year kWh $/L Cost per year Before 227700.0 0.62 846.8 192810483.9 139600.0 1381.2 5227.7 55152.3 $ 0.83 $3,973.06 682.2949787 75 Gal Propane EF assumed 0.75
Propane Water Heater BTU/Gallon of BTU/gal/pro Gal of Fuel Zamboni Cost Gallons/year EF Water BTU Required pane Oil/yr L/Year Cost per year Before 227700.0 0.75 700.0 159390000.0 91000.0 1751.5 6629.6 45713.7 $ 0.49 $3,248.49
Savings $724.57
284 of 580 Appendix B11 EEM11 Desuperheater Heat Recovery Desuperheater Raises incoming tempurature from 55 to 120 degrees 80% of the time
Q=McpΔT Q= Heat Gain by quantity of water in btu/hr M=Mass in pounds/min Cp=Specific Heat of Water =1 ΔT= Change in Temp Farenheit
1) Water Flow Rate though heater of 2.3 US gallons/min = 19.48 lbs= M 19.4 2) Cp=1 3) ΔT= 120-55=65
Q= 19.48lb/min*60min/hr*1*65 = 75,972 btu/hr
8 floods per day 607776 btu/day
1 Therm=100,000 BTU 140000 BTU/Gallon of No. 2 Fuel Oil 62% water heater efficiency + 80% Desuperheater Efficiency
Using Fuel Oil 2 62% efficiency = output BTU/Gallon= 0.62*140,000BTU= 86,800 BTU/Gallon
BTU/Day/BTU/Gallon*80% Desuperheater Efficiency =
5.60 Gallons per day Gallons/Day * 7 months per year* 30 days per month * 3.8 Gallons/L= 4470 L of Fuel Oil/ year (Estimated 5200 total)
$0.83/L of Fuel Oil $ 3,710.18
Based on 7 month ice season = $ 3,710.18
Capital Cost of $42,500 Payback = 11.45
285 of 580 Appendix B12 EEM12 DDC Controller From Qualified Refrigeration Contractor Proper Operation of DDC controller for 1 rink arena with 6.5 month operation yields $5,000-$10,000 yearly savings for ice plant
Conservatively estimated at $5,000 per year Current Rate of energy is approximately $0.13/kWh
Total Energy Savings for $5,000 yearly savings = $5,000/0.13 = 38461.538 kwh
Rounded 38500 kwh
Potential Incentive from Hydro One Estimated at $0.10/kWh saved
Incentive = $ 3,850.00
Budget Cost from Contractor $45,000
Payback without Incentive 9 years
Payback with Incentive 8.2 years
286 of 580 Appendix B13 EEM13 Electric Desiccant De-Humidifier From Qualified Refrigeration Contractor Electric Desiccant De-humidifier provides savings of $2500-$4,000 for single rink operation
Conservatively estimated at $2,500 per year Current Rate of energy is approximately $0.13/kWh
Total Energy Savings for $5,000 yearly savings = $2500/0.13 = 19230.769 kWh
Rounded 19000 kWh
Potential Incentive from Hydro One Estimated at $0.10/kWh saved
Incentive = $ 1,900.00
Budget Cost from Contractor $40,000
Payback without Incentive 16 years
Payback with Incentive 15.2 years
287 of 580 Appendix B14 EEM14 Solar Photovoltaic
Clean Energy Project Analysis Software
Project information See project database
Project name North Dufferin Community Centre Solar Project location Mulmur, ON
Prepared for Mulmur Township Prepared by RJ Burnside & Associates
Project type Power
Technology Photovoltaic Grid type Central-grid
Analysis type Method 2
Heating value reference Higher heating value (HHV) Show settings
Site reference conditions Select climate data location
Climate data location Mount Forest (MARS)
Show data
Complete Energy Model sheet
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Honeywood Arena Solar 10/9/2019 Mulmer, ON 288 of 580 Honeywood Arena Solar .xlsm RETScreen Energy Model - Power project Show alternative units
Proposed case power system Incremental initial costs
Analysis type Method 1 Method 2 Photovoltaic Power capacity kW 190.00 See product database Manufacturer Model 1 unit(s) Capacity factor % 14.0% Electricity delivered to load MWh 0 Electricity exported to grid MWh 233.0
Electricity export rate $/MWh 134.00
Honeywood Arena Solar 10/9/2019 Mulmer, ON 289 of 580 Honeywood Arena Solar .xlsm RETScreen Cost Analysis - Power project
Settings Method 1 Notes/Range Notes/Range Second currency Method 2 Second currency None Cost allocation
Initial costs (credits) Unit Quantity Unit cost Amount Relative costs Feasibility study Feasibility study cost 1 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Subtotal: $ 5,000 1.1% Development Development cost 1 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 Subtotal: $ 20,000 4.3% Engineering Engineering cost 1 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Subtotal: $ 10,000 2.2% Power system Photovoltaic kW 190.00$ 2,250 $ 427,500 Road construction km $ - Transmission line km $ - Substation project $ - Energy efficiency measures project $ - User-defined cost $ - $ - Subtotal: $ 427,500 92.4% Balance of system & miscellaneous Spare parts % $ - Transportation project $ - Training & commissioning p-d $ - User-defined cost $ - Contingencies %$ 462,500 $ - Interest during construction $ 462,500 $ - Subtotal: Enter number of months $ - 0.0% Total initial costs $ 462,500 100.0%
Annual costs (credits) Unit Quantity Unit cost Amount O&M Parts & labour project 190 $ 39 $ 7,410 User-defined cost $ - Contingencies % $ 7,410 $ - Subtotal: $ 7,410
Periodic costs (credits) Unit Year Unit cost Amount User-defined cost $ - $ - End of project life cost $ -
Honeywood Arena Solar 10/9/2019 Mulmer, ON 290 of 580 Honeywood Arena Solar .xlsm RETScreen Emission Reduction Analysis - Power project Emission Analysis
Method 1 Global warming potential of GHG Method 2 25 tonnes CO2 = 1 tonne CH4 (IPCC 2007) Method 3 298 tonnes CO2 = 1 tonne N2O (IPCC 2007)
Base case electricity system (Baseline)
GHG emission factor T&D GHG emission (excl. T&D) losses factor Country - region Fuel type tCO2/MWh % tCO2/MWh Canada - Ontario Other 0.131 0.131
Baseline changes during project life Change in GHG emission factor % -10.0%
Base case system GHG summary (Baseline)
CO2 emission CH4 emission N2O emission Fuel GHG emission Fuel mix factor factor factor consumption factor GHG emission Fuel type % kg/GJ kg/GJ kg/GJ MWh tCO2/MWh tCO2 Electricity 100.0% 233 0.131 30.5 Total 100.0% 233 0.131 30.5
Proposed case system GHG summary (Power project)
CO2 emission CH4 emission N2O emission Fuel GHG emission Fuel mix factor factor factor consumption factor GHG emission Fuel type % kg/GJ kg/GJ kg/GJ MWh tCO2/MWh tCO2 Solar 100.0% 233 0.000 0.0 Total 100.0% 233 0.000 0.0 T&D losses Total 0.0 Electricity exported to grid MWh 233 0 0.131 0.0 Total 0.0
GHG emission reduction summary
Gross annual Net annual Years of Base case Proposed case GHG emission GHG credits GHG emission occurrence GHG emission GHG emission reduction transaction fee reduction yr tCO2 tCO2 tCO2 % tCO2 Power project 1 to -1 30.5 0.0 30.5 30.5
Net annual GHG emission reduction 30.5 tCO2 is equivalent to 5.6 Cars & light trucks not used
Honeywood Arena Solar 10/9/2019 Mulmer, ON 291 of 580 Honeywood Arena Solar .xlsm RETScreen Financial Analysis - Power project Financial parameters Project costs and savings/income summary Yearly cash flows General Initial costs Year Pre-tax After-tax Cumulative Fuel cost escalation rate % 0.0% Feasibility study 1.1% $ 5,000 # $ $ $ Inflation rate % 2.0% Development 4.3% $ 20,000 0 -115,625 -115,625 -115,625 Discount rate % 4.0% Engineering 2.2% $ 10,000 1 8,186 8,186 -107,439 Project life yr 30 Power system 92.4% $ 427,500 2 9,166 9,166 -98,273 Heating system 0.0% $ 0 3 10,182 10,182 -88,091 Finance Cooling system 0.0% $ 0 4 11,237 11,237 -76,854 Incentives and grants $ User-defined 0.0% $ 0 5 12,330 12,330 -64,524 Debt ratio % 75.0% Energy efficiency measures 0.0% $ 0 6 13,465 13,465 -51,059 Debt $ 346,875 Balance of system & misc. 0.0% $ 0 7 14,641 14,641 -36,418 Equity $ 115,625 Total initial costs 100.0% $ 462,500 8 15,861 15,861 -20,556 Debt interest rate % 2.50% 9 17,127 17,127 -3,430 Debt term yr 30 Incentives and grants $ 0 10 18,439 18,439 15,009 Debt payments $/yr 16,573 11 19,800 19,800 34,809 Annual costs and debt payments 12 21,211 21,211 56,021 O&M $ 7,410 13 22,675 22,675 78,695 Income tax analysis Fuel cost - proposed case $ 0 14 24,192 24,192 102,888 Effective income tax rate % Debt payments - 30 yrs $ 16,573 15 25,766 25,766 128,653 Loss carryforward? No Total annual costs $ 23,983 16 27,397 27,397 156,050 Depreciation method Declining balance 17 29,089 29,089 185,139 Half-year rule - year 1 yes/no Yes Periodic costs (credits) 18 30,842 30,842 215,981 Depreciation tax basis % $ 0 19 32,661 32,661 248,642 Depreciation rate % $ 0 20 34,546 34,546 283,187 Depreciation period yr 15 End of project life - cost $ 0 21 36,500 36,500 319,687 Tax holiday available? yes/no No 22 38,526 38,526 358,213 Tax holiday duration yr Annual savings and income 23 40,626 40,626 398,840 Fuel cost - base case $ 0 24 42,804 42,804 441,643 Annual income Electricity export income $ 31,224 25 45,061 45,061 486,704 Electricity export income GHG reduction income - 0 yrs $ 0 26 47,400 47,400 534,104 Electricity exported to grid MWh 233 Customer premium income (rebate) $ 0 27 49,825 49,825 583,929 Electricity export rate $/MWh 134.00 Other income (cost) - yrs $ 0 28 52,339 52,339 636,268 Electricity export income $ 31,224 CE production income - yrs $ 0 29 54,944 54,944 691,212 Electricity export escalation rate % 3.5% Total annual savings and income $ 31,224 30 57,645 57,645 748,857 31 0 0 748,857 GHG reduction income 32 0 0 748,857 tCO2/yr 0 33 0 0 748,857 Net GHG reduction tCO2/yr 31 Financial viability 34 0 0 748,857 Net GHG reduction - 30 yrs tCO2 916 Pre-tax IRR - equity % 13.9% 35 0 0 748,857 GHG reduction credit rate $/tCO2 Pre-tax IRR - assets % 3.4% 36 0 0 748,857 GHG reduction income $ 0 37 0 0 748,857 GHG reduction credit duration yr After-tax IRR - equity % 13.9% 38 0 0 748,857 Net GHG reduction - 0 yrs tCO2 0 After-tax IRR - assets % 3.4% 39 0 0 748,857 GHG reduction credit escalation rate % 40 0 0 748,857 Simple payback yr 19.4 41 0 0 748,857 Customer premium income (rebate) Equity payback yr 9.2 42 0 0 748,857 Electricity premium (rebate) % 43 0 0 748,857 Electricity premium income (rebate) $ 0 Net Present Value (NPV) $ 300,998 44 0 0 748,857 Heating premium (rebate) % Annual life cycle savings $/yr 17,407 45 0 0 748,857 Heating premium income (rebate) $ 0 46 0 0 748,857 Cooling premium (rebate) % Benefit-Cost (B-C) ratio 3.60 47 0 0 748,857 Cooling premium income (rebate) $ 0 Debt service coverage 1.49 48 0 0 748,857 Customer premium income (rebate) $ 0 Energy production cost $/MWh 87.63 49 0 0 748,857 GHG reduction cost $/tCO2 (570) 50 0 0 748,857 Other income (cost) Energy MWh Cumulative cash flows graph Rate $/MWh 800,000 Other income (cost) $ 0 Duration yr Escalation rate % 700,000 Clean Energy (CE) production income CE production MWh 233 CE production credit rate $/kWh 600,000 CE production income $ 0 CE production credit duration yr CE production credit escalation rate % 500,000 Energy delivered 400,000 Fuel type (MWh) Clean energy 1 Solar 233 Yes 2 No 300,000 3 No 4 No 5 No 200,000 6 No 7 No Cumulative cash flows ($) 8 No 100,000 9 No # No # No 0 # No 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 # No -100,000 # No # No # No -200,000 # No # No Year
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297 of 580 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 298 of 580 Community Energy Plan
Volume 4 Public Engagement & Consultation Report Final
Township of Mulmur
June 2020
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Community Energy Plan CEP Volume 4: Public Engagement and Consultation Report
Volume 4
Township of Mulmur 758070 2 Line East Mulmur, ON
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 15 Townline Orangeville ON L9W 3R4 CANADA
June 2020 300041822.0000
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No. of PDF Email Organization Name Hard Copies - Yes Yes Township of Mulmur
Record of Revisions
Revision Date Description - December 6, 2019 Initial Draft Submission to Township of Mulmur 1 June 5, 2020 Final Submission to Township of Mulmur
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited
Report Prepared By: Katie Carolan Lyle Parsons Environmental Student Vice President Environment KC:kl LP:kl
Report Reviewed By:
Spencer Brown, P.Eng., C.E.A Jim Walls, P.Geo, QPESA Project Engineer & Certified Senior Geoscientist Energy Auditor
301 of 580 Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Purpose of the Community Energy Plan (CEP) ...... 1 1.2 Goals ...... 1 1.3 Intended Outcome ...... 2 2.0 Consultation Engagement Efforts and Results ...... 2 2.1 Stakeholder Outreach & Mulmur Meetings ...... 2 2.2 Newsletter and Notices Issued ...... 3 2.3 Social Survey ...... 3 2.4 Public Open House ...... 3 2.4.1 Preparation for the Open House ...... 4 2.4.2 Presentation Materials Provided ...... 4 2.4.3 Presentations ...... 5 2.4.4 Public Open house Findings ...... 6 2.4.5 Final Town Hall Meeting ...... 6 3.0 Conclusions ...... 7
Tables Table 1: Suggested Emissions Targets ...... 6
Appendices Appendix A Stakeholders Invitation Letter Appendix B Meeting Minutes Appendix C Newsletter Appendix D Social Survey Response Appendix E Display Boards and PowerPoint Presentation Appendix F Handout Appendix G Ballot Responses Appendix H Survey Monkey Questionnaire
302 of 580 Disclaimer
Other than by the addressee, copying or distribution of this document, in whole or in part, is not permitted without the express written consent of R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited.
303 of 580 1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Community Energy Plan (CEP)
The purpose of the Community Energy Plan is to develop a set of guidelines that will help the Mulmur community: Learn • Improve energy efficiency; • Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions; Reduce • Study the impact of future growth on energy needs; and • Foster renewable energy production and economic development. Improve
The planning process evaluates a community’s existing energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to: • Determine community-wide energy consumption and GHG emissions; and • Identify and implement solutions to improve energy efficiency and conservation.
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) in partnership with the Township of Mulmur (Mulmur) have created an Energy Conservation Plan. The plan will be used as a reference tool to track and compare Mulmur’s energy consumption and emissions in future years and set goals for reduction of GHG emissions. This plan will also serve as a tool for educational purposes and the report will provide a place to obtain additional information. This report volume provides a summary of public engagement efforts by Mulmur and Burnside. The CEP goals cannot be achieved without the active participation of the Mulmur community as a whole. This is because reaching the goals will depend on each resident in Mulmur taking action at their property to make the changes needed to achieve these goals. This report summarizes the public and municipal engagement carried out to date to encourage resident participation.
Mulmur and Burnside wishes to acknowledge funding provided by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Ontario Ministry of Energy without which this important work would not have been possible.
1.2 Goals
The Public Consultation Program is intended to engage the community and municipal Council and staff to provide feed back and suggestions for the future of Mulmur’s energy management and climate change mitigation. We hope this study will inspire those who would like to achieve the general goals noted above and most importantly global efforts to prevent climate change. The CEP four volume report and executive summary identifies things that each resident and business property owner in Mulmur can do to make a difference.
304 of 580 1.3 Intended Outcome
Four main outcomes are intended from these public consultations: 1. Insight into Mulmur’s residential and business owners’ views on energy conservation and climate change. 2. Gain an understanding from the community on how the Township of Mulmur should tackle these issues on behalf of its residents. 3. Form a task force to facilitate the reports suggested solutions and keep up momentum to encourage engagement on energy reduction and GHG emissions reduction in Mulmur. 4. Finally – encourage the community to take action.
2.0 Consultation Engagement Efforts and Results
2.1 Stakeholder Outreach & Mulmur Meetings
Mulmur has made efforts to identify a stakeholders’ group of potential community leaders who might help the municipality champion the CEP. From those identified it is hoped they will help guide CEP progress. Local champions are needed to help understand local challenges for business and residents when making decisions on energy conservation.
A list was created by Burnside comprising of local business, Council members and local government agencies. A total of 22 recipients were contacted on June 1, 2019 with a response rate of 9 percent (two respondents). A typical stakeholder invitation letter can be found in Appendix A.
The stakeholders’ outreach efforts were undertaken by Mulmur staff (See Section 2.2 and 2.3 of Meeting Minutes No. 2, provided in Appendix B). It was decided that the Mulmur would contact the stakeholders list via email. The invitation was extended twice to the listed stakeholders.
Several meetings were held with Mulmur staff to provide status updates and obtain direction from the Township. Those meeting minutes can also be found in Appendix B.
As of October 16, 2019, only three contacted stakeholders had replied with interest in participating in Mulmur’s CEP.
Stakeholders who initially indicated an interest in participating: • Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA); • Dufferin County Museum; and • Dufferin County – Climate Change representative.
305 of 580 Following these invitations other individuals have volunteered and now several people have confirmed their interest in the task group. Mulmur has also formally identified a Council member, Shirley Boxem who will Chair the task group committee. The CEP committee will need to establish its terms of reference and focus going forward.
2.2 Newsletter and Notices Issued A newsletter was created by Burnside and provided with the tax notices issues to all Mulmur property owners. The newsletter was issued in late July 2019. A copy of the newsletter issued can be found in Appendix C. It included a notice of the online social survey and the upcoming public open house along with background information of the CEP study.
The newsletter was also provided to three local newspapers. The Creemore Echo, Shelburne Free Press and Alliston Herald.
2.3 Social Survey As part of the CEP study Burnside conducted an online social survey to better understand community opinions on CEP related topics. The survey would provide an opportunity to obtain feed back from Mulmur’s residents who participated.
The Survey consisted of 16 questions with the main topic on energy conservation. Other topics consisted of climate change, energy reduction solutions, methods for educational outreach regarding the CEP. Postal code confirmation was requested to confirm Mulmur residency and general location.
The survey was available for online use shortly after the CEP newsletter was released as part of Mulmur’s tax notice. The CEP flyer contained a link to access the survey and an email address to forward any question, comments or concerns.
Initially there was a poor response to the Social Survey since it was difficult for residents to find on the Mulmur website. The CEP link was subsequently moved to the front page of the website for easier access. As a result, the opportunity to respond to the survey was extended and more responses were received. The survey was available from August 2, 2019 to October 13, 2019. A total of 24 people responded to the survey. This represents about 1% of the total population. The survey provides insight into the views of those who participated. Appendix D contains the analyzed responses from the social survey.
2.4 Public Open House Mulmur’s Economic Development Committee meeting took place on September 28, 2019. It was held at the Mulmur Townhall in Terra Nova. Burnside attended to provide information on Mulmur’s CEP, receive feedback and record questions and comments.
306 of 580 2.4.1 Preparation for the Open House
In order to create interest in the event Burnside contacted a well-known personality who could help create interest in homes designed to include energy conservation and renewable energy.
Also, automotive manufactures, Volkswagen (VW), and General Motors (GM) were also contacted to see if there would be an interest in attending the event and bringing an Electric Vehicle (EV).
None of the above parties replied to our request.
The Plug’n Drive Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre was contacted and were interested but unfortunately had a previous engagement on the same day so could not attend.
Burnside will continue facilitate public interest for the next public open house and in the CEP. Other preparations and notices issued are discussed below.
2.4.2 Presentation Materials Provided
Fourteen display boards and a PowerPoint presentation were created by Burnside. The display boards provided results from the CEP study available to that date. The boards encouraged community members to get engaged. These display boards were placed around the meeting room, allowing the attendees to browse the displays at their own speed as they walked around the room. The display boards are shown in Appendix E.
The PowerPoint presentation was played on a loop for people to watch as they walked around the displays. The presentation focused on climate change facts in the form of charts and graphs. A few chairs were placed in front of the viewing screen to allow people to sit and follow the PowerPoint slides. The slides are shown in Appendix E.
307 of 580 2.4.3 Presentations
Photo 1: Economic Development Committee and CEP Public Open House
As the Economic Development Committee and CEP open house meeting commenced the room was grouped into tables consisting of 4 to 10 people. The format was for each group to move on a time schedule to different tables to obtain information from the groups attending. The total population of the room was estimated by Burnside to be around 50 to 60 people.
Lyle Parsons and Katie Carolan from Burnside hosted a table to specifically talk about the CEP. They explained the purpose of the CEP study, encouraged attendants to view the displays and PowerPoint presentation and provided additional information during discussions which followed. Attendants were encouraged to participate in CEP and offer their proposed energy goals for Mulmur. The average presentation lasted 8 minutes consisting of 5 minutes of presenting and 3 minutes for comments or questions to be expressed.
Burnside also provided a handout to each person attending at the table. The handout was titled, “You Can Make a Difference in Your Energy Consumption and Lower your Costs at Home”. This handout can be found in Appendix F.
Participants were urged to submit their comments in a ballot box supplied. Comments provided can be found in Appendix G. To encourage participants to offer their comments a prize was offered by Burnside. The prize winners were randomly selected and prizes mailed to the 3 winners.
308 of 580 2.4.4 Public Open house Findings
Twelve community members submitted ballots. The goal targets and any comments offered on the CEP are provided below.
Table 1: Suggested Emissions Targets Percentage of Reduction Percentage of Reduction by 2030 by 2040 5% 10% 20% 40% 20% 40% 80% 100% 30% 45% 30% 80% 5% 50%
Other Solutions Suggested Comments • Turn heat down in the winter and up in the summer; • Lower hot water temperatures; • Build/plan infrastructure for electric cars; • Create more local employment, to reduce commuting; • Municipal support for upgrades/ changes to lower emissions; • Convert municipal equipment to electric vehicles; • Public information campaign for the reduction of new developments; and • Town Hall Meetings – Four meetings a year solely focused on climate change.
Other Comments • I would like to be part of the leadership committee; and • It is futile to look at this from a single, small township perspective. So many of the solutions require broader implementation.
2.4.5 Final Town Hall Meeting
A final public meeting was planned for the spring of 2020 and preparation of materials was underway when the COVID-19 outbreak made it apparent that the meeting should not be held. The draft reports were published for public comment on the Township web site. It is understood that some public comments were received. Staff and council prepared comments on the report and Burnside replied to all comments received. In lieu of the public meeting that was originally planned Burnside proposed an alternative to obtain additional public comments on the draft reports through use of a survey monkey on-line survey provided in Appendix H. Questions were prepared and the survey set up and provided to the Township. The Township determined not to proceed with the survey and asked that we finalize the reports based on the comments previously provided.
309 of 580 3.0 Conclusions
In general terms the overall response to the efforts to engage and consult with Mulmur residents was somewhat less than that we had hoped to achieve. However, it was advised by municipal staff that low turnouts and participation are not unusual. Burnside notes that the CEP efforts are at a very early stage and in our experience, there is usually greater interest generated following release of more information. Through all of the efforts, Burnside was able to gain an appreciation of the Mulmur residents’ views on the CEP and on Climate change which were in large part very positive and encouraging. The results obtained with rare exception indicate strong support for action by Council.
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Appendix A
Appendix A
Stakeholders Invitation Letter
311 of 580 TOWNSHIP OF
May 24,2019
Via: Email ([email protected])
Ms. Leah Myers Chief Executive Officer Bruce Trial Conservancy P.O. Box 698 Alliston ON LgR 1Vg
Dear Ms. Myers:
Re: Township of Mulmur Community Energy Plan Stakeholder lnvitation
The Township of Mulmur is creating a Community Energy Plan (CEP) in partnership with R.J. Burnside & Associated Limited. This Community energy program will cover all properties and activities that use various energy sources in the Township and result in a comprehensive long-term plan to improve Mulmur's energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The work is being funded with an 80% contribution from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and a 2Oo/o contribution from the Ontario Ministry of Energy.
During the plan's development we will be looking at residential, commercial, agriculture, and transportation, energy use across the entire municipality. This CEP will identify opportunities for energy conservation and energy solutions to help support the local economic development and cost savings associated with current energy use.
A key component of this study will be consulting with stakeholders (public and agencies). lnput and comments received from public and agencies will be incorporated into the planning and design of this project. lt is essential to the success of the CEP that your concerns and comments are identified early in the planning prosses.
The Township is inviting your organization as stakeholders to participate in development of the plan. lf your organization is interested, please provide a contact person who we can communicate with directly and who would be available to participate in the planning process. The Township would strongly encourage your organization to become involved since we anticipate that future municipal planning controls may change to reflect the CEP findings. lf you decide to directly participate it will potentially involve a teleconference and attendance at a maximum of one or two meetings lf you are interested in participating in the CEP's development, please return a copy of this letter to [email protected] (who is managing this project on behalf of Mulmur) and indicate your interest in this project. All stakeholders who wish to be engaged with the study will be kept upto-date on project status by means of future mailings. lf your organization does not wish to directly participate in the CEP but would like to be kept informed of the its progress, please advise by checking the appropriate box below. lf your organization does not wish to be involved, please let us know by checking the box below and return this letter with your response. lf we have not heard back from you within three weeks, we will assume that your organization if not interested in participating with the CEP's development.
312 of 580 Ms. Leah Myers May 24,2019 Township of Mulmar Community Energy Plan Stakeholder lnvitation
lf you know of others who you think might be interested in participating in this study, please let us know in the space provided below.
Yours truly,
Tracey Atkinson, BES MCIP RPP CAO/PIanner/Deputy Clerk TA:sp
Enclosure(s) Response List cc: Lyle Parsons, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (enc.) (Via: Email)
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Appendix B Appendix
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Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes No. 2
315 of 580 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 15 Townline Orangeville ON L9W 3R4 CANADA telephone (519) 941-5331 fax (519) 941-8120 web www.rjburnside.com
Minutes of Meeting
Meeting Date: April 16, 2019 Project No.: 300041822.0000 Project Name : Municipal Energy Plan Program Development Meeting Subject: Kick-Off Meeting Meeting Location: Mulmur Township Office Date Prepared: April 18, 2019
Those in attendance were: Tracey Atkinson, CAO/ Township of Mulmur (Mulmur) [email protected] Planner/Deputy Clerk Heather Boston, Treasurer Township of Mulmur [email protected] Sara Wicks, Climate Change County of Dufferin (County) [email protected] Coordinator R.J. Burnside & Associates Lyle Parsons, CEP - PM [email protected] Limited (Burnside)
The following items were discussed Action by
The primary purpose of the meeting was to review the proposed Burnside work program and obtain any preliminary direction from the Township. The three stages of the work program referenced in the meeting agenda were reviewed based on the Burnside proposal, dated March 13, 2018. Both MEP and FCM applications based on the March proposal were briefly reviewed as well.
There will be a considerable amount of stakeholder engagement Burnside encouraged during the study. Burnside advised that any material to be published to the public will be provided for approval by the Township. A number of proposed stakeholder contacts were provided in the MEP application form and briefly reviewed. Invitation letters will be sent to each of these tentative stakeholders to determine their interest in participating. As the Township knows, our team has already contacted Hydro One to obtain electrical consumption data. We are still awaiting the receipt of this information.
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The following items were discussed Action by
The correspondence with others will typically be produced by Burnside & Burnside but issued under Township letterhead with the CAO or the Mulmur Mayor’s signature as appropriate. The logo has already been provided to Burnside.
Newspaper notices of the start of the Study and during Step 3 were Burnside & planned for two local papers - Shelburne and Creemore. It was Mulmur noted that the Alliston paper is very expensive for advertising and it was confirmed that we would not advertise the Study in that paper. Tracey suggested that some of the notices or other communication with residents could be provided via property tax mailouts. The mailouts would need to be one page or less and the next tax mailout is scheduled for July. Lyle mentioned final decisions on notice is yet to be determined, but it is critical to ensure Mulmur residents and businesses are informed and have the opportunity to participate. Lyle suggested setting up a web link on the municipal site for project related data – content to be discussed later. Heather confirmed this could be done.
The BLS energy mapping was discussed. The Hydro One data is Burnside key to development of the energy mapping, but we must try to obtain information on liquid and gas hydrocarbon fuels. This may be more difficult to obtain.
Information requested from the Township in the Agenda (Item 6) was Mulmur & discussed. There was considerable discussion during the review of County the items. It was determined that the Township and the County has information that will be helpful in the production of the mapping. Response to Item 6 is noted as a higher priority due to the schedule for production of the BLS mapping. It was noted that the mapping information cannot show any information that would identify private information concerning individuals or businesses. For agricultural properties, if possible, we are trying to distinguish between cash crops and livestock operations and also between cultivated farm fields and forested areas. Each of these have implications for different energy use and GHG production and GHG carbon sinks.
Energy Technology and Conservation Strategy Assessments were discussed.
The Demonstration Energy Audit will review the Honeywood Arena Mulmur and approval was provided to proceed with this work. Responses to the questions posed in the Agenda (Item 6) will be provided by the Township as soon as possible. It was confirmed that the lights in the 317 of 580 Minutes of Meeting Page 3 of 6 Project No.: 300041822.0000 Meeting Date: April 16, 2019
The following items were discussed Action by arena had been upgraded previously. There are two fuel tanks and one propane tank servicing the arena.
For the demonstration Solar Feasibility Assessments (Specific Burnside & Municipal & Conceptual or Participating Private Buildings) Burnside Mulmur will utilize the existing solar system data on the municipal administration building as one example (performance data and revenue is available). Other examples will be found by Burnside.
The Township administration building has geothermal heating and Burnside & cooling so data from this system can be used as examples for the Mulmur Feasibility Assessment (Single Residence, Residential and Industrial
Development). Other sample data will be included in the study. NRCan and local geothermal contactors may provide information.
It was noted that the net zero concept will be discussed in the draft and final plan.
Burnside discussed plans for the transportation and electric vehicle assessment.
Waste curbside collection and transport was discussed briefly with Sara since this is a County area of responsibility. Burnside mentioned that we may consider the change in waste collection that occurred several years ago for residents. This new waste collection system meant that residents no longer had to drive waste to the local landfill site which would likely reduce both costs to individuals and GHG.
Methods and information to encourage transportation systems that do not use hydrocarbon fuels such as electric cars will be examined.
Agricultural Strategies – Anaerobic Digestion
This was not discussed in any detail at the meeting, but Burnside will Burnside provide information to determine the feasibility of using AD in local farm operations.
Budget & Invoicing
The updated budget and schedule was reviewed. Burnside will Burnside & provide invoices that show expenditures for each of the Steps Mulmur (Phases) of the study. A breakdown by each of the tasks will also be
provided to help with the Township’s reporting to the FCM and MEP program administrators. The budgets allocated to the Township for 318 of 580 Minutes of Meeting Page 4 of 6 Project No.: 300041822.0000 Meeting Date: April 16, 2019
The following items were discussed Action by in-kind services was pointed out and these are shown under the ineligible expense column of the updated budget. The Township has committed to providing these budgeted in-kind amounts as per T. Horner’s letter provided in the meeting materials. Ms. Wicks was not present during these specific discussions.
Review of FCM and MOE Applications
As mentioned previously these were briefly reviewed.
Review of Municipal Reporting Requirements
The Township was requested to supply the final signed contracts Mulmur when completed. Reporting requirements are in the contract forms that will be signed. Burnside mentioned that there are different reporting requirements and schedules for each of the funding agencies involved.
Current information needs by the Burnside Team were reviewed as Mulmur noted below and documented in the Agenda. The Township will be hiring a student who will assist with the CEP work. Information requested below is a high priority for the Burnside team and the Township committed to supply of the data requested as soon as they reasonably can.
For Development of the GIS Energy Map: Mulmur a. The MPAC website lists codes for fuel type used in structures. Q1: In the Mulmur Tax/MPAC database, is there a table with this information? b. There is some mention of solar in MPAC documents. Q2: In the Mulmur Tax/MPAC database, is there a table with this information? Roof mounted panels or presence of 2 axis solar trackers on property? c. The MPAC website lists codes for agricultural activity (e.g., livestock or crop type). Q3: In the Mulmur Tax/MPAC database, is there a table with this information? Note: this may be in a table called farm.
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The following items were discussed Action by d. A Soils table exists in the database it lists area and woodlot areas. Q4: Do these areas refer to fields under cultivation or used for grazing? It seems to be a one to many relationship with the property being the “one”.
