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2 Welcome and Introduction Mayor Chris Friel Background and History Mayor Chris Friel Boundary Adjustment Background and Letter of Intent Discussion Greg Dworak General Manager Community Development Services Ground Rules Mayor Chris Friel

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4 The key objectives of this Letter of Intent are as follows: To better position the City of Brantford and the County of Brant to achieve prosperity by growing together as independent municipalities, and planning strategically to accommodate the future growth that is projected to occur in the Brant Brantford area. To achieve orderly and environmentally sustainable development, consistent with Provincial legislation, such as the Planning Act and the Places to Grow Act, 2005, and Provincial policies, such as the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, To negotiate a comprehensive agreement, which will deal with all of the points summarized in this document. This document will serve as a Letter of Intent with respect to such future agreement.

5 A. THAT the Update on Joint City County Shared Services Listing and Opportunities BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the methodology and template proposed for providing information on the current shared services including the results of any measurement, evaluation or benchmarking of current shared services as well as the identification of any identifiable costs for these services BE ADOPTED; and C. THAT Council ENDORSE the five (5) additional areas identified by staff that could be investigated for service sharing between the City and County and DIRECT staff to further investigate and report back on the five (5) additional areas adopted; and D. THAT the following services BE REVIEWED under the Template review process initially: Recreational Programming Outdoor Sports Facilities Road and Maintenance Policing Services E. THAT a Sub-Committee of the Joint City-County Committee to Examine Shared Services BE CREATED from Members of the existing Joint Committee to explore the issue of boundary adjustment between the City of Brantford and the County of Brant and report back to the Joint Committee; and F. THAT the following City representatives on the Joint City-County Committee to Examine Shared Services BE APPOINTED to the Boundary Adjustment Sub-Committee: Mayor Friel, Councillor Bucci, Councillor McCreary G. THAT the County of Brant BE REQUESTED to endorse the creation of the Boundary Adjustment Sub-Committee and to appoint members thereto; and H. THAT discussions regarding Boundary Adjustments BE HELD in Open Session.

6 33. Re-establishment of City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force WHEREAS City Council at its meeting held March 26, 2012 approved the creation of a Sub-Committee of the Joint City-County Committee to Examine Shared Services from Members of the existing Joint Committee to explore the issue of boundary adjustment between the City of Brantford and the County of Brant and report back to the Joint Committee; and WHEREAS the County of Brant at its meeting held April 17, 2012 approved a resolution to advise the City of Brantford that the County of Brant does not support the creation of a Boundary Adjustment Sub-Committee from members of the Joint City-County Committee to Examine Shared Services, but prefers to explore the issue of boundary adjustments with the City/County Negotiations Committee that is currently in place and subsequently appointed Mayor Eddy and Councillors Wheat, Chambers and Coleman to said Committee; and WHEREAS it is desirable to re-establish the City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force to explore the issue of boundary adjustment between the City of Brantford and the County of Brant; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force BE re-established; and B. THAT the City s representatives on this Task Force comprise Mayor Friel, Councillor Bucci, Councillor McCreary and Councillor Dignan-Rumble; and C. THAT the City of Brantford and the County of Brant BE REQUESTED to supply a staff member to perform the clerking duties for this Task Force (preparing agendas, minutes, etc.) when the meetings are held in their respective jurisdictions; and D. THAT all Members of City of Brantford and County of Brant Councils BE ADVISED of meeting dates, be provided with agendas and be permitted to attend all open and closed session meetings of this Task Force.

