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2022-04-12 Growth Committee Agenda Packet - Open Session�B City of Saint John Growth Committee - Open Session AGENDA Tuesday, April 12, 2022 12:15 pm 2nd Floor Common Council Chamber, City Hall 1. Call to Order Pages 1.1. Approval of Minutes - February 15, 2022 1 - 3 1.2. Consent Agenda 1.2.1. Development Infographic (Recommendation: Receive for Information) 4-4 1.3. Affordable Housing Action Strategy 5 - 30 1.4. Engagement Strategy for City Market Strategic Plan 31 - 38 1.5. 2022 ENCORE Program - Sidewalk Cafe Rebate Initiative 39 - 43 1.6. Community Enhancement Project 44 - 56 1.7. Land for Public Purposes 57 - 68 2. Adjournment Growth Committee Meeting Open Session February 15, 2022 MINUTES- OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 2022 12:00 P.M. MEETING CONDUCTED THROUGH ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION Present: Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie Councillor Joanna Killen Councillor Brent Harris Councillor Gerry Lowe Absent: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon Also Present: City Manager J. Collin Commissioner Growth and Community Services J. Hamilton Director Growth and Community Planning P. Ouellette Growth Manager D. Dobbelsteyn Manager Customer Service C. Smith Mayor's Strategic Advisor K. Stevens Communications Officer N. Logan Manager Community Planning J. Kirchner Leisure Services Coordinator G. Cutler Deputy Building Inspector P. Bentley Technical Services Engineer B. Purinton Administrative Officer R. Evans Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits 1. Meetine Called to Order Councillor Killen called the Growth Committee open session meeting to order 1.1 Approval of Minutes — January 18, 2022 Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the minutes of January 18, 2022, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 1.2 Growine in Saint John Series — Christine Eruokwu The Growing in Saint John series shares success stories in the city and provides an opportunity to profile local businesses, leaders, newcomers, investors, and entrepreneurs. Mr. Cutler introduced Christine Eruokwu, coordinator of PRUDE's Newcomer Women's Leadership program, founder of Kaima Designs, and co-founder of the United Colours of Fashion. Ms. Eruokwu described her journey as an immigrant to Canada as an international student, her decision to launch her businesses in Saint John, pursuing causes to empower other newcomers, and striving to make Saint John a welcoming multicultural community and home to people from various cultures. Growth Committee Meeting Open Session February 15, 2022 Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the Growing in Saint John Series —Christine Eruokwu, be received for information. MOTION CARRIED 1.3 2021 Census —A First Look Mr. Dobbelsteyn reviewed the submitted presentation entitled "2021 Census —A First Look." The last census occurred in 2016 which showed that the city's population declined to just over 67K people. The impact resulted in a reduction of over $3M annually to the operating budget due to the impact to the gas tax and unconditional grant, impacting services. The 2021 census has shown that the Saint John region and the city has grown by 3.4%. Council adopted a strategy to focus on population growth which included attracting new people, enhancing the newcomer experience and retention. It was a community strategy, not just the city leading the initiatives. A broad, community -based effort was involved to create this growth. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the 2021 Census presentation be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 1.4 Growth and Community Services — 2021 Year in Review and 2022 Growth and Community Services Workplan Ms. Hamilton shared the Growth workplan and key priorities for 2022 and the 2021 successes. The momentum in the community is the product of intentional efforts around growth including plans and programs to drive growth outcomes. 2021 saw record -breaking growth with $117M in construction activity and over 400 residential units created, doubling the five-year average, with another 1800 residential units in the planning stage. The new integrated customer service model and the One -Stop Development Shop play a significant role in guiding economic and community recovery. Focused compliance and incentive programs are improving the liveability of Saint John's neighbourhoods. The Growth workplan builds on the corporate workplan and Council's priorities, with a focus on driving the city's growth plans - building liveable and diverse neighbourhoods and driving customer service excellence. The work plan is prioritized based on a tiered approach. Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the Growth and Community Services —2021 Year in Review and 2022 Growth and Community Services Workplan be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 1.5 Strategies Update (Verbal) Mr. Ouellette provided an updated on the City Market project, the Immigration strategy, and the Affordable Housing initiative: City Market: • Consultation with consultants has begun • Envisioning exercise with the Steering Committee has begun • Public engagement strategy will be developed and rolled out in the coming weeks Immigration Strategy: • Extensive stakeholder engagement has occurred • An initial strategy was drafted based on the input received; strategy is being finalized Growth Committee Meeting Open Session February 15, 2022 The plan will be presented to the Steering Committee, LIP, Growth Committee and Council in March; once completed, the plan will be executed to drive community and municipal