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TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 06-06
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
5:00 P.M.
Councillor Gaertner in the Chair.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
V DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Eddie Sardo, President of Direct Underground Inc. (pg. D-1)
Re: Item 12 - Tender PW 2006-03 - Reconstruction of
Fairway Drive, Glenview Drive, Eldon Crescent
and Devlin Place
(b) Ms Andrea Buckley of Aurora Nursery School (pg. D-2)
Re: Short Term Lease Proposal for the former Seniors'
Centre
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VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
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None
IX ADJOURNMENT
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Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Page 3 of 7
AGENDA ITEMS
1. FS06-009 - Capital Asset Management\Reserve and
Reserve Fund Report
(ATTACHMENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
RECOMMENDED:
(pg• 1)
THAT the Capital Asset Management/ Reserve and Reserve Fund Report
be received.
2. Correspondence from the Greater Toronto Area and
Hamilton Mayors and Regional Chairs Group
Re: Replica and Imitation Fire Arms
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Committee provide direction on this matter.
3. Correspondence from the Pelmorex Communications Inc.
Re: Pelmorex's All Channel Alert (ACA) Proposal
CRTC Application for. Public Hearing
Deadline for Formal Support: April 6, 2006
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 3)
(pg. 14)
THAT the correspondence from the Pelmorex Commutations Inc. / The
Weather Network be received; and
THAT the Canadian Radio - Television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) be advised that the Town of Aurora supports
the Pelmorex Communications Inc. All Channel Alert (ACA) Proposal.
4. ADM06-004 - Customer Advisory Committee - PowerStream Inc. (pg. 16)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council appoint representatives to the PowerStream Customer
Advisory Committee on the following basis:
1. One resident representative
2. Two major customer representatives
3. One Leisure Services (Facilities) representative
4. One administration representative
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BA06-005 - Eco-friendly Housing Developments
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report BA06-005 be received; and
(pg. 18)
THAT Council support amendments to the Ontario Building Code that
would facilitate improved energy efficiency in all types of buildings; and
THAT Report BA-06-005 be referred to the Environmental Advisory
Committee for information.
CS06-018 - New Noise Regulation By-law
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 24)
THAT the report on the proposed Draft Noise Regulation By-law be
received; and
THAT the proposed Noise Regulation By-law be enacted by Council.
BA06-003 - Variance to Sign Bylaw 4622-04P. — Pizza Pizza (pg. 102)
Restaurant — 446 Hollandview Trail, Unit #1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve the request from Pizza Pizza to allow for two wall
signs having a total sign area of 10.6 square metres whereas the Sign By-
law permits one wall sign and a maximum sign area of 7.1 square metres.
PLO6-034 - Servicing Allocation Matrix
RECOMMENDED:
(pg.109)
THAT the attached Matrix for the Allocation of Servicing Capacity,
Appendix 1, be adopted by Council to be used to determine applications
that may be considered for allocation; and
THAT the approved Serving Allocation Matrix be updated in regular
intervals with the duration of the intervals being determined by Council
(staff suggests a 6 month update schedule); and
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THAT Council allocate the reserved capacity of 1015 units (plus an
additional 11 units based on 2B Landowners calculations of required units)
in accordance with the 213 Landowners Groups suggested distribution list
attached as Appendix 2.
9. PL06-035 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application (pg. 128)
Whitwell Developments Limited
(First Professional)- Wal-Mart
Part of Lot 21, Concession 3
File D14-09-06
10.
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RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment Application D14-09-06, scheduled for the April 26, 2006
Public Planning Meeting.
PL06-038 - Planning Applications Status List
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 134)
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
PW06-009 - Award of Tender No. PW2006-02 - Reconstruction (pg. 168)
of Hill Drive
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Tender No. PW2006-02 -"Reconstruction of Hill Drive", be awarded
to Miwel Construction Limited at its tendered price of $1,229,000.00; and
THAT the variance in the storm sewer portion of the project be funded as
described in Report PW06-009; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Miwel
Construction Limited for the reconstruction of Hill Drive.
General Committee Meeting No. 06-06 Page 6 of 7
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
12. PW06-011 — Award of Tender No. PW2006-03 - Reconstruction (pg. 179)
of Fairway Drive, Glenview Drive, Eldon Crescent
and Devlin Place
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Tender No. PW2006-03 - 'Reconstruction of Fairway Drive,
Glenview Drive, Eldon Crescent and Devlin Place", be awarded to Miwel
Construction Limited at its tendered price of $878,239.43; and
THAT the variances in the roads and storm sewer portions of this project
be funded as described in Report PW06-011; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Miwel
Construction Limited for the reconstruction of Fairway Drive, Glenview
Drive, Eldon Crescent and Devlin Place.
13. PW06-012 — Tender Award No. PW2006-11 — Maintenance (pg. 203)
Flushing and CCTV Inspection of Sanitary and
Storm Sewers
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Tender No. PW2006-11, Maintenance Flushing and CCTV
Inspection of Sanitary and Storm Sewers be awarded to D.M. Robichaud
Associates Ltd. at its tendered price of $108,100.00; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and D.M.
Robichaud Associates Ltd. for the Maintenance Flushing and CCTV
Inspection of Sanitary and Storm Sewers.
14. PW06-013 — Proposed Ten Year Capital Road Reconstruction (pg, 209)
Program (2006-2015)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Proposed Ten Year Capital Road Reconstruction Program
(2006-2015) presented in Report No. PW06-013 be approved in principle
subject to future budget deliberations; and
THAT staff be directed to submit to Council from time to time all reports
necessary to implement the Ten Year Road Reconstruction Program
(2006-2015).
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Tuesday, March 21, 2006
15. FS06-007 — Council and Local Board Members Remuneration and (pg. 219)
Expenses for 2005
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report FS06-007, Council and Local Board Members
Remuneration and Expenses for 2005 be received.
16. FS06-008 — 2005 Fourth Quarter Report (pg. 222)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve the allocation of $75,000 of the 2005 operating
surplus to the Accessibility Renovations as approved by Council on
January 17, 2006,
17. CS06-020 - Council Pending List - Status Report (pg. 234)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT CS06-020 be received for information purposes.
GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006 Delegation (a)
Panizza, Bob
From: Direct Underground Inc. [directunderground@bellnet.ca]
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:57 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
March 16, 2006
Mr. Bob Panizza
Town Clerk
Town of Aurora
Dear Mr. Panizza,
We wish to request delegate status at the council meeting for the Town of Aurora on March 21, 2006 to discuss
tender PW 2006-03, reconstruction of Fairway Drive, Glenview Drive, Eldon Crescent and Devlin Place.
Please confirm this request at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Eddie Sardo
President
Direct Underground Inc.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
Delegation (b)
March 15, 2006
Mr. Bob Panizza, Director
Corporate Services Department
The Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive
Aurora, Ontario
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Dear Mr. Panizza,
We would like to request delegation status to address council during the March 21, 2006
Council meeting to discuss a short-term lease proposal for the old Seniors' Centre.
Details of this proposal to follow, pending our Board of Directors meeting taking place
on March 19, 2006.
If you require further information prior to granting us delegation status, please contact
Andrea Buckley at email or tel. or Lynn
Pearson at email ] or tel.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Andrea Buckley
On behalf of Aurora Nursery School
C.C. Board of Directors, Aurora Nursery School .?
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006 [AGEENDAITEM#
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT No. FS06-009
SUBJECT: Capital Asset ManagementlReserve and Reserve Fund Report
FROM: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer
DATE: March 21, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the Capital Asset Management/ Reserve and Reserve Fund Report be
received.
BACKGROUND
Council requested that a Capital Asset Management Report be prepared in conjunction
with the Reserve and Reserve Fund Report and presented to Council.
COMMENTS
Attached hereto is a report entitled Capital Asset Mariagement/Reserve and Reserve Fund
Report, there are no recommendations at this time, this is presented for discussion
purposes with recommendation coming forward at a future meeting.
OPTIONS
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
CONCLUSIONS
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
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GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
March 21, 2006 - 2 - Report No. FS06-009
ATTACHMENTS
Capital Asset Management\Reserve and Reserve Fund Report
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting — March 15, 2006
Prepared by. L. John Gutteridge, ext. 4111
Director of Finance/Treasurer
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AuR,,o,RA
CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENTIRESERVE
AND RESERVE FUND REPORT
MARCH 2 1, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
IIntroduction.............................................................................................................1
II Capital Asset Management Plan.............................................................................4
A) Methodology.................................................................................................4
III Capital Asset List, Values and Forecasts................................................................6
A) Tables...........................................................................................................6
IV Reserves and Reserve Funds.................................................................................16
A) Methodology.................................................................................................16
V Defining and Distribution of Reserves and Reserve Funds.....................................21
A) Schedules.....................................................................................................25
VIConclusion..............................................................................................................66
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As you review this report, one of the key issues to remember is that this report
does not, at this point, tie into our Operating budget which in turn does not reflect
our increased ability to pay over the same period. Factoring in our increased
ability to pay over the years, will decrease the numbers but not significantly
enough to change the basic findings.
The following summarizes the findings of the report.
i. Capital Asset Management Plan
This section of the report clearly identifies that the Town of Aurora is under
funding our Capital Asset Management Plan. The figures presented show
a need over the period 2007 to 2013 to raise $10.8 million per year over
and above our current levy to meet the capital required for the Asset
Management Program.
ii. Reserve and Reserve Funds
Based upon the Capital Programs defined in a number of studies
commissioned by the municipality and with input from our Senior
Management Team, we have determined that our Reserve and Reserve
Fund Balance are not adequate to meet our asset management program.
At the end of 2013 we are projecting a difference of $27 million even
factoring the Aurora Hydro Money. If we take out the Aurora Hydro
money, our difference would be $68 million.
iii. Action Steps
a. Bring back recommendations for eliminating and consolidating
redundant reserve and reserve funds, as well as, clearly defining
the different types of reserves.
b. Develop an operating budget forcast to extend to 2013 so Council
can develop a long term strategy to meet our funding requirements
to manage our Capital Asset Management Program. This will also
tie in growth and ability to pay.
c. Develop a capital program that prioritized capital projects on a
corporate basis.
d. Introduce the Capital Asset Management Plan into the annual
budget process.
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INTRODUCTION
This report is being prepared, in response to the following resolution, as well as
to introduce to Council, the need for an Capital Asset Management Plan.
In June of 2005, a report was presented to Council on the Management of Hydro
Proceeds and as a result of this report; the following resolution was adopted by
Council.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
1. THAT a by-law be enacted to establish a special Reserve Fund to be
named "Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund", for the sole purpose of
receiving and, upon amendment, re -allocating the net proceeds from
the sale of the shares of Aurora Hydro Connections Limited to
PowerStream Inc.; and
2. THAT before any re -allocation of funds can only be undertaken,
Council approved criteria must be established; and
3. THAT the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to invest
available balances in the Fund, from time to time, in accordance with
the Town of Aurora's existing investment policies; and
4. THAT, upon receipt by the Municipality, all proceeds for the sale of the
shares of Aurora Hydro Connections Limited, be deposited in the
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund along with all earned interest and
any other revenue generated by the investment of available balances
existing in the Fund; and
5. THAT all costs associated with the merger/sale of Aurora Hydro
Connections Limited, upon validation by the Director of
Finance/Treasurer, be recovered from the Aurora Hydro Sale
Investment Fund including, but not limited to Legal Fees, Financing
Costs or Regulatory Charges; and
6. THAT existing Reserve Fund balances as at December 31, 2004
contained in Schedule A attached to this report be left intact until a full
examination of such Reserve Funds has been undertaken in
conjunction with the Consolidated Asset Management Review and a
subsequent report on the nature, scope and adequacy of these Funds
have been reviewed by Council in September 2005. It should be noted
that Reserve Fund Balances can only be spent, allocated or re-
assigned for the express purpose that the specific Reserve Fund was
created for.
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
7. THAT clause #7 be deleted; and
8. THAT any allocation of monies from the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment
Fund be done:
a) in accordance with criteria established by Council in conjunction
with this by-law;
b) by amending the by-law;
c) by enactment of a) & b) by a vote of not less than 2/3 vote of the
entire Council, meaning that all members of Council be present in
Council Chambers at the time of the vote or the vote is to be
deferred until the Council is sitting in its entirety.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
9. THAT clause #9 in report TR05-025 be referred back to staff for a
report to incorporate Council's comments and provide timelines
regarding the use of funds.
The operative clause and the purpose of this report, is Clause 6 and more
particularly the Consolidated Asset Management Review.
As this request is complicated and involved significant Tables and Schedules, it
is our belief that the best way to proceed is to break this report into three pieces.
The first, dealing with our municipality's Capital Asset Management Plan.
Secondly looking at the municipality's Reserve and Reserve Funds and conclude
by bringing items one and two including there conclusions together to determine
our action steps for the future.
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II CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
METHODOLOGY
The first and obvious question is; why do we need a Capital Asset Management
Plan, and why hasn't one been completed before now.
Need for Capital Asset Management Plan
There is a need for a capital asset management plan to establish a long-term
plan for the rehabilitation and/or replacement of capital assets and the associated
funding requirements. This has been identified as an essential element of a
Long Range Fiscal Plan.
In addition, the Canadian Institute to Chartered Accountant's (CICA) Public
Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), which is responsible for setting the accounting
and financial reporting standards for all levels of government in Canada, initiated
a research report titled 'Accounting for Infrastructure in the Public Sector', which
was released in 2003. As a result of this report, it is the recommendation of the
Board that Municipalities start accounting for fixed assets and the target year for
implementation of this recommendation is 2008. It has been strongly
recommended by the Board, that municipalities start immediately to accumulate
the information for this change. The fact that we have started with this report is
very proactive in meeting the board's objective, but more importantly, as you will
see by the results of the little work we have done to date that this is a big issue
for our municipality and one that will identify areas of concern today and into our
future.
The real key for the Town of Aurora, is to determine how we will maintain our
Capital Assets. Our ultimate objective would be to maintain and replace our
assets without utilizing debt as an option. This objective will be impossible
without a capital asset management plan and may, as you will see later in the
report, be very unlikely even with a plan. If we take this process seriously and
continue to develop our plan and utilize proper tax planning and use our growth
and reserves and reserve funds to our advantage, we will prolong the
requirement for utilizing debt to maintain our assets.
We must remember that if the cost of using infrastructure is not reported, that
cost cannot be taken into account and our municipality cannot adequately
exercise stewardship responsibilities. Further, without understanding the future
maintenance and replacement costs associated with infrastructure, municipalities
cannot easily assess whether they can afford to maintain existing programs or
expand both the type and quality of those programs.
For the purposes of this report, we must remember that this will be our starting
point in determining our Capital Asset needs and establishing funding for our
immediate and long term needs. The information that is presented in this report
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will, if adopted, be a starting point for an on going responsibility of both staff and
Council.
The main purpose of this plan, is to bring awareness to the assets that our
municipality has today and our needs in the future. It will also make us aware
that there is a need today and in the future to fund maintenance and replacement
costs. It appears to date, that Aurora has been very dependent on Development
Charges and developers to fund some of our capital acquisitions but, we all
know, that this will come to an end. To date, no one is able to put a figure on
what our needs will be when our ability to depend on DC's and developers
expires. As well, the infrastructure that the development community is providing
our municipality, will need to be repaired and replaced by the municipality once it
is assumed.
Your Senior Management Team has compiled this report, with information
obtained from the following documents:
• 2006 Capital Budget Program
• Our annual Insurance Report
• Hemson Consulting 2004 Development Charges Background Study
• IDM Consultants Fleet Management Review
• Public Works 10 year capital plan
• Hemson Consulting Capital Financing Plan & Reserve Fund Adequacy
• Proposed Culture & Recreation Master Plan Review
• Hemson Consulting LTD. 2C Lands Fiscal Impact Analysis
• Alan Evelyn's Financial Outlook (2004-2008)
• 1991 Water Study Report
In addition, we reviewed information obtained from the Town of Richmond Hill
and the Region of York on their Capital Asset process.
From the information obtained in the aforementioned reports, we then set out and
compiled a complete list of our Capital Asset (with the exception of furnishings
and Computerized Equipment) to determine to the best of our ability the value of
our Assets.
An Asset Management Plan has never been compiled before, and if we proceed
and adopt the need for a Capital Asset Management Plan, we will focus greater
attention on determining the accurate values and a method in which to maintain
these values for future reports.
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III CAPITAL ASSET LIST, VALUES AND FORCASTS
The asset list that we have compiled will require better valuation as we move
forward. The asset values included in this report, come from a variety of sources
and some such as the equipment list were just completed and should be
accurate for the purpose of this report. On the other hand, is the fixed asset list.
The numbers for this report were taken from our insurance report which is
compiled to determine a gross fixed asset number that would be adequate for an
insurance premium. We will need to develop the fixed asset lists to more
adequately reflect replacement costs.
We will also need to do work in establishing when funding for the capital asset
replacements on the lists provided commences. Some will have to start
immediately, and others will not have to be funded until well into their life cycle,
while others are behind and may require catch up funding.
In order to prepare this report, we had to determine to what year our projections
would extend. In researching this, it became evident that a projection to the year
2013 was best. The rational for this revolves around the Development Charges
review of 2004, which is the only document that projects both growth and
expenditures to this period. Ideally, we would like to go out further, but in the
essence of time we have chosen 2013. Because this is a starting point for our
Capital Asset Management Plan, we can continue to work on developing the plan
as well as extending the time lines.
This report has a number of tables and schedules that must be referred to and
we will walk you through these so you may have an understanding on how they
have been developed and the rationale for the numbers.
TABLE "A"ASSET MANAGEMENT DEFICIENCY
This table, is a summary of the remainder of the Tables. It accumulates the
deficiency by year for each of the Asset Group that we have detailed and will be
the basis for the figures we will carry forward as we consolidate the Capital Asset
Management Plan with the Reserve and Reserve Fund Projection.
This is our first attempt at a Capital Asset Management Plan, and we believe that
we have been on the conservative side and if anything would be low. Further
revisions to this program will increase the deficiency number.
In reviewing this table, you will see that we are projecting that in order to properly
manage our assets by the year 2013, we will be under funded by $85,510,938.
This number does not take into consideration our reserves and reserve fund
position, this comparison will be detailed later in this report.
The numbers have been compiled by rolling up the final numbers on the tables
identified on an annual basis for the years 2006 through 2013.
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TABLE `B" BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
This list was compiled from our insurance file, and the valuation for the properties
are for municipal insurance purposes. We have applied a straight line
depreciation method for these assets by simply dividing the number of years life
expectancy into the asset value. From here, we use this annual depreciation as
our expected replacement value and inflated the annual amount by 1% per year.
It is very important to point out that this schedule does not include any value for
furnishings or technology.
The end result appears on the bottom line under annual shortfall and these
annual shortfall numbers are carried forward onto Table "A".
TABLE "C" VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
This Table was just developed for the municipality by the consulting firm of IDM
Consultants, and we have adjusted it slightly to reflect those assets that were
scheduled to be replaced but were not replaced when scheduled. We moved
this equipment to 2007. This equipment has also been inflated by 1% per year
by taking the total at the bottom of the page and applying the inflation factor from
here, we subtract the current annual provision to determine the annual
Deficitl(surplus).
To understand the table, it shows the equipment number, the year the equipment
was purchased, the department, the life expectancy, the number we own and the
cost in $0,000's. It then plots the equipment in the year it is scheduled to be
replaced. At the bottom of the page is a summary of the equipment by year, by
department and the final row shows the annual Deficitl(Surplus).
At the end of the year 2013, we are looking at a funding deficit of $1,575,910.
TABLE "D" PUBLIC WORKS AND LEISURE SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE
This report shows a gross total of our cost for the various types of infrastructure.
This, like the Buildings, is starting from today forward and there is no recognition
for the value that should have been reserved for the resources that are already in
use and have depreciated to date. Like Table "B", we have valued the asset and
applied a straight line depreciation to the value. The life expectancy needs to be
fine tuned to truly reflect the asset life and this is something that Senior
Managers will have to work on as we develop this plan further.
This table shows the item or asset we are valuing, the unit of measure, the
number of units we own, the current cost per unit and the total costs, from this
number we have again straight lined the annual depreciation and applied a 1%
inflation factor.
As for the Leisure Services Infrastructure, we valued the assets and have applied
an expected life to determine a straight line depreciation and a 1% inflation
factor.
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TABLE "E" WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE
This table is very straight forward in that it just values the pipe and pumping
stations and estimates the life expectancy. Once again, we have straight line
depreciated these to determine an annual value and from this we have applied
the 1% inflation factor.
The good news about the water and sewer asset is that you have made a
decision in the past to try and fund these from user fees, the result is that our
deficit at the end of 2013 is significantly lower than what it could have been
compared to most of our other assets.
CONCLUSION
Based upon the information we have compiled for this report, it is estimated that
our total fixed asset for the Town of Aurora amount to $548,428,000. based on
an average shortfall, of $10 million, we would be looking at 54 years to cycle our
fixed assets.
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METHODOLOGY
In looking at reserves it would be helpful to outline some of the reasons a
municipality establishes reserve. The following list comes from the BMA
Management Consulting Report:
• Provide stability of tax rates in the face of variable and uncontrollable
factors.
• Provide financing for one-time or short term requirements without
permanently impacting the tax rate
• Make provisions for replacements/acquisitions of assets/infrastructure that
are currently being consumed and depreciated.
• Avoid spikes in funding requirements of the capital budget by reducing
their reliance on long-term debt borrowings
• Provide a source of internal financing
• Ensure adequate cash flows
• Provide flexibility to manage debt levels and protect the municipality's
financial position
• Provide for future liabilities incurred in the current year but paid for in the
future
The first step when reviewing the Reserves and Reserve Funds is to balance to
December 31, 2005 so we have a starting point. This balancing has been done
and has been included in this report with a statement of Reserve and Reserve
Funds to December 31, 2005 together, with Schedule's "A" and "B" which
represent detailed listings of where the money came from and how it was
expended in 2005.
From our base of 2005 we have projected both revenue and expenditures to the
year 2013 based again on the reports as outlined in the Capital Asset
Management Plan.
Attached hereto, you will find Projected Reserve and Reserve Fund Balances for
each year together with detailed schedules of revenue and expenditure
breakdown.
The majority of revenue for the particular years come from Development Charges
and Cash in Lieu of Parkland. The balance comes from levy dollars. In order to
estimate Development Charge revenue in each year, we took the growth figures
from our 2004 Development Charges Study at 100% of the estimate. Table "F"
attached hereto shows the Development Charges and Cash in Lieu of Parkland
using 100% of the projected growth for Development Charges and 25% of the
projected growth paying Cash in Lieu as opposed to providing parkland.
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Our study, also allows the municipality to inflate the charge each year by the
growth in the Construction Price Index and in this table we have factored in the
following increases in Development Charges.
.... ..
2005a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012�2013
Construction
Price Statistics 0% 5% 3% 2% 2%
From the information contained in Table "F", we compute the development
charges to be collected each year and then distribute these funds to the
appropriate Reserve Fund. The calculation is attached hereto as Table "Go, and
these figures are transposed into the Schedules incorporated on the Reserve
and Reserve Fund Statements.
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V DEFINING AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESERVE
AND RESERVE FUNDS
One reason for the Reserve Fund Report, is to report on the adequacy of the
Reserve and Reserve Funds that the municipality has today and into the future.
The adequacy position will be addressed with this report.
Another issue is the allocation of the Reserves, and do we need all of the
Reserve accounts we have and, should we re -designate some of the funds to a
more specific area. We will address this in the Action Steps Section of the
Executive Summary of this report.
The major areas of confusion when we talk about Reserves and Reserve Funds
is, what is the difference between the two terms? The following are suggestions
to define the two types of reserves and if you agree in a subsequent report, we
will ask Council to re -designate the different Reserves to properly reflect what
type of Reserve they are.
RESERVES
The discretionary allocation of funds, designated by Council, for specific
purposes in current and future years. Funds can be re -allocated at the discretion
of Council.
RESERVE FUNDS
Funds levied for purposes designated by legislation and, funds donated to the
municipality to be used as specified by the donor. Funds cannot be reallocated at
the discretion of Council.
By accepting these definitions, it does not change what a reserve fund is, but it
will re -allocate some of the money we have currently designated as a Reserve
Fund, as an example: the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund will be moved
from the Reserve Fund Section of the Financial Statements to the Reserve
Section.
Because money in the Reserve Funds are allocated by legislation for specific
purposes and the fact that, with few exceptions, Council cannot spend this
money on asset repair or replacement, we will not consider the reserve fund
balance as an offset to these expenditures. Typically, the majority of the
Reserve Fund Accounts are to be expended to purchase new infrastructure. In
our annual Reserve and Reserve Fund statements, we take into consideration
deposits 'to' and expenditures 'from' the various accounts. The fact that our
legislated Reserve Fund position shows a balance, does not serve any benefit to
our Capital Asset Management Plan, because they are levied for a specific use.
Generally, as you use this money for the intent in which it was collected, it drives
up our need for capital asset repair and replacement money.
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As mentioned earlier, the exception to this are the following Reserve Funds:
Storm Sewer Reserve Fund
Water/Sewer Reserve Fund
Library System Reserve Fund
Library General Capital Fund
The Storm Sewer and the Water/Sewer Reserve Funds are designated as
Reserve Funds because they are levied specifically from Water and Sewer Users
and must be spent on behalf of the ratepayers from whom they are collected
however, they do not have to be used for new projects. They can be used for
repairs and upgrades.
The Library System Reserve Funds are under the control of the Library Board.
Council cannot directly re -allocate this money to another municipal project,
without the consent of the Library Board.
We identify these specifically, as we will be including these Reserve Funds when
we determine the net deficit in the Capital Asset Management Plan and the
Reserve Reconciliation.
If we adopt these definitions as we look at our needs for our Asset Management
Plan, the following are the Reserves that can be applied to our Capital Asset
Management Plan:
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The total projected reserves of $59,124,959. at the end of 2013, includes the
$41,481,305 from the Sale of the Hydro. Without out these funds, we would only
have $18 million available to be applied to our Capital Asset Management Plan.
This leaves the following Reserve Funds for new or specific projects:
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Although the Reserve Funds play a limited roll in our Capital Asset Management
Plan, we would still like to point out to Council that the balances in the Cash in
Lieu of Parkland and the Development Charges Reserve Funds are based on the
maximum growth projections for this period as per the Development Charges
Report of 2004. We will be very lucky to meet these numbers over the next 7
years.
We do have preliminary recommendations on Reserve and Reserve Funds but
we do not want to address these until we obtain feed back from Council on this
Report.
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PROJECTED
RESERVE AND RESERVE FUND STATEMENT
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
RESERVES FUNDS
Opening
Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Closing
Balance
Schedule "A"
Schedule "B"
Working Capital
$0
$0
$0
Election
$45,976
$45,000
$5,350
$1,743
$87,369
Future Legal
$230,000
$0
$6,093
$236,093
Zoning By-law Review
$61,582
$0
$1,366
$52,948
Contingencies
$58,000
$0
$1,537
$59,537
Workers Compensation
$29,153
$90,941
$0
$1,977
$122,071
Engineering
$1,841,237
$97,715
$47,483
$1,791,005
Insurance
$333,550
$0
$8,836
$342,386
Equipment
Leisure/Parks
$212,368
$157,500
$75,346
$6,714
$301.236
Works
$156,367
$221,637
($210,986)
$9,873
$598,863
Fire
$345,426
$0
$9,530
$9,025
$344,921
By -Law
$16,321
$5,000
$0
$472
$20,793
Phone
$34,226
$0
$0
$907
$35,133
Copier
$8,158
$0
$216
$8.374
By -Law Ticketing
$5,213
$3,600
$0
$184
$8,897
Municipal Capital
$2,989,767
$936,239
$2,153,444
$63,081
$1,835,643
Parks Rehabilitation
($101,250)
$0
$80,463
($6,224)
($187,937)
Major Capital Repair
$695,508
$302,448
$610,561
$14,344
$401,739
Tax Rate Stabilization
$463,623
$0
$12,282
$475,905
Salt and Sand
$28,297
$0
$750
$29,047
Development Revenue
$84,892
$0
$2,249
$87,141
Library System Reserve
$17,949
$13,400
$298
$4,847
Library General Capital
$269,303
$130,742
$15,000
$8,667
$393,712
Parks Master Plan
($367,079)
$700,000
$46,675
($7,903)
$278,343
Compensation Contingency
$183,119
$0
$4,851
$187,970
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$261,465
$10,374
$6,789
$257,880
BayviewNlrellington Laneway
$4,400
$0
$58
$4,458
Fire services Capital
($1,371,456)
$0
$400,000
($69,131)
($1,840,587)
Total Reserves $6,520,715 $2,597,407 $3,306,872 $126,538 $5,937,788
RESERVE FUNDS
Arts and Culture
$56,677
$12,500
$8,000
$1,561
$62,738
Public Works Infrastructure
$16,483
$0
$437
$16,920
Cash In Lieu - Parklands
$1,742,968
$390,039
($34,441)
$51,797
$2,219,245
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$2,394
$63
$2,457
Water/Sewer
$2,973,015
$1,391,105
$603,703
$89,190
$3,849,607
Annuity
$35,411
$0
$938
$36,349
Building Department
$g
Development Charges
Corporate
($429,333)
$59,665
$265,000
($23,926)
($658,594)
Fire
$1,184,072
$89,174
$1,020,600
$19,031
$271,677
Parks Dev. & Fac.