7 Response to City of Brantford Proposal Tuesday, November City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force Council Chambers, Paris Moved by: Mayor Friel Seconded by: Councillor Dignan-Rumble That the City of Brantford s November 27, 2012 presentation regarding City of Brantford and County of Brant Boundary Adjustments be received; That the following meeting schedule for the City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force (City and County Representatives) be approved: December 11, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m January 8, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m January 22, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m February 5, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m February 20, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m March 5, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m And that should active participation and a commitment to the resolution of boundary adjustment by both municipalities (City of Brantford and County of Brant) not be achieved by the end of the January 8, 2013 meeting, that the Provincial Facilitator, Paula Dill, be requested to facilitate these negotiations. No Vote Motion to Defer Follows Moved by: Councillor Chambers Seconded by: Councillor Coleman That the recommendation regarding meeting dates for the City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force (City and County Representatives) be deferred to allow the County members to review the meeting schedule andrespond to the City of Brantford by December 5, Carried

8 1. City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force (City Representatives) Boundary Adjustment Process between the City of Brantford, the County of Brant and the Provincial Development Facilitator A. THAT the following boundary adjustment process between the City of Brantford, the County of Brant and the Provincial Development Facilitator, as recommended by the Provincial Development Facilitator, BE APPROVED: 1. THAT each municipality through its respective Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) assign staff to the facilitation, to be determined by their need to participate. That representatives from the City, the County and Six Nations meet with the Provincial and Federal Governments to outline the economic benefits that could be achieved for all parties with a boundary adjustment between the City and the County, and that the Six Nations Elected Council be offered an observer position at the discussion table with the Provincial facilitator; and 2. THAT the staff report through each municipality s Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force or Committee. That the Provincial Development Facilitator be requested to outline a process or framework for communicating the negotiation activity and progress to ensure both Municipal Councils, stakeholders and general public are informed as the matter proceeds; and 3. THAT each municipal Council provide authority to their Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force or Committee to provide direction to staff with respect to the facilitation negotiations; and 4. THAT the Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force or Committee report to their respective Councils, immediately following each Task Force meeting, up to conclusions of negotiations; and 5. THAT all required public meetings in accordance with the Municipal Act be the minimum standard of stakeholders involvement. B. THAT a copy of this resolution BE FORWARDED to the Office of the Provincial Development Facilitator and to the County of Brant.

9 1. City/County Boundary Discussions with Provincial Development Facilitator WHEREAS City Council at its Special Meeting held March 4, 2013 approved a boundary adjustment process between the City of Brantford, the County of Brant and the Provincial Development Facilitator as recommended by the Provincial Development Facilitator; and WHEREAS the City s recommended approach was not supported by Brant County Council, thereby requiring a new approach in order to advance discussions regarding boundary adjustment; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford wishes to reiterate its desire to proceed with these discussions with the County of Brant through the Provincial Development Facilitator based on the following Council-supported principles: to better position the City of Brantford and the County of Brant to achieve prosperity by growing together as independent municipalities, and planning strategically to accommodate the future growth that is projected to occur in the Brant-Brantford area; to make provision for major infrastructure investments while minimizing the financial impact on ratepayers in both the City and the County; and to achieve orderly and environmentally sustainable development, consistent with provincial legislation, such as the Planning Act and Places to Grow Act, and provincial policy, such as the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

10 WHEREAS the City acknowledges that the County of Brant at its Corporate Development Committee on May 13, 2013 adopted a resolution to notify the Provincial Development Facilitator and the City of Brantford of their willingness to commence discussions with the assistance of the Provincial Development Facilitator on the City/Council boundary based on a series of fundamental principles, final approval of which is expected at the County of Brant Council meeting on May 21, 2013; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford REITERATE the City s willingness to commence boundary discussions with the County of Brant through the Provincial Development Facilitator; and B. THAT Mayor Friel and Councillors Bucci, Dignan-Rumble and McCreary, as the previously appointed Council representatives to the Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force, CONTINUE in this role as the City Council representatives for meetings with the Provincial Development Facilitator; and C. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer, General Manager of Community Development Services, General Manager of Public Works, City Solicitor and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Services, or their designates, BE ADDED as the City staff representatives on the Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force for meetings with the Provincial Development Facilitator; and D. THAT a By-law to amend the definition of Task Force in Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code (Procedural By-law) to exclude meetings of the Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force with the Provincial Development Facilitator BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption; and E. THAT a copy of this resolution BE FORWARDED to the Council of the County of Brant and the Provincial Development Facilitator.

