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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2015-102 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW No. 2015-102 BEING A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE THE ENTIRETY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM AS A COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AREA AND APPROVE A COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN AS PART OF THE ELGINCENTIVES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN 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 a Community Improvement Plan attached hereto as Schedule 'A' has been prepared for the proposed Community Improvement Project Area; AND WHEREAS the Community Improvement Plan 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 entirety of the Municipality of Bayham is hereby designated as a Community Improvement Project Area; and 2) AND THAT the Municipality of Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan, attached hereto as Schedule 'A' and forming part of this By-law, is hereby adopted; and 3) AND THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing thereof; and 4) AND THAT By-law No. 2015-072, By-law No. 801, By-law No. 2402, By-law No. 2576, By-law No. 2005-021 and all previous Community Improvement Plan By-laws be repealed. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015. 100 \ r J�LCX_. MA"OR CLERK 4,AYHIrsrll‘—hhag-----A- :.. M Elgin 0 „or,.unilV l,to 1 1 \\I , • ,' ,, r # • _I * ,01 e - w .- rte: -' LI ... q • L t Y MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM A,h � Elgincentives 'Community Improvement Plan Lim cas„. ElginCounty 0 PLANNING TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Area 4-1 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 CL U 4-• v,0H-4-4 C O U 4--+ ppOrtunity 151E°' MERIDIAN ElginCounty • PLANNING TCI Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 1 - 1 September 2015 Since Elgin County is an Upper-tier Municipality with a 1 ■ o coordinating role over its seven distinctive and unique lower- tier municipalities, the intent of a County-wide framework for community improvement is to advance local economic goals Introductionand priorities in key areas of economic activity, where the local municipalities and the County have determined the need is the to the CIP greatest, and where there will be significant County-wide benefits. As discussed further in Section 2.0 of this CIP, this includes the following key areas (where they occur in each local Municipality): The following is an introduction to the a) Downtowns/main street areas; Bayham Elgincentives CIP. This CIP b) The agricultural areas; is part of a larger framework for c) The ports/lakeshore areas; and, community improvement that is being d) Other key tourist and outdoor recreational areas. implemented by local municipalities To assist in supporting economic growth in these key areas, across Elgin County. each of the seven CIPs, which make up the County-wide framework, contain a set of financial incentive programs that 1 .1 Purpose may be implemented during the life of this CIP. The Municipality of Bayham will work with the County (as described The Municipality of Bayham has adopted this Community in Section 6.0 of this CIP) to determine which programs will be Improvement Plan (CIP) as a component of a progressive and put into effect annually based on local priorities. Elgin County strategic County-wide framework for community improvement will participate in the financial incentive program in accordance planning that is to be administered and funded in partnership with the Planning Act and Section F6.2 of the Elgin Official with Elgin County. The County-wide Vision and Implementation Plan. Document can be found online at www.Elgincentives.ca. Elgince dyes Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 1 - 2 September 2015 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 redevelopment, rehabilitation, or other • neighbourhoods and areas; improvements to residential, commercial, industrial, and • Stimulating economic growth and development; public buildings, structures, or facilities. • Assisting businesses/ property owners with repair, 2. A community improvement planning process rehabilitation, and redevelopment projects; and, whereby a municipality must first identify and adopt by • Raising awareness of local needs and priorities. by-law a designated `community improvement project 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 Under Section 106 of the Municipal Act, municipalities are Official Plan (which is the case in the Municipality of prohibited from directly or indirectly assisting local businesses Bayham, as discussed in Section 2.0 of this CIP). by giving or lending money. However, having a CIP in place 3. Tools that can be implemented once a `community 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 ten which include grants or loans to owners and tenants financial incentive programs that may be available to owners (with consent of the owner) of land and buildings within and tenants of lands and buildings within the Municipality of the community improvement project area. Bayham. 4. Eligible costs for which a municipality can provide such grants or loans, which may include costs related to development/ redevelopment or construction/ El ince t v g es Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 1 -3 September 2015 reconstruction projects for rehabilitation purposes or 1.1 Contents for the provision of energy efficient improvements. The contents of this CIP are as follows: In addition to the above, the Planning Act states that upper-tier municipalities in Ontario (including Elgin County) have the • A brief overview of the background and basis for this ability to participate in (i.e., contribute financially) CIP programs CIP is provided in Section 2.0; adopted by local municipalities. This is permitted only where • Goals and Objectives for County-wide Community Improvement are provided in Section 3.0; 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 • The Community Improvement Project Area is identified in Section 4.0 (with maps provided as schedules to this there are such policies in place in the upper-tier Official Plan, CIP); Elgin County may participate in the programs established by • Information about financial incentive programs (or this CIP. `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. Elgince t ves U C 4.10 Cl) $P,1(11. CCS m Tot- Ek.. pp0rtunity IsY°O ElginCounty • PLANNING 12 Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 2 - 1 September 2015 Elgin County Economic Development Strategy 2 . 0 In 2011, the County implemented an Economic Development Strategy (EDS), with the primary objective being to foster or Basis for the CIP 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 in The Bayham Elgincentives CIP has order to create an enabling environment for the following key areas: been prepared based on a number of • Agriculture; County and local Municipal planning • Tourism; and documents and information sources, . Downtowns/Mainstreets. as summarized in this Section. In reviewing the goals of the County's Economic Development Strategy, it has been determined that this CIP has the potential 2.1 County-wide Economic to: Development Goals/Priorities • Assist businesses and property owners with repair, rehabilitation, and redevelopment projects, in order to As stated in the introduction to this CIP, the intent of a County- help enhance civic pride and ownership throughout the wide framework for community improvement is to implement County. Planning Act tools consistently in each of Elgin's seven local municipalities as a part of a coordinated strategy to advance • Promote secondary uses on agricultural land, which are local economic goals and priorities. Prior to the development now permitted through the County's Official Plan. of this CIP, a review of the County's Economic Development • Support enterprise development through the use of Strategy and Official Plan was completed to identify key goals financial incentive programs. and priorities that can be supported in order to provide an • Send a clear message to the business and overall public benefit to the Municipality of Bayham and Elgin development community on behalf of the Municipality of County as a whole. The following is a summary of the findings. Bayham and Elgin County that there is a commitment ,.... Elgince byes Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 2 - 2 September 2015 by both levels of government to stimulating economic • Support the efforts of existing Business Improvement growth and attracting/retaining businesses. Areas and Chambers of Commerce to promote retail and façade improvements of buildings. • Create positive stories about revitalization and business development within the community. • Support the creation of interesting and accessible public places to generate activity and vitality and attract Elgin County Official Plan people and business to Elgin County communities. • Promote the growth of tourism throughout the County The 2012 County Official Plan has a clearly articulated set of with particular emphasis in areas where there is an long-term goals for Elgin, which emphasize the importance of existing tourism base including the ports/waterfront agriculture, downtown areas, and the `ports'. For example, the areas, downtown/main street areas, recreational areas following Official Plan goals are set out for Elgin's economic and agricultural/rural areas. prosperity, which will be supported by this CIP: • Enhance the profile of the County, its communities, ports and tourism attractions and destinations. • To reinforce the function of the downtown areas in • Maintain agriculture as the principal economic activity in settlement areas as cultural, administrative, the rural areas of the County. entertainment, retail and social focal points of the community. • Support opportunities for farmers to protect, diversify To support the role of the 'ports' in the County as the and expand their operations. • primary locations for tourism and related economic This CIP is in support of these County-wide policies, where activity. they apply in the Municipality of Bayham. • To provide opportunities for a wide range of appropriately scaled agriculture-related and secondary 2.2 County-Wide Policies for uses in the Agricultural Area. Community Improvement In addition, the County's Official Plan establishes policies that will support the goals, actions and strategies of the Economic Section F6 of Elgin County's 2012 Official Plan sets out Development Strategy. For example, the Official Plan states policies related to community improvement planning by an that it is a policy of the County to: upper-tier municipality, as required by the Planning Act. Section F6.1 provides a number of objectives for Elgince