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6TH REPORT OF THE

COUNCIL HOUSING LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Meeting held on July 3, 2008, commencing at 502 p.m.

PRESENT: Councillor S. E. Eagle (Chair), Controller G. Barber and Councillors S. Orser, H. L. Usher and D. Winninger and B. Mercier (Secretary).

ALSO PRESENT: R. Panzer, J. Binder, J. Browne, D. Peckham, S. Pittao, R. Sanderson, R. Sexsmith, R. Steinberg, L. Stevens, S. Trosow and N. Watson.

I YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:

Request for Additional Allocation for Lift Praject Approved Under Wave1 of the Canada- Ontario Affordable Housing Program

1. That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the Rental and Supportive Component of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program:

(a)

(3)

an additional $25,706 BE ALLOCATED to the Council of LIFT Non-Profit Housing Corporation to offset the additional costs to provide dedicated bicycle storage for all tenants as required by the municipality; it being noted that the total municipal allocation to the LIFT project at 446 King Street, London, Ontario will be $520,144; and,

(b) the municipal allocation of $25,706 BE APPROVED as set out in the attached Appendix A - Sources of Financing Report;

it being noted that the General Manager of Planning and Development submitted the attached report with respect to this matter; it being further noted that the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) asked staff to report back at a future meeting of the CHLC with respect to identifying the barriers and hurdles that were encountered during this process.

Allocation to 2. (4) That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning HumaniwUnder and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to an allocation to the City of London Habitat for Humanity under the City of London Housing Partnership Policy:

(a) Habitat for Humanity London Inc. BE ALLOCATED a grant of $17,391.93 per unit for the four new homes currently under construction in 2008, at 1142, 1144, 1150 and 1152 Kipps Lane, London, Ontario, for a total grant of $69,567.72; and,

the municipal allocation of $69,567.72 BE APPROVED as set out in the attached Appendix A - Sources of Financing Report;

Habitat for

Housing Partnership Policy

(b)

it being noted that the General Manager ofplanning and Development submitted the attached report with respect to this matter.

Recommendations for Proposals to go Forward Under the New Canada- Ontario Affordable Housing Program -Request for Proposals RFP 08-10

3. That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development the following adions be taken with respect to the project proposals received under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Request for Proposals RFP 08-10:

(a) subject to Municipal Council approval of an associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, Dale Services/SDI Builders BE ALLOCATED $20,000 ($15,000 + $5,000) per unit for eleven (11) Affordable Housing Program (AHP) supportive housing units plus an allocation to offset municipal fees, for a total municipal allocation of $320,000, and a federal/provincial allocation of $70,000 per unit for the eleven (1 1) unit project located at 234 Riverside Drive;

an increase in the provincial maximum size for one bedroom unit BE APPROVED by the City of London to accommodate the extra space required for an accessible unit from 650 square feet to up to 740 square feet, as proposed in the Dale Services/SDI Builders submission; it being noted that the unit size increase will apply to all eleven (1 1) units;

(6)

(b)

(c) Liora Fine Arts Inc. BEALLOCATED$10,405 per unitforsixteen (16)AHP units for a total municipal allocation of $166,470 and a federallprovincial allocation of $64,461 per unit for twelve (12) AHP units located at 753 Dundas Street;

the above-noted project proposals BE FORWARDED by the City of London to the Province of Ontario for program funding under the New Canada- Ontario Affordable Housing Program; and,

(d)

(e) the attached Appendix 'A' - Source of Financing Report for the municipal allocation of $486,470 for the projects noted in (a) and (c) above, BE APPROVED.

Conditional upon a further provincial re-allocation of units and funding not taken up by other municipalities under Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, the following actions be taken with respectto the project proposals received underthe New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Request for Proposals RFP 08- 10:

(a) subject to Municipal Council approval of an associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, Southdale Apartments Inc. BE ALLOCATED $15,000 per unit for forty two (42) units and an additional $5,000 per unit for five (5) accessible units for a total municipal allocation of $655,000 and a federallprovincial allocation of $45,000 per unit for a forty two (42) unit project located at 3046 White Oak Road;

subject to a suitable site being acquired and Municipal Council approval of an associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, the Italian Seniors Project BE ALLOCATED $1 5,000 per unit for forty-four (44) units and an additional $5,000 per unit for six (6) accessible units for a total municipal allocation of $690,000 and a federal/provincial allocation of $70,000 per unit for forty-four (44) units in its proposed sixty-four (64) unit project;

the above-noted project proposals BE FORWARDED by the City of London to the Province of Ontario for program funding under the New Canada- Ontario Affordable Housing Program;

the attached Appendix 'A' - Source of Financing Report for the municipal allocation of $1,345,000 for the projects noted in (a) and (b) above, BE APPROVED; and,

it being noted that the General Manager of Planning and Development submitted the attached report with respect to this matter.

4. (Added) That the Province of Ontario BE REQUESTED to ensure that the "above-rent" guidelines not include any residential licensing fees being passed on to tenants; it being noted that the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) heard a verbal delegation and received the attached communications from S. Trosow, Chair, London Housing Advisory Committee (LHAC), with respect to licensing fees for residential rental units.

(b)

(c)

(d)

Delegation - S Trosow, Chair, LHAC

II YOUR COMMllTEE REPORTS:

Property Management Procedures for City-Owned Buildings

Convert-to-Rent Rehabilitation Program - 390 Princess Avenue

5. (5) That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) reviewed and received an information report from V. A. Cote, General Managerof Finance and Corporate Services, with respect to property management procedures for City - owned buildings; it being noted that the CHLC asked staff to report back at the next CHLC meeting with respect to a more detailed listing of the City's twenty-five (25) residential properties in inventory, including such details as property addresses, rental values, rental status and tax revenues.

6. (7) That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) reviewed and received a report dated July 3,2008 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to the Convert-to-RenVRehabilitation Program at 390 Princess Avenue; it being noted the CHLC referred this matter back to staff and asked that a more detailed report be provided at its next meeting to be held on September 11,2008.

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"Home at Lasr'- Affordable Homeownership Project

Mental Health Commission

Portland, Oregon Initiative

FCM "Housing Summit"

Affordable Housing Needs Assessment UDdate

5th Repoliof the CHLC

Homeownership Component of the Canada- Ontario New Affordable Housing Program

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest - Councillor 0. Winninger

Confidential Matter

7. (8) That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) reviewed and received communications dated June, 2008 and July 3, 2008 from the London St. Thomas Association of Realtors (LSTAR) and 6. Dore, Executive Vice-President, LSTAR, respectively, relating to the "Home at Last" Affordable Homeownership Project; it being noted that the CHLC referred this matter back to staff to determine the purchase price for the properties located at 181 and 183 Springbank Drive, in the event that the two properties are made available to the "Home at Last" Affordable Homeownership Project for purchase.

8. (Added) That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) heard a verbal update from L. Stevens, Director of Municipal Housing, with respect to the Mental Health Commission; it being noted that the CHLC was informed of $1 10 million available from the Mental Health Commission for research and programs for the homeless mentally ill; it being further noted that there may be an opportunityfor London to put forward a request for funding over the 5 year period. The CHLC asked staff to develop a proposal that would request funding from the Mental Health Commission.

