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AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Immediately Following the County Council Meeting Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Councillor Bill Dobson, Chair Page 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all electronic devices) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Suggested Motion: "THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on December 17, 2014 be approved as circulated." 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: "THAT, the agenda be approved as presented." 5. DISCUSSION REPORTS 6 - 11 i) Report #PD-02-2015 PERTH APPEAL OF COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN Planning Administrator, Mary Kirkham Suggested Motion: "THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend to County Council to proceed with a "Comprehensive Review" as outlined in the PPS Section 1.1 in the year 2015 and that the Town of Perth be asked to contribute 25% to the cost of the study; AND THAT, the County portion of the cost be funded from reserves." Page 1 of 53

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AGENDA

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Immediately Following the County Council Meeting

Lanark County Administration Building

Council Chambers

Councillor Bill Dobson, Chair

Page

1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all

electronic devices)

2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on December 17, 2014 be approved as

circulated."

4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the agenda be approved as presented."

5. DISCUSSION REPORTS

6 - 11 i) Report #PD-02-2015 PERTH APPEAL OF COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN

Planning Administrator, Mary Kirkham Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend to County Council to proceed with a

"Comprehensive Review" as outlined in the PPS Section

1.1 in the year 2015 and that the Town of Perth be asked to contribute 25% to the cost of the study;

AND THAT, the County portion of the cost be funded from reserves."

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Page 6. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

i) Perth Appeal of County Official Plan - Update

County Solicitors, Greg Meeds and Peter Vice Suggested Motion:

"THAT, Committee move incamera at ___ pm to

discuss the Perth Appeal of the County Official Plan and receive advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,

including communications necessary for that purpose;

AND THAT, Kurt Greaves, CAO; L. Drynan, Deputy

Clerk; M. Kirkham, Planning Administrator, G. Meeds,

Solicitor and P. Vice, Solicitor remain in the room."

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, Committee return to regular session at ____

pm."

- Chair's Rise & Report

7. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)

i) Perth Kilt Run 200th Anniversary Committee

Glenn Tunnock

8. PRESENTATIONS None

9. COMMUNICATIONS

12 i) Resolution from the Township of Beckwith's Planning

Committee Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the communications for the January Economic

Development Committee meeting be received as information."

10. CONSENT REPORTS

13 - 23 i) REPORT #PD-01-2015 PLANNING DEPARTMENT

INFORMATION REPORT

24 - 27 ii) REPORT #T-1-2015 TOURISM INFORMATION REPORT

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Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the recommendations contained in the following Consent Reports for the January Economic Development

Committee meeting be approved:

Report #PD-01-2015 Planning Department Information Report

Report #T-1-2015 Lanark County Tourism Information

Report."

11. DISCUSSION REPORTS CONTINUED

28 - 32 i) Report #PD-03-2015 TARIFF OF FEES - PLANNING

APPLICATIONS

Planning Administrator, Mary Kirkham Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend that County Council revise the Tariff of Fees

By-law (Planning Application Fees) as follows:

1. Severance/Consent Applications $850 per application

and $250 per application for re-circulation; 2. Official Plan Amendments - Local $1,200 and no fee

for Municipally initiated OP applications;

3. Official Plan Amendments - Dual $1,750 and no fee for Municipally initiated OP applications; and

4. Alternative Energy Project Review - FIT 3.0 - small ground mounted solar site under 500 kW $450.

AND THAT, this by-law come into force and effect on March 1, 2015."

33 - 45 ii) REPORT #T-3-2015 TOURISM PRESENTATION

Tourism Manager, Marie White Suggested Motion:

"THAT, Report #T-3-2015, Tourism Presentation, be received as information."

46 - 53 iii) REPORT #T-2-2015 TOURISM BUDGET OPTIONS

Tourism Manager, Marie White Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Lanark County Economic Development

Committee recommends Option "B" of the 2015 Lanark County Tourism Budget Options presented."

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Page 12. DEFERRED REPORTS

None

13. VERBAL REPORTS

i) Report of the Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (5-10 mins)

Executive Director, Susan Fournier

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Report of the Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (verbal) be received

as information."

ii) Excelerator Business Incubator Overview (5 mins)

Manager, Richard Quigley

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Excelerator Business Incubator Overview be received as information."

iii) Report of the Lanark County Municipal Trails

Corporation (LCMTC)

Councillor, Jerry Flynn

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Report of the Lanark County Municipal

Trails Corporation (LCMTC) (verbal) be received as information."

iv) Report of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA)

Councillor, Brian Stewart

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Report of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance

(EOTA) (verbal) be received as information."

v) Report of the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Management Committee

Councillor, John Hall

No Report.

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Page vi) Report of the Algonquin Land Claim Negotiating

Committee

Councillor, Shaun McLaughlin

No Report.

vii) CP/OVR Update

Warden Keith Kerr

No Report.

viii) Agricultural Advisory Working Group

Councillor, Bill Dobson

Suggested Motion:

TBD

14. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

i) Perth Kilt Run 200th Anniversary Committee -

Discussion Pertaining to Staff Direction Suggested Motion:

TBD

15. ADJOURNMENT

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THE COUNTY OF LANARK

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 28, 2015

Report # PD-02-2015 of the

Planning Administrator

PERTH APPEAL OF COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN

1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

"THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend to

County Council to proceed with a "Comprehensive Review" as outlined in the PPS Section 1.1 in the year 2015 and that the Town

of Perth be asked to contribute 25% to the cost of the study;

AND THAT, the County portion of the cost be funded from reserves."

