HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 20, 2023 - Council - AddendumTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING ADDENDUM
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
Thursday, July 20, 2023
13.2 A CAO-41/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Agreement – Rogers Communication
Tower – Straffordville Fire Hall 55764 Third Street
13.2 B CAO-42/23 by Thomas Thayer, CAO re Agreement – RSM Building Consultants
Inc. – Building Support Services
REPORT
CAO
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Thomas Thayer, Chief Administrative Officer
DATE: July 20, 2023
REPORT: CAO-41/23
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT – ROGERS COMMUNICATION TOWER – STRAFFORDVILLE FIRE
HALL – 55674 3RD STREET, STRAFFORDVILLE.
BACKGROUND
At its May 18, 2023 meeting, Council received Report CAO-33/23 re Rogers Communication
Tower – Straffordville Fire Hall – 55764 3rd Street, Straffordville, and passed the following
motion:
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT Report CAO-33/23 re Rogers Communication Tower – Straffordville Fire Hall –
55764 3rd Street, Straffordville be received for information;
AND THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham are supportive of
the northwest corner of the Straffordville Fire Hall property, being 55764 3rd Street,
Straffordville, for use as a site for a Roger Communications Tower, subject to the provision
of a complete Siting Justification Report and Site Plan, completion of the Federal statutory
public notice and comment period, and presentation of a satisfactory Lease Agreement to
be reviewed and authorized by Council.
DISCUSSION
After much discussion with Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), along with multiple legal
reviews, staff are presenting Council with a Draft Telecommunications Site Agreement for use
by Rogers for a telecommunications tower at the Straffordville Fire Hall (55764 3rd Street,
Straffordville). The Draft Agreement is attached hereto.
Rent payable to Bayham is equivalent to $14,400/year and subject to Consumer Price Index
inflation on an annual basis. The term is five (5) years with three (3) additional terms of five
years, for a total of twenty (20) years, should the Municipality and Rogers agreed to the full
duration. It is a base practice to build in pre-approved extensions into these agreements due to
the cost required to install and erect the infrastructure necessary for a tower.
In providing the site at the northwest corner of the Straffordville Fire Hall property, the intent of
this arrangement is to work with Rogers to expand reliable telecommunications in Bayham while
permitting the regular and unencumbered operation of the Straffordville Fire Hall for emergency
services purposes.
If Council is amenable to resolving that the Telecommunications Site Agreement is acceptable,
and to authorize its execution by by-law, staff will advise Rogers of same. The by-law would be
brought forward after such time as a complete Siting Justification Report and Site Plan have
been provided to the Municipality and approved, as well as the completion of the Federal
statutory public notice and comment period, of which the Municipality is to be notified and
provided proof of completion.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Telecommunications Site Agreement – Rogers Communications
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report CAO-41/23 re Agreement – Rogers Communication Tower – Straffordville
Fire Hall – 55764 3rd Street, Straffordville be received for information;
2. AND THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham resolves to
enter into a Telecommunications Site Agreement with Rogers Communications Inc. after
such time as a complete Siting Justification Report and Site Plan have been provided,
and the Federal statutory public notice and comment period have been completed, both
to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Thomas Thayer, CMO, AOMC
Chief Administrative Officer
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE AGREEMENT
Site (legally described on Schedule "A"): Straffordville Fire Hall, 55764 3rd Street, Straffordville, ON Location Code: C9487
THIS AGREEMENT made this ___th day of July 2023.
1. IN CONSIDERATION of $2.00, the receipt of which Landlord
acknowledges, Landlord leases to Tenant the premises shown on Schedule "B"
at the Site described above, including the following:
(check appropriate box(es))
Land comprised of approximately 10 x 10 square ___m____
Building interior space of approximately square ________
Building exterior space for attachment of antennas
Building interior space for attachment of antennas
Space required for cables and wires
Rooftop space
Access road to be constructed by Tenant
Space for generator and/or connector boxes
Other
together with the non-exclusive right of unrestricted use of the rest of the Site
for purposes of access, staging, construction, installation, removal and repair
of telecommunications facilities, and connections to the appropriate utilities,
fibre optic and telephone facilities ("access and utility rights").
2. TERM of 5 years beginning October 1, 2023 ("Commencement Date").
3. RENT shall be paid annually in advance in the amount of Fourteen
Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($14,400) plus HST, if applicable, starting
on the first day of the month following the beginning of construction.
