Information Meeting with Service Clubs Presentation: Proposed Surplus of Fiddle Park Council Meeting May 28, 2018 Town of Shelburne
Fiddle Park Fiddle Park has an area of approximately 114.5 acres 31 acres are designated Special Tourism 83.5 acres are designated Natural Environment The current location of Fiddle Park is the 4 th location of the park in the last 60yrs. (approximately) Former locations include what is now: Hyland Park Fiddlers Glen Greenbrook Village 2
Declaration of Surplus Land The Town of Shelburne Council by resolution deemed Fiddle Park to be surplus land on May 14, 2018. As required by the Town s Land Sale Procedural By-Law #7-1995 notice must be given to the public of the proposed sale There was a declaration of surplus land and notice of intent to sell, dated May 14, 2018 3
Background The Town has negotiated the terms of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with a developer for the surplus lands The purchase price is in excess of $7 million 4
The developer is Tribute Communities (current development in the Town of Shelburne is Hyland Village) Tribute Communities is a Builder/Developer with over 30 years experience. They have built more than 30,000 homes across Southern Ontario More information on the firm is available at http://www.tributecommunities.com 5
Residential Development Residential development is proposed on the Special Tourism lands approximately 31 acres The Town's Official Plan only permits special tourism, public or residential uses on the property 6
Background continued Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, Tribute Communities will rededicate the approximately 83.5 acres of natural woodlot to the north and south of the Fiddle Park area back to the Town of Shelburne The approximately 83.5 acres of land will be owned by the Town and remain natural wooded areas for community use As part of the development proposal the Town may require the developer: to submit noise and vibration studies to measure whether the nearby industries would have any impact and how to avoid or mitigate those impacts The Agreement of Purchase and Sale is scheduled to be confirmed by Council on Monday, June 4, 2018 7
Natural Environment & Woodlots The developer will rededicate the approximately 83.5 acres of natural woodlot to the north and south of the Fiddle Park area back to the Town of Shelburne 83.5 acres of land will remain Town owned and remain natural wooded areas for community use 8
Planning Perspective: Complete Community Development The direction of the Official Plan is to provide for growth and development that will support a more well-rounded, sustainable, selfsufficient and complete community in Shelburne Continued residential growth supports the business sector and job creation including growth and expansion of existing businesses and new businesses, services and facilities Shelburne's growth has attracted interest by new businesses and employers to move to the area, new school and childcare facilities, investment in parks and recreation facilities, and trails Without this growth there is not a large enough market to support certain businesses, services and facilities that are considering a Shelburne location Local business growth and diversification will help to keep spending local, reduce the outflow to other areas and will help to create a more balanced assessment base 9
Planning Perspective: Agriculture and Environment Provincial, County and local policies direct and focus development to areas with full municipal water and sanitary services This allows for more efficient land use and reduces the need to expand development into the surrounding agricultural area These policies also require environmental features and areas to be conserved and protected Rural severances and privately serviced multi-lot developments outside of settlement areas are no longer permitted with the recent Provincial mapping of prime agricultural areas 10
Planning Perspective: Agriculture and Environment continued These lands are the last significant development parcel that are appropriately zoned to permit residential development within the present geographic borders of the Town of Shelburne Fully serviced urban development and intensification will be the only option to satisfy housing needs in the area Transit services and transportation options also become more viable as the population grows 11
Planning Perspective: Infrastructure and Services Investment Development Charges provide a revenue source for investment in municipal infrastructure and services All municipalities are faced with the challenge of aging infrastructure that will require substantial repair or replacement New development relies on new and upgraded infrastructure New development provides an opportunity to fund infrastructure projects that meet the needs of growth 12
