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Council Agenda July 28th, 2014 Closed Session – 4:30 p.m. Official Plan Amendment #16 Public Meeting – 5:00 p.m. Citizens’ Charter Working Group Presentation – 6:00 p.m. Regular Council – 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Moment of Reflection 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 4. Citizens’ Charter Working Group Presentation – 6:00 p.m. a) Tabling of CCWG Final Report 5. Announcements 6. Presentations a) Name the Swans – Contest Winners b) Joseph Leung – Deep Geological Nuclear Repositories c) Aly Boltman – Community Foundation of Grey-Bruce 7. Public Question Period 8. Reports and By-laws for Decision 8.1 Determination of items requiring separate discussion a) Report CAO2014-06 – Meaford Economic Development Strategy Review and Update Recommendation: That Council of the Municipality of Meaford: 1) Approve that the pillars of the Meaford Economic Development Plan be revised to three pillars: Tourism, Retail and Agribusiness; 2) Approve that the priority focus for the Municipality of Meaford’s economic efforts for the next three years be within the tourism and agribusiness pillars; 3) Approve that staff, in consultation with the Farmers’ Market, review the feasibility of a year-round Farmers’ Market to support and promote the Municipality of Meaford’s agribusiness and tourism sector;
Council Agenda Closed Session – 4:30 p.m. Official Plan
Council Agenda July 28th, 2014
Closed Session – 4:30 p.m. Official Plan Amendment #16 Public
Meeting – 5:00 p.m.
Citizens’ Charter Working Group Presentation – 6:00 p.m. Regular
Council – 6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order 2. Moment of Reflection 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary
Interest and General Nature Thereof 4. Citizens’ Charter Working
Group Presentation – 6:00 p.m.
a) Tabling of CCWG Final Report 5. Announcements 6.
Presentations
a) Name the Swans – Contest Winners b) Joseph Leung – Deep
Geological Nuclear Repositories c) Aly Boltman – Community
Foundation of Grey-Bruce
7. Public Question Period 8. Reports and By-laws for Decision 8.1
Determination of items requiring separate discussion
a) Report CAO2014-06 – Meaford Economic Development
Strategy Review and Update
Recommendation: That Council of the Municipality of Meaford: 1)
Approve that the pillars of the Meaford Economic
Development Plan be revised to three pillars: Tourism, Retail and
Agribusiness;
2) Approve that the priority focus for the Municipality of
Meaford’s economic efforts for the next three years be within the
tourism and agribusiness pillars;
3) Approve that staff, in consultation with the Farmers’ Market,
review the feasibility of a year-round Farmers’ Market to support
and promote the Municipality of Meaford’s agribusiness and tourism
sector;
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4) Approve that the capital and infrastructure projects outlined
within the approved Harbour Village concept, totaling approximately
$4.6 million of the Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan, June
2014 be prioritized and applicable funding be recommended for the
consideration of Council starting in 2015 and future annual
budgets;
5) Approve that staff review the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) funding available through the Green Municipal
Fund Brownfields funding (site remediation or risk management) for
public and private lands within the designated waterfront lands,
and draft an application for future Council consideration;
6) Approve that $5,000 of the $50,000 from the new discretionary
reserve fund for economic development be utilized to enhance
horticulture and beautification in the downtown historic core by
mid-August 2014;
7) Approve that $8,000 of the $50,000 from the new discretionary
reserve fund for economic development be utilized for benches to
improve the public realm services in the downtown historic core by
mid-August 2014; and
8) Approve that $15,000 of the $50,000 from the new discretionary
reserve fund for economic development be utilized to improve the
landscape and other features at Irish Mountain Lookout by end of
October 2014.
b) By-law 059-2014 – Economic Development Liaison Group
Terms of Reference Recommendation: Be it resolved that By-law
059-2014, being a by-law to establish and adopt Terms of Reference
for the Meaford Economic Development Liaison Group, be taken as
read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
c) Report FS2014-12 – North East Grey Health Clinics Inc.
Line of Credit Request Recommendation: That Council of the
Municipality of Meaford direct that the payments to the North East
Grey Health Clinics Inc. for 2013 and 2014 totaling $50,000 be
accelerated and released as soon as possible.
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d) By-law 060-2014 – Waterfront Strategy and Master Plan
Implementation
Recommendation: Be it resolved that By-law 060-2014, being by-law
to adopt Official Plan Amendment #16 to the Municipality of Meaford
Official Plan (Waterfront Strategy and Master Plan Implementation),
be taken as read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
e) By-law 061-2014 – Removal of Holding Symbol (H1) – Carey Homes
Inc., 185 Fraser Street – Plan 457 Lot 5 Recommendation: Be it
resolved that By-law 061-2014, being a by-law to amend Zoning
By-law 60-2009 (185 Fraser Street, Plan 457 Lot 5 former Township
of St. Vincent) of the Municipality of Meaford, be taken as read a
first, second and third time and finally passed.
f) By-law 062-2014 – Site Plan Agreement – Carey Homes Inc., 185
Fraser Street – Plan 457 Lot 5 Recommendation: Be it resolved that
By-law 062-2014, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a
Site Plan Control Agreement between Carey Homes Inc. and the
Municipality of Meaford (185 Fraser Street, Plan 457 Lot 5), be
taken as read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
g) By-law 063-2014 –Removal of Holding Symbol (H1) – Douglas
Stephen Haslam, 111 Kiowana Beach Road – Plan 363 Lot 5 to 5A
Recommendation: Be it resolved that By-law 063-2014, being a by-law
to amend Zoning By-law 60-2009 (111 Kiowana Beach Road, former
Township of St. Vincent) of the Municipality of Meaford, be taken
as read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
h) By-law 064-2014 – Site Plan Agreement – Douglas Stephen Haslam,
111 Kiowana Beach Road – Plan 363 Lot 5 to 5A
Recommendation: Be it resolved that By-law 064-2014, being a by-law
to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control Agreement between
Douglas Stephen Haslam and the
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Municipality of Meaford (111 Kiowana Beach Road, former Township of
St. Vincent), be taken as read a first, second and third time and
finally passed.
i) Report PB2014-20 – Medical Marihuana Study (Addendum)
Recommendation: That Council of the Municipality of Meaford defer a
decision on the request to amend Zoning By-law 60-2009 to include
site-specific provisions relating to a Medical Marihuana Grow
Operation proposed at 205789 Highway #26 West in the former
Township of St. Vincent, now in the Municipality of Meaford.
j) By-law 065-2014 – Medical Marihuana Study and Removal of Interim
Control (Amending By-law 60-2009) Recommendation: Be it resolved
that By-law 065-2014, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 60-2009
of the Municipality of Meaford and remove lands from an area of
Interim Control, repealing By-law 34-2014, be taken as read a
first, second and third time and finally passed.
k) By-law 066-2014 – Medical Marihuana Study –Site Plan
Control (Amending By-law 26-2009) Be it resolved that By-law
066-2014, being a by-law to amend By-law 26-2009 to Establish Site
Plan Control within the Municipality of Meaford, as amended, be
taken as read a first, second and third time and finally
passed.
l) Report PB2014-31 and By-law 067-2014 – Heritage
Conservation District Plan
Recommendation: 1) Be it resolved that that By-law 067-2014, being
a by-law
to designate the Downtown Meaford Heritage Conservation District
under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act be taken as read a
first, second and third time and finally passed; and
2) That Council of the Municipality of Meaford conceptually endorse
the Heritage Permit process outlined in Staff Report
PB2014-31.
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Recommendation: That Council of the Municipality of Meaford award
Tender OP-TS-2014-04 – Surface Treatment to MSO Construction Ltd.
for $268,852.46, including the Municipality’s non-refundable
allocation of HST.
8.2 Adoption of items not requiring separate discussion 8.3
Consideration of items requiring separate discussion 9. Formal
Resolutions (Notice Previously Given)
a) Councillor Stephens - Deep Geological Nuclear Repositories
Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to construct an
underground long-term burial facility for all of Ontario’s low and
intermediate level radioactive nuclear waste at the Bruce Nuclear
Generating Station, some of which is highly radioactive and will
remain toxic for over 100,000 years. The site would be
approximately 400 meters below the lake level; and Whereas water is
Canada’s most important resource and should be protected and
managed prudently; and Whereas the Great Lakes are an irreplaceable
natural resource, containing 21% of the world’s and 95% of North
America’s fresh water vital to human and environmental health; and
Whereas the Great Lakes including Georgian Bay are a source of
drinking water for millions of people; and Whereas placing a
permanent nuclear burial facility so close to the Great Lakes is
ill-advised and has potential damage from leakage or breach of
radioactivity; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the
Municipality of Meaford does not support an underground nuclear
waste repository near or around the Great Lakes; and Be it further
resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Meaford urges the
Government of Canada and the Government of the Province of Ontario
to seek alternatives to Ontario Power Generation’s proposal to bury
radioactive nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
10. Adoption of Minutes
Recommendation: Be it resolved that Council of the Municipality of
Meaford hereby adopt the minutes of the council meetings held June
16 and July 14, 2014.