Landlord confirms that its HST Number is___________, and acknowledges
that payment of rent is contingent upon such number being accurate and
correct. Commercial realty taxes attributed directly to the premises shall be
payable by the Tenant. Rent payable by Tenant for each subsequent year of
the term, shall be rent payable during the preceding year increased by the
Consumer Price Index for Canada - All Items (not seasonally adjusted) as
published by Statistics Canada over the previous year.
4. EXTENSION of the initial term of this agreement is hereby granted to
Tenant for 3 additional 5-year extension periods (each an “Extension Term”)
unless Tenant provides Landlord written notice of its intention not to extend at
least 60 days prior to the expiration of the then current term. Rent for each
year of an extension term shall be rent payable during the preceding year
increased by the Consumer Price Index for Canada - All Items (not seasonally
adjusted) as published by Statistics Canada over the preceding year.
5. USE of the premises and access and utility rights by Tenant shall be for
the purpose of installing, removing, replacing, relocating, maintaining,
supplementing and operating, at its sole expense, telecommunications facilities
and equipment for the provision of telecommunication services. Where
applicable, Tenant may connect its equipment and provide telecommunication
services by wireless, cables and/or wires to the equipment of other occupants at
the Site, provided that such other occupants consent to the same, such consent
not to be unreasonably conditioned, withheld, or delayed
6. UTILITIES required for the operation of the telecommunications
facilities shall be the sole responsibility of Tenant, and electrical consumption
shall be determined by check meter installed by Tenant: (check appropriate
box(es))
included in rent or not applicable
separate meter with direct invoices from local utility, if available
check meter installed by Tenant, with invoices from Landlord based on
meter readings and Tenant’s share of Landlord’s electrical bill
7. EQUIPMENT, towers, poles, shelters, cabinets, pedestals, antennas and
mounts shall remain the personal property of Tenant and shall be removed by
Tenant upon expiration or termination of this agreement and the premises shall
be restored to its original condition by Tenant, reasonable wear and tear
excepted. Tenant shall not be required to remove conduits, concrete foundations
or roof piers at the end of the term, to two feet below grade.
8. NOTICES shall be in writing and sent by mail, postage prepaid, deemed
received 3 days after mailing or by facsimile transmission, deemed received on
date transmitted, to the address or facsimile number of the party set forth below.
9. ASSIGNMENT of this agreement by Tenant may be made to any
corporate affiliate(s), principal lenders or a purchaser of part or all of Tenant's
assets. Assignment or transfer of this Agreement or an interest therein by the
Landlord may be made to its principal lenders or a purchaser of the Site. All
other assignments require the other party’s consent, at its sole discretion. Tenant
may permit use of all or any portion of the premises and access and utility rights
by others for telecommunications purposes.
10. TERMINATION of this agreement may be exercised by Tenant at any
time on 30 days' notice without further liability if Tenant cannot obtain all
necessary rights, postponements and approvals required from its senior
management, any governmental authority and/or any third party to operate the
telecommunications facility on conditions satisfactory to Tenant, or if any such
right or approval expires, or is cancelled or terminated, or if for any other reason
(e.g., interference with Tenant's signals, damage or destruction, site
decommissioning) Tenant determines, in its discretion, that it will no longer use
the premises or access rights for its intended purpose. Upon termination, all
prepaid rent shall be adjusted to the date of termination. If Tenant defaults under
this agreement and such default is not being diligently remedied within 30 days
after notice (force majeure excepted), Landlord may terminate this agreement
on 30 days' written notice.
11. INDEMNITY: Tenant and Landlord indemnify and hold the other
harmless against any and all costs (including legal costs) and loss to person or
property which arise out of the unlawful or negligent use and/or occupancy of
the premises by such indemnifying party.
The Tenant shall indemnify and save harmless the Landlord against and from
all third-party liens and other third party claims under the Construction Lien
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.30, as amended, or successor legislation, related to any
work performed by or at the direct or indirect request of the Tenant at the lands,
and shall at its own expense see to the removal from the registered title to the
lands and/or surrounding lands, by discharge or order, of any claim for such
lien or certificate of action in connection therewith, promptly and in any event
within ten (10) working days of being notified in writing by the Landlord to do
so.
