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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD-45-98 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # Date: September 21, 1998 Report #: CD-45-98 Res. #G PO -ST2''--qz( By-law # Subject: FORMAT OF COUNCIL AGENDAS It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council: THAT Report CD-45-98 be received for information. BACKGROUND AND COMMENT In an attempt to reduce the amount of paper presently being used in the production of our Council agendas, a suggestion has been received that the municipality fashion their agendas after the Regional Municipality of Durham's Council agendas. This format will be utilized commencing with the agenda of September 28, 1998. Rather than copying each item of correspondence to be dealt with, a " Summary of Correspondence" providing a detailed outline of each item together with a recommended disposition will be included in the agenda. A copy of the Summary of Correspondence from the June 3, 1998 Regional meeting is attached for information. As evident from this example, the summary results in a significant reduction in the amount of paper used in an agenda. When it is determined necessary, an item of correspondence will be copied in its entirety (refer to attachment). Should anyone wish to read an item of correspondence which has not been reproduced, it will be available in the Clerk's Department at any time. The inclusion of a summary of all correspondence makes the listing of each item of correspondence on the agenda page redundant, therefore, the format of the agenda page will be altered also. As all of the Committee's actions requiring Council's ratification are reflected in Report #1, the inclusion of the General Purpose and Administration Committee minutes with the report is unnecessary. Following completion of the minutes, they will be circulated to the Department Heads in order for any follow-up actions to be commenced. They will then be reproduced in the next Committee agenda for adoption. /lJ6 Report CD-45-98 - 2 - September 21, 1998 As with the correspondence, a summary of the by-laws will be printed rather than the by-laws in their entirety. An analysis will be completed prior to year end to determine whether the present method of using bindings and covers is the most effective method of presenting the agenda. Another method will not be implemented, however, until the present stock of covers and bindings is depleted. Respectfully submitted \ J ,I Reviewed by ~ W.H. Stockwell Chief Administrative Officer Enc lu7 \) ATTACHMENT III CD-45-98 SECTION 2 'Summary of Correspondence June 3, 1998 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEES 284 MR. J. CRAIG MATHER, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY, advising that at its meeting held on April 24, 1998 the Authority adopted the 1998 Operating and Capital Budget together with the levy apportionment for the participating municipalities. Pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, RSO 1990, Chapter 27, and the regulations made thereunder, they request the Regional Municipality of Durham share of the costs of the programs included in the 1998 budget in the amount of $341,126.00. (Our File: C12-01 & F07-00) (Refer to Finance & Administration Committee) 285 MR. GUY POTTER, SENIOR APPROVAL OFFICER, MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, forwarding a copy of an application for Certificate of Approval for a Waste Disposal Site (ProcessinglTransfer) located at 1070 Toy Avenue, Part Lot 18, Concession 1 in the Town of Pickering by P.G.R. Septic Services Inc. (Our File: L08-02) (Refer to Planning Committee) 286 MR. BRUCE TAYLOR, TOWN CLERK, TOWN OF PICKERING, advising that the Council of the Town of Pickering, at their regular meeting of May 19, 1998, passed the following resolution: ''THAT Report to CouncillDT 05-98 dealing with agricultural easements be received and forwarded to Regional Council and the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC); and THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Town does not support the use of agricultural easements established and held by the Region and ORC as a condition of approving Regional Official Plan Amendment 96- 014/D; and 201 I ! .8 i.) . .Summary of Correspondence -2- June 3, 1998 THAT Town staff be directed to have a meeting with the local community to consider the merits of establishing agricultural easements to be held by the Town of Pickering and that ORC be encouraged to attend this meeting; and THAT the ORC be requested to suspend its sales program in the Agricultural Assembly until the Town has received comments from the local community concerning agricultural easements, and