DocumentsAppendixJul 20, 2026Pages 22–26
APPENDIX A: DCC SERVICES – TECHNICAL CALCULATIONS (PARKS PROGRAM)
Technical schedules supporting the proposed Parks DCC program, including project costs, benefit allocations, municipal assistance, and rate calculations.
Key facts
- Total project cost: $51,214,473
- DCC recoverable amount: $48,227,328
- Total municipal responsibility: $2,987,145
- Existing DCC reserve monies: $14,440,721
- Calculated DCC per person: $844.09
APPENDIX A: DCC SERVICES – TECHNICAL CALCULATIONS (PARKS PROGRAM)
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PARKS DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW UPDATE
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CITY OF LANGFORD
PARKS IMPROVEMENTS AND ACQUISITION DCC PROGRAM
PARKLAND IMPROVEMENTS
| DCC Project ID | Project Name | Description/Extent | Cost Estimate (2026 $; includes contingency) | Benefit Factor | Benefit to New Development | Municipal Assist Factor (1%) | DCC Recoverable | Total Municipal Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Irwin Trail | Phase 1; project is completed but not on DCC list | $445,172 | 100% | $445,172 | $4,452 | $440,720 | $4,452 |
| P2 | Lakepoint Park | Project is completed but not on DCC list | $354,066 | 100% | $354,066 | $3,541 | $350,525 | $3,541 |
| P3 | Irwin Trail | Phase 2; work underway with expected completion of Summer 2026 | $550,000 | 100% | $550,000 | $5,500 | $544,500 | $5,500 |
| P4 | Phase 12 Park | Concept design provided to City; target completion mid-2027 | $1,100,000 | 100% | $1,100,000 | $11,000 | $1,089,000 | $11,000 |
| P5 | Sooke Lake Road Park | Park Development | $5,000,000 | 50% | $2,500,000 | $25,000 | $2,475,000 | $2,525,000 |
| P6 | Totangi Trail Development | Trails and Furnishings (e.g., garbage cans and benches) | $132,300 | 100% | $132,300 | $1,323 | $130,977 | $1,323 |
| P7 | Olympic View Trail Development | Trails and Furnishings (e.g., garbage cans and benches) | $266,700 | 100% | $266,700 | $2,667 | $264,033 | $2,667 |
| P8 | Weir Langdon Trail Development | Trails and Furnishings (e.g., garbage cans and benches) | $209,118 | 100% | $209,118 | $2,091 | $207,027 | $2,091 |
| P9 | Accessible Playground Equipment | $50k/year for 5 years; Park Development and Construction for Accessible Playground Equipment | $250,000 | 100% | $250,000 | $2,500 | $247,500 | $2,500 |
| P10 | Hiking Trails Improvements | Park Development | $100,000 | 100% | $100,000 | $1,000 | $99,000 | $1,000 |
| P11 | BMP Gateway Park | Near Riviera Road; Park Development | $250,000 | 100% | $250,000 | $2,500 | $247,500 | $2,500 |
| P12 | Skirt Mtn Future Phases | Park Development | $150,000 | 100% | $150,000 | $1,500 | $148,500 | $1,500 |
| P13 | Centennial Park Improvements | Irrigation Improvements | $385,000 | 100% | $385,000 | $3,850 | $381,150 | $3,850 |
| P14 | Veterans Memorial Park (Acquisition and Expansion) | Park Development; to be completed in 2026 | $2,400,000 | 100% | $2,400,000 | $24,000 | $2,376,000 | $24,000 |
| P15 | Langford Gravity Zone and Nature Trails | Excludes Bike Track itself; Park Development; Destination Park | $750,000 | 100% | $750,000 | $7,500 | $742,500 | $7,500 |
| P16 | Thetis and Millstream Parkland Improvements | Improvements to develop newly acquired parkland at Thetis and Millstream Park (landscaping, furnishings, lighting). | $1,500,000 | 100% | $1,500,000 | $15,000 | $1,485,000 | $15,000 |
| P17 | Mill Hill Parkland Improvements | Improvements to develop newly acquired parkland at Mill Hill Park (Iandscaping, furnishings, lighting). | $700,000 | 100% | $700,000 | $7,000 | $693,000 | $7,000 |
