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2010-096 Application for Capital WorksTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE BY -LAW NO. 2010 -096 A By -law to authorize certain capital works of The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte (The Municipality); to authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation (OIPC) for financing such capital works; to authorize temporary borrowing from OIPC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long term borrowing from OIPC for such works through the issue of debentures WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, ( Ontario) S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, (the Act) provides that a municipal power shall be exercised by by -law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; AND WHEREAS it is now deemed to be expedient to authorize for the municipal purposes of the Municipality the new capital works described in column(2) of Schedule "A" (individually a "Project ", collectively the "Projects ") attached hereto and forming part of this By -law ( Schedule "A ") in the amount of the estimated expenditure set out in column (3) of Schedule "A ", subject in each case to approval by OIPC of the financing for such Projects that will be requested by the Municipality in the Application as hereinafter described; AND WHEREAS in accordance with Section 4 of Ontario Regulation 403/02, the Council of the Municipality has had its Treasurer update its most recent debt and financial obligation limit received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing ( as so updated, the "Updated Limit "), and, on the basis of the authorized expenditure for each Project as set out in column (3) of Schedule "A" ( Authorized Expenditure "), The Treasurer has calculated the estimated annual amount payable in respect of each Project (collectively the "Project Limits ") and has determined that the aggregate of the Project Limits does not exceed the Updated Limit, and accordingly the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board under the Ontario Municipal Board Act ( Ontario), as amended, is not required before any such Project is authorized by Council; AND WHEREAS subsection 405(1) of the Act provides that a municipality may authorize temporary borrowing to meet expenditures made in connection with a work to be financed in whole or in part by the issue of debentures if, (a) the municipality is an upper -tier municipality, a lower -tier municipality in a County or a single -tier municipality and it has approved the issue of debentures for the work; (b) the municipality is a lower -tier municipality in a regional municipality and it has approved the work and the upper -tier municipality has approved the issue of debentures for the work; or (c) the municipality has approved the issue of debentures for another municipality or a school board under section 404; AND WHEREAS subsection 405(4) of the act provides that a municipality may delegate the power set out in subsection 405(1) to the Head of Council, to the Treasurer, or to both of them; AND WHEREAS subsection 401(1) of the Act provides that a municipality may incur a debt for municipal purposes, whether by borrowing money or in any other way, and may issue debentures and prescribed financial instruments and enter prescribed financial agreements for or in relation to the debt; AND WHEREAS the act also provides that a municipality shall authorize long term borrowing by the issue of debentures or through another municipality under section 403 or 404 of the Act; AND WHEREAS OIPC has invited Ontario municipalities desirous of obtaining temporary and long term debt financing in order to meet capital expenditures incurred after December 31, 2003 in connection with eligible capital projects to make application to OIPC for such financing by completing and submitting an application on the form provided by OIPC (the "Application "); AND WHEREAS the Municipality has submitted an application to OIPC to request financing for the Projects by way of long term borrowing through the issue of debentures to OIPC and by way of temporary borrowing from OIPC pending the issues of such debentures; AND WHEREAS OIPC has accepted and has approved the municipality's application; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as follows: The Council of the Municipality hereby confirms, ratifies and approves the completion by the Treasurer of an Application and the submission by such authorized official of an Application, duly executed by such authorized official, to OIPC for the financing of the Projects in the maximum aggregate amount of $2,000,000.00 substantially in the form of Schedule "B" hereto and forming part of this by -law, with such changes thereon as such authorized official approved. 