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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Land Management Advisory Board 1981 D/E-I the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes -- -- ~- -~- ----~- - CONSERVAT LON Ll\ND MA~l\GEMENT j\DVISORY BOARD_~~ TUESDAY-MAY-5-l981 U!BI The Conserv~tion Land Management Advisory Board met at the Author~ty Office, S Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Tuesday, May 5, 1981, commencing at I 30 P m PRESENT WERE Chairman E V Kolb Vice-Chairman W G Barber Members S W Caldwell R J Fitzpatrick G C Gardhouse R S Gillespie S T Griffiths, R P F R W Johnson o C McDermott, R.P F J Rupke Vice-Ch3~rman If the Author.lty Mrs F Gell :Jeneral Mana'Jer K G Higgs Deputy General Manager W A McLean Secretary-Treasurer W E Jones Adm - Conservation Land ~anag~nent Division P B Flood Superintendent of OperRtions, CLMD J D Agnew Executive Secretary Mrs K Conron Planning Coordinator Mrs A C Deans Supervisor of Conservation Services, CLMD D Dyce Planner, CLMD Ms E A Freeman Programme Coordinator, CLMD A Wickens Ontario March of Dimes R Binstock " " " " D Graham ABSENT WERE Members Mrs C Bell R.E Bell E King The Chairman welcomed new members to the Board MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/80 of the Conservation Land Management Advisory Board were presented Res U Moved by R J Fitzpatrick Seconded by G C Gardhouse RESOLVED THAT The Minutes of Meeting *2/80 of the Conservation Land Management Advisory Board, as presented, be adopted CARRIF:D: ACCESSIBLE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR QISABLED PERSONS A staff communication was pre:-lented advising that, in adopting the Watershed Plan in December 1980, the ~uthorlty approved an operational criterion which states "The Authority w~ll incor.po....ate where possible, faci 1 it les and se rv ices for the needs of 3pe~lal ~t-OUp!'l including the handicapped, to ensure the benefits of ..lutrloor ::ccreatl.on experiences are made available to as many residents as possloie The film "Not Just ~ Spectator was shown, identifying a range of recreation pursuits of interest to disabled persons D/E-2 -2- Presentations were made by Messrs Robert Binstock and David Graham of the Ontario March of Dimes Mr. Binstock advised that he had previously been responsible, under the supervision of Adele Freeman, for a study which investigated the accessibility of Conservation Areas to disabled persons [Ie illustrated briefly how the recreational needs of disabled individuals could be satisfied with the minimal amount of modification or adaptation at Albion Hi 11s, Boyd. and Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas Mr Binstock informed the 80a cd that he is presently supervising a project to improve access to employment and community services for disabled persons A substantial amount of resource information on a variety of topics (e 9 barrier- free design and architectural products) is being collected, and Mr Binstock and etaff will be happy to provide any assistance and information possible The Authority was commended for considering the needs of disabled people for recreation Mr Graham stated that as more disabled persons are employed. it will be possible for them to own vehicles consequently, Conservation Area will become more accessible to them Extension of public transportation to Conservation Areas will achieve similar results The March of Dimes will be very pleased to assist the Authority in any way possible, and Mr Graham would assist in consultation on development of faci li ties for the disabled in the Conservation Areas Res. .2 Moved by W G. Barber Seconded by S.W Caldwell RESOLVED THAT Messrs R Binstock and 0 Graham of the March of Dimes be thanked for their presentation and THAT staff investigate, with organizations for the disabled, modifications to the Autpority's recreation f;!.cilities to provide access for disabled persons CARRIED: AGREEMENT FORESTS -The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority -and- the Ministry of Natural Resources Mr o C McDermott. R P F . Management Forester. Ministry of Natural Resources, presented a report on the Agreement Forests Properties have been acquired by the Authority for forestry purposes. and developed and managed under agreement by the Ministry There are approximately 740 hectares under agreement. located primarily in the headwater regions The lands comprise, in most cases. rolling to hilly topography, with sandy soil generally not suited to agriculture Mr McDermott supplied a final audited Statement of Expenditures and Revenue for the year ending March 3l. 1980. summarized activities for 1979-l980 and activities which were proposed for the period April 1. 1980 - March 1981 Slides were shown identifying management practices for the Agreement Forests Res t3 Moved by S.W. Caldwell Seconded by R.S Gillespie RESOLVED THAT The report of Mr D C McDermott, R P F , on Agreement Forests - The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority -and- the Ministry of Natural Resources, be received with appreciation CARRIED: ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AND/OR SIGNIFICANT AREA STUDY A staff report was presented advising that a 4-year study was initiated in 1979 to determine locations of potential environmentally sensitive and/or significant sites within the Authority's area of jurisdiction A summary was provided of the purpose and Objectives of the study. the study process, phasing. and criteria being used for designation of sites as ESA's To date, 61 areas have been nominated for ESA designation. including 47 that abut or lie within the primary valleys. and 14 in the Oak Ridges Moraine The summer of 1981 will be the final field season for the preliminary inventory of I candidate ESA's In the fall of this year, all n~minated ESA's will be considered I as a whole and re-assessed to confirm their importance from an Authority regional I perspective A final report identifying the ESA's will be prepared and submitted for Authority approval in 1982 -3- D/E-3 Res '4 Moved by W G Barber Seconded by R.S Gillespie RESOLVED THAT The staff progress report on the Environmentally Sensitive and/or Significant Areas Study be received for information CARRIED: PROGRESS REPORT The staff presented a Progress Report, together with a Financial Statement for the period January 1 to April ll, 1981 Res #5 Moved by R J Fitzpatrick Seconded by S W Caldwell RESOLVED THAT The Staff Progress Report be received CARRIED; CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA -Windsurfing Programme A staff communication was presented aovising that Resolution #487 of Meeting #20/80 of the Executive Committee received a staff communication which advised that an application for use of the Claireville Reservoir would be submitted by Windsurfing Toronto during 1981 The application has now been received, and preliminary discussions held with Windsurfing Toronto regi'lrding conditions and terms for an agresment to permit the operation of a windsurfing instructional programme at the above location Windsurfing Toronto operated a successful programme at Claireville during the summer of 1980, and it is proposed that the terms and conditions agreed upon for the 1980 season be maintained, with minor modifications, for future use Res '6 Moved by R S Gillespie Seconded by G C Gardhouse RESOLVED THAT The staff communication having regard to the proposed use of the Claireville Reservoir for a windsurfing programme be received: and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT A permit be issued