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to update the Economic Development

Committee on the progress of the Ontario Municipal Board Appeal negotiations and to seek direction on proceeding with a

'comprehensive review'.

3. BACKGROUND

The Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan (SCOP) was adopted June 27, 2012. The first five-year review is required in

2017.

In August 2012, the Town of Perth appealed the SCOP, specifically the population projections pertaining to the Town of Perth.

The County passed the following motion on March 26, 2014:

"THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend that Staff submits the following to the MMAH for consideration and

inclusion in a Memorandum of Understanding, as a resolution to the OMB Appeal to the County Official Plan:

a) to increase the medium population projections by 640 and high

population projection by 1,348 to the Town of Perth figures for 2031 as outlined on Appendix 2 of the Lanark County Sustainable

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Communities Official Plan, which will also increase the overall County of Lanark medium population projections for 2031 by 640 and high

population projection for 2031 by 1,348;

b) to accept the growth analysis prepared by Strategic Projections Inc. (dated January 2014) and the Growth Management report

prepared by Tunnock Consulting (dated February 2014) as sufficient analysis for growth projections for the Town of Perth;

c) that that a 'peer review' of the projections for an increase in

population of 640 to 1,348 for the Town of Perth over a 20 year period, is not required;

d) that the County agrees to the inclusion of wording in the

Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the MMAH, that no future amendments to the County Official Plan population

projections will be approved without a full County Wide Comprehensive Review ."

There has been well over a dozen meetings between the interested

parties, County, Town and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and no agreeable solution has been arrived at to date.

The Economic Development Committee was updated previously, through reports in March 2014 (PD-14-2014), August 2014 (PD-33-

2014) and September 2014 (PD-37-2014).

The Sept. 2014 report updated Economic Development Committee on the OMB pre-hearing session and advised that a formal Mediation

Hearing had been set for December 11 and 12, 2014.

On November 24, 2014 a pre-hearing meeting between MMAH,

Lanark County and the Town of Perth was held in the MMAH MSO

Office in Kingston, which resulted in the Mediation Hearing being cancelled and the three solicitors (I Shachter, G Meeds and S

Hughes) agreeing to a teleconference with the OMB on December 11, to set a date for a full hearing and to complete the 'issues list' for

consideration at the Hearing.

The teleconference also resulted in setting the date for the full

Ontario Municipal Board Hearing as October 14, 2015 to October 22, 2015 (seven days) to be held in the Council Chambers at the Lanark

County Administration Building.

The parties are continuing to discuss ideas that may lead to a resolution before the OMB hearing.

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4. DISCUSSION

The MMAH has been clear throughout the process, that decisions

affecting planning matters "shall be consistent with" policy statements issued under the Planning Act. And that adjustments to

population projections meet the objectives of the Provincial Policy Statement 2014, in particular Section 1.1 Managing and Directing

Land Use to Achieve Efficient and Resilient Development and Land Use Patterns. In order to address Section 1.1 of the PPS, the

municipality would undertake a 'comprehensive review' as defined by the PPS.

A 'comprehensive review' is required in order to:

1) expand settlement areas;

2) remove employment lands.

A 'comprehensive review' is more than just reviewing and analyzing population trends and growth. The comprehensive review as defined

by the PPS is:

a) for the purposes of policies 1.1.3.8 (A planning authority may

identify a settlement area or allow the expansion of a settlement

area boundary only at the time of a comprehensive review....) and 1.3.2.2 (conversion of lands within employment areas to non-

employment uses...), an official plan review which is initiated by a planning authority, or an official plan amendment which is initiated

or adopted by a planning authority, which:

1. is based on a review of population and employment projections

and which reflect projections and allocations by upper-tier municipalities and provincial plans, where applicable; considers

alternative directions for growth or development; and determines

how best to accommodate the development while protecting provincial interests;

2. utilizes opportunities to accommodate projected growth or development through intensification and redevelopment; and

considers physical constraints to accommodating the proposed development within existing settlement area boundaries;

3. is integrated with planning for infrastructure and public service

facilities, and considers financial viability over the life cycle of these assets, which may be demonstrated through asset management

planning;

4. confirms sufficient water quality, quantity and assimilative

capacity of receiving water are available to accommodate the

proposed development;

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5. confirms that sewage and water services can be provided in accordance with policy 1.6.6; and

6. considers cross-jurisdictional issues.

In undertaking a comprehensive review the level of detail of the

assessment should correspond with the complexity and scale of the settlement boundary or development proposal.

A 'comprehensive review' is a critical component to any official plan program at either a municipal or county level. Undertaking this work

will provide the County with a strong basis of information to assist (i) in allocating the population projections among its municipalities and

(ii) in its decision-making on future planning files (OPs, OPAs, subdivisions etc.). Such a review will also assist municipal Councils

with sound planning rationale as to how their communities may

evolve over time.

The population projections contained in Appendix 2 of the

Sustainable Communities Official Plan were based on (a) existing population projections contained within local official plans, (b)

Statistic Canada Population projections, and (c) Provincial Ministry of Finance population analysis. A 'comprehensive review' as set out by

the PPS was not undertaken, as it was anticipated that Appendix 2 would only be for reference purposes. Modifications by the MMAH

through their review and approval of the SCOP, changed Appendix 2

from a reference document to become a part of the Official Plan.

During the 5-year Official Plan Review, the County will be required to

undertake a 'comprehensive review' to recognize the annexed lands of the Town of Perth as they are not currently shown on the SCOP

Schedule A - Land Use Designations. This review is scheduled to commence in 2016 with completion by June 2017.

