HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2019-066 THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BY-LAW No. 2019-066
BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
PLAN FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
WHEREAS Sections 28 and 17 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended,
provide for the designation of a Community Improvement Project Area and for the adoption of a
Community Improvement Plan;
AND WHEREAS Official Plan Amendment 16-2015 was approved as a Community
Improvement Plan for the Municipality of Bayham;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Bayham now wishes to amend its Community Improvement
Plan to include employment lands;
AND WHEREAS this amendment conforms to the Municipality of Bayham Official Plan;
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham enacts as follows:
1) THAT the Municipality of Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan Updated
March 2019, attached hereto, is hereby adopted; and
2) THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing
thereof.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 18th DAY OF
JULY 2019.
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SCHEDULE A TO BY-LAW NO. 2019-066
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1 .0 Introduction to the CIP 1-1
2.0 Basis for the CIP 2-1
3.0 Goals and Objectives 3-1
4.0 Community Improvement Project Area4-1
5.0 Financial Incentive Programs 5-1
6.0 Administration 6-1
7.0 Marketing Strategy 7-1
8.0 Monitoring Strategy 8-1
Glossary
Schedule A - Elgincentives CIPA and Sub-Areas
Schedule B - Elgincentives CIPA and Priority Area
Appendix 1 - Map of the Elgincentives County-
Wide Framework
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1 tier municipalities, the intent of a County-wide framework for
ocommunity improvement is to advance local economic goals
and priorities in key areas of economic activity, where the local
Introduction municipalities and the County have determined the need is the
greatest, and where there will be significant County-wide
benefits. As discussed further in Section 2.0 of this CIP, this
to the CIP includes the following key areas (where they occur in each
local Municipality):
a) Downtowns/main street areas;
The following is an introduction to the b) The agricultural areas;
Bayham Elgincentives CIP. This CIP c) The ports/lakeshore areas;
is part of a larger framework for d) Other key tourist and outdoor recreational areas; and
e) Employment areas
community improvement that is being
implemented by local municipalities To assist in supporting economic growth in these key areas,
each of the seven CIPs, which make up the County-wide
across Elgin County. framework, contain a set of financial incentive programs that
may be implemented during the life of this CIP. The
1 . 1 Purpose Municipality of Bayham will work with the County (as described
in Section 6.0 of this CIP) to determine which programs will be
The Municipality of Bayham has adopted this Community put into effect annually based on local priorities. Elgin County
Improvement Plan (CIP) as a component of a progressive and will participate in the financial incentive program in accordance
strategic County-wide framework for community improvement with the Planning Act and Section F6.2 of the Elgin Official
planning that is to be administered and funded in partnership Plan.
with Elgin County. The County-wide Vision and Implementation
Document can be found online at www.Elgincentives.ca.
Since Elgin County is an Upper-tier Municipality with a
coordinating role over its seven distinctive and unique lower-
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1 .2 What is a Community 1 .3 Authority
Improvement Plan? The Planning Act is the primary piece of legislation that
A CIP is a municipal planning tool established by the Ontario provides for the preparation of CIPs. Specifically, Section 28
Planning Act. Many municipalities across Ontario have of the Planning Act sets out the following:
prepared CIPs in order to achieve important community goals, 1. Types of projects/activities/works that are
such as: considered `community improvement', which can
• Facilitating and coordinating the transition of include the development, redevelopment, rehabilitation,
neighbourhoods and areas; or other improvements to residential, commercial,
• Stimulating economic growth and development; industrial, and public buildings, structures, or facilities.
• Assisting businesses/ property owners with repair, 2. A community improvement planning process
rehabilitation, and development, redevelopment whereby a municipality must first identify and adopt by
projects; and, by-law a designated `community improvement project
• Raising awareness of local needs and priorities. area', after which a `community improvement plan' may
Simply put, a CIP is a planning document that sets out tools be prepared and adopted by a municipal Council.
and strategies for improving the built, economic, and social However, this may only be done where there are
environment in designated areas of a municipality. community improvement policies in the municipality's
Official Plan (which is the case in the Municipality of
Under Section 106 of the Municipal Act, municipalities are Bayham, as discussed in Section 2.0 of this CIP).
prohibited from directly or indirectly assisting local businesses 3. Tools that can be implemented once a `community
by giving or lending money. However, having a CIP in place
allows the municipality to assist financially with improvements improvement plan' is adopted by a municipal Council,
to private properties. Therefore, this CIP identifies a set of which include grants or loans to owners and tenants
twelve financial incentive programs that may be available to (with consent of the owner) of land and buildings within
owners and tenants of lands and buildings within the the community improvement project area.
Municipality of Bayham. 4. Eligible costs for which a municipality can provide
such grants or loans, which may include costs related
to development, redevelopment or construction/
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reconstruction projects for rehabilitation purposes or
for the provision of energy efficient improvements.
In addition to the above, the Planning Act states that upper-tier
municipalities in Ontario (including Elgin County) have the
ability to participate in (i.e., contribute financially) CIP
programs adopted by local municipalities. This is permitted
only where there are Official Plan policies in place relating to
the making of grants or loans. As discussed in Section 2.2 of
this CIP, since there are such policies in place in the upper-tier
Official Plan, Elgin County may participate in the programs
established by this CIP.
1.1 Contents
The contents of this CIP are as follows:
• A brief overview of the background and basis for this
CIP is provided in Section 2.0;
• Goals and Objectives for County-wide Community
Improvement are provided in Section 3.0;
• The Community Improvement Project Area is identified
in Section 4.0 (with maps provided as schedules to this
CIP);
• Information about financial incentive programs (or
Elgincentives') is provided in Section 5.0;
• Administrative details about how this CIP will be
implemented, marketed, and monitored are set out in
Sections 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0; and
• A Glossary is intended to assist in the interpretation of
this CIP.
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Elgin County Economic Development Strategy
2 • 0 In 2011, the County implemented an Economic Development
Strategy (EDS) (updated in 2015), with the primary objective
Basisfor the CIP being to foster or create an environment that supports the
growth of the economy and prosperity for local residents. The
EDS emphasizes the importance of the creative rural economy
The Bayham Elgincentives CIP has in order to create an enabling environment for the following key
been prepared based on a number of areas:
County and local Municipal planning • Agriculture;
documents and information sources, • Tourism;
• Downtowns/Mainstreets; and
as summarized in this Section. • Employment lands and the manufacturing sector.
2.1 County-wide Economic In reviewing the goals of the County's Economic Development
Strategy, it has been determined that this CIP has the potential
Development Goals/Priorities
to:
As stated in the introduction to this CIP, the intent of a County- • Assist businesses and property owners with repair,
wide framework for community improvement is to implement rehabilitation, and development, redevelopment
Planning Act tools consistently in each of Elgin's seven local projects, in order to help enhance civic pride and
municipalities as a part of a coordinated strategy to advance ownership throughout the County.
local economic goals and priorities. Prior to the development • Promote secondary uses on agricultural land, which are
of this CIP, a review of the County's Economic Development now permitted through the County's Official Plan.
Strategy and Official Plan was completed to identify key goals
and priorities that can be supported in order to provide an •
Support enterprise development through the use of
overall public benefit to the Municipality of Bayham and Elgin financial incentive programs.
County as a whole. The following is a summary of the findings. • Send a clear message to the business and
development community on behalf of the Municipality of
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Bayham and Elgin County that there is a commitment Development Strategy. For example, the Official Plan states
by both levels of government to stimulating economic that it is a policy of the County to:
growth and attracting/retaining businesses. • Support the full utilization of the existing employment
• Create positive stories about revitalization and lands in the County for a range of employment uses;
business development within the community. • Support the efforts of existing Business Improvement
Areas and Chambers of Commerce to promote retail
Elgin County Official Plan and façade improvements of buildings.
The 2012 County Official Plan has a clearly articulated set of • Support the creation of interesting and accessible
long-term goals for Elgin, which emphasize the importance of public places to generate activity and vitality and attract
people and business to Elgin County communities.
agriculture, downtown areas, and the `ports'. For example, the • Promote the growth of tourism throughout the County
following Official Plan goals are set out for Elgin's economic with particular emphasis in areas where there is an
prosperity, which will be supported by this CIP: existing tourism base including the ports/waterfront
To reinforce the function of the downtown areas in areas, downtown/main street areas, recreational areas
• settlement areas as cultural, administrative, and agricultural/rural areas.
entertainment, retail and social focal points of the • Enhance the profile of the County, its communities,
community. ports and tourism attractions and destinations.
• To support the role of the 'ports' in the County as the • Maintain agriculture as the principal economic activity in
primary locations for tourism and related economic the rural areas of the County.
activity. • Support opportunities for farmers to protect, diversify
• To provide opportunities for a wide range of and expand their operations.
appropriately scaled agriculture-related and secondary This CIP is in support of these County-wide policies, where
uses in the Agricultural Area.
they apply in the Municipality of Bayham.
• To support the growth of new industry sectors, and the
transition of existing industry sectors, toward practices, 2.2 County-Wide Policies for
products and services that increase environmental
performance, human health and social responsibility. Corn m u n i ty Improvement
In addition, the County's Official Plan establishes policies that Section F6 of Elgin County's 2012 Official Plan sets out
will support the goals, actions and strategies of the Economic policies related to community improvement planning by an
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upper-tier municipality, as required by the Planning Upper-tier Official Plan. Accordingly, Section F6.2 of the
Act. Section F6.1 provides a number of objectives for County's Official Plan states:
community improvement in the County, which are broad and
address a wide range of needs and opportunities. County Council may make grants or loans to the council of a
lower tier municipality for the purpose of carrying out a
Specifically, the following objectives from the County's Official community improvement plan that has come into effect, on
Plan will be supported by this CIP, which is intended to such terms as to security and otherwise as the council
diversify the economic base and improve the built environment considers appropriate.
of Bayham, with a focus on agricultural areas, downtown areas,
and the 'ports': On the basis of the above, Elgin County may participate in the
financial incentive programs contained in this CIP.