($195,032)
$100,992
$324,868
($14,388)
($433,295)
Indoor Recreation
($404,750)
$388,516
$0
($12,659)
($28,893)
Library
$807,501
$70,303
$0
$22,323
$900,127
Public Works Admin
- $1,770,008
$73,908
($37,097)
$48,361
$1,929,374
Roads & Related
$2,310,693
$314,483
$2,527,500
$31,901
$129,577
Water/Sewer
($2,650,308)
$177,645
$61,539
($115,592)
($2,649,794)
Sewer
($671,972)
$168,107
$0
($27,467)
($541,332)
Heron Annuity
$48,247
$2,000
$1,252
$47,499
Ballymore Pumping Stn.
$60,115
$2.500
$0
$1,626
$64,241
Bayview Pumping Station
$2,786
$2,500
$0
$107
$5,393
Church St. School
$174,790
$0
$7,780
$4,527
$171.537
War Memorial
$43,874
$0
$1,162
$45,036
Storm Sewers
$525,006
$992,831
$330,035
$22,688
$1,210,489
Beavertop Reserve
$116,446
$0
$3,085
$119,531
Debt Deferral - Library Facility
($1,877,453)
$0
($82,592)
($1,960,045)
Sale of Municipal Lands
($2,106,860)
$2,000
$0
($92,658)
($2,197,518)
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment
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$0
$34,500,000
$347,515
$178,171
$34,330,656
Total Reserve Funds
$3,534,778
$38,726,269
$5.427,001
$108.937
$36,942,982
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$10,055,493
$41,323,676
$8,733,874
$235,476
$42,880,770
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RESERVES
2005
Closing
2006
Budgeted
2006
Budgeted
2006
2006
Closing
Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Balance
Schedule "C"
Schedule "D"
Working Capital
$0
$0
Election
Future Legal
$87,369
$$52,948
$45,000
$0
$130,0$00
$0
$0
Zoning By-law Review
$52,948
$0
36,093
$$52,948
Contingencies
$59,537
$0
$0
$0
Workers Compensation
$122,071
$0
$0
$59,537
Engineering
Insurance
$1,791.005
$0
$0
$0
$71,640
$122,071
$1,862,645
Equipment
$342,386
$0
$0
$13,695
$356,082
Leisure/Parks
$301,236
$147,500
$306,000
$8,879
$151,616
Works
$598,863
$179,400
$297,000
$21,603
$502,865
Fire
By -Law
$344,921
$20,793
$0
$16,897
$$26,016
$26,016
$649
$$649
($12.323)
Phone
$35,133
$0
$0
$1.405
$12,323
$36,538
Copier
By -Law Ticketing
$8,374
$8,897
$0
$0
$8 897
$335
$8.709
$8,709
Municipal Capital
Parks Rehabilitation
$1.835,643
($401,739)
$350,000 -
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$678,000
$0
$$1,037
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$0
535,000
$535,OOD
$5,370
$438,100
$438,100
Tax Rate Stabilization
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$475,905
$0
19.036
$$1,162
($494,941
$494,941
Development Revenue
$29 047
$87,141
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,486
$90,627
Library System Reserve
Library General Capital
$4,847
$0
$131,5$0
($2,436 )
$90,627)
($409,461
Parks Master Plan
$393 712
$278,343
$0
$p
$11,134
$409,461
Compensation Contingency
$187,970
gp
$0
$7,519
$289,476
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$257,880
$0
$0
$10,315
$195.489
$268,195
BayviewNUellington Laneway
$4,458
$178
$4,637
Fire services Capital
($1,840,587)
$500,000
$p
($95,834)
($1,436,421)
Total Reserves
$5.937,788
$1,938,797
$2,587,413
$167,585
$5,456,757
RESERVE FUNDS
Ads and Culture
Public Works Infrastructure
$62,738
$16.920
$0
$0
$0
$2,510
$66,247
Cash In Lieu - Parklands
$2,219,246
$1,767,735
$0
$23,970
$677
$123,645
$17,596
$4,086,656
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$2.497
$98
$2,556
Water/Sewer
Annuity
$3,849,607
$1,022,522
$1$1,454 ,435
564
$5,$37,803
Building Department
$36.349
$0
$0
$370,698
$0
Development Charges
$7,414
$378,112
378,112
Corporate
($658,594)
$261,592
$150,000
($17,846)
951)
($638,446
Fire
Parks Dev. & Fee.
$271,677
($433,295)
$348,923
$791,992
$0
$263,730
($16,657)
$$78,310
Indoor Recreation
($28,893)
$3,046,779
$1,211,440
$46,032
$78,310
$1,447,481
Libra
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Public Works Admin
$900,127
$1,929.374
$551,322
$275,050
$50,000
$0
$46,032
$1,447,481
Roads & Related
$129,577
$1,284,048
$1,379,700
$82,676
$3,27D
$2,287,100
$37,195
Water/Sewer
($2,649,794)
$721,802
$$716,500
(($38.178)
($($615,069)
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($541,332)
$47,499
$679,922
$0
$716,500
($38,128
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$64.241
$2,500
$0
$0
$1,900
$2,620
$69,360
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Church St. School
$5,393
$171,537
$2,500
$0
$266
$8219
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$45,036
$0
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$4.681
$1,401
$26,438
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Beavertop Reserve
$1,210,489
$119,531
$1,000,000
$79,000
$66,840
198,329
$2,124,312
Debt Deferral -Library Facility
($1,960,045)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,781
($112,703)
$124,312
($2,072,748 )
Sale of Municipal Lands
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund
($2,197,518)
$34,330.656
$0
$700,000
$0
$920,D00
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1,373($126,226
$1,373,226
35,483,882
$35,483,882
Total Reserve Funds
$36,942,982
$12,827,387
$7.206,840
$1,405,844
$43,969,374
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$42,880,770
$14,766,184
$9,794,253
$1,573,429
$49,426,131
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RESERVE AND RESERVE FUND STATEMENT
2006
2007
2007
2007
2007
RESERVES
Closing
Budgeted
Budgeted
Closing
Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Balance
Schedule "E"
Schedule "F"
Working Capital
$0
Election
Future Legal
$2,369
$236,093
$45,000
$0
$0
$0
$47,369
Zoning By-law Review
$52,948
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$236,093
Contingencies
$59,537
$0
$0
$0
$52 948
$59.537
Workers Compensation
$122,071
$100,000
$0
$0
$222,071
Engineering
Insurance
$1,862,645
$356,082
$0
$p
$0
$69,849
$1,932,495
Equipment
$0
$13,3
$369,435
Leisure/Parks
$151,616
$147,500
$0
$1,125,080
$0
$0
($12,644)
($838,608)
Works
$502,865
$179,400
$632,400
$10,364
$60,229
Fire
($49,282)
$0
$0
($2,711)
($12,786
By -Law
$12,323
$0
$0
$462
$37,908
Phone
$36,538
$0
$0
$ 3
$
Copier
$8,709
$0
$0
$327
$9,036
By -Law Ticketing
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
,0$
0
$0
Municipal Capital
$1,574,509
$350,000
$1,823,458
$31,417
$132,468
Parks Rehabilitation
$438,100
$700,000
$495,000
$20,273
$663,373
Major Capital Repair
($127,892)
$0
($7,034)
()
Tax Rate Stabilization
$494,941
$0
$0
$18,560$513,502
Salt and Sand
Development Revenue
$30,209
$90,627
$0
$0
$0
$1,133
$31,341
Library System Reserve
($129,089)
$0
$0
$3,398
($7,100
$94,025
($
Library General Capital
$409.461
$0
$56; 00
$14.305)
$367,766 ,
6766
Parks Master Plan
$289,476
$0
$0
$10,855
$300,332
Compensation Contingency
$195,489
$0
$0
$7,331
$202,820
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$268,195
$0
$0
$10,057
$278,253
BayviewM/ellington Laneway
$4.637
$0
$0
$174
$4,810
Fire services Capital
($1,436,421)
$500,000
$0
($69,628)
($1,006,049)
Total Reserves
$5,456,757
$2,021,900
$4.131,938
$114,111
$3,460,831
RESERVE FUNDS
Arts and Culture
$65,247
$0
$0
$2,447
$67,694
Public Works Infrastructure
$17.596
$0
$0
$660
$18,256
Cash In Lieu - Parklands
$4,086,656
$1,826,369
$317,000
$181,550
$5,777,575
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$2,556
$96
$2,652
Water/Sewer
$5,046,564
$1.059.537
$2,410,598
$163,914
$3,859,416
Annuity
Building Department
$37.803
$378,112
$0
$370,698
$0
$1,418
$21,130
$39,221
Development Charges
$769,940
Corporate
($583,951)
$271,404
$150,000
($31,153)
($493,700)
Fire
$638,446
$362,727
$0
$30,743
$1,031,916
Parks Dev. & Fac.
$78,310
$815,752
$3,253,000
($42,762)
($2,401,700)
Indoor Recreation -
$1,830,891
$3,138,183
$1.211,440
$104,785
$3,862,419
Library
$1.447,481
$567,862
$100,000
$63,053
$1,978,395
Public Works Admin
$2,287,100
$286,202
$960,542
$73,122
$1,685,882
Roads & Related
$37, 195
$1,243,617
$808.000
$9,563
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$482,332
Water/Sewer
($4,415,069)
$698,470
$o
(
($3,$68,963
Sewer
($616,037)
$705,651
($29,733)
($$1,852
$51,251
Heron Annuity
$49 399
$0
$0
$1,648
$74,508
Ballymore Pumping Stn.
$69,360
$2,500
$0
$2,648
$74,508
Bayvlew Pumping Station
$8,159
$2,500
$0
$353
$, 011
Church St. School
$67,219
$0
$0
$2,521
$6969,74740
War Memorial
$26,438
$0
$0
$991
$27,429
Storm Sewers
$2,198,329
$1,025,000
$558.000
$91,194
$2,766,522
Beavertop Reserve
$124,312
$0
$0
$4,662
$128,974
Debt Deferral -Library Facility
($2,072,748)
$0
$0
($114,001)
($2,186,749)
Sale of Municipal Lands
($2,323,875)
$2,400,000
$0
($82,813)
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund
$35,483,882
$0
$828,000
$1,330,646
$35,986,528)
Total Reserve Funds
$43,969,374
$14,776,472
$10,596,580
$1,566,233
$49,715,498
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$49.426,131
$16,798,372
$14,728,518
$1,680,344
$53,176,329
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2007
2008
2008
2008
2008
RESERVES
Closing
Budgeted
Budgeted
Closing
Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Balance
Schedule "G"
Schedule "H"
Working Capital
$g
$0
$0
$0
$0
Election
$47,369
$45,000
$0
$0
Future Legal
$236,093
$0
$0
$236,093
Zoning By-law Review
$52.948
$0
$0
$0
$52,948
Contingencies
$59,537
$0
$0
$0
$59,537
Workers Compensation
$222.071
$0
$0
$0
$222,071
Engineering
$1.932,495
$0
$0
$72,469
$2,004,963
Insurance
$369,435
$0
$0
$13,854
$383,289
Equipment
leisure/Parks
($838,608)
$147,500
$444,750
($55,588)
($1,191,447)
Works
$60,229
$179,400
$185,500
$2,144
$56,273
Fire
($51,993)
$0
$0
($2,860)
($54,852)
By -Law
$12.786
$0
$0
$479
$13,265
Phone
$37,908
$0
$0
$1.422
$39,330
Copier
$9,036
$0
$0
$339
$9,375
By -Law Ticketing
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Municipal Capital
$132,468
$350,000
$579,500
$664
($96,368)
Parks Rehabilitation
$663,373
$700,000
$265,000
$33,033
$131,406
Major Capital Repair
($134,926)
$0
$0
($7,421)
($142,347)
($
Tax Rate Stabilization
$513,502
$0
$0
$19,256
$532,758
Salt and Sand
$31,341
$0
$0
$1,175
$32,517
Development Revenue
$94,025
$0
$0
$3,526
$97,551
Library System Reserve
($136,189)
$0
$0
($7,490)
($143,679)
Library General Capital
$367,766
$0
$94,100
$12,027
$285,693
Parks Master Plan
$300,332
$0
- $0
$11,262
$311,594
Compensation Contingency
$202,820
$0
$0
$7.606
$210,426
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$278,253
$0
$0
$10,434
$288,687
BayviewM/ellington Laneway
$4,810
$0
$0
1 $180
$4,991
Fire services Capital
($1,006,049)
$500,000
$0
($45,958
($552,007)
Total Reserves
$3,460,831
$1,921,900
$1,568,850
$70,554
$3,884,435
RESERVE FUNDS
Arts and Culture
$67,694
$0
$0
$2,539
$70.232
Public Works Infrastructure
$18,256
$0
$0
$685
$18,941
Cash In Lieu - Parklands
$5,777,575
$1,873,813
$141,000
$249,149
$7,759,538
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$2,652
$99
$2,751
Water/Sewer
$3,859,416
$1,050,625
$1,434,300
$137,534
$3,613,276276
Annuity
$39,221
$0
$0
$1,471
$40,691
Building Department
$769,940
$370,698
$0
$35,823
$1.176,461
Development Charges
Corporate
($493,700)
$276.833
$150,000
($26,088)
($392,956)
Fire
$1,031,916
$369,982
$0
$45,634
$1.447,531
Parks Dev. & Fee.
($2,401,700)
$832,067
$1,389,000
($154,690)
($3,113,323)
Indoor Recreation
$3,862,419
$3,200,946
$4.626,940
$118,103
$2,554,529
Library
$1.978,395
$579,219
$100,000
$83,175
$2,640,789
Public Works Admin
$1,685,882
$291,926
$1,395,000
$42,538
$625,346
Roads & Related
$482,375
$1.360,502
$0
$43,598
$1,886,475
Water/Sewer
($3,946,332)
$413,985
$0
($209,286 )
($3,406:505
Sewer
$68,963
$393.791
$65,000
$1,922
$$53,173
Heron Annuity
$51,251
$0
$0
$1,922
$53,173
Ballymore Pumping Sin.
$74,508
$2,500
$0
$2.841
$79,849
Bayview Pumping Station
$11,011
$2,500
$0
$460
$13,971
Church St, School
$69,740
$0
$0
$2,615
$72,355
War Memorial
$27,429
$0
$0
$1,029
$28,458
Storm Sewers
$2,756.522
$1,086,025
$96,000
$121,933
$3,868,480
Beavertop Reserve
$128,974
$0
$0
$4,837
$133,810
Debt Deferral - Library Facility
($2,186,749)
$0
$0
($12($368)
($2,
Sale of Municipal Lands
($6,688)
$0
$0
($495
($7,020)
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Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund
$35,986,528
$0
$736,000
$1,349,495)
$36,600,023
Total Reserve Funds
$49,715,498
$12,105,411
$10,133,240
$1.743,528
$53,431,196
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$53,176,329
$14.027,311
$11,702,090
$1,814,082
$67,315,631
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2008
2009
2009
2009
2009
RESERVES
Closing
Budgeted
Budgeted
Closing
Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Balance
Schedule "I"
Schedule "J"
Working Capital
$0
$D
Election
Future Legal
$92,369
$235,093
$45,000
$0
$130, 00
Zoning By-law Review
$52,948
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$236,093
Contingencies
$59,537
$0
$0
$0
$52,948
$59,537
Workers Compensation
$222,071
$0
$0
222071
$080,149
Engineering
Insurance
$2,004.963
$383,289
$0
$0
$0
$75,186
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Equipment
$0
$14,373
$397$397,662
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Leisure/Parks
($1,191,447)
$147,500
$399,360
($73,746)
($1,517,053)
Works
$56,273
$17%400
$0
$5,474
$241,147
Fire
By -Law
($54,852)
$13,265
$0
$0
$0
($
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Phone
$39,330
$D
$0
� $0
$497)
497
$1,475
13,76
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$4040,805805
Copier
By -Law Ticketing
$9,375
$D
$0
$0
$352
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$9,7$1
Municipal Capital
Parks Rehabilitation
($96,368)
$350,000
$719,80p
$0
($47,359
$1
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Major Capital Repair
$1,131,406
($142,347)
$700,000
$0
$437,OD0
$47,359
1,441,765
$1,441,765
Tax Rate Stabilization
$532,758
$0
$150,000
$0
($11,954
301)
($552,736
Sall and Sand
$32,517
$D
$0
$19 978)
$3,658
$$33,736
736
Development Revenue
Library System Reserve
$97 551
($143,679)
$0
$0
$0
$3,658
$101,209
101,209
Library General Capital
$285,693
$0
$40, 00
($7,902 )
582)
($155,656
$323,279
Parks Master Plan
Compensation Contingency
$311,594
$210,426
$0
$0
� $0
11,685
$11,685
$323,279
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$288,687
$0
$0
$0
$7,891
$10,826
$218,316
$299,513
Bayview/Wellington Laneway
$4,991
$0 -
$0
$187
$5,178
Fire services Capital
($552,007)
$0
$0
($30,360)
($582,367)
Total Reserves
$3,884,435
$1,421.900
$1,876,160
$64,612
$3,494,787
RESERVEFUNDS
Arts and Culture
Public Works Infrastructure
$70,232
$18,941
$0'.
$0
$0
$2,634
$72.866
Cash In Lieu - Parklands
$7,759,538
$1,167,957
$0
$31,500
$710
$312,291
$19,651
$9,208,286
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$2,751
Water/Sewer
Annuity
$3,613,276
$1,076,250
$4,495,452
$71,388
$265,461
Building Department -
$40,691
$1,176,461
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,526
$44,117
$42,217
$1,220.578
Development Charges
Corporate
($392,956)
$172.795
$150,000
($22,498)
($392,658)
Fire
$1.447,531
$234,093
$500,000
$49,297
$1,230,921
Parks Dev. & Fac.
($3,113,323)
$493,168
$976,500
($188,840)
($3,785,494)
Indoor Recreation
$2,554,529
$1,897,210
$3,814,521
$59,845
$697,063
Library
Public Works Admin
$2,540,789
$625,346
$343,305
$185,892
$100,000
$162,000
$99,842
$23,898
$2,883,935
Roads & Related
$1,886,475
$856,317
$2,398,200
$41,833
$673,136
$386,425
Water/Sewer
($3,741,633)
$481,687
$3,510,000
($293,283)
($7,063,229)
Sewer
Heron Annuity
$406,505
$53,173
$450,264
$0
$0
$23,686
$880,456
Ballymore Pumping Sin.
$79,849
$2,500
$0
$0
$1,994
$3,041
$55,167
$85.390
Bayvlew Pumping Station
$13,971
$2,500
$0
$571
$17,042
Church St. School
$72,355
$0
$0
$2.713
$75.068
War Memorial
Storm Sewers
$28,458
$3,868,480
$D
$1,113,176
$100,0$0
$0
($808)
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Beavertop Reserve
$133,810
$0
$0
$165,940
$5,018
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$5,147,596
$138,828
Debt Deferral - Library Facility
($2,307,020)
$0
$0
($126,886)
($2,433,906
Sale of Municipal Lands
($7,056)
$0
$0
($388)
($7444)
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund
$36,600,023
$0
$644,000
$1.372,501
$37,328,524
Total Reserve Funds
$53,431,196
$8,477,114
$16,882,173
$1,650,246
$46,676,383
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$57.315,631
$9,899,014
$18,758,333
$1,714,858
$50,171,170
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RESERVE AND RESERVE FUND STATEMENT
2009
2010
2010
2010
2010
RESERVES
Closing
Budgeted
Budgeted
Closing
Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Balance
Schedule "K"
Schedule "L"
Working Capital
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Election
$7.369
$45,000
$0
$0
$52,369
Future Legal
$236,093
$0
$0
$0
$236,093
Zoning By-law Review
$52,948
$0
$0
$0
$52,948
Contingencies
$59,537
$0
$0
$0
$59,637
Workers Compensation
$222,071
$0
$0
$0
$222,071
Engineering
$2,080,149
$0
$0
$78,006
$2.158,155
Insurance
$397,662
$0
$0
$14.912
$412.574
Equipment
Leisure/Parks
($1,517,053)
$147,500
$81,900
($82,925)
($1,534,378)
Works
$241,147
$179,400
$15.750
$12,111
$416,909
Fire
($57,869)
$0
$0
($3,183)
($61,052)
By -Law
$13,762
$8,000
$0
$666
$22,429
Phone
$40,805
$0
$0
$1,530
$42,335
Copier
$9,726
$0
$0
$365
$10.091
By -Law Ticketing
$1
$0
$0
$0
$1
Municipal Capital
($484,700)
$350,000
$243,800
($26,801)
($405,301)
Parks Rehabilitation
$1,441,765
$700,000
$0
$67,191
$2,208,956
Major Capital Repair
($304,301)
$0
$0
($16,737)
($321,037)
Tax Rate Stabilization
$552,736
$0
$0
$20,728
$573,464
Salt and Sand
$33,736
$0
$0
$1,265
$35,001
Development Revenue
$101,209
$0
$0
$3,795
$106,005
Library System Reserve
($151,582)
$0
$40,000
($9,437)
($201,019)
Library General Capital
$255,656
$0
$0
$9.587
$265,243
Parks Master Plan
$323,279
$0
$0
$12,123
$335,402
Compensation Contingency
$218,316
$0
$0
$8,187
$226,503
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$299,513
$0
$0
$11,232
$310,745
Bayview/ Wellington Laneway
$5,178
$0
$0
$194
$5,372
Fire services Capital
($582,367)
$0
$0
($32,030)
($614,397)
Total Reserves
$3,494,787
$1,429,900
$381.460
$70,781
$4,614,018
RESERVE FUNDS
Arts and Culture
$72,866
$0
$0
$2,732
$75,599
Public Works Infrastructure
$19,651
$0
$0
$737
$20,388
Cash In Lieu - Parklands
$9,208,286
$1,196,801
$5,000
$367,657
$10,767,743
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$2,854
$107
$2,961
Water/Sewer
$265,461
$1,025,000
$1,137,836
$7,839
$160,465
Annuity -
$42.217
$0
$0
$1,583
$43,801
Building Department
$1,220,578
$0
$0
$45,772
$1,266,350
Development Charges
Corporate
($392,658)
$176,251
$150,000
($22,416)
($388,823)
Fire
$1,230,921
$238,774
$0
$50,637
$1.520.332
Parks Dev. & Fac.
($3,785,494)
$503,032
$45,000
($200,008)
($3,527,471)
Indoor Recreation
$697,063
$1,935,154
$1,211,440
$39,709
$1.460.486
Library
$2,883,935
$350,171
$100,000
$112,838
$3,246,944
Public Works Admin
$673,136
$189,610
$0
$28,798
$891,543
Roads & Related
$386,425
$873,444
$214,200
$26,852
$1,072,520
Water/Sewer
($7,063,229)
$491,321
$1,217,336
($412,742)
($8,201,986)
Sewer
$880,456
$459,270
$109,940
$39,567
$1,269,352
Heron Annuity
$55,167
$0
$0
$2,069
$57,236
Ballymore Pumping Stn.
$85,390
$2,500
$0
$3,249
$91,139
Bayview Pumping Station
$17,042
$2,600
$0
$686
$20,228
Church St. School
$75,068
$0
$0
$2.815
$77,883
War Memorial
($72,350)
$0
$0
($3,979)
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Storm Sewers
$5,147,596
$1,391.470
$293,480
$213,622
$6,459,208
Beavertop Reserve
$138,828
$0
$0
$5,206
$144,034
Debt Deferral - Library Facility
($2,433,906)
$0
$0
($133,865)
($2,567,771)
Sale of Municipal Lands
($7,444)
$0
$0
($409)
($7,854)
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund
$37,328,524
$0
$552,000
$1,399,820
$38,176,343
Total Reserve Funds
$46,676,383
$8,835,297
$5,036,232
$1,578,875
$52,054,322
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$50,171,170
$10,265,197
$5,417,682
$1,649,656
$56,668,340
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RESERVE AND RESERVE FUND STATEMENT
2010
2011
2011
2011
2011
RESERVES
Closing
Budgeted
Budgeted
Closing
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Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Balance
Schedule "M"
Schedule "N"
Working Capital
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Election
Future Legal
$52,369
$236.093
$45,000
$0
$0
$0
$97,369
Zoning By-law Review
$52,948
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$236,093
$52,948
Contingencies
$59,537
$0
$0
$0
$59,537
Workers Compensation
$222,071
$0
$0
$0
$222,071
Engineering
Insurance
$2,168,155
$0
$0
$80.931
$2,239,086
Equipment
$412,574
$0
$0
$15,472
$428,046
Leisure/Parks
($1,534,378)
$147,500
$81,900
($83,877)
($1,552,655)
Works
$416,909
$179,400
$61,750
$17,840
$552,399
Fire
($61,052)
$0
$0
($3,358)
($20)
By -Law
$22,429
$8,000
$0
$991
$31,4,420
Phone
$42,335
$0
$0
$1,588
$43,922
Copier
$10,091
$0
$0
$378
$10,469
By -Law Ticketing
$1
$D
$0
$0
$1
Municipal Capital
($405,301)
$350,000
$421,400
($95,961
Parks Rehabilitation
$2,2D6,956
$700,000
$0
$95,961
3,004,917
$3,004,917
Major Capital Repair
($321,037)
$0
$0
($17,657)
($338,694)
Tax Rate Stabilization
$573,464
$0
$0
$21,505
$594,969
Salt and Sand
Development Revenue
$35,001
$105,005
$0
$0
$0
$1,313
$36,314
Library System Reserve
($201,019)
$0
$0
$0
$3,938
($11,056)
$108,942
($212,075)
Library General Capital
$265,243
$D
$40,000
$9,197
$234,440
Parks Master Plan
$335,402
$0
$0
$12,578
$347,979
Compensation Contingency
$226,503
$0
$0
$8 494
$234 997
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$310,745
$0
$0
$11,653
$322,398
Bayview/Wellington Laneway
$5,372
$0
$0
$201
$5,574
Fire services Capital
($614,397)
$0
$0
($33,792)
($648,189)
Total Reserves
$4.614,018
$1,429,900
$605,050
$104,980
$5,643,848
RESERVE FUNDS
Arts and Culture
$75.599
$0 '
$0
$2,835
$78,433
Public Works Infrastructure
$20,388
$0
$0
$765
$21,153
Cash In Lieu - Parklands
$10.767,743
$1.225.645
$56.500
$425,712
$12,362,600
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$2.961
- $111
$3,072
Water/Sewer
$160,465
$1,025,000
$2,140,500
($14,898 )
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Annuity
$43,801
$0
$0
$1,643
$45
$45,443443)
Building Department
$1,266,350
$0
$0
$47,488
$1,313,838
Development Charges
Corporate
($388,823)
$175,585
$150,000
($22,218)
($385,456)
Fire
$1,520,332
$238,069
$276,500
$56,292
$1,538,193
Parks Dev. & Fee.
