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08 - May 7, 2019 County Council Agenda Package Our Mission: Elgin County Library provides a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment that fosters lifelong learning, creative expression, community engagement and cultural vitality in harmony with a rural way of life. Our Vision Elgin County Library: Elgin County Library will enhance the quality of life in Elgin County by providing spaces, collections, 5 Pillars of Elgin County Library Inclusive Spaces We provide and champion friendly, innovative, flexible and accessible spaces that reflect our community needs. Lifelong Learning We support lifelong learning and intellectual freedom through free access to diverse collections, programs and technology. Creative & Cultural Vitality We support access to our cultural heritage through collaboration and programming with galleries, museums, archives and cultural organizations. 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Governance We facilitate effective governance by Elgin County Council and our municipal partners i o o Document Wide Vision - County and Implementation Updated March 2019 ) or f 5-1 1-12-13-14-1 P (201 emo CI M 6-1 Template Industrial P ecommendations CI nd a R d ) (2015) OF (2018 Brownfiel Elgincentives Background and Options Preliminary Changes– – – – emo ABC D M dix Policy Next Steps and Implementation Introduction and VisionBackgroundThe FrameworkIncentive ProgramsAdministration 6.0 TABLE CONTENTS 1.02.03.04.05.0 APPENDICES AppenAppendix(2015)AppendixLocalAppendixOptions Introduction and Vision 1 1 it is an 1-1 ; and well as County’s Section however, tier municipality with a - ; areas; wide framework; - areas tourist and outdoor recreational areas lakeshore life of the plan. coordinated manner, the County has taken a year - 10 he agricultural entation Guidelines’), which establishes guidelines for Downtowns/main street areas; The ports/Other key Employment areas T a)b)c) d)e) rivate sector development in the following key areas: importance of the creative rural economy and aims to support pSince the County is an uppercoordinating role over the local municipalities, it has the ability to participate in CIP programs that are adopted locally. To ensure that community improvement efforts across Elgin are undertaken in aleading role in the preparation of the Elgincentives CIP (with input from local municipal representatives as community stakeholders). In accordance with the Planning Act, each local Council would adopt the Elgincentives CIP and local municipal staff would assist the County with administration over the In addition to preparing the Elgincentives CIP, Elgin County has also prepared this document (the ‘Elgincentives Vision and Implemadministration of the CIP. This document is not a statutory component of the Countyimportant companion document that conveys theoverall Vision and intention for how the CIP will be implemented. - base of Elgin’s edge and strategic - economic ich; w nd t Plan (CIP)’. The Elgincentives CIP is Introduction wide framework for community improvement planning, 2019 Town of Aylmer;Municipality of Bayham;Municipality of Central Elgin;Municipality of Dutton/DunMunicipality of West Elgin;Township of Malahide; aTownship of Southwold. - 1.2.3.4.5.6.7. arch Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines M 1.0and Vision As part of its progressive approach to economic development, Elgin County has developed a leadingCountywith the keystone of this framework being the ‘Elgincentives Community Improvemena planning document, legislated under the Ontario planning Act, which sets out tools and strategies for improving the County’s economic, built, and social environment. It will serve as a longterm instrument for diversifying the seven distinctive and unique municipalities, which consists of:In developing the Elgincentives CIP, the intend has been to align community improvement tools with the County’s economic goals and priorities. The CIP recognizes the 1-2 1 Section incentives CIP, in partnership with the local the County’s intension for administering the Elgmunicipalities; andThe County’s intensions for providing funding for the financial incentive programs outlined in the Elgincentives CIP. 1)2) With respect to the County’s guidelines for implementation, this document sets out the following: A template for the Elgincentives CIP (i.e. the statutory document), which is to be adopted by each local municipal (with modifications based on the local context), is provided in Appendix A. Please note that this includes the original Elgincentives CIP created in 2015, as well as the amended CIP created in 2019. the t planning by advance ith improvement to wide. - 2019 arch Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines M On the basis of the above, the County’s overall Vision for the Elgincentives community improvement framework is as follows:Through the Elgincentives CIP, Elgin County will provide leadership in community improvemenoffering incentives to eligible owners and tenants of lands and buildings in key sectors/areas of economic activity, CountyOver the next 10 years, the Elgincentives CIP will County’s economic goals and priorities; assist wthe built and social environment; and support diversification of the local economic base. Background 2 the 2.1 2 Section Industrial – going meetings with the Elgin Economic - Consultation with the local municipalities and community stakeholders, including multiple needs assessment workshops, and a community survey;OnDevelopment Advisory Group; andConsultation with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in order to obtain input on the County’s overall approach to the CIP. 3)4)5) A full discussion of the findings of the background research and analysis was documented in a ‘Community Improvement Background and Options Memo’ dated December 2014 and revised in January 2015, which was circulated to each of seven local municipalities for review and comment. This memo is an important basis for the Elgincentives CIP and is provided as Appendix B to this document, for reference.2.2 Elgincentives Update and Brownfield Lands Due to the success of the Elgincentives CIP, in 2017 the County initiated a review and update of all seven lower tier CIP documents to determine where and how incentives could be made available to industrial and employment land uses to further support the economic goals and objectives for the County. The following tasks were undertaken as part of the CIP review and update: tier - wide - pleted in order to determine d by County Council and supported by Elgin’s Background wide framework for community improvement A review of County and local municipal planning and economic development background materials;Additional independent research with respect to the legislative framework for upper and lowermunicipal community improvement planning and relevant best practices; - 2019 Strongly aligned with the County’s economic development goals;Endorseseven local municipalities; andAdministered by senior staff at the County, in partnership with the local municipalities. a.b.c. 1)2) Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March 2.0 2.1 Development of Elgincentives In October 2014, Elgin County initiated the process to develop the Countyplanning. The goal of the project was to prepare a CIP that would be:During Phase One of the work program, background research and additional analysis was comthe needs, goals, and opportunities for a Countyframework for community improvement planning. Specifically, the following tasks were undertaken: 2.2 2 Section planning and municipal 2017 Elgincentives results; - tivities undertaken during the CIP review 2019 A review of County and local economic development background materials, including plans and policies related to industrial and employment land uses;A review of the 2015Consultation with staff from the seven local municipalities, as well as local industrial business owners;Additional research with respect to existing employment land uses throughout the County and completion of a needs assessment. Identification of incentive program options; andConsultation with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 1)2)3)4)5)6) Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March A discussion of the background research, needs assessment, and consultation acand update process is provided in the Background and Options Memo provided in Appendix D. The Framework 3 3.3 3 hes: Section locally wide framework - CIP applies throughout Providing funding for the financial incentive programs outlined in the Elgincentives CIP. ity stakeholders). This template meets the statutory Goals and objectives for community improvement; A Community Improvement Project Area for each of the local municipalities; A set of financial incentives that may be made available within each of the local Community Improvement Project Areas during the term; andA marketing plan and monitoring plan. Areas and Priority Areas, as identified on Figure 2. - 2) Figure 1 also shows that the ‘Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan’ is to be adopted by the Councils of Elgin’s seven local municipalities, in accordance with the Planning Act. A template for the Elgincentives CIP has also been prepared by Elgin County (in consultation with local municipalities and communrequirements for a CIP and is provided in Appendix A, for reference. Specifically, the Elgincentives CIP establisTo demonstrate how the Elgincentivesthe County, a map showing the overall Countyis also provided, in Figure 2 (below). In accordance with the Planning Act, this map is implemented through the designation of Community Improvement Project Areas by each adopted CIP. The Elgincentives CIP provides a discussion of Sub - , in partnership P incentive that conveys the P ty’s intentions for: wide framework for community - Figure 1 (below), the ‘Elgincentives Vision and The Administering the Elgincentives CIwith the local municipalities; and 2019 The ‘Elgincentives Vision and Implementation Guidelines” (i.e., this document), which is a nonstatutory component of the CICounty’s overall Vision and intention for how the CIP will be implemented; andThe ‘Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan’ which is the statutory planning document (legislated under the Ontario Planning Act) that enables municipalities to implement financial programs in order to improve the economic, built, and social environment. 1) Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March 3.0Framework The Elgincentives Countyimprovement planning consists of the following key documents:As shown inImplementation Guidelines’ represents an overarching guidance document that will relate to the Elgincentives CIP, as adopted locally. This document has been prepared by Elgin County and establishes the Coun 3.3 3 Section ¶¨£¤ &± ¬¤¶®±ª ¥®± #®¬¬´¨³¸ )¬¯±®µ¤¬¤³ 0« ¨¦ - &¨¦´±¤ ΐȀ #®¬¯®¤³² ®¥ ³§¤ %«¦¨¢¤³¨µ¤² #®´³¸ 2019 Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March 3.3 3 Section 7¨£¤ &± ¬¤¶®±ª ¥®± #®¬¬´¨³¸ )¬¯±®µ¤¬¤³ 0« ¨¦ - County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines &¨¦´±¤ ΑȀ , £² 3´¡©¤¢³ ³® ³§¤ %«¦¨¢¤³¨µ¤² #®´³¸ 2019 Elgincentives Incentive Programs 4 4.1 use - 4 a of is Section pplemental Grant, which scale conversion of - te the potential of or support a of a building. A Building Conversion/Expansion Grant, which intended to assist in the smallexisting vacant space into new commercial, mixedand other eligible uses.An Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant, which is intended to assist with retrofits that improve the overall energy efficiency An Outdoor Art Grant, which is intended to assist with the permanent installation of outdoor artwork/sculptures. A Feasibility, Design, and Study Grant, which is intended to assist with the completion of studies and plans that will investiganew business or development project.An Application and Permit Fees Grant, which is intended to reduce costs for planning applications or building permits in relation to an improvement project.A Multiple Property Owners Suprovides a supplemental grant where multiple owners or tenants implement a coordinated approach to projects.A Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Supplemental Grant,provides a supplemental grant where the establishment of a new eligible use that will also meet the criterithe ‘Savour Elgin’ and ‘Elgin Arts Trail’ programs. 4.5.6.7.8.9.10. and or other improvements to investment by deferring part of the that may be provided by the County, façade or signage, ts to private properties. Specifically, grants or 2019 Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (for Major ProjectsBrownfield Developments), which is intended to stimulate majorincrease in property taxation as a result of a redevelopment or rehabilitation project.A Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant, which is intended to assist with improvements to abuilding’sprivate property (i.e. parking and landscaping). A Building Improvement/Restora tion Grant, which is intended to assist with maintenance and physical improvement of existing buildings. 1.2.3. Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March 4.0 Incentive Programs Normally, under Section 106 of the Municipal Act, municipalities are prohibited from directly or indirectly assisting local businesses by giving or lending money. However, having a CIP in place allows the municipality to assist financially with improvemenloans may be provided to eligible owners and tenants of land and buildings within the community improvement project area. Therefore, Elgin has developed the following set of financial incentives programsthrough the Elgincentives CIP, in order to stimulate private sector investment in land and buildings: 4.2 4 Section munity ligibility criteria that and Brownfield specific e - and Permit Fees Grant, both of which , the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program, ) A detailed description of the financial programs, including the value of grants;A set of programmust also be met (in addition to the general criteria noted above); andFinancial incentive application requirements. ministration of the CIP will make Application d.e.f. only exception to this is in regard to the Tax Increment the Any number of the financial incentives identified above may be put into effect during the term of the CIP, subject to the availability of funds and other resources.Annually, an implementation committee that is responsible for the adrecommendations to local and County Councils with respect to financial Incentives that will be in effect and offered to owners and tenants within the ComImprovement Project Area for that year. It is anticipated that Elgin County will provide all funding for grants that are put into effect in effect in any given year.The Equivalent Grant (for Major ProjectsDevelopmentsandspecifically identify a ‘municipal portion’ of the grant value, which will not be funded by the County. With respect to the financial management of incentive programs, Elgin County has determined that the following guidelines will apply:1.2. taking redevelopment of brownfield and costs. Where and when the programs may be made available;General eligibility criteria that must be met in order for owners and tenants of land and buildings to be eligible for any financial programs;A description of the types of properties and uses that may be eligible for incentive programs; a.b.c. centives CIP provides detailed information about 2019 Environmental Study Grant, which is intended to assist owners of brownfield sites in underenvironmental studies to generate more and better information with respect to the type of contamination, environmental risks, and potential remediation requirementsBrownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program supports the remediation and(contaminated) sites by providing tax assistance during the clean up (remediation) and redevelopment stage. The program will provide a cancellation of all or part of the municipal and/or County portion of the taxes on a site during the rehabilitation and development period. There is also the opportunity to apply to the Minister of Finance to match property tax assistance through the cancellation of the education portion of taxes (requires application to the Minister). 11.12. Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March The Elgineach of the financial incentive programs listed above, including: 4.3 4 Section CIP Elgin County to given year, the local Elgincentives funded portion of - any exercise, County Council available to do so in any given ithstanding the County’s intention to fund 100% of the 2019 Where it has been determined by local Council that these programs will be put into effect in municipality will provide funding for the ‘municipal portion’. Notwgrants offered in any given year, the includes provisions for the local municipalities to provide a portion of the funding for grants, should it be determined that there are resourcesyear. In this case, a local Council will identify the extent to which it will participate in financial Incentive programs that have been put into effect during the annual budgeting exercise.As part of the annual budgetingwill identify a budget for the Countyfinancial incentives that have been put into effect for that year, if any. Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March 3.4.The provision of funding for any incentives shall be to the limit of the available funding for that year. The annual budget for Financial Incentives will not fund the County portion of tax assistance programs, since these are not “out of pocket” expenses. Funding for these incentives will be provided as reimbursements in the year following paymentand therefore do not require funding. Additional information about the administration of incentive programs is provided in Section 5.0 of this document and in Section 6.0 of the Elgincentives CIP. Administration 5 5.1 5 Section Marketing the Elgincentives CIP in accordance with the Marketing Strategy outlined in the CIP (with County’s Economic Development Department playing a leading role); andMonitoring the results of the Elgincentives CIP, and specifically the financial incentive programs, in accordance with the Monitoring Strategy outlined in the CIP. a.b. he ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ will also response to applications from their respective municipalities. Applications must be submitted to Elgin County (i.e., the ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’) in accordance with the requirements outlined in the CIP.Applications will be evaluated based on criteria set out by the ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’.Actual payment of tax assistance and grants (both the local and County funded portions) to an approved applicant will be the responsibility of the local municipality. Funding from Elgin County will be provided to the local municipality and not directly to an approved applicant.be responsible for: T e)f)g)h) an application case basis, only in ons for incentives; - by - whether tenants of land/buildings from their respective Receive/review all applicatiandMake a decision on should be approved or refused. a.b. 2019 An ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ will be appointed by County Council and will be given the responsibility of administering the CIP, including financial incentive programs.Specifically, the Committee will:The ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ will consist of senior staff from Elgin County who will have primary responsibility for all administrative tasks.In addition, staff from the local municipalities will have representation on the Committee and will be responsible for reviewing incentive applications from owners’municipality. Local representatives will be required to sit on the committee on a case a)b)c) d) Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March 5.0 Administration The Elgincentives CIP will be administered by Elgin County in partnership with the local municipalities in accordance with the following guidelines (as shown in Figure 3): 5.2 5 Section 0 ¸¬¤³ ®¥ )¢¤³¨µ¤² ®¥¥¤±¤£ ³§±®´¦§ ³§¤ %«¦¨¢¤³¨µ¤² #)0 2019 &¨¦´±¤ ΒȀ 0±®¢¤²² 3´¬¬ ±¸ ®¥ ³§¤ 2¤µ¨¤¶Ǿ !