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Report Number: FIN 17-20
Date: December 7, 2020
From: Stan Karwowski
Director, Finance & Treasurer
Subject: Statutory Public Meeting Regarding Development Charges Update Study
Recommendation:
1. That Report FIN 17-20 of the Director, Finance & Treasurer be received;
2. That Council receive for information the City of Pickering – Development Charges
(DC) Update Study prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. dated
October 15, 2020 and Addendum to the DC Update Study dated November 2,
2020;
3. That all written submissions made at the December 7, 2020 Public Meeting or
received in writing from the public by December 9, 2020 be referred to staff and to
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for consideration in preparation of the final
Development Charges recommendations and By-law for Council’s consideration
on December 14, 2020; and
4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions as
indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: Council passed the 2017 Development Charge (DC)
Background Study on December 11, 2017 under By-law No.7595/17, and amended in
2019 under By-law No. 7727/19 mainly to reflect the revised costs for the City Centre
project resulting in a higher level of DC funding.
The current DC Update Study provides for a further amendment to the City’s DC By-
laws. The purpose of the amendment is to provide for updates to the underlying capital
cost estimates and to include additional capital needs to those included within the City’s
2019 DC Update Study for Transportation Services (roads and bridges), Administration
Studies, Parks and Recreation Services, and Library Services. This DC Update Study
also provides for the removal of the statutory 10 percent deduction for Parks and
Recreation Services, Library Services, and Administration Studies as identified in Bill
197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020. Moreover, amendments to the
Development Charges Act with regard to the timing of the calculation and collection of
DCs and statutory exemptions will also be addressed through this DC Update Study
and By-law amendment.
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The purpose of this Report is to present the 2020 DC Update Study, as amended and
proposed By-law for consideration at a statutory public meeting, as required by the
Development Charges Act.
The proposed increase in DC fees for single and semi-detached dwelling units outside
of Seaton is $4,040 per unit, and $999 per unit for the development within the Seaton
Lands. There are 34 municipalities in the GTA and after applying the proposed fee
increase, Pickering has the 10th lowest DC fees of the group. To put it another way,
Pickering has the lowest DC rates for those municipalities that border Toronto.
Moreover, Pickering’s new DC rate continues to be lower than those of Whitby,
Oshawa, and Ajax.
After the statutory public meeting, it is proposed that staff review the submissions
received from the public. Staff have prepared a final report with a proposed DC By-law
for Council’s consideration at the December 14, 2020 Council meeting. The new
Development Charge By-law will, if passed by Council, be effective on December 15,
2020.
Financial Implications: The proposed Development Charges Update Study adds
DC dollar funding for the Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing and smaller
increases for the removal of the 10 percent statutory deduction associated with the DC
“soft services”. The financial impact of the removal of the 10 percent statutory deduction
as it relates to the City Centre project is presented below.
Table One
DC Recoverable Costs in 2017 Dollars
Comparison of City Centre DC Funding
2019 Update
Study
2020 Update
Study
Increase
Arts Centre $12,170,369 $13,466,841 $1,296,472
Youth & Seniors Centre 49,018,115 55,683,609 6,665,494
New Central Library 19,478,356 21,642,616 2,164,260
Total $80,666,840 $90,793,066 $10,126,226
The original 2017 DC Background Study is denominated in 2017 dollars and the above
table reflects this approach for comparison purposes. As the above the table indicates,
approximately $10.1 million in taxpayer funded costs (casino revenues) has been
transferred to the DC funding stream.
Parks and Recreation Services
Under the DC Parks and Recreation Services category, there are several projects in
addition to the City Centre project that will benefit from the removal of the 10 percent
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statutory deduction. The net benefit to the City is an increase of $18.8 million that will
now be funded through DC fees.
This increase in eligible costs would increase the DC fee by $849 per single or semi-
detached dwelling unit.
Library Services
The City has identified the need to acquire a Library Services Outreach Vehicle to
provide service to communities as the City develops in advance of the construction of
new facilities. The estimated cost of the vehicle is $220,000. The DC eligible costs have
been revised to account for the removal of the statutory 10 percent deduction.
The above noted changes increase the DC recoverable costs for Library Services by
$3.1 million. This increase in eligible costs would increase the DC fee by $137 per
single and semi-detached dwelling unit.
Transportation
The Transportation DC Capital program has been updated to reflect the proposed
construction of the Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing and other updates
to cost estimates.
The Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing has been identified at a capital cost
of $71.2 million (2020$) including construction and utility relocation costs identified in the
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the crossing prepared by AECOM as well
as anticipated design and land acquisition costs. Approximately 24 percent of the growth-
related costs have been deducted as a post period benefit (beyond 2031). When the City
undertakes the next full review of the DC Background Study in 2022, the post period
benefits costs will be considered for inclusion in the DC fees.
Further changes to the DC capital program include the removal of Transportation
Services 2019 projects #12 (Notion Road-Kingston to 350m South), #28 (Kellino Street-
Squires Beach to Church), and #29 (Squires Beach Road-Bayly to CNR Tracks) within
the 2019 Update Study as these projects will be replaced by the construction of the
Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing. The removal of these projects
decreases the DC recoverable costs by $2.8 million.
Lastly, the City has received updated cost estimates for 2019 project #44 (Walnut Lane
Extension – construction and contract admin) of $5.7 million compared to $2.5 million in
the 2019 Update Study. Please note, for comparison purposes, these cost figures are
stated in 2017 dollars.
Taking into account the above noted changes, and after deducting existing DC reserve,
this would increase the DC fee by $3,041 per single and semi-detached dwelling unit.
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Administration Studies (Consulting)
The studies included in the City’s 2019 Update Study under the Administration Studies
Service have been included in the DC calculation under the Growth -Related Studies
class of services. The studies include both service specific studies that pertain to one of
the DC eligible services included in the DC by-law or in some cases more general
growth-related studies. For general growth-related studies, a deduction of 10 percent
has been applied to recognize the extent to which the studies relate to non -DC eligible
services.
Additional study costs included in this Update Study are for: Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) Corporate Strategic Plan, Northeast Pickering (Veraine) Land Use
Studies, and the 5-year Capital and Operating Cost Financial Impact Analysis. The net
growth-related costs from the above noted changes are $7.9 million. The existing
Administration Studies Reserve Fund deficit of $673,900 has been added resulting in a
net DC eligible cost of $8.6 million. In other words, when a DC Reserve Fund
component has a deficit, the deficit amount is added to the growth related costs to
determine the new fee.
This net impact would increase the DC fee by $13 per single or semi-detached dwelling
unit.
Discussion: A comparison of the DC rates (indexed to 2020 dollars) by component
between current and proposed December 15, 2020 is presented below.
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Table One
Single and Semi-Detached Residential Rate
Comparison of Current Rates to Proposed Rates (in 2020 Dollars)
Service
Current Proposed
December
15, 2020
Change
Increase/
(Decrease)
Municipal Wide Services:
Other Services Related to a Highway $483 $483 -
Protection Services 983 983 -
Parks and Recreation Services 6,639 7,488 $849
Library Services 1,100 1,237 137
Administration Studies 315 328 13
Stormwater Management 316 316 -
Total Municipal Wide Services (Line A) $9,836 $10,835 $999
Outside of Seaton Lands
Transportation 1
7,159
10,200
3,041
Total Outside of Seaton Lands (Line B) $7,159 $10,200 $3,041
Rest of Pickering (Line A+B) $16,995 $21,035 $4,040
Seaton $9,836 $10,835 $999
1 Does not apply to Seaton Lands, Seaton Lands subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act
concerning provision of Transportation requirements in addition to other funding contributions.
For either a single or semi-detached home, the proposed DC fee increase for the “Rest
of Pickering” is $4,040 or 24 percent. For Seaton area, the DC fee increase is $999 or
10 percent. While the percentage increases may appear to be above average, the more
important factor to consider is what the overall total DC fee is charged and how does
this fee compare to other municipalities. As stated earlier, Pickering still retains its
competitive position in relation to its GTA neighbours.
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Table Two
Non-Residential Rate
Comparison of Current Rates to Proposed Rates (in 2020 Dollars)
Service
$ Per Sq. ft. of Floor
Area
Non-Residential (per
Net Ha of Prestige
Employment Land in
Seaton)
Current Proposed
Dec 15/20
Current Proposed
Dec 15/20
Municipal Wide Services
Other Service Related to Highway $0.17 $0.17 $5,983 $5,983
Protection Services 0.36 0.36 12,647 12,647
Parks and Recreation 0.53 0.58 17,602 19,633
Library Services 0.07 0.09 2,631 2,956
Administration Studies 0.12 0.12 4,035 4,222
Stormwater Management 0.11 0.11 3,846 3,846
Total Municipal Wide Services
(Line A)
$1.36 $1.43 $46,744 $49,287
Outside of Seaton Lands
Transportation 1
2.02
2.87
Total Outside of Seaton Lands
(Line B)
$2.02 $2.87
Rest of Pickering (Line A+B) $3.38 $4.30
Seaton $1.36 $1.43 $46,744 $49,287
1 Does not apply to Seaton Lands, Seaton Lands subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act
concerning provision of Transportation requirements in addition to other funding contributions.
The non-residential DC for lands outside of the Seaton Prestige Employment Lands are
recovered from development on a per sq. ft. of total floor area basis. The increases
above follow the similar pattern as single and semi-detached homes. The increase for
“Rest of Pickering” non-residential DC fees based on a square footage basis is 27
percent or $0.92 cents per square foot.
For Seaton non-residential development (industrial and commercial), a different
approach was applied as it relates to development charges . A land area specific charge
(per net hectare) is used in contrast to a floor area charge . Under the floor area charge
approach, the DC charges are based on the size of the building. Using the land area
approach in Seaton, the developer pays the full DC at the time of the first development
regardless of the fact that there may be several phases of construction development.
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This approach encourages expedient buildout, discourages land banking and creates a
more favourable cash flow scenario for the City.
Attachment 3 provides the amended schedule of development charges for both
residential and non-residential development for areas outside of Seaton-“Rest of
Pickering” and the Seaton Lands.
Competitive DC Rates
The graph below shows that Pickering’s proposed single detached residential DC rate is
competitive in comparison with both its Durham Lakeshore neighbours and the City of
Toronto. What is interesting to note that even after Pickering’s proposed moderate
increase, those Durham Lakeshore municipalities that are east of Pickering (excluding
Clarington) have higher DC rates. Pickering’s proposed DC rates as a percentage of the
new home cost would be lower than its Durham Lakeshore municipal neighbours.
Residential Development Charges
Single Detached Dwelling
as of October 15, 2020
$-
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
$90,000
Toronto Ajax Oshawa Whitby Pickering
(City
Wide)-
Calculated
Brock Scugog Pickering
(City
Wide)-
Current
Clarington Uxbridge
Upper Tier Education Lower/Single Tier
$78,923
$64,667 $62,257 $61,496
$58,663 $58,203 $55,007 $54,622 $53,579 $53,312
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Indexing
Based on our current DC By-law, DC rates will be adjusted annually as of July 1 each
year based on the Non-residential Building Construction index in order to keep DC
revenues current with construction costs. The previous indexing was done on July 1,
2020, and would be due for indexing again on July 1, 2021. Staff will continue the
practice of indexing every year on July 1st.
Transition to New Rates
The proposed rates will come into effect on December 15, 2020. Any complete building
permit applications received after December 16, 2020 will be subject to the new DC
rate.
Communications Strategy
The Development Charges Act has a mandatory communication/advertising
requirement for at least one public meeting, and the Clerk is required to carry out such
advertising at least 20 days in advance of the meeting date. The Statutory Public
Meeting was first advertised in the Pickering News Advertiser on November 12, 2020
and was continued every Thursday until December 3, 2020. In addition, reference to the
Statutory Public Meeting has been advertised on the City’s website. The City has met
the requirements of the Development Charges Act.
On October 23, 2020 staff reached out to the development industry by distributing the
DC Update Study dated October 15, 2020 and holding a stakeholder consultation on
November 12, 2020. City staff emailed/invited 50 industry/developer representatives of
which 3 individuals representing 3 different organizations attended the virtual meeting.
Following receipt of comments at the Public Meeting, and written submissions no later
than December 9, 2020, staff have prepared a final report and proposed DC By-law for
Council’s consideration at the Council meeting to be held on December 14, 2020. If
enacted, the new DC By-law will be effective December 15, 2020.
Attachments:
1. Residential Development Charges per Single Detached Dwelling for Greater
Toronto Area Municipalities, as of October 15, 2020
2. Non-Residential Development Charges per GFA of Commercial Floor Area for the
Greater Toronto Area Municipalities, as of October 15, 2020
3. Amended Schedule of Development Charges (2020$)
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. H:\Pickering\2020 DC Amendment\2020 Update Study - Survey Results.docx $- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000 $140,000$ per unitResidential Development ChargesPer Single Detached Dwelling for Greater Toronto Area Municipalitiesas of October 15, 2020Upper TierLower/Single TierEducationBB=Built Boundary & GF=Greenfield.(1) A component of the charge has been converted from a per hectare chargeAttachment # 1 to Report FIN #17-20
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. H:\Pickering\2020 DC Amendment\2020 Update Study - Survey Results.docx $- $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900$ per sq.m.Non-Residential Development ChargesPer GFA of Commercial Floor Area for Greater Toronto Area Municipalitiesas of October 15, 2020Upper TierLower/Single TierEducationBB=Built Boundary & GF=Greenfield.Attachment #2 to Report #FIN 17-20
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 4-2
Amended Schedule of Development Charges (2020$)
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Other Multiples (per ft² of Total
Floor Area) 2
(per net Ha of
Prestige
Employment
Land in
Seaton)
Municipal Wide Services/Classes:
Other Services Related to a Highway 483 306 216 391 0.17 5,983
Protection Services 983 621 440 795 0.36 12,647
Parks and Recreation Services 7,488 4,730 3,351 6,045 0.58 19,633
Library Services 1,237 782 554 999 0.09 2,956
Growth-Related Studies 328 207 147 266 0.12 4,222
Stormwater Management 316 200 142 256 0.11 3,846
Total Municipal Wide Services/Classes:10,835 6,847 4,851 8,751 1.43 49,287
Outside of Seaton Lands
Transportation 1 10,200 6,444 4,565 8,235 2.87 -
Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands 10,200 6,444 4,565 8,235 2.87
Rest of Pickering 21,035 13,290 9,416 16,986 4.30
Service/Class
RESIDENTIAL NON-RESIDENTIAL
1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision of Transportation requirements in addition to
other funding contributions
2. Does not apply to prestige employment development in Seaton, as that development is subject to the per net Ha land area char ge instead.
Attachment #3 to Report #FIN 17-20
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
905-272-3600
November 2, 2020 info@watsonecon.ca
Development Charges Update Study
City of Pickering
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Office Consolidation of October 15, 2020 D.C.
