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Community Amenities — Introduction

Qualicum Beach City Hall

Fraser River Heritage Park –Mission

Water Park—Leisure Centre

Community Amenity Update Project - Process Chart and Timeline (including Public/Stakeholder Consultation Sessions)

Staff Tasks Council Input/

Decisions

Public

Communication /

Feedback

Estimated

Timeline

Draft project plan, including communication / consultation strategy and preliminary list. Recommend interim rates including implementation strategy.

Approve project plan and communication strategy and direct staff to implement the same. Approve interim rates. Finalize preliminary list to be presented to the public.

Presentation to council to initiate the public process.

Website with link to an email response address and Facebook and Twitter.

Open House at the Leisure Centre with story boards that can be printed as factsheets and submitted as a City Page article.

Focus Group meetings.

November 2010

Prepare information and communication material for public comment.

Collate input and relate input to the draft list of amenities.

Identify costs and funding sources for prioritized list of amenities (this will require outsourcing for expertise in costing).

Report input and draft policy document for council consideration.

Approve communication and feedback material.

Prioritize list of amenities and approve the list going forward.

Approve refined list and direct staff to schedule Public Information meeting.

Approve a new LAN.40 – Community Amenity Contribution policy.

Provide update on Website and City Page, etc. Discussion with development community.

Hold Public Information meeting for council to hear submissions from the public.

February/March 2011

March 2011

April 2011

May 2011

Council has asked you here tonight to provide feedback on Community Amenities.

What are Community Amenities? Facilities or improvements that make a community complete and are often needed as a community grows. Examples of community amenities:

Trails Parks & Equipment Leisure Centres Fire Halls Libraries Swimming Pools Bus/Transit Exchanges Community Group Facilities, e.g. Senior and/or Youth Centre

What are Community Amenity Contributions? How are They Received?

Contributions municipalities seek from developers to help offset the financial burden that new development imposes on a community

These contributions are received from the development community through volunteering, density bonus zoning and comprehensive development zoning

Why are Community Amenities Important?

The essence of a community is reflected through the amenities that enrich the day to day lives of its citizens

As a community grows so does the need for certain facilities (e.g. fire halls, police buildings, etc.)

Indoor and outdoor recreational amenities are vital to our health and well-being

What Would Life be Like without Community Amenities? Imagine life without . . . .

Parks to play in Trails to explore Libraries to read in

Meeting places to meet new friends or catch-up with old friends

Places for reflection

Places to pursue sports, arts or cultural passions

. . . A community without amenities is just a cluster of houses and businesses.

The need for facilities is often triggered by reaching a

certain population size; therefore, community amenities

need to keep pace with growth. The farther out the planning

for community amenities extends, the better off we are in

being able to fund them.

This is where we

are in the process

Community Amenities — Proposed Projects Lists

Holding List B - Lower Priority Projects (Over 30 Year Time Horizon)

Project Description Estimated Developer

Contribution

Estimated Taxpayer

Contribution

Estimated Total

Capital Cost

Dike Trails & Related Signage . . .

along the Fraser River shoreline, a

multi-use paved trail for bikes,

roller-blades, walking etc.

$3,825,000 $3,825,000 $7,650,000

District-Wide Trail System . . .

33,000 meters of trails plus 5,000

meters of trail linkages to connect

the community East-West and

North-South

$450,300 $450,300 $900,600

Pool Addition $12,000,000 $3,000,000 $15,000,000

New Leisure Complex $24,000,000 $6,000,000 $30,000,000

New Sports Park

Phase III (Stadium)

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$4,000,000

Community Announcement Board $60,000 $60,000 $120,000

Example of Swimming Pool Design

Typical low maintenance public trail Example of multi-use trail

Community amenity projects have been separated into two lists with List A being council’s high priority projects and List B being

lower priority projects that may move to List A if sufficient funds become available. The timing of each project is approximate or

estimated as timing is dependent upon many factors including:

actual versus estimated growth,

changing project priorities, and/or

available funding, including grants, private partnership opportunities and/or community group fundraising.

The capital costs estimated for the various community amenity projects are also subject to change as costs can change dramatically

over time based on:

detailed design,

a determination of actual scope,

the prevailing construction and economic environment, and/or

private partnership opportunities or other relevant factors.

The council of the day will review the living community amenity project lists from time to time to update priorities and review

community needs.

Based on the projects in List A, the

developer contribution would increase from

$2,815 to $6,200 for each new residential

lot/unit developed.

The District could phase-in this contribution

increase over a period of time.