initiatives Affordable Housing: • Beginning initial phase of engagement with stakeholder groups • Housing Needs assessment is expected to be completed in March • The Human Development Council has received just over $20K from the Department of Post Secondary Education and Training and Labour to support the SJ Affordable Housing action plan project Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the Strategies verbal update be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the open session meeting of the Growth Committee be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The open session meeting of the Growth Committee held on February 15, 2022, was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Building permits received 100 � 14012010 (5-year average same period: 117) March 201� 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 � Value of • construction$3992m1 ion projects (5-year average same period: $26.4 million) Number of residential units created 116 (5-year average same period: 19) Upcoming 14 projects with over 1600 new units planned. 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N N f6 N Q N N cr- 66 qA C f6 V) N N N N z f6 C V) N N w N N M Z 2 F. c N U +� O O Q N a =; C: s } +- O V c O a� s E +' .. c V) O U N C m d N c 3 Ur .O N O In E O � O � C O O .N U > M co M ro H GROWTH COMMITTEE REPORT Report Date April 06, 2022 Meeting Date April 12, 2022 Service Area Growth and Community Services Chair Killen and Members of the Growth Committee SUBJECT: Municipal ENCORE Program: 2022 Sidewalk Cafe Rebate Initiative OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in Growth Committee Open Session. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager David Dobbelsteyn Jacqueline Hamilton John Collin RECOMMENDATION Growth Committee Recommends to Common Council: 1. That the Common Council enact and direct the City Manager to implement the 2022 Sidewalk Cafe Rebate Initiative. 2. Further, that the City direct up to $20,000 to rebate applicants who pay for sidewalk cafe permit fees, zoning confirmation fees and fees for parking spaces through this initiative from the growth reserve funds already allocated to the Municipal Economic and Community Recovery Program. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff recommend that Council implement the 2022 Sidewalk Cafe Rebate Initiative which will effectively waive 100% of sidewalk cafe permit fees and fees for parking spaces where patios are constructed. This program was offered as a pilot program by the City in 2021, and due to the long-term impacts of the pandemic on our hospitality sector, staff recommend offering the program once again in 2022 The initiative is applicable to areas covered by the current sidewalk cafe program which includes sidewalks and parking spaces within the Uptown Business Improvement Area (BIA) and not applicable to cafes or patios on private property that are covered under separate licensing agreements. This initiative is in alignment with other Cities in Atlantic Canada that have also waived patio permit fees again in 2022. 061 -2- There is minimal administrative burden to staff to implement the program and the policy is designed to meet the requirements of our Sidewalk By -Law while allowing the City to effectively waive fees. Staff will publicize this program to typical applicants for sidewalk cafe permits and will work with our Growth partners to spread awareness of this initiative to other potential applicants. Staff recommend the use of the Municipal ENCORE program to offset the cost of this initiative as it is a temporary COVID recovery program. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION May 25, 2020 Council adopted the Municipal Economic and Community Recovery Program and allocated $546,267.20 to be used for this program. For brevity, staff refer to this program as the Municipal ENCORE Program On April 28, 2021 Growth Committee unanimously adopted the recommendation for the 2021 Sidewalk Cafe Rebate Initiative May 3r1, 2021 Common Council Adopted the following resolution: Whereas Common Council has implemented a Municipal Economic and Community Recovery program in order to enable and accelerate local economic and community activity in response to the current public health pandemic, Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Common Council enact and direct the City Manager to implement the 2021 Sidewalk Cafe Rebate Initiative. Further Be It Resolved that the City direct up to $20,000 to rebate sidewalk cafe permit fees and fees for parking spaces through this initiative from the growth reserve funds already allocated to the Municipal Economic and Community Recovery Program; And Further Be It Resolved that any funds directed to this initiative that remain unused by Dec 31, 2021 be reallocated to the Municipal Economic and Community Recovery Program. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT GROW "Work with partners to create opportunities to attract and grow businesses including development of the waterfront and industrial parks." -3- This initiative aligns with the Council approved Municipal Economic and Community Recovery [ENCORE] Program. SERVICEAND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Council approved up to $546,267.20 to be used for the Municipal ENCORE Program from Growth Reserve of which there remains approximately $411,267.20 available in the Municipal ENCORE Program fund for this and future recovery initiatives. In 2021, 17 applicants participated in the program. For many, this was the first time they had a cafe, and staff heard from applicants that some of them made the decision to invest capital in building patios was because the permitting fees were waived. The total cost to the City in 2021 was $16,400. It was funded through the ENCORE program and was within the estimated program budget. Staff recommend the City direct up to $20,000 in funding in 2022, to allow for a few additional applicants, and to also cover the fee for zoning confirmation letters related to sidewalk cafes. The cost to the City to pay for parking spaces for on -street cafe's was $5,500 in 2021, and staff expect the cost to be approximately the same amount in 2022. This program supports and aligns with the objectives and criteria in the Council approved municipal ENCORE program as included in this report. Continuing this program for 2022 will support the rebound of small business in the City's Uptown district which have been significantly impacted by the pandemic restrictions and will support a more vibrant Uptown core. Council Approved Municipal ENCORE Program Obiectives A. All investments must be evaluated through the Recovery Program Evaluation Criteria; B. Align with the City's Economic and Community Recovery efforts; C. Receive policy -level approval from Growth Committee and Common Council for distribution; D. Support the City's efforts to enable employment, population, tourism, and tax base growth; E. Support programming in the commercial and cultural districts most impacted by COVID-19; F. Support recovery funding programming from today until 2021, while adhering to varying degrees of social distancing; HI G. Attempt to leverage additional funding, partnership and innovative programming from the community, private sector, and federal/provincial through the municipal investment; H. Focus on municipal programming, assets, facilities, and investments; I. Focus on areas of municipal authority. Council Approved Municipal ENCORE Program Criteria 1. Support increase volume of potential customers/clients in commercial district (hotels, restaurants, retail, non -profits, arts and culture organizations, etc.); 2. Support the largest quantity of impacted organizations/businesses and uphold fairness in program delivery; 3. Internal capacity to support and execute initiative; 4. Ability to easily pilot option to assess expandability or discontinuation; 5. Affordable to implement from a goods and services perspective; 6. Option must ensure the safety of users; 7. Relative feasibility of implementation (authority, public engagement, procurement, planning, staff time, approvals); 8. Initiative must be temporary and cannot result in recurring expenses for the City of Saint John. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS This report has been drafted in consultation with Growth and Community Services, Strategic Services, the City Manager's Office, the General Counsel's Office, and Saint John Parking. Staff also consulted with Uptown Saint John on the parameters of the initiative. Staff also received several positive comments from restaurants who participated in 2021, who expressed gratitude for the program and a hope that it would be offered again in 2022. ATTACHMENTS 2022 Sidewalk Cafe Initiative iy SAINT JOHN Municipal Economic and Community Recovery [ENCORE] Program. 2022 Sidewalk Cafe Rebate Initiative 1) The City of Saint John implemented the Municipal Economic and Community Recovery [ENCORE] Program in May 2020 to support recovery from COVID-19 in Saint John. 2) In order to support Economic and Community Recovery in the City of Saint John as a result of Covid-19, Common Council wishes to implement a Sidewalk Cafe rebate initiative to support local businesses. 3) The words defined in section 2 of the Use of Sidewalks By-law, By-law Number LG-13, when used in this document, shall have the same meaning as the said By-law. 4) This rebate initiative is only applicable for sidewalk cafes that are eligible to receive a sidewalk cafe permit. 5) This initiative will be in effect for the year 2022 only. 6) The City of Saint John will rebate 100% of sidewalk cafe permit fees, including fees for zoning confirmation letters, paid to the City by an applicant. 7) This rebate will be applied at the time the applicant pays their security deposit for their sidewalk cafe permit, or it will be reimbursed directly to the applicant if they have paid fees in 2022 before the adoption of this initiative. 8) The City of Saint John will waive 100% of fees paid by an applicant for the use of one or more parking spaces for their sidewalk cafe. 9) Approval for the number of parking spaces an applicant requires for their permit is at the discretion of the commissioner. 10) The City of Saint John will cover the cost of rebates and any eligible parking spaces though the Municipal Economic and Community Recovery Fund. 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Head City Manager Emilie Murphy Jacqueline Hamilton I John Collin RECOMMENDATION Growth Committee Recommends that Common Council adopt the following policy statement: "The City of Saint John's Land For Public Purposes Policy ensures alignment with provincial legislation and a process to utilize available funds through the provision of money -in -lieu -of -land through the development approval process to support recreation, park space and wellness in Saint John." EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Saint John's Land For Public Purposes Policy provides a framework for utilizing available development land and/or money in lieu of land to support recreation, park space and wellness in Saint John. Staff have made recommendations for updates to the land for Public Purpose (LPP) policy, most notably to the section of the policy that relates to the allocation of the money -in -lieu -of -land grant program. The policy updates include clarifying definitions, adding in a reporting requirement, and ensuring the policy is in line with other municipal plans and grants. Noteworthy changes to the policy include an increase in maximum allowable funds for neighborhood and community impact projects, clarifying that LPP grants are eligible for non -city owned land, and adjusting the application time. The policy also confirms that for -profit organizations are ineligible for access to LPP funding. The purpose of these proposed amendments is to reduce staff and public interpretation of the grant policy, and to strengthen support for community organizations. 