South Yonge Corridor Streetscape Master Plan Study Draft Report Phase 5: Implementation Strategy

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Page Number Page Number 1. Implementation and Funding Options 1 2. Maintenance and Operational Costs 23 1.1 Introduction 3 2.1 Introduction 25 1.2 Defi ning Implementation 3 2.2 Defi ning Maintenance and Operations 25 1.2.1 Streetscape Plan 3 2.2.1 Existing Maintenance Costs 26 1.2.2 Development Goals for the Corridor 3 2.2.2 Recommended Maintenance and Operational Costs for Yonge Street 27 1.3 Phasing Plan 4 2.2.3 Approach to Funding 28 1.3.1 Phasing of Implementation 4 1.3.2 Framework of Development Charges 4 Appendices 1.3.3 Phase 1 - Short Term: Pre-Subway 5 A1. Appendix 1: Cost Calculations 29 1.3.4 Phase 2 - Mid-Term: Subway Construction 6 A2. Appendix 2: Public Art Policy Process 37 1.3.5 Phase 3 - Long Term: Post Subway Construction 7 1.3.6 Phasing Summary Matrix 8 1.4 Capital Cost and Funding Approaches 10 1.4.1 Introduction and Assumptions 10 1.4.2 Standards and Cost Implications 10 1.4.3 Add-ons and Defi ning the Delta Above Standards 12 1.5 Funding Options 14 1.5.1 Development Charges Fund Eligibility 14 1.5.2.1 General Applicability 14 1.5.2.2 Specifi cs 14 1.5.2 Section 37 Benefi ts 15 1.5.3.1York Region 15 1.5.3.2 City of 16 1.5.3.3 Town of Richmond Hill 17 1.5.3.4 Town of Markham 18 1.5.3 Site Plan Approval 18 1.5.4 Gas Tax Fund 18 1.5.5 BIA Funding Models 20 1.5.6 York Region Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program 21 1.5.7 VivaNext 21 1.5.8 Alternative Funding Sources 21 1.5.9.1 Relative Likelihood and Associated Risks 21

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1.1 Introduction 1.2 Defi ningning Implementation Implementation 1.2.1 Streetscape Plan

This component of the Master Plan deals with the implementation strategy The Streetscape Master Plan for South Yonge Street is based on a The Streetscape Master Plan envisions a Bold, Sustainable and Achievable and funding for capital development as well as the often over-looked aspects comprehensive, stakeholder-driven process carried out by York Region and public streetscape strategy for Yonge Street. The plan is based on a “Linked of the on-going costs of operations and maintenance. Capital costs for the the local municipalities of the Town of Richmond Hill, Town of Markham and District Concept” composed of a series of distinctive character areas that are Ultimate Plan development as well as the Pre-Subway plan implementation the City of Vaughan since August 2010. The study area covers the Yonge Street linked to form a strong and cohesive overall streetscape identity. The plan are identifi ed. These are compared with the costs for achieving the existing corridor from in the south to Scott Drive / Bantry Avenue in suggests major enhancements to the pedestrian boulevards including broad streetscape policy for Regional roads on an incremental basis. Potential Richmond Hill, north of Highway 7. sidewalks, vigorous street tree planting, distinctive street lighting, unique funding sources, partnerships and coordination requirements are identifi ed wayfi nding signage and street furnishings as well as excellence in public art. and evaluated relative to their application to the Master Plan. The Master Plan articulates a vision or Ultimate Plan for streetscape The plan contributes signifi cantly to creating a sustainable environment for development based on the assumption that the Yonge subway will be the public realm that is supported by green technologies including integrated Anticipated operational and maintenance costs are identifi ed for the extended north from to Richmond Hill Centre. It is expected stormwater management, minimization of the urban heat island eff ect, Streetscape Master Plan to ensure that it is maintained as the primary urban that the process for approval, funding, design and construction of the subway utilization of local materials, use of native plantings as much as possible and corridor of York Region. Potential funding sources, partnerships and related will be accomplished over a 10-15 year period. However, in the interim, other similar strategies that will help leverage and encourage LEED and SITES coordination requirements are also identifi ed. development and re-development is expected to continue, thereby creating – certifi ed development along the corridor. Finally, it is an achievable plan that increased commercial and residential densities with the accompanying will be at least partially buildable in the pre-subway period. demand for infrastructure requirements for pedestrians, transit, cycling and community development amenities and facilities. To keep pace with this anticipated development, implementation of the streetscape plan in the 1.2.2 Development Goals for the Corridor period before the subway construction will be a fundamental requirement.

Implementation of the Master Plan will require an integrated approach where The South Yonge Street Corridor represents a major Regional Intensifi cation York Region, the local municipalities and a broad spectrum of stakeholders Corridor between the City of and Richmond Hill Centre. The Corridor including a variety of utilities (Power Stream, Power, communications is planned to attract signifi cantly higher densities throughout its length and gas companies, etc.) Highway 407 ETR, TTC, TRCA, existing and future land with integrated Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The Streetscape owners, developers, and the business community will be required to undertake Plan is developed to respond to the planned densities and to inform future a coordinated eff ort to complete this signifi cant initiative in building the development relative to place making opportunities, urban design, amenities primary urban corridor of York Region. and design quality.

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1.3 Phasing Plan 1.3.1 Phasing of Implementation 1.3.2 Framework of Development Charges

The phasing of implementation of the South Yonge Street Corridor The three phases have been qualifi ed with a time factor in years starting from Development Charges are imposed by the Region for all new development Streetscape Master Plan is contingent on a number of assumptions, funding project initiation based on the understanding that design and construction (residential and non-residential lands, buildings and structures). Charges are and time-related factors. For ease of discussion, a three-phase program of of the subway will theoretically require up to ten years from start to fi nish imposed at the time of development approvals and refl ect the provisions of implementation has been established that is related to construction of the based on the Subway Environmental Assessment. The actual time may diff er the Development Charges Act, 1997. Yonge Street Subway extension from Finch Station to Steeles in the City of from this assumption, but the relative phasing would remain relevant for Toronto and then from the Yonge-Steeles Station to Richmond Hill Centre in implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan. The 2007 Region-wide Development Charges By-law (DC-0007-2007-040) York Region. The three phases are: is enabled to recuperate costs associated with York Region’s growth-related infrastructure for a development program. There are two other area-specifi c • Phase 1 – Short Term: Pre-Subway development charges: covering sanitary sewage servicing in Nobleton as well as an area specifi c charge to cover York Region’s share of growth related capital • Phase 2 – Mid-Term: Subway Construction cost for GO Transit services.

• Phase 3 – Long Term: Post Subway Construction There is no area-specifi c development charge designation for the Yonge Street Corridor.

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1.3.3 Phase 1 - Short Term: Pre-Subway

The fi rst phase of implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan is envisioned Strategies and Initiatives • Establish funding sources and mechanisms for Capital and Operations / to commence upon approval by York Region Council and the local municipal • Alignment and harmonization of the Regional and Municipal Offi cial Plans, Maintenance costs; Councils of Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan. Richmond Hill Centre – Langstaff Transportation Study, Zoning By-laws and • Finalize and confi rm early implementation priorities with regard to Design Guidelines should be sought relative to South Yonge Street based subway phasing and identifi cation of the extent of construction impact Assumptions and Principles on the approved Streetscape Master Plan; on candidate streetscape development areas. • The ultimate Streetscape Master Plan design is based on the proposed • Coordination among the various utilities should be pursued in order to subway transit system being implemented; establish a mutually satisfactory arrangement and alignment of utilities Design and Construction • Subway design work will continue to evolve; relative to achieving the streetscape design for South Yonge Street. This • Continue to coordinate with subway design as it moves forward relative • York Region will continue to protect the public right-of-way for future may include: to candidate streetscape development areas; transportation needs; o Formation of a Public Utilities Coordinating Committee (PUCC) as • Coordinate with private development applications especially at subway • Existing roadway infrastructure and curb alignments will continue to be a vehicle for the long term coordination of utility locations, future station areas where there are opportunities to integrate subway stations used until the Ultimate Plan / streetscape cross sections are achievable; development applications, servicing and maintenance procedures; with private development sites such as the Yonge Steeles Centre, the • Implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan will strive to minimize o Pre-planning of buried electrical services including the identifi cation Langstaff -Longbridge development and others as required; “throw-away costs” and to build for the long term where possible; of duct locations and sizing as part of the initial construction phase • Coordinate with BRT infrastructure design in the Richmond Hill Centre • Candidate areas for early implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan that will minimize additional trenching when funds are available to area north of Highway 7 to Bantry Avenue; are identifi ed based on the continued use of existing curb alignments underground electrical services; • Prepare detailed streetscape designs including schematic design, design and areas where subway tunnelling method of construction is • Establish a “no-disturbance” moratorium policy (of approximately 5 years) development, cost estimates, working drawings and contract documents contemplated according to the Subway Environmental Assessment (EA); relative to completed streetscape works. for the areas where early development of the streetscape works are • The other major candidate area for early implementation of the • On-going discussions, coordination and negotiation with stakeholders confi rmed possible. Streetscape Master Plan is the Richmond Hill Centre area north of such as the Highway 407 ETR relative to streetscape enhancements Highway 7 to Bantry Avenue where the BRT infrastructure is currently through the highway corridor, VivaNEXT relative to implementation of proposed with no interference of future subway construction activity; the Bus (BRT) in Richmond Hill, PowerStream relative to the • Allow for subway construction activity at areas designated for open cut removal of overhead wires and the coordination of electrical services for construction, generally occurring at subway stations and the future undergrounding and CN Rail relative to the decking-over of the CN Bridge area based on the Subway EA – these will be “no build zones” for rail corridor north of Steeles Avenue for an urban parkette adjacent to the streetscapes until after subway construction at these sites is completed; street; • New development along the South Yonge Street corridor will continue • Continue to discuss, coordinate and negotiate detailed operational and to occur and the Streetscape Master Plan will provide direction relative maintenance agreements between York Region, the local municipalities to streetscape design guidelines within the public realm as well as urban and the Highway 407 ETR; design and built form guidelines on adjacent private development sites; • Initiate a process to establish a harmonized public art policy between York • York Region and local municipalities will provide commitment to Region and the municipalities that will require public art installations as implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan for South Yonge Street. part of the development process for both public realm and private realm projects. Refer to Appendix B – Public Art Policy Process;

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1.3.4 Phase 2 - Mid-Term: Subway Construction