9. (Added) That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) heard a verbal update from Councillor S. E, Eagle, with respect to a housing initiative in Portland, Oregon; it being noted that R. Fair, General Manager of Community Services, will acquire the documentary DVD of the initiative for viewing by the CHLC.

IO. (Added) That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) heard a verbal update from Councillor S. E. Eagle with respect to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) "Housing Summit" to be held in Ottawa, Ontario during the second week of October, 2008.

11, (Added) That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) heard a verbal update from L. Stevens, Director of Municipal Housing, with respect to an affordable housing needs assessment; it being noted that the CHLC asked staff to compile the needs assessment data once the required up-to-date information is received from Statistics Canada and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

12. filed the following:

(a) (1) from its meeting held on April 8, 2008; and,

(b) (2) a Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on April 28, 2008 with respect to the Homeownership Component of the Canada-Ontario New Affordable Housing Program.

That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) noted and

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13. That Councillor D. Winninger disclosed a pecuniary interest in clause 7 of this Report having to do with the matter of licensing fees for residential rental units by indicating that he is a residential landlord.

14. following resolution prior to moving in camera from 6:47 p.m. to 7 :OO p.m.:

That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) passed the

"That the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) move in camera to consider a matter for the purpose of instructions and directions to officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary forthat purpose; reports or advice or recommendations of officers and employees of the Corporation pertaining to a proposed acquisition of land; commercial and financial information supplied in confidence pertaining to the proposed acquisition the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to, prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of the Corporation, result in similar information no longer being supplied to the Corporation where it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be so supplied, and result in undue loss or gain to any person, group, committee or

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financial institution or agency; commercial, information relating to the proposed acquisition that belongs to the Corporation that has monetary value or potential monetary value; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to prejudice the economic interests of the Corporation or its competitive position; information concerning the proposed acquisition whose disclosure could reasonably be expected to be injurious to the financial interests of the Corporation; and instructions to be applied to any negotiations carried on orto be carried on by or on behalf of the Corporation concerning the proposed acquisition. The CHLC is submitting a confidential report to the Municipal Council regarding this matter (See Confidential Appendix to the 6th Report of the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) enclosed for Council Members only.)"

Next Meeting 15. That the next meeting of the Council Housing Leadership Committee (CHLC) will be held on September 11, 2008 commencing at 5:OO p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

APPENDIX "A"

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June 20, 2008 Chair and Members Council Housing Leadership Committee

RE: Request for Additional Allocation for LIFT Project Approved Under Wave 1 of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Council of LIFT Non-Profit Housing Corporation - 446 King Street

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT ON THE SOURCES OF FINANCING: Finance and Corporate Services confirms that the Municipal contribution and additional funding allocation can be accommodated from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund, and that subject to the adoption of the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, the detailed source of financing for this request is:

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

Municipal Requirement for Dedicated Bicycle Storage

NET ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

SOURCE OF FINANCING

This Submission

$25,706

Drawdown from Affordable Housing Reserve Fund $25,706

1) The uncommitted balance in the New Affordable Housing Reserve Fund wiil be approximately $7,041,294 with the approval of this grant.

EH

Director of Financial-Planning & Policy

Agenda Item #

TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS COUNCIL HOUSING LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

MEETING ON July 3,2008

R.W. PANZER GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION FOR LIFT PROJECT

HOUSING PROGRAM

SUBJECT: APPROVED UNDER WAVE I OF THE CANADA-ONTARIO AFFORDABLE

RECOMMENDATION

That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, under the Rental & Supportive Component of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, the following actions BE APPROVED:

1. That an additional $25,706 be allocated to the Council of LIFT Non-Profit Housing Corporation to offset the additional costs to provide dedicated bicycle storage for all tenants as required by the municipality; it being noted that the total municipal allocation to the LIFT project at 446 King Street, London will be $520,144;

2. The total additional municipal allocation of $25,706 recommended above be as set out in the attached Appendix A - Sources of Financing Report.

PREVIOUS REPORTS PERTINENT TO THIS MATTER

..,. COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMllTEE

April 7, 2008 -Additional Allocation to Homes Unlimited Project ApGroved Under Wave.? of the

June 18, 2007 - Requests for Additional Allocations for Projects Approved under Wave 1 of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program

January 22,2007 - Recommendations for Proposals to go Forward under Wave I of the New

November 8, 2004 - Community Rental Housing Program Pilot Project Component - London Affordable Housing Foundation

December 15, 2003 -Update of Community Rental Housing Program Pilot Projects

August 25, 2003 - Community Rental Housing Funding Pilot Project Proposals

May 12, 2003 - Community Rental Housing Funding Pilot Project Agreement

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CanadaiOntario Affordable Housing Program . .

Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program . ..

November 25, 2002 - Municipal Housing Facilities By-Law

BACKGROUND I j The City of London Affordable Housing Delivery Plan approved by Council and by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing describes municipal contributions from the Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund as:

”Contributions from the AHCRF to selected projects may be approved in amounts up to $15,000 per unit. Such funding will be in the form of a forgivable loan and may be used for municipal fees or charges and for capital costs including fees to offset the cost of development charges. Funding Contribution Agreements with the proponents will be for a 25 year term which will include five year phase-out period.

Recognizing the additional costs to maintain supportive housing units for the full agreement term, the contribution from the AHCRF may be in amounts up to $15,000 in capital funding per supportive housing unit plus funding to offset municipal fees or charges as well as the cost of development charges.”

The Council of LIFT Non-Profit Housinq Corwration

On June 26, 2007 Council approved an allocation of $494,438 to the Council of LIFT Non-Profit Housing Corporation for their proposed 30 unit housing development at 446 King Street in London. This project was approved under Wave 1 of the Rental & Supportive Component of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program and forwarded to the Province for their approval. The LIFT proposal was approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The City of London municipal requirements have since been changed. This resulted in an increase of approximately $47,000 to the cost of the LIFT project. The group has covered some of the increased costs through their construction contingency and additional fundraising. However, LIFT has requested that, in addition to their current allocation, funds to offset the additional costs to provide dedicated bicycle storage for all tenants (which was not a city requirement at the time of the RFP) (see attached details).

The approved increase will bring the total municipal allocation to LIFT to $520,144. Similar, approval of a municipal funding increase was given to the London Affordable Housing Foundation in November 2004, to the Nelms Group in July 2007 and to Homes Unlimited in April 2008.

Federal and Provincial funds required for this project would remain the same as they have requested the maximum amount.

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R.W. PANZER

Update July 2008

cc. Neil Watson, Housing Development Consultant, City of London

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June 20,2008 (i3 Chair and Members Council Housing Leadership Committee

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RE: Request for Additional Allocation for LIFT Project Approved UndwWave 1 of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Council of LIFT Non-Profit Housing Corporation - 446 King Street

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FINANCE &CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT ON THE SOURCES OF FINANCING: Finance and Corporate Services confirms that the Municipal contribution and additional funding allocation can be accommodated from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund, and that subject to the adoption of the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, the detaiied source of financing for this request is:

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES This

Submission

Municipal Requirement for Dedicated Bicycle Storage


$25,706

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SOURCE OF FINANCING

Drawdown from Affordable Housing Reserve Fund $25,706

1) The uncommitted balance in the New Affordable Housing Reserve Fund will be approximately $7,041,294 with the approval of this grant.