¯¯±®µ «Ǿ £ Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines March Next Steps/Implementation 6 1 6.1 one for is task, 6 – Section Also, in most case, the local here required) are finalized, each local an amendments will be required (in most ocal official pl modified/developed into seven individual CIPs each local municipality. cases) in order to allow for the identification of community improvement project areas, as identified in the Elgincentives CIP template. This is because, as discussed in the background memo provided in Appendix B to this document, while most municipal local official plans include criteria for designating a community improvement project area within a downtown or commercial area, most do not have criteria that would allow for designating one within an agricultural area.municipal official plan policies do not have goals and objectives relating to community improvement activities that would broadly address local economic development issues.In order to assist the local municipalities with thsome preliminary recommendations with respect to local official plan amendments have been identified for each local municipality and are provided as Appendix C to this document.Once the local municipal CIP and proposed official plan amendments (wmunicipality will have to initiate the local adoptionprocess in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act, which will specifically involve: L B.C. wide local - ounty wide framework would be - Next Steps/ 2019 Council Endorsement: The ‘Elgincentives Vision and Implementation Guidelines’ (i.e., this document) and the ‘Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan’ (i.e., the template provided in Appendix A) will be brought forward to County Council for endorsement.Local Implementation: Following endorsement by County Council the Countyadopted at the local level.The Elgincentives CIP template, which is provided as Appendix A to this document, will be 1)2)A. arch Elgincentives County-Wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines M 6.0Implementation 6.1 Initial Implementation of the Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan In order to implement the Elgincentives Countyframework for community improvement planning, Elgin Chas identified the following key undertakings as ‘next steps’:With respect to the specific tasks required as part of the implementation phase, the following will be required: 2 6.2 d that 6 Section With respect 2018. ch lower tier official ‘Elgincentives Vision October updated CIP incentives. Ea ‘Elgincentives Community Improvement the amended chart illustrating these key implementation amended 2019 - ought forward to County Council for endorsement. - and Implementation Guidelines’ (i.e., this document) and thePlan’ (i.e., the template provided in Appendix A) will be br Council the amended CIPs will be adopted by local Council by following the local adoption process as provided by Section 17 of the Planning Act. Council Endorsement: TheLocal Implementation: Following endorsement by County 1)2) A flowrequirements/next steps is provided on Figure 4 on the following page. 6.2 Amendment to the Elgincentives CIP An amendment to the Elgincentives CIP was initiated in 2017, which proposed the application of incentive programs to industrial and employment land uses, as well as the addition of financial incentive programs for the development of Brownfield lands. Adoption of the amended CIP will generally follow the same process as the initial adoption, and includes the following: The amended CIP was circulated to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for review and comment in to local adoption of the amended CIP, it should be noteno local official plan amendments are required in order to implement Community law to adopt the community - law to adopt the proposed official plan - A byamendment;A byimprovement project area; andA bylaw to adopt the community improvement plan. Circulating background material and the proposed Elgincentives Improvement Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for consultation;Providing notice of a statutory public meeting; Making background material as well as the proposed official plan amendment and Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan available for public review and comment 20 days prior to the public meeting;Holding a statutory public meeting for the proposed official plan amendment and proposed community improvement plan; Bringing forward the following to local Council;Providing written notice of adoption to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 2019 i.ii.iii.iv.v.vi. arch Elgincentives County-Wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines M 3 6.3 6 Section eting for the proposed a bylaw to adopt the amended written notice of adoption to the Ministry of e chart illustrating these key implementation - 2019 Issue a notice of a statutory public meeting (at least 20 days prior to the public meeting); Make the background information and amended Elgincentives CIP document available for public review 20 days prior to the public meeting;Hold a statutory public meCommunity Improvement Plan amendment; Bringing forward Community Improvement Plan;ProvidMunicipal Affairs and Housing. i.ii.iii.iv.v. arch Elgincentives County-Wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines M plan contained the appropriate policies to allow for the proposed CIP amendments. Lower tier municipalities are required to follow the following process in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act:A flowrequirements/next steps is provided on Figure 4 on the following page. 6.4 1 6 Section 2019 arch Elgincentives County-Wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines M Appendix A: Improvement Plan Template The Elgincentives Community March 2019 September 2015 Updated \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 11111111 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- - . 8- .... -Areas County .................. ............................ .............................. ................................ Elgincentives .................................. ..................................... OF the CIP ......................................... Elgincentives CIPA and SubElgincentives CIPA and Priority Area Map of the Wide Framework - - - Introduction toBasis for the CIPGoals and ObjectivesCommunity Improvement Project AreaFinancial Incentive ProgramsAdministration Marketing StrategyMonitoring Strategy .0 TABLE CONTENTS 12.03.04.05.06.07.08.0Glossary Schedule A Schedule B Appendix 1 Introduction to the CIP 1 - 1 - this The wide wide 1, -- 1 the local Section amework for this CIP fr where economic goals unicipality with a to determine which wide M - ) ife of this CIP. tier will work with the County - determined the need is the make up the County (where they occur in each be significant County ve pper advance local U ha will economic activity, ; outdoor recreational areas; and areas; of . areas CIPs, which areas ection 6.0 of this CIP S tourist and lakeshore ): key where there \[TO BE INSERTED\] and the County County is an seven following key areas mprovement is to contain a set of financial incentive programs that i s discussed further in Section 2.0 of , and he agricultural , Elgin Downtowns/main street areas; The ports/Other key Employment areas s. A T a)b)c) d)e) ommunity Since coordinating role over its seven distinctive and unique lowertier municipalities, the intent of a Countycand priorities in municipalities greatestbenefitincludes thelocal MunicipalityTo assist in supporting economic growth in these key areas, each of the frameworkmay be implemented during the lMunicipality of (as described in programs will be put into effect annually based on local priorities. Elgin County will participate in the financial incentive program in accordance with the Planning Act and Section F6.2 of the Elgin Official Plan . at this wide - CIP online administered framework for The County has adopted . a component of a wide as - County Elgincentives County Elgin March 2019 \[TO BE INSERTED\] , Updated 2015 in partnership with Purpose Elgincentives.ca. Municipality of \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 1.0Introductionto the CIP The following is an introduction to the\[TO BE INSERTED\]This CIP is part of a larger framework for community improvement that is being implemented by local municipalities across Elgin County.1.1 The Community Improvement Plan (CIP)progressive and strategic community improvement planning that is to be and funded Vision and Implementation Document can be found www. ., 2 - this may 1 of 1 process icipality’s 2.0 Section 28 Section , which can and adopt by Municipality of . the once a ‘community identify a municipal Council : Specifically, . CIPs must first the following , as discussed in Section a ‘community improvement plan’ for which a municipality can provide grants or loans to owners and tenants (which is the case in the redevelopment, rehabilitation, or other by a municipality idered ‘community improvement’ , after which . community improvement planning ) law a designated ‘community improvement project - nning Act is the primary piece of legislation that Types of projects/activities/works that are consincludeimprovements to residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings, structures, or facilities.Awherebyarea’be prepared and adopted by However, this may only be done where there are community improvement policies in the munOfficial Plan\[TO BE INSERTED\]CIPTools that can be implementedimprovement plan’ is adopted by a municipal Councilwhich include(with consent of the owner) of land and buildings within the community improvement project areaEligible costssuch grants or loans, which may include costs related Authority Planning Act sets out 1.2.3.4. 1.3 The Plaprovides for the preparation of of the in place a set of CIP by the Ontario CIP identifies established . March 2019 areas of a municipality. Therefore, this a Community is a planning document that sets out tools , Updated designated \[TO BE INSERTED\] CIP 2015 financial incentive programs that may be available to Assisting businesses/ property owners with repair, rehabilitation, and redevelopment projects; and,Raising awareness of local needs and priorities. Facilitating and coordinating the transition of neighbourhoods and areas;Stimulating economic growth and development; is a municipal planning tool CIP nder Section 106 of the Municipal Act, municipalities are \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 1.2 What is Improvement Plan?APlanning Act. Many municipalities across Ontario have prepared CIPs in order to achieve important community goals, such as:Simply put, a and strategies for improving the built, economic, and social environment in Uprohibited from directly or indirectly assisting local businesses by giving or lending money. However, having a allows the municipality to assist financially with improvements to private properties. twelveowners and tenants of lands and buildings within the Municipality of 3 - 1 1 Section assist in the interpretation of is intended to Glossary Athis CIP. or be tier tierthe CIP - - ) ve will ha upper CIP the upper Section 2.2 of are set out in ; ; in the programs wide Community and basis for this 3.0 - . This is permitted improvements. : Section 5.0 nd contribute financiallyparticipate ; a for rehabilitation purposes 8.0 March 2019 may (i.e., (including Elgin County) are as follows in , and . (with maps provided as schedules to this ) is provided in are provided in Section 7.0 County CIP s’ , CIP re are such policies in place in , Updated 4.0 6.0 this s Elgin 2015 , there are Official Plan policies in place relating to Community Improvement Project Area is identified s of this development/ redevelopment or construction/ ies in Ontario ince the to participate Contents toreconstruction projects for the provision of energy efficient A brief overview of the background CIP is provided in Section 2.0;Goals and Objectives for CountyImprovement Thein Section CIP);Information about financial incentive programs (or ‘ElgincentiveAdministrative details about how this implemented, marketed, and monitoredSection ontent c \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September In addition to the above, the Planning Act states that municipalitabilityprograms adopted by local municipalitiesonly wherethe making of grants or loans. As discussed in this CIP, sOfficial Planestablished by1.1The the CIPBasis for 2 1 - key 2 repair, . 2 Section pment through the use of ; and development, redevelopment (updated in 2015), with the primary objective sm; Agriculture; TouriDowntowns/MainstreetsEmployment lands and the manufacturing sectorAssist businesses and property owners with rehabilitation, and projects, in order to help enhance civic pride and ownership throughout the County.Promote secondary uses on agricultural land, which are now permitted through the County’s Official Plan.Support enterprise develofinancial incentive programs. : In reviewing the goals of the County’s Economic Development Strategy, it has been determined that this CIP has the potential to: and Elgin County as a whole. The following is a summary of the findings.Elgin County Economic Development StrategyIn 2011, the County implemented an Economic Development Strategy (EDS)being to foster or create an environment that supports the growth of the economy and prosperity for local residents. The EDS emphasizes the importance of the creative rural economy in order to create an enabling environment for the following areas - D\] \[TO BE INSERTE , the intent of a County this CIP March 2019 Municipality of planning documents the wide Economic - , Updated 2015 Municipal \[TO BE INSERTED\] \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 2.0 Basis for the CIP The Elgincentives CIP has been prepared based on a number of County and local and information sources, as summarized in this Section.2.1 CountyDevelopment Goals/Priorities As stated in the introduction to wide framework for community improvement is to implement Planning Act tools consistently in each of Elgin’s seven local municipalities as a part of a coordinated strategy to advance local economic goals and priorities. Prior to the development of this CIP, a review of the County’s Economic Development Strategy and Official Plan was completed to identify key goals and priorities that can be supported in order to provide an overall public benefit to 2 - retail 2 , where 2 . Section al Plan states policies wide - ism attractions and destinations. Municipality of \[TO BE INSERTED\] Support the full utilization of the existing employment lands in the County for a range of employment uses;Support the efforts of existing Business Improvement Areas and Chambers of Commerce to promote and façade improvements of buildings.Support the creation of interesting and accessible public places to generate activity and vitality and attract people and business to Elgin County communities.Promote the growth of tourism throughout the Countywith particular emphasis in areas where there is an existing tourism base including the ports/waterfront areas, downtown/main street areas, recreational areas and agricultural/rural areas.Enhance the profile of the County, its communities, ports and tourMaintain agriculture as the principal economic activity in the rural areas of the County.Support opportunities for farmers to protect, diversify and expand their operations. In addition, the County’s Official Plan establishes policies that will support the goals, actions and strategies of the Economic Development Strategy. For example, the Officithat it is a policy of the County to:This CIP is in support of these Countythey apply in the Municipality of the related and secondary - March 2019 and Elgin County that there is a Elgin, which emphasize the importance of , Updated 2015 Create positive stories about revitalization and business development within the community. Send a clear message to the business and development community on behalf of \[TO BE INSERTED\]commitment by both levels of government to stimulating economic growth and attracting/retaining businesses.To reinforce the function of the downtown areas in settlement areas as cultural, administrative, entertainment, retail and social focal points of the community.To support the role of the 'ports' in the County as the primary locations for tourism and related economic activity. To provide opportunities for a wide range of appropriately scaled agricultureuses in the Agricultural Area.To support the growth of new industry sectors, and the transition of existing industry sectors, toward practices, products and services that increase environmental performance, human health and social responsibility. term goals for - \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Elgin County Official Plan The 2012 County Official Plan has a clearly articulated set of longagriculture, downtown areas, and the ‘ports’. For example, the following Official Plan goals are set out for Elgin’s economic prosperity, which will be supported by this CIP: a 3 - : that 2 t and 2 Section policies implementation key of the Official Plan tier CIP, or make the policies set out contains provisions - 7 Policies for in support of this CIP Specifically, therefore Accordingly, Section F6.2 of the \[TO BE INSERTED\] and are tier related to the implementation of these - ded the appropriate policies are included in the tier municipality may participate in the financial relating to recreational, commercial, and light - . The following is a discussion of the tier Official Plan. - \[TO BE INSERTED\] 3 that an upperincentive programs contained in a lowergrants to the lowerprograms, proviUpperCounty's Official Plan states:County Council may make grants or loans to the council of a lower tier municipality for the purpose of carrying out community improvement plan that has come into effect, on such terms as to security and otherwise as the council considers appropriate.On the basis of the above, Elgin County may participate in the financial incentive programs contained in this CIP. 2.Enabling Official Plan PoliciesAs required by the Planning Act, Section of the Municipality of for the development of a CIP.community improvement goals, objectives, and policiesindustrial land uses, Community Improvement generally address local economic developmenbeautification objectives for tier participation in a - from the County’s Official reuse, and/or maintenance of March 2019 , with a focus on agricultural areas, , as required by the Planning Wide Policies for local participation in funding programs. , Updated - energy efficiency and sound environmental the visual characteristics of neighbourhoods; retail and downtown commercial areas within Elgin County’s 2012 Official Plan sets out As mentioned earlier, the Planning Act states economic growth within designated areas; of 2015 r CIP. Foster development,existing brownfield sites and/or current industrial sites;Enhancethe municipalities;Promotedesign;FosterEnhanceand,Encourage tier municipality Section F6.1 provides a number of tie will be supported by this CIP, which is intended to - - \[TO BE INSERTED\] olicies related to community improvement planning by an \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 2.2 CountyCommunity Improvement Section F6 pupperAct. community improvement in the County, which are broad and address a wide range of needs and opportunities. Specifically, the following objectivesPlandiversify the economic base and improve the built environmentofdowntown areas, and the 'ports':It is also important to note that there are policies in the County's Official Plan dealing with upperlower : 4 n- - 2 2 relevant ; Section required by the , as related and secondary - identifies the following with the identification of and ; deal 7.3 \[TO BE INSERTED\] y and expand the economic base of the s in the area; f . s 7.2 and mlets and Villages and to expand the range of To diversiHaservices and shopping opportunities available in the Hamlets and VillagesTo generally foster local economic growthTo promote the establishment, expansion and rehabilitation of tourism and tourist destinatiooriented uses within existing buildings; andTo encourage the establishment, expansion and rehabilitation of agricultureuses within existing buildings in the agricultural areaAreas of predominately commercial land use which are potentially stable and viable;A need for aesthetic improvements or beautification which may enhance the commercial viability of businesseAn observed decline in the commercial assessment in the area and/or a decline in the number or variety of commercial establishments in the area. for Identifying Community Improvement Project Areas ----SectionCommunity Improvement Project Areas in the Municipality of ---Section 7.2.3 identifies the following ‘other’ criteria: Planning Act. Specifically, Section 7.2.2 relevant criteria for commercial areas: Policies to utilize ustrial d for the To To protect is: the following, . a range of objectives y including : identif : March 2019 \[TO BE INSERTED\] and 7.1.4 ; , Updated 7.1.3 s 2015 To encourage the rehabilitation of existing commercial and institutional developments in the Hamlets and Villages;To improve the overall attractiveness of the commercial areas in terms of aesthetics and public amenities Sectionfor community improvement, which are supported by this CIP:-- Section 7.1.1.1 states that a goal for community improvement in community improvement initiatives as an incentive to attract new commercial to the hamletsSection 7.1.1.2 states that another goal of the CIP is utilize community improvement initiatives as an incentive to attract new commercial and light indestablishments to the hamlets, with particular emphasis on the expansion of the industrial base in the Villages of Straffordville, Vienna, and Port Burwell. Section 7.1.1.4 states that another goal is to more broadly address economic development: and improve the economic well being of the Municipality and its residents by encouraging and/or participating in programs that will promote new jobs, new capital investment and increases in the economic base and municipal tax base, having regarcost/benefit relationship of such programs. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Community Improvement GoalsCommunity Improvement Objectives . 5 as - \[TO y 2 2 \[TO BE Community Section revitalization Official Plan, c sectors such as . a number of objectives sets out \[TO BE INSERTED\] ; , and other key tourist and outdoor has been designated a ncentives Community Improvement Plan Elgi doing so is to apply community improvement tools provide a policy framework for the development of the Official Plan provide community improvement goals, objectives encourage and support the agricultural industr to the community improvement policies discussed Tothe primary economic activity in the Municipality of BE INSERTED\]Toand expansion of other economitourism, the harbourfront, transportation, petroleum exploration;Toand implementation policies which will contribute to the stabilization, preservation and improvement of Relevant Official Plan Policies , there are number of general goals, objectives, and the Official Plan intends to achieve. The following are in intent in a) d) f) BE INSERTED\]Improvement Project Area for the purpose of the INSERTED\]The in all of the key areas of economic activityOther In additionabovepolicies in the Municipality of which broadly aim to foster economic growth and in the downtown/main street areas, agricultural areas, ports/lakeshore areasrecreational areas, and are therefore in support of and consistent with the goals and objectives of this CIP.Section 1.2 thatsupport of this CIP: , . the \[TO law - , of law; - s discussed Municipality street parking, - nd potential for Municipality \[TO BE INSERTED\] social, or community the entire states: March 2019 and Occupancy Standards By Council may designate by by , Updated ommunity Improvement Project Areas” cilities and water access points; 2015 Size, location and type of signage, adequacy, location and condition of offcommercial vacancy rate, pedestrian accessibility to businesses, appearance of street, including front and rear building facades aexpansion (inventory of serviced and zoned lands) in the Commercial designation; Municipal“Cboundaries of which may be the entire or part of the Municipality of These areas will be eligible for “community Improvement” as defined in the Planning Act. Condition and appearance of buildings, landscaping and other site features in relation to aMaintenanceCondition and adequacy of municipal recreational services and facilities such as parks, play equipment, trails, beaches, sports fields, camping faThe area or site constitutes a vacant, underutilized, or vacant property that was previously developed and may be contaminated; andAny other environmental, economic development reasons, in conformity with the policies of the County of Elgin Official Plan and this Plan. -- ---- Based on the criteria identified in Section 7.2, Section 7.3 of the Official Plan \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September On the basis of the criteria identified above, and afurther in Section 4.0 of this CIP, 6 - 2 2 Section was circulated to This CIP has been and can be reviewed can be obtained from s employment lands and uses, memo se Elgincentives CIP . The Recommendations Memo background information. review and comment. This memo is an important basis for the \[TO BE INSERTED\]for additional updated in 2018 to incorporateand an updated each of the seven local municipalities for review and comment in June, 2018.www.elgincentives.ca ’ are , which (i.e., the goals, which the following ; and s March 2019 development of this CIP the (and revised in January 2015) , Updated ion 1.4 outline atible permanent development on lands subject of this CIP: and promote and facilitate the expansion and 2015 facilitate the future development of Lake Erie Sectplace a high priority on maintaining and initiating \[TO BE INSERTED\] Toulated to each of the seven local municipalities for existing and viable residential, commercial, industrial, harbourfront, and recreational areas in the Municipality of Toagricultural production on high quality agricultural lands;shoreline and land adjacent to Big Otter Creek within Port Burwell and Vienna for public and private recreation and commercial uses, while preserving the scenic character of these lands, and preventing incompto natural hazards. diversification of the economy and tax base in the Municipality. To Community Improvement Background and Options Memo m)m) c) \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September In addition, also in support 2.4 Community Improvement Background and Options Memo A full discussion of the findings of the background work undertaken in support of review of County economic development priorities/policies, a local policy review, and consultation events) was documented in a ‘dated December 2014was circ Goals and Objectives 3 1 - 3 \[TO BE 3 Section the goals will aim to achieve , e shown in Figure 1 each of ar the Municipality of how Elgin County s with t must contribute to the goals and demonstrate Elgincentives CIP cooperation , in Objectives have also been identified, which represent the tangible actions and outcomes thatINSERTED\]3.2 Goals The goals of the below, which also support and reinforce each other. through the implementation of this Plan. Importantly, as set out in Section 5.2, in order to be eligible for any of the financial incentives programs offered through this CIP, a proposed projecobjectives set out below.For each of the goals and objectives, a set of targets has also been established for the purpose of monitoring the effectiveness of this CIP. The targets are presented as part of a monitoring strategy in Section 8.0 of this Plan. \[TO Municipality of the represent the overall intended and articulates the March 2019 \[TO BE INSERTED\] goals , Updated . The 2015 \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 3.0Goals and Objectives This Section introduces the goals and objectives of theElgincentives CIPintended outcomes of the community improvement programs. 