The second phase of implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan would Strategies and Initiatives Design, Construction and Operations commence upon initiation of construction of the Yonge Street Subway • Continue to coordinate and harmonize Regional and Municipal Offi cial • Continue to monitor implementation priorities with regard to subway Extension. Plans, Richmond Hill Centre – Langstaff Transportation Study, Zoning By- phasing and identifi cation of the extent of construction impact on laws and Design Guidelines relative to South Yonge Street based on the candidate streetscape development areas; Assumptions and Principles Streetscape Master Plan; • Continue to coordinate with subway construction as it moves forward • Subway construction will initiate and continue throughout the South • Continue to coordinate among the various utilities in order to maintain relative to candidate streetscape development areas; Yonge Street study area from the Steeles Avenue intersection to south of a mutually satisfactory arrangement and alignment of utilities relative to • Continue to coordinate with private development applications especially Highway 407; achieving the streetscape design for South Yonge Street, including: at subway station areas where there are opportunities to integrate • Early implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan at candidate areas o A Public Utilities Coordinating Committee (PUCC) as a vehicle for subway stations with private development sites such as the Yonge will occur generally where existing curb locations are close to ultimate the long term coordination of utility locations, future development Steeles Centre, the Langstaff -Longbridge development and others as alignments, where tunnelling construction methods for the subway are applications, servicing and maintenance procedures; required; contemplated and the BRT facility proposed for Richmond Hill Centre, o Continue to pre-plan for buried electrical services including the • Continue to coordinate with BRT infrastructure design in the Richmond north of Highway 7 to Bantry Avenue; identifi cation of duct locations and sizing as part of the initial Hill Centre area north of Highway 7 to Bantry Avenue relative to • Areas designated for open cut construction, generally occurring at construction phase that will minimize additional trenching when implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan; subway stations and the Don River Bridge area, based on the Subway funds are available to underground electrical services in coordination • Continue to prepare detailed streetscape designs including schematic EA, will become available for streetscape construction after subway with TTC subway construction; design, design development, cost estimates, working drawings and construction at these sites is complete; • Continue discussions, coordination and negotiation with stakeholders contract documents for the areas where mid-term development of the • New development along the South Yonge Street corridor will continue such as Highway 407 ETR relative to streetscape enhancements streetscape works are confi rmed possible as subway construction is to occur and the Streetscape Master Plan will provide direction relative through the highway corridor, PowerStream relative to the removal of completed; to streetscape design guidelines within the public realm as well as urban overhead wires and the coordination of electrical services for future • Continue to operate and maintain existing streetscapes. design and built form guidelines in support of municipal guidelines on undergrounding, City of Toronto relative to the gateway at Steeles adjacent private development sites; Avenue and CN Rail relative to the decking-over of the CN rail corridor north of Steeles Avenue for an urban parkette adjacent to the street; • Finalize negotiations for detailed operational and maintenance agreements between York Region, the local municipalities and the Highway 407 ETR; • Continue with eff orts to establish a harmonized public art policy between York Region and the municipalities that will require public art installations as part of the development process for both public realm and private realm projects; • Continue to expand and develop funding sources and mechanisms that will ensure implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan.

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1.3.5 Phase 3 - Long Term: Post Subway Construction

The third phase of implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan would be Strategies and Initiatives Design, Construction and Operations carried out upon completion of the subway construction. However, it should • Continue to coordinate and harmonize Regional and Municipal Offi cial • Continue to monitor implementation priorities and opportunities with be noted that there may be aspects of this phase that may be undertaken Plans, Richmond Hill Centre – Langstaff Transportation Study, Zoning By- regard to the CN Rail, Don River Bridge, 407 ETR and Hydro lands; earlier provided that construction has been completed and other agreements laws and Design Guidelines relative to South Yonge Street based on the • Continue to coordinate with private development applications as are in place. Streetscape Master Plan; required; • Continue to coordinate among the various utilities in order to maintain • Prepare detailed streetscape designs including schematic design, design Assumptions and Principles a mutually satisfactory arrangement and alignment of utilities relative to development, cost estimates, working drawings and contract documents • Subway construction will be completed throughout the South Yonge achieving the streetscape design for South Yonge Street, including: for the areas where long-term development of the streetscape and Street study area from the Steeles Avenue intersection to south of o A Public Utilities Coordinating Committee (PUCC) as a vehicle for associated works are confi rmed possible after subway construction is Highway 407; the long term coordination of utility locations, future development completed including the CN Rail deck, Don River Bridge and 407 ETR and • Construction of the BRT through the Richmond Hill Centre to Bantry applications, servicing and maintenance procedures; Hydro lands; Avenue will be completed; o Continue to pre-plan for buried electrical services including the • Continue to operate and maintain existing streetscapes. • Implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan will be largely completed identifi cation of duct locations and sizing as part of the initial throughout much of the study area as construction of the major transit construction phase that will minimize additional trenching when facilities are completed; funds are available to underground electrical services; • There may be other components of the Streetscape Master Plan that • Finalize implementation and operational negotiations with stakeholders have not been completed through this period of time such as the urban such as Highway 407 ETR relative to streetscape enhancements park deck over the CN Rail corridor, the extended pedestrian deck of the through the highway corridor, Power Stream relative to the removal Don River Bridge and the Highway 407 / Hydro Lands areas; of overhead wires and the coordination of electrical services for future • New development along the South Yonge Street corridor will continue undergrounding and CN Rail relative to the decking-over of the CN rail to occur and the Streetscape Master Plan will provide direction relative corridor north of Steeles Avenue for an urban parkette adjacent to the to streetscape design guidelines within the public realm as well as urban street; design and built form guidelines in support of municipal guidelines on • Finalize negotiations related to detailed operational and maintenance adjacent private development sites; agreements between York Region, the local municipalities and the Highway 407 ETR; • Continue with eff orts to establish a harmonized public art policy between York Region and the municipalities and other relevant stakeholders that will require public art installations as part of the development process for both public realm and private realm projects; • Continue to expand and develop funding sources and mechanisms that will ensure implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan.

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Pre-Subway Construction Coordinate w/ Private Developers Coordinate w/ BRT Design Prepare Detailed Streetscape Designs Strategies Continue to Align + Harmonize Plans 2 and Continue Utility Coordination Initiatives Continue Stakeholder Coordination Finalize O + M Agreements Establish Harmonized Public Art Policy Expand + Develop Funding Sources + Mechanisms Design and Continue to Monitor Implementation Priorities Construction Continue to Coordinate w/ Subway Construction Continue to Coordinate w/ Private Developers Continue to Coordinate w/ BRT Design Continue Detailed Streetscape Designs Subway Construction Subway Operate + Maintain Existing Streetscape

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LEAD STAKEHOLDERS PHASE CATEGORY TASK Town of City of Town of Richmond City of Business York Region Vaughan Markham Hill 407 ETR TTC VivaNEXT PowerStream Toronto CN Rail Hydro One Community Strategies Continue to Align + Harmonize Plans 3 and Continue to Coordinate Among Utilities Initiatives Finalize Implementation + Operational Negotiations w/ Stakeholders Finalize O + M Agreements Continue Process for Public Art Policy Continue to Expand + Develop Funding Sources + Mechanisms Design and Monitor Implementation Priorities + Construction Opportunities Continue to Coordinate w/ Private Developers (as required) Prepare Detailed Streetscape Designs Continue to Operate + Maintain Existing Post-Subway Construction Post-Subway Streetscape

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1.4 Capital Cost and Funding Approaches 1.4.1 Introduction and Assumptions 1.4.2 Standards and Cost Implications

The approach to the preparation of construction and operational costs Three existing standards and associated costs within York Region have been associated with the implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan for south reviewed. These include streetscapes without medians, streetscapes with Yonge Street is based on the identifi cation of the incremental costs associated medians, and enhanced streetscapes, such as those included in the VivaNext with the proposed streetscape works relative to the existing cost base of the projects. Region’s streetscape policy. Capital Costs – Existing Streetscape Policy (per km) The estimate of probable capital cost of construction of the Streetscape The costs are based on 2011 Urban Cross Section from Transportation Services, Master Plan is based on the Ultimate and Pre-Subway plans for the anticipated Roads – Capital Delivery. The total cost for streetscapes without a median streetscape works illustrated in the Master Plan. These preliminary estimates is approximately $0.7 million / km, while the total cost with a median is $1.8 are qualifi ed based on several factors: million / km. These fi gures exclude the cost of utilities.

• Design – the master plan conceptual drawings and sketches illustrate key Capital Costs – Enhanced Streetscapes (per km) dimensions and materials, but not all specifi c conditions throughout the Enhanced streetscape costs within the Region (i.e. VivaNext projects) amount study area; to approximately $6.1 - 7.2 million / km. These enhanced streetscape costs • Technical – the master plan represents a new design with some include substantial upgrades from the other existing standards in terms of application of R+D components relative to several components such as quality of materials and design. planting, paving, drainage and other features; • Cost – unit costs are taken from specifi c experience with other similar projects in York Region (2011 dollars).

Together, these factors provide an overall level of accuracy of approximately ±20%. Based on this, the anticipated costs for the Streetscape Master Plan includes a 20% contingency.

