HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLD-035-12Clarington REPORT
MUNICIPAL CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: December 10 2012 Resolution #: 9Pfi- -1 By -law#:
Report#: CLD- 035 -12 File #:
Subiect: PARKING CONTROL AT BOAT LAUNCHES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD- 035 -12 be received for information.
Submitted by:
PLB /LDC
Reviewed by:
i"Larrie, CMO
nicibal Clerk
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379
REPORT NO.: CLD-035-12 PAGE 2
1. BACKGROUND
At the Council meeting held on November 19, 2012, the following resolution was
passed:
"THAT the matter of dredging of that portion of Bowmanville Creek, north of
the spit on the west side of the channel, and Graham Creek be referred to
the 2013 Budget for consideration; and
THAT Staff provide a report, regarding installation of a central parking meter
that would accept both cash and credit card, to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee meeting of December 10, 2012 with consideration
to installing a barrier gate lift system at both the Port Darlington and
Newcastle harbours."
2. HISTORY
The issue of parking at the boat launches has been discussed by Council on
numerous occasions, as follows:
➢ June 2004 —Through the adoption of the recommendations contained in Report
OPD-003-04 (Attachment No. 1 attached hereto), a used central meter was
purchased and installed in the parking area at the Bowmanville Boat Launch.
➢ March 2010 —The matter of recovering operation costs for the maintenance of
the boat launches through the use of barriers and pay/display parking meters
was addressed through Section 3.4 of Report PSD-042-10 (Attachment No. 2
attached hereto). In consideration of this matter, Council requested the Chief
Administrative Officer to prepare a report on the further opportunities and
logistics regarding the cost recovery of dredging, installation of a gate and
activation of the parking meter at the Bowmanville boat launch.
➢ May 2010 —The Chief Administrative Officer presented Report CAO-004-10
which provided a cost analysis of dredging, equipment costs, enforcement costs
and liability costs (Attachment No. 3 attached hereto). This report was referred
to the 2011 budget process. At this time, the used meter that was purchased in
2004 was no longer able to be repaired as the equipment was obsolete.
➢ February 2011 — Report FND-003-11 addressed parking meters at the
Bowmanville and Newcastle Boat Launches, identifying $30,000 for the purchase
of two new units. This would have provided for one unit to be installed at the
Newcastle Boat Launch and one to be installed in the Division Street parking lot,
with the existing Division Street unit being transferred to the Bowmanville Boat
Launch. This item was deleted from the budget during the special General
Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of February 25, 2011
(Attachment No. 4 attached hereto).
REPORT NO.: CLD-035-12 PAGE 3
3. INSTALLATION OF CENTRAL PARKING METERS
Central meters which accept both cash and credit card payments can be installed at
each of the boat launches for a cost of $30,000. The difficulty that arises with the
installation of the meters is that both of these sites are utilized by multiple users.
Bowmansville's facilities are shared by persons using the Waterfront Trail, the Off-
Leash Park and the Boat Launch. At Newcastle, the parking lot is used by boaters,
people wishing to fish off the pier and those relaxing and using the pagoda structure
on site. The Municipality does not charge for parking at any of its other
parks/facilities, so it will have to be determined whether all users are to pay for
parking, or only those who are using the boat launch. Should it be Council's
decision to only charge those using the boat launch, the meter would be well signed
to indicate this and the enforcement staff would only be ticketing those vehicles with
trailers that have no parking stub displayed on the vehicle's dash. During the winter
months when there is very little, if any, use of the boat launch, the meter can be
shut down and reactivated in the spring, thus saving on power.
4. INSTALLATION OF GATE LIFT SYSTEM
A gate lift system similar to those used in many parking facilities could be installed
at each of the boat launches. With this system installed, a driver will back up to the
gate, pay the required fee, the gate arm will lift and the driver will back down the
ramp and launch the boat. The magnetic "pad" must be long enough to keep the
arm raised until the driver has launched the boat and pulled back up and out the
ramp. At this time the gate arm will lower and it is ready for the next user. To
retrieve the boat from the water the owner must repeat the entire process, including
paying a second time.
Because the Bowmanville ramp is approximately 10 metres wide (too great a
distance to span with only one gate arm), it will be necessary to install two units at
this site, with one slaved to the other. The cost of the units at the two boat launches
would be approximately $17,000. In addition to this cost, there is a cost of$60 per
month for the software required to operate the lifts. Also, the installation of the pay
meters will be necessary, at the cost of$30,000, and the issue of a power source
and telephone line connection would need to be addressed. It is anticipated that
the cost of installation for the gate lift systems at the two boat launches would be
approximately $60,000.
In speaking with the manufacturers of this equipment, it was determined that no
other municipality has attempted to install a gate lift system for a boat launch area.
Due to the amount of time that is required for the gate arm to remain in the upward
position, the manufacturer will not guarantee that the equipment will work for this
application.
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5. OTHER MUNICIPAL BOAT LAUNCHES
Staff have contacted other municipalities with boat launches to determine how they
operate, and have found the following:
Whitby Whitby Marina charges a fee for use of the launch. Municipal staff is
on site to collect the fees and run other operations around the Marina.
