RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report dated April 4, 2006, to Development Services Committee, entitled “"Up-fronting of the Design and Construction of a Parkette by Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited within the Wismer
Common Community” be received.
AND THAT Council approve the request by Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited to up-front the cost of design, construction
and contract administration of a parkette (Block 148) in Phase 1, Mattamy Robinson Creek
(19TM-03008), within the Wismer Common Community, subject to the following
conditions:
- That Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited up-front the cost of the design,
construction and contract administration of a parkette (totalling 0.863 acres
or 0.34929 ha in area) to a minimum value of $130,000.00 per acre, which
totals approximately $112,190.00 inclusive of all applicable taxes;
- That, subject to
compliance with these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse Mattamy
(Robinson Creek) Limited up to $112,190.00 towards this project from development
charges for park development, under the understanding that Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited may contribute
additional funds, which will not be
reimbursed by the Town, towards the development of this park;
- That the Town reimburse
Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited for invoices paid on a single lump sum basis for all approved costs
associated with the design, construction and contract administration,
including all applicable taxes, of this park up to a maximum of $112,190.00,
less the 10% holdback to be released to them upon final assumption of the
park by the Town, after sufficient Development Charges for park
development have been collected (90% of a maximum of $112,190.00) at the
building permit stage for residential lots within Phase 1 (19TM-03008) of
Mattamy’s Robinson Creek subdivision in the Wismer Common Community to warrant repayment in full to the
maximum allowable. No interest on such invoices shall be payable by the
Town;
- That owners /
developers within the Wismer Common Community, including Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited not receive
any credit towards park development charges and continue to pay the park
development charge at the building permit stage for all present and future
development phases of subdivisions within the Wismer Common Community;
- That Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited hire a landscape architect who is a full
member of the OALA (with an Association seal), and approved by the Town,
to provide professional design, contract document, and contract
administration services to the satisfaction of the Town;
- That Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited conform
with the Town’s standard park and open space approval process which
includes development of several design concepts, holding community input
meetings, and review and approval by Planning and Urban Design Department staff
in consultation with the Town’s Parks Operations Department.
- That Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited tender
out the construction of the park works in accordance with Markham’s
Purchasing By-law, including a minimum of three bidders to the
satisfaction of the Town and a detailed plant material maintenance
contract for the 2 year plant warranty period to the Town’s satisfaction as
part of the tendered works the cost of which is the responsibility of Mattamy
(Robinson Creek) Limited;
- That this park be
included in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission, 2007 Capital Budget submission.
PURPOSE:
This
report seeks approval for Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited to up-front the costs of design, construction, and contract
administration associated with development of a parkette (Block 148) in Phase
1, Mattamy Robinson Creek (19TM-03008), within the Wismer Common Community.
BACKGROUND:
The subject
parkette is part of the overall parks and open space master plan for the Wismer
Common Community. The parkette is 0.34929 ha (or 0.863 acres) in area and is
located at the north east corner of Roy Rainey Avenue and
Storybook Crescent.
This parkette is intended to serve
as a children’s play area and passive recreation space.
OPTIONS/DISCUSSION:
In a letter
dated February 18, 2005, Mr. Frank Bon, Project Manager of Mattamy Development Co. on behalf of Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited requests
permission from the Town to allow Mattamy
(Robinson Creek ) Limited to proceed with the design and construction of
a parkette (Block 148) in advance of the Town’s projected schedule which would
have been 2007. Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited is motivated to build this parkette early for marketing reasons and
is hoping to start construction as soon as possible in 2006.
In
consideration of this request, this report seeks Council’s approval for the
early delivery of this parkette by Matttamy (Robinson Creek) Limited in accordance with the recommendations noted.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The
Finance Department has reviewed this report and are in agreement with its
recommendations. In the year that this park is assumed for maintenance by the
Town, additional resources will be required in the Parks Operations budget.
Implications to the Tax Rate (10% of the budgeted amount) will occur in 2007
when the Capital budget is approved.
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
The
Finance Department has been consulted in the preparation of this report. The
Park Development Section of the Planning and Urban Design Department has reviewed this request and determined that this
up-fronting initiative will have no significant impact on the existing capital
program or on anticipated park delivery timelines.
ATTACHMENTS:
Appendix
A: Letter from Mr. Frank Bon, Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited
Appendix
B: Key Map
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Valerie Shuttleworth, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning & Urban Design
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Jim Baird, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Development Services
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