Update Study and November 2, 2020 Addendum
Attachment #4 to Report #FIN 17-20
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Table of Contents
Page
1. Introduction......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background ................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Existing Policies (Rules) ............................................................................ 2
1.2.1 Payment in any Particular Case .................................................... 2
1.2.2 Determination of the Amount of the Charge .................................. 2
1.2.3 Application to Land Redevelopment ............................................. 3
1.2.4 Exemptions (full or partial) ............................................................ 4
1.2.5 Indexing ........................................................................................ 4
1.2.6 By-law Duration ............................................................................. 5
1.2.7 Date Charge Payable .................................................................... 5
1.3 Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997: More Homes,
More Choice Act (Bill 108) the Plan to Build Ontario Together Act
(Bill 138), and the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act (Bill 197) ............... 5
1.4 Basis for D.C. By-law Update .................................................................... 8
2. Anticipated Development................................................................................. 10
3. Revisions to the Anticipated Capital Needs ................................................... 11
3.1 Parks and Recreation Services ................................................................ 11
3.2 Library Services ....................................................................................... 12
3.3 Transportation Services ........................................................................... 12
3.4 Administration Studies ............................................................................. 13
4. Revised D.C. Calculation and Schedule of Charges ..................................... 26
5. D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By-law Rules ................................. 36
5.1 D.C. Calculation and Collection Policies .................................................. 36
5.2 Statutory Exemptions ............................................................................... 37
6. Asset Management Plan and Long-Term Capital and Operating Costs ...... 39
6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 39
7. Process for Adoption of the Amending Development Charges By-law ....... 42
Appendix A – Draft Amending Development Charge By-law ................................ A-1
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1. Introduction
1.1 Background
The City of Pickering (City) imposes development charges (D.C.s) to recover the
increase in the needs for service arising from growth. The basis for the calculation of
the City’s existing schedule of residential and non -residential development charges is
documented in the “City of Pickering Development Charges Update Study” dated
October 16, 2019 (as amended on November 19, 2019 and December 10, 2019 ), which
was issued as an update to the City’s 2017 D.C. Background Study dated October 5,
2017, as amended. This Background Study provides the supporting documentation for
the City’s D.C. By-Law 7595-17, as amended. The current D.C.s by municipal service
and development type are summarized in Table 1 -1. This schedule reflects the indexed
charges that are currently in force in 2020 dollars for development within the defined
Seaton Lands, as the City elected to phase-in the charges for apartment units over the
2018-2020 period for development outside of the Seaton Lands.
Table 1-1
City of Pickering
Current (Indexed) Schedule of Development Charges
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Other Multiples (per ft² of Total
Floor Area) 2
(per net Ha of
Prestige
Employment
Land in
Seaton)
Municipal Wide Services:
Other Services Related to a Highway 483 307 216 391 0.17 5,983
Protection Services 983 621 439 795 0.36 12,647
Parks and Recreation Services 6,639 4,192 2,971 5,358 0.53 17,602
Library Services 1,100 695 493 889 0.07 2,631
Administration Studies 315 200 141 253 0.12 4,035
Stormwater Management 316 201 142 255 0.11 3,846
Total Municipal Wide Services 9,836 6,216 4,402 7,941 1.36 46,744
Outside of Seaton Lands
Transportation 1 7,159 4,522 3,203 5,780 2.02
Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands 7,159 4,522 3,203 5,780 2.02
Seaton 9,836 6,216 4,402 7,941 1.36 46,744
Rest of Pickering 16,995 10,738 7,605 13,721 3.38
Service
RESIDENTIAL NON-RESIDENTIAL
1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision of Transportation requirements in addition to
2. Does not apply to prestige employment development in Seaton, as that development is subject to the per net Ha land area charge instead.
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1.2 Existing Policies (Rules)
The following subsections set out the rules governing the calculation, payment, and
collection of D.C.s as provided in By-law 7595-17 (as amended), in accordance with the
Development Charges Act (D.C.A.), 1997.
1.2.1 Payment in any Particular Case
In accordance with the D.C.A., the D.C. shall be calculated, payable, and collected
where the development requires one or more of the following :
• the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a zoning by-law under
section 34 of the Planning Act;
• the approval of a minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act;
• a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under section 50(7) of the
Planning Act applies;
• the approval of a plan of subdivision under Section 51 of the Planning Act;
• a consent under Section 53 of the Planning Act;
• the approval of a description under section 9 of the Condominium Act, 1998, S.O.
1998, c. 19; or
• the issuing of a building permit under the Building Code Act in relation to a
building.
1.2.2 Determination of the Amount of the Charge
The calculation for residential development is generated on a per capita basis and
imposed based on four housing types - single and semi-detached, apartments –
bachelor and one bedroom, apartments - two bedrooms and greater, and other
multiples. The eligible D.C. cost calculations are based on the net anticipated
population increase. The total eligible D.C. cost is divided by the “gross” (new resident)
population to determine the per capita amount. The cost per capita is then multiplied by
the average occupancy of the new units to calculate the charges by type of residential
dwelling unit.
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The non-residential D.C. for the Seaton prestige employment lands has been calculated
on a per net hectare basis. The non-residential D.C. for development in all other areas
of the City has been calculated on a per square foot of gross floor area (G.F.A.) basis.
The calculations of the maximum D.C.s that could be imposed by Council have been
undertaken based on a cash flow analysis to account for the timing of revenues a nd
expenditures and the resultant financing needs. The cash flow calculations have been
undertaken by service for each forecast development type, i.e. residential, prestige
employment lands within the Seaton Lands, and non-residential development in areas
outside of the Seaton Lands. The cash flow calculates interest paid/received on reserve
fund balances to account for the differences in timing of projects and when development
is anticipated to occur. In year transactions are reduced by ½ to reflect D.C.
contributions and expenditures occurring at different times throughout the year. For
cashflow purposes, capital costs and D.C.s are indexed at 3% annually, debt is
calculated at 5% and investment return is calculated at 2.5%.
1.2.3 Application to Land Redevelopment
Despite any other provisions of the by-law, a redevelopment credit is applied against the
D.C. payable where a building permit has been issued for development or
redevelopment within five years from the date a demolition permit was issued for the
same building or structure, or where a building is being converted from one principal
use to another, in an amount equivalent to the D.C. otherwise payable for the units or
floor area demolished or converted. Moreover, the applicant must also provide proof
that the building being demolished was subject to, and paid a D.C., under a prior by-law
or a lot levy under by-law 322/89.
Where redevelopment occurs on a property that does not have municipal services that
include sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain, the period between demolition and
building permit issuance is extended to ten years. Furthermore, for building permit
issuances that occurred between January 1, 2018 and June 29, 2018, the demolition
must have occurred no more than 10 years prior to building permit issuance in order to
be eligible for the redevelopment credit.
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1.2.4 Exemptions (full or partial)
The D.C. by-law applies to all lands within the City, with the exception of the following
lands which are exempt:
Statutory exemptions
• Residential development that results in the only the enlargement of an existing
dwelling unit, or that results online in the creation or enlargement of an accessory
dwelling building for a lawful residential use, or that results only in the creation of
up to two additional dwelling units within an existing single detached dwelling, or
the creation of one additional dwelling unit in any other existing residential
building where the total G.F.A. of the additional unit is equal to or less than the
G.F.A. of the smallest unit contained within the residential building;
• Land owned by and used for the purposed of a Municipality, a Local Board, or a
Board of Education; and
• Industrial additions of up to and including 50% of the existing G.F.A. of the
building.
Non-statutory exemptions
• The development of a non-residential farm building used for bona-fide
agricultural purposes will be exempt from paying D.C.s for Parks and Recreation
Services, Library Services, Administration Services, and Stormwater
Management Services;
• A building or structure that is used in connection with a place of worship an is
exempt from taxation under the Assessment Act as a result;
• Development where no additional dwelling units are being created or no
additional non-residential gross floor area is being added;
• Nursing homes and hospitals; and
• Garden Suites.
1.2.5 Indexing
The by-law provides for indexing of the D.C., without amendment, annually on July 1st of
each year, in accordance with the change in the index for the most recently available
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annual period ending March 31 for the Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price
Statistics, Catalogue Number 62-007
1.2.6 By-law Duration
The by-law will expire at 12:01 AM on January 1, 2023 unless it is repealed by Council
at an earlier date.
1.2.7 Date Charge Payable
Development charges imposed under the by-law are calculated, payable, and collected
on or before the day a building permit is issued in relation to a building or structure on
land to which a D.C. applies.
1.3 Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997: More
Homes, More Choice Act (Bill 108) the Plan to Build
Ontario Together Act (Bill 138), and the COVID-19
Economic Recovery Act (Bill 197)
On May 2, 2019, the Province introduced Bill 108, which proposed changes to the
D.C.A. The Bill was introduced as part of the Province’s “More Homes, More Choice:
Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan.” The Bill received Royal Assent on June 6,
2019.
While having received Royal Assent, many of the amendments to the D.C.A. would not
come into effect until they are proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor. As of January 1,
2020, the following provisions had been proclaimed:
• Transitional provisions were in effect which have been subsequently replaced by
updated provisions within Bill 197.
• Effective January 1, 2020, rental housing and institutional developments will pay
D.C.s in six equal annual installments, with the first payment commencing at the
date of occupancy. Non-profit housing developments will pay D.C.s in 21 equal
annual installments. Interest may be charged on the installments, and any
unpaid amounts may be added to the property and collected as taxes.
• Effective January 1, 2020, the D.C. amount for all developments occurring within
two years of a site plan or zoning by-law amendment planning approval (for
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applications submitted after this section is proclaimed) shall be determined based
on the D.C. charge in effect on the day of site plan or zoning by-law amendment
application. If the development is not proceeding via these planning approvals,
or if the building permit is issued after the two-year period of application approval,
then the amount is determined the earlier of the date of issuance of a building
permit or occupancy.
In response to the global pandemic that began affecting Ontario in early 2020, the
Province released Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, which provided
amendments to a number of Acts, including the D.C.A. and Planning Act. This Bill also
revised some of the proposed changes identified in Bill 108. Bill 197 was tabled on July
8, 2020 and received Royal Assent on July 21, 2020; however, the changes would not
come into effect until proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governo r. On September 18, 2020,
the Province proclaimed the remaining amendments to the D.C.A. that were made
through Bill 108 and Bill 197. The following provides a summary of the changes to the
D.C.A. that are now in effect:
List of D.C. Eligible Services
• Under Bill 108 some services were to be included under the D.C.A. and some
would be included under the Community Benefits Charge (C.B.C.) authority.
However, Bill 197 revised this proposed change and has included all services
(with some exceptions) under the D.C.A. These services are as follows:
o Water supply services, including distribution and treatment services.
o Wastewater services, including sewers and treatment services.
o Storm water drainage and control services.
o Services related to a highway.
o Electrical power services.
o Toronto-York subway extension, as defined in subsection 5.1 (1).
o Transit services other than the Toronto-York subway extension.
o Waste diversion services.
o Policing services.
o Fire protection services.
o Ambulance services.
o Library Services.
o Long-term care services.
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o Parks and recreation services (but not the acquisition of land for
parks).
o Public health services.
o Childcare and early years services.
o Housing services.
o Provincial Offences Act Services.
o Services related to emergency preparedness.
o Services related to airports, but only in the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo.
o Additional services as prescribed
Classes of D.C. Services
The D.C.A. had allowed for categories of services to be grouped together into a
minimum of two categories (90% and 100% services).
The Act (as proclaimed) repeals that provision and replaces the above with the four
following subsections:
• A D.C. by-law may provide for any eligible service or capital cost related to any
eligible service to be included in a class, set out in the by-law.
• A class may be composed of any number or combination of services and may
include parts or portions of the eligible services or parts or portions of the capital
costs in respect of those services.
• A D.C. by-law may provide for a class consisting of studies in respect of any
eligible service whose capital costs are described in paragraphs 5 and 6 of s. 5 of
the D.C.A.
• A class of service set out in the D.C. by-law is deemed to be a single service with
respect to reserve funds, use of monies, and credits.
10% Statutory Deduction
As well, the removal of 10% deduction for soft services under Bill 108 has been
maintained.
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Statutory Exemptions
Statutory exemptions to the payment of D.C.s for the creation of secondary residential
dwelling units in prescribed classes of existing residential buildings or structures
ancillary to existing residential buildings. Furthermore, the creation of a second dwelling
unit in prescribed classes of proposed new residential buildings, including structures
ancillary to dwellings.
Transition
Services, other than those described in paragraphs 1 to 10 of subsection 2 (4) of the
D.C.A. (i.e. ‘soft services’) within an existing D.C. by-law can remain in effect, even if
the by-law expires, until the earlier of the day the by-law is repealed, the day the
municipality passes a C.B.C. by-law under subsection 37 (2) of the Planning Act, or the
specified date (i.e. September 18, 2022).
1.4 Basis for D.C. By-law Update
This D.C. Update Study provides for a further amendment to the City’s D.C. By-Law.
The purpose of the amendment is to provide for updates to the underlying capital cost
estimates and to include additional capital needs to those included within the City’s
2019 D.C. Update Study to determine the charge for Transportation Services,
Administration Studies, Parks and Recreation Services, Library Services. This update
study also provides for the removal of the statutory 10% deduction for Parks and
Recreation Services, Library Services, and Administration Studies as identified in
Section 1.3. Moreover, amendments to the D.C.A. with regard to the timing of the
calculation and collection of D.C.s and statutory exemptions w ill also be addressed
through this D.C. Update Study and By-law amendment.
The following Chapters of this Study include:
• Chapter 2 – Anticipated Development
• Chapter 3 – Revisions to the Anticipated Capital Needs
• Chapter 4 – Revised D.C. Calculation and Schedule of Charges
• Chapter 5 – D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By-law Rules
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• Chapter 6 – Asset Management Plan and Long-Term Capital and Operating
Costs
• Chapter 7 – Process for Adoption of the Amending Development Charges By -law
• Appendix A – Draft Amending D.C. By-law
It should be noted that this report is provided as an update to the 2017 D.C. Background
Study and as such the calculations are denominated in 2017 dollars (the City’s D.C.
Background Study cost base). The amended D.C. ra tes are subsequently indexed to
current rates for implementation.
The notice of the Public Meeting will be advertised in accordance with the requirements
of the D.C.A., i.e. 20 clear-days prior to the public meeting. This background study
document will be released for public review and posted on the City’s website in
accordance with provisions of the D.C.A. on October 15, 2020. The statutory public
meeting will be held in Council Chambers, at the City of Pickering Municipal Offices on
December 7, 2020. A presentation will be made to the public regarding the
recommendations of this report, and Council will receive oral and written comments on
the matter. It is anticipated that Council will consider for adoption the proposed
amending by-law after the 60-day period between the release of the D.C. Background
Study and the passage of the D.C. by-law (i.e. December 14, 2020).
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2. Anticipated Development
The 2017 D.C. Background Study provided for the anticipated residential and non -
residential growth within the City of Pickering for the respective service forecast periods.