In the winter the site is closed and gated.
Scugog An on-site person collects fees for the launch.
Port Hope Harbour Master collects the fees.
Cobourg Marina staff charge for use of the launch ramp.
Barrie Two launch ramps - Marina launch is overseen by staff and charges
are collected for use of the ramp but not parking; their second ramp is
completely free.
Belleville Operates launches from three marinas. Staff collects fees for the
launch; there is a central parking meter for the vehicles.
6. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable
7. CONCLUSION
This report is submitted for Council's information.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN
Promoting economic development
X Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
Promoting green initiatives
X Investing in infrastructure
Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
REPORT NO.: CLD-035-12 PAGE 5
Staff Contact: Len Creamer, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement
Attachments:
Attachment No. 1 — Report OPD-003-04
Attachment No. 2 — Report PSD-042-10
Attachment No. 3 — Report CAO-004-10
Attachment No. 4 — Excerpt from Special GPA Meeting February 25, 2011, Excerpt from
Report FND-003-11 and Page 224 of the 2011 draft budget
List of Interested Parties:
Bob Kreasul
Attachment No. 1 to
Report CLD-035-12
Leading the Way
REPORT
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Meeting: COUNCIL
Date: June 28,2004
Report#: OPD-003-04 File#: By-Law#:
Subject: WATERFRONT PROPERTY
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following;
1. THAT Report OPD-003-04 be received;
2. THAT funds for the purchase of an used gate system/central meter device be
charged to Parking Lot Reserve Fund account number 501-00-000-00000-7401;
and
3. THAT the daily fee of$5.00 be charged to non-residents for the 2004 season at
the Bowmanville Boat Launch.
Submitted by: Reviewed b Y a_( '`' Ca
FleeIrtment s .Horvath Franklin Wu
Head Signature Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT NO. OPD-003-04 PAGE 2
BACKGROUND:
Council authorized Report ADM-005-04 for staff to demolish the pump house structure
and the Harbourmaster House and to conduct a general cleanup of the Municipal
properties on the eastside of Bowmanville Creek. Staff has commenced a general
cleanup of the beach area and will continue to maintain until the former pump house
structure is demolished.
HARBOURMASTER HOUSE:
Staff has been requested to outline the condition survey of the building components and
services.
The Harbourmaster House is located at 150 Port Darlington Road,Bowmanville on a one
acre lot located on the Westside of Port Darlington Road. The total floor area of the
house is 2,320 square feet.
The Harbourmaster House is in good to fair condition for a dwelling of its vintage. The
following remedial work would have to be undertaken to correct existing field conditions
if we were to find suitable tenants:
■ Repair wood window sills
■ Clean and caulk all exterior openings
■ Exterior painting
■ Re-point chimney
■ Re-roof garage and residential roofs including gutters and downspouts
■ Replace oil fired furnace
The estimated cost of repairs is$25,000 to$35,000.
The Harbourmaster House has been vacant since summer 2003 and there are no potential
tenants at this time.
EAST BEACH PUMPING STATION:
The Municipality entered into a three part agreement with Ontario Power Generation and
the Region of Durham for the installation of an inline monitoring system. Notification
has been given and the deadline for removal of the monitoring system is November 26,
REPORT NO. OPD-003-04 PAGE 3
2004. At that time,the building will be demolished and general cleanup to the beach area
will be made.
BOWMANVILLE BOAT LAUNCH:
The existing boat launch is heavily utilized by residents and visitors of Clarington. There
are three buildings on the site which have been extensively vandalized over the past year.
Two buildings are outdoor washrooms which will be removed and replaced with one
portable toilet. The other building is the fish cleaning station which has not been used for
some time. It is recommended that if the building cannot be restored as part of the
proposed park development,it would be demolished as well.
Development of this park is scheduled for 2005 and further information can be obtained
from the Engineering Department.
BOAT LAUNCHES:
Clarington has two boat launches which are available at no charge to the residents and
visitors at Bondhead Parkette and the Bowmanville Boat Launch. When the
Bowmanville Launch was transferred into Municipal ownership, it was suggested at that
time to establish a daily fee for the use of the boat ramp. Staff has reviewed several
options including a central parking meter and an automated gate arm. The cost for a used
central parking meter is estimated between$3,000.00 to $5,000.00 and approximately
$1,000.00 for installation and wiring.
The cost for an armed gate system is between$4,500.00 to $7,000.00 and approximately
$1,000.00 for electrical. One of the disadvantages for the armed gate system is the
constant replacement of the wooden arm which is estimated at$1,$00.00.
Staff is recommending that they continue to investigate the purchase of a used gate
system and central meter for the Bowmanville Boat Launch area for implementation in
the 2004 season and that the purchase of a system for Bondhead Parkette be
recommended in the 2005 Capital Budget.
The Boat Launch will continue to be available at no charge to the residents of Clarington.
It is recommended that a fee of$5.00 daily be charged for non-residents for the use of the
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boat launch only. Proceeds from the gate system will be deposited to the Parking Lot
Reserve Fund.
