Item - 2017.EX25.17
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 24, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on May 16, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 24, 2017.
- See also BU32.6
EX25.17 - Application Fee for Short Stream Utility Permits
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 24, 25 and 26, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the application of the following user fees contained in Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to all "short stream" utility cut permit applications, subject to the annual inflation rate:
a. Construction Permits - Administration, Survey and Inspection Fee in the amount of $83.07 plus HST for a total of $93.87; and
b. Construction Permits - Permit fee to excavate/dig up/tear up or remove soil of any street/sidewalk/curbing, pavement, etc. in the amount of $149.45.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-103555.pdf
Public Notice - Application Fee for Short Stream Utility Permits
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-103556.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) May-24-2017 10:47 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX25.17 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory |
Declared Interests (City Council)
Mayor John Tory - on account of his previously disclosed continuing association with the Rogers Family Trust as this item potentially affects Rogers Communications.
17a - Application Fee for Short Stream Utility Permits
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-103825.pdf
EX25.17 - Application Fee for Short Stream Utility Permits
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the application of the following user fees contained in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to all "short stream" utility cut permit applications, subject to the annual inflation rate:
a. Construction Permits – Administration, Survey and Inspection Fee in the amount of $83.07 plus HST for a total of $93.87.
b. Construction Permits – Permit fee to excavate/dig up/tear up or remove soil of any street/sidewalk/curbing, pavement, etc. in the amount of $149.45.
Origin
Summary
City Council, at its special meeting on February 15, 2017, adopted as amended the Transportation Services 2017 Operating Budget. In so doing, City Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Budget Committee on the details of the proposed application fee for the Utility Cut Repair Program that was included in the approved budget, following further consultation with the affected utility companies.
Cuts into the City of Toronto's estimated 5,600 kilometres of roads by utility companies has long been a concern. When a utility approaches the City for a permit to undertake a utility cut, there are two paths that its application can take:
- "Short stream" applications - where limited or no conflicts with other planned capital works are identified.
- "Full stream" applications - where detailed engineering review and coordination must take place.
The City issues an average of approximately 50,000 "short stream" permits annually to utility companies.
Inspection and permit fees have never been collected for "short stream" permit applications, despite a fee being charged for the review of "full stream" applications. Staff therefore included in the approved 2017 Operating Budget the introduction of an application fee, in accordance with the City's User Fee Policy, to recover the cost of reviewing and processing these permit applications.
Although the utility companies were advised in 2016 of this possible fee, there was no opportunity to undertake a detailed analysis of the proposed fee and to conduct extensive consultation with the affected utility companies prior to the submission of the 2017 Operating Budget.
In the near future, a companion report will be complted that will outline new methods of permanent restoration that will have lesser impact on residential communities and minimize the need for temporary repairs.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-103555.pdf
Public Notice - Application Fee for Short Stream Utility Permits
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-103556.pdf
Motions
That the recommendations in the letter (May 11, 2017) from the Budget Committee [Item EX25.17a] be adopted.
Declared Interests
Mayor John Tory - as he has an ongoing involvement in the Rogers family of companies.
17a - Application Fee for Short Stream Utility Permits
Origin
Summary
City Council, at its special meeting on February 15, 2017, adopted as amended the Transportation Services 2017 Operating Budget. In so doing, City Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Budget Committee on the details of the proposed application fee for the Utility Cut Repair Program that was included in the approved budget, following further consultation with the affected utility companies.
Cuts into the City of Toronto's estimated 5,600 kilometres of roads by utility companies has long been a concern. When a utility approaches the City for a permit to undertake a utility cut, there are two paths that its application can take:
- "Short stream" applications - where limited or no conflicts with other planned capital works are identified.
- "Full stream" applications - where detailed engineering review and coordination must take place.
The City issues an average of approximately 50,000 "short stream" permits annually to utility companies.
Inspection and permit fees have never been collected for "short stream" permit applications, despite a fee being charged for the review of "full stream" applications. Staff therefore included in the approved 2017 Operating Budget the introduction of an application fee, in accordance with the City's User Fee Policy, to recover the cost of reviewing and processing these permit applications.
Although the utility companies were advised in 2016 of this possible fee, there was no opportunity to undertake a detailed analysis of the proposed fee and to conduct extensive consultation with the affected utility companies prior to the submission of the 2017 Operating Budget.
In the near future, a companion report will be complted that will outline new methods of permanent restoration that will have lesser impact on residential communities and minimize the need for temporary repairs.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-103825.pdf