3.1 Purpose of the Goals and Objectives A series of goals have been developed based on the findings of the background work and consultation activities described in Section 2.0 of this Plan. The goals are established for the purpose of articulating how the Elgincentives CIP is intended to provide an overall public benefit to BE INSERTED\]result of this Plan. 2 - 3 - 3 as Section expansion of businesses. ups. - e the expansion of g Objectives , a number of specific been identified, also To encourage the the agribusiness sector through new and expanded valueadded/agricultural related enterprises.To encourage the expansion of business activity for existing commercial businesses in the downtown areas/mainstreets of settlement areas.To encourabusiness activity within the manufacturing/industrial sector.To increase the number of business startTo increase tourism.To increase the number of tourist accommodation establishments.To increase the number of creative economy To increase employment opportunities for local residents. 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8. Goal To stimulate economic growth and diversification. in the tables below. 3.3 Objectives For each of the goals shown in Figure 1and measurable objectives haveshown A March 2019 , Updated re 1: Goals of the Elgincentives CIP 2015 igu F \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 3 - 3 3 building vacant Section Objectives in the downtown base of properties in the downtown areas/mainstreets of settlement areas, and the agricultural area. To increase the assessment To reduce the number of vacant commercial spacesareas/mainstreets of settlement areas.To reduce the number of vacant industrial/employment building spaces throughout the Municipality.To encourage the infill and redevelopment ofemployment lands throughout the Municipality. 1.2.3. 4. Goal stability and the tax base. To improve the sustainability of C \[TO BE foster civic and Objectives Municipality of utilization of the the To improve the appearance andlakeshore.To improve the appearance of INSERTED\]pride through improvements to private properties. To improve the appearance of major entry points and tourism corridors. March 2019 1. 2.3. , Updated Goal visitors. improve the 2015 To quality of place for residents and B \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Project Area Community Improvement 4 c 11 - 4 \[TO BE \[TO BE 4 Section wide framework is - wide framework for - (with consent of the ty law) as such by Council, - Coun local Council of the wide Framework is also provided - The improvement projects that may be , it was determined that there are a However, since this CIP applies to the Area’ in which lands/buildings are located. - . -Areas’ only, the map of the County where the need for improvement is the greatest Areas’’ are introduced in Section 4.2. - of lands and buildings located within the CIPA, subject Appendix 1 4.2 ‘Sub lands have been designated (by byPrior to the development ofcommunity improvementnumber of key areas of local economic activity in Elgin County as a whole and where investment will result in significant economidevelopment benefits. and are shown on Schedule A of this CIP. To demonstrate how this CIP will work with other local Elgincentives CIPs adopted throughout Elgin County, a map showing the overall Countyas geographic boundaries of the Municipality of INSERTED\]provided as context and does not constitute a part of this CIP.Financial Incentive Programs may be available to registered owners, assessed owners, and tenantsowner)to a number of eligibility criteria, as described in Section 5.0 of this CIP. In addition, the type of funded by incentive programs is subject to the Community Improvement ‘SubThese ‘Sub focused - are included within March 2019 \[TO BE INSERTED\] , Updated 2015 \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 4.0 Community Improvement Project Area In accordance with the Planning Act, the following Section identifies the Community Improvement Project Area that has been designated for the purpose of this Plan.4.1 Community Improvement Project Area In order to achieve the broad, economic developmentgoals and objectives of this CIP, all lands located within the Municipal boundary of the Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA). These ’ 2 s 2 - \[TO ves. 4 states Area having - \[TO BE 4 within also the ‘Sub , it has also the incentived as Section fie ti description of the Areas’ - omic benefit/impact. include the following: tion and commercial Official Plan the County) where local crea Section 1.4 of are eligible for The (which is iden (which include corridors as ’ they parts of Section 5.2 provides a \[TO BE INSERTED\] in this CIP. Official Plan. opportunities in the (and other ). Therefore, Priority Areas Tourism Corridorsidentified on Schedule B of the County’s Official Plan, in addition to other locally identified corridors); and The Lakeshore Areaexceptional scenic vistas, aesthetic settings and recreationalINSERTED\]that future development of the lakeshore should be facilitated, especially for reuses ‘ 1.2. there are different types of properties and uses in each of the areas of economic activity that should be eligible for incentive programs.types of properties and uses within each of theand indicates whether or not programs contained 4.3 In addition to designating a CIPA and ‘Sub been determined that there are certain key areas BE INSERTED\]investment will have the greatest econTherefore, these areas have been identified as ‘Priority Areas’ recognizing that they should be prioritized with respect to improvement projects and the provision of financial incenti‘Priority Areas’ in , as of this \[TO BE A udes the l recreational Municipality ecognized that important to the (which generally are \[TO BE INSERTED\] (which inc Area - (which generally include since it is r Areas’ Area - ; Areas’ make up the entire - - Area - March 2019 Areas’ have also been identified Sub - “Sub he ‘Sub , which are shown on Schedule three as identified in the local Official Plan); and , Updated Municipal Official Plan). However, t has supported the identification of these areas, ; and 2015 Employment Lands Sub Downtowns/main street areas; The ports/lakeshore areasThe Settlements downtowns/main street areas and ports of INSERTED\]The Agricultural Sublands that are designated Agriculture by the County Official Plan).Theincludes lands designated as Industrial, or Employment within the The agricultural areas; Other key tourist and private outdoor areasEmployment areas. is why the Municipality as a whole has been designated include: a)b)c) d)e)1.2.3. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September INSERTED\]whichTherefore, in addition to designating the entire a CIPA, the following ‘Subthroughout the CountyCIP:Collectively, these geographic area of the Municipality of which as a CIPA.overall implementation of this CIP 33 - 4 4 Section March 2019 , Updated 2015 n ‘Priority Areas’. (with consent of the owner) of lands and buildings that iscussed in Section 5.0 of this CIP, for some of the \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September As dincentive programs in this CIP, the value of financial incentives will be greater for registered owners, assessed owners, and tenants are located i Financial Incentive Programs 5 1 ; - 5 Grant 5 Grant; ; Section , the following ; Grant Supplemental Supplemental Study Grant; met: 4. , and Equivalent Grant for Major Projects Design , Conversion/Expansion Grant; Increment Brownfield Redevelopment Projects ligibility criteria must be A Tax andA Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant;A Building Improvement/Restoration Grant;A Building An Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant;An Outdoor Art Grant;A FeasibilityAn Application and Permit Fees A Multiple Property Owners A Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Environmental Study Grant; andBrownfield Tax Assistance Program. order to be eligible for any of the financial incentive 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.Section 5.2 of this CIP identifies a set of criteria that must be met in order to be eligible for any of these programs. Detailed information about how each of the incentive programs works is provided in Section 5.3 to 5.1 5.2 Eligibility General Eligibility Criteria Inprograms that may be offered under this CIPgeneral e ms any of the following may provide funding , resources: March 2019 incentive progra \[TO BE INSERTED\] , Updated unicipal and County inancial M 2015 ability of and Elgin County may participate in , \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.0 Financial Incentive Programs A set of fis introduced in this Section, which may be available to eligible owners/tenants in the CIPA. The programs are intended to stimulate private sector investment in land and buildings.5.1 The Programs The Municipality of forincentive programs during the term of this CIP, subject to the avail - of 2 - profit 14 5 - for the policies, for and any - 5 5.3 to 5. Official Plan, Section s funding and the value of Municipal/County Municipal erty at the time of for (if applicable) and \[TO BE INSERTED\] Section ( . , private, or not eligible to disclose all other funding outstanding of applications d Guidelines ot be permits pursuant to the Ontario n will not be applied retroactively to must also be met, which are outlined any other CIP that has been adopted review require governmental the project. These shall be taken into esign may n addition to being subject to a review i for projects via the general eligibility criteria, a set of program , D in the under se Council. law - support may be reduced as a result. Applicants who including A summary table that provides an overview of the , . eligibility criteria Municipal Financial incentivesworks started prior to approval of applicationsapplication for costs incurred prior to the adoption of this CIP will not be considered eligibleThe property owner must have no outstanding property tax arrears, or any otheraccounts receivable on the subject propapplication.Applicants will be sourcesfunding to considerationincentivesreceive fundingElgincentives CIP same project by The proposed works will conform with all standards, and procedures, including the Zoning Byheritage matters, and the issuance of necessary planning and development approvals and buildingBuilding Code. the description of financial incentives 9. 10.11.12.In addition to thespecific in this CIP) of . private of Area’, (as - Equivalent for the purpose g one or more law - Increment . result in some level of as identified Section 3.0 shall not exceed the total ( or the total value of eligible , loans, and tax assistance in any given year shall not ; however, the total combined March 2019 nce during the term of this CIP. goals grants be eligible for financial incentives (with consent of the owner) all approved projects must , Updated term of this CIP the CIPA designated by by 2015 in buildings may or lands and buildings subject to an application must be proposed The located of this CIP.The type of property or use subject to an application must be identified as eligible within the applicable ‘Subidentified on the table on the following page).All improvement or rehabilitation over the existing conditions and will not simply represent a life cycle replacement. All projects must contribute to achievincommunity improvementthis CIP).Unless otherwise specified, registered owners, assessed owners, and tenantslandThe total value of provided to an owner/tenantvalue of eligible costs for a projectA property is eligible for the Tax Grant for Major Projects oFor all other incentive programs, a property may be eligible for multiple grants and may submit multiple applications during the value of grants exceed $15,000 per propertycosts, whichever is less. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8. - 3 - 5 by the 5 and private and private Section ed uses Official Plan). oriented usesorient -- s. related uses related to existing farm - use (including Industrial, Service Eligible Uses - generally describes the types of destination mixed ocus of this CIP and therefore eligible for \[TO BE INSERTED\] below and and touristand tourist destination density residential uses (desired intensification projects owned properties and uses within each of the ‘Sub - ommercial ourism Higherwhere approved through the local Municipal Official Plan) may be eligible for TIEG, and Brownfield Programs (see project specific eligibility).Trecreation uses.Employment land usesCommercial, etc.)Secondary and agricultureoperations.Tourism recreation uses (where permitted by the local Official Plan).Industrial and employment uses (as designated Municipality of C CIP. The table privatelyAreas’ that are the fincentive programs. E by \[TO B and Official Plan. Areas’ - Official Plan, and private Municipality of Properties Employment or Industrial oriented uses \[TO BE INSERTED\] - Eligible \[TO BE INSERTED\] Official Plan to permit tourism uses. March 2019 5. , Updated Properties designated Commercial by the Municipality of which are located within or in proximity to an established downtown or mainstreet area.Properties designated by the INSERTED\]tourist designationrecreationalKnown or perceived brownfield sites.Properties designated Agricultural Area by the County Official Plan.Properties designated the Municipality of Known or perceived brownfield sites. 2015 Area AreaArea Area - -- - Lands SubSubSub Sub Agricultural Settlements Employment \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September details for each of the financial incentive programs is also provided in Section 5.1Eligible Properties and UsesAs noted, not all properties and uses located in the ‘Subwill be eligible for financial incentive programs offered in this ; 2% be - ; ; 5 100 may % of the % of the % of the 0% of the increment 80 5 70 906 jects to Section increase where will for an identified Brownfield , or nt will be equivalent and/or County portion of the tax , the grant will be equivalent to , the grant will be equivalent to , the gra and/or County portion of the tax and/or County portion of the tax increase and/or County portion of the tax increase and/or County portion of the tax increaseand/or County portion of the tax increase. Equivalent Grant for Major Pro five four three will be provided to a property owner. Grants Municipal on approved applications as follows: . In year two, the grant will be equivalent to MunicipalIn year In year MunicipalandIn year MunicipalMunicipal Municipal d . In this case, a grant that is to equivalent to 100% of Increment ollowing reassessment, a grant that is equivalent to –––– of the incrementwill be provided for a period of 5 years. Following year one, and for each year thereafter, the value of the grant will decrease as follows:The maximum value of an annual grant the property is located within a ‘Priority Area’ (as discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP)sitethe will be provided to a property owner for a period of five years Tax F Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, aprovide , to further in order , , or contact Economic and/or County portion lease be sure to speak redevelopment projects P . Equivalent Grant scale and Brownfield are provided to a property owner March 2019 - Municipal . Grants that are equivalent to a gs Equivalent Grant for Major Projects is ossary of this CIP increment , Updated Increment 2015 Increment \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.3 Tax for Major Projects Development Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe Tax intended to stimulate investment by effectively deferring part of the increase in property taxation as a result of the major development, redevelopment, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of lands or buildinpercentage of the resulting of the property tax following the reassessment of the property. This incentive program applies to largerincluding Brownfield developmentswith Economic Development staff at Elgin County to discuss project eligibility.Value of GrantApplicants should refer to the definition for Tax Increment provided in the GlDevelopment staff at Elgin Countyunderstand how grant values will be calculated. 5 - use - 5 CIP. 5 Section While mixed meaning that only Increment Equivalent use residential, where it f this CIP. multi 3 o - redevelopment of a property for the . Equivalent Grant for Major Projects may be development, Increment Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with the Table on page 5projects are encouraged, represents a desired intensification project, and is approved through the local Official Plan, may be eligible for the TIEG program.The proposed project must be ‘major’, those projects that are anticipated to generate a tax increment as a result of property reassessment will be eligible to apply.A property is eligible for the Tax Grant for Major Projects once during the term of thisThe property owner is responsible for the entire cost of the major project. The purpose of a new eligible uses;The restoration or improvement of an existing building to accommodate an eligible use; The conversion of an existing building to accommodate an eligible use; The expansion of a building that results in an increase to the gross floor area of an eligible use; b)c) d)e)Eligible Projects and CostsThe Tax provided for the following types of major projects on eligible properties:a)b)c) d) following the Area’. Tenants - the property tax increase Equivalent Grant for Major Section 5.2 of this CIP): which may result in a more – March 2019 a must be met (in addition to the Increment value of the grant exceed the eligible , Updated following criteri 2015 specific Eligibility Criteria - it is demonstrated that the incentive is integral to the financial success of the initiative, orthe development incorporates exemplary design standards. –– The applicant must be a registered owner/assessed owner of private property located within a ‘Subare not eligible for this program. located within a ‘Priority Area’, annual rebates of up to 100% of the County’s portion ofmay be negotiated between the applicant and the County where: At the County’s sole discretion, where a property is not Upon reassessment of the property by MPACcompletion of the project, should the total value of the grant be significantly less than the estimated value, the applicant may then have the opportunity to withdraw their application for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects, and apply for one or more of the additional programs offered through this Plan significant grant value.In no case will thecosts. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September ProgramTo be eligible for the Tax Projects, thegeneral eligibility criteria set out in a) 6 the - five 5 eligible financial 5 Section grant payments (on Equivalent Grant for agreement (specifying y the applicant.). The b Equivalent Grant for Major IP. forma (at the expense of the - invested by the applicant, or not exceed the total Increment outstanding shall eligible for any additional incentive to Increment payments under this program.Tax project as offered by this C sold or retained entitledhe Tax will not be approved may, entirely at its own discretion, enter into a new require a financial pro portion may not be combined with any other s receiving the outstanding grant of an not be paid to the applicant for a period more than ). grams offered through this Plan in any given year during the discretion of Council.PaymentThe total value of grantscosts shallyears, whichever is the lesser amount.Grants mayapplicant), an independent third party financial review (at the expense of the applicant), and a signedterms, conditions, performance expectation and duration of the grantIf a participating property is sold, in whole or in part, before grant period elapses, the applicant and/or the subsequent landowner is not either the Municipalityagreement with any subsequent owners of the property to receive ApplicantMajor Projectsproterm of the CIP. TProjectsincentive programs for a use - engineer, architect or Increment site public infrastructure - in a Settlement Area March 2019 on of the upper floor of an ts may also be considered eligible, at the , Updated . 