For Development of an Energy Audit at the Honeywood Arena: Mulmur
For the arena could Mulmur provide: a. Square footage of building b. Any major renovations? If so when was it and what was the scope? c. Age of Building d. Typical Occupancy schedule of building e. Uses of building f. Last 3 years of electricity data g. Last 3 years of heating fuel data h. Last 3 years water bills i. Drawings of the buildings (electrical, mechanical, architectural, floor plans) j. Any previous building condition assessment (BCA) reports k. Any previous energy auditing reports l. Description of mechanical/electrical systems in the building (age of equipment & specifications)
If any of the above info is not available we will do our best to collect the necessary data through interviews with building operators and during the audit site investigation.
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321 of 580 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 15 Townline Orangeville ON L9W 3R4 CANADA telephone (519) 941-5331 fax (519) 941-8120 web www.rjburnside.com
Minutes of Meeting 1
Meeting Date: July 9, 2019 Project No.: 300041822.0000 Project Name: Mulmur Township Community Energy Plan Meeting Subject: Status Report Meeting Location: Mulmur Townhall Date Prepared: July 18, 2019
Those in attendance were: Heather Boston Mulmur Township (Township) [email protected] Tracey Atkinson Mulmur Township [email protected] John Willmetts Mulmur Township [email protected] Adam Hicks Mulmur Township [email protected] Lyle Parsons R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited [email protected] (Burnside) Katie Carolan R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited [email protected]
The following items were discussed Action by
Review Status Update Report
Overview of the status report. Burnside encouraged staff to provide Burnside / the report to Council to update them on status of the work. Township
Stakeholders Outreach Efforts
Response to the Stakeholder’s Letter
2.1.1 It was stated that the response from the stakeholders was poor. Only two out of twenty-one responded. Out of the two respondents only one expressed interest in participating in the report (Dufferin museum). It is anticipated that the Dufferin Climate Change representative will also be involved base on earlier discussions.
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The following items were discussed Action by
The Township will resend the letter via email to the original Township stakeholders list and make some calls to encourage interest.
It was agreed that Burnside would call the stakeholders that do not Burnside respond to the second letter and calls.
2.3.1 A contact name for Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Burnside Affairs (OMAFRA) was provided to have Burnside contact regarding stakeholder invitation letter (local rep. Carol Newman).
Township to inquire if Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Township (NVCA) should participate in the study.
Tax Letter
The property tax mail out deadline will be July 22, 2019. The Township proposed newsletters will need to be printed and folded before this date.
Burnside will investigate the logistics of printing and folding the tax Burnside letter.
Newspaper Press Coverage
Creemore Newspaper
4.1.1 Burnside reached out to the Creemore paper asking about the Burnside possibility of the Creemore paper writing an article about Mulmur’s CEP. The Creemore paper said they would write a story about the community energy plan, free from charge.
Shelburne Newspaper
4.2.1 Township informed Burnside to reach out to the Shelburne paper Burnside and ask about the papers interest in covering the CEP, free of charge.
Alliston Newspaper
4.3.1 Township advised Burnside to reach out to the Alliston paper and Burnside ask about the papers interest in covering the CEP, free of charge.
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The following items were discussed Action by
Upcoming Public Meeting
2nd week of August was the suggested meeting timeframe from Burnside.
Burnside inquired if there were any conflicting events happening in August that might compete with the CEP open house.
5.2.1 Township advised that there was the Authors Festival on August 11th.
Burnside asked if the Township had any insight as to a preferred day to host the CEP open house.
5.3.1 Township recommended having the presentation during the townhall Township meeting in September. Township to provide date. It was said the meeting may fall on the 14th of September. Burnside agreed to change the open house to take place during the Township meeting in September.
CEP Website Launch
There was a discussion concerning proposed resources on the website.
6.1.1 Mulmur would create page on their website that is dedicated to the Township Community Energy Plan (CEP).
The energy survey needs to be accessible on the webpage. This Burnside survey will provide an opportunity for the Township to get information from the residents of Mulmur on their views about energy conservation and climate change. Burnside to prepare survey.
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The following items were discussed Action by
6.2.1 Township informed us there would be a survey put out by the Township, this survey would include a question about electric cars. There was talk about added the CEP survey question to the town survey and what type of question would be on the survey. It was clear we would like the survey to give us a better understanding on how important climate change is to Mulmur residence. Burnside would prefer that our survey be separate from the one proposed by the Township. It was planned that our survey would ask a question concerning the interest in Electric Vehicles and potential charging stations.
Copy of the proposed newsletter was provided for review and Burnside / comments were provided by Township staff. A logo for the CEP Township program was suggested and samples were to be provided following the meeting. (Note: the ECP logo selected by Township staff is included in the attached final newsletter). Burnside to provide edits, web address and dates for meetings to be provided by Township.
6.3.1 Burnside will send a final digital copy of the final newsletter, so the Burnside Township can upload it to the CEP webpage.
Burnside provided a PowerPoint presentation with some facts about climate change and Mulmur’s energy use (graphs and figures).
6.4.1 Burnside will supply some figures and resources on climate change Burnside (links to quotes from climate reports and relevant websites). Burnside will also create a symbol (international symbol for energy conservation) that the website, report and newsletter will use.
Discussion and Question for the Township
What percentage of Mulmur’s streetlights have been converted to LED’s?
7.1.1 Township informed that only 2 out of 97 have been replaced.
Is the electrical usage for the municipal administrative building available?
7.2.1 Township sent the accounts breakdown for the Township building during the meeting.
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The following items were discussed Action by
Is there any more information on the contracted work in Mulmur? (i.e., fuel use, vehicles used, etc.)
7.3.1 Township provided Burnside with fuel records from their grass cutting contract. Burnside to send Township a detailed list of information needed from the contracted jobs.
How much solar does the Townhall produce?
7.4.1 John directed us to the Township’s website that breaks down the energy output from it’s roof top solar.
Possibility for a potential special meeting to present findings and inform the Council prior to the proposed August open house
7.5.1 Tracey informed us that it costs money to meet with the council and it might be more efficient to meet during a council meeting. It was suggested Lyle could present during the August 7th meeting.
Other Issues
Solutions to combat energy consumption where discussed.
8.1.1 A loan program similar to the loan program for land drainage was suggested by Burnside to be managed by the Township.
8.1.2 The installation of an electric charging station at and appropriate location.
8.1.3 Next meeting date to be determined.
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Katie Carolan Environmental Student KC/LP:sp Reviewed by: L. Parsons Enclosure(s) Final Edited Newsletter (including Township comments)
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327 of 580 Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan
Changing the Way We Look at Energy
It will take a community to tackle a challenge like energy reduction and carbon emissions. Mulmur’s community energy plan is designed to be a critical tool. A Road Map for Energy Conservation
When it comes to energy usage, we usually Most communities across Ontario are taking it The Importance of only think about it when the bills come in. In upon themselves to become more involved in Community Energy our day to day lives we often don’t track our tracking energy consumption and the impact Plans total energy use or wonder where it comes their energy use makes. Creating a plan to “Community Energy from. Taking inventory of our energy use can act will provide a guideline or road map to Plans are gaining have positive financial and environmental help reduce energy use in Mulmur. momentum in Ontario benefits, by discovering inefficiencies in our as a way for systems to changing some of our daily habits These plans, better known as Community municipalities to build and switching our energy use to cleaner Energy Plans (CEP), are created to help prosperous and livable communities understand their energy communities.” alternatives. Keep in mind that our energy use typically includes not only electricity, but consumption and foster local sustainable - Advancing Integrated gasoline, diesel, heating oils, propane and energy solutions. Here in Ontario, CEP’s are Community Energy popping up all over, most urban communities Planning in Ontario: wood. A close examination of your systems A Primer and energy use can potentially mean big cost are ahead of rural communities. It is savings for you. becoming a priority for every community to create a plan for the future of their energy use The Town of Mulmur has decided to take What has Mulmur and promote long term sustainability. Done to Help? inventory of the community’s total energy use and identify the associated greenhouse gas Mulmur has decided to join this movement. Each year Mulmur has (GHG) emissions that are released in relation Development of the CEP is 100% funded by reported its energy use to the community’s energy use. The goal of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the and GHG emissions. It this study is not only to show residents and has installed Ontario Ministry of Energy and supported by geothermal heating and businesses how they can both save money, Mulmur’s Staff and Council. R.J. Burnside & cooling in its municipal but also create a path for Mulmur’s Associates Limited is working with Mulmur to building and a solar PV sustainable development. If our residents and produce the CEP; help promote the system on its roof. businesses actively participate, we will show community’s energy efficiency and reduce LED light replacement you how you can each contribute, save money GHG levels. is ongoing to reduce and help to meet the Canada’s GHG reduction energy use. targets. 328 of 580 Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan A Road Map for Energy Conservation
To get a clear understanding of Mulmur’s Many people feel helpless to contribute to stop Canada is One of the energy use this plan will cover all sectors Highest Ranked climate change, but this CEP will present real Energy Consumer’s including, residential, commercial, institutional, things you can do to make a difference. Look agriculture, and transportation. We will to your local newspaper and Mulmur’s CEP “Canada is a huge research not only the estimated energy use but website http://mulmur.ca/departments/public- consumer of energy. In also provide potential energy solutions to works/energy-study for further information. 2002, it ranked almost reduce use, in particular energy use that equal to the United generates GHG. Mulmur’s CEP will be an Canada and three other countries have now States for first place declared that the rapid changes to the world’s among the G-8 nations. educational tool that will act as a catalyst to These are the eight most increase energy efficiency and reduce your climate is a national emergency. Scientists industrialized countries costs; however, the CEP will only be have stated we have less than 10 years to in the world, in terms of successful if our residents and businesses dramatically reduce GHG levels to avoid per capita energy irreversible damage with temperatures of consumption” actively participate and make changes. The CEP is designed to be created with extensive 1.5°C. increase. Canada has already exceeded a 1.7°C average annual increase -Statistics Canada help from the community, gathering ideas and knowledge from the stakeholders of Mulmur. (over land) since 1948. Increases in the North, the Prairies and northern BC are higher. We are inviting you to participate. Average annual temperatures in northern An online survey is now available at Canada increased by 2.3°C. See Canadas Emission http://mulmur.ca/departments/public- https://changingclimate.ca/CCR2019. Ranking works/energy-study. We encourage all residents to use it and make your views It will take a community to tackle a challenge On a per Capita basis like energy reduction and GHG emissions, and Canada ranks within the known. A public open house is planned for top 10 countries that September, 28th 2019. this CEP is designed to be a critical tool to emitted the most carbon help achieve the reduction goals that will be This work will not succeed without your dioxide in 2015. set with this study. participation.
-Union of Concerned If you have some time and want to contribute If you are Interested in learning more, please Scientists to your community, we want to identify some see (http://mulmur.ca/departments/public- community leaders who will carry on with this works/energy-study) or would like to important work. All age groups are welcome, participate contact ([email protected]). and we want to encourage local high school and university age students to get involved. It’s your future!
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Appendix C
Newsletter
Appendix C
330 of 580 Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan
Changing the Way We Look at Energy
It will take a community to tackle a challenge like energy reduction and carbon emissions. Mulmur’s community energy plan is designed to be a critical tool. A Road Map for Energy Conservation
When it comes to energy usage, we usually Most communities across Ontario are taking it The Importance of only think about it when the bills come in. In upon themselves to become more involved in Community Energy our day to day lives we often don’t track our tracking energy consumption and the impact Plans total energy use or wonder where it comes their energy use makes. Creating a plan to “Community Energy from. Taking inventory of our energy use can act will provide a guideline or road map to Plans are gaining have positive financial and environmental help reduce energy use in Mulmur. momentum in Ontario benefits, by discovering inefficiencies in our as a way for systems to changing some of our daily habits These plans, better known as Community municipalities to build and switching our energy use to cleaner Energy Plans (CEP), are created to help prosperous and livable communities understand their energy communities.” alternatives. Keep in mind that our energy use typically includes not only electricity, but consumption and foster local sustainable - Advancing Integrated gasoline, diesel, heating oils, propane and energy solutions. Here in Ontario, CEP’s are Community Energy popping up all over, most urban communities Planning in Ontario: wood. A close examination of your systems A Primer and energy use can potentially mean big cost are ahead of rural communities. It is savings for you. becoming a priority for every community to create a plan for the future of their energy use The Town of Mulmur has decided to take What has Mulmur and promote long term sustainability. Done to Help? inventory of the community’s total energy use and identify the associated greenhouse gas Mulmur has decided to join this movement. Each year Mulmur has (GHG) emissions that are released in relation Development of the CEP is 100% funded by reported its energy use to the community’s energy use. The goal of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the and GHG emissions. It this study is not only to show residents and has installed Ontario Ministry of Energy and supported by geothermal heating and businesses how they can both save money, Mulmur’s Staff and Council. R.J. Burnside & cooling in its municipal but also create a path for Mulmur’s Associates Limited is working with Mulmur to building and a solar PV sustainable development. If our residents and produce the CEP; help promote the system on its roof. businesses actively participate, we will show community’s energy efficiency and reduce LED light replacement you how you can each contribute, save money GHG levels. is ongoing to reduce and help to meet the Canada’s GHG reduction energy use. targets. 331 of 580 Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan A Road Map for Energy Conservation
To get a clear understanding of Mulmur’s Many people feel helpless to contribute to stop Canada is One of the energy use this plan will cover all sectors Highest Ranked climate change, but this CEP will present real Energy Consumer’s including, residential, commercial, institutional, things you can do to make a difference. Look agriculture, and transportation. We will to your local newspaper and Mulmur’s CEP “Canada is a huge research not only the estimated energy use but website http://mulmur.ca/departments/public- consumer of energy. In also provide potential energy solutions to works/energy-study for further information. 2002, it ranked almost reduce use, in particular energy use that equal to the United generates GHG. Mulmur’s CEP will be an Canada and three other countries have now States for first place declared that the rapid changes to the world’s among the G-8 nations. educational tool that will act as a catalyst to These are the eight most increase energy efficiency and reduce your climate is a national emergency. Scientists industrialized countries costs; however, the CEP will only be have stated we have less than 10 years to in the world, in terms of successful if our residents and businesses dramatically reduce GHG levels to avoid per capita energy irreversible damage with temperatures of consumption” actively participate and make changes. The CEP is designed to be created with extensive 1.5°C. increase. Canada has already exceeded a 1.7°C average annual increase -Statistics Canada help from the community, gathering ideas and knowledge from the stakeholders of Mulmur. (over land) since 1948. Increases in the North, the Prairies and northern BC are higher. We are inviting you to participate. Average annual temperatures in northern An online survey is now available at Canada increased by 2.3°C. See Canadas Emission http://mulmur.ca/departments/public- https://changingclimate.ca/CCR2019. Ranking works/energy-study. We encourage all residents to use it and make your views It will take a community to tackle a challenge On a per Capita basis like energy reduction and GHG emissions, and Canada ranks within the known. A public open house is planned for top 10 countries that September, 28th 2019. this CEP is designed to be a critical tool to emitted the most carbon help achieve the reduction goals that will be This work will not succeed without your dioxide in 2015. set with this study. participation.
-Union of Concerned If you have some time and want to contribute If you are Interested in learning more, please Scientists to your community, we want to identify some see (http://mulmur.ca/departments/public- community leaders who will carry on with this works/energy-study) or would like to important work. All age groups are welcome, participate contact ([email protected]). and we want to encourage local high school and university age students to get involved. It’s your future!
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Appendix D
Social Survey Response
Appendix D
333 of 580 1. How important is reducing energy use at your residence or business in Mulmur?
2. Why is saving energy less important to you at your residence or business in Mulmur?
• The other (please specify) answer was “Energy should be less expensive”
334 of 580 3. Since it is somewhat to very important to you to conserve energy, what would be of most help to you to reduce your energy use?
• The other (please specify) answer was “Government encouragement by subsidies for employers to have employees not commute and work instead from home (fuel commuting is our largest energy use)” 4. Do you believe there could be cost savings from reducing your energy use?
335 of 580 5. How active would you like to see the township of Mulmur with respects to community energy conservation?
6. Would you be interested in investing in energy reduction measures if you knew they would provide a return on your investments and reduce your operational cost?
336 of 580 7. Would you be interested in investing in a renewable energy project if you knew it would provide a return on your investment and reduce your operational cost?
8. How concerned are you about the effects of climate change?
337 of 580 9. Would you be interested to have more science-based information about climate change?
10. If you could reduce your use of energy, do you think this would be important to help avoid climate change?
338 of 580 11. Have you ever considered purchasing or leasing a hybrid or electric vehicle?
12. Would you be in favor of the installation of electric vehicles charging stations in Mulmur?
339 of 580 13. Considering energy use only which sector below generates the highest amount of Greenhouse Gases in Mulmur?
14. Are you a resident or business owner in Mulmur?
340 of 580 15. Please provide postal code – Answers will be keep undisclosed due to privacy.
16. Thank you for your participation in this survey. Do you have any other comments to offer Mulmur at this time concerning the energy conservation?
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Appendix E
Display Boards and PowerPoint Presentation
Appendix E
342 of 580 What is a Community Energy Plan?
Community Energy Plan (CEP) is a comprehensive, short and long-term plan to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster local sustainable energy solutions in the community.
From Guelph’s CEP report
The planning process evaluates a community’s existing energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to: • Determine community-wide energy consumption and GHG emissions; and
• Identify and implement solutions to improve energy efficiency and conservation.
343 of 580 CEP Goals
Cost Savings: Through Economic Growth: education and energy conservation Mulmur’s economic objective measures we plan to demonstrate is to implement strategies that the benefits to reducing energy use. will keep more energy dollars in the community and thereby spur local economic activity.
Energy Security: Protecting the Environment: Aligning the built CEPs, and the associated energy environment, energy and land conservation can consequently drive use growth planning. To help significant emissions reductions. identify the best possible energy options to create a complete community and enhanced mobility.
344 of 580 Where Does Your Money Spent on Energy Go?
Estimated Money Spent on Energy in Mulmur for 2018
Revenue Stays in Mulmur 27%
Revenue that Leaves Mulmur 73%
Let’s change by making Outside utilities energy reductions and benefit from your by generating more of energy use. our own energy.
345 of 580 Municipal Energy Consumption and Emissions Released
Mulmur’s Energy Mulmur’s CO2e Emissions Consumed (Gigajoules) Released (Tonnes) in 2018 by Source in 2018 by Source
3% 4% 6% 0% 1% 5% 25%
39%
49%
68%
Buildings Fleet Vehicles Other includes: Contractors Streetlights Streetlights; PublicWater Pumps; Parks; and Scale house. Other
68% of Municipal Emissions come from fleet vehicles
346 of 580 Mulmur’s Totals
Total Energy by Total Emissions from Sector Energy by Sector Municipal Commercial, Commercial, Municipal 2% Industrial and Industrial and 2.09% Agriculture Institutional Institutional 3% 7% 0.21%
Agricultural 3.20%
Residential Dwellings 34.03%
Residential Private Private Buildings Transportation Transportation 38% 50% 60.47%
Per Capita Mulmur Per Capita Mulmur uses an estimated emits an estimated 113 Gigajoules of 6 tonnes of energy per year. Emissions per year.
347 of 580 Mulmur’s Estimated Private Transportation, 2018
Estimated Private Transportation Energy Canadian households, Consumption Compared to Mulmur’s Total Energy Consumption for 2018 on average, spent $2,142 on gasoline and other fuels in 2017. -Statistics Canada
Average grams CO2 per km driven Canada
0 200
Private Transportation 50%
Fuel and Green House Gases “The more fuel your vehicle burns, the more greenhouse gases it produces, mostly in the form of
carbon dioxide, or CO2. For every litre of gasoline your vehicle uses, it generates about 2.3 kilograms of
CO2. Although not directly harmful to our health, CO2 emissions contribute to climate change.” -Natural Resources Canada Sourced from The Conversation
348 of 580 Estimated Industrial, Agricultural and Commercial Energy Consumption and Emissions Released (2018)
The Township of Mulmur’s Commercial, Greenhouse Gas (tonnes) Released Industrial and Institutional Energy from The Township of Mulmur’s (Gigajoules) Consumed (2018) Energy Consumption (2018) 8000 16 7000 14 6000 12 5000 10 4000 8 3000 6 2000 4 1000 2 0 0
Agricultural Energy (gigajoules) Agricultural Emission (tonnes) from Consumption in the Township of Energy Consumption in the Township Mulmur (2018) – Estimates only include of Mulmur. Since estimates only tractor fuel consumption. include fuel use, agriculture totals will be higher than shown.
Agriculture Agricultural 3% 3%
Agricultural emissions (from energy consumption) All Data presented is estimated. and energy consumption is an estimation and does not cover all energy use and emissions released due to lack of data.
349 of 580 The Township of Mulmur - Residential (Estimated) Energy Consumption, 2018
Space Heating 64%
Water Heating 21%
Appliances 11% 38% Lighting 3%
Cooling 1%
Residential Annual Energy Consumption is the The average house in Mulmur equivalent to 132 tanker trucks worth of uses 82 Gigajoules yearly (the gasoline! (Estimated) energy equivalent to 2,343 L. of gasoline). (Estimated)
350 of 580 The Township of Mulmur’s Residential (estimated) Emissions Released from Energy Consumption, 2018
Residential Houses Released Over 7,500 tonnes of Emissions 34% in 2018
Residential Emissions Released by Source (tonnes) Water Heating 23.64%
Appliances 2.24%
Lighting 0.61%
Cooling Space Heating 0.22% 73.29%
351 of 580 Insight on Residential Energy
High - Household Energy Consumption - Low
Mulmur’s Mulmur's Older Homes Newer Homes
Why are Newer Houses Using More Energy?
Building Size
Despite increased energy efficiency in newer homes Mulmur’s homes are growing in size so that they are consuming more energy then older (smaller) houses.
352 of 580 What Are the Changes You Would Like to See?
Where To Start?
Smart thermostats
LED’s
Renewables
Smart Faucets
Appliances with the best Energy Star Ratings
Please feel free to offer your suggestions on the comment sheets provided at the desk. Check out the list of possible actions you can take!
There will be a draw with three prizes for those who answer our questionnaire and submit ideas. Leave your name and address to enter in the draw.
353 of 580 Where Would You Like to See Mulmur’s Emissions Targets Set?
Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Please provide your comments concerning Municipal what you would like to
Agriculture achieve and the year that you would expect to achieve these energy use savings on the comment Residential sheet.
Transportation
Estimated Emission Targets for 2030 Targets for 2040 for 2018
When would you like to see Mulmur achieve zero emissions?
354 of 580 Goals From Other CEPs
City Corporate Operations will be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Net Zero By 2050.
Reduce per capita primary energy use by 40% from 2014 baseline by 2041.
Reduce per capita GHG emissions by 40% from 2014 by 2041.
Reduce emissions by 80% below 2007 levels by 2040.
Achieve net zero or 100% emissions by 2050.
Cut emissions 50% by 2041.
50% gain in energy efficiency by 2041
355 of 580 Mulmur’s CEP - Next Steps
How can we keep up momentum? Take Action
Council Approves the Final CEP Plan
Participation of Mulmur residents & business is critical to meeting targets and goals.
Complete CEP Draft & Final Reports
Late 2019 early 2020. Apply for Further Funding programs
Funding will help transition to a clean Identify a energy and energy conservation Leadership Team future.
This team hopefully carry on helping residences and business undertake energy conservation activities
356 of 580 Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan (CEP)
357 of 580 Why Is Mulmur Preparing a Community Energy Plan?
The energy we use in Mulmur is causing impacts on our atmosphere and natural environment ecosystems, but not all types of energy consumption has the same impact on the environment.
Emissions from hydrocarbon fuels such as: gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, propane, natural gas for transportation, heating, cooling, etc. are proven to be major contributors to climate change by producing greenhouse gases.
Climate Change is a fact and the scientific studies not only confirm it is happening right now, but that it is being caused by humans. Peer reviewed studies that confirm these findings can be found at:
IPCC, Environment Canada, see: https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ and http://www.changingclimate.ca/CCCR2019
The federal government recently declared a climate emergency.
358 of 580 Why Is Mulmur Preparing a Community Energy Plan? (continued.)
So far Mulmur has We are only We must both Adapt to prepare for largely been spared beginning to see the mitigate the effects the changes that are the effects of climate impact of the climate of climate change by expected. change on weather changes anticipated. dramatically reducing events happening the use of around the world, but hydrocarbon fuels this is not expected to last.
359 of 580 The slides which follow provide a snapshot of carbon dioxide increases that have occurred in the past 800 years in comparison with dramatic rises from 1950 to today. In the past temperatures and environmental impacts have mirrored these changes.
360 of 580 Rising CO2e (Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) Levels
Credit: Luthi, D., et al.. 2008; Etheridge, D.M., et al. 2010; Vostok ice core data/J.R. Petit et al.; NOAA Mauna Loa CO2 record/NASA
361 of 580 Canada’s Projected Temperature Changes
Only the low emission scenario (RCP2.6) below is consistent with holding the increase in the global average temperature to below 2ᵒC above pre-industrial levels. This scenario requires global emissions to peak almost immediately, with rapid and deep reductions thereafter. https://changingclimate.ca/CC CR2019/chapter/executive- summary/
362 of 580 The Impact of Climate Change
Al Gores- The Truth in 10
363 of 580 • Mulmur is focusing not only on actions that will help mitigate climate change effects, but development of a plan that will provide economic benefits to our residents and businesses. The following were identified as priority objectives of the community energy planning process.
• These objectives were approved by Mulmur and submitted as part of its funding applications to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Ontario Ministry of Energy.
364 of 580 What are the Objectives of this Community Energy Plan?
Economic Growth: While a significant portion of money is directed to paying energy costs in a community, few of the energy Cost Savings: Through dollars spent by residents and education and energy businesses remain within that conservation measures we community. Mulmur’s economic plan to demonstrate the objective is to implement benefits to reducing energy strategies that will keep more use. energy dollars in the community and thereby spur local economic activity.
365 of 580 What are the Objectives of this Community Energy Plan? (continued)
Energy Security: Rural living is generally more energy intensive than urban living and with fewer collective options to reduce carbon. Developing energy strategies which can buffer the community from uncertainty over evolving climate pricing and policies, and uncertain energy markets, both of which could impact local economies and are key objectives. Aligning the built environment, energy and land use growth planning: To help identify the best possible energy options to create a complete community and enhanced mobility.
Protecting the Environment: Canadian communities play a particularly important role in national and global efforts to address climate change as they have direct or indirect control of 60 percent of Canada’s total GHG emissions. CEPs, and the associated energy conservation can consequently drive significant emissions reductions.
366 of 580 Setting Emission Targets
Ontario - Reducing its GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030- Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan
Canada - Reducing its GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030- Government of Canada.
International - Global temperature 1.5 below (1850-1900)- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
367 of 580 The Cost of Carbon
Political Instability Species Extinction Floods and Mudslides Melting Glaciers Wildfires Famine Droughts Water Scarcity Storm Damage Ecosystem Loss Ocean Acidification Infectious Disease’s Climate Refugees Rising Sea Level Text
368 of 580 We Need Your Help!
• The Boards show the estimated consumption of energy by sector in Mulmur • We have provided lists of potential solutions for each sector that will not only save you money, but help protect the environment • Please join in the efforts to prevent Climate Change.
369 of 580 Thank you for attending!
Burnside and Mulmur’s CEP Logo Mulmur Staff are available to help answer your questions
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Appendix F
Appendix F
Handout
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You Can Make a Difference in Your Energy Consumption and Lower your Costs at Home
• Lighting retrofits -Changing your lights from Halogens to LEDs can improve your ambiance, increase your blubs longevity and can use up to 80% less energy and the lights have a long life. • Clotheslines -Saves money, energy and is gentler on your clothes. • Updated Appliances (energy star) -Look for the energy star rating when buying appliances to insure you are buying the most efficient appliances. -Did you now that the Federal Liberal government has an energy saving program that now offers 25% off the purchase price of new laundry and dish washing appliances. • Insulation; windows, doors and walls -Consider weather stripping and upgrading insulation and vapor barriers - small air leakages in your home can add up to heating and cooling losses. -According to the Ontario Save on Energy web site your home could be losing up to a quarter of its heat through your windows. • Smart thermostats -Even a few degrees can make a difference in comfort and in savings smart thermostats can streamline this prosses. • HRV Heat Recovery and Fresh Air Exchange -If you don’t have one already give it some thought, especially if you are increasing insulation and vapor barriers.
372 of 580 • Energy audits -Having a professional inspect your home can help better target in- efficiencies in your house. • Energy efficiency for weekend homes -Leaving your cottage or house for the season or for a week, tips like turning off your appliances and reducing heating can save. • Smart faucets -Using less hot water leads to heating less water, reduces overall water use and lowers pumping costs. • Renewables at home -Why pay someone else for your electrical use when you could install a renewable energy system such as solar PV and in the medium to long term have free energy once the system is paid for. Be sure to ask any solar PV contractor for a feasibility and structural assessment before singing any contract. • Hot water tank insulation Is a quick and inexpensive way to save water use and energy used for water heating, please consult with experts before insulating your tank • On demand heaters Heat only the water you need
Check out the Save On Energy Web site for more details at: https://saveonenergy.ca/For-Your-Home/Help-for-your-Home
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Appendix G Appendix
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Ballot Responses
374 of 580 Percentage of Percentage of Name and Address Reduction by Reduction by Comments Concerning the Energy Conservation Plan 2030 2040 Nicole Arrell 838452 4th Line of Mulmur No Comment. No Comment. No Comment. Tel: 416-312-9630 (Illegible) Turn heat down- winter. Lower temp in hot water tank put up No Comment. No Comment. Tel: 519-929-2843 with heat in summer. Mary Ann Lowry It is futile to look at this from a single, small Township 798151 3rd Line E 5% 10% perspective. So many of the solutions require broader Mulmur ON L9V 0H7 implementation. Carmel Foster 757141 2nd Line East No Comment. No Comment. No Comment. Mulmur ON L9V 0G7 Doug Chalmers 757142 2nd Line East No Comment. No Comment. No Comment. Mulmur ON L9V 0G7 Build/plan for infrastructure for electric vehicles. Lindsay Shaw Create opportunities for local employment (to reduce commute 676523 Centre Road 20% 40% travel). Municipal support for residential changes/upgrades to Mulmur ON L9V 0C8 lower emissions. Robert Wray Infrastructure for electric vehicles. Municipal support for 676523 Centre Road 20% 40% residential changes to lower emissions. Create opportunities Mulmur ON L9V 0C8 for local employment (to reduce travel/commute). Marie Walsh [email protected] 80% 100% Electric car charger station. Tel: 416-704-9920 Joanne Rovet 627162 15 Sideroad No Comment. No Comment. I would like to be part of the leadership committee. Mulmur ON L9V 0T5 Ernest Rovet Convert to electric vehicles (Municipal equipment). Public 627162 15 Sideroad information campaign for new developments in 30% 45% Mulmur ON L9V 0T5 reduction. Town Hall meetings – 4 year solely on climate Tel:519-925-9021 change. Flora Nadafi 936587 Airport Road 30% 80% No Comment. Mulmur ON L9V 0L5 Tel: 647-500-1762 Patrick Fradley-Davis 796260 3rd Line EHS 5% per year 5% per year No Comment. Mulmur ON L9V 0H2
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Appendix H
Survey Monkey Questionnaire
Appendix H
376 of 580 Spencer Brown
From: Lyle Parsons Sent: Friday, April 10, 2020 10:29 AM To: Tracey Atkinson; Heather Boston; Shirley Boxem Cc: Jim Walls; Spencer Brown Subject: FW: Survey Monkey Set up
Please see the following instructions and the proposed questions that will allow Mulmur to directly set up the survey monkey and obtain comments on the CEP reports back from its residents. We suggest that the Township run the survey for at least one month. As I recall the Township was going to send out an email to its residents concerning the survey. The results automatically compile and if the Township wishes we can include the compiled results in the public consultation report as an appendix when complete. The current set-up includes ten questions we suggest that some additional questions be considered and those are included at the end of this email. If the Township would like to include other questions, we leave this to you. A couple of the questions at the introduction are intended to confirm if respondents have read the reports. Please check the web references since I noticed that the front page reference to the energy study has been removed.
Best wishes Lyle
Setting up the Survey Monkey
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4. Please find 5 more optional questions at the bottom of this email. - To add questions go to survey design - Scroll to the bottom and add questions as shown below
1 377 of 580 Uploading the Survey 5. Continue to collect responses 6. Choose Weblink 7. Copy weblink to Mulmur’s Website
Extra Questions 1. An energy audit of the North Dufferin Community Centre was completed and is summarized in section 6.0 of Volume 1. Details of this professional audit were provided in Volume 2. Both Mulmur and Melancthon provide funding for this arena. Do you think the Townships of Mulmur and Melancthon should invest the capital to implement the energy savings estimated?
Strongly agree 5 4 3 2 1 strongly disagree
2. What is preventing you from switching to an electric car or SUV (EV). Please check and rank all that apply with the highest number being the most important to you.
Cost to purchase Total mileage that they can achieve on a single charge Lack of charging infrastructure for trips away from home Cost of installing a charger on my property An EV would not work for me due to the requirements of my travel or business needs Other. Please briefly explain.______
3. The CEP Volume 1 makes a number of recommendations in section 9.0 and 10.0 starting on page 57. See http://mulmur.ca/content/departments/public-works/191206-cep-volume-1-comprehensive-report- 041822.pdf Do you generally agree or disagree with the recommendations?
