THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES

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1 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Tel : Fax: TTY : TTY (4889) PLANNING SERVICES Development COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION AND INTENSIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM Grants will be made available to applicants for the conversion of non-residential space to residential dwelling units (as defined in the Zoning By-law) and, the rehabilitation of residential space to provide additional residential dwelling units (as defined in the Zoning By-law). Grants will be available equal to 15% of the construction cost to a maximum of $5,000 per residential dwelling unit (as defined in the Zoning By-law). Eligible costs include the cost of materials, equipment, and contracted labour. The cost of a study to determine the feasibility of undertaking the rehabilitation project may be eligible subject to consultation with the City. Grants will be paid upon completion of the work and approval by the City. Eligibility Requirements Any property Owner within the Downtown, Queenston Neighbourhood or Hartzel Road/Merritton Project Areas may apply to the City prior to an application for a Building Permit. Tax payments for the subject property shall be up-to-date. Outstanding work orders and requests to comply must be addressed prior to Grant Approval. The proposed development must conform to the Zoning By-law, pertinent Official Plan policies and, any other documents that the City deems relevant. Professionally prepared drawings or renderings acceptable to the City must accompany an application for approval under this Program. All costs associated with the conversion/renovation are to be borne by the Owner with the City retaining the right to assess the reasonableness and eligibility of costs under the terms of this Program.

2 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Tel : Fax: TTY : TTY (4889) COMMUNITY IMPROVMENT PLAN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM PLANNING SERVICES Development Grants will be made available to applicants for the construction of residential dwelling units (as defined in the Zoning By-law). This incentive Program is intended to stimulate investment by the private sector in those areas targeted by the City for infill or the intensification of underutilized sites (e.g. areas where private investment might not otherwise happen). Priority will be given to apartments and townhouse units. Proposed rental projects will be the highest priority. Grants will be made available equal to 15% of the construction cost to a maximum of $12,500 per residential dwelling unit (as defined in the Zoning By-law) for residential developments of five or more residential dwelling units (as defined in the Zoning By-law) to a maximum of 50% of the annually approved Community Improvement Plan Grant Budget. For residential developments of five or more residential dwelling units (as defined in the Zoning By-law) within the Downtown Community Improvement Area and/or the Provincially Designated Urban Growth Centre and are individually owned (e.g. condominium unit), the maximum of the overall grant (50% of the annually approved Community Improvement Grant Budget) will be removed subject to Council Approval. Projects with four or less residential dwelling units (as defined in the Zoning By-law) will only be eligible to apply for the financial incentive: Municipal Application and Permit Fees Refund Program. Eligible costs include the cost of materials, equipment, and contracted labour. The cost of a study to determine the feasibility of undertaking the rehabilitation project may be eligible subject to consultation with the City. Grants will be paid upon completion of the work and approval by the City. Eligibility Requirements Any property Owner within the Downtown, Queenston Neighbourhood or Hartzel Road/Merritton Project Areas may apply to the City prior to an application for a Building Permit. Tax payments for the subject property shall be up-to-date. Outstanding work orders and requests to comply must be addressed prior to Grant Approval. The proposed development must conform to the Zoning By-law, pertinent Official Plan policies and, any other documents that the City deems relevant. Professionally prepared drawings or renderings acceptable to the City must accompany an application for approval under this Program. All costs associated with the construction are to be borne by the Owner with the City retaining the right to assess the reasonableness and eligibility of costs under the terms of this program. NOTE: See City of St. Catharines Community Improvement Plan Office Consolidation May 2009, Grant Program General Provisions for specific details regarding this Program.