• Foster development, reuse, and/or maintenance of
existing brownfield sites and/or current industrial sites; 2.3 Bayham Policies for Community
• Enhance retail and downtown commercial areas within Improvement
the municipalities;
• Promote energy efficiency and sound environmental Enabling Official Plan Policies
design;
• Foster economic growth within designated areas; As required by the Planning Act, Section 7 of the Official Plan
• Enhance the visual characteristics of neighbourhoods; of the Municipality of Bayham contains provisions for the
and, development of a CIP. Specifically, the policies set out
• Encourage local participation in funding programs. community improvement goals, objectives, and implementation
It is also important to note that there are policies in the policies. The following is a discussion of the key policies that
County's Official Plan dealing with upper-tier participation in a generally address local economic development and
lower tier CIP. As mentioned earlier, the Planning Act states beautification relating to recreational, commercial, and light
that an upper-tier municipality may participate in the financial industrial land uses, and are therefore in support of this CIP:
incentive programs contained in a lower-tier CIP, or make
grants to the lower-tier related to the implementation of these Community Improvement Goals:
programs, provided the appropriate policies are included in the • Section 7.1.1.1 To stabilize preserve and improve
existing and viable residential, recreational and
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commercial areas in the Hamlets and Villages of the - To generally foster local economic growth;
Municipality of Bayham. - To promote the establishment, expansion and
• Section 7.1.1.2 states that another goal of the CIP is to rehabilitation of tourism and tourist destination-
utilize community improvement initiatives as an oriented uses within existing buildings; and
incentive to attract new commercial and light industrial - To encourage the establishment, expansion and
establishments to the hamlets, with particular emphasis rehabilitation of agriculture-related and secondary
on the expansion of the industrial base in the Villages uses within existing buildings in the agricultural
of Straffordville, Vienna, and Port Burwell. area.
• Section 7.1.1.4 states that another goal is to more
broadly address economic development: To protect Policies for Identifying Community Improvement Project Areas:
and improve the economic well being of the
Municipality and its residents by encouraging and/or • Sections 7.2 and 7.3 deal with the identification of
participating in programs that will promote new jobs, Community Improvement Project Areas in the
new capital investment and increases in the economic Municipality of Bayham, as required by the Planning
base and municipal tax base, having regard for the Act.
cost/benefit relationship of such programs. • Specifically, Section 7.2.2 identifies the following
relevant criteria for commercial areas:
Community Improvement Objectives: - Areas of predominately commercial land use which
• Sections 7.1.3 and 7.1.4 identify a range of objectives are potentially stable and viable;
for community improvement, including the following, - A need for aesthetic improvements or beautification
which are supported by this CIP: which may enhance the commercial viability of
- To encourage the rehabilitation of existing businesses in the area; and
commercial and institutional developments in the - An observed decline in the commercial assessment
Hamlets and Villages; in the area and/or a decline in the number or variety
- To improve the overall attractiveness of the of commercial establishments in the area.
commercial areas in terms of aesthetics and public • Section 7.2.3 identifies the following `other' relevant
amenities; criteria:
- To diversify and expand the economic base of the - Condition and appearance of buildings,
Hamlets and Villages and to expand the range of landscaping and other site features in relation to a
services and shopping opportunities available in the Maintenance and Occupancy Standards By-law;
Hamlets and Villages; - Condition and adequacy of municipal recreational
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services and facilities such as parks, play apply community improvement tools in all of the key areas of
equipment, trails, beaches, sports fields, camping economic activity.
facilities and water access points;
- Size, location and type of signage, adequacy, Other Relevant Official Plan Policies
location and condition of off-street parking,
commercial vacancy rate, pedestrian accessibility In addition to the community improvement policies discussed
to businesses, appearance of street, including front above, there are number of general goals, objectives, and
and rear building facades and potential for policies in the Municipality of Bayham Official Plan, which
expansion (inventory of serviced and zoned lands) broadly aim to foster economic growth and revitalization in the
in the Commercial designation;
downtown/main street areas, agricultural areas,
- The area or site constitutes a vacant, underutilized,
or vacant property that was previously developed ports/lakeshore areas, and other key tourist and outdoor
and may be contaminated; and recreational areas, and are therefore in support of and
- Any other environmental, social, or community consistent with the goals and objectives of this CIP.
economic development reasons, in conformity with Section 1.2 of the Official Plan sets out a number of objectives
the policies of the County of Elgin Official Plan and
this Plan. that the Official Plan intends to achieve. The following are in
• Based on the criteria identified in Section 7.2, Section support of this CIP:
7.3 of the Official Plan states: b) To encourage and support the agricultural industry as
- Municipal Council may designate by by-law, the primary economic activity in the Municipality of
"Community Improvement Project Areas", the Bayham;
boundaries of which may be the entire Municipality d) To provide a policy framework for the development
or part of the Municipality of Bayham. These areas and expansion of other economic sectors such as
will be eligible for "community Improvement" as tourism, the harbourfront, transportation, petroleum
defined in the Planning Act. exploration;
On the basis of the criteria identified above, and as discussed f) To provide community improvement goals, objectives
further in Section 4.0 of this CIP, the entire Municipality of and implementation policies which will contribute to
Bayham has been designated a Community Improvement the stabilization, preservation and improvement of
existing and viable residential, commercial, industrial,
Project Area for the purpose of the Bayham Elgincentives harbourfront, and recreational areas in the Municipality
Community Improvement Plan. The intent in doing so is to of Bayham; and
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m) To promote and facilitate the expansion and review of County economic development priorities/policies, a
diversification of the economy and tax base in the local policy review, and consultation events) was documented
Municipality. in a `Community Improvement Background and Options Memo'
In addition, Section 1.4 outlines the following goals, which are dated December 2014 (and revised in January 2015), which
also in support of this CIP: was circulated to each of the seven local municipalities for
c) To place a high priority on maintaining and initiating review and comment. This memo is an important basis for the
agricultural production on high quality agricultural Bayham Elgincentives CIP and can be reviewed for additional
lands; and background information. This CIP has been updated in 2018 to
m) To facilitate the future development of Lake Erie incorporate employment lands and uses, and an updated
shoreline and land adjacent to Big Otter Creek within Recommendations Memo was circulated to each of the seven
Port Burwell and Vienna for public and private local municipalities for review and comment in June, 2018.
recreation and commercial uses, while preserving the These memos can be obtained from www.elgincentives.ca, or
scenic character of these lands, and preventing
incompatible permanent development on lands subject by contacting Elgin County Economic Development staff.
to natural hazards.
As part of Official Plan Amendment 23 (adopted through By-
law 2018-073), policies were also incorporated into the Official
Plan to encourage the development of Brownfield sites.
Section 7.1.5.3 includes Brownfields Policies which state that
"Council may by by-law adopt incentives for the development,
redevelopment of brownfield sites", and "Incentives may
include tax incentives, reduced development fees, or other
provisions in accordance with the Municipal Act."
2.4 Community Improvement
Background and Options Memo
A full discussion of the findings of the background work
undertaken in support of the development of this CIP (i.e., the
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3 . 0 Objectives have also been identified, which represent the
tangible actions and outcomes that the Municipality of Bayham,
in cooperation with Elgin County, aim to achieve through the
Go a I s and implementation of this Plan.
Importantly, as set out in Section 5.2, in order to be eligible for
any of the financial incentives programs offered through this
Objectives CIP, a proposed project must contribute to the goals and
objectives set out below.
This Section introduces the goals and For each of the goals and objectives, a set of targets has also
objectives of the Bayham been established for the purpose of monitoring the
effectiveness of this CIP. The targets are presented as part of
Elgincentives CIP and articulates the a monitoring strategy in Section 8.0 of this Plan.
intended outcomes of the community 3.2 Goals
improvement programs.
The goals of the Elgincentives CIP are shown in Figure 1
3.1 Purpose of the Goals and below, which also demonstrates how each of the goals will
Objectives support and reinforce each other.
A series of goals have been developed based on the findings
of the background work and consultation activities described in
Section 2.0 of this Plan. The goals are established for the
purpose of articulating how the Elgincentives CIP is intended
to provide an overall public benefit to the Municipality of
Bayham. The goals represent the overall intended result of
this Plan.
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3.3 Objectives
For each of the goals shown in Figure 1, a number of specific
and measurable objectives have also been identified, as
Ashown in the tables below.
To stimulate To improve quality Goal Objectives
economic growth of place for 1. To encourage the expansion of
and diversification. residents and the agribusiness sector through
visitors. new and expanded value-
added/agricultural related
enterprises.
2. To encourage the expansion of
Cbusiness activity for existing
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impro end downtown areas/mainstreets of
stabilitysettlement areas.
sustainability of thh To stimulate 3. To encourage the expansion of
tax base. economic business activity within the
growth and manufacturing/industrial sector.
diversification. 4. To increase the number of
business start-ups.
5. To increase tourism.
Figure 1: Goals of the Elgincentives CIP 6. To increase the number of tourist
accommodation establishments.
7. To increase the number of
creative economy businesses.
8. To increase employment
opportunities for local residents.
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Goal Objectives Goal Objectives
1. To improve the appearance �o re.uce a num er o
of major entry points and vacant commercial building
tourism corridors. spaces in the downtown
B2. To improve the appearance areas/mainstreets of
To improve the and utilization of the settlement areas.
quality of place Lakeshore. 2. To reduce the number of
for residents and 3. To improve the appearance vacant industrial/employment
visitors. of the Municipality of Bayham building spaces throughout
and foster civic pride through To improve the the Municipality.
improvements to private stability and 3. To encourage the infill and
properties. sustainability of development,
the tax base. redevelopment of vacant
employment lands
throughout the Municipality.
4. To increase the assessment
base of properties in the
downtown areas/mainstreets
of settlement areas, and the
agricultural area.
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have been designated (by by-law) as such by Council, and are
4 0 shown on Schedule A of this CIP.
To demonstrate how this CIP will work with other local
co m m u n it Elgincentives CIPs adopted throughout Elgin County, a map
Y showing the overall County-wide Framework is also provided
as Appendix 1. However, since this CIP applies to the
I m provement geographic boundaries of the Municipality of Bayham only, the
map of the County-wide framework is provided as context and
Pro ' e ct Are a does not constitute a part of this CIP.
,� Financial Incentive Programs may be available to registered
owners, assessed owners, and tenants (with consent of the
In accordance with the Planning Act, owner) of lands and buildings located within the CIPA, subject
the following Section identifies the to a number of eligibility criteria, as described in Section 5.0 of
Community Improvement Project Area this CIP.
that has been designated for the In addition, the type of improvement projects that may be
funded by incentive programs is subject to the Community
purpose Of this Plan. Improvement `Sub-Area' in which lands/buildings are located.
These `Sub-Areas" are introduced in Section 4.2.