The growth forecast associated with services included in this update study is
summarized in Table 2-1 below.
Table 2-1
City of Pickering
2017 D.C. Background Study – Growth Forecast Summary
For the purpose of this Study, the 201 7 D.C. Background Study growth forecast remains
unchanged. The revised capital costs estimates have been considered in the context of
this growth forecast. Adjustments to the total D.C. eligible costs are provided where
necessary to ensure that the increase in the need for service pertains to the underlying
increase in development.
Net Population
Residential
Units Employment 1
Sq.ft. of Non-
Residential GFA
Early 2018 92,388 31,617 32,573
Early 2028 166,750 61,189 53,694
Mid 2031 179,356 65,530 63,899
10-year (2018-2028)
Seaton 48,450 17,471 18,793 17,289,996
Rest of Pickering 25,912 12,101 2,328 2,795,958
14-year (2018-2031)
Seaton 58,030 21,193 28,860 27,671,100
Rest of Pickering 28,936 12,720 2,466 3,090,862
Time Horizon
Residential Non-Residential
Incremental Change
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3. Revisions to the Anticipated Capital Needs
The 2017 D.C. Background Study and 2019 Update Study adopted by Council in the
passing of the City’s D.C. by-law (as amended) justified the maximum amount that
could be charged for residential and non-residential development. The studies and by-
laws identified anticipated capital needs for recovery through D.C.s for Other Services
Related to a Highway, Protection Services, Parks and Recreation Services, Library
Services, Administration Studies, Stormwater Management, and Transportation
Services.
The following Sections summarize the amendments made to the var ious capital projects
and D.C. eligible capital costs for Parks and Recreation, Library, Administration Studies,
and Transportation Services comprising the D.C. amendment. No changes have been
proposed for Protection Services, Other Services Related to a Highway, and
Stormwater Management.
For the purpose of calculating the amended D.C.s, the capital costs estimates have
been deflated to 2017$, applying the change in the Statistics Canada Construction Price
Statistics Index for the 2018-2020 period (i.e. 9.8%). This reflects the indexing of the
City’s D.C. over the period since by-law adoption.
3.1 Parks and Recreation Services
The City’s 2019 D.C. Update Study identified updated cost estimates for the Youth &
Senior’s Centre and Arts Centre (Community Uses) within the City Centre project of
$55.9 million and $13.8 million respectively ($69.7 million total)
The capital cost estimate for the Youth & Senior’s Centre and Arts Centre in the 2019
Update Study inappropriately excluded $1.2 million which has been included with this
Update Study.
This study also serves to remove the statutory 10% deduction that is no longer required
in the D.C.A methodology.
With these updates, the revised gross capital cost estimates total $215.1 million. After
deduction $17.4 million as a benefit to development beyond the 2027 forecast period,
$16.6 million for the benefit to existing development, and $16.5 million for existing D.C.
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reserve fund balances, the D.C. eligible costs for inclusion in the calculation of the
charge total approximately $164.6 million. These D.C. recoverable costs are within the
historical level of service cap for Parks and Recreation Services. Compared with D.C.
eligible costs in the 2019 D.C. Update Study of $145.8 million, this represents an
increase of $18.8 million in D.C. eligible costs arising from the revisions.
The revised D.C. recoverable costs are allocated 95% to residential development and
5% non-residential development, consistent with the City’s 2017 D.C. Background
Study, and based on the recognition that residential users are the primary users of
Parks and Recreation Services.
3.2 Library Services
The City has identified the need to acquire a Library Services Outreach Vehicle to
provide service to communities as the City develops in advance of the construction of
new facilities. The estimated cost of the vehicle is $220,000, of which 10% or $22,000
has been deducted as benefit to existing development. As the increase in need for
service identified in the 2019 Update Study exceeded the average historical level of
service, this change does not increase the D.C. eligible costs included in the calculation
of the charge. However, as with Parks and Recreation Services, the D.C. eligible costs
have been revised to account for the removal of the statutory 10% deduction
The above noted changes increase the D.C. recoverable costs for Library Services from
$24.8 million to $27.9 million. These eligible costs have been apportioned 95% to
residential and 5% to non-residential development
3.3 Transportation Services
The Transportation D.C. Capital program has been updated to reflect the proposed
construction of the Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing and other updates
to cost estimates.
The Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing has been identified at a capital
cost of $71.2 million (2020$) including construction and utility relocation costs identified
in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the crossing prepared by AECOM
as well as anticipated design and land acquisition costs. Deflated to 2017$ values, the
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gross capital cost estimate is $64.9 million. To recognize the benefits to existing
residents of the improved road network connectivity as well as benefits to development
beyond the City of Pickering, 40% of the costs have been deducted as a benefit to
existing development. Moreover, as the crossing will be of a benefit to non-residential
development of the Durham Live Lands south of the 401 which are in addition to the
anticipated development included in the 2018 -2031 D.C. growth forecast, approximately
24% of the growth-related costs have been deducted as a post period benefit. After
accounting for these deductions, $29.5 million has been included in the calculation of
the charge for the Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing.
Further changes to the D.C. capital program include the removal of Transportation
Services projects #12, 28, and 29 within the 2019 Update Study as these projects will
be replaced by the construction of the Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing.
The removal of these projects decreases the D.C. recoverable costs by $2.8 million.
Lastly, the City has received updated cost estimates for project #44 (Walnut Lane
Extension – construction and contract admin) of $5.7 million (2017$) compared to $2.5
million in the 2019 Update Study.
The above noted revisions increase the gross capital costs for the Transportation
Services needs to $186.5 million. After accounting for the benefit to existing
development deduction of $62.0 million, the post period benefit deduction of $9.4
million, and the existing D.C. reserve fund balance of $18.2, the D.C. eligible costs
included in the calculation of the charge are $96.8 million. The revised D.C.
recoverable costs are within the historical level of service cap for Transportation
Services.
These costs have been allocated to residential and non-residential development based
on the anticipated population and employment growth outside of the Seaton Lands over
the forecast period (i.e. 92% residential and 8% non -residential).
3.4 Administration Studies
The studies included in the City’s 2019 Update Study under the Administration Studies
Service have been included in the D.C. calculation under the Growth-Related Studies
class of services. The studies include both service specific studies that pertain to one of
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the D.C. eligible services included in the D.C. by-law or in some cases or more general
growth-related studies. Table 3-5 identifies for each study, the benefitting service or
group of benefitting D.C. services to which th e study relates.
For general growth-related studies, a deduction of 10% has been applied to recognize
the extent to which the studies relate to non -D.C.-eligible services. All general growth-
related studies have been allocated to the eligible services in the following manner:
• Other Services Related to a Highway – 6.2%
• Protection Services – 10.4%
• Parks and Recreation Services – 67.8%
• Library Services – 11.5%
• Stormwater Management – 4.1%Stormwater
The gross capital cost of these studies is $13.8 million including $1.0 million in
additional study costs for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Corporate
Strategic Plan, the Northeast Pickering (Veraine) Land Use Studies , and the 5-yesr
Capital and Operating Cost Financial Impact Analysis. Deductions of $4.9 million for
the benefit to existing development and $211,600 for the benefit to development beyond
the forecast period (North East Pickering (Veraine) Land Use Studies) have been
applied. After deducting a further $5 10,000 to recognize the portion of general growth-
related studies to D.C.-ineligible services (as mentioned above) and $263,200 for other
contributions towards the growth-related costs, the net growth-related costs are $7.9
million. The existing reserve fund deficit of $673,900 has been added resulting in a net
D.C.-eligible cost of $8.6 million to be included in the calculation of the charge.
The D.C. recoverable cost attribution has been maintained at 78% residential and 22%
non-residential based on the share of net population increase as a percentage of the
sum of the net population and employment increase for the planning period.
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Table 3-1
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Parks and Recreation Services
Less:
Prj.No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2018-2027 95%5%
Parks
1 Parking lot expansion - Village East Park 2018-2027 107,900 - 107,900 80,925 26,975 25,626 1,349
2 Washroom/changerooms - Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park 2019 500,000 - 500,000 250,000 250,000 237,500 12,500
3 Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan Implementation (ph 1A & ph 1B)2018 2,755,000 - 2,755,000 1,377,500 1,377,500 1,308,625 68,875
4 Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan Implementation (ph 2)2018-2019 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 950,000 50,000
5 Frenchman's Bay Waterfront Master Plan Implementation (ph 3)2019-2020 950,000 - 950,000 475,000 475,000 451,250 23,750
6 Community Park - Greenwood Conservation Lands (ph 1)2021-2023 5,396,000 - 5,396,000 2,698,000 2,698,000 2,563,100 134,900
7 Community Park - Greenwood Conservation Lands (ph 2)2024-2027 3,777,200 - 3,777,200 1,219,561 2,557,639 2,429,757 127,882
8 Park - Krosno Creek valley - Hwy 401 to Bayly 2019-2023 269,800 - 269,800 26,980 242,820 230,679 12,141
9 Park - The Piazza - downtown south intensification 2019-2023 539,600 - 539,600 53,960 485,640 461,358 24,282
10 Skate Board Park - Community Size (Civic Centre)2019 700,000 - 700,000 350,000 350,000 332,500 17,500
11 Skate Board Park - Skate Spots (2 locations)2018-2022 400,000 - 400,000 200,000 200,000 190,000 10,000
12 Village Green Construction - Kindwin Development
(Brock Road)2018 250,000 - 250,000 6,250 243,750 231,563 12,188
13 D.H. Neighbourhood Park (Dersan & Tillings Road)2018-2019 600,000 - 600,000 15,000 585,000 555,750 29,250
-
Seaton Parkland -
14 Neighbourhood Park P-102 2018 950,000 - 950,000 23,750 926,250 879,938 46,313
15 Village Green P-103 2018 210,000 - 210,000 5,250 204,750 194,513 10,238
16 Village Green P-104 2018-2019 285,000 - 285,000 7,125 277,875 263,981 13,894
17 Village Green P-105 2019-2020 230,000 - 230,000 5,750 224,250 213,038 11,213
18 Village Green P-106 2019-2020 120,000 - 120,000 3,000 117,000 111,150 5,850
19 Neighbourhood Park P-107 2019 440,000 - 440,000 11,000 429,000 407,550 21,450
20 Village Green P-108 2019-2020 250,000 - 250,000 6,250 243,750 231,563 12,188
21 Neighbourhood Park P-109 2019-2020 550,000 - 550,000 13,750 536,250 509,438 26,813
22 Village Green P-110 2019-2020 230,000 - 230,000 5,750 224,250 213,038 11,213
23 Village Green P-111 2019-2020 170,000 - 170,000 4,250 165,750 157,463 8,288
24 Village Green P-112 2021 260,000 - 260,000 6,500 253,500 240,825 12,675
25 Village Green P-113 2021 150,000 - 150,000 3,750 146,250 138,938 7,313
26 Village Green P-114 2019-2020 222,000 - 222,000 5,550 216,450 205,628 10,823
27 Community Park at Recreation Centre P-115 2022 3,000,000 - 3,000,000 75,000 2,925,000 2,778,750 146,250
28 Village Green P-116 2020-2021 230,000 - 230,000 5,750 224,250 213,038 11,213
29 Neighbourhood Park P-117 2020-2021 540,000 - 540,000 13,500 526,500 500,175 26,325
30 Village Green P-118 2020-2021 230,000 - 230,000 5,750 224,250 213,038 11,213
31 Village Green P-119 2020-2021 480,000 - 480,000 12,000 468,000 444,600 23,400
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2017$)
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development Timing (year)Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
TotalParks Code
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Table 3-1 (Cont’d)
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Parks and Recreation Services
Less:
Prj.No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2018-2027 95% 5%
32 Neighbourhood Park P-120 2020-2021 500,000 - 500,000 12,500 487,500 463,125 24,375
33 Village Green P-121 2020 390,000 - 390,000 9,750 380,250 361,238 19,013
34 Neighbourhood Park P-122 2021 590,000 - 590,000 14,750 575,250 546,488 28,763
35 Community Park P-123 2024-2025 2,550,000 - 2,550,000 63,750 2,486,250 2,361,938 124,313
36 Neighbourhood Park P-124 2023 540,000 - 540,000 13,500 526,500 500,175 26,325
37 Village Green P-125 2023-2024 240,000 - 240,000 6,000 234,000 222,300 11,700
38 Village Green P-126 2023-2024 260,000 - 260,000 6,500 253,500 240,825 12,675
39 Village Green P-127 2023-2024 230,000 - 230,000 5,750 224,250 213,038 11,213
40 Neighbourhood Park P-128 2026 590,000 - 590,000 14,750 575,250 546,488 28,763
41 Community Park at Recreation Centre II P-129 2028-2031 800,000 800,000 - - - - -
42 Village Green P-130 2026 230,000 - 230,000 5,750 224,250 213,038 11,213
43 Neighbourhood Park P-131 2026 600,000 - 600,000 15,000 585,000 555,750 29,250
44 Village Green P-132 2028-2031 230,000 230,000 - - - - -
45 Village Green P-133 2028-2031 210,000 210,000 - - - - -
46 Neighbourhood Park P-134 2028-2031 700,000 700,000 - - - - -
47 Neighbourhood Park P-135 2028-2031 560,000 560,000 - - - - -
48 Village Green P-136 2028-2031 230,000 230,000 - - - - -
49 Village Green P-137 2027 230,000 - 230,000 5,750 224,250 213,038 11,213
50 Village Green P-138 2027 230,000 - 230,000 5,750 224,250 213,038 11,213
51 Village Green P-139 2027 300,000 - 300,000 7,500 292,500 277,875 14,625
52 Village Green P-140 2028-2031 270,000 270,000 - - - - -
53 Community Park P-141 2028-2031 3,300,000 3,300,000 - - - - -
54 Neighbourhood Park P-142 2028-2031 890,000 890,000 - - - - -
55 Village Green P-143 2028-2031 230,000 230,000 - - - - -
56 District Park (Phase 1)P-144 2027 9,000,000 - 9,000,000 225,000 8,775,000 8,336,250 438,750