tives Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 2 -3 September 2015 community improvement in the County, which are broad and community improvement plan that has come into effect, on address a wide range of needs and opportunities. such terms as to security and otherwise as the council considers appropriate. Specifically, the following objectives from the County's Official Plan will be supported by this CIP, which is intended to On the basis of the above, Elgin County may participate in the diversify the economic base and improve the built environment financial incentive programs contained in this CIP. of Bayham, with a focus on agricultural areas, downtown areas, and the 'ports': 2.3 Bayham Policies for Community e) Enhance retail and downtown commercial areas within Improvement the municipalities; g) Promote energy efficiency and sound environmental Enabling Official Plan Policies design; As required by the Planning Act, Section 7 of the Official Plan h) Foster economic growth within designated areas; of the Municipality of Bayham contains provisions for the D Enhance the visual characteristics of neighbourhoods; development of a CIP. Specifically, the policies set out and, community improvement goals, objectives, and implementation k) Encourage local participation in funding programs. policies. The following is a discussion of the key policies that It is also important to note that there are policies in the generally address local economic development and County's Official Plan dealing with upper-tier participation in a beautification and are therefore in support of this CIP: lower-tier CIP. As mentioned earlier, the Planning Act states that an upper-tier municipality may participate in the financial Community Improvement Goals: incentive programs contained in a lower-tier CIP, or make • Section 7.1.1.1 states that a goal for community grants to the lower-tier related to the implementation of these improvement in Bayham is: To utilize community programs, provided the appropriate policies are included in the improvement initiatives as an incentive to attract new Upper-tier Official Plan. Accordingly, Section F6.2 of the commercial to the hamlets. County's Official Plan states: • Section 7.1.1.4 states that another goal is to more broadly address economic development: To protect County Council may make grants or loans to the council of a and improve the economic well being of the lower tier municipality for the purpose of carrying out a Municipality and its residents by encouraging and/or E1g ince t`ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 2 - 4 September 2015 participating in programs that will promote new jobs, Policies for Identifying Community Improvement Project Areas: new capital investment and increases in the economic base and municipal tax base, having regard for the • Sections 7.2 and 7.3 deal with the identification of cost/benefit relationship of such programs. Community Improvement Project Areas in the Community Improvement Objectives: Municipality of Bayham, as required by the Planning Act. • Sections 7.1.3 and 7.1.4 identify a range of objectives • Specifically, Section 7.2.2 identifies the following for community improvement, including the following, relevant criteria for commercial areas: which are supported by this CIP: - Areas of predominately commercial land use which - To encourage the rehabilitation of existing are potentially stable and viable; commercial and institutional developments in the - A need for aesthetic improvements or beautification Hamlets and Villages; which may enhance the commercial viability of - To improve the overall attractiveness of the businesses in the area;and commercial areas in terms of aesthetics and public - An observed decline in the commercial assessment amenities; in the area and/or a decline in the number or variety - To diversify and expand the economic base of the of commercial establishments in the area. Hamlets and Villages and to expand the range of • Section 7.2.3 identifies the following 'other' relevant services and shopping opportunities available in the criteria: Hamlets and Villages; - Condition and appearance of buildings, - To generally foster local economic growth; landscaping and other site features in relation to a - To promote the establishment, expansion and Maintenance and Occupancy Standards By-law; rehabilitation of tourism and tourist destination- - Condition and adequacy of municipal recreational oriented uses within existing buildings;and services and facilities such as parks, play - To encourage the establishment, expansion and equipment, trails, beaches, sports fields, camping rehabilitation of agriculture-related and secondary facilities and water access points; uses within existing buildings in the agricultural - Size, location and type of signage, adequacy, area. location and condition of off-street parking, commercial vacancy rate, pedestrian accessibility to businesses, appearance of street, including front and rear building facades and potential for Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 2 - 5 September 2015 expansion (inventory of serviced and zoned lands) Other Relevant Official Plan Policies in the Commercial designation; - The area or site constitutes a vacant, underutilized, In addition to the community improvement policies discussed or vacant property that was previously developed above, there are number of general goals, objectives, and and may be contaminated;and policies in the Municipality of Bayham Official Plan, which - Any other environmental, social, or community broadly aim to foster economic growth and revitalization in the economic development reasons, in conformity with downtown/main street areas, agricultural areas, the policies of the County of Elgin Official Plan and ports/lakeshore areas, and other key tourist and outdoor this Plan. recreational areas, and are therefore in support of and • Based on the criteria identified in Section 7.2, Section consistent with the goals and objectives of this CIP. 7.3 of the Official Plan states: - Municipal Council may designate by by-law, Section 1.2 of the Official Plan sets out a number of objectives "Community Improvement Project Areas", the that the Official Plan intends to achieve. The following are in boundaries of which may be the entire Municipality support of this CIP: or part of the Municipality of Bayham. These areas will be eligible for "community Improvement" as a) To encourage and support the agricultural industry as defined in the Planning Act. the primary economic activity in the Municipality of Bayham; On the basis of the criteria identified above, and as discussed d) To provide a policy framework for the development further in Section 4.0 of this CIP, the entire Municipality of and expansion of other economic sectors such as Bayham has been designated a Community Improvement tourism, the harbourfront, transportation, petroleum Project Area for the purpose of the Bayham Elgincentives exploration; Community Improvement Plan. The intent in doing so is to f) To provide community improvement goals, objectives apply community improvement tools in all of the key areas of and implementation policies which will contribute to economic activity. the stabilization, preservation and improvement of existing and viable residential, commercial, industrial, harbourfront, and recreational areas in the Municipality of Bayham;and m) To promote and facilitate the expansion and diversification of the economy and tax base in the Municipality. Elgin ce t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 2 - 6 September 2015 In addition, Section 1.4 outlines the following goals, which are 2.4 Community Improvement also in support of this CIP: Background and Options Memo c) To place a high priority on maintaining and initiating agricultural production on high quality agricultural A full discussion of the findings of the background work lands;and undertaken in support of the development of this CIP (i.e., the m) To facilitate the future development of Lake Erie review of County economic development priorities/policies, a shoreline and land adjacent to Big Otter Creek within local policy review, and consultation events) was documented Port Burwell and Vienna for public and private in a `Community Improvement Background and Options Memo' recreation and commercial uses, while preserving the scenic character of these lands, and preventing dated December 2014 (and revised in January 2015), which incompatible permanent development on lands subject was circulated to each of the seven local municipalities for to natural hazards. review and comment. This memo is an important basis for the Bayham Elgincentives CIP and can be reviewed for additional background information. The memo can be obtained from www.elgincentives.ca. Section Elg ince t ves 2 ^V, 0 O 0 p C voikyffetivi Ppryrr��nitV lti,(0%t ElginCounty • PLANNING TCI Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 3 - 1 September 2015 Objectives have also been identified, which represent the 3 . 0 tangible actions and outcomes that the Municipality of Bayham, in cooperation with Elgin County, aim to achieve through the implementation of this Plan. andGoalsImportantly, 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. For each of the goals and objectives, a set of targets has also This Section introduces the goals and been established for the purpose of monitoring the objectives of the Bayham 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 below, which also demonstrates how each of the goals will 3.1 Purpose of the Goals and support and reinforce each other. Objectives 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. Elgin Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 3 - 2 September 2015 3.3 Objectives For each of the goals shown in Figure 1, a number of specific and measurable objectives have also been identified, as A B shown in the tables below. To stimulate To improve quality Goal Ob'ectives economic growth of place for 1. To encourage the expansion and diversification. residents and of the agribusiness sector visitors. through new and expanded value-added/agricultural related enterprises. ( 444,1,...,:j vikTM 2. To encourage the expansion 11/1 of business activity for To imexisting commercial stabusinesses in the downtown sustainareas/mainstreets of taTo stimulate settlement areas. Aeconomic growth 3. To increase the number of and business start-ups. diversification. 4. To increase tourism. 5. To increase the number of Figure 1 : Goals of the Elgincentives CIP tourist accommodation establishments. 6. To increase the number of creative economy businesses. 7. To increase employment opportunities for local residents. El ince t y g es Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 3 - 3 September 2015 Goal Ob'ectives Goal Objectives ,, rw.w'. ..F;,. 