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File No. P-2060

MEETING ON APRIL 25,2007

TO BE INCLUDED IN CANADA-ONTARIO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM

SPRINGBANK DRIVE ROAD WIDENING PROJECT

That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services, on the advice of the Manager of Realty Services, the City owned properties known municipally as:

1) 165 Springbank Drive 178 Springbank Drive 181 Springbank Drive 183 Springbank Drive 325 Springbank Drive

BE DECLARED SURPLUS, and the Mayor and the City Clerk, BE AUTHORIZED to execute all documents necessary for the subject properties to be included in the Canada-Ontario New Affordable Housing Program with the Realty Services Division coordinating the sales as per the approved program.

2) that the City owned properties not included in the Canada-Ontario New Affordable Housing Program, known municipally as:

155 Springbank Drive 157 Springbank Drive 174 Springbank Drive 176 Springbank Drive 316 -320 Springbank Drive 365 Springbank Drive

BE DECLARED SURPLUS, and the Mayor and the City Clerk, BE AUTHORIZED to execute all documents necessary to provide for the sale of the subject properties on a public tender process, subject to the following conditions:

a)

b)

c)

all Purchasers agreeing to purchase any of the properties in an “as is” condition and acknowledging that a “Property Owner’s Statement of Disclosure” will not be provided;

all Purchasers acknowledging that vacant possession of a particular property may be subject to existing tenancies where applicable;

Municipal Council, as the Expropriating Approving Authority approves of the disposition of the properties set out in Clause 1 of this recommendation, exempting the provisions of Section 42 of the Expropriations Act.

Board of Control - June 21, 2006 (Administration seeking approval to declare surplus and sale -referred back to the Housing Committee and Board of Control)

Community & Protective Services Committee (CAPS) - February 26, 2007 (Administration seeking approval of the Homeownership Component of the Canada- Ontario New Affordable Housing Program)

BACKGROUND

Subsequent to the completion of the Springbank Drive Road Widening Project, and having determined that no municipal need existed to maintain the acquired properties, Municipal Council directed the Civic Administration to report back at a future meeting of the Board of Control as to what opportunities there might be to utilize the subject properties which were acquired as part of the Springbank Drive Road Widening Project and potentially integrate them into an Affordable Home Ownership Initiative.

Municipal Council, at its session held on March 5, 2007, resolved that on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development and with the concurrence of the Council Housing Leadership Committee, the following actions with respect to the Homeownership Component of the Canada-Ontario New Affordable Housing Program BE APPROVED:

a) the City of London enter into an Administration Agreement with the Province for delivery of the Homeownership component; it being noted that this program does not include municipal funding other than the resources required to administer the program and that the possibility of future municipal funding will be reviewed on an annual basis;

the City of London partner with the City of St. Thomas for delivery of the Homeownership component;

the maximum Household Income Limit be established at $50,000; it being noted that the maximum limit will be reviewed on an annual basis;

the maximum Market Home Value be established at $120,000; it being noted that the maximum Value will be reviewed on an annual basis; and

an RFP be issued for a delivery agent to:

advertiselpromote the program; create and undertake training sessions for the eligible purchasers; screen applications for program requirements and eligibility; screenlinspect units for suitability; ensure security agreements are registered on title; and design and execute a mortgage agreement with each approved

b)

c)

d)

e)

At its meeting on February 15, 2007, the Council Housing Leadership Committee discussed the potential future uses of the City owned houses acquired as a result of the Springbank Drive Road Widening Project located on Springbank Drive. The Director of Municipal Housing advised the Committee that five of the properties as listed in Table A are recommended for inclusion in the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program with the Realty Services Division coordinating the sales as per the approved program.

Acauisition of Properties

Municipal Property Purchase Price - Land Appraisal - 2006 Address Type 81 Buildlng

Drive $102,000.00 165 Springbank Residential June 20,2002 $106,000.00

In 2002, Municipal Council directed the Civic Administration to acquire as part of the Springbank Drive Road Widening Project a number of properties in their entirety to reduce the potential costs to the City of only acquiring a portion of the overall property and thus exposing the City to larger injurious affection claims. This resulted in the acquisition of the eleven subject properties contained in this report.

178 Springbank Drive




Total

The Springbank Drive Road Widening Project has now been completed. Realty Services Division has liaised with other Civic Departments to determine that no municipal need exists for the City to maintain the subject properties.

Preparation for Sale

Appraisals have been completed by an independent appraisal firm to establish current market values after basic repairs were made to the dwellings by the City to upgrade them to a habitable state.

Condition of Buildinas

The properties which are improved with buildings consist of single detached dwellings. The City of London through the Realty Services Division has conducted some minor repairs and improvements to each property to a standard which would not require extensive work to occupy.