Strongly agree 5 4 3 2 1 strongly disagree
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June 4, 2020 Anil Arora Chief Statistician of Canada 150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway Ottawa, On K1A 0T6 [email protected]
RE: Recommended Additional Data Collection in Next Long Form Census to Assist with Community Energy Planning
Dear Mr. Arora
The Township of Mulmur, in Ontario recently completed a Community Energy Plan (CEP) with the support of funding from both the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Ontario Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. We appreciated the funding since without full funding we would not have been able to complete this important work and develop a plan to reduce energy use and the associated GHG emissions.
The reports include a recommendation to request that Statistics Canada next census include collection of information that will help inform all Canadian municipalities, provincial and federal authorities about local progress to reduce carbon emissions. The study can be found at http://mulmur.ca/departments/public-works/energy-study
The study for Mulmur was undertaken by R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside), with assistance from the Municipality. Within Mulmur’s Community Energy Plan CEP Volume 1 : Comprehensive Report recommendation 10.2 suggested that Statistics Canada be approached and requested to collect additional data in the 2021 census. If the appropriate data collection is undertaken it would enable governments across Canada to measure local success against goals set to achieve GHG reduction. While sufficient general data was available to enable Burnside to estimate baseline sectoral energy consumption and the associated Green House Gas (GHG) production the detailed local information from each of the private sectors was not easily accessed or just not available without door to door surveys. This would be cost prohibitive.
We have attached some examples of the types of data needed to allow our municipality to measure our future success in achieving our proposed Community Energy Plan goals. We would like to be able to access this data in a GIS format by geographic area and sector. Some of the data mentioned may already be collected by StatsCan. The data examples provided are obviously not structured for use and only illustrate the type of information we will need.
Corporation of the Township of Mulmur | 758070 2nd Line East | Mulmur ON L9V 0G8 705 466 3341| [email protected] | www.mulmur.ca
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We have copied several Ministers who according the Prime Minister’s mandate letters will have responsibilities or interests in the collection of this data.
Respectfully Tracey Atkinson
Tracey Atkinson, BES MCIP RPP CAO/Deputy Clerk/Planner Extension 222 [email protected]
Tracey Note: Navdeep is the Minister in charge of StatsCAn
CC’s:
The Honourable Navdeep Singh Bains Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 [email protected] Telephone: 613-995-7784 Fax: 613-996-9817
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson Minister of Environment and Climate Change Telephone: 819-938-3813 [email protected]
The Honourable Catherine McKenna Minister of Infrastructure and Communities 180 Kent Street Suite 1100 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 0B6 Telephone: 613-949-1759 Email: [email protected]
Corporation of the Township of Mulmur | 758070 2nd Line East | Mulmur ON L9V 0G8 705 466 3341| [email protected] | www.mulmur.ca
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Attachment: Data Collection Request Examples:
Residential Households:
1. Each household to provide number of people, sex and ages of those living at each location. 2. Obtain information about each household’s transportation in the previous year: a. Household use of public transit. b. Public transit is available, but household’s do not use it c. Public transit is not available d. Household use of personal vehicles - specify the type and number (i.e. car, suv, half tonne truck, etc.), each vehicle’s fuel type (i.e. gasoline, diesel, electric, hybrid, etc.) e. For each vehicle, specify total kilometers driven per year.
3. Provide information on the technology(s) for heating & cooling of each household – (there could be multiple types in use for each household ): a. Natural gas furnace b. Propane furnace c. Oil furnace d. Ground Source heating and cooling e. Air source cooling only f. Air source heating and cooling g. Wood furnace h. Other
4. Provide information on the consumption of fuels for each household (measurement units to be specified): a. Natural Gas, include total annual consumption of natural gas b. Propane, include total annual consumption of propane c. Fuel Oil, include total annual consumption of propane d. Electricity from the grid, include total annual consumption of electricity e. Wood, include total annual consumption of wood, in face cords – 4’X4’X12” f. Solar (not grid connected) g. Wind (not grid connected) h. Hydro electric (not grid connected) i. Other – specify
5. Commercial and industrial sectors - similar questions as above, but with additional questions to determine equipment and operations involved. Questions should be designed to determine energy sources and consumption by equipment involved with sufficient detail to enable policy and practice changes toward reducing the associated greenhouse gases. Any energy generation by type and kW hrs if applicable.
Corporation of the Township of Mulmur | 758070 2nd Line East | Mulmur ON L9V 0G8 705 466 3341| [email protected] | www.mulmur.ca
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6. Collect information on the agricultural sector – questions to determine equipment type, use and annual energy consumption from fuels to be specified. Any energy generation by type and annual kW hrs if applicable. Type of agricultural operation, type and quantity of crop and livestock, etc.
7. Collect information on building structures – for all sectors
a. Number of structures for each property, b. Type of structure (i.e. residence, commercial building, livestock housing, etc.), c. Total cubic metres of space, thickness of walls, and R-value of wall and roof insulation. d. Date of construction, e. Date of any energy efficiency renovations (specify), (Window replacement, insulation, higher efficiency heating and cooling, etc.)
Corporation of the Township of Mulmur | 758070 2nd Line East | Mulmur ON L9V 0G8 705 466 3341| [email protected] | www.mulmur.ca
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STAFF REPORT
TO: COUNCIL FROM: Christine Hickey, Clerks Department MEETING DATE: July 8th, 2020 SUBJECT: Use of All-terrain and Off-road Vehicles on Municipally Owned Roads ______
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the legislative changes that are being introduced to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Off-road Vehicles Act (ORVA), specifically related to the use of all-terrain and off-road vehicles on municipally owned roads.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Off-road vehicles have been permitted on roads since 2003, however, when they were originally permitted, access was limited to only traditional, single person all-terrain vehicles (ATV). In 2015 the Province of Ontario implemented changes with regard to All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) being allowed to operate on the shoulder of municipal roads, provided the local municipality passed a by-law permitting the operation of the vehicles within its jurisdiction. Additional changes at that time included allowing additional types of off-road vehicles (ORVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) including two-up ATVs, side- by-side ORVs and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on the shoulder of public roads, where permitted. The changes also included specific operational guidelines. In addition, it addressed exemptions to the regulation for farmers, trappers and for far northern Ontario municipalities.
In May 2019, the Province introduced Bill 107, The Getting Ontario Moving Act. The Bill proposed amendments to nine pieces of legislation including the Highway Traffic Act and the Off-Road Vehicles Act. The amendment to the Highway Traffic Act is to permit additional types of ORVs on-road access if permitted by a municipal by-law.
The Municipal Act under Sections 11 and 27, provides authority to municipalities to pass by-laws with respect to highways within its jurisdiction. The ORVA regulates off road vehicles, including ATVs, when they are operating off road on private lands, frozen waterways and unorganized territories. The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) regulates motorized vehicles and their operation on highways across the Province. Off-road vehicles including ATV's are classified as motor vehicles under the Act. Section 191.8(3)
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of the HTA enables the Council of a municipality to pass by-laws regulating the operation of ATVs on any highway within its jurisdiction.
The proposed changes to the act state:
Municipal by-laws (3) The council of a municipality may pass by-laws, (a) permitting the operation of off-road vehicles or classes of off-road vehicles on any highway within the municipality that is under the jurisdiction of the municipality, or on any part or parts of such highway, subject to any limitations prescribed under clause (2.1) (b); (b) prohibiting the operation of off-road vehicles on any highway within the municipality that is under the jurisdiction of the municipality, or on any part or parts of such highway, in accordance with a regulation under clause (2.1) (a); (c) prescribing a lower rate of speed for off-road vehicles than that prescribed for off-road vehicles by regulation on any highway within the municipality that is under its jurisdiction, or on any part or parts of such highway, including prescribing different rates of speed for different highways or parts of highways. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 16, s. 15 (4).
There appears to be confusion on by-law requirements. Staff reached out to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and received confirmation that off-road vehicles are prohibited on municipal roads unless there is a by-law permitting their use, the guidelines provided to municipalities (attached) state:
“This proposal continues to provide municipalities the authority to make by-laws that would permit these additional types of ORVs on-road. If these changes are approved a municipality will need to pass a by-law after the regulation takes effect to enable these additional vehicle types. Existing by-laws permitting off-road vehicles on-road will not automatically permit these additional types.”
Currently the Township of Mulmur does not have a by-law permitting use of ATVs/ORVs on municipal roadways, as noted above. The authority to make by-laws permitting the use will remain within the authority of the municipalities.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Growing a Connected Mulmur
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
If Council continues to prohibit the use of ATV and ORV vehicles on Township roads there will be no financial impact.
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If Council would like to consider permitting ATV and ORV vehicles on Township roads there will be costs associated with staff time to prepare a by-law and professional review fees to ensure an effective by-law.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council receive staff report dated July 8, 2020 from Christine Hickey, regarding the legislative changes being introduced to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Off- road Vehicles Act (ORVA), specifically related to the use of all-terrain and off-road vehicles on municipally owned roads;
AND FURTHER THAT Council continues to not permit the use of ATV and ORV vehicles on roads located within the Township of Mulmur.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Hickey
Attachments: Extended Summary Ontario Regulation 316/03 Proposed Amendments
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Off-Road Vehicle (ORV): is a general term used to capture a number of different vehicles designed for off-road such as All-Terrain Vehicles, Two-Up ATVs, Recreational Off Highway Vehicles and Utility Terrain Vehicles. While most ORVs are permitted to ride off-road i.e trails, crown land, only certain ORVs that are able to meet the industry requirements outlined in Ontario Regulation 316/03 are permitted to ride along provincial roads and municipal roads if permitted by by-law.
Examples of ORVs currently permitted on-road (conventional four wheeled types):
Examples of these vehicles, and more detailed definitions, can be found in this Ministry guide.
Examples of ORVs not permitted on-road:
(ARGO) (Off-Road Motorcycles)
Additional Details/Context on Proposal:
On-road access for off-road vehicles has been permitted since 2003, however, when it was originally permitted, the access was limited to only traditional, single person all terrain vehicles (ATV). In 2015, Ontario expanded on-road access to additional types of off-road vehicles, such as two-up ATVs, side-by-side ORVs, recreational off-highway vehicles, and utility-terrain vehicles that met specific off-highway industry standards that are found in s.10 of Ontario Regulation 316/03.e Thes ORVs are permitted on certain provincial roadways (Schedule B - Ontario Regulation 316/03) and municipal roadways where a by-law permits their use.
Riders and manufactures who were not included as part of these changes have been requesting on-road access. Off-road motorcycles (ORMs) and ARGOs (An amphibious off-road vehicle that has 6+ wheels) are examples of vehicle types which are not permitted on-road anywhere in the province as they do not meet industry standards.
392 of 580 They are restricted to off-road use only. Riders of these vehicles can still ride on trails, private property and can cross a public road where permitted. However, in some cases a connecting trail maybe more than a kilometer away and across a roadway. This prevents an off-road motorcycle or ARGO, from accessing the total trail network.
In response to these concerns, and to support local economies, on December 10th, 2019 the Better for People and Smarter for Business Act amended the HTA to permit additional types of ORVs on-road access if permitted by a municipal by-law. The Ministry is working to develop supporting regulations that will address such things as what equipment requirements these vehicles will need to meet, on which roads they will be permitted and under what circumstances can municipalities create by-laws.
In summary, the supporting regulatory changes will make two amendments to Ontario Regulation 316/03:
• Expand the existing municipal authority in Ontario Regulation 316/03 so that they can create by-laws to permit additional types of ORVs on-road. A by-law would need to be created after the regulation takes effect to enable these additional types. • Find comparable alternatives to the current restrictions in Ontario Regulation 316/03 that prevent additional types of off-road vehicles from being able to operate such as the existing equipment requirements in s.7-15 of
To allow these vehicles on-road the ministry will need to develop equipment requirements comparable to those listed in Ontario Regulation 316/03 for these vehicles. The standards currently in O.Reg 316/03 only apply to 4 wheeled ATVs. The Ministry of Transportation will continue to work with industry to develop these equipment requirements.
We invite you to submit comments on this proposal and to provide MTO with any possible comparable safety standards ORMs and ARGOs should meet for MTO’s consideration.
Links: Recent Legislative amendments:
Better for People Smarter for Business Act: https://www.ola.org/sites/default/files/node- files/bill/document/pdf/2019/2019-12/b132ra_e.pdf
Background resources on current framework:
MTO - Drive an ATV: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/drive-ATV.shtml
Smart Ride Safe Ride Resource Booklet: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/publications/pdfs/smart-ride-safe-ride-bilingual.pdf
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Ontario Regulation 316/03: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/030316
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Hi there, I am a member of the Mulmur/Honeywood Community, and have lived here for 17 years. As a child, I grew up in cute, little Honeywood, and when I purchased my home, I wanted to remain in the peaceful town, so I moved up the street. I purchased a "fixerupper" where my husband & I have put tens of thousands of dollars into making this home have great property value, and great curb appeal to keep Honeywood looking great.
Unfortunately, there are other property owners in Honeywood, that are severely careless about taking care of their property. The worst part, is this property is right in the middle of town - causing major unwanted thoughts & feelings about Honeywood by outsiders. Putting that aside, everyone else maintains regular property standards, keeps their grass cut, garbage put away, and broken vehicles off of the properties; this said property does not.
As their direct neighbour, I cant handle waking up, and looking at this every day anymore. Others in the community feel the same. We have tried multiple times by complaining but nothing gets done. Based on the bylaws, they are breaching multiple. Putting my own morals, values, and personal opinions aside, this will not help anyone trying to sell or rent out their home in Honeywood.
People from far away communities actually know of Honeywood because they drove through a few times last summer and remember the "dump property" right in the middle of town. If this was secluded and we couldnt see it, it wouldnt be as much of a problem, but considering this is wide open, for everyone to see, its effecting everyone.
All I ask, is that we work together as a team, to help get this property cleaned up & keep the standards in Honeywood higher than what they are right now. Majority of us are working so hard to renovate, upgrade, and make our properties & homes look great for the future, but this is overriding all of our hardwork & time.
If we can get enough signatures on this from members of the community, we can bring this to council for the meeting in June, to have them take action.
395 of 580 Honeywood has so much potential for a perfect little village, and I want to keep it that way,
Thank you all for your signatures, and hopefully we can get this taken care of sooner rather than later.
Signatures Name Location Date
Danielle Jenkins Mulmur, 2020-05-26 Jennifer Deen Honeywood, 2020-05-26 Blair Robinson Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Angela Jenkins Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Kerrie-Lee Vanderburgh Honeywood Canada 2020-05-26 Jenna Andrew Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-26 Patsy Glover Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Melissa Horan Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Chris Crawford Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Randy Narine Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Alisha Lambert-Rushton Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-26 Lana Cowan Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Kendra Coyle Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-26 James Shaw Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Max Kueper Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-26 scott decker Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-26 Breeane mcgregoe Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Lucas Miller Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Dina Barazza Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Nicole Crossman Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Graeme Burres Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-26 Terri McGregor Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Paul Mills Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-26 Jana Prentice Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Hailey Prentice Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Sarah Webber Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Heather Black Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Amanda whitten Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Karen Scully Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Carolyn Johnson Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Kristi Williams Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Kim Corlett Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26 Michelle Micks Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-26
396 of 580 marilyn cowan Mono, Canada 2020-05-26 Darryl McQueen Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Bob McLarty Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-26 Sherri Plourde Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-27 Darcy Delaney Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-27 Paige Coyle Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-27 Stephanie Hilchey Barrie, Canada 2020-05-27 Holly Cameron Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-27 Melanie Henderson Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-27 Macha Van der nest Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-27 Geraldine Ivany Everett, Canada 2020-05-27 Teshayda Coyle Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-27 Claudia Castaneda Mulmur, Ontario, Canada 2020-05-27 Marion Aplin Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-27 Lorie Tupy Sarnia, Canada 2020-05-27 Binto Merong Shelburne, Canada 2020-05-27 Serena Zen Melancthon Canada 2020-05-27 Norinne Dueck Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-27 Gus Olal Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-27 Chamila Kumara Everett Canada 2020-05-27 Mike Thompson Mulmur Canada 2020-05-27 Abdulbast Ssozi Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-27 Iryna Goeun Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-27 Serge Score Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-27 Leighton Doig Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-27 Manu S-M Shelburne, Canada 2020-05-27 Christine Thompsett Shelburne, Canada 2020-05-27 Aidan Johnson Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-27 Tara De Ruiter Lisle, Canada 2020-05-27 Sonia Family Honeywood, Canada 2020-05-27 Bob Ethier Shelburne, Canada 2020-05-28 Kendel Hill Mulmur, Canada 2020-05-28 Kathleen Houle Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-28 George Adegboye Mulmur 2020-05-28 shawn leah Mulmur Canada 2020-05-28 Natalie Taylor Melancthon, Canada 2020-05-28 Quentin Broome Mulmur Canada 2020-05-28 Breen Douglas Parks shelburne, canada 2020-05-29 Sara Kinghorn Mulmur 2020-05-29 Debby Willette Melancthon 2020-05-30 Colin mcleay Mulmur Hills Canada 2020-05-30
397 of 580 Mulmur Township Office DanielleJenkins 758070 2nd Line E 706131 County Road 21 Mulmur, ON L9V 0G8 Mulmur, ON L9V 0W3 705-466-3341 519-278-4213 [email protected] [email protected]
To whom this may concern; Mulmur Township, & Mulmur Councillors,
My name is Danielle Jenkins. I am a resident of Honeywood, Mulmur. I have lived here for 17 years. My family & I moved from England to Honeywood 17 years ago, and 3 years ago, I purchased my own home, and remained in Honeywood due to my love for the small village, and community of Mulmur.
A little bit about myself; I founded a small cleaning company called Domestic Divas Cleaning Co. 3 years ago, a cleaning company which grew very quickly from a small boutique business to what today has become a luxury residential, commercial, and new development/post construction cleaning company that has expanded throughout Dufferin County and into the surrounding communities, including GTA. My company provides considerable employment opportunities for members of these various communities. I serve as both an ambassador and advocate for other young entrepreneurs; and am also a board member of the Dufferin Community Foundation. Recently, my company has been responsible for providing meals for the front line heroes at the Shelburne long term care facilities. And, not long ago, I was named Miss World Dufferin County in the 2019 Miss World Canada competition & was in top ten of all of Canada for my platform of providing entrepreneurship opportunity for underprivileged children/teens. Needless to say, my love & passion to provide opportunity, and be involved within my community is endless. This is why I love living in Mulmur; it is my home, and where I grew up. I love it here.
I am sure you are all aware of various issues within the community, Honeywood especially, where property maintenance standard bylaws are being breached. A few in particular, that are always a problem. Since living right beside one of the properties (in the middle of Honeywood) I have made a few complaints, discussed with them, and brought to the attention of council members over the last 3 years, and nothing seems to be getting done; or, a slight improvement happens for a couple of weeks then it goes back to where it was. This is not the only property, as there are multiple. Typically speaking, after realizing nothing really gets done, even though we do have specific by laws, I would just turn my back on it & pretend it isn’t there. But, this is sometimes
398 of 580 difficult as from the minute I wake up, to the minute I go to sleep, I see nothing but an unbelievable amount of garbage, broken toys, broken furniture, huge piles of brush & trash to be burnt, and broken down vehicles, on this property. This is frustrating to say the least, as when I purchased this home, I have spent tens of thousands of dollars to fix my property up, increase curb appeal, as well as keep it maintained with normal home ownership duties like cutting grass & weed maintenance; I also work an immense amount of hours within my company, and still able to do this.
Recently, on May 27th, I was walking to get my mail from my home, and with the heat, witnessed an awful smell from the build up of garbage on the property. With this occurrence, I looked at the property & felt my blood boil. Not only the smell, but as stated above, the garbage, uncut grass, weeds, broken vehicles, broken toys, broken furniture in the middle of the lawn, & a huge pile of brush. I knew it was time to do something as this has been 3 years, or longer, of the same nonsense from this property. I reached out to the Facebook forum for advice on how to deal with this, without pointing fingers or saying names, and the amount of response received on this platform about how disappointed everyone within the community is regarding the lack of enforcement on these bylaws was outrageous; along with some comments about these said properties. I spoke with Earl Hawkins, who requested I get a petition put together from members of the community to bring forward at the meeting in June. I had no problem putting this together, as being personally effected by this property, (people thinking their garbage & broken down vehicles belong to me), but I also thought, this should not be something that a petition is used to resolve, as these are by laws of Mulmur Township, so they should be enforced without a petition or people complaining.
After putting together the petition, within 2 days, having over 65 signatures from people in the area & close surrounding areas, I knew I was hopefully moving in the right direction. Unfortunately, many people have called & complained, but won’t do anything further out of fear of this one said person/ property. This did bring some nasty comments and abuse hurled at me from this said property, which was expected, but the members of this community, and myself, need these bylaws to be enforced. Everyone is sick & tired of this, and unfortunately, have lost hope in our council & “government” of Mulmur, to help with issues like this.
Honeywood has so much potential to be gorgeous, and with majority of the home owners spending time & money fixing their homes up, increasing property value, and maintaining curb appeal, this effort is almost pointless when these other properties are totally careless about doing the same. Mulmur/ Honeywood has always been home for me, and I have planned to stay in
399 of 580 Mulmur for years to come with my current property becoming a rental, and building my dream home within the next couple of years in Mulmur as well. But the lack of enforcement to protect everyone who is actually doing their part is frustrating & upsetting. Im sure you are aware of our bylaws, but I have inserted the breached bylaws below; as well as included the Property Maintenance Standards By Laws with this letter/email. I am sure there are more, but this is what I know for certain. Everyone else within the community is able to respect & follow these so why can’t others?
400 of 580 Its time for all the bylaws to be properly enforced, and if they won’t be, they need to be removed so there is no expectation from members of Honeywood & Mulmur.
Included with this letter, I have attached the petition signatures, and the blurb written by me when the petition was started.
The members of Honeywood & Mulmur are counting on you to do something about these issues so we can get back to having our beautiful village without these eyesores, environment hazards, safety hazards, and property value issues.
Please feel free to reach out via phone or email if you need to discuss with me regarding this letter, or anything else. I look forward to working with you to ensuring our beautiful township can remain that way, for now and for the future.
Best Regards, Danielle Jenkins.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR
BY-LAW NUMBER NO. ____- 2020
A BY-LAW TO PROHIBIT AND REGULATE NOISE WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities regulating noise and public nuisances, among other matters;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mulmur enacts as follows:
1. Except as permitted in Section 3, no person within the Township of Mulmur shall make, create, cause or permit to be made any sound which is likely to cause a nuisance or to disturb other persons;
2. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no person shall within the Township of Mulmur shout, ring any bell, blow or sound any horn or cause or permit the ringing of bells or the blowing of horns except the sounding or ringing of church bells and chimes; and the sound of any bell, horn, siren or other signal device from a vehicle when required or permitted by law;
3. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the noise or sound created by the use or operation of a maintenance equipment, chainsaw, power tools or any other noise generating domestic tool or device is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any day and 7:00 a.m. of the following day.
4. The following sounds are exempt from this by-law, and shall not constitute a contravention of this by-law: a. sound arising from normal farm practices as defined by the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998, S.O. 1998 c.1, b. sounds arising from construction undertaken in accordance with a valid building permit, c. Emergency vehicles of the Police or Fire Department of the Municipality, or any ambulance, public service, municipal operation, road service vehicle, private or public utility vehicle while responding to an emergency or carrying out their duties for the purpose of public health and safety; d. sound arising from non-motorized sporting and equestrian events; e. sound arising from fireworks on Victoria Day and Canada Day before 11pm; or f. any sound for which the Township has granted an exemption from this by-law pursuant to section 4.
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5. The Township of Mulmur may provide exemptions to this by-law for the purposes of section 3(f), having regard to such matters as Council may deem appropriate, including but not limited to the frequency of exemption requests, the character of the particular part of the Township for which the request is being made, the proposed sound, the zoning of the lands and the proposed methods of control over the kind and level of sound. At the discretion of Council, the Township of Mulmur may hold a public meeting prior to considering the request for an exemption .
Any exemption granted shall provide a one time only exemption and shall specify the date/s, times, type and level of noise permitted. Applications for exemptions under this section must be received by the Township at least 60 days prior to the proposed sound being made. If Council deems it appropriate to hold a public meeting, notice of the public meeting shall be circulated to all landowners within 1000m of the perimeter of the lands where the sound in question is proposed to be made.
Where an exemption is granted, any breach of the terms of conditions renders the exemption null and void.
6. For persistent and recurring noise that lasts longer than ten days, a Noise Report Witness Questionnaire and Noise Report Record Form shall be submitted.
7. Any person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
8. This by-law shall be read with all changes in gender and number, as may be appropriate.
9. Any part of this by-law found to be illegal shall be severed from the balance of the by- law.
10. By-law 10-02 is hereby rescinded.
Read a first and second time and third time and finally passed on ______, 2020.
______Janet Horner, Mayor Tracey Atkinson, Acting Clerk
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Noise Reporting Package
The Township of Mulmur recognizes that noise impacts our quality of life and that is why the Township regulates noises which disturb or are likely to disturb the inhabitants. As a result, Enforcement and By-law Services is committed to assist you in resolving your concerns.
The Township needs your involvement and cooperation to help bring closure to this matter. The first step in the noise reporting process is to complete and submit the attached Noise Report Witness Questionnaire and Noise Report Record Form. Once the completed documents have been received by Enforcement and By-law Services, they will review the evidence and contact you to advise if they will be proceeding with the issuance of a Notice of Violation to the offending property. The decision to proceed is determined if there is a reasonable prospect of conviction in court based upon a review of the evidence. Please provide photocopies of any documents you submit and retain the originals as you may be required to produce them as evidence in court.
If a Notice of Violation is issued to the offending property you will be required to monitor and document the noise on a second Noise Record document over a subsequent two-week period.
If the situation has not been satisfactorily resolved, and upon receipt of the second Noise Reporting Record Form, legal action will be requested and the property owner and/or person responsible for the noise will be required to attend court. On their first court appearance they will be able to plead guilty at which time the courts may impose a penalty, or they may choose to plead not guilty. If a plea of not guilty is entered the matter will be adjourned and a new court date will be set to hear the trial. You will be notified and must appear in court with your noise records on this date in order for the trial to proceed.
In addition to the above-referenced dispute resolution, you may wish to seek independent legal advice as there may be various civil remedies available to you.
Please be advised that your name, address and phone number is confidential when the Township of Mulmur receives your complaint. However, should the matter proceed to Court your name and that of any witnesses becomes part of the public record.
Please find enclosed the following documents:
(i) Noise Reporting Witness Questionnaire (which must be completed in full and returned) (ii) Noise Reporting Record Form (which must be completed in full and returned)
Please forward your completed Noise Reporting Witness Questionnaire and Noise Reporting Record to 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur, ON, L9V 0G8 by mail, in person, or fax to 705-466-2922.
We hope this information has been of assistance to you and has clarified the Township of Mulmur’s role in the noise issue which you are involved with. If you have any questions pertaining to the information provided to you, please contact the Township at 705-466-3341.
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NOISE REPORTING WITNESS QUESTIONNAIRE
Date:
Name:
Address:
Telephone No.:
Address of Complaint:
The following questions must be answered in order to assist in the Prosecution of a Noise By- law violation. Corroborating witnesses must also complete this questionnaire:
a) Number of years occupying this residence?
b) Number of years offending party occupying residence?
c) Normal work hours and type of employment?
d) Proximity of residence to where noise is emanating from?
e) How long has the noise been a concern?
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f) What attempts, if any, have you taken to advise the person making the noise of your concerns and what was the result?
g) Describe how the noise affects your quality of life and what changes have you made to mitigate the effects?
h) How do you know where the noise is emanating from?
Should charges be laid for violations of the Township of Mulmur Noise By-law, the undersigned is prepared to appear in Court as a witness and provide evidence as shown in the Noise Reporting Record Form.
Signature:
Date:
The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, SO 2001, c. 25 and Township of Mulmur By-law 10-02. The information will be used to investigate the noise complaint. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to By-Law Enforcement, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur, ON, L9V 0G8, Telephone: 705-466-3341.
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Noise Reporting Record Form
Noise Location: Address
Please provide the specific times and dates that you are disturbed: Date Start End Describe Noise How are you disturbed? Time Time
Note: Any possible Prosecution would be based on this Noise Reporting Record. A minimum of a two- week Record is required before a Notice of Violation is issued. A second two-week Record, to be completed after the issuance of the Notice of Violation, is required for a charge to be considered. Any witnesses that you provide are also required to provide a Noise Reporting Record Form. Please copy this form to provide to your witness.
Name: Signature: (Please Print)
Date: Your address:
The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, SO 2001, c. 25 and Township of Mulmur By-law 10-02. The information will be used to investigate the noise complaint. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to By-Law Enforcement, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur, ON, L9V 0G8, Telephone: 705-466-3341.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: COUNCIL SUBJECT: Tracey Atkinson, BES MCIP RPP MEETING DATE: July 8, 2020 SUBJECT: SPA1-2020 (Van Weesenbeek Second Dwelling Agreement) ______
PURPOSE:
To assess the planning merits of a second dwelling application.
BACKGROUND:
FILE NO SPA1-2020 ROLL NO 221600000204450 OWNER Dietrich & Taria van Weesenbeek ADDRESS 527342 5th Sideroad LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CON 3 E E PT LOT 5 RP 7R4676 PART 2 RP 7R5012 PART 1 OFFICIAL PLAN: Rural ZONING: Countryside Area (A) NEC/Greenbelt: n/a NVCA Regulated: n/a Application Submission Date: February 24, 2020 Public Meeting Date: n/a
The subject lands are developed with a single detached dwelling, second dwelling and barn.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
4. Growing a Sustainable Mulmur: Being Proactive in Sustainable Initiatives to ensure the long term well being of Mulmur (includes Resources/Financial/People)
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
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No financial impact. Processing costs are generally covered by the application fee. Development Charges will be required for the second dwelling.
ANALYSIS:
The follow is a summary of the policy implications:
Planning Document Policy Implications County Official Plan The application is consistent with the County of Dufferin Official Plan. The County approved OPA#2 to facilitate second dwelling development on certain lands within the Township. Mulmur Official Plan The Official Plan provides for second dwellings, either attached or detached, as specified in each designation, and provides clarity to the terminology. The Official Plan permits the proposed form of second dwelling.
Provincial Policy The 2020 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) contains broad Statement policy direction and policy direction on housing. The application is consistent with the PPS. Recent Provincial direction includes increasing opportunities for secondary units and affordable house. A Place to Growth A Place to Grow contains policies on affordable housing and second units. NEC/Greenbelt N/A NVCA Regulations N/A Agricultural Land Base N/A Natural Heritage Yes - existing System
Zoning By-law
The subject lands are zoned Agricultural and are permitted to have a second dwelling.
Section 3.15.1 of the Zoning provides that:
“Where an additional single dwelling is permitted, such dwelling shall only be permitted where there is a site plan agreement between the owner and Township, and where such agreement includes buffering, servicing, separation distances and access.”
The main dwelling and second dwelling share a driveway, well and septic system and are located in close proximity to each other.
