As part of its long-term financial planning we’re considering implementing a community benefits charge to provide additional funding for City facilities and services like parking, arts and culture, and parks. In addition, we’re updating the existing Parkland Dedication Bylaw to align with recent changes to provincial legislation. Proposed community benefits chargeA community benefits charge (CBC) would cover capital-related costs of public services associated with new growth which aren’t covered by development charges and parkland dedication. Parkland Dedication Bylaw updates Guelph’s Parkland Dedication Bylaw helps the City to achieve its park needs by requiring developers to transfer land to the City for parks and/or provide cash-in-lieu for the City to purchase land for future park space. Have your sayRead the April 13 staff report available at guelph.ca/council to review the details about the proposed CBC and updates to the Parkland Dedication Bylaw.

Source: CBC News April 09, 2022 21:18 UTC