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Further negotiations on proâ€" posed increases in Halton Region‘s building development charges will wait until a legal matter between the region and the Development Charges Coalition has been resolved. Ryan told the committee that businesses considering locating in Halton have to take the developâ€" ment charges into account as one of the numerous costs of doing business. Development charge issue put on hold until legal matter has been resolved Julia Ryan, representing the coalition, again spoke to members of the administration and finance committee last week seeking a deferral of planned increases to Halton‘s nonâ€"residential developâ€" ment charges. Charges are scheduled to increase on January 1, 1994 to $2.13 per square foot from $1.20. The money is used to offset the cost of installation of municipal services to new buildings. Regional chairman Peter Pomeroy suggested the motion to cease discussions with the coaliâ€" tion until a legal matter between them is concluded. Though it has been treated as a confidential item, it is known that the coalition appealled the increase in developâ€" ment charges to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). "The intent of the motion is to put pressure on the coalition," said Pomeroy. The coalition has been using the OMB hearing as a threat to force the region‘s hand, but now that the region refuses to consider the issue until the hearâ€" ing, councillors feel they have reversed the pressure. "Companies are deterred by a lack of competitiveness in Halton and Halton loses jobs, assessment, taxes and the associated economic spinoffs," Ryan said. "If you disâ€" courage business you‘ll lose a lot more than just the small amount you might gain with a few busiâ€" nesses paying the higher charges." Ryan touched on many of the same points she made in her preâ€" vious visit to the committee last month. Pomeroy seemed to sympathize with the development industry, Christmas room * fabric and parchment saying he‘d received several calls claiming the charges were a major deterrent to building. However, be noted that building resales are quite healthy in Halton. "If we want to subsidize buildâ€" ing charges, so be it,". said Oakville councillor Keith Bird. "Let‘s find out the real costs of building. If we subsidize that‘s okay, but let‘s let the public know. Burlington Major Walter Mulkewich said he understood the arguments on both sides of the issue. He said it would be nice if the hike in charges could be used to fund economic development. WIRED FOR GIFT IDEAS save Calculator has adjustable tilt display. Lets you get the best angle for viewing. 65â€"565 Shareware CD. Over 200 titles. 2516801 Shareware 10â€"pk. Features 10 fastâ€"paced, exciting games for hours of fun. 2516800 2495 1995 Put a TurboGrafx 16 video game system under the tree. Super 16â€"bit sound and graphics. Has game Keith Courage in Alpha Zones. 58â€"1600 Make shopping even easier, with a Radio Shack credit card. It‘s acâ€" cepted at all Radio Shack stores and participating dealers across Canada. We accept VISA and MasterCard. After mfr‘s. rebate Check the white pages for the Radio Shack store or participating dealer nearest you _ Sale ends December 31, 1993 Portable gaming exciteâ€" ment. With Sonic The Hedgehog 2 game. 581201 ... .. 149.95 Highâ€"quality T120 VHS videotape. Records up to 6 hoursâ€"ideal for miniâ€"series. 44â€"8601 Reg. sep. items 250.75 n ME P3 Here‘s a great gift idea for the CD fan in your familyâ€" a complete portable system. Features a portable CD player (42â€"5033), headphones (33â€"8208), AC adapter (2731659), a pair of amplified speakers (40â€"8169) and a CD holder (42â€"8229). All for one low price! A new computer for Christmas â€" it‘s an ideal choice for the perfect family gift Put an awardâ€"winning AST computer under the tree. The experts choose it tooâ€"Computer Buyer‘s Guide and Handbook says ""(its) high overall quality makes it our overall choice." S Advantage! Pro DX/33 1 Monitor included. 2514010 Advantage! Pro Monitor included. 2514003 Portable cassette player makes an ideal stocking stuffer. Auto stop helps prevent tape wear. With comfortable stereo headâ€" phones. 14â€"9238 Keyboard for kids is ideal for budding musicians. Has 32 mini keys for tiny fingers. Includes five demo tunes. 42â€"4018 SPECIAL PURCHASE. Ten 90â€"min. tapes d s 2o case .A . § CV DT JUL, 10°O p.m _im., 12â€"5 pm. Batteries/tapes/CDs/accessories/adapters not included unless specified. Except for clearance items, Rain Checks will be issued if an item is sold out. Radio Shack does not accept liabiliâ€" ty for pictorial or typographical errors. Prices shown are actual retail prices, exclusive of any applicable taxes. save 53 199