FINANCIAL:
The Director of Finance has reviewed the financial implication and account allocation.
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET,BOWMANVILLE,ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T(905)263-2292 F(905)2634433
Attachment No. 2 to
Report CLD-035-12 .
Leadin tl
REPORT
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PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: March 29, 2010 Resolution#: 90+454 _tO By-law#: N/A
(�pt4 a5 7-10
Report#: PSD-042-10 File#: PLN 15.2 and PLN 15.10.2
Subject: DREDGING — BOWMANVILLE AND NEWCASTLE (BONDHEAD)
MUNICIPAL BOAT LAUNCHES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-042-10 be received; and
2. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-042-10 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
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Submitted *yLandm' ai 1►�-��-� Reviewed by.
, CSLA, MCIP Franklin Wu
ector, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
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22 March 2010
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE,ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T(905)623-3379 F(906)623-0830
REPORT NO:: PSD-042-10 PAGE 2
1.0 PURPOSE OF REPORT
At the Council meeting of December 14, 2009 the following motion was passed:
"THAT Correspondence Item D-14 from Robert Kreasul, with respect to
Port Darlington Marina, be referred to staff for preparation of a report
addressing responsibility for channel dredging and associated costs."
This report provides an overview of the responsibility for channel dredging and
associated costs and the municipal operation of the boat launches at Bowmanville
Creek north of Port Darlington (Attachment 1) and Bondhead on the west side of
Graham Creek (Attachment 2). Mr. Kreasul's letter is Attachment 3.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 Bowmanville Creek/Port Darlington
The Port Darlington Marina was initiated and developed by the Gil family in the mid
1970's. At the time the commercial fishing fleet that had existed at the mouth of
Bowmanville Creek on the east side of the channel owned by Port Darlington Harbour
Company had diminished and transitioned to the sport fishing that continues to exist
today. Concurrently there was also a move, by many, to pleasure boating. The Gil
family obtained permission to dredge a marina and build the motel/restaurant complex
and condominums which continue to exist today; now owned by Port Darlington Marina-
Hotel.
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority purchased approximately 57 acres of
land in 1975 and another 11 acres in 1977 and 1978. This initiated the development of
the Bowmanville Harbour Conservation Area. Initially it was to protect the significant
Bowmanville Marsh, and to provide area residents with access to fishing opportunities in
the form of a boat launch, fish cleaning station and parking facility just north of Bobby
C's and Port Darlington Marina.
As part of the work that led up to Clarington's first Official Plan, the Clarington
Waterfront Study(1991) was prepared along with the Port Darlington Plan Area:
Background Study(1992). These documents are the basis for the policies in the Official
Plan.and Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan that were adopted in 1996.
By the late 1990's there had been an evaluation of the mandate of the Conservation
Authority with regard to the provision of recreational amenities. The recreational
mandate had in large part been eliminated in favour of a greater natural heritage focus.
The boat launch area was leased to the Municipality in 2000 on a 20 year lease. Part of
the reason for this shift in responsibility was the Municipality's ability to garner funds
under the Millennium grant process for the development of the Waterfront Regeneration
Trail. In addition, the Municipality had been instrumental in the formation of the Valleys
2000 group, which encompassed the urban portions of the Bowmanville and Soper
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Creeks with a focus on the restoration and enhancement of the creek valleys for the
residents of Bowmanville.
After the Municipality leased the boat launch, improvements were made in subsequent
years through the grading and drainage of the parking area, construction of the
Waterfront Regeneration Trail and removal of the fish cleaning station. The area
adjacent to the boat launch accommodates approximately 30 vehicles and trailers;
however, it is also encumbered with hydro towers and mostly successional vegetation of
low ecological importance. Council recently approved an exchange with CLOCA, which
will see the Municipality become the owners of the boat launch area.
2.2. Bondhead/Graham Creek
The boat launch on the west side of Graham Creek was constructed in 1991 as a
response to the Recreation/Leisure Services Masterplan recommendations. The
Recreation/Leisure Services Masterplan was undertaken in 1990 to determine the gaps
in leisure services being provided by the.Municipality. One of the major areas of
demand from the surveys and public consultation was the lack of public access to the
waterfront and lake. The development of the Bondhead Parkette was seen as a way to
address this issue.
In 2000 as part of the drafting of the Land Acquisition Strategy the lack of space for
parking at the Bondhead Parkette/Boat Launch was noted as a concern and three
residential properties adjacent to the parkette where identified as future acquisitions.
These properties were acquired between 2000 and 2005 and the lands have been
added to the parkette as green space. To date, the parking has not been enlarged.
2.3 Boat Launch Economic Spin-offs
2.3.1 The demand for boat launching ramps, mainly required to serve anglers, is projected to
grow at a rate similar to that of the future household growth in Durham. Typically
launching ramps are provided by marina operators and very few free launching ramps
exist.
2.3.2 There is no precise data available on the numbers of persons who use the boat launch
or the economic spin-off from this activity. Casual observation by maintenance staff
indicates that both facilities are well used and attract anglers from outside the Durham
area and province.