2. (a) Construction of each Project in the amount of the respective estimated Authorized Expenditure set out in column (3) of schedule "A" is hereby approved and authorized; (b) Any one or more of the Mayor and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to conclude contracts on behalf of the Municipality for the construction of the Projects in accordance with the Municipality's usual protocol; (c) where applicable, the Engineer of the Municipality will forthwith make such plans, profiles and specifications and furnish such information as in the opinion of the engineer is necessary for the construction of the Projects; (d) where applicable, the construction of the Projects shall be carried on and executed under the superintendence and according to the direction and orders of such Engineer. 3. The Mayor and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to negotiate and enter into, execute and deliver for and on behalf of the Municipality a financing agreement a "Financing Agreement" ) with OIPC that provides for temporary and long term borrowing from OIPC in respect of such Projects on such terms and conditions as such authorized officials may approve, such execution and delivery to be conclusive evidence of such approval. 4. The Mayor and /or Treasurer are hereby authorized, pending the substantial completion of a Project or as otherwise agreed with OIPC, to make temporary borrowings pursuant to section 405 of the Act in respect of each project, on the terms and conditions provided in the Financing Agreement and on such terms and conditions as such authorized officials may agree, and to sign such evidence of indebtedness as OIPC may require ( a "Note "); and the Treasurer is authorized to sign such certifications as OIPC may require in connection with such borrowings in respect of the Projects; provided that the amount of borrowings allocated to any Project does not exceed the Authorized Expenditure for such Project and does not exceed the loan amount set out in column (4) of Schedule "A" in respect of such Project. 5. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement and such other terms and conditions as OIPC may otherwise require, the Mayor and Treasurer are hereby authorized to enter into long term borrowing in respect of the Projects and to issue debentures to OIPC on the terms and conditions provided in the Financing Agreement and on such other terms and conditions as such authorized officials may agree ( "Debentures "); provided that the principal amount of such Debentures issued in respect of a Project does not exceed the authorized Expenditure for such Project and does not exceed the loan amount set out in column (4) of Schedule "A" in respect of such Project. 6. In accordance with the provisions of section 18 of the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation Act, 2006 (Ontario), as security for the payment by the Municipality of any indebtedness of the Municipality to OIPC incurred under the Note or any Debentures, the Municipality is hereby authorized to agree in writing with OIPC that the Minister of Finance is entitled to deduct from money appropriated by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for payment to the Municipality, or from money appropriated by the Assembly for payment to the Municipality in respect of specified matters, amounts not exceeding the amounts that the Municipality fails to pay to OIPC on account of the outstanding indebtedness evidenced by the Note or any Debentures issued by the Municipality to OIPC, and to pay such amounts to OIPC. 7. For the purposes of meeting the obligations of the Municipality in respect of the Note and any Debentures, the Municipality shall provide for raising in each year as part of the general levy, the amounts of principal and interest payable in each year under the Note and any outstanding Debenture, to the extent that the amounts have not been provided for by any other available source including other taxes or fees or charges imposed on persons or property by a by -law of any municipality. 8. (a) The Mayor and /or Treasurer are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Note, The Mayor and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to enter into, execute and deliver the Financing Agreement and to cause Debentures to be issued, the Clerk and Treasurer are severally hereby authorized to generally do all things and to execute all other documents and papers in the name of the Municipality under the Financing Agreement and to carry out the issuance of the Note and Debentures, and the Treasurer is authorized to affix the Municipality's municipal seal to any such documents and papers. (b) The proceeds realized in respect of the Note and Debentures, after providing for the expenses related to their issue, if any, shall be apportioned and applied for the respective Projects and for no other purpose except as permitted by the Act. 9. This By -law takes effect on the day of passing. BY -LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME, AND PASSED THIS 9 DAY OF JUNE, 2010. A