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Proposed Standards for Yonge Street The cost of underground power distribution was investigated for the section of Based on cost estimates established for the Davis Drive underground utility The proposed standards for Yonge Street are based on the Streetscape Master Yonge Street from Steeles Avenue to Highway 407 in a report entitled: Yonge duct banks (12 ducts @ $1,256 / lm @ $105 / duct), the cost for constructing Plan for South Yonge Street predicated on the construction of the Yonge Street Street Overhead Power Distribution System Relocation Report, prepared by Giff els utility duct banks along the South Yonge Street Corridor can be estimated as subway from Finch to Richmond Hill Centre. As the “” for York Associates Limited, 2007. The fi nal options and associated order of magnitude follows: Region, the Streetscape Master Plan for South Yonge Street envisions a modern, cost estimates are summarized below: 20 ducts encased in concrete @ $2,100 / lm (x5.6 kilometres length) vibrant, multi-functional urban streetscape fl anked by a variety of land uses • Totally underground solution $50,000,000 equals a total of $11.76 million + 20% + HST (13%) = $15.95 million including medium to high density residential, at-grade retail and commercial • Partially underground / overhead solution $24,000,000 uses, as well as the protection and enlargement of existing heritage areas. The (underground distribution in heritage area) There are many benefi ts of constructing the underground ducts during the proposed streetscape standards and associated capital costs for Yonge Street • Relocated overhead solution $ 3,500,000 development of the streetscape. These include: refl ect this character. The capital costs are detailed in Appendix A; see Table (plus removals and relocation of other service attachments – Bell, Telus, • Substantial cost savings and reduced throw-away costs; A – Order of Magnitude Capital Cost Estimate: South Yonge Street Corridor streetlights, etc) • The pre-planning for hydro is done early in the process; Streetscape Master Plan - Subway Plan (Ultimate) and Table B – Order of • Minimizes the potential disruption of future construction; Magnitude Capital Cost Estimate: South Yonge Street Corridor Streetscape The costs for these options are based on a coordinated construction • Reduced confl icts with high density private development and streetscape Master Plan - Pre-Subway Plan. process for the power distribution construction of the previously proposed components; BRT development and streetscape redevelopment comparable to that • Major aesthetic quality enhancement. The order of magnitude cost estimate for the full build-out of the Streetscape contemplated in the Streetscape Master Plan. Subway Plan (Ultimate) is approximately $45,000,000 (+ HST) excluding underground power distribution and other utilities, and public art. This The Streetscape Master Plan recommends that power distribution and other amounts to an average cost of $8.0 million per km. associated utilities be relocated to a totally underground solution to support the higher order streetscape vision. The increased development densities The order of magnitude cost estimate for the Streetscape Pre-Subway Plan is and multi-purpose streetscape envisioned along the Yonge Street Corridor approximately $38,000,000 (+ HST), excluding underground power distribution make the underground solution much more functional and attractive, but at and other utilities and public art. a higher cost. There is, however, a major opportunity within the subway and streetscape projects to reduce the cost diff erential between overhead and underground solutions installations in that the roadways and boulevards are being substantially re-confi gured so that the underground construction could be integrated with other civil works thus causing less disruption and reducing associated capital costs. The feasibility and costs of constructing the required underground ducts during the development of the streetscape works should be investigated further to explore the potential benefi ts and cost savings.

Installation of Duct Banks during Streetscape Construction

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1.4.3 Add-ons and Defi ning the Delta Above Standards

Yonge Street is a primary urban corridor which has an elevated level of streetscape treatment from other regional roads, as specifi ed in the York Region Streetscape Policy (2001). The resulting enhancements and costs envisioned by the Master Plan ($9.1 million) are substantially higher than the existing standard for Regional Roads (see page 10 for details).

The costs of development of the Streetscape Master Plan for South Yonge Street represent a signifi cant enhancement and upgrade to existing streetscape standards for York Region for several reasons. • Proposed large scale Transit Oriented Development (TOD) with major density increases along the corridor; • Conversion of South Yonge Street to a subway route with construction of the subway from Finch Station to Steeles Station and then north to Richmond Hill Centre; • Subway development is planned to reduce amount of vehicular commuter traffi c on Yonge Street; • Development of Yonge Street as a multi-purpose street featuring upgraded transit, protected cycle lanes, enhanced pedestrian realm and vibrant street life; • Master plan is envisioned as a series of character districts with unique features and components within an overall consistent design framework; • Design incorporates sustainability measures consistent with LEED and SITES standards; • Design supports integration of a public art policy and installations (though not included in the cost estimates).

Artist’s rendering of Yonge Street as a multi-purpose street.

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By another measure, these costs compare favourably to other recent major urban streetscape projects including a similar street project along in Toronto and a main street project in the small Ontario town of Grand Bend. The costs of these projects are as follows:

Bloor-Yorkville BIA: Bloor Street, Church Street to , Toronto, Ontario • Approximately 2.0 km of similar scale envisioned in the Yonge Streetscape Master Plan. • Cost: $20 - 25 million overall / $12.4 million per km Bloor Street Revitalization Imagery

Main Street, Grand Bend, Ontario • Approximately 0.70 km of a smaller scale street, though of a similar quality envisioned in the Yonge Streetscape Master Plan. • Cost: $3.5 - 4 million overall / $5.7 million per km

The average cost ($9.1 million per km) for the Yonge Street Corridor Streetscape Master Plan is consistent with the range of cost of similar streetscape projects and are therefore reasonable. Grand Bend Main Street Revitalization Imagery

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1.5 Funding Options 1.5.1 Development Charges Fund Eligibility

1.5.1.1 General Applicability 1.5.1.2 Specifi cs Existing Development Charges legislation enables municipalities to impose Under the 2010 Development Charge Background Report for York Region development charges which are estimated on the following basis: Municipality, a number of road programs are included in the Development Charges By-law as a basis of calculating the charge. A number of road • The anticipated amount, scale and location of development as well improvements were carried in the 2007 Development Charges study – these as the increase in service requirements attributable to growth-related included Yonge Street from Mulock Drive to Davis Drive as well as right of way infrastructure and service costs; improvements on Yonge Street from Steeles to Highway 7 and from Yonge • The average quality and quantity of service for each category of Street North of Highway 7 to Bernard (19th). infrastructure and service in existence over the preceding 10-year period – development charges cannot be estimated on the basis of scale The planned enhancements to the Yonge Street corridor are likely to be and quality of services which are above and beyond the average of the Development Charges eligible subject to the following notations: preceding 10-year period; • Any increase in capital cost which relates to oversize capacity and the • The need to identify the portion of the anticipated capital cost which is portion of such increased capital cost that are related to future growth; a benefi t to existing development versus development to future growth. and, As the Streetscape plan relates to transportation infrastructure serving • Net of any subsidies or other contributions which reduce capital costs. York Region as a whole, determining the proportional benefi t to existing versus new growth will be an important consideration; and,

• Recognizing that the proposed enhancements to the Yonge Street Corridor may exceed the 10-year average as to quantity and quality of service. This report identifi es the works and costs associated with the approved standards of streetscape for the Yonge Street Corridor. It also identifi es the works and their costs over and above these standards.

Development charges are imposed on new developments to pay for growth-related capital costs.

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1.5.2 Section 37 Benefi ts

Section 37 of the Ontario Planning Act enables municipalities to include 1.5.2.1York Region In order to implement the opportunities for funding of community benefi ts, provisions within their Offi cial Plans for the granting of additional height With respect to Section 37 policies, the York Region Offi cial Plan (2009) has the the Regional Offi cial Plan is based on the need for a partnership model and/or density for proposed development (over and above the as-of-right following language: involving the Region and the area municipalities. The Regional Offi cial Plan development density) in exchange for community benefi ts. These community seeks the active participation of the area municipalities in implementing benefi ts (as categories) are identifi ed within the Offi cial Plans. Below is an “5.4 Regional Centres and Corridors Section 37 agreements to secure community benefi ts. As such, the outline of the policies in each of the relevant municipal offi cial plans. The opportunity for Section 37 funding lies with the area municipalities and those central question for implementation of regional streetscape improvements is: 15. To require local municipalities to adopt offi cial plan policies and related zoning development proposals which include applications for increased density, by-law provisions, to provide community benefi ts in Regional Centres and triggering the potential for Section 37 benefi ts. This type of funding should • To what extent can these works be funded as community benefi ts as part Corridors in exchange for additional height and density, consistent with the therefore be considered contingent and subject to uncertainty. Nevertheless, of existing or future development proposals received and determined by Increased Density provision of the Planning Act. Community benefi ts shall as a source of potential funding, bonusing is viable. A full assessment of this the area municipalities? and, include consideration of (bold for emphasis): funding source should involve a review of existing and potential development • What is the timing of such development-linked funding compared to the a. transit station improvements, in addition to lands required as a opportunities for sites fronting on, or in proximity to, the Yonge Street Corridor. ideal timing for implementation of the road corridor improvements? condition of development approval; b. social housing; All three lower-tier municipalities as well the Regional Municipality have c. direct pedestrian connections to transit stations; policies in place to commit funding of community benefi ts through Section 37 d. Regional community and health facilities; provisions. Area municipality Section 37 policies are outlined below. e. Regional emergency medical services and police stations; f. additional facilities and services identifi ed by local municipalities; and, g. appropriate provisions for pedestrian and cycling facilities.”

The Yonge Street Corridor is identifi ed as a Regional Corridor in the York Region Offi cial Plan and the Regional Centres include the Yonge/Steeles Centre and Richmond Hill Centre. The policies defi ne community benefi ts to include appropriate provisions for pedestrians and cycling facilities as well as additional facilities and services identifi ed by local municipalities.

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1.5.2.2 City of Vaughan j. building or site features that decreases the environmental impact of Streetscape improvements of the boulevard not abutting the site are permitted The City of Vaughan Offi cial Plan (Section 10.1.2 Implementation Tools) the building or site with respect to water use, water contamination, as are other community improvements that may be identifi ed through the includes provisions for bonusing Higher Density under provisions of Section energy use, carbon emissions or other environmental impacts; development approval process. Further, Section 10.1.2.1.2 enables Council to 37 of the Planning Act. The relevant excerpt of the plan is as follows: k. streetscape improvements to the public boulevard not abutting select community benefi ts based on local community needs, the nature of the the site; development application and any implementation guidelines or plans adopted “10.1.2 Implementation Tools l. below-grade connections to public transit facilities; by Council. Bonusing for Increases in Height or Density (Section 37 of the Planning Act) m. land for municipal purposes; n. community benefi ts that may be identifi ed in Secondary Plans, Area 10.1.2.9. That for development in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Primary Specifi c Policies or Site Specifi c Policies as contained in Volume 2 of Centres or as specifi ed in a Secondary Plan, Zoning By-laws may be this Plan; and enacted at the discretion of Council pursuant to Section 37 of the o. other community improvements that may be identifi ed through the Planning Act to permit development to occur with greater height and/ development approval process. or density than is otherwise permitted in this Plan, or in a Secondary Plan contained within Volume 2 of this Plan, in return for the provision 10.1.2.10. That community benefi ts provided through policy 10.1.2.9 shall be of community benefi ts. The community benefi ts shall consist of capital secured in one or more agreements to be registered on title. facilities and or cash contributions toward specifi c capital facilities, above and beyond those that would otherwise be required by this Plan 10.1.2.11. That a landowner seeking to take advantage of additional height and/ or provided through Development Charges, including but not limited to or density must demonstrate that with such additions the proposed (bold for emphasis): development represents good planning and is consistent with the a. aff ordable housing, land for aff ordable housing, or cash-in-lieu of policies of this Plan or any other applicable planning policy including, aff ordable housing; but not limited to, a Secondary Plan or Heritage Conservation District b. the provision of social housing; Plan. c. conservation of heritage resources that are designated under the Ontario Heritage 10.1.2.12. That a landowner seeking to take advantage of additional height and/ d. Act, and/or listed on the City’s Heritage Register; or density must provide rationale for the specifi c community benefi ts e. fully furnished and equipped day care facilities including start-up being proposed in return for the additional height and/or density. funding; Council reserves the right to select community benefi ts based on local f. public art contributions; community needs, the nature of the development application, any g. non-profi t arts, cultural or community or institutional facilities; implementation guidelines or plans adopted by Council and the policies h. parkland and/or parkland improvements, or cash-in-lieu of of this Plan.” parkland or parkland improvements; i. public access to privately owned natural heritage features, to be secured through an easement registered on title;