11 2.1 Update on City/County Boundary Negotiations THAT Council receive a copy of the October 15, 2013 resolution approved by the County of Brant relating to the Strategic Growth Negotiating Task Force.

12 3.1 Update on City/County Boundary Negotiations A. THAT the attached Letter of Intent regarding boundary adjustment as negotiated between the City of Brantford and the County of Brant by the City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force on October 24, 2013 BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer BE DIRECTED to undertake any and all necessary actions to implement the attached Letter of Intent, including the development of a restructuring proposal for consideration at two public meetings; and C. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to schedule the required public meeting in keeping with Section 173(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25; and D. THAT Council APPROVE up to $40,000 for the required surveyor costs TO BE FUNDED from the Council Priorities Reserve Fund.

13 2.1 Update on City/County Boundary Negotiations THAT Council set November 20th and November 21st, 2013 as Public Open Houses for the matter relating to the City/County Boundary Negotiations/Letter of Intent, and that the Estimates meeting scheduled for November 21st be cancelled.

14 The key objectives of this Letter of Intent are as follows: To better position the City of Brantford and the County of Brant to achieve prosperity by growing together as independent municipalities, and planning strategically to accommodate the future growth that is projected to occur in the Brant Brantford area. To achieve orderly and environmentally sustainable development, consistent with Provincial legislation, such as the Planning Act and the Places to Grow Act, 2005, and Provincial policies, such as the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, To negotiate a comprehensive agreement, which will deal with all of the points summarized in this document. This document will serve as a Letter of Intent with respect to such future agreement.

15 Change in municipal boundaries: Governance not Ownership

16 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe & Implications for the City of Brantford

17 One of the fastest growing regions in North America 21 Counties/Regions (110 Municipalities) 13.5 million people by million jobs by 2041 Province developed the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe to manage growth

18 GROWTH PLAN FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE CONCEPT PLAN

19 Population and Employment growth targets have been allocated to each County/Region Each municipality must plan to accommodate the projected growth (i.e. land use, infrastructure) In June of 2013, the Province updated their Population and Employment Projections to ,000 People in the City of Brantford by 2041 (63% increase) 79,000 Jobs in the City of Brantford by 2041 (60% increase) Distribution of Population and Employment for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Outer Ring) to 2041 (figures in 000s) POPULATION EMPLOYMENT 2031B B County of Northumberland County of Peterborough City of Peterborough City of Kawartha Lakes County of Simcoe See See City of Barrie Schedule Schedule 7 7 City of Orillia County of Dufferin County of Wellington City of Guelph Region of Waterloo County of Brant City of Brantford County of Haldimand Region of Niagara OUTER RING TOTAL 2,940 3,150 3,350 1,280 1,360 1,450 TOTAL GGH 11,950 12,740 13,480 5,650 5,930 6,270 * It is assumed that municipal boundaries do not limit greenfield growth in any of the separated cities in the Outer Ring throughout the forecast period, those being the Cities of Peterborough, Barrie, Orilla, Guelph and Brantford (Source: Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Forecast to Technical Report, November 2012, Page 25 by Hemson Consulting Ltd)

20 Growth Plan also established density targets By 2015, and each year thereafter, a minimum of 40% of all residential development within Built Area The Urban Growth Centre (UGC) will achieve a minimum density target of 150 people and/or Jobs per hectare by 2031 or earlier Greenfield areas must achieve a minimum density of at least 50 residents and jobs combined per hectare

21 Intensification Opportunities estimates based on a combination of site analysis, field work, input from staff, and the consulting team Five Principles for Evaluation: 1. Geographic focus on Intensification Corridors and Urban Growth Centre 2. Low density residential areas should not be the focus 3. Designated Employment areas should not be the focus 4. Intensification in the form of medium and high density mixed use developments are encouraged 5. Intensification opportunities should have a reasonable market prospect City has the capacity to meet the intensification targets The Growth Plan encourages intensification but does not require it in all locations