57 District Park (Phase 2)P-144 2028-2031 9,000,000 9,000,000 - - - - -
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Trails -
58 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 major stream crossing T-1 2020 360,000 - 360,000 9,000 351,000 333,450 17,550
59 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 minor stream crossing T-2 2020 360,000 - 360,000 9,000 351,000 333,450 17,550
60 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 major stream crossing T-3 2021 410,000 - 410,000 10,250 399,750 379,763 19,988
61 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 major stream crossing T-4 2021 380,000 - 380,000 9,500 370,500 351,975 18,525
62 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 2 major stream crossing T-5 2021 710,000 - 710,000 17,750 692,250 657,638 34,613
63 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 2 major stream crossing T-6 2024 800,000 - 800,000 20,000 780,000 741,000 39,000
64 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 minor stream crossing T-7 2024 370,000 - 370,000 9,250 360,750 342,713 18,038
65 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 2 major stream crossing T-8 2026 930,000 - 930,000 23,250 906,750 861,413 45,338
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2017$)
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development Timing (year)Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
TotalParks Code
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Table 3-1 (Cont’d)
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Parks and Recreation Services
Less:
Prj.No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2018-2027 95% 5%
66 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 minor stream crossing T-9 2022 140,000 - 140,000 3,500 136,500 129,675 6,825
67 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 major stream crossing T-10 2022 320,000 - 320,000 8,000 312,000 296,400 15,600
68 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 major stream crossing T-11 2027 340,000 - 340,000 8,500 331,500 314,925 16,575
69 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 major stream crossing T-12 2028-2031 310,000 310,000 - - - - -
70 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 major stream crossing T-13 2028-2031 290,000 290,000 - - - - -
71 Seaton Primary Neighbourhood Connection Trails 1 major stream crossing T-14 2028-2031 340,000 340,000 - - - - -
72 Multi-purpose trail - Duffin Heights (Mattamy dev't) to Ajax 2025 539,600 - 539,600 269,800 269,800 256,310 13,490
73 Multi-purpose trail - Hydro Corridor (Liverpool to Whites)2019-2023 982,100 - 982,100 491,050 491,050 466,498 24,553
74 Trail - Bayly Street from waterfront trail to Go Station 2019-2023 539,600 - 539,600 269,800 269,800 256,310 13,490
75 Trail - Bayly Street from Go Station to Hydro Corridor 2019-2023 377,700 - 377,700 188,850 188,850 179,408 9,443
76 Trail - Finch to Brockridge Park (45m bridge)2019-2023 917,300 - 917,300 458,650 458,650 435,718 22,933
77 Trail - Wharf Street to Sandy Beach Road 2019-2023 431,700 - 431,700 215,850 215,850 205,058 10,793
78 Mulit-pupose trail - Hydro Corridor (Whites to Townline)2024-2027 1,618,800 - 1,618,800 809,400 809,400 768,930 40,470
Recreation Facilities -
79 Seaton Recreation Complex 2020 75,000 - 75,000 1,875 73,125 69,469 3,656
2021 10,700,000 - 10,700,000 267,500 10,432,500 9,910,875 521,625
2022 42,800,000 - 42,800,000 1,070,000 41,730,000 39,643,500 2,086,500
2023 2,600,000 - 2,600,000 65,000 2,535,000 2,408,250 126,750
80 Community Centre 2018 388,673 - 388,673 166,399 222,273 211,160 11,114
(Part of Pickering Heritage and Community Centre)2019 2,040,531 - 2,040,531 873,597 1,166,934 1,108,588 58,347
2021 916,152 - 916,152 192,417 723,736 687,549 36,187
2022 4,809,800 - 4,809,800 1,010,188 3,799,612 3,609,631 189,981
81 Youth & Seniors' Centre 2019 5,428,840 - 5,428,840 135,721 5,293,119 5,028,463 264,656
2020 25,841,277 - 25,841,277 646,032 25,195,245 23,935,483 1,259,762
2021 25,841,277 - 25,841,277 646,032 25,195,245 23,935,483 1,259,762
82 Arts Centre (Community Uses)2019 13,812,145 - 13,812,145 345,304 13,466,841 12,793,499 673,342
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Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2017$)
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development Timing (year)Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
TotalParks Code
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Table 3-1 (Cont’d)
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Parks and Recreation Services
Less:
Prj.No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2018-2027 95%5%
Parks Operations Vehicles and Equipment -
83 Area Mower 2020 115,000 - 115,000 - 115,000 109,250 5,750
84 Area Mower (2)2018-2027 230,000 - 230,000 - 230,000 218,500 11,500
85 Litter Picker Vacuum 2018 30,000 - 30,000 - 30,000 28,500 1,500
86 Garbage Packer 2018-2027 150,000 - 150,000 - 150,000 142,500 7,500
87 Garbage Packer 2018 150,000 - 150,000 - 150,000 142,500 7,500
88 Enclosed Trailers (3)2018-2027 36,000 - 36,000 - 36,000 34,200 1,800
89 Zero Turn Mower (6)2018-2027 108,000 - 108,000 - 108,000 102,600 5,400
90 Pickup Trucks (2)2018-2027 74,000 - 74,000 - 74,000 70,300 3,700
91 1 Ton Dump Trucks (2)2018-2027 130,000 - 130,000 - 130,000 123,500 6,500
92 SUV (2)2018-2027 70,000 - 70,000 - 70,000 66,500 3,500
93 4 Ton Dump Truck 2018-2027 270,000 - 270,000 - 270,000 256,500 13,500
94 Utility Vehicle 2019 25,000 - 25,000 - 25,000 23,750 1,250
Parks Operations Facilities -
95 New Operations Centre (Growth Related Share)2017 3,839,435 - 3,839,435 3,839,435 3,647,463 191,972
96 New Northern Satellite Operations Centre, including land 2024 3,433,300 - 3,433,300 - 3,433,300 3,261,635 171,665
Reserve Fund Adjustment (16,528,412) (15,701,991) (826,421)
Total 215,073,731 17,360,000 - 197,713,731 16,630,316 - 164,555,003 156,327,253 8,227,750
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2017$)
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development Timing (year)Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions Net Capital Cost
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
TotalParks Code
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Table 3-2
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Library Services
Less:
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2018-2027 95%5%
Facilities
Central Library Facility 2018 3,509,764 3,509,764 1,833,898 1,675,866 1,592,073 83,793
2019 20,908,168 20,908,168 10,924,793 9,983,375 9,484,207 499,169
2020 20,908,168 20,908,168 10,924,793 9,983,375 9,484,207 499,169
Seaton Regional Library, including land (including
material)2021 4,138,000 2,964,262 1,173,738 103,450 1,070,288 1,016,774 53,514
2022 6,860,000 4,914,170 1,945,830 171,500 1,774,330 1,685,614 88,717
2023 6,861,000 4,914,886 1,946,114 171,525 1,774,589 1,685,860 88,729
Archives and Library Space 2018 612,454 612,454 - 612,454 581,831 30,623
(Part of Pickering Heritage and Community Centre)2019 3,215,383 3,215,383 - 3,215,383 3,054,614 160,769
2021 61,449 61,449 - 61,449 58,377 3,072
2022 322,609 322,609 - 322,609 306,478 16,130
Library Outreach Vehicle 2021 220,000 220,000 22,000 198,000 188,100 9,900
Reserve Fund Adjustment (2,798,782) (2,658,843) (139,939)
Total 67,616,995 12,793,317 54,823,678 24,151,959 - 27,872,937 26,479,291 1,393,647
Total
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2017$)
Post Period
Benefit
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
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Table 3-3
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Transportation Services
Less:Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Prj .No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
92%8%
Roads
1 Tillings Road oversizing - local to collector DH-3 2018-2024 294,800 - 294,800 29,480 265,320 244,094 21,226
2 William Jackson Drive - Urfe Creek to Taunton Road Urbanization, pedestrian trail DH-13 2018-2024 2,229,040 - 2,229,040 222,904 2,006,136 1,845,645 160,491
3 Sandy Beach Road 3-lane urban reconstruction, incl. storm B-29 2018-2024 6,500,000 - 6,500,000 3,250,000 3,250,000 2,990,000 260,000
4 DH-4 Valley Farm Rd. - Tillings Road to Brock Rd. Oversizing - local to collector DH-4 2018-2024 288,000 - 288,000 28,800 259,200 238,464 20,736
5 DH-14 William Jackson Dr. (Old Taunton). Urfe
Creek Culvert Structure (Design/Approval).EA & Design DH-14 2018-2024 450,000 - 450,000 45,000 405,000 372,600 32,400
6 DH-14 William Jackson Dr. (Old Taunton). Urfe
Creek Culvert Structure (Construction)Construction DH-14 2018-2024 3,455,100 - 3,455,100 345,510 3,109,590 2,860,823 248,767
7 Valley Farm Road - North of Third Concession to
Tillings 3-lane urban construction, incl. storm DH-1 2020-2024 3,399,500 - 3,399,500 339,950 3,059,550 2,814,786 244,764
8 Twyn Rivers Drive - Hoover to West Limit 2-lane urban reconstruction RO-3 2025-2031 2,210,000 - 2,210,000 1,657,500 552,500 508,300 44,200
9 Finch Avenue - Townline to Altona 3-lane urban reconstruction, incl. storm RP-4 2018-2024 1,850,300 - 1,850,300 462,575 1,387,725 1,276,707 111,018
10 Pickering Parkway - Glenanna to Hydro Corridor (E)sidewalk TC-1 2018-2024 54,100 - 54,100 40,575 13,525 12,443 1,082
11 Diefenbaker Extension - East Limit to Pickering
Parkway 2-lane, new construction TC-5 2025-2031 750,000 - 750,000 562,500 187,500 172,500 15,000
- - - - - -
12 Sheppard Avenue - Whites to West Limit sidewalk, blvd., streetlight on north side WO-5 2018-2024 244,000 - 244,000 183,000 61,000 56,120 4,880
13 Sheppard Avenue - Whites to 600m East sidewalk, blvd., structures south side WO-9 2018-2024 395,000 - 395,000 296,250 98,750 90,850 7,900
14 Audley Road (Sideline 2) Conc. #5 to Hwy 7 2-lane rural reconstruction incl. structures RU-4 2018-2024 3,212,155 - 3,212,155 1,606,078 1,606,078 1,477,591 128,486
15 A-5, A-6, A-7 Arterial Connection Bayly to Kingston
Rd.Feasibility Study & EA TC-31 2018-2024 2,698,000 - 2,698,000 674,500 2,023,500 1,861,620 161,880
16 Dunbarton Walkway - Dunbarton to Rambleberry walkway D-4 2018-2024 323,150 - 323,150 242,363 80,788 74,325 6,463
17 Valley Farm/Tillings Bridge - Ganatsekiagon EA & Design DH-2 2018-2024 500,000 500,000 50,000 450,000 414,000 36,000
18 Valley Farm/Tillings Bridge - Ganatsekiagon New Structure DH-2 2020-2024 13,489,900 - 13,489,900 1,348,990 12,140,910 11,169,637 971,273
19 Oakwood Drive - Rougemount to Mountain Ash 2-lane urban reconstruction R-4a 2018-2024 1,435,750 - 1,435,750 717,875 717,875 660,445 57,430
20 Oakwood Drive - Mountain Ash to Toynevale 2-lane urban reconstruction, incl. storm R-4b 2018-2024 718,225 - 718,225 359,113 359,113 330,384 28,729
21 Rougemount Drive - Woodgrange to Toynevale 2-lane urban reconstruction, incl. storm R-5 2018-2024 285,280 - 285,280 142,640 142,640 131,229 11,411
22 Finch Avenue - West of Altona (Structure)culvert replacement RP-2 2018-2024 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 500,000 500,000 460,000 40,000
23 Scar/Pickering Townline - Finch to CPR reconstruction/widen RP-14 2018-2024 866,800 - 866,800 433,400 433,400 398,728 34,672
24 Scar/Pickering Townline - CPR to Taunton/Steeles reconstruction/widen RU-7 2018-2024 5,634,200 - 5,634,200 2,817,100 2,817,100 2,591,732 225,368
25 Dixie Road - Kingston to South Limit sidewalk, east side TC-13 2018-2024 54,100 - 54,100 40,575 13,525 12,443 1,082
26 Granite Court - Whites to Rosebank sidewalk, north side W-4 2018-2024 207,085 - 207,085 155,314 51,771 47,630 4,142
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
27 A-11 (Plummer) - Sandy Beach Road to Krosno
Creek Oversizing to Collector B26B 2021 1,088,606 - 1,088,606 272,152 816,455 751,138 65,316
28 A-12 (Plummer) - Krosno Creek Crossing Bridge Structure B-27 2021 2,158,400 - 2,158,400 539,600 1,618,800 1,489,296 129,504
29 A-13 (N/S COllector) - Krosno Creek to Bayly Street
Crossing Oversizing to Collector B-28 2021 54,000 - 54,000 13,500 40,500 37,260 3,240
30 Rosebank Road - CPR to Third Concession Rd.reconstruction/widen L-17 2025-2031 4,278,250 - 4,278,250 1,069,563 3,208,688 2,951,993 256,695
31 Rosebank Road - Third Concession Rd. To Taunton
Rd.reconstruction/widen L-18 2025-2031 3,137,920 - 3,137,920 784,480 2,353,440 2,165,165 188,275
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
2018-2031
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated Development Roads Code Post Period
Benefit
Net Capital
CostTiming (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2017$)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
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Table 3-3 (Cont’d)
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Transportation Services
Less:Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Prj .No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
92%8%
32 Montgomery Park Rd. - Sandy Beach Rd. To Mckay
Rd.Urbanization /Full Load BI-21 2018-2024 3,710,000 - 3,710,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,706,600 148,400
33 Third Concession Rd. - Dixie Rd. To Whites Rd.Reconstruction/widen L-12 2025-2031 4,564,371 - 4,564,371 1,141,093 3,423,278 3,149,416 273,862
34 Third Concession Rd. - Whites Rd. To Altona Rd.Reconstruction/widen L-13 2025-2031 4,564,371 - 4,564,371 1,141,093 3,423,278 3,149,416 273,862
35 Third Concession Rd. - Altona Rd. To West Townline Reconstruction/widen L-14 2025-2031 4,564,371 - 4,564,371 1,141,093 3,423,278 3,149,416 273,862
36 Fairport Rd. - Lynn Heights To Third Concession Rd.Reconstruction/widen L-15 2025-2031 4,279,080 - 4,279,080 1,069,770 3,209,310 2,952,565 256,745
37 Dixie Rd. - Hydro Corridor To Third Concession Rd. Reconstruction/widen L-16 2025-2031 3,993,800 - 3,993,800 998,450 2,995,350 2,755,722 239,628
38 A-8 (Plummer) - Brock Rd. To Salk Road Reconstruction to collector road B-24 2025-2031 495,300 - 495,300 123,825 371,475 341,757 29,718
39 A-9 (Plummer) - Salk Road To Hydro Corridor
(centre)New collector road B-25 2025-2031 396,200 - 396,200 99,050 297,150 273,378 23,772
40 A-10 (Plummer) - Hyrdo Corridor (centre) to Sandy
Beach Road New collector road B-26A 2025-2031 973,520 - 973,520 243,380 730,140 671,729 58,411
41 Walnut Lane Extension - construction and contract
admin 2019 5,648,000 5,648,000 1,412,000 4,236,000 3,897,120 338,880
42 Walnut Lane Extension -EA and Design 2018 211,226 211,226 52,807 158,420 145,746 12,674
43 EA Study A8-A12 (Plummer) B-24 to B-28 2018-2024 500,000 - 500,000 125,000 375,000 345,000 30,000
44 Notion Road/Squires Beach Road 401 Crossing 2022-2024 64,900,000 9,405,378 55,494,622 25,960,000 29,534,622 27,171,852 2,362,770
45 WO-2 Kingston Road - South Side Rosebank Rd.
to Steeple Hill Includes pedestrian bridge WO-2 2018-2024 332,660 - 332,660 166,330 166,330 153,024 13,306
46 Kingston Road - Glendale Drive to Walnut Lane North side TC-9 2025-2031 351,000 - 351,000 175,500 175,500 161,460 14,040
47 Kingston Road - Dixie Road to Liverpool Road South Side TC-12 2018-2024 585,000 - 585,000 292,500 292,500 269,100 23,400
48 Sidewalk & Streetlights: Rosebank to Whites ES
2000 RO-10 Rosebank to 250 m west North Side RO-10 2018-2024 103,283 - 103,283 51,642 51,642 47,510 4,131
49
Sidewalks & Streetlights
TC-7 (2005-2009) Kingston Rd. - Valley Farm Rd.