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1.5.2.3 Town of Richmond Hill a. The provision of additional on-site open space or public facilities such as day 6. Increases in height and/or density authorized in accordance with Section 37 The Town of Richmond Hill Offi cial Plan (2010) includes provisions for bonusing nurseries, community centres, and/or recreational facilities; of the Planning Act will be implemented by site specifi c By-laws passed under pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. A by-law passed in accordance b. The provision of aff ordable or special needs housing including housing for Section 34 of the Planning Act. Such By-laws will contain the standards of the with Section 37 of the Planning Act must relate to community benefi ts defi ned senior citizens beyond the requirements of this Plan; zoning category applicable to the site if the bonus is not awarded, as well as as, but not limited to: c. Enhanced connections between neighbourhoods, the Greenway System as the standards that would apply if the bonus is awarded. The By-law will also well as local improvements to transit facilities; specify the community benefi ts that are required to be provided before the “Section 5: Implementation d. Additional street improvements or servicing improvements; bonus standards are in eff ect.” e. The provision of public parking facilities; 5.5 Bonusing (Bonusing By-Laws) f. Public art; Community benefi ts can be either capital facilities or cash contributions g. Substantial contribution to the tree canopy; towards such facilities secured and returned for an increase in higher density It is the policy of Council that: h. Streetscape improvements on the public boulevard not abutting the site; of development and, similar to the City of Vaughan can be selected on a basis i. Non-profi t cultural facilities; and of local need, the nature of development itself, and/or any guidelines adopted 1. In accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act, Council may, in a By-law j. Other local improvements to the satisfaction of the Town. by Council. passed under Section 34, permit increases in the height and/or density of a development, where such development provides community benefi ts above 4. Community benefi ts will be capital facilities and/or cash contributions towards and beyond what would otherwise be required and provided that: specifi c capital facilities, and shall be secured in return for an increase in the height and/or density of development, and will be selected based on local needs, a. The development constitutes good planning; the nature of the development and any guidelines or relevant plans adopted b. The community benefi ts to be provided bear a reasonable planning by Council and the policies of this Plan. Priority will be given to on-site or local relationship with the proposed development; and facilities. c. The proposed development can be supported by existing or planned infrastructure or minor upgrades thereto. 5. Where a proponent of development elects to provide community benefi ts in return for an increase in the height and/or density of the proposed development, 2. A By-law passed in accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act may be the Town shall require the owner to enter into one or more agreements with the enacted only for the purpose of securing community benefi ts above and Town dealing with the facilities, services or matters. Any agreement entered beyond what would otherwise be required under the Planning Act and into by the owner will be registered against the land to which it applies and the Development Charges Act. Town is entitled to enforce its provisions against the owner, and subject to the provisions of the Registry Act and the Land Titles Act, any person who has an 3. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the intent of Council in interest in the land or who subsequently acquires an interest in the land. passing such a By-law shall be to obtain community benefi ts including, but not limited to the following (bold for emphasis):

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1.5.3 Site Plan Approval 1.5.4 Gas Tax Fund

1.5.2.4 Town of Markham The signifi cant development opportunities which are likely to exist as a result The Gas Tax Fund, initiated by the Paul Martin Government in 2004, has in Section 7.3 (Zoning By-laws and Orders) of the Town of Markham Offi cial Plan of the future development of the subway or the bus rapid transit system recent years provided funding for a range of infrastructure projects across identifi es increased height and density (bonusing) provisions in Sub-Section D. will enhance land values at certain points along the corridor (around transit Canada. As of 2009, the federal gas tax transfers to the Provinces and Territories The objectives include the following types of community improvements: stations, typically within 250 to 500 metres). In the context of funding major in support of municipal infrastructure projects increased to $2 billion annually. public infrastructure such as heavy rail subways, there is a long history in a According to the latest information available from the Government, the Gas • Preservation of the unique character or buildings of architectural or number of jurisdictions of various value-capture initiatives (capturing the value Tax Fund (GTF) is to remain at that level up to 2014. By that time, current historical diff erence; of land value increases which stem, in part or in whole, from the development plans are for the GTF to become a permanent measure of funding for Ontario’s of the transit system). municipalities. • Provision of housing for senior citizens; The basic logic to these programs is that private land holdings benefi t directly The GTF is predicated on capital investments and environmentally sustainable • The provision of increased on-site open space or facilities such as day from the provision of public investment in transit nodes (and increased land municipal infrastructure that improves water and air quality and reduces care centres, community centres, recreation facilities; value should be recaptured in a proportionate amount by the public sector greenhouse gas emissions. To that end, eligible investments include a range to defray the capital costs of the transit infrastructure). The Sheppard Subway of infrastructure such as water, waste water and solid waste facilities, public • The preservation of woodlots or environmental signifi cant areas which Extension undertaken in during the 1990s and early 2000s, involved the transit, community energy systems, and local roads and bridges. In Ontario, would not be accepted as parkland dedication; and development of area-specifi c development charges (subsequently rescinded) the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the City of Toronto are which were designed to be applied to higher order development along the parties to a bi-lateral agreement with the Federal Government. Outside of • To achieve additional road or services improvements. length of the subway line and around the subway station. Toronto, the AMO delivers the programs to other Ontario municipalities.

In the context of the current streetscape improvement plan, value The GTF supports environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure, such enhancements as a result of that specifi c infrastructure program are modest as: and indirect relative to the provision of the regional infrastructure such as the • Public transit; subway or the BRT. However, the ensuing development which is expected as • Drinking water; a result of the creation of the subway does create an opportunity to pursue • Wastewater infrastructure; development agreements to provide for additional benefi ts within the public • Community energy systems; realm. These may be secured as part of negotiations with land developers • Solid waste management; and through site plan approval and other mechanisms, including the creation of • Local roads and bridges. benefi t assessment districts (BADS), special planning districts (SPDs as used in • some States such as California) or through area-specifi c development charges. For both the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 fi scal years, a total of $746,765,000 is allocated to Ontario in each of those years. York Region has received a total of $11.8 million (2008-2009) and $23.7 million (2009-2010). Every municipality in Canada receives a portion of the GTF. The GTF allocations determine the Provincial/Territorial level based on a per capita formula.

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The following is an excerpt from the Canada – Ontario – Association of b) Water, e.g.: Drinking water supply; drinking water purifi cation and Municipalities of Ontario – City of Toronto Gas Tax Agreement (Agreement for treatment systems; drinking water distribution systems; water metering the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues under the New Deal for Cities and systems. Communities), 2005-2015: c) Wastewater, e.g.: Wastewater systems including sanitary and combined sewer systems; and separate storm water systems. Eligible projects include capacity building projects and environmentally d) Solid waste, e.g.: Waste diversion; material recovery facilities; organics sustainable municipal infrastructure (ESMI) projects defi ned as municipal management; collection depots; waste disposal landfi lls; thermal treatment infrastructure projects that improve the quality of the environment and contribute and landfi ll gas recuperation. to reduce greenhouse emissions, green water, more clean air and fall within a e) Community Energy Systems, e.g.: category of projects identifi ed in the Schedule A, as follows: i. Cogeneration or combined heat and power projects (where heat and power are produced through a single process) ; SCHEDULE A – Eligible Categories ii. District heating and cooling projects where heat (or cooling) is distributed to more than one building. 1. ESMI Projects include the following: f) Local roads, bridges and tunnels, active transportation infrastructure a) Public transit, e.g.: (e.g., bike lanes) that enhance sustainability outcomes.” i. Rapid Transit: tangible capital assets and rolling stock (includes light rail, heavy rail additions, subways, ferries, transit stations, park and ride facilities, grade separated bus lanes and rail lines); ii. Transit Buses: bus rolling stock, transit bus stations; iii. Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Transit Priority Capital Investments; iv. ITS technologies to improve transit priority signalling, passenger and traffi c information and transit operations; v. Capital investments, such as transit queue jumpers and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes vi. Para transit: rolling stock, fi xed capital assets and systems vii. Related capital infrastructure: bus loading bays, road rehabilitation for bus only lanes. viii. Active transportation infrastructure (e.g., bike lanes). Active Transportation Infrastructure and Public Transit Facilities are potential eligible projects for funding through the Gas Tax Fund

