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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-29Clarftwn Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date: September 29, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM Location: ECCIP is an information package and not a meeting. Description: An ECCIP is an electronic package containing correspondence received by Staff for Council's information. This is not a meeting of Council or Committee. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Members of Council: In accordance with the Procedural By-law, please advise the Municipal Clerk at clerks@clarington.net, if you would like to include one of these items on the next regular agenda of the appropriate Standing Committee, along with the proposed resolution for disposition of the matter. Items will be added to the agenda if the Municipal Clerk is advised by Wednesday at noon the week prior to the appropriate meeting, otherwise the item will be included on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the applicable Committee. Members of the Public: can speak to an ECCIP item as a delegation. If you would like to be a delegation at a meeting, please visit the Clarington website. Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) September 29, 2022 Pages 1. Region of Durham Correspondence 1.1. Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) Widening and Reconstruction 3 in the Municipality of Clarington, Bowmanville - September 19, 2022 1.2. 2021 Census of Population — Age, Gender, and Dwelling Type (Release 5 2) Report 2022-INFO-77 - September 16, 2022 1.3. 2021 Census of Population - Families, Households, Marital Status, and 16 Income (Release 3) Report 2022-INFO-79 - September 23, 2022 1.4. Update on Regional Road 18 Pilot Project in the Municipality of 40 Clarington - September 27, 2022 1.5. Update #2: Durham Region's Innovative Paving Project on Newtonville 43 Road - September 28, 2022 1.6. Interim Suspension of Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. - 46 September 28, 2022 1.7. 2021 Census of Population - Language (Release 4) Report 2022-INFO- 90 80 - September 29, 2022 2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence 3. Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1. City of Pickering - Support for Autism - September 28, 2022 98 4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 5. Miscellaneous Correspondence 5.1. Minutes of the Newcastle Business Improvement Area (BIA) dated 101 September 8, 2022 Page 2 Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) Widening and Reconstruction in the Municipality of Clarington, Bowmanville Notice of Construction Works Department September 19, 2022 Public Notice #1 The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin the reconstruction and widening of Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) from north of CP Rail Bridge to 400 metres north of Stevens Road and King Street (Regional Highway 2) from 240 metres west of Bowmanville Avenue to 220 metres east of Bowmanville Ave. A multi -use pathway (MUP) will also be constructed on the north side of King Street from Bowmanville Avenue to 600 metres east across from Roenigk Drive. Construction work includes road widening, curb and gutter, road paving, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain and creek realignment and improvements. It also includes new traffic control signals, lighting, sidewalk, and multi -use pathways. Construction Schedule The Region's contractor, KAPP Infrastructure Ltd., will begin mobilizing the week of October 3 to begin advanced tunnelling work east of Bowmanville Avenue between King Street East and Kings Hill Lane. The remaining construction is expected to resume in the spring of 2023 and be completed by summer of 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. For further information and project updates visit durham.ca/BowmanvilleAveConstruction. Lane Restrictions & Road Closures Lane restrictions down to one lane in each direction will be implemented for the duration of the project and delays should be anticipated. Durham Region Transit routes, bus stops and pedestrian access will be maintained within the limits of construction. A closure of Kings Hill Lane at Waverly Road will be required to accommodate the advanced tunneling work and construction of a tunnel shaft. This closure is anticipated to begin October 3 until December 2022. Emergency access will be maintained, and local detour routes posted in advance. A future closure of Bowmanville Avenue from King Street to Stevens Road will be required and further advanced Public Notices will be provided. Municipal construction projects include the use of equipment which may cause noticeable noise and vibration for nearby residents and businesses. The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Businesses Businesses will remain open for the duration of construction. The Region recognizes there may be potential impacts during the work. Durham Region offers an overview of what businesses can expect during construction, and some tips on how to minimize inconvenience on your business, at durham.ca/OpenForBusiness. Page 3 Contract D2022-29 Public Notice #1 uickSrai Gail s� dy pia Luv a Court Re c qy eh4P okhill Boul and � � m 3 c O .� Construction m d Limits —�` Stevens Road stevens Road — ADVANCED m TUNNELING 0 .r .Q Ram �. a 2 N gape ' x C _,._ yC►A 5 N Gp� N co Gt�� D2022-29 rincewlula oulevar 57 Municipality of Clarington Nr Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the following staff members listed below from the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Ron Morissette Matt Down Project Supervisor Project Inspector 905-431-5938 905-260-2304 ron.morissette@durham.ca matthew.down @durham.ca If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3824. facebook.com/RegionOfDurham twitter.com/RegionOfDurham The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby Ontario UN 6A3 Telephone: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 Website: durham.ca/BowmanvilleAveConstruction Page 4 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564 The Regional Municipality of Durham Information Report From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Report: #2022-INFO-77 Date: September 16, 2022 Subject: 2021 Census of Population —Age, Gender, and Dwelling Type (Release 2), File: D01-03 Recommendation: Receive for information Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 This report presents an overview of Statistics Canada's second release of the 2021 Census of Population data, highlighting changes in Durham Region's characteristics of age, sex at birth and gender, and type of dwellings. Attachment 1 summarizes key statistics in Durham Region, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Ontario, and Canada. 2. Background 2.1 On April 27, 2022, Statistics Canada released the second dataset in a series of 2021 Census of Population statistics for municipalities across Canada. This release focused on age, sex at birth and gender, and type of dwelling. The Census is conducted in Canada every five years. 2.2 The population for Durham reported in the first release of the Census data was 696,992 (the effective date being May 11, 2021), an increase of 7.92% since 2016. Page 5 Paae 2 of 7 3. Previous Reports and Decisions 3.1 2022-INFO-31 — 2021 Census of Population — Population and Dwelling Counts (Release 1) 4. Age 4.1 Children under the age of 15 comprised 18% of Durham's population in 2021, compared to 16.3% across Canada and 15.8% in Ontario. In the GTHA, Halton (18.6%) had a larger proportion of children under the age of 15 than Durham, while Peel (16.6%), York (16.3%), Hamilton (16%) and Toronto (13.8%) had a lower proportion of children than Durham. Among Durham's area municipalities, Clarington had the highest percentage of children (19.3%), followed by Whitby (19.1 %), Ajax (18.8%), and Oshawa (17.6%), while Scugog had the lowest share (14%). Figure 1 shows changes in the Regions population by age between 2016 and 2021. 4.2 The proportion of Durham residents aged 15 to 29 was 18.3% in 2021, which was slightly lower than Ontario (18.8%) and higher compared to Canada (17.9%). In the GTHA, Peel (21.8%), Toronto (20.2%), Hamilton (19.1 %), and York (18.5%) had a larger percentage share of youth than Durham. The percentage of young persons among Durham's area municipalities ranged from 19.5% in Ajax, to 14.7% in Brock. 4.3 Adults aged 30 to 64 accounted for 47.8% of Durham's population in 2021. This is higher than the national and provincial levels (both 46.8%) and is generally consistent with the GTHA average (48%). Within the GTHA, Toronto (49%) and York (48.2%) had a higher percentage. In Durham, Ajax had the highest percentage of adults aged 30 to 64 (48.6%), while Scugog had the lowest with 46.2%. 4.4 Durham had a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and older (15.9%) compared to Canada (19%) and Ontario (18.5%). In the GTHA, only Peel (14.7%) had a lower proportion of adults aged 65 and older than Durham. Hamilton had the highest percentage of older adults (18.3%). The proportion of adults aged 65 and older within Durham ranged from 24.1 % in Scugog to 13.1 % in Ajax. 4.5 The proportion of children aged 0-14 in Durham remained relatively the same compared to the GTHA, Ontario, and Canada, all of which experienced significant decreases in this age group. Notably, the only category to show an increase was the proportion of residents aged 65 years and older. Page 6 Figure 1 1 Population pyramid for Durham Region in 2021, by age 2016 2021 AN 0to4 5 to 9 10to 14 15to 19 20 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 45 to 49 50 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 - 65 to 69 - 70to74 75 to 79 80 to 84 85 and up 10% 5% 0 0 5% 10% 5. Sex at Birth and Gender 5.1 In April 2018, Statistics Canada published new standards on sex and birth and gender to help clarify the concepts and classifications. The 2021 Census makes the distinction between the two concepts for the first time. 5.2 Sex at birth refers to the sex assigned at birth based on a person's reproductive system and other physical characteristics. It may also be understood as the sex recorded at a person's birth (for example, what was recorded in their birth certificate). Page 7 Paae 4 of 7 5.3 Gender refers to an individual's current personal and social identity as a man, woman, or non -binary person (a person who is not exclusively a man or a woman). It may be different from sex assigned at birth, and may differ from what is indicated on legal documents. Given that the non -binary population is small, Statistics Canada has aggregated the data within a two -category gender variable (male and female) to protect the confidentiality of responses. 5.4 In 2021, the population in Durham identified as 48.8% male (340,460) and 51.2% female (356,535). Durham's male and female population share was relatively consistent with the national (49.3% male and 50.7% female) and provincial (49% male and 51 % female) shares. 5.5 Within the GTHA, the ratio of males to females ranged from 48.3% males and 51.7% females in Toronto to 49.5% males and 50.5% females in Peel. Notably, the majority of the population in the GTHA identified as female. 5.6 Consistent with the results at the national, provincial, and GTHA trends, the majority of the population in each of Durham's area municipalities was female, ranging from 50.5% in Scugog to 51.5% in Pickering. 6. Dwelling Type 6.1 The majority of households' in Durham lived in low-density2 forms of housing in 2021. In Durham, a total of 160,785 households lived in single -detached houses (66.2%) and 12,915 lived in semi-detached homes (5.3%). Medium -density row homes3 accounted for 27,300 dwellings (11.2%), while 41,675 households were in apartments4 (17.1 %). The household shares were similar to 2016 when 67% lived in single -detached homes, 5.5% in semi-detached, 10.7% in row homes and 16.8% in apartments. The general trend indicates a slight shift away from low -density housing (single- and semi-detached) towards medium and higher -density forms (row houses and apartments). Oshawa has the highest cumulative share of medium and high density housing (36.3%) followed by Pickering (32.8%), while Scugog has the lowest (8.6%). 1 A household refers to a person or group of persons who occupy the same dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada or abroad. The dwelling in which the household lives may be either a collective dwelling or a private dwelling. 2 Low -density forms of housing refer to single- or semi-detached homes. 3 Row homes refer to three or more dwellings joined side by side (or occasionally side to back), such as a townhouse or garden home, but not having any other dwellings either above or below. (Type of Dwelling Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021) 4 Includes apartments in a flat or duplex where dwellings are located above or below the other, and in multistorey buildings. Page 8 IN 700 3.4 600 3.3 3.2 500 tl 3.1 L 400 3.0 = 0 300 a 2 9 c 2 0 06 0 200 2.8 CL 2.7 a 100 2.6 0 2.5 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 Population -Households Persons per Households 7. Growth Trends 5 of 7 7.1 The 2021 Census data suggests that the average number of persons per household in Durham increased for the first time since 1976 from 2.83 persons in 2016 to 2.87 persons in 2021. This is a shift away from the national trend of persons per household declining over time, as illustrated in Figure 2. The average household size in Durham was higher than in the GTHA (2.72), Ontario (2.59), and Canada (2.47). 7.2 Further analysis into Durham's demographic and age characteristics suggests a correlation between the increase in persons per household, and number of children aged 0-14. Possible contributing factors could include an increased birth rate, immigration, and/or a significant number of young families moving into Durham, possibly from neighbouring urban regions such as Toronto, York, and Peel, which experienced decreased growth rates, as identified in Report 2022-INFO-31 — Population and Dwelling Counts (Release 1). Several factors could contribute to this shift, including a lack of vacant and/or developable land in surrounding areas of the GTHA or shifts in the housing market that deem Durham to be comparatively affordable than other GTHA municipalities. Durham's proximity to Toronto and growth in medium and higher density housing make it relatively more attractive for young families. Page 9 Paae 6 of 7 7.3 The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on population and demographic growth trends across the globe. The pandemic has also influenced growth patterns in the GTHA. While local factors could have an impact on growth rates, it is possible that the pandemic also played a key role. Future data releases of the 2021 Census and beyond will provide further insight into these shifts, the longevity of their impacts, and whether they represent long-term trends. 8. Relationship to Strategic Plan 8.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan: a. Goal 5.3 — Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement and communicating results 9. Conclusion 9.1 The Census is an essential source of data on the demographic characteristics over time. The Planning and Economic Development Department will report on the following data in the coming months: • Families, households, and marital status; and income (released July 13); and • Language (released August 17). 9.2 Statistics Canada has noted the following release schedule for additional data this year: • September 21 — Indigenous peoples and Housing; • October 26 — Immigration, place of birth, and citizenship; ethnocultural and religious diversity; and mobility and migration; • November 30 — Education, labour, language of work, commuting, and instruction in the minority official language. 9.3 Following the completion of the seven major releases, there will be further releases (dates to be determined) that will highlight additional themes and key findings in the data, data tables, updates to data products, and further analyses. Page 10 Paae7of7 9.4 The 2021 Census information will be used as input to various Regional projects, including the update to the Regional Official Plan through the Municipal Comprehensive Review (Envision Durham), infrastructure master planning, annual infrastructure capital budgets and forecasts, the annual Business Plan and Budgeting process, Development Charges Studies, and the Durham Region Profile. 9.5 A copy of this report will be forwarded to the area municipalities and be made available on the Region's website. 10. Attachments Attachment #1: Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population, Second Release (Age, Gender, and Dwelling Type) Respectfully submitted, Original signed by Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Page 11 Attachment 1 Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population, Second Release (Age, Gender, and Dwelling Type) Table 1 Age Groups by Municipality in Durham Age Group Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby 0 to 14 23,805 2,130 19,620 30,805 16,405 3,050 3,270 26,425 18.8% 16.9% 19.3% 17.6% 16.5% 14.1 % 15.2% 19.1 % 15 to 29 24,725 1,855 17,345 32,945 18,620 3,395 3,630 24,940 19.5% 14.8% 17.1 % 18.8% 18.8% 15.6% 16.8% 18.0% 30 to 64 61,555 5,810 48,795 82,305 47,730 10,030 10,050 66,685 48.6% 46.2% 48.1 % 46.9% 48.1 % 46.2% 46.6% 48.1 % 65 & older 16,585 2,770 15,670 29,325 16,435 5,240 4,615 20,440 13.1 % 22.0% 15.4% 16.7% 16.6% 24.1 % 21.4% 14.8% Page 12 Table 2 Age Groups in the GTHA Age Group Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton 0 to 14 years 125,505 111,035 240,135 384,295 191,215 91,240 18.0% 18.6% 16.5% 13.8% 16.3% 16.0% 15 to 29 127,440 105,280 317,015 564,415 217,570 108,725 18.3% 17.6% 21.8% 20.2% 18.5% 19.1 % 30 to 64 332,980 284,840 681,250 1,368,665 565,365 265,090 47.8% 47.7% 46.9% 49.0% 48.2% 46.6% 65 & older 111,080 95,485 212,630 476,985 199,185 104,290 15.9% 16.0% 14.7% 17.1 % 17.0% 18.3% Page 13 Table 3 Dwelling Type by Municipality in Durham Dwelling Type Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Single - detached 25,560 4,145 27,945 37,000 19,915 7,405 6,520 32,295 64.7% 86.6% 77.7% 55.5% 59.6% 89.3% 81.4% 69.5% Semi-detached 2,265 75 1,075 5,330 2,510 155 125 1,385 5.7% 1.6% 3.0% 8.0% 7.5% 1.9% 1.6% 3.0% Row house 6,020 115 3,125 6,445 4,980 85 390 6,135 15.2% 2.4% 8.7% 9.7% 14.9% 1.0% 4.9% 13.2% Apartment 5,630 435 3,725 17,715 5,990 630 955 6,605 14.3% 9.1 % 10.4% 26.6% 17.9% 7.6% 11.9% 14.2% Page 14 Table 4 Dwelling Type in the GTHA Dwelling Type Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton Single -detached 160,785 118,585 205,800 270,490 242,140 125,130 66.2% 56.8% 45.7% 23.3% 61.9% 56.2% Semi-detached 12,915 11,060 53,255 71,955 23,185 6,770 5.3% 5.3% 11.8% 6.2% 5.9% 3.0% Row house 27,300 37,335 59,330 62,915 49,475 27,455 11.2% 17.9% 13.2% 5.4% 12.7% 12.3% Apartment 41,675 41,390 131,930 752,680 75,735 62,890 17.1 % 19.8% 29.3% 64.8% 19.4% 28.2% Page 15 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564 The Regional Municipality of Durham Information Report From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Report: #2022-INFO-79 Date: September 23, 2022 Subject: 2021 Census of Population — Families, Households, Marital Status, and Income (Release 3), File: D01-03 Recommendation: Receive for information Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 This report presents an overview of Statistics Canada's third release of the 2021 Census of Population data, highlighting Durham Region's statistics for families, households, marital status, and income. Attachment 1 summarizes key statistics in Durham Region, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Ontario, and Canada. 