3 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Tel : Fax: TTY : TTY (4889) COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM PLANNING SERVICES Development Grants will be made available to assist commercial building owners to improve/restore the streetfacing portion of building facades equal to: 50 percent of the eligible costs to a maximum of $10,000 per building. For properties within the area defined on Schedule B, the following financial incentives shall be available: 50 percent of the eligible costs to a maximum of $20,000 per building ($10,000 for the front and $10,000 for the rear) to assist commercial building owners to improve the front and rear building facades for buildings that front on the south side of St. Paul Street between the Ontario Street/Westchester Crescent intersection and Carlisle Street and that back onto and have visual exposure from the Low Level Parking Lot or Highway 406; 50 percent of the eligible costs to a maximum of $10,000 per building to assist commercial building owners that have already received a Façade Improvement Grant to improve the rear façade of the building on the south side of St. Paul Street between the Ontario Street/Westchester Crescent intersection and Carlisle Street and that back onto and have visual exposure from the Low Level Parking Lot or Highway 406. Grants will be payable upon completion of the work and closure of the Building Permit file. Eligibility Requirements Any property Owner within the Downtown, Queenston Neighbourhood or Hartzel Road/Merritton Project Areas may apply to the City prior to an application for a Building Permit. Tax payments for the subject property shall be up-to-date. Outstanding work orders and requests to comply must be addressed prior to Grant Approval. The proposed development must conform to the Zoning By-law and any other documents that the City deems relevant. Facade improvements should maintain the established character of the area, as determined by the area advisory committee, and design drawings must be approved by the City.

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5 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Tel : Fax: TTY : TTY (4889) PLANNING SERVICES Development COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN BROWNFIELD FINANCIAL TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The purpose of the Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program (BFTAP) is to provide tax relief to brownfield sites in the Community Improvement Project Areas during the rehabilitation period. Definition The City of St. Catharines defines an eligible brownfield site as a property: that is included under Section 28 of the Planning Act in a community improvement project area for which a community improvement plan is in effect containing provisions in respect of tax assistance under this section; and, that is typically abandoned, vacant, idle or underutilized industrial or commercial properties; and where soils or water may be contaminated as a result of past practices or uses of the site or neighboring properties; and that is subject to redevelopment (e.g. a change in use); and for which a phase two environmental site assessment has been conducted; and, that, as of the date the phase two environmental site assessment was completed, does not meet the standards that must be met under subparagraph 4 i of Sub-section (1) of the Environmental Protection Act to permit a record of site condition to be filed under that subsection in the Environmental Site Registry. Program Description The BFTAP provides for the cancellation of the property taxes for the period immediately following the approval of the Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program By-law (BFTAP By-law) and continue during the Rehabilitation Period. The tax assistance will continue for the shortest of the following periods, up to three years or the period up to when the Owner advises the City that rehabilitation has been completed. The BFTAP applies only to an eligible brownfield site and is subject to Ministry of Finance approval for the education portion. The amount of tax assistance provided will be determined during the application phase to ensure the value of the tax exemption does not exceed rehabilitation costs (see Eligibility Criteria and Requirements) over the maximum three (3) year period. Eligibility Criteria and Requirements The following is a list of the minimum criteria and requirements to be met in order to qualify for the BFTAP. This list is not exhaustive and the City reserves the right to include other criteria or requirements as deemed necessary on a site specific basis. Applications submitted for the BFTAP shall be reviewed by the City s Planning Services Department. Properties which meet the guidelines will be required to enter into a BFTAP Agreement prior to the adoption of the BFTAP By-law. It is important to note that an Application for Matching 2