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AGENCY COMMENTS None
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that this application be considered for approval by Council.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Atkinson ______Tracey Atkinson, BES MCIP RPP Planner
Page 3 of 3 410 of 580 Second Dwelling Site Plan Approval Application Agreement WltiRA Under Section 41 of the Planning Act
SUMMABY OF FEES Date Received: frb z+ lz' SECOND DWELLING AGREEMENT: $1500
.{, Completeness of the Application .i: The information in this form must be provided by the applicant with the appropriate fee. lf the fge are not'protipeo;,tnsi application will be returned or refused for further consideration until the information and fee have been , ar ' ,-' Submission of the Application i t.) L '.,: l. ,... l d One application form with applicable fees E/Site Ptan (with engineering drawings il Copy of Septic Permit E[ Copy of Building Permit {if previously d Copy of Deedffransfer Document or Legal Abstract El Pre+onsultation with NVCA, NEC or u Copy of Fire lnspection Report tr Proof of Additional Emergency Number applicable) Please Print and or 1. Applicant and Ownerchlp lnformatlon (+tt \ ssf-"qa? 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COUNTY OF DUFFERIN BUILDING PERMIT II I{:.i, ITALPH + MARGARET ADDRESS: R.R. #3 MANSFTELD PHONE: (519) 92s-5632 BUS.ID PERMIT V^NTJ NUMBER: H-047-02.0263S AND SON ADDRESS: 1 5071 9 HWY 89 BOX I 145 SHELBURNE PHONE: (s19) 925-5632 BUS.ID DATE ISSUED: 25-Jun-02 lloilNo; civic Address Legal Description 22-16-000-002-04450-0000 527342sTH L|NE (MULMUR) CON 3 E E PT LOT S;RP 7R4676 PART 2 I ir:wa$e DispoSal System $1O,OOO,OO TOTAL FEE: $500.00 oNHWP DIMENSIONS: CONSERVATIONAPPROVAL: I YES M UO N.E.C.APPROVAL: []YES M NO with the provisions of the ontario Building Gode Act, Building ' ByJaws and zoning Bylaws of rhe Gorporation and any amendments thereto. l/wE further I 1;ranting of a permit, nor the approval of th_e drawings ana speciiications, nor inspeciions made by the authority having jurisdiction during I way relieve MElus from full responsibility work on the for carrying out the work in accordance with the requirements of any applicable law. granted to construct or erect the buildings or structures specified above, upon the express condition that the said buildings, etc., shall in all respects to the provisions of any applicable law and amendments ttrereto which reguiate the construction of buildings, etc. the zoning of lands and tng rostrictions on type, any other By-laws use or location of buildings or business. A furthei condition being that the installation of on-site Ontario Building Code. S;"g;;i"po"J iv'"t.rs shall be in rt I Authorized Agent: IN TO START WITHIN 6 MONTHS. IE REVOKED IF CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN 1 OFFIGIAL County of Dufferin Building Department 51 Zina Street Orangeville, Ontario LgW 1Es Phone: 519 941 2362 Fax 519 941 0194 [email protected] t 417 of 580 BUILDING DEPARTMUN'I' ffi- Building Permit No. Receipt No. :: PosTALcoDE -*.,-,Ai ! ) -{:) TELNo. -- .-5*/ -?'--j;:':-o' l-d d; LICENCED SEPTIC INSTALLER --*-.:i-A--j-- -l-':-i*i Please Enclose Fee of $ ADDRESS ;=1:-_) i._Li__-.;'!{;/_--;:' i-r, xl'{o[^ -.-;'-i:,r.1]"*+*:tt''' pOSTALCODE,,--i-r.i**j--I-4-: TELNO. .:,ix-i.t:j{rjr-;.:.'f,-ii e No. --. /l ,r_r'- cot) s'- - a Class Sewage system No. Proposc to InstalVAlter J-V*- Emergency { fl 17q4-L To Scrve (Building Type) Jounty i i--''.rt.f*-t,(. I fownship State Bedrooms Toilets Urinals Sinks Fixture *.."n" Units t. fr t/ 14. No -.-t f'i i ( Conc. .- -i of: ,.-rdu _-,' 4r\ loisn*asner Lot -a t :. 6 .5" -,_) d.- t 1 ." Water Shower/Tub Stand Alone Bidet Garbage Square Footrage of PlanNo. Softrer Combo Shower Grinder Building fmishedarea Address *) l-,\ !.,t t- - j 1-, j5# i .. --tt' SUPPLY Wetl n DuglBored Well s Corrrfrunal o Municipal oOther *_ Private o Existing u p/oposd - -.-* - Directions to Lot: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY LOTDfAGRAMAND SEWAGESYSTEM PLAN * Indicste location existing/proposed Buildinge, Wells(typc), Trees, Roads' Drivcway. Proporcd hcation Tank and Tile Bed. Physical Charactcristies of land' ponds, rivete, drainage courses. * Applicants Rcsponribility to indicatc any drinking watcr sources within 30 metres ofany propos€d sewagc systsm location. SOILCONDITIONS TO BE DETERMINEDBY 2.1.5 METRE(5 ft) EXCAVATED TEST HOLES. r Owners rcsponsibility !o cnsure thatflrc scwage systcm is properly backfrllcd, grading finished to shed run'off, divert watcr around tile bed, stabiliz€ all sloped surfaces and sod orseed' ARE CORRECTAND AGREES AS AMENDED. Dato OWNTnlA(iENT Subsurface Codltirc INSPECTORS YB INSTALLATION EREPLACEMENT EALTERATION /dU$ {-tt ;icj roshrL{n) {fr) S.fl svsrsu IIQ{,mEMENTS 418 of 580 . .''t'? @I'# n:h:ffiffi tasL-rDartn' -'- I - notcttc Eoildl[gF, r hlvcnary. Proporod ! i Phy*icol rivcrq drahagp ! ! I Applicantr mydrinking fiEtsllt t I lodrtion. DETPRMINEDBY2 EXCAVATED * Orplcn $flagc$y&tttlr gnrding finirhcd to shat waErmund tilc.bed, alopcdsurfacc*and eod I ! ! TTIEAPPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE INPORMATTON AND DEf,AIIS OF TTIE SITB PLAN ARBCORRECTANDAGREES TOCOMPLY nTITHIIIE nEQUIREMENTf| OF TfIE ONTARJO BUITDINCCODEAND REGULATTONS ASAMENDED. (* DstG INEPE TOf,S tr trREPIjCEMENT trALTERAfiO!{ Conditions SYSfEMnEQUTnDMENTS lw& (ft) Soll E E!{GINEER INSPECIIONS OBASE CUTINSPESTIO}I TAITKCAPACITY a tr NGROTJND OMANTLEREQT.IIAED trU,ARM -t- trfrfimf,ffiarsED TILE a- tr!pI\/tP&CHAMBER. d3nffi FTLL BFULLYRAISED tr'IINRBUTR'f,TOT -3- TIFILTPRBED FILLANEA TTEWAGE /1"1 4 oIHERREQUInBMENnI -5- MAGIOSIqE DATE 419 of 580 \-uu[]y vL tt utlEt-lil EE ffi * Building Department # Court House, 5l Zina StreeT Orangeville' L9W 1E5 (s19) 94t-2362 Fax (519) 941-0194 SERVING THE M{JNICIPALITIES OF SHELBURNE, EAST LUTI{ER GRAND VALLEY, AMARANTH, EAST GAITJTIIR]U'Lq', MELANCTHON AND MI.JLMUR'q }d}:: .ii{(i.i']{,} During the course of construction, thc Building8lumbing Inspector MUST be contaeted at the completion of eacb of tbe foliorr phases so that he/she can make inspcctions in accordancc with the Ontario Building Code, and the Regulations as aucadtd- RASN CUT TNSPT.CTION 1) If septic system specified is a raised tile bed aBASE CUT INSPECTION is required before inryortiry W&ry bed fill to the site. Inspection is to ensure that proper area was stripped of top soil, the base rras gr.dcd IEoFErtf direction of flow and base was scarified. svSTEM TNS|}FCTION , 2) After all septic system components have been installed including the leaching bed fill , FuEIt ctrobcr d prry and disfibution box (if required) , the septic tank and tile bed. This inspection must be conducted with the installer. The installer should have a lazs lcr"el cr sigE &nd * ry on site in order to chdck all necessary grades. A test hole may be required to confirrr depth d crcis*m-v of leaching bed fill for raised tile beds or filter beds. The installer must provide a soils r€pon for ldiry bcd fiII i raised tile beds or filter sand for filter beds. -r2?-tv)rLtt).2'&cltsvae,#?2.a',*zwi?gF"Mb/r'EleWWAlezl{{/?tH IIIN^I. TNSPtr'CTTON 3) After the system is backfilled, including the topsoil and sodding or other asti-erosion m€asurc. agd &s side slopr of any portion elevated above the natural ground elevation. Whe'n requesting inspections, either drop in to the Building Department atthe Couny of Duffin Muaicipai Offices or telephone: 519-941-2362. T\eBuilding/Plumbing Inspector shall be given trvo (2) working days norice for said inspections. (ORDER OF INSPECTTONS lvrAy VARY) ..I IIEREBYACKNOWLEDGE TIIE ABO\/E AIYD WILL TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY TO REQTIEST INSPECTIONS AS NCITED' Date: Slgnature: MAG03/98 420 of 580 gv.!s.. Lvrrvr tt I Jl 3ttta\vti\bbll tra; oRANCEVILLE, ONTARIO, L9W 185 o (51$941-2362i i FAX: (519)941{194 INSPECTION REPORT NSPECTION$ REQUIRED: :ootings, Weepers, Framing, Heating, lnsulation, Plumbi Final /)z-'/ -t )ATE TNSPECTTON REQUIRED: frAr'Ag "oT .F PLAN/CONCESSION {*A}*,t4i rowNsHrp HLLA&,{/lE* t,_ ,t. rt F- (-" jr*{ '/ t t'L(,.4.'^ ;TREET f=1./,'f;Ae rt IILL 5 -rrtl &e,-;' , s /t OWNER: t//AF+8ffi 'HONE NTJMBER: f :ONTNAVENTION: (j a{hc, U dt//* 4c lr-" o a/,n /#,:L,,/ !* fil ,/s:*-:l7U ff/4,;u' 6 {''L. / INSPECTOR 421 of 580 P,O. Box 1146, Shelburne, Ontarlo LON 1SO Phone I Fax: 519'925-0202 Moillq f1C-+0$.4$C Toll Free: 1-888-524-3191 CONTRACTING (A DIVTSTON OF EVSO LTO.' 6'/ 7- s-5t, 2 and /l/ ilr frnpusr to furnlsh materlaland - complete in accordance with above forthesumot f $ 907.t t. aa "" %, ar rd.dd lt gu.ffiLcd to b. tr lpcclll.d All uort !o b. Gomplol€d ln a rortrnmllke .nrffi @rdlng lo drdfd pr&nlc.a Any sltorsllon or dovktlon ftom oorc 89.Glllc* $o|tr lmoMng .xtfr oodr ilt ba qaouLd only opon wrltttn ofdcF, td slll Deoom. et dl'r!$llpor.rrd sorrorrrtlmdo All Tr€om.ni! contlng€nt uPon ilrllGr, eoldant! l,lotc Thlr of daLt! D.toild our ooillrol, oilldl !o Esfy llr€, slndltom end oth.f n€ce8lrty lnsuralca wlthdrawn by ur ll Ol'xodarr! rl! lully coltrrd bytvotlmdr'! Colnponlatlon lnluteloo. e prlc€s, Ut tfUfUffl-n"roor" sp€clflcdlong Slgnature rd cordlthns ae cdts6ctory rd d€ llgl€ry ecc€pt€d You se adhor' id to do tha rork a srsdfl€d Prym€nt wlll be med€ as outlin€d Sova of 422 of 580 TelFDhone: Telophonel 'Fr"?'ffi3e1ffi GrNp*e$$ts istgis,at'esso B{. GlSS{t$ffi1 M'rchaelAGilee Duilbinq Dtpmtffint E-mail: building@dulferincoudy'on'ca Chlel Butldlng Otlicial April 28,20tC3 Ralph & Margaret Chambers R.R. #3 Mansfield, rlntgrio LOM lMO Dear Mr. & Ms' Chambers: No': H{47'tt2'0263S RE: Pennlt No.: H-07{.02{408 & septic Permit EPtLotSGon3E ion'nship of Mulmur, Gounty o{ D^ufferil-^ . Assessm"ni ioii tl oi ZztAi00{102'04450{t000 Built Drawing and Occupancy Permit for Please fincl enclosed a copy of the As and dwelling unit' the abova rroted on site sewage system containing information on the care and ln addition,. please find enclosed a booklet use of Your sYstem. of Dufferin Building lf you haye any gqgslions^please contact the county bri,"**rrrrat (5'19iga1-eao2 or e-mait us at [email protected]. Yours trulY', MichaelA. Giles, w ' Chief Buikling Official MAG/ks' Encl. e MAC0U01t9 423 of 580 M MUNICIPALITY LOT# CONCESSION# PLAN SUB LOT# HttAmuQt Efr f ail6,,.,7E fprral% ,4frL INSI'ECTION DATE BUILDING PERMITNO. ASSESSMENT ROLL NO {n,ud tn/lnoz *a+naz'oi/1t o4450000D OWNEIT INSTALLER /1fiffi ,4,,t/gAAiJJ *frr/ .IANK CONS'TRUCTION TANK CAPACITY SEPTIC TANK MFR. D Coucrete gotttM //oo 6a/bil Iaf,boo LEACIIING BED TILE LENGTH DISTRIBUTION PIPE MFR. FILTER BED AREA & DIMENSIONS all' ,Vil, J'/ptlu //A NO. OF ]-ILE RUNS FED BY: TREATMENT I'MT MFR. & TYPE/}{ODEL r /aws A lz' n GravityfiPump tr Siphon il/A LOCATION: SYSTEM COMPONENTS INSTALLED AS ILLUSTRATED BELOW: -1 f: \t.a t ii t J !i "'-'E'.i -*-i'""-.. i 1i E.! I a: 'it I :- I 7i I i t ti t 'uri-1 U1 2 i: 424 of 580 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR BY-LAW NO. - 20 A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR TO ENTER INTO A SITE PLAN AGREEMENT (van Weesenbeek Second Dwelling) WHEREAS the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, Section 41 authorizes the execution and registration of site plan agreements to provide for additional regulation and control of development of lands that are the subject of applications for site plan approval; AND WHEREAS an application and site development plans have been submitted for lands described as MULMUR PT LT 5, CON 3 EHS PT 1 7R5012, PT 2 7R4676, and Council is satisfied that the proposed development of the lands is appropriate and in conformity with the Township’s requirements; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Mulmur hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the Township enter into a site plan agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule 1. 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement and all documents in connection with the Agreement. 3. The Township’s solicitor is hereby authorized to register the Agreement against the title of the lands to which it applies. BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND AND THIRD TIME THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2020. ______MAYOR, JANET HORNER ACTING CLERK, TRACEY ATKINSON 425 of 580 Schedule 1 to By-law No – 20 SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT MADE THIS ___th DAY OF ______, 2020. BETWEEN: Dietrich van Weesenbeek & Taria van Weesenbeek (hereinafter called the “Owner”) OF THE FIRST PART, -and- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR (hereinafter called the “Municipality”) OF THE SECOND PART, -and- PACE SAVINGS & CREDIT UNION LIMITED (herein after referred to as the “Encumbrancer”) OF THE THIRD PART. WHEREAS the Owner represents that it is the registered owner of the lands described in Schedule “A” annexed hereto, which lands are hereinafter referred to as the “Lands”; AND WHEREAS under the powers of a natural person, the Municipality has the authority to enter into an agreement; AND WHEREAS this Agreement has been entered into pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, 1990 and Section 41(10) of the Planning Act 1990, provides for the registration of Site Plan Development Agreements on the title of the Lands; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. Construction in Accordance with Plans & Prohibition Unless otherwise approved by the Municipality, the Owner shall develop the Lands in accordance with the Site Development Plans identified in Schedule “B” attached hereto and the conditions contained in Schedule “C” attached hereto. The Owner hereby agrees that no development or re- development will proceed or take place on the Lands except as shown on plans, drawings and specifications approved by Council of the Municipality (hereinafter referred to as the “Site Development Plans”), or, where authorized, approved by a delegate of Council, through a Municipal Approval in contemplation of a Building Permit. No further development of residential dwelling units or accommodations or additions to same shall be permitted without an amendment to this agreement. 2. Completion and Security As a condition of approval of any Site Development Plans, the Owner shall lodge with the Municipality cash security for the works and services described in Schedule “D” attached in such 426 of 580 amount as specified therein (“Security”), if applicable. Notwithstanding anything else herein contained, the Owner hereby agrees not to undertake any development or re-development or construction of any structures for which a building permit has been issued, unless required securities are in place and this Agreement has been executed by the registered Owner and Encumbrancer of the Lands and has been registered on the title to the Lands. 3. Development Charges Development Charges shall be due in accordance with Schedule “C”, which shall be indexed annually, and as more particularly set out in Schedule “C” attached hereto. 4. Building Permits Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement, the Owner and the Encumbrancer hereby acknowledge that the Municipality is not obligated to issue any building permits or grant any other permits or consents with respect to any development or re-development on the Lands unless: (a) all federal, provincial and municipal statutes, regulations, by-laws, orders and requirements have been complied with: (b) any other agreements with the Municipality, the County of Dufferin or any other governmental body or agency are not in default; (c) all applicable municipal charges, fees and deposits and similar charges and fees have been paid in full and; (d) all property taxes with respect to the Lands have been paid in full. The Owner shall apply for municipal approval and a building permit, if applicable, for any conversion to a building or structure or changes from the original approved drawings. The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the terminology of “Second Dwelling Unit” has a specific definition in Comprehensive Zoning By-law 28-18, which shall not be construed to be equivalent to a dwelling unit, cottage or tourist accommodation, as defined or regulated by the Ontario Building Code, as amended and regulations thereunder, and that the Building department shall have the authority to require construction in accordance with the definition that they see fit. 5. Costs The Owner shall pay to the Municipality, forthwith upon demand, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Municipality, whether directly or indirectly, in connection with this Agreement and the approval of any Site Development Plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such costs and expenses shall include, if applicable, a charge for the processing of the Site Development Plans by the Municipality, and all reasonable legal, planning, surveying and engineering costs and the costs of any consultants retained by the Municipality incurred in connection with this Agreement, the supervision of all of the works undertaken in connection therewith or in ensuring compliance with this Agreement and the registration thereof on title to the Lands. The Owner acknowledges that where this Agreement obliges the Owner to perform any work or do anything, it is to be done at the Owner’s expense and not at the Municipality’s expense. 6. Registration The Land Owner and Encumbrancer hereby consent to the registration of this Agreement on the title of the Lands. This executed Agreement shall serve as the Acknowledgement and Direction by each executing party as authority for the solicitors for the Municipality to register this Agreement electronically. 7. Postponement The Encumbrancer hereby for itself, its successors and assigns subordinates and postpones all of its right, title and interest in the Lands pursuant to the Mortgage to the terms, provisions, obligations, conditions and agreements contained in this Agreement. 427 of 580 8. Indemnification by Owner The Owner shall indemnify and save harmless the Municipality against all actions, causes of actions, suits, claims and demands whatsoever which may arise directly or indirectly by reason of this Agreement or the Owner undertaking the development or re-development herein referred to. 9. Right of Entry The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the Municipality and its authorized representatives have the right to enter upon the Lands or any part thereof, in order to ascertain whether or not the provisions of this Agreement have been complied with in full. 10. Default In the event of any default by the Owner pursuant to any of the terms of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedies available to the Municipality and without any limitation thereof, the Municipality may: a draw on the Security in whole or in part; b undertake or complete any obligation of the Owner hereunder if the Owner fails to do so after reasonable prior notice thereof to the Owner by the Municipality; c enter upon the Lands through its servants or agents for any purpose whatsoever in connection with this Agreement; d issue a stop work order with respect to any further development, re-development or work upon the Lands; and e recover from the Owner all costs and expenses, including internal administrative and planning costs incurred by the Municipality whether directly or indirectly, with respect to the default or the remedy thereof, and collect such costs and expenses in like manner as municipal taxes. 11. Successors and Assigns The parties hereto hereby covenant and agree that this Agreement shall be binding upon them, their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The obligations of the Owner (if more than one) shall be joint and several. 12. Invalidity If a Court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a section of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, such section or part of a section shall not be construed as being an integral part of the Agreement or having persuaded or influenced a party to this Agreement to execute the same, and it is hereby agreed that the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid and in full force and effect. 13. Interpretation In construing this Agreement, words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa and words importing the masculine shall include the feminine, and neuter and vice versa, and words importing persons shall include corporations and vice versa. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity in the Site Development Plans or Schedules to this Agreement, the decision of the Council of the Municipality shall be final and binding. In the event of conflict between the main body of this Agreement and the Schedules attached hereto, the provisions in the Schedules attached hereto shall apply. 14. Notice All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing as follows: Township: Township of Mulmur, 758070, 2nd Line East, Mulmur, Ontario, L9V 0G8; Owner: at their respective designated addresses for service shown on the Document General 428 of 580 NOSNTyTY A33VHI'yU31C eNtrCV ( ( ( ( U= NUOH t/U J.3NV|'UOAVI,1J ( ( ( 0Z0Z '- lo Iep ql- aq1 uo pessed ( OZ--oN rnel-,{g Aq pa4.loqlny ( UNT'I']Nl/I JO dIHSNMOI ( 3HJ. JO NOIIVUOdUOS ( =H1 ( ( ( uorletod.ro3 ( eql pqq o1,!1loq1ne eq] e^eq I ( palu!'1 uolun IpeJC g s6u;neg eoe4 ( 11 _--w\,'\ ( I' ( Ieaquese"M ( IeequeseeM ue^ qculalo ;H=NM9 ( '020e '-Inf io req.,lffisttll ( ( 1o acuasa.ld aq1 u1 ( o3u3ru-rlc oNV oSNets ,lgf 'lueuaerGy srql panoaxa e^eq oleJor.t seped eql U3HM SS3NII/tlt Nl lueuaalEy s;q1p ped 6u;r.u.ro1 pue ol paqpellp ',,3, elnpeqcs u! paplaold eJe spue-1 eq 1o peudolelsp eq1 Eulu.lacuoc suolllpuoo lepadg EEEiffiSjE!5ffi 9I eJlJ opetug pue apoC outpttng otJelug eq1 ougpnpur 'sesn puE sluaudolanep Urn. gr,rlTnX? uol1e1q6a; rer.lto lle pue smeFIE ;edprunyl 'me;-r(g 6u1uo2 s,rtgedptunlfl aql Jo slueua.lqnbel eql ql!/"l aauelldr.noc ul eq 'saufl lle lE puB slcsdsar llB ul 'lleLls sesn pue slueudo;anap a1g mElEiqEsiiddv '9t. sg yuauaa:oy s!r{r r{cr.lrvr u! ac!#o tulsgoeg aql u! lueuoerny s1q1 ,T:i:'j# 429 of 580 SCHEDULE “A” Lands Affected by this Agreement PT LT 5, CON 3 EHS PT 1 7R5012, PT 2 7R4676, MULMUR PIN: 34109-0267 LT Encumbrances Registered Against the Lands (Herein referred to as the “Mortgage”) Pace Savings & Credit Union Limited 8111 Jane Street, Unit 1, Vaughan, ON, L4K 4L7 1-905-738-8900 DC# 159900 SCHEDULE “B” SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS The following drawings shall constitute the Site Development Plans: Site Development Plan Prepared by Dated Site Plan 2018 Aerial Photo Building Plans: Framing R.K.T. Chew, P. Eng Oct. 7, 2002 Typical Section (A-A) Garage Building Permit The drawings are available for review at the Township of Mulmur Municipal Offices at 758070 Second Line East, Mulmur, Ontario, L9V 0G8. A reduced version of the site plan and drawing excerpts and details are included as Part of Schedule “B”. SCHEDULE “C” (Special Conditions concerning the Lands) 1. The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the accessory structure is capable of being used 430 of 580 and meets the definition of an Additional Single Dwelling, under the definitions of the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law, 05-2002, as amended. 2. The Owner agrees to permit the Additional Single Dwelling and waste disposal systems to be inspected by the County Building Inspector and agrees to undertake any and all work necessary to bring the Additional Second Dwelling up to legal safety standards to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector, as either a dwelling unit, cottage or tourist accommodation, as defined or regulated by the Ontario Building Code, as amended and regulations thereunder. 3. The Owner agrees to apply for an Emergency Number for the new Additional Single Dwelling. thereby having a separate emergency number for each dwelling unit. 4. The Owner covenants that it shall not contest the authority of the Township to enter into this Agreement and enforce it. Each of the Owner and Township of Mulmur covenants not to contest the legality of this Agreement. 5. The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the Additional Single Dwelling has been permitted as an accessory use to the principal use on the Lands, and no severances for the purpose of separating the principal use from the Additional Single Dwelling will be permitted. The Owner further acknowledges and agrees not to make or allow a severance application to be made for these purposes, nor to contest their waiver of their rights to make an application to sever the principal use from the Additional Single Dwelling. 6. The Owner agrees to request and permit a fire inspection of the second dwelling unit at the appropriate time, which in all instances must be prior to occupancy. SCHEDULE “D” Securities Securities/Performance Guarantee To secure the obligations of the Owner under this Agreement and to cover legal or other costs of the Municipality which may be incurred, the following securities, in either cash, certified cheque or letter of credit, in a form acceptable to the Township: Securities (if applicable) $ none Charges and Non-Refundable Fees The following non-refundable charges and fees shall be provided by either certified cheque or cash prior to the release of the municipal approval or certification of compliance. Development Charges: Additional Second Dwelling (INDEX) $11,854.76 TOTAL $11,854.76 431 of 580 432 of 580 433 of 580 Environment and Land Tribunals Tribunaux de l’environnement et de Ontario l'aménagement du territoire Ontario Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Tribunal d’appel de l’aménagement local 655 Bay Street, Suite 1500 655 rue Bay, suite 1500 Toronto ON M5G 1E5 Toronto ON M5G 1E5 Telephone: (416) 212-6349 Téléphone: (416) 212-6349 Toll Free: 1-866-448-2248 Sans Frais: 1-866-448-2248 Website: www.elto.gov.on.ca Site Web: www.elto.gov.on.ca May 28, 2020 Via Email: [email protected] The Clerk Township of Mulmur 758070 2nd Line E Mulmur, ON L9V 0G8 Subject: Case Number: PL120443 File Number: PL120443 Municipality: Township of Mulmur Official Plan Number: 22-OP-2010 Property Location: Potential all lands In Mulmur Township Applicant(s): Township of Mulmur Appellant(s): Arbour Farms Limited, Conserve Our Rural Environment, Peter Thomson And Sons (1990) Ltd. Subsection 17(39) of the Planning Act provides; (39) If all appeals made under subsection (36) in respect of all or part of the decision of the approval authority are withdrawn and if the time for filing notice of appeal has expired, the secretary of the Municipal Board shall notify the approval authority that made the decision and, (a) the decision or that part of the decision that was the subject of the appeal is final; and (b) the plan or part of the plan that was approved and in respect of which all the appeals have been withdrawn comes into effect as an official plan or part of an official plan on the day the last outstanding appeal has been withdrawn. 1996, c. 4, s. 9. I am writing to advise that the appeal by Conserve Our Rural Environment (CORE) was withdrawn by email dated May 6, 2020. There are no outstanding appeals in this matter, and our file is closed. Assessment Review Board - Board of Negotiation - Conservation Review Board - Environmental Review Tribunal - Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Mining and Lands Tribunal - Niagara Escarpment Hearing Office - Office of Consolidated Hearings 434 of 580 Yours truly, “Evelyn Dawes” Evelyn Dawes Deputy Registrar c.c. Conserve Our Rural Environment (CORE) David Germain N. Jane Pepino 13.01 435 of 580 STAFF REPORT TO: COUNCIL FROM: TRACEY ATKINSON, CAO/PLANNER MEETING DATE: JULY 8, 2020 SUBJECT: A PLACE TO GROW AND LAND NEEDS ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ______ PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to provide Council with recommendations regarding the proposed AMENDMENT TO a Place to Grow and Land Needs Assessment Methodology. BACKGROUND: The public consultation and comment period for both documents is open until July 31, 2020. The Township previously submitted comments on the Provincial Policy Statement as it relates to similar policies. A copy of the previous report is attached. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: 1. Growing a Prosperous Mulmur: Responsibly managing the fiscal resources of Mulmur and providing opportunities for success 4. Growing a Sustainable Mulmur: Being Proactive in Sustainable Initiatives to ensure the long term well being of Mulmur (includes Resources/Financial/People) FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Growth and related tax implications may exist. ANALYSIS: Staff have reviewed the proposed amendments and have the following comments: The extended forecast horizons and growth numbers are helpful for Mulmur in establishing larger designated lands that are more appealing for development. The low and high scenarios extending to 2051 include continued growth within Dufferin County. The location and share of growth that would be in Mulmur will be further explored through the Municipal Comprehensive Review. There are still unknowns regarding density targets, minimum growth targets and the implications Page 1 of 2 436 of 580 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) servicing policies on Mansfield. The implications of the new PPS wording should be further discussed with respect to communal services (which are now a preferred means of servicing over individual systems) and responsibility agreements. This comment was provided as part of the 2020 PPS consultation process. No response has been provided to date. Ground mount solar would be considered an “on-farm diversified use”, which would make it subject to additional zoning provisions, limiting size and meeting provincial guidelines. Preservation of the Natural Heritage System (NHS) within the Greenbelt (Niagara Escarpment - NEC) is desirable. The proposed amendment would allow the establishment of new aggregates operations, wayside pits and quarries within the NHS outside of the NEC. The proposed policy would allow aggregate operations where there are endangered and threatened species. This may have an impact on species in Mulmur. This would also provide more flexibility to the Township and private aggregate operations to expand facilities where there are aggregate resources currently inaccessible. There is no change proposed to the July 1, 2022 deadline for Official Plan updates to conform to the 2019 Growth Plan. Mulmur is awaiting the County update before investing significant resources into our update. Additional time would be helpful recognizing the delays that most municipalities have had due to Covid-19. The Land Need Assessment will be conducted by the upper tier. Mulmur will be required to maintain a three-year supply of lands zoned for residential development with servicing capacity and a 15 year supply of lands with the ability to accommodate residential growth. The Township has previously maintained a 10 year supply of designated lands. Mulmur can update its Official Plan schedule as part of the 2022 update to reflect these changes. Clarification is required with respect to the new PPS servicing hierarchy. Mulmur is not impacted by the majority of transitional matters, technical changes and LPAT changes, although there are some changes proposed for alignment to the 2020 PPS for which the underlying purpose is unclear. The Land Needs Assessment Methodology will not allow for lower forecasts, but does allow for a Minister approved alternative. The LNAM is implemented at the upper tier. RECOMMENDATION: THAT staff provide comments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing through the Environmental Registry: seeking clarification on impacts to servicing hierarchy, Mansfield growth and requesting an extended conformity date. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Atkinson ______Tracey Atkinson, BES MCIP RPP CAO/Planner Page 2 of 2 437 of 580 Tracey Atkinson From: Minister Steve Clark La version française suit. Ministry of Ministère des Municipal Affairs Affaires municipales and Housing et du Logement Office of the Minister Bureau du minister 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor 777, rue Bay, 17e étage Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Tel.: 416 585-7000 Tél. : 416 585-7000 234-2020-1287 June 16, 2020 Mayor Janet M. Horner Township of Mulmur Mayor Horner: In 2019, our government introduced A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (‘the Plan’, ‘A Place to Grow’) as part of the More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan. Today, I am writing to notify you of proposed changes to the Plan including updates and policy changes to the population and employment forecasts, a change to the Plan horizon year, a new Land Needs Assessment methodology, adjustments to the aggregates policy framework, new policies to address Major Transit Station Areas within Provincially Significant Employment Zones (PSEZs), and other policy revisions that support our government’s objectives to increase housing supply, create more jobs, attract business investments and better align infrastructure. We are asking for your input on these proposed amendments to the Plan. I realize the proposed changes come at a time of uncertainty when many municipalities are managing urgent matters related to our shared work to protect the health and well-being of our residents across Ontario. The Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) will be critical to economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. The GGH is a key economic driver of both the province and the nation, with more than 85 per cent of the 1 438 of 580 province’s population growth expected in this region by 2051. In fact, we are anticipating that by 2051 this region will grow to nearly 15 million people and accommodate seven million jobs. In order to support municipalities in preparing for this anticipated growth so that you can complete your municipal comprehensive review and official plan revisions, my ministry is proposing these targeted revisions to A Place to Grow to make it faster and easier for municipalities in the region to plan for growth. Details of the proposed changes are as follows: Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe: 019-1680 Proposed Land Needs Assessment Methodology for A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe: 019-1679 Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe on Ontario’s Regulatory Registry: 20-MMAH006 The proposed changes would work together to provide more flexibility and foresight to municipalities into demographic, employment, market demand, and housing affordability trends in the GGH. The consultation period will close on July 31, 2020. We look forward to receiving any comments you may have. The next phase of work on PSEZs, which will begin shortly, will examine how they can support post-COVID economic recovery to support the retention and expansion of existing industrial and manufacturing operations and attract investment. The government continues to view PSEZs as an important tool and looks forward to engaging with businesses, municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, and the development industry to maximize opportunities within a PSEZ. Should you or your staff have any questions about A Place to Grow or the proposed changes, please contact the Ontario Growth Secretariat at [email protected]. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to strengthening the quality of life and the economic growth of your community and the province of Ontario. Sincerely, Steve Clark Minister c: Tracey Atkinson Planner 2 439 of 580 Distribution of Population in the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2019 – 2051 (000s) LOW SCENARIO HIGH SCENARIO SCENARIO TESTING 2019 2021 Est. 2026 2031 2036 2041 2046 2051 2021 Est. 2026 2031 2036 2041 2046 2051 Region of Durham 697 722 793 877 967 1,060 1,157 1,253 722 799 893 995 1,104 1,222 1,342 Region of York 1,181 1,211 1,307 1,425 1,546 1,672 1,801 1,928 1,212 1,328 1,469 1,617 1,774 1,940 2,109 City of Toronto 2,966 3,035 3,142 3,191 3,243 3,299 3,364 3,442 3,040 3,200 3,301 3,406 3,514 3,632 3,766 Region of Peel 1,542 1,578 1,679 1,762 1,846 1,936 2,034 2,136 1,582 1,729 1,858 1,988 2,126 2,276 2,433 Region of Halton 596 618 681 754 827 902 981 1,060 619 690 775 862 955 1,054 1,156 City of Hamilton 574 584 612 643 677 713 753 794 585 617 655 697 742 793 846 GTAH TOTAL 7,557 7,748 8,215 8,653 9,105 9,582 10,091 10,613 7,760 8,364 8,951 9,566 10,215 10,917 11,652 County of Northumberland 90 91 96 100 105 110 114 119 91 96 102 107 113 119 125 County of Peterborough 60 62 65 68 71 73 77 80 62 65 68 72 76 80 84 City of Peterborough 86 89 96 102 108 112 117 122 89 97 103 110 116 122 128 City of Kawartha Lakes 81 83 89 94 99 104 109 114 83 89 95 101 107 113 119 County of Simcoe 344 357 382 414 446 476 510 540 358 385 420 456 492 533 571 City of Barrie 149 155 186 209 232 254 271 290 156 187 212 237 262 283 307 City of Orillia 33 35 38 40 42 44 46 48 35 39 41 43 46 48 51 County of Dufferin 68 69 74 78 82 85 89 93 69 74 79 84 88 93 98 County of Wellington 98 101 110 118 128 137 147 156 101 111 121 132 144 156 168 City of Guelph 143 147 158 167 175 183 191 198 147 159 170 181 192 203 214 Region of Waterloo 595 618 669 715 760 805 849 892 620 681 739 799 860 923 988 County of Brant 38 41 44 47 50 52 55 58 41 44 48 51 54 57 61 City of Brantford 105 106 113 123 132 142 151 161 106 114 125 135 146 158 170 County of Haldimand 50 52 56 60 63 67 70 73 52 56 60 64 68 73 77 Region of Niagara 479 491 519 545 573 600 629 658 492 523 554 588 623 661 700 OUTER RING TOTAL 2,420 2,499 2,694 2,880 3,065 3,245 3,424 3,601 2,502 2,719 2,937 3,161 3,387 3,621 3,861 TOTAL GGH 9,977 10,247 10,909 11,533 12,170 12,827 13,515 14,215 10,262 11,083 11,888 12,726 13,602 14,537 15,513 Summary of Forecast Assumptions | 38 440 of 580 July 2, 2020 Via: Email Tracey Atkinson CAO/Deputy Clerk/Planner Township of Mulmur 758070 2nd Line E Mulmur, ON L9V 0G8 Dear Tracey: Re: Mansfield Ski Club Project No.: 300038665.0000 This letter responds to your request for engineering input to all of the comments received from residents concerning the application that the Township has received from Mansfield Ski Club. Many of these matters have been discussed over the past four years and some of the concerns were put forward in our previous letters and subsequently addressed by the applicants. For expanded commentary please see my letters of: • July 27, 2016 • September 13, 2017 • June 14, 2019 • March 6, 2020 • March 24, 2020 Scope of Review Burnside has provided general municipal engineering services to the Township of Mulmur for a very long time. In fact, I was personally involved in reviewing the Mountainview Road development on behalf of the Township over thirty years ago. Typically, our reviews are focused on physical impacts that the development may create that would cause negative effects on Township or private properties in close proximity. Such impacts generally include changes to quantity or quality of groundwater and/or surface water and traffic. Our reviews of the Mansfield Ski Club applications were done accordingly. It should be noted that there are two separate applications under consideration; zoning and site plan. The zoning application is more general in nature. From an engineering perspective we do not comment on the desirability of the zone change, but only on whether or not we believe the application to be sustainable from an engineering perspective. We have currently indicated that we can support up to 48 additional bedrooms in addition to the current usage. With additional confirmations we would be able to support up to 45 more bedrooms. The second application is the Site Plan which is more specific to the details of how the site will be built. We have not 441 of 580 provided our support to the Site Plan application at this time, nor has the Township advanced it to that point. In preparing this report I have reviewed input received from nine different residents, some of whom requested anonymity. Some submitted multiple letters. I have tried to address all by grouping together common areas of concern. I did not address questions that were not engineering based. I have not repeated questions that were similar, and I did not necessarily re-quote them verbatim. Quality of Stormwater Runoff (Potential for Contaminants to be Carried Downstream) Applicant’s Proposal - The general approach that has been submitted involves the use of an infiltration trench, enhanced grass swales, and a ponding area adjacent to Sideroad 15 in the south west corner of the property. These facilities will cause sediments to settle out of runoff water, being removed as a maintenance operation as the facilities fill up with sediments. The design follows the latest guidelines issued by the Province of Ontario (MOE Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual dated March 2003) in achieving a removal rate of more than 80% of suspended solids. Review Comments - Stormwater runoff quality is reviewed by three agencies: • At the Provincial level, review is by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Their review will take place once final details have been designed and their approval, which is called an Environmental Compliance Approval, must be in place prior to construction taking place. The MECP has not commented on the proposed Rezoning Application, but their ESA will be required before final approval can be given to the Site Plan Application. • The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) reviews all applications that affect runoff eventually reaching the Nottawasaga River. The NVCA has reviewed the design of water quality facilities and has indicated that submissions have satisfactorily supported the Rezoning Application. Additional detail will be needed to support the Site Plan Approval. • Burnside reviews the submission on behalf of the Township of Mulmur. We have concluded that the water quality design is generally satisfactory and that we do not have any technical concerns that would prohibit the proposed Rezoning. We do have outstanding concerns with some of the details of the drainage design and are not able to support the Site Plan Application at this time. Responses to Questions Raised by Residents Note - some of the questions were based on an incorrect understanding that wastewater effluent would be combined with stormwater runoff. The current proposal involves a direct discharge of wastewater effluent to the Pine River. Please refer to the section of this report entitled “Impacts on Pine River”. 