until ORC has entered into an Agreement with the Town addressing the various matters identified in Council Resolution #175/97, Item #1." (Our File: L 10-00) (Refer to Planning Committee) 287 COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING DEPARTMENT, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK, advising that in accordance with Subsection 17(23) of the Planning Act, the Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of York passed By-law OP-8-98-49 adopting Amendment No. 7 to the Official Plan for The Regional Municipality of York on May 21, 1998. The purpose of Amendment No. 7 is to reflect changes in the jurisdiction of certain roads in the Region since the approval of the Regional Plan in 1994. (Our File: 012-00) (Refer to Planning Committee) CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING MOTION FOR DIRECTION 288 CONSTABLE SHAUN ARNOTT #848, 1998 TORCH RUN CO- ORDINATOR, ONTARIO LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS, advising that Durham Regional Police Service is . participating in the 12th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics which will be held on Monday, June 1, 1998. The run will start at the Metro border at 9:00 a.m. and head east along Highway #2 to the Durham/Hope border for a total of 64 km. It will be diverted to Police Headquarters, 17 Division, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa for the Flag Raising Ceremony with the Special Olympians. The approximate time of arrival at Police Headquarters is 12:30 p.m. In accordance with this special day, they request Regional Council to proclaim Monday, June 1, . 1998 'Law Enforcement Torch Run Day' in Durham Region. (Our File: M01-00) (Motion to Declare) 289 DR. MAURICE SUISSA & MR. AARON MAKOVKLA, CO-PRESIDENTS AND MAYOR LASTMAN, CAPTAIN, TEAM CANADA FOR UNITY, requesting endorsement of the following resolution: 202 IlJ9 ( Summary of Correspondence -3- June 3, 1998 "WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham believes that Canada is a country that is second to none, enriched by the presence of the Aboriginal peoples and their cultures, graced with the vitality of the English and French languages and gifted with the diversity of multiculturalism; WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham believes that all Canadians are equal and all Canadian provinces have equality of status; WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham believes that Canada, with. its existing Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedom, offers all of its citizens and provinces an equal opportunity to prosper and flourish. This same Constitution has enabled and must continue to enable the Province of Quebec, a fundamental and valued partner of the Canadian confederation, the opportunity to promote and protect its culture, civil law tradition and French language; WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham recognizes the English and French languages, Canada's two official languages, as a fundamental and enriching part of our heritage as well as an unequivocally important part of its future AND that Canadians and their governments must endeavour, in a spirit of good faith to ensure the vitality of these two official languages; WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham believes that Canadians and their governments must be committed to the protection and promotion of official language minority communities throughout Canada. BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham, in a spirit of friendship and unity, proudly adopt this 'People's Resolution for a United Canada' and we hereby urge all Canadian municipalities to join us in this grassroots effort to resolve the issued of Canadian unity. THAT copies of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and sent to the Premier of Quebec, Members-of the National Assembly, Members of Parliament, all Provincial Legislatures, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and all Provincial Municipal Associations." They also request that Durham Region mail or fax their endorsement (indicating its population) to their office and send along a flag of their municipality in order that they may continue sewing their symbolic Team Canada Unity Quilt made up of all the municipal flags. (Our File: COO-OO) 203 / 1 0 Summary of Correspondence -4- June 3, 1998 (Motion for Direction) 290 MR. GUY DUNLOP, WARDEN, OFFICE OF THE WARDEN, MIDHURST, TO THE HONOURABLE MICHAEL D. HARRIS, PREMIER OF ONTARIO AND THE HONOURABLE ELIZABETH WITMER, MINISTER OF HEALTH, advising that at their meeting of April 28, 1998, Simcoe County Council passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS during the budget