6 Education Property Tax Assistance will be forwarded by the City to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in order to obtain the approval of the Minister of Finance for matching the education portion of the Property tax included in the BFTAP By-law. a) None of the requirements outlined below for the BFTAP (and / or the associated expenditures) will be offered retroactively for rehabilitation activities undertaken prior to approval by Council regarding this Community Improvement Plan Amendment without the approval of City Council, b) Council approval will only apply to the municipal portion of property taxes, c) Eligible sites must be located within the Community Improvement Project Areas, d) Properties eligible for the BFTAP must have a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) completed. As a result of this assessment, the property requires environmental rehabilitation to permit a Record of Site Condition (RSC) to be filed with the Environmental Site Registry. The proponent shall submit a completed Phase II ESA, Remedial Work Plan or risk assessment, which shall have been prepared in conformity with the Environmental Protection Act, in support of a Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program Application with respect to the BFTAP components of the Program. The BFTAP applies only to properties that are contaminated, e) In order to be eligible for any BFTAP tax assistance, eligible properties shall not be in tax arrears. Local Improvement charges, Drainage Act charges, Tax Capping charges and all other charges of the City must be paid throughout the entire period that the BFTAP is in effect, f) Outstanding work orders and / or orders or requests to comply from the Transportation and Environmental Services Department, Fire Services or, any other municipal department, must be satisfactorily addressed prior to any BFTAP tax assistance, g) Proponents of eligible properties shall include only the property owners or their assignees, h) The proponent shall declare if the proposed property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, i) The proponent shall submit the appropriate completed application(s) with the appropriate supporting documentation to the City, j) The proponent shall submit a development proposal and concept plan for the eligible property to the City, k) The proponent shall release all environmental information about the eligible site to the City, l) All proponents participating in the BFTAP shall enter into a BFTAP Agreement with the City that will specify the terms and conditions of the brownfield, planning and environmental approvals along with the BFTAP tax assistance to be received, m) The following items will be considered as Eligible Expenditures under the BFTAP: the cost of Phase I, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments or a Site Specific Risk Assessment [SSRA] (100%); the cost of environmental rehabilitation (100%); the cost of placing clean fill and grading (100%); the cost of obtaining a Record of Site Condition (100%); the cost of financing (interest charges) of preparing the studies and undertaking the rehabilitation (100%); the cost of the insurance premium to guarantee the rehabilitation will be completed (100%); removal of waste materials (100%). n) Tax assistance will only apply during the Rehabilitation Period of the project in accordance with the BFTAP By-law, o) The education portion of the property tax assistance shall require the approval of the Minister of Finance, p) The subject property shall not be in tax arrears prior to the disbursement of any grant money, q) Municipal property taxes are being paid on the subject property.

7 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Tel : Fax: TTY : TTY (4889) PLANNING SERVICES Development COMMUNITY IMPROVMENT PLAN BROWNFIELD TAX INCREMENT BASED INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM The Brownfield Financial Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program (BTIGP) is intended to provide financial incentives in the form of grants to property owners who undertake appropriate development or redevelopment of properties in the Community Improvement Project Areas that increase property assessment resulting in increased municipal property taxes. It is important to note that the annual grant is paid to the registered Owner of the property (unless directed in writing otherwise) based on the Supplementary Notice received from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and subject to the Grant Program General Provisions. This incentive program is meant to stimulate investment by the private sector, which might not otherwise take place, by providing an eligible property Owner with a grant equivalent to a portion of the resultant municipal property tax increases. It is anticipated that the nature of the redevelopment will be in the form of conversion and / or intensification of a brownfield site, which result in increased taxes. In order to minimize the cost and financial risk to the City, the BTIGP will be structured as a pay-as-you-go grant. The Owner will be responsible for the entire cost of the redevelopment project and, the City may reimburse the property Owner for the eligible cost of improvements in the form of an annual grant. Each year, the property Owner must first pay all property taxes. The City may then provide a grant equivalent to the approved portion of the increase in municipal taxes resulting from the property improvements. The total amount of an approved grant provided under this program shall not exceed the cost of redevelopment of the brownfield site under eligible program costs, as noted in Grant Program General Provisions. It is important to note that the City may request Regional Municipality of Niagara participation in this Program. The Owner is required to pay the full allocation of the education portion of the taxes from the commencement of this Program. Duration The BTIGP will commence upon execution of the Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program Agreement (BTIGP Agreement) and the request by the applicant to commence payment. Grant applications will not be accepted after the termination of the St. Catharines Community Improvement Plan (as Approved by Council). Participants in the program will continue to receive the approved grants as determined through the BTIGP Agreement with the City. All grants will cease upon the earliest of the following: when total grant payments provided under this program equal the total value of the redevelopment work done under the eligible program costs (see Grant Program General Provisions) that resulted in the increased assessed value; or ten (10) years after written notification has been received from the Owner requesting the commencement of payments as provided for in the BTIGP Agreement.