2. Background 2.1 On July 13, 2022, Statistics Canada released the third dataset in a series of 2021 Census of Population statistics for municipalities across Canada. This release focused on two major categories: • Families, households, and marital status; and • Income. The Census is conducted in Canada every five years. Page 16 Page 2 of 7 3. Previous Reports and Decisions 3.1 2022-INFO-31 — 2021 Census of Population — Population and Dwelling Counts (Release 1) 3.2 2022-INFO-77 — 2021 Census of Population — Age, Gender, and Dwelling Type (Release 2) 4. Families, households, and marital status Census Families 4.1 Statistics Canada defines a "census family" as "couples living together, with or without children, and lone parents living with their children."' 4.2 In 2021, there were approximately 199,375 census families in Durham, compared to 186,135 in 2016 (an increase of 7.1 %). Of these families, 69.6% were married couples, 12.1 % were common-law couples, and 18.4% were lone -parents. A female parent headed 78.9% of Durham's lone -parent families. Approximately 12.4% of Durham's population included persons not in a census family. Figure 1 shows the breakdown of Durham's census families, including married and common-law couples with and without children, and lone -parent families. Figure 1 I Census Families in Durham Lone -parent families 18.4% Common-law couples without children 6.6% Common-law couples with children 5.5 Married cou without chil 25.8% `Married couples with children 43.8 1 Statistics Canada Families, Households and Marital Status Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021 Page 17 Paae 3 of 7 Households 4.3 A "household" refers to a person, or group of people that live together, in the same principal dwelling. 4.4 In 2021, there were approximately 243,050 households in Durham, compared to 227,905 in 2016 (an increase of 6.6%). Approximately 44.5% of Durham's households were families with children. The remaining households consisted of families without children (21.8%), one -person households (19.4%), multigenerational households (6%), one -census family households with additional persons (4.1 %), multiple -family households (.1.1 %), and single persons living in groups of two or more unrelated people sharing a dwelling (3.1 %). Figure 2 shows the breakdown of household types in Durham. Figure 2 1 Households in Durham One -person hnn -hn1,Ac Two -or -more pe non-census-fal household! 3.1% One-census-famill households with additional person! 4.1% Multiple -census -far households 1.1% Multigener househc 6.0% One Vu —, . ..,., households 10.4% Couple -family eholds with ;hildren 34.1% ple-family colds without children 21.8 Page 18 Paae 4 of 7 4.5 On average, there were 2.871 persons per household in 2021, up from 2.83 persons per household in 2016, representing an increase for the first time since 1976 (see Figure 3). Figure 3 1 Population, Households, and Persons per Household in Durham, 1976-2021 700 600 D 0 500 0 400 ro 0 300 co 0 200 0 Marital Status 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 Population --*--Households Persons per Households 3.4 3.3 3.2 -o 0 L 3.1 0 0 3.0 = a 2.9 0 2.8 a 2.7 2.6 2.5 4.6 Among Durham's population aged 15 years and over, 58.1 % (332,030 people) were married or living with a common-law partner in 2021 compared to 58.5% (309,895 people) in 2016. This change represents a slight decrease in the overall share of the population who are married or living with a common-law partner by approximately 0.4%. 5. Income 5.1 The median individual income in Durham increased nearly 8% from approximately $37,755 in 2015 to $44,000 in 20201. During this time, the Bank of Canada's consumer price index (CPI) measure for inflation in Canada increased by 7.8%4. 'Average number of persons per household calculated without adjustment for undercount. 3 Census data for income is reported from the calendar year prior to the census. 4 Bank of Canada Website: http://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/related/inflation-calculator/ Page 19 Paae 5 of 7 5.2 By comparison, in 2020 the median individual income for Ontario was $41,200 and it was $41,600 for the GTHA5. Within Durham, Clarington and Whitby had the highest individual median income ($48,000) followed by Uxbridge ($47,200). In the GTHA, Halton Region had the highest median income ($48,400). 5.3 In 2020, the median household income in Durham was $107,000. The median family income was approximately $123,000. The median income for people aged 15 years and over who are not in economic families was $42,800. 5.4 Durham households reported higher median household incomes than Ontario ($91,000) and the GTHA ($102,833). Similarly, median family incomes were higher in Durham than Ontario ($111,000) and the GTHA ($120,000). Within Durham, Whitby reported the highest median household income ($123,000), while Uxbridge reported the highest median family income ($139,000) (see Figure 4). Figure 4 1 Median family and household incomes in Durham, 2021 $160,000 $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby ■ Median Family Income ■ Median Household Income 5.5 In 2021, 60.4% of Durham families were in the top half of Canadian income distribution. By comparison, 53.6% of Ontarians and 55.2% of GTHA families were in the top half of the Canadian distribution. Within Durham, 68.4% of Uxbridge families were in the top half of Canadian income distribution, followed by Whitby (67.2%), Pickering (65.4%), and Scugog (64.1 %). 5 Median income for the GTHA estimated as average of median incomes for Durham, Halton, Peel, Toronto, York, and Hamilton. 6'Economic family' refers to a group of two or more persons who live in the same dwelling and are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law union, adoption or a foster relationship. Page 20 Paae 6 of 7 5.6 In 2020, 95.7% of Durham residents aged 15 years and older received an income. In Durham, 13.3% of residents had an income of $100,000 or more, while 8.5% had an income of less than $10,000. A total of 54% of households in Durham had an income of $100,000 or more, while 7% of households had an income less than $30,000. 5.7 In Durham, approximately 45,800 individuals were identified as low income according to the low-income measure after tax (LIM-AT), which is based on household income 7. Among different age cohorts, the prevalence of low income was highest for children aged 0 to 5 years (8.5%), and lowest for adults aged between 18 and 64 years (5.8%). 6. Potential Impacts of COVID-19 6.1 The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on population and demographic growth trends across the globe. The pandemic has also influenced growth patterns in the GTHA, as identified in Report 2022-INFO-31 (Census Release 1) and #2022-INFO-77 (Census Release 2). Future data releases of the 2021 Census and beyond will provide further insight into the shifts, the longevity of their impacts, and whether they represent long-term trends. 7. Relationship to Strategic Plan 7.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan: a. Goal 5.3 — Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement and communicating results 8. Conclusion 8.1 The Census is an essential source of data on the demographic characteristics over time. The Planning and Economic Development Department will be reporting on the data on language (released August 17) in the next month. 7 The Low-income measure after tax (LIM-AT) is a fixed percentage (50%) of median adjusted after-tax income of households observed at the person level. Page 21 Paae7of7 8.2 Statistics Canada has noted the following release schedule for additional data this year: • September 21 — Indigenous peoples and Housing; • October 26 — Immigration, place of birth, and citizenship; ethnocultural and religious diversity; and mobility and migration; • November 30 — Education, labour, language of work, commuting, and instruction in the minority official language. 8.3 Following the completion of the seven major releases, there will be further releases (dates to be determined) that will highlight additional themes and key findings in the data, data tables, updates to data products, and further analyses. 8.4 The 2021 Census information will be used as input to various Regional projects, including the update to the Regional Official Plan through the Municipal Comprehensive Review (Envision Durham), infrastructure master planning, annual infrastructure capital budgets and forecasts, the annual Business Plan and Budgeting process, Development Charges Studies, and the Durham Region Profile. 8.5 A copy of this report will be forwarded to the area municipalities and be made available on the Region's website. 9. Attachments Attachment #1: Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population, Third Release (families, households, marital status, and Income) Respectfully submitted, Original signed by Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Page 22 Attachment 1 Table 1 Census Families by Municipality in Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Total number of census families 35,825 3,720 29,830 48,845 28,795 6,695 6,415 39,250 199,375 Total couple families 29,200 3,200 25,190 37,290 23,505 5,835 5,655 32,880 162,750 Married couples 26,330 2,460 20,870 291465 20,870 4,845 4,835 29,055 138,725 Common-law couples 2,870 740 4,325 71830 2,630 1,000 815 3,815 24,025 Lone -parent families 6,625 520 4,640 11,555 5,290 870 765 61370 36,625 Female parent 5,295 390 3,535 9,195 4,240 615 585 5,045 28,895 Male parent 1,330 125 1,105 2,360 1,055 250 180 1,330 7,730 Couple census families 29,200 3,200 25,190 37,290 23,505 5,835 5,655 321880 162,750 Couples without children 9,395 1,670 10,505 16,670 8,970 3,130 2,605 11,530 64,480 Couples with children 19,805 1,530 14,680 20,615 14,535 2,705 3,045 21,350 98,265 Persons not in census families 12,540 1,735 11,005 30,930 10,910 2,670 2,505 14,005 86,295 Page 23 IF-1slIM Census Families in the GTHA Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Total number of census families 199,375 169,665 397,915 733,220 339,100 157,125 1,996,400 3,969,670 Total couple families 162,750 146,545 330,680 580,590 289,760 126,990 1,637,315 3,291,560 Married couples 138,725 131,450 306,605 484,435 267,775 104,920 1,433,910 2,776,165 Common-law couples 24,025 15,100 24,075 96,155 21,985 22,070 203,410 515,395 Lone -parent families 36,625 23,120 67,235 152,635 49,340 30,135 359,090 678,110 Female parent 28,895 18,295 54,755 127,560 39,395 23,985 292,885 538,450 Male parent 7,730 4,830 12,475 25,075 9,945 6,150 66,205 139,660 Couple census families 162,750 146,545 330,680 580,590 289,760 126,990 1,637,315 3,291,560 Couples without children 64,480 54,405 112,605 267,410 105,350 58,210 662,460 1,530,240 Couples with children 98,265 92,145 218,080 313,180 184,410 68,780 974,860 1,761,315 Persons not in census families 86,295 63,815 191,915 652,310 126,480 99,290 1,220,105 2,430,295 Page 24 10#1= Marital Status by Municipality in Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Population 15 yrs + 102,860 10,440 81,810 144,580 82,785 18,655 18,290 112,075 571,490 Married or common law 59,825 6,515 51,000 76,220 48,125 11,815 11,435 67,085 332,030 Not married or common-law 43,035 3,925 30,805 68,355 34,655 6,835 6,850 44,995 239,455 Table 4 Marital Status in the GTHA Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Population 15 yrs + 571,490 485,605 1,210,890 2,410,060 982,120 478,115 6,138,280 11,972,145 Married or common law relationships 332,030 299,515 688,410 1,213,410 596,385 260,655 3,390,405 6,769,725 Not married or common-law 239,455 186,090 522,480 1,196,645 385,735 217,455 2,747,860 5,202,420 Page 25 I F-I -*1C4R Census Family Households by Municipality in Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Total private households by household type 39,490 4,790 35,955 66,635 33,425 8,290 8,005 46,460 243,050 One -census -family households 26,770 3,100 25,285 39,410 22,545 5,735 5,560 32,800 161,205 Couple -family households 22,615 2,755 22,010 31,250 18,995 5,110 4,995 28,185 135,920 Without children in a census family 15,735 1,325 12,910 17,395 11,850 2,395 2,715 18,625 82,960 With children in a census family 6,885 1,430 9,100 13,855 7,145 2,710 2,275 9,560 52,965 One -parent -family households 4,150 345 3,275 8,155 3,550 620 565 41615 25,285 Multigenerational households 3,670 210 1,740 3,245 2,530 330 305 2,580 14,600 Multiple -census -family households 625 45 320 645 455 85 75 460 2,700 One -census -family households with additional 1,925 190 1,260 3,120 1,365 290 220 11595 9,960 Two -or -more person non -census -family households 950 135 815 3,370 790 230 185 11015 7,480 One -person households 5,555 1,110 6,545 16,850 5,740 1,625 1,670 8,010 47,100 Page 26 IFUR : Census Family Households in the GTHA Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Total private households by household type 243,050 208,600 450,745 1,160,895 391,035 222,805 2,677,130 5,491,200 One -census -family households 161,205 147,045 283,190 608,930 266,995 134,420 1,601,785 3,347,195 Couple -family households 135,920 128,755 239,815 493,770 233,010 111,410 1,342,680 2,841,660 Without children in a census family 82,960 81,715 164,075 265,950 151,345 60,520 806,565 1,517,365 With children in a census family 52,965 47,045 75,745 227,825 81,665 50,885 536,130 1,324,295 One -parent -family households 25,285 18,295 43,375 115,160 33,985 23,015 259,115 505,535 Multigenerational households 14,600 9,115 44,165 40,515 29,085 8,140 145,620 221,120 Multiple -census -family households 2,700 1,535 8,905 9,920 5,325 1,570 29,955 45,215 One -census -family households with additional persons 9,960 5,405 23,215 41,030 15,740 7,030 102,380 184,430 Two -or -more person non -census -family households 7,480 4,630 18,655 74,730 9,805 9,535 124,835 240,700 One -person households 47,100 40,860 72,615 385,765 64,075 62,110 672,525 1,452,540 Page 27 Table 7 Median Individual Income by Municipality in Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Total population aged 15 years and over 102,460 10,175 81,125 143,235 82,195 18,360 18,140 110,265 565,960 Total income recipients aged 15 years and over 97,240 9,900 78,100 137,040 78,640 17,765 17,590 105,005 541,360 Total population 15 years and older without income 5,220 275 3,025 6,195 3,555 595 550 5,260 24,600 Percentage with an income 94.9% 97.3% 96.3% 95.7% 95.7% 96.8% 97.0% 95.2% 95.7% Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $42,400 $42,400 $48,000 $39,600 $45,200 $45,200 $47,200 $48,000 $44,000 Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $36,800 $38,400 $38,000 $42,800 $36,400 $40,400 $42,000 $42,800 $39,600 Note: Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households. Page 28 IFURIN: Individual Income Ranges by Municipality in Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Total population 15 years and older with total 97,240 9,900 78,095 137,040 78,640 17,765 17,585 105,005 541,355 Under $10,000 (including loss) 9,040 705 5,925 11,170 6,730 1,410 1,525 9,340 45,880 $10,000 to $19,999 11,405 1,290 8,200 17,490 8,535 2,100 1,910 11,230 62,155 $20,000 to $29,999 14,675 1,505 9,755 22,030 11,320 2,310 2,330 13,785 77,720 $30,000 to $39,999 11,045 1,200 8,480 18,220 8,665 2,075 1,800 10,680 62,180 $40,000 to $49,999 9,395 1,100 8,335 16,405 7,705 1,835 1,685 9,445 55,910 $50,000 to $59,999 8,325 980 7,315 13,055 6,670 1,475 1,390 8,390 47,610 $60,000 to $69,999 7,080 785 6,065 9,640 5,635 1,235 1,210 7,280 38,930 $70,000 to $79,999 5,860 580 5,145 7,530 4,765 1,030 990 6,265 32,155 $80,000 to $89,999 4,600 465 4,040 5,470 4,005 870 860 5,245 25,560 $90,000 to $99,999 3,865 325 3,420 4,275 3,300 715 745 4,855 21,500 $100,000 and over 11,940 970 11,415 11,760 11,325 2,705 3,150 18,485 71,750 $100,000 to $149,999 8,710 730 8,170 8,785 7,690 1,805 1,875 12,600 50,360 $150,000 and over 3,235 245 3,245 2,975 3,640 900 1,270 5,885 21,395 Page 29 10 #1Me, Median Individual Income by Municipality in the GTHA Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Total population aged 15 years and over 565,960 478,785 1,199,070 2,377,950 974,530 469,795 6,066,090 11,782,845 Total income recipients aged 15 years and over 541,360 456,660 1,131,905 2,267,990 930,280 450,655 5,778,850 11,294,815 Total population 15 years and older without income 24,600 22,125 67,165 109,960 44,250 19,140 287,240 488,030 Percentage with an income 95.7% 95.4% 94.4% 95.4% 95.5% 95.9% 95.3% 95.9% Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $44,000 $48,400 $38,000 $39,200 $39,600 $40,400 $41,600 $41,200 Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients $39,600 $42,800 $34,800 $36,000 $36,400 $36,800 $37,733 $37,200 Page 30 Table 10 Individual Income Ranges by Municipality in the GTHA Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Total population 15 years and older with total 541,355 456,660 1,131,905 2,267,990 930,280 450,655 5,778,845 11,294,815 Under $10,000 (including loss) 45,880 44,895 117,085 211,890 95,560 36,650 551,960 977,950 $10,000 to $19,999 62,155 48,760 149,765 278,135 120,405 55,620 714,840 1,383,475 $20,000 to $29,999 77,720 56,505 184,440 383,760 146,245 71,615 920,285 1,752,040 $30,000 to $39,999 62,180 44,740 142,340 278,910 104,860 58,470 691,500 1,388,215 $40,000 to $49,999 55,910 39,385 118,090 221,305 83,240 50,680 568,610 1,190,885 $50,000 to $59,999 47,610 34,880 95,805 177,155 68,605 40,980 465,035 985,270 $60,000 to $69,999 38,930 30,170 74,105 138,600 55,800 32,600 370,205 782,980 $70,000 to $79,999 32,155 25,805 56,650 111,165 46,120 25,035 296,930 612,620 $80,000 to $89,999 25,560 21,960 45,030 90,210 38,365 18,820 239,945 477,445 $90,000 to $99,999 21,500 19,215 34,775 73,405 33,595 14,970 197,460 385,830 $100,000 and over 71,750 90,335 113,820 303,450 137,490 45,215 762,060 1,358,115 $100,000 to $149,999 50,360 53,005 80,380 174,940 87,815 31,605 478,105 897,615 $150,000 and over 21,395 37,335 33,440 128,510 49,670 13,605 283,955 460,495 Page 31 Table 11 Median Household Income in Durham Median Household Income Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Total private households 39,490 4,785 35,950 66,635 33,425 8,240 8,005 46,460 243,045 Median total income of households in 2020 ($) $119,000 $92,000 $112,000 $86,000 $118,000 $108,000 $117,000 $123,000 $107,000 Median after-tax income of households in 2020 ($) $103,000 $81,000 $96,000 $76,000 $102,000 $92,000 $99,000 $104,000 $93,000 Total one -person private households 5,555 1,110 6,545 16,850 5,740 1,610 1,670 8,010 47,100 Median income of one -person households in 2020 $51,200 $38,800 $52,800 $42,000 $54,000 $46,800 $44,400 $50,400 $47,200 Median after-tax income of one -person households $44,800 $36,000 $46,000 $38,000 $46,800 $42,000 $40,000 $44,400 $42,000 Total two -or -more -person private households 33,930 3,680 29,410 49,790 27,685 6,635 6,340 38,450 195,945 Median total income of two -or -more -person households $130,000 $109,000 $127,000 $103,000 $133,000 $123,000 $140,000 $138,000 $124,000 Median after-tax income of two -or -more -person households $112,000 $95,000 $108,000 $91,000 $114,000 $105,000 $116,000 $117,000 $106,000 Page 32 Table 12 Household Income Ranges in Durham Household Income Ranges Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Total - Household total income groups in 2020 for private households - 100% data 39,490 4,785 35,950 66,635 33,425 8,245 8,005 46,460 243,045 Under $5,000 195 35 150 490 205 45 60 225 1,410 $5,000 to $9,999 95 15 80 295 80 30 25 115 735 $10,000 to $14,999 170 30 165 805 165 55 50 305 1,750 $15,000 to $19,999 295 85 290 1,295 225 90 100 425 2,810 $20,000 to $24,999 640 175 505 2,000 515 175 165 885 5,055 $25,000 to $29,999 625 160 625 2,170 565 185 205 845 5,365 $30,000 to $34,999 605 130 620 2,010 600 180 175 780 5,100 $35,000 to $39,999 690 190 750 2,170 645 180 205 840 5,675 $40,000 to $44,999 785 150 845 2,500 725 210 215 1,025 6,455 $45,000 to $49,999 840 140 925 2,390 765 255 185 1,005 6,500 $50,000 to $59,999 1,865 280 1,970 5,115 1,625 490 380 2,175 13,900 $60,000 to $69,999 2,090 300 2,045 4,865 1,755 465 415 2,280 14,215 $70,000 to $79,999 2,170 305 2,120 4,790 1,920 525 430 2,375 14,630 $80,000 to $89,999 2,230 330 2,115 4,350 1,785 465 405 2,300 13,980 $90,000 to $99,999 2,325 290 2,155 4,085 1,885 455 380 2,420 13,995 $100,000 and over 23,870 2,185 20,605 27,305 19,980 4,445 4,600 28,465 131,460 $100,000 to $124,999 5,520 690 5,090 8,550 4,355 1,080 865 5,800 31,945 $125,000 to $149,999 4,845 505 4,250 6,225 3,890 830 790 5,290 26,625 $150,000 to $199,999 6,975 540 5,940 7,155 5,510 1,160 1,195 8,065 36,550 $200,000 and over 6,530 450 5,320 5,375 6,225 1,375 1,750 9,310 36,335 Page 33 Table 13 Median Household Income in the GTHA Median Household Income Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Total private households 243,045 208,605 450,745 1,160,895 391,035 222,810 446,189 5,491,205 Median total income of households in 2020 ($) $107,000 $121,000 $107,000 $84,000 $112,000 $86,000 $102,833 $91,000 Median after-tax income of households in 2020 ($) $93,000 $103,000 $94,000 $74,000 $97,000 $75,500 $89,417 $79,500 Total one -person private households 47,100 40,860 72,615 385,765 64,075 62,110 112,088 1,452,540 Median income of one -person households in 2020 $47,200 $54,400 $46,400 $45,200 $46,400 $40,400 $46,667 $43,600 Median after-tax income of one -person households $42,000 $47,200 $41,200 $40,400 $41,200 $36,800 $41,467 $39,200 Total two -or -more -person private households 195,945 167,740 378,125 775,125 326,955 160,695 334,098 4,038,660 Median total income of two -or -more -person $124,000 $140,000 $120,000 $107,000 $127,000 $107,000 $120,833 $111,000 Median after-tax income of two -or -more -person $106,000 $118,000 $105,000 $94,000 $109,000 $94,000 $104,333 $97,000 Page 34 Table 14 Household Income Ranges in Durham Household Income Ranges Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Total - Household total income groups in 2020 for private households - 100% data 243,045 208,605 450,745 1,160,890 391,035 222,810 446,188 5,491,200 Under $5,000 1,410 1,910 4,275 21,975 4,410 2,495 6,079 61,515 $5,000 to $9,999 735 805 1,780 10,700 1,960 1,110 2,848 30,860 $10,000 to $14,999 1,750 1,325 3,070 18,325 2,860 2,580 4,985 63,360 $15,000 to $19,999 2,810 1,820 4,920 23,970 4,610 4,875 7,168 96,980 $20,000 to $24,999 5,055 3,815 91880 52,135 9,245 8,145 14,713 186,250 $25,000 to $29,999 5,365 4,205 8,915 40,010 8,590 7,705 12,465 168,345 $30,000 to $34,999 5,100 3,735 9,120 38,210 9,170 7,205 12,090 158,810 $35,000 to $39,999 5,675 4,365 10,355 39,540 9,785 7,740 12,910 175,890 $40,000 to $44,999 6,455 4,675 11,025 39,320 9,785 8,290 13,258 182,900 $45,000 to $49,999 6,500 4,790 11,410 39,335 9,840 7,990 13,311 182,945 $50,000 to $59,999 13,900 10,135 25,010 78,920 20,655 15,980 27,433 370,350 $60,000 to $69,999 14,215 101530 26,225 77,155 21,000 15,325 27,408 364,585 $70,000 to $79,999 14,630 10,770 27,250 72,540 21,145 14,495 26,805 350,520 $80,000 to $89,999 13,980 10,450 26,825 68,900 20,570 13,370 25,683 332,395 $90,000 to $99,999 13,995 10,360 26,400 62,465 19,705 12,530 24,243 310,400 $100,000 and over 131,460 124,895 244,270 477,390 217,705 92,975 214,783 2,455,095 $100,000 to $124,999 31,945 24,335 60,790 126,785 45,680 26,750 52,714 662,625 $125,000 to $149,999 26,625 21,365 49,650 90,785 39,170 19,745 41,223 500,495 $150,000 to $199,999 36,550 32,055 67,220 112,045 57,135 24,405 54,902 630,420 $200,000 and over 36,335 47,140 66,605 147,770 75,720 22,075 65,941 661,550 Page 35 Table 15 Family Income in Durham Family Income Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Total number of economic families 33,490 3,575 28,890 47,455 27,300 6,465 6,240 37,840 191,290 Median total income of economic families in $129,000 $108,000 $126,000 $102,000 $132,000 $123,000 $139,000 $138,000 $123,000 In the top half of Canadian income 78,880 6,450 64,100 83,325 64,450 13,640 14,655 91,820 417,330 In the bottom half of Canadian income 47,365 5,855 36,630 90,685 34,130 7,645 6,750 44,845 274,020 In the bottom decile 6,075 930 4,275 16,980 4,545 1,180 1,145 6,560 41,730 In the second decile 8,060 1,075 6,060 17,465 5,990 1,310 1,155 7,610 48,755 In the third decile 10,005 1,185 7,300 18,380 7,070 1,455 1,340 8,895 55,645 In the fourth decile 11,040 1,215 8,975 18,835 7,705 1,710 1,420 9,900 60,815 In the fifth decile 12,180 1,460 10,020 19,015 8,815 1,990 1,680 11,885 67,080 In the sixth decile 13,840 1,365 11,095 18,280 9,720 2,030 1,880 13,690 71,895 In the seventh decile 15,200 1,340 12,465 18,395 11,255 2,440 2,235 15,500 78,830 In the eighth decile 17,195 1,380 13,585 17,735 13,125 2,495 2,700 18,370 86,580 In the ninth decile 18,000 1,345 14,320 16,620 14,760 3,305 3,355 21,855 93,565 In the top decile 14,655 1,020 12,635 12,290 15,590 3,370 4,485 22,400 86,465 Page 36 Table 16 Family Income in the GTHA Family Income Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Total number of economic families tDurham 0 164 935 369,465 723,990 322,385 154,140 321,034 3,875,790 Median total income of economic families in 2020 $123,000 $140,000 $118,000 $106,000 $126,000 $107,000 $120,000 $111,000 In the top half of Canadian income distribution 417,330 395,775 794,415 1,375,505 706,705 289,615 663,224 7,515,670 In the bottom half of Canadian income distribution 274,020 193,995 644,660 1,385,785 458,910 271,295 538,111 6,516,085 In the bottom decile 41,730 34,910 113,390 348,260 91,015 54,340 113,941 1,318,120 In the second decile 48,755 34,005 117,930 287,815 88,890 54,355 105,292 1,283,940 In the third decile 55,645 37,165 131,095 265,075 89,480 54,115 105,429 1,292,030 In the fourth decile 60,815 41,280 137,155 245,925 92,150 54,440 105,294 1,296,710 In the fifth decile 67,080 46,640 145,085 238,700 97,380 54,050 108,156 1,325,280 In the sixth decile 71,895 52,630 151,980 234,350 105,570 56,765 112,198 1,365,960 In the seventh decile 78,830 61,095 158,455 236,815 117,130 57,815 118,357 1,415,070 In the eighth decile 86,580 71,815 163,595 245,465 133,765 59,610 126,805 1,482,300 In the ninth decile 93,565 89,120 168,660 268,615 159,340 60,825 140,021 1,581,535 In the top decile 86,465 121,110 151,725 390,265 190,885 54,610 165,843 1,670,800 Page 37 Table 17 Low Income by Municipality in Durham Low Income Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham Population to whom low-income concepts are applicable 126,245 12,310 100,730 174,010 98,585 21,285 21,410 136,665 691,355 0 to 17 years 28,855 2,490 23,210 36,575 19,880 3,740 4,075 32,365 151,220 0 to 5 years 8,780 880 7,560 11,980 6,405 1,115 1,175 9,065 46,975 18 to 64 years 81,110 7,250 62,390 109,135 62,775 12,540 12,835 85,220 433,335 65 years and over 16,280 2,560 15,125 28,305 15,935 5,010 4,490 19,080 106,805 In low income, Low-income measure -after tax (LIM-AT) 6,915 1,070 4,835 17,750 5,215 1,300 1,290 7,365 45,800 0 to 17 years 2,085 195 1,235 4,860 1,370 230 225 2,005 12,215 0 to 5 years 670 55 355 1,720 460 85 65 575 3,990 18 to 64 years 3,620 505 2,625 10,005 2,830 715 700 3,910 24,950 65 years and over 1,210 370 980 2,890 1,015 355 365 1,445 8,635 Page 38 �17 M.01 Low Income by Municipality in the GTHA Low Income Durham Halton Peel Toronto York Hamilton GTHA Ontario Population to whom low-income concepts are applicable 691,355 589,770 1,439,075 2,761,285 1,165,615 560,915 1,201,336 14,031,755 0 to 17 years 151,220 136,980 295,155 461,810 236,770 109,880 231,969 2,726,265 0 to 5 years 46,975 36,800 86,510 148,485 63,960 35,170 69,650 831,185 18 to 64 years 433,335 362,120 937,960 1,842,580 735,495 352,465 777,326 8,795,220 65 years and over 106,805 90,670 205,960 456,895 193,350 98,575 192,043 2,510,270 In low income, Low-income measure -after tax (LIM-AT) 45,800 39,630 111,925 363,955 102,225 60,275 120,635 1,420,525 0 to 17 years 12,215 10,590 28,680 67,725 22,705 14,275 26,032 314,150 0 to 5 years 3,990 2,715 8,990 22,175 6,390 4,815 8,179 102,930 18 to 64 years 24,950 21,615 62,660 218,825 55,985 34,200 69,706 803,215 65 years and over 8,635 7,420 20,585 77,410 23,540 11,805 24,899 303,160 Page 39 wDDD7) DURHAM REGION The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department Memorandum Date: September 27, 2022 To: Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council From: John Presta, P. Eng., MPA., Commissioner, Works Copy: Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer Nancy Taylor, BBA, CPA, CA, Commissioner, Finance Don Beaton, BCom, MPA, Commissioner of Corporate Services Arend Wakeford, Senior Solicitor, Legal Services Ramesh Jagannathan, P. Eng., Director, Transportation, and Field Services Brad Dobson, P. Eng., Acting Director, Environmental Services Subject: Update on Regional Road 18 Pilot Project in the Municipality of Clarington Further to the press release regarding the innovative pilot road resurfacing project on Regional Road 18 in the Municipality of Clarington, the following provides an update on the project: 1. The Regional Municipality of Durham (Region) continues to support the use of recycled glass product in the granular road base and plastics in the surface asphalt as a best practice to promote sustainable infrastructure. 2. There is one supplier of recycled glass product in the Province of Ontario, known as Nexcycle. They take blue bin recycled glass from municipal programs and process it into a product they refer to as "Glass Cullet." This product is expected to contain some material from the blue bin which is not pure glass. 3. Following placement of granular material incorporating the recycled glass product in the pilot project lane, the Region was contacted by the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) regarding a complaint by a resident with If you require this information in an accessible fpxhw4olease contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560. Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council Update on Regional Road 18 Pilot Project in the Municipality of Clarington September 27, 2022 Page 2 of 3 concerns that other (deleterious) material appeared to have been incorporated into the granular material, potentially including used batteries, organic matter (e.g., bones associated with food waste), and/or medical waste (i.e., a syringe). 4. Regional staff instructed the project contractor Duffin Construction to not pave the resurfacing area on Regional Road 18 to allow the Region to verify the material placed on the project site. 5. The project site was walked several times by Regional staff to inspect the road base material placed at the project location. 6. The Region has retained Malroz Engineering Inc. as a third -party consultant to verify the road base material on Regional Road 18. 7. Malroz in coordination with the Region's staff for traffic management is conducting field sampling on Monday, September 26 and Tuesday, September 27 on the project site. The field work includes visually screening the road base material in the pilot test lane to determine the nature and approximate extent of deleterious material. The screening is to be of an environmental nature and will qualitatively approximate the nature and volume of deleterious material, including a screen for odour, liquid residue, and vapours. 8. The material samples will be evaluated for leachate generation potential and quality to determine whether it would meet the definition of hazardous waste. 9. Malroz will prepare a report to summarize the results of the field work, sample testing and analysis within a 2-3-week period. 10. The proposed schedule is dependent on third party availability (i.e., traffic control, laboratory analyses) and may be delayed by adverse weather (i.e., heavy rain, lightning). Once a report is completed for distribution, the report will be submitted to the MECP, Regional Council and the Municipality of Clarington. Regional staff will take the appropriate next steps in consultation with MECP and the Region's consultant. The next steps may include removal of unsuitable road base material and/or surface asphalt paving. Page 41 Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council Update on Regional Road 18 Pilot Project in the Municipality of Clarington September 27, 2022 Page 3 of 3 Should there be any additional questions or information required on this project, you may contact myself at or 905 668-7711 extension 3520. End of Memo Page 42 From: Chambers, Michelle To: Chambers, Michelle Subject: Region of Durham News - Update #2: Durham Region's innovative paving project on Newtonville Road Date: September 28, 2022 10:07:16 AM 77ODD)) DURHAM REGION Region of Durham News 9/28/2022 8:16:17 AM Update #2: Durham Region's innovative paving project on Newtonville Road Whitby, Ontario — The Region of Durham has retained a third -party environmental engineering consultant, Malroz Engineering Inc., to take samples of the recycled materials used in the road base for the Newtonville Road Rehabilitation Pilot Project, to ensure they meet the Region's expectations as blue box materials. Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) in the Municipality of Clarington was identified for an innovative project that uses recycled materials to reconstruct part of the road. Work on the project was recently paused after a concern was raised by a local resident. This pause provided an opportunity for the Region to retain a third party to verify the content of recycled materials utilized in the granular base samples. The verification process will take time to allow a thorough review. Although the paving of Phase two has been put on hold until the completion of the verification process, the contractor will remain on site to complete other aspects of the reconstruction project. This will help to ensure the road can be safely used during, and after, this third -party verification process. More information can be found on the project page at durham.ca\NewtonvilleRoad. Quick facts • The Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) Rehabilitation Pilot Project —a 3.6-kilometre stretch of roadway in the Municipality of Clarington—provided an innovative opportunity for road construction. • Road work was to be split into two phases that would help assess and evaluate the performance of traditional and recycled materials. Page 43 • Phase one was completed in fall 2021, recycling the existing road base and using other traditional materials. • Phase two was focused on the southerly section of the road and included recycled materials from blue box collections for a beneficial new use. • The goal of exploring the use of blue box materials in road reconstruction projects is to reuse about 400 tonnes of recycled glass from blue box collections in the granular base, and approximately six tonnes of recycled plastics from blue box collections, and 4.5 tonnes of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibres made from recycled plastics in the asphalt. • If successful, using recycled materials from blue box collections (Phase two) could help reduce the volume of aggregate materials mined and trucked in for road construction, while possibly increasing the strength, durability and overall pavement life cycle of the road network. Quotes "We are taking the concerns brought forward on this project seriously, which is why we immediately paused the project and hired a third party to test the road materials. This is a pilot project that has a goal of looking for innovative ways to reuse recycled municipal material, while also protecting the environment. The Newtonville Road Rehabilitation Pilot Project is following our guiding principles to apply innovative approaches to Regional waste streams to manage them as resources, while also improving our environmental footprint." John Presta, Commissioner of Works, Region of Durham -30- For media inquiries, please contact Corporate Communications. Read this article on our website. w7DD7)) DURHAM F EGIDN CONTACT US 605 Rossland Rd. 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Page 45 THIS LETTER HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO THE EIGHT AREA CLERKS September 28, 2022 June Gallagher Clerk - Municipality of Clarington LOU 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville ON L1 C 3A6 The Regional Municipality Dear June Gallagher: of Durham Corporate Services RE: Interim Suspension of Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. Department Program (2022-COW-27) - Our File: D04 Legislative Services 605 Rossland Rd. E. Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on September 28, Level 1 adopted the following recommendations of the Committee of the Whole: PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Canada "A That to the extent possible, the recommendations approved in Report #2021-W-31 of the Commissioner of Works be repealed; 905-668-7711 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-9963 B) That Regional staff are directed to continue to carry out repairs to sanitary sewer service connections on private property in accordance with By-law durham.ca #90-2003; Don Beaton, BCom, M.P.A. Commissioner of Corporate C) That Regional staff are directed to reimburse residential customers for Services repairs carried out pursuant to Council's direction in Recommendation B) of Report #2022-COW-27 with appropriate documentation with funding from user rate financing at the discretion of the Commissioner of Finance; and D) That a copy of Report #2022-COW-27 be forwarded to the Durham Local Area Municipalities for information." Please find enclosed a copy of Report #2022-COW-27 for your information. Alexander Harras Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services AH/sc c: J. Presta, Commissioner of Works E. Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2097. Page 46 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3540. The Regional Municipality of Durham Report To: Committee of the Whole From: Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Works Report: #2022-COW-27 Date: September 14, 2022 Subject: Interim Suspension of Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. Program Recommendation: That the Committee of the Whole recommends to Regional Council: A) That, to the extent possible, the recommendations approved in Report #2021- W-31 be suspended until the completion of a public education program in 2023; B) That Regional staff be directed to contact Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. to request that they do not accept any new clients in Durham until the completion of a public education program in 2023; C) That Regional staff are directed to continue to carry out repairs to sanitary sewer service connections on private property in accordance with By-law #90-2003 as it existed prior to the amendments approved in Report #2021-W-31; D) That Regional staff are directed to reimburse residential customers for repairs carried out pursuant to Council's direction in Recommendation C) with appropriate documentation with funding from user rate financing at the discretion of the Commissioner of Finance; E) That Regional staff report to Regional Council upon completion of the public education program prior to any communications to the residential water and sanitary sewer customers; and F) That copy of this report be forwarded to the Durham Local Area Municipalities for information. Page 47 Report #2022-COW-27 Report: 1. Purpose Paae 2 of 4 1.1 The purpose of this report is to suspend the implementation of recommendations related to sanitary sewer service connections on private property approved in Report #2021-W-31 until the completion of the public education program. Regional staff will report to Regional Council prior to any future direct communications to residential customers. 