2.3.3 The Town of Whitby, which has a boat launch as part of their marina operation indicate
there are over 1,000 launches per year. This number does not include boaters that
purchase seasonal passes.
2.3.4 The economic spin-off from the tour and charter operators, boaters and casual
fishermen is unknown. However; it is known that the impact can be significant.
Attachment 4 is a calculator used in the tourism industry based on the known impact
from boat launches. Calculations of 500, 1,000 and 1,500 launches demonstrate the
spin-off benefits.
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2.4 Channel Ownership and Jurisdiction
2.41 The Bowmanville/Soper Creek from West Beach Road south to the southern tip of the
condominiums is owned by CLOCA. From the condominiums south to the lakefront the
channel is owned by the Port Darlington Harbour Company. The piers on either side of
the mouth of the channel are owned by the federal government.
2.4.2 The Bondhead Parkette and municipal boat launch are owned by the Municipality, as
are the breakwater structures. The Municipality took over the breakwater structures in
1999. The channel ownership could not be determined from the MPAC property fabric,
a land title search at the Land Titles office would be necessary to determine ownership.
2.4.3 The provincial government has jurisdiction over the bed of streams. Approval for any
works requires licenses and/or permits from the applicable conservation authority and
Ministry of Natural Resources. In addition, permits are required from the federal
Department of Fisheries and Oceans; these include restrictions on the time of year that
any in-water works are carried out to protect the fishery resource.
2.5 Channel Dredging
2.5.1 The dredging of the basin areas of the different marinas are the responsibility of the
owner/operator of the marina. At one time, funding was available from Small Craft
Harbour's for the maintenance and development of recreational boating harbours;
however, the mandate of Small Craft Harbour's has shifted and is now focused on
providing commercial fish harvesters and other harbour users with safe and accessible
facilities. The mandate of Small Craft Harbour's is to keep the harbours that are critical
to the fishing industry open and in good repair. The Bowmanville and Newcastle.
harbours are recreational harbours and do not meet the criteria set out by Small Craft
Harbour's, there is no funding that they are eligible for from higher levels of government
for ongoing maintenance and operation.
2.5.2 The channels in the area of the boat launches have become silted up over time.
Typically when silt builds up it gets blown out in a major storm event, such as Hurricane
Hazel. Many of the stormwater management and floodproofing measures that have
been implemented by the Municipality in concert with the conservation authority have a
modifying effect as they are designed to retain the water upstream in an appropriate
facility and allow for drain down after the event. This assists in avoiding flooding
throughout the lower reaches of the streams.
2.5.3 All the marina's and ports along the Lake Ontario waterfront have experience with
dredging. Typically they carry out a major dredge every 10-15 years with spot dredges
in between to maintain depths in specific areas. Clarington's municipal boat launches
and their associated channels have not been dredged since they were built.
2.5.4 The major cost to dredge is often the disposal of the sediment. In the best case, the
dredgate can be used for beach nourishment further along the shoreline. This can
occur if soil testing confirms no contaminates in the sediment and the approval agencies
allow for disposal of the dredgate in this manner. In these best case scenarios the
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dredging is carried out on a cost per cubic metre with the silt being sucked up and
pumped through piping to its disposal site. If the dredgate is.to be hauled away, there
are trucking costs, plus the preparation and rehabilitation of the soil waste site. The
Town of Cobourg has acquired dredging equipment and are willing to provide the
service for$10.00/cubic metre if all other aspects are taken care of(e.g. dredging
permits, soil testing, soil waste area). If haul away of the dredgate is included the price
increases to between $25 to $30 per cubic metre depending on the length of haul, cost
of the disposal, remediation of the site, etc.
2.5.5 Typically local marina operators (Cobourg, Port Hope, Newcastle, Bowmanville, and
Whitby) spend between $20,000 to $40,0001annually to maintain their basin areas.
Some years the costs are less; other years are higher depending on the amount of
dredging required and where they are in the cycle after a major dredge.
2.5.6 The estimated cost to dredge the channel in Bowmanville Creek from the boat launch to
the southern tip of the condominiums would be approximately $40,000 if the dredgate
could be used for beach nourishment on the East Beach.
2.5.7 The estimated cost to dredge the channel in Graham Creek from the boat launch to the
lake would be approximately $5,000 if the dredgate could be used for beach
nourishment on the Bondhead parkette.
3.0 COMMENTS
3.1 The Municipality does not have a legal responsibility to dredge the channels in the
vicinity of the boat launches.
3.2 CLOCA and Port Darlington Harbour Company are the owners of the channel in
Bowmanville.
3.3 Ownership of the channel in Newcastle would have to be determined through a land
titles search, it has been confirmed that it is not owned by Port of Newcastle Marina.
3.4 The Municipality could recover operation costs for the maintenance of the boat launches
through the use of barriers and pay/display machines which would require payment for
the parking of vehicles/trailers. Separate parking areas accessible to the general public
not wishing to use the launch could be provided to allow access at both launches for
non-boaters.