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11. Communications
a) Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Board Minutes – June 11,
2014
b) Grey County Council Minutes – July 8, 2014 c) Citizens’ Charter
Working Group Minutes – June 18 and
30, 2014 and July 21, 2014 d) BIA Board Minutes – May 7, 2014 e)
Riverside Community Centre Board Minutes – June 18, 2014 f) AMO
Policy Update – The 2014 Provincial Budget g) Correspondence
List
12. Council Inquiries
a) Official Plan Amendment #16 - Waterfront Strategy & Master
Plan Implementation
14. Closed Session – 4:30 p.m.
Recommendation: Be it resolved that Council of the Municipality of
Meaford does now go into a closed session at __:__ p.m. in the
boardroom to discuss an item which relates to the receiving of
advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose, and involving litigation
or potential litigation affecting the Municipality with the CAO,
Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Director of Planning &
Building remaining in the room. a) Solicitor-Client Privilege/
Litigation or Potential
Litigation/ – Gardner Orchards Ltd.
15. Confirming By-law
Recommendation: Be it resolved that By-law 068-2014, being a by-
law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Meaford at its regular and special meetings held in the month of
July 2014 be taken as read a first, second and third time and
finally passed.
16. Adjournment
From Denyse Morrissey, Chief Administrative Officer
Subject Meaford Economic Development Strategy Review and
Update
Report No. CAO2014-06 Roll No. N/A
Recommendation
That Committee of the Whole recommend Council of the Municipality
of Meaford:
1) Approve that the pillars of the Meaford Economic Development
Plan be revised to three pillars: Tourism, Retail and
Agribusiness;
2) Approve that the priority focus for the Municipality of
Meaford’s economic efforts for the next three years be within the
tourism and agribusiness pillars;
3) Approve that staff, in consultation with the Farmers’ Market,
review the feasibility of a year-round Farmers’ Market to support
and promote the Municipality of Meaford’s agribusiness and tourism
sector;
4) Approve that the capital and infrastructure projects outlined
within the approved Harbour Village concept, totaling approximately
$4.6 million of the Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan, June
2014 be prioritized and applicable funding be recommended for the
consideration of Council starting in 2015 and future annual
budgets;
5) Approve that staff review the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) funding available through the Green Municipal
Fund Brownfields funding (site remediation or risk management) for
public and private lands within the designated waterfront lands,
and draft an application for future Council consideration;
6) Approve that $5,000 of the $50,000 from the new discretionary
reserve fund for economic development be utilized to enhance
horticulture and beautification in the downtown historic core by
mid- August 2014;
7) Approve that $8,000 of the $50,000 from the new discretionary
reserve fund for economic development be utilized for benches to
improve the public realm services in the downtown historic core by
mid-August 2014;
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8) Approve that $15,000 of the $50,000 from the new discretionary
reserve fund for economic development be utilized to improve the
landscape and other features at Irish Mountain Lookout by end of
October 2014; and
9) Enact a by-law to adopt the terms of reference for the Economic
Development Liaison Group.
Financial Impact The three recommended projects represent
allocating $28,000 of the $50,000 from the new discretionary
capital reserve fund established for economic development on June
9, 2014. Background Economic Development is not a legislated
program or mandatory activity for the Municipality of Meaford. Like
Meaford, many Ontario and Canadian municipalities have identified
economic development as a priority. Promoting economic growth,
prosperity and sustainability is critical to ensuring strategic
approaches to attract investment, both locally and regionally,
diversify the local economy, and grow local assessment through
additional tax revenue. Economic development is also a key
strategic objective of Grey County which is the fourth largest
county in Ontario, covering an area of 4,513.21 square kilometers
and is home to 92, 568 residents. Grey County has also recently
approved an initiative to develop a focused, contemporary and
relevant economic development strategy. Meaford Economic
Development Strategy (MEDS) The opportunity to review the scope of
the 2010 Meaford Economic Development Strategy (MEDS) including the
four existing pillars of MEDS, was identified as being both
strategic and beneficial in order provide a more defined one to
three year focus for the Municipality of Meaford’s economic
development efforts. Overall, the mission of MEDS is to:
• Develop specific strategies for growing the economic strength and
resilience of the Municipality of Meaford
• Develop a stronger economic environment in general, and larger
and more diversified tax base
• Increase the revenue of the Municipality by growing the tax base
(ie the number of residences/businesses paying municipal
taxes)
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• Increase non-tax revenues, thereby reducing the overall subsidy
burden on all tax payers
In order to achieve the overall strategic objectives of MEDS,
Council and the Municipality of Meaford committed to three broad
strategies:
1. Council and management will actively lead, facilitate and enable
economic development in Meaford;
2. The Municipality will provide leadership and services to
encourage and support people wishing to expand their business or
bring a new business to Meaford;
3. The Municipality will focus its economic development resources
on four strategic business sectors (identified in MEDS as
Agri-business, tourism, retail and green business).
MEDS “Refresh” A prioritization of the strategies within MEDS
considered:
• The MEDS strategy of February 2010 indentified a wide range of
actions, strategies and deliverable as well as minor and major
projects
• The four pillars of MEDS – Tourism, Retail, Agribusiness, and
Green Business
• The objective for this ‘refresh’ is to develop a more focused
approach for our priorities, goals, actions and deliverables for
the next 1-3 years
• To determine what we should be putting on our ‘economic
development plate’ and which pillars should be our focus for the
next 1-3 years
• Recognition that Ontario’s city and urban populations are
continuing to explode while rural populations are shrinking: key is
surviving, responding and adapting
It was critical to staff that the next one to three year plans,
goals and objectives needed be achievable, deliverable, action
oriented, affordable and appropriately funded, practical yet still
be visionary, innovative, and entrepreneurial. Moving economic
development forward in a results-oriented manner would also need to
address and minimize the scope of negative thinking or resistance
to change. This would better enable a culture of innovation and
some managed risk taking. It is also essential to learn from the
successes (and failures) as well as best practices in other
communities to better achieve increased growth in Meaford.
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As part of the MEDS review, stakeholder consultation was completed
in 2013. The September 2013 agenda for the MEDS community sessions
included the following discussion questions:
1. What are we doing well? 2. What activities/strategies can we
expand on in the Municipality? 3. What do we need to re-evaluate –
e.g. Is our Brand still relevant?
The ‘Green Business’ Pillar? 4. Quick Wins for the Municipality –
for the next 3, 6, and 12 months?
The input from the September 2013 working sessions is summarized in
Appendix 1 and were grouped into the following headings: Recreation
and Outdoor Leisure, Arts and Culture, Agriculture & Local
Foods, Scenery and Landscape, Community Spirit and Volunteers,
Education and Health Care, and General.
MEDS Refresh Question 1: What are we doing well?
Overall, significant input which was provided which reinforced that
the Municipality of Meaford is a wonderful community to live, work
and a strategic place to invest. Meaford is a collection of
historic villages and communities including Woodford, Bognor,
Rockford, Annan and Leith.
“The Municipality of Meaford is a fascinating, four-season
destination that has it all: great live theatre and concerts, fresh
local food, unique shopping, nature at your doorstep, a beautiful
waterfront and so much more.
The quaint and charming historic downtown district features Meaford
Hall – a restored 300 seat theatre, concert and cinema venue, plus
distinctive boutiques, eclectic eateries and services of all kinds.
Just a few minutes away, you’ll find acres of rolling countryside,
charming historic villages, sandy beaches and unspoiled natural
areas.”
(Welcome to Meaford, Municipal Tourism Website and See & Do
Guide 2014)
The stakeholder sessions and other consultation reinforced that
Meaford offers:
• Spectacular landscapes and vistas • Waterfront community with
harbour and marina • Public beaches, trails and parks • Recreation
and Leisure opportunities • Great community events and a community
with spirit • Strong volunteer network
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• Friendly community • Arts and culture experience and facilities •
Hospital and health care services • Agriculture and farming •
Farmer’s Market • Authentic ‘Small Town’ and community feel • Dog
Friendly community • Historic and character downtown • Within 2
hour drive of Toronto/GTA and other major Ontario markets
MEDS Refresh Question 2: What activities/strategies can we expand
on in the Municipality?
In addition to what is being well done in the Municipality of
Meaford, a range of opportunities for improvement were identified.
These included:
• Expanded accommodations, including a hotel in urban Meaford •
Make Meaford a cultural destination, and develop local heroes
profiles • Greater emphasis on local food, and Meaford Farmers’
Market • Enhance beautification and larger investment annually
throughout the
Municipality and especially in the downtown core to “stop drive
through” character of Meaford
• Develop ways to reduce the seasonality of business in Meaford and
review successes in other communities
• Better recognize the nodes of business that exist throughout the
Municipality (ie Rockford).
• Increase the involvement of entrepreneurs and business community
by creating an advisory group on economic development
• Develop and support initiatives to achieve a more vibrant
downtown core, including business hours of operation, and
encouraging people to shop local.