Planning Perspective: Infrastructure and Services Investment If there is no growth, these infrastructure investments rely entirely on property tax-based funding or grant programs funded by existing taxpayers and require longterm borrowing The Town has significantly upgraded its infrastructure including repair and replacement of existing roads and sewers which has been partly funded from development charges This has also resulted in efficiencies and new capacity that has helped to service growth (e.g. sewer inflow and infiltration reduction program, water metering, new water supplies, road and intersection improvements, etc.) 13
Community Use and Special Events In the Park The Town will continue to schedule and issue permits for community use and special events in the park until approximately September 1, 2019 Alternative park locations in the Town of Shelburne for events to be held after September 2019 will be reviewed and recommended One location that will be reviewed for event relocation is the Fair Board lands Based on preliminary review, most events could be relocated to the Fairgrounds including: Fiddle Contest (of the Heritage Music Festival) Canada Day Shelbrrr Fest Halloween Haunt Pickin in the Park, due to the number of camping vehicles, would not be easy to relocate. The music component of the event could be relocated with overnight camping potentially in another location 14
Fiddle Park Rentals 2015-2018 A summary of events and bookings at Fiddle Park for 2015 to 2018 (to date) is: 2015 ------------ 4 2016 ------------ 8 2017 ------------ 10 2018 to date ---10 There are also bookings, tentative, until 2022 in July and August for a worship centre located in Brampton 15
Fiddle Park Rentals 2015-2018 Event Event Start Date Type Duration Antique Snowmobile 11-Jul-15 Show - Public 1 Day rental Private rental 13-Jul-15 Private Camp 1 Day rental Picking in the Park 20-Jul-15 Public Camp 7 Day rental Little Haunt 10-Oct-15 Public Event 22 Day rental Shelbrrrr Fest 8-Feb-16 Public Event 8 Day rental Pickin in the Park 20-May-16 Public Camp 4 Day rental Police Torch Run 1-Jun-16 Public Event 1 Day rental Canada Day 1-Jul-16 Public Event 1 Day rental Pickin in the Park 21-Jul-16 Public Camp 4 Day rental Heritage Music Fest 3-Aug-16 Public Event 5 Day rental Little Haunt 1-Oct-16 Public Event 31 Day rental Shelbrrrr Fest 20-Feb-17 Public Event 1 Day rental Pickin in the Park 18-May-17 Public Camp 5 Day rental 1st Shelburne Scouts 2-Jun-17 Private Camp 3 Day rental Brampton Worship Centre 3-Jul-17 Private event 1 Day rental Private rental 7-Jul-17 Private Camp 3 Day rental Picking in the Park 27-Jul-17 Public Camp 4 Day rental Heritage Music Fest 9-Aug-17 Public Event 5 Day rental Private rental 19-Aug-17 Private Camp 2 Day rental Brampton Worship Centre 26-Aug-17 Private event 1 Day rental Little Haunt 1-Oct-17 Public Event 36 Day rental Shelbrrrr Fest 19-Feb-18 Public Event 1 Day rental Pickin in the Park 17-May-18 Public Camp 5 Day rental Canada Day 1-Jul-18 Public Event 1 Day rental Brampton Worship Centre 2-Jul-18 Private event 1 Day rental Private rental 21-Jul-18 Private Camp 2 Day rental Pickin in the Park 25-Jul-18 Public Camp 6 Day rental Heritage Music Fest 3-Aug-18 Public Event 10 Day rental Brampton Worship Centre 24-Aug-18 Private event 1 Day rental Private rental 25-Aug-18 Private event 1 Day rental Little Haunt 1-Oct-18 Public Event 36 Day rental 16
Washroom & Concession Building and Memorials Review with Tribute has been undertaken and we will be retaining the washroom and concession building The building was constructed in 2005 for approximately $468,000 The washroom and concession building will retained by Town and owned by the Town for community use. These lands will be included within the local park as part of the parkland dedication requirement of the developer These lands also include the location of the memorial tree and plaque in memory of Tom Egan These lands also include the location of the memorial stone in memory of Lindsay McGuire 17
Contributions and Community Funding The Town of Shelburne, which contributed $90,000 also recognizes and appreciates the original contributions made to Fiddle Park by the following organizations in 1993: Lions Club $25,000 Rotary Club $25,000 Kinettes Club $25,000 Kinsmen Club $25,000* Legion $10,000 Fair Board $10,000 * As revised May 23, 2018 with the correction to the May 14, 2018 information release 18
Contributions and Community Funding The Town looks forward to working with all these organizations to either: Rededicate their original contributions to support future costs of our parks and recreation community projects; or Refund 100% their original investment 19