3.5 The Municipality benefits from the tourism that the boat launches support; however,
there is no specific information available on the economic benefit.
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4.0 CONCLUSIONS
4.1 Should Council wish to support the economic benefits that the boat launches help
promote, specific direction to the appropriate staff will be required.
Staff Contact: Faye Langmaid
Attachments:
Attachment 1 —Bowmanville Boat Launch site plan
Attachment 2—Bondhead Boat launch site plan
Attachment 3— Mr. Kreasul's letter
Attachment 4 — Economic Spin-off Calculator
Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Bob Currie, Port Darlington Marina-Hotel Bowmanville
Andy Wiggers, Wiggers Custom Yachts
Bob Kreasul
Kevin Williams
Kelvin Whalen, Kaitlin Group
Allison Woollacott, Port of Newcastle Marina
Perry Sisson, CLOCA
Mark Peacock, GRCA
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Robert G. Kreasul
Phone:905-243-7711
November 26,2009
Dear Mayor Abernathy:
I am writing this letter representing the over 150 resident boats in the Port Darlington Marina,
transient boaters, residents of Wiggers Yachts Basin (winter and summer), and,the users of the
Clarington boat.iaunch ramp,which,I believe,are in the thousands.
We have a situation at the harbour that needs to be fixed rather urgently—there is not enough depth
In the channel to the lake from September onward to float even a dingy equipped with an outboard
motor.ALL users are affected by this,as it Is unsafe.to plough through the mud to get to the lake We
even see geese standing in what was,in the spring,a part of the channell During the summer season,
unless you have local knowledge of exactly where the channel is,you MM--run aground.Our harbour
is such a picturesque destination for transient boaters, and the first thing we offer them is — the
certainty of running aground.:........
There is a great deal.of tourist income derived from.the harbour, what with the over 50 Salmon
Charter boats, and marine tourists travelling along the North Shore; as well.as American boaters
coming across.
I understand that the municipality is required to keep the channel navigable from the boat launch .
ramp to the lake. This is NOT the case currently, all you need to do is ask any boater Who uses our
harbour.We would be happy to discuss the situation with-you any time,at your convenience.I have
Included some maps/photos to clarify the channel into Port Darlington.
I will contact you on Monday as a follow up to this letter—thanks for your attention.
1
Robert G.Kreasul
CC:
Mary Novak Ron Hooper
Willie woo Charlie Trim
Adrian Foster Gord Robinson
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Attachment 4
To Report PSD-042-10
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF BOAT LAUNCHES 22-Mar-10
1. 500 LAUNCHES:
Economic Impact Result/TaWes
TABLE 1-Economic Impacts of Trip Spending by Boats Using the Launch Site
1 ng Category Sales labor Innate Value Added
COW's 4) (000,80
[erect Effects
Lodging 3.4 011 1.5 2.4
Mrina services 3.2 0.1 1.1 i.9
Restaurant 8.4 0,2 3.2 3,6
Recreation&Entertainment 2.2 0.0 0.8 13
RepalrilMaintenance - -
Grocery Stores(Margint*ales) 216 011 110 14
Gas Service Stations(Margin&Sales) 610 011 12 2.9
Sporting Goods/Equipment Retail Margins - - - -
Odw Retail Trade(Margins&Sales) 1.0 0.0 0.5 0.7
Wholesale Trade(Margins85ales) - - _
LEI pxtoduction of Goods.
Total Direct Effects 2616 0.5 10.4 14.2
Secondary Effects 9.3 0.1 2.8 5.0
Total Effects 36,0 0.6 13.2 19.3
2, 1,000 LAUNCHES
Economic Impact Result/Tables
TABLE I-Economic Imparts of Trip Spending by Boats Using the Launch Site
Sector%speadingcategory Sales jobs Income Value Added
(000,5s) (000,5S)
Direct Effects
Lodging 6,8 0.2 3.0 4.8
Marina Services 6.3 011 2.3 3.8
Restaurant 16.7 0.4 6.4 7.2
Recreation&Entertainment 4.3 0.1 1.6 2,6
Repair&Maintenance - - - _
Grocery Stores(Margin&Sales) 5,2 0.1 2.0 2,7
Gas Service Stations(Margin&Sales) 11.9 0.1 4.S 5,8
Sporting Goods/Equipment Retail Margins -
Other Retail Trade(Margins&Sales) 2.0 0.0 0.9 1.3
Wholesale Trade(Margins&Sales) - - _ _
Local production of Goods - - _
Total Direct Effects 53.2 1.0 20,7 F8.4
Secondary Effects 18.7 012 S.6 10.0
Total Effects 71.9 1.3 26.3 38.4
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF BOAT LAUNCHES 22-Mar-10
3. 1,500 LAUNCHES
Economic Impact Result/Tables
TABLE I -Economic I10pacts of Trip Spending by Boats Using the Launch Site
Sector/Spending category sales lobs Labor Income Val tie Addeo
(000.5s) lobs (000's$)
Direct Effects
Lodging 10.2 0.2 4.5 7.2
Marina Services 9.5 0.2 3.4 5.7
Restaurant 25.1 0.6 9.6 10.9
Recreation&Entertainment 6.5 0.1 2.3 3.9
Repair&Maintenance - -
Grocery Stores(Margin&Sales) 7.8 0.2 311 4.1
Gas Service Stations(Margirt&Sales) 17.9 0.2 6.7 8.7
Sporting Goods/Equipment Retail Margins - _ _
Other Retail Trade(Margins&Sales) 310 011 1.4 2.0
Wholesale Trade(Margins&Sales) _ _ -
Locai Production of Goods
Total Direct Effects 79.9 1.6 31.1 42.5
Secondary Effects 28.0 0.3 8.4 15.0
Total Effects 107.9 1.9 39,5 57.5
NOTE:Dollars are in USD.
