NEWS RELEASE TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE ************************* CONTEXT The Town of Penetanguishene is a lower-tier municipality within the County of Simcoe and located on the southeast shores of Georgian Bay, often referred to as North Simcoe or Huronia, approximately 165 kilometres north of the City of Toronto. The Town is noted for its small-town character, welcoming multilingual citizens, mix of housing and employment opportunities, natural landscapes and exceptional waterfront.
Penetanguishene recognizes its rich cultural history, dating back over 400 years, comprised of English, French, Métis and Indigenous communities. The Town is comprised of both urban and rural areas with an approximate population of 9,000 as per the 2016 census. The Town offers a robust economy with focuses on manufacturing, health care, tourism and service industries as well as being home to the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health and the Central North Correctional Centre.
The Town also sees a seasonal population of visitors and residents in the area and provides services to a broader population from the adjacent Town of Midland and Townships of Tiny and Tay.
PROPOSAL The Town of Penetanguishene is seeking expressions of interest from licensed real estate agents to assist in the sale of surplus municipal property. Several properties have been identified for immediate sale which are generally single lots for residential development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire sales process including all municipal sales requirements. This individual would manage property appraisals, list and show properties and negotiate on behalf of the municipality. Other duties may also include managing property surveys, servicing matters as well as identifying and assisting in mitigating encroachment matters.
The ideal candidate will have the following requirements:
Experience with the Land Registry Office and Land Titles Office procedures, legal surveys and plans;
Utilize industry experience and knowledge when assessing the value of municipal lands
Promote and advertise properties via the appropriate channels including Reator.ca and other online resources, newspaper, flyers and utilizing the proponents own network of professionals to maximize exposure.
Represent the Municipality in real estate negotiations, the sale process and prepare associated documentation.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand legal documents;
Thorough knowledge or real estate principles and real estate law;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Knowledge of the geography of the Town of Penetanguishene; and
Excellent presentation skills.
NO GUARANTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF LISTINGS Due to the complexity and variety of real dealings with the Municipality, the successful proponent shall be aware that they will not be involved in all real estate related matters and that there will be no guarantee in the amount of listings that will be offered over the term of the three (3) year agreement.
CONTRACT TERM The contract shall commence upon award and remain in place for a period of three (3) years from the date of award announcement to the successful proponent.
CONTRACT TERMINATION The Municipality may terminate the contract at any time with sixty (60) days written notice. Any active listings that exist when a written notice is provided may remain listed with the proponent until the sixty (60) days has elapsed.
EVAULATION The proposal will be graded on the following criteria and weight:
Degree to which the proponent responded to the EOI Overview of Firm/Agent capabilities Any perceived advantages in comparison to competitors: 30 per cent
Qualifications/Experience of the proponent with municipal experience: 20 per cent
Commission structure: Formula for evaluating commission Lowest proponents commission divided by proponents commission multiplied by the evaluation weighting. Eg. 2.5 per cent(lowest) divided by 3 per cent(current) x 40 per cent = 33.3 per cent: 40 per cent
Innovative approaches and value added: 15 per cent
Total: 100 per cent
Individuals having these qualifications are requested to submit a cover letter describing their interest, competency and resume. Please ensure that submissions are no larger than fifteen (15) pages in length. Expressions of Interest must be received by noon on Aug. 21, 2020 and can be submitted to:
Andrea Betty, MCIP, RPP – Director of Planning and Community Development Town of/Ville de Penetanguishene 10 rue Robert Street West/ouest P.O. Box 5009 Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 2G2 Telephone: 705-549-7453 ext. 215 Fax: 705-549-3743 Email: abetty@penetanguishene.ca
HALIFAX – A village of tiny homes is set to open next month in a Halifax suburb, the latest project by the provincial government to address homelessness.
Located in Lower Sackville, N.S., the tiny home community will house up to 34 people when the first 26 units open Nov. 4.
Another 35 people are scheduled to move in when construction on another 29 units should be complete in December, under a partnership between the province, the Halifax Regional Municipality, United Way Halifax, The Shaw Group and Dexter Construction.
The province invested $9.4 million to build the village and will contribute $935,000 annually for operating costs.
Residents have been chosen from a list of people experiencing homelessness maintained by the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia.
They will pay rent that is tied to their income for a unit that is fully furnished with a private bathroom, shower and a kitchen equipped with a cooktop, small fridge and microwave.
The Atlantic Community Shelters Society will also provide support to residents, ranging from counselling and mental health supports to employment and educational services.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 24, 2024.
Housing affordability is a key issue in the provincial election campaign in British Columbia, particularly in major centres.
Here are some statistics about housing in B.C. from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s 2024 Rental Market Report, issued in January, and the B.C. Real Estate Association’s August 2024 report.
Average residential home price in B.C.: $938,500
Average price in greater Vancouver (2024 year to date): $1,304,438
Average price in greater Victoria (2024 year to date): $979,103
Average price in the Okanagan (2024 year to date): $748,015
Average two-bedroom purpose-built rental in Vancouver: $2,181
Average two-bedroom purpose-built rental in Victoria: $1,839
Average two-bedroom purpose-built rental in Canada: $1,359
Rental vacancy rate in Vancouver: 0.9 per cent
How much more do new renters in Vancouver pay compared with renters who have occupied their home for at least a year: 27 per cent
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2024.
VANCOUVER – Voters along the south coast of British Columbia who have not cast their ballots yet will have to contend with heavy rain and high winds from an incoming atmospheric river weather system on election day.
Environment Canada says the weather system will bring prolonged heavy rain to Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, Whistler and Vancouver Island starting Friday.
The agency says strong winds with gusts up to 80 kilometres an hour will also develop on Saturday — the day thousands are expected to go to the polls across B.C. — in parts of Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver.
Wednesday was the last day for advance voting, which started on Oct. 10.
More than 180,000 voters cast their votes Wednesday — the most ever on an advance voting day in B.C., beating the record set just days earlier on Oct. 10 of more than 170,000 votes.
Environment Canada says voters in the area of the atmospheric river can expect around 70 millimetres of precipitation generally and up to 100 millimetres along the coastal mountains, while parts of Vancouver Island could see as much as 200 millimetres of rainfall for the weekend.
An atmospheric river system in November 2021 created severe flooding and landslides that at one point severed most rail links between Vancouver’s port and the rest of Canada while inundating communities in the Fraser Valley and B.C. Interior.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2024.