The MMAH has indicated that the appeal by the Town of Perth for an

increased population may be supported if the County was to undertake a 'comprehensive review' prior to the OMB Hearing, set for

October of 2015. The findings of the report would be presented prior to the hearing or in conjunction with the hearing, depending on the

completion date of the report.

Committee should consider that the review may not support increasing population numbers beyond the projections currently

shown in Appendix 2. It may also redistribute population growth between municipalities.

The following provides an estimated timeline should the County proceed with a 'comprehensive review'.

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1/ Prepare Request for Proposal, advertise and award contract - 6

weeks;

2/ Undertake study - 8 to 10 weeks; and

3/ Present findings to Council and accept report - 6 weeks.

This would be followed by the required Public Meeting process to

include the new population projections within the SCOP. However, the report and its findings could be presented to the OMB prior to

adoption by County Council.

5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS

Staff contacted the Eastern Ontario County Planners and a few from South Western Ontario to determine the estimated costs to complete

a 'comprehensive review'. Two Counties have completed this project - one was in conjunction with their Official Plan 5-year review and

one was a separate contractual service. Through discussion with the Eastern Ontario Planner's Group, it was indicated that a budget

estimate of between $60 and $75 thousand would be sufficient.

Option 1

Commence the 'comprehensive review' in 2015, with 25% of the costs being provided by the Town of Perth and 75% being allocated

from reserves.

Option 2

Wait until late 2016, early 2017 to conduct the 'comprehensive

review' in conjunction with the SCOP 5-year review.

According to MMAH, by performing the 'comprehensive review' in

2015 this study will remain current enough to form the basis of the

SCOP 2017 5-year review.

6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The Ontario Municipal Board hearing has been scheduled for seven days at a cost to the County of approximately $5,000 per day for 7

days for legal representation plus two days for preparation, $1,000 per day for planning consultant representation for 2 days plus two

days for preparation, plus department staff time - $60.000 budget implication for 2015.

The SCOP appeal to date has cost the County almost $20,000. (Legal/Planning Consultant $13,000, Planning Administrator approx.

$4,000 (59 hours) and CAO $1,400 (15 hours)).

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7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT

The budget implications to the Town of Perth for the OMB Hearing is

estimated to be higher as they will be required to have their planning consultant plus the consultant that prepared the growth analysis

attend the hearing for the entire time.

8. CONCLUSIONS

Staff recommends that Lanark County Council approve conducting the 'Comprehensive Review' in 2015. By completing this work early it

offers the best opportunity to settle Perth's SCOP appeal and will also help prepare for the County's mandatory 5-year review required in

2017.

9. ATTACHMENTS

None

Recommended By:

Mary Kirkham

Planning Administrator

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves

CAO

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From: Niall Oddie Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 3:39 PM To: Leslie Drynan Cc: Mary Kirkham Subject: Severance Reminder Notices  Good afternoon,   I’m following up with direction from the Township’s Planning Committee meeting held last night, January 12, 2015. The Committee passed the following resolution:  

“BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Planning Committee recommends that the Lanark County Economic Development Committee change their policy to send a reminder notice 60 days before the lapse date of a severance application. “ 

 It would be appreciated if you could forward this along for the Economic Development Committee’s consideration.  Thank you,  Niall Oddie, MCIP, RPP Planning Administrator Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2 T: 613.257.1539 F: 613.257.8996 [email protected]  

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THE COUNTY OF LANARK

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 28, 2015

Report # PD-01-2015 of the

Planning Administrator

PLANNING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION REPORT

1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

"THAT, Report #PD-01-2015 of the Planning Administrator -

Planning Department Information Report for the period December 11, 2014 to January 22, 2015 be received as information."

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to update Members of the Committee

on the activities of the Planning Department.

3. BACKGROUND

3.1 Consents

See Attachment "A" - Consent Applications.

3.2 Subdivisions

See Attachment "B" - Subdivision Applications.

3.3 Condominium

See Attachment "C" - Condominium Applications.

3.4 Part-lot Control

See Attachment "D" - Part-lot Control Applications.

3.5 Official Plan Amendments

See Attachment "E" - Official Plan Amendment Aplications.

4. DISCUSSION

Not applicable.

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5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS

Not applicable.

6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Application Fees are in accordance with the Tariff of Fees By-law.

Third Party Fees (Planning Consultant Fees) are paid by the developer.

7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT

None.

8. CONCLUSIONS

This report is for information purposes.

9. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment "A" - Consent Applications.

Attachment "B" - Subdivision Applications.

Attachment "C" - Condominium Applications.

Attachment "D" - Part-lot Control Applications.

Attachment "E" - Official Plan Amendment Applications.

Recommended By:

Mary Kirkham

Planning Administrator

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy-Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves

CAO

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ATTACHMENT “A” 3.1. Consent Applications – Hearing Date – January 19, 2015

Applications Approved

3.1.1 B14/071 and B14/072 – Jeffrey and Kelly Ann McMaster – two new lots Pt. Lot 5 Con 2, geographic Township of Ramsay, now in the Town of Mississippi Mills. Tatlock Road.

3.1.2 B14/073, B14/074, B14/075 & B14/076 – Bernard Cameron –

four new lots Lot 88 to 91 Plan 6262, geographic Town of Almonte, now in the Town of Mississippi Mills. Malcom Street and Dunn Street.

3.1.3 B14/077 – William Brien Paul – new lot

E Pt. Lot 15 Con 2, geographic Township of Dalhousie, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands. Sugar Bush Way.