2. Background 2.1 Prior to July 2022, the Regional Municipality of Durham (Region) provided for repair services to 1 metre outside the house foundation. In April 2022, the Sewer System By-law #90-2003 was amended so that the Region would be responsible to repair sanitary sewer service connections only within the public right of way. Regional By-law #90-2003 was changed making residents fully responsible for the sanitary service connection located on private property. The portion of the sanitary sewer connection impacted by this change is shown in Attachment #1. 2.2 Residents have always been responsible for their water service connections to the exterior shut off valve, located typically very close to the property line. No change was made regarding water service connections. 2.3 At the same time, the Region entered into an agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. in 2022. This company provides optional insurance to residents for repairs to residential sewer and water lines. Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. is a reputable corporation doing business in many Ontario municipalities. Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. is recognized by the Local Authority Services, which is part of the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO). AMO is a not -for -profit group formed and controlled directly by all municipalities in Ontario. 2.4 Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. is allowed to use the Region's logo and in exchange must: a. Report to the Region on their activities; b. Meet price limit guarantees; and c. Provide a high level of customer service. Report #2022-COW-27 Page 3 of 4 2.5 The Region entered into an agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. to provide residents with a reputable and reliable option to obtain insurance and to soften the impact of the decrease in service level for sewer users. 2.6 At the Works Committee meeting on September 7, 2022, Councillors reported that several residents are confused and concerned about the impact of the change in the By-law and have questions about the insurance offered through Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. Regional staff have fielded questions and concerns since residents have received their direct letters in the mail. It was highlighted that the additional notice and communications are undertaken prior to program implementation. Delaying the implementation of the amended By-law and the Service Line Warranty Canada program would permit Regional Council to receive further public input and address additional questions or concerns. 2.7 The direction proposed in this Report would request that Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. refrain from signing up new customers and pause any new marketing efforts. 2.8 The amended By -Law #90-2003 makes residents responsible for the cost of repairs to the sewer line located on their property. This is a reduction in services funded from the sewer user rates. However, it is an efficient, effective and transparent way of delivering this service. It is consistent with the Region's legal responsibilities which is why this approach is used in all other municipalities. 3. Previous Reports and Decisions 3.1 Report #2021-W-31 "Amendment to Regional Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By -Law #90-2003 and Residential Water and Sanitary Service Connection Protection Plans". 4. Relationship to Strategic Plan 4.1 This report aligns with the following strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan: a. Goal 5.1 and 5.2 — Service Excellence • Optimize resources and partnerships to deliver exceptional quality services and value; and • Collaborate for a seamless service experience. Page 49 Report #2022-COW-27 5. Conclusion Paae 4 of 4 5.1 Regional staff recommend that the implementation of recommendations related to sanitary sewer service connections on private property approved in Report #2021- W-31 be suspended until the completion of the public education program in 2023. Regional staff will report to Regional Council prior to any future direct communications to residential customers. 5.2 This report has been reviewed by Legal Services — Corporate Services and the Finance Department and the Commissioner of Finance concurs with the financial recommendations. 5.3 For additional information, contact: John Presta, Commissioner of Works, at 905- 668-7711, extension 3520. 6. Attachments Attachment #1 Attachment # 2 Attachment #3 Respectfully submitted, Original signed by: Residential Property Owners Responsibility Sketch Works Committee Report #2021-W-31 Agreement for Residential Water/Wastewater Warranty Protection Provider May 19, 2022 John Presta, P.Eng., MPA Commissioner of Works Recommended for Presentation to Committee Original signed by: Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair Chief Administrative Officer Page 50 Attachment #1 to Report #2022-COW-27 Figure 1: Residential Property Owners Responsibility Sketch Water Service Responsibilty Internal plumbing Property boundary (curb stop water meter location may vary) Boulevard Isolation valve I Road I I I I I Customer -owned pipe I III I I Region's responsibility I Customer's responsibility (municipal property) (private property) Sanitary Service Responsibilty 1.0 m from foundation wall Property boundary L Boulevard L I I Road I I I I I I Region -owned I I Customer -owned pipe I I pipe vPotential revised limits for Potential revised Regions limits for Customer's responsibility responsibility Region's responsibility Customer's responsibility (municipal property) (private property) Page 51 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3540. The Regional Municipality of Durham Lil Report To: Works Committee From: Commissioner of Works Report: #2021-W-31 Date: September 8, 2021 Subject: Amendment to Regional Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By - Law #90-2003 and Residential Water and Sanitary Service Connection Protection Plans Recommendations: That the Works Committee recommends to Regional Council: A) That the Regional Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By - Law #90-2003 be amended by extending a property owner's limit of responsibility for residential sanitary service connections from 1 metre (m) outside the foundation of the home currently to the new limit at the property boundary, to be consistent with the responsibility for water service connection maintenance effective July 1, 2022; B) That the Regional Municipality of Durham enter into an agreement that endorses residential water and sanitary service line warranty protection plans with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. for an initial two-year period, with a maximum of two, five-year term renewal options for extension, with such extensions subject to Regional Council approval based upon a review of the overall success of the program; C) That Regional staff report back to Regional Council prior to the end of the initial two-year period of the agreement to advise if the program is meeting the customer service needs and performance metrics as outlined in the agreement; and Page 52 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 2 of 11 D) That the Commissioner of Works be authorized to execute the agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. for residential water and sanitary service warranty protection plans, together with such further ancillary documents that may be required, all in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Works, Commissioner of Finance, and the Regional Solicitor. Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the Regional Municipality of Durham (Region) to: a. Amend the Regional Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By -Law #90-2003 to align with the ownership limits of the Regional Water Supply System By -Law #89-2003 as well as most other Ontario municipalities by revising the limit of responsibility for sanitary service connections; and b. Enter into an agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. (SLWC) that endorses residential water and sanitary service connection protection plans. 2. Background 2.1 The municipal water and sanitary sewerage systems are owned and maintained by the Region and currently service approximately 178,000 residential connections. 2.2 Many property owners are not aware of the ownership limits or the responsibilities of water and sanitary sewer service connection lines. 2.3 Because service connection failure is often unpredictable, residential property owners may not be prepared to respond quickly or with full knowledge of what is required of them to remedy the situation. Often overwhelmed, property owners will contact the Region seeking assistance for repairs to infrastructure that is not the responsibility of the Region. 2.4 Given this situation, opportunities to optimize resources and partnerships to deliver exceptional quality services and value to property owners in keeping with the Region's Strategic Plan were explored by Regional staff. Page 53 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 3 of 11 3. Region's Water Supply System By -Law #89-2003 and Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By -Law #90-2003 3.1 The Region's water service connection ownership limits are consistent with most Ontario municipalities and do not warrant further review. 3.2 The Region's sanitary sewer service connection ownership limits are unique compared to most Ontario municipalities. These limits were reviewed as maintenance work is currently required on private property, presenting a significant risk and associated liability to the Region. 3.3 The Region's Water Supply System By-law #89-2003 sets out that the maintenance and repair of the water service connections from the watermain to the property line is the responsibility of the Region, while the section from the property line into the dwelling is the responsibility of the property owner (Attachment #1). When these service connections break or leak on private property, the property owner is informed that it is not the responsibility of the Region to repair or replace the service pipe. 3.4 The Region's Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By-law #90-2003 sets out that the maintenance and repair of the residential sanitary service connection from the sanitary sewer up to one metre (m) from the foundation of the home is the responsibility of the Region, provided there is a 100 millimetre (mm) clean out port in the basement, as work can be completed using trenchless technology. Clean out ports may not exist in older homes. When there are blockages within 1 m from the foundation of the home, the property owner is informed that it is not the responsibility of the Region to repair or replace the service pipe. 3.5 Based on the service level review, Regional staff are recommending that the service limit for sanitary service connections be revised from 1 m outside the house foundation to the property limit. This will require property owners to be responsible for repairing/replacing sanitary sewer connections on their property. The Region will no longer have responsibility to repair/replace sanitary sewers located on private property. 3.6 An amendment to the Region's Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By -Law #90-2003 is proposed to align the ownership limits for sanitary sewer connections to be consistent with the water service connections under the Region's Water Supply System By -Law #89-2003. This will also align the Region's level of ownership with most other Ontario municipalities. Page 54 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 4 of 11 3.7 In order to allow a transition period for the proposed service level change, it is recommended that Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By - Law #90-2003 be amended such that the new service level change have an effective date of July 1, 2022. 3.8 Regional staff will develop and implement a communication strategy to notify rate payers of the recommended change to the service limit for sanitary service connections. 4. Current Maintenance Operations Standard Operating Procedures 4.1 When a property owner has an issue with their water or sanitary service, they typically contact the Region. The Region will first determine the location of the failure/leak and if the issue is determined to be outside the Region's limit of responsibility, the Region will advise the property owner (or the tenant occupant) that all work is the responsibility of the property owner. As private repair requirements are typically unexpected, time consuming and costly, the impacts are often overwhelming on a property owner. 4.2 If it is determined that it is the Region's responsibility to repair the sanitary service, the Region requests that the property owner sign a waiver to confirm that they are aware that the Region will only restore to grade and will not resod, repave the driveway, or reinstall landscaping features such as interlock, retaining walls, etc. due to the extended limits of Regional responsibility onto private property under the current service levels noted in 3.4 above. 4.3 Service connection breaks outside of the Region's responsibility are usually not covered by the home insurance policy, although many companies are starting to offer this as an endorsement to homeowner policies. 5. Sanitary Sewer Service Connection Repair Statistics 5.1 The number of sanitary sewer service calls and the estimated Regional cost for repairs were monitored from May 1 to July 28, 2021 and are as follows: a. 418 sanitary sewer service calls were received and investigated with an estimated cost of $104,500. b. 52 sanitary sewer service repairs were completed with an estimated cost of $238,000. Page 55 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 5 of 11 c. 61 per cent of the sanitary sewer service repairs were located on private property with an estimated cost of $99,900. 6. Service Level Review 6.1 As part of a service level review, Regional staff researched best management practices based on industry peers within Ontario. This research showed that there are warranty service providers that offer protection plans and programs to residential property owners, including water service connections, sanitary service connections, and internal home plumbing and drainage repair and replacement services. 6.2 The services provided by these warranty service providers are completed by private contractors and not municipal forces. 6.3 SLWC is an affiliate of Utility Service Partners Private Label Inc (USPPL), an independent provider of service connection warranties in the United States of America. SLWC have been endorsed as a vendor of choice by the Local Authority Service (LAS). LAS was established in 1992 by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). LAS works with Ontario municipalities to provide vendors of choice that leverage economies of scale and cooperative procurement efforts. 6.4 There are several municipalities in Ontario which have endorsed the services of SLWC to their residential customers including the Region of Peel, City of Hamilton and City of Ottawa. To date there are 62 municipalities which endorse SLWC's warranty services in Ontario. Based on a review of other municipalities' experience with SLWC, the warranty offered appears to be successful and receiving positive feedback from customers. 6.5 To participate in this program, municipal endorsement of the program model is required. The Region's endorsement of the warranty program model allows SLWC to effectively market the program to residential property owners. 6.6 SLWC would offer the warranty plans to property owners for repairs and replacements to buried water and sanitary services outside of the Region's limit of responsibility for a fixed monthly cost and that SLWC be able to use the Region's logo for marketing purposes. 6.7 The Region would have the right to review and approve all marketing material before distribution, with SLWC expected to cover all costs of producing the marketing materials and administering the program. Page 56 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 6 of 11 6.8 The warranty protection plans offered by SLWC are entirely optional and there is no obligation for property owners to purchase the warranty plans. The warranty contract will be between the property owner and SLWC only and the option to enter into an agreement with SLWC is completely at the discretion of the property owner. 6.9 In addition, most municipalities' service levels include the same limit of responsibility for sanitary service connections as the water service connections which is at the property line. 7. Warranty Coverage, Cost Structure and Billing for Region Property Owners 7.1 In general, the warranty coverage offered by SLWC provides property owners with repair services for their buried infrastructure over and above the typical damage claims which may or may not be covered by their home insurance, and where there is no coverage for restoration services. 7.2 The service warranty plan is a monthly flat -rate fee in a subscription -based pricing structure with no deductibles or any additional fees to customers. The property owner may still be responsible for additional Regional charges such as isolating a water service to complete a repair. 7.3 SLWC will not be entitled to include subscription billing for the warranty plans with utility billing. They will develop, maintain and administer all billing requirements independently. The Region will not be involved in any billing arrangements or disputes. 7.4 The scope of SLWC service coverage for water and sanitary sewer service connections will be from the property line to the point where the service connection enters the house foundation, both of which includes any service under a concrete floor. The scope includes locating, excavating and repairing or replacing as required the water and/or sanitary service connections including any damage as a result of thawing of frozen services. An amendment of the service level for sanitary service connections to include the same limits as water services connections would be reflective in the scope of the SLWC coverage. 7.5 The warranty would cover any emergency repair required due to reduction in performance caused by normal wear and tear. It would also include a one-year warranty for workmanship and quality of all repair and restoration work performed. Page 57 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 7 of 11 7.6 The service warranty currently costs $6.00 per month with a coverage limit of $5,000 per occurrence for water services and $8.00 per month with a coverage limit of $8,000 per occurrence for sanitary services with basic site restoration. 