1. To improve the appearance of -`number of major entry points and T • ercial building tourism corridors. spaces in the downtown B2. To improve the appearance To improve the areas/mainstreets of To improve the and utilization of the stability and settlement areas. quality of place Lakeshore. sustainability of 2. To increase the assessment for residents and 3. To improve the appearance base of properties in the visitors. of the Municipality of Bayham the tax base. downtown areas/mainstreets and foster civic pride through of settlement areas, and the improvements to private agricultural area. properties. Section El ince t v g es 3 41 W E \W O L � 0 O :1....1 .-� - O XY 1144 iggis ;tr.. Op t O pvi P°rtunity 1°9 U MERIDIAN ElginCounty • PLANNING TCI Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 4 - 1 September 2015 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 Community Elgincentives CIPs adopted throughout Elgin County, a map showing the overall County-wide Framework is also provided as Appendix 1. However, since this CIP applies to the Improvement geographic boundaries of the Municipality of Bayham only, the map of the County-wide framework is provided as context and does not constitute a part of this CIP. Frcj e ct Area 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 to a number of eligibility criteria, as described in Section 5.0 of the following Section identifies the this CIP. Community Improvement Project Area In addition, the type of improvement projects that may be that has been designated for the funded by incentive programs is subject to the Community Improvement `Sub-Area' in which lands/buildings are located. purpose of this Plan. These `Sub-Areas" are introduced in Section 4.2. 4.1 Community Improvement Project 4.2 `Sub-Areas' Area Prior to the development of County-wide framework for community improvement, it was determined that there are a In order to achieve the broad, economic development-focused number of key areas of local economic activity in Elgin County goals and objectives of this CIP, all lands located within the as a whole where the need for improvement is the greatest and Municipal boundary of Bayham are included within the where investment will result in significant economic Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA). These lands JCt: iv( Elg ince t Wes Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 4 - 2 September 2015 development benefits. The local Council of Bayham has indicates whether or not they are eligible for the incentive supported the identification of these areas, which include: programs contained in this CIP. a) Downtowns/main street areas; 4.3 `Priority Areas' b) The agricultural areas; c) The ports/lakeshore areas; and, In addition to designating a CIPA and `Sub-Areas', it has also d) Other key tourist and private outdoor recreational areas. been determined that there are certain key areas within Therefore, in addition to designating the entire Municipality as Bayham (and other parts of the County) where local a CIPA, the following `Sub-Areas' have also been identified investment will have the greatest economic benefit/impact. throughout the County, which are shown on Schedule A of this Therefore, these areas have been identified as `Priority Areas' CIP: recognizing that they should be prioritized with respect to improvement projects and the provision of financial incentives. 1. The Settlements Sub-Area (which incudes the `Priority Areas' in the Bayham include the following: downtowns/main street areas and ports of Bayham as identified in the local Official Plan); and 1. Tourism Corridors (which include corridors as identified on Schedule B of the County's Official Plan, in 2. The Agricultural Sub-Area (which generally include addition to other locally identified corridors); and lands that are designated Agriculture by the County Official Plan). 2. The Lakeshore Area (which is identified as having exceptional scenic vistas, aesthetic settings and Collectively, these two "Sub-Areas' make up the entire recreational opportunities in Section 1.4 of the Bayham geographic area of the Municipality of Bayham, which is why Official Plan. The Official Plan also states that future the Municipality as a whole has been designated as a CIPA. development of the lakeshore should be facilitated, However, the 'Sub-Areas' are important to the overall especially for recreation and commercial uses). implementation of this CIP since it is recognized that there are different types of properties and uses in each of the areas of As discussed in Section 5.0 of this CIP, for some of the economic activity that should be eligible for incentive programs. incentive programs in this CIP, the value of financial incentives Therefore, Section 5.2 provides a description of the types of will be greater for registered owners, assessed owners, and properties and uses within each of the Sub-Areas' and tenants (with consent of the owner) of lands and buildings that are located in `Priority Areas'. Section Elg ince t ves V/ E 0) O 0 W 0 C 1 NY C_� 0 V C p-rtunity Is 7.- � !IL E1ginCounty • PLANNING Ta Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 - 1 September 2015 1. A Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects; 5 . 0 2. A Facade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant; 3. A Building Improvement/Restoration Grant; Fin a n c i a l Incentive 4. A Building Conversion/Expansion Grant; 5. An Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant; Pro rams 6. An Outdoor Art Grant; 7. A Feasibility, Design, and Study Grant; 8. An Application and Permit Fees Grant; A set of financial incentive programs 9. A Multiple Property Owners Supplemental Grant; and is introduced in this Section, which 10. A Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Supplemental Grant. may be available to eligible Section 5.2 of this CIP identifies a set of criteria that must be owners/tenants in the C I PA. The met in order to be eligible for any of these programs. Detailed programs are intended to stimulate information about how each of the incentive programs works is provided in Section 5.3 to 5.12. private sector investment in land and buildings. 5.2 Eligibility 5.1 The Programs General Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible for any of the financial incentive The Municipality of Bayham may provide funding for, and Elgin programs that may be offered under this CIP, the following County may participate in, any of the following incentive general eligibility criteria must be met: programs during the term of this CIP, subject to the availability of Municipal and County resources: Elgin ce t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -2 September 2015 1. The lands and buildings subject to an application must be 9. Financial incentives will not be applied retroactively to located the CIPA designated by by-law for the purpose of works started prior to approval of applications and any 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 provided to an owner/tenant Council. shall not exceed the total value of eligible costs for a 12.The proposed works will conform with all Municipal policies, project. 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 exceed $15,000 per property or the total value of eligible costs, whichever is less. Elgince es Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -3 September 2015 In addition to these general eligibility criteria, a set of program- Eligible Properties and Uses specific eligibility criteria must also be met, which are outlined in the description of financial incentives (Sections 5.3 to 5.12 of As noted, not all properties and uses located in the `Sub-Areas' this CIP). A summary table that provides an overview of the will be eligible for financial incentive programs offered in this details for each of the financial incentive programs is also CIP. The table below generally describes the types of provided in Section 5.13. privately-owned properties and uses within each of the `Sub- Areas' that are the focus of this CIP and therefore eligible for incentive programs. Eligible Properties and Uses in the Sub-Areas Table Sub-Area Eligible Properties Eligible Uses • Properties designated Commercial by the • Commercial and mixed-uses. Municipality of Bayham Official Plan, which are • Industrial uses are not eligible. located within or in proximity to an established Settlements downtown or mainstreet area. Sub-Area • Properties designated by the Municipality of Bayham • Tourism and tourist destination-oriented uses and private Official Plan to permit tourism and tourist designation- recreation uses. oriented uses and private recreational uses. • 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). Seci�� Elg ince t`ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -4 September 2015 5.3 Tax Increment Equivalent Grant and for or each year thereafter, the value of the grant will decrease as follows: for Major Projects _ In year two, the grant will be equivalent to 90% of the Purpose and Anticipated Benefits Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increase; - In year three, the grant will be equivalent to 80% of the The Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects is Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increase; intended to stimulate investment by effectively deferring part of the increase in property taxation as a result of the major - In year four, the grant will be equivalent to 70% of the development, redevelopment, reconstruction, or rehabilitation Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increment; of a lands or building. Grants that are equivalent to a and percentage of the resulting Municipal and/or County portion - In year five, the grant will be equivalent to 60% of the of the property tax increment are provided to a property owner Municipal and/or County portion of the tax increase. following the reassessment of the property. • The maximum value of an annual grant will increase where the property is located within a 'Priority Area' (as discussed Value of Grant in Section 4.3 of this CIP). In this case, a grant that is to Applicants should refer to the definition for Tax Increment equivalent to 100% of the Municipal and/or County provided in the Glossary of this CIP, or contact Economic portion of the tax increase will be provided to a property Development staff at Elgin County, in order to further owner for a period of five years. understand how grant values will be calculated. • At the County's sole discretion, where a property is not Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, located within a 'Priority Area', annual rebates of up to a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects may be 100% of the County's portion of the property tax increase provided on approved applications as follows: may be negotiated between the applicant and the County where: • Following reassessment, a grant that is equivalent to 100% - it is demonstrated that the incentive is integral to the of the Municipal and/or County portion of the tax financial success of the initiative, or increment will be provided to a property owner. Grants will be provided for a period of 5 years. Following year one, - the development incorporates exemplary design standards. Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -5 September 2015 • Upon reassessment of the property by MPAC, should the Eligible Projects and Costs total value of the grant be significantly less than the estimated value, the applicant may then have the The Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects may be opportunity to withdraw their application for the Tax provided for the following types of major projects on eligible Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects, and apply properties: for one or more of the additional programs offered through a) The redevelopment of a property for the purpose of a new this Plan — which may result in a more significant grant eligible uses; value. b) The restoration or improvement of an existing building to Program-specific Eligibility Criteria accommodate an eligible use; c) The conversion of an existing building to accommodate an To be eligible for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major eligible use; Projects, the following criteria must be met (in addition to the d) The expansion of a building that results in an increase to general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP): the gross floor area of an eligible use; a) The applicant must be a registered owner/assessed owner e) Infrastructure work including the improvement or of private property located within a `Sub-Area'. Tenants reconstruction of existing on-site public infrastructure are not eligible for this program. (water services, sanitary and storm sewer); and b) Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with f) The services of a professional engineer, architect or the Table on page 5-3 of this CIP. planner to design and implement the project. c) The proposed project must be `major', meaning that only Other types of projects may also be considered eligible, at the those projects that are anticipated to generate a tax discretion of Council. increment as a result of property reassessment will be eligible to apply. Payment d) A property is eligible for the Tax Increment Equivalent The total value of grants shall not exceed the total eligible Grant for Major Projects once during the term of this CIP. costs of an approved project as invested by the applicant, or e) The property owner is responsible for the entire cost of the shall not be paid to the applicant for a period more than five major project. years, whichever is the lesser amount. Elgince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -6 September 2015 Grants may require a financial pro-forma (at the expense of the If a participating property is sold, in whole or in part, before the applicant), an independent third party financial review (at the grant period elapses, the applicant and/or the subsequent expense of the applicant), and a signed agreement (specifying landowner is not entitled to outstanding grant payments (on terms, conditions, performance expectation and duration of the either the portion sold or retained by the applicant.). The grant). Municipality may, entirely at its own discretion, enter into a new agreement with any subsequent owners of the property to Examples of Projects that may be receive outstanding grant payments under this program. eligible for the Tax Increment Applicants receiving the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Equivalent Grant for Major Projects: Major Projects will not be eligible for any additional incentive programs offered through this Plan in any given year during the • Development of a new 2 storey mixed-use term of the CIP. The Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major building on a commercial property in a Projects may not be combined with any other financial downtown area. incentive programs offered by this CIP. • Major conversion of the upper floor of an existing commercial building to new residential units. • Major redevelopment of an existing commercial property in a Settlement Area for a commercial use. • Major conversion of an existing agricultural building to accommodate a bed and breakfast establishment with up to 6 rooms. • Major expansion of an existing agricultural storage and processing facility. Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -7 September 2015 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 Facade, 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 and landscaping), which may otherwise be considered $5,000 (or the total value of eligible costs related to the cost prohibitive. 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 - The maximum value of the grant may increase to provided on approved applications as follows: $7,500 (or the total value of eligible costs related to the • For a facade Improvement project, a grant may cover project, whichever is less) where the property is 50% of the eligible cost of the facade 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 the maximum of $2,500 (or the total value of eligible costs 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 the public street, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lot. project, whichever is less) where the property is E1gincei1 : Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -8 September 2015 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 main storefront sign of buildings are eligible. Where a side The Facade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant may and/or rear wall sign is visible from a public street or public be provided for the following costs related to projects on space, or fronts onto a laneway or parking lot, eligible properties and uses: improvements to these signs may also be eligible. • For a facade Improvement project, improvements to the main façade 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; Section E1gincer1es Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -9 September 2015 d) Improvements to rear building entrances and rear parking areas; Examples of Projects that may be e) Addition of walkways; and eligible for the Facade, Signage, f) Such other similar improvements and repairs that may and Property Improvement Grant: be necessary to improve a property. • Removal of cladding/restoration of original • For all types of improvement projects, the services of a brick and stone on a building in the professional engineer, architect or planner to design and downtown area. implement the project will also be considered eligible costs. • Installation of new signage on a Marina in Payment the Lakeshore Recreation area. • The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the Improvements to the parking area of an approved project. estate winery, including the addition of bicycle and motorcycle parking. Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may • Replacement of windows, doors and provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to 100% of awnings on a café and bakery located on the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by the mainstreet of a Settlement Area. this CIP for this program. 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. Section Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -10 September 2015 5.5 Building Improvement/ Eligible Projects and Costs Restoration Grant The Building Improvement/Restoration Grant may be provided for the following costs related to projects on eligible properties Purpose and Anticipated Benefits and uses: The Building Improvement/Restoration Grant may be available a) Structural repairs to walls, ceilings, floors, and foundations; to eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the b) Interior restoration and design; owner) to assist with maintenance and physical improvement c) Repair/replacement/installation of building infrastructure, of existing buildings that may otherwise be considered cost such as roofing, windows, and doors; prohibitive. Projects may be undertaken in order to meet the d) Repair/replacement/installation of plumbing, electrical, current Building Code, improve aesthetic quality, and to HVAC, and fire protection systems; provide for safe and usable eligible uses. e) Weatherproofing; Value of Grant f) Improvements to accessibility for people with disabilities; Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, g) Any other improvements that may bring a building up to a Building Improvement/Restoration Grant may be provided on code, or address health, safety, or risk management approved applications that covers 50% of the eligible cost of issues; and the improvements to a maximum of $8,000, or the total value h) The services of a professional engineer, architect or of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. planner to design and implement the project. The maximum value of the grant may increase to $10,000, or Payment the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the is less. where the property is located within a `Priority Area' (as approved project. discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP). Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may Eligibility Criteria provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to 100% of To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by 5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in this CIP for this program. accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. ..... E1ginceres Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 - 11 September 2015 Applicants receiving the Building Improvement/Restoration 5.6 Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be eligible for additional incentive programs offered through this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increment Grant Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however, the total combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed Purpose and Anticipated Benefits $15,000 per property, or the total value of eligible costs related The Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be available to to the project, whichever is less. eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the owner) to assist in the small-scale conversion of existing Examples of Projects that may be vacant space into new commercial, mixed-use and other eligible for the Building eligible uses. Additionally, this program will assist with the minor expansion of existing eligible uses to support growing Improvement/Maintenance Grant: businesses thereby increasing non-residential assessments. • Entrance modifications to a downtown Value of Grant restaurant to provide barrier-free accessibility. • Interior restoration and design of 2 upper-floor Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, rental housing units that were previously a Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be provided on unoccupied on a Settlement Area mainstreet. approved applications that on the basis of $15 per square foot • Structural repairs and improvements to an of converted or expanded floor space, to a maximum of $8,000, agricultural outbuilding that is currently being or the total value of eligible costs related to the project, used commercially to sell cheese that was whichever is less. processed on-site. The maximum value of the grant may increase to $10,000, (or the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less) where the property is located within a 'Priority Area' (as discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP). Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -12 September 2015 Eligibility Criteria Examples of Projects that may be To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section eligible for the Building 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/Expansion Grant: Eligible Projects and Costs • Conversion of existing vacant upper-floor The Building Conversion/Expansion Grant may be provided for space in a downtown commercial building into the construction and renovation costs related to the following an upper-floor rental housing unit. types of projects on eligible properties and uses: • Conversion of an existing unused barn on an agricultural property into a petting zoo and Conversion of non-commercial or vacant building space into rental space for children's events. new commercial, mixed-use, secondary uses, and agriculture- • Expansion of an existing farm vacation home related uses, and other eligible uses; to include new accommodation space. a) Conversion of upper storey space (whether vacant, office, 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 d) Expansion of existing eligible uses to increase the gross Applicants receiving the Building Conversion/Expansion Grant floor area. may be eligible for additional incentive programs offered 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. Elgince tives Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -13 September 2015 5.7 Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section Purpose and Anticipated Benefits 5.2 of this CIP apply. Properties and uses must be eligible in The Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant Program maybe available accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. In addition, to eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the the applicant may be required to have a professional energy owner) for retrofits that improve the overall energy efficiency of audit completed in order to determine and demonstrate the buildings. The program will improve the energy efficiency of need for energy efficiency upgrades. buildings on eligible properties and uses as well as support the Eligible Projects and Costs community's overall environmental sustainability. Value of Grant For an Energy Efficiency Retrofit project, eligible costs include the following: For an Energy Efficiency Retrofit project, a grant may cover up to 25% of the retrofit costs to a maximum of$7,500, or the total Examples of Projects that may be value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. eligible for the Energy Efficiency The maximum amount of a grant for renovations that result in Retrofit Grant: third-party certification or compliance with third party energy efficiency standards shall be $10,000, or the total value of • Addition of a green roof to an existing eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. downtown commercial building. The maximum amount of a grant for the services of a • Installation of ENERGY STAR certified doors professional architect or engineer shall not exceed 15% of the and windows on an existing restaurant on the grant that is calculated for eligible costs. mainstreet of a Port area. • Installation of energy efficient lighting controls in an on-farm boutique selling hand-crafted products made on and off the farm. Section Elgin Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -14 September 2015 a) Interior or exterior renovations that result in a third party v. Doors and Windows certification or meet a third party energy efficiency standard which exceeds the requirements of the Ontario Building But not including home appliances and small appliances Code and demonstrably increases energy efficiency such as refrigerators clothes washers dryers televisions ceiling fans, etc.; including: e) Installation of energy efficient lighting controls such as i. Interior or exterior renovations that result in any level automatic timers, photocells or motion sensors; of LEED certification as determined by the Canada Green Building Council inclusive of certification f) Fees of a professional architect or engineer for the design through LEED for Commercial Interiors LEED for New of services related to the above noted eligible projects; and Construction as it related to major renovations LEED g) Any combination of the above. for Core and Shell Renovations and LEED for Existing Buildings. Payment ii. Interior or exterior renovations that result in compliance with ASHRAE SNAE Standard 90.1.1999 The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the or newer energy performance standards for buildings approved project. except low rise residential buildings as certified by a professional engineer or professional architect. Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to 100% of b) Addition of a green roof to an existing building; the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by this CIP 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 d) Installation of energy STAR certified heating cooling this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increment Equivalent ventilation products and features including: Grant for Major Projects); however, the total combined value of i. Central Air Conditioner grants in any given year shall not exceed $15,000 per property. ii. Heat pumps iii. Gas furnaces and gas boilers iv. Ventilation fans and El ince t v g es Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 - 15 September 2015 5.8 Outdoor Art Grant Eligible Projects and Costs For an Outdoor Art Work Grant, the following types of Purpose and Anticipated Benefits 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 d) Local heritage based art pieces and displays; the visual aesthetics of the lakeshore and tourist corridors. 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, The following types of costs are considered eligible: An Outdoor Art Grant may be provided on approved 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 Payment the general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP): The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the a) The eligible property must be located within a `Priority approved project. Area' (as discussed in Section 4.3 of this CIP); Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may b) Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to 100% of the table on page 5-3 of this CIP; and, the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by c) Eligible projects must be visible from a public street or this CIP for this program. sidewalk. Elgince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -16 September 2015 Applicants receiving the Outdoor Art Grant may be eligible for 5.9 Feasibility, Design, and Study additional incentive programs offered through this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Grant Projects); however, the total value of all grants will not exceed Purpose and Anticipated Benefits the total eligible costs of an approved project as invested by the applicant, or $15,000, whichever is the lesser amount, or The Feasibility, Design, and Study Grant may be available to the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever eligible property owners and tenants (with consent of the is less. owner) for the completion of a range of studies and plans that will investigate the potential of or support a new business or Examples of Projects that may be development project. This program may help with the establishment of new and innovative development projects and eligible for the Outdoor Art Grant: businesses ventures on eligible properties. • Installation of a tile mosaic on a cement Value of Grant walkway to a commercial building in a Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, Settlement Area. Design, and StudyGrant maybe provided on Installation of outdoor sculptures surrounding a Feasibility, g • approved applications for 50% of the eligible cost of the the parking area of an art gallery in the improvements to a maximum of $2,000, or the total value of downtown area. eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. • Creation of barn murals at a pick-your-own facility in the agricultural area. 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. Section Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 - 17 September 2015 Eligible Projects and Costs Payment The following types of plans or studies will be eligible for the The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the feasibility, design and study grant: approved project, study, or design. • Concept plans • Site plan drawings; Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may • Feasibility studies; provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to 100% of the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by • Environmental studies; this CIP for this program. • Structural analyses; • Evaluation of existing and proposed mechanical, electrical Applicants receiving the Feasibility, Design and Study Grant and other building systems; may be eligible for additional incentive programs offered • Traffic Impact Assessments; through this Plan (with the exception of the Tax Increment • Market analyses; Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however, the total • Business plans; and combined value of grants in any given year shall not exceed • Any other study or plan as approved. $15,000 per property, or the total value of eligible costs related to the project, whichever is less. The plan or study must provide new information about the feasibility and costing of an eligible use, or provide details in support of a new business or development. Section Elgin��. e ' �"_ ' "✓ �� Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 - 18 September 2015 5.10 Planning Application and a) A property owner or tenant of an eligible property or a property owner or tenant of a residential property that is Building Permit Fee Grant proposed to be rezoned for eligible uses; and, Purpose and Anticipated Benefits b) Properties and uses must be eligible in accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. The