List A—High Priority Projects (Over 30 Year Time Horizon)

Project Description Estimated Developer

Contribution

Estimated Taxpayer

Contribution

Estimated Total

Capital Cost

Skateboard Park

Expand/upgrade existing park

$57,200

$14,300

$71,500

New Park Amenities

Signs, playground equipment, etc.

$1,716,000

$429,000

$2,145,000

Transit Exchange $960,000 $240,000 $1,200,000

Expansion of Public Works Building $6,400,000 $1,600,000 $8,000,000

New Sports Park

Phase I (road/services, synthetic field,

ball diamonds and lighting)

Phase II (playing fields, track, tennis

courts, skateboard park)

$3,680,000

$2,177,600

$920,000

$544,400

$4,600,000

$2,722,000

Community/Civic Facilities

Arts Center (7,000 sq ft)

$1,487,500

$1,487,500

$2,975,000

Senior Center (7,000 sq ft) $1,487,500 $1,487,500 $2,975,000

Youth Center (7,000 sq ft) $1,487,500 $1,487,500 $2,975,000

Museum Space (4,000 sq ft) $850,000 $850,000 $1,700,000

Municipal Hall (37,000 sq ft) $8,837,500 $8,837,500 $17,675,000

Multi-purpose space (4,000 sq ft) 850,000 850,000 1,700,000

Upgrade of Rotary Sports Park

Conversion of two gravel fields to

synthetic field(s)

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$2,800,000

New Police Building $9,500,000 $9,500,000 $19,000,000

Municipalities use a combination of funding

sources to pay for the capital associated with

growth. Some of these costs are funded

through property tax, provincial grants, and

special revenue sources, etc.; however, these

sources do not typically cover all of the

capital costs associated with growth (e.g.

public facilities and amenities). The District,

like other municipalities, looks to the

development community for financial

contributions to ease the burden of new

development.

The items in List A are detailed on other storyboards .

Upgrade of Skateboard Park — For Healthy, Outdoor Youth Activities

The current skateboard park is in need of upgrades and updated elements as this park was first constructed in1996.

Proposed Developers’ Contribution

80% of $71,500 = $57,200

Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution

20% 0f $71,500 = $14,300

As recommended in the Parks, Trails and Bicycle Master Plan and based on growth in the community.

Skateboard parks provide great outdoor play spaces for young people and families.

Existing location on the north-side of the parking lot at the Mission Leisure Centre

7650 Grand St.

$71,500

2013

39,474

Project Description and Proposed Contributions Rationale for Project Proposed

Location

Estimated Total Capital Cost

(includes contingency and

soft costs)

Approximate Year of

Construction (dependent upon

actual growth)

Population Threshold to Start

Construction (estimated)

Aerial View of Mission’s Existing Skateboard Park

White Rock Skateboard Park

Skateboard Park, China Creek, Vancouver

Art Work on a Skate

Park

New Park Amenities — Mission is Unique because of its Natural Beauty

District parks require signage, playground equipment and landscaping. Funding improvements for one park per year is planned. Some parks will include off-leash dog areas and interpretive or educational signage and programs.


80% of $2,145,000 = $1,716,000

Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution 20% of $2,145,000 = $429,000

As recommended in the Parks, Trails and Bicycle Master Plan and based on growth in the community.

Parks are neighbourhood and community amenities that often define the character of an area. They provide places to meet, play and exercise.

Specific locations not yet determined

$2,145,000

Between 2011-2040

38,720-58,886

Project Description, Assumptions and

Proposed Contributions Rationale for Project

Proposed

Location



soft costs)

Approximate Year(s) of

Construction (dependent upon actual

growth)



Water Park at Mission Leisure Centre

Kiosk at Fraser River Heritage Park

Example of a Kiosk

Playground at Centennial Park

Transit Exchange — More People Require Expanded Service

A new transit exchange will be needed in the future to accommodate growth and an expanded transit service. Approximately one acre of land is required for a transit exchange and the land will require certain improvements.

BC Transit, in partnership with affected municipalities, is completing a Transit Master Plan. Once the Plan is completed, the exact timing and possible cost sharing opportunities will be available.


80% of $1,200,000 = $960,000

Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution 20% of $1,200,000 = $240,000

As Mission grows, so does transit service needs. The current exchange site, while centrally located, has little room for expansion.

Specific location not yet determined

$1,200,000

$600,000 for land

$600,000 for improvements

2018

42,972



Proposed

Location



soft costs)

Approximate Year of


growth)



Bus Exchange at the Mission Library

Expansion of Public Works Building — Growth Results in More Infrastructure

The existing public works building needs to double in size to meet the demands of servicing more infrastructure and equipment.

An additional 5 acres would be needed from the Federal Penitentiary north of the existing public works yard for the expansion.