6'tl -2- PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A REPORT The development of vacant land for the purposes of human habitation results in a further demand for land for recreational enjoyment of the neighborhood, community and the City. The Provincial Community Planning Act recognizes this need and requires that land which is part of a subdivision be set aside for public purposes, or that money in lieu of land is received by the municipality. Staff have made recommendations for some changes to the LPP policy, specifically to the allocation of the money in lieu of land grant program. Changes to the grant reflect a broader shift that is outlined in PlaySJ, which is to move from City -led recreation programming to City -supported programming. This new model has created an increasing need for community members to organize themselves and fundraise for recreational infrastructure related needs. The LPP grant fund is available to assist in these endeavors. Key changes to the policy are: • An increase in maximum funds from $2500 to $7500 for community -based projects, from $5000 to $20,000 for neighborhood -based projects, and a remainder of a maximum of $50,000 available for City wide projects. • Defining and clarifying the interpretation of the grant suitability for non - city owned land. Identifying a preference for land owned by the City, followed by provincial and federal land, and then by privately owned land respectively. This is a change from past staff interpretation that land must be City -owned. It should be noted that for -profit organizations will not be considered for LPP funding. • Defining and clarifying the interpretation of'barrierfree' access to facilities to mean that the public has access to the facility at no cost for a reasonable portion of the time. • A shift from bi-annual to annual applications, to align with other city grants and available staff capacity. • Allows for a community group to partner more easily with the Parks Service, where staff would lead a project with community support. By clarifying definitions and ensuring compatibility with other municipal and provincial bylaws, the intention of these policy changes is to clarify and decrease barriers for community groups. Staff will continue to work with community 611:3 -3- groups to ensure that projects are in keeping with current municipal plans and are suitable for the greater needs and desires of the citizens of Saint John. Furthermore, these policy changes will provide flexibility for Council and staff to partner with community groups to leverage LPP funds when a need for has been identified through public consultation or municipal planning. In the event Growth Committee adopts the staff recommendation of this Growth Committee Report, the report will be forwarded to Council for their consideration at their April 191h, 2022 meeting. In the event Council approves the recommendation, staff will proceed immediately with a 2022 call for proposals for groups interested in accessing LPP funding. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Updates to the LPP Policy will directly support the following Council Priorities 2021-2026: Grow, Belong, Green, Perform and Move. SERVICEAND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES There are no changes to current service levels, or financial implications, associated with these policy changes. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS This report was supported by the City Manager's Office, General Counsel's Office, Public Works and Transportation, and the Growth and Community Services team. ATTACHMENTS Land for Public Purposes Policy, Updated 2022 611%] SAINT JOHN Title: Policies For The Acceptance Of Land For Public Purposes And Use of LPP Funds Subject: Land for Public Purpose Category: Growth and Community Services Policy No.: M&C Report No.: Effective Date: 19 April, 2022 Next Review Date: Area(s) this policy applies to: Cross Corporate Office Responsible for review of this Policy: Growth and Community Services Related Instruments: Policy Sponsors: Document Pages: This document consists of 8 pages. Revision History: Common Clerk's Annotation for Official Record Date of Passage of Current Framework: I certify that this Policy was adopted by Common Council as indicated above. Common Clerk Date Date Created: Common Council Approval Date: Contact: 23.03.2022 Growth and Community Services Ais] TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. POLICY STATEMENT 2. INTRODUCTION 3. DEFINITIONS 2 2 2 4. ENABLING LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE ........ 3 5. ACCEPTANCE OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE 6. MONEY IN-LIEW OF PUBLIC LAND m 5 7. GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION OF REQUESTS FOR MONEY FROM THE LPP FUND.............................................................................................................................................. 5 8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 7 AI City of Saint John Policies For the Acceptance of Land for Public Purposes and Use of LPP Funds 1. 