($3,527,471)
$499,492
$508,500
($198,629)
($3,735,108)
Indoor Recreation
$1,460,486
$1,921,538
$1,211,440
$68,083
$2,238,666
Library
$3,246,944
$347,707
$383,200
$121,095
$3,332,546
Public Works Admin
$891,543
$189,122
$414,000
$29,216
$695,882
Roads & Related
$1,072,520
$870,586
$2,260,600
$14,157
($303,337)
Water/Sewer
($8,201,986)
$489,731
$365,250
($451,971)
($8,529,476)
Sewer
$1,269,352
$457,595
$1,885,000
$20.837
($137,216 )
Heron Annuity
$57,236
$0
$0
$3,465
$97,382
BallymorePumping Stn,
$91,139
$2,500
$0
$3,465
$97,104
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Bayview Pumping Station
$20,228
$2,500
$0
$805
$23,533
Church St. School
$77,883
$0
$0
$2 921
$80,804
War Memorial
($76,329)
$0
$0
($4,198)
($80,527)
Storm Sewers
$6,459,208
$1,441.463
$210,000
$265,310
$7,955,981
Beavertop Reserve
$144,034
$0
$0
$5,401
$149,436
Debt Deferral -Library Facility
($2,567,771)
$0
$0
($141,227)
($2,708,999)
Sale of Municipal Lands
($7,854)
$0
$0
($432)
($8,285)
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund
$38,176,343
$0
$460,000
$1,431,613
$39.147,956
Total Reserve Funds
$52,054,322
$8.886,533
$10,321,490
$1,666,320
$52,285,685
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$56,668,340
$10,316,433
$10,926,540
$1,771,300
$57,829,533
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2011
2012
2012
2012
2012
RESERVES
Closing
Budgeted
Budgeted
Closing
Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Balance
Schedule "0"
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Working Capital
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Election
$97,369
$45,000
$135,000
$0
$7,369
Future Legal
$236,093
.$0
$0
$0
$236,093
Zoning By-law Review
$52,948
$0
$0
$0
$52,948
Contingencies
$59,537
$0
$0
$0
$59,537
Workers Compensation
$222,071
$0
$0
$0
$222 071
Engineering
$2,239,086
$0
$0
$83,966
$2,323,051
Insurance
$428,046
$0
$0
$16.052
$444,098
Equipment
Leisure/Parks
($1,552,655)
$147,500
$0
($82,630)
($1,487,786)
Works
$552,399
$179,400
$97,650
$22,248
$656,397
Fire
($64,410)
$0
$0
($3,543)
($67,952)
By -Law
$31,420
$8,000
$0
$1,328
$40,748
Phone
$43,922
$0
$0
$1,647
$45,569
Copier
$10,469
$0
$0
$393
$10,862
By -Law Ticketing
$1
$0
$0
$0
$1
Municipal Capital
($504,018)
$350,000
$200,000
($26,659)
($380,677)
Parks Rehabilitation
$3,004,917
$700,000
$0
$125,809
$($357,726
Major Capital Repair
($338,594)
$0
$0
($22,311
($617,323)
Tax Rate Stabilization
$594,969
$0
$0
$22,311
$617,280
280
Salt and Sand
$36,314
$0
$0
$1,362
$37,675
Development Revenue
$108,942
$0
$0
$4,085
$113.028
Library System Reserve
($212,075)
$0
$0
($7-1,664)
($223,739)
Library General Capital
$234,440
$0
$40,000
$8,041
$202,481
Parks Master Plan
$347,979
$0
$0
$13,049
$361,029
Compensation Contingency
$234,997
$0
$0
$8,812
$243,810
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$322,398
$0
$0
$12,090
$334,488
Bayvlew/Wellington Laneway
$5,574
$0
$0
$209
$5,783
Fire services Capital
($648,189)
$0
$0
($35,650)
($683,839)
Total Reserves
$5,543,848
$1,429,900
$472,650
$142,629
$6,643,726
RESERVE FUNDS
Ads and Culture
$78,433
$01-
$0
$2,941
$81,375
Public Works Infrastructure
$21,153
$0
$0
$793
$21,946
Cash In Lieu -Parklands
$12.362,600
$1.024,270
$12,000
$482,578
$13,857,447
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$3,072
$115
$3,187
Water/Sewer
($969,934)
$1,025,000
$1,112,500
($64,721)
($1,122,155)
Annuity
$45,443
$0
$0
$1,704
$47,147
Building Department
$1,313,838
$0
$0
$49,269
$1,363,107
Development Charges
Corporate
($385,456)
$146,248
$150,000
($22,583)
($411,791)
Fire
$1,538,193
$198,334
$0
$61,401
$1,797,928
Parks Dev. & Fac.
($3,735,108)
$415,682
$108,000
($200,607)
($3,628,032)
Indoor Recreation
$2,238,666
$1.599,122
$1,211,440
$91,219
$2.717,567
Library
$3,332,546
$289,365
$100,000
$128,621
$3,650,432
Public Works Admin
$695,882
$157,573
$0
$29,050
$882,505
Roads & Related
($303,337)
$725,221
$27.000
($3,828)
$391,056
Water/Sewer
($8,529,476)
$407,963
$0
($461,472)
($
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($137,216)
$381,152
$0
($400)
$243, 537
Heron Annuity
$59382
$0
$0
$2,227
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$61,609609
$61
Ballymore Pumping Sin.
$97,104
$2,500
$0
$3,688
$103,292
Bayview Pumping Station
$23,533
$2,500
$0
$92g
$26.963
Church St. School
$80,804
$0
$0
$3,030
$8383,834834
War Memorial
($80,527)
$0
$0
S4,429)
($84,956)
Storm Sewers
$7,955,981
$1,441,463
$154,000
$322,489
$9,565,934
Beavertop Reserve
$149,436
$0
$0
$5,604
$155,039
Debt Deferral - Library Facility
($2,708,999)
$0
$0
($148,995)
($2,857,994)
Sale of Municipal Lands
($8,285)
$0
$0
($456)
($8,741)
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund
$39,147,956
$0
$368,000
$1,468,048
$40,248,005
Total Reserve Funds
$52,285,685
$7,816,392
$3,242,940
$1.746,116
$58,605,254
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$57,829,533
$9,246,292
$3,715,590
$1,888,745
$65,248,980
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RESERVE AND RESERVE FUND STATEMENT
2012
2013
2013
2013
2013
RESERVES
Closing
Budgeted
Budgeted
Closing
Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Interest
Balance
Schedule "Q"
Schedule "R"
Working Capital
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Election
$7,369
$45,000
$0
$0
$52,369
Future Legal
$236,093
$0
$0
$0
$236,093
Zoning By-law Review
$52,948
$0
$0
$0
$52,948
Contingencies
$59,537
$0
$0
$0
$59,537
Workers Compensation
$222,071
$0
$0
$0
$222,071
Engineering
$2,323,051
$0
$0
$87,114
$2,410,166
Insurance
$444,098
$0
$0
$16,654
$460,751
Equipment
Leisure/Parks
($1,487,786)
$0
$0
($81,828)
($1,569,614)
Works
$656,397
$179,400
$0
$27,979
$863,775
Fire
($67,952)
$0
$0
($3,737)
($71,690)
By -Law
$40,748
$8,000
$0
$1,678
$50,426
Phone
$45,569
$0
$0
$1,709
$47.278
Copier
$10,862
$0
$0
$407
$11,269
By -Law Ticketing
$1
$0
$1
Municipal Capital
($380,677)
$350,000
$200.000
($19,875)
($250,551)
Parks Rehabilitation
$3,830,726
$700,000
$0
$156,777
$4,687,503
Major Capital Repair
($357,323)
$0
$0
($19,653 )
($640,428
Tax Rate Stabilization
$617,280
$0
$0
$$1,413
$$39,088
Salt and Sand
$37,675
$D
$0
$1,413
$39,088
Development Revenue
$113.028
$0
$0
$4,239
$117,266
Library System Reserve
($223,739)
$0
$0
($12,306)
($236,045)
Library General Capital
$202,481
$0
$45,000
$6,749
$164,230
Parks Master Plan
$361,029
$0
$0
$13,539
$374,567
Compensation Contingency
$243,810
$0
$0
$9,143
$262,952
Aurora Hydro Contingency
$334,488
$0
$0
$12,543
$347,031
Bayview/Wellington Laneway
$5,783
$0
$0
$217
$6,000
Fire services Capital
($683,839)
$0
$0
($37,611
($721,450)
Total Reserves
$6,643,726
$7,869,425
RESERVE FUNDS
Arts and Culture
$81,375
$0
$0
$3,052
$84,426
Public Works Infrastructure
$21,946
$0
$0
$823
$22,769
Cash In Lieu - Parklands
$13,857,447
$1,047,820
$0
$539,301
$15,444,568
Cash In Lieu - Parking
$3,187
$0
$120
$3,307
Water/Sewer
($1,122,155)
$1,025,000
$1,364,000
($80, 010)
($1,541,165)
Annuity
$47,147
$D
$0
$1,768
$48,915
Building Department
$1.363,107
$D
$0
$51,117
$1,414,224
Development Charges
Corporate
($411,791)
$149,173
$150,000
($23,977)
($436,595)
Fire
$1,797,928
$202.301
$0
$71,215
$2,071,444
Parks Dev. & Fac.
($3,628,032)
$423,996
$0
($191,592)
($3,395,629)
Indoor Recreation
$2,717,567
$1,631,104
$1,211,440
$109,777
$3,247,008
Library
$3,650,432
$295,152
$100,000
$140,550
$3,986,135
Public Works Admin
$882,505
$160,724
$189,000
$32,564
$886,793
Roads & Related
$391,056
$739,726
$52,000
$27,559
$1,106,341
Water/Sewer
($8,582,985)
$416,122
$0
($464,262)
($8,631,125)
Sewer
$243,537
$388,775
$0
$16,422
$648,734
Heron Annuity
$61,609
$0
$0
$2,310
$,1
Ballymore Pumping Stn.
$103,292
$2,500
$0
$3,920
$10909,713
Bayview Pumping Station
$26,963
$2,500
$0
$1.058
$30,521
Church St. School
$83,834
$0
$0
$3,144
$86,978
War Memorial
($84,956)
$D
$0
($4,673)
($89,629)
Storm Sewers
$9,565,934
$1,441,463
$164,000
$382,675
$11,226,072
Beavertop Reserve
$155,039
$0
$0
$5,814
$160,853
Debt Deferral -Library Facility
($2,857,994)
$0
$0
($157,190)
($3,015,183)
Sale of Municipal Lands
($8,741)
$0
($481)
($9,222)
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund
$40,248,005
$0
$276,000
$1,509.300
$41,481,305
Total Reserve Funds
$58,605,254
$7,926,356
$3,506.440
$1.980,306
$65,005,477
Total Reserve and Reserve Funds
$65,248,980
$7,926,356
$3,506,440
$1,980,306
$72,874,902
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The purpose of this report is to identify our long term Capital needs, together with
our Capital Asset Program and determine our funding strategy. One of these
funding strategies, is to utilize our reserve and reserve funds.
The previous two sections of the report: The Capital Asset Management Plan
and the Reserve and Reserve Fund Program, need to be pulled together to
present Council both your short term and long term needs.
Much discussion has taken place about the adequacy of our municipalities
reserves and reserve funds. With the addition of the Sale of the Hydro Property
and the $35,000,000. to the Reserve, bottom line on the surface, it appears that
we are adequately funded. However, when you introduce the Capital Asset
Management Plan you can see that in the not so long term, we could be in
difficulty if we don't address funding.
Attached as Exhibit "A" is a graph that shows the funding requirements and our
Reserve and Reserve Fund Position to 2013. You can see that currently if we
were to fund Capital Assets strictly from the Reserve and Reserve Funds that,
we would be adequately funded until 2009 when axes cross then we will be out
of money in the Reserve and Reserve Fund Accounts, which includes the Aurora
Hydro Sale Funds. The deficit at the end of 2013 will be $27 million dollars.
The Bottom line on the graph shows the municipal position not factoring in the
Aurora Hydro Sale Funds which makes the spread even greater, with a deficit at
the end of 2013 of $68 million dollars.
From the information that we have provided, we have tried to identify the issues
to allow you as Council, the ability to make decisions for the Town of Aurora for
today, and into the future. We appreciate that this does not paint a pretty picture,
but it does give us an opportunity to plan.
As we identified earlier in the report reserves are not established solely for the
purpose of funding a Capital Asset Management Plan. Our municipality must
maintain a level of Reserves that will round out our total financial management.
There is no magic number for a proper reserve but we cannot afford to delete the
reserves we have and we must work hard to avoid this from happening.
It is not our intent with this report to make recommendations. We are presenting
this report for information and feed back and, will follow this up with and action
plan.
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RA ITI R(t 21, 2006
' Mayors & Regional C 9-GKou
s Co -Chairs: Ro nderson, Region of Durham
RECEIVED avid Miller, City of Toronto
Ajax
Aurora
THIS LETTER HAS BEEN FORWARDED
MAR 8 206 TO THE GTAH MUNICIPAL CLERKS
Brampton
Brock March 6, 2006
Burlington Corporate S,�IIVICOSDell,
Caledon
C/arington Mr. B. Panizza =Directors
CES I)Ep�
Clerk I", T®
Durham Town of Aurora
East 100 John West Way, P.O. Box 1000
Gwillimbury Aurora, ON L4G 631 Georgina
Dear Mr. Panizza,
Halton
Halton Hills Re: Reolica and Imitation Firearms By-law
Hamilton The GTAH Mayors & Chairs considered the above matter and at ,a meeting held on
King February 17, 2006 the Group adopted the following resolution:
Markham
Milton "THAT the Township of Scugog's by-law regarding the restrictions of the use of
Mississauga replica and imitation firearms be endorsed in principle; and
Newmarket FURTHER THAT a copy of the by-law be forwarded to the GTAH municipalities,
Oakville Provincial and National Chiefs of Police Associations, the GTAH School Boards, the
Oshawa GTAH MP's and MPP's, and the Association offlunicipalities of Ontario."
Peel Please find enclosed a copy of the Township of Scugog's by-law, as well as a
Pickering variety of local newspaper articles, for your information and cons.
Richmond Yours truly,
Hill
scugog
Toronto
Uxbridge
oger Anderson
Vaughan Co-chair of the GTAH Mayors and Regional Chairs Group
Whitby
Enclosures
Whitchurch-
stouffvllle c: Mr. J. Couto, Director, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
York Mr. P. Cuthbert, Executive Director, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
GTAH School Board
GTAH MPs
GTAH MPPs
Contact Address: Office of the Regional Chair & CAO
Regional Municipality of Durham
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3
906-668-7711 ext. 2029
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG
BY-LAW NUMBER 02-06
BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE SALE AND
POSSESSION OF REPLICA FIREARMS AND IMITATION
FIREARMS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG.
WHEREAS Section 130 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, 6.25, as
amended, permits municipalities to pass by-laws related to the health, safety and
well-being of the inhabitants of the municipality:
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township'of Scugog has determined that
the purchase, sale, possession and use of Replicas of Firearms are activities
having the potential to negatively effect the health safety and well-being of the
inhabitants of the Township.
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Scugog has determined that
the regulation of the purchase, sale, possession and use of.Replicas of Firearms
is related to the health, safety and well-being of the Inhabitants of the Township
of Scugog.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of tharTownship of Scugog
enacts as follows:
SECTION ONE - DEFINITIONS
1.1 In this by-law:
(a) "Criminal Record" means an conviction under the Criminal Code and
n icludes any amendments t,hereto;
(b) "Firearm" means any barrelled weapon from which a shot, bullet or
other projectile can be discharged by means of rimfire or centrefire
ammunition.
(c) "Identification" means a valid driver's license Issued by the Province of
Ontario or any other Ontario Government issued photo identification.
(d) "Imitation Firearm" means any device that is designed or intended to
resemble a Firearm or Replica Firearm or may be reasonably mistaken
as a Firearm or Replica Firearm and shall Include a device that with
limited modification may be reasonably mistaken as a Firearm or
Replica Firearm.
,e
(e) Municipal Law Enforcement Officer' means a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer appointed to enforce the By-laws of the Township
of Scugog.
(f) "Officer' means a Police Officer and/or a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer.
(g) "Person" includes a Person as defined in accordance with the
Interpretation Acf, R.S.O. 1990, c. 1.11, as amended.
(h)"Police- Officer" means a Police Constable sworn in and for the
Province of Ontario and shall include a Constable of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
(i) "Police Report' means a Criminal Information Request received from
the Durham Regional Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police Service
and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Service and such Police Report
shall be current to within six (6) months.
Q) "Purchaser' means the purchaser of a Replica Firearm or Imitation
Firearm and includes a Person.
(k) "Replica Firearm" means any barrelled weapon from which a shot,
bullet or other projectile can be discharged by means other than rimfire
or centrefire ammunition.
(1) 'Township" means the Township of Scugog.
(m)"Vendor' means the seller of a Replica Firearm or Imitation Firearm
and, Includes a Person.
SECTION TWO — GENERAL REGULATION
2.1 No Person shall purchase, sell, possess or use a Replica Firearm or
Imitation Firearm in the Township except in accordance with this By-law.
SECTION THREE — REGULATION 6F SALE
3.1 No Person shall sell a Replica Firearm or Imitation Firearm to any Person
who is less than 18 years old and confirms, by way of Identification, that
the Purchaser is not less than 18 years old;
SECTION FOUR — REGULATION OF PURCHASE
4.1 No person shall purchase a Replica Firearm or Imitation Firearm unless
that person confirms, by way of Identification, to the Vendor, to the
satisfaction of the Vendor, that the Purchaser is not less than 18 years old;
SECTION FIVE— REGULATION OF POSSESSION AND USE
5.1 No person who is less than 18 years old shall possess a Replica Firearm or
Imitation Firearm while on public property or on private property to which the
public has general access.
52 No Person shall use a Replica Firearm or Imitation Firearm in a manner
that is reasonably, likely to cause harm or damage to another person or
property.
5.3 No Person shall use a Replica Firearm or Imitation Firearm in a manner that
Is reasonably likely to instil fear in or intimidate any other person.
5.4 Any person who is found in contravention of Section 5 shall forthwith
surrender such Replica Firearm or Imitation Firearm to an Officer.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
SECTION SIX — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
6.1 The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for the
Administration of this By-law.
6.2 The Officer will be responsible for the Enforcement of this By -Law.
SECTION SEVEN —OFFENCE
7.1 Every Person who contravenes any provision, section or paragraph of this
By-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction Is liable to a fine or
penalty for each offence, exclusive of costs, as prescribed by the Provincial
Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended.
SECTION EIGHT- SEVERABILITY
8.1 if a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section of this By-law,
or part thereof, to be invalid, such section or part of a section shall not be
constructed as having persuaded or Influenced` Council to pass the
remainder of this By-law as having being invalid and is,hereby declared that
the remainder of the By-law shall be valid and shall remain in force.
SECTION NINE:-- NON -APPLICATION
9.1 This By-law shall not apply to the possession or use of a Replica Firearm
or Imitation Firearm for, or in connection with, the lawful use thereof in
motion pictures, television and stage productions, the historical displays or
educational programs of a public museum or duly constituted sporting
events.
SECTION TEN —SHORT TITLE
10.1 The short title of this By-law shall be the "Replica Firearm By-law"
SECTION ELEVEN —DATE EFFECTIVE
11.1 This By-law shall come into effect on the day of Its passing.
Read a First, Second and Third time and finally passed this 9'4 day of January,
2006
(Signed) Marilyn Pearce
MAYOR, Marilyn Pearce
(Signed) Kim Coates
CLERK, Kim Coates
GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
B an sought on fake guns Page 1 of 1
Ban sought on fake guns
Feb 14, 2006
By David Blumenfeld
WHITBY -- They may be "toys," but they pose a real danger to police and the kids using them.
Police are encountering replica firearms on the streets of Durham Region far too often these days, and in some
cases, are responding to radio calls thinking a real gun is being used.
"When we arrive on scene and we're faced with weapons like this, we could be dealing with very serious
consequences that these boys don't recognize," Durham Regional Police Constable Todd Petzold said. "These
weapons present a very serious threat to police officers an the streets."
Const. Petzold was at Whitby council Monday asking Town staff to create a bylaw banning the possession and
use of replica firearms in public among those under 18 years of age. The townships of Scugog and Uxbridge
recently implemented similar bylaws, and Const. Petzold is taking his message to other municipalities in Durham
Region asking them to do the same.
There is a bylaw that currently regulates the sale and possession of imitation firearms to people under the age of
18, but no bylaw regulating the possession of replica firearms. The new bylaw would not extend to private
property.
When an officer responds to a call involving Imitation firearms, oftentimes the call that comes into the police
station is "there's two guys outside shooting each other," Const. Petzold said. When police arrive on scene, it can
be dark and late at night — conditions that make it hard for police to tell the difference between the real guns and
the fake ones. Some of these "toys" are even equipped with laser sights, he added.
"We don't know what we're dealing with," Const. Petzold said. "When we arrive, we're carrying real guns... (and)
we have our policies that we are to respond with. They,could be facing deadly force when we arrive."
Aside from telling local municipalities about the threatposed by replica firearms, Const. Petzold is also talking to
students about the hazards as well. As a high school liaison officer for north Durham, he visits schools informing
students that fake guns can be mistaken for real ones.
"Essentially, what we're doing is trying to protect the young people," he said. "The kids are recognizing the danger
and they are turning them into the police now. This represents a real concern for us in the police department.
What we're asking is that we not see them in the streets, on our playgrounds, in our schools or our stores."
At Monday's council meeting, a wide variety of replica firearms confiscated from youth in Durham were on display.
In some instances, charges were laid against youth for using them, Const. Petzold said.
"Until 1 got real close, I thought they wele real," Councillor Gerry Emm said.
Council is expected to implement a bylaw banning the possession of replica firearms in public by youth at its next
meeting of council on Feb. 27.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
Toy gun scare in Pickering : Alert issued following $14,000 paintball gun heist Page 1 of 1
1 oy gun sere in Pickering
Alert issued following $14,000 paintball gun heist
Jan 26, 2006
DURHAM — Durham Regional Police have issued a community alert following the theft of thousands of
worth of paintball guns from a shop In Pickering.
Police are concerned some of the guns, valued as high as $1,500, may closely resemble real firearms
be used in the commission of crime. In all, 26 of the guns were stolen during a break-in at the Premiun
shop on Kingston Road early Wednesday.
Thieves broke a front glass door to gain entry to the shop, then hauled away an estimated $14,000 wo
guns.
Anyone who encounters one of the stolen guns or who has information about the break-in is urged to c
at 905-579-1520 ext. 2525, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
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Deputy shoots teen wielding pellet gun
Teen painted weapon to make it look real; sheriff says
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(CNN) --A sheriffs deputy shot a 15-year-old he believed was armed with a 9 mm handgun at a Florida
middle school Friday only to learn later that the weapon was a modified pellet gun, the Seminole County
sheriff said.
The student is on "advanced life support" at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Sheriff Don Eslinger said, adding, "It was a terrible
situation."
Eslinger said that the student,Christopher David Penley, painted the brightly colored tip of the pellet gun black to make it look like a
real gun.
The sheriffs deputy was a member of the SWAT team and shot the eighth -grader only after the student raised the gun and
threatened officers, Eslinger said.
The shooting occurred about 9:30 a.m. at the 1,100-student Millwee Middle School in Longwood, Florida. (Watch.,th, a aftprmath_of
the shootin 1:54
The suburban Orlando school was evacuated after the shooting.
The incident began when the teen's fellow students saw a gun in his backpack. The students were planning to tell a teacher about
it, the sheriffs office said.
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One of the students confronted the teen, who responded by painting the weapon at the student and putting him in a closet, Eslinger
said. The armed teen then fled, and a school resource officer and others gave chase.
Deputies were called to the scene, and the teen led them on a foot chase across campus to an isolated alcove area where police
cornered him in a bathroom, the sheriffs office said.
Deputies tried to talk the teen into surrendering, but he refused to speak with them, Eslinger said.
"I'm going to kill myself or I'm going to die somehow," Eslinger quoted the boy as saying. "He refused to even comment. All he said
was his first name. He did not drop the firearm."
The student eventually exited the bathroom and pointed the gun at his own head and throat. When he "raised the firearm in a
tactical position and pointed if' at one of the SWAT team members, the officer "decided to use deadly force," Eslinger said.
"From what the deputies explained to me, (the teen) was suicidal," the sheriff said.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigators, who respond any time an officer fires a gun, determined the teen's weapon
was an airsoft pellet gun, which shoot BBs or small paintballs, Eslinger said.
Authorities showed the gun alongside a real 9 mm handgun, and there appeared to be little difference between the two.
The teen's motive was not clear, but authorities were looking into some things from his past, Eslinger said without elaborating.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
PORT PERRY STAR / 1NEDNF5DAY, SEPTENBEr 28, 2005 PORT PERRY
Police issue
warningg about
paintball. grins
after two finales
shot near sehooI
PORT PERRY — Dur-
bam police have issued a
warning regarding the safe
use of paintball gons after
two young males were shot
several times by an occu-
pant in a passing car near
Port Perry High School
recently.
According to Durham
police reports, two male
students, aged 14 and 16,
were waiting to cross
Ottawa Street west of the
school, around 3:45 pm.
on Sept. 14 when a white
Cadillac with several occu-
pants pulled up in front of
them and stopped.
One of the occupants
stared at the two males
while the car was stopped
and, when traffic began
to move and the Cadillac
pulled away; the two teen-
agers "heard the sound of
gunfire and felt (a) stinging
sensation throughout their
bodies,' say police.
th Bovictims "realized
that they had been shot sev-
eral tines," report police,
adding that the injuries
to the teenagers included
welts and did not require
any medical attention.
Police believe the weapon
was a replica machine gan,
capable of rapid fire. The
weapon has a capacity of
83 rounds and can fire a
projectile at 175 feet -per -
second, say police.
Officers from the North
Durham Community police
Office are looking for wit-
nesses.
As a result of this inci-
dent police are reminding
the public that shooting
paintball guns in public
is a very dangerous prac-
tice and warn that those
responsible for the Sept 14
incident could face charges
such as possession of
weapons dangerous, point-
ing a firearm, assault with
a weapon and mischief
or assault causing bodily
harm
Parents are also advised.
F Y�
that these weapons should
only be used under super-
vised conditions where
proper safety equipment is
be ng util zed, add police.
Anyone with
information
about this or any similar
incidents are asked to call
Durham Regional Police
at 905-579-1520 or Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(8477).
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006 AGE A ITE
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MAR 1 0 2006
March 9; 2006
To Mavors. CAOs, Chiefs of Police and Inre AD ft S 1 A (10 N
The CRTC has now called a hearing and asked for public input on Pelmorex's proposed All
Channel Alertrm emergency public alerting service.
Re: Pehnorex's All Channel Alert (ACA) proposal
CRTC Application #2004-1260-2; Public Hearing CRTC 2006-03
Deadline for formal support: April 6.2006.
I am writing to seek your written support for Pelmorex's All Channel Alert service, an emergency warning system
that alerts Canadians of local emergencies threatening life or property with a message on their television screens. I
first wrote to you last year to let you know we had applied to the federal broadcast regulator, the Canadian Radio -
television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), for such a service.
Without your support there is no assurance the CRTC will approve any emergency public alerting service.
Our first application was supported by provincial, municipal across Canada as well as several federal
agencies and still the CRTC turned down the application, so a clear message needs to be sent to the CRTC.
The deadline set by the CRTC to support this initiative is April 6, 2006, whi6h mlfortunately does not allow much
time for municipalities to make their voices heard. If you sent a previous lever, the Commission will not consider
it so please resend it and copy us.
Our ACAru emergency public alerting service will notify television viewers immediately if an emergency
situation is developing that affects their community, no matter what channel they arc watching on cable or
satellite. It will be available to all satellite and cable companies across Canada, and required in large systems.
Only messages from authorized government agencies, like Environment Canada or local municipalities, will be
broadcast.
I urge you to visit our ACA website at www.alkhannotalert.com . It provides details of our service, letters
from supporters, and instructions for writing to the CRTC.
Please feel free to call me personally at 905-829-1159 ext 1271 if you have any questions.
Your support is essential to the approval of this service which will provide a vital tool in every municipality's
emergency preparedness strategy.
Sincerely,
Paul Temple
Sr. Vice President, Regulatory and Strategic Affairs
Pelrnorex Communications Inc. I The Weather Network
The Pelmorex Pamry • to famllle Pefmom • The Weather Network • MiMoMedle
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GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
All Channel Alert backgrounder
Pehnorex's All Channel Alert (ACATm) is an emergency warning service that would allow authorities to alert
communities ofimpending local emergencies with a message on their television screens. No matter what
television channel you are watching on cable or satellite, you will be notified in seconds if an emergency situation
is developing that affects your area. Distribution of our service would be required by all satellite and large cable
systems.
What constitutes an emergency?
It's an imminent or unexpected threat to life and property. Examples are tornadoes, evacuations, bailstorms,
earthquakes, forest fires, acts ofterorism, chemical spills and nuclear waste accidents.
What are the benefits ofPelmorex's ACA service?
It is an efficient way to reach people in seconds and available to communities across Canada, it delivers the
message unaltered from the authorized government agency,, it is available in both official languages, it targets the
message only to the local viewing area at%cted by the emergency.
Who will be authorized to send emergency alerts besides Environment Canada?
In conjunction with federal, provincial and territorial authorities, Pelmorex proposes to make this service
available to municipalities and other government authorities responsible for emergency management.
What about radio alerts?
Pehnorex's ACA service will also send alert messages to local broadcaster newsrooms.
What will it cost?
There is no charge for ACA authorized users such as municipalities. Pehnowx has applied to the CRTC for a
monthly fee of 8¢ per cable or satellite subscriber to offset capital and operating costs, including user training and
public education. This funding approach is similar to the 911 emergency telephone service and is sabject to
CRTC review.
Who is Pelmor el?
Pelmorex Communications Inc. is the Canadian company behind tho-ACA technology. We own and operate The
Weather Network and M6t6oM6dia, which are delivered to more than 10 million Canadian households and
businesses. Pelmorex already distributes Environment Canada weather alerts on these channels.
What is the timetable for approval?
The CRTC process is underway with public comments due April 6 and a final decision expected by fall 2006. The
CRTC takes public support into account in its decisions.
How can we support ACA?
Please write to the CRTC. To see what others have said about the ACA service, and for tips on
preparing your letter of support, visit our website or e-mail us. Thank you!
For more Information about ACA,
Please visit www.allchannelalert.com
ore-malpelmorex.aca@peirnorex.com
The Pelmorex Pamll • to famille Pelaxxex • The weather Network a MWoWdta
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006 V"EDA !LEm =#4
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT No. ADM06-004
SUBJECT: Customer Advisory Committee - PowerStream Inc.
