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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT D.N. SMITH, M.C.I.P., Director
HAMPTON, ONTARIO LOB 1 JO TEL.(416)263-2231
REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
29, 1980.
REPORT NO. : P-151-80
SUBJECT: Mainstreet Revitalization Program
Outstanding Item #PD-213-80
BACKGROUND:
On August 25, 1980, the Town received the attached letter
in respect of the Province's Mainstreet Revitalization Program. On
September 8, 1980, Council requested staff to prepare a report in res-
pect of this program, to be submitted to the Planning and Development
Committee for consideration. On September 11, 1980, staff attended at
a meeting, held in Newcastle Village, between businessmen from Orono and
Newcastle Village and a representative of the Ministry of Housing.
COMMENT:
As the attached letter and program outline indicate provin-
cial funds, to a maximum of $150,000, are available, in the form of a
loan, for Business Improvement Area projects. The attached program guide-
line sets out municipal eligibility criteria for provincial assistance.
It should be noted that the Town does not meet all of the eligibility
requirements . Notably, we do not have a property maintenance and occupancy
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standards by-law, nor do we have a Council approved downtown project
proposal.
It should be further noted that funds available for the
program must be confined to one central business district per munici-
pality; and that, at this time, only the Bowmanville central business
district qualifies. This is by virtue of its designated Business Improve-
ment Area and the fact that there is an approved Official Plan in effect
for that area. In addition, the G. Baird study for Downtown Bowmanville
provides the basis for a detailed downtown project proposal, as well as,
many recommendations directly related to Mainstreet Revitalization.
The attached program guideline also provides details in
respect of eligible costs, general conditions, repayment and application
requirements, all of which are fairly self-explanatory. Should the Town
wish to pursue an application for a loan, under this program, it is incum-
bent upon the municipality to meet all of the eligibility requirements,
thus requiring further action in respect of the proposed property main-
tenance and occupancy standards by-law and further direction in respect
of the preparation of a downtown project proposal. In that regard, staff
note that the draft District Plan and the draft Bowmanville Urban Area
Plan, establish policies in respect of the revitalization of the Bowmanville
Main Central Area, which is intended to serve as the dominant focal point
of business, social and cultural activities within the Town as a whole.
We would, therefore, further suggest that if the Town wishes to pursue
an application for a loan that; the emphasis for such a Mainstreet Revital-
ization be directed towards the Bowmanville Main Central Area; and that,
local businessmen in Orono and Newcastle Village be encouraged to support
establishment of Business Improvement Areas for those communities. A copy
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of the Business Improvement Area guidelines are also attached for the
Committee's information.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning and Development Committee recommend to
Council that this report be received for information.
Respectfully submitted,
TTE:lb D. N. Smith, M.C.I.P.
September 10, 1980 Director of Planning
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416/965 GAY;
July 23, 1980
His Worship Mayor G.B. Rickard I i
Town of Newcastle
40 Temperance Street {
Bowmanville, Ontario -- - -
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Dear Mayor Rickard:
Re : Main Street Revitalization Program
I am pleased to inform you that I recently decided to
raise the population maximum from 30 , 000 to 35 , 000
for those municipalities wishing to make an application
for funds under the Main SLreet Rev.i.ta;l.:i.zaLhon Program
of my Ministry .
The program as you may already know is designed to
assist Ontario municipalities by way of a provincial
loan not exceeding $150, 000 to revitalize their main
streets. The total funds appropriated by the Legislature
LUward this p.rograq are limiod to $5 million dollars.
If you are interested in submitting an appl. fcati.on for
Main Street funding, I would urge you to consider the
enclosed program guidelines and apply forthwith, as tho
funds are quickly being committed.
Please contact staff of the Community- Renewal Branch for
.further information if necessary.
Your • incerely,
Claude Ben �l_ t_
PO Minis r
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I' MaIn Street flevitalization Program Guidelines
'The following guidelines have been developed to help municipal officials and local businessmen to
understand the principles of the Main Street Revitalization Program and to outline the procedures for
obtaining provincial funding.
1® Objectives (vii) have a downtown project proposal under
Section 361 of The Municipal Act;
o To encourage and support downtown improvement (viii) the proposed project is in accordance with
projects by municipalities and business provincial policies.
Improvement areas in communities with
populations of 30,000 or less.