East (south side) to Hydro Corridor.
South Side TC-7 2018-2024 133,500 - 133,500 66,750 66,750 61,410 5,340
50 Sidewalks & Streetlights. N.E. Quadrant Delta Blvd
03-2321-01-21 WO-1 2025-2031 112,000 - 112,000 56,000 56,000 51,520 4,480
51 Sidewalks & Streetlights: Kingston Rd. Steeple Hill to
Whites 04-2321-002-03 North Side WO-3 2018 317,000 - 317,000 158,500 158,500 145,820 12,680
52 Sidewalks & Streetlights: Kingston/Dixie-CNR tracks South Side TC-11 2025-2031 133,500 - 133,500 66,750 66,750 61,410 5,340
53
Streetlights & Sidewalks
Brock Road-both sides-Forbrock Rd. to Taunton
Road.
DH-24 2018-2024 50,000 - 50,000 25,000 25,000 23,000 2,000
54
TC-6 - Valley Farm Road (East Side) Kingston Road
to 100m South - Sidewalk/Blvd. in conjunction with
adjacent development.
TC-6 2018-2024 53,777 - 53,777 26,889 26,889 24,737 2,151
55 Kingston Road - West Limit of Neighbourhood 7 to
Dixie Road north side D-1 2018-2024 570,000 - 570,000 285,000 285,000 262,200 22,800
56 Kingston Road - West Limit to East Limit of
Neighbourhood 7 (Fairport to CN bridge)south side.D-2 2018-2024 694,535 - 694,535 347,268 347,268 319,486 27,781
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated Development Roads Code Post Period
Benefit
Net Capital
CostTiming (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2017$)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
2018-2031
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Table 3-3 (Cont’d)
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Transportation Services
Less:Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Prj .No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
92%8%
57 Finch Avenue - Spruce Hill to East Limit of
Neighbourhood 9 north side D-9 2018-2024 285,000 - 285,000 142,500 142,500 131,100 11,400
58 Finch Avenue - Spruce Hill to Fairport Road south side D-10 2018-2024 253,000 - 253,000 126,500 126,500 116,380 10,120
59 Finch Avenue - Brock Road to Hydro Corridor north side V-12 2018-2024 315,650 - 315,650 157,825 157,825 145,199 12,626
60 Whites Road - Granite Court to Hwy 401 west side W-5 2018-2024 95,000 - 95,000 47,500 47,500 43,700 3,800
61 Whites Road - North of 3rd Concession to Taunton
Road sidewalk, multi-use trail, streetlight RU-8 2018-2024 1,153,000 - 1,153,000 57,650 1,095,350 1,007,722 87,628
62 Whites Road - Finch Ave to Seaton Boundary multi-use 2018-2024 1,741,100 - 1,741,100 174,110 1,566,990 1,441,631 125,359
63 Whites Road - Bridge over west Duffins Creek streetlighting RU-9 2018-2024 809,400 - 809,400 40,470 768,930 707,416 61,514
64 Brock Road - Bayly Street to Montgomery Road East and West Sides BI-4 2018-2024 1,861,600 - 1,861,600 930,800 930,800 856,336 74,464
65 Sideline 24 - Hwy 7 south to north limit of subdivision sidewalk/streetlights RU-12 2018-2024 389,600 - 389,600 58,440 331,160 304,667 26,493
66 Whites Rd. CPR Overpass sidewalk/streetlights A-6 2018-2024 269,800 - 269,800 40,470 229,330 210,984 18,346
67 Bayly Street - Church Street to West Limit
Neighbourhood 4 north and south sides BI-1 2018-2024 1,162,300 - 1,162,300 581,150 581,150 534,658 46,492
68 Hwy 7 - Brock Rd to West Townline Sidewalk/streetlights north side RU-10 2018-2024 1,250,800 - 1,250,800 187,620 1,063,180 978,126 85,054
69 Church Street - Bayly Street to Kellino Street west side BI-17 2018-2024 325,000 - 325,000 162,500 162,500 149,500 13,000
70 Altona Road - Strouds Lane to North Limit of
Neighbourhood 10 east and west sides H1 2018-2024 1,300,000 - 1,300,000 650,000 650,000 598,000 52,000
71 Finch Avenue - West Limit of Neighbourhood 7 to
Duncannon Dr.north side L-6 2018-2024 150,000 - 150,000 75,000 75,000 69,000 6,000
72 Finch Avenue - Lynn Heights to East 80m north side L-7 2018-2024 40,000 - 40,000 20,000 20,000 18,400 1,600
73 Finch Avenue - Valley Farm Road to West 600m south side L-9 2018-2024 300,000 - 300,000 150,000 150,000 138,000 12,000
74 Finch Avenue - Valley Farm Road to East 300m north side L-10 2018-2024 150,000 - 150,000 75,000 75,000 69,000 6,000
75 Finch Avenue - Altona Road to Rosebank Road south side RP-6 2018-2024 250,000 - 250,000 125,000 125,000 115,000 10,000
76 Finch Avenue - Rosebank Road to 500m West north side RP-5 2018-2024 250,000 - 250,000 125,000 125,000 115,000 10,000
77 Altona Road - Finch Avenue to Hydro Corridor (N)east side RP-9 2018-2024 150,000 - 150,000 75,000 75,000 69,000 6,000
78 Altona Road - Finch Avenue to North Limit of
Neighbourhood 14 west side RP-10 2018-2024 150,000 - 150,000 75,000 75,000 69,000 6,000
79 Altona Road - Finch Avenue to North Limit of
Neighbourhood 14 east side RP-11 2018-2024 150,000 - 150,000 75,000 75,000 69,000 6,000
80 North Road - Hwy 7 south to north limit of subdivision sidewalk/streetlights RU-11 2018-2024 500,000 - 500,000 75,000 425,000 391,000 34,000
81 Whitevale Road - Altona Road to York/Durham
Townline sidewalk/streetlights/multi-use trail RU-14 2018-2024 675,000 - 675,000 101,250 573,750 527,850 45,900
82 Taunton Rd. - Sideline 16 to Church St.sidewalk/streetlights/multi-use trail RU-17 2025-2031 375,000 - 375,000 56,250 318,750 293,250 25,500
83 Taunton Rd. - Whites Rd. To West Townline sidewalk/streetlights/multi-use trail RU-18 2025-2031 2,475,000 - 2,475,000 371,250 2,103,750 1,935,450 168,300
84 South Esplanade Pedestrian Mall walkway 2025-2031 900,000 - 900,000 450,000 450,000 414,000 36,000
85 Kingston Road - Fronting 820 Kingston Road to
Fairport Rd North Side (455m)WO-10 2018-2024 270,000 - 270,000 135,000 135,000 124,200 10,800
86 Kingston Road - Rougemount Drive to 300m west North Side RO-12 2018-2024 175,500 - 175,500 87,750 87,750 80,730 7,020
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
2018-2031
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated Development Roads Code Post Period
Benefit
Net Capital
CostTiming (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2017$)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
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Table 3-3 (Cont’d)
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Transportation Services
Less:Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Prj .No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
92%8%
Traffic Signals
87 Pickering Parkway at Glenanna Rd. - Signalization TC-4 2018-2024 300,000 - 300,000 30,000 270,000 248,400 21,600
88 Glenanna Road at Fairport Road Signalization D-8 2018-2024 300,000 - 300,000 30,000 270,000 248,400 21,600
89 Welrus Street at Fairport Road Signalization D-12 2018-2024 300,000 - 300,000 30,000 270,000 248,400 21,600
90 Rosebank Road at Sheppard Avenue Jog elimination/Signalization & EA WO-8 2018-2024 700,000 - 700,000 70,000 630,000 579,600 50,400
91 Rosebank Road at Highview Road/Deerhaven Lane Signalization A-5 2018-2024 300,000 - 300,000 30,000 270,000 248,400 21,600
92 Strouds Lane at Aspen Road/Shadybrook Drive Signalization A-7 2025-2031 600,000 - 600,000 60,000 540,000 496,800 43,200
93 Finch Avenue at Woodview Avenue Signalization RP-1 2025-2031 300,000 - 300,000 30,000 270,000 248,400 21,600
Reserve Fund Adjustment (18,249,536) (16,789,573) (1,459,963)
Total 186,469,905 9,405,378 177,064,527 62,021,007 - 96,793,984 89,050,466 7,743,519
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
2018-2031
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated Development Roads Code Post Period
Benefit
Net Capital
CostTiming (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2017$)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
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Table 3-5
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Growth-Related Studies
Less:
Prj.No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2018-2027 78%22%
1 Development Charges Background Study See note 1 2022 125,000 - 125,000 - 125,000 97,500 27,500
2 Development Charges Background Study See note 1 2027 125,000 - 125,000 - 125,000 97,500 27,500
3 South Pickering Intensification Study (Incl. Parts 4-5)See note 1 2018-2020 400,000 - 30,000 370,000 100,000 270,000 210,600 59,400
4 South Pickering Heritage Inventory See note 1 2018-2020 54,000 - 1,350 52,650 40,500 12,150 9,477 2,673
5 Municipal Comprehensive Review See note 1 2022 500,000 - 37,500 462,500 125,000 337,500 263,250 74,250
6 Official Plan Review See note 1 2027 250,000 - 12,500 237,500 125,000 112,500 87,750 24,750
7 Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review See note 1 2018-2021 431,700 - 32,378 399,323 107,925 291,398 227,290 64,107
8 Planning Application Fee Review Study See note 1 2018 25,000 - 2,500 22,500 - 22,500 17,550 4,950
9 Community Improvement Plans for Durham Live
Lands and for City Centre Lands See note 1 2019-2022 150,000 - 11,250 138,750 37,500 101,250 78,975 22,275
10 Infill and Replacement Housing in Established
Neighborhoods See note 1 2018-2026 150,000 - 7,500 142,500 75,000 67,500 52,650 14,850
11 Library-Strategic Plan Library Services 2018 60,000 - 60,000 15,000 45,000 35,100 9,900
12 Library-Facilities/Master Plan Library Services 2018 54,000 - 54,000 13,500 40,500 31,590 8,910
13 Library-Strategic Plan Library Services 2022 60,000 - 60,000 15,000 45,000 35,100 9,900
14 Library-Strategic Plan Library Services 2026 60,000 - 60,000 15,000 45,000 35,100 9,900
15 Traffic Management Plan for Downtown Pickering Other Services Related to a
Highway 2026 373,320 - 373,320 37,332 335,988 262,071 73,917
16 Transportation Demand Management Plan/Parking
Management Plan (Seaton)
Other Services Related to a
Highway 2026 161,900 - 161,900 16,190 145,710 113,654 32,056
17 Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Measures Other Services Related to a
Highway 2018-2027 150,000 - 150,000 15,000 135,000 105,300 29,700
18 Transportation Master Plan Update Other Services Related to a
Highway 2027 400,000 - 400,000 40,000 360,000 280,800 79,200
19 Esplanade Study Provision See note 1 2018-2026 50,000 - 3,750 46,250 12,500 33,750 26,325 7,425
20 Fire Master Plan Protection Services 2019 134,900 - 134,900 33,725 101,175 78,917 22,259
21 Brock Industrial Drainage Master Plan Stormwater Management 2018-2027 300,000 - 300,000 30,000 270,000 210,600 59,400
22 Stormwater Management Study for Infill Development Stormwater Management 2018-2027 215,800 - 215,800 53,950 161,850 126,243 35,607
23 Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Master
Plan Update Stormwater Management 2018-2027 700,000 - 700,000 70,000 630,000 491,400 138,600
24 Pickering City Centre Stormwater Management
Strategy Update Stormwater Management 2018-2027 250,000 - 250,000 25,000 225,000 175,500 49,500
25 SWM User Fee Study Stormwater Management 2018-2027 200,000 - 200,000 100,000 100,000 78,000 22,000
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2017$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
DeductionsBenefitting Services
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Table 3-5 (Cont’d)
Infrastructure Costs Covered in the D.C. Calculation – Growth-Related Studies
Less:
Prj.No Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2018-2027 78%22%
26 Community Engagement on Economic Impact and
Employment - Highway 407 Corridor See note 1 2018 150,000 - 6,523 143,477 84,773 58,704 45,789 12,915
27 Pickering Corporate Energy Plan Update See note 1 2019 50,000 - 2,174 47,826 28,258 19,568 15,263 4,305
28 Seaton Corporate Energy Plan Update See note 1 2022 50,000 - 5,000 45,000 - 45,000 35,100 9,900
29 Pickering Climate Adaption Plan See note 1 2020 150,000 - 6,523 143,477 84,773 58,704 45,789 12,915
30 Broadband Strategy and Implementation Plan See note 1 2019 75,000 - 3,261 71,739 42,387 29,352 22,895 6,457
31 Natural Capital Asset Evaluation See note 1 2022 75,000 - 3,261 71,739 42,387 29,352 22,895 6,457
32 Facilities Management Plan See note 1 2018 150,000 - 11,250 138,750 37,500 101,250 78,975 22,275
33 Facilities Management Plan Update See note 1 2027 167,000 - 12,525 154,475 41,750 112,725 87,926 24,800
34 Facilities Renewal Plan See note 1 2018-2026 200,000 - 8,697 191,303 113,031 78,272 61,052 17,220
35 Facilities Way Finding Study See note 1 2018-2026 50,000 - 2,174 47,826 28,258 19,568 15,263 4,305
36 Space Use Study See note 1 2018 35,000 - 875 34,125 26,250 7,875 6,143 1,733
37 Urban Forest Management Parks and Recreation Services 2018-2026 97,100 - 97,100 24,275 72,825 56,804 16,022
38 Seaton Primary Trails IO EA Phase 1 & 2 Lands (including
site walks, surveying, archaeology)Parks and Recreation Services 2018 400,000 - 400,000 - 400,000 312,000 88,000
39 Diversity and Inclusion Plan Parks and Recreation Services 2020 75,000 - 75,000 42,387 32,613 25,438 7,175
40 Age Friendly Community Plan Parks and Recreation Services 2018 75,000 - 75,000 42,387 32,613 25,438 7,175
41 Seniors Recreation Strategic Plan Parks and Recreation Services 2019 75,000 - 75,000 37,500 37,500 29,250 8,250
42 Recreation Services Master Plan Update Parks and Recreation Services 2027 170,000 - 170,000 42,500 127,500 99,450 28,050
43 Waterfront Park Needs Assessment Parks and Recreation Services 2019-2020 100,000 - 100,000 25,000 75,000 58,500 16,500
44 Whitevale Park Revitalization Study Parks and Recreation Services 2021 80,000 - 80,000 20,000 60,000 46,800 13,200
45 New Financial System See note 1 2018-2026 5,000,000 - 217,422 4,782,578 2,825,781 1,956,797 1,526,302 430,495
46 D.C. Amendment See note 1 2019-2020 60,664 - 60,664 - 60,664 47,318 13,346
47 Fair Minded Pricing Policy See note 1 2020 60,664 - 2,638 58,027 34,285 23,742 18,518 5,223
48 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Corporate Strategic
Plan: See note 1 2021-2022 136,600 - 5,940 130,660 77,200 53,460 41,699 11,761
49 Northeast Pickering (Veraine) Land Use Study See note 1 2021-2024 911,000 211,575 81,990 617,435 91,100 263,168 263,168 205,271 57,897
50 5-year Capital and Operating Cost Financial Impact Analysis See note 1 2021 25,000 - 1,087 23,913 14,129 9,784 7,632 2,152
- -
Reserve Fund Adjustment 673,868 525,617 148,251
Total 13,798,649 211,575 510,068 13,077,006 4,909,033 263,168 8,578,674 6,691,366 1,887,308
1. Growth related studies have been included in relation to the eligible services in the following manner: 7,904,806 6,165,749
Service Share of Study Costs
Other Services Related to a Highway 6%
Protection Services 10%
Parks and Recreation Services 68%
Library Services 11%
Stormwater Management 4%
Increased Service Needs Attributable to Anticipated
Development Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2017$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
DeductionsBenefitting Services Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Potential DC Recoverable Cost
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4. Revised D.C. Calculation and Schedule of
Charges
Based on the proposed amendments to the D.C. eligible costs included in the 2017 D.C.