3.1.4 B14/084 & B14/085 – Walter Iwaniw - two lot additions

Pt. Lot 10 Con 7, Township of Beckwith. 9th Line Beckwith. 3.1.5 B14/086 – McSweeney Const. Ltd – lot addition

Pt. Lot 3 Con 4, geographic Township of Dalhousie, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands. Iron Mine Road.

3.1.6 B14/090 – Carolin Benoit – lot addition (concurrent

application) B14/091 – Cynthia Cullen – lot addition (concurrent application) Pt. Lot 29 Con 4, Township of Montague. Rideau Ave N.

3.1.7 B14/094 – Howard and Judith Farrell – lot addition

Pt. Lot 12 Con 8, geographic Township of North Burgess, now in Tay Valley Township. Narrow’s Lock Road.

3.1.8 B14/095 – Ian and Moe Rowsom – lot addition

Pt. Lot 19 Con 1, geographic Township of Ramsay, now in the Town of Mississippi Mills. Clayton Lake Road.

3.1.9 B14/102 – Georges Marchand & Susan Tannahill – new lot

Pt. Lot 19 Con 11, geographic Township of Bathurst, now in Tay Valley Township. Hunter Side Road.

3.1.10 B14/109 – Eleanor and Allan Code – lot addition Plan 276 Lot 61, Town of Carleton Place. Mill Street.

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ATTACHMENT “A” Application Deferred

3.1.11 B14/092 – John Ronald Fournier – lot addition

Pt. Lot 13 Con 1, geographic Township of South Sherbrooke, now in Tay Valley Township. O’Brien Lake Lane. Requires additional information regarding zoning requirements.

3.1.12

B14/099 – William Edmund Avery – lot addition Pt. Lot 5 Con 10, geographic Township of Bathurst, now in Tay Valley Township. Arthur Road. Requires additional information regarding unopened road allowance – parts previously closed and parts to be closed.

Applications Changed Conditions

3.1.13 B13/069 through B13/073 - Young Pt. Lot 14 Con 12, geographic Township of Ramsay, now in the Town of Mississippi Mills. Golden Line Road. Changes to Conditions 8 and 11 to clarify intent.

3.1.14

B14/064 – Edmond and Vera Hassett Pt. Lot 3 Con 10, geographic Township of Darling, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands. Change to Condition No. 1 – lot size.

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ATTACHMENT “B”

3.2 Subdivision Applications – Progress Report 3.2.1 Glen Isle Shores (File No. 09-T-84002) Mississippi Mills.

STEP 9 – Approval of Draft Plan by MMAH. No activity since 2000. Appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. (16 units) 3.2.2 Gary & Mary Greer (File No. 09-T-91011) Montague

STEP 9 – Approval of Draft Plan by MMAH. No activity since 2000. (2 Comm)

3.2.3 734230 Ontario Ltd (File No. 09-T-05002) (Phase 1) Beckwith

STEP 14 – Partial Final Approval. Extension Granted - Lapses April 28, 2015. (72 units) 3.2.4 Rideau Bluffs (File No. 09-T-08001) Tay Valley

STEP 11- Monitor Progress. Extension Granted - Lapses October 2015 (8 units) 3.2.5 Pagesus Subdivision (File No. 09-T-09001) – Carleton Place

STEP 7 - Evaluation and prepare Draft Conditions. Revised Plans have been submitted for review. (442 units)

3.2.6 Wilson Subdivision (File No. 09-T-09003) – Drummond / North Elmsley

Phase 1 - registered. Phase 2 - STEP 11 Monitor Progress. Extension Granted - Lapses July 2018. (47 units) 3.2.7 Riverfront Estates (File No. 09-T-10001) Mississippi Mills

Phase 1 & 2 – registered STEP 11 – Monitor Progress for balance of phases. Extension Granted - Lapses October 2016. (344 units)

3.2.8 Tayside Estates (File No. 09-T-10004) Tay Valley STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses December 2015. (25 units)

Minor Red-line Revision. See Report #PD-47-2014. 3.2.9 Smith (File No. 09-T-11001) Beckwith

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses October 2015. (12 units)

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ATTACHMENT “B”

3.2 Subdivision Applications – Progress Report – con’t

3.2.10 Ridgemont Estates (File No. 09-T-12001) Beckwith STEP 11 – Monitor Progress.

Lapses January 2017. (44 units) 3.2.11 Coleman Street Subdivision (File No. 09-T-12002) Carleton Place

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses September 2016. (280 Units)

3.2.12 Lakeside Drive Subdivision (File No. 09-T-12003) Beckwith

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses October 2016. (25 units)

3.2.13 Cam’s Ridge Phase 2 (File No. 09-T-12004) Beckwith

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses May 2016. (25 units)

3.2.14 Hayshore Estates (File No. 09-T-12006) Beckwith

Phase I – registered STEP 11 – Monitor Progress for balance of phases. Lapses May 2016. (58 units)

3.2.15 Mill Run at Almonte Phase 1C (File 09-T-13001) Mississippi Mills

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses September 2016.