« To encourage the co-ordination and joint
planning of comprehensive downtown Improvement Ill. Provincial funding
projects by the municipality, businessmen
and the community-at-large. General principle:
'lam o To support the existence of viable and attractive Front end funding through a loan provided by
downtown areas In small Ontario the Province for the implementation of physical
communities. improvement and parking projects in accordance
with a business improvement area plan for
the downtown of a small Ontario municipality.
This approach encourages small communities to
11. Municipal eli ib9lity design and implement comprehensive projects which
could require Provincial financing over a maximum
criteria ton year period to avoid placing a major
financial burden upon the business community.
Provincial funds are available on a loan basis
for business improvement area projects in
downtown areas of small communities. However, eligible costs:
these are provided according to a provincial/ 0 The improvement and beautification of municipally
municipal agreement under Section 361(20) owned lands, buildings and structures in an
of The Municipal Act. eligible business improvement area beyond
To qualify for assistance under the Main Street such improvement and beautification
firvitalizafion Program, a numicipahty must
<rs is provided at the expense of the municipality
meet tho following criteria: al large.
(i) have r.r population of 30,000 or Tess as of tho The provision of municipally owned and
dato of the municipality's formal application to OpOIrrlud parking within the downtown area.
the Ministry of Housing for p;ojacl funding;
Tho eligible costs include items such as pedestrian
(ii) have an approved Official Plan; mall, street furniture, benches, litter containers,
(iii) have a property maintenance aril occupancy tclophone booths, traffic signs, lighting, kiosks,
standards by-law; fountains; widening sidewalks and re-surfacing with
decorative material; landscaped walkways
(iv) have municipal council commitment and from off street parking to shops; landscaping
public support for the improvement of the existing parking; additions to existing parking and
downtown; provision of new off street parking or on
(v) have an active business Itnprovoniont area stmot parking.
under Section 361 of The Municipal Act;
A provincial loan is not available for ongoing
(vi) demonstrate financial and administrative maintenance costs, planning, design, administration,
resources: marketing and promotions.
These activities remain the responsibility of the Application ®� �g �
municipality and/or business improvement area. •
General conditions: provincial loan
• The maximum provincial loan to an eligible The municipality's application for a loan under
municipality is $150,000. the Main Street Revitalization Program must include
• No more than % of the provincial loan for an the following:
approved business improvement plan can
be used for parking purposes. The loan is (1) A copy of the municipal council resolution
requesting provincial funding under Section
intended to be used for comprehensive 361 of The Municipal Act;
Improvements, e.g., not solely for the
development of parking lots. (ii) A business improvement area plan comprised of:
• Provincial financial assistance shall be confined a) a list of the proposed improvements and
only to one central business district per activities
municipality, b) the anticipated impact which the improvements
• All terms and conditions of the loan will be will have on the downtown area
incorporated In an agreement between c) an itemized cost estimate of the proposed
,the Minister of Housing and the municipality improvements
In accordance with Section 361(20) of The d) timing for the completion of the proposed
Municipal Act R.S.O. 1970. improvements
e) method of financing the proposed
Repayment: improvements including the repayment
• The total provincial recovery would be 110% schedule
of the provincial loan over a maximum f) the administrative arrangement for the
10 year period, implementation of the plan
Undor this concopt, a business improvement area (iii) Supporting matorial to comply with the
must earmark a portion of Its approved annual municipal eligibility criteria.
budget for the repayment of the provincial
loan (fw+eie��Ef�r 44b-oNf�e nnnFfFr11 ��3Qt-�rFtsaat Provincial npproval of the municipal applk,,,.rtion
ire af�l+ecdo• e rayFF��a�t}. may be subject to Section 64 of The Ontario
Municipal Board Act.
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Annual business improvement area budget $40,000 V. ProAndW funding i
• Administration' ... . $ 2,000 ci'o err
• Maintenance costs for street The municipal applications for assistance will be
furniture" $ 3,000 reviewed by the Ministry of Housing and,
• Promotions" $10,000 where recommended, approved by the Minister of
• Marketing plan* $ 5,000 Housing. j
• Repayment of provincial loan Basic criteria to be followed during this review: g
(street furniture acquisition, I
lighting, parking improvements, (i) Local need for the project;
etc.) $20,000 (ii) Viability of the specific project proposal;
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$40,000 local rospon se to the project;
(iv) '>iming of the project's implernentntion;
" Not eligible for provincial funding. (v) Conformity with provincial policies.