4. 1 Community Improvement Project 4.2 `Sub-Areas'
Area
Prior to the development of the County-wide framework for
In order to achieve the broad, economic development-focused community improvement, it was determined that there are a
goals and objectives of this CIP, all lands located within the number of key areas of local economic activity in Elgin County
Municipal boundary of Bayham are included within the as a whole where the need for improvement is the greatest
Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA). These lands and where investment will result in significant economic
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development benefits. The local Council of Bayham has different types of properties and uses in each of the areas of
supported the identification of these areas, which include: economic activity that should be eligible for incentive programs.
a) Downtowns/main street areas; Therefore, Section 5.2 provides a description of the types of
properties and uses within each of the `Sub-Areas' and
b) The agricultural areas;
indicates whether or not they are eligible for the incentive
c) The ports/lakeshore areas;
programs contained in this CIP.
d) Other key tourist and private outdoor recreational
areas; and 4.3 `Priority Areas'
e) Employment areas.
Therefore, in addition to designating the entire Municipality as In addition to designating a CIPA and `Sub-Areas', it has also
a CIPA, the following `Sub-Areas' have also been identified been determined that there are certain key areas within
throughout the County, which are shown on Schedule A of this Bayham (and other parts of the County) where local
CIP:
investment will have the greatest economic benefit/impact.
Therefore, these areas have been identified as `Priority Areas'
1. The Settlements Sub-Area (which includes the recognizing that they should be prioritized with respect to
downtowns/main street areas and ports of Bayham as improvement projects and the provision of financial incentives.
identified in the local Official Plan); and `Priority Areas' in the Bayham include the following:
2. The Agricultural Sub-Area (which generally include 1. Tourism Corridors (which include corridors as
lands that are designated Agriculture by the County identified on Schedule B of the County's Official Plan, in
Official Plan). addition to other locally identified corridors); and
3. The Employment Lands Sub-Area (which generally 2. The Lakeshore Area (which is identified as having
includes lands designated as Industrial, or Employment exceptional scenic vistas, aesthetic settings and
within the Municipal Official Plan). recreational opportunities in Section 1.4 of the Bayham
Collectively, these three "Sub-Areas' make up the entire Official Plan. The Official Plan also states that future
geographic area of the Municipality of Bayham, which is why development of the lakeshore should be facilitated,
the Municipality as a whole has been designated as a CIPA. especially for recreation and commercial uses).
However, the `Sub-Areas' are important to the overall As discussed in Section 5.0 of this CIP, for some of the
implementation of this CIP since it is recognized that there are incentive programs in this CIP, the value of financial incentives
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will be greater for registered owners, assessed owners, and
tenants (with consent of the owner) of lands and buildings that
are located in `Priority Areas'.
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1. A Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects
5 . 0 and Brownfield Redevelopment Projects;
2. A Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement
Grant;
Fin a n c i a l Incentive 3. A Building Improvement/Restoration Grant;
4. A Building Conversion/Expansion Grant;
Proarams 5. An Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant;
�J 6. An Outdoor Art Grant;
�J 7. A Feasibility, Design, and Study Grant;
A set of financial incentive programs 8. An Application and Permit Fees Grant;
9. A Multiple Property Owners Supplemental Grant;
is introduced in this Section, which 10. A Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Supplemental Grant;
may be available to eligible 11. Environmental Study Grant; and
12. Brownfield Tax Assistance Program.
owners/tenants in the CIPA. The
programs are intended to stimulate Section 5.2 of this CIP identifies a set of criteria that must be
met in order to be eligible for any of these programs. Detailed
private sector investment in land and information about how each of the incentive programs works is
buildings. provided in Section 5.3 to 5.14.
5. 1 The Programs 5.2 Eligibility
The Municipality of Bayham may provide funding for, and Elgin General Eligibility Criteria
County may participate in, any of the following incentive
In order to be eligible for any of the financial incentive
programs during the term of this CIP, subject to the availability
programs that may be offered under this CIP, the following
of Municipal and County resources:
general eligibility criteria must be met:
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1. The lands and buildings subject to an application must be 9. Financial incentives will not be applied retroactively to
located in the CIPA designated by by-law for the purpose works started prior to approval of applications and any
of this CIP. application for costs incurred prior to the adoption of this
2. The type of property or use subject to an application must CIP will not be considered eligible.
be identified as eligible within the applicable `Sub-Area', (as 10. The property owner must have no outstanding property tax
identified on the table on the following page). arrears, or any other outstanding Municipal/County
3. All proposed projects must result in some level of accounts receivable on the subject property at the time of
improvement or rehabilitation over the existing conditions application.
and will not simply represent a life cycle replacement. 11. Applicants will be required to disclose all other funding
4. All projects must contribute to achieving one or more sources, including governmental, private, or not-for-profit
community improvement goals (as identified Section 3.0 of funding to support the project. These shall be taken into
this CIP). consideration in the review of applications and the value of
5. Unless otherwise specified, registered owners, assessed incentives may be reduced as a result. Applicants who
owners, and tenants (with consent of the owner) of private receive funding for projects via the Bayham Elgincentives
land or buildings may be eligible for financial incentives. CIP may not be eligible for funding for the same project
under any other CIP that has been adopted by Municipal
6. The total value of all grants, loans, and tax assistance Council.
provided to an owner/tenant shall not exceed the total
value of eligible costs for a project. 12. The proposed works will conform with all Municipal policies,
standards, and procedures, including the Official Plan,
7. A property is eligible for the Tax Increment Equivalent Zoning By-law, Design Guidelines (if applicable) and
Grant for Major Projects once during the term of this CIP. heritage matters, in addition to being subject to a review
8. For all other incentive programs, a property may be eligible and the issuance of necessary planning and development
for multiple grants and may submit multiple applications approvals and building permits pursuant to the Ontario
during the term of this CIP; however, the total combined Building Code.
value of grants approved in any given year shall not In addition to these general eligibility criteria, a set of program-
exceed $15,000 per property or the total value of eligible specific eligibility criteria must also be met, which are outlined
costs, whichever is less. in the description of financial incentives (Sections 5.3 to 5.14 of
this CIP). A summary table that provides an overview of the
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details for each of the financial incentive programs is also CIP.
provided in Section 5.15. The table below generally describes the types of privately-
owned properties and uses within each of the `Sub-Areas' that
Eligible Properties and Uses are the focus of this CIP and therefore eligible for incentive
As noted, not all properties and uses located in the `Sub-Areas' programs.
will be eligible for financial incentive programs offered in this
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• Properties designated Commercial by the • Commercial and mixed-uses.
Municipality of Bayham Official Plan, which are • Higher density residential uses (desired intensification projects
located within or in proximity to an established where approved through the local Municipal Official Plan) may
downtown or mainstreet area. be eligible for TIEG, and Brownfield Programs (see project
Settlements specific eligibility).
Sub-Area • Properties designated by the Municipality of Bayham • Tourism and tourist destination-oriented uses and private
Official Plan to permit tourism and tourist recreation uses.
designation-oriented uses and private recreational • Employment land uses (including Industrial, Service
uses. Commercial, etc.)
• Known or perceived brownfield sites.
• Properties designated Agricultural Area by the • Secondary and agriculture-related uses related to existing farm
Agricultural County Official Plan. operations.
Sub-Area • Tourism and tourist destination-oriented uses and private
recreation uses (where permitted by the local Official Plan).
Employment • Properties designated Employment or Industrial by • Industrial and employment uses (as designated by the
Lands the Municipality of Bayham Official Plan. Municipality of Bayham Official Plan).
Sub-Area • Known or perceived brownfield sites.
Section
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5.3 Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements,
for Major Projects and Brownfield a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects may be
provided on approved applications as follows:
Development
• Following reassessment, a grant that is equivalent to 100%
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits of the Municipal and/or County portion of the tax
increment will be provided to a property owner. Grants
The Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects is will be provided for a period of 5 years. Following year one,
intended to stimulate investment by effectively deferring part of and for each year thereafter, the value of the grant will
the increase in property taxation as a result of the major decrease as follows:
development, redevelopment, reconstruction, or rehabilitation °
of lands or buildings. Grants that are equivalent to a - In year two, the grant will be equivalent to 90/o of the
Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increase;
percentage of the resulting Municipal and/or County portion
of the property tax increment are provided to a property owner In year three, the grant will be equivalent to 80% of the
following the reassessment of the property. This incentive Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increase;
program applies to larger-scale redevelopment projects, - In year four, the grant will be equivalent to 70% of the
including Brownfield developments. Please be sure to speak Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increment;
with Economic Development staff at Elgin County to discuss and
project eligibility. - In year five, the grant will be equivalent to 60% of the
Value of Grant Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increase.
• The maximum value of an annual grant will increase where
Applicants should refer to the definition for Tax Increment the property is located within a `Priority Area' (as discussed
provided in the Glossary of this CIP, or contact Economic in Section 4.3 of this CIP), or for an identified Brownfield
Development staff at Elgin County, in order to further site. In this case, a grant that is to equivalent to 100% of
understand how grant values will be calculated. the Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increase
will be provided to a property owner for a period of five
years.
Section
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• At the County's sole discretion, where a property is not b) Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with
located within a `Priority Area', annual rebates of up to the Table on page 5-3 of this CIP. While mixed-use
100% of the County's portion of the property tax increase projects are encouraged, multi use residential, where it
may be negotiated between the applicant and the County represents a desired intensification project, and is
where: approved through the local Official Plan, may be eligible
- it is demonstrated that the incentive is integral to the for the TIEG program.
financial success of the initiative, or c) The proposed project must be `major', meaning that only
- the development incorporates exemplary design those projects that are anticipated to generate a tax
standards. increment as a result of property reassessment will be
eligible to apply..
• Upon reassessment of the property by MPAC following the d) A property is eligible for the Tax Increment Equivalent
completion of the project, should the total value of the grant Grant for Major Projects once during the term of this CIP.
be significantly less than the estimated value, the applicant
may then have the opportunity to withdraw their application e) The property owner is responsible for the entire cost of the
for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects, major project.
and apply for one or more of the additional programs Eligible Projects and Costs
offered through this Plan — which may result in a more
significant grant value. The Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects may be
• In no case will the value of the grant exceed the eligible
provided for the following types of major projects on eligible
costs. properties:
Program-specific Eligibility Criteria a) The development, redevelopment of a property for the
purpose of a new eligible uses;
To be eligible for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major b) The restoration or improvement of an existing building to
Projects, the following criteria must be met (in addition to the accommodate an eligible use;
general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP): c) The conversion of an existing building to accommodate an
a) The applicant must be a registered owner/assessed owner eligible use;
of private property located within a `Sub-Area'. Tenants d) The expansion of a building that results in an increase to
are not eligible for this program. the gross floor area of an eligible use;
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e) Infrastructure work including the improvement or Municipality may, entirely at its own discretion, enter into a new
reconstruction of existing on-site public infrastructure agreement with any subsequent owners of the property to
(water services, sanitary and storm sewer); and receive outstanding grant payments under this program.
f) The services of a professional engineer, architect or Applicants receiving the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for
planner to design and implement the project. Major Projects will not be eligible for any additional incentive
g) Any remaining costs associated with Brownfield programs offered through this Plan in any given year during the
remediation and redevelopment that were not provided term of the CIP. The Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major
through the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (see Projects may not be combined with any other financial
Section 5.14). incentive programs offered by this CIP.
h) Other types of projects may also be considered eligible, at Examples of Projects that may be
the discretion of Council
eligible for the Tax Increment
Payment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects:
The total value of grants shall not exceed the total eligible • Development of a new 2 storey mixed-use
costs of an approved project as invested by the applicant, or building on a commercial property in a
shall not be paid to the applicant for a period more than five downtown area.
years, whichever is the lesser amount. • Major conversion of the upper floor of an
existingcommercial buildingto new residential
Grants may require a financial pro-forma (at the expense of the
applicant), an independent third party financial review (at the units.
expense of the applicant), and a signed agreement (specifying • Major redevelopment of an existing
terms, conditions, performance expectation and duration of the commercial property in a Settlement Area for a
grant). commercial use.