to Windsurfing Toronto for the operation of a windsurfing instruction programme for the period June l-September 30, 1981, subject to conditions required by the Authority; and THAT the Staff be directed to develop agreements and to issue permits, if considered advisable, for any future use of the Claireville Reservoir for windsurfing purposes CARRIED; CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL A staff communication was presented advising that conservation authorities in the Province of Ontario are subject to The Environmental Assessment Act as set out in Ontario Regulation 636/77 The Regulation allows for various undertakings to be exempt from the provisions of the Act for a defined periOO of time to facilitate a reasonable phase-in process On the expiry of the exemptions, the authorities must prepare environmental assessments for each undertaking The exemption date for channelization, stabilization or diversion of watercourses", expires on December 3l, 1981 This directly affects the erosion and sediment control works provided for in the Erosion and Sediment Control, and Conservation Land Management Progra~nes of the Authority's Watershed Plan The purpose of a class environmental assessment is to allow undertakings of a similar nature to be approved as a group under The Environmental Assessment Act The proposed class environmental assessment for erosion and sediment control will require minimal increases in time and effort The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has always been concerned with any environmental impacts of its works As a result, many of the processes provided for in the proposed class environmental assessment are already carried out The class environmental assessment has been received, was presented to the Executive Committee at Meeting ~4/8l, and has now been forwi'lrded to the Minister of the Environment for approval under The Environmental Assessment Act, 1975 D/E- 4 -4- Res t7 Moved by G C Gardhouse Seconded by S W Caldwell RESOLVED THAT The report on Class Environmental Assessment - Erosion and Sediment Control be received for information CARRIED: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ONTAR [Q f' [SHERIES (S P 0 F ) -Final Report 1980-l981; Proposed Programme 1981-l982 A staff report was presented advising that in 1980-l98l, the Authority aga in worked in co-operation with the Ministry of Natural Resources to carry out stream rehabilitation projects as part of the broad-ranging fisheries' programme known as "S.P 0 F " (Strategic Planning for Ontario Fisheries) It is anticipated that funding will be made available in 1981 to continue stream improvements projects as part of the above-noted programme Res tS Moved by R S Gillespie I Seconded by R W Johnson i RESOLVED THAT The list of priority sites for the Authority's participation in the Strategic Planning for Ontario Fisheries' 19S1-1982 Programme be approved: and THAt the staff be authorized to proceed wi th implementation of the 1981-1982 programme upon receipt of confirmation of fund ing from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources CARRIED; AUTHORITY STREAM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME - 1981 A staff communication was presented advising tha t under the Conservation Land Management prograwne, the Authority proposes to carry out, in 1981, seven stream improvement projects in addition to the work scheduled for the S P 0 F Programme (Strategic Planning for Ontario f'isheries) Four of these sites will be for private landowners as part of the Private TJand Assistance Programme, and the remaining three will be compLeteu on Authority lands Res #9 Moved by S.W Caldwell Seconded by S T Griffiths RESOLVED THAT The staff communication on the 1981 Stream Improvement Programme be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT The list of priority sites for the Authority Stream i Improvement Programme - 1981, be approved and I THAT the staff be authorized to proceed wi th implementarion of the 1981 Programme I I I CARRIED: I ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA -Seasonal Camping A staff communication was presented regarding rates for seasonal camping, and written requests, during L980, for the Authority to consider developing a seasonal camping programme The Albion Hills campground operation has been reviewed to consider the effect of a seasonal camping programme Res no Moved by J. Rupke Seconded by S W Caldwell I RESOLVED THAT The staff con@unication having regard to seasonal camping be received and I THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT Seasonal camping be made available at the Albion Hills COnservation Area campground, on a trial basis for 1981, at a rate of $275 00 per site: and THAT staff be directed to deveLop appropriate regulations governing the programme i operation, and to provide an assessment report to the Board at the conclusion of the progr-amme I CARRIED; I I -5- D/E-5 Mr R S Gillespie declared a conflict of interest on the following item, and did not participate in discussion or vote on the motion "NEW MUSI~ CONCERTS" -Proposal A staff communication w~s presented advising tha t a request has been received from a musical organization, known CIS New Music Concerts", for the use of the Heart Lake Conservation Area on the weekend of September 26-27, 19B1, for the premiere of a musical-theatrical presentation titled, "The Princess of the Stars" Res. #11 Moved by G C Gardhouse Seconded by J Rupke RESOLVED THAT The staff communication regarding the proposal of "New Music Concerts" for the use of the Heart Lake Conservation Area on September 26-27, 19B1, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT The sta ff be authorized to develop a suitable arrangement with "New Music Concerts" for the use of the Heart Lake Conservation Area on September 26-27, 1981. for the purpose of a musical presentation CARRIED: MAJOR MAINTENANCE -Effects of Vandalism on Operation Budget A staff report was presented having regard to the increasing difficulty of maintaining a programme of Conservation Area furnishing, facility re- furnishing and replacement, especially in view of the absence of provision for funding to dea 1 with emergency repairs and vandalism damage Res #12 Moved by R S Gillespie Seconded by R.J Fitzpatrick RESOLVED THAT The staff report on funding for emergency repairs and vandalism damage in the Conservation Areas be received for in..:ormation CARRIED: INTERIM WATER AND RELATED LAND HANAGEMENT PROJECT 1979-l9Bl HUMBER RIVER WATERSHED COMPONENT -Property Peelport Development, Lo t 1 9 , Concession v, E H S , Town of Caledon A staff communication was presented advising that the staff has obtained an option for the acquisition of approximately 67 acres of land, presently in private ownership, at the above location, immediately adjacent to and abutting the western boundary of a large tract of Authority land which is under Forestry Agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources This land has been identified as a candidate site in the Environmentally Sensitive and/or Significant Areas' Study of the Authority Res #13 Moved by S.T Griffiths Seconded by J Rupke RESOLVED THAT The staff communication be received and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT The staff be authorized to exercise the option to purchase 67 +/- acres of land situated on Part of Lot 19, Concession V, E H S , Town of Caledon; and THAT the staff be directed to finance the acquisition through the Interim Water and Related Land Management Project 1979-19Bl - Humber River Component (Account 130-01-01) CARRIED: ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 4 15 P m , May 5 Following adjournment, the staff made a slide presentation in connection with the 1981 Stream Improvement Programme E.V Kolb W.E. Jones Chairman Secretary-Treasurer .,~ D/E-6 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes CONS~RVATION LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 1981.09 15 '2/81 The Conservation Land Management Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, . - 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, 1981 09 15 1330 PRESENT Chairman E V. Kolb Members R J Fitzpatrick G C Gardhouse R S Gillespie R W. Johnson o C. McDermott, R P F J Rupke Authority Chairman Dr. J K Reynolds Authority Vice-Chairman Mrs Florence Gell Staff K G Higgs W A McLean P B Flood J 0 Agnew Mrs. K. Conron 0 Dyce Ms E.A Freeman R Gilchrist Mrs. E. Mellor J Strachan A Wickens ABSENT Vice-Chairman W G Barber Members Mrs. C Bell R E Bell S W Caldwell S T Griffiths, R.P F Eldred King MINUTES Res. 114 Moved by R J Fitzpatrick Seconded by R.W Johnson THAT the Minutes of Meeting 11/81 be adopted as if read CARRIED; PROGRESS REPORT Res. US Moved by Mrs. F. Gell Seconded by G.C. Gardhouse THAT the Progress Report be received CARRIED; 1982 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES Res. U6 Moved by G.C Gardhouse Seconded by R.J Fitzpatrick THAT the 1982 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Conservation Land Management Division be approved; AND TilE BOARD RECOMMENDS Tlll\T the 1982 Preliminary Budget Estimates for the Conservation Land Management Division, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes (including $150,000 00 identified in the Watershed Recreation Operations and Maintenance Budget allocated from unmatched levies on hand to be utilized fOr Major Maintenance), be included in the 1982 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority; I D/E-7 -2- THAT items for a project (or Conservation Area development, identified in the Watershed Plan and deleted from the budget estimates, be prepared for consideration; . AND FURTHER TIIA1' the Province of Ontario be encouraged to increase the level of funding to meet the objectives of the Watershed Plan CARRIED; 1982 CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT I Res. #17 Moved by R.S Gillespie Seconded by R.W. Johnson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the 1982 Conservation Area Development Project, dated September 1981, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be adopted; I AND FURTHER THAT the following action be taken ! (a) The Regional MuniCipalities of Peel, York, and Durham, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and the Townships of Adjala and Mono, be requested to approve this application of Special Revenues; (b) The Ministry of Natural Resources be requested to approve the project; (c) The appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection therewith, including the execution of any documents CARRIED; CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME REVIEW AND FEE CHANGES . Res. #18 Moved by G.C Gardhouse Seconded by J. Rupke THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the fees charged and services provided to private land- owners for the Conservation Land Management Programmes be rev ised as follows (a) Effective January 1, 1982, the cost for plant material for the Farm Tree and Shrub Replacement Programme be $4 00 per tree and 75~ per shrub; Plant materials for windbreaks, wildlife improvement, and sediment control, will be available to landowners with one to two hectares who provide a suit- able plan for plantings which meet Authority objectives; (b) The cost for Reforestation Planting Assistance be increased from 2-1/2~ to 3-1/2~ for machine planting, and from Sf to 10f per seedling for hand planting; I The Authority Reforestation Subsidy Programme be increased from 2-1/2~ to 5~ for landowners carrying out their own reforestation plantings and meeting the I requirements of the Authority; I I (c) ror private landowners who request stream improvement assistance and whose property is located on a watercourse considered a 'cold water' stream, the Authority will undertake remedial works at no cos t to the landowner, recognizing the major benefit to fish habitat improvement and downstream sediment control thr.ough the watershed; For landowners whose property is located on a watercourse considered low priority for fish habitat rehabilitation, works will be carried out where the landowner is willing to provide a financial contribution of 10% of Authority costs; Technical advisory assistance will be provided upon request throughout the watershed; (d) Authority firewood sales be increased from $35 00 to $45 00 per cubic meter and sales restricted to half or full cords; maximum radius for delivery to remain at 32 kilometers; Public access to Authority-owned lands be developed for woodlot management, and a training safety programme incorporated for wood harvesting; (e) The Conservation Planning Programme continue and the landowner contribution I to the programme remain at $100 00 CARRIED; -3- D/E-8 SEASONAL CAMPING - ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA Res 119 Moved by . F J Fitzpatrick Seconded by R W Johnson THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Seasonal Camping programme conducted at Albion Hills Conservation Area on a trial basis for 1981 be retained as a permanent programme; 'l'IIA'f appropriate changes be made to Ontario Regulation 845/77 to establish a fee for the programme; AND FURTH~R THAT the staff investigate other locations for the further development of camping facilities, and report to a meeting of the Conservatio Land Management Advisory Board to be scheduled in the spring of 1982 CARRIED; PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION 845/77 -Fee Structure - 1982 Res #20 Moved by R S Gillespie Seconded by J. Rupke THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the fee schedule amendment to 'Ontario Regulation 845/77, As Amended - Regulation made under The Conservation Authorities Act, as appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes, be included in the 1982 Amendments to Ontario Regulation 845/77, to become effective January 1, 1982 CARRIED; PER PERSON CHARGES TO CONSERVATION AREAS Res. # 21 Moved by J Rupke Seconded by J. R. Johnson THAT the staff report having regard to Per Person Charges to Conservation Area. be received; AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT a "per person" charge to Conservation Areas not be implemented at this time CARRIED; RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRACTS - MANAGEMENT SIGNING PROGRAMME Res # 22 Moved by R.J Fitzpatrick Seconded by G.C Gardhouse THAT the staff be directed to implement The Trespass to Property Act, 1980 for Authority-ownbed lands, utilizing the signing programme that would best control access and provide permitted recreational activities. CARRIED; DEVELOPMENT OF PLAYGROUNDS - CONSERVATION AREAS Res. 123 Moved by R.S. Gillespie Seconded by D.C. McDermott THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Authority pursue a phased programme to develop playgrounds at the following sites over the next four-year period: Indian Line Campground Albion Hills Campground Claireville Conservation Area Petticoat Creek Conservation Area Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Heart Lake Conservation Area THAT the provision of a playground be considered in conjunction with other recreation developments in the development of the Boyd Master Plan; THAT the costs of the development of children's playgrounds be included in Conservation Area Development budgets; where possible, alternative funding sources be investigated, including contributions from wintario and day camp operators; I I I D/E-9 -4- THAT playgrounds not be developed in Forest and Wildlife Areas where they will I concentrate use; I AND FURTHER THAT design of playgrounds incorporate, whenever possible, features I which are accessible to disabled children CARRIED, ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 1640 hours 1981.09.15. I , , E V. Kolb K.G Higgs - General Manager Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer I I I I I I KC I I ! I Form 9i.::d - Division Descr:i tion P age ..Y.L:.... 