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DEPUTATION BY THE SIMCOE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE: INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANS AND FISCAL
Ms. Sheila Hissa, Executive Officer of the Simcoe Home Builders' Association highlighted the fundraising support provided by the Simcoe Home Builders Association. She indicated that she is disappointed by the comment development does not pay for itself. Ms. Hissa noted that the automatic 10% reduction in development charges, provided for in the Development Charges Act does not take into account the voluntary provisions by developers of items such as parks. She noted that the Association has asked for an open and transparent process but they have yet to receive the figures regarding the capital costs.
Ms. Hissa indicated that the Simcoe Homebuilders Association cannot formally oppose the motion related to the Growth Management Update: Infrastructure Master Plans and Fiscal Impact Analysis, as it has not seen the detailed financial documents. She requested that City Council reconsider approving the capital contribution of $4500 per new housing unit to provide the opportunity for Association to work with the City of Barrie to determine a fair solution to lessen impact on new residents to Barrie.
In closing, Ms. Hissa indicated that growth will continue to pay for itself as growth means jobs, increases in tax base and she requested an open and transparent approach as Council reviews its development charge bylaw. She again requested reconsideration of the provision $4,500 capital contribution per new housing unit.
Members of Council asked a number of questions and received responses from the deputant and staff.