EH

Director of Financial Planning & Policy

APPENDIX "A"

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June 9, 2008 Chair and Members Council Housing Leadership Committee

RE: Allocation to Habitat for Humanity Under t h e City of London Housing Partnership Policy 1142 - 1152 Kipps Lane, London, Ontario - $67,567.72

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT ON THE SOURCES OF FINANCING: Finance and Corporate Services confirms that the municipal allocation can be accommodated from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and that subject to the adoption of the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, the detailed source of financing for this project IS:


Habitat for Humanity - 1142-1 152 Kipps Lane


SOURCE OF FINANCING

Drawdown from Affordable Housing Reserve Fund

This Submission

$69,568

$69,568

1) The uncommitted balance in the New Affordable Housing Reserve Fund will be approximately $7,067,000 with the approval of this grant.

EH

Director of FinanciaiPlanning & Policy

FROM:

COUNCIL HOUSING LEADERSHIP COMMIITEE MEETING ON

July 3,2008 I R.W. PANZER

GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

II

ALLOCATION TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY UNDER THE CITY OF LONDON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP POLICY

SUBJECT:

I RECOMMENDATION I1 That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, the following actions BE APPROVED under Housing Partnership Policy:

1. Habitat for Humanity London Inc. be'allocated a grant of $17,391.93 per unit for the four new homes currently under construction in 2008 at 1142, 1144, 1150 & 11 52 Kipps Lane, London, for a total grant of $69,567.72; and

2. That the municipal allocation of $69,567.72 recommended above - be . .... as set out in the attached Appendix A - Sources of Financing Report.


Community & Protective Services Committee

November 25, 2002 - Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund $2M Conditional Allocation November 26,2001 -Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund

Council Housincl LeadershiD Committee

October 12, 2007 -,Allocations under the City of London Housing Partnership Policy July 19, 2007 -Housing Partnership Policy May 1 I, 2006 - Revised Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund Criteria March 7, 2006 -Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Plan October 4, 2005 - City of London Affordable Housing Strategy

I BACKGROUND

At its regular business meeting held on August 13, 2007, Municipal Council resolved that the following Housing Partnership Policy be adopted:

Purpose

Under the Housing Partnership Policy, the City of London will provide a grant to those groups in the not-for-profit sector that do .not qualify under existing government affordable housing funding programs, to support the creation of new,affordable housing in the City of London.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applications for funding under this policy will be evaluated for compliance with the following eligibility criteria:

proponents must be housing related groups or agencies with not-for-profit or charitable status requests must'be presented through a business case to the City of London Housing Division the maximum allocation is $24,000 per unit to be provided as a grant to offset the cost of municipal fees and charges units must be located in the City of London the allocation cannot be stacked onto any other municipal housing contribution grants must be approved by Municipal Council groups must acknowledge City of London contributions the proponents must agree to meet the affordability targets specified by the City of London $100,000 maximum allocation per year.

Source of Financing

Funding for the delivery of the Housing Partnership Program will be drawn from the Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund.

The City of London Affordable Housing Strategy

The objective of the Affordable Housing Strategy is to achieve the greatest number of affordable housing units possible within available resources through an efficient use of municipal, provincial and federal funds and through the Involvement of the private and not-for-profit sector. Allocations under the Housing Partnership Policy will assist in achieving this goal.

Request from Habitat for Humanity (see attached)

PREPARED BY:

LOMSTEVENS

RECOMMENDED BY:

R.W. PANZER , DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL HOUSING GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND

DEVELOPMENT

APPENDIX "A" I Chair and Members Council Housing Leadership Committee June 9, 2008

RE: Allocation to Habitat for Humanity Under the City of ondon Housing Partnership Policy 1142 - 1152 Kipps Lane, London, Ontario - $67,567.7

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FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT ON THE S ~ U R C E S OF FINANCING: Finance and Corporate Services confirms that the municipal ;$llocation can be accommodated from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and that subject to theadd Manager of Planning and Development, the detailed source


Habitat for Humanity - 1142-1152 Kipps Lane


SOURCE OF FINANCING

Drawdown from Affordable Housing Reserve Fund

...

1) The uncommitted balance in the New Affordable Housing Re with the approval of this grant.

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EH

on of the recommendation of the General nancing for this project is:

$69,568

3 Fund will be approximately $7,067,000

Q. MartiRhlayward

x3or of Financial Pianning & Policy

London In&. Building Homes, Brrilclirig Hope . . .

May 28,2008

Louise Stevens Director, Municipal Housing P.O. Box 5035 267 Dundas Street, 3"1 Floor London, ON N6A 4LQ

Re: Request for Grant - Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund - Housing Partnership Policy

2008 Project:

Charity # - 13647 371 7 RROOOl

ff42,1144, f f 50 & ff52 Kipps Lane

Dear Louise:

Habitat for Humanity London completed the 19Ih and 20th homes built for low-income families in our community in the summer of 2007. With the support of individuals, local businesses and cammunity arganizations we have been able to make the dream of affordable home ownership a reality for since 1993.

In 2008 we will be building four new single family homes on Kipps Lane. It will be a popular community event for volunteers, corporate employees and the media. Our corporate home sponsors this year include - Global Spectrum Management for the John Labatt Centre, McKenzie Lake Lawyer$ LLP, FM96. each raising $75,000 per house, and a host of other smaller sponsors for corporate team days of $5,000 to $20,000 - TD Bank, Johnson Diversey, CMHC, Dufferin Concrete. Auburn Developments, and Andersen Windows. Over 750 volunteers, 45 faith organizations, and dozens of local businesses will lend their support to build 4 more homes.

Habitat for Humanity London is committed to building affordable housing for low-income families in our community. I would like to respectfully request that the City of London reimburse Habitat for Humanlty London for the permits for four hOm8S currently under construction in 2008. The total fees pald per house were $17,391.93, for a total of $69,567.72.

10 - 45 Pacific Court London ON N5V 3N4 Phone: (519)-455-6623 / Fax: (519)-455-8479 www.habitat.london.on.ca

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payments, utilities and all household and mainfeni ryquirements of the Canada Revenue Agency, Ha iqoome annuaiiy and adjusts mortgage payments

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3. !$liingness to partner with Habitat and support HE c{osefy with each famiiy through a three phase prc ayplicant famiiy fils out the application and provid documentation, This information is reviewed by f- cqteria, you will be interviewed by a committee mi

I What is Ha itat forHumanity London? 4 Habitat for dumanity London is an inclusive, non-profit, non affordable h ‘using for residents of London. it is an affiliate organizationgwith a long term goal of eliminating poverty hoi applications rom any ethnic, social or religious background 1

overnmentai organization that builds an international charitable ing world-wide. We invite lr famiiy structure.

How does Habitat work?