• Profile Meaford as a wonderful place to choose to live in the
Georgian Bay region– affordable and quality of life
• Lower taxes • Support efforts to bring accessible and affordable
internet to the area
as key to new business, including working from home • Increase
communication and marketing of Meaford’s recreation and
outdoor leisure opportunities for visitors and the community •
Enhanced community recreation programs for people of all ages
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MEDS Refresh Question 3: What do we need to re-evaluate – e.g. Is
our Brand still relevant? The ‘Green Business’ Pillar? Two parts
were asked within Question Three, is our Brand still relevant, and
is the ‘Green Business Pillar’ still relevant. Brand discussion
indicated that there is a need to re-evaluate the brand. Some of
the comments are included:
• Increase public involvement – consider options • “The other big
apple” not well liked or relevant and controversial,
“Meaford” being Meaford, no need for tag line • Rebrand “the other
big apple” – future growth, we are more than
apples • Narrow the focus and reevaluate the alignment of strategic
partners
relating to tourism • What are we known for? What do we want to be
known for? Do we
need a brand? Is “Meaford” simply the brand? Is there a tag line
required?
The feedback indicated that a stand-alone Green Pillar should be
reconsidered and it could be incorporated as a function of the
three other existing pillars.
• Green business – relevance of pillar: o need to better define and
continuing education if going to retain o not relevant and hard to
define, o Which green to focus on? Being environmentally
responsible?
• Reevaluate pillar in MEDS – too broad • Reevaluate the green
business pillars – reposition, broader than green
(healthy place to be) • Just go green internally • Green pillar
should not stand alone
The Green Pillar also seemed to be not well understood or defined
and was creating confusion. It is for this reason that it is
recommended that the Green Pillar be eliminated and MEDS be
adjusted to three pillars. MEDS Refresh Question 4: Quick Wins for
the Municipality – for the next 3, 6, and 12 months? Some of the
recommendations and input is summarized below:
• Four season tourism to generate business in shoulder and low
season – raise sales from local residents and “shop local”.
• Accommodation/waterfront – needed • Hospitality and food services
– more places to eat needed (like
Thornbury)
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• Establish year round farmers’ market • Align with real estate
community directly • Create an economic development advisory
committee or group that
comes up with an implementation plan with timelines and priorities
• Build strategic partnership with RT07 and County • Communication
– website needs immediate improvements • Broadband – key priority
being led by the County of Grey • Wireless high-speed internet –
provide free • Beautify downtown – benches, painting, adding
seating • Beautification enhancement of key outlying areas not just
urban core. • New brochures and promotional resources for
Municipality • Facility /parks signage to enhance current
initiatives • Expand services to the local community halls i.e.
Library programs • More community recreation programs and
activities
Priority Pillars Agribusiness and Tourism Pillars – The Direct Link
The agribusiness and tourism sectors of Meaford are important to
the local economy. The connection between agribusiness and tourism
is significant. Having programs to leverage tourism traffic through
agri-tourism is an opportunity for the Municipality of Meaford.
According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, “Restoring Canadian
Tourism – A Discussion Paper” (updated July 2013):
o In 2012, The Canadian tourism industry was worth $84.8 billion,
comprising mostly small and medium enterprises
o Every year, tourism’s contribution to the GDP is worth more than
agriculture, fisheries and forestry combined
o Tourism is also one of Canada’s leading job creators… it directly
employs more than 600,000 people across the country
Agribusiness has been recommended as one of the two key priority
pillars for the next three years. Priorities for agribusiness would
utilize the 2011 Agri-Business Foreign Direct Investment Strategy
to leverage and create new opportunities for local, regional and
Ontario-based businesses rather than foreign direct
investment.
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The analysis completed in 2011 remains valid today.
• Meaford is home to a diverse population of farmers employing a
range of techniques and business models, and producing a wide
variety of vegetables, fruits, and livestock.
• Over the past few years more of Meaford’s agri-food producers
have
been making their way further along the value chain, staking out
niche markets and building some local processing capacity. There
are several organic vegetable growers, specialty meat producers,
and businesses moving into the functional/health food market.
• Many of Meaford’s farms are family-run operations. Most sell
their
produce in a variety of ways, from farmgate sales, to local retail
stores, to sourcing restaurants, to CSA (community supported
agriculture) subscriptions, to selling to specialty stores in the
GTA.
Farmers’ Markets – Economic Impact The economic impact of local
farmers’ markets is well documented and the Farmers’ Market Ontario
report (2011) ‘Economic Impact of Farmers’ Markets’ is attached as
Appendix 2. Based on this report, an estimated $792 million (2008)
is the provincial economic impact of farmers markets in Ontario.
Farmers’ markets have grown in popularity in the last 10 years and
are also a strong attractor for visitors. Year round farmers’
markets include Belleville, Brantford, Cambridge, Dufferin Grove
(Toronto), Dunnville, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Niagara Falls,
Orillia, Ottawa, Hamilton (Ottawa Street Farmer’s Market), Owen
Sound, Port Colborne, Sarnia, Simcoe, Toronto (St. Lawrence),
Stratford, Thornhill, Thunder Bay, Vankleek Hill, Welland,
Woodstock, and St. Jacobs. It is recommended that the feasibility
of a year round farmers’ market for Meaford be explored to build on
the success of the current seasonal farmers’ market. Applying for
funding to assist with a feasibility study or analysis will be
reviewed.
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Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan – Harbour Village Concept The
Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan, as approved in June 2014,
outlined a range of infrastructure projects, totaling an estimated
$4.6 million, that would be developed as part of the Harbour
Village Concept Plan. To achieve these infrastructure and public
realm improvements, including significant development on private
sector lands, requires this to be a key focus and priority of staff
and development partners for the next 10 to 15 years. The priority
for the next three years is to begin planning now for appropriate
direct municipal investment, how to secure major funding
(Provincial and Federal) and working with private land owners to
achieve this vision. The estimated budget from the Waterfront
Strategy and Master Plan is approximately $4.6 million and is
provided in Appendix 3. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Green Municipal Fund – Brownfields In addition to identified
capital budget costs, the report also outlined that specific areas
of the waterfront lands have contaminated soil, groundwater and
sediment levels above the generic standards. The opportunity to
remediate land is available through Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) and their Green Municipal Fund Brownfields
funding (site remediation or risk management). For this reason,
staff has recommended review of this funding and drafting an
application for the consideration of Council. General information,
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund, is provided in Appendix 4. One of the
recommendations is to update the Community Improvement Plan (CIP),
to include Brownfield incentives. Staff will be proceeding with a
report to Council in the near future specific to the CIP. An
expansion of the CIP program in 2015 or future years would require
direct financing to facilitate this broader program. The Role of
Beautification and Horticulture in Economic Development Building on
the momentum from ‘Communities in Bloom’, the BIA downtown
investments, and other municipal initiatives to enhance the
appearance and beauty of Meaford (especially within the urban
downtown core) additional beautification would be beneficial to
strengthen Meaford as a welcoming community. It is well known that
communities such as Niagara-on-the-Lake attract millions of
visitors per year and a key feature of this community is the
stunning landscapes and horticultural displays throughout the
historic downtown.
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It is recommended that an additional investment for a total of
$28,000 from the recently approved $50,000 discretionary fund for
economic development support expanding horticultural for $5,000 and
other amenities in the downtown core for $8,000, as well as
improvements to Irish Mountain Lookout for $15,000 which is a
signature park and vista for the community and visitors alike.
Meaford Economic Development Liaison Group On February 18, 2014
Council approved the creation of the Meaford Economic Development
Liaison Group. The recommended terms of reference are provided in
Appendix 5 and include the following: The mandate of the Group is
to provide a collaborative forum for discussion of economic
development ideas, opportunities, and matters of common interest in
the Municipality of Meaford. The focus of the Group will be to
assist the Municipality of Meaford to identify, and recommend
opportunities for effective local and regional economic development
initiatives, foster a positive community wide investment image,
promote the enhanced quality of life the Municipality of Meaford
offers, and enhance the profile of Meaford as an attractive
business environment for existing and prospective businesses. The
Liaison Group will undertake its work in support of the overall
goals and objectives of the Meaford Economic Development Strategy
(MEDS). The Liaison Group will be advisory in nature and assist the
Economic Development Officer (EDO). It is recommended, the Liaison
Group be comprised of representatives of the business community,
strategic partners and municipal officials. Up to 10 volunteer
representatives would be appointed:
• Agribusiness (1) • Retail (1) • Tourism/Hospitality (1) •
Manufacturing/Commercial/Industrial (1) • Business
Associations/Other (1) • Real Estate/Development (1) • Health
Care/Education sector (1) • Community Organization – Not for
Profit, Service Club, Special Events (1) • Community Resident –
general (1) • Municipality of Meaford Council (1)
A number of open and informal community meetings could also be held
in August and September prior to the formal appointment of
volunteer representatives to this group by Council.