Deadline for applications roquesting 197£,/79 Communities should develop broader plans which
provincial funding is January 31, 1979. This will will incorporate streetscape improvements,
provide interested business improvement promotion and marketing, etc., in addition to parking
areas with sufficient time to devolop sound improvements. Only municipally owned or operated
proposals and to have budgets approved by local parking is eligible under this Program.
councils.
Why are provincial funds not applicable towards
After that date, municipal applications will be planning, administration, design, promotion and
reviewed on a first come, first served basis subject marketing costs?
to the availability of provincial funds. The Main These costs are eligible normal expenditures for a
Street Revitalization Program has a total provincial
businea improvement area, The provincial funding is
budget of $5 million until March 31, 1981. available and directed towards the greatest need of
business improvement areas in the downtowns of small
communities: that is, the ability to raise funds for the
General questions and capital costs of physical improvements and parking
projects. A portion of the business improvement area
answers annual budget can be directed towards the non-
eligible costs,
�..Y/What communities are eligible for funding under
the Main Street Revitalization Program? What are the terms of the provincial loans?
Activo business Improvement areas in downtown Approved projects may receive a maximum of $15x,000
cores of municipalities with populations below under the Main Street Revitalization Program. The
30,000 are eligible for provincial loans, total repayment of the provincial loan will be 110% of
Applications must be made in accordance with the provincial funding to be repaid over a maximum 10
the guidelines for this Program. Year period. krc�H+ »t�,o;rirr,sr�sve+r+Prrt-ar�et
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t-rte t e.
How does a local community apply for funding
under this program? How are applications being accepted?
A business improvement area wilhin an eligible For the 1978 '79 provincial fiscal year, applications may
municipality muss develop a plan for improvements be subrnilted by January 31, 1979. This is to provide
within the downtown area which could include sufficient time for business improvement areas to
beautification of the streetscape and parking develop rational plans and to have their annual
Improvements, The plan must be submitted and budgets approved by municipal councils. After
approved by the municipal council who would then, January 31, 1979, applications will be accepted on a
in turn, forward the proposal to the Ministry first come, first served basis.
of Housing with a request for provincial funding.
How much money is available under this Program?
What are eligible project costs for the provincial The total Provincial budget is $5 million until
loans? March 31, 1981.
Provincial loans are directed towards the major
capital costs of downtown improvement: streetscape Who do local communities contact for more
beautification and parking facilities, information?
What conditions apply to the parking improvements? Information is available from:
Community Renewal Branch
A maximum of zh of the total provincial loan can Ministry of Housing
be applied towards parking improvement. Thi 8th Floor, 60 Bloor Street West
condition has been established because park Toronto, Ontario
improvements, on their own, will not resolve M4W 3K7
many of the problems facing downtown areas. (416) 965-2826
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Enabling legiM a tion (for accurate reference, recourse should be made to the Statutes of Ontario)
Improvement area may 361. (1) The council of a local municipality miry pass by-IaWs designating
by-law designated by an area as an improverent area and may by by-law establish for any such area
so I designated a Board of Management to which may be entrusted, subject to
sugh limitations as the by-law may provide, the improvement, beautification and
maintenanco of municipally ownnd lands, buildings and structures in tho area,
beyond such improvement, beautification and maintenance as is provided at tho
expense of the municipality at large, and the promotion of the area as a business
or shopping area.
Notice of (2) Before passing a by-law designating an improvement area, notice of the
Intention intention of the council to pass the by-law shall be sent by prepaid mail to every
person occupying or using land for the purpose of or in connection with any
business in the area who is shown in the last revised assessment roll of the
municipality as being assessed for business assessment within the meaning of
The Assessment Act.
Petition objecting (3) Unless a petition objecting to the passing of the by-law referred to in
to by-taw subsection 2, signed by at least one-third of the persons entitled to notice as
sot out in subsection 2, representing at least one-third of the asse ssod 'value
of the lands in the area that is used is the basis for computing business assess-
ment, is received by the clerk within Iwo months next following tho latost day of
the malling of riny such notices, the council may pass the by-law, but, if such a
petition is received by the clerk within such time, the council shall not pass
the by-law.
Sufficiency of petition (4) The sufficiency of the petition described in this section shall be determ , ed
determined by ciark by the clerk and his determination shall be evidenced by his certificate and
when so evidenced is final and conclusive.
Effect of petition (5) Where the council has proceeded under this section and has been pre-
objecting to by-law vented from passing the proposed by-law by reason of a petition objecting I
thereto having been presented under subsection 3, the council may again
proceed under this section in respect of the area to be designated by any such
by-law at any time after the expiry of the two years next following the presen-
tation of the petition. R.S.O. 1970, c. 284, s. 361 (1-5).