Background Study and 2019 Update Study that have been detailed in in Chapter 3, the
calculated schedule of charges is provided in Table 4-1 below. The charges are
provided in 2018$ consistent with Table 6-5 of the 2017 D.C. Background Study. Table
4-2 provides the amended schedule of charges indexed to 2020$ values.
A comparison of the amended charges herein (indexed to 20 20$), with the City’s current
2020 D.C. rates is provided in Table 4-3. In total, D.C.s for the single and semi-
detached dwelling units outside of the Seaton Lands would increase by $4,040 per unit
(+24%) and the non-residential charge would increase by $0.92 per sq.ft. of GFA
(+27%). For development within the Seaton Lands, the single and semi-detached D.C.
would increase by $999 per unit (+10%), the prestige employment land charge would
increase by $2,543 per net hectare (+5%), and the non-residential charge for all other
uses would increase by $0.07 per sq.ft. GFA (+5%).
Detailed cash-flow calculation tables underlying the calculation of the D.C.s, are
provided in Tables 4-4 through 4-14.
Table 4-1
Amended Schedule of Development Charges (201 8$)
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Other Multiples (per ft² of Total
Floor Area) 2
(per net Ha of
Prestige
Employment
Land in
Seaton)
Municipal Wide Services/Classes:
Other Services Related to a Highway 441 279 197 356 0.15 5,451
Protection Services 896 566 401 724 0.34 11,522
Parks and Recreation Services 6,821 4,309 3,053 5,507 0.53 17,885
Library Services 1,127 712 505 910 0.08 2,693
Growth-Related Studies 299 189 134 242 0.11 3,846
Stormwater Management 288 182 129 233 0.10 3,503
Total Municipal Wide Services/Classes:9,872 6,237 4,419 7,972 1.31 44,900
Outside of Seaton Lands
Transportation 1 9,292 5,870 4,159 7,502 2.61
Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands 9,292 5,870 4,159 7,502 2.61
Rest of Pickering 19,164 12,107 8,578 15,474 3.92
Service/Class
RESIDENTIAL NON-RESIDENTIAL
1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision of Transportation requirements in addition to
other funding contributions
2. Does not apply to prestige employment development in Seaton, as that development is subject to the per net Ha land area charge instead.
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Table 4-2
Amended Schedule of Development Charges (20 20$)
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Other Multiples (per ft² of Total
Floor Area) 2
(per net Ha of
Prestige
Employment
Land in
Seaton)
Municipal Wide Services/Classes:
Other Services Related to a Highway 483 306 216 391 0.17 5,983
Protection Services 983 621 440 795 0.36 12,647
Parks and Recreation Services 7,488 4,730 3,351 6,045 0.58 19,633
Library Services 1,237 782 554 999 0.09 2,956
Growth-Related Studies 328 207 147 266 0.12 4,222
Stormwater Management 316 200 142 256 0.11 3,846
Total Municipal Wide Services/Classes:10,835 6,847 4,851 8,751 1.43 49,287
Outside of Seaton Lands
Transportation 1 10,200 6,444 4,565 8,235 2.87 -
Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands 10,200 6,444 4,565 8,235 2.87
Rest of Pickering 21,035 13,290 9,416 16,986 4.30
Service/Class
RESIDENTIAL NON-RESIDENTIAL
1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision of Transportation requirements in addition to
other funding contributions
2. Does not apply to prestige employment development in Seaton, as that development is subject to the per net Ha land area charge instead.
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Table 4-3
Comparison of Development Charges (2020$)
Current
2020
Amendment Change ($)Change (%)Current
2020
Amendment Change ($)Change (%)Current
2020
Amendment Change ($)Change (%)
Municipal Wide Services/Classes:
Other Services Related to a Highway 483 483 - 0%0.17 0.17 - 0%5,983 5,983 - 0%
Protection Services 983 983 - 0%0.36 0.36 - 0%12,647 12,647 - 0%
Parks and Recreation Services 6,639 7,488 849 13%0.53 0.58 0.05 9%17,602 19,633 2,031 12%
Library Services 1,100 1,237 137 12%0.07 0.09 0.02 29%2,631 2,956 325 12%
Growth Related Studies 315 328 13 4%0.12 0.12 - 0%4,035 4,222 187 5%
Stormwater Management 316 316 - 0%0.11 0.11 - 0%3,846 3,846 - 0%
Total Municipal Wide Services/Classes 9,836 10,835 999 10%1.36 1.43 0.07 5%46,744 49,287 2,543 5%
Outside of Seaton Lands
Transportation 1 7,159 10,200 3,041 42%2.02 2.87 0.85 42%-
Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands 7,159 10,200 3,041 42%2.02 2.87 0.85 42%- - - 0%
Seaton 9,836 10,835 999 10%1.36 1.43 0.07 5%46,744 49,287 2,543 5%
Rest of Pickering 16,995 21,035 4,040 24%3.38 4.30 0.92 27%46,744 49,287 2,543
Residential Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling Non-Residential (per ft² of Total Floor Area) 2 Non-Residential (per net Ha of Prestige Employment
Land in Seaton)Service/Class
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Table 4-4
Cash Flow Analysis
Transportation Services – Residential
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 16,789,573$ (4,907,814)$ (5,055,049)$ 1,145 9,292 10,642,390 5,587,341$ 489,581$ 22,866,496$
2019 22,866,496$ (8,513,368)$ (9,031,832)$ 1,145 9,571 10,961,661 1,929,829$ 595,785$ 25,392,110$
2020 25,392,110$ (7,413,133)$ (8,100,530)$ 1,145 9,858 11,290,511 3,189,981$ 674,678$ 29,256,768$
2021 29,256,768$ (9,690,827)$ (10,907,111)$ 1,145 10,154 11,629,226 722,115$ 740,446$ 30,719,329$
2022 30,719,329$ (16,470,417)$ (19,093,727)$ 1,145 10,458 11,978,103 (7,115,624)$ 679,038$ 24,282,742$
2023 24,282,742$ (16,470,417)$ (19,666,539)$ 802 10,772 8,634,624 (11,031,915)$ 469,170$ 13,719,997$
2024 13,719,997$ (16,470,417)$ (20,256,535)$ 802 11,095 8,893,663 (11,362,872)$ 200,964$ 2,558,089$
2025 2,558,089$ (3,700,521)$ (4,687,709)$ 802 11,428 9,160,473 4,472,764$ 119,862$ 7,150,715$
2026 7,150,715$ (3,700,521)$ (4,828,340)$ 802 11,771 9,435,287 4,606,947$ 236,355$ 11,994,016$
2027 11,994,016$ (3,700,521)$ (4,973,191)$ 802 12,124 9,718,346 4,745,155$ 359,165$ 17,098,336$
2028 17,098,336$ (3,700,521)$ (5,122,386)$ 76 12,488 945,832 (4,176,554)$ 375,251$ 13,297,034$
2029 13,297,034$ (3,700,521)$ (5,276,058)$ 76 12,862 974,207 (4,301,850)$ 278,653$ 9,273,836$
2030 9,273,836$ (3,700,521)$ (5,434,340)$ 76 13,248 1,003,434 (4,430,906)$ 176,460$ 5,019,389$
2031 5,019,389$ (3,700,521)$ (5,597,370)$ 38 13,646 516,768 (5,080,602)$ 61,212$ 0$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
SDE per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
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Table 4-5
Cash Flow Analysis
Transportation Services – Non-Residential
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 1,459,963$ (426,766)$ (439,569)$ 279,599 2.61$ 729,556$ 289,986$ 40,124$ 1,790,073$
2019 1,790,073$ (740,293)$ (785,377)$ 279,599 2.69$ 751,443$ (33,934)$ 44,328$ 1,800,467$
2020 1,800,467$ (644,620)$ (704,394)$ 279,599 2.77$ 773,986$ 69,592$ 45,882$ 1,915,940$
2021 1,915,940$ (842,681)$ (948,444)$ 279,599 2.85$ 797,205$ (151,239)$ 46,008$ 1,810,709$
2022 1,810,709$ (1,432,210)$ (1,660,324)$ 279,599 2.94$ 821,122$ (839,202)$ 34,778$ 1,006,285$
2023 1,006,285$ (1,432,210)$ (1,710,134)$ 279,599 3.02$ 845,755$ (864,379)$ 14,352$ 156,258$
2024 156,258$ (1,432,210)$ (1,761,438)$ 279,599 3.12$ 871,128$ (890,310)$ (16,398)$ (750,450)$
2025 (750,450)$ (321,784)$ (407,627)$ 279,599 3.21$ 897,262$ 489,635$ (25,282)$ (286,096)$
2026 (286,096)$ (321,784)$ (419,856)$ 279,599 3.31$ 924,180$ 504,324$ (4,425)$ 213,803$
2027 213,803$ (321,784)$ (432,451)$ 279,599 3.40$ 951,905$ 519,454$ 11,838$ 745,095$
2028 745,095$ (321,784)$ (445,425)$ 84,250 3.51$ 295,436$ (149,989)$ 16,753$ 611,859$
2029 611,859$ (321,784)$ (458,788)$ 84,250 3.61$ 304,299$ (154,488)$ 13,365$ 470,736$
2030 470,736$ (321,784)$ (472,551)$ 84,250 3.72$ 313,428$ (159,123)$ 9,779$ 321,393$
2031 321,393$ (321,784)$ (486,728)$ 42,125 3.83$ 161,416$ (325,312)$ 3,919$ 0$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
GFA per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
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Table 4-6
Cash Flow Analysis
Parks and Recreation Services – Residential
Table 4-7
Cash Flow Analysis
Parks and Recreation Services – Seaton Prestige Employment Land
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 15,701,991$ (4,023,685)$ (4,144,396)$ -$ 2,499 6,821$ 17,042,615$ 12,898,219$ (438,576)$ 548,295$ 28,709,930$
2019 28,709,930$ (4,630,064)$ (4,912,035)$ (1,023,477)$ 2,499 7,025$ 17,553,893$ 11,618,381$ (438,576)$ 857,496$ 40,747,231$
2020 40,747,231$ (3,759,154)$ (4,107,729)$ (2,398,041)$ 2,499 7,236$ 18,080,510$ 11,574,740$ (438,576)$ 1,157,883$ 53,041,277$
2021 53,041,277$ (15,274,431)$ (17,191,507)$ (3,772,605)$ 2,499 7,453$ 18,622,926$ (2,341,186)$ (438,576)$ 1,291,285$ 51,552,800$
2022 51,552,800$ (47,901,351)$ (55,530,794)$ (3,772,605)$ 2,499 7,677$ 19,181,613$ (40,121,786)$ (438,576)$ 781,815$ 11,774,254$
2023 11,774,254$ (4,651,901)$ (5,554,613)$ (3,772,605)$ 2,155 7,907$ 17,039,090$ 7,711,872$ (438,576)$ 385,273$ 19,432,822$
2024 19,432,822$ (6,768,092)$ (8,323,900)$ (3,772,605)$ 2,155 8,144$ 17,550,262$ 5,453,758$ (438,576)$ 548,510$ 24,996,514$
2025 24,996,514$ (2,340,973)$ (2,965,475)$ (3,772,605)$ 2,155 8,388$ 18,076,770$ 11,338,690$ (438,576)$ 761,164$ 36,657,793$
2026 36,657,793$ (3,080,382)$ (4,019,200)$ (3,772,605)$ 2,155 8,640$ 18,619,073$ 10,827,268$ (438,576)$ 1,046,303$ 48,092,789$
2027 48,092,789$ (10,258,819)$ (13,786,995)$ (53,631,360)$ 2,155 8,899$ 19,177,645$ (48,240,710)$ (438,576)$ 586,497$ -$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Existing Debt
Carrying Costs (P&I) SDE per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 2,760$ (75,953)$ (78,232)$ -$ 18 17,885$ 328,549$ 250,318$ (8,279)$ 3,094$ 247,894$
2019 247,894$ (87,399)$ (92,722)$ (19,320)$ 18 18,421$ 338,406$ 226,364$ (8,279)$ 8,923$ 474,903$
2020 474,903$ (70,960)$ (77,539)$ (45,267)$ 18 18,974$ 348,558$ 225,752$ (8,279)$ 14,591$ 706,967$
2021 706,967$ (288,328)$ (324,515)$ (71,214)$ 18 19,543$ 359,015$ (36,714)$ (8,279)$ 17,112$ 679,086$
2022 679,086$ (904,209)$ (1,048,226)$ (71,214)$ 18 20,129$ 369,785$ (749,655)$ (8,279)$ 6,517$ (72,330)$
2023 (72,330)$ (87,812)$ (104,852)$ (71,214)$ 18 20,733$ 380,879$ 204,814$ (8,279)$ (256)$ 123,949$
2024 123,949$ (127,758)$ (157,126)$ (71,214)$ 18 21,355$ 392,305$ 163,966$ (8,279)$ 5,045$ 284,681$
2025 284,681$ (44,189)$ (55,978)$ (71,214)$ 18 21,996$ 404,074$ 276,883$ (8,279)$ 10,475$ 563,760$
2026 563,760$ (58,147)$ (75,868)$ (71,214)$ 18 22,656$ 416,197$ 269,115$ (8,279)$ 17,354$ 841,950$
2027 841,950$ (193,650)$ (260,250)$ (1,012,372)$ 18 23,336$ 428,682$ (843,939)$ (8,279)$ 10,268$ -$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Existing Debt
Carrying Costs (P&I)
Net Hectares
per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
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Table 4-8
Cash Flow Analysis
Parks and Recreation Services – Other Non- Residential
Table 4-9
Cash Flow Analysis