Habitat for Hbmanity London gives families a ‘hand up, not partner famii’es, using donations from businesses, churche: form of cashland aift-in-kind material donations. Habitat bu

I ervice ciubs and individuals in the simple, decent houses through

trades. The houses are the coopemt!,ve efforts of partner families, volunteers and then sold to tpe partner families and financed by Habitat expects fami ies to become homeowners and accept ail

mortgage. Habitat of home ownership. i How are th Habitat parfner families chosen? 7

I Habitat rev ieb applications using these guidelines:

sponsibie for mortgage ce expenses. To meet the tat reviews the partner family’s ?ere necessary,

itat‘s objectives -Habitat works sss. in the first phase, an i ail of the necessary 5itat and ifyou meet the eligibility iber from Habitat’s Family iyiil proceed to Phase Two f the process. in Phase Three, e Ownership” where the family ome.

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How can fhe City of London help Habltat for Humanitybuild more affordahle housing?

Habitat for Humanity London has used commercial financingliending for the acquisition of land, as we increase the number of homes, we wiii be borrowing in excess of $250,000 per year. if we proceed at the rate of 4 - 5 homes per year, by 2010 we will have land loans exceeding a million dollars---with more land debt increasing every year. It is imperative that we seek more sources of funding in the community to help defray the cost of developing affordable housing.

The benefits of increasing the number of owner-occupied affordable housing units in our community are numerous. For the Habitat homeowner, home ownership brings stability and the opportunity to have a stake in their community. Finally rooted to their community, children's school attendance improves, work and education opportunities increase (for ail family members) and homeowners contribute directly by paying property taxes to the community.

Over the last 15 years permits and development fees have increased substantiaiiy. Now $17,391.93 of every new home built goes to the city for house construction. This represents 16% to 20% of the cost of building each new home.

Habitat for Humanity is unlike most ail affordable housing builders or providers. Habitat attempts to end the instability of rental assisted housing (and availabiiity) by providing a secure home where families can establish roots in their community. Habitat seeks to provide a 'permaneni' solution to the family's need for an affordable home.

Habitat for Humanity London requests a grant from the City of London to cover the cost of development charges, and school board charges in the amount of $17,391.93 per home for 2008. (4 single family homes under construction -2008)

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Local History of Habitat for Humanity

incorporated in 1993, Habitat has built 20 homes in London. In the beginning years, Habitat buiit only one home per year---with all funds raised by volunteers in the community. in the years since 2001 Habitat has built 2 to 3 homes per year. As Habitat has grown we have garnered more community and corporate support--we are now looking to build more housing units per year---our 2008 house building goal is 4 homes, 2009 -6 units, 2010 - 10 units.

Breakdown of Housing Costs

Historically, most of the funding required to build the Habitat homes has been raised in the community. Habitat for Humanity Canada helps defray some costs with national donations of construction materials. However, the cost of acquiring and financing building lots has been borne by the organization. Local businesses donate sewices and materials at a reduced cost and volunteers supply the rest of the required labour. Many trade groups and associations volunteer their professional setvices in the construction of the homes.

Construction Cost breakdowns are:

Land $40,000 to $50,000 per unit Development Fees" $17,391.93+ per unit (plus park fees etc) based on a

home of 2000 s.f. Excavation/Foundation $10,000 to $16,000 per unit (incl. excavation, forms,

concrete, labour) Upper Storey(s) $30,000 to $45,000+ (framing, drywall, cabinetry,

plumbing, etc)

Total $97,000 to $128,000 per unit

64% of the cost of constructing a home occurs before we start to build the habitable areas of the home [upperstoreys)

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London Irrc. Project Costs 2008 - Single Famiiy house - Kipps Lane (Per House)

Land

Foundation Surveying FormslExcavation Concrete City of London PerrnitslFees

Exterior Pre-fab walls/stairs Roof Trusses Roof Sheathing/Shingles Roofing (labour) WindowslOoors Eavestroughs

Siding (materials) Siding (labour)

Inferior Electrical (materials) Electrical (labour) Plumbing (materials) Plumbing (labour) HVAC (materials) HVAC (labour) Drywall &Taping (materials) Drywall &Taping (labour) Insulation (materials) Insulation (labour) Cabinetry (kitchenlbath) Doorslwoodwork Flooring PainVHardwarelLighting

Site Services & Administration Staff (Construction Supervisor & Lead Carpenter) Facilities (tents, sanitation, garbage) Insurance/H&S

Unit Total:

$49000.00

$ 1000.00 8000.00 8000.00

17,391.93

3000.00 1600.00 1000.00

0.00 4000.00 1000.00

1800.00 1750.00

600.00 0.00

500.00 900.00 500.00

0.00 2500.00 3500.00 1200.00

0.00 4000.00

800.00 1200.00 1000.00

6000.00 2000.00

350.00

$122.591.93

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Number of Units.under construcfion - 2008 - Four

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London C A N A D A

The Corporation of tt Building Div.: Department of Plan% Planning Div.:

(519) 661-4555 (519) 661-4980

Receipt #/ 86735

Date Issued: May 09,2008 Application # 08 013939 000 00 RD Fees Paid by: Habitat for Humanity London Inc. Building Fund Payee Address: 45 PACIFIC CRT UNIT I O

LONDON ON N5V 3N4 Permit for: Erect - Single Detached Dwelling Project Address: 1150 Kipps Lane (PLAN 33M379 PT LOT 29 RP 33R15514 PART 3 IRREG 4729.16SF

Details:

GIL A c c o u n t N u m b e r

630101.705000 RESF82.807100 RESF59.807100 762001.776600 76200'1.776600 11 .I01414

Payment Desc r ip t ion Amountpaid Permit Fee Paid At Application $633.00 D.C.(CS) Paid at Application $9,671.00 D.C.(UW) Paid at Application $6,670.00 Water Meter Fee (Remote) $28.62 Construction Water Fee Paid At Applic $10.31 D.C. (Sep . Board) Paid At Application $379.00

Total Paid: $1 7,391.93

='aid By: Cheque

Payment Received by: PMORRlS

Note: Receipt is not valid until cheque clears. A $35 administrative charge will be applied against all NSF cheques.

The Corporation Building Div.: (519) 661-4555 Department of P Planning Div.: (519) 661-4980

C A N A D A -

Receipt #: 86738

Date Issued: May 09,2008 Application # 08 013942 000 00 RD Fees Paid by: Habitat for Humanity London Inc. Building Fund Payee Address:

Permit for:

45 PACIFIC CRT UNIT I O LONDON ON N5V 3N4 Erect - Single Detached Dwelling

Project Address: 1152 Kipps Lane (PLAN 33M379 PT LOT 29 RP 33R15514 PARTS 4 AND 5 IRREG 5’

Details:

GIL Account Number Payment Description 630101.705000 RESF82.807100 D.C.(CS) Paid at Application RESF59.807100 D.C.(UW) Paid at Application 762001.776600 Water Meter Fee (Remote) 762001.776600 11.101414

Permit Fee Paid At Application

Construction Water Fee Paid At Applic D.C. (Sep. Board) Paid At Application

Total Paid:

AmountPaid $633.00

$9,671.00 $6,670,00

$28.62 $10.31,

$379.00 $17,391.93

,- . Paid By: Cheque

Payment Received by: PMORRIS

Note: Receipt is not valid until cheque clears. A $35 administrative charge will b e applied against all PlSF cheques.