Tenant shall maintain during the term and any extensions, public liability and
property damage insurance coverage of not less than $5,000,000 and the
Landlord shall be added as an additional insured and provided annually with
evidence of coverage, upon Landlord request.
12. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: Landlord represents that it has no
knowledge of any substance on the Site that is identified as hazardous, toxic or
dangerous in any applicable federal, provincial or local law or regulation.
Landlord shall be responsible for any pre-existing contamination of the Site.
Landlord and Tenant shall not introduce or use any such substance on the Site
in violation of any applicable law.
13. MISCELLANEOUS:
(a) Tenant upon paying the rent shall have quiet possession of the premises.
Landlord shall not cause interference or permit others to interfere with or impair
the quality of the telecommunications services being rendered by Tenant from
the Site. Landlord shall ensure that other carriers granted space on the Site co-
ordinate site access and antenna placement with Tenant through Tenant's
standard collocation procedures and conditions to ensure there is no
interference or impairment and Tenant's quiet possession of the premises is
protected. Tenant shall have 24 hours a day, 7 day a week access to the premises
subject to Landlord's reasonable security requirements and access cards and/or
keys provided by Landlord at Tenant's expense. Notwithstanding the above, no
element of the reasonable operation of the Straffordville Fire Hall located at
55764 3rd St, Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0 shall be construed to violate the
Tenant’s right to quiet possession.
(b) Upon completion of any work in connection with the installation,
alteration, repair or maintenance of any part of the Telecommunications
Equipment, the Tenant shall fill in any excavations made for such purpose on
the lands and as far as practicable restore the surface thereof to a similar
condition as that in which it was found prior to the commencement of the work,
normal wear and tear excepted and shall remove all of its rubbish and all of its
equipment which is not part of the telecommunications equipment. The Tenant
shall maintain its equipment in a good state of repair, in accordance with the
prevailing industry standards applicable to telecommunications equipment.
(c) Prior to initial installation, Tenant shall supply Landlord with plans
and/or surveys as applicable (collectively the "plans"), which plans shall
become schedules and form part of this agreement. Tenant's plans for changes
to the telecommunications facilities shall also become schedules and form part
of this agreement. Landlord shall, at Tenant's expense, assist and co-operate
with Tenant in obtaining governmental approvals for Tenant's permitted uses,
provided that nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to fetter,
abrogate or in any way influence the decision of the Landlord or any of its
employees or officers in the discharge of a statutory duty. Landlord shall
maintain and Tenant shall use the Site in compliance with all applicable laws,
by-laws, rules and regulations of the appropriate jurisdictions pertaining to the
environment, health, welfare and occupational safety.
(d) Landlord and/or its agent represents and warrants that it has full authority
to enter into and sign this agreement and bind Landlord accordingly.
(e) This agreement contains all agreements, promises and understandings
between Landlord and Tenant. All future plans shall become schedules and
form part of this agreement.
(f) The terms and conditions of this agreement shall extend to and bind the
heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of Landlord and Tenant.
(g) Landlord shall permit Tenant or its contractors full access to the Site and
premises, in advance, for the purpose of satisfying itself, at its own expense, as
to the appropriate conditions for the intended use of the premises, provided
Tenant shall repair any damage caused by any tests or inspections.
(h) If Tenant remains in possession at end of term(s), Tenant shall be a
monthly tenant. Monthly tenancy may be terminated by either party for any
reason on thirty days’ written notice. Rent for each month during a monthly
tenancy shall one-twelfth of the rent payable during the preceding year
increased by the rate of inflation over the preceding year, which shall be
calculated using the Consumer Price Index release by Statistics Canada.
(i) This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the province in which
the Site is located. Invalid provisions are severable and do not impair the
validity of the balance of this agreement. Landlord agrees to keep this
agreement and its terms strictly confidential and not disclose them unless
compelled by law.
(j) A short form lease or notice of lease may be registered on title at Tenant's
expense.
(k) The Tenant shall not use the lands for any purpose other than the purpose
authorized by this Agreement and, in particular, shall not affix or display any
sign or advertising device to the structure or on the lands, except that the Tenant
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shall affix to its Telecommunications Equipment adequate identification to
inform the Landlord’s employees and other Tenant as to its ownership.
(l) Security of the Premises and Equipment, inclusive of all property of the
Tenant, is solely the responsibility of the Tenant.
(m) No waiver of any breach of a provision of this Agreement shall be effective,
or binding, unless in writing and signed by the party giving the waiver. A
party’s failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of
this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.