• Major conversion of an existing agricultural
If a participating property is sold, in whole or in part, before the building to accommodate a bed and breakfast
grant period elapses, the applicant and/or the subsequent establishment with up to 6 rooms.
landowner is not entitled to outstanding grant payments (on • Major expansion of an existing manufacturing
either the portion sold or retained by the applicant.). The operation.
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5.4 Façade, Signage, and Property - The maximum value of the grant may increase to
Improvement Grant $10,000 (or the total value of eligible costs related to
p the project, whichever is less) where the property is
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits located within a `Priority Area' (as discussed in Section
4.3 of this CIP).
The Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant may • For a Signage improvement project, a grant may cover
be available to eligible property owners and tenants (with 50% of the eligible cost of the signage improvement to a
consent of the owner) to assist with the financing of maximum of $2,500 (or the total value of eligible costs
improvements to a building's facade or signage, or to assist related to the project, whichever is less).
with other eligible improvements to private property (i.e.,
- The maximum value of the grant may increase to
parking, landscaping, screening, etc.), which may otherwise be $5,000 (or the total value of eligible costs related to
considered cost prohibitive. the project, whichever is less) if the building has more
Value of Grant than one street address and/or storefront, or if the
building has more than one wall that is visible from a
Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, public street, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lot.
a Facade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant may be
provided on approved applications as follows: - The maximum value of the grant may increase to
$7,500 (or the total value of eligible costs related to
• For a Façade Improvement project, a grant may cover the project, whichever is less) where the property is
50% of the eligible cost of the façade improvement to a located within a `Priority Area' (as discussed in Section
maximum of $5,000 (or the total value of eligible costs 4.3 of this CIP).
related to the project, whichever is less). • For a Property Improvement project, a grant may cover
- The maximum value of the grant may increase to 50% of the eligible cost of the property improvement to a
$7,500 (or the total value of eligible costs related to maximum of $2,500 (or the total value of eligible costs
the project, whichever is less) if the building has more related to the project, whichever is less).
than one street address and/or storefront, or if the - The maximum value of the grant may increase to
building has more than one wall that is visible from a $5,000 (or the total value of eligible costs related to
public street, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lot. the project, whichever is less) where the property is
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located within a `Priority Area' (as discussed in Section c) Restoration or replacement of windows, doors and
4.3 of this CIP). awnings;
• For an application that involves a combination of one or d) Restoration or replacement of exterior lighting;
more of the above improvement projects, applicants will be e) Exterior painting;
eligible to apply for multiple Façade, Signage, and Property f) Chemical or other façade cleaning;
Improvement Grants g) Redesign of storefront or entrance modifications,
Eligibility Criteria including provisions to improve accessibility for the
disabled; and
To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section h) Such other similar improvements and repairs that may
5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in be necessary to improve the appearance of a building
accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP.
façade exterior.
Eligible Projects and Costs • For a Signage Improvement project, improvements to the
The Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant may main storefront sign of buildings are eligible. Where a side
be provided for the following costs related to projects on and/or rear wall sign is visible from a public street or public
eligible properties and uses: space, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lot,
improvements to these signs may also be eligible.
• For a Façade Improvement project, improvements to the
main facade of buildings are eligible. Where a side and/or • For a Property Improvement project, improvements to the
rear wall is visible from a public street or public space, or front yard of properties are eligible. Eligible costs include
fronts onto a laneway or parking lot, improvements to these the following:
walls may also be eligible. Eligible costs include the a) Addition of landscaping features (plants/green space,
following: including sod, trees, vegetation, etc.);
a) Restoration or replacement of exterior building b) Addition of permanent landscaping elements such as
treatments, such as brickwork/cladding/siding; fencing, benches, planters, and lighting;
b) Restoration or replacement of cornices, eaves, and c) Addition of new parking/existing parking area upgrades
parapets; for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles;
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d) Improvements to rear building entrances and rear
parking areas; Examples of Projects that may be
e) Addition of walkways; and eligible for the Façade, Signage, and
f) Such other similar improvements and repairs that may Property Improvement Grant:
be necessary to improve the aesthetics of a property, or
•
otherwise improve the compatibility of the building with Removal of cladding/restoration of original
brick and stone on a building in the
neighbouring land uses (i.e. screening).
downtown area.
For all types of improvement projects, the services of a • Installation of new signage on a Marina in
professional engineer, architect or planner to design and the Lakeshore Recreation area.
implement the project will also be considered eligible costs. • Improvements to the parking area of an
Payment estate winery, including the addition of
bicycle and motorcycle parking.
The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the • Replacement of windows, doors and
approved project. awnings on a café and bakery located on
Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin the mainstreet of a Settlement Area.
may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to • Installation of improved landscaping areas
100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives to screen the loading docks of a
identified by this CIP for this program. manufacturing operation from neighbouring
residences.
Applicants receiving the Facade, Signage, and Property
Improvement Grant may be eligible for additional incentive
programs offered through this Plan (with the exception of the
Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however,
the total combined value of grants in any given year shall not
exceed $15,000 per property or the total value of eligible costs
related to the project, whichever is less.
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5.5 Building Improvement/ Eligibility Criteria
Restoration Grant To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section
5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP.
The Building Improvement/Restoration Grant may be available
to eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the Eligible Projects and Costs
owner) to assist with maintenance and physical improvement The Building Improvement/Restoration Grant may be provided
of existing buildings that may otherwise be considered cost for the following costs related to projects on eligible properties
prohibitive. Projects may be undertaken in order to meet the and uses:
current Building Code, improve aesthetic quality, and to a) Structural repairs to walls, ceilings, floors, and foundations;
provide for safe and usable eligible uses. This grant is not
intended to assist with lifecycle replacements, but should result b) Interior restoration and design;
in an overall benefit over existing conditions. c) Repair/replacement/installation of building infrastructure,
such as roofing, windows, and doors;
Value of Grant
d) Repair/replacement/installation of plumbing, electrical,
Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, HVAC, and fire protection systems;
a Building Improvement/Restoration Grant may be provided on e) Weatherproofing;
approved applications that covers 50% of the eligible cost of f) Improvements to accessibility for people with disabilities;
the improvements to a maximum of $8,000, or the total value
of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. g) Any other improvements that may bring a building up to
code, or address health, safety, or risk management
The maximum value of the grant may increase to $10,000, or issues; and
the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever h) The services of a professional engineer, architect or
is less. where the property is located within a `Priority Area' (as planner to design and implement the project.
discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP). Payment
The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the
approved project.
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Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin 5.6 Building Conversion/Expansion
may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to Grant
100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives
identified by this CIP for this program. Purpose and Anticipated Benefits
Applicants receiving the Building Improvement/Restoration The Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be available to
Grant may be eligible for additional incentive programs offered eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the
through this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increment owner) to assist in the small-scale conversion of existing
Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however, the total vacant space into new commercial, mixed-use, industrial and
combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed other eligible uses. Additionally, this program will assist with
$15,000 per property, or the total value of eligible costs related the expansion of existing eligible uses to support growing
to the project, whichever is less. businesses thereby increasing non-residential assessments.
Examples of Projects that may be Value of Grant
eligible for the Building
Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements,
Improvement/Maintenance Grant: a Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be provided on
• Entrance modifications to a downtown approved applications that on the basis of $15 per square foot
restaurant to provide barrier-free accessibility. of converted or expanded floor space, to a maximum of$8,000,
• Interior restoration and design of 2 upper-floor or the total value of eligible costs related to the project,
rental housing units that were previously whichever is less.
unoccupied on a Settlement Area mainstreet. The maximum value of the grant may increase to $10,000, (or
• Structural repairs and improvements to an the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever
agricultural outbuilding that is currently being is less) where the property is located within a `Priority Area' (as
used commercially to sell cheese that was discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP).
processed on-site.
• Installation of improved HVAC system within a
window manufacturing operation that will
improve working conditions and productivity.
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Examples of Projects that may be
Eligibility Criteria eligible for the Building
To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section Conversion/Expansion Grant:
5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in
accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. • Conversion of existing vacant upper-floor
Eligible Projects and Costs space in a downtown commercial building into
an upper-floor rental housing unit.
The Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be provided for • Conversion of an existing unused barn on an
the construction and renovation costs related to the following agricultural property into a petting zoo and
types of projects on eligible properties and uses: rental space for children's events.
• Expansion of an existing farm vacation home
Conversion of non-commercial or vacant building space into to include new accommodation space.
new commercial, mixed-use, secondary uses, and agriculture- • Construction of an addition to accommodate
related uses, and other eligible uses; office space within an existing pipe
a) Conversion of upper storey space (whether vacant, office, manufacturing operation.
commercial or other non-residential use) into new Payment
residential units;
b) Conversion of a building or a unit in a building into a hotel, The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the
inn or bed and breakfast; approved project.
c) Conversion of existing ground floor commercial space to Subject to the availability of resources, up to 100% of the grant
better suit a new commercial use (e.g., retail to restaurant); values identified above may be funded by Elgin County.
and
Applicants receiving the Building Conversion/Expansion Grant
d) Expansion of existing eligible uses to increase the gross
may be eligible for additional incentive programs offered
floor area. through this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increase
For all types of improvement projects, the services of a Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however, the total
professional engineer, architect or planner to design and combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed
implement the project will also be considered eligible costs. $15,000 per property.
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5.7 Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant audit completed in order to determine and demonstrate the
need for energy efficiency upgrades.
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits
The Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant Program maybe available Examples of Projects that may be
to eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the eligible for the Energy Efficiency
owner) for retrofits that improve the overall energy efficiency of Retrofit Grant:
buildings. The program will improve the energy efficiency of
buildings on eligible properties and uses as well as support the • Addition of a green roof to an existing
community's overall environmental sustainability. downtown commercial building.