Board of (6) A Board of Management established under subsection 1 is a body corporate
Management and shall consist of such number of members appointed by council as the
council considers advisable, at least one of whom shall be a member of the
council rind tho remaining moMbers shall be persons qualified to be eluctod as j
ntorttbors of the council assessed for business assessment in ruspoct of land
In tho area or nominees of corporations so assessed, provided that such
nominees are persons qualified to be elected as members of the council. 1976,
c. 69, s. 11 (1).
Term of office (7) Each member shall hold office from the time of his appointment until the y
expiration of the term of the council (hat appointed him, provided he continues
to b I e qualified, as provided in subsection 6. 1976, c. 69, s. 11 (2).
NOTE; For terra of office of existing members of Board of Management. Soo
'1976, c. 69, s. 11 (3).
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Vacancy
(8) Wlroro it v+.rc,urcy occurs hoar rury cause, Iho council shall appoint a
person qualified as set out in subsection 6 to bo a member, who shall hold
Office for the remainder of the term for which his predecessor was appointed,
Idem (9) The members shall hold office until their successors area ,
eligible for reappointment on the expiration of their terra of office rated and are
Estimates (10) A Board of Management established under subsection 1 shall submit to
the council its estimates for the current year at the time and in the form pre-
scribed by council and may mnke requisitions upon the council for all sums of
money required to carry out its powers and duties, but nothing herein divests
the council of its authority with reference to rejecting such estimates in whole
or in part or providing the money for the purposes of the Board of Management
and when money is so provided by the council the treasurer shall, upon the
certificate of the Board of Management, pay out such money to the Board of
Management,
t?xpendlture of moneys (11) The Board of Management shall not expend any morieys not included
in the estimates approved by the council or in a reserve fund established under
section 308.
Indobtedn-eaa not to (12) A Board of Mann
extend beyond current yement established under subsection 1 shall not incur
year any Indebtedness extending beyond the current year,
Annual report (13) On or before the 1st clay of March in each year, a Board of Management
shall submit its annual report for the preceding year to council, including a com-
plete audited and certified financial statement of its affairs, with balance sheet
and revenue and expenditure statement,
Auditor (il) Tho municipal auditor hail be iho auditor of oach such Board of Manage-
mont and all books, documents, transactions, minutes and accounts of a Board
Of Management shall, at all times, be open to his inspection.
Dissolution of Board (15) Upon the repeal of a by-law establishing a Board of Management, the
Board ceases to exist and its undertakings, assets and liabilities shall be assumed
by the municipality,
Special charge (16) The council shall in each y�car levy special charge upon Ton p 9 t person in
w the area assessed for business assessment sufficient to provide a stun equal
to the sure of money provided for the purposes of the Board of Management
for that area, which shall be borne and paid by such persons in the proportion
that the assessed value of the real property that is used as the basis for com-
puting the business assessment of each of such persons bears to the assessed
value of all the real property in the area used as the basis for computing business
assessment.
Manner of collection
(17) Any charge imposed under subsection 16 may be collected in the same
manner and with the same remedies as provided by this Act for the collection
Of taxes upon business assessment.
Designation of enlarged
Improvement area (17a) The council of a local municipality may pass by-laws for desig-
nating as an improvement area an area that includes all of an existing
Improvement area designated under subsection 1.
Application of subas. 2.5
(17b) Subsections 2, 3, 4 and 5 apply with necessary modifications
to the passing of a by-law under subsection 17a.
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I�dWhen bylaw comps (17c) Subject to sutr.;r�clion 1t3, a by-lavr pa;;ed under subsection
o effect
17n comas into (,llect un Ihf! Isl day of January next after its pa_sSing.
Ooard of Management (17d) Where a by-law pas
continued d under subsection 17a comes into effect,
the existing improvement area mentioned in that subsection is dissolved,
but the Board of Management es'.ablished for that improvement area is
continued and shall be the Board of Management for the new improve-
ment area designated under the by-law.
Application (17o) The provisions of this section that apply to a Board of Manage-
ment under subsection 1 or to a council or municipal auditor in respect
of such a Board apply with necessary modifications to a Board of
Management continued under subsection 17d and to the council of a
local municipality in respect of such a Board over which it has juris-
diction and to the auditor of the municipality in respect of such Board.
l pproval of O.M.B. (18) No by-law designating an improvement area comes into force without the
approval of the Municipal Board and as a condition of giving its approval the
Municipal Board may by its order impose such restrictions, limitations, and
conditions with respect to such matter as ma y appeal* necessary or expedient.