442 of 580 Q. We are concerned about the flow of contaminants from the parking lot onto our property. A. The Burnside and NVCA reviews have both concluded that the applicant is meeting provincial requirements for control of contaminants in runoff, subject to details being addressed in the Site Plan approval process. In my opinion, if the approval or non-approval of this rezoning application were appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and stormwater runoff quality were to be an issue, the predominant view of experts would be that industry standards can be met. Q: What additional costs can be expected for the municipality for the additional downstream maintenance of its drains due to the sedimentation buildup that will inevitably occur? A: None. The stormwater quality facilities are all to be owned and maintained by the Mansfield Ski Club. While the proposed removal rate is less than 100% of suspended solids, there are sediments carried downstream in the existing condition such that additional costs will not be incurred. Q: Is it true that storm water quality controls will not eradicate microplastics like tire dust, road salt, and chemicals in car related operations and that these residues could enter the waterflow that leads through the Mountainview subdivision. A: Yes, it is true that storm water quality controls do not convert water to its purest form. The controls are designed to meet the standards of the MECP. Older developments in Mulmur such as Mountainview Road have no such controls, however developments over the past 15 years have been required to provide some form of treatment. Q: Does the eradication of the land area absorbing runoff before the storm water pond not increase the likelihood of pollutants entering the watercourse south of the property? A: Sediments that are captured in the proposed absorption area will accumulate and be removed to an appropriate disposal site as required. In my opinion, pollutants are more likely to affect the downstream watercourse if they are carried by surface water as opposed to being carried through the ground. Q: In light of the increase in torrential rainfall due to climate change it is doubtful that that the quality control measures outlined in the Stormwater Management Report will suffice. Q; What level of safety do the “dry pond” holding areas downstream have if 20% of the suspended solids are not removed from the sewage prior to being pumped into the Stormwater Pond but is then flushed through the drainage system during a heavy downpour? A: Climate change in Dufferin County appears to be increasing the number of high intensity storms that we experience every year. However, the severity of each high intensity storm remains within our design parameters. In general, it is the smaller storms or the early part of a large storm that causes concern for water quality. This is known as “first flush” and designs are focused on attenuation of that initial runoff. As the storm builds to higher volumes of runoff the water tends to be cleaner and design focus shifts to erosion control. Also, as noted there will be no sewage pumped into the stormwater pond. The reference to 80% removal of Suspended Solids refers only to the water that runs overland and picks up silt, sand etc. from the ground. 443 of 580 Q: Could we ask that the Mansfield Ski Club not use the Hillhaven water course? A: No. Property owners such as the Ski Club are entitled to access whatever drainage outlets are in existence and relied upon. The same applies to each residential property who could not be asked to stop using their existing downstream outlets. The requirement however on developers is that they cannot materially change the quantity or quality of runoff that is sent to the existing outlet. Q: What has changed in the design of the Stormwater Management Pond since 2016 that is allowing the application process to move ahead? A: Please note that an updated version of the Functional Site Servicing & Stormwater Management Report is posted on the Township’s website. It is dated August 2017. Among other changes the sewage treatment plant now discharges directly to the Pine River. Final approval of the Stormwater Management Pond has not been granted, but at this time we have supported the Rezoning application. Approval of the Site Plan will continue to await resubmissions. Quantity of Stormwater Runoff (Potential for Downstream Erosion or Flooding) Applicant’s Proposal - The general approach that has been submitted involves the use of a ponding area adjacent to Sideroad 15 in the south west corner of the property (the same pond that infiltrates water to address quality control). The pond is designed to only release water at the rate that was experienced prior to development. The additional water is stored within the pond until the rain subsides and it is then discharged at the pre-development rate. The quantity control design also follows the latest guidelines issued by the Province of Ontario (MOE Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual dated March 2003). Review Comments - Stormwater runoff quantity is reviewed by three agencies: • At the Provincial level, by the MECP. Their review will take place once final details have been designed and their approval, which is called an Environmental Compliance Approval, must be in place prior to construction taking place. MECP has not commented on the proposed Rezoning Application, but their ECA will be required before final approval can be given to the Site Plan Application. • The NVCA reviews all applications that affect runoff eventually reaching the Nottawasaga River. NVCA has reviewed the design of water quantity facilities and has indicated that submissions have satisfactorily supported the Rezoning Application. Additional detail will be needed to support the Site Plan Approval • Burnside reviews the submission on behalf of the Township of Mulmur. We have concluded that the water quantity design is generally satisfactory and that we do not have any technical concerns that would prohibit the proposed Rezoning. We do have outstanding concerns with some of the details of the drainage design and are not able to support the Site Plan Application at this time. 444 of 580 Responses to Questions Raised by Residents Q: We are concerned that the discharge of a greater volume of water onto our property will exacerbate the trend of wetlands expanding onto our land. Areas of our property have become boggy due to excess water. A: The stormwater detention pond controls the peak discharge of water from the subdivision but does not directly address the total volume of discharge. To explain in further detail, the amount of water that falls onto a given area of land will generate the same volume of runoff water, whether the land is developed or not. However, the developed land has pavement and rooftops that deliver the water to the outlet faster. The role of stormwater management is usually to slow down this discharge to predevelopment levels. The volume is affected by water soaking into the ground in the pre-developed condition, but then being diverted overland when the land is paved. This is also mitigated in this proposal by the use of infiltration facilities that calculate a “water balance” ensuring that the amount of water infiltrating to the ground is not interrupted by the development. This application proposes to divert a (small) additional area towards Sideroad 15. Its peak volume is throttled by the detention pond, but total volume will increase due to this diversion. Typically, this small amount of diversion is acceptable, but with awareness of downstream concerns further investigation is warranted. Usually problems such as wetlands expanding are caused by inadequate outlet as opposed to excessive inlet water, but we cannot reach a conclusion at this time without site specific investigation. Q: Why is the uphill drainage area not considered applicable to water infiltration if it may become part of the burden of the Sideroad 15 drain and downhill neighbourhood? A: Developers are required to address the impacts of their activity. Removing areas of water infiltration such as the new parking and housing sites need to be balanced with offsetting areas of infiltration. But the Township cannot ask the developer to take responsibility for lands outside of the application area. His obligation is to ensure that his own development does not have any downstream impacts. Q: What is the significance of the use of the 6 hour as opposed to the 24 hour SCS Type II storm evaluation? Why that particular one? Does it capture the most severe downpours? Does it anticipate rainfall predictions that the government of Canada has established? A: Engineers use different modelled storms to review different watersheds and different aspects of their designs. The 6 hour events are more intense over a shorter period and generate higher peaks, while 24 hour rains generate higher volumes but peaks are not as much of an issue, particularly in small areas of accumulation. Severe downpours have been captured in the design. Municipal standards, Conservation Authority standards, and MECP use the storm events that have been referenced in the design. Q: Aside from describing the route of the stormwater/effluent mixture as passing through a municipal ditch and then flowing down through two dry ponds to the Pine River, do you not feel that for good design that the ecological, social and physical construct/capacity of that entire route should also have been assessed in the Site and Servicing Plan to evaluate the full ramifications, particularly as it was never designed to carry effluent nor such water levels? 445 of 580 A: The proposal to discharge sewage effluent with storm drainage was rejected and is no longer part of the proposal. Developers are expected to follow the Ontario Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual and as such, it is their obligation to show that the development will mimic pre-development conditions at the point that it is discharged to the outlet. They are not permitted to increase peak discharge and they must meet quality objectives as well. But they are not required to make improvements to downstream conditions. The watercourse downstream of the discharge point is considered to meet the definition of an “adequate outlet”. Impacts on Pine River (Potential for Pollution of the River) Applicant’s Proposal - The concerns for impacts on the Pine River relate to the proposed direct discharge of treated sewage effluent to the river. In Ontario, the predominant review of this type of application is made at the provincial level by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). The proponent is required to undertake an “assimilative capacity study” that analyses the existing chemistry of the river water and determines what, if any discharge can be added to the river without exceeding river water quality requirements. The second step of the process is then to design a treatment plant that can meet the discharge requirements that have been specifically determined at the discharge location. The Mansfield Ski Club engaged in a number of submissions and meetings and MECP over a three year period starting in 2016 to deal with Assimilative Capacity. The Township was kept apprised of the information being exchanged but did not participate directly in the review. The final report was dated May 17, 2018 and provided a volume of discharge and chemistry that could be received by the Pine River without impairing the water quality. Review Comments • Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is the lead reviewer. MECP accepted the Assimilative Capacity report in a memorandum dated January 31, 2019 (attached). MECP has not commented on the proposed Rezoning Application but their acceptance of the report would indicate support. Subsequent approval will be required from MECP in the form of an Environmental Compliance Approval, which will focus on the design details of the treatment equipment that is being proposed to achieve the objectives of the Assimilative Capacity report. This approval must be in place prior to construction taking place and will be required before final approval can be given to the Site Plan Application. • The NVCA has reviewed the Assimilative Capacity report and has no objection to the Rezoning. NVCA is not able to support the Site Plan Application at this time. • Burnside has not conducted an independent review but has relied on the opinion of MECP to support the Rezoning, but not the Site Plan application. Responses to Questions Raised by Residents Q: At what point will the concerns of nearby residents directly affected by this proposed development be addressed? We have specific concerns for … treatment of waste water. Q: It’s okay with all of you to treat sewage and allow it to be dumped? How about all the others that live down river? Q: Putting wastewater into an important river system with a property that is 446 of 580 adjacent to SWH is not what the voters want. Q: Plans to put treated wastewater from a large scale development into the Pine River which is part of a much larger ecosystem and protected area… A: As the Township’s engineers, our views on this issue are entirely technical. There are numerous examples in Ontario of wastewater treatment plants discharging directly into sensitive watercourses. Dufferin County examples include Orangeville, Shelburne and Grand Valley. Creemore is another local example. In my experience, the reviews conducted by the Surface Water Branch of MECP are amongst the most stringent, technical, cautious, and exhaustive of all of the agency reviews that I have encountered. The three year period that this applicant worked through is an indication. In my opinion, it is reasonable for the Township to rely on the MECP acceptance of the Assimilative Capacity Report to have confidence that the proposed development could proceed without having undue negative impact on the Pine River. Q: Isn’t it important to design the sewage system on the highest case scenario, in terms of flow volume? A: The approval from MECP is specific to the volume that was included in the application. The Environment Compliance Approval will require a monitoring program and reporting of actual usage. If usage exceeds the rated capacity, then MECP can lay charges. They may also require upgrades to the treatment system or possibly the elimination of some of the site usage by closing facilities. It is in the best interest of the applicant to ensure that the approved discharge volume is adequate for its needs. Q: Will the water temperature of the effluent not affect the Pine River negatively? A: In its review and approval of the Assimilative Capacity Study, the MECP takes temperature effects and algae growth into consideration. Q: Why aren’t you holding Mansfield to the standards set by the Niagara Escarpment and other governing bodies of the Pine River? A: The standards are set by the Province of Ontario and enforced through the MECP. I am of the understanding that the same standards have been applied to Pine River as would have been applied within the Niagara Escarpment area. However, there are development requirements within the legislation (the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, R.S.O 1990) that are only imposed in that area, by the choice of the provincial government. Q: What would happen to the sewage in the event of a three day hydro failure during an ice storm? Is there ever a scenario in which untreated sewage would be expelled into the stormwater pond? A: Design details of the sewage treatment plant have not been completed or submitted to the Township or MECP at this time. That is expected to occur at the time of Site Plan Approval and will be a prerequisite to the Township entering a Site Plan Agreement. Typically, a backup power generator is provided with the treatment plant. In the event of system failure and raw sewage being discharged it would be mandatory for the operator to report it as a “spill” to MECP and to take remedial action. Such a spill would not be in the direction of the storm pond or the 447 of 580 15 Sideroad, but rather, towards the Pine River. Details of overflow containment have not provided on the current drawings. Q: We know that treated water will still emit smell. The Humber River is proof of this. A: I don’t know if there is odor at the Humber River and if so, I don’t know its source. I have personally observed discharge waters from municipal sewage treatment plants where there has been no odor at all (I am not talking about the treatment process, only the discharge). It is unlikely that odor producing materials would meet the discharge criteria that MECP has established as part of its approval for Mansfield Ski Club. Q: Is it true that the owner of MSC is responsible for the operation of the septic system and is self monitoring as regards to the E.coli etc. levels of the operation? Will there be a trained technician conducting the monitoring? Will the tests also be conducted by a public agency for transparency? A: The operation of the system will be governed by the MECP within the conditions of the Environmental Compliance Approval (based on the detailed design). There will be a requirement for the system to be operated by a licensed operator and the requirement for licensing involves appropriate training. Testing and operating reports will be made to MECP on a regular basis and made available to the public. This is the same way in which the sewage plants are managed in Orangeville, Grand Valley and Shelburne. Quantity of Drinking Water (Potential for Impacts on Neighbouring Wells) Applicant’s Proposal - The domestic wells in the vicinity of the Mansfield Ski Club are a combination of two basic types; some extending into bedrock and others taking water from the ground above the bedrock (overburden). In both cases, the water yields are relatively low. Mansfield Ski Club has pursued a third source of water; the sandy material that follows the course of the Pine River (alluvial deposit). They have drilled two wells into this resource, located in the north east corner of their property. Pumping was undertaken for several days while monitoring the response in surrounding wells. The resulting reports were filed by Morrison Environmental. Review Comments - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is required to issue a Permit to Take Water before the wells can be operated at the volumes that are proposed. Their review will be based on the pumping data contained in the Morrison report. Any approval will be conditional that the water taking cannot interfere with existing wells, and MECP will be responsible for investigating complaints and enforcing the conditions of their permit. The MECP does not comment on the Rezoning or Site Plan applications. The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has reviewed the Morrison report in consideration of potential impacts on the Pine River. They have no concerns with the Rezoning Application Burnside employs professional hydrogeologists who were on site to observe the pumping tests and have reviewed the Morrison report. They agree that the applicants have intercepted ground water that is flowing towards the Pine River and is located within a sandy area in proximity to the river. They have further accepted the pumping results of the two wells that have been 448 of 580 installed as not being a threat to existing wells in the vicinity and also that the aquifer has additional capabilities that can be realized with the drilling of additional wells to service the entire application. From this perspective Burnside has consented to the Rezoning application, conditional upon the MECP issuing a Permit to Take Water (i.e., the zoning with a “Hold”). Burnside has not supported the approval of the Site Plan, and will not do so until such time as the remaining wells are drilled and shown on the plan. Responses to Questions Raised by Residents Q: We are also concerned about the groundwater extraction …. Several of our neighbours have reported their wells have gone dry within the past few years. A: The groundwater supply for the proposed expansion is flowing toward the River, not towards any existing well. Morrison Environmental has conducted testing to evaluate potential well interference and concluded that none will occur. Burnside hydrogeologists have critically reviewed the Morrison report and found no reason to dispute the conclusion. The report will be subjected to further review by MECP prior to any Rezoning taking effect. Q: If the wells of the proposed development were to extract water from the same source as do the wells of the residents of our neighbourhood, this would surely lead to more of these water shortage events in the future. Q: Groundwater extraction- many of us already have issues with our well running dry - especially in hot seasons without the addition of 93 additional residences. How is this being accounted for? A: It is not proposed to extract water from the same source as the neighbourhood wells. The developers have sourced their water from the sandy riverbed area. Q: There seems to be inconsistencies in the impact of this development. The development is considered a year round residential development by the Township, but the water extraction evaluation is considering seasonal usage. Reference to “Non-Municipal Seasonal Residential” under O. Reg 170/03 is simply incorrect. A: Water usage is designed for the time of peak usage, to ensure that supplies are available at the time of highest use. While the accommodation units are available for use all year long, the time of highest usage is used for calculating water needs. Q: Ordinarily, what liability is the company, township, engineering team and ski club going to take when we in the area have hour wells dry up? Q: When we run into more problems and other neighbours get water trucks to deliver…is the ski hill going to help? Houses that have water shortages… do we have to then pay to find out why? Or prove it? Q: Water supply assessment and protection - has this been fully conducted and what is your plan to assure existing residences they will have ample, clean water supply? A: The main respondent to claims of dry wells will come from MECP, as the issuer of the Permit to Take Water. They have experts on staff to investigate such claims at no cost to the resident. In the event that the Ski Club wells were to affect a neighbouring well, MECP would have the power to shut it down (note that the proposal is not for permanent residential housing, which would have a greater need for the provision of ongoing servicing). Alternatively, MECP could require the permit holder (Mansfield Ski Club) to provide alternative water supply such as 449 of 580 drilling a replacement well for the resident, deepening the existing well, or cleaning and servicing the existing well. Engineering companies, private developers, and municipalities all have liability for their actions when land is developed. (This is one of the reasons that proper technical study is undertaken in so much detail and reviewed so thoroughly). Q: Why is the Potable Water Supply Design Calculation for SMALL residential development developments and commercial retail units considering the population using water to be less than 500 people? A: Smaller populations have higher peaks of water usage, so using smaller numbers to obtain peaking factors is a more conservative practice. Q: The MSC aims to bring membership levels to 425 and there would be 342 residents. Perhaps it would be better to evaluate it as a population of 1000 to be assured it can handle a more accurate capacity. A: It is my understanding that the accommodation units will be occupied by members, and that the site limitation is actually the number of ski lifts. There will never be a situation where every single member is on site at the same time, yet alone with additional people staying in the accommodation units. Traffic Impacts (Potential to Cause Unsafe Conditions and/or Reduced Level of Operation) Applicant’s Proposal - To date, the applicant has not reported on traffic impacts. Material in the Functional Servicing Report was only focused on the number of parking spaces. Review Comments - The review on behalf of the Township is completed by Burnside, with input from the Director of Public Works. Our most recent comments were made in our letter of March 6, 2020 that simply referred back to our previous comments of July 27, 2016 not being addressed. Those comments included “Would Friday pm peak require a left turn land to Sideroad 15 off of Airport Road?” Traffic impact analysis has not been submitted to date. Burnside has supported the proposed Zoning by-law amendment because traffic issues are not insurmountable. If the existing road infrastructure cannot accommodate the proposed development, then the usual solution is for the developer to provide the necessary upgrades. These matters are addressed at the time of Site Plan approval which Burnside has not supported at this time. Responses to Questions Raised by Residents Q: With the newfound traffic that will be happening on the 15 Sideroad we really hope that there will be proper traffic lights placed at Airport Road and 15 Sideroad. What has been set up for the future? What traffic assignments have been done? A: If the County review of the traffic reports require a traffic light on Airport Road that will be a matter that is dealt with in the Site Plan Agreement. Provisions would be included to ensure the financial contribution of the developer. 450 of 580 Q: The speed also needs to be adjusted on the 15th. It is no longer safe to ride a bike or walk your dog. The cars fly out of that parking lot. A: If speed and safety are current issues, they should be addressed irrespective of the application of Mansfield Ski Club. Should the Township decide to reduce the speed limits on Sideroad 15 it will reduce the requirement for any upgrades required of the developer. Q: At what point will the concerns for safety of higher traffic flow on 15 Sideroad be addressed? A: Higher traffic flows resulting from the development will be addressed at the point of Site Plan approval, with provisions for road upgrades as necessary. Lighting (Potential for Liability due to Inadequate Lighting Versus Light Pollution.) Applicant’s Proposal – The lighting design provided by the applicant can be found under “Mansfield Ski Club, SPA Feb 2020 Submission” under Current Proposals on the Township web site. The photometric analysis was prepared by Runge Engineering. In general, the design was based on minimizing excessive lighting. Review Comments - Lighting emissions are reviewed by Burnside on behalf of the Township of Mulmur. Typically, on Site Plan submissions our greatest concern is for light pollution and ensuring that the application does not exceed guidelines published by the Illuminating Engineering Society. Dark-Sky requirements are followed, particularly in rural Townships such as Mulmur. Our initial response to the Mansfield Ski Club application was to say the lighting levels were too low in the parking lot, which could lead to liability issues. The applicant was adamant about their desire to use minimal lighting and agreed to indemnify the Township and its engineers from liability arising from lack of lighting. That indemnity would be provided in the Site Plan Agreement. On that basis, Burnside has indicated that it will support Site Plan approval with the current design and indemnity. Responses to Questions Raised by Residents Q: Our first concern is the light, noise, and dust pollution that a development of this type will bring – not just in the construction phase, but also in the long term operation as well. A: In our opinion this proposal will not create light pollution. We suspect that any electrical engineer with experience in lighting will agree. Noise and dust were not studied directly which is common for applications other than gravel pits. Construction noise will be required to meet local noise bylaws and we are not aware of any excessive noise generation in the long term operation. Dust will be mitigated with water as needed during the construction phase and is not expected to be generated in the long term operation. Q: At what point will the concerns for impact of light pollution be addressed? A: The lighting design will be incorporated into the approved Site Plans and so it will be addressed at the time of Site Plan Approval. 451 of 580 Environmental Impacts (Potential Impact on Wildlife) Applicant’s Proposal – The Environmental Impact Statement was prepared by Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. following field work that was conducted over the summer of 2018. The report was submitted under signature of a Master’s Degree in Watershed Ecosystems and and PhD in Conservation Biology. It concluded that the proposal could be developed to meet all regulatory requirements, providing certain revisions were made to the Site Plan. Review Comments The primary review of Environmental Impact Statements is conducted by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. They concluded that “sufficient information has been provided to support the proposed zoning by-law amendment with the expectation that all outstanding comments will be addressed as part of the Site Plan Approval process. For the preparation of this report the Township has asked the Environmental division of Burnside to also review the submission. It should be noted that the NVCA has referenced a version of the EIS dated March 22, 2019 that was not provided to the Township of Mulmur. However the version dated January 10, 2019 was reviewed by an ecologist (Ecosystem Management) with specific regard to Species at Risk. Burnside concurs with the NVCA opinion that it is appropriate to rezone the property, but not to grant Site Plan Approval without further revision. Responses to Questions Raised by Residents Q: The Eastern Meadowlark has been seen in the field many times. It is protected. What is the next step? The bobolink was last seen a few years ago. A: Please refer to Section 5 of the Environmental Impact Statement, which is posted on the Township website. The ecologists have outlined the requirements for accommodating Species at Risk and have recommended changes to the Site Plan that would need to be implemented in order to gain approval as well as ensure the protection of the identified SAR and SAR habitat on-site. Q: There could very well be many species on the Ontario protected list in that field. A: The Environmental Impact Statement recorded three avian Species at Risk (Eastern Wood- pewee, Barn Swallow, and Eastern Meadowlark) as well as the Monarch Butterfly. It is noted that nine addition Species at Risk could potentially be found on site despite not being observed by those conducting the study. The provided EIS effectively evaluates the historical and actual presence of SAR onsite and takes appropriate measures to ensure present SAR and their habitat are protected. Q: The EIS makes it clear that while they have used cursory methodologies and evaluation criteria, they have certainly not treated the evaluation with the due diligence that would be required if they had considered the policies related to an environmentally sensitive area. 452 of 580 A: Our interpretation of the EIS is not that it used “cursory” methodologies and criteria, but rather, it assessed the environment that it was studying and followed the appropriate methodology and criteria as determined by the Province of Ontario. Neither the Burnside ecologist nor the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority review would have supported the review had the EIS been done at a cursory level. We trust this meets with your requirements. Yours truly, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited Gord Feniak, P.Eng. GF:sd Enclosure(s) MECP Memorandum dated January 31, 2019 200702_Atkinson Response to Resident Questions 02/07/2020 3:36 PM 453 of 580 Ministry of the Environment, Ministère de l’Environnement Conservation and Parks de la Protection de la nature et des Parcs Drinking Water and Environmental Division de la conformité en matière d’eau Compliance Division potable et d’environnement West Central Region Direction régionale du Centre-Ouest 119 King Street West 119 rue King Ouest 12th Floor 12e étage Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y7 Hamilton (Ontario) L8P 4Y7 Tel.: 905 521-7640 Tél. : 905 521-7640 Fax: 905 521-7820 Téléc. : 905 521-7820 January 31, 2019 MEMORANDUM To: Gary Tomlinson Environmental Officer Guelph District Office From: Michael Spencer Surface Water Group Leader Technical Support Section RE: Mansfield Ski Club Receiving Water Assessment for New Wastewater Treatment Plant Township of Mulmur, Pine River As requested, I have reviewed the following document for surface water issues: Pine River Receiving Water Assessment – Final Report, Mansfield Ski Club, Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd., May 17, 2018. Background The Mansfield Ski Club is located at 628213 15th Sideroad in the Town of Mansfield, Township of Mulmur. The site currently operates seasonally from late December to early April with sanitary servicing provided by a sewage treatment system with subsurface disposal. The proposed redevelopment includes renovation of existing buildings, a new commercial space and new residential units for year round occupancy. To accommodate redevelopment with expanded sewage flows, a package plant (Waterloo Biofilter with UV disinfection and phosphorus removal) is proposed with continuous discharge to the Pine River. The Pine River near Mansfield Ski Club has very good water quality with low concentrations of nutrients and total suspended solids. The river water quality was determined to be surface water Policy 1 for total phosphorus and un-ionized ammonia near the site. As well, dissolved oxygen concentrations were better the PWQO. The Pine River provides spawning habitat and supports various fish species including Chinook salmon and rainbow trout. Available dilution in the Pine River (7Q20 = 432 L/s) for the proposed effluent discharge (1.39 L/s) was determined to be 454 of 580 311:1. A mass balance assessment was completed as well as Cormix modelling for a diffuser discharge. Comments Based on my review of the Mansfield Ski Club’s “Pine River Receiving Water Assessment – Final Report” (Hutchinson, May 2018), I have the following comments: 1. The report assessed the end-of-pipe acute toxicity threshold with an un-ionized ammonia value of 0.27 mg/L based on the US EPA document “Draft 2009 Update Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia – Freshwater, Dec. 2009”. The assessment used a total ammonia nitrogen concentration of 5 mg/L (proposed effluent limit), temperature of 22°C and pH of 8.0. Historically and procedurally West Central Region has used a non-acutely lethal end-of- pipe un-ionized ammonia concentration of 0.1 mg/L. That being said, the report’s assessment can be considered very conservative since a pH of 8.0 was used while it identified for comparison purposes that a 75th percentile pH of 7.2 was calculated for the Caledonia and Hagersville Wastewater Treatment Plants. Using an un-ionized ammonia concentration of 0.1 mg/L for a non-acutely lethal discharge, a pH of 7.65 would have to be consistently reached which is higher than the Caledonia and Hagersville Wastewater Treatment Plants. As such, the proposed total ammonia nitrogen effluent limit of 5 mg/L is acceptable. 2. The report recommended that the effluent be discharged directly to the Pine River at the pump house based on the water quality analysis and aquatic habitat requirements which is acceptable. 3. The report’s proposed effluent objectives and limits listed below are acceptable and can be incorporated into an ECA. Parameter Objective Limit cBOD5 10 mg/L 15 mg/L Total Suspended Solids 10 mg/L 15 mg/L Total Phosphorus 0.5 mg/L 1 mg/L Total Ammonia N. 3 mg/L 5 mg/L E.coli (per 100mL) 100 200 4. The report proposed a pH effluent objective of 8.0 and limit of 8.5. However, I recommend the ECA include the standard pH range effluent objective (6.5 to 8.5) and limit (6.0 to 9.0). 2 455 of 580 5. The ECA should incorporate effluent loading limits as listed below. The loading for total phosphorus and total ammonia nitrogen is the same as Table 9 in the report. However, I have recommended 1.8 kg/d for cBOD5 and total suspended solids since it seems that Table 9 rounded off the value (2 kg/d). Parameter Loading Limit cBOD5 1.8 kg/d Total Suspended Solids 1.8 kg/d Total Phosphorus 0.12 kg/d Total Ammonia N. 0.6 kg/d 6. The ECA should incorporate standard effluent toxicity testing (ie. rainbow trout and Daphnia magna). 7. The report identified that additional information about snapping turtles, wetlands and other natural heritage features will be examined in an Environmental Impact Study during the site plan approval which is acceptable. Conclusion In conclusion, the Mansfield Ski Club’s “Pine River Receiving Water Assessment – Final Report” (Hutchinson, May 2018) is acceptable with the recommendations discussed above. The proposal can proceed forward to Environmental Approvals and Permissions Branch accordingly. Original Signed By Michael Spencer Surface Water Group Leader Technical Support Section cc: B. Koblik, TSS IDS Ref. No. 2063-AZGRZ7 File H-04-PI-32-01 Limitations: The purpose of the preceding review is to provide advice to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change regarding surface water impacts based on a review of the information provided in the above referenced documents. The conclusions, opinions and recommendations of the reviewer are based on information provided by others, except where otherwise noted. The Ministry cannot guarantee that the information that is provided by others is accurate or complete. A lack of specific comment by the reviewer is not to be construed as endorsing the content or views expressed in the reviewed material. 3 456 of 580 MINUTES MULMUR-MELANCTHON FIRE BOARD Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Earl Hawkins, Chair – Mulmur Township David Besley, Vice Chair – Melancthon Township David Thwaites – Melancthon Township Ken Cufaro – Mulmur Township Fire Chief Scott Davision Deputy Chief Matt Waterfield Heather Boston, Secretary/Treasurer Christine Hickey, Mulmur Staff 1. Call to Order Chair Hawkins called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Chair Hawkins stated that if any member of the Board had a disclosure of pecuniary interest, they could declare the nature thereof now or at any time during the meeting. No Declarations of Pecuniary interest were stated at this time. 3. Approval of the Agenda Moved by: Cufaro and Seconded by: Besley THAT the June 8, 2020 agenda for the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board be approved as circulated. CARRIED 4. Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes – May 11, 2020 Moved by: Besley and Seconded by: Cufaro 457 of 580 THAT the Minutes of the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board dated May 11, 2020 be approved as copied and circulated. CARRIED 5. Dispatch Services Agreement - Draft Motion Passed at the May 11, 2020 Meeting: Motion by Thwaites/Besley THAT the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board receive Chief Davison’s report on fire dispatch services; AND THAT the Board recommend that their respective Councils approve entering into an agreement with the Town of Tillsonburg to provide the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department with emergency dispatch services effective August 1, 2020. Carried. Discussion ensued on the negotiation of dispatch services, Further discussion on the necessary change from Vianet, the internet currently located at the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Hall, to the use of Shelburne’s high-speed internet. Staff confirmed that using Shelburne’s internet would provide a more reliable signal for dispatch services. Board Members directed the secretary-Treasurer to discuss with Tillsonburg the following: 1. Adding to the agreement, in some form, the per capita fee if the contract is renewed past the 3 year term. 2. Clarification on Item 3, Schedule “B”, the effective date of the annual adjustment. Our Contract is effective August 1, 2020 should the annual adjustment not also be effective on this date. Board Members would also like a letter to be sent to Shelburne Fire Department regarding fees, if any, for usage of their high-speed internet for dispatch services. 