deliberations on April 28, 1998,.Simcoe County Council refused to adopt the requisition for Ambulance Services because they are health services which need to be provided seamlessly on a Provincial basis under the Ministry of Health's mandate; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Simcoe County notify the Ministry of Health, the Premier and the M.P.P.s representing the County that Simcoe County still believes that Ambulance Services should not be transferred as part of the Local Services Realignment program." (Our File: P10-00 & 009-02) (Motion for Direction) 291 MS. A. CARNEGIE, SHOW CONVENOR, DURHAM TRILLIUM QUIL TERS' GUILD, advising of their Quilt Extravaganza on November 6, and 7, 1998 at the Council Hall at Camp Samac in Oshawa. The Guild aims to preserve quilting as an art form and increase public knowledge of quilting. They would like to have the week of November 1 to November 7, 1998 proclaimed 'Quilt Heritage Week' and would appreciate having a flag with their logo and the words 'Quilt Heritage Week' flown at Regional Headquarters. (Our File: M01-00) (Motion to Declare) CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 292 MS. LIZ ROOKS, SECRETARY, OPERATIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, CITY OF OSHAWA, writing in response to the Regional . Clerk's letter of April 22, 1998, advising that at their meeting of May 19, 1998, City Council adopted the following recommendation of the Operational Services Committee: 204 / I 1 Summary of Correspondence -5- June 3, 1998 "THAT the correspondence dated April 22, 1998, from the Regional Municipality of Durham regarding the Terms of Reference for the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service Review and correspondence from the Town of Ajax approving the Terms of Reference and their funding portion be referred to the Oshawa Transit Commission for handling." (Our File: T05-00) (Receive for Information) 293 MS. PATTI BARRIE, CLERK, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON, writing to advise that at their meeting held on May 11, 1998, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington considered Regional Clerk's letter of April 22, 1998 regarding Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service Review . and passed the following resolution: "THAT the correspondence dated April 22, 1998, from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, regarding the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit Services Review, be received; THAT funding for the Transit Service Review be approved in the amount of $3,000 for the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, be advised of Council's decision. (Our File: T05-00) (Receive for Information) 294 MR. LAWRENCE ALLISON, DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES, TOWN OF AURORA, acknowledging receipt of Regional Clerk's letter regarding the proposed New Municipal Act. They advise that at the meeting of Council of the Town of Aurora adopted the following resolution: "THAT the correspondence be received for information." (Our File: COO- 00) (Receive for Information) 295 MR. LAWRENCE ALLISON, DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES, TOWN OF AURORA, acknowledging receipt of Regional Clerk's letter and advising that at their meeting of Council, Regional Council Correspondence regarding the City of Toronto's Proposed Rule for Reducing Regional Transport of Ground Level Ozone (SMOG) was received for information. (Our File: COO-OO & E02-00) (Receive for Information) 296 MS. HELEN L1SI, ACTING TOWN CLERK, THE CORPORATION OF THE 205 I 12 Summary of Correspondence -6- June 3, 1998 TOWN OF MILTON, thanking the Regional Clerk for her letter of April 29, 1998, pertaining to the Proposed New Municipal Act. They advise that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton adopted a policy with respect to requests received from other municipalities, level of government and special interest groups. The policy states that such requests shall be forwarded to each Member of Council for information and shall be placed before Council for consideration, only upon the request of a Council member. They also advise that the correspondence will be forwarded to Council and should a Member of Council bring this matter forward, they will advise of Council's decision. (Our File: COO-OO) (Receive for Information) 297 MR. ROBERT C. PROWSE, REGIONAL CLERK, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HAMILTON-WENTWORTH, advising the Regional Clerk that at their meeting held May 5, 1998, the Council of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth received for information Regional Council's correspondence regarding consultation draft