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Other Initiatives and Strategies – the last 9 months Website Update
An update of the web site has been initiated and is underway to
provide a site which is more navigation friendly, user friendly and
attractive. Below is a screen shot of the draft layout
concept:
Community Profiles 2014 A new 2014 Community Profile is currently
under development which is anticipated to be finalized by the end
of July 2014. This new resource will feature the main reasons to
invest in Meaford. Particular emphasis for investment will be to
attract new hotel accommodations and new food and beverage
services, and restaurants. Staff are currently developing a new
profile piece on reasons to move to or relocate to Meaford in our
‘Meaford – A Great Place to Live’ resource. As evidenced by the
last few months of real estate sales in the Georgian Triangle, and
in particular Meaford, the real estate market in this area is
exceptionally strong. Additionally it is reported in a July 7, 2014
online CBC article that cottage prices and recreational properties
are experiencing booming sales and are “red hot”. Meaford is a
community that is attractive to this investment market. Meaford
will be widely promoted across Ontario beginning in August
2014.
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Renew Meaford: A New Initiative Based on a program called “reNew
Newcastle” and developed in Newcastle Australia, New Tecumseth,
Ontario has implemented a dynamic initiative that allows new
business owners access to vacant stores with a low rental rate and
short term lease. In New Tecumseth a not for profit corporation was
created and there was a collaboration between the South Simcoe Arts
Council, FOCUS Community Development Corporation and Nottawasaga
Futures. The program is being funded by a three-year $185,100
Trillium Foundation grant. ‘Renew New Tecumseth’ finds artists,
crafters, entrepreneurs, cultural projects and community groups to
use and maintain these buildings until they become commercially
rented, viable or are redeveloped. In one year this program has
seen the number of empty downtown storefronts decrease by 24%.
Staff is currently reviewing how a similar program could be
developed in Meaford to address the current vacancy rate and will
be working with property and building owners. Tag Line Review
Consultation sessions are being organizing to discuss whether a new
tag line is necessary to replace “The Other Big Apple”. These
sessions were originally anticipated to be completed at the end of
September 2014, and the timeline for completion of this project has
been revised to approximately mid November, 2014. Marketing and
Promotions Significant design and graphic work has been completed
by our internal staff and continues to include updating and
revising promotional, advertising, and marketing materials with the
discontinuation of the tag line ‘The Other Big Apple” on March 24,
2014. Billboard on Sykes Street, Meaford Before: After:
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Meaford Guide – 2014 Community Guide
CBS Billboard (east of Hwy 26 By-pass) May – September 2014
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Enterprise Bulletin Summer Guide 2014, See & Do Guide (GTTA)
See & Do 2014 (Winter)
Ontario Bluewater Visitor Guide 2014
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GTTA Office (Collingwood) Promotional Pull-up Banner Backlit
Display
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Enhancing Community Wide Beautification Leith Welcome sign –
flowers added Bognor Bridge – flowers added
Tourism Information Services at Meaford Hall Since April 1, 2014,
with the establishment of the Visitor Information Centre at Meaford
Hall, the services continue to expand in order to meet the needs of
our visitors. A strong focus on the website and social media has
commenced, including a new Facebook site launched in early
July.
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Regional Tourism Partnerships Regional efforts and working in
collaboration with partners is essential to facilitate a
County-wide visitor strategy. Collaborative efforts have
demonstrated that connecting all attractions and reasons to visit
provides the exposure that no single destination or place would be
able to achieve alone. We are currently active participants and
partners with the following organizations: RT07 – Regional Tourism,
Region 7 (Provincial) RTMP – Regional Tourism Marketing Partnership
(Grey Bruce) Grey County Tourism Apple Pie Trail GTTA – Georgian
Triangle Tourism Association Building Place-Based Cultural Tourism
for Meaford
In a report prepared for RT07 by PLACES Consulting, Tourism
Functional Assessment Report, September 2013, the importance of
place-based tourism was further reinforced.
“Place-based tourism is a method of tourism development which uses
the unique character of place plus the tourism economy to create
stronger places which in turn builds stronger tourism”
The October 2013 presentation by Mr. Steven Thorne “Why ‘Place’ is
the Key to Cultural Tourism” at the Culture Grows Here forum
(Barrie), highlighted the importance of Place-Based Cultural
Tourism (Appendix 6). Mr. Thorne encourages communities to
capitalize on a destination’s cultural character and sense of
place: its history and heritage, its narratives and stories, its
landscape, its townscape, its people. As well he stresses the
importance of interpreting and marketing the destination’s cultural
character and sense of
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place in tandem with its cultural experiences. Within his
presentation, Mr. Thorne illustrated these concepts using the
Waterloo Region,
“it’s home to a major performing arts venue: The Centre in the
Square. It’s home to the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. It’s also
home to an iconic farmers’ market: the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
and to its surrounding Mennonite communities. It’s home to several
historic sites of significance – including the birthplace of Prime
Minster McKenzie King. And it’s home to a variety of other cultural
experiences”.
The Municipality of Meaford is a destination with rich cultural
character and cultural experiences to offer. Developing this focus
on place-based cultural tourism will be a priority within the
tourism pillar. Staff have commenced with a new initiative entitled
“Places of Meaford” as an opportunity for community building as
well as tourism and visitor engagement attractor that will come
from overviewing the tremendous history, and special places of the
Municipality of Meaford. This project will include profiling a
number of key places and communities and capture their history. The
initiative will include a “Places” section on the tourism section
of the web site and also include the development of digital
resources. As part of the “Places of Meaford” initiative, a photo
contest has been launched in July 2014 with 5 categories including
Scenery, Architecture, Festivals & Events, Local History and On
Vacation in Meaford. Meaford Strategic Plan This report supports
the objective of the Municipality of Meaford Vision 2020,
particularly with respect to: Goal: Healthy Economy Objective:
Implement strategies from MEDS Develop/implement a
marketing/branding strategy Goal: Healthy Community Objective:
Develop/implement community building strategies Develop/implement a
corporate communications strategy
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Goal: Customer-focused services
Consultation
Senior Management Team Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural
Affairs Stakeholder Engagement Sessions Partner Economic
Development & Tourism Organizations
Communications Plan
Not Applicable
Conclusion
Economic Development is not a legislated program or mandatory
activity for the Municipality of Meaford. Like Meaford, many
Ontario and Canadian municipalities have identified economic
development as a priority. Promoting economic growth, prosperity
and sustainability is critical to ensuring strategic approaches to
attract investment, both locally and regionally, diversify the
local economy, and grow local assessment through additional tax
revenue.
It is recommended that the pillars of the Meaford Economic
Development Plan be revised to three pillars: Tourism, Retail and
Agribusiness. It is recommended that the priority focus for the
Municipality of Meaford’s economic efforts for the next three years
be within the tourism and agribusiness pillars. It is also
recommended that three projects be funded for a total of $28,000 of
the $50,000 from the new discretionary capital reserve fund
established for economic development on June 9, 2014.
Appendices (Previously provided)
Appendix 1 – MEDS Workshop Summary September, 2013 Appendix 2 –
Economic Impacts of Farmers’ Markets in the Province of
Ontario (Farmers’ Markets Ontario, March 2011) Appendix 3 –
Waterfront Strategy and Master Plan Estimated Budget Appendix 4 –
FCM Green Fund Municipal Brownfield Information, 2009 Appendix 5 –
Meaford Economic Development Liaison Group Terms of
Reference
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Appendix 6 – Why ‘Place’ is the Key to Cultural Tourism, Steven
Thorne 2013
Respectfully Submitted:
The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 059 – 2014
Being a by-law to establish and adopt Terms of Reference
for the Meaford Economic Development Liaison Group Whereas by
Section 5(3) of The Municipal Act S.O. 2001, C.25 as amended
provides that powers of every Council are to be exercised by By-law
unless specifically authorized to do otherwise; and Whereas, the
Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford deems it
expedient and necessary to adopt Terms of Reference for The Meaford
Economic Development Liaison Group; The Council of The Corporation
of the Municipality of Meaford enacts as follows: 1. That the
Meaford Economic Development Liaison Group is hereby
constituted.
2. That the Terms of Reference, attached as Schedule “A” and
forming part of this by-law, are adopted.
3. This by-law shall come into force and take effect upon being
passed by
Council.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 28th
day of July, 2014.
Francis Richardson, Mayor Robert H. A. Tremblay, Clerk
By-law 059-2014 Page 1 of 5
Schedule “A” to By-law 059-2014
Terms of Reference Meaford Economic Development Liaison Group
1. Mandate The Meaford Economic Development Liaison Group (MEDLG)
will provide a collaborative forum for discussion of economic
development ideas, opportunities, and matters of common interest in
the Municipality of Meaford. 2. Focus The Meaford Economic
Development Liaison Group will assist the Municipality of Meaford
to identify, and recommend opportunities for effective local and
regional economic development initiatives, foster a positive
community wide investment image, promote the enhanced quality of
life the Municipality of Meaford offers, and enhance the profile of
Meaford as an attractive business environment for existing and
prospective businesses. The Liaison Group will undertake its work
in support of the overall goals and objectives of the Meaford
Economic Development Strategy (MEDS). The Liaison Group will be
advisory in nature and assist the Economic Development Officer
(EDO). The direction of Council on February 18, 2014 is provided in
Appendix 1. 3. Term The Meaford Economic Development Liaison Group
will be appointed by Council of the Municipality of Meaford
consistent with the Council approved Appointment Policy. The term
of appointment will correspond to the term of Council and is four
(4) years. Vacancies will be filled on an as-needed basis. 4.
