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Additions to Council, May 8, 2012ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1. MW- 2012 -29 Peer Review of Development Charges Background Study and Policies a) Revised Copy of presentation ( minor changes) 2. MW- 2012 -30 Regional Niagara Waste Contract Multi- Residential Waste Collection a) Correspondence from Kurt Klein, Klein Developments Limited COUNCIL Consent Agenda 1. R &C- 2012 -10 - Arts & Culture Wall of Fame Induction Criteria The report has been pulled. City of Niagara Falls Peer Review of Development Charges Study and Policies Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 HEMSON NiagaraFFalls Development Charges Help To Fund Infrastructure • DCs are fees imposed on development to fund "growth- related" capital costs • Underlying principle of DCs is that "growth pays for growth" • DCs are the primary source of funding for growth - related capital costs HEMSON Overview of the Development Charges Act • Service exclusions - Cultural and entertainment facilities, including museums, theatres and art galleries - Tourism facilities including convention centres - Parkland acquisition - Hospitals - Headquarters for general administration of municipalities and local boards - Waste management HEMSON z Services Funded by DCs 100% Cost Recovery 90% Cost Recovery • Engineered Services: • Studies - Roads & Related • Parks and Recreation - Sidewalks • Library - Water • Transit - Sanitary Sewer - Storm Water Management • The DCA provides for a very broad definition of capital costs HEMSON 3 DCs Don't Fully Fund Growth • Statutory Limitations: — Ineligible services — 10% service discounts — Intensification examples — Historic service level limitations • City DC Exemptions & Discounts: — Affordable housing — Brownfield redevelopment — Downtown Community Improvement Project Area HEMSON 4 Background to DC Peer Review Study • City staff issued a RFP for a peer review of the current DC Study to shed light upon "best management practices" of DC policies and practices • The peer review puts the City in a more well - informed position for the next DC by -law review HEMSON 5 Contents of Peer Review • The peer review includes: - A technical review of the 2009 DC Background Study, and identification of areas where the DCs can be maximized - A review of the City's current local service definitions, best practices, and recommendations - A best practices survey of 12 municipalities dealing with DC policies, practices, and definitions - Other policy recommendations and findings HEMSON 6 Review of 2009 DC Study • Service level calculations can be more comprehensive (which can increase general service DC rates) • Sector allocation shares (between residential and non - residential) need to be more closely examined • Current DC rates do not include financing costs associated with the borrowing of funds HEMSON 7 Review of Local Service Definitions • Defines which shares of projects are to be funded directly from developers, and what is eligible to include in the DC calculation • The City currently has local service definitions, but it is recommended that a more comprehensive set be developed • Refine definitions to maximize recoveries through subdivision agreements • Can be initiated before next DC By -law review HEMSON 8 Best Practices Survey • Ten practices were examined in 12 municipalities • The City's current practice was contrasted to the surrounding and Tike- municipalities • A recommendation on each of the practices was issued • More detail contained in the peer review HEMSON 9 Best Practices Survey • Survey topics included: — DC By -law definitions — Differentiation of residential and non - residential charge — Collection policies and practices — DC rate indexing — Discounts and exemptions HEMSON 10 Other Recommendations and Findings • City may wish to geographically delineate DC rates — Greenfield vs. built boundary charges • Closely monitor Region's by -law review process — Proposed adoption of new by -law: May /June 2012 • Restructure format of DC By -law — Alleviate redundancy — Difficult to follow HEMSON 11 Time to Amend? • Technical review of DC Study does not warrant an amendment at this time • However, City appears to be issuing building permits at a rate greater than growth forecast contained in Study • Transportation Master Plan contains capital plans to 2031 • Other Master Servicing Plans? HEMSON 12 Fah, , )-MafMJpc(q���Jd works 05/04/2012 FRI 9:29 FAX 905 354 9312 Klein Developments 1 Klein Developments Limited May 4, LUIZ ®001/002 Geoff Holman, C.E.T. Director of Municipal Works City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Geoff, ' Ost -ft Fax Note 7671 X144 !! �Daatea /1t. Co. /Dept. Mttio {t . {t WO hL1 Co. kJ( (Ps D , Phone a ctJ� -3S �r-�.1) Phone M l0.5..../ �' 1 FaxU ct.. 7 iC -a(q Faxq (in., Subject: Niagara Regional Waste Collection Multi- Residential Waste Collection 5581 Heritage Drive File: G- 280 -21 This is to express my concern regarding your endorsement of the Region's recommendation to reduce waste removal service levels, at this property, by 50 %. I received the November 3, 2011 letter from Public Works and responded with my concerns on January 5, 2012 (letter attached). In this letter I advised the Region that, based on our own weekly inspections, we had determined that a 50% reduction (from twice weekly to only once weekly) would not adequately address our removal needs and would create additional problems, including the dumping of garbage adjacent to the dumpster. I also offered an alternative option, to reduce the bin size, but received no response from the Region. Geoff, we support the objective of increasing waste diversion rates, but believe strongly that more time is needed to realize the benefits of the enhanced recycling program implemented last year. The proposed 50% reduction in the service level at this property will negatively impact our tenants and could pose additional health and safety risks. We respectfully request that our concerns be given further consideration and that a more reasonable service level option be adopted. Sincerely, Kurt Klein Attachment Phone: (905) 354 -3412 6279 Huggins Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2J 1H2. RECEIVED MAY 0 4 2012 r =. ' 3II4EERtNG 1, 05/04/2012 FRI 9:29 FAX 905 354 9312 Klein Developments 1 Klein Developments Limited ®002 /002 January 11, 2012 Ms. Kate Ashbridge Waste Collection /Diversion Co- ordinator Public Works - Waste Management Services 2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7 Re: Multi - Residential Waste Collection Services at 5581 Heritage Drive Dear Ms. Ashbridge, This is to request that the dumpster collection service at 5581 Heritage Drive, in Niagara Falls, not be reduced from twice per week to once per week and that an alternative option for this property be considered. Our own weekly inspection of the dumpster at this location indicates that waste volume (on each pick -up day) continues to be at 67 -75% capacity or approximately 10.7- 12 cu yds. per week. Even with the introduction of enhanced cart-based recycling in 2011, we have not seen garbage volume at less than or equal to 50% of dumpster capacity at the time of pick -up, as was indicated in your November letter. We believe that a 50% reduction in service will not adequately address our removal needs and will create additional problems, including the dumping of garbage adjacent to the dumpster. As an alternative option, could the Region consider a reduction in the bin size to 6 cu yds. with continued twice weekly removal service? While many of our residents are now actively involved in the enhanced recycling program more time is needed to promote and encourage greater tenant participation. We respectfully ask that the Region not reduce our service level by 50% and consider the alternative option proposed, for service beyond March 1, 2012. Sincerely, citi Kurt Klein cc: Mrs. Catherine Habermebl - Associate Director, Waste Collection /Diversion Operation Phone: (905) 354-3412 6279 Huggins Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2J 1H2.