of the Greater Toronto Services Board Act, March 1998. (Our File: C12-04) (Receive for 'Information) 298 MR. WALTER TAYLOR, CLERK, TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE, writing to Regional Clerk, advising that the Council of the Township of Uxbridge, at its regular meeting held on April 27, 1998, adopted a recommendation to support the resolution of the Region of Durham with regard to the proposed New Municipal Act. They will be advising the Minister of Municipal Affairs of their support. (Our File: COO-OO) (Receive for Information) 299 MS. ELLEN R. REED, SENIOR APPROVALS OFFICER, MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, acknowledging receipt of Mr. Paul Kaulback's letter of May 5, 1998, advising Ministry of the Environment that he no longer seeks approval for an application for a Certificate of Approval Waste Disposal Site, 895 Dillingham Road, Town of Pickering, The Ministry advised that the file for Sav-Tech Solvents Inc., application for amendment to Provisional Certificate of Approval No. A680264, at 895 Dillingham Road, Town of Pickering, Ontario, is closed. (Our File: L08-02) (Receive for Information) 300 MR. BRUCE TAYLOR, TOWN CLERK, TOWN OF PICKERING, writing to advise that at their regular meeting of May 19, 1998, the Council of the Town of Pickering passed the following resolution: "THAT the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby recommends to Regional Council: . 206 / I 3 Summary of Correspondence -7- June 3, 1998 1. THAT the Town of Pickering position for public alerting and public notification, as set out in Councillor's Report CO 1/98, be adopted. 2. THAT Councillor's Report CO 1/98 be forwarded to the Solicitor Generals and the Minister of Correctional Services for approval and direction that the Town's position be incorporated into the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Plan (PNEP). 3. THAT Councillor's Report CO 1/98 also be forwarded to each Member of the Provincial Legislature representing Durham Region." (Our File: P02-01) (Receive for Information) 301 MR. DENIS KELLY, CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR, TOWN OF EAST GWILLlMBURY, writing to Durham Region, advising that at their meeting of May 19, 1998, East Gwillimbury Town Council considered the matter of the Greater Toronto Service-s Board. It was Council's decision to support the concept of the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board (G.T.S.B.) Council's support was subject to the following: 1. The G.T.S.B. being given enhanced powers relating to co- ordination and dispute resolution in areas such as sewer and water infrastructure and waste disposal; 2. All local municipalities having representation on the.G.T.S.B.; 3. The G.T.S.B. not becoming another level of government; and 4. The actual legislation being submitted to municipalities for comment once it is introduced in Legislature. Notice of Council's decision is being forwarded to Mr. Alan Tonks, Moderator, Consultation on Proposed Greater Toronto Services Board Act, the Regional Municipality of York, and all other municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area. (Our File: C12-00) (Receive for Information) 302 MR. SIDNEY VALO, Q.C., CORPORATE SECRETARY, GREATER TORONTO AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO REGIONAL CHAIR ANDERSON, reporting that the Board of Directors adopted the following resolution concerning the renomination by the Regional Municipality of Durham of Mr. Donald Blight as a Member of the G.T.A.A.: 207 / I 4 Summary of Correspondence -8- June 3, 1998 "Having met the qualifications for Members described in Article 4 of the Corporation's By-laws and having met the conflict of interest guidelines as described in Article 6 of the Corporation's By-Laws, the Board of Directors hereby appoint Mr. Donald Blight as a Member of the Corporation for a four (4) year term effective 00:00 hours May 13,1998." (Our File: C12-00 & C14-00) (Receive for Information) 303 DR. C.D. MACINNES, COORDINATOR, RABIES RESEARCH, MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, advising that they will be continuing their program to minimize the spread of raccoon rabies across Ontario and to eliminate the Arctic fox strain of rabies. This involves Iive- trapping, vaccinating and releasing raccoons in the Niagara River and S1. Lawrence River area from June 15 to October 30, 1998. (Our File: P10- 00) , (Receive for Information) 304 MR. PAUL CLEATOR, SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, TO MR. RICK OSIER, AJAX MAGNETHERMIC CANADA, AJAX, ONTARIO, writing in regard to PCB Storage Site #304-97 A-004 and advising that the Ministry has changed the status of the Site from 'active' to 