8 Calculation The BTIGP may provide a maximum grant which is the equivalent of 80% of the increase in the municipal portion of property taxes to a maximum of the redevelopment costs or eligible costs. The amount of municipal taxes ( base rate ) will be determined at the time the Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program Application is submitted. The increase in the municipal portion of the property taxes (or municipal tax increment ) will be calculated as the difference between the base rate and the amount of municipal property taxes levied as a result of the re-evaluation by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) following project completion or at Year One, whichever is the earlier date. It is important to note that the base rate will be the amount of municipal taxes assessed against the property at the commencement of the BTIGP. The property Owner will be responsible for the entire costs of the redevelopment of the project. When the project is complete, a grant of a portion of the City and Regional taxes will be paid annually following the payment of all taxes by the Owner. Eligible program costs contemplated above include the costs of: removal of debris including all site infrastructure and general improvements for structural safety purposes to meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code, removal of waste materials (100%), site preparation including construction / improvement of on-site public works (e.g. water services, private sanitary and storm drains and / or private sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and gutters, catchbasins, hydro, gas and communication services), expenses related to the relocation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains within the same property boundaries, demolition of all buildings and structures together with removal and disposal of all materials and debris, capital expenditures for existing building renovation and / or new building construction, includes accessibility costs, any streetscaping, landscaping, enhancement and any aesthetic beautification as may be required beyond the City s normal requirement, all legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings, expenses related to designated Heritage Buildings and / or properties as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above, sound barriers, gas migration trenches; and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Assessment Estimate.

9 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Tel : Fax: TTY : TTY (4889) PLANNING SERVICES Development COMMUNITY IMPROVMENT PLAN TAX INCREMENT BASED INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM The Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program (TIGP) is intended to provide financial incentives in the form of grants to property owners who undertake appropriate development or redevelopment of properties in the Community Improvement Project Areas that increase property assessment resulting in increased municipal property taxes. It is important to note that the annual grant is paid to the registered Owner of the property (unless directed in writing otherwise) based on the Supplementary Notice received from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and subject to the Grant Program General Provisions. This incentive program is meant to stimulate investment by the private sector that would otherwise not take place by providing an eligible property Owner with a grant equivalent to a portion of the resultant municipal property tax increases. It is anticipated that the nature of development and / or redevelopment will be in the form of conversion and / or intensification of underutilized sites for residential, commercial or industrial uses. In order to minimize the cost and financial risk to the City, the TIGP will be structured as a pay-as-you-go grant. The Owner will be responsible for the entire cost of the redevelopment project, and the City may reimburse the property Owner for the eligible cost of improvements in the form of an annual grant. Each year, the property Owner must first pay all property taxes. The City may then provide a grant equivalent to the approved portion of the increase in municipal taxes resulting from the property improvements. The total amount of an approved grant provided under this program shall not exceed the cost of redevelopment for the lands and buildings under eligible program costs, as detailed below. It is important to note that the City may request Regional Municipality of Niagara participation in this Program. The Owner is required to pay the education portion of the taxes. Duration The TIGP will commence upon execution of the Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program Agreement (TIGP Agreement) and the request by the applicant to commence payment. Grant applications will not be accepted after the termination of the St. Catharines Community Improvement Plan (as Approved by Council). Participants in the program will continue to receive the approved grants as determined through the TIGP Agreement with the City. All grants will cease upon the earliest of the following: when total grant payments provided under this program equal the total value of the redevelopment work done under the eligible program costs (see Grant Program General Provisions) that resulted in the increased assessed value; or nine (9) years after written notification has been received from the Owner requesting commencement of payments as provided for in the TIGP Agreement. Calculation The TIGP may provide a maximum grant of 90% of the increase in the municipal portion of property taxes in Year One (the first full year of increase in property taxes). Each year thereafter (Years Two to Ten), the maximum grant will be reduced 10% per year. The amount of municipal taxes ( base rate ) will be determined at the time the Tax Increment Based Grant Program Application is submitted. The increase in the municipal portion of the property taxes (or municipal tax

10 increment ) will be calculated as the difference between the base rate and the amount of municipal property taxes levied as a result of the re-evaluation by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) following project completion or at Year One, whichever is the earlier date. It is important to note that the base rate will be the amount of municipal taxes assessed against the property at the commencement of the TIGP. The property Owner will be responsible for the entire costs of the redevelopment of the project. When the project is complete, a grant of a portion of the City and Regional taxes will be paid annually following the payment of all taxes by the Owner. Eligible program costs contemplated above include the costs of: removal of debris including all site infrastructure and general improvements for structural safety purposes to meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code, site preparation including construction / improvement of on-site public works (e.g. water services, private sanitary and storm drains and / or private sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and gutters, catchbasins, hydro, gas and communication services), expenses related to the relocation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains within the same property boundaries, demolition of all buildings and structures together with removal and disposal of all materials and debris, capital expenditures for existing building renovation and / or new building construction, includes accessibility costs, any streetscaping, landscaping, enhancement and any aesthetic beautification as may be required beyond the City s normal requirement, all legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings, expenses related to designated Heritage Buildings and / or properties as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above, sound barriers, gas migration trenches, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Assessment Estimate.

