The Environmental Study Grant would be paid upon the submission of the Phase 2 ESA report and the development charges reduction would be provided at the time of building permit issuance. Both the Tax Assistance and Brownfield Redevelopment grants are provided after redevelopment has occurred, the property has been reassessed by MPAC, and the total taxes as it relates to the redevelopment have been paid to the City in full.

Consultations:

The development and approval of the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP was subject to extensive stakeholder and public consultation, which sought input from a wide range of stakeholders and internal City departments.

Planning staff have consulted with the applicant prior to accepting the Brownfield CIP applications. Staff from the Planning, Finance, and Legal Departments were consulted in the preparation of this report.

Conclusion:

Administration recommends that Council approve the requests from 2605385 Ontario Inc. on behalf of the property owner (i.e. AIPL Canada Holdings Inc.) to participate in the Tax Assistance and Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Programs and direct Administration to make application to the Province under the BFTIP program on the applicant or owner's behalf.

The proposed clean-up and redevelopment of this brownfield site conforms to the Brownfield Redevelopment CIP; assists the City in the achievement of a number of CIP, Official Plan, and Environmental Master Pan goals; and exemplifies the purpose for which the Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy was created.

Planning Act Matters:

N/A