Library Services – Residential
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 4,936$ (135,820)$ (139,894)$ -$ 1,118,519 0.53$ 587,515$ 447,620$ (14,804)$ 5,534$ 443,286$
2019 443,286$ (156,288)$ (165,806)$ (34,548)$ 1,118,519 0.54$ 605,140$ 404,787$ (14,804)$ 15,957$ 849,225$
2020 849,225$ (126,891)$ (138,657)$ (80,946)$ 1,118,519 0.56$ 623,295$ 403,692$ (14,804)$ 26,092$ 1,264,204$
2021 1,264,204$ (515,590)$ (580,301)$ (127,345)$ 1,118,519 0.57$ 641,993$ (65,652)$ (14,804)$ 30,599$ 1,214,347$
2022 1,214,347$ (1,616,915)$ (1,874,447)$ (127,345)$ 1,118,519 0.59$ 661,253$ (1,340,539)$ (14,804)$ 11,654$ (129,341)$
2023 (129,341)$ (157,025)$ (187,496)$ (127,345)$ 1,118,519 0.61$ 681,091$ 366,250$ (14,804)$ (457)$ 221,647$
2024 221,647$ (228,458)$ (280,974)$ (127,345)$ 1,118,519 0.63$ 701,523$ 293,205$ (14,804)$ 9,021$ 509,069$
2025 509,069$ (79,020)$ (100,100)$ (127,345)$ 1,118,519 0.65$ 722,569$ 495,125$ (14,804)$ 18,731$ 1,008,120$
2026 1,008,120$ (103,979)$ (135,668)$ (127,345)$ 1,118,519 0.67$ 744,246$ 481,233$ (14,804)$ 31,033$ 1,505,583$
2027 1,505,583$ (346,287)$ (465,381)$ (1,810,332)$ 1,118,519 0.69$ 766,574$ (1,509,139)$ (14,804)$ 18,361$ -$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Existing Debt
Carrying Costs (P&I) GFA per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 2,658,843$ (581,831)$ (599,286)$ (91,429)$ 2,499 1,127$ 2,817,098$ 2,126,383$ 93,051$ 4,878,276$
2019 4,878,276$ (3,054,614)$ (3,240,640)$ (636,087)$ 2,499 1,161$ 2,901,611$ (975,116)$ 109,768$ 4,012,928$
2020 4,012,928$ -$ -$ (1,180,745)$ 2,499 1,196$ 2,988,659$ 1,807,914$ 122,922$ 5,943,765$
2021 5,943,765$ (1,263,251)$ (1,421,800)$ (1,180,745)$ 2,499 1,232$ 3,078,319$ 475,774$ 154,541$ 6,574,080$
2022 6,574,080$ (1,992,092)$ (2,309,381)$ (1,180,745)$ 2,499 1,269$ 3,170,669$ (319,457)$ 160,359$ 6,414,982$
2023 6,414,982$ (1,685,860)$ (2,013,004)$ (1,180,745)$ 2,155 1,307$ 2,816,515$ (377,234)$ 155,659$ 6,193,407$
2024 6,193,407$ -$ -$ (1,180,745)$ 2,155 1,346$ 2,901,011$ 1,720,266$ 176,339$ 8,090,012$
2025 8,090,012$ -$ -$ (1,180,745)$ 2,155 1,387$ 2,988,041$ 1,807,296$ 224,841$ 10,122,149$
2026 10,122,149$ -$ -$ (1,180,745)$ 2,155 1,428$ 3,077,682$ 1,896,937$ 276,765$ 12,295,852$
2027 12,295,852$ -$ -$ (15,615,814)$ 2,155 1,471$ 3,170,013$ (12,445,801)$ 149,949$ -$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Existing Debt
Carrying Costs (P&I) SDE per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
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Table 4-10
Cash Flow Analysis
Library Services – Seaton Prestige Employment Lands
Table 4-11
Cash Flow Analysis
Library Services – Other Non-Residential
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 50,190$ (10,983)$ (11,312)$ (1,726)$ 18 2,693$ 49,475$ 36,436$ 1,710$ 88,336$
2019 88,336$ (57,660)$ (61,172)$ (12,007)$ 18 2,774$ 50,959$ (22,220)$ 1,931$ 68,047$
2020 68,047$ -$ -$ (22,288)$ 18 2,857$ 52,488$ 30,199$ 2,079$ 100,325$
2021 100,325$ (23,846)$ (26,839)$ (22,288)$ 18 2,943$ 54,062$ 4,935$ 2,570$ 107,830$
2022 107,830$ (37,604)$ (43,593)$ (22,288)$ 18 3,031$ 55,684$ (10,197)$ 2,568$ 100,201$
2023 100,201$ (31,823)$ (37,998)$ (22,288)$ 18 3,122$ 57,355$ (2,932)$ 2,468$ 99,737$
2024 99,737$ -$ -$ (22,288)$ 18 3,216$ 59,075$ 36,787$ 2,953$ 139,477$
2025 139,477$ -$ -$ (22,288)$ 18 3,312$ 60,848$ 38,559$ 3,969$ 182,005$
2026 182,005$ -$ -$ (22,288)$ 18 3,412$ 62,673$ 40,385$ 5,055$ 227,445$
2027 227,445$ -$ -$ (294,772)$ 18 3,514$ 64,553$ (230,219)$ 2,774$ -$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Existing Debt
Carrying Costs (P&I)
Net Hectares
per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 89,749$ (19,640)$ (20,229)$ (3,086)$ 1,118,519 0.08$ 88,471$ 65,156$ 3,058$ 157,963$
2019 157,963$ (103,109)$ (109,388)$ (21,471)$ 1,118,519 0.08$ 91,125$ (39,734)$ 3,452$ 121,682$
2020 121,682$ -$ -$ (39,856)$ 1,118,519 0.08$ 93,859$ 54,003$ 3,717$ 179,401$
2021 179,401$ (42,641)$ (47,993)$ (39,856)$ 1,118,519 0.09$ 96,675$ 8,825$ 4,595$ 192,822$
2022 192,822$ (67,243)$ (77,953)$ (39,856)$ 1,118,519 0.09$ 99,575$ (18,235)$ 4,593$ 179,180$
2023 179,180$ (56,906)$ (67,949)$ (39,856)$ 1,118,519 0.09$ 102,562$ (5,243)$ 4,414$ 178,351$
2024 178,351$ -$ -$ (39,856)$ 1,118,519 0.09$ 105,639$ 65,783$ 5,281$ 249,414$
2025 249,414$ -$ -$ (39,856)$ 1,118,519 0.10$ 108,808$ 68,952$ 7,097$ 325,463$
2026 325,463$ -$ -$ (39,856)$ 1,118,519 0.10$ 112,072$ 72,216$ 9,039$ 406,719$
2027 406,719$ -$ -$ (527,113)$ 1,118,519 0.10$ 115,434$ (411,679)$ 4,960$ -$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Existing Debt
Carrying Costs (P&I) GFA per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
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Table 4-12
Cash Flow Analysis
Growth-Related Studies Services – Residential
Table 4-13
Cash Flow Analysis
Growth-Related Studies– Seaton Prestige Employment Lands
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances) 2018 (525,617)$ (994,626)$ (1,024,465)$ 2,499 299$ 747,694$ (276,771)$ (33,200)$ (835,588)$ 2019 (835,588)$ (661,018)$ (701,274)$ 2,499 308$ 770,125$ 68,851$ (40,058)$ (806,795)$ 2020 (806,795)$ (604,440)$ (660,487)$ 2,499 317$ 793,228$ 132,741$ (37,021)$ (711,075)$ 2021 (711,075)$ (515,024)$ (579,664)$ 2,499 327$ 817,025$ 237,361$ (29,620)$ (503,334)$ 2022 (503,334)$ (857,615)$ (994,210)$ 2,499 337$ 841,536$ (152,674)$ (28,984)$ (684,991)$ 2023 (684,991)$ (363,177)$ (433,652)$ 2,155 347$ 747,539$ 313,887$ (26,402)$ (397,507)$ 2024 (397,507)$ (363,177)$ (446,662)$ 2,155 357$ 769,965$ 323,303$ (11,793)$ (85,996)$ 2025 (85,996)$ (311,859)$ (395,054)$ 2,155 368$ 793,064$ 398,010$ 1,750$ 313,765$ 2026 313,765$ (722,684)$ (942,938)$ 2,155 379$ 816,856$ (126,082)$ 6,268$ 193,951$ 2027 193,951$ (772,130)$ (1,037,678)$ 2,155 390$ 841,362$ (196,316)$ 2,365$ (0)$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
SDE per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances) 2018 (53,171)$ (100,615)$ (103,633)$ 18 3,846$ 70,647$ (32,987)$ (3,483)$ (89,641)$ 2019 (89,641)$ (66,868)$ (70,940)$ 18 3,961$ 72,766$ 1,826$ (4,436)$ (92,251)$ 2020 (92,251)$ (61,144)$ (66,814)$ 18 4,080$ 74,949$ 8,135$ (4,409)$ (88,525)$ 2021 (88,525)$ (52,099)$ (58,638)$ 18 4,202$ 77,197$ 18,559$ (3,962)$ (73,928)$ 2022 (73,928)$ (86,755)$ (100,573)$ 18 4,328$ 79,513$ (21,060)$ (4,223)$ (99,210)$ 2023 (99,210)$ (36,738)$ (43,868)$ 18 4,458$ 81,899$ 38,031$ (4,010)$ (65,189)$ 2024 (65,189)$ (36,738)$ (45,184)$ 18 4,592$ 84,356$ 39,172$ (2,280)$ (28,297)$ 2025 (28,297)$ (31,547)$ (39,963)$ 18 4,730$ 86,886$ 46,923$ (475)$ 18,151$ 2026 18,151$ (73,106)$ (95,386)$ 18 4,872$ 89,493$ (5,893)$ 380$ 12,638$ 2027 12,638$ (78,108)$ (104,970)$ 18 5,018$ 92,178$ (12,792)$ 154$ -$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
Net Hectares
per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
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Table 4-14
Cash Flow Analysis
Growth-Related Studies – Other Non-Residential
Interest
Nominal Inflated
(3%/Yr)
(2.5% on
positive
balances & 5%
on negative
balances)
2018 (95,080)$ (179,921)$ (185,318)$ 1,118,519 0.11$ 126,331$ (58,987)$ (6,229)$ (160,296)$
2019 (160,296)$ (119,573)$ (126,855)$ 1,118,519 0.12$ 130,121$ 3,265$ (7,933)$ (164,964)$
2020 (164,964)$ (109,339)$ (119,477)$ 1,118,519 0.12$ 134,024$ 14,547$ (7,885)$ (158,301)$
2021 (158,301)$ (93,164)$ (104,857)$ 1,118,519 0.12$ 138,045$ 33,188$ (7,085)$ (132,199)$
2022 (132,199)$ (155,136)$ (179,845)$ 1,118,519 0.13$ 142,186$ (37,659)$ (7,551)$ (177,409)$
2023 (177,409)$ (65,696)$ (78,445)$ 1,118,519 0.13$ 146,452$ 68,008$ (7,170)$ (116,572)$
2024 (116,572)$ (65,696)$ (80,798)$ 1,118,519 0.13$ 150,846$ 70,048$ (4,077)$ (50,601)$
2025 (50,601)$ (56,413)$ (71,462)$ 1,118,519 0.14$ 155,371$ 83,909$ (849)$ 32,458$
2026 32,458$ (130,728)$ (170,571)$ 1,118,519 0.14$ 160,032$ (10,539)$ 680$ 22,600$
2027 22,600$ (139,673)$ (187,708)$ 1,118,519 0.15$ 164,833$ (22,875)$ 276$ 0$
Year
D.C. Reserve
Fund Opening
Balance
Dev't Related Expenditures
GFA per Year
DC Rates w.
Inflation
(3%/Yr)
Anticipated
Revenues
Revenues
minus
Expenditures
Debenture
Financing
Requirement
DC Reserve
Fund Closing
Balance after
Financing
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5. D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By -law
Rules
The City’s current D.C. by-law provides for the uniform City-wide recovery of growth-
related costs for all services other than Transportation, which are imposed on an area -
specific for development outside of the Seaton Lands only. D.C.s are imposed for al l
services though one by-law. The rules within the City’s by-law effectively assess the
charges appropriately for the imposition of D.C.s within the City. The intent of the
amendment does not alter the City’s policy for the imposition of City -wide or area-
specific D.C.s. As a result, it is not recommended that separate by-laws be
implemented through this amendment process, and that the proposed revisions be
considered as an amendment to the City’s current comprehensive D.C. by-law.
Other than those polices revisions identified in Sections 5.1 and 5.2, all other rules and
polices contained within By-law 7595-17 (as amended) remain unchanged.
5.1 D.C. Calculation and Collection Policies
The recent amendments to the D.C.A. provide for mandatory installments payments of
D.C.s for rental housing, non-profit housing, and institutional development as follows:
• Effective January 1, 2020, rental housing and institutional developments will pay
D.C.s in six equal annual installments, with the first payment commencing at the
date of occupancy. Non-profit housing developments will pay D.C.s in 21 equal
annual installments. Interest may be charged on the installments, and any
unpaid amounts may be added to the property and collected as taxes.
Furthermore, the D.C.s for development proceeding through the site plan or zoning by-
law amendment planning approvals processes will be calculated on the date the
planning application is received and will be payable at building permit issuance.
• Effective January 1, 2020, the D.C. amount for all developments occurring within
two years of a site plan or zoning by-law amendment planning approval (for
applications submitted after this section is proclaimed) shall be determined based
on the D.C. charge in effect on the day of site plan o r zoning by-law amendment
application. If the development is not proceeding via these planning approvals,
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or if the building permit is issued after the two-year period of application approval,
then the amount is determined the earlier of the date of issua nce of a building
permit or occupancy.
The D.C.A. also provides that municipalities may charge interest on the installment
payments and charges calculated when the planning application is received. The City
will be charging interest as set out in the City of Pickering D.C. Interest Policy (FIN 090).