7.7 An enhanced site restoration plan would cost $10.00 per month with a coverage limit of $8,000. Basic site restoration services provided by SLWC to the affected area will be limited to filling trenches, mounding (to allow for settling), raking and seeding (weather permitting) and excludes sod. If slab cutting within the foundation walls is necessary to repair a broken sewer line, the resulting trench will be filled with gravel and covered with concrete. 7.8 Since the Region only restores the site to grade and does not resod, repave the driveway, or reinstall landscaping features such as interlock, retaining walls, etc. SLWC has a plan that includes enhanced site restoration that provides for additional restoration of the site that is not provided by the Region. 7.9 While not included in the Region endorsed offerings, SLWC also offers an in- house plumbing warranty which covers the water and sanitary service pipes inside the house after the point of entry. Coverage also includes broken or leaking water and sanitary lines that may be embedded under the slab or basement floor. 7.10 The internal plumbing warranty costs $9.00 per month with a coverage limit of $3,000 per occurrence. 8. Financial Implications 8.1 All administrative costs associated with the warranty plans from marketing to complete claims handling are the full responsibility of SLWC. The Region will bear no financial costs or liability related to program delivery. 8.2 There will be a negligible cost to the Region to administer the agreement with SLWC and to maintain the Region's due diligence throughout the term of the agreement. 8.3 As per the City of Hamilton and the Region of Peel agreements with SLWC, there is a five per cent royalty available from SLWC to the Region for the use of the Region's logo and program endorsement. 8.4 Similar to the model adopted by the Region of Peel, staff recommends that the Region of Durham opt out of receiving the five per cent royalty and provide those monies back to the property owners as savings on the cost of the warranty. Opting out of the royalty would provide more competitive pricing for property owners both Page 58 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 8 of 11 in the short term and going forward. As of 2020, at the Region of Peel, a royalty of $55,061 has been reinvested by SLWC into the program to allow for lower warranty rates for their property owners. 8.5 The service warranty costs outlined in the section above do not reflect the Region opting out of receiving royalties. 8.6 Any financial impacts related to the proposed service level for sanitary service connections will be reviewed and reflected in the 2022 Sanitary Sewerage Business Plans and Budget. 9. Agreement 9.1 An agreement in a form acceptable to the Works Department, Legal Services and the Finance Department will be negotiated with SLWC to ensure Regional requirements are met. 9.2 Staff recommend an initial term of the agreement of two years with the Region having the option to extend for two additional five-year periods, subject to Regional Council approval. A report will follow to highlight how the program is being received by property owners prior to any future extension of the term. 9.3 The amount of the commission -based royalty payable to the Region by SLWC in the agreement in exchange for the use of the Region's logo and its endorsement of SLWC's warranty program is five percent of the revenue earned by SLWC from all actively enrolled customers in any of its warranty plans within the geographical boundaries of the Region. 9.4 Under the proposed agreement, Regional staff recommend that SLWC not be required to pay these revenues directly to the Region during the initial two year term and must instead pass these revenues back to property owners as a five percent savings on the cost of their monthly warranty plan premiums. This provision has the effect of immediately reducing the property owner's costs. 9.5 The Region may request a re-evaluation and adjustment to this revenue structure after the initial two-year term of the Agreement, should Regional Council choose to exercise its right to extend the agreement. 9.6 The agreement contains a non -exclusivity provision which allows the Region the opportunity to endorse other parties for the same or similar services as those provided by SLWC or to provide the same or similar services internally, should it so choose. This provides the Region with options with respect to other warranty Page 59 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 9 of 11 providers, as necessary, to ensure continuous service improvements to the Region's property owners. 9.7 SLWC is required to indemnify the Region from any liability claims that may arise as a result of its agreement, including the Region's corporate endorsement of the warranty plan programs offered by SLWC and SLWC's use of the Region's logo. 9.8 SLWC is also required to provide the Region reports that enable staff to continuously monitor the services provided by SLWC to the Region's property owners to ensure that the program is meeting the customer service levels and performance metric expectations of the Region. 10. Next Steps 10.1 Moving forward, Regional staff propose to work with SLWC to identify training and administrative requirements, develop the necessary performance reporting to evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the agreement and complete the marketing and communications campaign. 10.2 Regional staff will review all communications and marketing strategies put forward by SLWC before they are published. Marketing strategies include a letter that would be mailed to property owners, as well as updating the Region's website to outline its endorsement of the SLWC warranty program and the program's benefits to property owners. There will also be a link to the SLWC home webpage where property owners can obtain further information relating to the coverage options and the company. 10.3 In all communications, the difference between the municipal and private side services including the property owner's roles and responsibilities associated with private side services will be highlighted. 10.4 The Region will not be providing a mailing list for customer distribution. SLWC is expected to determine customer address listings on its own. 10.5 Marketing activities by SLWC involving tele-marketing or door-to-door solicitations will be strictly prohibited under the agreement. 10.6 Training of Regional staff will be required in order to ensure that questions pertaining to the warranty program can be properly answered. 10.7 Regional staff will review and ensure that the terms of the agreement with SLWC are being met. A summary report on the impact to operations and the impact to Page 60 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 10 of 11 property owners will be submitted to the Region by SLWC at the end of the first year and prior to the end of the agreement. 10.8 Using the report, Regional staff will assess the success of the program based on the review of established performance reports, customer feedback, adherence by SLWC to its agreement with the Region and the review of any associated internal costs to the Region. 10.9 Based on the assessment of the performance of the program prior to the end of the initial two year term of the agreement, Region staff will provide Council with an update on the program to assess performance and outcomes, and an analysis of any other warranty service coverage programs that may have successfully entered the local market. At that point, the Region will have the option to continue with the SLWC program, or partner with other firms, or choose to no longer endorse this type of warranty service coverage program. 11. Relationship to Strategic Plan 11.1 This report aligns with the following strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan: Goal 5.1 and 5.2 — Service Excellence • Optimize resources and partnerships to deliver exceptional quality services and value; and • Collaborate for a seamless service experience. 12. Conclusion 12.1 It is recommended that the Regional Water Pollution Control System and Storm Sewer System By -Law #90-2003 be amended to revise the Region's responsibility for sanitary service connections to the limit of the property line which is consistent with the Regional Water Supply System By -Law #89-2003 as well as with most other Ontario Municipalities. 12.2 It is recommended that the Regional Municipality of Durham enter into an agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. to provide property owners with the opportunity, at their discretion, to benefit from a Regional Municipality of Durham endorsed water and sanitary service infrastructure warranty program to help mitigate risks and unexpected costs of home ownership. Page 61 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Report #2021-W-31 Page 11 of 11 12.3 The program provides affordable protection against significant, unexpected costs of repairing or replacing leaking water and sanitary services and provides timely and high -quality warranty service in adherence to Provincial and Regional standards and codes while minimizing damage to surrounding streets and infrastructure. 12.4 The program will also create awareness and inform property owners of their responsibilities when it comes to their water and sanitary service infrastructure. 12.5 There would be a negligible cost implication to the Regional Municipality of Durham to participate in the program. Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. will manage all aspects of the program including marketing, outreach and claims handling. Based on the experience from other municipalities, the Regional Municipality of Durham's internal cost for administration is negligible as customers complaints are potentially reduced. 12.6 This report has been reviewed by the Finance Department and the Legal Services Division of the Corporate Services Department. 12.7 For additional information, contact: Mike Hubble, Manager, Environmental Services Design, at 905-668-7711, extension 3460. 13. Attachments Attachment #1: Residential Property Owners Responsibility Sketch Respectfully submitted, Original signed by: Susan Siopis, P.Eng. Commissioner of Works Recommended for Presentation to Committee Original signed by: Elaine Baxter-Trahair Chief Administrative Officer Page 62 Attachment #2 to Report #2022-COW-27 Figure 1: Residential Property Owners Responsibility Sketch Water Service Responsibilty Internal plumbing Property boundary (curb stop water meter location may vary) Boulevard Isolation valve I Road I I I I I Customer -owned pipe I III I I Region's responsibility I Customer's responsibility (municipal property) (private property) Attachment #1 to Report #2021-W-31 Sanitary Service Responsibilty P_ 1.0 m from foundation wall Property boundary L Boulevard L I I Road I I I I I I Region -owned I I Customer -owned pipe I I pipe vPotential revised limits for Potential revised Regions limits for Customer's responsibility responsibility Region's responsibility Customer's responsibility (municipal property) (private property) Page 63 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER/WASTEWATER WARRANTY PROTECTION PROVIDER This Agreement ("the Agreement") made as of and effective from j5/19/2022 11: (the EDT "Effective Date' ). BETWEEN: THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM (the "Region") - and - SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF CANADA, INC. (the "Vendor") WHERE A5: A. Residents are responsible for repair and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure located on their private properties; B. Regional Council approved the recommendations in Report #2021-W-31 to enter into an agreement with the Vendor to endorse the Vendor's warranty services for residential private water and wastewater infrastructure in the Region to its Residents (as defined below in section 1.1 (Interpretation)), in exchange for the Region's corporate endorsement and use of the Region's logo; and, C. An agreement has been reached to allow the Vendor to offer the Program to Residents in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. In consideration of their respective agreements set out below, the parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. INTERPRETATION 1.1 When used in this Agreement, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the meanings set out in this Section: "Agreement" means this Agreement and all Schedules including any supplemental and amending agreements and/or addenda hereinafter properly executed in writing to supplement or amend the Agreement; "Business Days" means Monday to Friday inclusive, other than a day that is Page 64 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 observed as a statutory holiday in the Province of Ontario and/or by the Government of Canada; "Confidential Information" means any and all information and materials, that: (i) are designated in writing, as confidential at the time of disclosure; (ii) if disclosed orally or visually, are designated as confidential at the time of disclosure, or (iii) a reasonable person, having regard to the circumstances, would regard as confidential; "Designated Officials" means the Region and Vendor officials responsible for the overall administration of the Agreement as identified in Schedule "B"; "Effective Date" means the date first above written; "MFIPPA" means the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended or replaced from time to time; "Parent" means HomeServe USA Corp., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Pennsylvania, and its successors and permitted assigns; "Party" means the Region or the Vendor and "Parties" means the Region and the Vendor, as the context may require; "PI" means personal information as defined under MFIPPA; "Program" means the Warranty Plans and Warranty Services (as defined in Schedule A - Services) for private water and wastewater infrastructure in the Region sold by the Vendor to Residents in accordance with the terms of the Agreement; "Records" means any records, books, electronic data, accounts and documents relating to the Program; "Residents" means those registered owners of property within the geographical boundaries of the Region that are either connected to the Region's water system, the Region's sewer system or both and specifically excludes commercial property owners and tenants living in residential properties; "Schedules" means the following schedules which are attached to and form part of the Agreement: Schedule "A" — Service Schedule "B" — Designated Officials "Services" means the deliverables for the Program as described in the Page 65 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 Agreement and Schedule "A"; and "Term" has the meaning given to it in section 2. 1.2 This Agreement including the Schedules and all documents incorporated herein by reference constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all previous understandings, agreements, negotiations and documents collateral, oral or otherwise, existing between the Parties at the Effective Date of the Agreement. 1.3 In the event of a conflict or an inconsistency between any of the following documents, such documents shall be interpreted in accordance with the order of priority set out below: a) the Agreement; b) any schedule to the Agreement. 2. TERM AND EXTENSION 2.1 The term of the Agreement shall be for a period of two (2) years commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the second anniversary thereof unless otherwise extended or terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement (the "Initial Term"). 2.2 The Vendor agrees that the Agreement may, at the Region's sole and absolute discretion, be extended for two additional five (5) year periods each (each an "Extension Term"), based upon the same terms and conditions, except for the pricing of the Warranty Plans which may be adjusted by the Vendor as specified in section 11.2 of Schedule A, subject to the Region's approval and the Fees which, if requested by the Region, shall be adjusted by the Vendor as of the effective date of any extension option exercised by the Region by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (all items Ontario) since January of the previous year, as published by Statistics Canada. The option to extend shall be exercisable by the Region by giving written notice of each such extension to the Vendor at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the then current Extension Term, as applicable. The Initial Term together with the applicable Extension Terms is referred to as the "Term". 2.3 The Region's decision on whether or not to extend the Initial Term or any applicable Extension Term of the Agreement shall be subject to Regional Council approval, in its sole and absolute discretion which may be unreasonably and arbitrarily withheld, based upon its review of the various reports provided by the Vendor under the terms of the Agreement, the Vendor's pricing for the Warranty Program, the overall success of the Program, and any other information deemed relevant by Regional Council. Page 66 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES, USE OF REGION'S LOGO 3.1 During the Term, the Vendor shall be responsible to supply to the satisfaction of the Region, the Services set forth in Schedule "A" in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. 3.2 The Vendor agrees to perform the Services required under the Agreement in a faithful, diligent, and honest manner and agrees: (a) to not subcontract the performance of all or any part of the Services without the prior written consent of the Region (which may be unreasonably withheld and may be subject to additional terms and conditions), provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to the Contractor Network described in section 5 of Schedule "A"; (b) to supply, at the sole cost and expense of the Vendor, save as may be otherwise provided for in the Agreement, all necessary equipment, supplies, transportation, staff and technical assistance required in order to perform the Services; (c) to provide competent personnel to carry out the Services. Such employees, servants, consultants, agents or sub -contractors, as the case may be, of the Vendor, so engaged in the performance of the Services specified in the Agreement, are hired and dismissed solely by the Vendor and shall be the employees, servants, consultants, agents or sub- contractors, as the case may be, of the Vendor and not the Region. All costs, damages and/or severance shall be at the Vendor's sole expense; (d) to be solely responsible for the payment of all employees, servants, consultants, agents or sub -contractors, as the case may be, engaged or retained by the Vendor for the purpose of providing the Services; (e) it shall be solely responsible for any and all required payments and federal, provincial and local statutory deductions required to be made by it, by law; (f) that the Region is not a party to any contract signed between the Vendor and its customers who choose, at their sole discretion and cost, to participate in the Vendor's Program; (g) to not market the Program or any other services not specified in this Agreement to Residents by way of door to door telemarketing; (h) to not make any representations, verbal or written, to the Residents that the Page 67 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 Vendor and the Vendor's employees, agents, servants, consultants, subcontractors are acting on behalf of the Region or are the Region's employees, agents, or contractors; and (i) that the Region will not participate in the Vendor's delivery of the Services or the Program in any way but has an interest in ensuring that the Region's customers receive good customer service from the Vendor and as such the Vendor will ensure that there is sufficient and timely reporting and feedback provided to the Region by the Vendor, as requested by the Region, on the customer satisfaction of Residents whoenterthe Program. 