Attachment No. 3to
QReport CLD-035J12
ing the Way REPORT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Meeting: COUNCIL
Date: May 10, 2010 Resolution#: By-law#: NIA
Report M CAO-004-10 File#: C'. aOI-10
Subject: DREDGING OF BOWMANVILLE CREEK
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following:
1. THAT Report CAO-004-10 be received for information.
Submitted by:
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T(905)623-3379 F(905)623-0720
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REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10 PAGE 2
1. BACKGROUND:
1.1 At its meeting held on April 26, 2010, Council approved the following recommendation
from the GPA Committee as follows:
"THAT Report PSD-042-10 be received;
THAT the CAO be requested to prepare a report, within 4 weeks, on the further
opportunities and logistics regarding the cost recovery of dredging, installation of a
gate and activation of the parking meter at the municipal boat launch in Bowmanville."
1.2 The purpose of this report is therefore to provide the information sought by Council.
Since the issue of dredging is very much tied to the activities of the boat launch and the
parking lot, staff took the liberty to expand the scope of this report so that a complete
financial picture is available for Council deliberation.
13 Significant amounts of information respecting dredging was provided via Report PSD-
042-10. This information will not be reproduced here but staff would urge Council
members to revisit this information prior to their consideration of this report.
2. THE NEED FOR DREDGING
2.1 The Municipality has never been involved in any dredging activity of the Bowmanville
Creek. It inherited the Conservation Area with the boat launch as a result of a long
term lease with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority in 2000. To the best of
our knowledge, CLOCA did not dredge prior to that.
2.2 . The boat launch is used by both local and out-of-town residents primarily for launching
their small water crafts; mostly power boats. The Municipality has no record of any
historical data on the depth of the creek adjacent to the boat launch. It is also noted
that the Municipality has not received any complaints from past users regarding any
siltation issue adjacent to the boat launch nor any difficulty in launching their boats due
to insufficient water depth. However, our recent inspection reveals that the water depth.
at the end of the wooden pier is about ten (10) inches, whereas the usual depth at the
same location is about two to three feet. We believe the shallow water depth is
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10 PAGE 3
caused by both siltation and unusual low water level of the creek. If the water level
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remains low, users may have difficulty launching their boat at this location.
2.3 Creek dredging would be a new service which is neither contemplated in the
Municipality's Strategic Business Plan nor included in the annual budget,
notwithstanding it may or may not be able to recover the cost of dredging through
charging a fee of the users of the boat launch.
3. COST ANALYSIS
There are direct costs related to dredging and several in-direct and related costs in
connection with dredging. Breakdown of these costs are as follows.
3.1 Direct Dredging Cost
a) The Municipality was never involved in any-dredging activity of the Bowmanville
Creek and therefore has neither past experience nor cost information to rely on.
In the absence of detailed information that would be obtained from a tender
process, we rely on information recently obtained from marinas in neighboring
municipalities. Typically marina operators would spend between $20,000 to
$40,000 annually to maintain the depth of their respective channels. This
amount could be higher for Bowmanville Creek due to the substantial length of
the channel, as well as the uncertainty of not knowing if the dredged materials
can be deposited nearby.
b) It has been suggested that the dredging cost can be shared with the marina
operators. The aforementioned cost to the Municipality will be reduced but the
amount of municipal contribution remains unknown until further information can
be obtained through negotiation and tender. It is not advisable to enter into any
cost sharing arrangement without actually knowing the specifications and firm
pricing of the works.
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10 PAGE 4
3.2 Boat Launch Repair/Maintenance Cost
a) The boat launch was constructed in 1977 by CLOCA. Despite regular maintenance
by CLOCA and the Municipality, the structure is deteriorating and will be in need of
major upgrades or repairs. The Bowmanville Boat Launch consists of a ramp
approximately 10 metres wide, with wooden piers on either side set on stone cribs.
The ramp itself is block construction. The ramp provides a gradual decline leading
to the water. Currently both the piers and block ramp are showing signs of heaving
due to deterioration and frost. In its present state of deterioration the Boat Launch
is currently in need of major reconstruction to restore it to a safe and serviceable
condition. Our Capital Budget for 2010 currently includes $35,000 for pier
renovations but excludes ramp reconstruction.
b) A preliminary estimate for the boat launch ramp includes a design cost of
approximately$15,000 and construction cost between $80,000 to $140,000. Not
included in this estimate would be any and all additional fees from CLOCA and/or
other external agencies for permits required to complete the project. It is important
to note that these figures are estimated costs and should only be used for
approximate budgeting purposes.
c) Maintenance on the parking lot is currently negligible and should remain so for the
next five years. For the last ten years the boat launch has been leased property
from CLOCA and only this year came into Municipal ownership due to a land
exchange. Until now, staff has conducted yearly inspections and work was
restricted to those items required for public safety.