Planning Application and Building Permit Fee Grant may be available to eligible property areas and tenants (with Eligible Projects and Costs consent from the owner) to provide a grant equal to a portion of Eligible costs include the following: the fees required for planning applications or building permits in relation to an improvement project. This program is a) Municipal and County planning application fees, intended to reduce the costs of making improvements to including minor variances, site plans, zoning by-law properties by assisting with the planning and building permit amendments or official plan amendments; and/or fees that may be incurred in association with an improvement. b) Municipal building permit fees or change of use permits. Value of Rebate Payment Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, a Planning Application and Building Permit Fee Grant may be The grant will be provided upon successful completion of the provided on approved applications that covers 50% of the approved project. Municipal and/or County portion of the eligible cost to a Applicants receiving the Planning Application and Building maximum of $2,000, or the total value of eligible costs related Permit Fee Rebate may be eligible for additional incentive to the project, whichever is less. programs offered through this Plan (with the exception of the Program-specific Eligibility Criteria Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects); however, the total combined value of grants in any given year shall not To be eligible for the Planning Application and Building Permit exceed $15,000 per property, or the total value of eligible costs Fee Grant, the following criteria must be met (in addition to the related to the project, whichever is less. general eligibility criteria set out in Section 5.2 of this CIP): E1ginceiIes Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -19 September 2015 5.11 Multiple Properties Supplemental Value of Grant Grant Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, a Multiple Properties Supplemental Grant may be provided on Purpose and Anticipated Benefits approved applications to each owner or tenant involved in an eligible improvement project, in addition to the sum of the The Multiple Properties Supplemental Grant is designed to grant applied for. The value of the Supplemental Grant will encourage a `community' approach to improvement projects. be equal to 15% of the total value of the grant provided to each Where multiple owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) owner or tenant, to a maximum of $1,000 per owner or of eligible properties and uses implement a coordinated tenant. approach to improvement projects and capital investments that are eligible under the financial incentive programs of this CIP, Eligibility Criteria each owner or tenant will be eligible for a `Supplemental Grant'. To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section The `Supplemental Grant' is offered in addition to the grant(s) 5.2 of this CIP apply, as well as any Program-specific Eligibility that have been approved for a project. 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. Examples of Projects that may be Program-specific Eligibility Criteria eligible for the Supplemental Grant: To be eligible, the following criteria must be met: • Neighbouring property owners coordinate a) Owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) of improvements to shared landscaping/parking properties that are located in proximity to each other areas. In addition to the $2,500 that each owner must prepare and submit applications for financial is granted through the Fagade, Signage, and incentives at the same time, indicating that the Property Improvement Grant, a supplemental grant is also provided to each owner. proposed projects are being coordinated. Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -20 September 2015 b) Applicants who are approved for at least one of the 5.12 Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail following financial incentives programs will be eligible for the Supplemental Grant: Supplemental Grant - Facade, Signage, and Property Improvement Grant; Purpose and Anticipated Benefits - Building Improvement/Restoration Grant; The Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Supplemental Grant is - Building Conversion/Expansion Grant; designed to support the growth of the 'Savour Elgin' and 'Elgin - Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grant; and Arts Trail' programs, which promote and enhance culinary - Outdoor Art Grant. tourism and visual arts attractions in Elgin County. Where Eligible Projects and Costs owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) of eligible properties undertake an improvement project that involves an Eligible costs include those costs identified under the specific eligible use that will also meet the criteria of the 'Savour Elgin' incentive program for which owners and tenants are applying. and 'Elgin Arts Trail' programs, the owner or tenant will be Payment eligible for a Supplemental Grant. The Supplemental Grant is offered in addition to any of the grant(s) that have been The supplemental grant will be provided upon successful approved for a project. completion of the approved project. Value of Grant Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to 100% of Where a proposed project satisfies the eligibility requirements, the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by a Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Supplemental Grant may be this CIP for this program. provided in addition to the sum of the grant applied for. The value of the Supplemental Grant will be equal to 15% of This 'Supplemental Grant' may not be combined with the Tax the total value of the grant provided, to a maximum of$2,000. Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects. E1ginceñ' es Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -21 September 2015 Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, the general eligibility criteria set out in Section Examples of Projects that may be 5.2 of this CIP apply, as well as any Program-specific Eligibility eligible for the Supplemental Grant: Criteria that apply to the incentives programs for which the • applicant is applying. Properties and uses must be eligible in A building tenant converts existing space into accordance with the table on page 5-3 of this CIP. a gastro pub. The building is located in a downtown area, along a Tourism Corridor Program-specific Eligibility Criteria Priority Area. Following project completion, To be eligible for the Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail the tenant meets the criteria of the Savour Supplemental Grant, the following criteria must be met: Elgin program and becomes a member. In addition to the $10,000 that is granted through a) Owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) must the Building Conversion/ Expansion Grant, a prepare and submit an applications, indicating that the supplemental grant is provided. proposed improvement projects involves the establishment of a new eligible use that will also meet the criteria of the `Savour Elgin' and `Elgin Arts Trail' Payment programs. b) Owners or tenants (with consent of the owner) must The supplemental grant will be provided upon successful also meet the criteria of the `Savour Elgin' and `Elgin completion of the approved project and upon successfully Arts Trail' programs and be confirmed as a member to becoming `Savour Elgin' and `Elgin Arts Trail' programs partners/members. these programs. Subject to the availability of resources, the County of Elgin may Eligible Projects and Costs provide a grant to the Municipality of Bayham for up to 100% of Eligible costs include those costs identified under the specific the cost of implementing the financial incentives identified by incentive program for which owners and tenants are applying. this CIP for this program. This `Supplemental Grant' may not be combined with the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for Major Projects. Section Elgin Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -22 September 2015 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. El ince t` g ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 5 -23 September 2015 Available in Available in May be Financial Incentive Settlements Eligible Agricultural Eligible Value of Grant in a Value of Grant in a Priority Area combined with Program Sub-Area Uses Sub-Area Uses Sub-Area other incentives Tax Increment 100%of the municipal and/or County 100%of the municipal and/or County portion Equivalent Grant Y C,M,T,O Y A,O portion of the tax increase decreasing of the tax increase for a period of 5 years. N for Major Projects by 10%for a period of 5 years. Facade:50%of eligible costs to a max. of$5,000(may increase to$7,500 if Facade:50%of eligible costs to a max.of criteria are met) $10,000 Facade,Signage Signage:50%of eligible costs to a Signage:50%of eligible costs to a max.of$ * and Property Y C,M,T,O Y A,O Y max.of$2,500(may increase to$5,000 $7,500 Improvement Grant if criteria are met) Property:50%of eligible costs to a max.of Property:50%of eligible costs to a $5,000 max.of$2,500 Building Improvement/ Y C,M,T,O Y A,O 50%of eligible costs to a max.of$8,000 50%of eligible costs to a max.of$10,000 Y* Restoration Grant Building $15 per square foot of converted or Maximum value of the grant may increase to Conversion/ Y C,M,T,O Y A,O expanded floor space,to a maximum of Y* $10,000 Expansion Grant $8,000 Energy Efficiency 25%of the retrofit costs to a maximum Maximum value of the grant may increase to Retrofit Grant Y C,M,T,O Y A,O Y of$7,500 $10,000 Y—Must 50%of the eligible cost of the improvements Outdoor Art Grant also be in C,M,T,O Y A,O N/A Y* Priority Area to a maximum of$3,000 Feasibility,Design, Y C,M,T,O Y A,O 50%of the eligible cost of the Same Y* and Study Grant improvements to a maximum of$2,000 and 50%of the municipal and/or County Application Permit o Grant Y C,M,T,O Y A,O portion of the eligible cost to a maximum Same Y of$2,000 Multiple Property Provided in addition to grants identified above,if criteria are met. 15%of the total value Owner Y C,M,T,O Y A,O of the grant provided to each owner or tenant,to a maximum of$1,000 per owner or Y' Supplemental tenant. Grant Savour Elgin/Elgin Provided in addition to grants identified above,if criteria are met. 15%of the total value Arts Trails Y C,M,T,O Y A,O of the grant provided to each owner or tenant,to a maximum of$2,000 per owner or Y' Supplemental tenant. Grant Y—Yes 0—Outdoor recreation N—No A—Secondary and agriculture-related uses related to existing farm operations C—Commercial Uses N/A—Not available M—Mixed Uses '-Total value of all grants may not equal more than$15,000 T—Tourism-oriented commercial/service Elg ince t ves C 0 ♦—a VJ 11,AY ft ppOrtunity 15'1°J MERIDIAN ElginCounty • PLANNING TCI Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 6 - 1 September 2015 66.2 Administrative Body The Municipality of Bayham will administer this CIP via a Administration 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 approved or refused, based on the criteria outlined in Bayham in partnership with Elgin 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 from Elgin County. administering financial incentive Applications will be regarded on a first-come, first-served basis, programs. and evaluated based on criteria set out by the Elgincentives Implementation Committee'. 