Liaison Group Composition The Liaison Group will be comprised of
representatives of the business community, strategic partners and
municipal officials. Up to 10 volunteer representatives shall be
appointed:
By-law 059-2014 Page 2 of 5
• Agribusiness (1) • Retail (1) • Tourism/Hospitality (1) •
Manufacturing/Commercial/Industrial (1) • Business
Associations/Other (1) • Real Estate/Development (1) • Health
Care/Education sector (1) • Community Organization – Not for
Profit, Service Club, Special Events (1) • Community Resident –
general (1) • Municipality of Meaford Council (1)
Non-voting participants: Economic Development Officer Chief
Administrative Officer Grey-Bruce Regional Tourism and Economic
Development Related Organizations 5. Compensation No compensation
shall be made to members of the Meaford Economic Development
Liaison Group for their participation. 6. Attendance and Procedures
Members shall advise the Recording Secretary of any absences to
ensure quorum can be achieved for each meeting. The EDO will serve
as the meeting recording secretary. A member of Council, as
approved by Council, will serve as Chair. A quorum comprised of
more than 50 per cent of appointed members will be required to hold
a meeting. In order to maintain a strong level of commitment,
members who are absent for three consecutive meetings (without good
cause) will be deemed to have resigned. The Liaison Group will work
in a collaborative manner seeking consensus. Recommendations shall
be formulated for the information of Council and municipal
staff.
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7. Location of Work All meetings of the Liaison Group shall be open
to the public and held in a municipal facility. 8. Frequency of
Meetings Meeting notices, agendas and draft minutes shall be
circulated to members electronically and posted to the municipal
website generally one week in advance. Minutes will be included on
the Council Agenda for information. Up to six (6) meetings per year
will be held with meetings taking place in January, March, May,
July, September, and November. Appendix 1 – Resolution of Council
(February 18, 2014) Whereas, Grey County has included in its
corporate operating plan 2013- 2015 the stated outcomes that
include “enabling economic opportunity and growth, fostering
community sustainability and strengthening community partnerships”
through activities such as business attraction and retention,
working on becoming an intelligent county, expanding tourism, local
food and culinary sectors; and Whereas, this Council supports the
view that a regional focus on economic development offers more
opportunities for local communities; and Whereas, the Municipality
of Meaford is privileged to have within our boundaries, resources
such as organizations, businesses and talented individuals with the
expertise, the knowledge and skills and the willingness to be
engaged in developing opportunities for local economic growth; and
Whereas, our neighbours including Thornbury and Collingwood are
currently utilizing their local talent in this way; Now therefore
be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Meaford also
recognizes the value and importance of engaging local resources to
work together with staff and council on identifying and
implementing effective economic development initiatives at the
local level;
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Further be it resolved that staff is hereby directed to:
1) Establish an “Economic Development Liaison Group” consisting of
Municipal officials and representatives of: agribusiness, tourism,
youth and seniors, rural and urban retail, manufacturing,
hospitality and health sectors, with the objective of providing a
collaborative forum at which the Municipality and its stakeholders
can discuss economic development matters of common interest;
and
2) Bring to Council at the earliest convenience, a report which
will reflect the work of this liaison group in identifying possible
opportunities to translate the high level concepts of our regional
partners, Grey County and RT07, into relevant and supportive
economic development initiatives at the local, grass roots
level.
By-law 059-2014 Page 5 of 5
Date Monday, July 14, 2014
From Darcy Chapman, Director, Financial Services/ Treasurer Denyse
Morrissey, CAO
Subject North East Grey Health Clinics Inc. Line of Credit
Request
Report No. FS2014-12 Roll No. N/A Recommendation That Committee of
the Whole receive Report FS2014-12 for information purposes.
Financial Impact Entering into an agreement to provide a Line of
Credit to North East Grey Health Clinics would involve the need for
legal counsel to review the agreement. As well, a lien would most
likely be placed on the assets of the clinic and therefore would
need to be registered. Total legal costs are estimated to be in the
range of $2,000-$3,500. Providing a Line of Credit interest free
would not allow interest or investment income to be recognized.
Based on prevailing interest rates, total investment loss could be
as much as $35,600 based on current five year guaranteed interest
rates if the Line of Credit was provided without charge. If the
Municipality forwarded the total pledge in one lump sum it would
place an unbudgeted, and therefore unfinanced, expenditure of
$200,000 within the 2014 financial year which would have to be
funded by reallocating reserve funds established for other
purposes. Background On June 23, 2014 North East Grey Health Clinic
Inc. (HEGHC) chair, Brian Adamson, made a presentation to Council
which included the following:
• to inform Council of the status of the Don Bumstead & Family
Medical Centre project,
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• to inform Council of the status of fund raising and pledges
received to date, and
• to request Council to grant North East Grey Health Clinics Inc. a
Line
of Credit to assist in the short term coverage of construction
costs during the period that pledges are being realized.
The presentation outlined the requirement for a $465,000 Line of
Credit (LoC) to allow the completion of the construction of the
facility while future revenues ranging from 3 to 10 years were
recovered annually from individuals and businesses within the
community that pledged donations. Based on the presentation, the
LoC if extended by the municipality to NEGHC would be fully repaid
within five years as illustrated below: LoC Draws by October 31,
2014 $465,000 Payment 1, October 31, 2015 -$ 70,000 Payment 2,
October 31, 2016 -$ 30,000 Payment 3, October 31, 2017 -$120,000
Payment 4, October 31, 2018 -$120,000 Payment 5, October 31, 2019
-$125,000 Upon conclusion of the presentation, Council directed
that staff prepare a report outlining if and how the Municipality
might be able to assist with the request. NEGHC Financial Analysis
The Municipality was provided the following documentation:
1. Internally prepared financial statements from NEGHC as of May
31, 2014 which included an income statement, balance sheet, cash
flow statement along with accounts receivable and payable
information.
2. 2013 audited statements, prepared by BDO Canada.
3. Detailed projected construction costs and sources of funding
available, or required, to complete the building and purchase the
required furnishings and equipment along with a five year
projection of cash flows highlighting the repayment of the $465,000
LoC.
The financial analysis would indicate that NEGHC is in a stable
financial position and therefore potential default is a low
probability. Additionally, the Don Bumstead & Family Medical
Clinic is the second such venture by the NEGHC illustrating that
the board has experience in both fundraising to complete the
repayment of capital costs associated with the construction
of
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the facility and develop revenue streams to fund the estimated
expenditures required to cover annual operating expenditures. One
Board – Two Clinics Although operating under the overall guidance
of the NEGHC, there are significant differences within the
structure of the Thornbury and Don Bumstead & Family clinics as
it relates to municipal involvement. The Thornbury Clinic is
considered a “municipal capital facility” given in large part to
the fact that The Blue Mountains (TBM) donated a portion of the
lands occupied by the clinic. Secondary to this, TBM pledged
$350,000 towards the project paid in advance of construction of the
facility. Lastly, NEGHC required a $420,000 LoC to complete the
Thornbury clinic which was provided by TBM, interest free, over a
five year period. TBM also has a substantial agreement favoring the
municipality in the event of default. This in many ways was
designed to protect TBM in the event of failure due to the land
donation and the designation as a municipal capital facility. The
Don Bumstead & Family Clinic does not have the same municipal
involvement. The Bumstead family donated the lands and also
provided a substantial cash donation. The Municipality of Meaford
pledged $250,000 payable in installments over ten years as per an
agreement. The agreement stipulated:
• Annual payments would commence after construction was complete •
If at any time over the first ten years of operation the clinic
ceased to
run, the municipality would recover the donation through the sale
of assets if need be.
The Municipality does not have, and does not need, the same type of
agreement as TBM given the municipality did not donate the land,
are not designating the clinic as a municipal capital facility and
had previously protected the donation in the event of failure
within the first decade. Outstanding Pledges & Fundraising
Shortfall The financial statements illustrate that NEGHC will be in
receipt of $523,000 in outstanding pledges over the next 1 to 10
years. The Municipality’s donation of $250,000 is included in this
figure and represents almost half of the future monies to be
collected. Prior financial statements also suggest that NEGHC has
worked hard through the business plans to ensure that fundraising
targets were met for the Thornbury clinic. This would provide an
indication that the organization has the capability to raise the
$260,000 remaining to be pledged for the Don Bumstead & Family
clinic.
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The municipality is scheduled to forward payment before October
2014 for both the 2013 and 2014 pledge ($50,000) given the project
is anticipated to be completed by September. The remaining $200,000
will be paid annually as previously agreed upon with NEGHC. Staff
would not support accelerating payment of the remaining outstanding
pledge to the NEGHC at this time as the municipality is unable to
forward the total pledge in one lump sum as doing so would place an
unbudgeted and therefore unfinanced expenditure of $200,000 within
the 2014 financial year. If this were to happen, this expenditure
would have to be funded by Council approving a reallocation of
reserve funds established for other purposes. Can the Municipality
Assist? There are certain provisions within the Municipal Act which
staff reviewed in assessing this situation. In particular Section
106 which speaks to financial assistance for commercial enterprises
and Section 107 relating to general powers to make grants and
Section 418 relating to investments. These sections have been
provided as Appendix 1. It is staff’s opinion that Council is
within their authority to enter into an agreement to extend a LoC.