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1.5.5 BIA Funding Models

There are currently no business improvement areas (BIAs) within the study • Existing BIAs themselves provide an opportunity for a range of The BIA funding options are an example of best practice and are not a area. A business improvement area, operated by an elected board and funded partnership models even where a parking authority does not exist as substitute for other funding sources. The opportunities for establishing through the property tax base (an additional levy on property owners within a an agency of the municipality. A number of municipalities in Ontario BIAs should be further reviewed with the area municipalities to establish the defi ned area) off ers the potential for a renewed focus not only on developing have used Community Improvement plans and other vehicles to help likelihood of support among the business communities. the appropriate mix of retail and services at commercial nodes but also the create a focus of support for initiatives including off -street parking and opportunity to secure through partnership access through a range of funding have been able to generate capital contributions by property owners models. Therefore, as a medium to long-term solution, the option of BIAs as based on a fi rm understanding of commercial merits associated with opportunities to create a stable and sustainable commercial corridor should be these improvements. addressed as part of the long-range plan. • These principles can in theory be applied to funding streetscape The City of Toronto represents a useful example of how BIAs and the City as improvements, including but not limited to, parking and other matters. well as its agencies can work together to secure streetscape improvements, property enhancements as well the provision of facilities such as off street The City of Toronto also off ers the capital cost-shared program. This is a parking. The funding model is of a particular note. capital streetscape funding model which provides 50-50 matching capital funding to BIAs to undertake streetscape improvements such as decorative The Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) has a rich history of partnering with the sidewalk treatments, decorative lighting, banners, murals, and more signifi cant neighbourhood commercial areas throughout the City. An existing model for features such as fountains, street furniture, landscaping and tree planting. For the development of “Green P” parking is based upon the City providing up this program, the maximum annual cost sharing request from a BIA cannot front funding for the development of off -street facilities which serve the wider exceed $600,000. Therefore, in recognition of the more signifi cant per km interest of the commercial community. The model operates on the following cost associated with the Yonge Street Corridor improvement, this would not principles: represent a signifi cant source of funding. Nevertheless, it does represent Zhong Hua Men at , City of Toronto a layer of cooperative working between retailers, property owners, and • A defi ned commercial district such as a BIA requires off -street parking municipalities and should therefore be considered as a long-term opportunity. or a structured parking facility. The TPA has in the past developed these facilities (based on an amortization of capital costs over a given The potential development of parking authorities within the area municipalities period -20 years). Parking charges are used to cover these fi nancing should be considered for its potential to establish a funding stream as well costs. Depending at the cost of development, if existing parking as partnerships to eff ect change. By way of example, the Toronto Parking charges are unable to cover the full extent of the costs over the Authority has engaged in revitalization programs including East Chinatown. In amortization period, this is refl ected in a contribution to be provided partnership with the City of Toronto and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, by the BIA. This has worked successfully on a number of occasions. the TPA built the Zhong Hua Men (Chinese archway) at Gerrard Street. This is anchored by two lion statues donated by the Chinese government. Public parking agencies off er the wherewithal to generate revenue from parking which is not currently maximized and/or which is captured by the private sector. Bloor-Yorkville BIA Revitalization Project , City of Toronto

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1.5.6 York Region Municipal 1.5.8 Alternative Funding Sources Streetscape Partnership Program In 2006, York Region had established a cost-sharing program for streetscape 1.5.8.1 Relative Likelihood and Associated Risks projects on Regional roads to encourage partnerships with local municipalities There are a number of questions regarding the likelihood of each of the • The funding tied to enhanced partnership between agencies for a higher level of streetscape design on regional roads. This is a capital funding mechanisms above as sources for the capital required to implement and municipalities, as well as major grant programs should be an streetscape funding model which off ers three tiers of funding (25-50% the project. The degree to which certain of these funding mechanisms is able immediate priority in implementing this plan. The existing funding funding) based on the project’s location and relation to the 10-Year Capital to contribute, depends on the level of partnership adopted by the Regional sources off er the potential for funding but a specifi c analysis of each Roads Construction Program. Projects are initiated by local municipalities Municipality and the local area municipalities. For example, the achievement potential program is required to assess what elements if any could be and applications made to York Region to fund capital improvements such as of off setting contributions from development projects arising from Section 37 applied to the project. Streetscape enhancements are already part of sidewalk paving treatments, median treatments, enhanced landscaping and provisions is relatively uncertain, is driven by the nature of future development the VivaNEXT BRT facility development program. It is also anticipated street tree planting, decorative light standards, water features, and public art. and its timing, and is unlikely to result in signifi cant funding for the core that the enhancements described in the Yonge Streetscape Plan would It should be noted that as a condition of funding, that the local municipality elements of the streetscape works. be part of the “post construction” restoration costs along Yonge Street. assume the operations and maintenance of these streetscape enhancements. In recognition of the more signifi cant per km cost associated with the • The Gas Tax Fund is likely to be applicable to several elements of the • OTHER: While not directly applicable to the general, or usual funding construction of South Yonge Street, this program should be considered as a design including bike lanes and other sustainable infrastructure sources for streetscape there may be other “non-conventional” sources long-term opportunity that would potentially represent a signifi cant source of contributions to transportation. This source of funding can be applied and / or partnerships with stakeholders that should be investigated, funding in the future. potentially from the outset of implementation and most particularly including: when bike lanes are provided under Phase 2 of the Plan. Timing is - Highway 407 ETR The Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program reinforces the importance of key to eff ective funding and it is not certain that the GTF or the scale - CN Rail partnerships and collaboration between York Region and its local municipal of funding will remain constant over time. Hence, if the applicability - Hydro One partners on this primary urban corridor and throughout the region. of such sources is limited in the short term and are more likely in the - Private Donors / Sponsors for public art medium to long term, these sources should be discounted. Therefore, - Environmental Partnerships (e.g. TRCA, etc.) we recommend that further assessment be undertaken at the present time to determine fully the applicability of the GTF. 1.5.7 VivaNext • The Development Charge as a source of funding hinges on the applicability of the standard of improvements which are contained VivaNext has responsibility for developing bus rapid transit from Highway in the Master Plan. The fundability is limited by the 10 year average 7 north to Bantry within the study area. The potential exist, therefore, for level of service in addition to the proportion of road enhancements the streetscape associated with the BRT to be undertaken as part of the that are growth related versus a benefi t to existing development. We infrastructure within the roadway. As such, the implementation of the recommend that the appropriate analysis be undertaken to determine streetscape guidelines as part of this plan can be dovetailed with the BRT whether the project meets or exceeds the level of service limits and the program and funded through the VivaNext development program. assumed ratio of benefi ts between existing and new growth.

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Maintenance and 2 Operational Costs

2. Maintenance and Operational Costs DRAFT

2.1 Introduction 2.2 Defi ningning Maintenance Maintenance and and Operations Operations

The Streetscape Master Plan for South Yonge Street provides the vision, The recommended maintenance and operations procedures and standards standards and guidelines to inform the design, construction and maintenance of care for the South Yonge Streetscape are upgraded relative to existing of the streetscape and public spaces along Yonge Street as a result of the standards and are noted in Section 2.2.2 below. The existing standards of care proposed major transit improvements between the Yonge Steeles Gateway and and associated costs are also noted for other Regional Roads. the Richmond Hill Centre. This section of the report focuses on developing an understanding of the on-going costs involved in maintenance and operation Key assumptions for the cost evaluation include: of the enhanced streetscapes as proposed in the Master Plan. • Costs are existing maintenance and operations are calculated based on cost data provided by the Region; The maintenance and operational costs for the enhanced streetscapes are • Streetscape maintenance costs do not include roadway sweeping or based on an itemization of considerations and components as outlined below snow removal, trash pick-up or maintenance of existing trees; that are required to ensure the proper care required for the longevity and • Costs are not separated according to responsibility as this is expected attractiveness of the initial investment. Maintenance and operational costs to be negotiated between the Region, municipalities and other are provided for both the Ultimate Plan as well as the Pre-Subway scenario. stakeholders as required; Following this is a brief discussion of a possible approach to funding of the • Major intersection plazas and subway stations are not included in the maintenance and operational costs. analysis since it is assumed that those areas would be maintained by the adjacent land owner; The approach to the preparation of maintenance and operational costs • Areas that will likely be public parks (municipal or regional) have been associated with the Streetscape Master Plan for South Yonge Street is based included, such as the CN Rail Line Deck and the bridge over the Don on the identifi cation of the incremental costs associated with the proposed Valley. streetscape works relative to the existing standards of care and operational • Sources: York Region, the Town of Markham and Richmond Hill cost base of the Region’s streetscapes. provided input into these calculations as did the Streetscape Elements Lifecycle Cost Analysis Report (2010) for the City and County of San The estimate of probable maintenance and operational costs of the Streetscape Francisco, which was adapted according to the consultant’s local Master Plan is based on the Ultimate and Pre-Subway plans for the anticipated experience; streetscape works. • Operational costs in this document are “Order of Magnitude” and detailed design will provide more accurate, actual costs. • Costs are in 2011 Canadian dollars; Canadian Price Index (CPI) to be used in budgeting accurately for year of construction.

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2.2.1 Existing Maintenance Costs

Existing maintenance and operational costs for Regional Roads are summarized By comparison, the amount anticipated for future York Region Rapidway as follows: maintenance costs are summarized as:

Assumptions: Assumptions: • Street trees are watered regularly and pruned and mulched annually; • Additional maintenance is required to service wider sidewalks, • Sidewalks are concrete at 1.5 m in width. enhanced snow removal and landscape development; • Snow-plowing of the roadway is not included; • Costs are rounded from data provided by York Region. Item Unit Cost Units / Kilometre Total Street Trees $25.00 200 trees $ 5,000 Item Unit Cost / Kilometre (water, prune, mulch) (@ 10 m spacing) Street Trees $ 65,000 Sidewalks $2.50 / lm 2000 $ 5,000 (water, prune, mulch) (1.5 m width) Additional Snow Removal $ 3,500 TOTAL (per km / year) $10,000 (curb side) Additional Snow Removal $ 20,000 The basic amount for tree and sidewalk maintenance is therefore (level 1 areas) approximately $10,000 / km / year. Sidewalks $ 5,000 R + R Interlock $ 10,000 TOTAL (per km / year) $103,500

Based on this evaluation, costs for maintenance and operations of the Region’s Rapidway projects are anticipated to be slightly in excess of $100,000/KM/year.