Contributions and Community Funding The contributions of Pickin in the Park and the dedication of the organizers of this annual event is recognized and appreciated A significant donation commitment of $125,000 was made to erect the Pole Barn. To date $106,250 of that commitment has been received The Pole Barn can be relocated. The review of which Town owned park or facility the Pole Barn should be relocated to will be evaluated The Town looks forward to working with the producers of Pickin in the Park to: Redirect their donation to date of $106,250 to support future costs of our parks and recreation community projects. It is noted that Pickin In the Park indicated at a meeting with the Town on May 18, 2018 that they would like to also be offered a refund of 100% of their donation made to date and consistent with the option provided to the service clubs and the Fair Board. 20
Re-Investment Back into Our Community The sale of lands, in excess of $7 Million, will provide significant revenues to the Town of Shelburne The Town anticipates, as per the direction of Council on May 14, 2018, reinvesting the proceeds back in the community within two key areas: Community recreation, parks and trail services and related infrastructure Infrastructure projects including the water pollution control plant (WPCP), sanitary and water servicing 21
Re-Investment Back into Our Community On March 26, 2018 the following Council direction was provided: Be It Resolved That Council directs staff to bring back to Council a report on how we can better deliver recreation services to the residents of Shelburne. The Parks Master Plan was completed in 2009 The Parks Master Plan included many projects and initiatives that have not been completed or are included in future capital budgets. This has been due to funding challenges and budget constraints for approximately the past 5 years The Town of Shelburne has a significant inventory of parkland and has maintained a high provision level of parkland per capita Over 16 hectares of new parkland and open spaces dedicated to the Town by development in the past 10 years However, we generally lack recreation and parks services which includes a range of newer facilities and amenities in many of our parks and outdoor venues 22
Recreation & Culture Services OPERATING ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET 4 YEAR 2015 2016 2017 2018 TOTAL RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES HERITAGE COMMITTEE $ 4,800 $ 4,300 $ 4,300 $ 2,400 $ 15,800 LOCAL CULTURAL GRANTS $ 13,700 $ 18,668 $ 19,150 $ 19,300 $ 70,818 PARKS & RECREATION $ 385,098 $ 314,278 $ 148,584 $ 184,500 $ 1,032,460 FIDDLE PARK $ 13,315 $ 39,687 $ 8,565 $ 28,950 $ 90,517 TOTAL $ 416,913 $ 376,933 $ 180,599 $ 235,150 $ 1,209,595 CAPITAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET 4 YEAR 2015 2016 2017 2018 TOTAL RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 360,000 $ 273,373 $ 341,804 $ 345,000 $ 1,320,177 TOWN SHARE OF LIBRARY $ 154,201 $ 159,508 $ 177,195 $ 196,266 $ 687,170 TOWN SHARE OF CDRC $ 104,346 $ 106,433 $ 187,356 $ 191,103 $ 589,238 NOTE: Costs include transfers to and from reserves where funding from reserves was required. Town s operating share of the Library and Arena Board Budgets have been separated out of operating. The Capital Projects for these years included the Baseball Diamond upgrades, Fiddle Park Pole Barn and Hyland Park Pavilion. Some projects were partially funded through grants and donations. In-Kind salary & benefit expenses relating to town events such as Canada Day, Shelbrrr Fest, Street Festival etc., have also been removed from above for consistency in reporting. 23
2018 Budget Changes to Reduce Tax Rate Removed the position of Office Summer Student ($9,883) (included time to assist with Street Festival and Canada Day activities) Rescheduled some back lane resurfacing work ($15,000) Removed accessibility committee costs ($2,000) Rescheduled mortuary window replacement and replaced with Brick Pointing for a current year savings ($5,000) Removed eavestrough from Fiddle park Pavilion ($2,100) Reduced soccer netting costs ($10,000) Reduced removal of used waste oil ($5,000) Recognized the sale of surplus police cruiser ($4,000) Recognized OMPF grant actuals & increased misc. revenue ($802) Removed the security cameras from front lobby ($7,200) Reduced planning GIS operating costs ($5,000) Reduced trackless rental fees ($2,280) Represents $68,265 or 1% reduction in the tax rate Excerpt from 2018 Public Presentation of Draft Budget Items noted in Green above directly or indirectly affect Recreation & Culture 24
Re-Investment Back into Our Community: 2018 and 2019 Opportunities 2018 Playground Replacements Suggested 25 25
Re-Investment Back into Our Community: 2018 and 2019 Opportunities 26
Re-Investment Back into Our Community: 2018 and 2019 Opportunities continued 27
Re-Investment Back into Our Community: 2018 and 2019 Opportunities continued $ 3,625,000 28
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