3.3 The Vendor shall only be entitled to use the Region's logo on marketing materials related to the Services, upon the Region's prior written approval of the materials containing the logo. All vetting and final approval of materials containing the Region's logo as well as the template contract used by the Vendor for the Program, to be signed between the Vendor and the Residential Property Owner who chooses to participate in the Program, will rest with the Region. 3.4 The Vendor shall not engage in the marketing or selling of any other services other than the Services specified in this Agreement to Residents nor permit the use of the Region's logo or its Agreement with the Region on any material used in connection with the cross selling or up selling of any product or service outside of the products and Services specifically enumerated within this Agreement, in accordance with the terms specified in this Agreement, or outside of the Agreement under the Vendor's own brand. 3.5 The Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to confer upon the Vendor an exclusive right to offer the Services to the Region or its Residents. The Vendor acknowledges that it is providing the Services on a non-exclusive basis. The Region makes no representation regarding the volume of the work or Services required under the Agreement. The Region reserves the right to contract with other parties for the same or similar Services as those provided by the Vendor and reserves the right to obtain the same or similar Services internally. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGION 4.1 During the Term, the Region will be responsible for: (a) approving, in its sole and absolute discretion, of the Vendor's marketing plan for the Program offered to Residents; (b) approving, in its sole and absolute discretion, of any requests that it receives from the Vendor to use the Region's logo on any material related to the Program or Services contemplated for in the Agreement; and, Page 68 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 (c) approving, in its sole and absolute discretion, of the form of contract used by the Vendor to enroll a Resident who wishes to participate in the Program. 5. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES AND USE OF REGION'S LOGO 5.1 The Vendor shall provide the Services specified in the Agreement at no cost to the Region. 5.2 The amount of the commission -based royalty ("Fees") payable to the Region by the Vendor in exchange for the use of its logo shall be (5%) five percent of the revenue earned by the Vendor from all actively enrolled customers in any or all of its Warranty Plans (as defined in Schedule A) within the geographical boundaries of the Region. The Vendor shall not be required to pay these Fees directly to the Region and agrees instead to apply the Fees as savings back to Residents enrolled in the Warranty Plans as a reduction to the cost of the Program to them. 5.3 All Fees are in Canadian dollars and are exclusive of all taxes now in force or enacted in future. 5.4 The Vendor shall provide the Region on a monthly basis with a report on the amount of Fees earned by the Region for all actively enrolled customers of the Vendor as further specified in section 5.2 which shows the Fees earned by the Region during the previous month and how these Fees are being applied as savings to the cost of the Program for Residents. 5.5 The Region may request a re-evaluation and adjustment to the Fees after the Initial Term of the Agreement, should Regional Council choose to exercise its right to any applicable Extension Term as provided for in section 2. 6. CHANGES, ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES 6.1 The Region may in writing at any time before or after the Effective Date of the Agreement or at any time before or after the commencement of the Services delete, vary or otherwise alter (without extending or increasing) the Services. 7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE VENDOR 7.1 The Vendor represents and warrants that: (a) it shall carry out its responsibilities under the Agreement in compliance with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws including, but not limited to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 16, Sched. A, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 1982, and the Human Rights Page 69 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 Code, R.S.O. 1990 c. H.19, as amended or replaced from time to time; (b) it shall not cancel or it shall not alter, supersede or cancel its articles of incorporation, or any by-law in any way which would affect its ability to perform its obligations under the Agreement, or which would affect its status as a British Columbia corporation; (c) if it carries on business under a registered name or, identifies itself to the public under a registered name, it shall set out both the registered name and the Vendor's legal name in all documents, contracts, invoices, negotiable instruments and orders involving goods or services issued or made by the Vendor related to the Services or the Agreement; (d) neither it nor any of its employees, servants, consultants, agents, subcontractors shall be deemed to be officers, agents, employees or officials of the Region; (e) in the event that it undergoes a change of control the Vendor shall immediately disclose such change of control to the Region and shall comply with any terms and conditions subsequently prescribed by the Region resulting from the disclosure; (f) to obtain, maintain and pay for, at its own expense, all permits, licenses, consents and other authorizations that are deemed by any other body having authority, to be necessary to permit the carrying out of the Services; (g) it shall continue to operate under the name Service Line Warranties of Canada, Inc. and shall not file any Articles of Amendment or otherwise take any corporate action to change the corporate name of the Vendor to another name from the Effective Date until the expiry or termination of the Agreement, without the Region's prior written approval, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; 8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 8.1 The Vendor shall ensure that the Services are carried out without a conflict of interest by any person associated with the Region in whatever capacity and the Vendor shall disclose to the Region without delay any actual or potential situation that may be reasonably interpreted as either a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest. For these purposes, a conflict of interest includes a situation in which a person associated with the Program or Services or any member of his or her family is able to benefit financially from his or her involvement in the Program or Services. Page 70 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 9. INDEMNITY 9.1 The Vendor shall, both during and following the expiry or termination of the Agreement, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Region, its officers, directors, council members, elected officials, partners, agents, employees and servants from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, fines, penalties, costs (including legal costs), expenses, injury and other actions that are made, sustained, brought, threatened to be brought or instituted against any of them or to which any of them may be liable, in any manner based upon, occasioned by or attributable to: (a) any injury or death of a person, or loss or damage to property caused or alleged to be caused by any act, omission or delay on the part of the Vendor or its directors, board members, employees, contractors, subcontractors, and agents in connection with anything purported to be or required to be provided by or done by the Vendor pursuant to the Agreement, the Program, or done otherwise in connection with the Agreement, including the cost of defending a claim asserted by a customer of the Vendor against the Region alleging that the Region is liable in connection with any alleged breach by the Vendor under a warranty plan; (b) any patent, trademark, copyright infringement or other breach of any intellectual property right of any person, for which the Vendor or any subcontractor to the Vendor is responsible; (c) any misuse of the Region's logo or any identifier of the Region which has not been previously approved by the Region; or (d) any claims made against the Region in connection with the Region's endorsement or alleged endorsement of the Vendor or the Vendor's Services, or otherwise in connection with the Region's participation in this Agreement. 9.2 The right of indemnification granted to the Region or other person entitled to indemnification under section 9.1 shall extend to any amount paid by that person in the settlement of any claim against it, and in entering into any such settlement, that person may exercise its reasonable discretion as to the amount to be paid, but that person shall serve prior notice of any intended settlement on the Vendor, at least five (5) Business Days prior to agreeing to any such settlement. 9.3 The Region may enforce the rights of indemnity conferred on its officers, directors, council members, elected officials, partners, agents, employees and servants under section 9.1 on their behalf and to the same extent as if they were parties to the contract. 9.4 This section shall survive the termination or expiry of the Agreement. Page 71 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 10. INSURANCE 10.1 Throughout the Term of the Agreement (including any Extension Term), the Vendor shall obtain and maintain at its own expense, including the cost of any applicable deductible, the following policy of insurance: (a) Commercial General Liability Insurance, written on IBC Form 2100 or its equivalent, including but not limited to bodily injury and personal injury liability, property damage, products liability, completed operations liability, owners & contractors protective liability, blanket contractual liability, premises liability, broad form property damage, employer's liability and voluntary compensation and contingent employer's liability coverage, non- owned automobile liability, having an inclusive limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. Coverage shall include the Region as an additional insured, to the extent of the Vendor's obligations to the Region under the Agreement. 10.2 The policy of insurance shall: (a) be recorded as being a primary policy to that of the Region's, in respect of the Vendor's obligations set out in this Agreement, and shall be in a form and issued by an Ontario licensed insurance company, satisfactory to the Region; (b) be maintained continuously during the course of carrying out the Services; or for such period of time as may be required after completion of the Services, as deemed necessary by the Region; (c) contain cross liability and severability of interest provisions, as may be applicable; (d) preclude subrogation claims against the Region and any other person insured under the policy; and (e) provide that at least thirty (30) days prior written notice (ten (10) days in the event of non-payment of premiums) shall be given to the Region by the Insurer before the Insurer or Vendor takes any steps to cancel, terminate, fail to renew, amend or otherwise materially change or modify the insurance or any part thereof. 10.3 Any insurance coverage acquired under the Agreement shall in no manner discharge, restrict or limit the liabilities assumed by the Vendor under the Agreement. 10.4 The Vendor shall deposit with the Region such evidence of its insurance as provided in or required under the provisions of the Agreement: Page 72 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 (a) at the time of execution of the Agreement; (b) or in any event prior to commencing the Services; and (c) within thirty (30) days of any change in coverage that would modify any previously provided evidence of insurance. 10.5 The Vendor shall not do or omit to do anything that would impair or invalidate the insurance policies. 10.6 Delivery to and examination or approval by the Region of any certificates of insurance or policies of insurance or other evidence of insurance shall not relieve the Vendor of any of its indemnification or insurance obligations under the Agreement. The Region shall be under no duty either to ascertain the existence of or to examine such certificates of insurance or policies of insurance or to advise the Vendor in the event such insurance coverage is not in compliance with the requirements set out in the Agreement. 10.7 This section shall survive any termination or expiry of the Agreement. 11. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 11.1 A Party's Confidential Information does not include information which: (i) is placed it the public domain by that Party; (ii) at the time when it is disclosed or access is granted to the other Party, is known to the other Party free of any restrictions; (iii) is independently developed by the other Party through individuals who have not had either direct or indirect access to the disclosing Party's Confidential Information; and (iv) is disclosed without any restrictions to the other Party by a third party who has a right to make such disclosure to any Person. The above -listed exceptions do not apply in the case of Confidential Information that is also PI. 11.2 A Party will not be liable for the disclosure of the other Party's Confidential Information, if the disclosure is required by any law which is applicable in the Province of Ontario, provided that the Party, to the extent permitted by such law, notifies the other Party as soon as it becomes aware that any such requirement has been or may be imposed. 11.3 Each Party will: (i) use the other Party's Confidential Information only in accordance with the Agreement and only for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations and exercising its rights under the Agreement; (ii) at a minimum, use a reasonable degree of care to protect the other party's Confidential Information; and (iii) disclose the other Party's Confidential Information only to its representatives who have a need to know for purposes described in paragraph above and are obligated to keep the Confidential Information of third parties confidential at least to the same extent as set forth in the Agreement or as required Page 73 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 by MFIPPA or any other applicable legislation. 11.4 Each Party acknowledges that the Confidential Information of the other Party is of value to the other Party or to its suppliers and that any unauthorized copying, use, disclosure, access or disposition of that Confidential Information will cause irreparable injury to the other Party. Consequently, each Party agrees that in addition to any other remedies that the other Party may have with respect to any unauthorized use or disclosure of its Confidential Information, the other Party will be entitled to seek injunctive and other equitable relief, as a matter of right. 11.5 This section shall survive any termination or expiry of the Agreement. 12. RECORDS AND AUDIT 12.1 The Vendor shall prepare and maintain complete Records of all aspects of the Program and shall retain such Records for seven (7) years following the termination or expiry of the Agreement. 12.2 For the three (3) years following the termination or expiry of the Agreement, the Region may audit the Records of the Vendor, and take copies of such Records, after giving at least twenty (20) Business Days prior written notice to the Vendor. 12.3 This section shall survive any termination or expiry of the Agreement. 13. ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PRIVACY BREACHES 13.1 The Vendor acknowledges and agrees that: (a) it will cooperate in handling each Program related access to information request under MFIPPA that the Region receives in accordance with the applicable legislation and that it will cooperate in providing any Records in its custody or control that is required for the Region to process requests for information under MFIPPA or any other applicable legislation; (b) it will disclose to the Region any Services related privacy breaches immediately after they occur; and (c) it is responsible for assisting the Region in responding to inquiries and claims from individuals and/or government officials in the event of any privacy breaches. 13.2 This section shall survive any termination or expiry of the Agreement. 14. NOTICE OF DAMAGES OR LOSS 14.1 The Vendor shall give immediate notice, and written notice with complete details Page 74 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 thereof, to the Region of any accident, injury or harm to any person or any damage or loss of any property of any person at the Region work site which comes to the attention of the Vendor, its officers, employees, members, servants or contractors, notwithstanding that the Region may not have any obligation with respect to same. 15. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, WSIB 15.1 The Vendor clearly understands and agrees that it is not, nor is anyone hired by it, covered by the Region under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act S.O. 1997, c.16, Sch. A., as amended or replaced from time to time, and the Vendor shall be responsible for and shall pay all dues and assessments payable under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c.23, as amended or replaced from time to time, or any other Act, whether Provincial or Federal, in respect of itself, its employees and operations, and shall furnish the Region, if requested, with such satisfactory evidence that it has complied with the provisions of any such Acts. 15.2 The Vendor further confirms that it has both a written occupational health and safety policy and program to implement that policy, and that all of its employees, subcontractors and any other persons performing the Services are appropriately trained, licensed and certified, as required to perform the Services. 15.3 If required to be registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board ("WSIB"), the Vendor shall be in good standing with the WSIB at all times during the Term of the Agreement. Following any required registration with the WSIB, if requested by the Region, the Vendor shall produce up-to-date certificates issued by the WSIB to the effect that they have paid in full their assessment based on a true statement of the amount of payrolls. If the Vendor is exempt from WSIB coverage, the Vendor shall provide up-to-date evidence of such exemption satisfactory to the Region, upon the Region's request. The Vendor is responsible for obtaining WSIB Clearance Certificates from all of its subcontractors performing Services pursuant to this Agreement and passing them along to the Region's Designated Official upon the Region's request. 16. DESIGNATED OFFICIALS 16.1 The Region and Vendor officials responsible for the overall administration and security of the Agreement are identified in Schedule "B". Page 75 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 17. TERMINATION 17.1 The provisions of this section are in addition to any other rights, privileges and remedies to which the Region is entitled at law, in -equity or otherwise in the Agreement. 