22 Intensification opportunities based on the Key Factors and compatibility. Owners Physical Characteristics Policy Tools Municipal Infrastructure Each factor individually may represent a potential for intensification, however, the probability of bringing the opportunity to the market is low Not all potential opportunities that exist will be realized

23 The City is focusing its intensification efforts on the Intensification Corridors, Urban Growth Centre, and known Brownfield Sites Encouraging mixed use developments within existing Commercial Areas in the Intensification Corridors and Urban Growth Centre (zoned to permit mixed use buildings 6-8 storeys) Remediation of Greenwich-Mohawk and Sydenham Pearl

24 RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS 2013 Population Estimate 100,000 Residents 2041 Population Target 163,000 Residents Population Growth Required to Meet 2041 Target 63,000 Residents Total Residential Units Needed for Population Growth to ,000 Units 60% of Residential Units to be on Vacant Greenfield Land 15,000 Units 40% of Residential Units to be in existing areas through intensification 10,000 Units Estimated Residential Units to be built on Vacant Greenfield Lands within Existing Municipal Boundary 4,000 Units Residential Units that cannot be accommodated on Vacant Greenfield Lands within the Existing Municipal Boundary 11,000 Units Boundary Adjustment Land required to accommodate Residential Units Shortfall (includes commercial uses, institutional uses, roads, etc) 1,000 Hectares [1] The average household contains approximately 2.48 people per unit [2] 4,045 Residential Units can be accommodate on the City s existing Vacant Greenfield Lands (Southwest, Garden Ave)

25 EMPLOYMENT LAND NEEDS (i.e. Industrial, Major Office) 2013 Total Employment Estimate 47,000 Jobs 2013 Employment Land Jobs Estimate 26,000 Jobs 2013 Remaining Jobs Estimate (i.e. institutional, commercial/retail, business. etc) 21,000 Jobs 2041 Employment Target 79,000 Jobs Employment Land Target (i.e. industrial and major office on Greenfield lands) 44,000 Jobs Remaining Jobs (i.e. institutional, commercial/retail, business. etc) 35,000 Jobs Employment Land Job Growth Required to meet 2041 Target (44,000 Jobs minus 26,000 Jobs) 18,000 Jobs Estimated Jobs to be accommodated on Employment Lands within Municipal Boundary 10,000 Jobs Employment Land Jobs that cannot be accommodated within the Existing Municipal Boundary Boundary Adjustment Land required to accommodate Employment Land Jobs Shortfall (includes roads and storm water) 8,000 Jobs 500 Hectares [1] 9,600 Jobs can be accommodate on the City s existing Greenfield Lands (Northwest, Branieda)

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28 The proposed area for Boundary Adjustment rated the highest among the lands evaluated during the 2006 Growth Management Strategy due to: Location to Existing Residential and Industrial Areas Agricultural soils mostly used for field crops and less commonly used for specialty crops Largely free of sand and gravel resources of primary significance Environmental Considerations: Existing natural features include wooded areas, creeks, wetlands and steep slopes associated with tributaries of Fairchild Creek. This natural system would be preserved as an open space system Both areas are not subject to wellhead protection policies Transportation/Accessibility to existing north-south arterial road connections (Oak Park Road, Paris Road, King George Road/Highway 24, Wayne Gretzky Parkway, and Garden Avenue) with interchanges to Highway 403

29 LETTER OF INTENT

30 The key objectives of this Letter of Intent are as follows: To better position the City of Brantford and the County of Brant to achieve prosperity by growing together as independent municipalities, and planning strategically to accommodate the future growth that is projected to occur in the Brant Brantford area. To achieve orderly and environmentally sustainable development, consistent with Provincial legislation, such as the Planning Act and the Places to Grow Act, 2005, and Provincial policies, such as the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, To negotiate a comprehensive agreement, which will deal with all of the points summarized in this document. This document will serve as a Letter of Intent with respect to such future agreement.