Second Red-line change requested. Report available in Feb. (24 units) 3.2.16 Ashton Heights (File No. 09-T-13002) Beckwith

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses July 2017 (16 units) 3.2.17 Beckenridge Phase 4 (File No. 09-T-13003) Beckwith

Phase 4a Registered STEP 11 – Monitor Progress for balance of plan

Lapses January 2017. (39 units) 3.2.18 Jackson Ridge (File No. 09-T-13004) Carleton Place

Partial Draft Approval. STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses March 2017. Phase 2 - STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses Oct. 2017. (140 units)

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ATTACHMENT “B”

3.2 Subdivision Applications – Progress Report – con’t

3.2.19 Mississippi Road (File No. 09-T-13005) Carleton Place STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses November 2017. (30 units)

3.2.20 Boyd Street (File No. 09-T-13006) Carleton Place

STEP 6 and 7 – Evaluation and Develop Conditions. (63 units) 3.2.21 Powell (File No. 09-T-14001) Beckwith

STEP 6 and 7 – Evaluation and Develop Conditions. (47 units) 3.2.22 Settlers Point (File No. 09-T-14002) Beckwith STEP 6 and 7 – Evaluation and Develop Conditions. (25 units) 3.2.23 Miller’s Crossing (File No. 09-T-14003) Carleton Place STEP 6 and 7 – Evaluation and Develop Conditions. (282 units)

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ATTACHMENT “C”

3.3 Condominium Applications – Progress Report 3.3.1 Avonlea Condominium – Condominium Exemption (File No. 09- CD-14001) Perth STEP 6 – Exemption Approved. Lapses November 2017.

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ATTACHMENT “D”

3.4 Part-Lot Control – Approved

No applications received during the period Dec .11, 2014 to Jan. 22, 2015.

Attachment “D”

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Attachment “E”

3.5 Official Plan Amendment Applications 3.5.1 Town of Carleton Place (MMAH File No. 09-OP-0155-12001) 5-Year Review – adopted by Town of Carleton Place. Approved April 23,

2014. Appellant has withdrawn appeal. Full document is not in effect – File Closed.

3.5.2 Township of Lanark Highlands (MMAH File No. 09-OP-0171-13001) 5-Year Review. Portions under appeal – MMAH to finalize.

3.5.3 Town of Perth (MMAH File No. 09-OP-0055-12001) 5-Year Review – OPA adopted by the Town and submitted to County for

approval. County Planning Consultant currently reviewing submission package.

3.5.4 Town of Mississippi Mills (File No. 0931-OP-13002) Dual Amendment - To remove ‘Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation’ designation from the SCOP Schedule “A” and to approve an OPA to the Mississippi Mills COP to remove the ‘Aggregate Resource-Pit’ designation from Schedule A. Part Lot 26 Conc. 2 geographic Township of Pakenham. SCOP Amendment submitted to MMAH for review and approval. Awaiting letter of no appeals.

3.5.5 County of Lanark (File No. 0900-OP-14004) To amend the SCOP to establish new policies required as a result of

pending approval of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection. Schedule “B” has been completed, Planning Consultant working on

Policy amendment. Public Meeting to be set for February or March 2015.

3.5.6 Tay Valley Township (File No. 0911-OP-14005) 5-Year Review. OPA adopted by Township, submission package under

review by Planning Consultant.

3.5.7 Township of Lanark Highlands (File No. 0940-OP-14006) Housekeeping Amendment – OPA #3 – Policy Revisions / Modifications.

3.5.8 Township of Montague (File 0901-OP-14007) Dual amendment – remove aggregate from County Plan, remove

aggregate from Township plan, and allow additional consents (site specific). Public Meeting held January 27, 2015. Report and recommendation to be presented in February 2015.

Attachment “E”

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Attachment “E”

3.5.9 Township of Drummond / North Elmsley (File No. 0919-OP-14008)

To create a “Rural Special Policy Area” for lands located at Pt. Lot 30 Conc. 8 geographic Township of North Elmsley, to permit one additional consent without frontage on an opened public street. Public Meeting January 27, 2015.

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THE COUNTY OF LANARK

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 28, 2015

Report # T-1-2015 of the

Tourism Manager

TOURISM INFORMATION REPORT

1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

"THAT, Report #T-1-2015, Tourism Information Report, be received

as information."

2. PURPOSE

To update the Economic Development Committee on tourism projects and programs to date.

3. BACKGROUND

Lanark County tourism projects for 2015 are approved as part of the annual budget process.

4. DISCUSSION

1. Regional Tourism Update

Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) held their Annual General meeting on October 27 & 28, 2014. Marie White, Lanark

County's Tourism Manager was elected as Vice Chair of the OHTO

Board of Directors for 2014/2015. Having served the maximum term of six (6) years as of October 2015, a new representative will

be needed.

The Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization’s Board of Directors is

structured to provide for balanced representation from across the region among key tourism sectors, as well as private and non-private

industry stakeholders. Directors are actively engaged in tourism businesses and/or have significant knowledge of local and regional

tourism issues, funding resources and marketing. They contribute

diverse skills and an understanding of the region’s tourism assets, challenges and opportunities. They are committed to, and will

attend, scheduled meetings to actively and positively participate in

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discussions. They follow a Code of Conduct and Confidentiality which

is outlined in a Board Manual.

Political/elected officials are not eligible for Board membership.

The 2014/2015 Board of Directors includes:

Chair: Laurel Smith, Classic Theatre Festival

Vice Chair: Marie White, Lanark County Tourism

Anne-Marie Forcier, Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association

Byron Hermann, Fans of Calabogie Bed and Breakfast

Christine Luckasavitch, Algonquins of Ontario

Gord MacDonald, Community Care North Hastings (TROUT)

Melissa Marquardt, Ottawa Valley Tourist Association

George Offshack, Limerick Lake Lodge & Marina

Rob Plumley, Lennox & Addington County

Kasey Pollard, Hastings County

Amanda Ranson, County of Haliburton

Karen Warner, Bridging Dimensions

2. Rideau Strategy (VEOC)

Since the public announcement with M.P. Gord Brown held January 31, 2014, the Visitor Experience Opportunities Concept (a strategic

planning document for tourism development on the Rideau Canal) is currently the topic of discussion with the Steering Committee, which

includes representation from Lanark County, Parks Canada, Rideau Heritage Route and Valley Heartland CFDC. Projects that have been

implemented to date include Parks Canada's nation-wide "Red Chair" program.