1 Prepared by A. Freeman Approved Administ~ator P Flood Received by Finance J Finch Da te ~~~-11~~_ Date June 17, 1981 Date revised August 18, 1981 - 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATeS THE CONSEHVATIOtJ LA. D "lA:)^GE~lENT DIVISI!)') This Division is responsible for the Watershed Recreation Program which includes the planning, development, operation and maintenance of recreational uses of conservation lands and all related activities involving the operations of the Authority's general central stores This Division is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Conservation Land Management Program for private landowners within the Watersheds and the resource management of lands acquired as part of the Flood Control and Waterfront programs, except those under management agreements with municipalities Q M 0 C t- o M "- t'3 :; I I-' = 0 - ~-~~--- ---~ ~- -~ ~- ----- --- -- -- -- ---~-~-- Focm 9(b) - 1981 Achievemer's - 1982 Prlocitics Revised 1981 08 27 Page YL=.... 2 0 ....... t:) I ~ ~ 1981 Achievenents PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The total programs of the Division were successfully administered during this period, continuing the operation of Conservation Areas and subsequent additional programs such as Experience '81, the Canada Community Development Program and the investigation into the rehabilitation of Bruce's Mill The adaptation of new programs identified within the Watershed Plan was also undertaken, primarily in the urban management program and the Resource Management Tract program to further enhance and control lands owned by the Authority CONSERVATION LAND ~~NAGEMENT 192,000 reforestation trees, 35,000 wildlife shrubs and 12,000 farm trees were planted on private, public and Authority lands for sediment control, water conservation and wildlife habitat improvement 25 hectares of Authority woodlot were managed and stream improvement projects were carried out on the Humber River The construction of the new Conservation Services Workshop was completed WATERSHED RECRE~TION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Completion of a number of background studies for the Boyd Master Plan, includins an Archaeological Survey funded in part by the OntariO Heritage Foundation Completion of the electrical service installation in Stage I of the expansion at Indian Line Campground as well as the initial construction of a washroom/change room bUilding Completion of the washroom and refreshment booth at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area WATERSHED RECREATION OPERATIONS Operated seven Conservation Areas and three Forest & Wildlife Areas providing approximately I I million user days Instructional programs were conducted in cross country skiing and canoeing Operations management plans for Conservation Areas were begun 1982 Prio- ~ic.;s Maintain current level and consolidate administration function Conservation Land Management Implement Watershed Plan directives for Urban Management and Resource Manage~ent Tract activities while improving level of public assistance Watershed Recreation (Planning and Development) ClaireviUe Indian Line Campground Expansion Phase I completion, provide access for disabled persons to Conservation Areas, Boyd Master Plan Watershed Recreation (Operations) Continue to provide diverse recreation opportunities in Conservation Areas and Forest and Wildlife Areas and to initiate a major maintenance program to secure capital plant investment l'O~ .\ ") \ .; I - ~_/lSlO:l dJ~~cC ~~ .1<1 L j <""'.,,"~3 Revised 1981 08 27 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Cons0~vation Land M~naqement 19'8:l BUDGET I SOURCES OF FltJAtlCI:JG I 1981 BUDGET I 198:l ACTUALS E:XPEtlDITURES! REVEnUES ! MU[lICIPALI I EXPEt!DI'l'L?-EJ REVC::lUES E1PEi!DITURESI REVE, ~:: NET I PROllllCIAL PROGRA. EXPENDITURES G?J, iT LEVY IOTHER $ $ $ $ $ I $ $ $ $ $ Program Administration 694,300 - 694,300 347,150 347,150 I - 536,300 Watershed Recreation I - Planning 120,000 - 120,000 60,000 60,000 I - 10,000 - Development 177,000 - 177,000 78,500 83,500115,000 153,500 - Operations 2,178,700 11,000,00( 1,178,700 I - 1,028,700 150,000 1,846,200 975,000 I I I I Conservation Land Management 350,000 I 55,001 295,000 143,025 151,975 - 271,500 46,500 I , I j I , , i I ! I I I ! I I I , ! I 1 671.325 165 000 I 2.817 SOO L O? 1 <;00: I I TOTr\L 3,520,000 ,1,055,00{ 2,465,000 628 675 I 0 ........ t'1 I f-' IV \r'J" * " . , -~~ ,,~. . ~c .. ----~. - --- ---~ - Form 9(d) - Prog~am Descci.)tion Page V~ 0 ........ t>1 I f-' w 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Conservation Land Management PROGRAM Progra~ Administration PURPOSE To provide support services, to administer and develop Authori~y owned conservation lands and to provide a program of conservation land management on public and private lands and for the benefits of all Division Staff Provision of administration of the Central Workshop 1982 OBJECTIVES This provides for existing 1981 service only after making provision for changes in costs transferred from general administration budgets, the shift of the Conservation Services Supervisor and proposed wage increases FUNDING This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance be ing funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities F ltlANC IAL CO'l~lENTS Increases ov~r 1981 accounted for in benefit package increases, consol ida t ion of administration s:aff into administratio budget and shift of utilities and services for Central Services fro~ General Ad~inistration to Program Administration during 1981 OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONS Materials Salaries Supplies & Real Ser'J ices Financial & WaGes Utili ties Equio~ent Property & Rents Taxes Exo~'1ses Total $ $ S S S $ S $ 650,500 18,000 - - 25,800 - - 694,300 1981 06 26 CL~'-': " - co'..,. =. -- I' "'-. v- - - - - ~:;. 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES [:nV::;lOll l~~SLrv~tlorl L~rld :1~~aCE ent ?~OG'l.A:.1 Pro~ram Ac;.nistration 1932 BUDGET SOURCSS OF E'lil^llCING 1981 BUDGST 1981 ACTU';:'S tlET PROVItKIAL MUtHCIPAL ACTIVITY EXP::tlDITURES RE/SNUES CXPEllDI'l'URES GRMlT LEVY 07:-!ER EXPENDITURES REVENUES EXPENDI'TLRES R:: :: LES $ $ $ $ $ s $ S S - Salaries and ages I , 280,950 1- Head Offlce 276,000 276,000 138,000 138,000 - Central Services 83,500 83,500 41,750 41,750 I I 1 ':'r.;;.vel i I 21, SUO - Head Office 19,100 19,100 9,550 9,550 - Central Services 4,200 4,:l00 2,100 :l, 100 I Central Ser'Jices 20,500 20,500 10,:l50 10,250 7,600 ,iJtilitles and Services 3enefits 291,000 291,000 145,500 14 5, 500 226,250 I I TOTAL 694 300 694,300 I 347,150 347,150 536,300 198. 06 26 ::':'1-7 III ~~ I f-' A -- ~- -~-- ------ -- - -- -- - -- ~_.- -.--. - --- -- l- on:' ':1\d) - P rO<J r,,::\ Dc::;; '- ~ 1I L, on '--'...;<.: ~6 0 Revised 1981 08 18 ........ t'1 I f-' lJ1 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISION Conse ~va t ion Land Manaae~ent PROGRA. Watershed Recreation Program - Planning PURPOS:: To provide long-term and site planning for the development and operation of Conservation Areas and Forest and Wildlife Areas 198:l OSJ ECTIVt:S Complete the Boyd Master Plan and carry out design studies for future facilities at the Claireville Conservation Area and Indian Line Campground Fti!lfl I 'G This is a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities F WI" C r.;L CO,'I:,!StlTS 03JECTI :: C~ASSIFICATIONS ,I a t ~ ~ i a 1 s S~_~~.~S Supplies f.- Rea_ ;:":rlices rinancia_ & ::~,=s ..;tilities EaU..~::'it?!it P rooe r t:.Y ' ?~nts ~ EXO"l:1S~S :o:a 1 -- ----- -- 8,000 111,000 1, 000 120,000 Form 9 (e) - Prog ram Budget SUll'llary Page ~, 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISIOr~ Conservation Land Management PROGRAM Watershed Recreation - Planning 1982 BUDGET SOURCES OF FINANCING 1981 BUDGET 1981 ACTUALS I NET PROVrnCIAL ~IUN I C I i? AL I I ACTIVITY EXPE1JDITURES REVENUES EXPEI<DITURES GRAnT LEVY OTHER EXPENDITURES REVEllUES EXPENDITURES REV:: lUES . I s $ $ S $ $ $ S $ s . I Boyd Master Plan 50,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 10,000 I Stage II I I I Planning and 20,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 ! : Des ign Serv ices . I , I Boyd 11aster Plan 50,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 , Stage III , I , . I , , TOTAL 120.000 120,000 60,000 60,000 10,000 i 1981 06 17 ::'~-_3 l :if ~-~ -- -~ - -- - - ,- ~- - - - -~-- - - -- - --- --- ----- -- -- ~---- 0 - ........ - --t'l I f-' --.l -.. -:: -::-- - - .=,.- ;:I'" r ... ?:: 0'1 t:C I-.:lm 1 n is-=':-:.. :. :: ~ :'100': :=-'=':' -:-:: hy :' i.'1anc~ . - . - :: r .... /'~ - - r ' - ..... --... ......::.: --= - - ~:.. I, ~C}B~ - - ..... '- ~ ~ ~ L, In1 - - - -- -. _s:.on Consec'li!.tion Land 'Ianager..-=nt S~ction ~ - ::-::~a.;.-, \. a t'?rsh,=d ,,'O:crea t ion - Plan'1ing I Operating Costs of Activitv ~la tedals a'1d Suoplies Utilities Services ~ Re<its Vehicles a....d E:auioment I $ S $ $ I 30yd 11aster Plan 100,000 I I ?lanning Se~vicp.s 11,000 1,000 I TOTAL 111,000 1,000 1981 06 26 CLM-19 l () r.:\ '::I ( (J I - ::'_-~_....:. .;~_~ ..:.....L ..l..... "';'"J'- XL-=- 0 Revised 1981 08 18 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES DI V I S IOn Conservatio~ Land ~lanaa(>ment PROGRAM Watershed Recreation - DRvplopmRnt' ?UR?05E To develop grounds, facilities and services to provide outdoor recreation opportunities in accordance with the policies and ?rogram direction as established in the Watershed Plan 198:l OBJECTIV::S To complete the washroom/changeroom building at the Indian Line Campground and to continue the site development in Phase I of the Extension including site restoration, landscaping and pathways To carry out a refit project in selected areas to provide access for disabled persons to Authority facilities and services To ~nitiate the redevelopment of nature trails in selected Areas and provide appropriate signs and access FUt!DING This is normally a shared program, 50% of the funds being available from the Province of Ontario and the balance being funded from the General Levy on all participating municipalities A special 75% grant from the Province of Ontario is available for the access program for disabled persons F' It:AiIC IAL CO',!. ::,:':'5 OBJ::CTIVE CLA5SI?ICnTIONS '1aterials Salaries Supplies u Real Ser ices 2inancial & Wages Utilities Equ i:men: Property & Re'1ts Taxes Expens~s Total 144,200 32,800 177,000 0 ........ t'1 I f-' co --~- - -~~ ---- ---- -~ - ~~-- .. _ , - L" r ""''J _ .;:; _.. _ .UHI,..o. _ .t ...:.; ~ ~ Rev ised 1981 08 18 ~ I f-' \D 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVI5IO'! CO'lscrvdt.':o'l Lilncl 'liln.Jqr,-~nt )GPJ-, . Watershed Recreation - De"elopment I 19a~ BUDGST SOURC::S or rrll^'lCI: G ! 1981 BUDGeT I 1"'81 AC"::",,_=- I I I I . i I I ' . , I IE':' PIWVIlKI.-.'; 'lU!lICIP/\L I J..:7IVlTY ! :::/~:: rDITLRES RE'/SNUES EXPE[lC.'"LiHfS GPtlllT Le'!'l I O~'1ER EX?: DITURES RE'/E! liES E':.<PE DI~~REsl ,:: ::':UE:3 i - I $ $ $ I $ I $ 1$1 $ $ I $ i $ I dian Line - I I I I, ashroo:n I lOO,OOO lOO,OOO i150,000 i 50,000 I I I aCK Creek Arbour I I I: I ay I 1,500 1,500 750 I 750 I I I I . cess - Disabled I I ersons 20,000 20,000 - 5,000 15,000 . dian Line I andscaping 40,500 40,500 20,250 20,250 : ture Trail : edeve10pment 15,000 15,000 7,500 7,500 ! i I I . I I I ~OTAL 177,000 177,000 78,500 I 83,500 15,000 153,500 ~- 'j \<.:) - :'r\J':l:'"c. oJ =..: _ _ ...::-.... ...., w-:; .; ~ 10 Revised 1981 08 27 1982 BUDGET ESTHIATES DIVISIO' Conservation LanG anace~~nt ----------- ?~S~?..A~! Watershed Recreation - Ooerations and Maintenance ?,,??OS:: To provide ~unding for the Operations and Maintenance component as identified in the hatershed Plan for providing recreation opportunities on Authority lands _ 9: 2 OSJECTIV::S - To operate and maintain 7 Conservation Areas and 3 Forest and Wildlife Areas for a projected consumption of 1 5 million user days _ To continue self-supporting visitor services programs to increase the accessibility of recreation opportunities - To improve maintenance levels and visitor safety and to begin a program of major maintenance to buildings, roads, facilities and furnishings - To continue the preparation of operations and maintenance plans as identified in the Watershed Plan f'U:!DItlG Program revenues provide approximately 46% of required funding, the balance being available from the General Levy on all participating municipalities :' I r ;',.lC IAL CO~.j~1::!ITS 1982 projected revenues increase $25,000 over 1981 No major fee increases are recommended Major maintenance items, essential to renew facilities and maintain services, to a limit of $150,000, will be funded from Levies on hand OBJEC'!'IVE C:.ASSEICATIUllS "lateda1s Salades Suppli",s & R~al Serv~:",s r inancial 60 Waq~s i.itili ties Equi:)::I~nt Prooerty 60 Re!":.s Taxes Exoenses Tota: 1,196,450 555,650 246,600 180,000 2,178,700 0 ........ t>1 I IV 0 .... ;' <;;., " ........ ~~- .., . - V,.::l-..... - J'- - - .I Revised 1981 08 27 as ~ll 0 ........ t'1 I 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES IV f-' D I V I 5 IOn Co~sec ation Land "a - 3gement ~,...':) . Watershed Recreation - Operations and Maintena~ce ..,,":...r-.. -, I 193:l 3~DGET SO~RCr.S Of "'I' {'. ':It:G ! 1981 BUDGET I 198:' AC':':JALS I I I I !lET ! PHOV~ lCU,J 'jU,iI-:I? ~ I I I I I I r.:7' I V I rn,: . EXPEllD1TL?::S! Rl::VS' Jf.S "I.PEflDITU~SS: GK,,,iT i L=:o OTHER i EX?StlDITUPSS REVEtJUES EX?E. :)1':'_,,::5 REVE'WES I $ $ $ I $ l $-1 $ I $ $ I $ I $ bion Hills 358,350 195,000 163,350: I 130,600 132,750 306,400 190,000 I 16- 229,500 107,700 121,800 I 100,250 I 21,550 178,900 107,700 i I llce's '-!ill 273,750 168,000 105,750 I 95,350 10,400 233,900 164,400 I :lireville 352,850 204,600 148,250 136,300 11 , 950 307,200 192,300 l6- Creek 178,850 73,500 105,350 98,550 6,800 155,200 69,500 I I I j =n Haffy 145,450 33,400 112,050 98,050 14,000 112,600 33,400 =enwood I 168,900 46,500 122,400 108,700 13,700 137,300 46,500 I :lrt Lake 194,600 83,100 111,500 92,000 19,500 162,700 83,100 I 19rave ! l7,400 6,900 10,500 10,500 - 14,900 6,800 I i tticoat Creek I 233,050 81,300 151,750 144,250 7,500 223,100 81,300 I i i , 1era1 , 26,000 - 26,000 l4,150 11,850 14,000 I I I i I I I . , i I I i **1 :)TAL 1,000,000 1,178,700 1,028,700 ,150,000 1~846,200 975 000 I I 2,178,700 ** Funds from Levies on hand. Forn 9 (f) - Program Budget Revenue Detail Page ~ - 12 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES I DIVISION Conservation Land Management ----- ... -- - [---'----- --- --- - _4.