Value of Grant • Installation of ENERGY STAR certified doors
and windows on an existing restaurant on the
For an Energy Efficiency Retrofit project, a grant may cover up mainstreet of a Port area.
to 25% of the retrofit costs to a maximum of$7,500, or the total • Installation of energy efficient lighting controls
value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. in an on-farm boutique selling hand-crafted
The maximum amount of a grant for renovations that result in products made on and off the farm.
third-party certification or compliance with third party energy • Installation of an ENERGY STAR certified
efficiency standards shall be $10,000, or the total value of high-efficiency furnace within an existing
eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. building
The maximum amount of a grant for the services of a
professional architect or engineer shall not exceed 15% of the
grant that is calculated for eligible costs.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section
5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in
accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. In addition,
the applicant may be required to have a professional energy
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Eligible Projects and Costs d) Installation of energy STAR certified heating cooling
ventilation products and features including:
For an Energy Efficiency Retrofit project, eligible costs include
the following: i. Central Air Conditioner
ii. Heat pumps
a) Interior or exterior renovations that result in a third party iii. Gas furnaces and gas boilers
certification or meet a third party energy efficiency standard iv. Ventilation fans and
which exceeds the requirements of the Ontario Building v. Doors and Windows
Code and demonstrably increases energy efficiency
including: But not including home appliances and small appliances
such as refrigerators clothes washers dryers televisions
i. Interior or exterior renovations that result in any ceiling fans, etc.;
level of LEED certification as determined by the e) Installation of energy efficient lighting controls such as
Canada Green Building Council inclusive of automatic timers, photocells or motion sensors;
certification through LEED for Commercial Interiors f) Fees of a professional architect or engineer for the design
LEED for New Construction as it related to major of services related to the above noted eligible projects; and
renovations LEED for Core and Shell Renovations
and LEED for Existing Buildings. g) Any combination of the above.
ii. Interior or exterior renovations that result in Payment
compliance with ASHRAE SNAE Standard The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the
90.1.1999 or newer energy performance standards approved project.
for buildings except low rise residential buildings as
certified by a professional engineer or professional Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may
architect. provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to 100% of
the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by
b) Addition of a green roof to an existing building; this CI P for this program.
c) Installation of appropriate on site thermal renewable energy
projects such as solar hot water geothermal air source heat Applicants receiving the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant may
pumps or solar wall; be eligible for additional incentive programs offered through
this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increment Equivalent
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Grant for Major Projects); however, the total combined value of b) Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with
grants in any given year shall not exceed $15,000 per property. the table on page 5-3 of this CIP; and,
c) Eligible projects must be visible from a public street or
sidewalk.
5.8 Outdoor Art Grant Eligible Projects and Costs
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits For an Outdoor Art Work Grant, the following types of
permanent art are considered eligible:
The Outdoor Artwork Grant program may be available to
eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the a) Murals;
owner) for the permanent installation of outdoor b) Sculptures;
artwork/sculptures on eligible properties within the CIP 'sub- c) Paintings;
areas'. The program will help to promote local art and improve
the visual aesthetics of the lakeshore and tourist corridors. d) Local heritage based art pieces and displays;
e) Interactive art pieces and displays; and,
Value of Grant
f) Any other art piece or display as approved Council.
Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements,
An Outdoor Art Grant may be provided on approved The following types of costs are considered eligible:
applications for 50% of the eligible cost of the improvements to a) Materials;
a maximum of $3,000, or the total value of eligible costs b) Fees for the services of an artist;
related to the project, whichever is less.
c) Installation; and,
Program-specific Eligibility Criteria d) Lighting and landscaping that highlights the public art.
To be eligible, the following criteria must be met (in addition to
the general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP):
a) The eligible property must be located within a `Priority
Area' (as discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP);
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Payment 5.9 Feasibility, Design, and Study
The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the Grant
approved project.
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits
Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin
may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to The Feasibility, Design, and Study Grant may be available to
100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the
identified by this CIP for this program. owner) for the completion of a range of studies and plans that
will investigate the potential of or support a new business or
Applicants receiving the Outdoor Art Grant may be eligible for development project. This program may help with the
additional incentive programs offered through this Plan (with establishment of new and innovative development projects and
the exception of the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major businesses ventures on eligible properties.
Projects); however, the total value of all grants will not exceed
the total eligible costs of an approved project as invested by Value of Grant
the applicant, or $15,000, whichever is the lesser amount, or Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements,
the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever a Feasibility, Design, and Study Grant may be provided on
is less. approved applications for 50% of the eligible cost of the
Examples of Projects that may be improvements to a maximum of $2,000, or the total value of
eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less.
eligible for the Outdoor Art Grant:
Eligibility Criteria
• Installation of a tile mosaic on a cement To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section
walkway to a commercial building in a 5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in
Settlement Area. accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP.
• Installation of outdoor sculptures surrounding
the parking area of an art gallery in the
downtown area.
• Creation of barn murals at a pick-your-own
facility in the agricultural area.
Section
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Eligible Projects and Costs Applicants receiving the Feasibility, Design and Study Grant
The following types of plans or studies will be eligible for the may be eligible for additional incentive programs offered
feasibility, design and study grant: through this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increment
• Concept plans; Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however, the total
• Site plan drawings; combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed
• Feasibility studies; $15,000 per property, or the total value of eligible costs related
• Environmental studies; to the project, whichever is less.
• Structural analyses; 5.10 Planning Application and
• Evaluation of existing and proposed mechanical, electrical BuildingPermit Fee Grant
and other building systems;
• Traffic Impact Assessments; Purpose and Anticipated Benefits
• Market analyses;
• Business plans; and The Planning Application and Building Permit Fee Grant may
• Any other study or plan as approved. be available to eligible property areas and tenants (with
consent from the owner) to provide a grant equal to a portion
The plan or study must provide new information about the of the fees required for planning applications or building
feasibility and costing of an eligible use, or provide details in permits in relation to an improvement project. This program is
support of a new business or development. intended to reduce the costs of making improvements to
Payment properties by assisting with the planning and building permit
fees that may be incurred in association with an improvement.
The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the
approved project, study, or design. Value of Rebate
Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements,
may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to a Planning Application and Building Permit Fee Grant may be
100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives provided on approved applications that covers 50% of the
identified by this CIP for this program. Municipal and/or County portion of the eligible cost to a
maximum of $2,000, or the total value of eligible costs related
to the project, whichever is less.
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Program-specific Eligibility Criteria exceed $15,000 per property, or the total value of eligible costs
related to the project, whichever is less.
To be eligible for the Planning Application and Building Permit
Fee Grant, the following criteria must be met (in addition to the 5.11 Multiple Properties Supplemental
general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP): Grant
a) A property owner or tenant of an eligible property or a
property owner or tenant of a residential property that is Purpose and Anticipated Benefits
proposed to be rezoned for eligible uses; and The Multiple Properties Supplemental Grant is designed to
b) Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with encourage a `community' approach to improvement projects.
the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. Where multiple owners or tenants (with consent of the owner)
of eligible properties and uses implement a coordinated
Eligible Projects and Costs
approach to improvement projects and capital investments that
Eligible costs include the following: are eligible under the financial incentive programs of this CIP,
each owner or tenant will be eligible for a `Supplemental Grant'.
a) Municipal and County planning application fees, The `Supplemental Grant' is offered in addition to the grant(s)
including minor variances, site plans, zoning by-law that have been approved for a project.
amendments or official plan amendments; and/or
b) Municipal building permit fees or change of use permits. Value of Grant
Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements,
Payment a Multiple Properties Supplemental Grant may be provided on
The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the approved applications to each owner or tenant involved in an
approved project. eligible improvement project, in addition to the sum of the
grant applied for. The value of the Supplemental Grant will
Applicants receiving the Planning Application and Building be equal to 15% of the total value of the grant provided to each
Permit Fee Rebate may be eligible for additional incentive owner or tenant, to a maximum of $1,000 per owner or
programs offered through this Plan (with the exception of the tenant.
Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however,
the total combined value of grants in any given year shall not
Section
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Eligibility Criteria Payment
To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section The supplemental grant will be provided upon successful
5.2 of this CIP apply, as well as any Program-specific Eligibility completion of the approved project.
Criteria that apply to the incentives programs for which the
applicant is applying. Properties and uses must be eligible in Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin
accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to
100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives
Program-specific Eligibility Criteria identified by this CIP for this program.
To be eligible, the following criteria must be met: This `Supplemental Grant' may not be combined with the Tax
a) Owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) of Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects.
properties that are located in proximity to each other
must prepare and submit applications for financial Examples of Projects that may be
incentives at the same time, indicating that the eligible for the Supplemental Grant:
proposed projects are being coordinated.
• Neighbouring property owners coordinate
b) Applicants who are approved for at least one of the improvements to shared landscaping/parking
following financial incentives programs will be eligible areas. In addition to the $2,500 that each owner
for the Supplemental Grant: is granted through the Facade, Signage, and
Property Improvement Grant, a supplemental
- Façade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant;
grant is also provided to each owner.
- Building Improvement/Restoration Grant;
- Building Conversion/Expansion Grant;
- Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant; and
- Outdoor Art Grant.
Eligible Projects and Costs
Eligible costs include those costs identified under the specific
incentive program for which owners and tenants are applying.
Section
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5. 12 Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Program-specific Eligibility Criteria
Supplemental Grant To be eligible for the Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail
Supplemental Grant, the following criteria must be met:
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits
a) Owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) must
The Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Supplemental Grant is prepare and submit an applications, indicating that the
designed to support the growth of the `Savour Elgin' and `Elgin proposed improvement projects involves the
Arts Trail' programs, which promote and enhance culinary establishment of a new eligible use that will also
tourism and visual arts attractions in Elgin County. Where meetthe criteria of the `Savour Elgin' and `Elgin Arts
owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) of eligible Trail' programs.
properties undertake an improvement project that involves an
eligible use that will also meet the criteria of the `Savour Elgin' b) Owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) must
and `Elgin Arts Trail' programs, the owner or tenant will be also meet the criteria of the `Savour Elgin' and `Elgin
eligible for a Supplemental Grant. The Supplemental Grant is Arts Trail' programs and be confirmed as a member to
offered in addition to any of the grant(s) that have been these programs.
approved for a project.
Eligible Projects and Costs
Value of Grant
Eligible costs include those costs identified under the specific
Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, incentive program for which owners and tenants are applying.
a Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Supplemental Grant may be
provided in addition to the sum of the grant applied for.