The Corporation of: Building Div.: (519) 661-4555 Department of Plani Planning Div.: (529) 662-4980

London C A N A D A eu Receipt # 86733

Date Issued: May 09,2008 Application # 08 013937 000 00 RD Fees Paid by: Habitat for Humanity London Inc. Building Fund Payee Address: 45 PACIFIC CRT UNIT 10

LONDON ON N5V 3N4 Permit for: Erect - Single Detached Dwelling Project Address: 1142 Kipps Lane (PLAN 33M379 PT LOT 28 RP 33R15514 PART 1 IRREG 4657.04SF

Details:

GIL A c c o u n t Number

6301 01.705000 - RESF82.807100

RESF59.807100 762001.776600 762001.776600 11.101414

P a y m e n t Descr ip t ion

Permit Fee Paid At Application D.C.(CS) Paid at Application D.C.(UW) Paid at Application Water Meter Fee (Remote) Construction Water Fee Paid At Applic D.C. (Sep. Board) Paid At Application

Total Paid:

A m o u n t p a i d

$740.00 $9,671.00 $6,670.00

$28.62 $10.31

$379.00

$17,498.93

Paid By: Cheque

Payment Received by: PMORRIS

Note: Receipt is not valid until cheque clears. A $35 administrative charge will be applied against all NSF cheques.

The Corporation oft; Building Div.: (519) 661-4555 Department of Planli Planning Div.: (519) 661-4980

London C A N A D A customer Receipt Receipt # 86740

Date Issued: May 09,2008 Application # 08 013948 000 00 RD Fees Paid by: Habitat far Humanity London Inc. Building Fund Payee Address: 45 PACiFlC CRT UNiT 10

LONDON ON N5V 3N4 Permit for: Erect - Single Detached Dwelling Project Address: 1144 Kipps Lane (PLAN 33M379 PT LOT 28 RP 33R15514 PART 2 IRREG 4629.383

Details:

GIL Account Number Payment Description 6301 01.705000 RESF82.807100 D.C.(CS) Paid at Application RESF59.807100 D.C.(UW) Paid at Application 762001.776600 Water Meter Fee (Remote) 762001.776600 12.101414

Permit Fee Paid At Application,

Construction Water Fee Paid At Applic D.C. (Sep. Board) Paid At Application

Total Paid:

Am o u n tPaid $633.00

$9,671 .OO $6,670.00

$28.62

$10.31 $379.00

$17,391.93

Paid By: Cheque

Payment Received by: PMORRIS ~

Note: Receipt is not valid until cheque clears. A $35 administrative charge will b e applied against all NSF cheques.

Chair and Members Community & Protectiv SF ic cow

#08092

ittee --ly 4, 2008

RE: New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Request 234 Riverside Drive - Dale Services/SDI Builders 753 Dundas Street - Liora Fine Arts Inc. Italian Seniors Project 3046 White Oak Road - Southdale Apartments Inc.

FINANCE &CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT ON THE SOURCES OF FINANCING: Finance and Corporate Services confirms that the Convert-to-Rent Program can be accommodated from the New Affordable Housing Reserve Fund, and that subject to the adoption of the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development, the detailed source of financing for this project is:

This ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 234 Riverside Drive - Dale Services/SDI Builders 753 Dundas Street - Liora Fine Arts Inc.

Italian Seniors Project 3046 White Oak Road - Southdale Apartments Inc


Submission $320,000 166,470 486,470

690.000 655:OOO

l,345,000s $1,831,470 ~

SOURCE OF FINANCING

Drawdown from Affordable Housing Reserve Fund $1,831,470

"$1,831,470 1)

I) The uncommitted balance in the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund will be approximately $5,209,824 with the approval of this grant.

EH Alan Dunbar

Manager of Financial Planning & Policy

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

I1 RECOMMENDATION

CHAIR AND MEMBERS COUNCIL HOUSING LEADERSHIP COMMllTEE

MEETING ON July 3, 2008

R.W. PANZER GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPOSALS TO GO FORWARD UNDER THE NEW CAN AD A-ONTARI 0 AFFORD AB LE HO US1 NG PROGRAM

HARS CONVERSION FUNDS

That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development the tollowing actions BE APPROVED with respect to the project proposals received under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Request for Proposals RFP 08-10:

a) Subject to Council approval of an associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, Dale ServiceslSDl Builders receive a municipal allocation of $20,000 ($15,000 .I. $5,000) per unit for eleven (11) AHP supportive housing units plus an allocation to offset municipal fees, for a total municipal allocation of $320,000, and a federallprovincial allocation of $70,000 per unit far eleven (1 1) unit project located at 234 Riverside Drive;

b) The City of London approve an increase in the provincial maximum size for one bedroom unit to accommodate the extra space required for an accessible unit from 650 square feet to up to 740 square feet as proposed in the Dale ServicesiSDl Builders submission. This will apply to all eleven (11) units.

c) Liora Fine Arts lnc. receive a municipal allocation of $10,405 per unit for sixteen (16) AHP units for a total municipal allocation of $166,470 and a federallprovincial allocation of $64,461 per unit for twelve (12) AHP units located at 753 Dundas Street;

d) The City of London forward the above-noted project proposals to the Province for program funding under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program;

e) This recommendation be forwarded to the Community & Protective Services Committee on July 14, 2008 along with a Sources of Financing Report for the municipal allocation of $486,470

1.

Conditional upon a further provincial re-aliocation of units and funding not taken up by other municipalities under Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, it is further recommended that the following actions BE APPROVED with respect to the project proposals received under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Request for Proposals RFP 08-10:

2. a) Subject to Council approval of an associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, Southdale Apartments Inc receive a municipal allocation of $15,000 per unit for forty two (42) units and an

additional $5,000 per unit for five (5) accessible units for a total municipal allocation of $655,000 and a federallprovincial allocation of $45,000 per unit for a forty two (42) unit project located on 3046 White Oak Road, London;

b) Subject to a suitable site being acquired and Council approval of any associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, the Italian Seniors Project receive a municipal allocation of $1 5,000 per unit for forty four (44) units and an additional $5,000 per unit for six (6) accessible units for a total municipal allocation of $690,000 and a federaVprovincial allocation of $70,000 per unit for forty four (44) units in its proposed sixty four (64) unit project.

c) The City of London forward the above-noted project proposals to the Province for program funding under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program;

d) The recommendation be forwarded to the Community & Protective Services Committee on July 14, 2008 along with a Sources of Financing Report for the municipal allocation of $1,34.5,000.


COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

January 15, ,2007 - Recommendations for Proposals to go Forward under Wave 1 of the

October 12, 2004 -Community Rental Housing Program Pilot Projects March 31, 2003 - Affordable Housing $2M Capital Reserve Fund Transitional Housing Allocations March I O , 2003 - New FederallProvincial Community Rental Housing Program November 25, 2002 - Municipal Housing Facilities By-Law

COUNCIL HOUSING LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

June 21,2007 - Recommendations for Proposals to go Forward under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program June 21, 2007 - Provincial Budget Housing Funding June 6, 2006 -Housing Delivery Plan May 1 I., 2006 - Revised Criteria for Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund March 7, 2006 -Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Plan December 1,2005 - Affordable Housing Strategy Recommendations

Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program . ,

In 2001, City Council 'approved the criteria for use of..an Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund (AHCRF) to create new affordable rental housing. Affordable housing development proposals to be considered for AHCRF allocations include the construction of new affordable housing, the acquisition and conversion of non-residential buildings to affordable housing, the acquisition and rehabilitation of substandard residential buildings and the expansion of existing affordable housing stock to provide adequate, affordable housing.