The Municipality would be dealing with a not- for-profit entity
that enters into leases not to make money, but instead to offer a
service and pay the bills and break even. Section 106 speaks to
manufacturing, commercial and industrial enterprises in the context
of economic development issues relating to bonusing or waiving of
fees. Section 107 specifies that a municipal Council can “guarantee
a loan and to make a grant by way of loan and to charge interest on
the loan”. Extending this LoC as a repayable grant including an
interest rate would be consistent with the provisions of this
section. Section 418 specifies what a municipality can or cannot
invest in. Although providing funds to NEGHC which could otherwise
be invested, the Municipality would enter into an agreement under
the framework of section 107 and therefore applicable investment
parameters are irrelevant. How wound the Municipality extend an
LoC? A legal agreement between the Municipality and NEGHC would
have to be drafted in accordance with Section 107 of the Municipal
Act and subsequently vetted by legal counsel. Upon finalization of
the agreement, the Municipality would forward on payment of the LoC
and establish within the financial statements a long term accounts
receivable in the name of NEGHC. In doing so, the process
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becomes a matter of municipal cash flow and not a direct expense as
would be the case with expediting the remaining pledge of $200,000.
The Municipality most likely would secure the debt by way of lien
on assets and by also using the Municipality’s outstanding pledge
as a form of collateral. Given the term of the LoC is 5 years, the
money can be considered medium term in that it would not be
available for use within a shorter term 24 month cycle or long term
investments which are considered greater than 5 years. As of June
30 the Municipality has approximately $2 million in short term
investments, $2.15 million in medium term investments and $1.8
million in long term investments. The Municipality’s reserve policy
states that general reserves (currently about $3.4M) do not garner
interest and any monies are therefore used to offset cash flow
needs. Our current investment rates for reserve fund monies range
from: 1.25% - Operating Account General Bank Rate 1.42% - 6 month
GIC 1.77% - 3 year GIC 2.24% - 5 year GIC 4.12% - 5 year historical
One Fund Bond portfolio As well, the current Infrastructure Ontario
5 year fixed lending rate is 2.04%. Based on the repayment schedule
suggested by NEGHC, the flowing interest could be levied on the LoC
given the Municipality’s lost ability to invest the funds. The
total interest charges would be payable over the five year term at
the following rates: General Reserve Rate 0.00% $ - General Bank
Rate 1.25% $ 19,875 6 Month GIC 1.42% $ 22,578 3 year GIC 1.77% $
28,143 Infrastructure Ontario 2.04% $ 32,436 5 Year GIC 2.24% $
35,616 One Fund Bond Portfolio* 4.12% $ 65,509
*Provided for comparison purposes only. Historical performance is
not an indication of future potential earnings.
Report FS2014-12 Page 5 of 6
Meaford Strategic Plan This report supports the objectives of the
Municipality of Meaford Vision 2020, particularly with respect to:
Goal: Healthy Community Objective: Assure community safety, health
& wellness Provide effective leadership & governance
Develop/implement community building strategies Consultation Senior
Management Team Communications Plan Not Applicable Conclusion The
Municipality currently has the financial stability to extend a LoC
to the NEGHC with the understanding that any agreement must within
the provisions of Section 107 of the Municipal Act and that the
agreement will be registered on title as a lien against the assets
of the NEGHC. Appendices Appendix 1 – Municipal Act Section 106,
107 & 418 Respectfully Submitted:
_________________________________ Darcy Chapman Director, Financial
Services/Treasurer _________________________________ Reviewed by:
Denyse Morrissey, CAO
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Municipal Act 2001 relevant sections
Assistance prohibited 106. (1) Despite any Act, a municipality
shall not assist directly or indirectly any manufacturing business
or other industrial or commercial enterprise through the granting
of bonuses for that purpose. 2001, c. 25, s. 106 (1).
Same (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the municipality shall
not grant assistance by, (a) giving or lending any property of the
municipality, including money; (b) guaranteeing borrowing; (c)
leasing or selling any property of the municipality at below fair
market value; or (d) giving a total or partial exemption from any
levy, charge or fee. 2001, c. 25, s. 106 (2).
Exception (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a council exercising
its authority under subsection 28 (6), (7) or (7.2) of thePlanning
Act or under section 365.1 of this Act. 2001, c. 25, s. 106 (3);
2002, c. 17, Sched. A, s. 23; 2006, c. 23, s. 34.
General power to make grants 107. (1) Despite any provision of this
or any other Act relating to the giving of grants or aid by a
municipality, subject to section 106, a municipality may make
grants, on such terms as to security and otherwise as the council
considers appropriate, to any person, group or body, including a
fund, within or outside the boundaries of the municipality for any
purpose that council considers to be in the interests of the
municipality. 2001, c. 25, s. 107 (1).
Loans, guarantees, etc. (2) The power to make a grant includes the
power, (a) to guarantee a loan and to make a grant by way of loan
and to charge interest on the loan; (b) to sell or lease land for
nominal consideration or to make a grant of land; (c) to provide
for the use by any person of land owned or occupied by the
municipality upon such terms as may be fixed by council; (c.1) to
provide for the use by any person of officers, employees or agents
of the municipality upon such terms as may be fixed by council; (d)
to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of at a nominal price, or make
a grant of, any personal property of the municipality or to provide
for the use of the personal property on such terms as may be fixed
by council; and (e) to make donations of foodstuffs and merchandise
purchased by the municipality for that purpose. 2001, c. 25, s. 107
(2); 2006, c. 32, Sched. A, s. 49.
Appendix 1 FS2014-12
Investment 418. (1) A municipality may invest in prescribed
securities, in accordance with the prescribed rules, money that it
does not require immediately including, (a) money in a sinking,
retirement or reserve fund; (b) money raised or received for the
payment of a debt of the municipality or interest on the debt; and
(c) proceeds from the sale, loan or investment of any debentures.
2001, c. 25, s. 418 (1).
Repayment (2) An investment under subsection (1) shall be made
repayable on or before the day on which the money is required and
any earnings derived from the investment shall be credited to the
fund from which the money was invested. 2001, c. 25, s. 418
(2).
Combined investments (3) A municipality may combine money held in
any fund and deal with the money in accordance with subsection (1).
2001, c. 25, s. 418 (3).
Allocation (4) Earnings from combined investments shall be credited
to each separate fund in proportion to the amount invested from it.
2001, c. 25, s. 418 (4). (5) Repealed: 2006, c. 32, Sched. A, s.
182 (1).
Regulations (6) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make
regulations, (a) prescribing rules for the purpose of subsection
(1); (b) prescribing and defining securities or classes of them for
the purpose of subsection (1); (b.1) prescribing and defining
financial instruments and agreements that municipalities may issue
or enter into for or in relation to investments under subsection
(1); (c) providing that a municipality does not have power to
invest in securities or classes of securities specified in the
regulation. 2001, c. 25, s. 418 (6); 2006, c. 32, Sched. A, s. 182
(2).
June 2014
By-law Number 060 – 2014
(Waterfront Strategy and Master Plan Implementation)
Whereas the Council of the Municipality of Meaford deems it in the
public interest to adopt Official Plan Amendment #16; and Whereas
pursuant to the provisions of Section 17 and 21 of the Planning Act
R.S.O. 1990, as amended, Official Plans may be amended by Council;
and Whereas the proposed amendment is an amendment to the
Municipality of Meaford’s Official Plan to implement area-specific
recommendations of the Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan; The
Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford enacts as
follows: 1. Amendment #16 to the Municipality of Meaford Official
Plan is
hereby adopted.
2. The Director of Planning & Building Services is hereby
authorized to submit Amendment #16 and the supporting documentation
to the County of Grey for approval.
3. This by-law shall come into force and take effect pursuant to
the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 28th
day of July, 2014.
Francis Richardson, Mayor Robert H. A. Tremblay, Clerk
AMENDMENT No. 16 TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD OFFICIAL PLAN
INDEX PAGE
The Constitutional Statement (i) PART A – THE PREAMBLE Purpose (ii)
Basis (ii) PART B – THE AMENDMENT Details of the Amendment 1 PART C
– THE APPENDICES
AMENDMENT No.16 TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD OFFICIAL PLAN
THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
PART A – THE PREAMBLE does not constitute a part of this Amendment.