80% of $8,000,000 = $6,400,000

Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution 20% of $8,000,000 = $1,600,000

To meet the demands of infrastructure growth.

To the north of the existing location on Dewdney Trunk Road

$8,000,000

$5 M for the building

$3 M for the additional land

2022

45,764



Proposed

Location



soft costs)

Year of Construction

(approximate)



Mission’s Public Works Yard

Dewdney Trunk Road


Dewdney Trunk Road


Mechanic’s Shop


Mechanic’s Shop

New Sports Park & Upgrade of Rotary Sports Park — For “Kids” of All Ages

New Sports Park

Phase I would include roads & services, a synthetic field, ball diamonds and lighting. Phase II would include additional playing fields, a track, tennis courts and a new skateboard park. The new playing fields would accommodate a cricket pitch.

Proposed Developers’ Contribution Phase I 80% of $4,600,000 = $3,680,000 Phase II 80% of $2,722,000 = $2,177,600

Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution Phase I 20% of $4,600,000 = $920,000 Phase II 20% of $2,722,000 = $544,400 Upgrade of Mission Rotary Sports Park Conversion of two existing gravel fields to synthetic field(s). Proposed Developers’ Contribution 50% of $2,800,000 = $1,400,000 Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution 50% of $2,800,000 = $1,400,000

Expansion based on growth in the community.

As recommended in the Parks, Trails & Bicycle Master Plan.

District owned property at Dewdney Trunk Road and Keystone Avenue

Existing location at 8020 Oyama Street

Phase I

$4,600,000

Phase II $2,722,000

$2,800,000

2014

2020

2028

40,029

44,734

49,523


Location



soft costs)



growth)



Community/Civic Facilities — We are a Growing Community

Arts Centre - to showcase Mission’s many artists and performing arts

programs, an approximate 7,000 ft2 facility would be required.

Proposed Developers’ Contribution - 50% of $2,975,000 = $1,487,500 Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution - 50% of $2,975,000 = $1,487,500

Mission lacks facilities specifically for

cultural activities in comparison to similar sized communities.


$2,975,000

(7,000 ft2 @ $425/ft

2)

Between 2015-2030

40,600

Seniors Centre - a specially designed 7,000 ft2 facility to meet the

programming needs of our valued senior population.



seniors in comparison to similar sized communities.


$2,975,000

(7,000 ft2 @ $425/ft

2)

Between 2015-2030

40,600

Youth Centre - 7,000 ft2

of dedicated space for Mission’s youth to

gather together to enjoy youth programs and/or activities.



youth in comparison to similar sized communities.


$2,975,000

(7,000 ft2 @ $425/ft

2)

Between 2015-2030

40,600

Museum Space - a 4,000 ft2 facility would be required to house and

display the many historical artifacts that the Museum currently has on-hand.

Proposed Developers’ Contribution - 50% of $1,700,000 = $850,000 Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution - 50% of $1,700,000 = $850,000

The museum is outgrowing its current location and cannot accommodate further growth.


$1,700,000

(4,000 ft2 @ $425/ft

2)

Between 2015-2030

40,600

Municipal Hall - a 37,000 ft2 building would be required to provide for

current and future customer service needs.

Proposed Developers’ Contribution 50% of $17,675,000 = $8,837,500 Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution - 50% of $17,675,000 = $8,837,500

The Municipal Hall is outgrowing its current location and cannot accommodate further growth.


$17,675,000

(37,000 ft2 @ $425/ft

2)

Between 2015-2030

40,600

Multi-purpose Space - 4,000 ft2

of multi-purpose space for community groups would be required to meet current needs.

Proposed Developers’ Contribution - 50% of $1,700,000 = $850,000 Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution - 50% of $1,700,000 = $850,000

Multi-purpose meeting space is in high demand and is lacking in the community.


$1,700,000

(4,000 ft2 @ $425/ft

2)

Between 2015-2030

40,600


Location



soft costs)



growth)



Qualicum Beach City Hall Delta City Hall Township of Langley

New Police Building — To Meet Growing Police Safety Demands

A new 24,700 ft2 police building.

The present site is not conducive to expansion or building a new facility due to site constraints.

Proposed Developers’ Contribution 50% of $19,000,000 = $9,500,000

Proposed Taxpayers’ Contribution 50% of $19,000,000 = $9,500,000

Based on a recent Police Building Study, a new facility is needed to meet personnel and service demands over the next 25 years.

Existing building is in need of major repairs and has a lack of public parking.


$19,000,000

(24,700 ft2

x $770/ ft2)

2016

41,363


Location



soft costs)

Approximate Year of


growth)



Semiahmoo Library & RCMP Station Current Mission RCMP Detachment Delta Police Station

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