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2.2.2 Recommended Maintenance and Operational Costs for Yonge Street

Assumptions: Softscape Costs: Hardscape • Tree - The total fi gure of $177.50 annual maintenance costs per tree The maintenance and operational costs for South Yonge are detailed in Table C • Concrete Sidewalk (3m wide each side) - Although sidewalks will not is based on pruning ($500 per year on a 6 year cycle) $85, watering – Maintenance and Operational Costs. Based on the above cost assumptions, all be 3 metres wide, they have been calculated as such for simplicity. $85, mulching & fertilizing (every 3 years, $15) $5, and infi ltration & the annual maintenance and operational costs for the proposed Subway Plan Costing is for expected repairs, only, not sweeping or snow removal. irrigation system maintenance / fl ushing ($150 per 30 m2 trench = $5 and Pre-Subway Plan are summarized as follows on an annual basis: Figures were calculated based on $100 per square metre per 20 years per m2) $2.50. or $5.00 annually. • Planters - Costing is for watering and plant maintenance in addition Character Area Pre-Subway Plan Subway Plan • Pavers on concrete base - Figures are calculated based on $100 per to tree care at $25 per square metre. The price is higher for median Yonge Steeles Gateway District $222,000 $296,000 square metre per 7 years, which out to $14 annually. It should be because the plants will be more stressed in that location and because noted that repairs to and cleaning of permeable unit pavers set in sand traffi c will have to be blocked during maintenance and watering. CN Rail Bridge Threshold $125,000 $157,000 is slightly cheaper to maintain as units do not have to be broken up to Clark Station District $45,000 $225,000 remove them This fi gure is based on $85 per square metre per 7 years • Groundcover Planting - Unit cost has been estimated to be $10 per Old Thornhill Village District $138,000 $184,000 = $12.15 annually. square metre based on trash removal and minor plant maintenance Don River Bridge Threshold NIC $ 51,000 needs. • Streetprint - streetprint cleaning and repair costs assume washing and New Thornhill District $204,000 $283,000 colouring once a year ($2 per square metre), more sweeping ($1 per Site Furnishings and Lighting Highway 407 / Hydro Threshold $202,000 $202,000 square metre) and repainting once every 15 ($7 per square metre), • Bike Racks – Graffi ti removal $15 per year. Richmond Hill Centre District $257,000 $257,000 which works out top $10 annually per square metre. • Trash Cans - $300 per year graffi ti removal. TOTAL $1,193,000 $1,655,000 • Benches - $300 per year graffi ti removal. • Median without planting (excluding public art) - Costs include trash • Road and Pedestrian Lighting removal only, priced at $1 per square metre. • LED fi xtures – includes cost for graffi ti abatement and ongoing operation and repair of street light, estimated at $85 per year. • Crosswalks (all 4 arms) - Figures are based on repainting every 15 years at the price of $600 per intersection, or $40 annually.

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2.2.3 Approach to Funding

Based on conversations with York Region and municipal staff , the current approach to funding of maintenance and operational costs for Regional Roads relies on the partnership between the Region and the municipalities. Similar to the funding approaches for capital works, there are opportunities to explore additional sources and mechanisms relative to operational and maintenance costs. An initial review identifi es that these may include:

• Expansion and enhancement of the current partnership between the Region and municipalities; • Business Improvement Areas as and where possible; • Transportation entities including VivaNext and TTC; • Private development owners relative to non-BIA retail areas; • Community associations and groups; • Corporate sponsorships;

While there may be a variety of potential funding sources, it will remain important to ensure that there are consistent and harmonized operational and maintenance standards across the area.

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Table A: Order of Magnitude Capital Cost EstimatesDRAFT - Ultimate Plan (draft)

Item# Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Totals Item# Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Totals 1 Steeles Gateway (620m Segment) 4 Old Thornhill (810m Segment) HARDSCAPE HARDSCAPE 1.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 1240 m $125.00 $155,000.00 4.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 1620 m $125.00 $202,500.00 2 1.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 3450 m $100.00 $345,000.00 4.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 4350 m2 $100.00 $435,000.00 1.3 Steeles and Yonge Gateway 1 Lump sum $783,000.00 $783,000.00 ROADWAY ROADWAY 4.3 Median 1.4 Median 4.3.1 Median w/ trees+drainage 40 m $2,500.00 $100,000.00 1.4.1 Decorative Median 110 m $750.00 $82,500.00 4.3.2 Median @ left turn lane 120 m $450.00 $54,000.00 1.4.2 Median w/ trees+drainage 240 m $2,500.00 $600,000.00 4.4 Intersections 1.4.3 Median @ left turn lane 180 m $450.00 $81,000.00 4.4.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $174,000.00 $174,000.00 1.5 Intersections 4.5 Bike Lanes 4050 m2 $80.00 $324,000.00 1.5.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $175,000.00 $175,000.00 SOFTSCAPE 1.6 Bike Lanes 3100 m2 $80.00 $248,000.00 4.6 Tree Planting SOFTSCAPE 4.6.1 Tree @ planter with grate 13 ea. $10,000.00 $130,000.00 1.7 Tree Planting (includes all infrastructure and pavers in amenities zone) 4.6.2 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 21 ea. $20,000.00 $420,000.00 1.7.1 Tree @ single-tree in grate 41 ea. $10,000.00 $410,000.00 4.6.3 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 150mm high curb+drainage 30 ea. $15,000.00 $450,000.00 1.7.2 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 36 ea. $20,000.00 $720,000.00 SITE FURNITURE SITE FURNITURE 4.7 Street Lighting 1.8 Street Lighting 4.7.1 Pedestrian Lighting 50 ea. $15,000.00 $750,000.00 1.8.1 Pedestrian Lighting 34 ea. $15,000.00 $510,000.00 4.7.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 50 ea. $20,000.00 $1,000,000.00 1.8.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 34 ea. $20,000.00 $680,000.00 4.8 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $282,765.00 1.9 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $335,265.00 UTILITIES UTILITIES 4.9 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 810 lm $2,100.00 $1,701,000.00 1.10 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 620 lm $2,100.00 $1,302,000.00 $6,023,265.00 $6,426,765.00 5 Don River Bridge (140m Segment) 2 CN Rail Deck (75m Segment) 5.1 Don River Bridge (excluding bridge structure) 1 Lump sum $972,200.00 $972,200.00 2.1 CN Rail Deck (excluding deck structure) 1 Lump sum $2,075,000.00 $2,075,000.00 5.2 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 10% $97,220.00 2.2 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 10% $207,500.00 ROADWAY ROADWAY 5.3 Bike Lanes 700 m2 $80.00 $56,000.00 2.3 Bike Lanes 375 m2 $80.00 $30,000.00 UTILITIES UTILITIES 5.4 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 140 lm $2,100.00 $294,000.00 2.4 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 75 lm $2,100.00 $157,500.00 $1,419,420.00 $2,470,000.00 6 New Thornhill (1220m Segment) 3 Clark Station (810m Segment) HARDSCAPE HARDSCAPE 6.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 2440 m $125.00 $305,000.00 2 3.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 1620 m $125.00 $202,500.00 6.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 6250 m $100.00 $625,000.00 3.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 4350 m2 $100.00 $435,000.00 6.4 Longbridge Station 1 Lump sum $445,000.00 $445,000.00 3.3 Clark Station 1 Lump sum $617,000.00 $617,000.00 ROADWAY 3.4 Market Square 1 Lump sum $766,500.00 $766,500.00 6.5 Median ROADWAY 6.5.1 Median w/ trees+drainage 30 m $2,000.00 $60,000.00 3.5 Median 6.5.2 Median @ left turn lane 120 m $450.00 $54,000.00 3.5.1 Median w/ trees+drainage 87 m $2,500.00 $217,500.00 6.6 Intersections 3.5.3 Median @ left turn lane 300 m $450.00 $135,000.00 6.6.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $270,000.00 $270,000.00 3.6 Intersections 6.7 Bike Lanes 6100 m2 $80.00 $488,000.00 3.6.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $244,800.00 $244,800.00 SOFTSCAPE 3.7 Bike Lanes 4050 m2 $80.00 $324,000.00 6.8 Tree Planting SOFTSCAPE 6.8.1 Tree @ single-tree in grate 34 ea. $10,000.00 $340,000.00 3.8 Tree Planting 6.8.2 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 150mm high curb+drainage 22 ea. $15,000.00 $330,000.00 3.8.1 Tree @ at grade w/flush curb+drainage and groundcover planting 111 ea. $8,000.00 $888,000.00 6.8.3 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 30 ea. $20,000.00 $600,000.00 SITE FURNITURE SITE FURNITURE 3.9 Street Lighting 6.9 Street Lighting 3.9.1 Pedestrian Lighting 50 ea. $15,000.00 $750,000.00 6.9.1 Pedestrian Lighting 76 ea. $15,000.00 $1,140,000.00 3.9.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 50 ea. $20,000.00 $1,000,000.00 6.9.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 76 ea. $20,000.00 $1,520,000.00 3.10 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $390,621.00 6.10 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $432,390.00 UTILITIES UTILITIES 3.11 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 810 lm $2,100.00 $1,701,000.00 6.12 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 1220 lm $2,100.00 $2,562,000.00 $7,671,921.00 $9,171,390.00

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Item# Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal $,Totals , 7 Highway 407 (920m Segment) HARDSCAPE 7.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 2440 m $125.00 $305,000.00 7.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 6250 m2 $100.00 $625,000.00 ROADWAY 7.3 Raised Medians Median 130 m $750.00 $97,500.00 7.3.1 Median w/ trees and drainage 255 m $2,500.00 $637,500.00 7.3.2 Median @ left turn lane 140 m $450.00 $63,000.00 7.4 Intersections 7.4.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $318,000.00 $318,000.00 7.5 Bike Lanes 4600 m2 $80.00 $368,000.00 SOFTSCAPE 7.6 Tree Planting 7.6.1 Tree @ single-tree in grate 12 ea. $10,000.00 $120,000.00 7.6.2 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 150mm high curb+drainage 31 ea. $15,000.00 $465,000.00 7.6.3 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 12 ea. $20,000.00 $240,000.00 SITE FURNITURE 7.7 Street Lighting 7.7.1 Pedestrian Lighting 58 ea. $15,000.00 $870,000.00 7.7.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 58 ea. $20,000.00 $1,160,000.00 7.8 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $368,830.00 UTILITIES 7.9 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 920 lm $2,100.00 $1,932,000.00 $7,569,830.00 8 Richmond Hill Centre (850m Segment) HARDSCAPE 8.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 1700 m $125.00 $212,500.00 8.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 4700 m2 $100.00 $470,000.00 ROADWAY 8.3 Median 8.3.1 Decorative Median 670 m $750.00 $502,500.00 8.4 Intersections 8.4.1 Three (3) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $642,000.00 $642,000.00 8.5 Bike Lanes 4250 m2 $80.00 $340,000.00 SOFTSCAPE 8.6 Tree Planting 8.6.1 Tree @ single-tree in grate 26 ea. $10,000.00 $260,000.00 8.6.2 Tree @ at grade w/flush curb+drainage and groundcover planting 30 ea. $8,000.00 $240,000.00 8.6.3 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 150mm high curb+drainage 7 ea. $15,000.00 $105,000.00 8.6.4 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 61 ea. $20,000.00 $1,220,000.00 SITE FURNITURE 8.7 Street Lighting 8.7.1 Pedestrian Lighting 53 ea. $15,000.00 $795,000.00 Summary 8.7.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 53 ea. $20,000.00 $1,060,000.00 Total with Utility Duct Banks: $58,522,657.20 (+ HST) 8.9 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $409,290.00 UTILITIES Total without Utility Duct Banks: $44,801,257.20 (+ HST) 8.10 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 850 lm $2,100.00 $1,785,000.00 $8,041,290.00

Subtotal $48,793,881.00 $48,793,881.00 NOTE: 1. Assume basic finishes of materials unless otherwise noted. 20% Contingency $9,758,776.20 $9,758,776.20 2. Excludes roadworks, service connections, utility re-locations, survey work, permits, line painting, etc. Subtotal $58,552,657.20 $58,552,657.20 3. Spreadsheet represents Order of Magnitude costs; detailed design will provide actual costs. 4. Costs are supplied and installed. 5. Costs are in 2011 dollar; Canadian Price Index (CPI) factor to be used in budgeting accurately for year of construction. 6. Available funding sources: Gas Tax, Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (if available), MSPP, private sponsorships, BIAs, etc.