17.2 The Region may terminate the Agreement immediately upon giving notice to the Vendor, if the Vendor: (a) ceases to carry on business in the normal course, makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or becomes subject to any proceeding for liquidation, insolvency or the appointment of a receiver; (b) publicly disparages the Region's logo, its Councilors and/or its officers, directors or employees, or misuses the Region's logo or corporate endorsement; (c) makes an assignment of the Agreement or the Services thereunder or any part thereof, without the prior written consent of the Region; (d) is in breach of section 3.4, 7.1, 8, 11, or 13 of this Agreement; or (e) is in default of any provision of the Agreement that is not cured or addressed by the Vendor to the satisfaction of the Region within seven (7) days of receipt of that notice from the Region. 17.3 If the Region terminates the Agreement as a result of an act or event of default described in section 17.2, in addition to any other rights, privileges and remedies it is entitled to, the Region may recover from the Vendor loss, damage and expense incurred by the Region or may be incurred by the Region by reason of the Vendor's default. 17.4 A waiver of a default as described in section 17.2 shall not extend to, or be taken in any manner whatsoever to affect the rights of the Region with respect to any subsequent default, whether similar or not. 17.5 Either Party reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate the Agreement without cause and without any liability, cost or penalty upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the other Party. 17.6 Any termination under this section shall be without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties accrued to the date of termination. 17.7 The express rights of termination in the Agreement are in addition to and shall in no way limit any right or remedies of the Region under the Agreement, at law or in Page 76 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 equity. 17.8 Upon termination of the Agreement each Party will return the other Party's Confidential Information to the Party and destroy any such Confidential Information that cannot be returned. 17.9 Upon termination of the Agreement, the Vendor shall, in addition to its other obligations under the Agreement and at law: (a) provide the Region with a report detailing the current state of the provision of the Services by the Vendor at the date of termination, and any other information requested by the Region pertaining to the provision of the Services and performance of the Agreement; and (b) promptly end any use of the Region's logo or corporate endorsement; and (c) continue to meet all of its contractual obligations to the Region's residents. 18. NOTICE, ETC. 18.1 Any report, notice or communication under the Agreement shall be given in writing by electronic means of communication or by hand delivery or courier to the representative of the Parties noted below at the addresses noted below. Any notice, if sent by means of electronic communication, shall be deemed to have been received on the business day following the sending, or if delivered by hand or courier shall be deemed to have been received at the time it is delivered to the applicable address noted below. If to the Region: Attention: John Presta, Works Department The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. East Whitby, Ontario, L1 N6A3 Phone: (905) 668-7711 Email: john.presta@durham.ca If to the Vendor: Attention: Jeff Olson, Business Development Service Line Warranties of Canada, Inc. 150 King Street West, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M51-1 1J9 Phone: (954) 542-8231 x284 Email: jolson@slwofc.ca A Party may from time to time change the representative designated for it under Page 77 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 this section by giving the other Party prior written notice of the newly designated representative and the date upon which it will become effective. 19. GENERAL 19.1 The Agreement may only be modified by a written agreement duly executed by an authorized signing officer of the Parties to the Agreement. 19.2 In the event of a dispute, the Party who wishes to raise the dispute will give notice of the dispute (in accordance with section 18) to the other Party. The dispute will be deemed to have arisen on the day that notice is received by the other party. Within five (5) Business Days of the dispute arising, an official from each party will meet and attempt to resolve the dispute. If the officials fail to resolve the dispute within ten (10) Business Days of that meeting, then either Party may pursue any legal option to resolve the dispute. 19.3 The Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes and replaces any and all prior or contemporaneous discussions, negotiations, understandings and agreements, written and oral, regarding its subject matter. Except as expressly set out in the Agreement, the Agreement may be changed only by a written document signed by authorized representatives of Vendor and the Region. Should any provision of the Agreement be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision will be enforced to the extent permissible, and all other provisions will remain in effect and are enforceable by the Parties. 19.4 The headings used in the Agreement are for convenience of reference only. No provision of the Agreement will be interpreted against any party merely because that party or its legal representative drafted the provision. All remedies are cumulative. Throughout the Agreement, the term "including" or the phrases "e.g.," or "for example" have been used to mean "including, without limitation". 19.5 No term of the Agreement will be deemed to be waived by reason of any previous failure to enforce it. No term of the Agreement may be waived except in a writing signed by the party waiving enforcement. 19.6 The Vendor may not assign its rights or delegate its duties under the Agreement, either in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Region. Subject to that restriction, the Agreement will be binding on, will enure to the benefit of, and will be enforceable against the parties and their respective successors and assigns. 19.7 The relationship between the Parties is that of independent contractors. The Agreement will not establish any relationship of partnership, joint venture, employment, franchise or agency between them. Neither Party will have the power to bind the other without the other Party's prior writen consent. Page 78 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 19.8 The Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without reference to the conflict of laws provisions. The Parties agree to attorn to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario for the conduct of any legal proceedings under, or related to, the Agreement. 19.9 The Vendor will not issue any public notice or press release, or otherwise make use of its association with the Region or the Agreement, without the prior written consent of the Region. 19.10 Except as expressly provided otherwise in the Agreement, neither Party will be liable for any failure or delay in its performance under the Agreement due to any cause beyond its reasonable control that could not have been avoided by the exercise of reasonable foresight provided that the Party affected by such failure or delay gives the other Party prompt written notice of the cause, and uses reasonable commercial efforts to correct such failure or delay within a reasonable period of time (not to exceed thirty (30) days). Lack of finances or labour disputes shall in no event be deemed to be a cause beyond a Party's reasonable control. [Signature Page Follows] Page 79 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Region and the Vendor have executed the Agreement as of the Effective Date first above written. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM Per: Name: Jenni Demanuele, CPA, CMA Title: Acting Commissioner, Works SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF CANADA, INC. DocuSigned by: Per: 9tiLir,6d 6a ti S 59C95FEDA3C044A... Name: Michael Backus Title: Chief of Sales have authority to bind the corporation. Page 80 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 SCHEDULE "A" SERVICES The Services are as follows: DEFINITIONS "Contractor Network" means a network of contractors to be hired by the Vendor that will carry out the Warranty Services identified in this Agreement. "Residential Property Owners" mean those registered owners of property within the geographical boundaries of the Region that are either connected to the Region's water system, the Region's sewer system or both and specifically excludes commercial property owners and tenants living in residential properties. Where a property is of mixed use, which includes a residential element, properties will be eligible for Sewer Lateral Warranty Services where the Sewer Lateral does not exceed 6 inches in diameter and for Water Service Warranty Services where the Water Service does not exceed 2 inch in diameter. "Sewer Lateral" means that defined in "Sewer Lateral -Private Portion". "Sewer Lateral -Private Portion" refers to the drain pipe extending from a building on private property to the Sewer Lateral -Public Portion. The Sewer Lateral -Private Portion may be used to convey either storm water, sanitary sewage or a combination of both. This is the portion of the Sewer Lateral which is to be covered under the Warranty Services specified in this Agreement. "Sewer Lateral -Public Portion" refers to the drain pipe extending from private property line to the main sewer that is located on municipally owned property, typically located below the municipal road allowance. The Sewer Lateral -Public Portion may be used to convey either storm water, sanitary sewage or a combination of both. The Region will assume responsibility for all repairs to the Sewer Lateral - Public Portion which are not as a result of work completed to the Sewer Lateral - Private Portion under the Warranty Services. "Warranty Plans" means Water Service and Sewer Lateral protection plans sold to Residential Property Owners within the Region as a result of this Agreement. "Warranty Services" mean the performance of those repair, maintenance, replacement and restoration services covered under the Warranty Plans sold to the Residential Property Owner as a result of this Agreement as further specified in this Schedule. "Water Service" means the water pipe connected to the watermain distribution Page 81 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 system which is designed to convey water from this system to a property. The property owner is responsible for the portion located between the building and property line. This is the portion of the water pipe which shall be covered under the Warranty Services specified in this Agreement. The Region will assume responsibility for all repairs to the water pipe from the property line to the watermain which are not as a result of work completed under the Warranty Services. 2. WARRANTY SERVICE 2.1 The Vendor shall provide: (a) Water Service warranty protection plans for Residential Property Owners within the Region at an affordable cost; (b) Sewer Lateral warranty protection plans for Residential Property Owners within the Region at an affordable cost; and, (c) all warranty protection plans to Residential Property Owners within the Region on a strictly optional opt -in basis. 2.2 The Vendor shall not provide services outside of those listed under this Schedule or to Residential Property Owners within the Region unless written consent is received from the Region. 3. COVERAGE 3.1 The Vendor shall provide warranty protection plans which are beneficial and provide value to Residential Property Owners within the Region. Water Service Coverage 3.2 Warranty protection plan coverage for Water Services offered by the Vendor to Residential Property Owners within the Region shall include the following coverage: (a) repair of a Water Service and related repairs up to a maximum of $5,000 per service call; (b) locating, excavating and repairing or replacing, as required, Water Services; (c) damage arising to Water Services as a result of thawing or freezing; (d) emergency repair required to Water Services due to reduction in performance caused by normal wear and tear; Page 82 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 (e) asphalt, concrete and landscaping basic restoration, as required, for each occurrence of repair work undertaken under the plan within the coverage limit; (f) an one-year warranty for workmanship and quality of all repair and restoration work performed; and 3.3 Water Service warranty protection plan coverage shall not contain exclusion clauses relating to pre-existing conditions or the age of the property. Sewer Lateral Coverage 3.4 Warranty protection plan coverage for Sewer Laterals offered by the Vendor to Residential Property Owners within the Region shall include: (a) repair of Sewer Lateral and related repairs up to a maximum of $8,000 per service call; (b) locating, excavating and repairing or replacing, as required, Sewer Laterals; (c) emergency repair required to Sewer Laterals due to reduction in performance caused by normal wear and tear; (d) damage arising to Sewer Laterals as a result of root infiltration, ponding, back fall, lateral cracks, or calcite which cannot be cut out; (e) asphalt, concrete and landscaping basic restoration, as required, for each occurrence of repair work undertaken under the plan within the coverage limit; and (f) an one-year warranty for workmanship and quality of all repair and restoration work performed. 4. MARKETING 4.1 The Vendor will be responsible for the development and administration associated with marketing the program. The Region may, at its sole and absolute discretion, choose to provide information relating to the Warranty Plans to its residents on its website. The Region will retain the right of final approval of all of the Vendor's marketing material related to the warranty program specified in this Schedule, including information on the Vendor's webpage relating to the Services offered to the Region's residents pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Page 83 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 4.2 The Vendor shall be entitled to use the Region's logo on materials related to the Services, upon the Region's prior written approval of the materials containing the logo in accordance with the terms specified in the Agreement. 4.3 Marketing activities involving telemarketing and/or door-to-door solicitation by the Vendor related to the Services are strictly prohibited. 4.4 The Region will not be providing the Vendor with a mailing list of its residents. The Vendor is expected to determine customer address listings on its own. 4.5 The Vendor shall bear all costs associated with marketing. 4.6 The Vendor shall not make any representations to the Residents that the Vendor or the Vendor's employees, agents, servants, and subcontractors are acting on behalf of the Region or are the Region's employees, agents, or contractors. 5. CONTRACTOR NETWORK 5.1 The Vendor shall establish a Contractor Network sufficient in size to meet all requests for Warranty Services made by enrolled Residential Property Owners. The Vendor shall establish a Contractor Network that is sufficient in size and scope to compensate for any disruptions to Warranty Services due to disputes with a contractor. The Region will not intervene in any disputes or disagreements between the Vendor and its Contractor Network. The Vendor shall ensure that all contractors within that Contractor Network: (a) have sufficient quantities of materials for use in the provision of the Services identified in this Agreement available at all times; (b) have the ability and equipment to excavate to a depth of at least six (6) meters; (c) hold or have in their employ at all times an individual who holds and maintains all applicable trade licenses and other required licenses and professional designations to perform the Services; (d) perform all works in accordance with all applicable by-laws, laws and regulations including but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and any Regulations to those Acts established by the province of Ontario all of which may be amended from time to time; (e) not be permitted to file liens on the property of enrolled Residential Property Page 84 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 Owners for work relating to the Warranty Services contemplated under this Agreement and the resulting Warranty Plans; and (f) carry at a minimum, Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence endorsed to include the Vendor and the Region as additional insureds. Failure of a contractor to hold the appropriate trade licenses in accordance with the requirements above will be deemed to be a default of the Vendor under this Agreement. 6. PLAN ADMINISTRATION 6.1 The Vendor shall be responsible for and bear all costs related to all activities involving the sale and administration of Warranty Plans to enrolled Residential Property Owners, including managing its enrollment processes, fielding and responding to requests for service repairs, arranging and providing oversight to its Contractor Network with respect to Warranty Services as well as responding to all billing inquiries, customer complaints and service cancellation issues. 7. CUSTOMER SERVICE 7.1 The Vendor shall be responsible for maintaining strong customer service accountability to Residential Property Owners who chose to enroll in its Warranty Plans, including: (a) ensuring that it staffs and maintains a toll -free call center twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days each week which shall be responsible for receiving all calls related to Warranty Services, handling applications for Warranty Plans, answering customer inquiries, billing and claims requests or complaints; (b) availability of French language services; (c) assuring that it and its Contractor Network maintain reasonable response times including ensuring that customers are contacted to schedule non -emergency repair work by its Contractor Network within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving a request for service; (d) assuring that customers are contacted by a contractor to schedule emergency repairs within twelve (12) hours of receiving a request for service; and, (e) ensuring that all repair work is completed in a reasonable and timely manner thereafter. Page 85 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 8. MEDIATION AND TRAINING 8.1 The Vendor shall establish, to the Region's satisfaction, a mediation program and protocols to handle circumstances where enrolled Residential Property Owners contact the Region directly to inquire about the Warranty Plans or to raise disputes between themselves and the Vendor. 8.2 The Vendor shall also provide training to Region staff, to the Region's satisfaction, with respect to the Warranty Plans it offers and how to address calls received by customers. 9. QUALITIES, MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 The Vendor shall ensure that with respect to performing all Warranty Services contemplated under this Agreement and the resulting Warranty Plans, it and its contractors shall: (a) adhere to all applicable, federal, provincial and local environmental and health and safety rules and regulations with respect to performing all Warranty Services; (b) perform all Warranty Services pursuant to valid permits and that all such Warranty Services successfully pass any and all required Region inspections, with the Vendor being expected to cover all expenses related to permit fees and inspections costs; and, (c) maintain a reasonable standard of quality and, at a minimum, meet all and any applicable Ontario building and material requirements and specifications in force at the time that the Warranty Services are performed as well as taking any additional measures and following any additional requirements that the Region requires at the time that the Warranty Services are performed. 