5.2 Statutory Exemptions
The amendments to the D.C.A. provide for the following additional statutory exemptions
to the payment of D.C.s.
Residential intensification exemptions have been expanded to allow for the creation of
additional dwelling units within ancillary structures to existing residential payments
without the payment of D.C.s.
• S.2(3)(b) of the D.C.A. provides that D.C.s are not payable for residential
development that results only in the creation of up to two additional dwelling units
in prescribed classes of existing residential buildings or prescribed structures
ancillary to existing residential buildings, subject to the prescribed restrictions set
out in section 2(1) of O.Reg. 82/98 (see Table 5 -1).
Table 5-1
Prescribed Classes of Existing Residential Buildings, Prescribed Additional Dwelling
Units, and Restrictions
tem
Name of Class of
Existing
Residential
Building
Description of Class of Existing Residential
Buildings
Maximum Number
of Additional
Dwelling Units
Restrictions
1 Existing single
detached dwellings
Existing residential buildings, each of which
contains a single dwelling unit, that are not
attached to other buildings.
Two
The total gross floor area of the additional
dwelling unit or units must be less than or equal
to the gross floor area of the dwelling unit
already in the building.
2
Existing semi-
detached dwellings
or row dwellings
Existing residential buildings, each of which
contains a single dwelling unit, that have one or
two vertical walls, but no other parts, attached
to other buildings.
One
The gross floor area of the additional dwelling
unit must be less than or equal to the gross
floor area of the dwelling unit already in the
building.
3 Existing rental
residential buildings
Existing residential rental buildings, each of
which contains four or more dwelling units.
Greater of one and
1% of the existing
units in the building
None
4 Other existing
residential buildings
An existing residential building not in another
class of residential building described in this
table.
One
The gross floor area of the additional dwelling
unit must be less than or equal to the gross
floor area of the smallest dwelling unit already
in the building.
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The creation of a second dwelling unit in prescribed classes of proposed new residential
buildings, including structures ancillary to dwellings are now also exempt from the
payment of DCs, subject to the prescribed restrictions set out in section 2(3) of O.Reg.
82/98 (see Table 5-2)
Table 5-2
Prescribed Classes of Proposed New Residential Buildings, and Restrictions
Item
Name of Class of
Proposed New
Residential Buildings
Description of Class of Proposed New
Residential Buildings Restrictions
The proposed new detached dwelling must only contain two
dwelling units.
The proposed new detached dwelling must be located on a
parcel of land on which no other detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling or row dwelling would be located.
The proposed new semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling
must only contain two dwelling units.
The proposed new semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling
must be located on a parcel of land on which no other
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling
would be located.
The proposed new detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling
or row dwelling, to which the proposed new residential building
would be ancillary, must only contain one dwelling unit.
The gross floor area of the dwelling unit in the proposed new
residential building must be equal to or less than the gross
floor area of the detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or
row dwelling to which the proposed new residential building is
ancillary.
3
Proposed new residential
buildings that would be
ancillary to a proposed new
detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling or row
dwelling
Proposed new residential buildings that would be
ancillary to a proposed new detached dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling and that
are permitted to contain a single dwelling unit.
1 Proposed new detached
dwellings
Proposed new residential buildings that would not
be attached to other buildings and that are
permitted to contain a second dwelling unit, that
being either of the two dwelling units, if the units
have the same gross floor area, or the smaller of
the dwelling units.
2
Proposed new semi-
detached dwellings or row
dwellings
Proposed new residential buildings that would
have one or two vertical walls, but no other parts,
attached to other buildings and that are permitted
to contain a second dwelling unit, that being either
of the two dwelling units, if the units have the
same gross floor area, or the smaller of the
dwelling units.
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6. Asset Management Plan and Long-Term Capital
and Operating Costs
6.1 Introduction
The changes to the D.C.A. (new section 10(c.2)) through Bill 73, require that the
background study must include an Asset Management Plan (A.M.P) related to new
infrastructure. Section 10 (3) of the D.C.A. provides:
The A.M.P. shall,
(a) deal with all assets whose capital costs are proposed to be funded under the
development charge by-law;
(b) demonstrate that all the assets mentioned in clause (a) are financiall y
sustainable over their full life cycle;
(c) contain any other information that is prescribed; and
(d) be prepared in the prescribed manner.
The A.M.P. analysis included in the 2017 D.C. Background Study, which found that the
capital plan was deemed to be financially sustainable, has been updated to account for
the capital cost revisions described herein.
The updated A.M.P. analysis contained in Table 6-1 identifies:
• $65.6 million in total annualized expenditures; and
• Incremental operating revenues of $49.7 million and existing operating revenues
of $94.6 million, totalling $144.3 million by the end of the period.
In consideration of the above changes, the capital plan still deemed to be financially
sustainable.
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Table 6-1
2020 D.C. Amendment
Asset Management – Future Expenditures and Associated Revenues (2017$)
As a requirement of the D.C.A., 1997 under subsection 10(2)(c), an analysis must be
undertaken to assess the long-term capital and operating cost impacts for the capital
infrastructure projects identified within the D.C.
Table 6-2 summarizes the changes to the incremental annual operating costs
associated with the D.C. eligible costs at full emplacement.
Sub-Total 2031 (Total)
Expenditures (Annualized)
Annual Debt Payment on Non-Growth
Related Capital1 10,365,787
Annual Debt Payment on Post Period
Capital2 2,828,786
Lifecycle:
Annual Lifecycle - Town Wide Services $9,945,029
Annual Lifecycle - Area Specific Services3 $4,757,161
Sub-Total - Annual Lifecycle $14,702,190 $14,702,190
Incremental Operating Costs (for D.C.
Services)$37,752,031
Total Expenditures $65,648,794
Revenue (Annualized)
Total Existing Revenue4 $94,578,893
Incremental Tax and Non-Tax Revenue (User
Fees, Fines, Licences, etc.)$49,682,047
Total Revenues $144,260,940
4 As per Sch. 10 of FIR
3 Area-specific application of Transportation Services
1 Non-Growth Related component of Projects including 10% mandatory deduction on
soft services
2 Interim Debt Financing for Post Period Benefit
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Table 6-2
2020 D.C. Amendment
Operating and Capital Expenditure Impacts for Future Capital Expend itures
SERVICE
ANNUAL
LIFECYCLE
EXPENDITURES
ANNUAL
OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL ANNUAL
EXPENDITURES
1.Transportation 4,757,161 1,187,488 5,944,649
2.Stormwater Management 329,725 398,784 728,509
3.Other Services Related to a Highway 646,471 2,696,435 3,342,906
4.Protection Services 1,034,090 17,073,413 18,107,504
5.Parks and Recreation Services 6,720,101 9,909,507 16,629,608
6.Library Services 1,214,641 6,486,404 7,701,045
7.Growth-Related Studies -
Total 14,702,190 37,752,031 52,454,221
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7. Process for Adoption of the Amending
Development Charges By -law
If approved, the changes provided herein will form part of the 2020 D.C. Background
Study. Appendix A to this D.C. Update Study includes the draft Amending D.C. By-law
being presented for Council’s consideration . The D.C. Update Study, as amended and
draft amending D.C. By-law will be presented to the public at a public meeting of
Council to solicit public input on the proposed D.C. by -law.
It is anticipated that Council will consider for adoption the proposed amending by -law at
a subsequent meeting of Council (December 14, 2020), witnessing the 60-day period
between the release of the D.C. Background Study and the passage of the D.C. By -law
(i.e. no earlier than December 14, 2020). If Council is satisfied with the proposed
changes to the D.C. Background Study and D.C. By-Law, it is recommended that
Council:
“Approve the Development Charges Update Study dated October 15,
2020, as amended; subject to further annual review during the capital
budget process;”
“Determine that no further public meeting is required;” and
“Approve the Amending Development Charge By-law as set out herein”
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Appendix A – Draft
Amending
Development Charge
By-law
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. ____/20
Being a By-law Regarding Development Charges to amend By-law 7595/17, as
amended by By-law 7727/19 to make certain revisions to the City’s development
charges involving capital cost estimates and policies.
WHEREAS Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c27 (“the
Act”) provides for amendments to be made to development charges by-laws;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering (hereinafter
called “the Council”) has determined that certain amendments should be made to the
Development Charge By-law of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, being By-law
7595-17, as amended by By-law 7727/19;
AND WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, a development charges background study
has been completed in respect of the proposed amendment;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering has given noti ce
and held a public meeting in accordance with the Act; and
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. By-law 7595/17, as amended by By-law 7727/19 is hereby amended as follows:
a. The following sections are added to the by-law
2. (3) Notwithstanding subsection 2. (1), development charges for rental
housing and institutional developments are due and payable in 6
installments commencing with the first installment payable on the
date of occupancy, and each subsequent installment, including
interest, payable on the anniversary date each year thereafter.
2. (4) Notwithstanding subsections 2. (1), development charges for non-
profit housing developments are due and payable in 21 installments
commencing with the first installment payable on the date of
occupancy, and each subsequent installment, including interest,
payable on the anniversary date each year thereafter.
2. (5) Notwithstanding subsections 2. (1) to 2. (4), where the development
of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law
Amendment received on or after January 1, 2020, and the approval
of the application occurred within 2 years of building permit
issuance, the Development Charges under Section 2 shall be
calculated based on the rates set out in Schedule “C” on the date of
the planning application, including interest. Where both planning
applications apply, Development Charges under Section 2 shall be
calculated on the rates, including interest, set out in Schedule “C”
on the date of the later planning application.
2. (6) Interest for the purposes of subsections 2. (3) to 2. (4) shall be
determined as set out in the City of Pickering # FIN-090, as
amended from time to time.
2. (7) For the purposes of subsection 2. (3) “institutional development”
means development of a building or structure intended for use:
(a) as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2
(1) of the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
(b) as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
(c) by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for
the objects of the institution:
i. a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of
Ontario;
ii. a college or university federated or affiliated with a
university described in subclause (i); or
iii. an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
(d) as a memorial home, clubhouse or athletic grounds b y an
Ontario branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
(e) as a hospice to provide end of life care;
2. (8) For the purposes of subsection 2. (3) ““Rental housing” means
development of a building or structure with four or more dwelling
units all of which are intended for use as rented residential
premises;
2. (9) For the purposes of subsection 2. (4) “Non-profit housing
development” means development of a building or structure
intended for use as residential premises by:
(a) a corporation without share capital to which the Corporations Act
applies, that is in good standing under that Act and whose
primary objective is to provide housing;
(b) a corporation without share capital to which the Canada Not -for-
profit Corporation Act applies, that is in good standing under
that Act and whose primary objective is to provide housing; or
(c) a non-profit housing co-operative that is in good standing under
the Co-operative Corporations Act;
7. (5) Section 6 shall not apply in respect of the creation of a second
dwelling unit in prescribed classes of proposed new residential
buildings, including structures ancillary to dwellings, subject to the
following restrictions:
b. Section 7.(1) is deleted and replaced with the following:
Subject to subsections (2) and (3), Section 6 shall not apply in respect of a
renovation, addition or installation which involves the creation of:
(a) one or two additional dwelling an existing single-detached dwelling,
or ancillary structure thereto;
Item
Name of Class of
Proposed New
Residential Buildings
Description of Class of Proposed New
Residential Buildings Restrictions
The proposed new detached dwelling must only contain two
dwelling units.
The proposed new detached dwelling must be located on a
parcel of land on which no other detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling or row dwelling would be located.
The proposed new semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling
must only contain two dwelling units.
The proposed new semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling
must be located on a parcel of land on which no other
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling
would be located.
The proposed new detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling
or row dwelling, to which the proposed new residential building
would be ancillary, must only contain one dwelling unit.
The gross floor area of the dwelling unit in the proposed new
residential building must be equal to or less than the gross
floor area of the detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or
row dwelling to which the proposed new residential building is
ancillary.
3
Proposed new residential
buildings that would be
ancillary to a proposed new
detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling or row
dwelling
Proposed new residential buildings that would be
ancillary to a proposed new detached dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling and that
are permitted to contain a single dwelling unit.
1 Proposed new detached
dwellings
Proposed new residential buildings that would not
be attached to other buildings and that are
permitted to contain a second dwelling unit, that
being either of the two dwelling units, if the units
have the same gross floor area, or the smaller of
the dwelling units.
2
Proposed new semi-
detached dwellings or row
dwellings
Proposed new residential buildings that would
have one or two vertical walls, but no other parts,
attached to other buildings and that are permitted
to contain a second dwelling unit, that being either
of the two dwelling units, if the units have the
same gross floor area, or the smaller of the
dwelling units.
(b) an additional dwelling unit in any other existing residential building,
or ancillary structure thereto; or
(c) garden suites
c. Schedule “A” is deleted and the attached Schedule “A” substitutes therefor
d. Schedule “C” is deleted and the attached Schedule “C” substitutes therefor
2. This by-law shall come into force on December 15, 2020.
By-law passed this 14th day of December 2020
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Mayor
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Clerk
Schedule “A” Designated Municipal Services Under this By-law (a) Transportation Services, including roads, structures, sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals and services related thereto;
(b) Other Services Related to a Highway, including facilities, vehicles and equipment;
(c) Protection Services, including facilities, vehicles, equipment, and services related thereto;
(d) Parks and Recreation Services, including parkland development, trail development, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and services related thereto;
(e) Library Services, including facilities, furnishings, equipment, and services related thereto, including circulating and non-circulating materials generally provided to library users by public libraries;
(f) A class of service pertaining to Growth-Related Studies, including development-related capital studies and services related thereto;
(g) Stormwater Management, including storm drainage and management works, equipment and services related thereto.
Schedule “C”
City of Pickering Schedule of Development Charges
Effective January 1, 2018
Single and
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Other Multiples (per ft² of Total
Floor Area) 2
(per net Ha of
Prestige
Employment
Land in
Seaton)
Municipal Wide Services/Classes:
Other Services Related to a Highway 441 279 197 356 0.15 5,451
Protection Services 896 566 401 724 0.34 11,522
Parks and Recreation Services 6,821 4,309 3,053 5,507 0.53 17,885
Library Services 1,127 712 505 910 0.08 2,693
Growth-Related Studies 299 189 134 242 0.11 3,846
Stormwater Management 288 182 129 233 0.10 3,503
Total Municipal Wide Services/Classes:9,872 6,237 4,419 7,972 1.31 44,900
Outside of Seaton Lands
Transportation 1 9,292 5,870 4,159 7,502 2.61
Total Services Outside of Seaton Lands 9,292 5,870 4,159 7,502 2.61
Rest of Pickering 19,164 12,107 8,578 15,474 3.92
Service/Class
RESIDENTIAL NON-RESIDENTIAL
1. Subject to a separate agreement outside of the Development Charges Act concerning the provision of Transportation requirements in addition to
other funding contributions
2. Does not apply to prestige employment development in Seaton, as that development is subject to the per net Ha land area charge instead.