THECRPORA 1 NN OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE a r, ghes Dep y Clerk, Janette Teeter Schedule "A" to By -law No. 2010 -096 for The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte (1) (2) (3) Project Estimated Number Description of Capital Work Expenditure 1. Paving of existing gravel Roads $2,021,700.00 (4) Loan Amount $2,000,000.00 Schedule "B" to By -Law No. 2010 -096 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION Application ID: 10019 Application Submit Date: May -27 -2010 Program Year: 2010/2011 A. GENERAL INFORMATION - Borrowing Municipality Name: The Township of Oro - Medonte Address: 148 Line 7 S Box 100 Name of Treasurer(or Paul Gravelle equivalent): Telephone Number: 705 - 487 -2171 Email: pg rave lle @oro- medonte.ca Title: Director of Finance Fax No.: 705 - 487 -0133 B. CONTACT INFORMATION Questions regarding the information contained in the application form should be addressed to: Name: Paul Gravelle Title: Director of finance Telephone: 705 - 487 -2171 Fax No.: 705 -487 -0133 Email: pgravelle @oro - medonte.ca C. PROJECT SUMMARY INFORMATION No. Proiect Name Cate-gory Tyne 1 road improvements Municipal Roads Infrastructure Total Loan Amount ID: 43047 City: Oro Postal Code: L9M 1J8 Loan Amount $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Page 1 of 9 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION Project Details - Municipal Roads Infrastructure Project Name Category Construction Start Date Construction End Date road improvements Municipal Roads Infrastructure Jul -02 -2010 Nov -01 -2010 Please indicate below if any aspect of the project pertains to: Energy Conservation: ❑ Yes ❑✓ No The Municipal Eco Challenge Fund (MECF) is a three year, $20 million grant and $200 million loan initiative to help municipalities reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from their infrastructure. Please indicate whether the loan is for a project that will reduce energy consumption or GHG emissions from a municipally -owned facility (building, arena, etc.). ❑ Yes ❑✓ No Is this project also being considered for an MECF grant? ❑ Yes ✓❑ No Please provide : An estimate of the reduction in energy consumption or GHG emissions as a result of the project. or A short description of the energy conservation benefits. Address of the project: Type of work (e.g. new construction, renovation of existing facilities, redevelopment, deferred maintenance, etc.): Description of the project: paving of currently gravel various locations througout municipality renovation of exixting facilities Page 2 of 9 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION Additional comments: What is the life span of the project in years? (i.e. the physical asset) �5 Please identify your Ministry contact (If applicable) Ministry: Contact Name: Contact Phone: 3of9 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION Project Information Project Name Category road improvements Municipal Roads Infrastructure Project Cost (A) $2,021,700.00 Project Funding /Financing List existing and expected Funding /Financing sources for the project (eg. Reserves, other cash on hand, approved grants, etc.). Source /Description Timing Amount tax levy Existing $21,700.00 Total Amount (B) $21,700.00 OIPC Loan Amount (A -B) $2,000,000.00 Please enter your long -term borrowing requirements including the estimated date the funds are required. Only include long -term borrowing in this section. If you anticipate that you will require short-term financing during the construction phase of the project, the information will be gathered as part of the Financing Agreement. Estimated Date Required Amount Term (in years) Type Nov -15 -2010 $2,000,000.00 10 Amortizing Total Long -Term Financing $2,000,000.00 Page 4 of 9 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION D. DEBT AND REPAYMENT SUMMARY Financial Information Returns (FIR) Please be aware that OIPC will be unable to complete the processing of your application until you have filed your most current FIR with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. If you have not filed your FIR, you should submit your application to OIPC and send your FIR to MMAH as soon as possible. ARL Please provide a copy of the Borrower's most recent ARL issued by MMAH. Existing Borrowing: Please provide the following details on the existing debt, including capital leases and unsecured debt. Loan Loan Initial Amount Annual Date Maturity Summary Payment Periodic Payment # Purpose Amount Outstanding Interest Borrowed Year of Existing Type Amount Frequency Borrowed as per Most Rate ( %) (mm /dd /yy $490,000.00 Pledges, 4.38 Payable 2018 blended $30,519.05 Semi - annual Recent yy) Conditions, principal Audited Covenants 3 roads $1,600,000.00 $1,535,127.11 4.3 Financials 2019 blended $99,272.89 Semi - annual 1 roads $1,500,000.00 $1,255,743.11 4.96 10/01/2007 2017 blended $96,039.00 Semi - annual principal and interest 2 roads $490,000.00 $429,326.28 4.38 04/0112008 2018 blended $30,519.05 Semi - annual principal and interest 3 roads $1,600,000.00 $1,535,127.11 4.3 04101/2009 2019 blended $99,272.89 Semi - annual principal and interest 4 roads $1,500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 3.66 12/15/2009 2019 blended $90,237.02 Semi - annual principal and interest Please elaborate on re- financing plans and options for anv existina "interpct nnlv" rlpht if annlirnhlp Existing Encumbrances: Does the Borrower have any existing liens, pledges and any other encumbrances on existing assets? ❑ Yes ❑✓ No If yes, please provide details: Page 5 of 9 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION 6 of 9 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION OIPC Loan Repayment Information Please indicate the source(s) of revenue you plan to use to repay the OIPC Loan. Source Contribution to OIPC Loan Payments ( %) Taxation 100.00 User Fees Service Charges Development Charges Connection Fees Subsidies Other Total 100.00 Audited Financial Statements Description of Other Source A copy of the most recent audited financial statements must be attached with this loan application. Page 7 of 9 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION E. LITIGATION Is there any litigation threatened or existing which would affect any projects or substantially impair the Borrower's ability to pay debt service costs on its general obligation indebtedness? Please indicate Yes or No. ❑ Yes ❑✓ No Please complete the Certificate of Litigation template found under the Forms menu. F. NON - REPAYMENT OF LOANS OR DEBENTURES In the last 10 years has the Borrower ever failed to make a loan or debenture repayment on time to any lender, including to the Provincial Government? F1 Yes ❑✓ No If yes, please provide details. If necessary, attach details. G. PROVINCIAL GRANTS AS SECURITY Pursuant to OIPC's enabling legislation, the Minister of Finance may deduct funds from provincial grants to the Borrower appropriated by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for payment to OIPC to satisfy any outstanding unpaid amounts owed by the Borrower to OIPC. H. ATTACHMENTS Please ensure all required documents are submitted with the signed application. OIPC requires originals as noted below to be mailed or couriered. Also, please retain a copy of all documents submitted to OIPC for your records. • Loan Application Signature Page signed and dated by the appropriate individual (original to be submitted) • Certified and sealed copy of OIPC template By -Law authorizing project borrowing and applying I a loan (original with seal) • Certificate of Treasurer Regarding Litigation using the OIPC template (original, signed & sealed) • Updated Certified Annual Repayment Limit Calculation (original) • OMB approval if exceeding debt repayment limit, if applicable • Capital Plan if applicable • Project management letter Page ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION ❑✓ I acknowledge and agree that all of the above referenced documents must be submitted in the form required by OIPC and understand that the application will not be processed until such documents have been fully completed and received by Infrastructure Ontario. Please note: OIPC retains the right to request and review any additional information or documents at its discretion. ✓❑ I acknowledge that I have read and understood the Project Management and Best Practices Reporting Requirements Confidential Information OIPC is an institution to which the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Ontario) applies. Information and supporting documents submitted by the Borrower to process the loan application will be kept secure and confidential, subject to any applicable laws or rules of a court or tribunal having jurisdiction. Page Ontario Infrastructure Ontario Application ID: 10019 Printed Date: May -27 -2010 Application Submit Date: May -27 -2010 I/We acknowledge that a Loan Application has been submitted to Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation (OIPC) containing the following information. Eligible Category Municipal Roads Infrastructure Total Name of Borrower: Oro- Medonte Tp Address: 148 Line 7 S Box 100 Oro, L9M 1J8 Loan Amount $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Name of Treasurer (or equivalent): Telephone Number: ID: Paul Gravelle 705 - 487 -2171 43047 The undersigned certifies that he /she has read the OSIFA loan program guidelines and all information provided to OIPC is accurate and complete. The undersigned acknowledges that some information provided may be shared with the line ministries to provide technical expertise to OIPC. Applicant agrees to provide OIPC with additional information as required in order to process the loan. ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CORPORATION (OIPC) LOAN APPLICATION SIGNATURE PAGE Treasurer's (or equivalent's) Signature: ��'�e� Date: �� 9, �o / a