11 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Tel : Fax: TTY : TTY (4889) PLANNING SERVICES Development COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN MUNICIPAL APPLICATION AND PERMIT FEES REFUND PROGRAM This Program is intended to provide additional incentive to augment the other Programs by refunding 100% of most Planning Fees (e.g. zoning by-law amendments, minor variances, consents, and site plan control), demolition and building permit fees. This Program does not apply to any required performance securities (e.g. Parkland Dedication). It is important to note that the recommendation for the refund of Building Permit Fees in concert with an application under the Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program or the Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program will be restricted to the initial construction of the building and amenity area (e.g. finished basement) prior to occupancy. This Program is only available if the project is proceeding in concert with another Financial Incentive Program with the exception of the Residential Construction Grant Program (see Residential Construction Grant Program requirements). Eligibility Requirements Any property Owner within any of the five (5) Community Improvement Project Areas may apply to the City prior to an application for a Building Permit. All tax payments for the subject property shall be up-to-date. Outstanding work orders and requests to comply must be addressed prior to Grant Approval.

12 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 Tel : Fax: TTY : TTY (4889) PLANNING SERVICES Development COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAMS Part A: General Information and Instructions 1. Prior to completing and submitting this Application form to the Planning Services Department, the Applicant should read the City of St. Catharines Community Improvement Plan Office Consolidation May 2009, available in the Planning Services Department, in order to obtain information regarding the various Financial Incentive Programs. The Application for Financial Incentive Grant Programs and the City of St. Catharines Communty Improvement Plan Office Consolidation May 2009 is also available on the City s Website. 3. Potential Applicants MUST have a pre-application consultation meeting with the Community Renewal Coordinator in Planning Services prior to applying for any of the following programs: the Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program, the Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program or, the Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program. 4. A completed Application for the Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program and/or the Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program or the Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program MUST BE submitted PRIOR TO an application for a Demolition Permit and/or a Building Permit. 5. A completed Application for the Residential Conversion and Intensification Grant Program and/or the Residential Construction Grant Program and/or the Façade Improvement Program Grant Program MUST BE submitted PRIOR TO an application for a Building Permit. 6. If an Agent is acting on behalf of a property Owner, please ensure that Part B of the Application form has been completed and Consent of the Owner has been obtained as required. An Application with a photocopied Owner s Signature IS NOT acceptable. 7. If you require more space than is provided on this form, please provide additional information on a separate page and attach it to your completed Application. 8. A professionally prepared drawing or rendering is required to be included with applications for Residential Conversion and Intensification, Residential Construction, and/or Façade Improvement Grant Programs. 9. If you are applying for an eligible project under one or more of the Grant Programs (Residential Conversion and Intensification, Residential Construction, Façade Improvement), a minimum of two (2) Cost Estimates are required for the proposed work. One Cost Estimate must be from an acceptable General Contractor or Professional Engineer or Architect. Separate Cost Estimates are required if applying for the Residential Conversion and Intensification and Façade Improvement Grant Programs. Cost Estimates must indicate the name (including signature), address, phone number and contact for the firm/contractor (on Corporate Letterhead). 10. Following Council Approval of an Application, the Applicant will receive a Letter of Commitment which will outline the conditions of Council Approval and the payment process of the Application. 11. Please type or print legibly the requested information on the Application form.