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Table B: Order of Magnitude Capital Cost EstimatesDRAFT - Pre-Subway Plan (draft)

Item#w Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Totals 1 Steeles Gateway (620m Segment) Item#w Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Totals HARDSCAPE 3.8 Tree Planting 1.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 1240 m $125.00 $155,000.00 3.8.1 Tree @ at grade w/flush curb+drainage and groundcover planting 111 ea. $8,000.00 $888,000.00 2 1.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 3450 m $100.00 $345,000.00 SITE FURNITURE 1.3 Steeles and Yonge Gateway Lump sum $783,000.00 $0.00 3.9 Street Lighting ROADWAY 3.9.1 Pedestrian Lighting 50 ea. $15,000.00 $750,000.00 1.4 Median 3.9.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 50 ea. $20,000.00 $1,000,000.00 1.4.1 Decorative Median m $750.00 $0.00 3.10 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $246,421.00 1.4.2 Median w/ trees+drainage m $2,500.00 $0.00 UTILITIES 1.4.3 Median @ left turn lane m $450.00 $0.00 3.11 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 810 lm $2,100.00 $1,701,000.00 1.5 Intersections $5,467,721.00 1.5.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $175,000.00 $175,000.00 4 Old Thornhill (810m Segment) 1.6 Bike Lanes m2 $80.00 $0.00 HARDSCAPE SOFTSCAPE 4.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 1620 m $125.00 $202,500.00 1.7 Tree Planting (includes all infrastructure and pavers in amenities zone) 4.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 4350 m2 $100.00 $435,000.00 1.7.1 Tree @ single-tree in grate 41 ea. $10,000.00 $410,000.00 ROADWAY 1.7.2 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 36 ea. $20,000.00 $720,000.00 4.3 Median SITE FURNITURE 4.3.1 Median w/ trees+drainage m $2,500.00 $0.00 1.8 Street Lighting 4.3.2 Median @ left turn lane m $450.00 $0.00 1.8.1 Pedestrian Lighting 34 ea. $15,000.00 $510,000.00 4.4 Intersections 1.8.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 34 ea. $20,000.00 $680,000.00 4.4.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $174,000.00 $174,000.00 1.9 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $209,650.00 4.5 Bike Lanes m2 $80.00 $0.00 UTILITIES SOFTSCAPE 1.10 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 620 lm $2,100.00 $1,302,000.00 4.6 Tree Planting $4,506,650.00 4.6.1 Tree @ planter with grate 13 ea. $10,000.00 $130,000.00 2 CN Rail Deck (75m Segment) 4.6.2 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 21 ea. $20,000.00 $420,000.00 2.1 CN Rail Deck (excluding deck structure) 1 Lump sum $2,075,000.00 $2,075,000.00 4.6.3 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 150mm high curb+drainage 30 ea. $15,000.00 $450,000.00 2.2 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 10% $207,500.00 SITE FURNITURE ROADWAY 4.7 Street Lighting 2.3 Bike Lanes m2 $80.00 $0.00 4.7.1 Pedestrian Lighting 50 ea. $15,000.00 $750,000.00 UTILITIES 4.7.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 50 ea. $20,000.00 $1,000,000.00 2.4 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 75 lm $2,100.00 $157,500.00 4.8 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $249,305.00 $2,440,000.00 UTILITIES 3 Clark Station (810m Segment) 4.9 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 810 lm $2,100.00 $1,701,000.00 HARDSCAPE $5,511,805.00 3.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 1620 m $125.00 $202,500.00 5 Don River Bridge (140m Segment) 2 3.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 4350 m $100.00 $435,000.00 5.1 Don River Bridge (excluding bridge structure) Lump sum $972,200.00 $0.00 3.3 Clark Station Lump sum $617,000.00 $0.00 5.2 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) Lump sum 10% $0.00 3.4 Market Square Lump sum $766,500.00 $0.00 ROADWAY ROADWAY 5.3 Bike Lanes m2 $80.00 $0.00 3.5 Median UTILITIES 3.5.1 Median w/ trees+drainage m $2,500.00 $0.00 5.4 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) lm $2,100.00 $0.00 3.5.3 Median @ left turn lane m $450.00 $0.00 $0.00 3.6 Intersections 3.6.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $244,800.00 $244,800.00 3.7 Bike Lanes m2 $80.00 $0.00 SOFTSCAPE

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Item#w Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Totals Item#w Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal $,Totals , 6 New Thornhill (1220m Segment) 8 Richmond Hill Centre (850m Segment) HARDSCAPE HARDSCAPE 6.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 2440 m $125.00 $305,000.00 8.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 1700 m $125.00 $212,500.00 6.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 6250 m2 $100.00 $625,000.00 8.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 4700 m2 $100.00 $470,000.00 6.3 Royal Orchard Station Lump sum $468,200.00 $0.00 ROADWAY 6.4 Longbridge Station Lump sum $445,000.00 $0.00 8.3 Median ROADWAY 8.3.1 Decorative Median 670 m $750.00 $502,500.00 6.5 Median 8.4 Intersections 6.5.1 Median w/ trees+drainage m $2,000.00 $0.00 3.4.1 Three (3) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $642,000.00 $642,000.00 6.5.2 Median @ left turn lane m $450.00 $0.00 3.5 Bike Lanes 4250 m2 $80.00 $340,000.00 6.6 Intersections SOFTSCAPE 6.6.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $270,000.00 $270,000.00 3.6 Tree Planting 6.7 Bike Lanes m2 $80.00 $0.00 8.6.1 Tree @ single-tree in grate 24 ea. $10,000.00 $240,000.00 SOFTSCAPE 8.6.2 Tree @ at grade w/flush curb+drainage and groundcover planting 30 ea. $8,000.00 $240,000.00 6.8 Tree Planting 8.6.3 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 150mm high curb+drainage 7 ea. $15,000.00 $105,000.00 6.8.1 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 150mm high curb+drainage 64 ea. $15,000.00 $960,000.00 8.6.4 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 57 ea. $20,000.00 $1,140,000.00 6.8.2 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 96 ea. $20,000.00 $1,920,000.00 SITE FURNITURE SITE FURNITURE 8.7 Street Lighting 6.9 Street Lighting 8.7.1 Pedestrian Lighting 53 ea. $15,000.00 $795,000.00 6.9.1 Pedestrian Lighting 76 ea. $15,000.00 $1,140,000.00 8.7.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 53 ea. $20,000.00 $1,060,000.00 8.9 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $402,290.00 6.9.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 76 ea. $20,000.00 $1,520,000.00 UTILITIES 6.10 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $471,800.00 8.10 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 850 lm $2,100.00 $1,785,000.00 UTILITIES $7,934,290.00 6.11 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 1220 lm $2,100.00 $2,562,000.00 $9,773,800.00 Subtotal $43,204,096.00 $43,204,096.00 7 Highway 407 (920m Segment) 20% Contingency $8,640,819.20 $8,640,819.20 HARDSCAPE Subtotal $51,844,915.20 $51,844,915.20 7.1 Conc. Barrier Curb with Gutter 2440 m $125.00 $305,000.00 7.2 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 6250 m2 $100.00 $625,000.00 ROADWAY Summary 7.3 Raised Medians Total with Utility Duct Banks: $51,844,915.20 (+ HST) Median 130 m $750.00 $97,500.00 7.3.1 Median w/ trees and drainage 255 m $2,500.00 $637,500.00 Total without Utility Duct Banks: $38,476,315.20 (+ HST) 7.3.2 Median @ left turn lane 140 m $450.00 $63,000.00 7.4 Intersections NOTE: 1. Assume basic finishes of materials unless otherwise noted. 7.4.1 Two (2) special intersections+Multiple crosswalks 1 Lump sum $318,000.00 $318,000.00 2. Excludes roadworks, service connections, utility re-locations, survey work, permits, line painting, etc. 7.5 Bike Lanes 4600 m2 $80.00 $368,000.00 3. Spreadsheet represents Order of Magnitude costs; detailed design will provide actual costs. SOFTSCAPE 4. Costs are supplied and installed. 5. Costs are in 2011 dollar; Canadian Price Index (CPI) factor to be used in budgeting accurately for year of construction. 7.6 Tree Planting 6. Available funding sources: Gas Tax, Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (if available), MSPP, private sponsorships, BIAs, etc. 7.6.1 Tree @ single-tree in grate 12 ea. $10,000.00 $120,000.00 7.6.2 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 150mm high curb+drainage 31 ea. $15,000.00 $465,000.00 7.6.3 Tree @ double-tree planter w/ 450mm high planter wall+drainage 12 ea. $20,000.00 $240,000.00 SITE FURNITURE 7.7 Street Lighting 7.7.1 Pedestrian Lighting 58 ea. $15,000.00 $870,000.00 7.7.2 Road and Pedestrian lighting 58 ea. $20,000.00 $1,160,000.00 7.8 Site Furnishing (Benches, Bollards, Trash cans, Way-finding signage, Bike Racks) 1 Lump sum 7% $368,830.00 UTILITIES 7.9 Concrete Encased Duct Banks (20 ducts / lm, one side) 920 lm $2,100.00 $1,932,000.00 $7,569,830.00 Phase 5 Report South Yonge Street Corridor Streetscape Master Plan The Regional Municipality of York 33 A1. Appendix 1

Table C: Order of Magnitude Operations and MaintenanceDRAFT Cost Estimates - Ultimate and Pre-Subway Plans (draft)