__ - -- -r---------~-.- RETAIL SALES ! AREA PROGRAM REVENUES I TOTAL , - -'-----. GATE REVENUES REVENUES I I Albion Hills 85,lOO 96,600 13,300 , 195,000 Boyd 95,400 6,300 6,000 107,700 I Bruce's Mill 91,300 45,200 31,500 168,000 Claireville 53,700 29,900 3,000 86,600 I I i Indian Line Campground - I 114,500 3,500 118,000 i Cold Creek 23,600 ! 17,700 32,200 73,500 Glen Haffy 24,400 6,100 2,900 33,400 Greenwood 36,800 9,500 200 46,500 Heart Lake I 68,800 I 7,600 6,700 83,100 palgrave I 6,900 - - 6,900 I I I i ! : Petticoat Creek I 50,500 27,300 3,500 81,300 I i I I I I I I I I I i 1 ! I I , , i I i I I i I t -- - -- ! I l ___ .'_w.__. --_._------~- -- ---_. I TOTAL I 536,500 360,700 102,800 I 1,000,000 . ---- 0 ........ t'1 I IV IV ---~ ~-~~- _ H - - --~- - ~---~-- ~- - ~ ~~ --~-- L...,.,;",'~13 0 ;:, :I ( (; J - iJroy ~=. ~.;:5~rl;-tlOn "- Revised 1981 08 27 t>1 I IV w 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATES DIVISIO' Conservation ~an~ Manaqemcnt - ??:3RAM Conservation Land Management ?_-?OSE To ~rovide technical advice and assistance to p:::ivate landowners to promote sound land management programs To carry out resource management programs for Authority lands for water conservation, seClment control, fish and wildlife habitat im;:;:::ovement _S :2 OBJECTI"ES Continue to provide programs of reforestation, :arm tree and shrub p1antings, stream improvement anc technical advice for pond and woodlot management to private and public landowners Expand resource management programs into urban areas 0: the Authority watershed Continue resource ma~agement programs on Authority lands t:' ~ JING The Conservation Land Management program is funded by 55% provincial Grants and 45% Municipal Levy for water and related program; 50% Provincial Grants and 50% Municipal Levy for fish and wildlife programs; and 100% Municipal Levy for operations and maintenance of non-revenue recreational properties FI'~~CIAL CO~~ENTS 03JECTIVE CL~SSIFICATIONS Materials Salaries Supplies (, Real Services Financial & Wages Utilities Equio::l~nt Proe>erty (, Rents Tax~s Exp~nses To:a1 225,500 66,500 58,000 350,000 -_.: - -vst'.:>.:, iJuc:; - - - - --- Revised 1981 08 27 "-...;- VI - 14 1982 BUDGET ESTIMATSS ! DIVISIO' Conse~vutio~ La~~ ~nJcemcnt ??O~RA~ Conservation Land ~anaqement Proqram 193:l BUDGET --1 SOURCES O~ =-r leI G ! 1981 3UDGE:T -1- lSal ACTlJALS i I I NET PHOVHJCIAJ -1L ICl?i\L I I I I I I AC71 ITY EXPEilDIT,- ~SSI REI, =- lUES EXPErlDITJ~ES GR^IlT ! _~ OTHt:R EXPE! DITURSS, REVE!lUSS E\?E1:: I 'C':" ru:s REVENUES 'Cons P1a:1ning 90,000 I - 90,000 49,500 I 40,500- i I I I I :?lant Propagation 40,000 130,000 10,000 5,500 4,500 ii, I ?,eforestation 25,500 3,000 22,500 12,375 10,125! I l.rban Management 35,000 - 35,000 19,250 15,750 I I Glen Haffy Fish I ~earing 10,500 - 10,500 5,250 5,250 O:f-Stream Sediment I I Control 37,000 20,000 17,000 9,350 7,650 i Resource Management 25,000 - 25,000 13,750 11,250 ! On-Stream Sediment I Control 26,000 2,000. 24,000 13,200 10,800 I I ?esource ~lanagement I Op & Maintenance 34,000 - 34,000 - 34,000 ! i .Forest Management 27,000 - 27,000 14,850 12,150 I rish and \-lildlife - - I - - - I . I I . ! I I t T0TAL 350,000 55,000 I 295,000 143,025 151,975 I I 271,500-1 46,500 . I o "- t'1 I IV ~ D/E-25 SCHEDULE "B" i I I CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 1982 September 1981 I I I I I THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY I I I I D/E-26 PURPOSE OF PROJECT The purpose of the 1982 Conservation Area Development Project is to permit the M T R.C A to exercise its powers under the Conservation Authorities Act R.S O. 1970, Chapter 78, as amended, to establish and undertake, in the area over which it has jurisdiction, a program designed to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources and specifically in accordance with the Watershed Recreation Program and Heritage Conservation Program of the Watershed Plan The project is for a one year period The Authority's goal with respect to the recreational use of Authority lands is to provide opportunities for public access to Authority lands where the public can engage in outdoor activities requiring a natural setting and acquire an appreciation of the region's resources through recreation For the purpose of accomplishing its resource management goals, an Authority has power .. to use lands owned or controlled by the Authority for park and other recreation purposes, and to erect or permit to be erected, buildings, booths and facilities for such purposes n Conservation Authorities Act R.S 0 1970, Chapter 78, as amended. From the late 1950's to the early 1970's, conservation area development proceeded at a fast pace with twelve areas opened for public use by 1970 That rapid period of growth has been followed by severe constraints on the provincial cash flow available to continue the projects begun prior to 1970 Many of the original areas were opened with only temporary facilities provided These facilities have not been replaced on schedule and do not meet current health and safety standards D/E-27 - 2 - A number of conservation area developments also attract and serve tourists to the Toronto region Tourism in Metropolitan Toronto increased by approximately 25% between 1975 and 1981 and the demand for tourist campground accommodation has kept pace with this increase To continue to serve the residents and visitors to the Toronto I region at an acceptable standard it is necessary to begin a I systematic redevelopment of the Authority's areas Special funds on hand which accrue to the Authority through the sale and lease of lands may be utilized for this purpose The adoption of this project will enable the Authority to develop facilities and services required by visitors to conservation areas at the high standard the community expects I I .. I , I I I , i ... LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION Since its inception in 1957, the Authority has pursued a comprehensive water and related land management program including the provision of outdoor recreation opportunities on lands acquired for hazard and conservation purposes The Authority has provided these opportunities through a program of direct develop- ment, management and operation of Authority lands as well as by leasing to other public agencies Authority lands suitable for incorporation into local open space systems Conservation areas are designated resource management areas where the natural characteristics of land, together with the conservation land management activities of the Author i ty, provide a broad range of outdoor recreation opportunities, supported by a variety of facilities and services, enabl ing all residents of the region to enjoy the out-of-doors Forest and wildlife areas are designated resourc~ management areas where the natural characteristics of land, together with the conservation land management activities of the Au thor i ty , provide outdoor opportunities to study and observe, generally supported only by the provision of avenues for public access A sample of the outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Authority's Conservation and Forest and Wildlife Areas is illustrated in Table 1 Residents from throughout the Authority's area of jurisdiction regularly travel to one or more areas to enjoy the variety of opportunities offered year round (Table 2) The proximity of areas to the most highly urbanized section of Ontario and the external influence of energy and transportation costs will ensure that the use of these areas will continue at the present le_els now approaching 1.5 million users annually. Of these visitors, many are tourists on a day visit to the Black Creek Conservation Area or camping at the Indian Line Campground The Black Creek pioneer Village is a replica of a pre-1867 village D/E-29 CONSERVATION AND FOREST 6 WILDLIFE AREAS :Ie: W U) U) W ..J :Ie: ..J ..J a.: W W ~ <.