Contributions from the Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund to selected projects may be approved in amounts up to $15,000 per unit. Such funding will be in the form of a forgivable loan and may be used for municipal fees or charges and for capital costs.

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The City of London issued an Expression of Interest in 2002 seeking proposals from organizations interested in developing affordable rental and transitional housing in London under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Pilot Program, To-date the City of London created 251 affordable housing units under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Pilot Program. Seven projects were approved.

In 2005, the federal and prqinciai governments signed a new Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Agreement. Guidelines were provided to municipalities with the responsibility for delivering the Affordable Housing Program in their areas. Municipalities select projects, contribute their own resources, set program objectives to meet local needs, and must monitor projects for compliance during the affordability period of the program. As Service Manager for both London and Middlesex County, the City of London is responsible.for the development of new affordable housing in Middlesex County as well. However, should a proponent from the County require municipal incentives in addition to federal/provinciai funding, these must be provided by the host municipality.

The City of London was allocated $10.85M from the federal and provincial governments under the new Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program for 155 rental and supportive housing units. 110 units are allocated for low income individuals or family households, and 45 .units ere allocated for supportive housing for those households identified in the federaliprovincial unit allocations: 20 units for persons diagnosed with mental illness, 10 units for persons with a dual diagnosis (developmental delay and mental Illness). and 15 units for victims of domestic violence. A maximum of 23 units could be allocated to proposals from proponents in Middlesex County.

Before entering into an Administration Agreement with the province, the City of London was required to develop and adopt a Council-approved Housing Delivery Plan (HDP). The HDP is a concise statement addressing all the components .of the affordable housing program that we intend to deliver.

The HDP for the City of London was created by building on the Affordable Housing Strategy approved by Council in December 2005 as well as the revised criteria for the Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund approved by Council. The Ministry approved the.City of London HDP and a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in September 2006.

After the RFP (RFP 06-30) closed on November 3, 2006, the Evaluation Committee reviewed thirteen applications based on pre-established criteria. Four proposals containing 128 units were approved by Council and the Province in January 2007.

A second Request for Proposals (RFP 07-10) was issued for the balance of the allocated units (27) as well as the allocation of 26 residual units from across the province. After the RFP closed on May 25, 2007, the 'Evaluation Committee reviewed twelve applications based on pre- established criteria. The evaluation of RFP 07-10 resulted in the approval of 125 units.

On April 18, 2007, the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing announced a review of the Affordable Housing Program, in particular the Housing Allowance / Rent Supplement component (HARS) Program. The HARS review allowed municipalities the flexibility to convert their HARS allocation to capital for their Rental & Supportive Housing Program. This resulted in the allocation of $1,543,530 and a minimum of 23 units to the City of London.

A third Request for Proposals (RFP 08-10) was issued for the 23 units allocated under HARS conversion. After the RFP closed on June 13, 2008, the Evaluation Committee reviewed seven applications based on pre-established criteria. Appendix A (attached) is a summary of those proposals that received a score of 70 or more out of a possible score of 100, as well as a synopsis of the project proposals. The Housing Division will continue to work. with"those proponents which will not be going forward for approval under this RFP.

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RECOMMENDATION re. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPOSALS

The following actions be taken with respect to-the project proposals received under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Request For Proposals RFP 08-1 0:

a) Subject to Council approval of an associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, Dale ServiceslSDl Builders receive a municipal allocation of $20,000 ($15,000 + $5,000) per unit for eleven (12) AHP supportive housing units plus an allocation to offset municipal fees, for a total municipal allocation of $320,000, and a federallprovincial allocation of $70,000 per unit for an eleven (1 1) unit project located at 234 Riverside Drive;

b) The City of London approve an increase in the provincial maximum size for one bedroom unit to accommodate the extra space required for an accessible unit from 650 square feet to 740 square feet as proposed in the Dale Services/SDI Builders submission. This will apply to all eleven (1 1) units located at 753 Dundas Street;

Liora Fine Arts Inc. receive a municipal allocation of $10,405 per unit for sixteen (16) AHP units for a total municipal allocation of $166,470 and a federallprovincial allocation of $64,461 per unit for twelve (12) AHP units located at 753 Dundas Street;

The City of London forward the above-noted project proposals to the Province for program funding under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program;

This recommendation be forwarded to the Communitv & Protective Services Committee

b)

c)

d)

e) on July 14, 2008 along with a Sources of Financing deport for the municipal allocation of $486,470.

Starting in January'2009, the Province may look at reallocating service managers' unused allocations to those service managers with council approved construction-ready projects. If additional units are available at that time, service manager recommended projects would be selected based on specific criteria.

Conditional upon a further provincial re-allocation of units and funding not taken up by'other municipalities under ' the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program, it is further recommended that the following actions be taken with respect to the project proposals received under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Request For Proposals RFP 08- 10:

a) Subject to Council approval of an associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, Southdale Apartments Inc receive a municipal allocation of $15,000 per unit for forty two (42) units and an additional $5,000 per unit for five. (5) accessible units for a total municipal allocation of $655,000 and a federaVprovinciai allocation of $45,000 per unit for a forty two (42) unit project located at 3046 White Oak Road, London;

Subject to 9 suitable site being acquired and Council approval of any associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, the Italian Seniors Project receive a municipal allocation of $15,000 per unit for forty four (44) units and an additional $5,000 per unit for six (6) accessible units for a total municipal allocation of $690,000 and a federallprovincial allocation of $70,000 per unit'for forty four (44) units in its proposed

The City of London forward the above-noted project proposals to the Province,for program funding under the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program;

The recommendation be forwarded to the Community & Protective Services Committee on July 14,.2008 along with a Sources of Financing Report for the municipal allocation of $1,345,000.

b)

sixty four (64).unit project. .. .

c)

d)

$1,345,000.

NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS TO-DATE

The AHP Pilot Program created 251 new affordable housing units (1 11 transitional and 120 rental). RFP 06-09 resulted in 128 new rental units under Wave 1 of the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program (AHP). RFP 07-10 resulted in 125 new affordable housing units in London and Middlesex. RFP 08-10 resulted in 27 new affordable housing units and the possibility of a n additional 86 new affordable housing units should the province re-allocate further funding to the City of London. The City of London Convert-to-Rent Rehabilitation Program has created 24 new affordable housing units. The AHP Homeownership Program will create 120 new affordable units.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Affordable Housing Program RFP process was undertaken with the assistance of Neil Watson, Housing Development Consultant and his Associate, Sarah Pittao, David Mounteer, City Solicitor’s Office, Steve Giustezia, Community Services, Mike Turner, Finance, Charles Abromaitis, Realty Services, and Michael Davis, Purchasing.