FROM: John S. Rogers, Chief Administrative Officer
DATE: March 21, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Council appoints representatives to the PowerStream Customer
Advisory Committee on the following basis:
1. One resident representative
2. Two major customer representatives
3. One Leisure Services (Facilities) representative
4. One administration representative
BACKGROUND & COMMENTS
Part of the agreement of the Purchase and Sale of Aurora Hydro Connections Limited to
PowerStream Inc. it was agreed that a Customer Advisory Committee would be created.
Staff and PowerStream have had a preliminary meeting to discuss the potential make up of
the Committee. The purposes of the Customer Advisory Committee are:
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1. To create a communications channel for information exchange with key Aurora
Stakeholders regarding PowerStream's activities, initiatives and operations;
2. To provide advance notice of discussions of key issues, for example, distribution
rate, submissions or rate harmonization;
3. To provide means for the Town of Aurora and PowerStream North customers to
identify issues.
As the name suggests the Committee is an Advisory Committee and is not a decision
making body. It is suggested that the Town appoint two staff members and one citizen
representative to sit on the Committee. The Town and PowerStream would also invite two
representatives from major customers of PowerStream to sit on the Committee as well. It
has been suggested that representatives from Magna and Quebecor may be appropriate
for this purpose.
OPTIONS
Council has two options:
1. To adopt the recommendations set out in this report; or
2. Instruct staff not to participate in the Customer Advisory Committee
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
March 21, 2006 - 2 - Report No. ADM06-004
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications related to this Committee.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal A — Maintaining a well managed and fiscally responsible municipality.
Goal B — Supporting a healthy business environment that attracts new business and is
responsive to the needs of our current business community.
Goal C — Continuing controlled well planned growth.
Goal E— Promoting open, accountable, transparent and accessible municipal government.
CONCLUSIONS
A Customer Advisory Committee would be a good vehicle to maintain good lines of
communication with PowerStream Inc. regarding hydro related initiatives and the Town of
Aurora.
ATTACHMENTS
None
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team — March 15, 2006
Prepared by. John S. Rogers, Chief Administrative
Rogers
Chief Administrative Officer
Officer - Ext. 4244
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
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TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT
SUBJECT: Eco-friendly Housing Developments
FROM: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration
DATE: March 21, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT report BA06-05 be received; and
No. BA06-05
THAT Council support amendments to the Ontario Building Code that would
facilitate improved energy efficiency in all types of buildings; and
THAT Report BA-06-05 be referred to the Environmental Advisory Committee for
information.
BACKGROUND
On January 13, 2006 the Town of Newmarket sold 34 lots to Rodeo Fine Enterprises
Inc. for the purpose of the development of environmentally sustainable residential
homes. The proposal provides for a reduction in water use and energy use through a
myriad of things such as rainwater harvesting systems, geothermal heating and
cooling systems with solar panels for hot water, high quality insulation, LED lighting,
efficient appliances, two flush toilets and aerator taps.
At the Council meeting on January 17, 2006 Council requested a staff report
investigating energy conservation for future housing developments in the Town of
Aurora, specifically requesting the following:
1) Implementation of R2000 standard of building in the Ontario Building Code;
2) A copy of Bill 51 highlighting energy saving provisions;
3) Hydro capacity for future residential developments;
4) Power Steams Communication Plan to residents on energy conservation.
am
GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
March 21, 2006 - 2 - Report No. BA06-05
COMMENTS
The Ontario Building Code and the R2000 Standard
The Ontario Building Code (OBC) is a set of uniform provincial standards for new
construction. Currently the OBC contains the highest energy efficiency standards in
Canada. Resource conservation and environmental integrity are identified as
purposes of the Code. While there are energy efficiency requirements in the Code
for small and large buildings, the R2000 Standard is a voluntary. national standard
that is in addition to and beyond the current Code requirements.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is responsible for code development.
Recently the Ministry announced its initiative to complete the technical research
necessary to introduce new mandatory Building Code requirements to increase the
level of energy efficiency of buildings.
The Ministry has issued a request for proposal to research potential 'changes to the
mandatory requirements and remove restrictions that prohibit the use of "green
technology" building systems and design.
It is recommended that Council write to the Minister of Municipal affairs and Housing
in support of amendments to the OBC that would facilitate improved energy
efficiency for the construction of buildings:'
Bill 51
Bill 51 - An act to Amend the Planning Act and Conservation Land Use Act was
given its first reading December 12, 2005. Proposed amendments to the Planning
Act include increased powers for municipalities to impose conditions to the approval
of a Plan of Subdivision that relate to the available supply, means of supply, efficient
use and conservation of energy when considering the approval of a Plan .
A copy of a portion of Bill 51 is attached as information for Council. Proposed
amendments to Clause 51(24)(1) — Criteria for Plan of Subdivision Approvals are
found on page 25 of the Bill.
Hydro capacity for Future Residential Developments
Residential developments that are subject to the approval of a Plan of Subdivision
are routinely circulated to PowerStream for comments through a Draft Plan of
Subdivision application. PowerStream comments to Planning may include
statements referring to capacity and their dependence on Hydro One providing
additional transmission and transformation capacity.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
March 21, 2006 - 3 - Report No. BA06-05
Prior to the final approval and registration of a Plan of Subdivision the Planning
Department requires that PowerStream sign off on the conditions of a draft Plan of
Subdivision. Further, pursuant to section 8(2) of the Building Code Act registration of
the Plan of Subdivision is required for the issuance of a building permit.
PowerStream's Communication Plan
PowerStream Inc. has become Aurora's hydro supplier as of November 1, 2005 and
they are involved in a communications strategy to make Aurora residents aware of
their services. A Customer Advisory Committee is in the process of being
established so that there will be a formal method of communication between the
Town and PowerStream.
PowerStream is also involved in a Conservation Demand Management program and
their website has a Section devoted to energy conservation as shown on Attachment
2. The web address is www.powerstream.ca. PowerStream has taken over the
energy conservation projects that were started by.Aurora Hydro.
OPTIONS
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Energy efficiency and conservation is a challenge faced by municipalities across the
Province. There is heightened awareness of a potential energy crunch. The timing
for increased energy measures is positive. The Town of Aurora has the opportunity
be proactive by supporting provincial initiatives to improve energy efficiency of new
construction.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal A -To Maintain a Well Managed and Fiscally Responsible Municipality
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Bill 51, section (3) Clause 51 (24) (1) of the Act
Attachment 2 - First page of PowerStream's Energy Conservation website
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
March 21. 2006 - 4 - Report No. BA06-05
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting - March 15, 2006
Prepared by. Techa van Leeuwen, ext. 4748.
�, a van Leeuwen
Director of Building Administration
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
LOI DE 2005 MODIFIANT DES LOIS EN CE QUI A TRAIT A L'AM6NAGEMENT DU TERRITOIRE ET A ATTACHMENT - 1
(a) the approval authority may refuse to accept or fur-
ther consider the application; and
(b) the time period referred to in subsection (34) does
not begin.
Dispute
(19.1) The applicant or the approval authority may
make a motion for directions to have the Municipal Board
determine whether the information and material required
under subsections (17) and (18), if any, have been pro-
vided.
Final determination
(19.2) The Municipal Board's determination under
subsection (19.1) is not subject to appeal or review.
(3) Clause 51 (24) (1) of the Act is repealed and the
following substituted:
(1) the extent to which the plan's design optimizes the
available supply, means of supplying, efficient use
and conservation of energy.
(4) Clause 51 (25) (b) of the Act is repealed and the
following substituted:
(b) that such highways, including pedestrian pathways,
bicycle pathways and public transit rights of way,
be dedicated as the approval authority considers
necessary;
(5) Subsection 51 (32) of the Act is amended by
striking out "the date of the order of the Municipal
Board issued" and substituting "the date the Munici-
pal Board's decision is issued".
(6) Section 51 of the Act is amended by adding the
following subsection:
Restriction, who may appeal
(39.1) Despite subsection (39), a person who is not a
public body and did not, before the approval authority
made its decision, make oral submissions at a public
meeting or written submissions to the approval authority
is not entitled to appeal the decision, the lapsing provision
or any of the conditions.
(7) Section 51 of the Act is amended by adding the
following subsection:
Restriction, who may appeal
(48.1) Despite subsection (48), a person who is not a
public body and did not, before the approval authority
made its decision, make a written request to be notified of
changes to the conditions is not entitled to appeal.
(8) Section 51 of the Act is amended by adding the
following subsections:
Restriction re adding parties
(52.1) No person, other than a public body, shall be
a) d'une part, PautorM approbatrice peat refuser la
demande ou refuser d'en poursuivre Pexamen;
b) d'autre part, le delai vise an paragraphe (34) no
commence pas A courin
Litige
(19.1) L'auteur de la demande on Pautorite approba-
trice peat, par voie de motion poor obtenir des directives,
demander A la Commission des affaires municipales de
determiner si les renseignements et les documents exiges
aux termes des paragrapher (17) at (18), le cas echeant,
ont ete fournis.
Determination definitive
. (19.2) La determination que fait la Commission des
affaires municipales en vertu du paragraphe (19.1) nest
pas susceptible d'appel ni de revision.
(3) L'alinea 51 (24) 1) de In Loi est abroge et rem -
place par ce qui suit :
1) la mesure dans laquelle la conception du plan op-
timise, en ce qui concelne Ptinergie, les stocks dis-
ponibles, les modes d'approvisionnement, Futilisa-
tion efficiente et la conservation.
(4) L'alinea 51 (25) b) de la Loi est abroge et rem -
place par ce' qui suit :
b) que des voies publiques, y compris des pistes pie-
tonnieres, des pistes cyclables et des emprises de
transports en commun, soient affectees selon ce
que 1'autorite approbatrice estime necessaire;
(5) Le paragraphe 51 (32) de la Loi est modifre par
substitution de ola date A laquelle la decision de In
Commission des affaires municipales est renduea> A «la
date, de Pordonnance rendue par la Commission des
affaires municipales».
(6) L'article 51 de la Loi est modife par adjunction
du paragraphesuivant:
Restriction quant oust personnes pouvant interjeter appel
(39.1) Malgre le paragraphe (39), la personne, autre
qu'un organisme public, qui n'a pas, avant que Pautorite
approbatrice ne prenne so decision, presente des observa-
tions orales lors d'une reunion publique on presente des
observations ecrites A 1'autorite n'a pas le droit d'interje-
ter appel de la decision, de la disposition relative A la ca-
ducite de Papprobation on de toute condition imposee.
(7) L'article 51 de la Loi est modifre par adjonction
du paragraphe suivant :
Restriction quant aux personnes pouvant interjeter appel
(48.1) Malgre le paragraphe (48), la personne, autre
qu'un organisme public, qui n'a pas, avant que Pautorite
approbatrice ne prenne so decision, demande par ecrit A
We avisee des modifications apportees aux conditions n'a
pas le droit d'interjeter appel.
(8) L'article 51 de la Loi est modifre par adjonction
des paragraphes suivants :
Restriction : inaction de parties
(52.1) Ancona personne ne doit, sauf un organisme
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GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
10 6 TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT
SUBJECT: New Noise Regulation By-law
FROM: Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services
DATE: March 21, 2006
1, AITE to
No. CS06-018
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the report on the proposed Draft Noise Regulation By-law be received; and
THAT the proposed Noise Regulation By-law be enacted by Council.
BACKGROUND
The proposed draft by-law attached as Appendix #1 to this report was initially presented to
Council in an earlier report on January 10, 2006. The report,and accompanying by-law
were received for information, and notices were placed in the Notice Board section of the
newspaper on Feb 14, 22, 28 & March 7 inviting input from the public. The notice, a copy
of which is attached as Appendix #2, also advised the public that General Committee
would be deliberating on the proposed by-law at this meeting. In addition to the foregoing,
copies of the draft by-law were also circulated to the Economic Development Committee
and the Environmental Advisory Committee for comments.
COMMENTS
As outlined in the previous report, the proposed by-law will provide greater clarity as a
working tool for staff in responding to any public concerns that may arise regarding
unwarranted noise issues. The new by-law also expands on the current regulations by
providing not only a list of the prohibitions (Schedule A) which currently exists, but also
adds a list of exemptions (Schedule C) and a schedule that outlines specifically the times
noises are permitted and prohibited (Schedule B).
Through the publication of the notice, a number of comments were received from residents
requesting further clarification on the proposed by-law. These comments have been
included as part of Appendix #3 attached to this report. In general, the proposed by-law
will address most of the comments raised however, in some cases such as the use of high
performance exhausts systems on cars could not be handled due to legislative restrictions.
Issues such as this would normally be covered by the Highway Traffic Act and be
considered a moving violation administered by the York Regional Police Dept.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
March 21, 2006 -2 - Report No. CS06-18
Staff however did revisit the draft by-law and included several new amendments that will
help address some of the concerns that have been presented by the public. These
proposed amendments are highlighted bold italics in the draft by-law.
One of the items that was raised at the General Committee meeting in January was a
request that staff investigate and considerthe inclusion of a decibel level component in the
by-law in order to measure and quantify the level of noise that may be generated from a
disturbance. Staff conducted a survey of other municipalities in the GTA and confirmed
that currently only two municipalities utilize a decibel based by-law. The foregoing is a list
of the municipalities surveyed:
Model or dB Based Noise By-laws in the G.T.A.
Allunici ali
dB Based `Noise B' =1nw
Region of York
East Gwillimbur
'No
Georgina
No
King
No
Markham
Yes
Newmarket
No
Richmond Hill
No
Vaughan
No*
Stouffville
No
Region of Peel
Mississauga
No
Brampton
Yes
Region of Durham
Ajax
No
Pickering
No
Whitby
No
Oshawa
No
* The City of Vaughan is considering a dB based by-law.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
March 21, 2006 - 3 - Report No. CS06-18
The introduction decibel reading provisions in a noise regulatory by-law, will necessitate the
inclusion of prescribed standards as established by the Environmental Protection Act and
associated Publications of the Noise Pollution Control Section of the Pollution Control
Branch of the Ministry of Environment. A copy of the publications that would normallyform
part of a noise by-law is included with the report as Appendix #4. The inclusion of these
provisions in the by-law would require extensive staff training in the interpretation of the
standards as well as training on the use of associated noise testing equipment. Based on
the volume and nature of complaints that the By-law Enforcement Services receives on an
annual basis, staff are of the opinion that introducing the complex form of the noise by-law
is not warranted at this time.
OPTIONS
The proposed by-law presented is one of two model by-laws most commonly used by
municipalities in Ontario. An alternative to the draft by-law that has been presented, is
a more complex version that is currently used in larger urban centres such as Markham,
Brampton, and Toronto.
The more detailed version provides specific decibel tolerance levels for ambient noise
and technical expertise that would exceed the normal issues that are presented to
enforcement staff in Aurora. In addition to specialized sound monitoring equipment
estimated to be approximately $7,500 - $8,000, extensive staff training would also be
required to implement the more detailed version. Consequently staff recommends that
the proposed by-law is adopted as the new standards for the Town.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The implementation of the proposed by-law would not have any financial implications on
the Town as it is a direct replacement of current legislation that is enforced by Town staff.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal A
To maintain a well managed and fiscally responsible municipality
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March 21, 2006 -4 - Report No. CS06-18
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix #1 — Proposed Draft By-law
Appendix #2 — Publication Notice
Appendix #3 — Comments from the Public
Appendix #4 — Environmental Protection Act Publications
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Review — March 15, 2006
Prepared by: Bob Panizza ext. 4221
Bob Panizza
Director of Corporate Services
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006 APPENDIX#1
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AUROkA
By-law Number XXXX-06.P
BEING A BY-LAW to
regulate and prohibit the
causing of noise in the
Town of Aurora.
WHEREAS Subsection 129 (1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as
amended, authorizes Council to enact a by-law to prohibit and regulate with respect to
noise;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora enacts as
follows:
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(a) Construction includes the erection, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition,
structural maintenance of buildings, land clearing, earth moving, grading,
excavation, blasting and detonation of explosive devices other than fireworks,
the laying of pipe, and conduit whether above or below ground level, highway
building, concreting, equipment installation and alteration and the structural
installation of construction components and materials in any form or for any
purpose, and includes any associated or related work;
(b) Construction Equipment means any equipment or device designated and
intended for use in construction or material handling, including but not limited
to air compressors, pile drivers, pneumatic or hydraulic tools, bulldozers,
tractors, excavators, trenchers, cranes, derricks, loaders, scrapers, pavers,
generators, off -highway haulers, trucks, ditchers, compactors and rollers,
pumps, concrete mixers, graders, orpther material handling equipment;
(c) Commercial Area means all areas zoned as commercial under the Town's
Zoning By-law as amended;
(d) Corporation means The Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
(e) Emergency means a situation or an impending situation, which may be
dangerous, caused by the forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or
otherwise, which arises suddenly and requires prompt action to remedy the
situation;
(f) Emergency Vehicle includes an ambulance, air ambulance, police
helicopter, police vehicle, a fire department vehicle and any vehicle used to
respond to an emergency;
(g) Industrial Area means all areas zoned as industrial or business park under
the Town's Zoning By-law as amended;
(h) Motor Vehicle includes an automobile, bus, truck, motorcycle, motor assisted
bicycle and any other vehicle propelled or driven other than by muscular
power;
(i) Municipal Service Vehicle means a vehicle operated by or on behalf of the
Corporation while the vehicle is being used for the construction, repair or
maintenance of a highway, including the removal of snow, the construction,
repair or maintenance of a utility service, the collection or transportation of
waste, or any other municipal service;
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By-law No. XXXX-05.P
Page 2
(j) Noise includes any loud outcry, clamour, shouting or movement or
any sound that is loud or harsh or unwanted;
(k) Person includes a corporation, a person, partnership or sole proprietorship;
(1) Premises means a piece of land and any buildings and structures on it and
includes a place of business, road or any other location or place;
(m) Residence means a room, suite of rooms, or dwelling, operated as a
housekeeping unit that is used or intended to be used as a separate
domicile by one or more persons, and that normally contains cooking, eating,
living, sleeping and sanitary facilities;
(n) Residential Area means all areas zoned as residential under the Town's
Zoning By-law as amended;
(o) Public Holidays means those holidays as defined by the Employment
Standards Act, 2000 which consists of the following: New Years Day, Good
Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas
Day, and December 26.
(p) Town means The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
2. SCOPE:
2.1 The general prohibitions on activities described in Schedule A shall apply
to the lands within the Town of Aurora at all times.
2.2 The prohibitions on activities by time and place described in Schedule B
shall apply to the lands within residential areas, commercial and industrial
areas of the Town during the days and between the hours specified in
Schedule B.
2.3 The general exemptions described in Schedule C shall apply to lands
within the Town of Aurora at all times.
3. ADMINISTRATION:
3.1 The By-law Services Section of the Town of Aurora will be responsible for
the administration and enforcement of this by-law.
3.2 All Provincial Offences Officers with the authority to enforce the by-laws of
the Town of Aurora as well as officers of the York Regional Police Dept.
have the authority to enforce the provisions of this by-law.
3.3 Any person may apply for an exemption to the prohibitions described in
the attached Schedules of this by-law.
3.4 Applications for exemptions for sections 3, 10, &11 of Schedule B of this
by-law shall be directed to By-law Services Section for consideration. All
other exemption requests shall be forwarded to Council in writing for
consideration and its decision shall be final.
3.5 If an application for exemption to the by-law is approved, the exemption
will be in effect for the dates and times specified and with any imposed
conditions therein.
3.6 If any of the exemption conditions imposed is contravened, the exemption
shall be immediately revoked.
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By-law No. XXXX-05.P Page 3
4. APPLICATION:
4.1 No person shall, at any time, make, cause, or permit the making of noise
within the Town that is the result of any of the activities described in
Schedule A and that is audible to:
(a) a person on or in a premises other than the premises from which
the noise is originating; or
(b) a person in a residence other than the residence from which the
noise is originating.
4.2 No person shall, during the days and between the hours specified in
Schedule B, make, cause or permit the making of noise within the
residential, commercial or industrial areas as defined by the Town's
Zoning By-law as amended, that is the result of any of the activities
described in Schedule B and that is audible to:
(1) a person on or in a premises other than the premises from which
the noise is originating; or
(2) a person in a residence other than the residence from which the
noise is originating.
5. EXEMPTIONS:
5.1 The prohibitions described in Schedules A and B do not apply if the noise
is the result of measures undertaken in an emergency for the:
(1) immediate health, safety or welfare of the persons and animals;
(2) preservation or restoration of property.
5.2 The prohibitions described in Schedules A and B do not apply if the noise
is the result of the activities described in Schedule C.
5.3 The prohibitions described in Schedules A and B do not apply if the noise
is the result of an activity that has been granted an exemption under
section 3.4.
6. SCHEDULES:
The following Schedules are attached and form part of this by-law:
Schedule A General Noise Prohibitions
Schedule B Noise Prohibitions by Time and Place
Schedule C Exemptions to the Noise Prohibitions
OFFENCE AND PENALTY PROVISIONS:
Any person who contravenes the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence
and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine as provided for in the Provincial
Offences Act and to any other applicable penalties.
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By-law No. XXXX-05.P
8. COMMENCEMENT:
This by-law comes into force upon enactment by Council.
9. REPEAL OF BY-LAW:
By-law Number 4746-05,P is hereby repealed.
10. SEVERABILITY
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Each and every one of the provisions of this By-law is severable and if any
provisions of this By-law should, for any reason, be declared invalid by any court,
it is the intention and desire of this Council that each and every of the then
remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME THIS DAYOF 2006.
T. JONES, MAYOR
i
B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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By-law No. XXXX-05.P
SCHEDULE A
GENERAL NOISE PROHIBITIONS
1. The operation of a motor vehicle other than on a highway.
2. The operation of a motor vehicle in such a way as to squeal the tires.
3. The operation of a combustion engine or pneumatic device without an
effective exhaust muffling device that is not in good working order and in
constant operation.
4. The operation of any construction equipment without an effective exhaust
muffling device.
5. The operation of a vehicle in a manner that results in banging, clanking,
squealing, or similar sounds.
6. The operation of a horn of a vehicle or other warning device except where
required or authorized for safety reasons.
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7. Persistent barking, calling or whining or other similar persistent noise
making by any domestic pet or any other animal kept or used for any
purpose other than agriculture.
8. The unauthorized setting off of fireworks.
9. The operation of an engine or motor in, or on, any vehicle or item of attached
auxiliary equipment for a continuous period of more than five minutes while
such vehicle is stationary unless:
(a) the continuous operation of the engine or motor is essential to the basic
function of the vehicle or equipment;
(b) the weather conditions justify the use of heating of refrigeration system
powered by the engine or motor for the safety or welfare of the
operator, passengers or animals or the preservation of perishable
cargo.
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By-law No. XXXX-05.P
SCHEDULE B
NOISE PROHIBITIONS BY TIME AND PLACE
Page 6
Prohibited Times
Activity
Residential
' Commercial
Industrial'.
Areas
Areas
Areas
1. Operation of any construction
equipment in connection with construction.
C and F
C and F
C and F
2. Erection, alteration, repair, dismantling,
of any structure or activity related to
C and F
C and F
C and F
construction.
3. The exterior operation of any device or
group of connected devices intended for the
production, or reproduction of amplified
A
C
C
voices, music or sound.
4. The interior operation of any device or
group of connected devices intended for the
production, or reproduction of amplified
C
C:
C
voices, music or sound.
5. Operation of a combustion engine that
(i) is, or (ii) is used in, or (iii) is intended for
use in a toy or model or replica of a larger
device, which is not a vehicle for transport
D
E
E
and which has no purpose other than
amusement.
6. Operation of an outdoor solid waste bulk
lift or refuse compacting equipment.
C
C `.
C
7. Operation of a mechanical commercial
car wash.
E
E
D
8. Operation of a public address system
A
C and F
C and F
9. Operation of voice activated drive-thrti
r
order facilities.
A
E
E.
10. Operation of any electrical or gas
powered tools for domestic purposes other
D
D
E
than for snow removal.
11. Loading, unloading, delivering or
otherwise handling any containers, products
or refuse unless necessary for the
C and F
D
E
maintenance of an essential service.
12. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling,
singing, the playing of musical instruments,
C
E
F
or any other noise.
13. Private and community functions held
on priV2te p operty
E
=E
E
Prohibited Times
A. At any time
B. 1700 (5:00pm) of one day to 0700 hours (7:00 am) of the next day
& 0900 hours (9:00 am) Sundays
C. 1900 (7:00pm) of one day to 0700 hours (7:00 am) of the next day
D. 2100 (9:00pm) of one day to 0700 hours (7:00 am) of the next day
& 0900 hours (9:00 am) Sundays)
E. 2300 (11:00pm) of one day to 0700 hours (7:00 am) of the next day
& 0900 hours (9:00 am) Sundays
F. All day Sundays and Public Holidays
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By-law No. XXXX-05.13
SCHEDULE C
EXEMPTIONS FROM THE NOISE PROHIBITIONS
1. Operation of emergency vehicles.
2. Operation of municipal service vehicles, including municipally contacted
services, and related equipment including equipment for snow removal.
3. Authorized displays of fireworks.
4. Midways, carnivals or circuses approved by the Town.
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5. Races, parades, processions and events for ceremonial, religious purposes
that have been authorized by the Town.
6. Operation of bells, chimes, carillons, and clocks in churches, schools and
buildings that are open.
7. Cultural, recreational, educational and political events in parks and other
public places that have been authorized by the Town where required.
8. Events open to the community on municipal property or highways that have
been authorized by the Town.
9. Non -emergency construction, reconstruction or tepair of any municipal,
provincial or federal public works including the construction, reconstruction or
repair of a public highway provided the Town of Aurora is given advanced
written notice of the hours to be worked if outside the permitted construction
hours.
10. Operation of bells utilized as traffic control devices including the
following:
(a) bells and other devices at tratfic signal locations;
(b) bells at railway crossings.
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APPENDIX #2
The'' Council'"of the Town of Aurora will be. considering a, report which
recommends the adoption of the new Town wide Noise Regulation By-
IaW ThL proposed. by law, will be presented to General Committee at
its. meeting:gn Tues. March.21, 2006. Public comments are invited in
writing prior to the meeting or in person at. the March 21st General
CoOlmitt, e eeting.,
Anyope wishing to address Committee should submit a request to
appear as a delegatio. n to the Town by March 16th. Kindly submit your
comments or requests: to the Director of Corporate Services Town of
Aurora, 1 :.Municipat:Drive, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1 or by e-mail to
boanina@e-aurora.ca . Copies of the Draft Noise Regulation By-law
maybe picked up. at the Town Hall, the Aurora Public Library, or
viewed on the Town's Web. site in the What's New section.
Bob Panizza
Director of_.Corporate Services
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Panizza, Bob
From: Eric
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2D061228
To:
Subject: IDEAS / Thoughts / Informatlon I Links from Tuesday January 10th General Committee Meeting
First of all, Happy New Year to you all!
was able to attend the General Committee Meeting on Tuesday January loth. Before
attending I tried to read the Agenda PDF documents on the Town of Aurora Web Site.
Unfortunately, some of the PDF documents are not very clear. I was wondering if someone
could inform the person who scans the document to perform a quality check before it is
posted to the web. The York Region Transit document is a good example.
1. New Noise Regulation By-law - I was very happy to see t�e towns efforts in the
creation of this New Noise Regulation Draft document. I do have a few concerns.
a. Ripple effect
b. The way the document stands now, if I report any of the following, my
neighbours would be fined.
I. Dog barking / howling at 2:00am
ii. Drivers who do not have a muffler / catalytic converter to improve
fuel economy and performance. I do understand this is again the law.
iii. The teen party's that have the base music going on every weekend.
iv. The neighbours that have a so called hot tub party after I1:00pm.
c. The car dealerships.
i. Delivery of new cars before 7:00am
ii. The pick up of garbage containers before 7:00am
iii. The loud speaker/paging systems during the day for employees to
answer a phone call.
iv. The daily coffee truck horns
v. The pressing of the PANIC button on a car key chain to locate a car
for service or buyer road test.
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I could go on, but I am sure you get the idea. If the new draft is implemented, is the town
becoming too noise cautious? Would the town be moving business away?
2. Snow Removal Equipment: I do agree that any snow removal equipment should be
allowed at any time for any public place. Example: Churches, malls, sidewalks, streets,
schools, businesses, ... This is important for safety as well as keeping the daily routine of
the public and the town economy from becoming disrupted. I do think that a resident who
turns on a snow blower at 2:00am to clear his/her driveway should be in violation. Why, a
snow plow would take less the five/ten minutes to clear a residential driveway. A snow
blower could take 45 minutes depending on the amount of snow of course and size of the
driveway.
3. NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION It was stated during the rneee�ing that there have been
some complaints in regards to construction noises. As you may be aware most reputable
home builders have a NOISE/CONSTRUCTION clause within the "Offer of Purchase" on the
sale of a new home. This clause protects the builder from sub contractors who will work
on a development at any time. Recommend: That before the town allows new home
construction that they review the clauses and or," recommend a clause for the builder. In
this way, the town could be protected. Also, before the property can be sold, this noise
clause should be transferable to the new owners and should be included on the "Land
Titles" description for the property for a specific period of time. The sales representative
and the solicitor representing the buyer should be explaining this clause to the buyer.