2. 3. POLICY STATEMENT SAINT JOHN The City of Saint John's Land For Public Purposes Policy ensures alignment with provincial legislation and a process to utilize available funds through the provision of money -in -lieu -of - land through the development approval process to support recreation, park space and wellness in Saint John. INTRODUCTION The development of vacant land for the purposes of human habitation results in a further demand for land for recreational enjoyment of the neighbourhood, community, and the city. The Community Planning Act recognizes this need and requires that land which is part of a subdivision be set aside for public purposes, or that money in lieu of land is received by the municipality. DEFINITIONS "Grant" refers to financial or in -kind assistance provided by the City to an eligible grantee. Discounts, reimbursements, relief on existing contracts, leases and user fees when service has already been provided are forms of financial assistance and is considered a city grant. "In -Kind Grant" refers to a grant for the provision of municipal property/facilities, materials, or resources to an eligible grantee. Cash funds are not provided however it is recognized that such grants will involve either an expense or foregone revenue for the donor. In -kind grants are estimated at fair value. "Barrier free" general public access refers to a property that does not charge for admission nor has fencing excluding access for a portion of its operating time. "Act" refers to the Community Planning Act of New Brunswick. "Land for public purposes" means land other than streets, for the recreational orother use or enjoyment of the general public, such as: a. an access to a lake, river, stream, sea or other body of water, 62 2 City of Saint John Policies For the Acceptance of Land for Public Purposes and Use of LPP Funds SAINT JOHN b. a beach of scenic area along the shore of a lake, river, stream, sea crother body of water, C. a conservation area, d. land adjoining a school, forjoint recreational purposes, e. land fo a community hall, public library, recreational use or othersimilar community facility, f. open space, to provide air and light, to afford a view to or from a development or to a lake, river, stream, sea or other body of water,or for other purposes, g. a park, green belt or buffer area dividing developments, parts of ahighway or a development and a highway, h. a pedestrian way to a school, shopping centre, recreational area or cd-fffacility, a protection area for a water course, stream, marsh, water supplylake or other body of water, a public park, playground or other recreational use, k. a visual feature, or I. a wooded area, slope area or a site giving view to a scenic area toprovide diver ity. 4. ENABLING LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE The Community Planning Act provides the City with the authority to enact a Subdivision By-law that includes the following options: a. the requirement that the developer of a subdivision set aside Land For Public Purposes in an amount not exceeding 10% of the area of the subdivision; and b. that at the discretion of council, instead of setting aside land, that the sums indicated in the Subdivision By-law, not exceeding 8% of the market value of the land in the subdivision at the time of submission for approval of the subdivision plan be paid to the local government. 63 3 City of Saint John Policies For the Acceptance of Land for Public Purposes and Use of LPP Funds SAINT I0"M The City enacted a Subdivision By -Law, C.P. 112, which requires that as a condition of approval of a Subdivision Plan: a. land representing 10% of the area of the proposed subdivision, exclusive of the land to be vested as public streets, is to be dedicated to The City of Saint John at such location as assented to by Council as Land For Public Purposes; or b. a sum of money representing 8% of the market value of the land of the proposed Subdivision, exclusive of land to be vested as public streets, is to be provided to The City of Saint John as accepted by Council as a money in -lieu dedication; or C. a combination of Land For Public Purposes or money in -lieu be provided of up to 8% of the value of the land in the proposed subdivision, less the value of the Land For Public Purposes, being provided as money in -lieu. The requirement for Land For Public Purposes or money in -lieu does not apply where the land has already been subdivided and Land For Public Purposes or money in -lieu (or a combination thereof) has already been provided on the same land, or the land is being subdivided for the sole purpose of: a. correcting or rearranging lot boundaries; b. being assembled with or added to adjoining land; or C. being assembled for a future proposed subdivision. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE The Subdivision By-law provides that the only time Land For Public Purposes shall be accepted if it is a Pedestrian Walkway and meets the specific conditions outlined at s. 16(2) of the Subdivision By-law. Land For Public Purposes shall only be accepted if the specific provisions within the Subdivision By -Law are met. 64 4 City of Saint John Policies For the Acceptance of Land for Public Purposes and Use of LPP Funds SAINT 1n"w II. Unless the specific provisions of s. 16(2) of the Subdivision By-law are met forth evesting of Land for Public Purposes to The City of Saint John, a sum of money representing 8% of the market value of the land of the proposed Subdivision, exclusive of land to be vested as public streets, is to be provided to The City of Saint John as a money in -lieu dedication. 