Sources of Financina for the Purchase of Properties

The source of financing for the purchase of these properties was funded through Capital Project # TS1480 Springbank Drive Road Widening Project. It was originally anticipated and budgeted that the sale proceeds for these properties was to be applied to the Capital Project account that funded their purchase.

Residential Sept 24,2002 $145,000.00 $1 46,628.00

Residential July 23, 2002 $120,000.00 $1 37,100.00

Residential Aug 30,2002 $138,000.00

Residential Sept 4,2002 $145,000.00 $138,675.00

$125,000.00

$649,403.00 $854,000.00

Not all of the subject lands acquired for the Springbank Drive Road Widening Project are considered to represent an ideal affordable housing opportunity. Certain properties, for reasons of the existing land use (vacant land) andlor the condition of the structure have been separated and are not recommended to form part of the proposed Housing Program as shown in Table B.

Municipal Address

155 Springbank

TABLE B - PROPERTIES RECOMMENDED FOR DISPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARD CITY POLICY FOR THE SALE OF LAND

Property Purchase Price - Land Type & Building

Residential March 7.2003 - Drive 157 Springbank Drive 174 Sminabank

Vacant Lot $100,000.00 Residential Feb 3,2003

$126, 293.00 Residential Aua 26.2002 . -

Drive 176 Springbank Drive***** 320-322 Springbank Drive


Vacant Lot $96,306.00 Residential May 13,2003 Vacant Lot $91,000.00 Commercial Nov 3,2003 Vacant Land $300,000.00

Residential Sept 9,2002 Triplex $197,000.00

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Conclusion

It is recommended that Civic Administration proceed with the sale of these properties in accordance with this report to provide affordable housing opportunities within the City of London.

Total

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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES

I $910,593.00

PREPARED BY: Ron Gasparatlo. PrOperty Co-ordinator I NegoWW I

I cc: Peter Steblin

David G. Mounteer

London C A N A D A

Concession B Plan Nil Part Lot 7 35 ft x 198 fl(6,930 sq fl)

The subject property is located on the north side of Springbank Drive between Seawood Avenue and Chelsea Avenue. The site is improved with an older, one and a half storey residential dwelling with a single wide asphalt driveway.

For Property Information -Contact Realty Services Division, City of London (519) 661-5442

For Bid Submission Information - Contact Purchasing and Supply, City of London (519) 661-4900

All information displayed is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties or representations are made of any kind.

London C A N A D A

Part Lots 9 & I O . Block E 30 ft x 150 ft (7,920 sq ft)

The subject property is located on the south side of Springbank Drive between Duke Street and Greenwood Avenue The site is improved with an older, two storey style, single family residential dwelling with a sarport and single wide driveway. The rear yard contains permiter chain link privacy fencing, wood deck and storage shed.

Exterior Finish: Brick and Vinyl I Bathrooms: 1 -4pc Roofing: Asphalt Shingle Approx 10 years old I Plumbing: Mixture of copper, PVC Windows: Wood Frames, Aluminum Eldg Area: Z ,545 sq ft

I Electrical: 100 amp fuse panel 1 Heating: Forced Air Gas - approx 5 yrs old




London C A N A D A

Part of Lot 9. Block F Plan 376 50 ft x 100 r; (5,000 sq ft)

The subject site is located on the north side of Springbank Drive, west of Chelsea Avenue. The site is improved with a 1 '% storey residential building in average condition.

I Construction: Wood Frame I Bedrooms: 3 small Exterior Finish: Vinyl Veneer Roofing: Asphalt Shingle-Approx 10 years old

I Bathrooms: 1 - 4pc Plumbing: Mixture of copper, PVC

Windows: Vinyl Clad Bldg Area: 1,300 sq ff

1 Electrical: 100 amp breaker panel I Heating: Forced Air Gas - approx 10 yrs old


For Bid Submission Information - Contact Purchasing and Supply, City of London (519) 6614900

All information displayed is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties or representations of the property are made of any kind.

London C A N A D A

Pari of Lots 9 and 10, Block F, Plan 376 50 ft x 100 ft (5,000 sq ft)

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The subject site is located on the north side of Springbank Drive, west of Chelsea Avenue. The site is'improved with a 1 1/2 storey residential dwelling with a 1 car detached garage and double wide asohalt drivewav.



A// information displayed is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties or representations are made of any kind.