Ropeal of by-law (19) A by-law designating an improvement area may be repealed to take effect
upon the 31st dory of December in the year in which It is passed, and subsections
2, 3 and 18 do not apply to a repealing by-law passed under this subsection
R.S.O. 1970, c. 284, s. 361 (8-19).
Minister of (20) The Minister and a local municipality may enter into agreements for the
Housing may enter revision of loans or municipality Into agreements P grants to the municipalit on such terms or conditions as
are agreed upon for the purpose of the improvement, beautification and main-
tenanco of municipally owned lands, buildings and structures in the municipality
or In any defined area thereof and for tho purposes mentioned in paragraph
72 of section 352.
Municipal parking lots 352. By-laws may be passed by the councils of all municipalities:
72. For acquiring, establishing, laying out and improving land, buildings and
structures where vehicles may be parked, and for erecting buildings or structures
for or in connection with the parking of vehicles in, on or under any land vested
for any purpose in a municipality, and for leasing such land, buildings or struc- ..r
lures, and for regulating, supervising and governing the parking of vehicles
therein or thereon,
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gees yew bnsiness area need a
a what is the rate of investment in your area. the
Rusimess Improvement ea
number and causes of bankruptcies? the number and type
€fiesignaVion
of new business starts?
The need for Business Improvement Area designation results
from the effects or the threat of declining business. The S what is your potential market area? its size? its
area may be showing signs of age and deterioration, or of buying power?
sudden changes in spending habits due to the influence of what is the physical appearance of your area? does it
peripheral sopping centres for example. Investment in the show signs of deterioration and age, or has it been well
area may be down, and there may no longer be a feeling of maintained?
pride among t':e business people and, in particular,
a what is condition of municipally-owned lands within the
throughout tour: itself.
area?
These factors shoulc generate discussion between members of 0 what is the size of your business community? it ay
the business `omSiuSity and the municipal council about be too small to implement an effective BIA prograr
potential sc__:tions :o the problems. One of the approaches without joint public support.
which should be considered would be the merits of creating
S does the momentum exist within the business community
a Business ==rovement Area.
for the self-help approach of a Business Improvement
Area.,
A nu_*-.:oer of points 7-y be raised during these discussions:
a Lunizess association may already exist but there may ettian c the boundaries of a EIA
be a need for a more efficient way to ensure the
pation and support of all businesses within the
If the business community decides that the BIA concept is
partici
appropriate and the idea has the support of the local council
area;
and possibly other concerned groups, the next step will be
® what MaKes your town unique and is that uniqueness to establish the boundaries for the proposed a,-ea.
marketable7
o what do you see as the future for your town? It is especially important to ensure that the majority of
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the businesses within the proposed boundaries are in favour s let the members know that their opinions are important;
of the designation; therefore, businesses wishing to be they count and will not be ignored;
included should be. Sometimes it is preferable to have a
e send out special newsletters asking for opinions and
large area which would contain lands of future potential
ideas, and to demonstrate an example of BIA activity;
coirnercial developmment.
f invite speakers from neighbouring communities engaged
Quite often a river or a bridge may serve as a natural in BIA projects to tell their experiences; but remember,
boundary while older buildings may form a historical no two communities are completely alike — their problems
boundary for the area known as the downtown. Shopping may not be yours and vice versa.
districts in many 'to:cns are easily recognizable and will form
the oasis for the boundaries of most BI'_' s. Once the BIA has been designated, communications among members
Getting should be increased and maintained. Involvement of all
e entire bnsm e s s
• businesses is vital to the success and future of a BIA.
Once the proposed boundaries for a BZA have been determined 0 Inform members of all special plans so that they may:
by business community leaders, an extensive information participate accordingly.
program should be launched to inform the remainder of the a Establish special committees of the Board of Management
business cc unity that a BIA is being considered. Let each to enable the participation of more volunteer members
member of the proposed BIA know how much his or her business This is especially important for promotional ca�aig-
can benefit from the scheme. and for other large or time cor_s=ing projects.
a Sta y t in touch with members through the use of newsleters.