6.1 Term of the CIP Actual payment of financial incentives (both the local and It is anticipated that the Elgincentives CIP will be implemented County funded portions) to an approved applicant will be the over a 10-year period ending December 31, 2025. Should it be responsibility of the Municipality of Bayham. Funding from determined that the term is to be extended or reduced, an Elgin County will be provided to the Municipality and not amendment to this CIP will be required. directly to an approved applicant. The `Elgincentives Implementation Committee' will also be responsible for: Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 6 -2 September 2015 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 Application and specifically the financial incentive programs, in Permit Fees Rebate. For these programs, the Municipality of accordance with the Monitoring Strategy outlined in Bayham and County Councils will only have the option of Section 8.0 of this CIP. funding their portion of the property tax increase or planning application/building permit fees. 6.3 Funding of Financial Incentives Since applications will be regarded on a first come first served Any number of the financial incentives identified in this Plan basis and evaluated on the criteria set out by the 'Elgincentives may be put into effect during the term of the CIP, subject to the Implementation Committee', the provision of any incentive shall availability of funds and other resources. Annually, the be to the limit of the available funding for that year. To the 'Elgincentives Implementation Committee' will report to the extent possible the Committee shall endeavour to distribute local Council of Bayham and Elgin County Council with respect grants throughout the County for eligible projects. Once the to financial incentives that will be in effect within the annual budgets have been expended, grants will no longer be Community Improvement Project Area for that year. provided until the following year. The incentive programs will be funded by the Municipality of The annual budget for financial incentives will not fund tax Bayham in partnership with Elgin County. As part of the program offered by this Plan, since this program does not annual budgeting exercise, both the local Council of the represent an "out of pocket" expense. Funding for this Municipality of Bayham and Elgin County Council will identify a incentive will be provided as a reimbursement in the year community improvement budget for financial incentives that is following payment to the Municipality of Bayham or Elgin to be put into effect by each level of government for that year, if County, or as a cancellation, and therefore does not require funding. any. During the annual budgeting exercise, the Councils of Bayham Actual payment of all incentives (both the local and County and Elgin County will also identify the extent to which they will funded portions) to an approved applicant will be the participate in the various financial incentives that have been responsibility of the Municipality of Bayham. Funding from Elgin ce byes Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 6 -3 September 2015 Elgin County will be provided to the Municipality of Bayham `Elgincentives Implementation Committee' and signed by and not directly to an approved applicant. the property owner or tenant (with consent of the owner); e) If an application is not approved by the 'Elgincentives Finally, it is recognized that other community improvement Implementation Committee', the applicant will be provided plans may exist in the Municipality of Bayham or may be an opportunity to appeal the decision to the Council of the adopted in the future. The Bayham Elgincentives CIP is Municipality of Bayham. In such cases, Municipal separate from any other CIP adopted by Municipal Council. In Council will reconsider the application. If Municipal terms of the funding of programs, Elgin County will only Council approves the application, the 'Elgincentives participate in the financial incentive programs contained in this Implementation Committee' will execute the financial CIP. incentive program agreement. An applicant shall not have the option to appeal their application to Council if the 6.4 Application Process reason for refusal related to lack of funding availability. In pp the event that an application is refused due to lack of The following is a summary of the process for the submission, funding availability, the applicant may resubmit their evaluation, and approval of Financial Incentive Program application once funding becomes available. However, in applications: no case shall funding be provided retroactively for a completed project; a) Applications must be submitted in accordance with the f) Any program commitments may be cancelled if work does requirements outlined in Section 6.4; not commence within six months of approval of an b) The Elgincentives Implementation Committee' will application, or if a project is not undertaken or completed evaluate all applications and supporting materials in a in accordance with the Financial Assistance Agreement; timely manner. Applicants will be notified if their g) When projects are completed, a statement with supporting submission is incomplete; invoices shall be submitted to the `Elgincentives c) Based on the evaluation of complete applications, a Implementation Committee'. Following this, the work will decision will be made by the Elgincentives Implementation be inspected by the `Elgincentives Implementation Committee' and, if approved, notice of completion will be Committee' with respect to the approval or refusal of an issued and the financial assistance will be initiated; application; d) For applications that are approved, a Financial Assistance h) Upon completion of a community improvement project, the Agreement will be prepared and executed by the `Elgincentives Implementation Committee' reserves the Elgince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 6 -4 September 2015 right to inspect any properties/buildings, or to audit final 6.5 Application Requirements costs at the owner's expense; i) Funding approval will lapse if a notice of completion is not Applications for financial incentives offered through this Plan issued within twelve months of the date of execution of the must include: Financial Assistance Agreement; j) The 'Elgincentives Implementation Committee' may grant a) Three (3) copies of the completed application form; an extension for community improvement works following b) Three (3) copies of all supporting documentation, as receipt of a written request by the owner setting out the determined by the 'Elgincentives Implementation reasons for the extension and providing a new date of Committee', which may include (but is not limited to): completion; and i) Specifications of the proposed project, including good k) Should the applicant fall into default of any of the quality plans, drawing, and studies; requirements of the incentive program or other ii) Good quality photographs of the existing building requirements established by the 'Elgincentives condition; Implementation Committee', incentives may be delayed, reduced, or cancelled. Applicants may be required to iii) Past/historical photographs and/or drawings; repay benefits. iv) Two (2) cost estimates for eligible work provided by The figure provided on the following page summarizes the key licensed contractors; steps of the application and review process. v) All sources of additional funding/incentives for eligible work; vi) A statement with respect to how the proposed project meets the goals and objectives of the CIP; and vii) Any additional requirements as determined by the Committee. Section E1g ince t ves 6 Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 6 -5 September 2015 Key steps of the Elgincentives CIP Application and Review Process: I, 2 3 4 5 6 „.."__ , \ Approved Applicant Application Application Committee undertakes County provides Grant is Paid Submitted to Reviewed by Makes Decision work/notifies grant payment by local Committee Committee / Committee to local Municipality upon Municipality to Applicant completion El ince t ves g (I) CES CI) C3) a) vpxYHAAt or. 0 (IrtUnity Is /111.11°' MER'n' ir ElginCounty • PLANNING IftI • •!: Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 7 -1 September 2015 a) Primary target markets: 7 . 0 i. Property owners and operating businesses located within the various geographic specific Sub-Areas of F\/I arketi n Strategythe Community Improvement Project Area to ensure g that there is awareness of the programs and opportunities of the CIP; and The success of the Bayham 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 includes the availability of incentives. to target markets/potential applicants. b) Secondary target markets: A general strategy is outlined in this i. The broader business community and potential section that provides guidance for investors (located both within and outside of Elgin marketing. County) to which economic development marketing materials are generally directed, to promote the pro- 7.1 Target Markets active economic development stance of this CIP. Marketing efforts for the Elgincentives CIP will be undertaken ii. The general public. by the 'Elgincentives Implementation Committee'. Efforts will Another key communication initiative will be to the Councils of focus on the potential target markets listed below. 