2015 eligible for the Tax Development of a new 2 storey mixedbuilding on a commercial property in a downtown area.existing commercial building to new residential units. Major redevelopment of an existing commercial property commercial use. building to accommodate a bed and breakfast establishment with up to 6 rooms.Major expansion of an existing manufacturing operation Examples of Projects that may be Infrastructure work including the improvement or reconstruction of existing on(water services, sanitary and storm sewer); andThe services of a professionalplanner to design and implement the project.Any remaining costs associated with Brownfield remediation and redevelopment that were not provided through the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (see Section 5.14). Equivalent Grant for Major Projects: Major conversi Major conversion of an existing agricultural \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September e)f)g)Other types of projec 7 he - . 5 5 roperty is roperty is roperty is increase to increase to increase to increase to p p p Section grant may cover may may may may improvement to a a grant may cover ). ). discussed in Section discussed in Section here the here thehere the he building has more w w if t ) w )) (as (as ) property project, a project, less the or the total value of eligible costs or the total value of eligible costs (value of the grantvalue of the grant value of the grant (value of the grant e total value of eligible costs related to 00 Improvement improvement the total value of eligible costs related to 2,5 or th ( or the total value of eligible costs related to or or the total value of eligible costs related to ( ( ( maximum maximum maximum maximum ignage roperty S P The$10,000 the project, whichever is lessThe$5,000the project, whichever isthan one street address and/or storefront, or if tbuilding has more than one wall that is visible from a public street, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lotThe$7,500 the project, whichever is less located within a ‘Priority Area’4.3 of this CIP).located within a ‘Priority Area’4.3 of this CIP). The$5,000 the project, whichever is less 0% of the eligible cost of the signage improvement to a ––– – For a5maximum of $2,500related to the project, whichever is lessFor a 50% of the eligible cost of maximum of $related to the project, whichever is less he be . (with s may increase to otherwise be grant may cover may ). he building has more f t ) i ), which may project, a less etc. March 2019 to assist with the financing of or the total value of eligible costs . value of the grant ( , screening, ,000 5 , Updated or the total value of eligible costs related to prohibitive to a building’s façade or signage, or to assist ( maximum 2015 açade Improvement rant F on approved applications as follows: landscaping The$7,500the project, whichever is than one street address and/or storefront, or if tbuilding has more than one wall that is visible from a public street, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lot , d – For a 50% of the eligible cost of the façade improvement to a maximum of $related to the project, whichever is less Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.4 Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant may be available to eligible property owners and tenantconsent of the owner)improvementswith other eligible improvements to private property (i.e., parkingconsidered cost Value of GWhere a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, aprovide 8 - 5 5 Section ligible costs include improvements to the ; E project, project, improvements to the are eligible. Improvement properties : cal or other façade cleaning; of ignage Improvement roperty S P Restoration or replacement of windows, doors and awnings;Restoration or replacement of exterior lighting;Exterior painting;ChemiRedesign of storefront or entrance modifications, including provisions to improve accessibility for the disabled; andSuch other similar improvements and repairs that may be necessary to improve the appearance of a building façade exterior. Addition of landscaping features (plants/green space, including sod, trees, vegetation, etc.);Addition of permanent landscaping elements such as fencing, benches, planters, and lighting;Addition of new parking/existing parking area upgradesfor cars, motorcycles, and bicycles c) d)e)f)g)h) For a main storefront sign of buildings are eligible. Where a side and/or rear wall sign is visible from a public street or public space, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lot, improvements to these signs may also be eligible. For a front yardthe followinga)b)c) may terior building CIP. discussed in Section (as 3 of this - project, improvements to the March 2019 are eligible. Where a side and/or on page 5 ultiple Façade, Signage, and Property Properties and uses must be eligible in able t general eligibility criteria set out in Section , Updated 2015 açade Improvement F Restoration or replacement of cornices, eaves, and parapets; located within a ‘Priority Area’ 4.3 of this CIP). Restoration or replacement of extreatments, such as brickwork/cladding/siding; Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant b) For an application that involves a combination of one or more of the above improvement projects, applicants will be eligible to apply for mImprovement GrantsFor a main façade of buildingsrear wall is visible from a public street or public space, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lot, improvements to these walls may also be eligible. Eligible costs include the following: a) \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Eligibility CriteriaTo be eligible, the5.2 of this CIP apply.accordance with the Eligible Projects and CostsThe be provided for the following costs related to projects on eligible properties and uses: 9 - 5 5 Section : . . Façade, Signage, and on a café and bakery located on gs Property Improvement Grant Removal of cladding/restoration of original brick and stone on a building in the downtown area.Installation of new signage on a Marina in the Lakeshore Recreation areaImprovements to the parking area of an estate winery, including the addition of bicycle and motorcycle parkingReplacement of windows, doors and awninthe mainstreet of a Settlement Area. Installation of improved landscaping areas to screen the loading docks of a manufacturing operation from neighbouring residences. Examples of Projects that may be eligible for the however, ); . additional incentive \[TO BE INSERTED\] , the County of Elgin s the aesthetics of a property, or the total value of eligible costs March 2019 operty will also be considered eligible costs. may be eligible for , Updated Equivalent Grant for Major Projects 2015 t Grant will be provided upon successful completion of the s receiving the Façade, Signage, and Property Improvements to rear building entrances and rear parking areas;Addition of walkways; andSuch other similar improvements and repairs that may be necessary to improveor otherwise improve the compatibility of the building with neighbouring land uses (i.e. screening) Increment rams offered through this Plan (with the exception of the d)e)f) \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September For all types of improvement projects, the services of aprofessional engineer, architect or planner to design and implement the projectPaymentThe grantapproved project.Subject to the availability of resourcemay provide a grant to the Municipality of for up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by this CIP for this program.ApplicantImprovemenprogTax the total combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed $15,000 per prrelated to the project, whichever is less. 10 or - 5 5 Section be eligible in . may be provided Grant of this CIP. -3 ystems; page 5 Restoration Properties and uses must able on t general eligibility criteria set out in Section will be provided upon successful completion of the Building Improvement/ Structural repairs to walls, ceilings, floors, and foundations;Interior restoration and design;Repair/replacement/installation of building infrastructure, such as roofing, windows, and doors;Repair/replacement/installation of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection sWeatherproofing;Improvements to accessibility for people with disabilities; Any other improvements that may bring a building up to code, or address health, safety, or risk management issues; andThe services of a professional engineer, architect planner to design and implement the project Eligibility CriteriaTo be eligible, the5.2 of this CIP apply.accordance with the Eligible Projects and CostsThe for the following costs related to projects on eligible properties and uses:a)b)c) d)e)f)g)h)PaymentThe grantapproved project. or on (as d . whichever 10,000, provide igible cost of be or the total value This grant is not , . may n order to meet the ,000 increase to $ 8 Grant 50% of the el may s otherwise be considered cost March 2019 cover Restoration maintenance and physical improvement Grant roperty is located within a ‘Priority Area’ to a maximum of $ g Improvement/ , Updated p s value of the grant 2015 Projects may be undertaken i safe and usable eligible uses buildings that may assist with . here the for w Buildin se and Anticipated Benefits . maximum Building Improvement/ \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.5 Restoration PurpoThe Building Improvement/Restoration Grant may be available to eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the owner) toof existing prohibitivecurrent Building Code, improve aesthetic quality, and to provide intended to assist with lifecycle replacements, but should result in an overall benefit over existing conditions. Value of GrantWhere a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, aapproved applications that the improvementof eligible costs related to the project, whichever is lessThethe total value of eligible costs related to the project, is lessdiscussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP). , 11 on (or - and ,000 , d 5 8 5 of $ assist with provide Section will , industrial be use - may crease to $10,000 conversion of existing in residential assessments. - may scale - small commercial, mixed new . value of the grant to assist in the where the property is located within a ‘Priority Area’ (as eligible uses. Additionally, this program maximum 5.6 Building Conversion/Expansion Grant Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be available to eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the owner)vacant space intoother the expansion of existing eligible uses to support growing businesses thereby increasing nonValue of GrantWhere a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, a Building Conversion/Expansion Grantapproved applications that on the basis of $15 per square foot of converted or expanded floor space, to a maximum or the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is lessThethe total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less) discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP). . : -floor Increment Restoration \[TO BE INSERTED\] , the County of Elgin s a downtown Building March 2019 Building Improvement/ or the total value of eligible costs related -site. , , Updated eligible for the 2015 be eligible for additional incentive programs offered s receiving the may restaurant to provide barrier-free accessibility. Interior restoration and design of 2 upperrental housing units that were previously unoccupied on a Settlement Area mainstreetagricultural outbuilding that is currently being used commercially to sell cheese that was processed onwindow manufacturing operation that will improve working conditions and productivity. Improvement/Maintenance Grant Examples of Projects that may be Entrance modifications to Structural repairs and improvements to an Installation of improved HVAC system within a \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Subject to the availability of resourcemay provide a grant to the Municipality of for up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by this CIP for this program.ApplicantGrantthrough this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however, the total combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed $15,000 per propertyto the project, whichever is less. nt 12 - 5 5 : Section -floor 100% of the gra Grant Building an addition to accommodate Building Conversion/Expansion Grant floor rental housing unit. - eligible for the will be provided upon successful completion of the s receiving the Conversion/Expansion Conversion of existing vacant upperspace in a downtown commercial building into an upperConversion of an existing unused barn on an agricultural property into a petting zoo and rental space for children’s events. Expansion of an existing farm vacation hometo include new accommodation space.Construction of office space within an existing pipe manufacturing operation. be eligible for additional incentive programs offered Examples of Projects that may be PaymentThe grantapproved project.Subject to the availability of resources, up tovalues identified above may be funded by Elgin County. Applicantmaythrough this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increase Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however, the total combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed $15,000 per property. - space into he services of a mmercial space to building 3 of this CIP. - ; residential use) into new - or vacant March 2019 eligibility criteria set out in Section on page 5 use, secondary uses, and agriculture - eligible uses Properties and uses must be eligible in will also be considered eligible costs. able t commercial general - , Updated or other non new commercial use (e.g., retail to restaurant); non of existing eligible uses to increase the gross and breakfast; ion and renovation costs related to the following 2015 Conversion of upper storey space (whether vacant, office, commercialresidential units;Conversion of a building or a unit in a building into a hotel, inn or bedConversion of existing ground floor cobetter suit aandExpansionfloor area. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Eligibility CriteriaTo be eligible, the5.2 of this CIP apply.accordance with the Eligible Projects and CostsThe Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be provided for the constructtypes of projects on eligible properties and uses:Conversion of new commercial, mixedrelated uses, and other a)b)c) d)For all types of improvement projects, tprofessional engineer, architect or planner to design and implement the project 13 - 5 5 In addition, Section -crafted . 3 of this CIP. - . Grant: ique selling hand on page 5 Properties and uses must be eligible in able t Retrofit general eligibility criteria set out in Section farm bout - -efficiency furnace within an existing Criteria energy efficiency upgrades eligible for the Energy Efficiency completed in order to determine and demonstrate the Addition of a green roof to an existing downtown commercial building. and windows on an existing restaurant on the mainstreet of a Port area. in an onproducts made on and off the farmhighbuilding Examples of Projects that may be Installation of ENERGY STAR certified doors Installation of energy efficient lighting controls Installation of an ENERGY STAR certified EligibilityTo be eligible, the5.2 of this CIP apply.accordance with the the applicant may be required to have a professional energy auditneed for Eligible Projects and CostsFor an Energy Efficiency Retrofit project, eligible costs include the following: , or the total Grant of $7,500 or the total value of as well as support the , ,000 0 project, a grant may cover up and uses March 2019 properties , Updated 2015 and Anticipated Benefits on eligible for retrofits that improve the overall energy efficiency of party certification or compliance with third party energy - \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.7 Energy Efficiency Retrofit Purpose The Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant Program maybe availableto eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the owner) buildings. The program will improve the energy efficiency of buildings community’s overall environmental sustainability. Value of GrantFor an Energy Efficiency Retrofitto 25% of the retrofit costs to a maximumvalue of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less.The maximum amount of a grant for renovations that result in thirdefficiency standards shall be $1eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less.The maximum amount of a grant for the services of a professional architect or engineer shall not exceed 15% of the grant that is calculated for eligible costs. 14 for - may 5 5 Equivalent Grant Section appliances televisions dryers Increment rams offered through \[TO BE INSERTED\] and small , the County of Elgin may s clothes washers .; etc , refrigerators including home appliances will be provided upon successful completion of the fans s receiving the Energy Efficiency Retrofit as Installation of energy efficient lighting controls such as automatic timers, photocells or motion sensors;Fees of a professional architect or engineer for the design of services related to the above noted eligible projects; andAny combination of the above. But not such ceiling eligible for additional incentive prog e)f)g)PaymentThe grantapproved project.Subject to the availability of resourceprovide a grant to the Municipality of up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by this CIP for this program.Applicant bethis Plan (with the exception of the Tax Grant for Major Projects); however, the total combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed $15,000 per property. March 2019 nergy performance standards for buildings e , Updated . 2015 Ventilation fans andDoors and Windows Central Air Conditioner Heat pumpsGas furnaces and gas boilers Interior or exterior renovations that result in any level of LEED certification as determined by the Canada Green Building Council inclusive of certification through LEED for Commercial Interiors LEED for New Construction as it related to major renovations LEED for Core and Shell Renovations and LEED for Existing BuildingsInterior or exterior renovations that result in compliance with ASHRAE SNAE Standard 90.1.1999 or newer except low rise residential buildings as certified by a professional engineer or professional architect. i. ii. v. i. iii. iv. ii. Interior or exterior renovations that result in a third party certification or meet a third party energy efficiency standard which exceeds the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and demonstrably increases energy efficiency including:Addition of a green roof to an existing building;Installation of appropriate on site thermal renewable energy projects such as solar hot water geothermal air source heat pumps or solar wall;Installation of energy STAR certified heating cooling ventilation products and features including: \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September a)b)c) d) 15 - 5 5 Section \[TO BE INSERTED\] , the County of Elgin s Grant, the following types of artist; are considered eligible: the Municipality of costs of types art are considered eligible: will be provided upon successful completion of the Outdoor Art Work n Murals;Sculptures;Paintings;Local heritage based art pieces and displays;Interactive art pieces and displays; and,Any other art piece or display as approved Council.Materials;Fees for the services of an Installation; and,Lighting and landscaping that highlights the public art. Eligible Projects and CostsFor apermanenta)b)c) d)e)f)The following a)b)c) d)PaymentThe grantapproved project.Subject to the availability of resourcemay provide a grant to for up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by this CIP for this program. - : to to s (in addition to on approved d within the CIP ‘sub be met ies must be provide March 2019 criteria may and tenants (with consent of the or the total value of eligible costs 3 of this CIP; and, , - permanent installation of outdoor Grant ,000 following 3 , Updated the 50% of the eligible cost of the improvement discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP); on page 5 2015 (as specific Eligibility Criteria eligible property must be located within a ‘Priority - able property owners ons for t The program will help to promote local art and improve Outdoor Art Grant ) for Outdoor Artwork Grant program may be available r The Area’Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with the Eligible projects must be visible from a public street or sidewalk. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.8 Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe eligible owneartwork/sculptures on eligible propertareas’.the visual aesthetics of the lakeshore and tourist corridors. Value of GrantWhere a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, An Outdoor Artapplicatia maximum of $related to the project, whichever is less.ProgramTo be eligible, thethe general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP)a)b)c) to 16 on - d 5 5 provide Section be Study may be available . may (with consent of the , or the total value of 3 of this CIP. ,000 Grant- 2 Grant and tenants on page 5 This program may help with the and Study , Properties and uses must be eligible in and Study able , t general eligibility criteria set out in Section ons for 50% of the eligible cost of the to a maximum of $ s ventures on eligible properties property owners for the completion of a range of studies and plans that Feasibility, Design 5.9 Feasibility, Design, andGrant Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe Feasibility, DesigneligibleEligibility CriteriaTo be eligible, the5.2 of this CIP apply.accordance with the owner)will investigate the potential of or support a new business or development project. establishment of new and innovative development projects andbusinessesValue of GrantWhere a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, aapproved applicatiimprovementeligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. or for , : amount own invested by - be eligible will not exceed Grant your - may grants project as Grant Equivalent Grant for Major approved March 2019 Outdoor Art , whichever is the lesser Increment of an s , Updated $15,000 cost 2015 eligible s receiving the Outdoor Art walkway to a commercial building in a Settlement Area. the parking area of an art gallery in the downtown area.Creation of barn murals at a pickfacility in the agricultural area. Examples of Projects that may be eligible for the Installation of a tile mosaic on a cement Installation of outdoor sculptures surrounding \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Applicantadditional incentive programs offered through this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Projects); however, the total value of all the total the applicant, or the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. 