Notice of Public Meeting regarding Development Charges
Take notice that on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene will hold a public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will be applied throughout the Town. It is proposed that enactment of a development charges by-law by Council would occur on a date subsequent to the public meeting.
Development charges are levied against new development, and are a primary source of funding for growth-related capital expenditures. The 2019 Development Charges Background Study relates to the provision of all eligible DC Services (i.e., General Government, Library Board, Fire Department, Police, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Roads & Related, Sewer and Water).
Council is required under The Development Charges Act, 1997, to hold at least one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments on the 2019 Development Charges Background Study, related staff reports and the proposed development charges by-law.
All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting:
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers, Town Hall, Town of Penetanguishene,
10 Robert Street West, ON
Any person may attend the public meeting and make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the by-law. Written submissions are invited and should be directed to Stacey Cooper, Clerk, at scooper@penetanguishene.ca no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2019. Written comments received prior to the meeting and submissions made at the public meeting will be considered by Council prior to the enactment of a new development charges by-law.
Technical inquiries should be directed to Carrie Robillard, CPA, CGA, Director of Finance/Treasurer at 705-549-7453 x210 or crobillard@penetanguishene.ca.
A copy of the 2019 Development Charges Background Study was made available on the Town’s website www.penetanguishene.ca on Friday, April 26, 2019. A copy of the development charges by-law will be made available on or before Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
DATED AT the Town of Penetanguishene this 9th day of May, 2019.
Stacey Cooper, Clerk