LOUISE STEVENS DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL HOUSING

July 2008

cc. Evaluation Committee Purchasing Department Neil Watson, Housing Development Consultant

LOCATION MAP Subject Site: 234 Riverside Drive File Number: LOCATION MAP Created By: Nicole Musicco Date: 2008-06-25 ,

Scale: 1:1200

LEGEND Subject Site Parks Assessment Parcels Buildings Address Numbers

N Corporation of the City of London Prepared By: Planning and Development

LOCATlOM MAP Subject Site: 753 Dundas Street File Number: LOCATION MAP Created By: Nicole Musicco Date: 2008-06-25 Scale: 1:1200

I LEGEND Subject Site Parks Assessment Parcels Buildings

@ Address Numbers

Prepared By: Planning and Development JU 1 Corporation of the City of London

APPENDIX A RFP 08-10 City London Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPOSAL SUMMARY

Proponent

OBI I SDI Partnership

Liora Fine Arts Inc.

Southdale Apartments

Italian Seniors Project

Location

234 Riverside Drive

753 Dundas Street East

3046' White Oak Road N,o Site identified

# Units

11 AHP supportive units

16 AHP or 12 AHP

42 AHP

44 AHP 20 Market

FlPlG Per Unit $90,000 plus* city fees & DC $58,750

$60,595

$85,682 AHP units only

Total FlPK

$990,000 plus* city fees & DC

$940,000 based on 16 AHP units

$2,545,000

$3,770,000 based on 44 AHP units.

WQ0ndtr Item b

$100,000 ODSP rate. I

cityfunded16 1 $526onebed units COAHP $661 two bed funded 12 units.

I $526 one bed $661 two bed

one bedroom $522 AHP $795 Market two bedroom $653

Puroose of RFP 08-10

'he City of London issued RFP 08-10 to allocate units from the HARS Conversion.

A minimum of 23 units must be provided. Federal/provincial funding of $1',543;530 is available. Also, the City is hoping to receive additional units from the province in the event units are reallocated from service managers unable to develop their allocation of units by December 31, 2008.

Starting in January 2009, MMAH may look at reallocating service managers' unused allocations to service managers with council approved construction-ready projects. If additional units are available at that time, service manager recommended projects would be selected based on specific criteria.

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RFP 08-10 City of London Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program

Proponent: Dale Brain Injury Services I SDI Builders

Riverside Project Name: ~' -'..Project Location:

Proponent Sector:

Zoning: Building Permit: Completion Date: Environmental: Building Type: Non-Residential: Target Group:

Energy Efficiency:

234 Riverside Drive Partnership

Current zoning is OC - 4 and a minor variance may be required September / October 2008 May 2009 NO known issues 10,500 sq' building, 3 floors, concrete foundation &wood frame Staff office on bottom fioor individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and/or other physical or cognitive disabilities including mental health challenges, addictions, developmental disabilities & people with a dual diagnosis Energy'star windows, recapturing heat from waste water & utilizing water for toilets in a contained cistern

General Contractor: SDI Builders Ltd. Property Mgmt: Partnership - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement

between DBI & SDI

$1,154,574 plus city fees & charges (est. $100,000) $90,000 per unit plus city fees & charges (est. $9,090 per unit) $990.000 Mus citv fees & charges (est. $100,000)

Total Project Cost: =/P/City Per Unit: F/P/Citv Total: Owneriquity: $2121464 .' Mortgage: Year 1 Surplus:

$N/A $Niy ..I.. ,

I bedroom* 74.0 ft2

heat, hydro &water MH & DD

*Wheelchair Accessible Units

Comments:

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Support Services funded by Ministry of Health & Long Term Care and some services will be provided by other agencies. All units exceed the maximum allowed under the program in order to provide barrier free & fully accessible units for individuals with significant mobility challenges. Rents s e t at the ODSP maximum. The city fees & charges estimated at $100,000 The project wouldlnot have a mortgage. Request provincial funds during construction.

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Proponent: Liora Fine Arts Inc.

Project Name: Project Location: Proponent Sector:

Zoning: Building Permit: Completion Date: Environmental: Building Type:

Non-Residential: Target Group: Energy Efficiency:

Liora 753 Dundas Street AHP 753 Dundas Street East

Unit Type Number, Unit Size Rent Utilities Included 1 bedroom 4 500ft2 $526 2 bedroom 12 '700ftz $661 Total Units. ' 16

Private

Multi Residential January 2009 August 2009 Will need to complete Phase 1 ESA Third floor addition to existing building & construction of new 3-storey building NIA

Singleslcouples Energy efficient windows, florescent lighting, energy star rated appliances

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Supportive Units to be discussed to be discussed

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Proponent: Southdale Apartments Inc. , I

Unit Type Number Unit Size Rent Utilities Included Supportive Units 1 bedroom 31 650ft2 $526 heat &water 3VDV13MH I bedroom* 5 650ft2 $526 heat & water 2 bedroom 6 850ft' $661 water Total Units 42 -

Project Name: ?reject Location: Proponent Sector:

Zoning:

Building Permit: Completion Date: Environmental: Building Type:

Non-Residential: Target Group: Energy Efficiency:

White Oaks Apartments 3046 White Oak Road Private

Currently Neighbourhood Facility (NFl) would. need to change zoning to residential R-8 & parking variance March I O , 2009 September 14, 2009 Propqnent indicated technical audit not required but will need to confirm Three floor apartment buildings with exterior entrance for all units stick build or insulated concrete forms/walls. NIA Singles & families Central high efficiency boiler, HVAC heating system, upgraded insulation, e- appliances, upgraded building materials

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RFP 08-10 City of London Canada-Ontario AffordabBe Housing Program

Proponent: Italian Seniors Project . ,

Project Name: Residenza ltalia No site identified

Proponent Sector: Non-Profit Charitable " .' Project Location:

Zoning: Building Permit: Completion Date: Environmental: Building Type: Non-Residential: Target Group: Energy Efficiency:

No site identified March 2009 March 201 0 No site identified 5 storey, 64 unit, apartment building modeled on Nelson Street project NIA Seniors Low flow shower heads &water saver toilets, low E glass windows, energy save appliances, gas fired heating, insulation in excess of code, individual metering, and programmable thermostat

,l ii. :)I.: . General Contractor: not identified Property Mgmt: not identified

Total Project Cost: $8,830,700 F/P/City Per Unit: $ 85,682 per unit (AHP) F/P/City Total: $3,770,000 2wner Equity: $ 339,280 Mortgage: $4,721,420 Year 1 Surplus: $ 6,485

*Wheelchair Accessible Units

Comments:

Without a site this project can not be recommended to the province for funding under the COAHP R&S Component. The province has requested projects that are construction ready for reallocated units that may come from other Service Managers unable to develop their allocation of units by December 31, 2008. The 12 AHP two bedroom units should be switched to market and the 12 Market one bedroom units should be made AHP. Otherwise, the two bedroom units would have to adhere to the Occupancy Standards as outlined in the RFP.

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Nei hbourhood Peaa I Services

(?&don & Middlesex) Inc.