3. Lanark County Destination Development Plan

Approved in principle by County Council on September 17, 2014, the Lanark County Destination Development Plan will be reviewed as

part of the 2015 budget process.

4. 200th Anniversary Committee

An ad-hoc Marketing sub-committee for the 200th Anniversary of the

Perth Settlement Area includes representation from Beckwith,

Drummond/North Elmsley, Perth, Tay Valley and Lanark County (Tourism Manager, Marie White). County websites feature the

upcoming 200th Anniversary celebrations, contacts and events in 2016.

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5. Maple Weekend

In partnership with the Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA), the Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Association (LDMSPA)

have decided to move ahead with the launch of a new annual event entitled "Maple Weekend" in April, 2015.

6. 2015 Tourism Student

Subject to the budget process, a Tourism Clerk may be hired for 16 weeks commencing May 4, 2015. As in previous years, the tourism

department will apply for funding through the HRSDC Summer Jobs program.

7. Lanark County Festivals Guide 2015

Based on the 2015 budget process, distribution of 40,000 guides may be scheduled with the Ottawa Citizen for specific geographic

zones as part of the Travel Section in 2015. The remaining 10,000 copies will be distributed within Ontario and to Lanark County

Municipal Offices. Events compiled will be posted to the Lanark

County tourism website with photos and descriptions, and promoted through the Lanark County tourism's Facebook and Twitter accounts.

8. Tourism Website

In 2015, the tourism website (www.lanarkcountytourism.ca) will be updated regularly to provide information to visitors regarding places

to "EAT", "PLAY" and "STAY", allowing individuals to create custom tours that include directions, contact information, photos and

descriptions. Suggested tours are also provided such as the "Seven Wonders of Lanark County", driving tours, cycling and running

routes, canoe and kayak journeys, bird watching and trails, maple experiences, fishing and lake maps, architectural gems, culinary,

ancestry and genealogy, celebrations, group travel, plus an event calendar.

9. Advertising

In 2015, tourism advertising will include a listing in the Canadian Tour Planner & Operator Guide, Ontario Travel Website listing, and

publications by the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC).

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10. Municipal Presentations

Rather than presentations to municipal councils in 2015, Lanark County's Tourism Manager will meet directly with township staff in

partnership with Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO).

11. Recent and upcoming Meetings:

January 7: Valley Heartland Economic Development Alliance

January 26: Rideau Heritage Route Board

January 27: Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization Board

Upcoming: Marketing Sub-Committee of the 200th Anniversary Committee

Upcoming: Rideau Strategy Visitor Experience Opportunities

Concept (VEOC)

5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS

None.

6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Tourism projects are approved as part of the 2015 budget process.

7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT

None to report.

8. CONCLUSIONS

None.

9. ATTACHMENTS

None.

Recommended By:

Marie White

Tourism Manager

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves

Chief Administrative Officer

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THE COUNTY OF LANARK

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 28, 2015

Report # PD-03-2015 of the

Planning Administrator

TARIFF OF FEES - PLANNING APPLICATIONS

1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

"THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend that

County Council revise the Tariff of Fees By-law (Planning Application Fees) as follows:

1. Severance/Consent Applications $850 per application and $250

per application for re-circulation; 2. Official Plan Amendments - Local $1,200 and no fee for

Municipally initiated OP applications; 3. Official Plan Amendments - Dual $1,750 and no fee for Municipally

initiated OP applications; and 4. Alternative Energy Project Review - FIT 3.0 - small ground

mounted solar site under 500 kW $450.

AND THAT, this by-law come into force and effect on March 1, 2015."

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to provide the Economic Development

Committee with an analysis of staff time and processing (advertising/forms/paper, etc.) to process planning applications and

to recommend an increase in Planning Application Fees.

3. BACKGROUND

Severance/Consent Application Fees

An analysis was last presented to Committee on November 6, 2013 at which time the application fees were increased from $800.00 to

$825.00 to cover the cost of living increase. It was felt at that time, that the consent activity would remain steady, at 160 applications

per year.

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Subdivision/Condominium/Part-lot Control Application Fees

The analysis presented to Committee on November 6, 2013 re-vamped the entire method in which application fees were levied.

Fees were changed from a per application basis to a fee relating to the number of units being created. No changes were made to Part-

lot Control applications as the fee adequately covered the processing

(staff time) costs.

Official Plan Amendment (OPA) Fees

2014 was the first year in which OPA's were reviewed and processed

by Lanark County. The application fee that was set was a "best-guess" fee to cover the administration costs to process the

application. With adoption of the fees, County Council also instructed staff to track staff time and costs to process these

applications throughout 2014 and present the findings early in 2015.

Alternative Energy Project Review Fees

The fee for review of Alternative Energy Projects under Ontario

Regulation 359/09 Renewable Energy Approvals was added to the Tariff of Fees By-law in 2013.

4. DISCUSSION

Severance/Consent Applications

The analysis undertaken in 2013 was based on the consent activity

over the previous 10 years, which was on average 160 applications

per year. The increase of $25.00 was recommended to cover the cost of living increase. However, in 2014 the number of applications

received dropped substantially, from an estimated 160 to 131. The reduction may be a result of changes to housing starts as reported

by Statistic Canada (for the Province of Ontario: 2012 - 71,742 2013 - 61,085 2014 - 59,134) and may also be a result of the

current global economic issues and downfall of the Canadian dollar. The County has not experienced such a drastic shift in the number of

new lots being created since 2005.