Thus, the noise clause for construction may ONLY be applicable to in -fill / renovation
construction within established subdivisions.
4. SKATE BOARD RAMP NOISE was also mentioned at the meeting on
whether the new draft would cover this problem. I was wondering if this could also be
covered within a different area regarding building permits. Example:
(a) Any structure being built over a specific size on a residential lot must be
(i) approved by surrounding neighbours.
(ii) must conform to municipal building codes
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(iii) cannot cover more the "X" square footage of a property
(iv) cannot be over a specific height
(v) must be visually pleasing as to not obstruct the views / enjoyment of
surrounding neighbours.
The above changes may also affect those owners who are decking their entire property
above three feet or more from the ground.
Another problem is the number of residential owners who have landscapers draining all the
water in the storm sewers instead of the water being filtered through the ground. BY
LAW REQUIRED HERE if there is not one already in place.
If the new bylaws are put in place, would they affect any structures that currently have
been constructed? Is there a possibility of the town being sued if enforced?
Has the town contacted other municipalities that may have;experienced this issue?
j.
There are numerous web sites regarding Noise By -Laws. Here is Kingston's Noise By -taw
http:1/www.cit ofkingston.ca/pdf/maws/bl_2004-52.pdf Note there definitions.
Here is another http://www.middlesexcentre.on.ca/bylaws/Noise.htm
Yarmouth has a clause that would cover such n6ises
http,//www.distrfct,yarr�outh_ns.ca//n1—ja�pdf/bylaws/ oise By_Law�df#search.='Noise%
20ByLaw,
Here is a clause that the city of Neilson BC has
No person being the owner, tenant, or occupier of real property shalt allow or permit
such real property to be used so that noise or sound which occurs thereon, or
emanates therefrom, disturbs or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment,
comfort or convenience of any person or persons on the same piece of property or in
the neighbourhood or vicinity.
5. Servicing Allocation Policy - Every developer is ranked by the Ontario Building
Association in regards to fines, complaints, ...
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What will one developer provide to the town more so than another?
(a) Structurally pleasing homes
(b) Landscaping
(c) Decorative energy efficient street lighting
(d) Decorative entrances / fencing
(e) Lot size / curb appeal
(f) Parks / Sitting Areas
(g) Parking !!!
(h) Should the size of the development matter? Example: How many lots will be
developed?
(i) Should there be a T I M E element? The builder has been given the green
light to build but must have all construction completed on a street before a
specific date.
(j) A number of builders have there own process. " Example: Build then sell, sell
and build. Complete a phase before another can be started. What is the
town's position and should this hake a bearing on Service Allocations?
(k) Energy efficiency / water preservation Example: Two stage gas furnaces,
R40 attic insulation, water efficient toilets, solar panels, ...
Have a great day!
Cheers,
6
Eric "
Eric J. McCartney (Sales Represewiiiave)
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Alexander, Chris
From: Panizza, Bob
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 1:51 PM
To: Alexander, Chris
Subject: FW: Comments/Questions on the new Noise Ordinance
Chris, could you please follow up and repond to this for me. Thanks
-----Original message -----
From: Richard L. Hess -
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 4:22 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: Comments/Questions on the new Noise Ordinance
Dear Mr. Panizza,
The new noise ordinance appears to serve the purpose of giving the
town authorization to act on complaints. obviously, the first step
should be for neighbours to discuss issues as friends and not call the town.
I have a few detailed questions as I've looked into noise ordinances
a few times -- and even led part of the team that built a TV studio
on an active Air Force base --and you couldn't hear the jets inside the studio.
(1) In a single-family residential neighbourhood it is completely
possible to have a movie playing on your surround sound system
(Schedule B.3.) in a front room that is audible to a passerby on the
sidewalk (4.2 (1)) but would not be at all audible to someone in the
adjacent residence (4.2 (2)). While I wouldn't expect a person out
walking to complain, it seems like -a strict standard.
(2) Audible is not defined. In the example that:I gave above, if
someone stood quietly and was able to hear any:iioise, that would be
"audible." It certainly wouldn't be annoying.,,14oise ordinances that I
have read (admittedly in the U.S. and in larger cities) provide a
specific sound level in dB (A) or dB (C) or'Leq levels which look at
duration. I don't have a sample ordinance available, but this is a
more objective test than "audible." Perhaps it is good that this
ordinance leaves this open to discretion. I personally don't create
sounds that can be heard by someone walking by my house .(unless the
windows are open).
(3) I would think that it might make sense and be reasonable to break
out Schedule B, Item 10 into two sections. 10A would be "Yelling,
shouting, hooting, whistling, or any other noise. and would
remain the same at C/E/F. 10E would be "Singing and the playing of
musical instruments" and I would suggest that it be limited to D/E/F
to allow some of our aspiring musicians who are in band to practice
at home, inside the house between 7 and 9 PM without the risk of
someone walking by on the sidewalk and saying that we are in violation.
(4) Where does one find the authorized days for setting off of
fireworks (Schedule A, 8)? Fireworks are sometimes shot off on
Victoria Day and/or Canada Day. Perhaps placing an "E/E/E" line in
Schedule B for Fireworks on those two days, or does that come under a
private function (Schedule B, 11)?
(5) I am assuming that running a generator during a power failure
would be acceptable because I'm trying to preserve food in my
refrigerator/freezer and/or keep my heat on so my pipes don't freeze (5.1 (2)),
Sorry to be a nit picker.. you may ignore this if you 'want. I'm
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Panizza, Bob
From: Hector Parekh
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 7:38 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: COMMENTS TO DRAFT NOISE BY LAW
Dear Mr Panizza,
The following comments pertain to the Town's Draft Noise By - Law.
I appreciate the work your staff has put into this draft law and by and large it reads very well. However,
what follows are some specific concerns I have regarding protection against abuse of "sound
amplifying devices".
The Town of Aurora, like many towns in the GTA, continues to develop along the lines of closely knit
home/townhome communities. At the same time modern (ie post - 2000) noise amplifying technologies
are becoming more and more sophisticated and commonplace. For this reason, I believe the Noise By
Law should enshrine in it a principle that all persons dwelling in a residence in Aurora be entitled to
"quiet enjoyment of their property at all times". No one should have the right to play amplified
sound (eg stereos) as loud as they want, at any time, if it interferes with another persbn's right to quiet
enjoyment of property. ,r
The current draft protects against abuse from noisy neighbours between 2300 and 0700 (Schedule B
#11). This essentially allows someone to play sounds as loud as desired all day and into the evening. If
I've misinterpreted this, I would greatly appreciate being corrected.
I would, therefore, suggest the following specific changes to the draft by - law:
1) DEFINITIONS Section 2 (J): "Noise means an unwanted and excessive sound". I submit that the the
word "excessive" is subjective. Who determines what is "excessive"? It needs further definition without
which the law would likely lose any legal challenge.
2) SCHEDULE A (#2) : "Operation of a motor vehicle in such a way as to squeal the tires..." Add: "or
make any other unreasonable noise". As I've noted in a previous Email to you, "unreasonable noise"
is defined legally under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act Section 75 (4).
-- Addition of this simple clause would make #3 - 6 in Schedule A (all of which deal with unreasonable noises
emanating from a car) redundant. It would also guard against future "unreasonable" noises as automobile and
stereo technologies continue to develop in the future.
3) SCHEDULE B (#3) "Operation of any device or group of connected devices intended for the production, or
reproduction, of amplified voices, music or sound". Instead of allowing "excessive" noise in daytime hours (0700 -
1900), 1 believe that this typ a of noise should not be permitted "at any time" if it is audible to "a person on or in a
premises other than the premises from which the noise is originating".
--Simply put : If I can hear a neighbour's noise, which he or she has generated by an amplifying device, on my
own premises at any time, it's too loud.
"Noise" is a serious quality of life issue for a lot of people. I believe my suggestions are reasonable and hope that
you and your staff will give them serious consideration.
Sincerely,
Hector Parekh
135 John West Way
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Panizza, Bob
From: Margaretanne McDonald
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 4:18 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: town's draft noise by law
Dear Mr. Panizza,
I greatly appreciate the time and effort that you and your staff have put into the Town's Draft Noise
By -Law.
I have concerns for those of us who live in closely knit condo townhouses when it comes to playing
loud stereo
music which can be easily heard through the walls.] am strongly suggesting that if loud music or any
otherloud
frequent noises interferes with the "quiet enjoyment of another's property " that it should not be
allowed at "any time."
I am writing as one who went through four months of loud stereo music from next door before It was
resolved. It was
a most unpleasant experience so I am hoping that you will take my concerns into consideration.
Sincerely
Margaret Anne Mac Donald
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Panizza, Bob
From: jzeyen!
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 4:00 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: March 21st- Public Comments
Dear Council of Aurora,
Thank you for this opportunity to address our 'public comments' to the March 21st, 2006
General Committee members. While we trust that you will make a recommendation or decision
based on facts, we also wanted to inform you of 'our situation, and that of many families
like us in our area. We have 2 young children who are woken regularly and prematurely by
the early trains' whistles even though we live near Bayview Avenue in Aurora. The sudden,
loud and repetitive blasts ensure that our children remain awake. We've tried everything
and ultimately have had to install insulation over their.windows nightly which still does
no significantly reduce the horn blasts of the morning hours. The result is that our
window frames are starting to warp from the humidity which builds up as the result of
having to put insulation in the windows! As well, mold is beginning to be apparent from
the moisture build-up. This spring, we will have to install new windows in our relatively
new home which, we've been told, won't reduce the sound by any more than 30%. However, if
a "No Horn By-law" could be implemented safely, we would.all have a better sleep. We urge
you to approve the "No Horn By-law" at all crossings in Aurora to allow the community to
sleep and to uphold the value of our homes. Thank you and regard,
-- Carol Speed-zeyen
-- Jerome Zeyen
-- & Family
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PUBLICATIONS
The following Ontario Ministry of Environment Publications (NPC — Noise
Pollution Control)
NPC-101—Technical Definitions
NPC-102 — Instrumentation
NPC-103 — Procedures
NPC-104— Sound Level Adjustments
NPC-205 —Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 1 & 2 Areas
(Urban)
NPC-206 — Sound Levels due to Road Traffic
NPC-115 — Construction Equipment
NPC-216 — Residential Air Conditioning Devices
NPC-117 —Domestic Outdoor Power Tools
NPC-118 —Motorized Conveyances
NPC-119 —Blasting
NPC-232 — Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 3 Areas (Rural)
NPC-233 — Information to be Submitted for Approval of Stationary Sources
Sound
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Publication NPC-101
Technical Definitions
Technical Terminology and Standards
The following terminology and standards shall be used forthe purposes of any Noise Control By -Law
enacted pursuant to The Environmental Protection Act and all Publications of the Noise Pollution
Control Section of the Pollution Control Branch of the Ministry of the dnvironment. The definition of
anytechnicalword used in such By -Law or this or any such Publication and notheretn defined shall
be the definition appearing in the applicable Publication of the Canadian Standards Association
(CSA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the International, Organization for
Standardization(ISO), the International ElectrotechnicalCommission (I EC), the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE), or the Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association of Canad a (MEMAC);
(1) Acoustic Calibrator
An "Acoustic Calibrator" Is an electro-mechanical or mechanical device Intended for the
calibration of sound level meters and meeting the specifications of Publication NPC-102 -
Instrumentation, for Acoustic Calibrators.
(2) A -Weighting
"A -weighting" is the frequency weighing characteristic as sperolfled in IEC 123 or IEC 179
and intended to approximate the relative sensitivity of ttie normal human ear lo different
freque notes (pitches) of sound.
(3) A -weighted Sound Pressure Level
The "A -weighted sound pressure level* is the sound pressure level modified by application
of the A -weighting. It is in easured in decibels, A -weighted, and denoted dBA.
(4) Beating
"Beating'is the characteristic of a sound which ha an audible cyclically varying soundlevel,
caused by the Interaction of two sounds of almost the same frequency.
(5) Buzzing Sounds
A "buzzhg sound" is a sound which is characterized the presence of a large number of
related discrete harmonics in its frequency spectrum. These harmonics together with the
fundamental frequency produce a sound which subjectively is termed a "buzz'. Examples are
sounds from a buzzer or a chain saw.
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(6) Decibel
The "deciber' is a dimensionless measure of sound level or sound pressure level; see sound
pressure level.
(7) Effective Sound Pressure
The "effective sound pressure" ate point is the root -mean square value of the instantaneous
sound pressure, over a time Interval, at the point under consideration as detected with a
sound level meter meeting the re quirem ents- of P ublication N PC-102 - Instrum entation.
(8) Equivalent Sound Level
The "equivalent sound level" sometimes denoted t.y, is the valu a of the constantsound level
which would result In exposure to the same total A -weighted energyas would the specified
tlme-varying sound, if the constant sound level persisted. over an equal time interval. It is
measured in dBA.
The'mathem slice I definition of equivalent sound level (L.,) for an Interval defined as
occupying the period between two points in time th and t is'.
z
Lay = 10 log1e I P if) dt
p,
where p(t) is the time varying A -weighted sound pressure,and P, is the reference pressure
of 20 VP a. a „
(9) Fast Response
"Fast response" is a dynamic characteristic setting of a sound level meter meeting the
applicable specifications of Publication NPC-102- Instrumentation.
(10) Frequency
The "frequency" of a periodic q uantity is the number of times that the quantity repeats itself
In a unit Interval of time. The unit of measuremenVis hertz (Hz) which is the same as cycles
persecond.
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(11) General Purpose Sound Level Meter
A "General Purpose Sound Level Meter" Is a sound level meter which meets the
specifications of Publication NPC-102 - Instrumentation, for Generai Purpose Sound Level
Meters.
(12) Impulse Response
"Impulse response" is a dynamic characteristic setting of a sound level meter meeting the
specifications of Publication NPC-102 - Instrumentation, for Impulse Sound Level Meters.
(13) Impulsive Sound
An "impulsive sound" is a single pressure pulse or a single burst of pressure pulses, as
defined by IEC 179A, First supplement to IEC 179, Sections 3.1 and 3.2.
(14) Impulse Sound Level
The "impulse sound level" is the sound level of an impulsive sound as measured with an
Impulse Sound Level Meterset to impulse response, Itis measured In A-webhted decibels,
denoted dBAI.
(15) Impulse Sound Level Meter
An 'Impulse Sound Level Meter' is a sound level meter which meets the specifications of
Publication NPC-102 - Instrumentation, for Im pulse Sound Level Meters.
(16) Integrating Sound Level Meter
An "Integrating Sound Level Meter"is a sound level meterwhich is capableof being used to
derive the equivalent sound level (L"y ) and which meets the 3pecltications of Publication
NPC-102 - Instrumentation, for Type B Integrating Sound Level Meters.
(17) Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Levu
The "Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Level% sometimes denoted Lw of N impulsive
sounds, is ten times the logarithm to the base 10 ofthe arithmetic mean often to the power
of one tenth the Impulse sound level of each impulsive sound.
Algebraically, it can be written as: r
LLM = 10 logto I N ( 10n 411 + 1011Vto ... + 10d'J1" )I
where, dBAI, ,dBAI� ,dBAIN are the N impulse sound levels.
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(18) Overpressure
The "overpressure" at a point due to an acoustic disturbance is the instantaneous difference
at that point between the peak pressure during the disturbance and the ambient atmospheric
pressure. The unit of measurement Is the pascal.. One pascal, abbreviated Pa, is the same
as one newton per square metre, abbreviated N/m Z.
(19) Overpressure Level
The "overpressure level" is twenty times the.)ogarithm to the base 10 of the ratioof the peak
pressure to the reference pressure of 20 pPa.
(20) Peak Particle Velocity
The "peak particle velocity" is the maximum instantaneous velocity experienced by the
particles of a medium when set into transient vibratory motion. This can be derived as the
magnitude of the vector sum of three orthogonal components and is measured in cmis.
(21) Peak Pressure Level Detector
A "Peak Pressure Level Detector" Is a device capable of measuring peak pressure or
pressure level perturbations in alr and wh ich meets the specifications of Publication NPC-102
- Instrumentation, for Peak Pressure Level Detectors,
(22) Percentile Sound Level
The "x percentile sound lever, designated L,p is the sound level exceeded x percent of a
specified time period, It is measured in dBA.
(23) Quasi -Steady Impulsive Soun I. -
"Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound"is a sequence of impulsive sounds emitted from the same
source, having a time Interval of less than 0.5 s between successive impulsive sounds.
(24) Slow Response
"slow response" Is a dynamic characteristic setting of a sound level meter meeting the
applicable specifications of Publication NOC-102 - Instrumentation.
(25) Sound
"sound" is an oscillation in pressure, stress, particle displacement or particle velocity, in a
medium with internal forces (e.g. elastic, viscous or the superposition of such propagated
oscillations, which may cause an auditory sensation.
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(26) Sound Level
"sound level" is the A -weighted sound pressure level.
(27) Sound Level Meter
A "sound level meter" is an instrument which is sensitive to and calibrated for the
measurement of sound..
(28) Sound. Pressu re
The "sound pressure" is the instantaneous difference between the actual pressure and the
average or barometric pressure at a given location. The unit of measurement is the
micropascal (pPa) which is the same as a micronewton per square metre (pNlm2).
(29) Sound Pressure Level
The "sound pressure level" is twenty times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the
effective pressure (p) of a sound to the reference pressure (P,) of 20 pPa. Thus the sound
pressure level in dB = 20logio P1Pr
(30) Tone It
A 'tone" or a "tonal sound" is any sound which can be distinctly Identified through the
sensation of pitch.
(31) Vibration
"vibration" is a temporal and spatial oscillation of displacement, velocity or acceleration n a
solid medium.
(32) Vibration Velocity Detector
A'ViLration Velocity Detector" Is a device which is capable of measuring vibration velocity
and which meets the specifications of Publication NPC-102 - Instrumentation, for Vibration
Velocity Detectors.
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Publicatlon NPC-102
Instrumentation
1. Scope
This Publication sets out minimum specifications for equipment used for the measurement of sound
and vibration. For most of the specifications the Internalonal Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
recommended standards 123 (First edition 1961), 179 (Second edition 1973) and 179A (First
supplement to IEC 179, published 1973) have been adopted. In some cases, these standards are
amended or augmented for greater precision.
TABLE 102.1
NPC -102 Type of Instrument Application
Section
3
General Purpose Sound Level Meter
Non -Impulsive Sounds
4
Impulse Sound Level Meter
Impulsive Sounds
5
Peak Pressure Level Detector
Peak Pressure
Perturbations
6
Type B Integrating Sound Level Meter
Varying Sounds of Low
Crest Factor
v
7
Type A integrating Sour.-t Level Meter
Varying Sounds of High
Crest Factor
8
Vibration Velocity Defector
Peak Vibration Velocity
in Solids
Calibration of Sound
9
Acoustic Calibrator s,.
Level Meters
p
2, Technical Definitions
The technical terms used in this Publication aje defined in the specifications themselves or In
Publication NPC-101 -Technical Definitions.
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3. General Pumose Sound Level Meter
(1) Purpose
A General Purpose Sound Level Meter is a sound level meter which is intended to be used
for the measurement of non -impulsive sounds, without significant A -weighted acoustic
energy above 2000 Hz.
(2) Specifications
A sound level meter which meets the following specifications is a General Purpose Sound
Level Meter.
(a the sound level meter, including a microphone equipped with a windscreen shall
meet the specifications of IEC 123, except that, n addition to meeting the
specifications of subclause 5.2 thereof, the microphone of the sound level meter
shall also meet the specifications of subclause 6.2 amended by the substitution
therein of an angle of incidence of t30' instead of t90" 1 therein appears, and by
the substitution of Table 102-2 hereof instead of Table.1 , as it therein appears;
(b) the sound level metershall incorporate A -weighting, which is specified in IEC 123
as optional;
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(c) the sound level meter shall have a minimum usable range of sensitivity of from 40
dBA to 100 dBA and it shall read to an accuracy of tl.0 dB over that range;
(d) a windscreen shall beinstalledonthe microphoneanndshall not affectbymore than
1 dB the tolerance prescribed in clauses (a) and (c);
(a) the sound level meter, including a microphone equipped with a windscreen, shall
, when operated In the presence of wind •indicate a wind -induced sound level not
in excess of the relevant value listed in Ta ble 102-3.
4. Impulse Sound Level Meter
(1) Purpose
An Impulse Sound Level Meter is a sound level m eter which is inte nded to be used for the
measurement of any sounds, including sounds for which a General Purpose Sound Level
Meter may be used.
(2) Specifications
A sound level meter which meets the following specifications is an Impulse Sound Level
Meter.
(a) the sound level meter, including a microphone equipped with a windscreen, shall
meet the specifications of a General Purpose So and Level Meter,
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(b) the sound level meter, including a microphone equipped with a windscreen, shal
meetthe specifications of IEC 179 and IEC 179A, supplementto IEC 179, Including
the optional characteristics mentioned in subclause 45 of IEC 179A;
(c) the sound level meter shall incorporate A -weighting as specified in IEC 179.
5. Peak Pressure Level Detector
(1) Purpose
A Peak Pressure Level Detector is a sound level meterwhich isintended to be used for the
measurement of peak pressure perturbationsin air. The value indicated bythis device is not
an average of the pressure level perturbations.
(2) Specifications
A sound level meter which meets the following specifications is a Peak Pressure Level
Detector (the features of this device are incorporated in an Impulse Sound Level Meter as
specified in section 4 above):
(a) the microphone of the sound level meter, when equipped with a windscreen, shall
perform within a tolerance of t1 dB throughout the frequency range of from 5 Hz
to 31.5 Hz in the circumstances and conditions for use set out in Table 1 of IEC
179;
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(b) the sound level meter without the microphone dial tie capable of providing linear
response as specified in subclause 4.5 of IEC 179, within a berance of tl dB
throughout the frequency range of from 5 Hz to 15 kHz;
(c) the sound level meter shall incorporate the optional characteristics specified in
subclause 9.5 of IEC 179A;
(d) the sound level meter shall meet the specifications set out in IEC 179 clause 3,
subclauses 4.1, 4,2, 4.4.4.5, 4.7, 4.8, clause 5, subclauses 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6,8,
6.9, 7.1 through 7.9, 7.11, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3. 8.6 through 8.9, and the appropriate
specifications of clause 10.
6. Type B Integrating Sound Level Meter
(1) Purpose
(a) An Integrating Sound Level Meter is a sound level meter which is intended to be
used for the measurementof sound over a period of time, such that the equivalent
sound level (Lp) of the sound may be obtained.
(b) The Type B Integrating Sound Level Meter is specified with sufficient dynamic
range and measurement precisionto measure equivalent sound levels of general
sounds that exceed limitations set out in this by-law.
(c) Either a Type A or Type B Integrating Sound Level Meter may be used for most
such applications, but a Type A Integrating Sound Level Meter must be used when
the sound under study is Quasi -Steady impulsive Sound (see NPC-103 -
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Procedures, sections 3 and 4) or when the operational dynamic range greatly
exceeds 40 dB.
(2) General Description
The tolerances specified forthe microphone,weighting and amplifier of aType B Integrating
Sound Level Meter are the same as those specified for a General Purpose Sound Level
Meter in section 3 of this Publication. The computational portions of the instrument must
operate within a net accuracy of it dB for time periods of 20 minutes to one hour over a
dynamic range of at least 40 dB with test signals having a crest factor (as defined in IEC
179A) up to 3. An operator -activated switch is included to inhibit the integration function
alone and, if the system includes an elapsed -tine clock, to inhibit both the integration and
time summation functions.
(3) Specifications
A sound level meterwhich meets the following specifications Is a Type B Integrating Sound
Level Meter:
(a) theinstrumentwillgenerallybeacombinationofmicrophone, amplifier. A -weighting
network, computation circuitt obtain the integral of the mean square A -weighted
pressure, display and a means of inhibiting the integration, but may vary from the
above provided that it performs the same'functions within the tolerances set out
below; t
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(b) the instrument may include computational circuitry to calculate and display the
equivalent sound level directly;
(c) the microphone of the instrument shall meet the specifications of clause 5 of IEC
123, except that, in addition to meeting the specificationsof subclause 5.2 thereof,
the microphone shall also meefthe specifications of subclause 5.2 amended bythe
substitution therein of an angle of incidence of t30' Instead of ±90' it therein
appears, and by the substitution of•Table 102.2 hereof instead of Table 1, as it
therein appears;
(d) a windscreen shall be installed on the microphone during operation and shall not
affect by more than 1 dB the tolerance prescribed in clause (c);
(a) the sound level meter, including a microphone equipped with a windscreen, shall
, when operated in the presence of wind, indicate a wind induced sound level not
in excess of the relevant va lue listed in Table 102-3.
(f) the A -weighting network shall meet the specifications of Table II and Figure I of IEC
123;
(g) the amplifier shall meet the specifications of subclauses 7.2, 7.3 and 7.1.1 of IEC
123;
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(h) for each sensitivity setting of the instrument the amplifier shall have a power
handling capacity at least 10 dB greater than the maximum sound level specified
for that sensitivity setting;
(i) if the computation circuit is of the sampling (digital) type, when operating in
conjunction with the microphone, windscreen, A -weighting network and amplifier,
it shall generate a signal proportional to the mean square A -weighted pressure with
a 1 t 0.25 s exponential averaging time constant;
Q) the computation circuit shall integrate the mean square A -weighted pressure and
shall be capable of doing so on each sensitivitysetting for a minimum of 6 minutes
at the maximum sound level specified for thatsensitivity seting;
(k) if the computation circuit Is not capable of meeting the specification of clause 0)
with the reference therein to "6 minutes" changed to "60 minutes", then the device
shall be provided with a means to indicate to the operator when the integration
capability has been exceeded;
(1) if the computational circuit is of the sampling (digital) type, sampling shall take
place at least twice per second;
(m) the computation circuit shall operate over the usable dynamic range of the
instrument with a linearity of tl dB for any sound with a ratio of peak pressure to
root mean square pressure up to 3 (crest factor up to 3) ;
(n) an operator -activated sNitch shall be provided'to inhibit integration or, If the
instrument has an internal elapsed time clock, to inhibit both integration and
accumulation of time;
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(o) the combination of windscreen, microphone, A -weighting network, amplifier and
computation circuit shall have a usable dynamic range extending at least from 50
dBA to 90 dBA and the manufacturer shall specify the usable dynamic range;
(p) the instrument may be provided with more than one sensitivity setting and the
manufacturer shall specify the minimum and maximum input sound level for each
sensitivity setting;
(q) if the maximum sound level specified for any sensitivity setting is less than 100
dBA, the system shall include a means of indicating to the operator that the
maximum input sound level forthat sensitivity setting has been exceeded and such
Indication shall be maintained until cancelled by the operator; .
(r) the display shall indicate either,
(I) an output proportional tothe Integrated mean square A -weighted pressure,
or
(a) the integrated mean square A -weighted pressure divided by the durafon
of the period of time for which the equivalen[ sound level is to be
determined, or
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(iii) the equivalent sound level for the period of time for which the equivalent
sound level is to be determined;
(s) it shall be possible: to read from the display or to calculate from the reading of the
display, the equivalentsound level to a'resolution oftldB overthe usable dynamic
range of the instrument for integration times from 20 minutes to 60 minutes;
(t) if the indication of the display is as described in subclause (il) or (iii) of clause (r),
the instrument shall include an elapsed -time clock;
(u) the complete instrument shall follow the recommendations and meet the
specifications of subclauses 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.90 of IEC 123; and
(v) the instrument shall include a means of determining whether the battery of the
instrument if any, has sufficient life to permit proper operation for a period of at
least one hour.
Type A Integrating Sound Level Meter
(1) Purpose
(a) An Integrating Sound Level Meter is a sound level meter which Is intended to be
used for the measurement of sound over a period of Upe, such thatthe equivalent
sound level (I..) of the sound may be obtained. y
(b) The Type B Integrating Sound Level Meter is specified with sufficient dynamic
range and measurement precision to measure equivalent sound levels of general
sounds that exceed limitations set cut in this by-law.
(c) Either a Type A or a Type B Integrating Sound Level Meter may be usedfor most
such applications, but a Type A Integrati6gi Sound Level Meter must be used when
the sound under study is Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound (see NPC-103 -
Procedures, Sections 3 and 4) or when the operational dynamic range greatly
exceeds 40 d8.
(2) General Description
The tolerances specified for the microphone, weighting and amplifier of a Type A Integrating
Sound Level Meter are the same as those specified for a General Purpose Sound Level
Meter in section 3 of this Publication. The computational portions of the instrument must
operate within a net accuracy of tl dB for time periods of 20 minutes to one hour over a
dynamic range of -at least 80 dB with test signals having a crest factor (as defined in IEC
179A) up to 5. An operator activated switch is included b inhibit both the integration and
time summation functions.