> ..J W ::! w :Ie: >- I :r: a.: f- ..J W u.. Q :Ie: a.: :!; 2 W u.. 0 <t f- W f- <.> 0 -.J a.: <t 0 -.J .U) :!; ;;: <.> J:: ~ a.: > <t 2 W <t 0 2 :Ie: W W 2 f- lJJ a:: ~ <.> Q <.> a.: a.: Q 2 W a.: CO :lIt CO <t >- ::> <t <t ..J W "J <t ~ -.J ..J 0 a.: ..J -.J 0 ..J a.: lJJ <{ W <t OJ OJ CO <.> <.> <.> \!l \!l J:: J:: a.: a.. FACILITIES AVAILABLE PICNIC AREAS 0 " 0 fa 0 (t ~ 0 ~ G 0 9 0 SWIMMING (t . @ 0 0 0 0 I FISHING 0 0 lit ~ 0 Q e ~Io BOAT RENTALS . ~ i I _. NATURE TRAIL CD 0 " 0 ct 0 9 0.0 , 010 iG I REFRESHMENT FACILITIES Q 0 0 e 0 " 0 RIFLE/ TRAP RANGE . I I J:AMIL Y 8 TOURIST CAMPING 0 I 0 GROUP CAMPING e ,0'01<>>181 019 0 S () I SLEDDING a TOBOGGANING 0 1019 G " Ig e I , SKATING G 0 '. 0 0 I DOWNHILL SKIING / ROPE TOW ~ I X-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS e .. 9 . 0 SNOWMOBILES . 0 () EXHIBITS e 0 I <" , (/ the metropohlan toronlO and region conserv...1ton Ruthonty I 1982 CONSERVATION AREAS RECREATION FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES _ DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN CONSERVATION AND FOREST AND I ABLE I. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREAS , I I I ALBION BRUCI:' S COLD HEART PETTICOAT HILLS BOYD MILL CLA I REVILLE CREEK LAKE CREEK M.T R.C A JURISDICTION Metropolitan Toronto 55 4 75 4 67 8 57 9 64 1 40 2 57.5 Region of Peel 29 6 10 7 2 8 34 4 19 1 52 6 2 4 Region of York 6 9 8 9 20 1 3 5 10 1 2 2 3 5 Region of Durham o 5 o 1 2 2 o 2 1 0 - 23 6 Mono Township o 4 - - - - - - Adjala Township o 2 o 1 - - - o 1 - TOTAL WITHIN M T R.C A JURISDICTION 93 0 95 2 92 9 96.0 94 3 95 1 87 0 Ontario (other) 5 7 3.7 6 1 2.7 5 0 4 1 12.4 Canada (excl Ontario) o 3 o 4 o 5 0.7 - 0.2 o 4 Outside Canada 1 0 o 7 o 5 o 6 o 7 o 6 o 2 TOTAL OUTSIDE M.T R.C.A. JURISDICTION 7 0 4 8 7.1 4 0 5 7 4 9 13 0 'lOT AL 100 0 100 0 100 0 100.0 100 0 100 0 100 0 Adapted from 1979 Conservation Area Visitor Survey (NOTE Visitors to the Indian Line Campground ARE NOT included in Clairevil1e Visitation) 1982 CONSERVATION AREAS ORIGIN OF VISITORS TO TABLE 2 J ~ the metropolitan toronto and region DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSERVATION AREAS I conservation authority ~ ----- --.__....._-~~_..... - -~_....- '--' - ------- > D/E-3l - 4 - in Upper Canada Tourists and residents alike experience daily life in thc restored buildings which have been relocated on the site and gain an understanding of local resources through the , interpretation of their historical importance. I , I I Although many opportunities for recreation have been provided, the I I nced for improvement of the services and amenities in these Areas I is becoming increasingly important (Photo 1) In visitor surveys cond ucted in 1979 and again in 1981, it is evident that residents of the Toronto region expect and desire improvements in these areas which significantly augment the opportunities provided by I both local and senior jurisdictions The amenities proposed in , this project include the provision of washrooms and shelters in two conservation areas, a maintenance building in the Black Creek Conservation Area and ground and facility improvements at the Indian Line Campground These facilities were identified in the Watershed Recreation and Heritage Conservation Programs of the Authority's Watershed Plan which was approved by the Authority in December 1980 I WASHP.OOM/SIIELTER COMPLEX i In 1982, the Authority proposes to construct two washroom/shelter complexes (Photo 2) These facilities will be in two conservation areas One will be constructed in the Albion Hills Conservation Area located in the Town of Ca1edon on Highway No 50, 8 kilometres north of Bolton and the second in the Heart Lake Conservation Area located in the City of Brampton on Heart Lake Road, 6 ki10metres north of lIighway No. 7. Originally all areas were equipped temporarily with outhouses A I I number of beach facilities were later constructed with indoor I I I washrooms, but there was no provision for indoor facilities in I group picnic areas Over the years the pUblic has consistently I I I , I I/E-32 OUTHOUSES DO NOT MEET THE PUBLIC'S STANDARDS IN NEAR URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS (PHOTO 1) - - - --- INDOOR \'ll\SIIROOM/SIIELTER COMPLEXES ARE PROPOSED FOR THE HEART LAKE N~D ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREAS (PHOTO 2) - I I '.< I D/E-33 - 5 - drawn this inadequacy to the attention of the Authority. The need for better washrooms was repeatedly identified on the 1979 and 1981 Visitor Surveys These facilities are required in all high , use areas to achieve standards acceptable for today's and future I visitors Shelters have been provided in only two conservation areas to date These partially open facilities enable large and small groups to coordinate their activities in the event of inclement weather Each year many group functions must be cancelled because of threatening weather When these shelters are not rented for group picnic functions, they are available for the general public and for day camp groups which are important non-peak users during the weekday period Monday to Friday The availability of these structures can reduce the revenue fluctuations experienced by all outdoor recreation operators At Albion Hills, the facility will be located in the Humberview picnic area and will also serve to adjacent group picnic areas and day campsites (Figure 1) At Heart Lake the facility will be located adjacent to a 700 car parking lot and major picnic area (Figure 2) Both facilities will be equipped for use by disabled persons and provide facilities which may be utilized year round. MAINTENANCE BUILDING - BLACK CREEK CONSERVATION AREA The adoption of this project will enable the Authority to construct a new maintenance building in the Black Creek Pioneer Conservation Area (Photo 3) The Master Plan prepared in 1964 recognized that the current facility was in an inappropriate location and recommended that it be 10ca ted in the southeast corner of Black Creek pioneer Village. This change of location is I I -- D/E-34 /' / ,., $IO{AO&D ,- --.._-- , t ~ I ~ ) . DEVELOPMENT' ~71 - I. Washroom J!;heller Complex ~ REG MUNIC OF PEEL TOWN OF CALEDON o 100 200 ?OO ~ melres 400 ~ 'he m,"opol,'.n \O<On\O ond "9'on -, conSaNilltOn authOtllV 1982 CONSERVATION AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA FIG. 1 I ! D/E-3 I ~-.!t.-=---=~~ ---1L L" === r ", ~--~ ~, .<" ' I 'I "7;2.r'" ~ ".t , ~ ~ 6" "" , " .' ~ '; REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY {"'<~ , ? ~. ....'1 .!' I! OF PEEL , ... , ., , 0'" J , L \ . CITY OF BRAMPTON "J~ ~, \ ""'. ~ ,~ f <:3,: 'I ~ s:.r V;.:-=::: ,:1 J ,..to ~ ..i' ..-. _...::;...r " '" ,> _~' ~ ~ I .,..' ,~r. '~..,: 1 I' ~ ~J~' d;J -. : \~" 'X,,; , 1- \~ ~'~~ '\ ....-'t"^~..... i:..