13 Part B: Applicant, Agent and Property Information 1. Applicant Information Name of Registered Property Owner: Address of Registered Property Owner: Phone Number: Fax Number: Address: Signature: Date: 2. Agent Information (if applicable) Name of Agent: Address of Agent: Phone Number: Fax Number: Address: Signature: Date: 3. Property Information Address of Subject Property: Legal Description (Lot and Plan No): Current Uses: Current # of dwelling units (as defined in the Zoning By-law) before improvements (if applicable): Future # of dwelling units (as defined in the Zoning By-law) after improvements (if applicable): Existing Official Plan Designation: Existing Zoning: Estimated completion date for improvements:

14 Part C: Application Data Please indicate with a check mark ( ) which of the following programs you are applying for. a. Residential Conversion and Intensification Grant Program b. Residential Construction Grant Program c. Façade Improvement Grant Program d. Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program e. Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program f. Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program g. Municipal Application and Permit Fees Refund Program Part D: Grant Programs 1. Description of Proposed Improvements Provide a detailed description of the proposed improvements under the appropriate Grant Program (attach a copy of a professionally prepared drawing or rendering showing proposed improvements). a. Residential Conversion and Intensification Grant Program b. Residential Construction Grant Program c. Façade Improvement Grant Program

15 2. Grant Program Construction Cost Estimates Eligible Costs shall be the cost of materials, equipment, contracted labour and feasibility studies (if requested) to complete proposed improvements. Labour provided by the Owner/Applicant and/or Tenant, financing costs, legal fees and / or servicing costs ARE NOT CONSIDERED Eligible Costs. COST ESTIMATE a. Residential Conversion and Intensification Grant Program $ b. Residential Construction Grant Program $ c. Façade Improvement Grant Program $ 3. Municipal Application and Permit Fees Refund Program Attach a photocopy (photocopies) of each Municipal Application receipt (e.g. demolition and/or building permit, site plan control, subdivsion, zoning by-law amendments, minor variances, and consents) for refund under the Municipal Application and Permit Fees Refund Program. 4. Eligible Expenditures for the: Brownfield Financial Tax Assistance Program Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program The following applicable items will be considered as Eligible Expenditures under these Programs: The cost of Phase I, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments or a Site Specific Risk Assessment [SSRA] (100%); The cost of environmental rehabilitation (100%); The cost of placing clean fill and grading (100%); The cost of obtaining a Record of Site Condition (100%); The cost of financing (interest charges) of preparing the studies and undertaking the rehabilitation (100%); The cost of the insurance premium to guarantee the rehabilitation will be completed (100%); Removal of waste materials (100%); Removal of debris including all site infrastructure and general improvements for structural safety purposes to meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code; Site preparation including construction / improvement of on-site public works (e.g. water services, private sanitary and storm drains and / or private sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and gutters, catchbasins, hydro, gas and communication services); Expenses related to the relocation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains within the same property boundaries; Demolition of all buildings and structures together with removal and disposal of all materials and debris; Capital expenditures for existing building renovation and / or new building construction, includes accessibility costs; Any streetscaping, landscaping, enhancement and any aesthetic beautification as may be

16 required beyond the City s normal requirement; All legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings, expenses related to designated Heritage Buildings and/or properties as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above; Sound barriers, gas migration trenches; and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Assessment Estimate. 5. Construction Schedule a. Estimated date of Commencement of Construction: b. Estimated date of Completion of Construction: 6. Existing Mortgages on the Lands that are the Subject of this Program Application a. First Mortgage (Holder, Amount, Maturity Date, Annual Payment) b. Second Mortgage (if applicable) 7. Other Encumbrances on the Lands that are the Subject of this Program Application (e.g. third mortgage, liens, easements) 8. Status of Taxes on the Lands that are the Subject of this Program Application (The applicant understands and agrees that there are no outstanding property taxes and/or appeals of property taxes at the time that this Application is submitted). Have all applicable taxes been paid on the lands that are the subject of this Application? YES NO (Circle YES or NO)

17 AFFIDAVIT I, of the City of, solemnly declare that: (Name of applicant - printed) All statements contained in this application are true, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act. Declared before me at the ) of ) Signature in the ) of ) this day of, 20 ) A Commissioner

18 AUTHORIZATION I, as the Owner of the land that is the subject of this application, acknowledge (Name of Owner printed) that I DO / I DO NOT have any pecuniary interest whatsoever in the Construction Cost Estimates as is required and provided with this application. (Circle I DO or I DO NOT). I, as the Owner of the land that is the subject of this application, authorize: (Name of Owner printed) of (Name of Applicant printed) (Name of Company printed) of the City of, to make this application on my/our behalf. Declared before me at the ) of ) Signature in the ) of ) this day of 20 ) A Commissioner