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(3) Specifications
A sound level meter which meets the following specifications is a TypeAlntegrating Sound
Level Meter:
(a) the sound level meter shall meet the specifications of a Type B Integrating Sound
Level Meter,
(b) the instrument shall be provided with an internal elapsed -time clock;
(c) for each sensitivity setting of the instrument, the amplifier shall have a power
handling capacity at least 14 dB greater than the maximum sound level specified
for that sensitivity setting;
(d) the computation circuit shall operate over the usable dynamic range of the
Instrument with a linearity of A d8 for any sound with a rafo of peak pressure to
root mean square pressure up to 5 (Crest Factor up to 5) ; and
(e) the combination of windscreen, microphone, A -weighting network, amplifier and
computation circuit shall have a usable dynamic range extending at least from 40
dBA to 120 dBA,
a. Vibration Velocity Detector
(1) Purpose
A Vibration Velocity Detector is a device intended to be used for the measurement of the
peak particle velocity of a solid surface.
(2) Specifications
A device which meets the following specifications is a Vibration Velocity Detector.
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(a) the device shall include either a transducer which responds to the total vibration
vector or three transducers which have their axes of maximum sensitivity mutually
orthogonal t1";
(b) where three transducers are used to measure three mutually orthogonal
components of vibration, the response of any one of the transducers to vibration in
the plane normal to its axis of maximum sensitivity shall be less than 10% of Its
response to the same vibration along its axis of maximum sensitivity;
(c) the output of the device shall be proportional to the velocity of the surface onwhich
the transducer is, orthe transducers are, mounted andthe output ofthe device shall
be in such form that the device indicates, or can be used to calculate, the peak
particle velocity in the frequencyrange of from 5 Hz to 500 Hz over a range of peak
particle velocity of from 0.25 cmis to 10 cmis with a tolerance of t10% and
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(d) itshallbe possible tofield-r-alibrate the device with an accuracy of ±5% using either
a reference electrical signal in series with the equivalent transducer impedance or
a reference vibration source.
9. Acoustic Calibrator
(1) Purpose
An Acoustic Calibratoris an electro-mechanical or mechanical device which produces sound
of a known frequency and which, when coupled to a sound level meter, produces a
predictable response in the sound level meter if the sound level meter is operating properly
at the calibration frequency,
(2) SSoecifications
A device, capable of producing sound, which meets the following specifications is an
Acoustic Calibrator.
(a) the device shall be capable of being physically attached to a sound level meter in
such a way that the device and the sound level meter are 'acoustically coupled%
that is, sound from the device is transmitted through the air by way of a chamber
formed by the attachmentof the device to the microphone of the sound level meter,
(b) the device shall produce sound of a stated frequency, within a frequency tolerance
of t5%;
(c) the manufacturer of the device shall provide with the device, any data required in
orderto determine the sound level reading which should beindicated on the sound
level meterwhen calibrated forthose microph one and sound level meter types with
which the manufacturer recommends the device be used. Where additional
accessories must be used toyrovide this sound level reading, fie manufacturer
shall state that they must be used; ?
(d) the maximum tolerance in the sound pressure level generated bythe device when
coupled to the microphone shall apply over an atmospheric pressure range of 87
kPa to 107 kPa, and shall be f0.5 dB over thetempemture range of from VC to
40°C and tl .0 dB over the temperature range of from -10°C to 50'C;
(e) if the device is battery powered, means for checking the battery condition shall be
included with the device;
(f) the following data shall be provided with the device by the manufacturer,
(i) the nominal sound pressure level produced,
(ii) the nominal frequency at which the device operates,
(111) the ranges oftemperature and atmospheric pressure overwhich the device
is intended to operate, and the applicable overall sound pressure level
tolerance for th ese ranges.
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TABLE 102-2
Permissible Tolerances on Microphone Sensitivity
Over an Angle of ±30'
Frequency (Hz)
Permissible Tolerances (dB)
A7 B"
31.5 - 500
±1 ±1
1000
±1 ±1
2000
±2 +1 - 2
4000
±4 +1 - 4
8000
±10 +1 -10
COLUMN A: The microphone is mounted on the sound level meter.
COLUMN B: The microphone is physically separated from the sound level meter but
electrically connected thereto.
TABLE 102-3
Maximum Wind Induced Sound Level Indication Using A -weighting
and Slow Response (where available)
Wind Speed
dBA
15 km/h
41
20 km/h
48
25 km/h
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Publication NPC-103
Procedures
1. Scope
This Publication comprises the various measurement procedures to be used in connection with other
Publications which provide limits or standards for sound or vibration. Several of the procedures
adopted are those of nationally or internationally recognized agencies, Table 103-1 lists the
measurement procedures which are Included in this Publication.
TABLE 103.1 '
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Section
Type of Measurement
Procedure
3
Steady or Impulsive Sound
Ministry
4
Varying Sound
Ministry
5
Sound and Vibration from Blasting
Ministry
6
Powered Mobile Construction Equipment
SAE J88a
7
Pneumatic Equipment
MEMAC
8
Small Engines
-SAE J1046
9
Trucks with Governed Diesel Engines
CSA 107.22-M
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2. - Technical Definitions
The technical terms used in a procedure shall have the meaning given ether In that procedure orin
Publication NPC-101 -Technical Definitions.
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3, Procedure for Measurement of Steady or Impulsive Sound
(1) (a) Classification
For the purposes of this procedure sounds can conveniently be placed in four
mutually exclusive categories as follows:
(i) impulsive sounds, other than Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sounds, such as, but
not limited to, the sound from gunshots, certain explosive pest control
devices and certain Industrial metal working operations (e.g. forging,
hammering, punching, stamping, cutting, forming and m oulding);
(11) Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sounds,such as, but not limited to, thesound from
pavement breakers, rivetting guns, ineffectively muffled internal combustion
engines or ineffectively muffled air compressors;
(III) buzzing sounds, such as, but not limited to, the sounds from positive
displacement blowers, than saws, small combustion engines and concrete
finishers;
(iv) all other sounds.
(b) Application ,
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This procedure applies to measurements at a point of reception of:
(i) sound of a type mentioned in category (i) or (1) of clause (a); and
(ii) sound of a type mentioned in categories (!if) or (iv) of clause (a), which is
always higher than the,permissible level or which, when the sound Is
present, does not vary„In level over a range of more than 6 dB during the
period of observation:'
(2) Instrumentation
(a) Sound Level Meter
(i) AnlmpulseSoundLevel Metershalibeused for the measurement ofsound
in category (1), (1) or (Ii) of clause 3(1) (a).
(11) A General Purpose Sound Leval Meter shall be used for the measurement
of sound in category (iv) of clause 3(1) (a).
NOTE:An Integrating Sound LevelMater may be used forthe measurement
of sound in category (N) of clause 3(1)(a), but the procedure set out In
section 4 - Procedure for Measurementof Varying Sound must be used.
(b) Calibrator
An Acoustic Calibrator shall be used.
(c) Windscreen
A windscreen shall be used in all outdoo r measurements.
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(3) Measurement Location
For sound transmitted solelythrough air, the measurement location shall beone or more of
the following points of reception:
(a) a location out-of-doors where a person may be exposed to the sound; or
(b) the plane of an exterior dooror window of room in which a person may be exposed
to the sound, where the door orwindow is open.
(4) Use of Instrumentation
(a) Battery Check
If the sound level meter is battery powered the condition of the battery shal be
checked after 0he meter has been allowed to warm up and stabilize. The battery
condition shall be rechecked at least once perhour du ring a series of measurements
and at the conclusion of such measurements.
The meter shall not be used unless the battery cond ition is confirmed to be within the
range recommended by the manufacturerfor proper operation.
(b) Calibration
The sound level meter shall becallbrated afterthe meter has been allowed towarm
up and stabiized at leastonce per hour durhg a sgriea.;ofineasurements and at the
conclusion of such measurements.
(c) Sound Level Meter S sittings
Measurements shall be taken using the followi ig response settings:
(1) Impulse Response (dBdl)
The impulse response acid A -weighting shall be used for impulsive sound in
category (1) of clause 3 (q(a). An 'impulse hold" facility may be used if
available on the meter.
(ii) Slow Response (dBA)
The slow response and A -weighting shall be used for sound in categories
(11), (ii) or (Iv) of clause 3 (i)(a).
(d) Instrument Configuration
(i) Reflective Surfaces
The microphone shall be located not less than 1 m above the ground, not
less than 1 m from any sound reflective surface except for the purposes of
clause 3(3)(b) and not less than arm's length from the body of the person
operating the meter. Not more than one person, other than the operator of
the meter, shall be within 7 m of the microphone and that person shall be
behind the operator of the no star.
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For the case of clause 3(3)(b) the microphone shall be in the middle ofthe
aperture located notless than 15cm from the window frame or door frame.
(11) Microphone Orientation
The microphone shall be oriented such that the sound to be measured is
incident at an angle recommended by the microphone manufacturer for
flattest frequency response In a free field.
(a) Measurement -Slow Response .
(1) Readings Taken
For sound in categories (if), (il) or (Iv) of clause3 (1)(a), a minimum of three
observations with a minimum observation time of 15 s each shall be made.
The observed average reading for each of the observations shall be noted
as well as the minimum and the maximum of the range of sound levels
during each observation period.lf the difference between any two observed
average readings is greaterthan 3dB, aminimum of six observations shall
be made. For the purpose of adjustments for Intermittency the duration of
the sound In anyone hour shall be noted.
(if) Readings Reported
The arithmetic mean of the observdd average readings shag be reported,
rounded to the nearest decibel, Adjustments for intermittence and quality of
sound shall be made in accordance wilh Publf cation NPC-104 -Sound Level
Adjustments, and the result shall be reported. The result is the one hour
equivalent sound level (L,y)of the sound under study for any one hour period
during which the readings were taken purspant to subclause (I).
(111) Wide Vartatlon of Sound Levels
If, in making observa tions"pursuent to subclause (1), there is a difference of
more than 6 dB betweeh the lowest and highest values of the observed
ranges of sound loveis, this proceedure shall not be used unless the lower
limit of each such range is above the maximum permissible level. Instead,
the procedure setout In Section 4 - Procedure for Measurement of Varying
Sound at a point of reception, shall be used.
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(f) Measurement -Impulse Response- Frequent Impulses
(i) Readings Taken
For sound in category (i) of clause 3 (1) (a) notless than ZO Impulses shall
be measured within a continuous period of 20 minutes and each
measurement taken shall be reported,
(it) Extension of Time
Where a minimum of 20 impulses cannot be measured within a continuous
period of 20 minutes pursuant to subclause (I) the time period may be
extended tot hours If an impulse occurred in each of the four consecutive
periods of five minutes each during the initial 20 minute measurement
period.
pl) Level Reported
The Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Level (LLM) of the 2D or more
measurements shall be calculated and reportedto the nearestdecibel. This
Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Level is a valid and effective sound level
for any one hour period during which readings were taken pursuant to
subclauses (1) and (11).
(g) Measurement -Impulse Response -Single Event
Readings Taken and Reported for impulsive soun ds in category (1) of clause 3(1)(a),
thatoccur assingle, seemingly independentevents,.notnonnally measurable using
the procedure set out in clause (f) for fmquentAmpulses, each Impulse shall be
independently measured and each Impulse sound level reported to the nearest
decibel
(h) Variation in Calibration
Measurementsshall notbe repo rtedif the sound level meter calibration has changed
more than 0.5 dB from the previous calibration.
(1) Weather Conditions -
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(i) Wind
Measurements shall notbe taken unless the wind -induced sound level is
more than 10 dB below the measured levels. Reference should be made to
Publication NPC-102 - Instrumentation, particularly Table 102-3.
(11)_ Humidity
Measurements shall not be taken if the relative humidity is above the
maximum for which the meter specification is guaranteed by the
manufacturer (normally 90%) .
(III) Precipitation
Measurements shall notbe taken during precipitation
(iv) Temperature
Measurements shall notbe taken when the air temperature is outside the
range for which the specification of the instrument is guaranteed by the
manufacturer. (Normally, only the lower temperature limit is significant.)
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(5) Documentation
The following represents the minimum information which shall be contained in a report of an
investigation where the above procedure was used.(Adapted from CSA Z107.2-1973
Methods for the Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels.)
(a) Acoustic Environment
(I) Location and description of sound sources.
(n) Dimensioned sketch including photographs, if possible,of the location ofthe
sound source- and the point of reception, showing all buildings, trees,
structures and any othersound reflective surfaces. -
(m) Physical and topographical description ofthe ground surface.
(iv) Meteorological conditions prevai6ngatthetime ofthe Investigation Including
approximate local windspead In km/h, wind direction, airtempersture in °C,
approximate relative humidity and extent of cloud cover.
(b) Instrumentation
All the equipment used for making sound level measurements shall be listed,
including:
(i) type, model and serial number of sound level meter,
(it) type, model and serial number of microphone;
(ill) type, u,odet and serial number of Acoustic Calibrator,
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(Iv) extension cables and additional amplifier, if used.
(c) Acoustical Data
a'
The measurement details shall be desgdlbed, including:
(I) the location of the microphone, using a aketcb if necessary;
(ii) measurements or readings obtained, preferably listed in tabular form,
referencing location on a sketch or map, tone periods involved, and relevant
data required for making calculations;
(iii) adjustments made for quality of sound or intermittence;
(Iv) details of any calculations;
(v) comparison with applica ble sound level limits, standards or guidelines.
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4. Procedure for Measurement of Varying Sound
(1) (a) Class'dication
For the purposes of this procedure sounds can conveniently be placed in four
mutually exclusive categories as follows:
(i) impulsive sounds, other than Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sounds, such as, but
not limited to, the sound from gunshots, certain explosive pest control
devices and certain industrial metal working operations (e.g. forging,
hammering, punching, stamping, cutting, forming and moulding);
(ii) Quasi-Steadylmpulsive Sounds,such as, butnot iimitedto, the sound from
pavement breakers, rivalling guns, ineffectively muffled Internal combustion
engines or ineffectively muffled air compressors:
(III) buzzing sounds, such as, but not limited to the sound from positive
displacement blowers, chain saws, small combustion engines and concrete
finishers;
(iv) all other sounds.
(b) Application
This procedure applies to measurements at a point of reception of continuous or
intermittent sound mentioned in category (ii), (!it) or liv) of clause (a).
(2) Instrumentation d
(a) Integrating Sound Level Meter
An Integrating Sound Level Meter shall be used which is app ropriate forthe sound
to be measured:
(i) Either Type A or Type B Integrating Sound Level Metermay be used for
the measurement of sound in category (iv) of clause 4(l)(a);
(ii) A Type A Integrating Sound LevelMetershall be used forthe measurement
of sound in categories (11) or (R) oof clause 4(i)(a).
(b) Calibrator
An Acoustic Calibrator shag be used.
(a) Windscreen
A windscreen shag be used in all outdoor measurements.
(3) Measurement Location
(a) Air -Borne Sound
For sound transmitted solely through air, the measurement location shall beone or
more of the following points of reception:
(i) a location out-of-doors where a person may be exposed to the sound; or
(ii) the plane of an exterior dooror windowof a room in which a person may be
exposed to the sound,where the door orwindow is open.
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(4) Use of Instrumentation
(a) Battery Check
If the Integrating Sound Level Meter uses a battery, th a condition of the batteryshall
be checked before each measurement, and measurement shall not commence
un less the battery has sufficientltfe remaining to permit proper operation fora period
of at least one hour.
(b) Calibration
The integrating Sound Level Meter shall be calibrated before and after each
measurement period.
(c) Instrument Configuration .
(i) Reflective Surfaces
The microphone shall be located not less than 1 m above the ground, not
less than 1 m from any sound reflective surface except for the purposes of
subclause 4(3)(a)(i) and not less than arm's length from the body of the
person operating the meter. Not more than one person, other than the
operator of the meter, shall be within 7 m of the microphone and that person
shall be behind the operator of the meter. For the case of subclause
4(3)(a)(11) the microphone shall be in the middle of the aperture located not
less than 15 cm from the window frame or door frame.
(ii) Microphone Orientation n
The microphone shall be oriented such that the sound to be measured is
incident at an angle recommended by the microphone manufacturer for
flattest frequency response in a free field.
(d) Extraneous Sources
When measuring the sound from; a source, Integration shall from time to time be
inhibited by the operator immediately when the received sound is dominated by
sound from a source other than•.'the source understudyand It she] remain inhibited
while such a condition persists and fdr' at least 10 seconds thereafter. While
integra0nn is inhibited the elapsed Vim a used to calculate the equivalent sound level
shall not be allowed to accumulate.
(a) Timing
If the Integrating Sound Level Meter is not provided with an Internal elapsed-tim e
clock, the operator shall accumulate the elapsed time during the measurement
period bymeans of a stop -watch orother time measuring device.
(f) Readings '
(1) Stationary Source
When measuring the sound from a stationary source, measurements to be
used in calculating results shall be taken during a continuous period not in
excess of one hour and, forpurposes of calculation and reporting of results,
the accumulated elapsed time of m easurem ent as obtained in accordance
with clause (d) is deemed to'be one hour If the accumulated time is 20
minutes or more. Measurements containing information from an
accumulated time period of less than 20 minutes are Insufficient for
purposes of calculating the equivalent sound level (I , ) of a stationary
source.
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(n) Road Traffic Noise Sources
When measuring the sound from road traffic the accumulated elaps ed tlm e
obtained in accordance win clause (d) shall not be less than twenty minutes
and the actual accumulated elapsed time of measurement shall be used ror
purposes of calculation.
(g) Adjustments
Adjustments for quality of sound shall be made in accordance with Publication
NPC-104 - Sound Level Adjustments and the result reported. No adjustmentshall
be made for intermittence.
(h) Variation it Calibration
A measurement shall not be reported f the Wag rating Sound Level.Metercalibration
after the measurement period is more than 0,5 dB differentfrom that before the
measurement comm enced.
(I) Weather Conditions
(1) Wind
Measurements shall not be made unless the wind -Induced sound level is
more than10 dB below the measured levels. Reference should be made to
Publication NPC-102-Instrumentation and particularly Table 102-3.
(il) Humidity
Measurements shall not be taken'if thekrelativs humidity Is'above the
1.
maximum for which the meter specifi'datio'n is guaranteed by the
manufacturer (normally 90%).
(lit) Precipitation
Measurements shall not be taken during precipitation
(iv) Tom perature
Measurements shall notytie taken when the air temperature is outside the
range for which the specificatioWof the instrument is guaranteed by the
man ufacture r. (Norm ally, only the lower tern perature limit is significant.)
0) Readings Reported
(i) For sound from a stationary source, the value to be reported based on
Measurements made during the accumulated elapsed time of 20 minutes or
more and the time period for calculatien which Is one hour is, after
adjustment in accordance with clause (g),the one hour equivalent sound
level (L, ) of the sound under study for any one hour period during which
measurements were taken pursuant to subclause 4(4)(f)(i).
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For sound from road traffic, the value to be reported based on
measurements made during the accumulated elapsed time of 20 minutes or
more and the time period for calculation which is the actual accumulated
elapsedtime, is the one hour equivalent sound level (L,y) of tha sound under
study for any one hour period during which measurements were taken .
pursuant to subclause 4(4)(f)(li).
(111) The one hour equivalent sound level (L,q) shall be reported lo the nearest
decibel.
(5) Documentation
The following represents the minimum information which shall becontalned In a report ofan
Investtatfon where the above procedure was used. (Adapted from CSA Z107.2-1973
Methods for the Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels.)
(a) Acoustic Environment
(i) Location and description of sound sources.
(ii) A list of the types of extraneous noise sources which caused integration to
be inhibited during measurement.
(iii) Dimensioned sketch including photographs, If possible, of the location ofthe
sound source and the point of iecaption, showing all buidings, trees,
structures and any othersound reflective surfaces.
(iv) Physical and topographical description of the ground surface,
(v) Meteorological conditions prevailing at the time of the investigation including
approximate local w Ind sp eed In km/h, wind direction, air tem pera Lure In °C,
approximate relative humidity and extent of cloud rover.
(b) Instrumentation
All the equipment used rormaking sbund level measurements shall be fisted,
including:
(1) type, model and serial number of Integrating Sound Level Meter;
(fi) type, model and serial number of microphone;
(iii) type, model and serial number of Acoustic Calibrator;
(iv) extension cables and additional amplifier, if used.
(c) Acoustical Data
The measurement details shall be described, Including:
(1) the location of the microphone, using a sketch if necessary;
(ii) the continuous time period of observation;
(iii) the accumulated elapsed time of measurement following the procedure of
clauses 4(q)(d) and (a);
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(iv) the Integrating Sound Level Meter reading or output and any other relevant
data required for calculations; '
(v) adjustments made for quality of sound;
(vi) details of all calculations;
(vii) the equivalent sound levels obtained, preferably listed in tabular form,
referencing location on a sketch or map;
(viii) comparison with applicable sound level Imits, standards or guidelines.
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5. Procedure for Measurement of Sound and Vibration Due to Blasting Operations
(1) Application
This procedure applies to the measurement of sound (concussion) and vibration due to
blasting operations.
(2) Sound
(a) Instrumentation
(I) Measuring Device
A Peak Pressure Level Detector shall be used.
(11) Calibrator
An Acoustic Calibrator shall be used.
(lii) Windscreen
A windscreen shall be used In all outrloor measurements.
(b) Measurement'Location
The measurement location shall be at a paint of reception out-of-doors within 7 to
of a building.
(c) Use of Instrumentation
(i) Battery Check
If the measuring device is battery powered, the condition of the battery shall
be checked after the device has been allowed to warm up and stabilize and
after each measurement has been made. The device shall not be used
unless the battery condition is confirmed to be within the range
recommended by the manufacturer for proper operation.
(lt) Calibration
The measuring device shall b"altbrated after it has been allowed to warm
up and stabilize and afbr each measurement has been made.
(lit) Meter Setting
The measuring device shall be set to read the peak pressure level ushg
linear response and a 'hold" facility, if available.
(d) Instrument Configuration
(I) Reflective Surfaces
The microphone shall be located notless than 1 m above the ground, not
less than 1 m from any sound reflective surface and not less than arm's
length from the body ofthe person operating the device. Notmore than one
person, other than the operator of the meter, shall be within 7 m of the
microphone and that person shall be behind the operator of the m star.
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(11) Microphone Orientation
The microphone shall be oriented such that the concussion wave to be
measured is incident at an angle recommended by the microphone
manufacturer for flattest frequency response In a free field.
(a) Readings
(i) Peak Pressure Level
The value of peak pressure level reported shall be given to the nearest
decibel.
(if) Variation in Calibration
A measurement shall not be reported if .the meter calibration after the
measurement is more than 0.5 dB different from that before the
measurement.
(ill) Battery Deterioration
A measurement shall not be reported If the battery condition after the
measurement Is not within the range recommended by the manufacturerfor
proper operation.
(f) Weather Conditions
(1) Wind
Measurements shall not be reported unless the wind -induced sound
pressure level is m oreth an 10 dB below the measured peak pressure level.
Reference should be made to PubFcatiom�NPC-102 - Instrumentation.
(it) -Humidity
Measurements shall not be taken if the jeiative humidity is above the
maximum for which the meter specification Is guaranteed by the
manufacturer (normally 90
(ill) Precipitation
Measurements shall not be takerp during precipitation.
(iv) Temperature
Measurem ants shall not be taken when the air temperature Is outside the
range for which the meter specification is guaranteed by the manufacturer.
(Norm ally only the lower temperature limit is significant.)
(3) Vibration
(a) Instrumentation
(i) Measuring Device
A Vibration Velocity Detectorshall be used.
(ii) Calibrator
An electrical reference signal of known voltage and frequencyshall be used
In the field for calibration of the Vibration Velocity Detector excluding the
transducer. A reference vibration source shall be used for laboratory
calibration of the complete Vibration Velocity Detector.
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(b) Measurement Location
Vibration measurements shall b e made at a point of reception inside a building below
grade or less than 1 m above grade, preferably an a basement floor ciose to an -
outside comer.
(c) Use of Instrumentation
(1) Battery Check
If the measuring device is'battery powered, the condition of the battery shall
be checked after the device has been allowed towarm up and stabglze and
after each measurement has been made. The device shall not be used
unless the battery condition is confirmed to be within the range
recommended by the manufacturer forproper operation,
Calibration
Field calibration shag be carried out before and after each measurement.
Laboratory calibration of the complete Vibration Velocity Detector as used
in the field, including the transducer, shall be carried outnot less than once
per calendar year and the resuts certified.
(d) Instrument Configuration
(i) Mounting
The transducer shag be affixed to a part of the structure so as to prevent
movement of the transducer relative to the structure. The preferred
structural element is the basement floor as Indicated in clause (b),
I n:
(ii) Transducer Orientation
If three vector components of vibration velocity are recorded individually, it
is preferable to orient the transducers such that the three axes of
measurement are (a) vertical, (b) radial (along a horizontal line joining the
location of the blast to the location of measurement) and, (c) transverse
(along a horizontal linp`at right angles to the line joining the location of the
blast to the location gf'measuram ant).
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(a) Readings
(1) Peak Particle Velocity
The peak particle velocity in cmfs shag be reported.
(11) Variation in Calibration
A measurement shall not be reported if calibration after the measurement
Is more than 5% different fro m that before th a me asurem ant.
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(M) Battery Deterioration
A measurement shall not be reported if the battery condition after the
measurement is notwithin the range recommended by the manufacturer for
proper operation.
(4) Documentation
The following represents the minimum information which shall becontained in a report of an
Investigation where the above procedure was used.
(a) Description of Area
(1) Location and description of the blasting operation.
(11) Dimensioned sketch including photographs, if possible, ofthalocation ofthe
blasting operation, the nearest premises and the measurement location.
(ill) Description of the measurement location.
(iv) Physical and topographical description of the ground surface.
(v) Meteorological conditions at the time of the investigation, Including
approximate wind speed In km/h, wind direction, air temperature in degrees
Celsius, approximate relative humidity, degree of cloud coverand whether
or not a condition of Thermal Inversion prevailed.
(b) Instrumentation i
All the equipment used for making sound and vibration measurements shag be
listed, including:
(i) type, model and serial number of Peak Pressure Level Detector;
(u) type, model and serial number of microphone;
(ill) type, model and serial nurtib er of Acoustic Calibrator;
(iv) windscreen;
(v) extension cables and additional amplifiers, if used;
(vi) type, model and serial number of Vibration Velocity Detector;
(vii) type, model and serial number of transducers.
(vili) type, model and serial number of vibration calibrator.
(c) Sound and Vibration Data
The measurement details shay be described, inckuding:
(i) the location where measurements were taken, thetime period involved and
the orientation of instrumentation using a sketch, if necessary;
(11) details of all calculations;
(Ili) the peak pressure level in dB and/or peak pa rticle velocity in cm Is
(iv) comparisonwiih applicable peak pressurellings and/or peak particle velocity
limits.
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6. Exterior Sound Level Measurement Procedure For Powered Mobile Construction Equipment
- SAE J88a
SAE J88a Recommended Practiceis adopted bythe Ministry with the following change:
Where ANSI Type 1 sound level meter specification is referred to, reference shall be made
instead b Publication IEC-179 (1973) for Precision sound level meters. (General Purpose
Sound Level Meter)
MEMAC Test Code For the Measurement of Sound From Pneumatic Equipment
The MEMAC Test Code For The Measurement Of Sound From Pneumatic Equipment is adopted by
the Ministry with the following additional requirement:
For measurement of percussive machines the sound level meter used shag meet the
specifications of IEC Publications 179 and 179A (1973). (Impulse Sound Level Meter)
8. ExteriiorSound Level Measurement Procedure ForSmall Engine Powered Equipment- SAEJ
1046
SAE J 1046 - Recommended Practice, is adopted by the Ministry with the following changes:
4 k.
(1) Where ANSI Type 1 sound level meter specification is referred to, referenceshall be made
Instead to IEC Publications 179 and 179A (1973). (Impulse Sound Level Meter)
(2) Replace clause 3.1.1 withthe folowing:
The minimum dimensions of the measurement zone are defined as a path of travel 12 m
wide by 14 m long plus an adjacentarea having the base along the edge of the path oftravel
and the apex 7 m from the midpolnkdf the base.
(3) Replace Fig. 1 with Fig. 103-1, hereof.
(4) In section 3.3 Measurements, all references to 25 ft. shall be changed to 7 m.
9. Procedure for Measurement of the Maximum Exterior Sound Level of Stationary Trucks with
Governed Diesel Engines-CSA Z107.22-M7977
(1) CSA Z107,22-M1977 standard is adopted by the Ministry With the following change:
A General Purpose Sound Level Meter shall be used.
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REF. IS EPA 550/9-74-01I % $ = 30 m HIINQM MDIM
FIGURE 103 -1 :TEST SITE CONFIGURATION FOR EXTERIOR SOUND LEVEL
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE FOR SMALL ENGINE POWERED EQUIPMENT -
SAE J 1046
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Publication NPC-104
Sound Level Adjustments
1. scope
This Publication refers to the adjustment of a sound level obtained following the procedures set out
In either section 3 or 4 of NPC-103 -Procedures..
2. Technical Definnions
The technic -at terms used in this Publication are defined In Publication NPC-101 - Technical
Definitions.
3. Intermittence
If a sound is intermittent, the following adjustmentshall be subtracted from the observedvalue:
Adjustment = 1a logo
x
where x is the fraction of an hour
for which the sound persists.