(n) Notwithstanding any right of use, access, and/or assignment provided under
this agreement, the Tenant and any assignee or agent thereof shall not allow
their equipment, property, agents, or employees to materially obstruct or
interfere with the provision of emergency services including, but not limited to,
Fire, Police, and Ambulance services. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the Tenant and any assignee or agent thereof and their agents or
employees shall not permit the material obstruction at any time of emergency
access routes to and from the Straffordville Fire Hall located at 55764 3rd St,
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0.
Landlord
The Corporation of the Township of Bayham
c/o Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, PO Box 160
Straffordville, Ontario
N0J 1Y0
Attn: Thomas Thayer, CAO
Phone No. (591) 866 5521 Ext. 225
Email: cao@bayham.on.ca
Attention: Thomas Thayer, CAO
Per:
Name:
Title:
Per:
Name:
Title:
I/We have authority to bind the Corporation.
Tenant
Rogers Communications Inc.
c/o Cushman Wakefield
One Mount Pleasant Rd., 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 2Y5
Facsimile No. (416) 935-7799
Phone No. (877) 625-5358
Email: rogers.helpdesk@cushwake.com
Attention: Manager, Lease Administration
Per:
Name:
Title:
I have authority to bind the Corporation.
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SCHEDULE "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDLORD'S LANDS ("SITE")
Site: C9487 – Straffordville Fire Hall
55764 3rd St., Straffordville, Ontario N0J 1Y0
Property Identifier: 35345-0104 (LT)
LOT 16 S/S FOURTH ST AND W/S PLANK RD PLAN 205 BAYHAM; LOT 17 S/S FOURTH ST AND E/S WEST ST PLAN 205 BAYHAM; LOT 12 N/S THIRD
ST, 13 N/S THIRD ST PLAN 205 BAYHAM; PT THIRD ST PLAN 205 BAYHAM PART 1 11R5812 & AS IN E309942; BAYHAM
The Land Titles Division for the Elgin Land Registry Office (No. 11).
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SCHEDULE “B”
DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES
(including access rights)
If this agreement is executed with a sketch plan attached as Schedule “B”, the Landlord hereby authorizes the Tenant, if it should elect, to substitute a plan (the “Plan”)
of the premises certified correct according to a field survey by a land surveyor, for the sketch attached hereto as Schedule “B”, provided however that the Tenant shall
be under no obligation to do so. The Plan, if attached, shall form part of this agreement and shall define the premises. Nothing in the Plan shall limit or detract from
other access and utility rights granted in this agreement.
1. The 10m by 10m area outlined in red in Figure 1, below, demarcates the premises for the purposes of this Agreement.
2. Access to the premises shall be via 3rd St. and the Site at 55764 3rd St., Straffordville, Ontario N0J 1Y0.
Figure 1: Image of the Premises (outlined in red)
REPORT
CAO
TO: Mayor & Members of Council
FROM: Thomas Thayer, Chief Administrative Officer
DATE: July 20, 2023
REPORT: CAO-42/23
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT – RSM BUILDING CONSULTANTS INC. – BUILDING SUPPORT
SERVICES
BACKGROUND
At its January 19, 2023 meeting, Council was presented with By-law No. 2023-003, being a by-
law to authorize the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Bayham and the Corporation of the Township of Malahide for Shared
Services in By-law Enforcement, Planning, and Building, and passed the following motion:
Moved by: Councillor Emerson
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
THAT By-law Nos. 2023-003, 2023-004 and 2023-007 be read a first, second and third
time and finally passed.
Further, at its June 15, 2023 meeting, Council received Report CAO-37/23 re Shared Services
Update. The Report identified that, in support of building services provision under the shared
services Memorandum of Understanding, RSM Building Consultants Inc. (RSM) will remain as the
Building Code agency appointed to assist with plans review and inspections.
DISCUSSION
Based on discussions with RSM and Malahide, and despite Malahide being the service provider
for building services to Bayham, RSM requires an agreement be entered into with each
participant municipality to the shared service arrangement.
In accordance, this Report presents a Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) between RSM and
the Municipality. The CSA is identical to the current, active CSA in place between RSM and
Malahide, including the same cost tables. The nature of the CSA is consistent with the intent of
the shared service arrangement, which is to, where possible, find harmonies between both
municipalities regarding costs and overall building department processes.