~ .' I () " , . . " ." I I PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, ! L I Washroom/Shelter Complex , , " ,....... ~ ?' (,., 05000~ 3CO 400 n~r~ (f7 the mC'lropol.,..n loronta end regIOn con\p.rvallon authorl1V ; 1982 CONSERVATION AREA I DEVELOPMENT PROJECT HEART LAKE CONSERVt.TION AREA FIG 2 ",-JU TilE PROPOSED SITE OF THE MAINTENANCE BUILDING AT THE BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE (PIIOTO 3) INDIAN LINE CAMPGROUND PROVIDES ACCOMNODATION FOR TOURISTS TO THE TORONTO REGION (PII01'O 4) >~ , -~ D/E-37 - 6 - necessary to permit the redevelopment of the entrance to the village and the future construction of the Visitor's Centre providing administration, museum, gift shop, washroom, assembly area and food services now lacking ~ The Black Creek Pioneer Village is located in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and in the Town of Vaughan (Figure 3) INDIAN LINE CAMPGROUND - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA In 1972, the Authority opened the Indian Line Campground to provide an alternative type of accommodation for tourists of the Toronto Region (Photo 4) Located in the City of Brampton with access off. Indian Line Road, the facility is st~ategically located in relationship to the major attractions in Metropolitan Toronto and now also within 20 kilometres of Canada's Wonderland. The ever increasing use of the site necessitated an expansion program which was begun in 1978 to add an additional 110 campsites to the 125 orginally developed This expansion is not yet complete due to the severe financial constraints In 1982, the development of Highway No 427 will require the construction of a new entrance to the campground from the Finch Avenue extension This entrance in part will be constructed for the Authority by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications (0 M T C ) However, the change in entrance will require the construction of a permanent control station to provide supervision for the si te Both the expansion of the campsite and the new entrance location were identified prior to the initial site development in the early 1970's provision was made at that time to accommodate the new entrance and only a temporary residence was provided for camp- ground supervision "tt-!t REG MUNIC OF YORK TOWN OF VAUGUAN @ (ISH(AVlllf CHuRCH <!> HA\.r WU HOUS( ... " 'l OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO -.-- ." .t.... ).." DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED I Mainleoonce BuildinQ - I :::::: o 50 100 200 300 ~oo (., me' res g Ihe melropoht." tNonla 11M reglO" conSeNt uon aolhonty 1982 CONSERVATION AREA BLACK CREEK CONSERVAlION MEA FIG. 3 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT I D/E-39 - 7 - The adoption of this project will allow the Authority to construct a supervisor's residence, the connection between the entrance developed by 0 M T.e and the Authority's internal road system, the installation of a children's playground and inground pool and laundry facility for campground residents and the further development to provide additional campsites (Figure 4). I I '. , . . I PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT , ! 1 CAMPSITE \.. 2. LAYOUT CHI POOL a 3 CA PLAYGROUND COMPLEX ...:......... . MPGROUND 4 ~~~RN~~UNOR~UPERVlSOR S RESIDENCE TO NEW E:1~~NCCEONNECTION 1982 CONS DEVELOP~~~~TION AREAS INDIAN LINE PROJECT CLAIREVILLE co CAMPGROUND .!( NSERVATION AREA FIG.4 t'1 I ol>o 0 D/E-4l - 8 - COSTS AND t'lNANCING ~ Implementation of the 1962 Conservation Area Development Project is estimated to require expenditures of $450,000 The approximate breakdown of this figure by area is as follows Area Proposed Work Pro,l.e<: ted Cos t Albion Hills Comfort Station/Shelter $1to,OOO Black Creek Maintenance Building 40,000 Claireville Indian Line Campground 210,000 - Supervisors Residence - Laundry - Pool and Playground - Ground Development - Internal Road works Heart Lake Comfort Station/Shelter 100,000 TOTAL PROJECTED COST $450,000 The costs associated with the project include administration survey fees, development costs, demolition and property restoration Financing Funding for the project is available from special revenues on hand which have accrued to the Authority from. 1 The sale of land in Claireville Conservation Area $120,000 2 Municipal levies on hand resulting from constraints in provincial cash flow 330,000 Total funds available $450,000 I I I ! I U/l:;-q.o! SCHEDULE "C" PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION #845/77, REGULATION MADE UNDER THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES Acr, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1982 PRESENT REGULA?ION PROPOSED REGULATION 10 For a permit to occupy an 10 For a permit to occupy an individual campsite, individual campsite; (a) at Albion Hills and Cold Creek (a) at Albion Hills and Cold Creek Conservation Area, per night, Conservation Area, per night, $6 00 $:J 00 (b) at the Indian Line Tourist (b) at the Indian Line Tourist Campground, per night, $7 00 Campground, per night, $8 00 (c) at Albion Hills ConsQrvation Area, per season, $320 00 11 For electric power at an in- 11 For electric power and/or dividual campsite where available, water hook-ups at an individual per night, $1 00 campsite where available, per night, $2 00 21 For commercial photography or 21 For commercial photography Or filming in any Conservation Area, filming in any Conservation Area, except Black Creek Conservation except that part of Black Creek Area known as Black Creek Pioneer Conservation Area known as Village Black Creek Pioneer village, (a) For the use of the ground and (a) For the use of the grounds and environs, excluding staff and environs, excluding staff and equipment, per hour, $15 00 equipment, per hou1., $20 00 . (b) For participation by staff of the (b) For participation by staff of Authority, the Authority, (i) during the usual working hours (i) during the usual working of the staff member, per person, hours of the staff member, per hour, $12 00 per person, per hour, $12 00 (ii) after the usual working hours (ii) after the usual working of the staff member, per hours of the staff member, person, per hour, $17 00 per person, per hour, $17 00 (c) For use of Authority vehicles (c) For use of Authority vehicles or tractors, including Authority or tractors, including Authority staff to operate such vehicles staff to operate such vehicles or tractors, or tractors, (i) during the usual working (i) during the usual working hours of the staff member, hours of the staff member, per vehicle, per hour, $20 00 per vellicle, per hour, $20 00 (ii) after the usual working hours (ii) ~fter the usual working of the staff member, per hours of the staff member, vehicle, per hour, $25.00 per vehicle, per hour, $25 00 25 For the use of an archery range at 25 For the use of an archery range the Cold Creek Conservation Area, at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, (a) For a daily permit, per person, $0.50 (a) For a daily permit, per person, $1. 00 (b) For a season group permit, not including weekends or holidays, (b) For a season group permit, not $50 00 including weekends and holidays, $50 00 (c) For a special event permit, $10 00 (c) For a special event permit, $10 00 33. For each individual in a group, with 33 For each individual in a group, a reservation for cross-country ski~ with a reservation for cross- ing instruction, including the use country skiing instruction, of cross-country ski equi~ment and including the use of cross- ski trails, per day, $5 50 country ski equipment and ski trails, per day, $6 00 I I D/E-43 Page -2 PRESENT REGUL~TION PROPOSED REGULATION 44. For the purchase of, 44. For the purchase of, (a) wildlife shrubs, per shrub, (a) wildlife shrubs, per shrub, 50 .75 , ! (b) farm trees, per tree, $3 00 (b) farm trees, per tree, $4.00. I I I i I i , ! I ! i 1 I I