31 1. Lands for Transfer The City of Brantford and the County of Brant (collectively, the Parties ) hereby agree that they will proceed with all matters necessary to bring the lands shown on the Map attached hereto as Appendix 1 into the City of Brantford (the Transfer Lands ) in four (4) phases, commencing on January 1, 2014, January 1, 2027, January 1, 2030 and January 1, 2035, respectively. The City commits to the County that all lands on the Map attached hereto as Appendix 1 proposed for employment land uses shall remain employment lands up to 2041 and will not initiate or approve any change in land use designation. Sets out the timeframe for the lands to be transferred into the governance of the City of Brantford. Phase Phase Phase Phase Lands identified as employment lands on Appendix 1 shall not be redesigned to other uses up to 2041

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33 2. Taxation Fairness in taxation will be given to all property classes. City tax rates will be phased in over a seven-year period on the Transfer Lands. The City of Brantford's tax rates will be phased in over a seven-year period to the lands transferred into the City s governance

34 3. Roads Should the County accept the City of Brantford land phase-in proposal, all boundary roads within the proposed adjusted areas will come into the City in their entirety upon adoption of the final agreement. The City will maintain and operate all roads, including all capital investment. Access to the Boundary Roads from lands within the County will not be denied provided that these lands comply with the applicable City roadway access process in effect at the time. The City will include in its Capital planning a reserve in the amount of $250,000 per annum for capital improvements to maintain boundary roads. All roads within the Boundary Adjustment area come under the governance of the City of Brantford. This includes maintenance, operations, and capital investments Access to the roads from lands within the County will be allowed, but, must comply with the City s roadway access policies City to include a reserve for capital planning

35 4. Operation & Maintenance of Existing Boundary Roads The City estimates the Operation & Maintenance ( O&M ) of County boundary roads to be $250,000 annually. This estimate was derived from the County MPMP (2011) reported costs. In addition to the O&M costs, the estimated capital investment costs necessary to sustain the subject roads is also $250,000 per annum. The execution of the O&M activities would be an increase in the scope of existing Public Works activity. As part of the future agreement, the City would consider contracting the services of County forces to complete the work within a five-year period. This could include waste collection services. The estimated cost savings to the County as a result of not having to operate and maintain the Boundary Adjustment roads would be $250,000 annually. There is an estimated capital investment savings to the County of $250,000 per annum to sustain these roads. The City would consider contracting the services (i.e. road maintenance and waste collection) to the County for a period of 5 years

36 5. County Assets The existing Oak Park watermain that will pass through the Transfer Lands will be covered by an easement that allows the County to perform necessary routine maintenance subject to agreed-upon notification provisions. The City acknowledges that the County may be required to perform emergency repairs from time to time that will fall outside of the agreed-upon provisions previously mentioned. The City also acknowledges the potential for the County to enlarge or twin the watermain to meet demands of the service area. This work will be coordinated with the City to ensure appropriate separation and management of utilities within the right-of-way. A watermain at Oak Park Road passes through a portion of the Boundary Adjustment lands. An easement will be created for the lands containing the watermain that recognizes the County s need to perform repairs or expand to meet demands The City and County will work to ensure these efforts are coordinated

37 6. Compensation (a) Paris Settlement Area/South Employment Lands The City will provide compensation in the amount of $320,000, which amount will be reduced by $32,000 per annum for a period of ten (10) years Total Paris Settlement Area South (Current Taxes: $35,000 - $40,000 annually) $320,000 $288,000 $256,000 $224,000 $192,000 $160,000 $128,000 $96,000 $64,000 $32,000 $1,760,000

38 6. Compensation (b) Paris Settlement Area/North The City will provide compensation in a lump-sum payment in the amount of $400,000 for the development of the proposed Sharp Road industrial lands. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Total Paris Settlement Area North $400, $400,000