'historical' on the Provincial PCB Inventory System. The inventory has been changed to reflect that the site is now empty. He states that the building is to be properly decomonissioned and their office is to be advised accordingly. (Our File: E06-00) (Receive for Information) 305 MR. PAUL CLEATOR, SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER, MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, TO MR. FERNANDO CADIZ, PITNEY BOWES OF CANADA, PICKERING, ONTARIO, writing in regard to PCB Storage Site #304-94A-024 and advising that the Ministry has changed the status of the Site from 'active' to 'historical' on the Provincial PCB Inventory System. The inventory has been changed to reflect that the site-is now empty. He states that the building is to be properly decomonissioned and their office is to be advised accordingly. (Our File: E06-00) (Receive for Information) 306 FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES, giving notification of 1998 Annual General Meeting to be held June 7, 1998 in Alberta Hall of Regina Exhibition Park, Regina, Saskatchewan. Also noting that the 208 'C) I I _ Summary of Correspondence -9- June 3, 1998 Election of Officers will be held dunng the Annual General Meeting. (A copy of correspondence is available in the Clerk's Department.) (Our File: A01-04) (Receive for Information) 307 FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES, forwarding a copy of the 1998 Policy Development Book. It contains FCM Policy Statements and members' resolutions for consideration at the Annual Conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, Friday, June 5, 1998 to Monday, June-8, 1998. Conference delegates will receive a copy upon registration on site. (A copy of correspondence is available in the Clerk's Department.) (Our File: A01-04) (Receive for Information) 308 COMMUNICATION ALERT, ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO, regarding clarification on the latest changes to Ontario's Fair Assessment System. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary.) (Our File: F33-00) (Receive for Information) 309 MR. JAMIE MACINNIS, PRESIDENT, DURHAM REGION HOMEBUILDERS' ASSOCIATION, forwarding a notice and registration form to Regional Chair and Members of Council for the second annual 'Industry Luncheon' held at the Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor Street East, in the City of Oshawa, June 8, 1998. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation, will be the guest speaker, speaking on the current Provincial Government initiatives related to local Transport,ation issues such as the Highway 407 East Bound Extension, the Highway 401 widening within Durham Region, and the recent changes with GO transit. Tickets are available in Single Seats for $55.00 or Tables of Eight for $400.00 (includes GST). (A copy of correspondence is attached to the Summary.) (Our File: A03-00) (Receive for Information) 209 Ii 6 D~'LL'7D ~~'L' .~U u....I. 1.....................& .lU&1 U&. , II Origmel !\ 1 c." a . UU.I. .I.IlA.', ... .. U.~L uuc:.. ~LE:~. 16191 30~. '01"/02' MAY-22-98 FRI 03:20 PM AND t .'. Member Communication , .' !l rmJO Association of \ I~' l . Municipalities ....:..!t."?l ...1 of Ontario File 3113 Unl_..lly Avenue. Suite 1701 TaranlO. ON 111501Ee Tel: (418) 1171.111158. fax; (418) e71.61111 .mall; .moOemo.munlc;om.c;om lake Appr Action For Immediate Action May 22, 1998 Alert - 98/016 AMO Receives Clarification on Latest Changes to Ontario's Fair Assessment System The Issue: The Government of Ontario intends to pass Bill 16, Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998, containing many of the recently announced provisions for the tax treatment of businesses and charities, with few amendments. and as quickly as possible. The Facts: The provincial government intends to pass Bill 16 by. May 29 of this year. as many of the provisions of the Bill directly affect the ability of municipalities to establish tax rates and tax policies once final assessed values and transition ratios are released, also anticipated for the end of May. It is unlikely that this Bill will be subject to public hearings or standing committee review, given the extremely tight timeline for legislative approval and Royal Assent. AMO, in discussions with Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing representatives, has identified some of the key issues within Bill 16. The Bill contains many provisions that are necessary to enact modifications to the Province's Ontario Fair Assessment System (OFAS) which have been announced since the introduction of the Fair Municipal Finance Act and Bill 164. In particular, the Bill contains measures to allow municipalities to protect