Staff recommend that the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be delegated the authority to
execute the attached CSA between RSM and Bayham for building support services.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Consulting Services Agreement – RSM Building Consultants Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT Report CAO-42/23 re Agreement – RSM Building Consultants Inc. – Building
Support Services be received for information;
2. AND THAT Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to
execute a Consulting Services Agreement with RSM Building Consultants Inc. (RSM) on
behalf of the Municipality for building support services in support of an established
Building shared service with the Township of Malahide.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Thomas Thayer, CMO, AOMC
Chief Administrative Officer
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This consulting services agreement is between:
Municipality of Bayham
an Ontario Municipality
(“Municipality”)
- and-
RSM Building Consultants Inc.,
an Ontario company.
(“Consultant").
The parties agree as follows:
1. Retainer
(1) The Municipality hereby retains the Consultant to provide the consulting
services set out herein (the “Services”), and the Consultant shall provide those
Services to the Municipality under the general direction and control of the
Municipality and subject to the provisions of this agreement.
2. Services
(1) The Services provided by the Consultant shall commence on July 4th, 2023.
(2) (i) The Consultant agrees to provide the following Plans Examination Services:
1. All plans will be retrieved from the Municipality’s Cloudpermit system
to be reviewed within RSM’s ePortal.
2. Building permit applications with be reviewed to identify any notable
building code deficiencies.
3. When there are notable building code deficiencies, the Consultant will
issue a status letter to the applicant.
4. The Consultant will correspond with the applicants related to the
deficiencies.
5. Reviews of any amended drawings submitted based on the deficiencies
will be completed by the Consultant.
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6. The Consultant will finish any mark ups and redlining to permit approval
documents.
7. Upon review completion, the Consultant will upload all plan review
documentation, including its communication log, into the Cloudpermit
system for the Municipality’s records.
8. Recommendations to issue the permit will be communicated to the
Chief Building Official based on the technical review portion of the
permit.
9. The Municipality is responsible for all applicable law and zoning
reviews.
(ii) The Consultant agrees to provide the following Onsite Inspection Services:
1. The Consultant will receive the required inspection list the day
prior from the Municipality to prepare their inspection day.
2. Provide onsite inspections to monitor for visual building code
compliance, identifying deficiencies.
3. Ensure the proper documentation is received from the design
consultants, manufacturers and testing agencies to provide
compliance with the OBC.
4. Provide inspection reports to the site and Municipality. The
consultant can upload the reports to the Municipal system if
requested.
5. Recommendations will be provided to the Chief Building Official
regarding occupancy of the building.
6. On-site Inspections will be determined at the discretion of the Chief
Building Official and dependent on the availability of the consultant.
7. Twenty-four (24) hour notice is required to cancel an inspection shift.
A minimum of three (3) hours per shift is required.
(iii) The Consultant agrees to provide the following Virtual Inspection Services:
1. Virtual Inspection will be offered as a backup service if onsite
Consultants are not available.
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2. RSM will work with the Municipality to dispatch inspections and
assign a qualified inspector for this activity. Confirming the date
and times of the inspection.
3. Inspections will be set up as a Microsoft Teams link between the
applicant, contractor or municipal team member and the remote
inspector.
4. Qualified staff will direct the applicant, contractor, or municipal
team member to review specific items throughout the project to
determine compliance.
5. The consultant will ensure the proper documentation is received
from the design consultants, manufacturers, and testing agencies
to provide compliance with the OBC.
6. Inspection notes will be provided to the applicant and the
Municipality, to include deficiencies, pictures if relevant, and
comments.
7. Recommendations will be provided to the Chief Building Official
regarding occupancy of the building.
8. Inspection services are based on the availability of the consultants
at the time of the request.
9. Twenty-four (24) hours’ notice is required to cancel an inspection.
(iv) The Consultant agrees to provide any other services as may from time to time
be agreed upon in writing between the Parties.
(3) The Consultant shall, provide services in accordance with the following work plan;
Commencing: July 4th, 2023, and continuing for a period of two (2) years unless
terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this agreement.
Duration: The Consultant only provides services to the Municipality when there is
a need. Plans Examination and Inspection services can be stopped and then started
again throughout the two (2) year contract by the Chief Building Official based on
the needs of the municipality.
Note: Sufficient notice to modify the work plan by either party is 10 business days
in advance.