6. MONEY IN-LIEW OF PUBLIC LAND In accordance with s. 17(2) of the Subdivision By-law, the determination of market value of the land shall be made by The City of Saint John, but where a Developer does not accept such determination, at the cost of the Developer, an appraiser acceptable to both the Developer and The City of Saint John shall determine such value. 7. GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION OF REQUESTS FOR MONEY FROM THE LPP FUND In accordance with s. 76(2) of the Community Planning Act, all money received in -lieu of Land For Public Purposes shall be paid into a special account and the money in that account is to be expended by the council for acquiring or developing Land For Purpose Purposes and no other purpose. Applications from Community Groups. For funds from the LPP Fund will be accepted annually on January 15t dependent on the availability of funds. II. The maximum eligible funding from the LPP Fund for projects will be based on the following classification: a. Local Level: A grant of 50% of the cost to a maximum of $5,000.00 for projects that serve specific neighbourhoods or local interest groups. b. Community Level: A grant of 50% of the cost up to a maximum of $10,000.00 per year available for projects that serve larger community interests and activities. C. City -Wide Level: A grant of 50% of the cost to a maximum of $50,000.00 per year to support large projects that serve the entire city and surrounding area residences, as well as potential tourist attractions. 65 5 City of Saint John Policies For the Acceptance of Land for Public Purposes and Use of LPP Funds SAINT JOHN III. No more than $50,000.00 from the LPP Fund shall be paid for one site or project. Where additional funds are needed to facilitate development of LPP, it must be approved by Council and align with the objectives of PlaySJ. IV. From time -to -time specific projects are identified by City Staff, through public consultation, as a priority. In this instance, an applicant could partner with the City and the 50% fund matching threshold may be reduced. V. Preference will be given to playgrounds developed at public schools and community centres. VI. No monies from the LPP fund shall be considered if the applicant or project has already received funding though another municipal grant. VII. Preference will be given to projects located on municipal land, followed by provincially or federally owned land, and finally on privately owned land. VIII. If the Applicant seeks LPP Funds for a project that is not located on municipal, provincial, or federally owned land, the Applicant shall be responsible to present a plan for the long-term maintenance of public access, use, and enjoyment of the project. The City would have the right to insist on any contractual obligation to protect the long-term interests of the public that it sees fit and the funding will only be granted if that interest can be protected. IX. Projects must provide barrier -free access to a portion of the facility. X. Staff evaluating applications for LPP Fund retain discretion to ensure the following: a. Projects are in alignment with any current municipal master plans. b. Flexibility to address special community needs or new recreational service offerings. C. LPP funds received from commercial developments should prioritize and consider applications which are geographically close when possible. 66 6 City of Saint John Policies For the Acceptance of Land for Public Purposes and Use of LPP Funds SAINT JOHN d. Location of past LPP approvals, and maximum use for the most residents. Staff would assess that there is interest/need for such new or expanded offerings in the community. e. Common Council at its sole discretion may choose to provide LPP funding to a project, as it deems appropriate. f. The Applicant has demonstrated that the remainder of the funding is current held in a bank account, approved as a grant, or that in -kind contributions have been confirmed prior to the City releasing any money from the LPP Fund 8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS I. No funding will be given to for -profit or private individuals. II. If a group is not an incorporated non-profit, they must partner with the city of Saint John or a non-profit organization to be eligible for funding (such partnerships cannot be extended for -profit organizations). III. All Projects must be completed within 1 year of the approval date. IV. Extensions may be approved upon request. Grants cannot be awarded Retroactively. V. A different phase of the same project will not necessarily be supported in any succeeding year. Grants are to be used only for the intended purpose. VI. Any recipient who uses the funds improperly, ceases operation, or knowingly provides false information must promptly repay the grant. VII. No grant (or any part of it) may be transferred or assigned to another party without the prior written consent from the Land for Public Purpose grant review board. VIII. The recipient must keep and maintain all records, and upon completion of the project, fill out and submit a Land for Public Purpose Reporting Form. 67 City of Saint John Policies For the Acceptance of land for Public Purposes and Use of LPP Funds SAINT JOHN IX. The recipient will acknowledge the support of the City of Saint John in all publicity and programs relating to the project either by social media or signage, as appropriate. X. The City of Saint John is not liable for any damages, injury, and/or loss of revenue as a result of any grant awarded project being undertaken, and makes no commitments to maintain or provide services above and beyond current levels unless agreed upon by the Service Provider (City of Saint John Parks, Sanitation, etc.). 68 8