39 6. Compensation (c,d,e,f) Land Compensation Phase-out: Phase 1,2,3,4 The County will receive compensation in the amount of the County municipal taxes levied on the Transfer Lands in the year prior to the transfer of said Lands. This amount will decline on a straight-line basis per annum for a period of eleven (11) years, after which the compensation will come to an end. Phase Phase Phase Phase Total Land Compensation Phase out* County Tax Levy for Transferred Lands over 11 years County Tax Levy for Transferred Lands over 11 years County Tax Levy for Transferred Lands over 11 years County Tax Levy for Transferred Lands over 11 years $5,022,264* $4,445,730* $263,148* $142,743* $170,652* *Estimates based on 2013 Tax Rates

40 6. Compensation (g) Residential Per-Unit Compensation ($600 per unit) All new residential dwelling units shall be subject to compensation in the amount of $600 per unit, which will be payable upon the issuance of building permits therefor, in respect of all new units constructed within the Transfer Lands, to a maximum of 11,123 units or until December 31, 2041, whichever occurs first. This obligation of the City to the County is not dependent on the City being able to recover such amount from any third party. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Total Estimated Residential Units Compensation $4,537,800 $890,400 - $1,245,600 $6,673,800

41 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Total Paris Settlement Area South $1,760,000 Paris Settlement Area North $400, $400,000 Land Compensation Phase out* County Tax Levy for Transferred Lands over 11 years County Tax Levy for Transferred Lands over 11 years County Tax Levy for Transferred Lands over 11 years County Tax Levy for Transferred Lands over 11 years $5,022,264* $4,445,730* $263,148* $142,743* $170,652* Residential Units Compensation Roads Operations and Maintenance + Capital Planning $4,537,800 $890,400 - $1,245,600 $6,673, $2,500,000 Total $16,356,064 *Estimates based on 2013 Tax Rates

42 7. Other (a) The Parties hereby agree to establish a task force to discuss: (i) the potential for the provision of water and sewer services to County areas abutting the Transfer Lands; (ii) efficiencies in the operation of the City s Library program; (iii) a joint venture in respect of the Brantford Municipal Airport, which will include the Airport lands and the employment lands abutting the Airport; and (iv) a tri-partite joint venture between the City, the County and Six Nations on the development of employment lands contiguous with the City. City and County will create a task force to discuss items of mutual benefit, including: servicing, library programs, airport lands, development of employment lands

43 7. Other (b) The Parties agree that, should the need arise, they will approach the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the Minister ) for the purpose of initiating an earlier transfer of the Phase 3 employment lands. The City and County can approach the Minister to transfer the Phase 3 Employment Lands at a sooner date if needed

44 7. Other (c) Pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, the Parties agree to apply to the Minister to have a Zoning Order imposed in respect of the preservation of the Phase 2, 3 and 4 Transfer Lands. The City and County will request that The Minister apply a Zoning Order (special zoning) to the Phase 2, 3, and 4 lands to be transferred

45 7. Other (d) The City agrees to fund in a lump sum a portion of the County s costs incurred for the purposes of the City/County Strategic Growth Negotiations Task Force discussions, save and except for any costs associated with the County retaining a planning consultant, for the period commencing in July 2013 and ending on the day the Restructuring Order is issued by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing The City will pay a lump sum to the County to cover a portion of their costs associated with the Boundary Adjustment Negotiations.

46 7. Other (e) The City recognizes that there may be planning matters and development applications in process at the County leading up to the proposed municipal restructuring dates referenced in section 1 above. During the lead-up period, the City will work with the County regarding those matters so that any ongoing Planning Act-related processes may continue in a timely manner following the said restructuring dates. It is understood that any final approvals will be subject to the City planning processes, financial impact, infrastructure feasibility and costs, and applicable Provincial policy and legislation. The City will work with the County to address any Planning Act related Applications that may be active on lands transferred into the City s governance. Final approval of Planning Act related Applications on lands transferred will be subject to the City s planning processes

47 7. Other (f) The Parties will recognize any Provincial directives, orders, policy or legislation pertaining to any clause in the future agreement. The City and County will follow the directions from the Province related to any clause in the future agreement