The value of the Supplemental Grant will be equal to 15% of
the total value of the grant provided, to a maximum of$2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section
5.2 of this CIP apply, as well as any Program-specific Eligibility
Criteria that apply to the incentives programs for which the
applicant is applying. Properties and uses must be eligible in
accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP.
Elgin
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Payment
The supplemental grant will be provided upon successful Examples of Projects that may be
completion of the approved project and upon successfully eligible for the Supplemental Grant:
becoming `Savour Elgin' and `Elgin Arts Trail' programs • A building tenant converts existing space into
partners/members.
a gastro pub. The building is located in a
Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin downtown area, along a Tourism Corridor
may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to Priority Area. Following project completion,
100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives the tenant meets the criteria of the Savour
identified by this CIP for this program. Elgin program and becomes a member. In
addition to the $10,000 that is granted through
This `Supplemental Grant' may not be combined with the Tax the Building Conversion/ Expansion Grant, a
Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects. supplemental grant is provided.
Section
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5. 13 Environmental Study Grant Evidence of property contamination through a Phase I ESA is
required to be eligible for this grant.
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits
Eligible Costs
The Environmental Study Grant is intended to assist owners of The following types of plans or studies will be eligible for the
brownfield sites in undertaking environmental studies to Environmental Study Grant:
generate more and better information with respect to the type • Phase II ESA;
of contamination, environmental risks, and potential • Remedial Action Plan;
remediation requirements and costs. While the ultimate goal of • Risk Assessments
the Environmental Study Grant is to stimulate development of
a brownfield site, there is significant value in completing
contamination assessments to inform existing and potential Payment
redevelopment. A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the
(ESA) is required to show evidence of contamination, and approved study. A copy of the completed study must be
grants will not be provided for the completion of Phase I ESAs. provided to the Municipality.
Value of Grant
Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin
Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to
an Environmental Study Grant may be provided on approved 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives
applications for 50% of the eligible cost of the improvements to identified by this CIP for this program.
a maximum of $8,000, or the total value of eligible costs Applicants receiving the Environmental Study Grant may be
related to the project, whichever is less. eligible for additional incentive programs offered through this
Program Specific Eligibility Criteria Plan including the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major
Projects; however, the total combined value of grants in any
To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section given year shall not exceed $15,000 per property (excluding
5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in funds associated with the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant or
accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. Brownfield Tax Assistance Program), or the total value of
eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less.
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5. 14 Brownfield Financial Tax The value of the Municipal and/or County portion of the tax
cancellation will be determined by the Municipality/County
Assistance Program
and/or Elgincentives Evaluation Committee upon approval of
Purpose and Anticipated Benefits the incentive application. The value of all grants and tax
assistance may in no case exceed the total eligible costs.
The Brownfield Tax Assistance Program provides tax
assistance to eligible applicants whose properties require Through the Provincial Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive
environmental remediation and/or risk Program, the Minister of Finance may match property tax
assessment/management prior to development, in accordance assistance through a cancellation of the education portion of
with the Municipal Act, 2001. The purpose of the program is to taxes for a maximum of 3 years. An extension prior to the
encourage the remediation and rehabilitation of brownfield termination of tax assistance may be possible, through an
sites (where actual contamination has been demonstrated) by application to the Minister of Finance. The Municipality is
providing tax assistance at the beginning of the clean-up required to forward the application to the Ministry of Municipal
process and during the redevelopment stage. This program will Affairs and Housing. Upon completion of their review, the
also promote improvement of the physical environmental application is forwarded to the Ministry of Finance for matching
condition of private property. This program also provides the education tax assistance.
opportunity for education tax assistance through the Brownfield In no case will the value of tax assistance exceed the eligible
Financial Tax Assistance Program administered by the costs associated with the brownfield remediation.
Province, which requires a separate application and is subject
to approval by the Minister of Finance on a case-by-case basis. Program Specific Eligibility Criteria
Value of Program To be eligible for the municipal tax assistance, the general
eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP apply.
The Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program will provide Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with the
a cancellation of all or part of the Municipal and/or County table on page 5-3 of this CIP. While mixed-use projects are
taxes on a brownfield site during the rehabilitation and encouraged, multi use residential, where it represents a
development period, up to a period of 3 years, as defined in desired intensification project, and is approved through the
the Municipal Act, 2001. local Official Plan, may be eligible for the TIEG program.
Section
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Additional criteria, consistent with the eligibility criteria provided i. An estimate of the cost of actions that will be
in Section 365.1 of the Municipal Act are identified below. required to reduce the concentration of
contaminants on, in, or under the property to permit
a) Properties will only be eligible for the Brownfield a RSC to be filed in the Environmental Site Registry
Financial Tax Program if: under Section 168.4 of the Environmental
i. The property is located within a Community Protection Act; and
Improvement Project Area for which a Community ii. A work plan and budget for environmental
Improvement Plan has been prepared, which remediation and/or risk management actions.
contains brownfield policies (i.e. this Community
Improvement Plan); and If additional eligible costs remain, applicants receiving the
Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Grant may also be eligible
ii. A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the TIEG. If approved, the TEIG would commence following
has been conducted, and additional work and/or the completion of the project and following the remediation and
remediation are required under the Environmental redevelopment period as defined in the approved grant. Please
Protection Act (subparagraph 4 I of subsection see Section 5.3 for more information on the TEIG.
168.4 (1) of the Environmental Protection Act) to
permit a Record of Site Condition (RSC) for the With the exception of the TEIG, applicants will not be eligible
proposed use to be filed in the Environmental Site for any other additional incentive programs offered through this
Registry. CIP.
b) Eligible applicants will only include the registered Note that the Municipality must pass a by-law providing for the
owner/assessed owner of the subject property. Tenants cancellation of all or a portion of the taxes levied on one or
will not be eligible for the Brownfield Financial Tax more specified eligible properties in accordance with Section
Assistance Program. 365.1 (2) of the Municipal Act. Upon the passing of a By-law by
the Municipality, the County must then pass a resolution to
c) An application must be accompanied by, at a minimum, agree to participate, and acknowledge that the lower tier's
a Phase II ESA prepared by a qualified person (as bylaw will include provisions for the cancellation of all or a
defined by the Environmental protection Act) that portion fo the taxes levied for upper-tier purposes.
contains:
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The Municipality must also submit information to the Minister of Payment will be in the form of a cancellation of all or a portion
Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Finance in of eligible Municipal and/or County taxes, and the approved
accordance with Section 365.1 (5) of the Municipal Act. portion of the Provincial education taxes as approved by the
Minister of Finance.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include the following:
Examples of Projects that may be
• Environmental remediation activities; eligible for the Brownfield Tax
• Costs of preparing a RSC, including subsequent Assistance Program:
subsurface characterization work required to support
RSC filing; • A former automotive manufacturing plant site
requires significant remediation prior to
• Placing clean fill and grading; redevelopment. The Brownfield Tax
Installing environmental and/or engineering Assistance Program is provided during the 3
• controls/works as specified in the Risk Assessment year remediation and redevelopment phase,
completed for the property; to offset the cost of the excavation, disposal
of fill, and the engineering costs of the risk
• Monitoring, maintaining and operating environmental management measures required in order to
and engineering controls/works; and develop the property.
• Environmental insurance premiums.
Payment
Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin
may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to
100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives
identified by this CIP for this program.
All completed projects must comply with the description as
provided in the grant application.
Section
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5. 13 Financial Incentives Summary
Table
A summary table that offers an overview of the details for each
of the financial incentive programs is provided on the following
page.
Section
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Financial Settlement Agricultural Employment Value of Grant in a Sub-Area Value of Grant in a Priority Area May be combined
Incentive Sub-Area Sub-Area Lands Sub-Area with other
Program Eligible Uses Eligible Uses Eligible Uses incentives
Tax Increment C,M,T,O,E,HDR A,O,E E,I 100%of the Municipal and/or County portion of 100%of the Municipal and/or County Only the Brownfield
Equivalent Grant the tax increase decreasing by 10%for a period of portion of the tax increase for a period of 5 Financial Tax
5 years years. Assistance Program
Facade,Signage C,M,T,O,E A,O,E E,I Facade:50%of eligible costs to a max.of$5,000 Facade:50%of eligible costs to a max of Yes*
and Property (may increase to$7,500 if criteria are met) $10,000
Improvement Signage:50%of eligible costs to a max.of$2,500 Signage:50%of eligible costs to a max of
Grant (may increase to$5,000 if criteria are met) $7,500
Property:50%of eligible costs to a max of$2,500 Property:50%of eligible costs to a max of
$5,000
Building C,M,T,O,E A,O,E E,I 50%of eligible costs to a max.of$8,000 50%of eligible costs to a max of$10,000 Yes*
Improvement/
Restoration
Grant
Building C,M,T,O,E A,O,E E,I $15 per square foot of converted or expanded Maximum value of grant may be increased Yes*
Conversion/ floor space,to a maximum of$8,000 to$10,000
Expansion Grant
Energy Efficiency C,M,T,O,E A,O,E E,1 25%of retrofit costs to a maximum of$7,500 Maximum value of the grant may increase Yes*
Retrofit Grant to$10,000
Outdoor Art C,M,T,O,E(Must A,O,E E,I N/A 50%of eligible costs to maximum of Yes*
Grant be in a Priority $3,000
Area)
Feasibility, C,M,T,O,E A,0 E,1 50%of the eligible cost of the improvements to a Same Yes*
Design,and Study maximum of$2,000
Grant _
Application and C,M,T,O,E A,O,E E,I 50%of the Municipal and/or County portion of the Same Yes*
Permit Fee Grant eligible cost to a maximum of$2,000
Multiple C,M,T,O,E A,O,E E,I Provided in addition to grant identified above,if criteria are met.15%of the total value of the Yes*
Property Owner grant provided to each owner or tenant,to a maximum of$1,000 per owner or tenant
Supplemental
Grant
Savour Elgin/ C,M,T,O,E A,O,E E,I Provided in addition to grant identified above,if criteria are met.15%of the total value of the Yes*
Elgin Arts Trails grant provided to each owner or tenant,to a maximum of$2,000 per owner or tenant.
