The Intergovernmental Action Plan for Simcoe, Barrie and Orillia

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The Inter-governmental Action Plan for Simcoe,
Barrie and Orillia

• Presentation by
• Bruce Singbush, MCIP, RPP
• March 21, 2004

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The purpose of this presentation is

• to provide a brief overview of the
  Inter-governmental Action Plan (IGAP)

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Simcoe County in a Central Ontario context
Planning Reform, Places to Grow, Source-water
Protection
The boundaries and lines displayed in the map
above are draft and illustrative only and should
not be read to scale. They do not claim to
accurately reflect approved land-use and planning
boundaries. The Greenbelt illustrated in the map
is based on the Draft Greenbelt Plan, October
2004 and is subject to future revisions. Data and
information reproduced herein is under licence
with one or more municipalities and may not be up
to date and accurate as of the date of
publication. Neither the Province nor such
municipalities assume any liability or
responsibility with respect to its accuracy or
completeness. For more information on precise
boundaries of Settlement Areas, Towns, Villages
and Hamlets, the appropriate municipality should
be consulted.
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The Province has committed to defining an urban
structure for Central Ontario
Multiple provincial initiatives are underway
The boundaries and lines displayed in the map
above are draft and illustrative only and should
not be read to scale. They do not claim to
accurately reflect approved land-use and planning
boundaries. The Greenbelt illustrated in the map
is based on the Draft Greenbelt Plan, October
2004 and is subject to future revisions. Data and
information reproduced herein is under licence
with one or more municipalities and may not be up
to date and accurate as of the date of
publication. Neither the Province nor such
municipalities assume any liability or
responsibility with respect to its accuracy or
completeness. For more information on precise
boundaries of Settlement Areas, Towns, Villages
and Hamlets, the appropriate municipality should
be consulted.
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Simcoe, Barrie and Orillia have also made
long-range development commitments. At the same
time
Source Population, Households Employment
Forecasts Update, Simcoe County, Final Report,
May 2004, Hemson Consulting Ltd.
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South Simcoe is facing major growth pressures
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The Province and all 19 municipalities in Simcoe,
Barrie and Orillia are working in partnership

• 4 Provincial Ministries Ministries of Municipal
  Affairs and Housing, Environment, Natural
  Resources and Ministry of Public Infrastructure
  Renewal
• County of Simcoe
• 2 Separated Cities Barrie and Orillia
• 7 Towns Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood,
  Innisfil, Midland, New Tecumseth,
  Penetanguishene, and Wasaga Beach, and
• 9 TownshipsAdjala-Tosorontio, Clearview, Essa,
  Oro-Medonte, Ramara, Severn, Springwater, Tay,
  and Tiny.

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The partnership is concerned about

• Assimilative capacity of the Nottawasaga River
  and Lake Simcoe watersheds.
• The gap between decisions on land use planning
  and the approval of needed infrastructure.
• Long-term administrative and financial capacity
  of municipalities.
• Additional urban expansions being approved.

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The partners want to further their common
interests in

• Protecting the environment, including the water
  quality and quantity of the Nottawasaga River and
  Lake Simcoe watersheds.
• Fiscally sustainable growth, through efficient,
  cost-effective development and land use patterns.
• Effective municipal governance and service
  delivery, through inter-municipal cooperation and
  coordination.

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Desired outcomes of the IGAP

• Define the growth (assimilative) capacity of the
  Lake Simcoe and Nottawasaga River watersheds.
• Provide development (servicing) certainty for
  intensification and approved growth.
• Define Barrie and areas capacity for additional
  growth.
• Ensure effective and sustainable municipal
  governance.

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Study administration includes political, senior
management and technical committees
Oversight Committee Minister MMAH, MOE, MPIR,
MNS A member of each Council
Inter-governmental Review Team Province Deputy
Ministers Municipalities CAOs
Assimilative Capacity Studies Steering
Committee LSRCA NVCA Ministry Staff Municipal
Staff Consultant(s)
Implementation Working Group Ministry
Staff Municipal Staff Consultant(s)
Infrastructure Working Group Ministry
Staff Municipal Staff Consultant(s)
Growth Panel Working Group Ministry
Staff Municipal Staff Consultant(s)
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Work Program Base Requirements

• Scoped to identify means to achieve a coordinated
  approach on issues that cross municipal
  boundaries.
• Existing information, resources and processes
  will be used, wherever appropriate.
• All technical analysis (phases) will be completed
  in parallel, whenever possible.
• All deliverables should be completed no later
  than July, 2006.
• Oversight committee and inter-governmental review
  team updates and/or direction is to be provided
  prior to the conclusion of each phase and
  deliverable.
• Opportunities for public involvement will be
  provided for each deliverable.

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Work program overview
In Process
Commenced - December 2004
NOTE IGAP is being fast tracked. As such,
timelines may be reduced to meet June 2006 target
completion date.
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QUESTIONS