6. Emergency Fire Dispatch Services – Town of Orangeville Invoice Moved by: Thwaites and Seconded by: Cufaro THAT the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board hereby authorize the payment of the Town of Orangeville, Invoice # 010710, in the amount of $1,582.58 for Emergency Fire Dispatch Services, prorated for April 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020. CARRIED 458 of 580 7. Tanker Truck - Sale (Verbal Update) Fire Chief Davison advised that an offer to purchase the tanker was received for $35,000 and would like authorization to proceed with the sale. Moved by: Thwaites and Seconded by: Besley THAT the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board hereby authorize the sale of the Tanker Truck at a price of $35, 000 (plus HST). CARRIED 8. Adjournment Moved by: Besley and Seconded by: Thwaites THAT we do now adjourn at 8:00 p.m. to meet again on June 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED 459 of 580 MINUTES (DRAFT) MULMUR-MELANCTHON FIRE BOARD Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. ELECTRONIC MEETING (ZOOM) Present: Earl Hawkins, Chair – Mulmur Township David Besley, Vice Chair – Melancthon Township David Thwaites – Melancthon Township Ken Cufaro – Mulmur Township Fire Chief Scott Davision Deputy Chief Matt Waterfield Heather Boston, Secretary/Treasurer Christine Hickey, Mulmur Staff 1. Call to Order Chair Hawkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Chair Hawkins stated that if any member of the Board had a disclosure of pecuniary interest, they could declare the nature thereof now or at any time during the meeting. No Declarations of Pecuniary interest were stated at this time. 3. Approval of the Agenda Moved by: Thwaites and Seconded by: Cufaro THAT the June 15, 2020 agenda for the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board be approved as circulated. CARRIED 4. Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes – June 8, 2020 Moved by: Thwaites and Seconded by: Besley THAT the Minutes of the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board dated June 8, 2020 be approved as copied and circulated. CARRIED 460 of 580 5. Dispatch Services Agreement a) Letter dated June 11, 2020 - Town of Tillsonburg, Fire and Rescue Services Re: Pricing Breakdown of Dispatch Service Agreement with the Mulmur- Melancthon Fire Board b) Dispatch Services Agreement - Draft Motion Passed at the May 11, 2020 Meeting: Motion by Thwaites/Besley THAT the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board receive Chief Davison’s report on fire dispatch services; AND THAT the Board recommend that their respective Councils approve entering into an agreement with the Town of Tillsonburg to provide the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department with emergency dispatch services effective August 1, 2020. Carried. Discussion ensued on the letter received from the Town of Tillsonburg, Fire and Rescue Services. The details provided in the letter address the annual rate that will be applicable after the initial three years. The annual rate and the effective date of August 1 for the Cost of Living Adjustment need to be referenced in the agreement. The board directed staff to include the following in the agreement: Schedule “B”, Item 2 – the following be added at the end of the paragraph As of August 1, 2023, the annual rate shall be 2.76, plus tax, if applicable, per resident person residing within the response area of the Townships of Mulmur and Melancthon, and subject to the rate increase of Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), if any, effective from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2023, as calculated pursuant to paragraph 3 herein. Schedule “B”, Item 3 – April to be replaced with August (The Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board shall pay an annual adjustment for years two (2) and three…) effective on August 1 of each year. Schedule “B”, Item 3 – Added to the end of the paragraph 461 of 580 (…published by statistics Canada, to a maximum of 5% each year,) as of April 15, of each year. Schedule “B”, Item 5 – April to be replaced with August (…The Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board shall pay an annual adjustment for years four (4) and five (5) …) effective on August 1 of each year Schedule “B”, Item 5 – Removed from the end of paragraph The index will be from the January posting of the CPI from the current year. Schedule “B”, Item 5 – Added to the end of the paragraph (…published by statistics Canada, to a maximum of 5% each year,) as of April 15, of each year. Moved by: Thwaites and Seconded by: Besley THAT the letter dated June 11, 2020 from the Town of Tillsonburg, Fire and Rescue Services regarding the pricing breakdown of dispatch service agreement with the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Board be received; AND FURTHER THAT pursuant to the motion passed at the May 11, 2020, the Board recommend that their respective Councils approve entering into an agreement with the Town of Tillsonburg to provide the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department with emergency dispatch services effective August 1, 2020 as per the attached. CARRIED 6. Adjournment Moved by: Cufaro and Seconded by: Thwaites THAT we do now adjourn at 7:50 p.m. to meet again on June 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED 462 of 580 ______ Chair Secretary 463 of 580 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING (EDC) Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:00 pm Township Office Present: Ruben Rindinella- Vice Chair Jeanette McFarlane Angela McMonagle - Chair Diana Morris Julie Pollock Ernie Lynch Tracey Atkinson – Secretary Adam Hicks – Secretary Absent with Regrets: David Spencer Janet Horner 1. Call to Order – The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01pm 2. Approval of Past Minutes Moved by Rindinella and Seconded by McFarlane THAT the Minutes dated February 20, 2020 and May 14, 2020 be approved. 3. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest 4. Delegations (none) 5. Current Business 5.1 Letter to Business/Covid-19 Business Survey Secretary Atkinson provided a brief update of the surveys completed. 5.2 Primrose Business Park Bring forward to the next meeting. 5.3 Website (and ability to go digital with Welcome Package) Member Pollock to contact the Secretary about adding the Welcome Package to the website and work on the content. 464 of 580 5.4 Trails Task Force Update Chair McMonagle provided an update of the work completed. There is a concept for a map to include 9 trails. There is also work being done to get the trails on a GPS platform. Member McFarlane to work on concepts for a Mulmur cycling brand logo. The map will be posted on the Township website and the Committee will work on getting a paper version as well. 5.5 Dufferin Board of Trade (dbot) Toolkit Member Morris is working on getting toolkits together to help small local businesses as they start to reopen. Member Morris will do a significant social media post upon delivery of the kits. The dbot toolkits will be available to any business in Dufferin County. The toolkit will be free for members of dbot and available for a small fee for nonmembers. Dbot can partner with EDC and have an EDC member make the delivery. EDC could cover the cost to the 10 or 12 businesses in Mulmur. Member Rindinella will deliver the kits and will coordinate with member Morris for the social media posts and obtaining the kits. Moved by Lynch seconded Rindinella THAT the EDC transfer $300 of its former Dream Dufferin donation to the dbot toolkit and that EDC members assist in the delivery of the kits within Mulmur. Carried. Member Morris provided an overview of the dbot toolkit item. Member Morris declared a conflict of interest on the dbot toolkits and refrained from participating and voting on the matter. 5.6 Mulmur Farmer Market Secretary Atkinson applied for the grant. Bring forward to the next agenda 5.7 Agricultural Recovery Subcommittee Secretary Atkinson provided and update. Member Horner to have an update at the next meeting 5.8 Movies in the Park Chair McMonagle provided an update of the meetings she had with the two different companies. The first group costs $3250 per month. The second group has more restrictions and costs $2000 per night. Member McFarlane advised the Committee that the Outdoor Centre is interested in doing an event like this but does not have the required equipment. It is suggested to have a professional company do it. Secretary Atkinson suggested that the Committee could contact the Mulmur Community Events Committee to help with this event. There is potential to promote local businesses before a showing via a slideshow. Member McFarlane will take the lead. 6. Information Items None 465 of 580 7. Items for Future Meetings/Meeting Date & Time Similar agenda, upcoming year and budget. Tentative date for next meeting August 20th. 8. Adjournment Moved by Morris and Seconded by McFarlane THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:10 pm. Approved by: ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Chair Secretary 466 of 580 467 of 580 468 of 580 469 of 580 470 of 580 DUFFERIN COUNTY CLIMATE CHANGE COLLABORATIVE (DC4) MINUTES Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Video Conference Members Present: Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson (Member at Large) Sasha Kutuzyan (Young Adult Member) Mark Kluge (Town of Grand Valley) Jen Dougherty (CVC) Patti Hossie (Town of Shelburne) Lynn Codd (Headwaters Communities in Action) Alex Perry (Member at Large) Tracey Ryan (GRCA) Lisa Ashton (Town of Mono) Jason Choy (TRCA) Rob Koekkoek (Orangeville Hydro) Kaitlin Chessell (Melancthon Township) Sharon Lam (Ontario Climate Consortium) Kyle Trostenko (UGDSB) Chris Cosack (Member at Large – Insurance Industry) Theresa Sauren (Member at Large) Abbey Faris (Brock University) Tracy Atkinson (Mulmur Township) Members Absent: Bo Cheyne (WDG Public Health) Brandon Ward (Town of Orangeville) Susan Stone (East Garafraxa Township) Mel Luymes (Farmer) Bernie McIntyre (TRCA) Elaine O’Sullivan (Farmer) Staff Present: Sara Wicks, Climate Change Coordinator Allison Myles, Climate Change Coordinator (Town of Orangeville) Kylie-Anne Grube, Climate Change Research and Engagement Laura Camilleri, Archivist and Climate Change Research Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative – June 16, 2020 – Page 1 471 of 580 Chair Sara Wicks called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 1. DC4 – June 16, 2020 – ITEM #1 Introduction & Overview Chair Sara Wicks welcomed all to the meeting with roundtable introductions – noting that still looking for a few members from the industry sector and Enbridge and requested that the DC4 share any contacts they may have in those sectors. • Overview of agenda • Guidelines for engagement • Dufferin County’s Climate commitment - in May 2018 the County of Dufferin joined the Partner’s for Climate Protection (PCP) Program, a network of +350 municipal governments that have committed to reducing GHGs and acting on climate change. • Milestone framework used to guide and galvanize local emission reduction efforts as the DC4 develops their action plan • Climate goals for both the Corporation and the Community 2. DC4 – June 16, 2020 – ITEM #2 Presentation: Presentation on climate change in Dufferin County A presentation from Kylie-Anne Grube, Climate Change Research and Engagement Assistant - County of Dufferin, regarding what climate change is, the drivers behind it and its impacts. Poll #1 to DC4 members - How would you describe your knowledge of climate change? Results: very knowledgeable (16%), somewhat knowledgeable (47%), slightly knowledgeable (32%) Kylie-Anne reviewed the climate data and projections noting an upward trend in temperature and increasing precipitation in the form of rain and more extreme rain events. Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative – June 16, 2020 – Page 2 472 of 580 Poll #2 to DC4 members - In the last 5 years, have you experienced any of the following climate-related events within Dufferin County? Extreme rainfall 58% Extreme heat 58% Freezing rain 79% Severe Storms 74% Other 5% Poll #3 to DC4 members - Have any of these events impacted your operations in your professional role or you personally (i.e. basement flooding)? Yes 74% No 26% She highlighted some of the sectors that are impacted by climate change and how we will see the effects, including: • Environment • Public Health and Safety • Agriculture and Food Systems – emphasized an important sector for DC4 • Economy and Infrastructure • Social and Cultural She noted that our systems will become unstable and vulnerable with climate change 3. DC4 – June 16, 2020 – ITEM #3 Presentation: Community Climate Action Plan: Goals and Approaches A presentation from Sara Wicks, Climate Change Coordinator for Dufferin County (DC4 Chair), summarizing the goals and contents of standard community climate action plans (shared samples). Discussion of the two guiding frameworks for the Dufferin County Community Action Plan - Low-carbon resilience (and co-benefits) and Equity Lenses. She shared some samples of community action plans. Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative – June 16, 2020 – Page 3 473 of 580 Sara emphasized it is the role of the DC4 group and the end result of creating actionable goals and targets. 4. DC4 – June 16, 2020 – ITEM #4 Task Forces Overview of the purpose of the task forces for Energy and Resilience. List of Task Force group members presented– Sara will Chair Energy Task Force and Allison Myles will Chair Resilience Task Force 5. DC4 – June 16, 2020 – ITEM #5 Presentation: Low-Carbon Resilience A presentation from Allison Myles, Climate Change Coordinator with the Town of Orangeville, summarizing the alignment of the mitigation and adaptation goals – Low Carbon resilience – and how these are interconnected. 6. DC4 – June 16, 2020 – ITEM #6 Discussions and Questions Patti Hossie-Town of Shelburne: Is there a timeline as to when you would like the plan completed by? Yes – Planning for October 2020 Discussion - Does anyone have experience with climate planning – what went well/areas for improvement? - Sharon Lam commented – important to engage both internally and externally and to have both streams running at same time is fruitful. Approved of using the Equity and Justice Lens - Tracey Ryan commented – interested in the approach we are taking. Also assisting with Wellington county and the Ag. Advisory group where it very quickly became all about the numbers and it is harder to go about it that way. Here are the negative impacts but do not forget about the positive impacts of agriculture eg. carbon sequestering. Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative – June 16, 2020 – Page 4 474 of 580 Discussion - In your own sector and/or life, do you have any climate plans/practices in place? - Jen Dougherty – CVC – climate change strategy includes 6 main objectives and looking at the long-term monitoring data to see exactly how their local environments are changing to understand the next steps. - Patti Hossie-Town of Shelburne: We are putting in a community garden - COVID-19 put a halt on the project - Rob Koekkoek – discussion of programs offered through Orangeville Hydro o Save-ON energy and industrial programs – but save-on cancelled in 2019 o Home Assistance Program (HAP) for low income users to assist with different stages of low-energy upgrades and retrofits o Solar energy panels and their preparation for connecting renewable energy sources to the grid. o the move to an electric fleet vehicle (Kia Soul) and the installation of a charging station to determine the impact on energy infrastructure Discussion - What challenges or barriers do you see in the County as a whole or in your specific sector that will impact climate planning? - Funding is a concern Alethia – is there a levy, tax or incentive that can be put on the builders so that they are putting back into the environment in some shape or form? Sara – green building standards can be implemented here Jen Dougherty - CVC : From the municipal energy side - where would the carbon demand from all the equipment that is used by the municipality fall (building vs transportation) (e.g. lawn mowers)? Offroad Transportation of the Corporate Inventory Sasha - young adult member : How much collaboration/coordination will there be between the two focus groups of the DC4? Yes – all information will be available in the google docs and the groups will work collaboratively Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative – June 16, 2020 – Page 5 475 of 580 7. DC4 – June 16, 2020 – ITEM #7 Close & Next Steps Chair Sara Wicks advised there would be a google doc prepared for everyone and they would speak to the two people who do not have gmail access to help get them the documents. Members should complete their profiles in MURAL. Members asked to complete the evaluation at link sent in video conference chat: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CYZ67BN Poll #3 to DC4 members – Which time of day best fits your schedule? 9:00 – 12:00 31% 12:00 – 5:00 56% 5:00 – 9:00 13% The meeting adjourned at 4:30pm Next meeting: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 @ 3:00p.m. (TBC) Video Conference Dufferin County Climate Change Collaborative – June 16, 2020 – Page 6 476 of 580 Economic Development Roundtable Meeting Highlights Thursday June 4, 2020 Meeting Attendees: Diana Morris, DBOT Ruth Phillips, Orangeville Meghan Townsend, Grand Valley Carol Maitland, Shelburne Tracey Atkinson, Mulmur Darrell Keenie, Dufferin County Alison Scheel, Orangeville BIA Jasmine Nanda, Dufferin County Karisa Downey, Dufferin County Business Closures: Overall, not too many closures directly impacted to COVID-19 to date Impacts will be felt until 2022 when businesses are required to pay back loans issued during this time EDC’s and Task Force: Orangeville utilizing EDC to conduct business visits within their sectors County launched Task Force – first meeting was Friday May 29, 2020 o Draft Action Plan going to Council on Thursday June 11, 2020, and to Task Force at next meeting in June Grand Valley EDC has not met Mulmur EDC: Two action items: 1) applied for OMAFRA funding to support Virtual Mulmur Farmers’ Market 2) going to conduct Mulmur business survey Development: 477 of 580 Hampton Inn proceeding in Mono by Monora Park Plan of subdivision received for Robertson Rd area in Mono Tax Deferrals, etc.: Grand Valley to discuss potential tax deferrals or other opportunities to assist residents at next Council meeting Downtown Restaurant and Retail Assistance: Orangeville currently surveying businesses to see if there is interest in extending patios to the curb, bringing racks out onto the street Seeking input on closing Broadway for a day for shoppers BIA has 8 x 8 tents members can utilize Shelburne currently calling all businesses to assess challenges and discuss patio options, etc. BR+E Orangeville looking to conduct multi-sector BR+E style interviews in summer County interested in partnering on this project CIP Shelburne working to implement CIP completed in 2019 o Focus on developing laneways for business use Orangeville currently updating CIP and interested in community-wide approach Farmers’ Markets Orangeville Market given go-ahead to open to producers only starting June 13th o Market open to 18 farmers o Potentially moving to parking lot across from City Hall o Also have online portal available o Pre-ordering accepted Mulmur Marketing seeking funding to open online portal 478 of 580 Shelburne market not running this summer E-commerce Orangeville BIA launched the “Downtown Orangeville Marketplace” Town of Shelburne currently researching a Shelburne-centric e-commerce platform County has signed up for ShopHERE, an initiative by Google and Digital Mainstreet PPE Orangeville and County both have lists of places to purchase PPE locally Shelburne, Mayor Mills received PPE from donors and distributed it to businesses in need Need for grant for businesses to purchase PPE – fear some are not complying and merely setting up without taking necessary precautions Lack of plexiglass currently, and individuals to install it DBOT putting together a Think Local Back-to-Business kit with PPE and other necessities Business Hub DBOT working on creating personal office spaces for business hub to comply with health and safety precautions Commercial Rent Relief: Tenants complaining their landlords are not interested in participating Challenge to get property owners on board TIAO Tourism Funding: Unsure if municipalities are able to apply – Karisa looking into it and will update group 479 of 580 Next Meeting: 4 weeks Karisa to send out Doodle Poll and date 480 of 580 >{. 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LgV 2W9 Telephone: 519-925-51 I I Cell: 519-938-1609 Telephone: 519-925-5111 Fax #: 519-925-1815 Fax #: 519-925-1815 blemaich.sdfd@. bellnet.ca sabrinavangerven@r gmail.com ,,SERVING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF AMARANTH, MELANCTHON, MONO, MULMURAND SHELBURNE" A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE CHIEF I am pleased to present our 2019 Annual Report 2019 saw continued demand for our services and we finished the year with 300 calls for service. We spent 314 hours and 50 minutes responding to those 300 incidents for a total of 1926.5 man hours over 1833 individual responses from oLtr members to manage those calls for service. Our Firefighters also completed 16 Public Education opportunities, interacting with a large number of our residenfs throughout our catchment area. Our members continue to show strong commitment to the community, and I am proud to lead this dedicated group. 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LgV 2\ry9 Telephone: 519-925-5111 Cell: 519-938-1609 Telephone: 519-925-5111 Fax #: 519-925-1815 Fax #: 519-925-1815 blem aic h. sdfd@ì b ellnet. c a sabrinavangerven@ gmail.com ,,SERVING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF AMARANTH, MELANCTHON, MONO, MULMUR AND SHELBUN¡VE'' 2019 Firefiqhter Train¡nq lN 2019 we continued with weekly in-house training routine.Topics covered a wide range of disciplines, techniques, and personal safety items. Outside of the scheduled department training we had a good number of our members attend specialized training opportunities including Ontario Fire College programs, NFPA c/asses, OFM seminars, and specialized course offerings through other recognized service providers. The training library continues fo be very well utilized by the members. Materials including fexfs, videos, and workbooks were signed out regularly since being made available. We have 88% percent of our firefighters certified to the NFPA Firefighter ll standard or higher, with a number of the remainder actively working to achieve the same. Half of our membership has completed specialized Pump Operations certification while others have enrolled in the course for 2020. Additionally we have members certified in Fire and Life Safety Education and Fire I nspection procedures. All training records are maintained electronically on our FirePro2 software 491 of 580 SHELBURIVE & DISTRICT FIRE DEPARTMEATT OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF: Brad Lemaich 114 O'Flynn Street Shelburne, Ontario. LgV 2W9 Telephone: 519-925-51 I I Cell: 519-938-1609 Fax #: 519-925-1815 blemaich.sdfd@r bellnet.ca ,,SERVING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF AMARANTH, MELANCTHON, MONO, MULMUR AND SHELBURNE'' Fire Chief Summary I sincerely thank the fire board for their continuing trust in me in leading this fire servtce 2019 was another busy year for the Shelburne & District Fire Department. Our firefighters continued to perform their duties with the dedication and professionalism we have come to expect, and I have no doubt that they will continue to do so moving foruard. Deputy Chief Clayton, along with the support of the entire membership, operated the department very aptly while I was away in the early part of the year. As the resident's needs in our catchment area continue to result in higher call volumes so does the department's needs to ensure we are properly trained and equipped to handle fhose calls. We should soon begin a process fo address potential growth of department resources and potential service delivery model changes so that we may be able meet future challenges with the diligent and professional level of service that our residents have come to expect. Brad Lemaich Fire Chief / FPO 492 of 580 Mulmur Paid Duty Stats 2020 May 16 3 hours on 10 SDRD – 7 tickets 1 hour in Terra Nova – no charges laid Multiple large groups of motor cycles observed. No one was speeding 2 motor cycles were charged River Road – 1 ticket Patrolled east bound on County 21. West bound on County 17. 2nd line. 12 speeding tickets were issued in totaled. May 17 3 hours on 10 SDRD. 10 motor cycles observed. All compliant. 1.5 hours in Terra Nova. 2 motor cycles and 7 motor vehicles observed 2 hours on River Road. 6 motor cycles all compliant. 1 hour on 10 SDRD at the 1st line. 2 motor cycles and 8 motor vehicles. 5 speeding tickets were issued on the 10 SDRD between 1st and 2nd line. No motor cycles were charged. Everyone was compliant. June 6 4 speeding tickets on 10 SDRD At 1516 hours, 20 – 30 performance cars were observed on River Road. All driving the speed limit. 3 speeding tickets given on River Road. This day was reduced to 5 hours at the last minute instead of 8. 493 of 580 June 7 10 SDRD 2 hours of radar. 9 motor cycles observed, 1 charged. 4 other tickets given at same location. Moving radar on 10 SDRD – 7 motor cycles observed. All compliant. Flagged down by 2 separate Mulmur Residents and asked to do radar on County 18 in Mansfield. 1 hour stationary radar 7 motor cycles observed, all compliant, 1 ticket issued. 1 hour stationary radar 10 SDRD and 5th line. 3 motor cycles observed all compliant. Stationary radar 10 SDRD and 2nd line, 6 motor cycles all compliant. Stationary radar Prince of Wales Road, 8 motor vehicles observed, 5 motor cycles all compliant. 1 hour 20 SDRD. No motor cycles 1 ticket given 30 minutes 10 SDRD, no motor cycles. 1 hour Terra Nova, 1 motor vehicle 5 speeding charges, 4 other HTA, 1 – 3 day suspension 494 of 580 June 2020 A WSP White Paper on: Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology 1 495 of 580 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology Introduction On June 16, 2020, the Province of Ontario released Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) 019- 1680). The purpose of Proposed Amendment 1 is to update population and employment forecasts to the year 2051 and introduce housekeeping and other policy changes to better align with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS 2020) and the Province’s broader “More Homes, More Choice” Housing Supply Action Plan. The Province simultaneously released the related Proposed Land Needs Assessment Methodology for the Growth Plan (ERO 019-1679) which outlines the process for assessing community and employment land needs. The Public Consultation The Proposed Amendment 1 and Land Needs Assessment Methodology build on a range of recent and comment period for legislative and policy changes introduced through the both documents is open Housing Supply Action Plan. Previous changes until July 31, 2020. included updating the Growth Plan (May 2019), passing Bill 108 – the “More Homes, More Choice Act” The effective date for (June 2019), and updating the Provincial Policy Proposed Amendment 1 Statement, which came into full effect on May 1, 2020. The overall intent of these changes, as stated by the will be determined by the Province, was to increase the mix and supply of Province when it is housing and to streamline the development approvals finalized. process. This White Paper provides an overview of key changes found in Proposed Amendment 1 and the Proposed Land Needs Assessment Methodology. 2 496 of 580 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow Proposed Amendment 1 introduces a series of changes to the 2019 Growth Plan that can generally be categorized as follows: Growth Key Policy Housekeeping Forecasts Changes Growth Forecasts The most substantive changes proposed The existing 2031 and 2041 projections remain introduced through Proposed Amendment 1 unchanged through the proposed Schedule 7, relate to the population and employment to ensure continuity of ongoing forecasting projections that inform official plan reviews. work; however, the forecast horizon is extended to 2051, when the Greater Golden In accordance with Policy 5.2.4.7 of the 2019 Horseshoe Area is forecasted to grow to 15 Growth Plan, the existing Schedule 3 million people and over 7 million jobs. projections, which date to the previous 2017 Growth Plan, have been updated and extended The 2051 population and employment from the 2041 to the 2051 planning horizon, forecasts are determined for each upper- and and will be updated every 5 years. single-tier municipality by the Province, and are subsequently allocated to lower-tier The basis and methodology for the updates to municipalities by an upper-tier planning the population and employment forecasts in authority, where applicable. Schedule 3 are documented in a background report which is included with the Proposed Changes to the policies in Section 5.2.5 of the Amendment 1 on the Environmental Registry 2019 Growth Plan require that municipalities website. use the proposed Schedule 3 forecasts as minimum targets. However, municipalities The proposed Schedule 3 will replace the may also use higher forecasts, as determined previous Schedule 3 and Schedule 7, with through their respective Municipal consolidated forecasts to 2051. Under the 2019 Comprehensive Review processes. Growth Plan, Schedule 7 establishes forecasts for lower-tier municipalities in the Simcoe 3 Sub-area for 2031. 497 of 580 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology Schedule 3 under Proposed Amendment 1 includes a Reference Forecast, indicative of the most likely projected growth scenario, as well as additional high-growth and low- growth forecasts. The rate of forecasted population and employment change between the current 2041 horizon and proposed 2051 horizon, shown to the left, has been calculated based off of the Reference Forecast. Source: Technical Report by Hemson Consulting Key Policy Changes MINERAL AGGREGATE OPERATIONS PROVINCIALLY SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYMENT ZONES & MAJOR Proposed changes to the existing mineral TRANSIT STATION AREAS aggregate resources policies would remove barriers to the establishment of new mineral The Province has been undertaking a process aggregate operations, wayside pits and to identify 29 Provincially Significant quarries within the 2019 Growth Plan’s Employment Zones (PSEZs). These are identified Natural Heritage System, but not employment lands that may not be converted within the Greenbelt. to other uses outside of a Municipal Comprehensive Review without permission This is accomplished by removing the from the Province. prohibition on new aggregate operations where there are endangered and threatened The 2019 Growth Plan also requires species (Policy 4.2.8.2a)ii)). The goal of this municipalities to identify Major Transit change is to ensure there is an adequate Station Areas (MTSAs), where higher densities supply of aggregate within proximity to end are directed. An amendment to Policy 2.2.5.10 users and the market area, recognizing the proposes to allow a conversion within a PSEZ continued population growth within the outside of a Municipal Comprehensive Review, Greater Golden Horseshoe Area. provided it is located within an MTSA. 498 of 580 4 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology It should be noted that both the MTSA delineation and PSEZ boundary (right) identification processes are ongoing. Various municipalities are engaged in the MTSA delineation exercises and the final boundaries must be approved by the Minister, ensuring a balance between promoting transit-oriented development and protecting employment opportunities. The Province expects to conclude the next phase of its PSEZ work, related to post-COVID-19 recovery and investment attraction, in early fall 2020. Provincially Significant Employment Zones Housekeeping There are multiple minor changes introduced by Proposed Amendment 1, as well as proposed changes to O. Reg. 311/06 (which governs transitional matters in Growth Plans), generally with the goal of bringing the 2019 Growth Plan into line with the horizon and language of the PPS 2020. ‒ All references to the PPS 2014 to the PPS already conducted a hearing, but not yet 2020 will be changed; issued a decision, the decision must conform with the 2019 Growth Plan; ‒ Terms that were updated in the PPS 2020, such as changing “second units” to ‒ There is no change proposed to the July 1, “additional residential units” and “climate 2022 deadline for Official Plans to conform change impacts” to “impacts of changing to the 2019 Growth Plan; and, climate” will be replaced; ‒ New/updated definitions are provided, in ‒ Language related to the requirement for order to reflect the definitions in the PPS planning authorities to engage with 2020, for the following terms: Cultural Indigenous communities, including Heritage Landscape, Ecological Function, replacing previous language related to Habitat of Endangered Species and Métis and First Nations communities is Threatened Species, Impacts of a Changing strengthened; Climate, Municipal Water and Wastewater Systems, On-farm Diversified Uses and ‒ O. Reg 311/06 is updated where it Public Service Facilities. references the Growth Plan and a provision is added requiring that where the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has 5 499 of 580 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology Land Needs Assessment Methodology In accordance with Policy 5.2.2.1c) of the 2019 finalized prior to the release of the 2019 Growth Plan, the Province has issued a Growth Plan. proposed Lands Needs Assessment (LNA) methodology, which will be used to guide the The LNA methodology will be used by upper- preparation of land needs analyses for and single-tier municipalities to inform development across the 2019 Growth Plan decisions around urban area boundary planning horizon to 2051. expansions or whether sufficient land has been identified to accommodate future This LNA methodology was initially proposed growth, in accordance with Policy 2.2.1.5 of as part of the 2017 Growth Plan, but was not the 2019 Growth Plan. Land Supply Timeframes Municipalities are required to ensure an appropriate range and mix of housing types are provided to meeting the projected growth targets, consistent with the timeframes established in the PPS 2020. To achieve this, municipalities are required to: ‒ Maintain a sufficient supply of land with servicing capacity to provide a three-year supply of residential development through lands zoned by a lower-tier municipality; and, ‒ Maintain the ability to accommodate residential growth for a minimum of 15 years. Testing Alternative Growth Assumptions The LNA methodology does not preclude the population and employment forecasts of municipalities from considering known the 2019 Growth Plan are implemented economic, social, and policy trends, through municipal official plans, that the particularly between reviews of the 2019 assumptions conform with the 2019 Growth Growth Plan in determining their land needs. Plan, and that they are justifiable when Alternate growth assumptions may be considering provincial and locally specific developed by a municipality, provided that trends. 6 500 of 580 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology Components of the Land Needs Assessment There are two principal components of the land needs assessment: the Community Area Land Needs Assessment and the Employment Area Land Needs Assessment. Each component follows a series of steps to assess local land needs, outlined on subsequent pages of this White Paper. Community Area Land Needs Assessment The Community Area Land Needs Assessment is rooted in the proposed Schedule 3 population forecasts from the 2019 Growth Plan for upper- and single-tier municipalities. The allocation of growth (to lower-tier municipalities, where applicable) is then translated into appropriate density targets for both the delineated built-up area and designated greenfield area. The community area lands are planned to accommodate the forecasted population, and the assessment may result in the identification of additional land required to accommodate the population forecast in Proposed Amendment 1. When planning for community areas, municipalities will address the policy requirements of the 2019 Growth Plan. Employment Area Land Needs Assessment The Employment Area Land Needs Assessment is intended to determine where and how much land is needed to accommodate the forecasted growth in jobs, in both the employment areas and the community areas. When planning for employment lands, municipalities will address the policy requirements of the 2019 Growth Plan. 7 501 of 580 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology Community Area Land Needs Assessment Methodology There are four steps which must be followed, at a minimum, when undertaking the Community Area Land Needs Assessment through a land budgeting exercise process as part of a Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR): Based on the population forecasts by age group for the housing market area (established in the proposed Schedule 3), Population Forecasts municipalities may calculate how many additional residents are forecasted across the 2051 planning horizon. Considering the historical and future trends for household growth by unit type, housing need can be broken down by type of dwelling to include an age-specific household rate to forecast growth in the number of households across the planning horizon Housing Needs of the 2019 Growth Plan. Household demand can be adjusted for Analysis factors such as changes in vacancy rates, market contingencies, additional housing needs for post-secondary students, temporary workers, or units lost over time. The forecasted housing need (from the Housing Needs Analysis) can then be allocated based on local factors, including: ‒ Past and future market shares; ‒ Planned urban structure; ‒ Housing affordability; and, Housing Allocation & ‒ Supply Inventory Mix of housing forms and intensification. This allocation will be informed by an inventory of housing in the delineated built-up area, designated greenfield area, and other areas including rural settlements and rural area outside of settlement areas. In addition to the accommodation of housing units, municipalities are required to assess the community area jobs to be allocated to the designated greenfield area to determine density targets. The Community Area community area jobs analysis will be informed by estimations of Jobs Analysis & persons per unit for the different housing types. Together with the Reconciliation projected housing units needed to accommodate growth, this will determine the land needed in this area across the 2019 Growth Plan horizon. 8 502 of 580 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology Employment Area Land Needs Assessment Methodology There are three steps which must be followed, at a minimum, when undertaking the Employment Area Land Needs Assessment through a land budgeting exercise process as part of a Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR): Based on the employment forecasts (established in the proposed Schedule 3) and informed by other data sources (e.g., Statistics Employment Canada labour force surveys, local employment surveys, provincial Forecasts fiscal updates), municipalities are permitted to calculate the employment growth rate across the planning horizon of the 2019 Growth Plan, which Proposed Amendment 1 extends to 2051. Based on the employment forecasts established above, the total forecasted jobs should be grouped into four categories, while considering both historical and future trends in employment growth: — Employment lands; Employment — Population related; Categorization & — Major office; and, Needs Analysis — Agricultural/rural. The employment categorization can be adjusted for factors such as changes in economic activity, market disruptors, infrastructure and investment strategies, and other business environment impacts. The forecasted jobs determined in the Employment Categorization & Needs Analysis can be allocated based on the understanding that community area jobs are to be located within settlement areas and outside employment areas, while employment area jobs are Employment Allocation & directed in the employment areas. The methodology permits Reconciliation community area jobs in the designated greenfield area to be counted towards the minimum density target. This allocation will ultimately determine whether there are sufficient area lands in a municipality to accommodate the determined employment growth. 9 503 of 580 WSP // Proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow & Land Needs Assessment Methodology Next Steps The Public Consultation and comment period for both documents is open until July 31, 2020. The effective date for Proposed Amendment 1 will be determined when it is finalized. WSP will continue to monitor the release of any additional materials and confirmation of effective dates in the coming months. Should you wish to discuss this in more detail, please reach out to our WSP staff members: Gregory Bender, MCIP, RPP Manager, Municipal Planning (647) 730-7114 [email protected] Bobby Gauthier, MCIP, RPP, PMP Senior Project Manager (519) 904-1729 [email protected] Matt Alexander, MCIP, RPP Project Manager (416) 644-0334 [email protected] David Fleischer, MCIP, RPP Planner (289) 982-4356 [email protected] Matthew Rodrigues, BES Planner (519) 904-1877 [email protected] 10 504 of 580 Anti-Black Racism and Racism and Discrimination Task Force June 8, 2020 Council approved the following: THAT Council agrees to establish the Anti-Black Racism and Racism and Discrimination Task Force be adopted for the purpose of recommending to Council ideas to address racism and discrimination in our community; AND FURTHER THAT the following individuals be appointed to form the task force: • Alethia O'Hara Stephenson, Chair • Geer Harvey • Chief Moore • Ken Topping • Althea Casamento • Bella Carter • Shyanne Ricci • Soha Soloman • Simran Bhamu The purpose of the Task Force is to discuss and provide recommendations to Council, and is expected to report back to Council in approximately 2 months. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor will also participate in the task force meetings. 