PART B – THE AMENDMENT consisting of the following text, Schedules
and Attachments constitute Amendment No. 16 to the Municipality of
Meaford Official Plan. PART C – THE APPENDICES attached hereto do
not constitute part of this Amendment. These documents contain
background data, planning considerations and record of public
involvement associated with this Amendment. (i)
PART A – THE PREAMBLE PURPOSE The purpose of the proposed Official
Plan Amendment is to update the Municipality of Meaford Official
Plan to reflect recommendations arising from the Municipality of
Meaford Waterfront Strategic and Master Plan. BASIS In 2013, The
Municipality of Meaford, with the assistance of Dillon Consulting,
initiated a Waterfront Strategy and Master Planning process
to:
• implement the Meaford Economic Development Strategy
recommendations regarding preservation and promotion of the
waterfront;
• develop waterfront-specific policy recommendations to guide
decision making in the face of future development pressures;
and,
• provide the necessary information to update the Meaford Harbour
Strategic Plan with consideration to a broader waterfront
context.
This process resulted in the development of a preferred concept
plan; recommendations for policy updates affecting the urban
waterfront area and adjacent land; and, a number of recommendations
for potential funding strategies to bring about the updated vision,
in accordance with the guiding principles established for these
lands. The final preferred concept plan – the “Harbour Village”-
was selected as it is believed to provide the “greatest
opportunities for creating a balanced mix of uses, tourism
activities and economic development in Meaford”. Section 6.2 of the
Final Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan (May 2014) outlines a
number of policy recommendations which have been incorporated
within this proposed Official Plan Amendment. These changes affect
lands within the Downtown Core Commercial & Transitional Areas
and in the Urban Waterfront & Special Policy Areas adjacent to
Georgian Bay and the Meaford Harbour. In addition to text
amendments affecting the areas noted above, the amendment also
proposes a change to Schedule A-1 of the Plan to reflect the
renaming of the Harbour Open Space Area designation to Urban
Waterfront Area to be more consistent with the wording in the
Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan.
(ii)
PROCESS Key dates in the process were:
• Under Section 17 & 21 of the Planning Act, the Municipality
held a Public Meeting on July 28th, 2014, Notice having been issued
in on July 2nd, 2014
Numerous other formal and informal opportunities for public input
were providedthroughout the preparation of the Waterfront Strategy
& Master Plan. This included public meetings, use of an online
PlaceSpeak page, stakeholder interviews and a design charrette.
PART B – THE AMENDMENT INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT All of this part of
the document entitled "Part B - The Amendment" consisting of the
following text, Schedule and Appendices constitute Amendment No. 16
to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Meaford. DETAILS OF THE
AMENDMENT The Official Plan of the Municipality of Meaford is
amended as shown on the following chart entitled:
DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT June 2014
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PART C – THE APPENDICES The following Appendices do not constitute
part of this Amendment. The following are included as information
only supporting the Amendment:
1) Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan – dated May 2014 2)
Resolution of Council – Adoption of WS&MP dated June
23rd,
2014
June 2014 Number Policy
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
The words “Harbour Open Space Area” after ‘B1.5’ are hereby deleted
and replaced with “Urban Area Waterfront”.
2. A3.1.5 The words “Harbour Open Space Area” are hereby deleted
and replaced with “Urban Area Waterfront”.
3. B.1.3.1 Is hereby amended by adding the following text as a 8th
bullet point reading: “Promote new uses along Bayfield Street that
support viability, connection and synergy between the Waterfront
and Downtown.”
4. B1.3.3 Is hereby amended by adding the words “including outdoor
education centers” after the words ‘Private and commercial
schools’.
5. B1.3.5.2 c Is deleted and replaced with the following text:
“Hospitality, tourist oriented and waterfront supportive uses that
will enhance the pedestrian linkage between the Meaford Harbour and
Sykes Street are encouraged. Ground floor residential uses are
discouraged on Nelson Street, east of Sykes Street to the
water.”
6. B1.3.5.4 Is amended by adding the following text to the end of
Paragraph 1, Sentence 1: “however, ground floor residential uses
are strongly discouraged along Nelson Street east of Sykes Street
and along Bayfield Street between Trowbridge and Parker Streets.”
This section is further amended by adding a new clause e) “e) the
use does not undermine the objectives of the Urban Area Waterfront
designation”
7. B1.3.7 Is hereby amended to read: “Lands to be used for
commercial purposes shall be placed in a Downtown Commercial Zone
in the implementing zoning by-law.”
8. B1.5 This section is hereby renamed “Urban Area
Waterfront”
9. B1.5.1 This section is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
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“B1.5.1 Objectives It is the intent of this Plan to:
• Recognize the Waterfront for its tourism and recreation
opportunities;
• Develop a balanced mix of uses, including recreation, harbour,
commercial, natural heritage, open space and harbour support;
• Maintain boat access to boat services and fuel operations in the
Old Harbour, as feasible;
• Improve the layout and operations of the New Harbour;
• Attract businesses to Meaford’s Waterfront at the Harbour
Village;
• Improve connectivity between the Waterfront, Downtown, and the
Georgian Trail;
• Improve aquatic and terrestrial habitats of the Georgian Bay
Shoreline and Bighead River mouth; and,
• Implement the recommendations of the Municipality of Meaford
Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan, as may be amended from time
to time.”
10. B1.5.2 Is amended by adding the words “public and” after the
words ‘applies to’ and by adding the words “Urban Waterfront and”
before ‘Meaford Harbour’.
11. B1.5.3 Is hereby deleted and replaced as follows: “B1.5.3
Vision for the Urban Area Waterfront “The Municipality of Meaford
takes pride in its Urban Waterfront for the exemplary approach and
design that encompass the ‘Environment First’ philosophy through
sustainable design elements and ecological features, becoming one
of the most frequently visited locations on the Georgian Bay. The
modest intervention in the Old Harbour acknowledges the decreasing
water-level trends, and embraces the existing location of the boat
service and fuel operations while providing boat dockage for small
boats along designated areas of the east and west harbour walls.
The Old Harbour also features reclaimed lands, where feasible, in
the Bighead River mouth with fish habitat enhancement measures and
fishing piers, as well as the Harbour Village.
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The New Harbour is improved with additional mooring spines and
reconfiguration of the docks to expand the number of berths,
providing excellent facilities for the boating community of Meaford
and beyond. The Coast Guard Search and Rescue Station’s presence is
of great value and pride to Meaford’s waterfront lands. The Harbour
Village attracts local residents and tourists alike with its shops
and restaurants along the west wall overlooking the Bighead River
mouth that is animated with anglers and water-based activities on
kayaks, canoes and small sailboats. Community fairs and events
spill over from the Harbour Village to the extended sidewalks on
Bayview Street that are enhanced with street trees, lighting,
benches and decorative paving. Nelson Street, is animated with
ground level commercial activity and is a key pedestrian corridor
from the Downtown to the waterfront and the pedestrian bridge
across the river. The Rotary Harbour Pavilion, with striking views
to both harbours and the bay, shines as the gathering place for
small and large community events. The waterfront is a vibrant space
within the Municipality of Meaford and is well connected to the
existing urban fabric. The open spaces and beaches along the
waterfront back onto natural heritage areas that support a
continuous pedestrian trail along the lake, connecting to the
Georgian Trail and the Downtown”
12. B.1.5.4
Is hereby amended as follows: By deleting the words “Harbour Open
Space Area” after ‘designated’ and replacing them with “Urban Area
Waterfront”. By adding the text “shall be permitted until such time
that their removal is warranted in order to facilitate
implementation of the Waterfront Strategy & Master Plan” after
the words ‘Limited Recreational Vehicle Site Rentals’ By deleting
the word “food” between ‘seasonal’ and
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‘vendors’ By adding the following text as a final bullet point
within the section: “Other uses which support implementation of the
Waterfront Strategy and Master Plan and uphold the Guiding
Principles for land in the Urban Area Waterfront
designation.”
13. B1.5.5 A new Section B1.5.5 “Guiding Principles” is inserted
and subsequent sections renumbered accordingly. The new Section
B1.5.5 shall read: “The following principles are intended to guide
land use and development in the Urban Area Waterfront. Land use
decisions should aim to: a) Protect the environment for the benefit
of current and future generations. b) Promote a healthy waterfront.
c) Promote the urban area waterfront as a gateway and focal open
space area. d) Enhance the role of the waterfront as a cornerstone
of public open space with a mix of public and recreation-oriented
uses. e) Consider the compatibility, access and synergies with the
adjacent Special Policy Areas and the Downtown Core Commercial
area. f) Protect and enhance lands for boating opportunities. g)
Protect and enhance passive waterfront recreation. h) Protect and
enhance public access to the waterfront lands. i) Provide safe
access through design and minimize community impacts. j) Provide
safe, continuous public trail access along the water’s edge. k)
Enhance the physical and visual connectivity of the pedestrian
circulation and links. l) Promote excellence in design. m)
Celebrate Meaford’s heritage. n) Enhance economic benefits.”
14. B1.5.5 (now B1.5.6)
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“B1.5.6 Future Planning It is a policy of this plan to carry out
those implementation activities outlined in the Waterfront Strategy
& Master Plan, including the preparation of detailed
Implementation & Business Plans for the Urban Area Waterfront
land use concept plan. Any capital projects or works should be
completed in a manner that considers the implications for
floodplain management and be done in consultation with the Grey
Sauble Conservation Authority.”
