HomeMy Public PortalAbout23-034 - Heritage Conservation and Celebration Grant PolicyTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE
THOUSAND ISLANDS
BY-LAW NO. 23-034
BEING A BY-LAW TO REPEAL AND REPLACE BY-LAW #15-058 THE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION & CELEBRATION GRANT POLICY OFTHE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS
AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand
Islands deems it expedient to establish and update its policies;
AND WHEREAS Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a municipal power, including a municipality's capacity rights, powers and
privileges under Section 9, shall be exercised by By -Law;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the
Thousand Islands hereby enacts as follows:
1. THAT By -Law No. 15-058, being a "By -Law to Establish a Heritage Conservation
and Celebration Grant Policy for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands"
be repealed in its entirety;
2. AND THAT the Heritage Conservation and Celebration Grant Policy identified as
Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this By -Law be hereby approved
and adopted;
3. AND THAT this By -Law shall be known and may be cited as the "Heritage
Conservation and Celebration Grant Policy";
4. AND THAT this By -Law shall come into force and take effect on the day of passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 8T" DAY OF MAY, 2023.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 8TH DAY OF MAY, 2023.
The Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Mayor
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Megan Shannon, Clerk
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Schedule ‘A’
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Heritage Conservation and Celebration Grant Policy
Schedule ‘A’
1. Introduction:
The purpose of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Heritage
Conservation and Celebration Grant Program is to assist in the conservation of
protected heritage properties within the Township as a method of helping to
maintain and celebrate our heritage, which is a source of pride for the community.
2. Application Process:
Applicants are to complete the Heritage Conservation and Celebration Grant
application package as updated from time to time. Applications will be considered
by the Municipal Heritage Committee and City Council.
2.1 Project Proposal:
Applicants are to clearly detail their project proposal. This includes the submission
of drawings of the proposed scope of work, specifications, cost estimate(s) and an
explanation as to how the project will support the cultural heritage value of the
property.
2.2 Funding Sources:
Applicants shall confirm any other sources of funding for their project.
2.3 Required Documentation:
1. Cost estimate(s);
2. Photographs of the property, including photographs of all existing building; and
3. Drawings/sketches and specifications of any proposed materials.
3. Eligibility Limitations:
3.1 Heritage Status
Eligible properties consist of ‘listed’ or designated properties that are included on
the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Municipal Heritage Properties
Register. Properties with heritage easements registered on title are also eligible.
3.2 Property in Good Standing
Eligibility for the Grant Program is dependent on the property tax account being in
good standing throughout the grant application process.
3.3 Grant Amounts and Timing of Eligibility
Eligibility for a $2,500.00 grant shall be every two (2) years for all properties
included on the Municipal Heritage Properties Register.
Schedule ‘A’
A newly designated property under Section 29 Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
is eligible for a one-time grant of up to $5,000.00 within the first two (2) years of
the date of passage of the designation by-law.
3.4 Orders
Listed or designated properties with existing building and/or property standards
orders directly associated with the heritage attributes of the property may apply for
a heritage grant for works listed in Appendix ‘A’.
3.5 Eligible Work
Eligible works are listed in Appendix ‘A’.
3.6 Heritage Permits
Applications for grants involving properties designated under the Ontario Heritage
Act are required to be accompanied by an application for the approval of an
alteration to a designated property, which upon approval is issued in the form of a
Heritage Permit from Council (via a recommendation from the Municipal Heritage
Committee). Every effort will be made to ensure the grant and heritage permit
application processes run concurrently.
3.7 Timing
A grant application process must be completed within two years from the date of
Council approval to be eligible for the issuance of funds. This includes submitting
a complete application, obtaining provisional approval from Council, completing
the scope of work, and having the completed scope of work inspected. Extensions
to this timeline are at the discretion of the Director of Planning & Development or
their designate.
4. Funding:
4.1 Grant Program Budget
The total grant budget shall be established by Council annually.
4.2 Funding Maximums
For approved projects on protected heritage properties, the Township will fund 50%
of the costs, to a maximum of $2,500.00.
Newly designated properties are eligible for a one-time grant from the Township of
50% of the costs to a maximum of $5,000.00. This one-time grant for newly
designated properties is available within the first two years from the date of the
passage of the designation by-law by Council.
Schedule ‘A’
4.3 Surplus Funding
Should the annual budget not be expended prior to year-end, it will be placed into
a reserve for use in subsequent years.
5. Approval of Applications and Payment of Grant:
5.1 Evaluation
Prior to advancing to the Municipal Heritage Committee, the Planning &
Development Department will screen applications to ensure that they are complete
and to confirm eligibility based on the criteria set out in this policy.
Grants will generally be awarded on a first come-first serve basis, however, grants
involving newly designated properties will be given priority.
5.2 Payment of Approved Grants
Provisionally approved grants will be paid upon satisfactory completion of the
approved scope of work and the completion of the following steps to the
satisfaction of the Planning & Development Department:
1. Submission of photographs of the progression of the project (from start to
completion);
2. Submission of invoice(s) corresponding to the provisionally approved scope of
work and proof of payment; and
3. Inspection of the completed provisionally approved scope of work by the
Planning & Development Department.
5.3 Contact Information
Township Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Planning & Development Department
1233 Prince Street
Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0
613-659-2415 ext. 226
Toll Free: 1-866-220-2327
seniorplanner@townshipleeds.on.ca
Schedule ‘A’
Appendix ‘A’ to Proposed Grant Program: Eligible Projects
Eligible Projects include one or more of the following types of projects:
1. Projects that support the heritage attributes/cultural heritage value or interest of
the property.
2. Works that conserve, and/or restore exterior architectural features, such as:
i) Doors, windows, verandahs, cupolas, chimneys or other decorative trim,
parapets, cornices, hood mouldings, fences, outbuildings, siding, roofing,
masonry, brick, stucco repair, and painting.
ii) Exterior structural and/or foundation repairs
iii) Non-abrasive cleaning of necessary for conservation.
3. Reconstruction of former heritage attributes. Applications must demonstrate that
such features existed previously through submitted documentation.
4. Architectural or design study prepared by a qualified heritage professional for
eligible properties.