505 of 580 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RENFREW RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 06 - 44 Moved By: Reeve Emon Seconded By: Councillor Jamieson WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic crisis has had a catastrophic affect on employment and small business survival rates, with over 11.3% jobless rate in Ontario in April 2020 alone with only a few signs of a change over the next several fiscal periods; AND WHEREAS the Renfrew County region is already at a distinct economic disadvantage due to a shorter infrastructure construction season and the lack of essential services, like effective and available broadband across its vast and rural area that would allow for greater flexibility to work from home, or telecommute; AND WHEREAS the County of Renfrew and the other 19 municipalities and first nations reserves within the geographical borders have an incredible influence on the economy through investments in infrastructure spending, with over $70million being invested in 2020 in municipal projects, but will now have to evaluate and adjust the way they safely operate and offer community services and modes of transportation; AND WHEREAS the County of Renfrew and the other 19 municipalities and first nations reserves have submitted over $73.5 million worth of applications to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Community, Culture and Recreation Stream, with all considered shovel ready and shovel worthy; AND WHEREAS the County of Renfrew and the other 19 municipalities and first nations reserves have submitted previously over $25million in the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Green Stream and Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program: Rural & Northern Stream; AND WHEREAS both large and small infrastructure projects have the immediate effect on local small and medium businesses in our region with consideration of the multiplier ratio on every $1million invested having the ability to create 7.6 jobs in the local marketplace, meaning that approval of these projects would create over 1,200 jobs across Renfrew County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Renfrew calls upon the Governments of Ontario and Canada to fast track the review of current and previous Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant applications in order to provide much needed employment and investment into rural Ontario to provide sustainable infrastructure that will be safe and suitable in a post-pandemic setting; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Premier of Ontario; MP Cheryl Gallant, Renfrew-Nipissing- Pembroke; the Honourable John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke; the Minister of Infrastructure; the Association of Municipalities Ontario; Rural Ontario Municipalities Association and all Municipalities within the Province of Ontario. - CARRIED - I, Jennifer Charkavi, Deputy Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew, do hereby certify this to be a true and complete copy of Resolution No. 2020 - 06 - 44, passed by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew at its meeting held the 23rd day of June 2020. DATED at Renfrew, Ontario Jennifer Charkavi this 24th day of June 2020. Jennifer Charkavi 506 of 580 Clerk’s Department 595 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound Ontario N4K 3E3 519-372-0219 / 1-800-567-GREY / Fax: 519-376-8998 June 16, 2020 Hon. Doug Ford Premier Premier's Office Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen's Park Dear the Honourable Doug Ford: Please be advised that at it’s June 11th, 2020 meeting, Grey County Council endorsed the following resolution for your consideration: CW93-20 Moved by: Councillor Robinson Seconded by: Councillor Keaveney Whereas now more than ever in our increasingly electronic world, Grey County families and business owners have a need for reliable and affordable broadband to conduct business and stay connected both locally and beyond; and Whereas broadband is a contributing social and economic driver in supporting the vitality and growth of our communities; and Whereas families require internet to enable their children to complete school assignments, take online courses, maintain a human connection, or just stream movies at home; and Whereas Grey County agriculture production, medical, health care, manufacturing, retail and the service industry depend on reliable high-speed connections to support and ensure business continuity and success; and Whereas connectivity has been a lifeline for those businesses and sectors with access to reliable broadband during this global pandemic; and Whereas reliable broadband will continue playing an essential role in the economic and social recovery of communities across Grey 507 of 580 County post-pandemic; and Whereas not all areas of Grey County are within a connectivity coverage area which continues to be increasingly challenging, and amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic; and Whereas Grey County has unserviced areas as well as under- serviced areas that receive inadequate or disproportionately low levels of service; and Whereas while it is important for the Provincial Government to look at both the number of people and the number of businesses that can be serviced by broadband expansion, it is essential, as well, that the Province provide broadband service to areas that have a small number of people, yet cover a vast geographical area; and Whereas the need for broadband infrastructure improvement is now; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that Grey County representing our Grey County residents and business owners alike, call to action Premier Ford; Minister of Infrastructure, Minister Scott; Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Minister Ernie Hardeman and Associate Minister of Energy & MPP Walker to champion the implementation of broadband in the unserviced and under-serviced areas of Grey County; and That this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario municipalities for their endorsement. If you require anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours truly, Tara Warder Deputy Clerk/Legislative Coordinator (519) 372-0219 x 1294 [email protected] www.grey.ca cc Hon. Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure Hon. Bill Walker, Associate Minister of Energy & Bruce – Grey - Owen Sound MPP Hon. Ernie Hardeman, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs All Ontario Municipalities 508 of 580 LAKE T 705-635-2272 TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS TF 1-877 -566-0005 1012 Dwight Beach Rd OF BAYS • F 705-635 -2132 Dwight, ON POA lHO • • MUSKOKA • June 17, 2020 Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legisltative Building Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford: RE: Letter of Support for High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays, this is to advise you that the following resolution was adopted by Council at its meeting held on June 16, 2020. "Resolution #6(b)/06/16/20 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays supports the attached resolution from the Township of Armour requesting support for High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario; and FURTHER that this resolution be circulated to Scott Aitchison, MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka and Norm Miller, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka and all Ontario municipalities requesting their support. Carried." For your reference, enclosed is a copy of the correspondence that was sent from the Township of Armour dated April 29, 2020. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Municipal Office at 705-635-2272. Sincerely, S, Dip/. M.A., CMO, AOMC, Corporate Services/Clerk. Encl. CS/cw cc. Scott Aitchison, M.P for Parry Sound-Muskoka Norm Miller, M.P.P for Parry Sound-Muskoka Ontario Municipalities ~ ...... -: . 100 LAKES TO EXPLORE , ·...... ··,'., 509 of 580 DISTRICT OF PARRY SOUND 56 ONTARIO STREET (705) 382-3332 PO BOX 533 (705) 382-2954 BURK’S FALLS, ON Fax: (705) 382-2068 P0A 1C0 Email: [email protected] Website: www.armourtownship.ca April 29, 2020 Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Re: Support Resolution - High Speed Internet Connectivity in Rural Ontario At its meeting held on April 28, 2020, the Council of the Township of Armour passed Resolution #6 supporting our Councillor Rod Ward’s letter regarding the need to make substantial investments in high-speed internet connectivity in the rural areas of Ontario. A copy of Council’s Resolution #6 dated April 28, 2020 and Councillor Ward’s letter is attached for your consideration. Sincerely, Charlene Watt Deputy Clerk Cc: MPP Norm Miller, MP Scott Aitchison and Ontario Municipalities Enclosures 510 of 580 511 of 580 512 of 580 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS 3131 OLD PERTH ROAD PO BOX 400 RR 2 ALMONTE ON K0A 1A0 PHONE: 613-256-2064 FAX: 613-256-4887 WEBSITE: www.mississippimills.ca VIA E-MAIL June 19, 2020 Hon. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario [email protected] Hon. Steve Clark Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing [email protected] Hon. Vic Fedeli Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade [email protected] Hon. Lisa MacLeod Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries [email protected] Hon. Stephen Lecce Minister of Education [email protected] Hon. Laurie Scott Minister of Infrastructure [email protected] Dear Premier and Ministers, RE: Support for Rural Broadband On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, this is to advise you that the following resolution was adopted by Council at its meeting held on June 16, 2020. Resolution No. 246-20 Moved by Councillor Maydan Seconded by Councillor Dalgity WHEREAS in December 2016 the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission declared broadband internet an essential service for Canadians; 513 of 580 AND WHEREAS access to internet in many rural communities in Ontario is limited or non-existent; AND WHEREAS current broadband investment projects across Ontario will still leave many residents unserved; AND WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the digital divide leaving many rural residents unable to participate in e-commerce, online schooling, are unable to move businesses online or access healthcare and other services online; AND WHEREAS communities and municipalities are developing economic recovery plans; AND WHEREAS there may be potential federal and provincial funding for shovel- ready infrastructure programs to kick-start the economy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Mississippi Mills calls on the provincial and federal governments to include rural broadband investment as part of the economic recovery shovel-ready projects for municipalities; AND THAT Council direct staff to circulate this resolution to the Prime Minister of Canada; the Federal Minister of Rural Economic Development; the Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; the Federal Minister of Economic Development; the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Federal Minister of Health; the Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Municipal Affairs; the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; the Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries; the Minister of Education; the Minister of Infrastructure; and all Ontario Municipalities; the Association of Rural Municipalities of Ontario; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and The Federation of Canadian Municipalities. CARRIED Should you have any questions please feel free to follow up with our office directly at 613-256-2064 or [email protected] Kind Regards, Jeanne Harfield Clerk 514 of 580 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR 758070 2ND LINE EAST MULMUR, ONTARIO L9V 0G8 NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND A PUBLIC MEETING Township of Mulmur Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting under section 53 (5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990 c.P.13,as amended. This meeting is being conducted by means of Electronic Participation by a majority of members, as permitted by Section 238 (3.3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. USING VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO CONFERENCING. To connect only by phone, please dial any of the following numbers. When prompted, please enter the meeting ID provided below the phone numbers. You will be placed into the meeting in muted mode. If you encounter difficulty, please call the front desk at 705-466-3341, ext. 0 +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada Meeting ID: 851 4999 2307 To connect to video with a computer, smart phone or digital device) and with either digital audio or separate phone line, download the zoom application ahead of time and enter the digital address below into your search engine or follow the link below. Enter the meeting ID when prompted. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85149992307 Meeting ID: 851 4999 2307 The meeting is being held to consider an application for Consent which has been submitted. The following are the particulars: MEETING DATE AND TIME: July 7, 2020 at 2:00pm APPLICATION NUMBER: B01/ 2020 OWNER/APPLICANT: Mansfield Ski Club Inc Rosalie Tough Donald William Tough Mark Lautens 2724264 Ontario Corp LOCATION: LOTS 15 and 16, CONCESSION 6 EHS (PT BLK 20, PL 7M-4 AND PART LOT 15 & 16 CONCESSION 6 EHS AND PART OFBLOCK B, PLAN 86, MULMUR; DES AS PTS 19,20,5,3,6,7 & 8, PLAN 7R-6574 ) 515 of 580 PURPOSE: TO RELINQUISH AN EXISTING EASEMENT OVER LANDS OWNED BY MANSFIELD SKI CLUB IN FAVOUR OF A NEW EASEMENT THAT WILL ALIGN WITH A DRIVEWAY IN FAVOUR OF 2724264 ONTARIO CORP. OVER LANDS OWNED BY MANSFIELD SKI CLUB IN THE VACINITY OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT. Additional information is available for public inspection by request. If you require additional information on this application, it may also be obtained by contacting the CAO/Planner, Tracey Atkinson, 705 466 3341 X222 or by email: [email protected] during regular office hours. NOTE: If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Township of Mulmur Council in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submissions to the Township of Mulmur Council before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Mulmur Council in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Township of Mulmur Council. See Map on Reverse. For illustration purposes only. This is not a plan of survey. A digital version is available by email. Subject Lands 516 of 580 Dated June 17, 2020 517 of 580 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR 758070 2ND LINE EAST MULMUR, ONTARIO L9V 0G8 NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND A PUBLIC MEETING Township of Mulmur Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting under section 53 (5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990 c.P.13,as amended. This meeting is being conducted by means of Electronic Participation by a majority of members, as permitted by Section 238 (3.3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. USING VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO CONFERENCING. To connect only by phone, please dial any of the following numbers. When prompted, please enter the meeting ID provided below the phone numbers. You will be placed into the meeting in muted mode. If you encounter difficulty, please call the front desk at 705-466-3341, ext. 0 +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada Meeting ID: 851 4999 2307 To connect to video with a computer, smart phone or digital device) and with either digital audio or separate phone line, download the zoom application ahead of time and enter the digital address below into your search engine or follow the link below. Enter the meeting ID when prompted. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85149992307 Meeting ID: 851 4999 2307 The meeting is being held to consider an application for Consent which has been submitted. The following are the particulars: MEETING DATE AND TIME: July 7, 2020 at 2:00pm APPLICATION NUMBER: B02/ 2020 OWNER/APPLICANT: Estate of Samuel Wallace Estate of Shirley Wallace (Applicant: Wayne Goodfellow) LOCATION: 958423 7th Line PART OF LOT 28, CONCESSION 8 PURPOSE: BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN THE MAJORITY OF TILLABLE LAND ON VACANT PROPERTY 518 of 580 Additional information is available for public inspection by request. If you require additional information on this application, it may also be obtained by contacting the CAO/Planner, Tracey Atkinson, 705 466 3341 X222 or by email: [email protected] during regular office hours. NOTE: If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Township of Mulmur Council in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submissions to the Township of Mulmur Council before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Mulmur Council in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Township of Mulmur Council. See Map on Reverse. For illustration purposes only. This is not a plan of survey. A digital version is available by email. Subject Lands 519 of 580 Dated June 17, 2020 520 of 580 REPORT TO COUNCIL To: Warden White and Members of County Council From: Scott C. Burns, Director of Public Works/County Engineer Meeting Date: May 28, 2020 Subject: AMO Resolution – Preferred Blue Box Transition Date In Support of Strategic Plan Priorities and Objectives: Good Governance - ensure transparency, clear communication, prudent financial management Purpose The Association of Municipalities Ontario is requesting support in the form of municipal resolutions on the Blue Box transition to Full Producer Responsibility. The Association has provided a resolution template that now includes Dufferin specific details that are further explained through this report. Background & Discussion As discussed in the October 2019 Recycling staff report, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) announced in August 2019 that the province is formally initiating the timeline to wind-down the current Blue Box system under the Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016 and alter O. Reg 101/94 to allow for Blue Box responsibility to transition from municipalities to producers. This transition is currently slated to occur between 2023 and 2025. This process would include the operational and financial transition of the Blue Box program. This means that Producers will have responsibility of curbside collection and processing of recyclable materials, in addition to the management of any other designated packaging, printed paper and paper products. The Association of Municipalities Ontario has provided a backgrounder to the Blue Box transition which is attached to this report along with a resolution template for adoption by Council. The template has been modified to align with Dufferin specific details explained below. 521 of 580 As explained in the above noted attachment, the Association is requesting municipal resolutions to help “…map out an ideal transition timeline, and determine whether there are years that are over or under subscribed, as it has been dictated that a rolling total of up to one-third of Blue Box programs can transition each year. This information will also allow AMO and the Province to better understand whether there are conflicts. If there are too many conflicts, the Province may still need to retain a third-party expert to develop a methodology as to how municipal Blue Box programs will transition”. Adoption of the resolution is by no means a final decision, but will assist the Association with the general intent of Ontario municipalities around the transition. Given the terms of the County’s current collection and processing contracts, staff recommend that a transition in 2023 is optimal for the County. • Curbside Collections Contract: o Expires May 31, 2022 st o A further one year extension to May 31 2023 will need to be negotiated with the County’s collections contractor to align with the 2023 timeline. This avoids a new long-term contract at a time of much uncertainty and would bridge the County into the new producer responsibility framework. • Recyclables Processing Contract: st o Expires May 31 , 2023. o Should the transition to producer responsibility be delayed for any reason, this contract includes three one-year options to extend beyond 2023. Although transition details are not specifically known at this time, potential municipal operational roles in a Producer-run system could range from administering contracts on behalf of Producers to not being involved at all. Staff recommend that the County express interest in providing collection services to Producers should we be able to arrive at mutually agreeable commercial terms. Since the County has an integrated waste management system, various waste streams are within the current collections contract such as co-collection of organics and recyclables. Maintaining involvement provides the County more oversight of recycling programs in this integrated system, including maintaining support for promotion and education and ensuring cohesive customer service. Transition details will also include a decision from the Province on eligible material sources. Although households, including detached, semi-detached and multi-residential homes will continue to be serviced under this new producer-run program, a majority of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional locations will not be included. As the County currently services many of these locations (which are not funded through the current 50% Blue Box funding model), an exploration of how transition will impact the County’s 522 of 580 system is required. Staff will need to review current and potential future practices to properly prepare for upcoming decisions around transition and service delivery, especially to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional locations. Updates will continue to be provided as they develop. Financial, Staffing, Legal, or IT Considerations The 2020 Waste Services Budget includes funds to assist staff in accurately assessing the financial and operational impacts of potential transitional scenarios that could occur, including how to deal with IC&I locations. Recommendation THAT Report, AMO Resolution – Preferred Blue Box Transition Date, from the Director of Public Works/County Engineer, dated May 28, 2020, be received; AND THAT the County support the Association of Municipalities Ontario resolution on transition to Full Producer Responsibility as described in and attached to this report. Respectfully Submitted By: Scott C. Burns, P.Eng., C.E.T. Director of Public Works/County Engineer 523 of 580 Your Council’s stated preference may not be the final determination of your transition date, nor are you obligated in any way by the date that is specified. The resolution will be used to map out an ideal transition timeline, and determine whether there are years that are over or under subscribed, as it has been dictated that a rolling total of up to one-third of Blue Box programs can transition each year. This information will also allow AMO and the Province to better understand whether there are conflicts. If there are too many conflicts, the Province may still need to retain a third-party expert to develop a methodology as to how municipal Blue Box programs will transition. Resolution on Transition to Full Producer Responsibility WHEREAS the amount of single-use plastics leaking into our lakes, rivers, waterways is a growing area of public concern; WHEREAS reducing the waste we generate and reincorporating valuable resources from our waste stream into new goods can reduce GHGs significantly; WHEREAS the transition to full producer responsibility for packaging, paper and paper products is a critical to reducing waste, improving recycling and driving better economic and environmental outcomes; WHEREAS the move to a circular economy is a global movement, and that the transition of Blue Box programs would go a long way toward this outcome; WHEREAS the County of Dufferin is supportive of a timely, seamless and successful transition of Blue Box programs to full financial and operational responsibility by producers of packaging, paper and paper products; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario has requested municipal governments with Blue Box programs to provide an indication of the best date to transition our Blue Box program to full producer responsibility; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the County of Dufferin would like to transition their Blue Box program to full producer responsibility on June 1st, 2023. AND THAT this decision is based on the following rationale: 524 of 580 • The County’s processing contract for recyclable material expires May 31st, 2023, and the curbside collections contract expires May 31st, 2022 (with potential for further extension to May 31st 2023). AND THAT the County of Dufferin would be interested in providing collection services to Producers should we be able to arrive at mutually agreeable commercial terms. AND THAT any questions regarding this resolution can be directed to Scott Burns, Director of Public Works and County Engineer at 519-941-2816, x2601 or [email protected] AND FURTHER THAT the resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 525 of 580 December 18, 2019 Attachment 1: Background on Transition to Full Producer Responsibility Municipal governments have been advocating for over a decade for producers to have full fiscal and operational responsibility for end of life management of their packaging, printed paper and paper products. Producers are best positioned to reduce waste, increase the resources that are recovered and reincorporated into the economy and enable a consistent province-wide system that makes recycling easier and more accessible. In August 2019, Minister Yurek announced that municipal Blue Box programs will be transitioned to full producer responsibility over a three-year period based on the recommendations from the Special Advisor’s report titled, “Renewing the Blue Box: Final report on the blue box mediation process.” Municipal governments played a key role in helping to develop the recommendations within this report. These recommendations broadly reflected the positions advocated by AMO and there was also a great deal of alignment with producers on how the Blue Box should be transitioned. The municipal transition is proposed to occur between 2023 and the end of 2025, as shown in the table below: Date Description Sept. 2019 → Blue Box wind-up plan developed for Stewardship Ontario Dec. 2020 Development of a Regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 Jan. 2021 → Producers prepare to assume control and operation of system and Dec. 2022 work with municipal governments and service providers Jan. 1, 2023 → Transition of individual municipal Blue Box programs to full producer Dec. 31, 2025 responsibility. Occurs in phases over three years with a rolling total of up to one-third of the Provincial program transitioning annually The Minister wants to ensure that the transitioned Blue Box system is affordable for producers, workable for the waste processing sector, and effective and accessible for residents. AMO and municipal representatives are involved in the consultation process to develop a new regulation for the Blue Box. The Province’s intent is to finalize a Regulation by the end of 2020. 526 of 580 AMO staff held in-person workshops on the Blue Box transition across the Province through October and November 2019 to discuss this topic with municipal waste management staff. Over 165 staff and elected officials attended the sessions in Vaughan, London, Smiths Falls, North Bay and Dryden. The workshops provided an opportunity to engage directly with our sector to build understanding about this transition process and the level of engagement from attendees was excellent. We also began the discussion about what municipal governments should take into consideration about how to prepare for this change and what factors might be considered as to when a Council might want to transition. HOW YOUR RESOLUTION WILL HELP INFORM THE DISCUSSION: The resolutions will be used to map out an ideal transition timeline, and determine whether there are years that are over or under subscribed, as it has been dictated that a rolling total of up to one-third of Blue Box programs can transition each year. This information will also allow AMO and the Province to better understand whether there are conflicts. If there are too many conflicts, the Province may still need to retain a third-party expert to develop a methodology as to how municipal Blue Box programs will transition. However, rather than deferring to the Province to retain an expert immediately, we think this information would provide a good basis for a more informed decision to be made. 527 of 580 Dufferin County Rural Resiliency Task Force Terms of Reference - May 2020 Guiding Principles: Establishing the Dufferin County Rural Resiliency Task Force (RRTF) is needed at this time to bring together the County, support organizations and business operators in an effort to assist the local agricultural and rural business sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The RRTF will provide comment and input from a business perspective on resiliency initiatives proposed by the County and its partners. The Task Force will work to put into place measures to assist Dufferin County businesses to remain sustainable through trying economic times. Term of Task Force: The term of the RRTF will be determined by circumstances surrounding the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but will be in place, at a minimum, until the end of calendar year 2020. Chair of Task Force: The seat of Chair will be filled by the current Chair of the County’s Agricultural Advisory Group. Appointment of a Vice-Chair: A Vice- chair will be appointed at the first meeting. The Vice-Chair will assume the duties of the Chair when the Chair is not available. Frequency of Meetings: The committee will meet on a monthly basis until December 2020, at which time the frequency of meetings will be re-evaluated depending on the current status of the pandemic. Term of the Chair: The term of the Chair will coincide with the term of the Task Force and – at a minimum – be until the end of calendar year 2020.. Composition of Task Force: Due to the focus of the Task Force on agriculture and rural businesses, the existing Agriculture Advisory Group will be utilized to assist in recovery efforts. Some of the Direct to Consumer business owners currently serving on the Agriculture Advisory Group appropriately double as tourism business owners due to their on-farm agri-tourism initiatives and farm markets. Tourism and rural businesses will also have non-agriculture focused representation in the group. The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington and Dufferin has offered to sit on the Task Force to provide support with workforce initiatives. Dufferin County Rural Resiliency Task Force - Terms of Reference – May 2019 528 of 580 The Task Force’s initial composition, subject to refinement as the response to the pandemic continues, will be: Industry Number Agriculture Advisory Group (up to) 13 Tourism Business Owner 3 Rural Business Owner 3 Outside Organization Number WDCWWD 1 The committee may establish sub-committees as required. *Note: Any municipality with an economic development committee is entitled to appoint a member to this committee in an ex-officio capacity. Staff Support: County Economic Development staff to provide staff support. Meeting Rules: The County of Dufferin Procedural By-law will apply to this Task Force. Quorum: Majority of Members. Purpose: The main purpose of the RRTF is to provide comments and recommendations to County Council on how the County can assist in the recovery efforts of the local economy. It has become clear over the past months that COVID-19 is currently, and will continue to have, a significant impact on our local economy. Local businesses are struggling as many who do not fall under the essential business list have been forced to close, and physical distancing measures change how others are able to operate. Businesses have been forced to pivot, almost in an instant, with some having a greater opportunity to do so than others. The RRTF will compliment and support economic development initiatives in response to COVID- 19. County Staff will look to the Task Force to not only provide comment on County initiatives and projects, but also to make suggestions and support the on goings of the economic development and planning departments. Dufferin County Rural Resiliency Task Force - Terms of Reference – May 2019 529 of 580 The following points will guide the efforts of the Task Force: Phase of Efforts: The efforts of the Task Force will focus on the following three phases: a. Stabilization Phase (short term) b. Rebuilding Phase (medium term) c. Growth Phase (long term) Areas of Focus: The Task Force will focus on the following areas of planning and economic development: a. Planning and Development b. Business Recovery and Support Sectors of Focus: The Task Force will focus on the following key areas of business within the County: Agriculture Tourism Rurally-based businesses Building a Strategy: The Task Force will be responsible for guiding the development of a recovery and resiliency strategy for rural Dufferin County. The strategy will focus on the following areas: o Real estate . Potential for many investment opportunities depending what the real estate market does – utilize existing online platform to showcase these opportunities plus enhanced marketing o Workforce . Utilizing the new job portal to assist in the many job postings there will be once things are back up and running o Tourism . Agri-tourism, rural tourism . The overall tourism strategy for the County that compliments and works with existing efforts at the local level . Marketing strategy “plan your trip” Dufferin County Rural Resiliency Task Force - Terms of Reference – May 2019 530 of 580 o Agriculture . Two focus groups – Direct to Consumer and Business to Business . BR+E Report and Action Plan to guide efforts . Ties with tourism, workforce, marketing – agriculture-specific initiatives o Dufferin County’s Economic Development Fund 2020 . Prioritize based on recovery efforts and strategy developed o Western Ontario Warden’s Conference (WOWC) . Continue to work on regional initiatives coming out of the WOWC o Climate Change . Focus on building our economy back through a climate conscious lens . Encourage and educate businesses on the benefits Dufferin County Rural Resiliency Task Force - Terms of Reference – May 2019 531 of 580 Use of Arenas by Melancthon Residents With respect to the question about use of other arenas by Melancthon residents, we can report the following: • Of the 70 respondents who identified they lived in Melancthon, 53 used the ice at NDCC. • Of the 20 Melancthon respondents who indicated that they use recreation facilities outside of Mulmur, 12 indicated that they use arenas in other places, including: It is important to note that the question related to use of other facilities was included as part of the Mulmur Recreation Plan portion of the survey. Use of Arenas by Mulmur Residents As for survey respondents from Mulmur, we can report the following: • Of the 209 respondents who identified they live in Mulmur, 93 used the ice at NDCC. • Of the 114 Mulmur respondents who indicated they use recreation facilities outside of Mulmur, 19 indicated they use arenas in the following locations: Mulmur Respondent's Use of Arenas 100 93 80 60 40 20 7 5 4 1 1 1 0 NDCC Orangeville Shelburne Alliston Nottawasaga Barrie Creemore 532 of 580 DUFFERIN COUNTY: WOWC SURVEY RESULTS MAY 2020 533 of 580 Table of Contents Background Information ...... 2 COVID-19 Business Impacts: Survey 1 Results ...... 3 Businesses in Dufferin County ...... 4 Impacts of COVID-19 on Business ...... 5 Government Support for Business ...... 6 Other Supports from the Government ...... 7 Other Impacts Faced by Business Owners ...... 8 Creative Ways Businesses Have Responded to COVID-19 .. 9 Contact Info Karisa Downey Economic Development Officer Dufferin County [email protected] 534 of 580 1 Background Information The Western Ontario Warden's Caucus (WOWC) survey was facilitated by all counties in Western Ontario, to identify the impacts of COVID-19 on business. The survey took place in April of 2020. This report will display the survey results collected from 35 business owners in the County of Dufferin. Page 3 displays the results from the first WOWC survey conducted in Dufferin County in March of 2020, where 14 businesses participated. 535 of 580 2 COVID-19 Business Impacts: Survey #1 Results March 2020 Dufferin Results WOWC Results 14 businesses 1, 207 businesses surveyed surveyed say impacts of COVID-19 are 57% significant and growing fast 44% say they will have difficulty making 57% ends meet in a few months 45% say they are likely to shut down 29% operations/ close down temporarily 43% say they are in need of 57% Financial Aid / EI from the 31% Provincial and Federal Government say they are in need of 7% tax /payment deferrals 22% from the Municipal Government Number of Employees - Business Industry - WOWC WOWC 0-4 548 Agri-Business 75 5-19 319 Manufacturing / Assembly 60 20-49 72 Small Biz and Entrepreneurship 79 50-99 39 Tourism/ Hospitality 125 51 100-299 25 Construction Healthcare 67 3 300-499 Retail 171 500+ 6 Professional Services 141 Transportation 28 Other 299 536 of 580 3 Businesses in Dufferin County Location of Business 24% of businesses in Western Ontario are located in 16% of businesses in Oxford County, Western Ontario specialize in which holds the the agriculture and food most businesses processing industry according to the WOWC regional survey 2% of agriculture and food processing businesses are located in Dufferin County Primary Business Industry 11% of businesses in Dufferin County specialize in the agriculture and food processing industry 537 of 580 4 Impacts of COVID-19 on Business Current impacts of COVID-19 on How Businesses in Dufferin County have Business in Dufferin County Responded to COVID-19 30% of businesses in Western 34% of businesses in Ontario are closed and not operating Western Ontario have temporarily shut down Number of Employees in Dufferin County 69% of businesses in Western Ontario now have 0-4 employees 50% of businesses in Western Ontario had 0-4 employees before COVID-19 Measures taken to Address Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Dufferin County 18% of businesses in Western Ontario have reduced in house operations/ productions 538 of 580 5 Government Support for Business Government Support Type of Funding Accessed in Dufferin Accessed in Dufferin County County 57% of business owners in Western Ontario have accessed 36% of business owners in government support Western Ontario have accessed the Canadian Emergency Support Needed from Municipal Response Benefit Government for Businesses in Dufferin County 30% of business owners in Western Ontario say they require support for financial grants, cash flow, and emergency funds from their municipal government 539 of 580 6 Other Supports Required in Dufferin County from the Government "Need a small business stimulus "Testing of all volunteers before package that goes beyond wage they return to work due to their subsidies for employees. Need a average age. Protective subsidies package to promote small equipment to protect our over business and shop local, such as free 60 volunteers" advertising like radio" "I need more financial relief. I'm "To lower the qualifications for very worried my landlord will business loans through Feds and not participate in the Canada Farm Credit" Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program. Since the details have not been "We need grants that can help our announced, they won't say if non-for-profit because we can't they will or won't participate" afford to pay back loans" "Assistance with starting up business after COVID" "More support for my type of business in grants or loans as there isn't anything for my type of business (sole proprietorship with no employees on payroll) that fit anything that is available right now" 540 of 580 7 Other Impacts Faced by Business Owners in Dufferin County "Loss of income. Employees are "Inability to house workers on struggling and will be looking site during peak season, for other places of employment" prohibitive permit costs to build a second dwelling for workers, and lack of skilled workers in "We have not been able to community" receive any business loans that the government was giving to "I had to lay off all of my small businesses because we are employees. I'm afraid even when not considered a small business my business can reopen, I will as we have 40 employees" have less customers due to fears of a new serge of COVID-19 cases" "Majority of my business is supporting local retail and with "All events are cancelling due to the majority of retail shut down, social distancing, and we are there is little need for support" losing a lot of business from the daily routines of having rentals" 541 of 580 8 Creative ways Businesses in Dufferin County have Responded to COVID-19 "Beefing up online sales direct to consumers. Beefing up social media presence. Pivoting business into new area" "We are actively developing digital photography "Moving my client sessions to educational products online and phone. Developing available to purchase and online workshops" download" "Working with BIA on online shopping and promoting with Facebook and Instagram" "Created CSA program to support farm and other "We have made a major local agribusinesses, online shift to remote assistance store, diversifying crops" for our customers, allowing us to provide service while social distancing" "We have reduced personal contact with customers "We decided to offer a take-out dramatically, by menu of prepared meals. implementing information Individuals place their orders drop-off and promoting and can pick up their food electronic means of orders or have them delivered" communication" 542 of 580 9 TOWNSHIP OF MELANCTHON POLICE SERVICES BOARD 157101 Highway 10, Melancthon, Ontario, L9V 2E6 May 29, 2020 Honourable Sylvia Jones Solicitor General George Drew Building 18th Floor 25 Grosvenor Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y6 Dear Honourable Jones, Re: Police Services Act – Draft Regulation on OPP Police Governance As a follow up to the efforts of your office to solicit input to assist in the drafting of the new Regulation to address OPP Police Governance under the new legislation, we are enclosing a Memorandum that represents the “input” from local municipalities within Dufferin County. We trust that the concerns and comments will be considered by yourself and your staff. The Memorandum was prepared based upon telephone communications in late April, 2020 between a Representative of the Township of Melancthon Police Services Board and Representative Members from each of the other four Section 10 Police Services Boards within Dufferin County, as well as with the Mayor of the Township of East Garafraxa, currently not a s.10 Board, as well as a Town of Orangeville Councillor, who serves as Chair of the Orangeville Police Services Board. East Garafraxa will, by virtue of the new legislation, be part of the Dufferin OPP governance model. The Town of Orangeville will, as of October 1, 2020, be served by the Dufferin OPP. The Memorandum has been circulated to each contributing Representative/Municipality. The Township of Melancthon Council endorsed the Memorandum at a recent Council meeting held on May 7, 2020. . . . 