A review and re-organization of Clerk's Department Staff time, will result in a shift of the bulk of the Planning Administrator's time from

the administration process for Consent Applications to the Subdivision/Official Plan processes, which will allow for the marginal

increase in application fees to cover the cost of living increase for processing consent applications.

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Subdivision/Condominium/Part-lot Control Applications

The re-vamping of the applications fees in 2013 to be based on the number of units being created has proven to be cost-effective. Staff

time is being adequately covered by the application fee and no change is suggested for 2015.

Official Plan Amendment Applications

Throughout 2013, staff have tracked the time involved to process

Official Plan Amendments. In one way, it was a benefit that there was a large number of applications received in 2014. (Six Local

Official Plan Amendments, three Dual Amendments and three 5-year reviews.) This enabled staff to undertake a comprehensive analysis

of staff time and administration costs to process applications.

Type of Application

Staff Time Forms, Fees, etc.

Average Total

Local OPA 10 to 15 hours $400. $1,202.50

Dual OPA 14 to 20 hours $600. $1,691.40

5-year

Review 20 to 25 hours $300. $1,744.50

Alternative Energy Project Review Fees

The Alternative Energy Project Program under Ontario Regulation

359/09 Renewable Energy Approvals has declined and very few projects will commence in the future as the energy buy-back

program has ended. There is however, a new program managed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, called FIT 3.0

and is regulated under O.Reg. 350/12. To register for this program the owner/applicant must complete a questionnaire. Many of the

questions require a review by agencies, such as the County, the local municipality, Conservation Authority, Parks Canada, etc.

5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS

1. The Land Division Department is intended to be 'revenue neutral'. In order to cover the processing costs, it is recommended that the

application fee be increased to $850 per application and that the re-submission/re-circulation fee be increased to $250.

2. No change is recommended to subdivision/condominium/part-lot

control applications.

3. Official Plan Amendments submitted by an individual/company are intended to be 'revenue neutral'. It is recommended that the

application fee be increased to $1,200 for local amendments and $1,750 for dual amendments. There is no application fee for

Official Plan Amendments or 5-year reviews submitted by a local

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municipality. Third Party Fees are recovered from the applicant;

either private (local individual or company) or public (local municipality).

4. The County currently does not have a review fee for Solar

Projects under FIT 3.0. This type of application will require a review of existing/current by-laws ie. tree cutting, entrance

permits, County Official Plan, and possibly a site inspection by the County Forester. Based on a 'table top' review, staff time to

provide this review is estimated at 4 to 5 hours. A review of $400.00 would be adequate, with the provision that a site

inspection, if required, would be an additional cost to the applicant.

6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The changes recommended are anticipated to cover the cost to

provide the service for developer initiated planning applications.

7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT

None.

8. CONCLUSIONS

The changes to the Tariff of Fees (Planning Applications) are

reasonable.

9. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment "A" - Summary of Application Fees - Eastern Ontario.

Recommended By:

Mary Kirkham

Planning Administrator

Approved for Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval By:

Kurt Greaves

Chief Administrative

Officer

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ATTACHMENT “A”

Summary of Consent Fees – Eastern Ontario

Municipality Year Fee Lanark County 2014 825 Renfrew County 2014 650 S D & G 2010 700 Prescott & Russell 2014 800 Leeds & Grenville 2014 800 Haliburton 2014 1,150 Peterborough 2014 1,275 Hastings 2013 875 North Frontenac Twp 2013 500 City of Ottawa 2014 1,630 Central Frontenac Twp 2014 750 Stone Mills Twp 2014 800 Addington Highlands Twp

2013 750

Summary of Official Plan Amendment Fees – Eastern Ontario

County Year Fee Lanark 2014 750 Local

750 County 1,000 dual

Renfrew 2014 550 plus hourly wage for staff

S D & G 2010 1,000 Prescott & Russell 2007 3,150 Leeds & Grenville n/a Haliburton 2014 1,000 Local

1,200 County Peterborough 2009 775 Local

500 County Hastings 2014 800 City of Ottawa 2014 18,742

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THE COUNTY OF LANARK

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 28, 2015

Report # T-3-2015 of the

Tourism Manager

TOURISM PRESENTATION

1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

"THAT, Report #T-3-2015, Tourism Presentation, be received as

information."

2. PURPOSE

To review the mission, strategic direction and objectives of the Tourism department with the Economic Development Committee.

3. BACKGROUND

A new five-year strategic plan for tourism, the Lanark County Destination Development Plan 2014-2018, was adopted in principle

by Lanark County Council on September 17, 2014.

4. DISCUSSION

Please see attached presentation.

5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS

None to report.

6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Please refer to Report #T-2-2015 for budget implications. Tourism

activities are approved by the Lanark County Economic Development Committee.

7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT

None to report at this time.

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8. CONCLUSIONS

None.

9. ATTACHMENTS

Tourism Presentation

Recommended By:

Marie White

Tourism Manager

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves

Chief Administrative Officer

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Tourism Overview

Mission, Strategic Vision & 2015 Objectives

Economic Development January 28, 2015

Marie White, Tourism Manager

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Tourism in Lanark County Over 1.4 million visitors every year Tourism in Lanark County encompasses everything that contributes to attracting visitors to the region. It celebrates the special people, places and experiences that are distinctive, engenders community pride, increases visitation and generates revenue.