London C A N A D A

Construction:Concrete Block and Brick Exterior Finish: Brick and lnsul Brick Roofing: Asphalt Shingle Windows: Aluminum Storms Bldg Area: 1,526 sq ft

Part 23 33R - 14587 30 ft x 160 ft (4,800 sq ft)

Bedrooms: 4 small Bathrooms: 2 - 4pc Plumbing: Mixture of copper and PVC Electrical: 100 amp service Heating: Gas Forced Air

The subject property is located on the north side of Springbank Drive between Seawood Avenue and Chelsea Avenue. The site is improved with a 60 + year old, 2 storey duplex style, multi-family residential dwelling with a triple wide asphalt driveway.


For Bid Submission Information - Contact Purchasing and Supply, City o f London (519) 661-4900

All information displayed is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties or representations are made of any kind. 1

London C A N A D A

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PLAN 367 BLK F PT LOT 4

The subject property is located on the north side of Springbank Drive between Wharncliffe Road and Greenside Ave.

Depth 280 ft Zoning: R2-2



London C A N A D A

Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Aluminum Veneer Roofing: Asphalt Shingle (Needs replacing)

Windows: Original Wood Frame Bldg Area: 1,098 sq ft

PLAN 376 BLK F PT LOT 5

Bedrooms: 2 small Bathrooms: 1 - 4pc Plumbing: Mixture of copper and PVC

Electrlcal: 125 amp panel, breaker panel Heating: Forced Air Gas - approx 20 yrs old

33’ x 198’(6,534 sq ft)

The subject property is located on the north side of Springbank Drive between Seawood Avenue and Chelsea Avenue. The site is improved with an older, one and a half storey residential dwelling.




London C A N A D A

The subjed property is located on the south side of Springbank Drive between Duke Street and I Greenwood Ave.



All information displayed is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties or representations are made of any kind. I

London C A N A D A

The subject property is located.on the south side of Springbank Drive between Duke Street and Greenwood Ave.

For Properly Information -Contact Realty Services Division, City of London (519) 661-5442



London C A N A D A

1 The subiect DroDertv is located on the south side of Sminabank Drive between Greenwood Ave. 1 . - 1 and Chessington A&

Lot Area: 18,939 sq fl Frontage: 107 fl Depth :I 77 fl Zoning: AC2(2)




London C A N A D A

Year Built: Circa 1954 Type of Building: 2 Storey Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Finish: Brick and Vinyl Siding Roofing: Asphalt Shingle-Approx 10 years old

Concession BF Part Lot 34 46ft x 131ft (6,026 sq ft)

Flooring: Carpet and Hardwood Ceilings 81 Walls: Gypsum Board Unit 1 - 2 bedrooms, 4 piece bath Unit 2 - 3 bedrooms, 4 piece bath Unit 3 - 1 bedroom, 4 piece bath

The subject property is located on the north side of Springbank Drive between Seawood Avenue and Mary Avenue. The site is improved with a 50 plus year old, two storeys, triplex style multi family residential dwelling with a single asphalt driveway and garage.

Windows: Vinyl Clad Bldg Area: 2,075 sq ft

Plumbing: Mixture of copper, PVC Electrical: 100 amp breaker panel Heating: Gas Fired Hot Water Boilers



All information displayed is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties orrepresentations are made of any kind.

March 6,2007

R.W. Panzer General Manager of Planning and Development

I hereby certify that the Municipal Council, at its session held on March 5, 2007 resolved:

7. That, on the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning and Development and with the concurrence of the Council Housing Leadership Committee, the following actions with respect to the Homeownership Component of the Canada-Ontario New Affordable Houqing Program BE APPROVED:

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the City of London enter into an Administration Agreement with the Province for delivery of the Homeownership component; it being noted that this program does not include municipal funding other than the resources required to administer the program and that the possibility of future municipal funding will be reviewed on an annual basis;

the City of London partner with the City of St. Thomas for delivery of the Homeownership component;

the maximum Household Income'Limit be established at $50,000; it being noted that the maximum Limit will be reviewed on an annual basis;

the maximum Market Home Value be established at $120,000; it being noted that the maximum Value will be reviewed on an annual basis; and

an RFP be issued for a delivery agent to: (i) advertiselpromote the program; (ii) (iii) (iv) screenhnspect units for suitability; (v) (vi)

create and undertake training sessions for the eligible purchasers; screen applications for program requirements and eligibility;

ensure security agreements are registered on title; and design and execute a mortgage agreementwith each approved proponent. (2007-CO3-00) (AS AMENDED) (7/6/CPSC)

,%n City Clerk

cc: E. Sebestyen, Elgin Ontario Works, 423 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1 C1 Chair and Members, Council Housing Leadership Committee L. Stevens, Director of Municipal Housing R. Verhoeven, Documentation Services Representative Documentation Services Representative

The Corporation of the City of London Office: 519-661-2500 ext. 6479 Fax: 519-661-4892 www.london.ca

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