15. B1.5.6 (now B1.5.7)
Is hereby deleted and replaced as follows: “B1.5.7 Implementing
Zoning By-law Lands designated Urban Area Waterfront shall be
placed in an Open Space or Urban Area Waterfront zone, as
appropriate, in the implementing zoning by- law. Site Plan control
shall apply to the establishment of new uses on the lands.”
16. B1.8.1.1 Is hereby amended by deleting the word “shoreline”
between the words ‘on the’ and ‘and immediately’ and replacing it
with “Urban Waterfront”.
17. B1.8.1.2 Is hereby amended by adding the following text after
the word ‘lands’ in clause d): “and will maintain public access to
the waterfront” This section is further amended by adding a new
clause f) as follows: “f) the development will support the
objectives of the Urban Area Waterfront designation and the
Waterfront Strategy and Master Plan, as may be amended from time to
time.”
18. B1.8.1.3 Is hereby amended by adding the words “or Harbour
Village” between the words ‘core commercial’ and ‘area’ in the
final sentence of clause g).
19. B1.8.2.1 Is hereby deleted and replaced with the following
text: “B1.8.2.1 Vision for Special Policy Area #2
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Special Policy Area #2 is comprised of five lots which abut the
Meaford Harbour and, as a result of this close proximity to the
Harbour, have good potential to accommodated open space and
small-scale seasonal commercial uses which complement the harbour
area. The general open space nature of these lands is intended to
act as a buffer to adjacent residential uses, while small-scale
seasonal commercial development in this area retains the
opportunity for use of these lands in a manner that supports the
Meaford Harbour and will assist in making this area an attraction
for tourism. In addition to the above uses, low-rise residential
uses may be permitted in this area, however the consideration of
residential uses on these lands should only occur where all lands
within the Special Policy Area are to be planned comprehensively,
and where to permit residential development would clearly uphold
and support the general objectives of the Waterfront Strategy and
Master Plan.”
20. B1.8.2.2 Is hereby deleted and replaced as follows: “B1.8.2.2
Development Principles The following development principles will
guide the redevelopment of the Special Policy Area #2 lands: a) The
lands will be planned as a primarily open space extension to the
Meaford Harbour, providing a definitive boundary to the harbour and
acting as a buffer to surrounding residential uses; b) The lands
will be used for a suitable mix of small- scale seasonal commercial
uses related to the hospitality, tourism and service sectors which
shall be generally supportive of the harbour area; c) Uses will be
compatible with surrounding residential uses and the lands shall be
landscaped to an enhanced standard to further the buffering
capacity of these lands to adjacent uses; d) Development will
provide pedestrian space and access to the waterfront and will
minimize the amount of space used for parking cars; and, e) Any
proposed residential use on these lands is to be planned
comprehensively and should only be considered where such
development would clearly
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uphold the objectives of the Waterfront Strategy and Master
Plan.”
21. Schedule A-1 is hereby replaced with an updated Schedule A-1 on
which those lands identified as “Harbour Open Space’ have been
renamed “Urban Area Waterfront”
22.
See Detail A
G e o r g i a n B a y Legend Urban Living Area
Shoreline
Schedule Boundary
By-law Number 061–2014
Being a zoning by-law to amend Zoning By-law 60-2009 of
the Municipality of Meaford (185 Fraser Street) Whereas Zoning
By-law No. 60-2009 placed a holding provision (H1) upon the subject
lands; and Whereas the Council of the Corporation of Meaford deems
it in the public interest to pass a By-law to amend By-law 60-2009
and remove said holding provision (H1), the requirements of Section
2.5.2 of the Municipality of Meaford Official Plan having now been
addressed; and Whereas pursuant to the provisions of Section 36 of
the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the By-law may be amended
by Council of the Municipality; The Council of The Corporation of
the Municipality of Meaford enacts as follows: 1. Maps 30 & 31
of Schedule B to Zoning By-law No. 60-2009 is hereby
amended by removing the holding provision (H1) from those lands
described as Plan 457, Lot 5 being 185 Fraser Street, in the former
Township of St. Vincent, now incorporated as part of Municipality
of Meaford and shown more specifically on the attached Schedule
“A-1”.
2. Schedule “A-1” and “A-2” and all notations thereon are
hereby
declared to form part of this By-law. 3. This By-law shall come
into force and take effect upon being passed by
Council, pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 28th
day of July, 2014.
Francis Richardson, Mayor Robert H. A. Tremblay, Clerk
By-law 061-2014 Page 1 of 3
SCHEDULE “A-1” to By-law No.061 - 2014
of The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford Passed on the
28th day of July, 2014
_________________________ _________________________ Francis
Richardson, Mayor Robert H. A. Tremblay, Clerk
By-law 061-2014 Page 2 of 3
SCHEDULE “A-2” to By-law No. 061 - 2014
of The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford Passed on the
28th day of July, 2014
_________________________ _________________________ Francis
Richardson, Mayor Robert H. A. Tremblay, Clerk
By-law 061-2014 Page 3 of 3
The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 062–2014
Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Site Plan Control
Agreement between Carey Homes Inc. And the Municipality of Meaford
regarding Plan 457 Lot 5; 185 Fraser Street, in the Former Township
of St. Vincent
Whereas by Section 9 of The Municipal Act S.O. 2001, C.25, as
amended, grants a municipality the powers of a natural person; and
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of Meaford passed By-law
Number 26-2009 with respect to designating the whole of the
Municipality of Meaford subject of Zoning Control as a Site Plan
Control Area pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act; and
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Meaford deems it expedient and necessary to enter into a Site Plan
Control Agreement regarding Plan 457 Lot 5 being 185 Fraser Street,
in the former Township of St. Vincent now incorporated as part of
Municipality of Meaford, to address those matters set out in
Section D2.5.2 of the Municipality of Meaford Official Plan; The
Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford enacts as
follows: 1. That this Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to execute the Site
Plan Control Agreement with Carey Homes Inc. attached hereto as
Schedule A (The Agreement).
2. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon
receiving the final
passing thereof. Read a first, second and third time and finally
passed this 28th day of July, 2014.
Francis Richardson, Mayor Robert H. A. Tremblay, Clerk
By-law 062-2014 Page 1 of 1
Schedule A
DESCRIPTION OF LANDS
THE MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD SITE PLAN AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Covenants by the Owner Section 2
Covenants by the Municipality Section 3 Compliance Section 4
Co-operation Section 5 Binding Effect Section 6 Severability of
Clauses Section 7 Save Harmless
SCHEDULES Schedule “A” Legal Description of Lands
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SITE PLAN CONTROL AGREEMENT This Agreement made, in quadruplicate,
this day of 2014, in accordance with Section 41 of the Planning
Act.
B E T W E E N:
Carey Homes Inc.
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD
Hereinafter called the "Municipality" WHEREAS Section D2.5.2 of the
Official Plan requires the entering into of a Site Plan Agreement
prior to the construction of a principal structure or the
enlargement, renovation or addition to an existing principal
structure on lands that are not accessed by a municipal road; AND
WHEREAS the Municipality of Meaford has enacted a By-law to provide
for the designation of the lands as a "Site Plan Control Area"; NOW
THEREFORE This Agreement Witnesseth THAT in consideration of the
mutual covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto hereby
covenant and agree as follows: 1. COVENANTS BY THE OWNER The Owner
covenant and agree as follows: a) The Owner own the subject lands
described in Schedule “A”, attached hereto. b) The Owner shall, at
their expense, ensure that this agreement is registered
against
title to these subject lands and shall take priority over any
subsequent registrations against the title to the subject
lands.
c) The Owner shall provide a copy of the registered agreement to
the Municipality of Meaford.
d) A building permit that provides for the construction of a
principal structure or the
enlargement, renovation or addition to an existing principal
structure is not to be issued by the Municipality until this
agreement has been finalized and agreed to by both parties.
e) The Municipality does not confirm legal access to the parcel,
only that the subject
lands do not front on/obtain access via an improved public
road.
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f) The Municipality will not and is not required to maintain or
snowplow the unopened, unassumed or private road or street
providing access to the subject lands.
g) The Municipality will not take over or assume any unopened,
unassumed or private
road or street as a Municipal public road unless it has been built
according to the Municipality’s standards in force.
h) The Municipality is not liable for any injuries, losses or
damages as a consequence
of the Municipality issuing a building permit for a structure on
the subject lands.
i) The Owner shall, prior to the execution of this Agreement, pay
all municipal taxes, if they are outstanding.
2. COVENANTS BY THE MUNICIPALITY The Municipality covenants and
agrees that it will permit the construction of a principal
structure or the enlargement, renovation or addition to an existing
principal structure, provided: a) The existing use is permitted or
is considered to be a legal non-conforming use by
the Municipality’s zoning by-law; b) All proposed development will
comply with the Municipality’s zoning by-law; c) The existing
sewage system on the lands (if there is one) is operating in
accordance with current standards and/or all relevant permits and
approvals are obtained for a new or upgraded system; and,
d) A potable water supply is available to the lot. 3. COMPLIANCE
Any action taken by the Municipality or on its behalf, pursuant to
this Agreement, shall be in addition to and without prejudice to
any security or other guarantee given on behalf of the Owner for
the performance of its co