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. Elgince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 7 -2 September 2015 7.2 Key Messages Target Market Communications/ Marketin• Messa•es The specific communications messages to be conveyed to • Emphasize that they are being each of these market segments are outlined below: `recruited'to help spread the word about CIP possibilities. Tar et Market Communications/ • Share success stories as a result of g Marketin• Messa•es the CIP (i.e., successful projects and Property • Provide direction on how to obtain before/after pictures). owners and information on available incentive business programs, including program guides Business Emphasize that they are being managers in and application forms. associations `recruited'to help spread the word the various CIP • Provide information about the about CIP possibilities. Sub-Areas application process. • Highlight that the CIP will benefit their • Emphasize the significant benefits that members. Farm Operators may be available to them from • Share success stories as a result of and participating in the program, including the CIP (i.e., successful projects and financial assistance. before/after pictures). Agribusiness Potential • Highlight that the CIP reinforces the (as applicable) • Highlight the significant leverage effect of the financial incentive programs investors in pro-active and pro-development (i.e., potential to leverage/multiply the community stance of the Municipality of Bayham and Tourism Elgin Businesses value investments. g County. • Emphasize the potential for the General public • Share success stories as a result of Municipality of Bayham and Elgin County the CIP (i.e., successful projects and to help achieve strategic business before/after pictures). development goals. Local and • Report on implementation, progress on • Share success stories as a result of County achieving the CIP's objectives and any the CIP (i.e., successful projects and Councils changes/revisions proposed for the before/after pictures). program. Realtors • Demonstrate that the CIP enhances • Share success stories as a result of the attractiveness of properties in the CIP (i.e., successful projects and Community Improvement Project Area. before/after pictures). Elg ince t ves Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 7 -3 September 2015 7.3 Marketing and Communications d) Notification ads could be published in local newspapers to announce the CIP programs and direct interested parties Materials 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, Environmental Farm Plan local rep; Farm Safety Council; a) A dedicated web site (www.elgincentives.ca) could be Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association, Elgin; NFU developed to provide information on the CIP, such as: 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. Section Elg ince t ves 7 Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 7 -4 September 2015 .. Any of the activities identified may be undertaken as part of the E N initial launch of the Elgincentives CIP. In addition, over the 10- i a) ca u, N U a) o �y a aic o year implementation period, activities will be undertaken on an c as o c oc y o •c°-, ;0 a 4 on-going basis to regenerate excitement and awareness. Communications . a)3 m Ta mo g `Reminder' letters or email notifications of the program and its Vehicle fl. a p E Ca° "= c v operation maybeprovided to target markets. � a, y UN � � P 9 .y EaC .� c< o C7 a m ,� o Finally, in addition to the above marketing and communications W efforts, specific target businesses and properties where Web site information improvements would be most desirable within Bayham may be Letter/information identified on an annual basis. Short visits may be arranged brochure/email with business owners/manager and/or landowners, in order to Tailored presentations to business community _ ensure awareness of CIP and encourage take-up of incentives. Newspaper ad General information ., ., ., meetin9..._._. Public service radio ads Council presentations/ report ... E 1g i n ce t`ves 0) 0 17,0H-44 ' *A-o ,;. 0 - ASO r Opp�rtunit 151co y i' 5 ElginCounty ` PLANNING TO Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 8 - 1 September 2015 d) Determine whether program adjustments are required; and 8 0 e) Provide the basis for reporting the results of the Bayham Elgincentives CIP, and specifically the uptake and success Monitoring of financial incentive programs, to the Councils of the 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 implementation of this Plan. An evaluation of the measures the annual monitoring of the results of 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 a 5-year period, recognizing that awareness and momentum of financial incentive programs. the CIP will need to build over time and that any individual year may be up or down relative to the average because of general 8.1 Purpose economic circumstances or specific individual business situations. At the end of the 5-year period, targets should be The purpose of the following monitoring strategy is to: evaluated and revised for the next 5-year target period (i.e. a) Track funds provided by the CIP to owners and tenants of 2021 —2025). land located within the community improvement project area; b) Track contributions from the Municipality of Bayham and Elgin County toward incentive program funding; c) Evaluate whether the programs are achieving the overall goals and objectives of the CIP; Elg ince t vec' Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 8 - 2 September 2015 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 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 increase the number of business - number of business start-ups - aim for 1-2 new establishments per start-ups. - sustainability of business after 2nd year on average year of operation 4) 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, lakeshore areas, key travelled corridors, etc.) Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) 1,which covers Southwestern Ontario(Elgin;Windsor-Essex;Chatham-Kent; Haldimand/Norfolk;Sarnia/Lambton; London/Middlesex;and Oxford). jaw Elgirz ce tive_c Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 8 - 3 September 2015 Goals Objectives Recommended Suggested Target Measure by Year 5 5) 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 6) 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 7) 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 to determine how many new job the wages and salaries associated positions have been created with the new jobs3 B)To enhance the 1) To improve the appearance of major - define the key entry points and - target at least one area for already high entry points and tourism corridors. corridors improvement each year quality of place - demonstrate improvements - at least 5 areas will have been for residents visually through 'before'and 'after' improved at the end of the 5-year and visitors. 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 commercial CIP area(in vacancy rate in each CIP area sustainability downtown areas/mainstreets of terms of floor space) of the tax base. settlement areas. - determine change in vacancy rate on a year-to-year basis 2 see:http://www.elgintourist.com/pbn/DirectoryListing/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. Elg ince tives Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 8 - 4 September 2015 Goals Objectives Recommended Suggested Target Measure by Year 5 2)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. Elglnce n uric Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 8 - 5 September 2015 8.4 Reporting b) An amendment to the Bayham Elgincentives CIP will be required in order to: An annual report should be prepared to highlight the successes and achievements of this CIP. The report will be i. Extend the implementation period of the CIP; presented to local and County Councils for consideration. The ii. Add any new financial incentive programs or increase report may recommend adjustments/amendments to the Plan, funding levels for existing financial incentive as discussed below. programs; iii. Modify the eligibility criteria related to financial 8.5 Adjusting/Amending the CIP incentive programs offered by this Plan; and iv. Modify or expand the geographic area (i.e., the Based on the results of monitoring and evaluation efforts, Community Improvement Project Area) to which adjustments to this CIP may be required. The following financial incentive programs apply. summarizes when Plan amendments will and will not be required: Amendments to this CIP will be passed by the local Council of the Municipality of Bayham under the Planning Act. Also in a) An amendment to the Bayham Elgincentives CIP will not accordance with the Planning act, the Municipality of Bayham be required in order to: will be required to pre-consult with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on any amendments to this CIP. 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. Section Elg ince t ves 8 rr 0 Y _HAliNP‘ o � �pPortunity Is• o n , �,, h+ ICIr ElginCounty PLANNING ) glossary- Bayham Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 1 September 2015 Priority Area means key areas where local investment will Glossary have the greatest economic benefit/impact and should therefore be prioritized with respect to improvement projects and the provision of financial incentives. Priority Areas are Agricultural Sub-Area means lands that are designated shown on Schedule A of this CIP. Agriculture by the County Official Plan as identified on Schedule A of this CIP. A set of financial incentive programs Settlements Sub-Area means the downtowns/main street applies to this Sub-Area. areas and ports as identified on Schedule A of this CIP. A set of financial incentive programs applies to this Sub-Area. County means the Corporation of Elgin County. Sub-Area means key areas of local economic activity where Elgincentives Implementation Committee means the the need for improvement is the greatest and where designated committee appointed to review applications for investment will result in significant economic development financial incentives and make decisions on financial incentives benefits. Sub-Areas are shown on Schedule A of this CIP. in accordance with the policies of this Plan. Tax Increment means an increase in taxes, or which is Eligible costs means costs related to environmental site calculated bysubtracting assessment, environmental remediation, development, the Municipal or County portion of property taxes before assessment from the Municipal or redevelopment, construction and reconstruction of lands and County portion of property taxes after reassessment. The buildings for rehabilitation purposes or for the provision of Municipality or County may provide any portion of the energy efficient uses, buildings, structures, works, increment as a grant for any length of time their Council deems improvements or facilities. is appropriate. The tax increment does not include any Mixed-use means any combination of commercial uses (retail, increase/decrease in Municipal or County taxes due to a personal services, restaurants, etc.), offices, institutional uses general tax increase/decrease or a change in assessment for and/or residential uses, provided that there are commercial any other reason. uses at grade. Municipality means the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham. Elgince t ves J LLI 0 W I U I,pYHA U) O 044 pportunity I5' MERIDIAN T r ElginCounty • PLANNING 1 t Schedule 'A' Q0.0-��11�`�` Municipality of Bayham it 4,1060. 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