2 543 of 580 - 2 - We thank you for your consideration and would be pleased to discuss the Memorandum with yourself or your staff at your convenience. Yours truly, Alan Blundell, Chair Township of Melancthon Police Services Board c. Amaranth, Grand Valley, Mono and Mulmur Police Services Boards Town of Orangeville Township of East Garafraxa, Mayor Guy Gardhouse 544 of 580 GOVERNANCE FOR OPP POLICE SERVICES BOARDS – DUFFERIN DETACHMENT This memorandum is intended to reflect the issues and concerns of the various local municipalities with Dufferin County as they relate to the model for police governance for OPP detachments within Ontario under the new Police Services Act. The Solicitor General’s office has been tasked with drafting a new Regulation that will give effect to the new legislation and specifically address the look and operations of governance. For purpose of preparing this memorandum I have made efforts to solicit the thoughts and opinions from a representative of each local municipality within Dufferin County that are presently or will be subject to the new Regulation. At this time, given the current situation within Shelburne, I have not solicited their input for purposes of this memorandum. It is intended that this Memorandum will form the base for a submission to the Solicitor General and her staff for their consideration as the Regulation is drafted. Further it may assist the reader(s) of this Memorandum to know that some of those who have provided their thoughts/input have had the opportunity to attend/participate in some of the information sharing conferences/seminars over the past three months on this issue. There was a conference sponsored by the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards in late January as presented by the Solicitor General’s staff, there was a Roundtable sponsored by the Solicitor General in Orillia in late February and then finally there was a Webinar presented by AMO on the morning of April 24, 2020. The papers presented have been circulated to those who attended and, no doubt made available to members of municipal council and the various police services boards across Ontario. To provide further background the timeline for the new Regulation is now being impacted somewhat by the Covid issue as I understand. The timeline pre March, 2020 was that the info gathering would be completed by June and a draft Regulation prepared by the fall/late fall, 2020 for anticipated implementation in 2021, probably late 2021. Until then our current governance model lives. It is uncertain how Covid may impact the timeline. DUFFERIN COUNTY As a basic primer for those who might read this Memo and yet have no knowledge of Dufferin County the following is a snap shot. Dufferin County is governed by a two tier governance model, the County as the upper tier and by eight lower tier municipalities. 545 of 580 The population of Dufferin is approximately 70,000. The two “urban centres” are Orangeville (population approximately 30,000 plus) and Shelburne (8,500 population and growing). The other six municipalities are the Town of Mono (abt 9,000) with the other five municipalities (Melancthon, Mulmur, Amaranth, East Luther /Grand Valley and East Garafraxa) each having populations in the approximate range of 3,000 to 4,000. For Policing the rural municipalities are served by the OPP while each of Orangeville and Shelburne has a municipal police service. This is set to change however as Orangeville will be served by the OPP as of October 1, 2020. Shelburne is in the midst of the process of reviewing its policing as an OPP costing has been requested. RECAP OF CURRENT MODEL – OPP Served The current governance model under the former legislation is that a municipality served by the OPP has two choices. First it can be served but without a contract. In this situation there is no local governance model. East Garafraxa operates under this arrangement. The second option is for municipalities that choose to have a contract and be governed pursuant to Section 10 of the Police Services Act. It is this model that governs each of Mono, Melancthon, Mulmur, Amaranth and East Luther/Grand Valley and will govern Orangeville. The governance requirement is fairly simple and straightforward. Each board is composed of three members, one an elected Council rep, one a municipal citizen rep and the other a member appointed by the Province through the Provincial Appointments Secretariat. It is noted that if there has been a “challenge” under the present defined model it has been in having the Province fulfill its mandate for appointments in a timely manner thus leaving local boards without a full complement for extended periods of time and without any meaningful communication as to why. This comment is not in any way a criticism of the Provincial Appointees but of the process and thus leading to the inevitable questions. Why? and Why the need for a Provincial appointee? Each Board is required to meet at least four times per year with the OPP Detachment Commander to fulfill the statutory mandate which for all real purposes is to serve as a communication and relational link between the OPP and the municipality. 546 of 580 Each Board has the right to participate in the selection process of any Detachment Commander. The Boards do not make operational decisions and are not involved in the day to day issues the Commander must address. Each local municipality underwrites the very modest cost of their Board in the form of a honourarium only to each member. It would be a fair assessment that the existing Section 10 Boards have functioned well and that over the past few years have had a very good relationship with the OPP Detachment Commander. It is also noted that while the current legislation/model does not prescribe any level of training for members that the Boards operating jointly have over the past 4 years at least provided forums for training and education which have provided useful to the Boards and hopefully each municipality. This has been accomplished through semi-annual meetings rotated through and hosted by each municipality. It is also noted that none of the training/education has been provided/initiated by the Province as it has all been local driven and underwritten at a very nominal cost thanks in much to the support and efforts of the OPP. Finally it is noted, at least to the author, that the current governance model has attracted no substantive issues or matter of politics as for the most part the Section 10 Boards have shared the same issues and concerns. There have been no concerns referencing community representation or special interest groups and none of the Boards have been impacted by the operational decisions that might otherwise be required of a municipal police service board. GOVERNANCE MODEL (ORANGEVILLE AND SHELBURNE) The governance has been that prescribed by Section 5 of the Police Services Act. The Boards have been required to more operationally driven as each has been required to address amongst many issues including operational and capital cost, labour relations, negotiations and discipline. Without intending to comment/critique the current Boards or the police services it is noted that the history by which each has been and is served is fundamentally different than the current Section 10 OPP model thus creating in any possible transition additional issues and concerns and thus expectations. 547 of 580 It is noted for the reader that it is understood that Orangeville is currently involved in the transition including having to address issues/challenges created both from the past as well as necessary in order to facilitate the OPP service/governance. It is recognized for purpose of this Memorandum that this transition has been time-consuming and challenging. It is hoped that the current section 10 Boards will be able to “assist” Orangeville as it moves through the next stage at least until the new Regulation is drafted/implemented by the Province. Based upon a preliminary communication with an Orangeville PSB member it certainly would be the intention to invite Orangeville to our next Joint Board meeting that will be scheduled for September/October, 2020 (subject to Covid). Similarly an invitation would be extended to Shelburne if it has by that time made a decision on OPP policing, even if in transition. GOVERNANCE UNDER THE NEW REGIME The new Police Services Act mandates a new model for OPP governance. It is noted that the principles and purpose have not been changed as the Board will essentially be in place as a communication/relational model of governance. There is no new power given to a Detachment model over the existing model. The legislation, in summary, provides that the governance model will be a detachment model not a local municipality model. Thus all municipalities would no longer have their own PSB but would have the ability as prescribed by the new Regulation to participate at the Detachment Board being “one” unless there is a strong case made out for a “unique” situation which might then allow for more than one Board within the detachment. Further the legislation mandates that each Board member be required before being able to serve to take certain training. Technically this is not necessarily something new except that it will now become prescribed and standardized (apparently). Beyond the foregoing nothing is really known until the Regulation is drafted. 548 of 580 CONCERNS Based upon the foregoing, upon what some of us have heard at the conferences/seminars and upon the communication this author has had with different representatives the concerns of the Dufferin municipalities to be conveyed to the Solicitor General and her staff are as follows: 1. That the new Regulation should not presume to be a “better” model than the existing model which has served as a good relational/communication connection between the OPP and each local municipality; 2. That the model to be adopted must recognize and preserve the integrity and platform for a good relationship between the local residents they serve and the OPP leadership, including facilitating where possible community policing as much as possible. The concern is that the new legislation and anticipated Regulation threatens this relationship; 3. That the governance structure be built on a minimum Board size reflecting one member from each local municipality in the detachment being an elected member from each local council; 4. That the maximum size of the Board be left to each detachment board and to be determined in a manner prescribed by each detachment board NOT by the Regulation; 5. That the requirement for Provincial appointees be abolished; 6. That municipal staff not be members of the Board; 7. That the local municipalities, while recognizing and affirming the need for the Detachment Board to reflect the communities they serve, should not be mandated to appoint members of the community to the Board simply by reason of special interest/identification. The Detachment Board for the OPP is non-political and is not the Advisory Council to the Solicitor General; 8. That “former police officers” be allowed to serve be it in their capacity as one of the elected municipal council members or as a determined community resident, not because of their former occupation but because they are prepared to serve their community. Again it is noted that the Board model as it exist and as contemplated does not participate in discipline of serving OPP officers thus there is no conflict; 549 of 580 9. That any requirement for training or education be underwritten by the Province not downloaded to the municipality; 10. That the Board model contemplate a rotation of “officer” positions (Chair and Vice- Chair) between the various municipalities represented on the Board; 11. That the Regulation not prescribe or download any administrative cost, be the cost be operational, training or remuneration of Board members onto the local municipalities beyond the very modest current cost; 12. That Board composition be determined by “municipal status” not by any reference to population size of the municipality; 13. That is recognition of the Orangeville transition and its significant difference from the remainder of Dufferin County that it be deemed “unique” for at least it’s initial OPP three year contract and thus governed by a separate Board within the detachment. In outlining the concerns and making this submission it is recognized that many of the similar concerns have been echoed by like municipalities at the conferences and roundtables. The essence of what has been conveyed is “if it isn’t broke don’t fix it” and please do not make this a political exercise of imposing a one size fits all because of the invitation of special interest groups when all across Ontario we are so very different but wanting one thing, good policing that serves each municipality. David Thwaites Member of Melancthon Police Services Board April 28, 2020 (as amended May 8, 2020) 550 of 580 Tracey Atkinson From: Adam Hicks Sent: June 8, 2020 1:58 PM Cc: Tracey Atkinson Subject: Letter to Businesses and Artists of Mulmur Attachments: MediaRelease-MunicipalShopHere.pdf Dear Business Owners, Farmers and Artists: We recognize that Covid-19 has had a variety of impacts on different businesses across our Township. Some businesses are thriving while others have been completely shut down. Many of our businesses do not have store fronts and it is difficult to assess the impact without direct contact with our business listing. Various levels of government are offering different supports to small business. We want to hear from you so that we can put our efforts in the right place to help your businesses during this unprecedented time. To help us focus our efforts, please take a few moments to answer our survey at this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F68ZG5Y. Your responses will help us focus our efforts and help you find the resources you may need to move to the Recovery stage of this pandemic. Mulmur’s Strategic Plan directs us to -provide opportunities for success - improve communication within the community - provide local services to Mulmur residents and businesses - be financially sustainable As we emerge from our Covid 19 lockdown, your business needs may be something we can support. We just need to know what your needs are. Let us know what we can do to help your business for a stronger Mulmur. Please find attached a pamphlet regarding online advertising and sales that is being provided by Dufferin County Economic Development for Businesses in Dufferin. Local businesses, farms and artists can apply for the program at www.digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere to get their online store built at no-cost. Coming soon, the Dufferin Board of Trade will be delivering Dufferin’s Open for Business Toolkits for local businesses. These kits would include floor stickers, signs, sanitizer, cleaner, etc., They will deliver the kits to businesses upon request and take some photos for social media to promote the local business as being open and using safety protocols. Janet Horner, Mayor Tracey Atkinson, CAO Adam Hicks | Assistant Clerk/Administrator Township of Mulmur | 758070 2nd Line East | Mulmur, Ontario L9V 0G8 Phone 705-466-3341 ext. 234 | Fax 705-466-2922 | [email protected] 1 551 of 580 This message (including attachments, if any) is intended to be confidential and solely for the addressee. If you received this e-mail in error, please delete it and advise me immediately. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free and the sender does not accept liability for errors or omissions. The Township Municipal office will be closed to the public until further notice due to COVID-19. All Council meetings will be converted to electronic meetings. All public meetings, committee/board meetings and public gatherings will be cancelled and rescheduled at a later date. The Township will continue to provide services and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please see our website for more information. Please note that the Township has declared this an Emergency, and has alternative procedures in place to deal with the continuance of services and safety. 2 552 of 580 NVCA Board Meeting Highlights June 26, 2020 Next Meeting: August 28, 2020, location to be determined For the full meeting agenda including documents and reports, visit nvca.on.ca/about/boardofdirectors The June 26, 2020 board meeting was held National Disaster Mitigation Program electronically through WebEx, and streamed on Wasaga Beach Flood Mapping Project YouTube for public viewing due to COVID-19 restrictions. Progress Report Please note that there is no scheduled meeting NVCA has participated in a number of flood risk for the month of July. Our next scheduled board assessment projects that have been financially meeting will be held of August 28, 2020. supported by Public Safety Canada under the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) NVCA’s Planning and Regulations and by member municipalities. Database In this progress report, NVCA Senior Engineer NVCA Regulation Technician Kate Thomson Mark Hartley provided an update on the NDMP conducted a presentation on NVCA’s Planning Wasaga Beach Floodplain Mapping Project and and Regulations Database to the Board of to identify next steps to move forward with Directors. Here is a summary of her implementing the results of this study. presentation: Ontario Government proposal for Under the Conservation Authorities Act, NVCA Water Quantity Management has the responsibility to regulate activities in Program natural and hazardous areas in order to avoid the loss of life and damage to property due to On June 28, 2020, the Government of Ontario flooding and erosion, and conserve and announced that it is seeking public input on its enhance natural resources. This is done through water quantity management proposal. The permitting and planning processes. proposal aims to protect the long-term sustainability of surface water and groundwater NVCA has developed an in-house database to and ensure these important resources are better manage correspondence with permit responsibly managed and safeguarded now and applicants. into the future. The proposal would also give To start, permit applicants are asked to submit municipalities a greater say in allowing a Property Inquiry Form from the NVCA companies to withdraw groundwater in their website. The form asks for information such as communities for bottled water name, municipal address of the property that is Conservation Ontario will submit comments being inquired about, and any questions that regarding this proposal on behalf of all of the applicant has about their property. Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities. This information is then added to the Planning Upcoming events and Regulations database. As our Regulations Your Clothing and Microplastics – Webinar Technicians work through the permit inquiries, Date: Thursday, July 2, 2020 details of the correspondence will be recorded Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the database. Location: Online – please register here 8195 8th Line, Utopia, ON, L0M 1T0 705-424-1479 [email protected] 553www.nvca.on.ca of 580 Dear Mayor Horner, I hear that some of our fellow Mulmur residents have started a petition to prevent people from enjoying dirt bikes on private property. First of all a group of residents should not be trying to stop people from enjoying their own property. If these residents are using their own property for weekend use they are still paying property taxes, buying gas, and groceries which would contribute to our local economy. I am not sure you get the same complaints about snowmobiles in the winter and I don’t know why people hate dirt bikes so much. The average sound of a dirt bike is 96 decibels which is quieter than a leaf blower, snow blower, and snowmobiles which average over 100 decibels. Many people in Mulmur Township use leaf blowers does this mean residents should be calling the OPP to make a noise complaint? The typical gas powered lawn mower that a majority of residents own is 95-100 decibels, making that the same as or louder than the average dirt bike. Again, does that mean that the OPP should be called for a noise complaint for lawnmowers? Some residents have large properties that require hours of mowing is anyone complaining about this? Mulmur is still a farming community, the average farm tractor is between 85 (idle) to 110 (working) decibels. Does this mean this group of residents are going to want to stop tractors from working? Will they be calling the OPP to complain about Farmers making too much noise as well? Dirt biking is an expensive hobby/sport, there are also many benefits from riding dirt bikes, from health benefits, to better balance, and increased strength. It also prevents a younger generation from being inside playing video games, or getting into drugs or underaged drinking. We say kids need to get outside more and I cannot agree enough. The few residents that are complaining need to understand that there is always some type of noise, from road noise off of Airport Rd and soon the sounds of the various gravel pit operations. Simcoe County allows dirt bikes in their county forests with very little complaints from local residents. I still don’t understand why Dufferin County and in particular Mulmur Township have been so opposed to allowing dirt bikes to use Country Forests. The average ATV and or Dirt Bikes trail pass costs about $120 for each rider. People would love the opportunity to ride in Dufferin County once County Council realizes dirt bikes are quieter than the average snowmobile which are allowed in the County. It saddens me that a small group of residents are circling this petition when they should be kind to their new neighbours. Perhaps they should get on a dirt bike or ATV, they may end up loving it. Perhaps they don’t make any noise, maybe they ride their bicycles and let goats eat their grass. But we all make some kind of noise at some time. I don’t know who this group of motocross riders are but I would like to personally welcome them to Mulmur Township and let them know that not all residents are close minded as this small group of dirt bike haters. 554 of 580 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR BY-LAW NO. __-2020 BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 43-05 BEING THE TRAFFIC BY-LAW WHEREAS the Municipality has a Traffic and Roads By-Law; AND WHEREAS it is desirable to amend By-law 43-05, to include changes to the maximum rate of speed on roads within the Township of Mulmur. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That By-Law 43-05 is amended by the following: Schedule “F” (Maximum Rate of Speed 50 km/hr) Remove Column 1 (Name of Road) Column 2 (Section of Road) 20 Sideroad From 2nd line east to westerly and easterly limit of Terra Nova, Add Column 1 (Name of Road) Column 2 (Section of Road) 20 Sideroad From 265 m east of the 2nd Line EHS. West to the Intersection of River Road and 20 Sideroad. River Road From the Intersection of River Road and 20 Sideroad west to the Intersection of River Road and Prince of Wales Page 1 of 3 555 of 580 Schedule G (Maximum Rate of Speed 60 km/hr) Remove Column 1 (Name of Road) Column 2 (Section of Road) 20th Sideroad to River Road From westerly limit of Terra Nova to West Townline Add Column 1 (Name of Road) Column 2 (Section of Road) 20th Sideroad From County Rd 18 (Airport Road) to 265 m east of 2nd Line EHS River Road From the intersection of Prince of Wales west to the Mulmur /Melanchthon Townline Schedule H (Maximum Rate of Speed 70 km/hr) Remove Column 1 (Name of Road) Column 2 (Section of Road) 20th Sideroad From easterly limit of Terra Nova to 100 metres east of the 3rd Line 2. This by-law shall become effective upon the erection of required signage. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED on this 8th day of July2020. ……………………………… …………………………… JANET HORNER, MAYOR TRACEY ATKINSON, ACTING CLERK Page 2 of 3 556 of 580 Page 3 of 3 557 of 580 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR BY-LAW NO. - 20 A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR TO ENTER INTO A SITE PLAN AGREEMENT (van Weesenbeek Second Dwelling) WHEREAS the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, Section 41 authorizes the execution and registration of site plan agreements to provide for additional regulation and control of development of lands that are the subject of applications for site plan approval; AND WHEREAS an application and site development plans have been submitted for lands described as MULMUR PT LT 5, CON 3 EHS PT 1 7R5012, PT 2 7R4676, and Council is satisfied that the proposed development of the lands is appropriate and in conformity with the Township’s requirements; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Mulmur hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the Township enter into a site plan agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule 1. 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement and all documents in connection with the Agreement. 3. The Township’s solicitor is hereby authorized to register the Agreement against the title of the lands to which it applies. BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND AND THIRD TIME THIS ____ DAY OF ______, 2020. ______MAYOR, JANET HORNER ACTING CLERK, TRACEY ATKINSON 558 of 580 Schedule 1 to By-law No – 20 SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT MADE THIS ___th DAY OF ______, 2020. BETWEEN: Dietrich van Weesenbeek & Taria van Weesenbeek (hereinafter called the “Owner”) OF THE FIRST PART, -and- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR (hereinafter called the “Municipality”) OF THE SECOND PART, -and- PACE SAVINGS & CREDIT UNION LIMITED (herein after referred to as the “Encumbrancer”) OF THE THIRD PART. WHEREAS the Owner represents that it is the registered owner of the lands described in Schedule “A” annexed hereto, which lands are hereinafter referred to as the “Lands”; AND WHEREAS under the powers of a natural person, the Municipality has the authority to enter into an agreement; AND WHEREAS this Agreement has been entered into pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, 1990 and Section 41(10) of the Planning Act 1990, provides for the registration of Site Plan Development Agreements on the title of the Lands; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. Construction in Accordance with Plans & Prohibition Unless otherwise approved by the Municipality, the Owner shall develop the Lands in accordance with the Site Development Plans identified in Schedule “B” attached hereto and the conditions contained in Schedule “C” attached hereto. The Owner hereby agrees that no development or re- development will proceed or take place on the Lands except as shown on plans, drawings and specifications approved by Council of the Municipality (hereinafter referred to as the “Site Development Plans”), or, where authorized, approved by a delegate of Council, through a Municipal Approval in contemplation of a Building Permit. No further development of residential dwelling units or accommodations or additions to same shall be permitted without an amendment to this agreement. 2. Completion and Security As a condition of approval of any Site Development Plans, the Owner shall lodge with the Municipality cash security for the works and services described in Schedule “D” attached in such 559 of 580 amount as specified therein (“Security”), if applicable. Notwithstanding anything else herein contained, the Owner hereby agrees not to undertake any development or re-development or construction of any structures for which a building permit has been issued, unless required securities are in place and this Agreement has been executed by the registered Owner and Encumbrancer of the Lands and has been registered on the title to the Lands. 3. Development Charges Development Charges shall be due in accordance with Schedule “C”, which shall be indexed annually, and as more particularly set out in Schedule “C” attached hereto. 4. Building Permits Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement, the Owner and the Encumbrancer hereby acknowledge that the Municipality is not obligated to issue any building permits or grant any other permits or consents with respect to any development or re-development on the Lands unless: (a) all federal, provincial and municipal statutes, regulations, by-laws, orders and requirements have been complied with: (b) any other agreements with the Municipality, the County of Dufferin or any other governmental body or agency are not in default; (c) all applicable municipal charges, fees and deposits and similar charges and fees have been paid in full and; (d) all property taxes with respect to the Lands have been paid in full. The Owner shall apply for municipal approval and a building permit, if applicable, for any conversion to a building or structure or changes from the original approved drawings. The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the terminology of “Second Dwelling Unit” has a specific definition in Comprehensive Zoning By-law 28-18, which shall not be construed to be equivalent to a dwelling unit, cottage or tourist accommodation, as defined or regulated by the Ontario Building Code, as amended and regulations thereunder, and that the Building department shall have the authority to require construction in accordance with the definition that they see fit. 5. Costs The Owner shall pay to the Municipality, forthwith upon demand, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Municipality, whether directly or indirectly, in connection with this Agreement and the approval of any Site Development Plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such costs and expenses shall include, if applicable, a charge for the processing of the Site Development Plans by the Municipality, and all reasonable legal, planning, surveying and engineering costs and the costs of any consultants retained by the Municipality incurred in connection with this Agreement, the supervision of all of the works undertaken in connection therewith or in ensuring compliance with this Agreement and the registration thereof on title to the Lands. The Owner acknowledges that where this Agreement obliges the Owner to perform any work or do anything, it is to be done at the Owner’s expense and not at the Municipality’s expense. 6. Registration The Land Owner and Encumbrancer hereby consent to the registration of this Agreement on the title of the Lands. This executed Agreement shall serve as the Acknowledgement and Direction by each executing party as authority for the solicitors for the Municipality to register this Agreement electronically. 7. Postponement The Encumbrancer hereby for itself, its successors and assigns subordinates and postpones all of its right, title and interest in the Lands pursuant to the Mortgage to the terms, provisions, obligations, conditions and agreements contained in this Agreement. 560 of 580 8. Indemnification by Owner The Owner shall indemnify and save harmless the Municipality against all actions, causes of actions, suits, claims and demands whatsoever which may arise directly or indirectly by reason of this Agreement or the Owner undertaking the development or re-development herein referred to. 9. Right of Entry The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the Municipality and its authorized representatives have the right to enter upon the Lands or any part thereof, in order to ascertain whether or not the provisions of this Agreement have been complied with in full. 10. Default In the event of any default by the Owner pursuant to any of the terms of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedies available to the Municipality and without any limitation thereof, the Municipality may: a draw on the Security in whole or in part; b undertake or complete any obligation of the Owner hereunder if the Owner fails to do so after reasonable prior notice thereof to the Owner by the Municipality; c enter upon the Lands through its servants or agents for any purpose whatsoever in connection with this Agreement; d issue a stop work order with respect to any further development, re-development or work upon the Lands; and e recover from the Owner all costs and expenses, including internal administrative and planning costs incurred by the Municipality whether directly or indirectly, with respect to the default or the remedy thereof, and collect such costs and expenses in like manner as municipal taxes. 11. Successors and Assigns The parties hereto hereby covenant and agree that this Agreement shall be binding upon them, their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The obligations of the Owner (if more than one) shall be joint and several. 12. Invalidity If a Court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a section of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, such section or part of a section shall not be construed as being an integral part of the Agreement or having persuaded or influenced a party to this Agreement to execute the same, and it is hereby agreed that the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid and in full force and effect. 13. Interpretation In construing this Agreement, words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa and words importing the masculine shall include the feminine, and neuter and vice versa, and words importing persons shall include corporations and vice versa. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity in the Site Development Plans or Schedules to this Agreement, the decision of the Council of the Municipality shall be final and binding. In the event of conflict between the main body of this Agreement and the Schedules attached hereto, the provisions in the Schedules attached hereto shall apply. 14. Notice All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing as follows: Township: Township of Mulmur, 758070, 2nd Line East, Mulmur, Ontario, L9V 0G8; Owner: at their respective designated addresses for service shown on the Document General 561 of 580 attached to this Agreement in the Registry Office in which this Agreement is registered. 15. Applicable Law Site developments and uses shall, in all respects and at all times, be in compliance with the requirements of the Municipality’s Zoning By-law, Municipal By-laws and all other legislation governing such developments and uses, including the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code. 16. Special Conditions Special conditions concerning the development of the Lands are provided in Schedule “C”, attached to and forming part of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement. SIGNED AND DELIVERED ) In the presence of ) ) this ___ day of ______, 2020. )______) OWNER: Dietrich van Weesenbeek ) ) )______) OWNER: Taria van Weesenbeek ) ) ) )______) Pace Savings & Credit Union Limited ) I have the authority to bind the ) Corporation ) ) ) ) THE CORPORATION OF THE ) TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR ) Authorized by By-law No____-20 ) passed on the ___th day of ______, 2020. ) ) ______) MAYOR, JANET M HORNER ) ) ) ______) ACTING CLERK, TRACEY ATKINSON 562 of 580 SCHEDULE “A” Lands Affected by this Agreement PT LT 5, CON 3 EHS PT 1 7R5012, PT 2 7R4676, MULMUR PIN: 34109-0267 LT Encumbrances Registered Against the Lands (Herein referred to as the “Mortgage”) Pace Savings & Credit Union Limited 8111 Jane Street, Unit 1, Vaughan, ON, L4K 4L7 1-905-738-8900 DC# 159900 SCHEDULE “B” SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS The following drawings shall constitute the Site Development Plans: Site Development Plan Prepared by Dated Site Plan 2018 Aerial Photo Building Plans: Framing R.K.T. Chew, P. Eng Oct. 7, 2002 Typical Section (A-A) Garage Building Permit The drawings are available for review at the Township of Mulmur Municipal Offices at 758070 Second Line East, Mulmur, Ontario, L9V 0G8. A reduced version of the site plan and drawing excerpts and details are included as Part of Schedule “B”. SCHEDULE “C” (Special Conditions concerning the Lands) 1. The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the accessory structure is capable of being used 563 of 580 and meets the definition of an Additional Single Dwelling, under the definitions of the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law, 05-2002, as amended. 2. The Owner agrees to permit the Additional Single Dwelling and waste disposal systems to be inspected by the County Building Inspector and agrees to undertake any and all work necessary to bring the Additional Second Dwelling up to legal safety standards to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector, as either a dwelling unit, cottage or tourist accommodation, as defined or regulated by the Ontario Building Code, as amended and regulations thereunder. 3. The Owner agrees to apply for an Emergency Number for the new Additional Single Dwelling. thereby having a separate emergency number for each dwelling unit. 4. The Owner covenants that it shall not contest the authority of the Township to enter into this Agreement and enforce it. Each of the Owner and Township of Mulmur covenants not to contest the legality of this Agreement. 5. The Owner acknowledges and agrees that the Additional Single Dwelling has been permitted as an accessory use to the principal use on the Lands, and no severances for the purpose of separating the principal use from the Additional Single Dwelling will be permitted. The Owner further acknowledges and agrees not to make or allow a severance application to be made for these purposes, nor to contest their waiver of their rights to make an application to sever the principal use from the Additional Single Dwelling. 6. The Owner agrees to request and permit a fire inspection of the second dwelling unit at the appropriate time, which in all instances must be prior to occupancy. SCHEDULE “D” Securities Securities/Performance Guarantee To secure the obligations of the Owner under this Agreement and to cover legal or other costs of the Municipality which may be incurred, the following securities, in either cash, certified cheque or letter of credit, in a form acceptable to the Township: Securities (if applicable) $ none Charges and Non-Refundable Fees The following non-refundable charges and fees shall be provided by either certified cheque or cash prior to the release of the municipal approval or certification of compliance. Development Charges: Additional Second Dwelling (INDEX) $11,854.76 TOTAL $11,854.76 564 of 580 565 of 580 566 of 580 567 of 580 568 of 580 569 of 580 570 of 580 571 of 580 572 of 580 573 of 580 574 of 580 575 of 580 576 of 580 577 of 580 578 of 580 June 25, 2020 579 of 580 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR BY-LAW NO. ____ - 2020 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGSOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR FOR JULY 8, 2020 WHEREAS Section 5(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipality shall be exercised by Council; AND WHEREAS Section 5 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that municipal powers shall be exercised by by-law; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. All actions of the Council and Committees of Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mulmur for the aforementioned date in respect to every report, motion, by-law or other action passed and taken by Council or Committees of Council, including the exercise of natural person powers, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed by its separate by-law. 2. The Mayor of the Township and the proper officers of the Corporation of the Township of Mulmur are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action, to obtain approvals where required and except where otherwise provided, to execute all documents necessary in that behalf. PASSED on this 8rd day of July, 2020. ………………………………….…… ……………………………………… JANET HORNER, MAYOR TRACEY ATKINSON, ACTING CLERK 580 of 580