17 be - 5 Grant of the portion may 5 a Increment 50% Section Grant s eligible cost to a however, the total cover grant equal to Grant exception of the Tax to provide a , or the total value of eligible costs related ,000 2 and/or County portion of the on approved applications that s receiving the Feasibility, Design and Study Planning Application and fees required for planning applications or building t may be incurred in association with an improvement. d be eligible for additional incentive programs offered Planning Application and Building Permit Fee Applicantmaythrough this Plan (with theEquivalent Grant for Major Projects);combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed $15,000 per property, or the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less.5.10 Building Permit Fee Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe Planning Application and Building Permit Fee Grant may be available to eligible property areas and tenants (with consent from the owner) of thepermits in relation to an improvement project. This program is intended to reduce the costs of making improvements to properties by assisting with the planning and building permit fees thaValue of RebateWhere a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, aprovideMunicipalmaximum of $to the project, whichever is less. \[TO BE INSERTED\] , the County of Elgin . s . March 2019 plans or studies will be eligible for the or plan as approved , Updated ; 2015 will be provided upon successful completion of the Concept plansSite plan drawings;Feasibility studies;Environmental studies;Structural analyses;Evaluation of existing and proposed mechanical, electrical and other building systems;Traffic Impact Assessments;Market analyses;Business plans; andAny other study \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Eligible Projects and CostsThe following types offeasibility, design and study grant:The plan or study must provide new information about the feasibility and costing of an eligible use, or provide details in support of a new business or development.PaymentThe grantapproved project, study, or designSubject to the availability of resourcemay provide a grant to the Municipality of for up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by this CIP for this program. ’. 18 - that 5 Grant projects. 5 ordinated designed to Section vestments is Supplemental Grant improvement Supplemental implement a co (with consent of the owner) and capital in rties Supplemental and uses will be eligible for a ‘ Grant’ is offered in addition to the grant(s) owners or tenants improvement projects properties Multiple Prope multiple owner or tenant Supplemental Multiple Properties 5.11 Grant Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe encourage a ‘community’ approach to exceed $15,000 per property, or the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less.Where of eligible approach to are eligible under the financial incentive programs of this CIP, each The ‘that have been approved for a project. mit law - : however, (in addition to the March 2019 grants in any given year shall not 3 of this CIP. be eligible for additional incentive Planning Application and Building - , Updated on page 5 Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); following criteria must be met sed to be rezoned for eligible uses; and Rebate may 2015 eceiving the able t will be provided upon successful completion of the , the specific Eligibility Criteria - s r Municipal and County planning application fees, including minor variances, site plans, zoning byamendments or official plan amendments; and/or A property owner or tenant of an eligible property or a property owner or tenant of a residential property that is propoProperties and uses must be eligible in accordance with the Municipal building permit fees or change of use permits. Increment rams offered through this Plan (with the exception of the a) a)b)b) \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September ProgramTo be eligible for the Planning Application and Building PerFee Grantgeneral eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP)Eligible Projects and CostsEligible costs include the following:PaymentThe grantapproved project.ApplicantPermit Fee progTax the total combined value of 19 - 5 : 5 Section . and under the specific \[TO BE INSERTED\] , the County of Elgin supplemental s owner resource will be provided upon successful Supplemental Grant grant provided to each also Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant;Building Improvement/Restoration Grant;Building Conversion/Expansion Grant;Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant;Outdoor Art Grant. ––––– Neighbouring property owners coordinate improvements to shared landscaping/parking areas. In addition to the $2,500 that each owner is granted through the Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant, a grant is supplemental Examples of Projects that may be eligible for the Eligible Projects and CostsEligible costs include those costs identifiedincentive program for which owners and tenants are applying.PaymentThe completion of the approved project.Subject to the availability of may provide a grant to the Municipality of for up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial of on the of the Grant will provided sum per owner or will be eligible be specific Eligibility - at least one of may ,000 lications for financial $1 Supplemental 3 of this CIP. Program Grant - : in addition to the March 2019 (with consent of the owner) approved for on page 5 Properties and uses must be eligible in Supplemental able t general eligibility criteria set out in Section . The value of the following criteria must be met: , Updated the apply to the incentives programs for which the 2015 specific Eligibility Criteria - that Owners or tenantsproperties that are located in proximity to each other must prepare and submit appincentives at the same time, indicating that the proposed projects are being coordinated.Applicants who arefollowing financial incentives programs for the Supplemental Grant applied for . a)b) Multiple Properties \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Value of GrantWhere a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, aapproved applications to each owner or tenant involved in an eligible improvement project, grant be equal to 15% of the total value of the grant provided to each owner or tenant, to a maximum oftenantEligibility CriteriaTo be eligible, the5.2 of this CIP apply, as well as any Criteria applicant is applying.accordance with ProgramTo be eligible, the 20 - must must 5 5 Section specific Eligibility - 3 of this CIP. Program - and be confirmed as a member to (with consent of the owner)(with consent of the owner) lowing criteria must be met: on page 5 fol Properties and uses must be eligible in . able t , the general eligibility criteria set out in Section programs Grant apply to the incentives programs for which the specific Eligibility Criteria - that Owners or tenantsprepare and submit an applications, indicating that the proposed improvement projects involves the establishment of a new eligible use that will also meetthe criteria of the ‘Savour Elgin’ and ‘Elgin Arts Trail’ programsOwners or tenantsalso meet the criteria of the ‘Savour Elgin’ and ‘Elgin Arts Trail’ these programs. a)b) ligibility Criteria E To be eligible, the5.2 of this CIP apply, as well as any accordance with the ProgramTo be eligible for the Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail SupplementalEligible Projects and CostsEligible costs include those costs identified under the specific incentive program for which owners and tenants are applying. Criteria applicant is applying. is Where l Grant is Grant of eligible ,000. $2 in addition to the Supplemental Savour Elgin’ and ‘Elgin Supplemental owner or tenant will be The . . The value of the March 2019 be provided Grant consent of the owner) in/Elgin Arts Trail meet the criteria of the ‘Savour Elgin’ h Grant programs, the may (wit Grant’ may not be combined with the Tax , Updated Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail GrantGrant will be equal to 15% of the tota Supplemental 2015 undertake an improvement project that involves an Equivalent Grant for Major Projects. Grant Savour Elg rail’ programs, which promote and enhance culinary of the grant applied for SupplementalSavour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September incentives identified by this CIP for this program. This ‘Increment 5.12 Supplemental Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe designed to support the growth of the ‘Arts Ttourism and visual arts attractions in Elgin County. owners or tenantspropertieseligible use that will alsoand ‘Elgin Arts Trail’eligible for a offered in addition to any of the grant(s) that have been approved for a project.Value of Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, a SupplementalsumSupplementalvalue of the grant provided, to a maximum of a : 21 -In 5 5 Grant Section Expansion Grant, avour Elgin S Building Conversion/ A building tenant converts existing space into a gastro pub. The building is located in a downtown area, along a Tourism Corridor Priority Area. Following project completion, the tenant meets the criteria of the Savour Elgin program and becomes a member.addition to the $10,000 that is granted through the supplemental grant is provided. Examples of Projects that may be eligible for the . \[TO BE INSERTED\] the County of Elgin , s resource March 2019 cost of implementing the financial the Municipality of this CIP for this program grant will be provided upon successful Grant’ may not be combined with the Tax , Updated 2015 100% of the Equivalent Grant for Major Projects. identified by Supplemental supplemental up to \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September PaymentThecompletion of the approved project and upon successfully becoming ‘Savour Elgin’ and ‘Elgin Arts Trail’ programs partners/members. Subject to the availability of may provide a grant to for incentivesThis ‘Increment 22 - 5 may be 5 (excluding INSERTED\] Section \[TO BE , or the total value of gram) Environmental Study Grant A copy of the completed study must be . the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major ; however, the total combined value of grants in any Phase II ESA;Remedial Action Plan;Risk Assessments Evidence of property contamination through a Phase I ESA is required to be eligible for this grant. Eligible CostsThe following types of plans or studies will be eligible for the Environmental Study Grant:PaymentThe grant will be provided upon successful completion of the approved studyprovided to the Municipality.Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may provide a grant to the Municipality of for up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by this CIP for this program.Applicants receiving the eligible for additional incentive programs offered through this Plan includingProjectsgiven year shall not exceed $15,000 per propertyfunds associated with the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant or Brownfield Tax Assistance Proeligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. 3 of this CIP. - the eligibility requirements, March 2019 ,000, or the total value of eligible costs 8 , Updated ation, environmental risks, and potential 2015 Environmental Study Grant rogram Specific Eligibility Criteria \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.13 Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe Environmental Study Grant is intended to assist owners of brownfield sites in undertaking environmental studies to generate more and better information with respect to the type of contaminremediation requirements and costs. While the ultimate goal of the Environmental Study Grant is to stimulate development of a brownfield site, there is significant value in completing contamination assessments to inform existing and potential redevelopment. A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is required to show evidence of contamination, and grants will not be provided for the completion of Phase I ESAs. Value of GrantWhere a proposed project satisfies an Environmental Study Grant may be provided on approved applications for 50% of the eligible cost of the improvements to a maximum of $related to the project, whichever is less. PTo be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with the table on page 5 23 - 5 5 Section use projects are - ed brownfield remediation. 3 of this CIP. While mix - Specific Eligibility Criteria axes for a maximum of 3 years. An extension prior to the encouraged, multi use residential, where it represents a desired intensification project, and is approved through the local Official Plan, may be eligible for the TIEG program. Additional criteria, consistent with the eligibility criteria provided in Section 365.1 of the Municipal Act are identified below. The value of the Municipal and/or County portion of the tax cancellation will be determined by the Municipality/County and/or Elgincentives Evaluation Committee upon approval of the incentive application. Through the Provincial Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive Program, the Minister of Finance may match property tax assistance through a cancellation of the education portion of ttermination of tax assistance may be possible, through an application to the Minister of Finance. The Municipality is required to forward the application to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Upon completion of their review, the application is forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for matching education tax assistance. In no case will the value of tax assistance exceed the eligible costs associated with the ProgramTo be eligible for the municipal tax assistance, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with the table on page 5 up - case basis. ogram is to - by - The purpose of the pr March 2019 at the beginning of the clean Financial Tax e , Updated improvement of the physical environmental e 2015 4 Brownfield sment/management prior to development, in accordance e The Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program will provide \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.1Assistance Program Purpose and Anticipated BenefitsThe Brownfield Tax Assistance Program provides tax assistance to eligible applicants whose properties require environmental remediation and/or risk asswith the Municipal Act, 2001. encourage the remediation and rehabilitation of brownfield sites (where actual contamination has been demonstrated) by providing tax assistancprocess and during the redevelopment stage. This program will also promotcondition of private property. This program also provides the opportunity for education tax assistance through the Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program administered by the Province, which requires a separate application and is subject to approval by the Minister of Finance on a caseValue of Programa cancellation of all or part of the Municipal and/or County taxes on a brownfield site during the rehabilitation and development period, up to a period of 5 years, as defined in the Municipal Act, 2001. 24 - 5 ligible seqent b 5 Section will not be eligible pplicants receiving the he TEIG would commence following entive programs offered through this t c contaminants on, in, or under the property to permit a RSC to be filed in the Environmental Site Registry under Section 168.4 of the Environmental Protection Act; andA work plan and budget for environmental remediation and/or risk management actions. xception of the TEIG, applicants Environmental remediation activities;Costs of preparing a RSC, including susubsurface characterization work required to support RSC filing;Placing clean fill and grading; ii. If additional eligible costs remain, aBrownfield Financial Tax Assistance Grant may also be efor the TIEG. If approved, the completion of the project and following the remediation and redevelopment period as defined in the approved grant. Please see Section 5.3 for more information on the TEIG. With the efor any other additional inCIP. Eligible CostsEligible costs include the following: Site Condition of ude the registered March 2019 ducted, and additional work and/or n , Updated s been co d by the Environmental protection Act) that 2015 A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) The eligible site must be qualified as a brownfield site;The property is located within a Community Improvement Project Area for which a Community Improvement Plan has been prepared, which contains brownfield policies (i.e. this Community Improvement Plan); and haremediation are required under the Environmental Protection Act to permit a Record (RSC) for the proposed use to be filed in the Environmental Site Registry. An estimate of the cost of actions that will be required to reduce the concentration of Eligible applicants will only inclowner/assessed owner of the subject property. Tenants will not be eligible for the Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program.An application must be accompanied by, at a minimum, a Phase II ESA prepared by a qualified person (as definecontains: i.i. ii. iii. a)b) \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Properties will only be eligible for the Brownfield Financial Tax Program if: 25 - 5 5 Section required in order to Brownfield Tax t remediation prior Assistance Program: eligible for the A former automotive manufacturing plant site requires significantoredevelopment. The Brownfield Tax Assistance Program is provided during the 5 year remediation and redevelopment phase, to offset the cost of the excavation, disposal of fill, and the engineering costs of the risk management measuresdevelop the property. Examples of Projects that may be e environmental n is sufficient to, g e \[TO BE INSERTED\] March 2019 , Updated 2015 Installing environmental and/or engineering controls/works as specified in the Risk Assessment completed for the property;Monitoring, maintaining and operatinand engineering controls/works; and Environmental insurance premiums.For all eligible projects, the property shall be improved such that the amount of work undertakat minimum, result in an increase in the assessed valuof the property. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September PaymentSubject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may provide a grant to the Municipality of for up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by this CIP for this program.All completed projects must comply with the description as provided in the grant application. Payment will be in the form of a cancellation of all or a portion of eligible Municipal and/or County taxes, and the approved portion of the Provincial education taxes. 26 - 5 5 Section March 2019 an overview of the details for each offers , Updated 2015 \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 5.13 Financial Incentives Summary Table A summary table that of the financial incentive programs is provided on the following page. Tax 27 - Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes* Grant 5 incentives ¶¨³§ ®³§¤± Only the Financial Tax 5 - ¸ ¡¤ ¢®¬¡¨¤£ Assistance Program Only the Brownfield Increment Equivalent Section r tenant. sts to a max of to a max of $10,000 owner or tenant. SameSameSameSame years. $7,500$5,000$3,000 $10,000 to $10,000to $10,000 6 «´¤ ®¥ '± ³ ¨ 0±¨®±¨³¸ !±¤ 50% of eligible costs to maximum of 100% of the Municipal and/or County Façade: 50% of eligible co 50% of eligible costs Signage: 50% of eligible costs to a max of Maximum value of the grant may increase Property: 50% of eligible costs to a max of Maximum value of grant may be increased portion of the tax increase for a period of 5 $2,000 Area - by 10% for a period of N/A 5 years taxes for up to 5 years. maximum of $2,000 of eligible costs to a max. of $5,000 6 «´¤ ®¥ '± ³ ¨ 3´¡ County : 50% of eligible costs to a max of $2,500 : 50% of eligible costs to a max. of $2,500 : 50% floor space, to a maximum of $8,000 eligible cost to a maximum of grant provided to each owner or tenant, to a maximum of $1,000 per owner ogrant provided to each owner or tenant, to a maximum of $2,000 per 50% of eligible costs to a max. of $8,00050% of eligible costs to a max of $8,000. (may increase to $7,500 if criteria are met) (may increase to $5,000 if criteria are met) 25% of retrofit costs to a maximum of $7,500 $15 per square foot of converted or expanded Provided in addition to grant identified above, if criteria are met. 15% of the total value of the Provided in addition to grant identified above, if criteria are met. 15% of the total value of the May include cancellation of Provincial education 100% of the Municipal and/or County portion of Façade 50% of the eligible cost of the improvements to a Signage Cancellation of all or part of the Municipal and/or the tax increase decreasing Property 50% of the Municipal and/or County portion of the taxes up to 3 years (subject to Provincial approval) !±¤ - Sub E, IE, IE, IE, IE, IE, IE, IE, IE, IE, IE, IE, I %«¨¦¨¡«¤ 5²¤² %¬¯«®¸¬¤³ , £² March 2019 !±¤ - A,O A,O,EA,O,EA,O,EA,O,EA,O,EA,O,EA,O,EA,O,EA,O,EA,O,EA,O,E Sub !¦±¨¢´«³´± « %«¨¦¨¡«¤ 5²¤² , Updated , HDR, HDR, HDR !±¤ - Area) 2015 C,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,E Sub Settlement %«¨¦¨¡«¤ 5²¤² be in a Priority C,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,EC,M,T,O,E C,M,T,O,E (Must \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Program &¨ ¢¨ « )¢¤³¨µ¤ 4 · )¢±¤¬¤³ %°´¨µ «¤³ '± ³& Ê £¤Ǿ 3¨¦ ¦¤ £ 0±®¯¤±³¸ )¬¯±®µ¤¬¤³ Grant"´¨«£¨¦ )¬¯±®µ¤¬¤³ȝ 2¤²³®± ³¨® Grant"´¨«£¨¦ #®µ¤±²¨®ȝ %·¯ ²¨® '± ³%¤±¦¸ %¥¥¨¢¨¤¢¸ 2¤³±®¥¨³ '± ³/´³£®®± !±³ GrantFeasibility,$¤²¨¦Ǿ £ 3³´£¸ Grant!¯¯«¨¢ ³¨® £ 0¤±¬¨³ &¤¤ '± ³-´«³¨¯«¤ 0±®¯¤±³¸ /¶¤± 3´¯¯«¤¬¤³ « Grant3 µ®´± %«¦¨ȝ %«¦¨ !±³² 4± ¨«² 3´¯¯«¤¬¤³ « Grant%µ¨±®¬¤³ « 3³´£¸ '± ³"±®¶¥¨¤«£ &¨ ¢¨ « 4 · !²²¨²³ ¢¤ '± ³ Administration 6 . 1 1 on - , in 6 also be 6 : Section will are based ‘Elgincentives (both the local and , which application should be cations for financial will administer this CIP \[TO BE INSERTED\] \[TO BE INSERTED\] anttee’ appli been established to all Specifically, an has eview Municipality of Municipality of \[TO BE INSERTED\] the and r s; and Receive incentiveMake a decision on whether approved or refused, based on the criteria outlined in this Plan. County Committee. ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ a a)b) 6.2 Administrative Body The Municipality of via Implementation Committee’ The ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ will consist of senior staff from the addition to staff from Elgin County.Applications will be evaluated based on criteria set out by the ‘Elgincentives Implementation Commithe goals and objectives set out within this CIP. Actual payment of financial incentivesCounty funded portions) to an approved applicant will be the responsibility of Funding from Elgin County will be provided to the Municipalityand not directly to an approved applicant.The responsible for: d, an ce Should it be . 0 or redu 202 will be implemented . CIP extended in partnership framework for March 2019 Elgincentives , Updated 2015 year period ending December 31, - \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 6.0Administration The Elgincentives CIP will be administered by the Municipality of \[TO BE INSERTED\]with Elgin County. The following Section provides aadministering financial incentive programs.6.1 Term of the CIP It is anticipated that the over a 10determined that the term is to beamendment to this CIP will be required . s is 2 2 or -tax will thenot 6 es 6 Municipality Section and Brownfield the unding for th will not fund local and County \[TO BE INSERTED\] \[TO BE INSERTED\] and County Councils . For these programs, reimbursement in the year (both the 100% of the grant program a inancial incentives Municipality of cancellation, and therefore do Municipality of a application/building permit fees. Application and Permit Fees Rebate, and \[TO BE INSERTED\]“out of pocket” expense. F , of the ) nded, grants will no longer be provided until the Equivalent Grant (for Major Projects offered by this Plan, since this program does not e s elopments he provision of any incentive shall be to the limit of the that have been put into effect for that year, if any. Subject to the availability of resources, up tomay be funded by Elgin County, with the exception of the Tax IncrementDevBrownfield Tax Assistance ProgramMunicipality of only have the option of funding their portion of the property tax increase or planningTavailable funding for that year. To the extent possible the Committee shall endeavour to distribute grants throughout the County for eligible projects. Once the annual budgets have been expfollowing year.The annual budget for fprogramrepresent anincentive will be provided as following payment to the Elgin County, or as require funding. Actual payment of all incentivesfunded portions) to an approved applicant will be the responsibilityFunding from Elgin County will be provided to the the , to \[TO BE es incentives of report Municipality of County Council will by each level of the local Council of the Elgin identified in this Plan the Councils , and Elgin County Council and that will be in effect within will also identify the extent to incentives March 2019 ut into effect outlined in Section 7.0 of this CIP; p CIP. incentives County inancial in partnership with Elgin County. As part , Updated is to be \[TO BE INSERTED\] \[TO BE INSERTED\] RTED\] and Elgin 2015 for that year, if any. that Monitoring the results of the Elgincentives CIP, and specifically the financial incentive programs, in accordance with the Monitoring Strategy outlined in Section 8.0 of this Funding of Financial Incentiv Marketing the Elgincentives CIP in accordance with the Marketing Strategyand c) d) \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 6.3 Any number of the fmay be put into effect during the term of the CIP, subject to the availability of funds and other resources. Annually‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’local Council of with respect to financial the Community Improvement Project Area for that year.The incentive programs will be funded by \[TO BE INSEof the annual budgeting exercise, both theMunicipality of will identify a community improvement budget for financial incentivesgovernment During the annual budgeting exerciseINSERTED\]which they will participate in the various financial 3 3 - the the 6 s pporting 6 application, will execute Section reserve In such cases, . ; a notice of completion is not ance will be initiated; project Council approves the \[TO BE INSERTED\] Council will reconsider the Municipal If tation Committee', the applicant will be provided y. In the event that an application is refused due 'Elgincentives Implementation Committee' If an application is not approved by the 'Elgincentives Implemenan opportunity to appeal the decision to the Council of the Municipality of Municipalapplication.thethe financial incentive program agreement. An applicant shall not have the option to appeal their application to Council if the reason for refusal related to lack of funding availabilitto lack of funding availability, the applicant may resubmit their application once funding becomes available. However, in no case shall funding be provided retroactively for a completedAny program commitments may be cancelled if work does not commence within six months of approval of an application, or if a project is not undertaken or completed in accordance with the Financial Assistance Agreement;When projects are completed, a statement with suinvoices shall be submitted to the ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’. Following this, the work will be inspected by the ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ and, if approved, notice of completion will be issued and the financial assistUpon completion of a community improvement project, ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ right to inspect any properties/buildings, or to audit final costs at the owner’s expense;Funding approval will lapse if issued within twelve months of the date of execution of the Financial Assistance Agreement; e)f)g)h)i) or ; will the by and signed by of programs, Elgin \[TO BE INSERTED\] \[TO BE INSERTED\] funding with respect to the approval or March 2019 ; in the financial incentive programs and not directly to an approved ms of the . summary of the process for the submission, , Updated CIP participate will be made by the ‘Elgincentives 2015 Council. In ter Application Process Applications must be submitted in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 6.4;The ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ evaluate all applications and supporting materials in a timely manner. Applicants will be notified if their submission is incomplete;Based on the evaluation of complete applications, a decisionImplementation Committee’refusal of an applicationFor applications that are approved, a Financial Assistance Agreement will be prepared and executed ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’the property owner or tenant (with consent of the owner) \[TO BE INSERTED\] 4 \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September of applicant. Finally, it is recognized that other community improvement plans may exist in the Municipality of may be adopted in the future. The Elgincentives CIP is separate from any other CIP adopted by MunicipalCounty will only contained in this 6.The following is a evaluation, and approval of Financial Incentive Program applications:a)b)c) d) 4 4 - 6 building 6 for eligible Section ncentives offered through this Plan , which may include (but is not limited to): ) copies of all supporting documentation, as ; ) copies of the completed application form; (1 (1 Specifications of the proposed project, including good quality plans, drawing, and studies;Good quality photographs of the existingcondition;Past/historical photographs and/or drawings;Two (2) cost estimates for eligible work provided by licensed contractors; All sources of additional funding/incentivesworkA statement with respect to how the proposed project meets the goals and objectives of the CIP; and Any additional requirements as determined by the Committee. Application Requirements i)ii)iii) OneOnedetermined by the ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ iv)v)vi) vii) 5 6.Applications for financial imust include:a) b) March 2019 , Updated 2015 mentation Committee’, incentives may be delayed, The ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ may grant an extension for community improvement works following receipt of a written request by the owner setting out the reasons for the extension and providing a new date of completion; andShould the applicant fall into default of any of the requirements of the incentive program or other requirements established by the ‘Elgincentives Implereduced, or cancelled. Applicants may be required to repay benefits. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September j)k) The figure provided on the following page summarizes the key steps of the application and review process. 5 5 - 6 6 Section : March 2019 , Updated 2015 \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September +¤¸ 3³¤¯² ¨ ³§¤ !¯¯«¨¢ ³¨® 0±®¢¤²² Marketing Strategy 7 - 1 1 of - pro 7 annual located 7 Areas of - Section ic Sub of this CIP. be to the Councils , in the form of will County economic development marketing . CIP programs, and any changes or and Elgin up of - are generally directed, to promote the the availability of incentives. in the Community Improvement Project Area terials ommercial and industrial realtors, to ensure that part roperty owners and operating businesses that are recommended. This is discussed further in within the various geographic specifthe Community Improvement Project Area to ensure that there is awareness of the programs and opportunities of the CIP; andof the ‘marketing pitch’ for any properties offered for sale includesThe broader business community and potential investors (located both within and outside of Elgin County) to whichmaactive economic development stance The general public on the take P C i.i. ii.ii. Primary target markets:Secondary target markets: Another key communication initiative \[TO BE INSERTED\]reportsrevisions Section 9.0. a)b) will will . Efforts listed below. ives CIP will be undertaken \[TO BE March 2019 Elgincentives CIP , Updated 2015 the potential target markets Target Markets on the ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 7.0Marketing Strategy The success of the INSERTED\]depend to a large extent on how well it is promoted to target markets/potential applicants. A general strategy is outlined in this section that provides guidance for marketing. Marketing efforts for the Elgincentby focus 7.1 2 2 - 7 7 \[TO BE Section . will benefit their reinforces the development - CIP pro Municipality of and Elgin County. implementation, progress on the . Communications / Marketing Messages of active and - eport on about CIP possibilitiesShare success stories as a result of the CIP (i.e., successful projects and before/after pictures).Emphasize that they are being ‘recruited’ to help spread the word about CIP possibilities.Highlight that the CIP membersShare success stories as a result of the CIP (i.e., successful projects and before/after pictures).Highlight that theprostance INSERTED\]Share success stories as a result ofthe CIP (i.e., successful projects and before/after pictures).Rachieving the CIP’s objectives and any changes / revisions proposed for the program.Share success stories as a result of the CIP (i.e., successful projects and before/after pictures). rket s Target Ma Business associationsPotential investors in communityGeneral publicLocal and County Council and guides strategic . the , including enhances projects and goals CIP \[TO BE INSERTED\] ’ to help spread the word Communications / direction on how to obtain information about the Marketing Messages ed March 2019 e., potential to leverage/multiply the Provide information on available incentive programs, including programand application forms.Provide application process.Emphasize the significant benefits that may be available to them from participating in the programfinancial assistance.Highlight the significant leverage effect of the financial incentive programs (i.value investments.Emphasize the potential for Elgin County to help achievebusiness developmentShare success stories as a result of the CIP (i.e., successfulbefore/after pictures).Demonstrate that thethe attractiveness of properties in Community Improvement Project Area.Emphasize that they are being‘recruit Municipality of , Updated 2015 rket Key Messages Areas - Target Ma \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 7.2 The specific communications messages to be conveyed to each of these market segments are outlined below:Property owners and business managers in the various CIP SubFarm Operators andAgribusiness(as applicable)Tourism BusinessesRealtors 3 3 to - 7 7 could be to a wider, Section Safety Council; local newspapers . in direct interested parties Elgincentives CIP ould be created and sent to c the ould be published shows the interrelationship between these CIP programs and s c . to introduce Local; agricultural and horticultural societies; etc.); nformation sheet otification ad announce the to the website containing informationAn iagricultural organizations active in the County, to send in turn to their members (e.g. Elgin Federation of Agriculture, Environmental Farm Plan local rep; Farm Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association, Elgin; NFU Elgin A public service radio ad and/or YouTube videodeveloped more general audience and to create excitement/buzz about the CIP N d)e)f)The following table target markets and communications materials. to : tenant , Areas; could be - be developed owners the Municipality - through the CIP. be sent directly to will ould property s c . be provided on March 2019 (www.elgincentives.ca) website could opportunities available ould be made to c to promote the CIP and the related owners and tenant businesses in the CIPA web site , Updated - information package , business associations, and members of the Examples are listed below. to provide information on the CIP, such as . 2015 by the ‘Elgincentives Implementation Committee’ Application process and requirements;How to obtain additional information. Goals and Objectives;Financial Incentive Programs;Community Improvement Project Area/Sub areas to advertise the CIP and provide additional - dedicated Marketing and Communications Materials \[TO BE INSERTED\] resentations i. ii. v. developediii.Newsletters/both propertysubinformation.businessespubliccommunicate the iv. A link to this website of A \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 7.3 Marketing and communications materials and maintained opportunitiesa)b)c) P - 4 4 - 7 t visits 7 \[TO BE Section be undertaken on an will be undertaken as part of the may identified be identified on an annual basis. Shor up of incentives. - be provided to target markets. may be arranged with business owners/manager and/or launch of the Elgincentives CIP. In addition, over the 10 going basis to regenerate excitement and awareness. - Any of the activities initial year implementation period, activities on‘Reminder’ letters or email notifications of the program and its operation mayFinally, in addition to the above marketing and communications efforts, specific target businesses and properties where improvements would be most desirable within INSERTED\]maylandowners, in order to ensure awareness of CIP and encourage take s Council General Public Audience Development Economic Local Business Associations Realtors Tourism Businesses Farm Operators and Agribusiness Business Managers March 2019 Property Owners , Updated 2015 report meeting Vehicle Newspaper ad brochure / email Letter / information General information Communications business community Web site information Council presentations/ Public service radio ads Tailored presentations to \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Monitoring Strategy 8 1 1 - the nd 8 overall and the \[TO BE 8 set out over Section going during the - specifically the uptake should be year target period (i.e. - s \[TO BE INSERTED\] , and year period, targets should be - of the CIP; Elgincentives CIP whether the programs are achieving the At the end of the 5 e targets for accomplishment will need to build over time and that any individual year 2025). Frequency – etermine whether program adjustments are required; a year period, recognizing that awareness and momentum of CIP Evaluate goals and objectives Provide the basis for reporting the results of the INSERTED\]and success of financial incentive programs, to Councils of the Municipality of County of Elgin. - llection of data related to financial incentive applications and D ggregat 8.2 Coproposed/completed projects should be onimplementation of this Plan. An evaluation of the measures outlined in Section 9.3 should be completed on an annual basis. A 3)4)5)a 5the may be up or down relative to the average because of general economic circumstances or specific individual business situations.evaluated and revised for the next 52021 \[TO BE Elgincentives Municipality of toward incentive program March 2019 monitoring strategy is to: from the , Updated and Elgin County 2015 and specifically the uptake and Purpose \[TO BE INSERTED\], Track funds provided by the CIP to owners and tenants of land located within the community improvement project area;Track contributionsINSERTED\]funding; \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 8.0Monitoring Strategy The following provides a strategy for the annual monitoring of the results of the CIPsuccess of financial incentive programs.The purpose of the following 1)2) 8.1 2 2 - 8 specific 8 1 Section tourism) new - are set out in the by Year 5 3 new establishments per 2 new establishments per -- Suggested Target aim for 2year on averagetarget 5 business expansions per year = 25 over the period that have been partially assisted through the CIP programexpansions per year on averageaim for 1year on average target 3 indsutrial business Elgincentives CIP ---- Kent; Haldimand/Norfolk; Sarnia/Lambton; - nd ups - wide Community Improvement framework, - Essex; Chatham - \[TO BE INSERTED\] and being approved Measure in tourism can be measured partially through the RTO data Recommended number of agribusiness operations applying for assistance, number of existing businesses supported in expansion activityindustrial businesses supported through CIPnumber of business startsustainability of business after 2year of operationthis will be contextual data only, as there is nothing the County can do through the CIP programs to directly affect this measuretrendsincreas es in tourism can be inferred to have some associated benefit from increased attractiveness in terms of new attractions (e.g. agrisupport facilities (more accommodation) and beautification of downtowns, number of new or existing the overall County ----- -- - Municipality of objectives of - . . ups - following . Objectives March 2019 To encourage the expansion of the agribusiness sector through new and expanded valueadded/agricultural related enterprisesTo encourage the expansion of business activity for existing commercial businesses in the downtown areas/mainstreets of settlement areasbusiness activity within the manufacturing/industrial sector.To increase the number of business startTo increase tourism in the County. To encourage the expansion of )) 1) 2) 3) 45 , Updated . For each of the 2015 Measures Goals economic growth and diversification. uggested monitoring and evaluation measures for the Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) 1, which covers Southwestern Ontario (Elgin; Windsor \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 8.3 Sfollowing tablemeasurable (and where possible, quantified) measures are suggested. A) To stimulate 1 London/Middlesex; and Oxford). 3 3 - 8 8 3 year - Section by Year 5 2 new establishments per - Suggested Target costs of the CIP program relative to the new jobs created should demonstrate a positive ROI relative to the wages and salaries associated with the new jobstarget at least one area for improvement each yearat least 5 areas will have been improved at the end of the 5periodas above aim for the expansion of 1 accommodation establishment per year on averageaim for 1year on averageas abovetarget a significant improvement in vacancy rate in each CIP area -- ---- - - orridors, etc.) 2 on a year area (in terms of - sub Measure Recommended space) lakeshore areas, key travelled cnumber of establishments; number of roomsnumber of establishments defined as being in the creative economy (as per the County’s definition)annual survey of all businesses assisted throughout the year through the CIP program, to determine how many new job positions have been createddefine the key entry points and corridorsdemonstrate improvements visually through ‘before’ and ‘after’ documentationas aboveas abovecalculate the current vacancy rate in each CIP floordetermine change in vacancy rate and available inventory - - -------- likely on the order of a 3 times multiple or more. . . – . . the . \[TO BE INSERTED\] in assisting the business of the lakeshore Objectives March 2019 To increase the number of tourist accommodation establishmentsTo increase the number of creative economy businesses in the CountyTo increase employment opportunities for local residentsTo improve the appearance of major entry points and tourism corridors.To improve the appearance and utilization To improve the appearance ofMunicipality ofand foster civic pride through improvements to private propertiesTo reduce the number of vacant commercial building spaces in the downtown areas/mainstreets of settlement areas. ))))))) 6781231 , Updated of \[TO BE INSERTED\] 2015 unicipality M Goals the tax base. http://www.elgintourist.com/pbn/DirectoryListing/exhibithall/Exhibithall.aspx# already high quality of place for residents and visitors.stability and sustainability of see: In other words, the total wages and salaries generated by new job positions should be considerably greater than the total amount of money spent by the County \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September B) To enhance the C) To improve the 23 and the 4 4 - – 8 8 Section 15 % - by Year 5 term timeframe for the CIP - Suggested Target generated from the CIP area assessment base should be equal to or greater than the amount of the CIP incentive (for both the local municipality as well as the County) note as well that this increased value to the local municipality and the County is annualized relative to the shorterincentive. change in the ‘normal’ taxes As above. Suggest a 10 - -reduction in the vacancy rate/available land inventory. - area (in terms of - 4 Measure Recommended especially if there is a tax increment financing component to the incentive. The – year basis year basis. - - toin each CIP subfloor space)properties designated for employment/industrial land uses and available inventory on a yeartobase for each CIP areadetermine change in assessment base each year prepare inventory of vacant calculate the current vacancy rate calculate the current assessment determine change in vacancy rate - ---- from the property agricultural area. redevelopment of , term increase in value. - Objectives March 2019 To reduce the number of vacant industrial/employment building spaces throughout the Municipality.To encourage the infill anddevelopmentvacant employment landsproperties in the downtown areas/mainstreets of settlement areas, and the To increase the assessment base of 2)3)4) , Updated 2015 Goals Note that this will be separate from the tax revenue gained \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 4 assessed value will measure the true long 5 5 - 8 which financial 8 or increase Section and consult with the - under the Planning Act. geographic area (i.e., the quired to pre the offered by this Plan; will be re \[TO BE INSERTED\] or expand munity Improvement Project Area) to Add any new financial incentive programsfunding levels for existing financial incentive programs;Modify the eligibility criteria related toincentive programsModify Comfinancial incentive programs apply. ii. iii. iv. Amendments to this CIP will be passed by the local Council of the Municipality of Also in accordance with the Planning act, the Municipality of \[TO BE INSERTED\]Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on any amendments to this CIP. , s . be not o the Plan, will Elgincentives Elgincentives highlight the and to inancial incentive portion and/or the f will for consideration. The s for the Municipal this CIP. The report will be Council of be prepared March 2019 \[TO BE INSERTED\]\[TO BE INSERTED\] monitoring and evaluation effort may be required. The following or adjustments/amendments t ; (i.e., the local funding levels , Updated this CIP achievements results of to 2015 recommend rograms ReducepCounty portion)Discontinue or cancel any of the programs identified Extend the implementation period of the CIP; will not be required in order to:will be required in order to: amendment to the ReportingAdjusting/Amending the CIP i. i. An amendment to the CIPAnCIP ii. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September 8.4 An annual report shouldsuccesses and presented to local and County report mayas discussed below.8.5 Based on the adjustmentssummarizes when Plan amendments required: a)b) GLOSSARY - 1 1 or re \[TO glossary glossary Area. Municipal - development, or County portion of wntowns/main street means the Municipal means the do Area - means an increase in taxes, or which is . means key areas where local investment will Areas are shown on Schedule A of this CIP. - means the Corporation of the Municipality of means any combination of commercial uses (retail, means key areas of local economic activity whe use - need for improvement is the greatest and where Area - sity than what existed before, to contribute to the goal of E INSERTED\] Intensification project redevelopment of a site for residential purposes at a higher dencreating a compact and efficient development pattern. Mixedpersonal services, restaurants, etc.), offices, institutional uses and/or residential uses, provided that there are commercial uses at grade.MunicipalityBPriority Areahave the greatest economic benefit/impact and should therefore be prioritized with respect to improvement projects and the provision of financial incentives. Priority Areas are shown on Schedule A of this CIP.Settlements Subareas and ports as identified on Schedule A of this CIP. A set of financial incentive programs applies to this SubSubthe investment will result in significant economic development benefits. SubTax Increment calculated by subtracting the property taxes before assessment from the County portion of property taxes after reassessment. The means the identified on s lands that are designated March 2019 ployment lands include all lands mean Em – Area Area. - - , Updated means undeveloped or previously developed means costs related to environmental site 2015 means the Corporation of Elgin County. \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Glossary Agricultural SubAgriculture by the County Official Plan asSchedule A of this CIP. A set of financial incentive programs applies to this SubBrownfield Site properties that may be contaminated. They are usually, but not exclusively, former industrial or commercial properties that may be undertutilized, derelict, or vacant.County Elgincentives Implementation Committeedesignated committee appointed to review applications for financial incentives and make decisions on financial incentives in accordance with the policies of this Plan.Eligible costsassessment, environmental remediation, development, redevelopment, construction and reconstruction of lands and buildings for rehabilitation purposes or for the provision of energy efficient uses, buildings, structures, works, improvements or facilities.Employment Lands designated as Employment, Industrial, or other such uses as designated within the County and Local Municipal Official Plans. - 2 2 glossary glossary deems March 2019 , Updated or County may provide any portion of the 2015 \[TO BE INSERTED\] Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan September Municipalityincrement as a grant for any length of time their Council is appropriate. The tax increment does not include any increase/decrease in Municipal or County taxes due to a general tax increase/decrease or a change in assessment for any other reason. APPENDIX D R N E D O L L U C D R M AN TU P D R A D N E I C A H D R D L E I F G D R N LAII R E PMDR I RP S A D N E I C A H D R R E T A W G N I R P S D R TN O M L EB D R R E K A U Q E V A Y R U B H G I H D R W E I V R I A F D R T E S N U S D R E I R R U C D R L A V I N R U F : APPENDIX Memo Kate Burns and Alan SmithNancy Reid and Stephanie Bergman To:From: Elgin CountyStantec Consulting Ltd. Review/Update of Elgincentives: May 30, 2018 File:Date: Integrating Industrial Lands Reference:County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands 1.Introduction In 2015, Elgin County Council endorsed ‘Elgincentives’: a comprehensive framework for community improvement planning across the County’s seven lower-tier municipalities, focusing on downtown areas, 1 agricultural areas, waterfront areas, and transportation/tourism corridors. 2 To-date, Elgincentives has provided more than half a million dollars of funding through grants and loansto local businesses, resulting in almost two and a half million dollars of private sector investment through 109 improvement projects. However, industrial/employment properties in the county have not been eligible for these grants and loans to-date. Based on the success of Elgincentives, the County has now initiated a review and update of the Elgincentives program and all seven lower-tier Community Improvement Plan (CIP) documents to determine where and how incentives could be made available to industrial/employment land uses. More specifically, the review/update project aims to explore the following: A.How can existing industrial/employment areas be revitalizedthrough CIP grant and loan programs? B.Which types of incentives/other tools could be used to attractlarger-scaleinvestment/reinvestment into the industrial/employment land base? C.What types of industrial/employmentproperties and/or buildingsshould be eligible for incentives? In January 2016, the review/update project was initiated, and Stantec Consulting Ltd. was retained to assist County staff. 2.Purpose of this Memo The purpose of this memo is to provide asummary of the findings of Stage One of the Elgincentives Review and Update project, including: A summary of the overall process being followed; Anoverview of the existing Elgincentives CIP framework, policies, and economic development context throughout the County; 1 For a complete discussion of ‘What is a Community Improvement Plan?” and “What is ‘Elgincentives’?”, as well as the work that was involved in creating this program, please download the full ‘Elgincentives County-wide Vision and Implementation Guidelines’ found here:http://www.progressivebynature.com/business-resources/elgincentives 2 More information about grant and loan programs available through‘Elgincentives’can also be obtained from the above link. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 2 of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Keyfindings of Stage 1of the study, including a preliminary needs assessment and summary of consultation with local municipal staff; and Recommendations for integrating industrial/employment land uses into the existing Elgincentives CIP framework. 3.Process for the Elgincentives Review and Update The review and update of Elgincentives is being undertaken in 2 stages, as summarized below: Stage 1 Research and Recommendations (on-going): Stage 1 tasks are intended toconfirm the goals and objectives of the County, lower-tier governments, and local businesses/stakeholders with respect to providing industrial incentives through Elgincentives, as well as the existing conditions and needs of future and existing industrial areas across the County. Stage One tasks have included: Review of local plans and policies related to industrial/employment uses and development; Review of 2015-2017 Elgincentives results and implementation; Consultation events with local municipalities and stakeholders on industrial areas and needs; and Identify recommendations for changes to Elgincentives. Final recommendations will be presented to County staff and Council for approval to proceed with Stage 2. Stage 2: Implementation (Summer 2018): Stage two implementation will include identifying specificamendments to be made to each local Elgincentives CIP as part of implementation of Phase 1. 4.Overview of the Elgincentives CIP Framework As noted, Elgincentives was developed by the County of Elgin’s Economic Development and Planning Departments over 2014 and implemented through the adoption of sevenlower-tier CIPs. The goals of the Elgincentives CIPs are: 1.To stimulate economic growth and diversification; 2.To improve quality of place for residents and visitors; and 3.To improve stability and sustainability ofthe tax base. Elgincentives currently applies to all seven of the County’s seven lower-tier municipalities (i.e., the Town of Aylmer, Municipality ofBayham, Township of Malahide, Municipality of Central Elgin, Township of Southwold, Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich, and Municipality of West Elgin). However, at the moment, the range of financial incentive programs (grants and loans), as described below, is currently limited to the following areas of economic activity: bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 3 of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Settlement Area Sub-Area, including downtowns/main street areas, and port areas; and Agricultural Sub-Area, generally including lands designated as Agriculture by the County Official Plan. Withinthe above, if a property is also located within any of the following “Priority Areas”, a landowner is eligible for increased grant values: Tourism Corridors, including those corridors identified within the County Official Plan as well as locally identified corridors; and The Lakeshore Area. The following is a list of Financial Incentive Programs(i.e., grants and loans) available to ‘eligible properties/applicants’ through the Elgincentives Program, as described in detail through each individual, Council-adopted CIP: 1.Tax Increase Equivalent Grant (for Major Projects) 2.Façade, Signage, and PropertyImprovement Grant 3.Building Improvement/Restoration Grant 4.Building Conversion/Expansion Grant Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant 5.Outdoor Art Grant 6.Feasibility/Design Study Grant 7.Application and Permit Fees Rebate 8.Multiple Property Owners Bonus Grant Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Bonus Grant 5.Economic Development Context Elgin County recently completed an update to theEconomic Development Strategy (EDS), which notes that despite the general decline in the manufacturing sector in Ontario, and the significant loss in the region’s employment between 2006-2011 - due in part to the closure of the St. Thomas Ford Plant- the manufacturing industry within the County is again on the rise. With more than 17% of the local workforce currently employed in manufacturing, itrepresents a significant sector of the local economy. The EDS identifies the full utilization of employment lands throughout the Elgin as a County-wide goal. However, it also indicates thatcurrent inventory of serviced employment land is considered inadequate to attract small and larger scale business and industrial operations. Future development potential is limited by the lack of designated land and servicing capacity in areas closest to Highway 401. Area municipalities bear the burden of front endingthe cost of development with respect to servicing. Many of the area municipalities have suggested that this is cost prohibitive at present. In addition, since most ofthevacant employment lands are privately held, the County and local municipalities haveless ability to influence the pricing or timing of development. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 4 of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands As noted, thecurrentElgincentives CIP framework does not apply to industrial/employment lands in any of the lower-tier municipalities. Therefore, in response to the economic development context described above, the Elgincentives Review/Update Project has been initiated. The intent is to explore how the County could use community improvement planning tools to help address some of the constraints and challenges described above. 6.Planning Context The following is a brief summary of some of the policies of the County of Elgin Official Plan, which arein support of economic development initiatives specific to employment and industrial land uses – and are therefore in support of including industrial/employment lands within ‘Elgincentives’: Table 1: County Official Plan Policies – Economic Development Official Plan PolicyComments This policy generally supports the use Section A4.3 Economic Prosperity of incentives to increase investment and f) To establish tools that provide the incentives required to prosperity. encourage desired forms of development in the right locations, along with the provision of needed public amenities. Section A5. Economic Strategy The CIP can include incentives to: a) support the full utilization of the existing employment lands in - Attract investment through the County for a range of employment uses. redevelopment or expansions; - Promote the adaptive reuse of b) assemble and maintain an inventory of available commercial existing industrial buildings; and and industrial properties that can bere-used or re-purposed for - Promote brownfield redevelopment. creative economy enterprises. g) support new development and redevelopment on brownfield sites. B2.4 Effect of Projected Growth on Existing Planning The CIP should focus the provision of Approvals incentives on existing vacant and undeveloped employment lands that are b) In 2011, there were about 900 hectares of vacant and fully serviced, including the former Ford undeveloped employment lands in Elgin County that were either Plant, in order to attract new fully servicedor were planned for full services. This supply of investment. land is also in excess of what the County needs as a whole to support employment growth. However, the majority of the employment lands (+700 hectares) is located in Southwold in the area surrounding the recently closed Ford plant. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 5 of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Official Plan PolicyComments Section C1.1.3 Employment Areas The CIP can include incentives to: - Improve the general viability of b) recognize that there are many types of employment in the industrial lands; County and that each has different locational requirements that - Use industrial land and are necessary to support their continued viability. infrastructure more efficiently; - Encourage intensification; d) encourage and promote development in appropriate locations - Require a high standard of design – that combines a mix of employment uses and supporting uses to where existing local design facilitate the more efficient use of urban land. guidelines are in place. e) promote the efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure by creating the opportunity for various forms of intensification, where appropriate. f) require a high standard of urban design for development and redevelopment. The County’s Official Plan also contains policies regarding community improvement planning. These policies are summarized and discussed below with respect to the current CIP Update: Table 2:County Official Plan Policies – Community Improvement Official Plan Policy SummaryComments Section F6 Community Improvement PlansThe CIP policies within the Official Plan support the development of CIP Programs The goal of any Community Improvement Area shall be to for wide range of uses, including: foster and co-ordinate the physical improvements and maintenance of older or dilapidated areas of a community for - the redevelopment, reuse and/or environmental, social or community economic reasons.maintenance of existing brownfield and industrial sites; F6.1 Objectives - promoting energy efficiency and d) foster redevelopment, reuse and/or maintenance of sound environmental design; existing brownfield sites and/or current industrial sites. - intensification of existing industrial g) promote energy efficiency and sound environmental areas; design. - fostering overall economic growth h) foster economic growth within designated areas. throughout the County. i) promote intensification in targeted areas. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 6 of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Finally, it is noted that, as part of the implementation of the Elgincentives CIP framework in 2015, all seven 7 local municipalities undertook a review of community improvement planning policies in their respective Official Plans to ensure that the widest range of tools can be applied to all areas of economic activity in the County. Updated official plan policies have since beenadopted (as required) to ensure that the local policy framework is also supportive of a comprehensive, County-wide approachto community improvement, addressing all areas of economic activity - including industrial/employment areas. 7.Preliminary Needs Assessment The consulting team undertook a preliminary needs assessment focused on existing industrial/employment lands to determine how community improvement tools can be used to support redevelopment and revitalization. The needs assessment included: A review of the existing industrial land use designations within the seven lower tier Official Plans; A site visit to assess the existing conditions;and Discussions with County and municipal staff. A summary of the findings is provided on the following pages. Findings - Land Use Designations: The following table provides an outline ofthe existinglocal industrial/employment land use designations that occur within each of the lower tier Official Plans.Highway Commercial land uses were also reviewed, as they serve a similar employment and land use function to industrial land uses located along major transportation corridors. Table 3:County Official Plan – Industrial/Employment Designations Other Designations Permitting Designated Industrial/Employment Areas Industrial/EmploymentUses DesignationLocationDesignationLocation Municipality East of St. ThomasCommercial Belmont Central Major Industrial -Industrial St. Thomas Airport Port Elgin Major Industrial – St. Lands (owned by St. Stanley Thomas Thomas) Airport/Commercial Port Stanley Industrial TalbotvilleN/AN/A Southwold Industrial bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 7 of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Other Designations Permitting Designated Industrial/Employment Areas Industrial/EmploymentUses DesignationLocationDesignationLocation Municipality Lands to be designated Hamlet Lands to be Malahide Large Scale Industrial by site specific (small scale designated (serving agricultural amendmentindustrial by site community) uses specific Forthcoming Official permitted)amendment Plan Amendment to designate parcel of land located at the Ontario Police College as Industrial/Employment Lands Aylmer Industrial ParkN/AN/A Aylmer Industrial West of Elm Street Former Imperial Tobacco, and Carnation Milk Plant Bayham Industrial ParkN/AN/A Bayham Industrial Straffordville Port Burwell Lands south of 401Highway-South of Dutton/ Industrial CommercialHighway Dunwich 401 Rodney and West LorneN/AN/A West Industrial Elgin bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 8 of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Findings - Existing Conditions: The following is a summary table which classifies existing industrial/employment areas based on the existing conditions of the site. All the existing industrial lands throughout the County appear to be in one of the following states: Table 4:Existing Conditions – Industrial/Employment Areas Municipality serviced - Serviced Potentially vacant land Un Undeveloped, Undeveloped, Contaminated and Operational vacant buildings Currently Developed Previously developed, Previously developed, Within Settlement Area Central ElginXXXXX SouthwoldXXXX Talbotville MalahideXXX AylmerXXXXXX Aylmer Industrial Park East of Elm St. BayhamXX Bayham Industrial Park Straffordville Port Burwell Dutton/ XXX Dunwich South of 401 West ElginXX Rodney West Lorne bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 9 of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands A few site or area-specific observations of note arealsoprovided below. In port Stanley, a significant planning process is currently on-going (Port Stanley Secondary Plan) 3 which will identify a new set of land use designations for the (formerly industrial) Harbour lands. In Southwold, the Ford Plant decommissioned in 2011 represents a significant portion of the Talbotville Settlement Area, and a major redevelopment opportunity. The Town of Aylmer has a distinctindustrial/business park area, which has seen a number of recent building activity and/or upgrades, but also contains a number of vacant properties currently for sale. There are also additional opportunities for upgrades/expansions to existing industrialbuildings in Aylmer and across the County. There is an opportunity to improve gateways into the industrial/business park areas. Many industrial areas throughout the County are located along major transportation corridors, and could benefit from enhanced screening, landscaping, signage, or other aesthetic improvements. It is noted that, with respect to permitted uses, industrial land uses are generally restricted to dry industrial uses (due to lack of existing servicing in many industrial areas of the local municipalities). Image 1: Vacant industrial lands in Port Stanley near the Harbour Lands 3 It is noted that a set of new mixed-use designations are currently proposed for the subject lands (following full remediation of the former industrial sites). Therefore, since ‘mixed-use’ development is currently considered eligible for financial incentive programs of the existing Elgincentives Framework, it is likely that no significant amendments to Elgincentives will be required. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 10of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Image 2: Former Ford Plant in Southwold, representing a large part of the Talbotville Settlement Area Image 3: Vacant parcel for sale in Aylmer Business/Industrial Park bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 11of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Image 4: Construction Activity in Aylmer Business Industrial Park 8.Consultation Summary As part of Stage 1 of the Review/Update of Elgincentives, two key consultation events have been held (as described below), which include: 1.Needs Assessment Workshop with County staff and representatives from the Lower-tier municipalities; and 2.Opportunities and Recommendations Workshop with local stakeholders from the industrial/manufacturing sector. Findings - Needs Assessment Workshop (Municipal) A Workshop was held with senior staff from Elgin County and each of the 7 lower tier Municipalities on March 21, 2018. The purpose of the workshop was to: Provide an overview of the CIP Update in the context of the existing Elgincentives CIP framework; Provide a refresher on the basics of a CIP and the legislative framework; Discuss a number of industrial/brownfield CIP case studies; Provide an overview of the County’s Planning and Economic Development Context; and Facilitate a discussion with local municipalities on their needs with respect to industrial/employment land development, brownfield redevelopment, and options for incentive programs. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 12of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Participants from each of the municipalities were asked to discuss the state of their designated employment and industrial land uses (serviced, un-serviced, within existing settlement area, etc.), and to discuss the opportunities and challenges with respect to their economic development. The following key themes were expressed with respect to employment/industrial lands throughout each of the local municipalities: The County contains a significant amount of industrial/employments in various states, including previously developed and serviced lands, vacant buildings, potentially contaminated brownfield sites, un-serviced lands, and partially serviced lands; It should be recognized that Elgin County’s relatively inexpensive land prices and strategic locations in proximity to major transportation corridors generally serve as incentives for larger-scale industrial developments; There is a desire to implement the incentive programs for industrial/employment lands throughout the County, but incentive priorities should be balanced between attracting larger-scale developments and supporting and encouraging local business development; Participants were asked where and which type of funding programs may have the most significant impact to the community’s economic development. While there was general consensus that the CIP framework should be flexible and include a range of programs, there was particular interest in the following: Technical study, design, or feasibility grants associated with MTO requirements: since a large portion of the employment/industrial lands within the County are location within or adjacent to an MTO control area, development proposals require a variety of technical studies in order to obtain MTO permits and approvals. This has often been a significant burden on the proponent and can act as a deterrent to smaller scale operations or improvements; Technical, design, or engineering grants associated with site plan control processes: expansions to existing operations can often signal significant upgrades based on fire code and Building Code requirements, and these requirements can result in significant costs. These grants may have a significant impact among existing developments; Building Code Upgrade programs: these programs would assist property owners with building upgrades necessary to ensure older buildings are in compliance with the Ontario Building Code. These improvements can often be very costly and represent a significant obstacle for the continued use or re-use of older building stock throughout the County; Beautification grants: the County as a whole would benefit from encouraging screening, enhanced landscaping, and signage with respect to industrial lands, as many of these lands are located along major transportation corridors; and Brownfield incentives: there are a number of known and potential brownfield sites throughout the County (including the Port Stanley harbor lands). Incentive programs including the Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program administered by the government of Ontario may help to offset development costs. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 13of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Image 5: Local Municipal Input on Where Incentives Could be Used in Industrial Areas Findings - Opportunities and Recommendations Workshop (Stakeholders) A workshop was held with a number of industrial property and business owners throughout the County on th May 17, 2018. Representative from four localindustrial businesses/properties were in attendance.The purpose of the workshop was to: Provide an overview of community improvement planning; Present the preliminary recommendations of the Industrial CIP update, including:financial incentive programs to be included in the local CIPs, recommendations with respect to how and where the programs will be made available,and examplesof proposed eligible uses; and Obtain input on the preliminary recommendations of the CIP update. Participants were asked to consider the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with their properties and industrial business operations. Table 5below provides a summary of the SWOT discussions. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 14of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Table 5:Land/Business Owner SWOT Analysis Findings forIndustrial Areas StrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreats Large propertyBrownfield property, Opportunity to Risks of high including ground attract a wide range vacancy rate within Existing contamination and of manufacturing/ large building infrastructure hazardous building warehousing uses materials Support from County Economic Development Staff Location along major Beautification and transportation overall site design corridorenhancements Room for expansion Expansion to within existing existing operations property Recent updates to company signage Large tracts of Current taxation on Opportunities for vacant, serviceable large parcelslarge-scale industrial land within development settlement boundaries Local along major Limited site size and Expand operations transportation utilities available for at other locations corridorexpansion Beautification, Gravel parking lot overall site design which creates dust and interior building for neighboring upgrades residential areas Large parcel of Significant Opportunities to available land investments required expand operations (recent departure of for site development outdoor storage (servicing, etc.) bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 15of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands tenant) Participants were also asked which type of funding programswould be most beneficial to their existing operations and future goals.Responses varied based on the nature of theexisting businesses, and participants were supportive of a CIP framework that includes a wide range of financial programs. Image 6:Business Owner Input on Types of Useful Financial Incentives During the workshop, participants noted that the Elgin Economic Development Team were a great asset in supporting their growth and development. When asked if there were other, non-financial incentive programs that could help contribute to their business development, participants discussed access to information and guidance on other provincial sources of funding through provincial or federal programs, and technical assistance with proposed development or site upgrades. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 16of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands 9.Recommendations Based on the work completed to-date as part of Stage 1 of the Review/Update of the Elgincentives CIP Framework, the following recommendations have been identified for consideration by County Staff: CIP Goals: Section 4 of this memoprovides a summary of the current goals of the Elgincentives framework. The existing goals for Elgincentives broadly address diversification, economic development, sustainability, and growth/revitalization. The goals – as written – would apply to industrial/employment lands and development. No changes to the goals of Elgincentives are recommended at this time. Community Improvement Project Area/Sub-Areas/Eligible Uses The existing Elgincentives CIP identifies the entire geographic area of each of the 7 lower tier municipalities as a Community Improvement Project Area(CIPA). Most of the County’s existing industrial/employment lands are located within the Settlement Areas of the local municipalities, with the exception of several special policy areas (i.e. lands surrounding the St. ThomasAirport Lands) and some areas designated for Highway Commercial (Rodney, and Malahide directly adjacent to the Town of Aylmer). These Settlement Areas are also identified as a ‘Sub-Area’ of Elgincentives (CIP), and certain uses within this ‘Sub’Area’ are eligible for incentives (i.e., they are identified as ‘eligible uses’). Currently, these eligible uses do not include industrialtype uses. Since some industrial/employment lands are not currently included within the existing Settlement Areas ‘Sub-Area’ of the current Elgincentives CIPs, they would not be eleigible for incentives. Therefore, it is recommended thatlocalElgincentives CIPSbe amended to identify a new ‘Industrial/Employment Areas Sub-Area’, which would include all lands designated as Employment/Industrial with the local municipal Official Plans. It is also recommended that brownfield sites(known or perceived)be identified as eligible for financial incentives, where they are located within a Settlement Areas Sub-Area, or an Industrial Areas Sub-Area.Eligible uses specific to the brownfield programs willinclude commercial and mixed uses as in the existing CIP program, but will also include highdensity residential where it has been designated within an Official Plan or approved Secondary Plan. Priority Areas and Uses The existing Elgincentives CIP framework provides for an increase in the value of incentives for proposals that are located within the identified Tourism Corridors or the Lakeshore Area(i.e., ‘Priority Areas’). No changes to this structure are recommended. Some industrial/employment/brownfield properties located within these ‘Priority Areas’ should be eligible for increased incentives. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 17of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Financial IncentivePrograms The existing framework within the Elgincentives CIP includes a number of funding programs that would be well-suited to industrial land uses. There are opportunities for some properties to benefit from the larger scale incentives (such as tax incentives and the provincial brownfield program). Other properties would benefit from smaller scale incentives geared towards physical improvements to buildings and properties. It is recommended that all of the existing financial incentive programs included within the local municipal Elgincentives CIPs be made available to industrial/employment uses. It is further recommended that the existing financial incentive programs be amended to specify eligible costs for industrial/employment uses. Some preliminary ideas on eligible costsare provided below: 1.Feasibility/Design/Technical Study Loan/Grant o To assist property owners in the completion of a variety of studies in support of a business development proposal. This could include technical studies (traffic, noise, engineering, etc.) associated with MTO Control Area permitting requirements. 2.Planning Application/Building Permit Fee Rebate o Similar to the existing CIP, this program could be implemented to rebate all, or a portion of costs associated with a local application or permit fee. 3.Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant o To assist with retrofits to existing/former industrial buildings which improve the overall energy efficiency. 4.Building, Restoration, Expansion, Conversion, or other Improvement Grants o To assist property owners with the construction of expansions or other improvements to existing industrial operations. This program could also apply to the restoration or conversion of previous industrial uses to newoperations. 5.Beautification and Enhancement Grants o This program could apply to landscaping, signage, and other aesthetic improvements to improve screening and overall aesthetics and design of industrial sites. It is also recommended that the following new financial incentive programs be added to the Elgincentives framework to assist with the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites: 1.Environmental Study Grant: o To assist with the completion of a Phase 1 and 2 ESA, Remedial Action Plan, and/or a Risk Assessment. bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 18of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands 2.Brownfields Tax Assistance (BTA) Program: o Cancellation/grant equal to the amountof municipal property taxes and education property taxes for up to 3 years or up to the time where the total tax assistance provided equals the total eligible costs, whichever comes first. o Cancellation of education property taxes is subject to approval by the Minister of Finance. o Brownfields Tax Assistance ends if the property is severed, subdivided, sold or conveyed prior to the end of the 3 year period. o Eligible costs include the following: i)a Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, Designated Substances and Hazardous Materials Survey, Remedial Work Plan, Risk Assessment, and Risk Management Plan; ii)environmental remediation, including the cost of preparing a RSC; iii)placing, compacting and grading of clean fill required to replace contaminated soils/fill disposed of off-site; iv)installing, monitoring, maintaining and operating environmental and/or engineering controls/works (risk management works) as specified in the Remedial Work Plan, Risk Assessment and/or Risk Management Plan; and, v)environmental insurance premiums. 3.Brownfield Tax Increment Equivalent Grant(BTIEG): o Same as current TIEG program o Annual grant upto 100% of the tax increasegenerated by the project for up to 5 years, or up to the time when total grant payments equal total eligible costs, whichever comes first The existing Tax Increment Equivalent Grant within the Elgincentives CIP applies to the County and/or Municipal portion of the tax increase. Similar wording can be included within the proposed Brownfield programs(with the exception of the Environmental Study Grant), such that the local municipalities may also contribute to the programs in the form of a cancelation of all or a portion of the municipal taxes.The intent to participate in these tax-based programs should be confirmed with the local Municipalities. Implementation To ensure that the above recommendations are implemented within the existingCIPs across the seven local municipalities, the following additional amendments are recommended: o Section 1.0 of local CIPs should be updated to address industrial development/employment growth as a focus of the CIP. o Section 2.0 of local CIPs should be updated to describe the CIP review/update as a process and part of the basis of Elgincentives. o Section 3.0 of the local CIPs should be updated to include some industrial/employment related objectives. o All maps should be updated to clearly identify which industrial/employment areas are eligible for incentives, and which are not. o The following definitions should be added, among others: Industrial/employment lands bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 19of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands Industrial/employment uses Brownfields High density residential land uses o Incentive values for each of the financial incentive programs should be reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for industrial/employment uses. o Marketing and monitoring sections of the local CIPs should be updated. o Other various housekeeping changesshould also be completed as part of the local CIP amendments. Recommendations Specific to the Port Stanley Secondary Plan Area The Municipality of Central Elgin is currently undertaking a Secondary Plan process for the former Port Stanley Harbour lands. The Secondary Plan is intended to provide policy direction for the redevelopment of these former industrial lands, to support a mix of uses, including residential and public open spaces, and the creation of a walkable Village-like environment. The current set of financial incentive programs that apply to the Port Stanley Settlement Area Sub- area adequately address local community improvement needs, including improvements to existing buildings and properties, including heritage buildings, in the Port Stanley Harbour Area. In particular, it is anticipated that properties in the Main Street Commercial and William to Carlow Neighborhoods will make the most use of the existing Elgincentives CIP Programs. Due to the former industrial land uses within the Harbour Lands Secondary Planning Area and known property contamination, the Brownfield funding programs will also play an important role in supporting remediation and development within the Harbour Lands. It is recommended that allthe existing financial incentive programs included within the local municipal Elgincentives CIPs be made available to Port Stanley Harbour landsas part ofthe Settlement Area Sub-Area. As noted above, it is also recommended that a wider range of eligible uses(such as higher- density residentialuses) be identified within the Brownfield financial programs to further support the municipal planning objectives and rehabilitation of brownfield sites. Other Recommendations 1.The following additional changes to the local Elgincentives CIPS have been identified, which are largely housekeeping in nature and will bring the CIP language up to date and in alignment with the way that is currently being implemented: a.The CIP should be amended to indicate that the value of all grants is determinedbased on the evaluation of an application against a set of performance standards. Since thee performance standardsare already being used, the County may wish to promote them further; and bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx May 30, 2018 Kate Burns and Alan Smith Page 20of 20 Reference: County Review and Update of Elgincentives: Integrating Industrial Lands 2.Other minor typos, corrections, and addition of language to clarify the community improvement planning process among both levels of government. 10.Next Steps The following is a brief summary of next steps for Stage 1 of the Elgincentives Review/Update process: 1.Provide Memo to MMAH for information 2.Finalize Memo and Request County Council Endorsement of Recommendations The following are additional next steps, to be completed as part of Stage 2: 1.Implement amendments to local CIPs 2.Circulate MMAH on proposed amendments 3.Provide Notice of Statutory Public Meeting 4.Hold Public Meetings 5.Local County Adoption of Amended CIPs bsv:\\01614\\active\\161413602\\memo\\mem.recommendations.elgincentives. revised.june_28_fnl.docx St. Thomas Site WoodstockSite Administrative Office 410 Buller Street 1230 Talbot Street Woodstock, ON St. Thomas, ONN4S4N2 N5P1G9 April 24, 2019 Warden Duncan McPhailDelivered via email County of Elgindmcphail@elgin.ca 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 5V1 Dear Warden McPhail, On behalf of the Board of Health for Southwestern Public Health (SWPH), I would like to acknowledge receipt of the letter regarding the County of Elgin’s request for Southwestern Public Health to return surplus funds to the Corporation of the County of Elgindated April 23, 2019. Please note that this correspondence will be brought forward to the Boardfor discussion at its next regular Board of Health meeting which will be held on May 8, 2019. Please contact me if you have any questions and/or concerns. Sincerely, Larry Martin Chair, Board of Health Copy: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Elgin Cynthia St. John, Chief Executive Officer, Southwestern Public Health www.swpublichealth.ca Original SignedBy April 30, 2019 To: Heads of Council All Ontario Municipalities From: Dan Mathieson Chair, MPAC Board of Directors Subject: 2018 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report is available for your information. This document has been prepared as required by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Act. The report is also being provided to the Premier, Minister of Finance, Members of Provincial Parliament and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Our Annual Report provides an overview of our operational and financial performance over the year including highlights of our 2017-2020 Strategic Plan. Should you have any questions regarding the report, please do not hesitate to contact me at 519 271-0250, extension 234 or Nicole McNeill, President and Chief Administrative Officer, at 905 837-6166. If you would like a detailed c December 31, 2018, please contact Mary Meffe, Vice-President, Corporate and Information Services and Chief Financial Officer, at 289 539-0306. 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