You should:
flyers, and special newspaper cobs. These help to
gi hold blocs meetings to present the concept and answer
maintain interest in your BIA among the General public
questions; announce potential ideas for beautification as well as the membership.
and promotion in order to receive feedback from the
members;
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17oti e of a BIA designation a very vital resource to the BIA. Their experience in your
community may prove to be invaluable during the initial develoz
All businesses included within the boundaries of the proposed
BIA must be given notice, by letter, from the clerk of the ment period of the proposed BIA, and later in the areas of
municipality. Those within the proposed area have a 60 day promotions and marketing. Strive to work effectively with
period in which to object to the scheme. Their petition must these organizations.
be forwarded to the municipal clerk who determines the
validity of the document. Don' t forget such groups as heritage committees, service dubs„
horticultural societies. . .they usually have played an integra_
Lnder Section 361(3) , for petitions to successfully halt a
role in shaping the community and they represent strong
BIA, proposal must meet two conditions:
elements of support for a BIA.
(i) signed b_- at least 1/3 of the persons entitled to the Appointing the IBIA :Board ®f
not ce, and Management
(ii) the objectors must represent at least 1/3 of the realty Once the BIA is created, the municipal council must appoi-
assessment of all the affected businesses within the a Board of management. This is a corporate body of at le
proposed BIA. three members, one of whom must be a council member. The
Board of Management is charged with the responsibility of
The benefits of the BIA concept should be discussed with all overseeing the planning of BIA projects, budgeting and
the business people before the boundaries are established and implementation.
c e s a_tf n out. Yu li i, meetings outlining these
benefits can help clear up any confusion and build confidence Each member 'may hold office from the time of their aYpoir: -
in the BIA approach. During the perios of notice, these ment until the expiration of the term of council that
discussions should continue to ensure that the business appointed him.
community u=_derstands the concept.
T- he role olf" e2al isroups and t�"no should be considered to be appointed tc your Board of
o cI t.o Management'? Candidates for the Board of Management Lust
Business groups such as the local chamber of commerce can be qualified to be elected as members of council. Obvious
choices include those individuals responsible for
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initiating the BIA discussions. Other choices may include: Approval of a BIA designation
- past and present members of business After the period of notice expires and there are insufficient
associations objections to the proposal, then the municipal council may
- members of service or heritage clubs pass a bylaw designating the Business Improvement Area under
Section 361 of The Municipal Act . The bylaw must then be
- persons with past experience in municipal forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for its approval in
affairs order to let the bylaw come into force. The C'3 will review
- the bylaw and may consider objections to the proposal at that
time as well. Under its authority, the 0`B in some cases has
called a public hearing to review the objections. However, it
[ v _ most instances, the Board's approval has been secured shortl`. .
after the bylaw has been submitted by the council.
What aboutban
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- The Board of Management must submit to the council its annu�:
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- estimates requesting from council the necessary- money to car.--
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out the plans. Council, upon its approval, will then le vy a
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special charge upon all the businesses within the BIA to
provide the funds needed by the Board of sIana gement nor
annual exp,:!nditunes.
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� 9`T7 P Council has the right to reject the amount requested by the
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�;� Board of Mlanagement. The special charge is collected in tine
same manner as business taxes.
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o �g �-,"h do we set ap b c e ?
T'ne Board of Management must examine the needs of the BIA and
establish priorities in the plans and the budget . A well
prepared inventory of what the area has and what it is �J\
lacking is an excellent base which can be used by the Board t
of Management ;n preparing a budget .
'New BIA's sometimes feel that it is desirable to undertake -
large projects immediately in the first year of operation to
ensure that an impact is made upon the BIA as soon as
possible. Other BIA's have started by using their first 12
months as a major planning period to develop plans for a
three to five year program which would begin in year two.
Anther approach is to give priority for beautification and
streetscape improvements during the first few years of a BIA
and concentrate on promotional programs later.
How does the Eoard of Management
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BIA's have an ongoing role and purpose. You should dev-- -
advertising agencies, etc. may have to be approached. In
and establish long tern plans and priorities. Phase your
some ip_stances, municipal staff assistance is quite valuable,
development over a n=--ber of years. Try to get members on
e,g, consulting your municipal engineer regarding streetscape
the Board who are willing to serve for more than one rear.
expenditures. Be careful as to not under budget and, there— Use volunteer members on special committees to broader_ the
fore, not be able to co=lete projects planned for that y ear.
ongoing participation and involvement of BIA members in
their own affairs. Try to build and maintain confidence
in your Business Improvement Area. �,\