Supplemental
Grant
Environmental C,M,T,O,E,HDR A,O,E E,I 50%of eligible costs to a max of$8,000. Same Yes*
Study Grant
Brownfield C,M,T,O,E,HDR A,O,E E,I Cancellation of all or part of the Municipal and/or Same Only the Tax
Financial Tax County taxes for up to 5 years. Increment Equivalent
Assistance Grant May include cancellation of Provincial education Grant 1
taxes up to 3 years(subject to Provincial approval)
lc-Commercial A—Secondary and agriculture related uses to existing farm operations
M—Mixed Uses E-Employment
T—Tourism-oriented commercial/service I—Industrial
O—Outdoor Recreation N/A—Not Available •Total value of grant may not exceed S15,0D0 Section
HOR—Higher Density Residential(Intensification sites as identified by the Local Municipal Official Plan)
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6 . 0 6.2 Administrative Body
The Municipality of Bayham will administer this CIP via a
A ci m i n i st ration County Committee. Specifically, an `Elgincentives
Implementation Committee' has been established to:
a) Receive and review all applications for financial
The Elgincentives CIP will be incentives; and
administered by the Municipality of b) Make a decision on whether an application should be
Bayham in partnership with Elgin approved or refused, based on the criteria outlined in
this Plan.
County. The following Section
The `Elgincentives Implementation Committee' will consist of
provides a framework for senior staff from the Municipality of Bayham, in addition to staff
administering financial incentive from Elgin County.
programs. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria set out by the
Elgincentives Implementation Committee', which are based on
6. 1 Term of the CI P the goals and objectives set out within this CIP.
It is anticipated that the Elgincentives CIP will be implemented Actual payment of financial incentives (both the local and
over a 10-year period ending December 31, 2035. Should it be County funded portions) to an approved applicant will be the
determined that the term is to be extended or reduced, an responsibility of the Municipality of Bayham. Funding from
amendment to this CIP will be required. Elgin County will be provided to the Municipality and not
directly to an approved applicant.
The Elgincentives Implementation Committee' will also be
responsible for:
Section
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c) Marketing the Elgincentives CIP in accordance with the put into effect for that year, if any. Subject to the availability of
Marketing Strategy outlined in Section 7.0 of this CIP; resources, up to 100% of the grant programs may be funded
and by Elgin County, with the exception of the Tax Increment
d) Monitoring the results of the Elgincentives CIP, and Equivalent Grant (for Major Projects and Brownfield
specifically the financial incentive programs, in Developments), Application and Permit Fees Rebate, and
accordance with the Monitoring Strategy outlined in Brownfield Tax Assistance Program. For these programs, the
Section 8.0 of this CIP. Municipality of Bayham and County Councils will only have the
option of funding their portion of the property tax increase or
6.3 Funding of Financial Incentives planning application/building permit fees.
Any number of the financial incentives identified in this Plan The provision of any incentive shall be to the limit of the
may be put into effect during the term of the CIP, subject to the available funding for that year. To the extent possible the
availability of funds and other resources. Annually, the Committee shall endeavour to distribute grants throughout the
Elgincentives Implementation Committee' will report to the County for eligible projects. Once the annual budgets have
local Council of Bayham and Elgin County Council with respect been expended, grants will no longer be provided until the
to financial incentives that will be in effect within the following year.
Community Improvement Project Area for that year. The annual budget for financial incentives will not fund tax
The incentive programs will be funded by the Municipality of programs offered by this Plan, since this program does not
Bayham in partnership with Elgin County. As part of the represent an "out of pocket" expense. Funding for this
annual budgeting exercise, both the local Council of the incentive will be provided as a reimbursement in the year
Municipality of Bayham and Elgin County Council will identify a following payment to the Municipality of Bayham or Elgin
community improvement budget for financial incentives that is County, or as a cancellation, and therefore does not require
to be put into effect by each level of government for that year, funding.
if any. Actual payment of all incentives (both the local and County
During the annual budgeting exercise, the Councils of Bayham funded portions) to an approved applicant will be the
and Elgin County will also identify the extent to which they will responsibility of the Municipality of Bayham. Funding from
participate in the various financial incentives that have been Elgin County will be provided to the Municipality of Bayham
and not directly to an approved applicant.
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Finally, it is recognized that other community improvement an opportunity to appeal the decision to the Council of the
plans may exist in the Municipality of Bayham or may be Municipality of Bayham. In such cases, Municipal
Council will reconsider the application. If Municipal
adopted in the future. The Bayham Elgincentives CIP is Council approves the application, the 'Elgincentives
separate from any other CIP adopted by Municipal Council. In Implementation Committee' will execute the financial
terms of the funding of programs, Elgin County will only incentive program agreement. An applicant shall not have
participate in the financial incentive programs contained in this the option to appeal their application to Council if the
CIP. reason for refusal related to lack of funding availability. In
the event that an application is refused due to lack of
6.4 Application Process funding availability, the applicant may resubmit their
application once funding becomes available. However, in
The following is a summary of the process for the submission, no case shall funding be provided retroactively for a
evaluation, and approval of Financial Incentive Program completed project;
applications: f) Any program commitments may be cancelled if work does
not commence within six months of approval of an
a) Applications must be submitted in accordance with the application, or if a project is not undertaken or completed
requirements outlined in Section 6.4; in accordance with the Financial Assistance Agreement;
b) The `Elgincentives Implementation Committee' will g) When projects are completed, a statement with supporting
evaluate all applications and supporting materials in a invoices shall be submitted to the `Elgincentives
timely manner. Applicants will be notified if their Implementation Committee'. Following this, the work will
submission is incomplete; be inspected by the Elgincentives Implementation
c) Based on the evaluation of complete applications, a Committee' and, if approved, notice of completion will be
decision will be made by the Elgincentives issued and the financial assistance will be initiated;
Implementation Committee' with respect to the approval or h) Upon completion of a community improvement project, the
refusal of an application; `Elgincentives Implementation Committee' reserves the
d) For applications that are approved, a Financial Assistance right to inspect any properties/buildings, or to audit final
Agreement will be prepared and executed by the costs at the owner's expense;
'Elgincentives Implementation Committee' and signed by i) Funding approval will lapse if a notice of completion is not
the property owner or tenant (with consent of the owner); issued within twelve months of the date of execution of the
e) If an application is not approved by the 'Elgincentives Financial Assistance Agreement;
Implementation Committee', the applicant will be provided
Section
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j) The `Elgincentives Implementation Committee' may grant v) All sources of additional funding/incentives for eligible
an extension for community improvement works following work;
receipt of a written request by the owner setting out the vi) A statement with respect to how the proposed project
reasons for the extension and providing a new date of meets the goals and objectives of the CIP; and
completion; and
k) Should the applicant fall into default of any of the vii) Any additional requirements as determined by the
requirements of the incentive program or other Committee.
requirements established by the `Elg incentives
Implementation Committee', incentives may be delayed,
reduced, or cancelled. Applicants may be required to
repay benefits.
The figure provided on the following page summarizes the key
steps of the application and review process.
6.5 Application Requirements
Applications for financial incentives offered through this Plan
must include:
a) One (1) copies of the completed application form;
b) One (1) copies of all supporting documentation, as
determined by the `Elgincentives Implementation
Committee', which may include (but is not limited to):
i) Specifications of the proposed project, including good
quality plans, drawing, and studies;
ii) Good quality photographs of the existing building
condition;
iii) Past/historical photographs and/or drawings;
iv) Two (2) cost estimates for eligible work provided by
licensed contractors;
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Key Steps in the Application Process:
Approved Final
Pre- Application Committee Applicant Inspection
Consultation 2 Submitted to 3 Makes 4 5 on 6 Grant is Paid
Meeting Committee Decision Undertakes Completion
Work of Work
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7 . 0a) Primary target markets:
i. Property owners and operating businesses located
within the various geographic specific Sub-Areas of
IVIa rketi na Strategy theCommunity Improvement Project�J that there is awareness of the programs and
opportunities of the CIP; and
The success of the Bayhamm
ii. Commercial and industrial realtors, to ensure that part
Elgincentives CIP will depend to a of the `marketing pitch' for any properties offered for
large extent on how well it is promoted sale in the Community Improvement Project Area
to target markets/potential applicants. includes the availability of incentives.
A general strategy is outlined in this b) Secondary target markets:
section that provides guidance for i. The broader business community and potential
marketing. investors (located both within and outside of Elgin
County) to which economic development marketing
7. 1 Target Markets materials are generally directed, to promote the pro-
active economic development stance of this CIP.
Marketing efforts for the Elg incentives CIP will be undertaken ii. The general public.
by the `Elgincentives Implementation Committee'. Efforts will
focus on the potential target markets listed below. Another key communication initiative will be to the Councils of
Bayham and Elgin County, in the form of annual reports on the
take-up of CIP programs, and any changes or revisions that
are recommended. This is discussed further in Section 9.0.
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7.2 KeyMessages Target Market Communications/
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about CIP possibilities.
The specific communications messages to be conveyed to • Share success stories as a result of
each of these market segments are outlined below: the CIP (i.e., successful projects and
Communications/ before/after pictures).
Target Market Marketing Messages
Business • Emphasize that they are being
Property • Provide direction on how to obtain associations `recruited' to help spread the word
owners and information on available incentive
about CIP possibilities.
business programs, including program guides
managers in the and application forms. •
Highlight that the CIP will benefit their
various CIP • Provide information about the members.
Sub-Areas application process. • Share success stories as a result of
• Emphasize the significant benefits that the CIP (i.e., successful projects and
may be available to them from before/after pictures).
Farm Operators participating in the program, including Potential • Highlight that the CIP reinforces the
and financial assistance. investors in pro-active and pro-development
Agribusiness • Highlight the significant leverage effect community stance of the Municipality of Bayham and
(as applicable) of the financial incentive programs Elgin County.
(i.e., potential to leverage/multiply the General public • Share success stories as a result of
Tourism value investments. the CIP (i.e., successful projects and
Businesses • Emphasize the potential for the before/after pictures).
Municipality of Bayham and Elgin County Local and • Report on implementation, progress on
to help achieve strategic business County achieving the CIP's objectives and any
development goals. Councils changes /revisions proposed for the
• Share success stories as a result of program.
the CIP (i.e., successful projects and • Share success stories as a result of
before/after pictures). the CIP (i.e., successful projects and
Realtors • Demonstrate that the CIP enhances before/after pictures).
the attractiveness of properties in
Community Improvement Project Area.
• Emphasize that they are being
`recruited' to help spread the word
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7.3 Marketing and Communications d) Notification ads could be published in local newspapers to
Materials announce the CIP programs and direct interested parties
to the website containing information.
