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Roman Catholic Board pushing ahead with EDC by-law By Oksana Buhel law has been challenged, not its Joe Birett, superintendent of © business services and treasurer for the Halton Roman Catholic School Board, said the board is still aim- ing towards June 29 as the date when the Education Development Charges by-law will be presented and voted on by the school board. “We're well-into the process,” he said, “and we hope not to stop things now unless we encounter a serious problem.” This. announcement was made dé@spite problems faced by the York Board of Education in imple- menting a similar by-law. The implementation of the by-law in York Region was challenged by the Metro Toronto Home Builders Association on the grounds of unconstitutionality, but a leave of appeal was granted at Monday and Tuesday’s divisional court hear- ing. No date had been set for the concept. “Of course, the decision made at Monday and Tuesday’s hearing is an important factor to be consid- ered,” he admitted,” but one legal way of viewing the situation is that we don’t have to wait for a deci- sion to be made at the provincial court appeal.” He added the goal of the EDC is to provide accommodation for new student growth, and the need for this accomodation is becoming greater. “Since 1989, we've had a $2.5 million cutback in grants,” Birett explained. “It’s important we use every source of funding available to us so the difference is not conveyed back in the mill ate.” Birett hopes the by-law will be implemented August 1, the same date the Halton Board of Education planned to implement its EDC by-law. If all goes according to sched- ule, the Halton Roman Catholic School Board will collect $293 per residence and 0.19% for commer- cial lots from developers. Birett explained the Home Builders Association challenged the constitutionality of the by-law, not the legislation. This means the York Board of Education EDC by- Halton board waits for York challenge before pushing forth by-law By Oksana Buhel ‘A Halton Board of Education public meeting concerning the implementation of educational development charges (EDC) was held June 3, but because of “legal confusion,” no decisions will be til accusations of unconsti- tutionality are addressed. Developers and members of the public in York Region, which was the first region to attempt passing the EDC by-law, claimed the by- law was unconstitutional because it was an indirect tax, and because of the disparity between the amount given to separate school boards and public school boards. In the Halton region, 0.84% of the educational development charges will be given to the public board, and 0.19% will be for the Roman Catholic board. Ontario school boards interested in implementing the charges waited for a decision at last Monday and Tuesday’s provincial court hearing, held in Toronto, to see if an appe: would be allowed. A leave of appeal was granted, and the York school board can now challenge the accusations of-unconstutionality. No date has been set for the appeal. If the by-law is implemented in Halton, developers can expect an additional levy of $1,297 per resi- dence and .84% for commercial lots, over and above the existing regional and municipal fee. JOHNSON & ASsOcIATES 877-5165 MARILYN WORRALL 874-3040 Or OF MY WISH LIST Thay ry Sp i ae) ing suitable hi ive market. Please take a TE oa oe oe cf cdtertg did seni your liouse riight be suitable. ic in ik 10+ acres, | with house hidden from road. me (above grade) * main dor laundry and main floor Family room * separate ‘outbuilding/workshop ® range $350,000 — $500,000 Client 2, 3.04 bedroom family home — 2300 sq. ft. or more ‘minutes of Georgetown © range $250,000 — $300,000 3 bedroom executive home (newer) 2 ‘Georgetown ® treed country lot — approximately 1 acre near Milton or + range $230,000 - $270,000 AS 9 ijn ike sans for you. Should your property bea suitable match, we could i THINK NO MORE!!! Call Nick Lorito Tor. 874-3040 Bus. 877-5165 ~ 24 Hr. Pager ~ JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES LTD., REALTOR * Sales Rep. Nick 4) : Lorito eee Not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale. BARB & ALEX GLENN* “WE WORK TOGETHER FOR YOU" 24 Hour Pager TORONTO LINE 416-450-9344 OFFICE 519-853-2074 RESIDENCE 519-853-0923 * Sales Representative 5 PLEX gaat BUILDING parking or Alex* Glenn at 853-2074 or 853-0923. RCA3-002 LYNDEN CIRCLE - GEORGETOWN X48 TERRIFIC TOWN HOUSE $149,900 Central air, gas fumace, 3 bedrooms, 2 thead door) |} bathrooms. Open space across from oil fumace.} | front & ex! arking spots. Call n_at 853-2074 RCA3-061 7+ ACRES trap Ailthis just 5 minutes from town. $329,000 Cement floor. bara’ or Alex* Glent Please call Barbara* or Alex* Glenn 853-2074 or 853-0923. RCA3-020