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(4) The Consultant shall provide in good faith the Services skilfully, competently,
efficiently, effectively, and economically, in a good and worker like manner,
consistent with industry standards.
3. Personnel
(1) The Consultant shall ensure that it has sufficient Personnel to provide the Services
in accordance with this agreement.
(2) The Consultant shall ensure that its Personnel have the requisite competence,
knowledge, skill, ability, experience, expertise, and Ministry of Housing
Qualifications required to provide the Services.
4. Use of Confidential Information
(1) In this agreement the following terms have the corresponding meanings:
(a) “Confidential Information” means any information, whether oral, written,
visual, electronic, or in any other form, which is identified as confidential or
that would reasonably be considered as being confidential;
(b) “Disclosing Party” means the party disclosing Confidential Information;
(c) “Insider” means, in respect of a party, every director, officer, partner,
associate, employee, sub-consultant, contractor or agent of the party; and
(d) “Receiving Party” means the party receiving Confidential Information and
includes all Insiders.
(2) The Receiving Party shall use Confidential Information relating to the Services only
for the purposes of this agreement.
(3) Except as provided in this agreement, the Receiving Party shall keep confidential all
Confidential Information disclosed to it by the Disclosing Party.
(4) The Receiving Party shall not copy or transcribe into another form, any
Confidential Information received from the Disclosing Party except as
reasonably necessary.
(5) The Receiving Party shall protect the Confidential Information disclosed to it by the
Disclosing Party, in the same manner and to the same extent that it protects its
own Confidential Information.
(6) Upon the termination of this agreement, or earlier upon the request of the
Disclosing Party, the Receiving Party shall promptly destroy or return (as directed
by the Disclosing Party) all copies of the Confidential Information disclosed to the
Receiving Party.
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(7) The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information if:
i. The Disclosing Party consents.
ii. The Receiving Party is required by law to disclose it; or
iii. The Confidential Information is generally and publicly available.
5. Contacts and Communication
(1) The Consultant shall treat Scott Sutherland, Chief Building Official, as the
Municipality’s principal contact and source of instructions in respect of all aspects
of this agreement, unless otherwise directed or permitted in writing by the
Municipality.
(2) The Municipality shall treat Gerald Moore, RSM President, as the Consultant’s
principal contact and source of reporting in respect of all aspects of this agreement,
unless otherwise directed or permitted in writing by the Municipality.
6. Chargeable Amounts
(1) The Municipality shall pay the Consultant for the Services at the established
rate(s) identified in the list below. The Consultant shall submit an invoice to the
Municipality for all Services completed on a monthly basis.
(2) The Consultant may charge the Municipality, for the provision of the Services,
amounts based on the following fee rates:
(a) Plans Examination Rates: based on the current Plans Examination fee
schedule attached hereto as Schedule “A”. Plan review fees are determined by
the type of project and its square footage.
(b) Inspection Rates: based on the current Inspection fee schedule attached
hereto as Schedule “A”. Onsite hourly rate includes round trip travel time from
consultant’s home office to the Municipal office. This rate includes consultant
preparation for each inspection, the inspection itself, completion of reports,
correspondence/meetings, and submission of all relevant information.
(c) Mileage: $0.65 per km. We prefer to have our consultant use a municipal
vehicle for their workday, however if they are required to utilize their own
vehicles, mileage fees will apply.
(d) or such other amounts, which are agreed to in writing by the parties for
specific portions of the Services.
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(3) The Consultant may charge the Municipality for any Harmonized Sales Tax payable
on the fees and disbursements charged to the Municipality by the Consultant.
1. Accounts
(1) The Consultant shall provide detailed monthly accounts of amounts charged for its
provision of the Services, including the following particulars:
i. the number of permits reviewed and its agreed rate;
ii. the amount of approved disbursements for which the Consultant is requesting
reimbursement; and
iii. The amount of Harmonized Sales Tax payable on its fees and disbursements.
2. Payment
(1) The Municipality shall pay the Consultant the properly charged amounts incurred
by the Consultant in providing the Services. Payment is due upon receipt of each
invoice.
3. Insurance
(1) The Consultant shall not be liable for costs or damages arising from errors or
omissions in any of the information which is supplied to the Consultant by the
Municipality.