small businesses and charities from large tax increases through the use of rebates. caps on tax increases and graduated tax rates for commercial and industrial property types. .... The 2.5 per cent Cap on Commercialllndustrial Tax Increases: · The Bill contains provisions which would allow municipalities to impose a 2.5 per cent cap on tax increases and decreases for each of the years 1998, 1999 and 2000. The cap would be applied at the discretion of the municipality, and applies only to commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties. The tax cap is an absolute cap, meaning that property tax increases are limited to 2.5 per cent of the total 1997 taxes (including Business Occupancy Tax amounts), regardless of whether the increase is due to assessment-related increases or to local budget increases. · If utilized, the cap must remain in place for each of the three years, and the cap may be financed entirely within the property tax class to which it applies (Le. shortfalls arising from capped taxes may be offset by limiting tax decreases to 2.5 per cent on properties entitled to lower taxes under the new CVA system), or it may be financed across all property classes. Where a cap has been implemented, the Province will also cap education tax rates at a similar level. · The capping mechanism will likely only_ be needed where all other measures available to municipalities to mitigate tax increases (e.g. tiered tax rates, phase-ins, rebates, etc.) still do not sufficiently alleviate tax increases. This would likely only occur in municipalities with outdated assessment bases. In more recently reassessed municipalities, the tax cap may not be necessary, and may limit alternatives for future tax rate scenarios. · AMO is c-..oncerned that where caps are introduced in some municipalities, neighbouring municipalities will come under significant pressure from owners of similar properties anellor ratepayer groups to have their taxes similarly capped. This presents a problem where municipalities have chosen to utilize other available methods to mitigate tax increases. ..J2 210 F 33-00 I I 7 - _.j... I I' . . r ( ~~I ~~'':;JD GL.. GoD ."t"t L~ l, "~,;)ua..ln 1 lUll U.-; -" L.t>J..t......... ...,...... ~.&.A... ... ,MA~:22-98 FRi 03:20 PM ANO Member Communication - Alert: FAX NO. 4169716191 ~np, P. 02/02"" - .J Ontario's Fair Assessment System - 2/2 .. Rebates to Charities: . Bill 16 provides for a mandatory rebate of 40 per cent of total property taxes for eligible charities (those registered under the federal Income Tax Ad). Municipalities also have the option to establish a by-law to extend this rebate to other 'sin:'i1ar' organizations, or to increase the amount of the rebate beyond 40 percent. . The rebates provided by a municipality are cost-shared between the municipality and school boards in the same proportion as property taxes are shared. . BUl16 also contains a requirement that rebates for eligible charities for 1998 and the first installment of 1999 are required to be paid by October 31, 1998. AMO has learned that this provision was to ensure that charitable organizations would not encounter cash flow problems in meeting tax obligations. This requirement places an unfair obligation on municipalilies to pay rebates in advance of the actual due dates of taxes. AMO has suggested that a more appropriate provision would be one which allows rebate payments to be issued to eligible charities if and when actual tax payments are due. . . Municipalities are also struggling with an effective means of identifying or classifying 'slmilar' organizations, such that non-profit organizations that were not previously subject to BOT may continue to carry on operations without facing large tax increases. It Other Rebates: . Bill 16 also provides the power for municipalities to prescribe, by by-law, other rebates of property taxes to identified groups. These provisions are intended to allow municipalities to afford further protection against tax increases to small businesses or other identified commercial or industrial property types to address local circumstances. Rebates provided to property owners may also be required by the municipality to be passed on to eligible commercial tenants. . The Province may share the cost of providing rebates for the education portion of taxes on eligible properties, but only after the rebate by-law has been forwarded to the Ministry of Finance and no objection Is raised by the Ministry within 30 days following receipt. ... Pass-Through of Tax Increases In Gross Lease Scenarios: . Bill 16 provides the legislative authority for landlords to pass on tax increases related to former BOT amounts and Business Improvement Area