3.3 Equipment Cost Related to Charging Fees
In order to charge the users, equipments would have to be purchased. There are three
options to accomplish this objective.
a) Install a central parking meter(pay and display system) that would accept both
cash and credit card. This type of equipment costs more than the conventional
central meter used in our downtown municipal parking lots. Equipment that would
accept credit card is probably the best option to reduce the probability of vandalism
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10 PAGE 5
at this remote location. The cost of this equipment is about$10,000. Plus
installation.
b) Install a barrier gate lift system at the boat launch entrance using equipment that
would accept both cash and credit card. This method would directly charge the
users of the boat launch without penalizing the other users of the parking lots for
other purposes. The cost of this equipment is about$8,000. plus installation cost.
c) Hire students to collect a fee on site. Given the fishing season generally runs from
May to October, and from dawn to dusk (12 hours day), the wages would be about
$26,000.
3.4 Enforcement Cost
Any park and display system would require some form of enforcement which would
involve checking vehicles for valid tickets, issuing tickets for violation, and checking the
equipment to ensure proper functioning. The cost of providing parking enforcement for
the six months (May-Oct.) including overtime on weekends and statutory holidays is
approximately $10,000. The Municipality can theoretically recover a portion of this cost
through parking fines. However, this will.be negligible because the parking lot is used
mostly by residents from Quebec. As Quebec does not have a reciprocal agreement
with Ontario for the collection of outstanding parking fines, our chances of collecting
any fines based on voluntarily action would be rather unrealistic.
3.5 Potential Liability Cost
The cost of liability is extremely difficult to identify. If the Municipality decided to
dredge as a partnership arrangement despite not owning the land under the creek, it
can be construed to have accepted responsibility and the liability that goes with it. The
nature of the liability and the associated cost will not likely be known until a claim is
filed against the Municipality. Remote as it may be, Council should be aware of the
potential ramification of its decision to dredge the channel. Detailed comments from
the Director of Finance on this subject are attached herein.
REPORT NO.: CAO-004-10 PAGE 6
4. REVENUE ANALYSIS
There are essentially two options available to the Municipality.
4.1 Charging a Boat Launching Fee
The Municipality does not keep any data or information as to the number of visitors or
boat launch users and therefore has no reliable means to even make a best guess
estimate. However, since a little information is better than none, we would assume that
the.boat launch will draw an average of 10 users per day over a six month period (May-
October). In this instance, the total users will be1825, and at$5 daily rate, which is the
rate charged in Cobourg and Port Hope, or at$10 daily rate in Whitby, gross revenue
of$9,125 to$18,250 can be realized. It should be noted that once the Municipality
charges a fee, there will be expectation from the users with respect to higher
maintenance standards of the parking lots and the boat launch structures.
4.2 Status Quo
This option basically leaves things the way it is. There will be no charge to any user,
and no investment by the Municipality for any capital improvements other than the
regular maintenance and the pier repairs provided for in the 2010 budget.
5. CONCLUSION
The concept of cost recovery by charging a fee for the privilege of using the boat
launch, and hence using the proceeds to offset the cost of dredging is a noble idea.
However, the foregoing discussions have identified several limitations that will cause
difficulty in the implementation of the concept. In any event, Council should be
satisfied whether or not it wishes to add dredging as a new municipal service and if so,
to decide how best to provide funding in future budgets. Since the 2010 budget has
already been struck, it would be advisable for Council to receive this report for
information and defer the matter to future Council.
MEMO
FINANCE
To: Franklin Wu, CAO
From: Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance
Date: May 3, 2010
Subject: DREDGING FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE IMPLICATIONS
If the Municipality were to partner with the proponents and other interested parties to
undertake dredging at the Port Darlington Marina, the first priority would be establishing which
party would be the lead with respect to physically undertaking the work. If the Municipality is
not undertaking the work, but simply contributing toward the cost, it is recommended that
appropriate formal agreements be entered into which include limitations around financial
obligations, insurance provisions and hold.harmless and indemnification clauses. if the
Municipality is undertaking the work, appropriate funds would be required, in advance, for each
party's proportionate share of the cost.
With respect to ongoing operational liability, this is addressed under the Occupiers Liability Act.
An `occupier" is defined as: A person who is in physical possession of the premises, or A
person who has responsibility for and control over the condition of premises or the activities
carried on, or control over persons allowed to enter the premises, despite the fact that there is
more than one occupier of the same premises.
