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2014-051 Certain Capital works application to OILCThe Corporation of The Township of Oro - Medonte By -Law No. 2014 -051 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 and Lands Corporation ( "OILC ") for financing such capital works; to authorize temporary borrowing from OILC to meet expenditures in connection with such works; and to authorize long term borrowing from OILC for such works through the issue of debentures Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001 (Ontario), 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 OILC 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 annual 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 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 OILC 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 OILC for such financing by completing and submitting an application on the form provided by OILC (the "Application "); -2- And Whereas the Municipality has submitted an Application to OILC to request financing for the Projects by way of long term borrowing through the issue of debentures to OILC and by way of temporary borrowing from OILC pending the issue of such debentures; And Whereas OILC 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 OILC for the financing of the Projects in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $2,750,000 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; and (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 OILC that provides for temporary and long term borrowing from OILC in respect of the 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 the Treasurer are hereby authorized, pending the substantial completion of a Project or as otherwise agreed with OILC, 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 other terms and conditions as such authorized officials may agree, and to sign such evidence of indebtedness as OILC may require (a "Note "); and the Treasurer is authorized to sign such certifications as OILC 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 OILC may otherwise require, the Mayor and the Treasurer are hereby authorized to enter into long term borrowing in respect of the Projects and to issue debentures to OILC 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. -3- 6. In accordance with the provisions of section 25 of the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation Act, 2011, as amended from time to time hereafter, as security for the payment by the Municipality of the indebtedness of the Municipality to OILC under the Debentures (the "Obligations "), the Municipality is hereby authorized to agree in writing with OILC that the Minister of Finance is entitled, without notice to the Municipality, to deduct from money appropriated by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for payment to the Municipality, amounts not exceeding the amounts that the Municipality fails to pay OILC on account of the Obligations and to pay such amounts to OILC from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. 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 the 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 in order to perform the obligations 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 23rd day of April, 2014. The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte r, H., .j Hu las Irwin Schedule "A" to By -Law Number 2014 -051 (1) (2) (3) Project Description of Capital Estimated Number Work Expenditure 1. Community Arena renovation $3,765,000 (4) Loan Amount $2,750,000 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) LOAN APPLICATION Application ID: 14005 Program Year: 2014/2015 Application Submit Date: Apr -10 -2014 A. GENERAL INFORMATION - Borrowing Municipality Name: The Township of Oro - Medonte ID: 43047 Address: 148 Line 7 S City: Oro Box 100 Postal Code: L9M 1,18 Name of Treasurer(or Paul Gravelle Title: Director of Finance equivalent): Telephone Number: 705 - 487 -2171 Fax No.: 705 - 487 -0133 Email: pgravelle @oro- medonte.ca 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. Project Name Category r Type 'Loan Amount 1 Community Arena renovation Recreation Infrastructure Municipal $2,750,000.00 Indoorand Outdoor Capital infrastructur Total Loan Amount $2,750,000.00 Page 1 of 8 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) LOAN APPLICATION Project Details - Recreation Infrastructure Project Name Community Arena renovation Category Recreation Infrastructure Construction Start Date Apr -14 -2014 Construction End Date Sep -12 -2014 Please indicate the type of infrastructure project. Please select only one. ❑ ✓ Municipal Indoor and Outdoor Capital infrastructure ❑ Public Parks. and Public Trails ❑ Other Recreation Infrastructure Project 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.). Is this project also being considered for an MECF grant? ❑ ✓ Yes ❑ No ❑ 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. Reduction of energy consumption through fuel conversion and efficiencies in respect to building envelope and mechanical systems Address of the project: 71 Line 4 N Oro- Medonte ON Type of work (e.g. new construction, renovation of existing renovation of existing facilities facilities, redevelopment, deferred maintenance, etc.): Description of the project: Change layout to improve functionality, appearance