9.2 The Vendor shall ensure that its Contractor Network leave all job sites in an equal or better state of repair or cleanliness as they were found in, making only those changes necessary to complete the Warranty Services. 9.3 The Vendor shall be responsible for all damage to the Sewer Lateral, Sewer Lateral - Public Portion and Water Service located on municipally owned property and/or any third -party property caused by the Vendor or its contractors performing Warranty Services contemplated under this Agreement. 10. MONITORING & REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 10.1 In order to measure and ensure continued success of the Warranty Products, the Vendor shall provide the Region with access to its online Partner Portal. Data provided by the Partner Portal include: Page 86 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 (a) Contracts and customer totals, available by contract type; (b) Enrollment channel details; (c) Service level metrics including number of service requests, successful repairs, details on services provided, value of services provided, contractor assignments and satisfaction ratings. 10.2 In addition to information provided by the online the Partner Portal, Vendor shall provide the Region with a monthly report regarding customer satisfaction. 10.3 The Region shall be entitled to audit any and all information provided by the Vendor in order to verify its accuracy. The Region shall provide the Vendor with a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days' notice of its intention to audit and the Vendor shall make available its records in order to facilitate such an audit. Failure to allow such an audit to occur shall constitute a breach of the agreement arising from this Agreement. 11. COST STRUCTURE, WARRANTY PLANS PRICING, BILLING & PAYMENT FOR CUSTOMERS 11.1 The Vendor shall offer a monthly flat -rate fee subscription -based pricing structure for Water Service and Sewer Lateral warranty protection plans to Residential Property Owners. The Vendor shall not charge any deductibles or any additional fees to Residential Property Owners who become the Vendor's customers. The Vendor shall structure the subscription fees to be sufficient to cover all related expenses. During the Initial Term of the Agreement, the Vendor shall charge the following fees (in Canadian dollars) for its Warranty Plans: (a) Warranty Plan for Sewer Lateral - $9.00 per month, $108.00 annually for $8,000.00 coverage limit; and, (b) Warranty Plan for Water Lateral - $6.00 per month, $72.00 annually for $5,000.00 coverage limit. 11.2 The Vendor shall be able to reevaluate and adjust its pricing for Warranty Plans after the Initial Term of the Agreement, once during any 12-month period, based on increases in the consumer price index ("CPI") for Services in Ontario as defined by Statistics Canada. Any such adjustment shall not exceed the CPI percentage increase over the prior year plus 2 percentage points, unless the Parties agree in writing. 11.3 The Vendor shall not be entitled to include subscription billing for Warranty Plans with utility billing. The Vendor shall develop, maintain and administer all billing requirements on its own. The Region will not be involved in any billing arrangements or disputes. Page 87 DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 12. REGION PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS 12.1 The Vendor shall not be entitled to access or apply for any grant monies, aid or reimbursement from any program administered by the Region with respect to the delivery of Services contemplated under this Agreement that may otherwise be available to Residential Property Owners. '� DocuSign Envelope ID: AA4C922B-75B1-49B5-A4E2-5063E3E76F5C Attachment #3 to Report #2022-COW-27 SCHEDULE "B" DESIGNATED OFFICIALS REGION'S DESIGNATED OFFICIAL John Presta, Works Department The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. East Whitby, Ontario, L1 N6A3 Phone: (905) 668-7711 Email: john.presta@durham.ca VENDOR'S DESIGNATED OFFICIAL Jeff Olson, Business Development Service Line Warranties of Canada, Inc. 150 King Street West, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M51-1 1 J9 Phone: (954) 542-8231 x284 Email: jolson@slwofc.ca Page 89 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564 The Regional Municipality of Durham Information Report From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Report: #2022-INFO-80 Date: September 29, 2022 Subject: 2021 Census of Population — Language (Release 4), File: D01-03 Recommendation: Receive for information Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 This report presents an overview of Statistics Canada's fourth release of the 2021 Census of Population data, highlighting Durham Region's statistics on language. Attachment 1 summarizes key statistics in Durham Region, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), and Ontario. 2. Background 2.1 On August 17, 2022, Statistics Canada released the fourth dataset in a series of 2021 Census of Population statistics for municipalities across Canada. This release focused on language, including first official language spoken; mother tongue; languages spoken at home; and knowledge of languages. The Census is conducted in Canada every five years. 3. Previous Reports and Decisions 3.1 2022-INFO-79 — 2021 Census of Population — Families, Households, Marital Status, and Income (Release 3) Page 90 Paae 2 of 6 3.2 2022-INFO-77 — 2021 Census of Population — Age, Gender, and Dwelling Type (Release 2) 3.3 2022-INFO-31 — 2021 Census of Population — Population and Dwelling Counts (Release 1) 4. Language 4.1 In 2021, the knowledge of English or the ability to have a conversation in English was claimed by 98.8% of Durham's residents, slightly lower than in 2016 (99.1 %). 4.2 Approximately 97.2% of respondents reported English as their first official language spoken, followed by French (1.3%). 4.3 English was the language most frequently spoken at home for 86.1 % of Durham's population in 2021, as identified in Figure 1. This percentage compares to Ontario at 77.4% and GTHA at 68.5%. French 0.5% Non -official languages 9.4% More than one language spoken ■ equally often at English home 86.1% 4.0% 4.4 Similarly, English was the mother tongue for the majority of people in Durham (76.6%), Ontario (65.1 %) and the GTHA (53.8%), all slight decreases from 2016. 4.5 Approximately 18.3% of Durham residents reported having one or more languages as mother tongue that are different than either of Canada's two official languages in 2021 (up from 15.3% in 2016). The most prevalent non -official languages reported as mother tongue in Durham in include (in rank order): Tamil, Urdu, Tagalog (Filipino), Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Dari, Gujarati, and Yue (Cantonese), as illustrated in Figure 2. Page 91 Paae 3 of 6 Figure 2 1 Top 10 non -official languages reported as mother tongue Tamil Urdu Tagalog (Filipino) Spanish Mandarin Italian Arabic Dari Gujarati Yue(Cantonese) 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 4.6 In 2021, 9.4% of Durham's population (65,440 people) reported speaking one or more non -official languages on a regular basis at home, compared to 6.5% (41,975 people) in 2016. Of those in Durham Region who speak a non -official language most often or on a regular basis at home, the most prevalent include: Tamil, Urdu, Mandarin, Tagalog (Filipino), Spanish, Dari, Gujarati, Arabic, Yue (Cantonese), and Punjabi. Figure 3 1 Top 10 languages spoken most often at home, other than English and French Tamil Urdu 0066— Mandarin Tagalog (Filipino) Spanish Dari Gujarati Arabic Yue(Cantonese) Punjabi 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 Page 92 Paae 4 of 6 4.7 The GTHA has a considerably higher share of residents who first learned a non- official language as their mother tongue (38.8%) compared to Durham (18.1 %), as illustrated in Figure 4. Figure 4 1 Languages reported as mother tongue in the GTHA Multiple languages as mother tongue 6.3% Non -official languages 38.8% F 1.0% English 53.8% 4.8 The GTHA, as a whole, also has a higher share of residents who use a non -official language spoken most often or on a regular basis at home (23.8% or 1.7 million people) than Durham (9.4%). The most prevalent include: Mandarin, Yue (Cantonese), Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil, Spanish, Tagalog (Filipino), Arabic, Portuguese, and Russian. 5. Potential Impacts of global events 5.1 Global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have significantly impacted population and demographic growth trends across the globe. They have also influenced growth patterns in the GTHA as indicated in previous data releases noted in section 3. One key impact is the changes in immigration patterns which enhance and diversify the languages spoken within Durham's communities, as identified in this report. Future data releases of the 2021 Census and beyond will provide further insight into the shifts, the longevity of their impacts, and whether they represent long-term trends. Page 93 Paae 5 of 6 6. Relationship to Strategic Plan 6.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan: a. Goal 5.3 — Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement and communicating results 7. Conclusion 7.1 The Census is an essential source of data on the demographic characteristics over time. 7.2 Statistics Canada has noted the following release schedule for additional data this year: • September 21 — Indigenous peoples and Housing; • October 26 — Immigration, place of birth, and citizenship; ethnocultural and religious diversity; and mobility and migration; • November 30 — Education, labour, language of work, commuting, and instruction in the minority official language. 7.3 Following the completion of the seven major releases, there will be further releases (dates to be determined) that will highlight additional themes and key findings in the data, data tables, updates to data products, and further analyses. 7.4 The 2021 Census information will be used as input to various Regional projects, including the update to the Regional Official Plan through the Municipal Comprehensive Review (Envision Durham), infrastructure master planning, annual infrastructure capital budgets and forecasts, the annual Business Plan and Budgeting process, Development Charges Studies, and the Durham Region Profile. 7.5 A copy of this report will be forwarded to the area municipalities and be made available on the Region's website. 8. 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O W LL W Z O RIA Page 97 cdy 4 PICKERING Corporate Services Department Legislative Services Sent by Email September 28, 2022 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A OA2 pm .pm.gc.ca Subject: Re: Support for Autism File: A-1400-001-22 The Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering considered the above matter at a meeting held on September 20, 2022 and adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis is a neurodiverse condition that applies to an estimated 135,000 Ontarians, characterized by differences in the way that the individual communicates and relates to the world around them. As the word "spectrum" suggests, ASD impacts and challenges each individual differently, and in some cases includes co-occurring health concerns; And Whereas specifically, once a person turns 18, they typically lose access to most ASD government funding and services, which are largely geared toward children. Some of the most significant gaps in supports include long wait times and inaccessible or unaffordable respite care and housing. A group home setting can offer 24-hour care, firm routine, access to social workers and other care providers, as well as appropriate supervision for social interactions and outings that working parents simply cannot provide. The need for appropriate and timely care has been highlighted and exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic; And Whereas over 14,000 individuals (and growing) with ASD are on waitlists for affordable housing, and individuals receiving funding from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) do not receive enough money to sustain access to private group home accommodations. The maximum single rate for ODSP in 2020 was $1,169/month ($14,028), compared to the cost of private group home living at $90,000/year, and parents are often financially unable to bridge the gap while providing necessities for themselves and other family members; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering: 1. Calls on the Province of Ontario to increase the supply of affordable, supportive housing and respite care options for both children and adults diagnosed with Autism Pickering Civic Complex I One Ti%W§8ade I Pickering, Ontario L1 V 6K7 T. 905.420.4611 1 F. 905.420.9685 1 Toll Free 'r866.683.2760 I clerks@pickering.ca I pickering.ca Re: Support for Autism September 28, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Spectrum Disorder, equipped with access to wrap -around services, and prioritized by need; 2. Requests that the Province of Ontario consider increasing the Ontario Disability Support Program allocations to provide individuals and families with more housing options for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder; 3. Calls on the Federal government to expedite the development of a National Autism Strategy; and, 4. That a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering -Uxbridge, all Durham Region MPPs, Chair John Henry, Region of Durham, all Durham Region municipalities, all Durham Region MPs, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 905.420.4660, extension 2019. Yours truly, Susan Cassel City Clerk SC:am Enclosure Copy: The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario The Hon. Erin O'Toole, Member of Parliament, Durham The Hon. Mark Holland, Member of Parliament, Ajax Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament, Whitby Colin Carrie, Member of Parliament, Oshawa Jamie Schmale, Member of Parliament, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes -Brock Jennifer O'Connell, Member of Parliament, Pickering -Uxbridge The Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Member of Provincial Parliament, Pickering -Uxbridge Patrice Barnes, Member of Provincial Parliament, Ajax Lorne Coe, Member of Provincial Parliament, Whitby Jennifer French, Member of Provincial Parliament, Oshawa Todd McCarthy, Member of Provincial Parliament, Durham Laurie Scott, Member of Provincial Parliament, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes -Brock John Henry, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham Alexander Harras, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham Page 99 Re: Support for Autism September 28, 2022 Becky Jamieson, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Township of Scugog Nicole Cooper, Director of Legislative & Information Services, Town of Ajax June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington Chris Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby Fernando Lamanna, Clerk, Township of Brock Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge Mary Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa Chief Administrative Officer Page 3 of 3 Page100 Newcastle BIA MINUTES September 8th, 2022 www.villageofnewcastle.ca Attendance: Angela Booth, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Jane Black, Marni Lewis, Janeen Calder, Tracey Yates, Councillor Marg Zwart, Bonnie Wrightman Regrets: Greg Lewis, Valentine Lovekin, Doug Sirrs, Ann Harley 1. Meeting called to order at 9:10 a.m. 2. Approval of August Minutes Motion by: Jane Black Seconded by: Angela Booth Carried 3. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a 4. President's Report: Ask Valentine to bring by-laws to the next meeting to confirm quorum numbers. 5. Treasurer's Report: n/a 6. Council Report: n/a 7. Committee Reports: Safety & Decor: Theresa will arrange to have the banners taken down and the snow removal contract with Troy. Marni will schedule the snow flakes to go up between Remembrance Day and the Town Hall Lighting. Jane Black will order the Remembrance Day wreath for the BIA. Advertisina: Angela Booth reported as follows: Facebook: Page growing, likes are up by 43 #1 post: Rhonda's repeat - Orono Times post #2 post: Hospice Donation by No Frills #3 post: Clark Meats veggie stand There are lots of questions about upcoming events, Angela will do a social media post about upcoming Fall/Winter events and a poster for the Hall display and area businesses. Page 101 Another idea for a post "Do you know what the BIA does?" - to educate the public Special Events: a) Harvest Festival (Oct 1st 2022 9:00-4:00) The Bia has `Newcastle' clothing to sell at the harvest festival, it will be available to order as well. b) Town Hall Lighting (Nov 18th 2022 6:00-8pm) The wagon rides have been booked, they are asking for $1000 this year, it is in the budget. The MOC will look after the lights and fix any that need to be repaired. The street will be closed from Beaver to North St., working on permits to do that. The committee is looking into having vendors and will be meeting soon. c) Santa Parade (November 20th at 5:30pm) The theme this year is Toyland. Permits have been approved. The committee is currently looking for volunteers, and sponsorship donations from businesses. If you are interested please let me know. d) Breakfast with Santa (Nov 26th 2022 8-1 lam) Plans are underway. Santa is booked. Looking for children's entertainment, if anyone has a contact please pass along. e) BIA Fall Social (Sept 22nd 2022 5-7pm at the Massey House) If you are interested in attending and meeting the local business community please rsvp to m.glewis@rogers.com Ignite Yoga is having their grand opening on October 1 st. Central Plains Cannabis received the first licence in Canada to cultivate cannabis on their property. Press release to follow. 45 King has been leased to a Health and Wellness/Dentist 109 King Ave - second floor is available CBOT has 15 events between now and the end of the year, check their website for details. Page102 September 20th at Diane Hamre will be a Linkedln information session with Creator Services. Fall into Shopping in Clarington campaign is underway. Rapid test are available at CBOT - if your business would like any reach out to Bonnie@cbot.ca 9. Chamber News: working on upcoming events, working with the joint chambers and their new directory will be coming later this Fall. 10. CIP: n/a 11. New Business: The Farmers Market may be moving to Bowmanville next summer, while the arena undergoes a renovation. The BIA would love to help them find a space in Newcastle. How much space do they need? Do they need power? Marni will contact Sam Kent. Businesses outside of the BIA want to get involved but they don't pay the levy. We will suggest they are welcome to come to meetings and volunteer with the committees. 12. Next meeting, Thursday, October 13th, 2022, 9am at Community Hall 13. Motion to adjourn meeting by Marni Lewis Seconded by Janeen Calder Page103