(2) The Consultant shall obtain, and for as long as this agreement is in effect, maintain,
pay for and, upon request by the Municipality from time to time, provide evidence,
of the following insurance coverages:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance:
i. Including Municipality of Bayham as an additional insured;
ii. To a limit of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) inclusive per
occurrence;
iii. Including bodily injury, personal injury, death and damage to property,
including loss of use thereof;
iv. In a form satisfactory to the Municipality ’s Procurement; and
v. Endorsed to provide Municipality of Bayham with not less than thirty (30)
days’ notice, in advance, of any cancellation, change or amendment
restricting coverage;
(b) Professional Liability Insurance:
i. To a limit of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) inclusive per
occurrence; and
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ii. Subject to an annual aggregate of two million dollars ($2,000,000).
(c) Workers’ Compensation Insurance
i. Sufficient workers’ compensation insurance to cover its Personnel
performing services.
4. Relationship between Parties
(1) The Consultant is an independent contractor of the Municipality. The
Consultant shall not, except as the Municipality may specifically authorize in
writing, enter into any contracts or commitments in the name of or on behalf of
the Municipality, or bind the Municipality in any respect whatsoever. The
Consultant is not a partner, joint venturer, agent, or employee of the
Municipality.
(2) This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior commitment,
representation, warranty, arrangement, understanding or agreement, written or
oral, collateral, or other, with respect to the subject matter hereof, existing
between the parties at the date of execution of this agreement.
5. Municipality Responsibilities
(1) The Municipality shall provide instructions, guidance and assistance to the
Consultant relating to the provision of the Services.
(2) The Municipality shall use reasonable efforts to make available any relevant
municipal reports, background information, data, drawings, plans, surveys, and any
other materials relevant to the Services, which are in its possession, for use by the
Consultant, and shall make available Municipality employees for the purpose of
any necessary consultation.
(3) The Municipality shall insure that the staff of RSM Building Consultants are
appointed as building officials as per Section 3-(2) of the Building Code Act.
Gerald Moore, Barbara Mocny, Devon Staley, Grant Schwartzentruber, Andy
Lamer and Mike McKean.
13. Notices
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(1) A party required or permitted under this agreement to give any notification or
communication (“Notice”) shall give it in writing and shall deliver it by personal
delivery, email, facsimile, courier, or prepaid regular mail to an address of the
other party provided for herein.
(2) Either party may from time-to-time change any of its addresses by Notice given
in accordance with this section.
(3) A Notice sent by personal delivery is deemed to be delivered on the date it is
personally delivered. A Notice sent by email is deemed to be delivered upon the
sender receiving from the recipient a written acknowledgment of receipt. A
Notice sent by facsimile is deemed to be delivered one day after the date it is
sent. A Notice sent by courier is deemed to be delivered two days after the date
it is sent. A Notice sent by prepaid regular mail is deemed to be delivered three
days after the date it is sent, provided that if a postal interruption occurs, the
Notice is deemed to be delivered three days after the resumption of postal
service.
(4) The initial address for the Municipality is as follows:
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, PO 160
Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0
E ssutherland@malahide.ca
(5) The initial address for the Consultant is as follows:
RSM Building Consultants
44 Saltsman Drive, Unit 9,
Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7
E gerald@rsmbuildingconsultants.com
14. Force Majeure
(1) Whenever and to the extent a party is unable to fulfil, or is delayed or restricted
in fulfilling, any of the obligations under this agreement by reason of any cause
beyond the party’s reasonable control, then the time for fulfilling such
obligation is to be extended for such reasonable time as may be required by the
party to fulfil such obligation, provided that any such inability, delay or
restriction does not relate to any extent to any act or omission by such party or
any of its employees, agents or others for whom it is at law responsible.
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15. Waiver
(1) A party may waive any of its rights, powers, or remedies hereunder. No waiver
is effective unless made in writing.
(2) The failure of either party to exercise any of its rights, powers, or remedies
hereunder or its delay in doing so, does not constitute a waiver of any rights,
powers or remedies. A single or partial exercise of a right, power or remedy
does not prevent its subsequent exercise or the subsequent exercise of any
other right, power or remedy.
16. Termination
(1) The Municipality may, with or without cause, terminate this agreement upon
providing a minimum of fifteen (15) business days’ written notice.
(2) The Consultant may, with or without cause, terminate this agreement upon
providing a minimum of fifteen (15) business days’ written notice.
17. Interpretation
(1) This agreement is to be construed with all changes in number and gender as
may be required by the context.