June 10,2008

Mr. Sam Trosow, Chair London Housing Advisory Committee c/o London City Hall 300 Dufferin Ave. London, ON N6A 4L9

Dear Mr. Trosow,

Re: Ability of Landlords to Pass Proposed Licensing Fees on t o Tenants

I have read the opinion provided by the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario and can indicate my full agreement with it.

I should mention that ACTO is the specialized law clinic (among the 80 law clinics operated by Legal Aid Ontario, including mine) which deals exclusively with residential tenancy matters, and is considered to be the top experts in that area of law in the province.

The only additional point I might offer is that some tenancies are not covered by rent controls (such as those in buildings built since 1991) and that others are treated differently (such as tenancies where the tenants moved in prior to 1998 - where rent is based upon a “legal maximum” generally far higher than their actual rent). For these tenancies landlords are free to raise rents, for all practical purposes, as much as they like each year - regardless of whether or not their costs have risen. There is no restriction on massive retaliatory rent increases.

These tenancies are really the ones in which licensing would be most important, because the Residential Tenancies Act really offers these tenants no protection against landlord misconduct, If a tenant dares to complain about landlord misconduct then the landlord is free to raise the rent to a level it knows the

LSLihL*‘U ONTAU,”

507-151 Dundas St., London, ON N6A 5R7 519-438-2890 x 25, fax: 519-438-3145. cell: 519-200-4623, [email protected]

Jeff Schlemmer. LL.6. Director Patty Gunness, C.L W Monica Wolf, 6.A.fHons.). L L . ~ . Mike Joudrey. Duty Counsel Mlke Laliberle, B.A., 6. Ed., LL.6. Bruce Wright. M.A., LLB. Kristina Pagniello, M.A.. LL.6.

tenant can’t afford (at the next annual increase). We have recently seen a case where a London landlord made exactly this threat when it purported t o ban a small dog. This is quite illegal, but the landlord threatened that if the tenant complained then her rent would be raised dramatically in order to effectively evict her.

Licensing offers perhaps the only way to hold these landlords to the law. If, in retaliation against the City of London, they then raise rents (which they can by effectively any amount they choose), it will be incumbent on the City to stand up t o them - which could ultimately include lifting their license. Either the City will stand up t o such threats or it won’t.

Notice Sent by London Property Management Association to London Tenants:

I agree with ACTO that the Notice sent to tenants by LPMA was entirely misleading and ought to be retracted. It was evidently a crude scare tact ic calculated to terrify tenants on fixed incomes (whom we heard from) - by purposely misleading them about what your Committee is proposing, and the implications of the proposal. Clearly the Notice (and the one that followed it) should be retracted.

I was very surprised t o see newspaper reports suggest that the Notice was prepared a t the behest of a law partner of one of your Committee members. This leaves that member in a very awkward position, and makes it hard to believe that the misinformation in the Notice was inadvertent.

It is perhaps ironic that a t a time when LPMA are arguing that licensing is not needed because i ts members act responsibly, they choose to seek to defame your Committee and London City Council with these false and inflammatory Notices. i would have thought that the Committee would ask the LPMA to responsibly send retractions t o the tenants t o whom it sent the flawed Notices.

If it refuses, then this would tell me all I need t o know about whether i t s members are so responsible that they need not be licensed.

Yours truly,

Jeff Schlemmer

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Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario Centre ontarien de defense des droits des locataires

April 29, 2008

Mr. Samuel Trosow, Chair London Housing Advisory Committee London, Ontario

Dear Mr. Trosow,

Re: Opinion on Notice Distributed by LPMA

We are pleased at the interest the City of London is taking in the proposal for the licensing of landlords. We commend your committee for its recommendation that City Council move forward and enact a Rental Residential Business Licensing Program.and that it be applied on a citywide basis.

It came to our attention that the London Property Management Association distributed a notice to tenants on the issue of fees to support the City's licensing costs. I attach a copy of the notice which we received.

In our opinion, the notice is misleading,

No Fee to Tenant

The notice assumes that the landlord may pass on to tenants any fee the municipality may charge to a landlord. The notice statesf'Based on a similar by- law in Oshawa, this will result in a Licensing Charge to you:of $250,,.00 o"r,.just over $20.00 per month". ." ..

The general rule, found in subsection 134(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act ("the Act"), is that a landlord may not charge a fee to a tenant unless the fee is one listed in s.17 of Regulation 506/06. A licensing fee is not permitted by this section. Therefore landlords cannot charge this fee to tenants.

If the City does charge for licensing, it likely will be a charge payable by the landlord as the licensee.

425 Adelaide St. West, 5'h floor, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C1 Phone: 416-597-5855 1-866-245-41 82 Fax: 416-597-5821

The Tenant Duty Counsel Program is a project of ACTO

Increase in Rent Uncertain

Nor can it be stated positively that there will be an increase in rent to tenants,

Under the Act, no landlord shall increase the rent charged to a tenant for a rental unit, except in accordance with the Act (s.1 IO).

Each year a landlord may increase rent by a guideline percentage determined by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (s.120). The guideline percentage for 2008 is 1.4%.

A landlord who wants a percentage increase in rent above the guideline amount must first apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board, and may do so only if certain circumstances exist. One of those circumstances is if there is an extraordinary increase in the cost for municipal taxes and charges or utilities or both (s.126). An increase in the cost of municipal taxes and charges or utilities is extraordinary if it is greater than the guideline plus 50% of the guideline (s.28 (1) of the Regulation).

Whether or not a landlord could obtain an above guideline increase in rent would depend on whether the increase in municipal taxes and charges were extraordinary. If they are not extraordinary, there would be no increase in rent.

Even if allowed, an increase in rent would not be a pass through of the amount of a licensing fee as there are calculations in the regulations as to how any increase in rent is to be calculated. (s.31 of the Regulation).

Therefore, in our opinion, it is incorrect to say at the present time that requiring rental properties to be licensed will result in a Licensing Charge to a tenant.

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Yours sincerelv.

Mar$ Truemner Acting Director of Legal Services

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NOTICE TO TENANTS

DO YOU WANT TO PAY $20.00 MORE PER MONTH TO SOLVE A PROBLEM THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU?

s The City of London intends to pass a by-law requiring t h a t all rental

properties be licensed. A public meeting will be held at City I-lall on

March 18 a t 7:OO pm.

Based on a similar by-law in Oshawa, this will result in a Licensing

Charge to you of $250.00 or just over $20.00 per month.

e The City of London says t h e by-law is needed to “Protect the

residential arneniw, character and stability of residential areag: in other words, t h e fee is t o cover t h e cost of dealing with s tudent problems (noise, parking, garbage) in t h e Fanshawe College and

UWO residential areas.

You already pay a property t ax rate in your rent t h a t is double t h a t

of private home owners; now the City wants you to pay more.

You have not caused noise, qarbaae and parkina problems for t h e

Citv of London, so whv should YOU uav an additional $20.00 per

month for t h e Citv to deal with those few who have?

WHAT YOU CAN DO!

* Call o r email your Councillor, Nancy Branscombe; let her know t h a t you do not wan t to pay for problems caused by a few students; and

attend the March lSth meeting a t City Hall. Nancy Branscombe can be reached before March 18, 2008 a t 519- 661-2500 ext. 7014 or by email at [email protected].

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