charges to tenants in gross lease situations. While AMO supports this move, municipalities should be aware that such a legislative provision may be open to legal challenge. AMO has received an assurance on the part of the Government that these provisions have been thoroughly reviewed and are supported by legal principle, but has communicated the concerns of municipalities that the Government be prepared to stand behind potential legal challenges. ... Interim Financing for Municipalities and School Boards In 1998; . Bill 16 includes the authority for the Minister of Education and Training to make payments to school boards for education tax portions payable by municipalities. These measures will provide relief for municipalities from cash flow shortages and increased financing costs resulting from the delay in the return of the 1998 assessment roll and the associated disruption to municipal tax billing cycles. AMO Action: Notwithstanding the Government's intention to pass this Bill quickly and with as few amendments as possible, AMO has written to Minister Eves to voice our concerns as identified above. AMO will continue to be involved in subsequent discussions on how provisions of this Bill and related regulations will affect municipalities. This information Is a/so avai/al,/e t"rough AMO's MUnlcom network at www.municom.com For more Information contact: Casey Brendan, Policy Advisor, Policy and Govemment Relations at (416) 971- 90~6 cxl341 or omail: cbrendon@amo.municom.com Transmisf;lon prohlems: Carl('lAn Nowland at 416.971-9856 ext. 300 21 1 I I 8 King Street Postal OutlJln 26 P.O. Box 26064 206 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L 1 H 1 CO Tel. (905) 579-8080 Fax (905) 579-8080 The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario L 1 N 6A3 Attention: Durham Region Home Builders' Association 309 iID1iCiinin\ ~~>>:. r: 10~O ~ S ~6 ~H '98 . ..4Y 1.l 1998 OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CHAIR CLERK'5 DEPARTMENT Original ',To, : Ie I opy :110 II I t ! Mr. Roger Anderson. Regional Chair Re: Durham Region Homebuilders' Association Industry Luncheon 1998 Dear Sir. We enclose herewith, a Notice and Registration Form, for the second annual "Industry Luncheon" sponsored by the Durham Region Homebuilders' Association. File As you can see, this years luncheon will be highlighted by our guest speaker, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation. We are sure you will find the Minister interesting and informative on the current Provincial Government initiatives related to local Transportation issues such as the Highway 407 East Bound Extension, the Highway 401 widening within Durham Region, and the recent changes with Go Transit. We anticipate that the guest speaker will discuss issues that are of mutual interest to the Home building Industry and to the Municipalities within Durham Region. As such, the Durham Region Homebuilders' Association would like to extend an opportunity for yourself, Members of Council, and interested senior staff to attend the Luncheon. This years Luncheon will be held at the Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor Street East, in the City of Oshawa, on Monday June 8, 1998. Details are provided on the Registration Form and, as you ~an see, Tickets are available in Single Seats for $55.00 or Tables of Eight for $400.00 (Includes GST). Seating is limited and on a first come basis, so we urge the Region to Register as soon as possible to ensure that you don't miss this important event. If you have any questions, please contact the DRHBA office at 579-8080. Yours truly, D~rAM REGION HOMEBUILDERS' ASSOCIATION "'1~ C Macinnis ~~~~~ent JMlRCAlbms Encl. Iodhba\mdlunQa. wpd /.' , ( , . 212 :-. ._r/ t...i1.C:.. ~ /103-00 , ./ /1 9 .,. 309 DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY LUNCHEON 1998 DATE: Monday June 8th , 1998 TIME: Meet & Mix -11:30 am to 12:00 pm (cash bar) Lunch & Program 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm LOCATION: Holiday Inn Oshawa 1011 Bloor Street East Oshawa, Ont GUEST SPEAKER: The Honorable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation COST: Single Ticket $55.00 (includes GST) Table of eight - $400.00 (includes GST) REGISTRATION FORM - 1998 INDUSTRY LUNCHEON Tables(s) of eight (8) ($400.00 includes GST)..............................$ Single seat(s) ($55.00 includes GST).........................................$ TOTAL ENCLOSED: ..........................~..............................$ NAME: PHONE: COMPANY: FAX: ADDRESS: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Return this form to: Ph)'lIis Nolan, Dunedin Construction 315 Hopkins St. Whitby, Ontario UN 2CJ FAX: (905) 430-7239 213 / no n . ( -'