(2) The division of this agreement into sections, subsections and clauses is for
convenience of reference only and does not affect the interpretation.
(3) The obligations of the parties contained herein have, where applicable, the
status of representations, warranties and covenants by the respective obligated
party.
(4) This agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
(5) Time is to be of the essence of this agreement, including if any extension is
permitted
18. Signing
(1) The parties may sign this agreement in counterparts with the same effect as if
the parties had executed the same document. Any counterparts are to be
construed together and shall constitute one and the same original document.
The parties shall deliver any executed counterparts of this agreement in
accordance with the provisions set out in this agreement for delivery of Notices.
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19. Miscellaneous
(1) All provisions of this agreement are severable, and if any provision is declared
invalid, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remaining provisions of this agreement remain in full force and effect.
(2) This agreement is to inure to the benefit of and bind the parties and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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Each party is signing this agreement on the date stated opposite that party’s signature.
THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
By: _________________________________
Date Name: Thomas Thayer
Title: Chief Administrative Officer
I have authority to bind the Corporation.
RSM BUILDING CONSULTANTS INC.
___________________ By: _________________________________
Date Name: Gerald Moore
Title: President
I have authority to bind the Consultant.
SCHEDULE "A"
RSM SERVICE FEES MARCH 2023
PLANS EXAMINATION SERVICES
OBC PART 9
$385 plus $35/100m2, plus $195/unit
Decks, Sheds, Garages & Res Additions (<400sf)$280
Residential Apartments, Units Above Another $515 plus $67/100m2, plus $195/unit
Non-Residential $515 plus $67/100m2, plus $325/major occ.
Change of Use Part 11 $280 in addition to renovation fee
Large Houses (>6458sf) $1165 plus $67/100m2
Firewall $195 in addition to base fee
OBC PART 3
New Building or Addition $1165 plus $67/100m2, plus $456/major occ.
Foundation/Underground Services 33% of Full Fee of New Building
Renovation or Alteration $515 plus $67/100m2, plus $456/major occ.
Change of Use Part 11 $280 in addition to renovation fee
MISCELLANEOUS PLANS EXAMINATION
Change of Use (No Construction) $280 plus $67/100m2
Alternative Solution $775 plus $67/linked pair
Hazardous Substance OBC/OFC $770
Mechanical (Plumbing, HVAC)$280 plus $35/100m2
Sewage System, Bunker Silo $280
Farm Building $280 plus $35/100m2
Life Safety $515
60% Surcharge of Plans Exam Fee
65% Surcharge of Plans Exam Fee
Remaining 20% invoiced upon complete submittion.
Houses (<6458sf), Townhouses, Additions, Alterations,
Sheds and Garages (>400sf)
All Plans Exam fees include the initial review, deficiency list preparation, communication with applicant,
re-submission reviews and final mark-ups.
BOTH Applicable Law and Zoning Review of an
RSM Plan Review
Applicable Law OR Zoning Review of an
RSM Plan Review
Plans Exams >$3000 - 50% invoiced when status letter sent to applicant.
80% of Plans Exam Fee is invoiced when deficient reviews reach 4 months.
MARCH 2023
INSPECTION SERVICES
Virtual Inspection $168/hr
Review Plan & Inspection Report $168/hr
$168/hr
On-Site Inspection
Mileage $0.65/km
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Workflow Set up of Services $180
Software Integration - Plans Exam $80/plans review
$180/plans review
Software Integration Set up $90/hr
$90/hr
Dispatch Service for Virtual Inspections $50/inspection address/day
Administrative Mentorship $90/hr
Back Entering Permits into Software System $90/hr
Monthly Reporting $90/mth
HST is additional.
Cancellation Policy:A. permit cancelled prior to initial review - $280 minimum fee.
B. permit cancelled while review in progress - 80% of original fee.
RSM reserves the right to change fees without notice.
Email info@rsmbuildingconsultants.com for additional information.
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On-Site Hourly Rate includes round trip travel time from consultants home office to Municipal Office.
Inspection Mentorship - Job Shadowing and/or Weekly
Discussion Meetings
$150/hr
Software Integration - Administration +
Plans Exam
Building Department Communication without
Municipal Permit Co-Ordinator
Consultants are to use municipal vehicle for inspections, however, if required to use their own vehicles, mileage
rate will apply.