$, $, Totals (Ultimate Totals 3 Clark Station (810m Segment) (does not include Market Square or subway station) 20% Item# Description Qnty Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Plan) (Pre-Subway) HARDSCAPE 1 Steeles Gateway (620m Segment) (does not include plazas at Yonge-Steeles) 75% 3.1 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 5100 m2 $5.00 $25,500.00 HARDSCAPE 3.2 Pavers on Mortar - amenities zone and lay-by parlking 2500 m2 $14.00 $35,000.00 1.1 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 3450 m2 $5.00 $17,250.00 ROADWAY 1.2 Pavers on Mortar - amenities zone and lay-by parking 6100 m2 $14.00 $85,400.00 3.3 Streetprint - bike lanes and intersections 7300 m2 $10.00 $73,000.00 ROADWAY 3.4 Crosswalks (all 4 arms) 4 ea. $40.00 $160.00 1.3 Streetprint - bike lanes and intersections 6000 m2 $10.00 $60,000.00 SOFTSCAPE 1.4 Decorative Median 550 m $1.00 $550.00 3.5 Tree 142 ea. $177.50 $25,205.00 1.5 Crosswalks (all 4 arms) 3 ea. $40.00 $120.00 3.6 Groundcover Planting 2,300 m2 $10.00 $23,000.00 SOFTSCAPE 3.7 Median Planters 415 m2 $45.00 $18,675.00 1.6 Tree 154 ea. $177.50 $27,335.00 SITE FURNITURE 1.7 Planters 1,080 m2 $25.00 $27,000.00 3.8 Trash Cans 20 ea. $300.00 $6,000.00 1.8 Median Planters 1,200 m2 $45.00 $54,000.00 3.9 Benches 35 ea. $300.00 $10,500.00 SITE FURNITURE 3.10 Road and Pedestrian Lighting 100 ea. $85.00 $8,500.00 1.9 Bike Racks 4 ea. $15.00 $60.00 $225,540.00 $45,108.00 1.10 Trash Cans 20 ea. $300.00 $6,000.00 4 Old Thornhill (810m Segment) 75% 1.11 Benches 50 ea. $300.00 $15,000.00 HARDSCAPE 1.12 Road and Pedestrian Lighting 34 ea. $85.00 $2,890.00 2 4.1 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 5100 m $5.00 $25,500.00 $295,605.00 $221,703.75 4.2 Pavers on Mortar - amenities zone and lay-by parking 2000 m2 $14.00 $28,000.00 2 CN Rail Deck (75m Segment) 80% ROADWAY HARDSCAPE 4.3 Streetprint - bike lanes and intersections 6000 m2 $10.00 $60,000.00 2.1 Pavers on Mortar 9000 m2 $14.00 $126,000.00 4.4 Crosswalks (all 4 arms) 3 ea. $40.00 $120.00 ROADWAY SOFTSCAPE 2.2 Streetprint - bike lanes 375 m2 $10.00 $3,750.00 4.5 Tree 67 ea. $177.50 $11,892.50 SOFTSCAPE 4.6 Planters 1,530 m2 $25.00 $38,250.00 2.3 Tree 84 ea. $177.50 $14,910.00 4.7 Median planters 40 m2 $45.00 $1,800.00 SITE FURNITURE SITE FURNITURE 2.4 Bike Racks 4 ea. $15.00 $60.00 4.8 Trash Cans 20 ea. $300.00 $6,000.00 2.5 Trash Cans 4 ea. $300.00 $1,200.00 4.9 Benches 12 ea. $300.00 $3,600.00 2.6 Road and Pedestrian Lighting 18 ea. $85.00 $1,530.00 4.10 Bike Racks 4 ea. $15.00 $60.00 2.7 Benches 32 ea. $300.00 $9,600.00 4.11 Road and Pedestrian lighting 100 ea. $85.00 $8,500.00 $157,050.00 $125,640.00 $183,722.50 $137,791.88

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$, $, 5 Don River Bridge (140m Segment) 0% 7 Highway 407 (920m Segment) 100% HARDSCAPE HARDSCAPE 5.1 Pavers on Mortar - amenities zone 2000 m2 $14.00 $28,000.00 7.1 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 6250 m2 $5.00 $31,250.00 ROADWAY 7.2 Pavers on Mortar - amenities zone 1200 m2 $14.00 $16,800.00 5.2 Streetprint - bike lanes 700 m2 $10.00 $7,000.00 ROADWAY SOFTSCAPE 7.3 Streetprint - bike lanes and intersections 6475 m2 $10.00 $64,750.00 5.3 Planters 180 m2 $25.00 $4,500.00 7.4 Decorative Median 240 m $1.00 $240.00 SITE FURNITURE 7.5 Crosswalks (all 4 arms) 2 ea. $40.00 $80.00 5.4 Trash Cans 4 ea. $300.00 $1,200.00 SOFTSCAPE 5.5 Benches 30 ea. $300.00 $9,000.00 7.6 Tree 160 ea. $177.50 $28,400.00 5.6 Road and Pedestrian Lighting 18 ea. $85.00 $1,530.00 7.7 Planters 1,290 m2 $25.00 $32,250.00 5.7 Bike Racks 4 ea. $15.00 $60.00 7.8 Groundcover Planting 1,200 m2 $10.00 $12,000.00 $51,290.00 $0.00 SITE FURNITURE 6 New Thornhill (1220m Segment) 72% 7.9 Bike Racks 2 ea. $15.00 $30.00 HARDSCAPE 7.10 Trash Cans 12 ea. $300.00 $3,600.00 6.1 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 6250 m2 $5.00 $31,250.00 7.11 Benches 8 ea. $300.00 $2,400.00 6.2 Pavers on Mortar - amenities zone and lay-by parking 7200 m2 $14.00 $100,800.00 7.12 Road and Pedestrian Lighting 116 ea. $85.00 $9,860.00 ROADWAY $201,660.00 $201,660.00 6.3 Streetprint - bike lanes and intersections 6100 m2 $10.00 $61,000.00 8 Richmond Hill Centre (850m Segment) 100% 6.4 Crosswalks (all 4 arms) 4 ea. $40.00 $160.00 HARDSCAPE SOFTSCAPE 8.1 Conc. Sidewalk (3m wide each side) 4700 m2 $5.00 $23,500.00 6.5 Tree 138 ea. $177.50 $24,495.00 78.2 Pavers on Mortar - amenities zone and lay-by parking 4850 m2 $14.00 $67,900.00 6.6 Planters 1,560 m2 $25.00 $39,000.00 ROADWAY SITE FURNITURE 8.3 Streetprint - bike lanes and intersections 5300 m2 $10.00 $53,000.00 6.7 Bike Racks 4 ea. $15.00 $60.00 8.4 Decorative Median 3,350 m $1.00 $3,350.00 6.8 Trash Cans 22 ea. $300.00 $6,600.00 8.5 Crosswalks (all 4 arms) 4 ea. $40.00 $160.00 6.9 Benches 22 ea. $300.00 $6,600.00 SOFTSCAPE 6.10 Road and Pedestrian Lighting 152 ea. $85.00 $12,920.00 8.6 Tree 193 ea. $177.50 $34,257.50 $282,885.00 $203,677.20 8.7 Planters 2,040 m2 $25.00 $51,000.00 SITE FURNITURE 8.8 Bike Racks 6 ea. $15.00 $90.00 8.9 Trash Cans 30 ea. $300.00 $9,000.00 8.10 Benches 20 ea. $300.00 $6,000.00 8.11 Road and Pedestrian Lighting 106 ea. $85.00 $9,010.00 $257,267.50 $257,267.50

Subtotal $1,655,020.00 $1,192,852.80 20% Contingency $331,004.00 $238,570.56 Subtotal $1,986,024.00 $1,431,423.35 13% HST $258,183.12 $186,085.04 TOTAL $2,244,207.12 $1,617,508.39

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Appendix 2: Public A2 Art Policy Process

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A2. Appendix 2

Public Art Policy Process Policy Recommendations Implementation Recommendations

The area of study involved York Region, the Towns of Markham, Richmond Hill Private Sector Participation Public Sector Participation and Vaughan. The City of Toronto lies immediately south of the study area. Recommendation 1: adoption of a percent for art programme through Section Recommendation 5: artworks should be incorporated as part of pubic agency 37 or equivalent planning act mechanism. Artworks should be located in the capital expenditure policy. One percent of capital projects should be allocated Recommendation 1: given that the various stakeholders may have separate most publically accessible locations as possible. City of Toronto has an existing to the provision of public artwork. The Toronto Transit Commission operates a public art policies or none at all, it is recommended that a shared public art policy that can act as a foundation for this programme. percent for art programme; funds from this programme should be considered policy be adopted for the study area or that a special public art zone is created as a component of the funding base for the provision of public art. for the study area. Recommendation 2: all or part of private sector contributions may be transferred off site. Off site locations should be selected through an overview Recommendation 6: existing public sites, identifi ed during the course of this Recommendation 2: A shared vision for public art in the study area should analysis of appropriate locations. A stakeholder committee representing local study as suitable for public funding include: be considered such that stakeholders from the Region and Towns participate interests as well as expertise in art, architecture and urban design should be on a public art steering committee. This steering committee would take an formed to select these sites. • TTC stations: as a component of the TTC’s Yonge Street extension, public overview approach to public art policy and implementation such that a global artworks should be included within the stations and in the public areas view of the area is considered, identifying public art opportunities on private Recommendation 3: where possible, as determined through the site selection around the stations and public lands. process described above, opportunities for the provision of privately • CN Bridge: as noted in the section on private sector funding opportunities, owned, publically accessible space, adjacent to public walkways should be this bridge provides opportunity for both private sector funding as well as encouraged. These spaces are excellent opportunities for the incorporation funding from CN. Matched funding: one dollar from CN matched to every of public artwork, either as stand-alone works or as integrated artworks, in dollar from the private sector should be a reasonable request. collaboration with landscape and architectural disciplines. • 407 ETR: this privately operated should be a partner in funding artworks near the roadway. Developing a relationship with this entity and Recommendation 4: Existing sites, identifi ed during the course of this study as encouraging their participation in public space improvement, including suitable for off site transfer include: public art, is encouraged.

• Powerline Park: located south of the 407 and west of Yonge Street, the hydro-electric transmission corridor provides and excellent opportunity for the creation of a park-like space that capitalizes on the massive scale and specifi c use of this corridor. • Valley Crossing Bridge: spanning the valley that is currently occupied by two golf courses, this bridge provides an opportunity for the incorporation of public art into an element of urban infrastructure. A collaboration with the bridge design team is recommended. • CN Bridge: spanning the CN right of way, renovations to, or reconstruction of this bridge will provide an opportunity for public art vision in the design of improved public space.

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