As an occupier of the premises, Clarington will owe a duty to take such care in all
circumstances to see that persons, and property brought on the premises are reasonably safe
while on the premises. In deciding whether"reasonable" care has been exercised, Clarington
will have to put in place a system of inspection for the parking lot and the dock. With the
installation of a pay per use gate, the expectation of users will increase and the determination
of"reasonable" care. Clarington would no longer be able to provide only minimal maintenance
on the gravel parking lot and replace loose boards. A formal system of inspection and
maintenance would need to be put in place by the Operations Department. Also, warning
signs of risk to individuals or property is recommended and potentially improved lighting.
The Municipality would not require additional insurance coverage. However, at renewal the
insurer will assess the risk to determining if it has increased enough to make an impact on the
Municipality's insurance premium. Any claims received would be an important factor in
determining this.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-4169
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In the event of any damage to third parties' persons or property, a claim would be filed through
the Clerk's Department. Essentially, if a plaintiffs evidence can demonstrate to a court that the
Municipality's parking lot and/or dock was in a state of disrepair and in generally poor
condition, the Municipality will be found liable. Furthermore, if a trial judge finds that the
system of inspection and repair of the parking lot or dock was inadequate the Municipality will
be held negligent for the damages. Joint and several liability principles would apply.
With respect to costs, the Operations Department would incur maintenance and inspection
costs somewhat greater due to the higher duty of care than would incur currently. Meter
revenues can be used to offset costs for the parking lot maintenance but not for boat launch
maintenance and inspection since parking.revenues must be segregated and used for parking
purposes. There may be an opportunity to set the charge as a combined parking/boat launch
fee in order to extend the ability to use the funds for boat launch maintenance or future
dredging costs. However, every vehicle entering would then be required to pay the combined
fee, regardless of whether they were utilizing the boat launch itself. Council would have to
approve, by By-law, the combined fee and the authorized apportionment between the parking
components versus the boat launch portion. The other option would involve establish a
manned booth during weekends to specifically charge for the launch or installing a second
gate at the boat launch itself, requirement payment before the arm would lift to allow laun6hing.
Cost recovery on both these options may be unlikely.
Yours truly,
Nancy Taylor,
Director of Finance.
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Attachment No. 4to
Report CLD-035-12
Special General Purpose and Administration Committee
Minutes
February 25, 2011
Resolution #GPA-147-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-117-11 be amended as follows:
THAT Schedule D, Reserve Funds, be amended by reducing Account#502,
"Industrial/Economic Development" Reserve Fund from $50,000 to $0.
MOTION LOST
Resolution #GPA-148-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-117-11 be amended as follows:
THAT $15,000 identified on Page 227 of the draft budget (Unclassified Admin —
Other Equipment) be deleted.
MOTION LOST
RECESS
Resolution #GPA-149-11
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 4:01 p.m.
2011 CURRENT AND CAPITAL BUDGET -Continued
Resolution #GPA-150-11
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
THAT the foregoing resolution #GPA-117-11 be amended as follows:
THAT $30,000 identified on Page 224 of the draft budget (Central Parking Meter)
be deleted.
CARRIED
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REPORT NO.: FND-003-11 PAGE 10
Companies who specialize in this type of work through the use of birds of prey,
trained dogs and noisemakers are available at a cost of approximately$650 per
week. Should Council wish to pursue this avenue of determent, it is suggested
that an amount of$16,000 be included in the budget to cover the period of April
to September 2011.
15.0 BOAT LAUNCH PARKING METERS
15.1 During discussion of the dredging of the Bowmanville Creek, the issue of parking
was addressed. The following three options were identified at that time in order
to charge the users of the lot:
1. Install a central parking meter that would accept both cash and credit card
(cost approximately $10,000, plus installation);
2. Install a barrier gate lift system at the boat launch entrance that would accept
both cash and credit card (cost$8,000, plus installation); and
3. Hire students to collect a fee on site during fishing season (cost$26,000).
15.2 In order to be consistent, staff have recommended in the 2011 capital budget, the
installation of central parking meters at both the Bowmanville Boat Launch and
the Newcastle Boat Launch.
16.0 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT'FOR COURTICE:
16.1 At a meeting held on January 17, 2011 the following resolution was passed:
"THAT staff be directed to propose a Community Improvement project for
Courtice in the 2011 budget".
16.2 It is proposed that the project would be a Civic Parkette on the north-west corner
of Highway 2 and Trulls Road. These are lands purchased a number of years
ago for this purpose. It is a high visibility location within the Coutice Main Street
Corridor. The base project would be approximately $125,000. It is suggested
that should Council wish to proceed, this project is listed under the optional items
on Schedule"B"with a tax levy portion of$75,000. The balance of the funds
would come from the CIP reserve fund at$50,000.
17.0 ROADSIDE CLEAN-UP:
17.1 Clarington has been verbally notified by the Region of Durham that it will no
longer be reimbursed by the Region for costs incurred for cleanup of roadside
dumping. Historically these costs were reimbursed to Clarington from the Region
because, prior to regionalization of waste pickup, Clarington would recover these
costs through its local waste rates. This represents a loss of revenue to
Clarington of approximately $43,000 and is reflected on Schedule "A"attached
as a local levy increase.
15-10
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