48 7. Other (g) Dispute Resolution: The future agreement will provide that any dispute arising out of the interpretation of the agreement may be settled by any of the following means: (i) either Party may retain a mediator, at the sole cost of that municipality, to assist in the resolution of a dispute arising out of the interpretation of the agreement; or (ii) in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration Act, 1991; or (iii) the matter may be referred to the Councils of the two (2) municipalities for resolution. Disputes between the City and County regarding the interpretation of a future agreement will be resolved through mediation, in accordance with the Arbitration Act, or Council resolution

49 7. Other (h) This Letter of Intent does not create any enforceable legal rights. Such rights will be created by the formal legal agreement to follow. The Letter of Intent is not binding A formal legal agreement must be prepared which will be the binding document

50 NEXT STEPS

51 County Council to consider the Letter of Intent Statutory Public Meeting in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 to be held by both City and County Councils to pass a By-law adopting the restructuring proposal and authorizing any local agreement Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the Minister ) considers the restructuring proposal and issues a restructuring Order (not appealable) Phase 1 lands transferred into the governance of the City of Brantford in accordance with the provisions of the Minister s Order (lands will maintain existing land use designations, i.e., agriculture) City prepares Secondary Plan for Phase 1 lands (study includes justification for Settlement Area Boundary Expansion in accordance with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe)

52 THANK YOU

53 Treat each other with respect: listen attentively, one voice at a time Encourage participation: speak your thoughts and respect the validity of others views even if you disagree Willingness to learn Stay focused: speak to the topic at hand, be productive Be transparent and clear Keep electronic distractions to a minimum Begin and end on time Each speaker will be given a 3-5 minute time limit Priority will be given to first time speakers

54 If you are not comfortable speaking aloud this evening, we would still like to hear from you. You will be provided ample opportunity to submit your questions or concerns in whatever form you feel most comfortable with: Greg Dworak, General Manager Community Development Services

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56 RESIDENTIAL LAND NEEDS 2013 Population Estimate 100,000 Residents 2041 Population Target 163,000 Residents Population Growth Required to Meet 2041 Target 63,000 Residents Total Residential Units Needed for Population Growth to ,000 Units 60% of Residential Units to be on Vacant Greenfield Land 15,000 Units 40% of Residential Units to be in existing areas through intensification 10,000 Units Estimated Residential Units to be built on Vacant Greenfield Lands within Existing Municipal Boundary 4,000 Units Residential Units that cannot be accommodated on Vacant Greenfield Lands within the Existing Municipal Boundary 11,000 Units Boundary Adjustment Land required to accommodate Residential Units Shortfall (includes commercial uses, institutional uses, roads, etc) 1,000 Hectares [1] The average household contains approximately 2.48 people per unit [2] 4,045 Residential Units can be accommodate on the City s existing Vacant Greenfield Lands (Southwest, Garden Ave)

57 EMPLOYMENT LAND NEEDS (i.e. Industrial, Major Office) 2013 Total Employment Estimate 47,000 Jobs 2013 Employment Land Jobs Estimate 26,000 Jobs 2013 Remaining Jobs Estimate (i.e. institutional, commercial/retail, business. etc) 21,000 Jobs 2041 Employment Target 79,000 Jobs Employment Land Target (i.e. industrial and major office on Greenfield lands) 44,000 Jobs Remaining Jobs (i.e. institutional, commercial/retail, business. etc) 35,000 Jobs Employment Land Job Growth Required to meet 2041 Target (44,000 Jobs minus 26,000 Jobs) 18,000 Jobs Estimated Jobs to be accommodated on Employment Lands within Municipal Boundary 10,000 Jobs Employment Land Jobs that cannot be accommodated within the Existing Municipal Boundary Boundary Adjustment Land required to accommodate Employment Land Jobs Shortfall (includes roads and storm water) 8,000 Jobs 500 Hectares [1] 9,600 Jobs can be accommodate on the City s existing Greenfield Lands (Northwest, Branieda)

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