and energy efficiency of entrance area, Page 2 of 8 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) LOAN APPLICATION enclosed viewing space & community room. Improve size and layout of change rooms. Upgrade /replace plumbing where required. Replacement of flat roof. Replace lower siding. Improve low -e ceiling To reduce condensation problem. Improve dehumidification system. Tie in all equipment to a new building automation system. Extend rear of building to improve building layout & functionality. Relocate septic system. Replace ice surface including brine distribution piping and concrete pad. Extend ice pad to 200'x85' surface. Upgrade pumps and motors to high efficiency equipment. Install water filtration equipment. Install heat recovery systems to tie into building heating load requirements. Replace oil furnace with natural gas fired radiant heating system. Replace all electric water heaters with natural gas hot water system. Upgrade change room HVAC to include HRV's and radiant heating systems. Upgrade lighting to high efficiency LED. Additional comments: What is the life span of the project in years? (i.e. the physical asset) 125 Please identify your Ministry contact (If applicable) Ministry: Contact Name: Contact Phone: Page 3 of 8 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) LOAN APPLICATION Project Information Project Name Community Arena renovation Category Recreation Infrastructure Project Cost (A) $3,765,000.00 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 community fundraising Existing $50,000.00 reserves Existing $965,000.00 Total Amount (B) $1,015,000.00 OILC Loan Amount (A -B) $2,750,000.00 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 Jul -15 -2014 $2,750,000.00 10 Amortizing Total Long -Term Financing $2,750,000.00 Page 4 of 8 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) LOAN APPLICATION D. DEBT AND REPAYMENT SUMMARY Financial Information Returns (FIR) Please be aware that OILC 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 OILC 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 /ddlyy Pledges, Payable Recent yy) Conditions, Audited Covenants Financials Please elaborate on re- financing plans and options for any existing "interest only" debt, if applicable 'lease see FIR and existing 10 loans. 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 8 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) LOAN APPLICATION OILC Loan Repayment Information Please indicate the source(s) of revenue you plan to use to repay the OILC Loan. Contribution to OILC Loan Payments ( %) Source Taxation 100.00 User Fees Service Charges Development Charges Connection Fees Subsidies Other Total 100.00 Description of Other Source Audited Financial Statements A copy of the most recent audited financial statements must be attached with this loan application. Page 6 of 8 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) 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? F-1 Yes ❑� No If yes, please provide details. If necessary, attach details. G. PROVINCIAL GRANTS AS SECURITY Pursuant to OILC'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 OILC to satisfy any outstanding unpaid amounts owed by the Borrower to OILC. H. ATTACHMENTS Please ensure all required documents are submitted with the signed application. OILC requires originals as noted below to be mailed or couriered. Also, please retain a copy of all documents submitted to OILC for your records. • Loan Application Signature Page signed and dated by the appropriate individual (original to be submitted) • Certified and sealed copy of OILC template By -Law authorizing project borrowing and applying f a loan (original with seal) • Certificate of Treasurer Regarding Litigation using the OILC 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 7 of 8 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) LOAN APPLICATION F✓ I acknowledge and agree that all of the above referenced documents must be submitted in the form required by OILC and understand that the application will not be processed until such documents have been fully completed and received by Infrastructure Ontario. Please note: OILC 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 OILC 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 8 of 8 � Ontario AND INFRASTRUCTURE D LANDS CORPORATION (OILC) LOAN APPLICATION SIGNATURE PAGE Infrastructure Ontario Application ID: 14005 Printed Date: Apr -10 -2014 Application Submit Date: Apr -10 -2014 I/We acknowledge that a Loan Application has been submitted to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) containing the following information. Eligible Category Recreation Infrastructure Total Name of Borrower: The Township of Oro - Medonte Address: 148 Line 7 S Box 100 Oro., L9M 1J8 Loan Amount $2,750,000.00 $2,750,000.00 Name of Treasurer Paul Gravelle (or equivalent): Telephone Number: 705 -487 -2171 M 43047 The undersigned certifies that he /she has read the OILC loan program guidelines and all information provided to OILC is accurate and complete. The undersigned acknowledges that some information provided may be shared with the line ministries to provide technical expertise to OILC. Applicant agrees to provide OILC with additional information as required in order to process the loan. Treasurer's (or i equivalent's) Signature: ``� `°� Date: �c