Such sound level adjustm ents are approximated in Table 104-1.
4. Adjustment for Special Quality of Sound
(1) Tonality
If a sound has a pronounced audible tonal quality such as a whine, screech, buzz, or hum
then the observed value shall be Increased by 5.
(2) Cyclic Variations
If a sound has an audible cyclic variation in sound levelsuch as beating or other amplitude
modulation then the observed value shall be increased by 5.
(3) Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound
If a sound is Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound then the observed value shall be increased by
10.
(4) One Adjustment Only
An adjustment may be made under one only of subsections (1 ), (2) and (3), providing tha t,
if subsection (3) applies, it shall be used In preference to subsection (1) or subsection (2).
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TAHLE104-0
Adjustment for Intermittence
Duration of Sound In One Hour
(minutes)
Adjustment
40 - 60
0
20 - 39
3
10 - 19
6
5-9
9
3-4
12
1-2
15
less than 1
20
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SOUND LEVEL LIMITS FOR
STATIONARY SOURCES IN
CLASS 'I & 2 AREAS (URBAN)
PUBLICATION NPC-205
OCTOBER 1995
Ministry
® Ontario of the
Environment
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Cette publication technique
n'est disponible qu'en anglais.
Copyright: Queen's Printer for Ontario, 1995
This publication may be reproduced for non-
commercial purposes with appropriate attribution.
ISBN 0-7778-4922-4
PIBS 3406E
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® ontai-io
MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 1 & 2 Areas (Urban)
Publication NPC-205'
October1995
This Publication establishes sound level limits for stationarysourc as such as industrial and commercial establishments
or ancillary transportation facilities, affecting points of reception in Class 1 and 2 Areas (Urban). It replaces Publication
NPC•105 "Stationary Sources" of the "Model Municipal Noise Control By -Law, Final Report August 1978".
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
SCOPE ....................................................
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2.
REFERENCES ................... ...........................
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TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS ....................................
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ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS - OBJECTIVE .......................
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5.
BACKGROUND SOUND LEVELS ......... ........... ...........
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1. SCOPE
This Publication establishes sound level limits for stationary sources such as industrial and commercial
establishments or ancillary transportation facilities, affecting points of reception in Class 1 and 2Areas (Urban).
The limits apply to noise complaint Investigations carried out in order to determine potential violation of Section
14 of the Environmental Protection Act. The limits also apply to the assessment of planned stationary sources
of sound in compliance with Section 9 of the Environmental Protection Act, and under the provisions of the
Aggregate Resources Act and the Environmental Assessment Act.
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This Publication does not address sound and vibration produced by blasting; blasting in quarries and surface
mines is considered In Reference M.
The Publication includes an Annex, which provides additional details, definitions and rationale for the sound level
limits.
2. REFERENCES
Reference is made to the following publications:
[1] NPC-101 -Technical Definitions
[2] NPC-102 - Instrumentation
131 NPC-103 - Procedures
[4] NPC-104 - Sound Level Adjustments
161 NPC-206 - Sound Levels due to Road Traffic
pj NPC-119 - Blasting
[81 NPC-216 - Residential Air Conditioning Devices
[9] NPC-232 - Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class.3 Areas (Rural)
[10] NPC-233 - Information to be Submitted for Approval of Stationary Sources of Sound
[121 ORNAMENT, Ontario Road Noise Analysis;Method for Environment and Transportation, Technical
Document, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, ISBN 0-7729-6376, 1989
References [1] to [4] and [7] can be found in the
Model Municipal Noise Control By -Law; Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Final Report, August 1978.
3. TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS
"Ambient sound level"
means Background sound level.
"Background sound level"
is the sound level that is present in the environment, produced by noise sources other than the source
under impact assessment. Highly intrusive short duration noise caused by a source such as an aircraft
tly-over or a Vain pass -by is excluded from the determination of the background sound level.
"Class 1 Area"
means an area with an acoustical environment typical of a major population centre, where the
background noise is dominated by the urban hum.
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"Class 2 Area"
means an area with an acoustical environment that has qualities representative of both Class t and
Class 3 Areas, and in which a low ambient sound.level, normally occurring only between 23:00 and 07:00
hours in Class 1 Areas, will typically be realized as early as 19:00 hours.
Other characteristics which may indicate the presence of a Class 2 Area include:
absence of urban hum between 19:00 and 23:00 hours;
evening background sound level defined by natural environment and infrequent human activity;
and
no clearly audible sound from stationary sources other than from those under impact
assessment.
"Class 3 Area"
means a rural area with an acoustic.@] environment that is dominated by natural sounds having little or
no road traffic, such as the following:
• a small community with less than 1000 population;
• agricultural area;
• a rural recreational area such as a cottage or a resort area; or
• a wilderness area.
Other technical terms are defined in Reference i1) and in the Annex to Publication NPC-205.
4. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS - OBJECTIVE
The sound level limit at a point of reception must be established based on the principle of "predictable worst
case" noise impact. In general, the limit is given by the background sound level at the point of reception. The
scund level limit must represent the minimum background sound level that occurs or is likely to occurduring the
operation of the stationary source under impact assessment
5. BACKGROUND SOUND LEVELS h
The time interval between the background sound level measurement and the measurement of the sound level
produced by the stationary source under impact assessment should be minimized as much as possible.
Preferably, the two measurements should be carried out within one hour of each other.
6. SOUND LEVELS DUE TO STATIONARY SOURCES
(1) Complaint Investigation of Stationary Sources
The One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L.) and/or the Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Level (L,m)
produced by the stationary sources shall be obtained by measurement performed in accordance with
Section 7.
(2) Approval of Stationary Sources
The One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L,q) and/or the Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Level
produced by the stationary sources shall be obtained by measurement or prediction. The estimation of
the L. and/or L.,,, of the stationary source under impact assessment shall reflect the principle of
"predictable worst case" noise impact. The "predictable worst case" noise impact occurs during the hour
when the difference between the predicted sound level produced by the stationary source and the
background sound level of the natural environment is at a maximum.
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7. PROCEDURES
All sound level measurements and calculations shall be made in accordance with References [3], [6]and It 2].
Sound from existing adjacent stationary sources may be included in the determination of the background One
Hour Equivalent Sound Level (W if such stationary sources of sound are not under consideration for noise
abatement by the Municipality or the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
8. SOUND LEVEL LIMITS - GENERAL
(1) For impulsive sound, other than Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound, from a stationary source, the sound
level limit expressed in terms of the Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Level (LL ,) is the background One
Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L,) typically caused by road traffic as obtained pursuant to Section 6 for
that point of reception.
(2) For sound from a stationary source, including Quasi -Steady Impuldv a Sound but not including other
impulsive sound, the sound level limit expressed in terms of the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L,)
is the background One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L,) typically caused by road traffic as obtained
pursuant to Section 6 for that point of reception.
9. SOUND LEVEL LIMITS -SPECIFIC IMPULSIVE SOUNDS
(1) For impulsive sound, other than Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sqund^ from a stationary source which is an
industrial metal working operation (including but hot limited to forging, hammering, punching, stamping,
cutting, forming and moulding), the sound level limit at a point of reception expressed in terms of the
Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Level (L,,,) is 60 dBAI, if the stationary source were operating before
January 1, 1980, and otherwise is 50 dBAI. /
(2) For impulsive sound, other than Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound, from a stationary source which is the
discharge of firearms on the premises of a IiGensad gun club, the sound level limit at a point of reception
expressed in terms of the Logarithmic Mean Impuls7 Sound Level (L„w) is.,
• 70 dBAI if the gun club were operating before January 1, 1980; or
• 50 dBAI if the gun club began to operate after January 1, 1980; or
• the I. prior to expansion, alteration or conversion.
(3) For impulsive sound, other than Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound, from a stationary source which is not
a blasting operation In a surface mine or quarry, characterized by impulses which are so infrequent that
they cannot normally be measured using the procedure for frequent impulses of Reference [3] the sound
level limit at a point of reception expressed in terms of the impulse sound level is 100 dBAI.
10. SOUND LEVEL LIMITS - PEST CONTROL DEVICES
(1) For impulsive sound, other than Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound, from a pest control device employed
solely to protect growing crops, the sound level limit at a point of reception expressed in terms of the
Logarithmic Mean Impulse Sound Level (I.) is 70 dBAL
(2) For sound, including Quasi -Steady Impulsive Sound but not including otherimpulsive sound, from a pest
control device employed solely to protect growing crops, the sound level limit at a point of reception
expressed in terms of the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (W is 60 dBA.
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11. PROHIBITION- PEST CONTROL DEVICES
The operation of a pest control device employed solely to protect growing crops outdoors during the hours of
darkness, sunset to sunrise, is prohibited.
12. PRE-EMPTION
The least restrictive sound level limit of Sections 8, 9 and 10 applies.
13. EXCLUSION
No restrictions apply to a stationary source resulting in a One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L,� or a Logarithmic
Mean Impulse Sound Level (L1,M) lower than the minimum values for that time period specified in Table 205-1.
TABLE 205-1
Minimum Values of One Hour L. or L ,, by Time of Day
One Hour L,q (dBA) or Lu1(dBAI)
Time of Day
Class 1 Area
Class 2,Area
0700 - 1900
50
50
1900 - 2300
47
45
2300 - 0700
45
45
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Annex to Publication NPC-205
Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 1 & 2 Areas (Urban)
October 1995
A.1. GENERAL
In general, noises are annoying because they are heard over and above the level of the so-called "background"
or surrounding environmental noise climate at a particular location. The standard for environmental noise
acceptability of stationary sources is therefore expressed as the difference between noise from the source and
the background noise.
The background noise is essentially made up of the road traffic noise which creates an "urban hum". It may also
include contributions from existing industry or commercial activity adjacent to the stationary source under
investigation. Contributions of these secondary noise sources are considered to be a part of urban hum and may
be included in the measurements or calculation of the background sound levels, provided that they are not under
consideration for noise abatement by the Municipality or the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
The sound level limits specified in Section 8 of Publication NPC-205 represent the general limitation on noise
produced by stationary sources. Some noises, however, are annoying no matter where or in what kind of
environment they exist. High level impulsive noises represent a special category and,, consequently, are
restricted by an absolute limitation. Sections 9 and 10 of this Publidation provide criteria of acceptability for
specific impulsive noise sources. r
A 2. PPLICATION
e
The limits presented in Publication NPC-205 are designed for the control of noise from sources located in
industrial, commercial or residential areas. The limits apply to points of reception located in Class 1 and Class
2 Areas.
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Sound level limits contained in Publication NPC-205 do not apply to the excluded noise sources listed in Section
A 3.(2) and neither do they apply to any equipment, apparatus or device used in agriculture for food crop
seeding, chemical spraying or harvesting. In addition, several specific noise sources have been addressed in
separate Publications. Limits for residential air.conditioners are contained in Publication NPC-216 - Residential
Air Conditioning Devices, Reference [8] and the limits for blasting operations in quarries and surface mines are
contained in Publication NPC-119 - Blasting, Reference [7].
A.3. STATIONARY SOURCES
The objective of the definition of a stationary source of sound is to address sources such as industrial and
commercial establishments or ancillary transportation facilities. In order to further clarify the scope of the
definition, the following list identifies examples of installations, equipment, activities orfacilitiesthat are included
and those that are excluded as stationary sources.
(1) Included Sources
Individual stationary sources such as:
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment;
Rotating machinery;
Impacting mechanical sources;
Generators;
Burners;
Grain dryers.
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Facilities, usually comprising many sources of sound. In this case, the stationary source is understood to
encompass all the activities taking place within the property boundary of the facility. The following are examples
of such facilities:
Industrial facilities;
Commercial facilities;
Ancillary transportation facilities;
Aggregate extraction facilities;
Warehousing facilities;
Maintenance and repair facilities;
Snow disposal sites;
Routine loading and unloading facilities (supermarkets, assembly plants, etc.).
Other sources such as:
Car washes;
Race tracks;
Firearm Ranges.
(2) Excluded Sources
Secific sources or facilities:
Construction activities;
Transportation corridors, i.e. roadways and railways;
Residential air conditioning devices Including air conditioners and heat pumps;
Gas stations;
Auditory warning devices required or authorized by law or in accordance with good safety practices;
Occasional movement of vehicles on the property such as infrequent delivery of goods to convenience
stores, fast food,restaurants, etc.
Other noise sources, normally addressed in a qualitative manner in municipal noise by-laws.
The operation of auditory signalling devices, Including but not limited to the ringing of bells or gongs and
the blowing of horns or sirens orwhistles, orthe production, reproduction or amplification of any similar
sounds by electronic means; -
Noise produced by animals kept as domestic pets such as dogs barking;
Tools and devices used by occupants for domestic purposes such as domestic power tools, radios and
televisions, etc, or activities associated with domestic situations such as domestic quarrels, noisy
parties, etc;
Noise resulting from gathering of people at facilities such as restaurants and packs.
Activities related to essential service and maintenance of public facilities such as but not limited to roadways,
parks and sewers, including snow removal, road cleaning, road repair and maintenance, lawn mowing and
maintenance, sewage removal, garbage collection, etc.
A.4. PREDICTABLE WORST CASE IMPACT
The assessment of noise impact requires the determination of the "predictable worst case" impact. The
"predictable worst case" impact assessment should establish the largest noise excess produced by the source
over the applicable limit. The assessment should reflect a planned and predictable mode of operation of the
stationary source.
It is important to emphasize that the "predictable worst case" impact does not necessarily mean that the sound
level of the source is highest; it means that the excess over the limit is largest. For example, the excess over
the applicable limit at night may be larger even if the day -time sound level produced by the source is higher.
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A.S. DEFINITIONS
In the Interpretation of Publication NPC-205, the following definitions are of particular relevance:
Ancillary Transnortation Facilities
"Ancillary transportation facilities" mean subsidiary locations where operations and activities associated
with the housing of transportation equipment (or personnel) take place. Examples of ancillary
transportation facilities include, but are not limited to, substations, vehicle storage and maintenance
facilities, fans, fan and vent shafts, mechanical equipment plants, emergency services buildings, etc;
Construction
"Construction" includes erection, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition, ,structural maintenance,
painting, moving, land clearing, earth moving, grading, excavating, the laying of pipe and conduit
whether above or below ground level, street and highway building, concreting, equipment installation and
alteration and the structural installation of construction components and materials in any form orfor any
purpose, and includes any work in connection therewith; "construction" excludes activities associated
with the operation at waste and snow disposal sites;
Construction Equipment
"Construction equipment" means any equipment ordevice designed and intended foruse in construction,
or material handling including but not limited to, air compressors, pile drivers, pneumatic or hydraulic
tools, bulldozers, tractors, excavators, trenchers, cranes, derricks, loaders, scrapers, pavers, generators,
off -highway haulers or trucks, ditchers, compactors and rollers,, pumps, concrete Mixers, graders, or
other material handling equipment; c "
Convevance
"Conveyance" includes a vehicle and any other device employed to transport a person or persons or
goods from place to place but does not include any such device or vehicle if operated only within the
premises of a person;
Highway
"Highway" includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place,
bridge, viaduct or trestle designed and intended for, or used by, the general public for the passage of
vehicles;
Motor Vehicle
"Motor vehiclen includes an automobile, motorcycle,and any other v ehicle propelled or driven otherwise
than by muscular power, but does not include the cars of diesel, electric or steam railways, or other
motor vehicles running only upon rails, or a motorized snow vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor,
self-propelled implement of husbandry or road -building machine within the meaning of the Highway
Traffic Act;
Motorized Conveyance
"Motorized conveyance" means a conveyance propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular,
gravitational or wind power,
Noise
"Noise" means unwanted sound;
Point of Reception
"Point of reception" means any point on the premises of a person where sound or vibration originating
from other than those premises is received.
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For the purpose of approval of new sources, including verifying compliance with Section 9 of the
Environmental Protection Act, the point of reception may be located on any of the following existing or
zoned for future use premises: permanent or seasonal residences, hotels/motels, nursingtretirement
homes, rental residences, hospitals, camp grounds, and noise sensitive buildings such as schools and
places of worship.
For equipment/facilitles proposed on premises such as nursing/retirement homes, rental residences,
hospitals, and schools, the point of reception may be located on the same premises;
Stationary Source
"Stationary source" means a source of sound which does not normally move from place to place and
Includes the premises of a person as one stationary source, unless the dominant source of sound on
those premises is construction or a conveyance;
Urban Hum
means aggregate sound of many unidentifiable, mostly road traffic related noise sources.
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Publication NPC-206
October 1995
This Publication describes the methods to determine the equivalent sound level produced by road traffic. It replaces
Publication NPC-106 "Sound Levels of Road Traffic"of the "Model Municipal Noise Control By -Law, Final Report August
1978"
1. SCOPE
This Publication describes the methods to determine the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L,$) of sound caused
by road traffic. The road traffic sound level is used to define sound level limits for the purposes of complaint
investigation or approval of stationary sources of sound.
The methods apply at a point of reception in any community where the background sound level is dominated by
the sound of road traffic, referred to as "urban hum". Highly intrusive short duration noise caused by a source
such as an aircraft fly -over or a train pass -by is excluded from the determination of this background sound level.
2. REFERENCES
Reference is made to the following publications:
n'
[1] NPC-101 -Technical Definitions
[21 NPC-102 - Instrumentation
[3] NPC-103 - Procedures
15] NPC-205 - Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources
in Class 1 & 2 Areas (Urban)
[11] ORNAMENT, Ontario Road Noise Analysis Method for Environment and Transportation, Technical
Document, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, ISBN 0-7729-6376, 1989
References [1] to [3] can be found in the
Model Municipal Noise Control By -Law, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Final Report, August 197a.
3. TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS
"Ambient sound level"
means Background sound level;
"Background sound level"
is the sound level that is present in the environment, produced by noise sources other than the source
under impact assessment. Highly intrusive short duration noise caused by a source such as an aircraft
fly -over or a train pass -by is excluded from the determination of the background sound level;
Other technical terms are defined in Reference (1].
4. SOUND LEVELS DUE TO ROAD TRAFFIC
Depending on the application, the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L"0 of road traffic shall be obtained either
by measurement or by calculation. The following procedures shall be used for complaint investigation and for
the approval of stationary sources:
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(1) Complaint Investigation of Stationary Sources
The One Hour Equivalent Sound Lave) (L,q) of road traffic may be measured or calculated.
Measurements of the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (W of road traffic shall be carried out using
instrumentation described in Reference [2], following procedures for the measurement of varying sound
described in Reference [3].
The results of the road traffic L,q measurements must not be affected by the sound due to other noise
sources; the measurements should be performed when the stationary source under impact assessment
is not operating. The time interval between the road traffic L,q measurements and the measurement of
the sound level produced by the stationary source under impact assessment should be minimized as
much as possible. Preferably, the two measurements should be carried out within one hour of each
other.
The calculation of the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L"0 of road traffic shall be based on the traffic
flows observed on the contributing road(s), from which traffic noise is audible at the point of reception,
within one hour of the period when the sound from the stationary source is measured. The calculation
procedure is described in Reference [11].
(2) Approval of Stationary Sources
Measurements of the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (W of road traffic shall be carded out following
procedures for the measurement of varying sound described in. Reference [3].
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Results of the measurement of the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L,j of road traffic shall reflect
the principle of"predictable worst case"noise impacL The"predidabieworst case" noise impact occurs
during the hour when the difference between the sound level produced by the stationary source under
impact assessment and the sound level due to road traffic is largest
L'
The One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (W of road traffic may be calculated on the basis of traffic flows
observed on the contributing road(s), from which traffic noise is audible at the point of reception. The
results of calculation of the One Hour Equivalent Sound Level (L,) of road traffic shall reflect the
principle of "predictable worst case" noise {rtpact The calculation procedure is described in Reference
[11].
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NPC-115
Construction Equipment
1. Scope
This Publication sets sound emission standards forvarious items of new construction equipment
according to the date of manufacture of the equipment.
2. Technical Definitions
The technical terms used in this Publication are defined in Publication NPC101 Technical
Definitions.
3. Sound Emission Standards
Tables 115-1 to 115-4 inclusive list Residential Area sound emission standards and Quiet Zone
sound emission standards for specific items of new construction equipment measured in
accordance with the procedures indicated.
TABLE 115-1
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Quiet Zone and Residential Area Sound Emission Standards for Excavation Equipment, Dozers,
Loaders, Backhoes or Other Equipment Capable of Being Used for Similar Application
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Maximum Sound Level (d9A) as determined using
Publication NPC - 103 --Procedures, section 8
dBA
Date of Manufacture
Power Rating
Power Rating
Less than 75 kW
75 kW and Larger
January 1, 1979 to
85
88
December 31, 1980
January 1.1981
83
85
and after
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Sound Emission Standards for Pneumatic Pavement Brea kers
Maximum Sound Level (dBA)
Date of
Standard
as measured using
Manufacture
Publication NPC - 103
Quiet Zone
January 1, 1979
Sound Emission
and after
85 .
January 1, 1979 to
Residential Area
December31, 1980
90
Sound Emission
Standard
January 1,1981
and after
85
TABLE 115-3
Sound Emission Standards for Portable Air Compressors
Maximum Sound Level (dBA)
Date of
Standard
as measured using
Manufacture'
%
Publication NPC - 103
January 1, 1979 to
Quiet Zone
December 31, 1980
78
Sound Emission
Standard
January 1,1981
and after
70
.ResidentialArea
January 1, 1979
Sound Emission
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Soun d Emission Standard for Tracked Drills
Maximum Sound Level (dBA)
Date of
as measured using
Standard
Manufacture
Publication NPC -103
Procedures, section 6
Quiet Zone and
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ResldentialArea
January 1,1981
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100
Sound Emission
and after-
Standard
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NPC-216
This Publication establishes sound level limits and sound emission standards
for residential air conditioning devices.
This document replaces Technical Publication NPC-116 "Residential Air
Conditioners" of the "Model Municipal Noise Control By -Law, Final Report,
August 1978",
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TABLE Or CONTENTS
1. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 1 -
2. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 1
3. Technical Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 1 -
9. Sound Level Limits for Air Conditioning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . - 2 -
(1) General Sound Level Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 2 -
(2) Establishment of the General Sound Level Limit . . . . . . . - 3 -
(3) Specific Sound Level Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 3 -
5. Sound Levels from Installed Air Conditioning Devices . . . . . . . . - 4 -
6. Sound Emission Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 5 -
ANNEX
1 4.
A.1. Sound Level Measurements - Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . - A 1 -
A.2.
Sound Level Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . - A
1 -
A.3.
Complaint investigation . . ... . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . - A
2 -
A.4.
Installation of Air Conditioning Devices . . . . . . .
. . . . . . - A
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A.S.
Sound Emission Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Residential Air Conditioning Devices
1. Scope
This Publication sets sound level limits and sound emission standards for
residential air conditioning devices including heat pumps installed in
urban areas of Ontario.
2. References
Reference is made to the following publications, or revisions thereof:
[1] NPC-101 - Technical Definitions
[2) NPC-102 - Instrumentation
[3] NPC-103 - Procedures
[4] NPC-104 - Sound Level Adjustments
(6] NPC-206 - Sound Levels due to Road Traffic
[10) ORNAMENT, Ontario Road Noise Analysis Method for Environment and
Transportation, Technical Document, Ontario Ministry of the
Environment, ISBN 0-7729-6376 (19B9).
[12] Survey of Outdoor Air Conditioner Noise; Final Report. RAC Report
#45aG, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, ISBN 0-7729-9094-B
(1991).
[13] Environmental Noise Guidelines for the Installation of Residential
Air Conditioning Devices, Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy,
ISBN 0-1778-1616-4 (1994).
(14] ARI* Standard 210 - B4. Sound Rating of Outdoor Unitary Equipment.
[15] ARV Standard 275 - 84. Application of Sound Rated Outdoor Unitary
Equipment.
[16] ANSI Standard S12.32 - 1990. Discrete -Frequency and Narrow -Band Noise
Sources in Reverberation Rooms, Precision Methods for the
Determination of Sound Power Levels.
References III to [6] are also part of the
Model Municipal Noise Control By -Law, Ontario Ministry of the
Environment.
3. Technical Definitions
"Ambient sound level"
is the sound level that is present in the environment, produced by
noise sources other than the source under impact assessment. See
Background sound level;
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means Ambient sound level;
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GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT
EAG E N] D11 iiT-11
No. BA06-003
SUBJECT: Variance to Sign Bylaw 4622-04P. — Pizza Pizza Restaurant — 446
Hollandview Trail, Unit #1.
FROM: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration
DATE: March 21, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Council approve the request from Pizza Pizza to allow for two wall signs
having a total sign area of 10.6 square metres whereas the sign bylaw permits
one wall sign and a maximum sign area of 7.1 square metres.
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BACKGROUND
On February 23`d, 2006 the Building Department received a request for sign variance
from Chris Dawood of Pizza Pizza Ltd. to permit two illuminated wall signs having a
total sign area of 10.6 square metres. The sign bylaw permits only one wall sign and
further restricts the total sign area to 7.1 square4netres maximum.
COMMENTS
Staff reviewed the application for sign variance submitted by Chris Dawood. The
review identified two required variances from Sign Bylaw # 4622-04P as follows;
1) Subsection 6.1 of the Sign Bylaw limits the number of wall signs per business
premise to one wall sign. The applicant has requested a total two wall signs;
and
2) Subsection 9.1 of the Sign Bylaw regulates the maximum sign area permitted
based on 0.75 square metres per 1.0 metre of linear building fagade. Pizza
Pizza has 9.5 metres of linear building length allowing for a maximum sign
area of 7.1 square metres. The applicant proposes a total sign area of 10.6
square metres.
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March 21, 2006 .2. Report No. BA06-003
The proposed signage represents the new national look for Pizza Pizza. One sign
contains the Pizza Pizza business name with their "Hot & Fresh" slogan. The second
sign is located directly below the business sign and displays the well known Pizza
Pizza telephone number. Although there are two sign boxes the messages are
interdependent and visually it appears to be one sign identifying and advertising the
restaurant.
The total permitted sign area for the Pizza Pizza premise is 7.1 square metres based on
0.75 square metres at 9,5 metres of store frontage. The Proposed 'Hot & Fresh' sign has
an individual area of 7.9 square metres and the '967-1111' sign has a individual area of
2.7 square metres for a total area 10.6 square metres. The Pizza Pizza is located in the
end unit of a commercial strip mall and is setback approximately 50 metres from
Hollandview Trail. The parking for the site is located in front of the building with access off
Hollandview Trail. The increased size of the signage is requested for patrons to be able to
identify the restaurant from the large parking lot as well as from the access street.
A site visit revealed that the Pizza Pizza unit is one of last units to be occupied on this site.
There is one business directory ground sign fronting on BayviewAve that is not visible from
the access off Hollandview Trail. The proposed signage for Pizza Pizza is not
disproportionate to other business signs located along the building face. The rowhouse
dwelling units located on the south side Hollandview Trail are at least 75 metres away and
the additional sign and sign area would have minimal impact on the residents.
OPTIONS 11
1. Council deny the request for both variances and impose the provisions of the
Bylaw; or
2. Council approves the number of signs but imposes the sign area requirements
of the bylaw.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil
CONCLUSIONS
For reasons outlined in this report it is staff's opinion that the requested variances
are reasonable and minor in nature. Staff is recommending that approval be granted
for both the number of signs permitted and the total sign area.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal B — to support a healthy business environment that attracts new business and is
responsive to the needs of our present business community.
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March 21, 2006
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1 - Application for variance
Figure 2 - Site Plan
Figure 3 - Proposed building signage
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
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Management Team Meeting — March 8, 2006
Prepared by. Techa van Leeuwen, ext. 4748
Director of Building Administration
No. BA06-003
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
j Town of Aurora
Application For Variance Sign By-law # 4622-04.P
UI�OIRA
Application must be accompanied by:
1) site plan showing location of all signs both existing and proposed,
2) plans showing the proposed sign configuration and size with full dimensions, (width, height in total,
height to underside etc.) and,
3) a cheque in the amount of $150.00 to be non-refundable,
4) if the sign variance is approved, the applicant is obligated to make an application for a sign permit,
please refer to the enclosed permit fee schedule.
N.B. Prior to applying for the variance, the applicant should discuss all concerns thoroughly with the
Director of Building Administration.
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Signature of owner/Owner's agent Date
Figure 1 - Application for variance
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GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
NATURE OF EXTENT OR RELIEF APPLIED FOR:
We are building a new restaurant in a new shopping plaza, and are installing the
exterior signage that reflects the look of our company. We are applying to erect two
illuminated wall mounted signs, with a total sign area of 10.6 sq, m„ on the store front of
a new Pizza Pizza restaurant. We are over the allowable sign area of 7.1 sq. m.(based on
0.75 sq. m. per 1.0m of linear building length), by 3.5 sq. m., and as a result we are
asking for a sign variance.
WHY IS IT NOT POSSIBLE TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF THE SIGN BY-LAW?