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Mission

• Lanark County fosters and promotes sustainable tourism for the economic prosperity of our communities.

• To build on the growth of the tourism industry as a major employer and contributor to the local economy, efforts are placed on increasing visitation and length of stay within Lanark County.

• We are committed to providing strategic direction, leadership and destination management for the County in cooperation with tourism stakeholders and partners.

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Strategic Direction

Based on recent tourism research, Lanark County’s 2015 tourism marketing strategy outlines activities geared to attract the ideal guest; defined by Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) as the “Knowledge Seeker” or by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) as the “Cultural Explorer”.

In a collaborative manner, we will build on our strengths, engage partners and align efforts to foster the growth of tourism to Lanark County.

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Objectives • Destination Development

• Strategic Investment

• Value Added Experiences

• Marketing & Promotions

• Partnership Development & Communication

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Publications

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• Number of Visitors to Lanark County

• Tourism Revenue

• Website Visits

• Social Media Statistics

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THE COUNTY OF LANARK

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

January 28, 2015

Report # T-2-2015 of the

Tourism Manager

TOURISM BUDGET OPTIONS

1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

"THAT, the Lanark County Economic Development Committee

recommends Option "B" of the 2015 Lanark County Tourism Budget Options presented."

2. PURPOSE

To provide further details regarding the 2015 Lanark County Tourism

Budget at the request of the Lanark County Economic Development Committee.

3. BACKGROUND

Impacts of the new Lanark County Destination Development Plan on the 2015 Tourism Budget require further discussion. Previous

reports provided budget options that included significant investment in the Lanark County Destination Development Plan. Based on

feedback from members of Lanark County Council 2014, staff has prepared a new set of options within the 2015 draft Tourism Budget

for consideration by the Lanark County Economic Development Committee. For details, please refer to Report #T-12-2014, "Lanark

County Destination Development Plan Details" and Report #T-13-2014, "Lanark County Tourism Budget Options".

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4. DISCUSSION

For discussion by the Lanark County Economic Development Committee, the following table presents three options for tourism

investment within the draft Tourism Budget.

LINE ITEM OPTION A

“Status Quo”

OPTION B

“Gradual

Investment”

OPTION C

“Significant

Investment”

Destination

Development $19,000 $40,694 $105,500

Product

Development $1,500 $17,250 $46,950

Advertising $26,726 $26,726 $12,532

Joint Projects $7,500 $7,500 $0

Publications $15,750 $15,750 $0

IMPACTS Maintain

Status Quo

Map project will

be led by third

party (Lanark

County Tourism

Association) in

2015. Reduction

in contribution to

shared staff

complement in

2015. Increase in

funding in 2015

Temporary

reduction in many

areas including

Advertising, Joint

Projects,

Publications and

Conferences for

2015.

TOTAL

2015 DRAFT

TOURISM BUDGET

$295,349 $295,349 $295,349

5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS

The Lanark County Economic Development Committee may provide

recommendations.

6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Each scenario presents the same total budget.

7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT

As reported, the Lanark County Destination Development Plan 2014-2018 sets in motion a proposed increase of 99,798 visitors over the

five-year period of tourism investment. Based on the provincial

average of per-person expenditure, this translates into an economic impact of $14,969,700; an infusion of nearly $15 million into our

local economy.

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8. CONCLUSIONS

Options regarding the 2015 draft Tourism Budget have been provided as requested by the Lanark County Economic Development

Committee.

9. ATTACHMENTS

None.

Recommended By:

Marie White

Tourism Manager

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves

Chief Administrative Officer

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Salaries & Wages

• Recommended reduction to 1.4 FTE

• Reduction in shared staff investment from the Tourism Department will allow $31,944 to be reallocated within the Tourism Budget

• In 2015, anticipated increase in shared staff time required by the Planning Department

• Re-balancing of staff offers a good solution for the Clerks Services department

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Advertising

• Canadian Tour Planner, Listing $ 250• Ontario Publications Marketplace Ads $6,000

(Best of Ontario, Local Insider*) • Ontario Culinary Adventure Guide* $7,500• Ottawa Eating & Drinking Guide* $2,705• Ottawa Citizen Guide Distribution $1,644• Lake 88.1 Radio Campaign $3,000• Ottawa Sun Maple Feature $ 250• Ottawa’s Countryside Guide $1,900• plus Ad Design $3,477

* New

$26,726

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Joint Projects

• Set up to allow investment in partner-led tourism projects

• Projects are approved by the Lanark County Economic Development Committee

$7,500

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Destination Development

• Roles and Responsibilities Facilitation $15,000(Key Action 1a)*

• Value of Tourism Campaign $ 2,500 (Key Action 1b)

• Experience Development Training $17,194 (Key Action 2b)*

• Rideau Signature Experience Development (Key Action 2c)* $ 3,000

• Expand story base for 1 festival per year (Key Action 3b)* $ 3,000

*Eligible for matching investment by the Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization

$40,694

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Product Development

• Coaching Local Business/ Culinary Trail Development (Key Action 4d)* $17,250

$17,250*Eligible for matching investment by

the Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization

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Publications

$21,750

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Summary

• Salaries & Wages + Benefits $119,925

• Advertising $ 26,726

• Joint Projects $ 7,500

• Destination Development $ 40,964

• Product Development $ 17,250

• Publications $ 21,750

$295,349

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Suggested Motion

“THAT, the Lanark County Economic Development Committee recommends Option "B" of the 2015 Lanark County Tourism Budget Options presented."

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