1997 2015 Summer 2017 Fall 2017 December 2017 April 2018 DCC introduced DCC Review Process initiated New DCC Proposal brought to committee New DCC Proposal Consultation Dialogues New DCC Bylaw to Metro Vancouver Board New DCC Bylaw implemented Developmental Cost Charge (DCC) Program Summary In 1997, Metro Vancouver implemented a Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program in the Liquid Waste function of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD), the purpose of which was to ensure that new development in the region would fund the cost of the liquid waste infrastructure expansion required to service that development. The policy aspects of the program were developed to be consistent across liquid waste operations, with each sewer area assigned a separate and unique fee structure based on the requirements of that specific sewer area. The Issue At the introduction of the DCC program, rates were set based on the development plans of member municipalities and the necessary infrastructure expansion required to service that development. Since that time, DCC rates have not been updated, despite the significant growth in development throughout the Metro Vancouver region, the increasing need for system expansion, and the rising cost of liquid waste infrastructure. The Proposed Solution Metro Vancouver has recalculated the DCC rates taking into consideration growth, system and cost conditions, resulting in a required increase to help pay for expanded liquid waste infrastructure that will serve the growing population in the region, and is seeking public input on those proposed new rates prior to seeking provincial approval. Timeline We are here
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1997 2015 Summer 2017
Fall 2017
December 2017
April 2018
DCC introduced
DCC Review Process initiated
New DCC Proposal brought to committee
New DCC Proposal Consultation Dialogues
New DCC Bylaw to Metro Vancouver Board
New DCC Bylaw implemented
Developmental Cost Charge (DCC) Program Summary In 1997, Metro Vancouver implemented a Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program in the Liquid Waste function of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD), the purpose of which was to ensure that new development in the region would fund the cost of the liquid waste infrastructure expansion required to service that development. The policy aspects of the program were developed to be consistent across liquid waste operations, with each sewer area assigned a separate and unique fee structure based on the requirements of that specific sewer area.
The IssueAt the introduction of the DCC program, rates were set based on the development plans of member municipalities and the necessary infrastructure expansion required to service that development. Since that time, DCC rates have not been updated, despite the significant growth in development throughout the Metro Vancouver region, the increasing need for system expansion, and the rising cost of liquid waste infrastructure.
The Proposed SolutionMetro Vancouver has recalculated the DCC rates taking into consideration growth, system and cost conditions, resulting in a required increase to help pay for expanded liquid waste infrastructure that will serve the growing population in the region, and is seeking public input on those proposed new rates prior to seeking provincial approval.