Marketing and communications materials will be developed e) An information sheet could be created and sent to
and maintained to promote the CIP and the related agricultural organizations active in the County, to send in
opportunities. Examples are listed below. turn to their members (e.g. Elgin Federation of Agriculture,
a) A dedicated web site (www.elgincentives.ca) could be Environmental Farm Plan local rep; Farm Safety Council;
developed to provide information on the CIP, such as: Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association, Elgin; NFU
Elgin Local; agricultural and horticultural societies; etc.);
i. Goals and Objectives;
f) A public service radio ad and/or YouTube video could be
ii. Financial Incentive Programs; developed to introduce the Elgincentives CIP to a wider,
iii. Community Improvement Project Area/Sub-Areas; more general audience and to create excitement/buzz
iv. Application process and requirements; about the CIP.
v. How to obtain additional information. The following table shows the interrelationship between these
A link to this website could be provided on the Municipality target markets and communications materials.
of Bayham website.
b) Newsletters/information packages could be sent directly to
both property-owners and tenant businesses in the CIPA
sub-areas to advertise the CIP and provide additional
information.
c) Presentations could be made to property-owners, tenant
businesses, business associations, and members of the
public by the Elgincentives Implementation Committee' to
communicate the opportunities available through the CIP.
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N N Any of the activities identified may be undertaken as part of the
initial launch of the Elgincentives CIP. In addition, over the 10-
a) s N E year implementation period, activities will be undertaken on an
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Web site information ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ V improvements would be most desirable within Bayham may be
Letter/information ✓ V V ✓ ✓ ✓ identified on an annual basis. Short visits may be arranged
brochure/email
Tailored presentations to ✓ ✓ V. with business owners/manager and/or landowners, in order to
business community ensure awareness of CIP and encourage take-up of incentives.
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8 . 0 4) Determine whether program adjustments are required; and
5) Provide the basis for reporting the results of the Bayham
Elgincentives CIP, and specifically the uptake and success
M o n ito ri na of financial incentive programs, to the Councils of the
V Municipality of Bayham and the County of Elgin.
Strategy 8.2 Frequency
Collection of data related to financial incentive applications and
The following provides a strategy for proposed/completed projects should be on-going during the
the annual monitoring of the results of implementation of this Plan. An evaluation of the measures
outlined in Section 9.3 should be completed on an annual
the Bayham Elgincentives CIP, and basis.
specifically the uptake and success of Aggregate targets for accomplishments should be set out over
financial incentive programs. a 5-year period, recognizing that awareness and momentum of
the CIP will need to build over time and that any individual year
8. 1 Purpose may be up or down relative to the average because of general
economic circumstances or specific individual business
The purpose of the following monitoring strategy is to: situations. At the end of the 5-year period, targets should be
1) Track funds provided by the CIP to owners and tenants of evaluated and revised for the next 5-year target period (i.e.
land located within the community improvement project 2021 —2025).
area;
2) Track contributions from the Municipality of Bayham and
Elgin County toward incentive program funding;
3) Evaluate whether the programs are achieving the overall
goals and objectives of the CIP;
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8.3 Measures
Suggested monitoring and evaluation measures for the Municipality of Bayham Elgincentives CIP are set out in the following table.
For each of the following objectives of the overall County-wide Community Improvement framework, specific measurable (and where
possible, quantified) measures are suggested.
Goals Objectives Recommended Suggested Target
s Measure by Year 5
A) To stimulate 1) To encourage the expansion of the - number of agribusiness - aim for 2-3 new establishments per
economic agribusiness sector through new operations applying for year on average
growth and and expanded value- assistance, and being approved
diversification. added/agricultural related
enterprises.
2) To encourage the expansion of - number of existing businesses - target 5 business expansions per
business activity for existing supported in expansion activity year=25 over the period that have
commercial businesses in the been partially assisted through the
downtown areas/mainstreets of CIP program
settlement areas.
3) To encourage the expansion of - number of new or existing -target 3 indsutrial business
business activity within the industrial businesses supported expansions per year on average
manufacturing/industrial sector. through CIP
4) To increase the number of - number of business start-ups - aim for 1-2 new establishments per
business start-ups. - sustainability of business after 2nd year on average
year of operation
5) To increase tourism in the County. - this will be contextual data only, as there is nothing the County can do
through the CIP programs to directly affect this measure
- trends in tourism can be measured partially through the RTO data'
- increases in tourism can be inferred to have some associated benefit from
increased attractiveness in terms of new attractions (e.g. agri-tourism) new
support facilities (more accommodation) and beautification of downtowns,
Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) 1,which covers Southwestern Ontario(Elgin;Windsor-Essex; Chatham-Kent; Haldimand/Norfolk; Sarnia/Lambton;
London/Middlesex; and Oxford).
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Goals Objectives Recommended Suggested Target
Measure by Year 5
lakeshore areas, key travelled corridors, etc.)
6) To increase the number of tourist - number of establishments; - aim for the expansion of 1
accommodation establishments. number of rooms accommodation establishment per
year on average
7) To increase the number of creative - number of establishments defined - aim for 1-2 new establishments per
economy businesses in the County. as being in the creative economy year on average
(as per the County's definition)2
8) To increase employment - annual survey of all businesses costs of the CIP program relative to
opportunities for local residents. assisted throughout the year the new jobs created should
through the CIP program, to demonstrate a positive ROI relative
determine how many new job to the wages and salaries
positions have been created associated with the new jobs3
B)To enhance the 1) To improve the appearance of - define the key entry points and - target at least one area for
already high major entry points and tourism corridors improvement each year
quality of place corridors. - demonstrate improvements - at least 5 areas will have been
for residents visually through `before' and improved at the end of the 5-year
and visitors. `after' documentation period
2) To improve the appearance and - as above - as above
utilization of the lakeshore.
3) To improve the appearance of the - as above - as above
Municipality of Bayham and foster
civic pride through improvements to
private properties.
C)To improve the 1) To reduce the number of vacant - calculate the current vacancy rate - target a significant improvement in
stability and commercial building spaces in the in each CIP sub-area (in terms of vacancy rate in each CIP area
sustainability downtown areas/mainstreets of floor space)
of the tax base. settlement areas. -- determine change in vacancy rate
and available inventory on a year-
2 see: http://www.elgintourist.com/pbn/DirectoryListinq/exhibithall/Exhibithall.aspx#
3 In other words, the total wages and salaries generated by new job positions should be considerably greater than the total amount of money spent by the County
and the Municipality of Bayham in assisting the business—likely on the order of a 3 times multiple or more.
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Goals Objectives Recommended Suggested Target
Measure by Year 5
to-year basis
2) To reduce the number of vacant -calculate the current vacancy rate - As above. Suggest a 10-15 %
industrial/employment building in each CIP sub-area (in terms of reduction in the vacancy rate/available
spaces throughout the Municipality. floor space) land inventory.
3) To encourage the infill and -prepare inventory of vacant
development, redevelopment of properties designated for
vacant employment lands employment/industrial land uses
-determine change in vacancy rate
and available inventory on a year-
to-year basis.
4) To increase the assessment base of -calculate the current assessment -change in the'normal'taxes
properties in the downtown base for each CIP area generated from the CIP area
areas/mainstreets of settlement - determine change in assessment assessment base should be equal to
areas, and the agricultural area. base each year4 or greater than the amount of the
CIP incentive(for both the local
municipality as well as the County)—
note as well that this increased value
to the local municipality and the
County is annualized relative to the
shorter-term timeframe for the CIP
incentive.
4 Note that this will be separate from the tax revenue gained from the property—especially if there is a tax increment financing component to the incentive. The
assessed value will measure the true long-term increase in value.
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8.4 Reporting ii. Add any new financial incentive programs or increase
funding levels for existing financial incentive
An annual report should be prepared to highlight the programs;
successes and achievements of this CIP. The report will be iii. Modify the eligibility criteria related to financial
presented to local and County Councils for consideration. The incentive programs offered by this Plan; and
report may recommend adjustments/amendments to the Plan, iv. Modify or expand the geographic area (i.e., the
as discussed below. Community Improvement Project Area) to which
financial incentive programs apply.
Amendments to this CIP will be passed by the local Council of
8.5 Adjusting/Amending the CIP the Municipality of Bayham under the Planning Act. Also in
accordance with the Planning act, the Municipality of Bayham
Based on the results of monitoring and evaluation efforts, will be required to pre-consult with the Ministry of Municipal
adjustments to this CIP may be required. The following Affairs and Housing on any amendments to this CIP.
summarizes when Plan amendments will and will not be
required:
a) An amendment to the Bayham Elgincentives CIP will not
be required in order to:
i. Reduce funding levels for the financial incentive
programs (i.e., the local Municipal portion and/or the
County portion); or
ii. Discontinue or cancel any of the programs identified.
• b) An amendment to the Bayham Elgincentives CIP will be
required in order to:
i. Extend the implementation period of the CIP;
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Intensification project means the development,
Glossary redevelopment of a site for residential purposes at a higher
density than what existed before, to contribute to the goal of
Agricultural Sub-Area means lands that are designated creating a compact and efficient development pattern.
Agriculture by the County Official Plan as identified on Mixed-use means any combination of commercial uses (retail,
Schedule A of this CIP. A set of financial incentive programs personal services, restaurants, etc.), offices, institutional uses
applies to this Sub-Area. and/or residential uses, provided that there are commercial
Brownfield Site means undeveloped or previously developed uses at grade.
properties that may be contaminated. They are usually, but not Municipality means the Corporation of the Municipality of
exclusively, former industrial or commercial properties that Bayham.
may be undertutilized, derelict, or vacant. Priority Area means key areas where local investment will
County means the Corporation of Elgin County. have the greatest economic benefit/impact and should
Elgincentives Implementation Committee means the therefore be prioritized with respect to improvement projects
designated committee appointed to review applications for and the provision of financial incentives. Priority Areas are
financial incentives and make decisions on financial incentives shown on Schedule A of this CIP.
in accordance with the policies of this Plan. Settlements Sub-Area means the downtowns/main street
Eligible costs means costs related to environmental site areas and ports as identified on Schedule A of this CIP. A set
assessment, environmental remediation, development,
of financial incentive programs applies to this Sub-Area.
redevelopment, construction and reconstruction of lands and Sub-Area means key areas of local economic activity where
buildings for rehabilitation purposes or for the provision of the need for improvement is the greatest and where
energy efficient uses, buildings, structures, works, investment will result in significant economic development
improvements or facilities. benefits. Sub-Areas are shown on Schedule A of this CIP.
Employment Lands — Employment lands include all lands Tax Increment means an increase in taxes, or which is
designated as Employment, Industrial, or other such uses as calculated by subtracting the Municipal or County portion of
designated within the County and Local Municipal Official property taxes before assessment from the Municipal or
Plans. County portion of property taxes after reassessment. The
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Municipality or County may provide any portion of the
increment as a grant for any length of time their Council deems
is appropriate. The tax increment does not include any
increase/decrease in Municipal or County taxes due to a
general tax increase/decrease or a change in assessment for
any other reason.
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