- The signage on our restaurant reflects our new look, and consists of a shaped
phone number wall sign, and our `Hot'N Fresh' sign with our restaurant name, and
slogan. This is our standard image for visibility from the street and surrounding area, as
well as to indicate where in the plaza our restaurant is located. The current by-law allows
us to erect one sign with the maximum allowable area of 7.1 sq. m. This is based on 0.75
sq. m. per 1.0m of linear building fagade (By-law number 4622-04.P, Section 9 — Signs
Permitted in Commercial Zones, 9.1, Table B). Based on these numbers we have a 9.5m
of linear building length multiplied by 0.75 sq. m., gives us 7.1 sq. m. allowable for our
tenant space. We feel that this setting is more visually appealing and pleasing to the eye.
Please find enclosed a rendering of the store front. ,
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
580 Jarvis Street
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 2H9
Tel. (416) 967-1010
Fox. (416) 967-6449
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SITE PLAN
Figure 2 - Site Plan
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GENERAL COMMITTEE — MARCH 21, 2006
NEW ILLUMINATED —
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580 Jarvis Street
Toronto, Ontario
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Tel. (416) 967-1010
Store Area (Net):
Fax. (416) 967-6449
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Figure 3 - Proposed building signage
GENERAL COMMITTEE - MARCH 21, 2006
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE No. PL06-034-
SUBJECT: Servicing Allocation Matrix
FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services
DATE: March 21, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the attached Matrix for the Allocation of Servicing Capacity, Appendix 1, be
adopted by Council to be used to determine applications that may be considered for
allocation;
THAT the approved serving allocation matrix be updated in regularintervals with the
duration of the intervals being determined by Council (Staff suggests a 6 month
update schedule); and
THAT, Council allocate the reserved capacity of 1015 units (plus an additional 11
units based on 2B Landowners calculations of required units) in accordance with the
28 Landowners Groups suggested distribution list attached as Appendix 2.
BACKGROUND
Council at its General Committee meeting of September 20, 2005 had before it our staff
report dealing with Servicing Allocation, that included both a proposed policy and By-law
that establishes that no building permit can be issued without servicing allocation first
having been granted. Council passed the following resolution:
"THAT a public meeting to consider the passage of a By-law under Section 34(5) of
the Planning Act dealing with the adequacy of services for new development be
scheduled at the October 26, 2005 Public Planning Meeting;
THAT Attachment 1 entitled "Policy for the Allocation of Water and Sewer Services"
be received for information and that public input be sought regarding this proposed
policy at the October 26, 2005 Public Planning Meeting;
THAT the chart entitled "Applications Requiring Servicing Allocation" be received
and consideration given after public input on the Policy for the Allocation of Water
and Sewer Services has been received and Council has endorsed a policy.
THAT the distribution of servicing allocation proposed by the developers group
within the 2B area be received for information."
As Council is aware, allocation of sewer and water capacity to permit development is
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March 21, 2006 - 2 - Report No. PL06-034
constrained in York Region. Several major infrastructure projects have undergone
additional review and study due to concern with the environmental impacts of these
projects. The Region anticipates that very little additional servicing allocation will be
available until mid 2010. Regional staff have undertaken a rigorous review of the overall
system and identified a limited amount of capacity that remains available to service
development in the mid term. On that basis, Regional Council has approved servicing
capacity to provide for growth based on population projections for each of the
municipalities that are serviced by the York Durham Servicing Scheme.
The Region's release of servicing allocation is based on the following being confirmed by
each municipality:
1. The enactment of a municipal -wide by-law under Section 34(5) of the Planning Act
to prohibit building permits if servicing is not available,
2. The adoption or reconfirmation of local sewers and water allocation polices,
including the "use it or redistribute it policy".
3. All allocation of the servicing capacity shall include conditions in accordance with
Attachment 1 to the Regional staff report of June 23, 2005 entitled Table 4 Short
Term Servicing Requirements by Municipality.
In Aurora's case this additional capacity of 450 units is'very modest as growth has
proceeded at a rate consistent with planning projections. The number of applications under
consideration however, exceed the amount of capacity available. Given this disconnect, it
is important to establish a policy for distribution of allocation. While there is currently a
series of criteria approved by Council to guide the allocation of servicing to applications,
the criteria needs to be reviewed for its current applicability and acceptability to this
Council. A process for this review is outlined below/
At the November 22, 2005 Council meeting, By-law 4721-05.D, dealing with the adequacy
of services for new development, was enacted by Council. Subsequently on January 17,
2006 council adopted the servicing allocation policy.
Council has directed staff to prepare a matrix describing the various applications relative to
the policy for allocation in its approved form that would assist Council in coming to
conclusions on the various applications.
In order to rank each application in accordance with the Council approved criteria, staff
members from the Planning and Public Works Departments completed a full review of the
status of each application.
Council has previously granted, allocation to several developments and has reserved an
allocation of 1015 units for the 213 developments and 200 units for the downtown area for
infill development. The remaining capacity to be allocated over and above the previously
allocated and amounts is 562 units. Additional servicing capacity over the 562 units is not
expected until 2010 or 2011.
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rch 21, 2006 -3- Report No. PL06-034
The completed matrix is attached as Appendix 1. This matrix which is based on the
analysis of the submitted and complete applications in accordance with the Council
approved policy indicates the following:
Matrix results
Name
File #
Units
Ranking
Remaining
Capacity 562
Prato
D12-00-07A
0*
1
562
Preserve
D12-01-05A
4*
1
558
Minto
D12-01-04A
3*
1.
555
St. John's
D12-00-01A
4*
1
551
MI
D12-01-06A
134
2
417
Mattam
D12-00-8A
73
2
344
Ball more
D12-04-1A
60
3
284
Brookvalle
D12--05-2A
75
4
209
Polsinelli
D12-01-01
70
51
139
Perwick
D14-16-05
184
6
-45
* units required over above the reserved allocation of 1015
The servicing allocation policy indicates that "Should several applications obtain equal
rankings, Council may authorize Staff to prorate the available allocation among the
applications. In addition, in appropriate situations distribution may be made on a pro -rated
basis". The allocation policy also indicates that "Upon completion of the ranking matrix,
Staff, based on total available allocation, will determine a "cut-off' point to determine
applications that can proceed and those that are;not suitable to be considered for
allocation. Applications that are not considered suitable for allocation consideration must
wait until additional allocation is available or until a recommended or allocated application
"loses" its allocation."
In addition, staff will not process applications that are not to be considered for allocation
until such time that they meet the Regional timelimes for consideration for approval.
Based upon the completed Matrix the "cut-off' point would occur at and including the
Perwick application (139 units remain to be allocated whereas Perwick has requested 184
units). However, Perwick is still in its early circulation stages and requires an Official Plan
amendment to proceed and Council may desire to remove Perwick from the matrix until the
next review of the matrix.
It should be further noted that the following applications were not ranked in the matrix, in
accordance with the allocation policy, for the reasons outlined below:
Application
File No.
Units
Pandolfo
D12-03-2A
29
File closure letter sent. Applicant has
requested file be kept open. However
due to lack of activity, file has not been
included in the matrix.
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March 21, 2006 - 4 - Report No. PL06-034
Clairetree
D14-15-03
100 (estimate)
No subdivision or condominium file has
been submitted.
Mattamy (S.
D14-07-00
110 (estimate)
No subdivision or condominium file has
Blue)
been submitted
Silverhill
8
File closure letter sent. Applicant has
requested file be kept open. However
due to lack of activity, file has not been
D14-30-03
included in the matrix.
FAI
36
File closure letter sent. Anticipating new
D12-03-4A
applications.
Magna
D09-02-03
16
Lands are in 2C area
The 2B developers have submitted their proposed distribution of the units that have been
and have not been reserved for the 2B area. The suggested distribution list is attached as
Appendix 2. Staff suggests Council grant allocation to the 1015 units and the additional 11
units in accordance with the 2B landowners group suggested allocation distribution list. In
addition the landowners group have advised that the distribution list will add Clairetree,
D14-15-03 once the application meets with the allocation policy. The Mattamy and MI
Developments applications within 2B received high ranking' and can be considered for
allocation once the draft plan conditions are presented to Council.
The matrix should be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that the "use it or lose it" policy
is adequately implemented. Staff suggests that a 6 month interval would be appropriate to
ensure that the matrix is kept current. Should a new application be submitted itwill not alter
the matrix or bump other applicants until the.%6 month review period is completed. In
addition applications that have allocated capacity will be reviewed to determine if they are
proceeding within their allowable timeframe. Furthermore as outlined within the allocation
policy the criteria and ranking of criteria may be updated based on changing
municipal/provincial policies, these changes will form part of the 6 month review process.
The actual unit counts to be allocated may also change as some of the ranked applications
have not been fully considered and thus public, political and technical review may result in
changes to the actual unit counts.
Actual allocation will not occur until such time that the application is considered by Council
in accordance with the following trigger dates.
Application Type
Council Allocation
Trigger
Deadline for use
Allowable
Timeframe
Plan of Subdivision
Draft Approval
Registration
2 ears*
Plan of
Condominium
Draft approval
Permit issuance
12 months
Site Plan
Execution of the
agreement
Permit Issuance
18 months
Consent
Committee Decision
Permit issuance
18 months
In addition the registered agreement shall contain a clause indicating a date for which allocation is
removed should permits not be issued. In addition it is anticipated that larger subdivisions will phased
and in this case the conditions of draft plan approval shall require a phasing strategy which must be
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March 21, 2006 - 5 - Report No. PL06-034
adhered to in order to retain allocation for future phases
OPTIONS
Council has the option of requesting Staff to review the matrix every 6 month or of
suggesting an alternate review timeframe. Council also has the option of adjusting the "cut
off' point by adding or deleting applications due to status and may also request staff to
prorate the available allocation among the applications. Council can also consider altering
the Matrix to have staff consider any other applications that staff did not include as the
applications were not complete or file closure letter have been sent.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The policy and by-law are tools for Council's use in planning for growth. Financial
projections are based on approximately 400 building permits being issued each year.
While it is difficult to ensure that this will happen in individual years, over a several year
period this should be achievable based on the current allocation granted to the Town.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
The Strategic Plan has objectives of well planned growth. ,Careful consideration of the
allocation of servicing capacity will help achieve this.
CONCLUSIONS
Staff have prepared a Matrix to be used by Council in determining which applications shall
be considered for allocation (Attachment 1). The applications with the highest rankings will
be prioritized for allocation. Actual allocation will not occur until Council approval of the
application at the appropriate trigger date as set out within the allocation policy.
It is noted that four subdivisions within 2B Secondary Plan have been draft approved for
some time and staff are now recommending allocation of the 2015 plus the additional 11
units be confirmed from the reserve.
The allocation chart will be reviewed on regular intervals ensure that prioritized projects are
progressing towards obtaining formal allocation. In addition once an application obtains
formal Council allocation there is a "use it or lose it" policy within the allocation policy.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1
Allocation Matrix
Attachment 2
2B Landowners Distribution List
Attachment 3
Application List
Attachment 4
Council approved allocation policy
Figure 1 -3
Application Location Maps
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PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting — March 15, 2006
Prepared by: Jim Kyle,
Extension 4345
Sue eib M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Dr actor dflPlanning and Development Services
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APPENDIX 3
Town of Aurora- Servicing Allocation- Updated March 2006
#
File Name
File No. &
Status & Date
# of
Site Characteristics & Detailed Status
Date
Approved
units
Received
Council Allocated
1
Schickendanz
D12-01A03
Draft Approved
40
40 units in two main clusters, frontages
2001-04-11
2002-12-17
from 18-32.4m, depth from 34-82.3m.
Engineering submission is under
review/currently preparing subdivision
agreement.
2
B-W Apartments
D12-88100
150 units of approved
150
Zoned and draft approved blocks which
allocation
permit residential apartments and
commercial uses. Staff are currently
having discussions regarding the
development of these lands.
3
Preserve
D12-01-5A
Registered
458
Lane and on -street townhomes and
2001-11-19
2005-09-08
detached dwellings on a variety of lot
sizes.
4
McGrath
D11-06-99
File Closed
0
5 Storey residential condominium building
2003-11-05
with some commercial space on the 13t
floor. File Closed
5
Core Area Infill
Committed allocation
200
SEE NEXT CHART
6
Chapman Court
D14-13-05
Committed Allocation
48**
48, 3=storey townhomes consisting of 34
D12-05-3A
with double car garage and 14 with single
2005-04-22
car garage (originally allocated for 60
units)., Was heard at the 2005-11-23
Public Planning Meeting. To go back to
Council with further information.
7
J.A.
D12-PLC-
Approved
1
Creation of an additional "Suburban
Developments
03-02
2005-05-10
Residential" development lot with a
2002-10-28
minimum lot size of 0.2 ha (0.5 ac). PLC
By-law enacted 2005-05-10. Applicant
must fulfill conditions of approval prior to
release of Building Permit.
8
Lips
D14-06-02
Servicing allocated
6
(7) Row Dwellings. Servicing allocated
2002-04-23
2005-09-27
and site plan delegated on 2005-09-27.
D11-02-05
Currently reviewing 2"d site plan
2004-06-05
Site Plan Pending
submission.
9
Galtek
D07-01-5A
Registered
13*
Condominium Row Dwellings. Registered
2005-05-11
2005-09-26
on 2005-09-26,
10
Magna
D14-19-03
OMB decision
10
Vacant land condominium for 10 single ,
D07-03-3A
appealed to divisional
detached dwellings. OMB approved the
2003-05-05
court
plan, as modified by Council and in
accordance with Council's conditions.
Subtotal
926
Reserved Allocation
Prato
D12-00-7A
Draft Approved
242
Detached dwellings, semi-detached
2000-11-08
2001-08-03
dwellings and townhouses. Preservicing
[12
granted for Phase 3 on 2005-11-22.
St. Johns
D12-OOA01
Draft Approval
404
Detached dwellings and semi-
2001-08-03
detached/linked dwellings. Preservicing
ranted for Phase 2 on 2005-11-22.
13
Preserve
D12-01A05
Draft Approval
167
Detached dwellings on a variety of lot
2001-11-19
2003-03-31
sizes. .
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14
Minto
D12-01-4A
Draft approved
202
Detached dwellings on a variety of lot
(Amend)
Revised 2005-07-12
sizes, frontages ranging from 11.6m to
2004-11-26
20mimplementing By-law and
Preservicing for
amendment to draft plan approved by
Phase 2, 2005-11-22
Council on 2006-07-12. Preservicing
ranted for Phase 2 on 2005-11-22.
Subtotal
1015
Allocated Units Built
Jan 1, 04 to Aug 31,
05
98
Total
2059
Original Region
Allocation
2151
New Regional
Assignment June 05
450
Total Region
Allocation
2601
Remaining Capacity
562*
Council had originally committed an allocation of 60 units to Chapman Court, therefore the 12 extra units that were
freed up were given to Galtek
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Core Area Infill
#
File Name
File No. &
Status &
# of
Site Characteristics & Detailed
Date
Date Approved
units
Status
Received
1
McGrath
D11-06-99
File Closed
0
Condominium apartments, including
2003-11-05
commercial space on the first floor.
File closed.
2
Hannelore Lewis
D09-04-02
Committed allocation
0**
14 one -bedroom and 22 two -bedroom
D14-13-02
OPA Came into force
condominium units. This file has
2002-11-08
2003-05-30
been withdrawn.
3
Sharp Fashions
D14-04-96
By-law Approved
32
Condominium apartments, including
1996-02-16
2003-01-14
commercial space on the first floor.
D11-08-00
Site Plan Approval
Letter sent to close file on 2005-10-
2000-05-08
Pending
11.
4
Aurora Heights
D14-08-02
By-law approved, site
61
4 one -bedroom, 55 two -bedroom and
Development
2002-05-03
plan delegated
2 three -bedroom units for a total of 61
D11-01-05
2005-08-16
condominium units. By-law approved,
2004-12-15
site an delegated 2005-08-16.
5
Amourin -
D09-03-97
Approved in principle
58
6-storey condominium building with
Cordone
D14-16-97
2005-06-29
commercial on ground floor (14 units
1997-08-12
79.9m or less, 26 units 80m-109.9m &
18 units 110m or larger). Approved in
principle at the 2005-06-29 Public
Plannin Meeting.
6
Totera
D11-13-03
Committed Allocation
2
2 extra units constructed within a 4-
2004-11-24
stor"ey condominium building, for a
Site Plan Amendment
total of 12 dwellings with office on the
Delegated 2005-02-22.
first floor. Site Plan Amendment
delegated 2005-02-22. Agreement
being drafted.
7
Accardi
D14-10-03
Zoning By-law Enacted,
2
(3) Townhouses. Zoning By-law
2003-04-14
Site Plan Delegated
enacted and site plan delegated
D11-02-04
2005-05-10
2005-05-10. Currently awaiting
2004-03-23
response to comments issued in
D10-15/16-05
Consent Approved
summer 2005, Consent approved
2005-08-04
conditionally 2005-09-
conditionally 2005-09-08. Conditions
08
must be fulfilled by 2006-09-09.
Total
156
Allocation
200*
• THIS LIST IS REFERENCED ON ATTACHMENT 2, ITEM NO. 5
The Town is having discussions with the Region pertaining to allocation in the core area and possibility of the
implementation of a formula to calculate allocation based on smaller apartment type units.
36 were previously allocated but the application has now been closed
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Applications Requiring Servicing Allocation
#
File Name
File No. &
Status
# of
Site Characteristics & Detailed
Date
units
Status
Recieved
10
D12-00-07A
See 2B reserved chart
*
Prato
See 2B reserved chart
0*
11
D12-00-01A
See 2B reserved chart
*
St. John's
See 2B reserved chart
4*
12
D12-01-05A
See 2B reserved chart
*
Preserve
See 2B reserved chart
4*
13
D12-01-04A
See 2B reserved chart
*
Minto
See 2B reserved chart
3*
1
Pandolfo
D14-21-03
Pending further
29
Single Detached Dwellings on a
D12-03-2A
information
variety of lot sizes. Comments were
2003-05-07
issued on 2003-10-14.
2
FAI
D09-07-03
Pending further
36
Single Detached Dwellings ranging in
D14-24-03
information
lot size from 0.09 ha (0.21 ac) to 0.15
D12-034A
ha (0.36 ac). File closure letter sent
2003-07-29
in October 2005.
3
Polsinelli
D14-04-01
Pending
52
Single detached dwellings with
D12-01-1A
frontages of approximately 18-24 rn
2001-01-24
and a variety of lot sizes. Revised
draft plan received in July 2004.
Public Meeting to be held in early
2006.
4
Priestley (2B)
D14-15-03
Application on Hold
100
"Medium -High Density Residential."
(Clairetree)
2003-06-10
(est)
Application on hold pending further
consideration by applicant.
5
Mattamy (2B)
D09-06-04
Pending further public
110
Mixed Use including "Medium -High
S. Blue
2004-04-16
meeting
Density Residential." Public Meeting
D14-07-00
held on 2001-02-28. Pending further
1999-12-14
public meeting once outstanding
issued are resolved.
6
Mattamy (Aurora)
D14-23-00
Revised Draft Plan of
73
17 Row Dwellings and 56 Single
Limited (2B)
2001-06-09
Subdivision is under
Detached Dwellings. Staff was
D12-00-8A
review
directed to prepare conditions of draft
2001-12-07
approval at the 2005-10-26 public
meetin .
7
Ballymore
D14-04-04
Subdivision will
60
60 detached dwellings (48 lots
D12-04-1A
proceed once servicing
ranging from 0.1 to 0.2 ha, 4 ranging
2004-04-11
is available
from 0.2 to 0.4 he and 8 are larger
than 0.4 ha). Revised plan received
2005-11-11 and is currently under
review.
8
Silverhill
D14-30-03
Pending further public
8
Eight Row Dwellings. Council
2003-08-07
meeting
directed applicant to address
outstanding issues at the 2004-02-26
public meeting. Application to
proceed to a further public meeting.
File closure letter sent on 2005-03-16
and applicant responded to keep the
file open.
9
MI Developments
D12-01-06A
Pending
134
Application for 134 townhouses
2006-01-03
10
Magna
D09-02-03
Pending
16
Detached dwellings ranging from 0.84
2003-01-27
to 1.59 acres (0.34 to 0.64 ha). At the
2003-04-23 public meeting, Council
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resolved that the application be
brought back to GC once outstanding
issues are addressed and that no
development be permitted within the
2C Lands until a complete EA has
been prepared.
11
Brookvalley
D14-06-05
Currently being
75
Single Detached Dwellings on a
(Loukres)
D12-05-2A
reviewed
variety of lot sizes. First submission
2005-05-26
current) bein reviewed.
12
Perwick
D09-03-05
Currently being
184
Seven storey residential condominium
D14-16-05
reviewed
consisting of 184 units. Currently
2005-10-11
being reviewed.
Total
888
* # same as 2B files, the unit numbers are over and above the 2B reserved figures.
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APPENDIX 4
January 17, 2005
Policy for the Allocation of Servicing Capacity
All development that will have the effect of creating new or additional residential
dwelling units within the Town of Aurora and is subject to By-law 4721-05.1) shall
be governed by this policy.
Servicing Allocation Policy
A) In this by Policy
i) "Servicing Capacity" means water and wastewater capacity within
the York Durham Servicing System as distributed by the Region of
York and allocated by the Town of Aurora.
B) No residential development will be given final approval pursuant to the
provisions of the Planning Act except in accordance with this policy.
C) Non residential development shall not require'thp' specific allocation of
sevicing capacity but shall in all other respects` be subject to the Town's
policies, by-laws and conditions of approval pursuant to the provisions of
the Planning Act with respect to servicing availability. This does not
preclude the need to ensure that there is adequate capacity within the
Town's distribution system.
D) Council will be solely responsible for the allocation of servicing capacity to
developments. Developers groups may request that such capacity is
assigned to a property be transferred but the discretion to provide for any
such transfer shall rest with Council.
E) Applications that are incomplete (incomplete under the terms of the
Planning Act or incomplete based on studies required by the Town as
listed within the application review letter to the applicant) will not be
considered for allocation.
F) Applications for which a "file closure" letter has been sent will on the date
set out within the letter lose their allocation unless the closure date is
extended by staff.
G) Should several applications obtain equal rankings, Council may authorize
Staff to prorate the available allocation among the applications. In
addition, in appropriate situations distribution may be made on a pro -rated
basis.
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H) Upon completion of the ranking matrix, Staff, based on total available
allocation, will determine a "cut-off' point to determine applications that
can proceed and those that are not suitable to be considered for
allocation. Applications that are not considered suitable for allocation
consideration must wait until additional allocation is available or until a
recommended or allocated application "loses" its allocation.
1) Applications within the "2C — Northeast Aurora Planning Area" will not be
granted allocation or be included within the ranking matrix until such time
as a phasing strategy is approved by Council as part of the Secondary
Planning process for the "2C" lands.
Priority Criteria Ranking
The allocation of servicing capacity shall be based on the following:
(Each of the following criteria has been ranked on a scale of 1 to 3 with 3 being
the highest ranking).
1. Council shall give priority to those developers who front ended the
installation of serving infrastructure in :order to promote the
development of the lands for which Council' has prioritized (For
example key employment areas). (Ranking 3)
2. Council will give priority to developments that restore, protect and
enhance Natural Heritage Features in keeping with Official Plan and
Provincial policies pertaining to environmental protection. (Ranking 2)
In addition conveyance to the Town or,other public authority of Natural
Heritage Features such as woodlots, wetlands etc will increase the
Ranking to 3.
3. Council will give priority to projects that currently can be serviced, with
minimal or no municipal investment in infrastructure required. (Ranking
3).
4. Council will give priority to projects that further the Town's economic
development objectives (Ranking 2).
5. Applications that represent a logical expansion of the community are
favoured. (Ranking 2)
6. Applications that have satisfactory addressed all department and
agency comments will receive a Ranking of 3. Applications that have
not addressed all comments will receive a Ranking of 1 or 2 dependant
on status.
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7. Servicing Capacity will not be granted to any development unless it
conforms to the Official Plan, and such policies respecting urban
design, density etc. as may be contained within the Official Plan or
guidelines prepared in accordance with it and Council has approved
the development. (Ranking 0-3)
Council will retain a proportion of the allocation to ensure important projects
can proceed. The 200 units reserved for Historic Core infill reflects this
criteria. Such developments must comply with the Town's Urban Design and
heritage preservation objectives. (Currently applications under consideration
would utilize all of this capacity).
All development applications that meet the criteria must use capacity within a
reasonable timeframe in the application approvals chart below. Failure to use
the capacity within this timeframe will result in the loss of the allocation. In
addition the servicing allocation status list will be reviewed at least annually.
Application Type
Council Allocation
Trigger
Deadline for use
Allowable
Timeframe
Plan of Subdivision
Draft Approval
Registration `
2 ears*
Plan of
Condominium
Draft approval
Permit issuance
12 months
Site Plan
Execution of the
agreement
Permit Issuance
18 months
Consent
Committee Decision
Permit issuance
18 months
* In addition the registered agreement shall contain a clause indicating a
date for which allocation is removed should permits not be issued. In addition
it is anticipated that larger subdivisions will phased and in this case the
conditions of draft plan approval shall require a phasing strategy which must
be adhered to in order to retain allocation for future phases.
Updates to the Official Plan Policies, Provincial Policies and other regulatory
policies may have the impact of changing the ranking of the allocation or
adding new priorities. These shall be incorporated into the annual review of
the allocation status list and this policy shall be revised accordingly.
The allocation criteria will be used to evaluate applications and based on this
evaluation a preliminary allocation chart will be prepared. Actual allocation will
however be subject to Council approval of the application at the appropriate
trigger date as set out in the above chart.
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ta6 TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT
No. PL06-035
SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Whitwell Developments Limited (First Professional) -Wal-Mart
Part of Lot 21, Concession 3
File NumberD14-09-06
FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services
DATE: March 21, 2006
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application D14-09-06, scheduled for the April 26,2006 Public Planning
Meeting.
BACKGROUND
Location/Land Use
As illustrated on Figure 1, the subject lands are located at the northeast corner of First
Commerce Dr. and Wellington Street being part of Block 2 Plan 65M-3819. The subject
block has an area of approximately 27ha (58 acres) and will have access onto first
Commerce Drive. The lands are currently vacant.
Surrounding Uses
To the North: State Farm Canadian head office site
South: (across Wellington St.) vacant- future Business Park lands
East: vacant — future Business Park lands
West: (across First Commerce Dr) —vacant- future Business Park lands
Official Plan
On May 24, 2005 Council approved OPA 58 which designated the subject lands to
"Business Park- Regional Shopping Centre". The OPA is approved and in effect. OPA 58
added this land use designation as a complimentary land use to the entire lands located on
the north side of Wellington Street between Hwy 404 and Leslie Street. The land uses are
to be implemented into an integrated development to be known as the 'Aurora Gateway
Centre'.
The land use polices of the Business Park -Regional Commercial Centre permits
regional serving retail and service commercial uses up to 50,200m2 gfa. The uses are
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to be designed and developed in a manner compatible with the business park function.
Large floor plate retail is permitted and would include a department store anchor. Food
store retail and supermarket uses are also permitted. The bylaw amendment
application is considered to conform to the Official Plan.
Zoning By-law
The subject lands are zoned "Business Park (BP-4) Exception Zone" by Zoning Bylaw
2213-78 as amended by Bylaw 4669-05.D. The bylaw was prepared to implement the
provisions of the OPA 58 and supporting documents related to urban design and
marketing. The bylaw was approved by the OMB and is full force.
Bylaw 4669-05.D allows up to 540,000 sq. ft. of gross feasible area for retail and service
commercial uses within the BP-4 zone. The specifics of the bylaw permits a department
store up to 132,600 sq. ft gla and a supermarket of up to 114,000 sq. ft. gla. The bylaw
also provides site specific definitions for a number of the commercial uses including
'department store' and 'supermarket'.
PROPOSAL
The applicant proposes to develop the lands for a large format Wal-Mart store in keeping
with its new prototype department stores that are being launched in Canada. The larger
store would sell an expanded range of foods from that currently identified by the
department store definition. As such, the owner has submitted an application to
amendment the site specific provisions of Bylaw 4669-05.D to allow:
a) a department store use (Wal-Mart) of up to 21°5,000 sq. ft. gla (which exceeds the
132,000 sq.ft. gla limit as currently set in the bylaw) and,
b) the department store to sell a full range of foods beyond the 'limited range' of foods
as currently defined in the bylaw.
It is noted that the applicant has also submitted a Site Plan application to allow the
development of the Wal-Mart store as Phase I of the Business Park. (File: D11-01-06).
OPTIONS
Not applicable.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Not applicable.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
The Strategic Plan contains objectives to ensure high quality, comprehensive community
planning to protect the overall investment of citizens in the community. Review of the
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subject application through the Zoning By-law Amendment process will facilitate this
objective.
CONCLUSIONS
Staff recommend that Council receive as information the overview of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application D14-09-06 scheduled for the April 26, 2006 Public Planning
Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1 - Location Plan
Figure 2 —Applicant's conceptual development plan for lands east of First Commerce Drive
Figure 3- Applicant's proposed Site Plan for the Wal-Mart department store.
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting — March 15, 2006
Prepared by: Glen Letman, Manager of Development Planning
Extension 4346
Ge eiA , M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Dffector of Planning
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