| P18 | Langford/Glen Lake Parkland Improvements | Improvements to develop newly acquired parkland at Langford/Glen Lake Park (landscaping, furnishings, lighting). | $1,000,000 | 100% | $1,000,000 | $10,000 | $990,000 | $10,000 |
| P19 | Goldstream Meadows Parkland Improvements | Improvements to develop newly acquired parkland at Goldstream Meadows Park (landscapting, furnishings, lighthing). | $700,000 | 100% | $700,000 | $7,000 | $693,000 | $7,000 |
| P20 | South Langford Parkland Improvements | Improvements to develop newly acquired parkland at South Langford Park (landscaping, furnishings, lighting). | $700,000 | 100% | $700,000 | $7,000 | $693,000 | $7,000 |
| P21 | Woodlands Park Improvements | Improvements to develop newly acquired parkland at Woodlands Park (landscaping, furnishings, lighting). | $3,000,000 | 100% | $3,000,000 | $30,000 | $2,970,000 | $30,000 |
PARKLAND ACQUISITION
| DCC Project ID | Project Name | Description/Extent | Cost Estimate (2026 $; includes contingency) | Benefit Factor | Benefit to New Development | Municipal Assist Factor (1%) | DCC Recoverable | Total Municipal Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P22 | Langford Gravity Zone Parkland Acquisition | Secure additional lands for the Langford Gravity Zone park. | $6,750,000 | 100% | $6,750,000 | $67,500 | $6,682,500 | $67,500 |
| P23 | Parkland Acquisition - Community | Secure additional lands (1 ha) City-wide for Community Parks. | $7,907,372 | 100% | $7,907,372 | $79,074 | $7,828,298 | $79,074 |
| P24 | Parkland Acquisition - Neighbourhood (North Langford) | Secure additional lands (1 ha) in North Langford for Neighbourhood Parks. | $7,907,372 | 100% | $7,907,372 | $79,074 | $7,828,298 | $79,074 |
| P26 | Parkland Acquisition - Neighbourhood (South Langford) | Secure additional lands (1 ha) in South Langford for Neighbourhood Parks. | $7,907,372 | 100% | $7,907,372 | $79,074 | $7,828,298 | $79,074 |
| P27 | Parkland Acquisition - Waterfront | Secure additional lands (0.25 ha) along Langford Lake and Glen Lake. | $800,000 | 100% | $800,000 | $8,000 | $792,000 | $8,000 |
| TOTALS | $51,214,473 | $48,714,473 | $487,145 | $48,227,328 | $2,987,145 |
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CITY OF LANGFORD
PARKS DCC RATE CALCULATION
A: Parks DCC Calculation
| Land Use | Estimated New Development (Col. (1)) | Unit (Col. (2)) | Person per unit (residential)/Equivalent Population/m2 (other land uses) (Col. (3)) | Equivalent Population (Col. (4) = (1) x (3)) | % Population Equivalent (Col. (5) = (4) / (a)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Dwelling (<400m2) | 225 | Dwelling Unit/ Lot | 2.600 | 585 | 1% |
| One-Family Dwelling (>400m2) | 225 | Dwelling Unit/ Lot | 4.200 | 945 | 2% |
| Two-Family Dwelling | 450 | Dwelling Unit | 2.600 | 1,170 | 3% |
| Townhouse | 1,500 | Dwelling Unit | 2.600 | 3,900 | 10% |
| Apartment | 12,600 | Dwelling Unit | 1.800 | 22,680 | 57% |
| Commercial Use or Industrial Use | 591,146 | m2 Gross Floor Area | 0.018 | 10,747 | 27% |
| Total Equivalent Population | 40,027 (a) | 100% |
| Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net Parks DCC Program Recoverable | $48,227,328 (b) |
| Existing DCC Reserve Monies | $14,440,721 (c) |
| Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs | $33,786,607 (d) = (b) - (c) |
| DCC per Person | $844.09 (e) = (d) / (a) |
B: Unit Parks DCC Calculation
C: Resulting Parks DCCs
DCC Revenue Estimates
| Land Use | DCC Rate | Unit | Calculation | DCC Revenue Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Dwelling (<400m2) | $2,195 | Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot | (e) x Col. (3) | $493,796 |
| One-Family Dwelling (>400m2) | $3,545 | Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot | (e) x Col. (3) | $797,670 |
| Two-Family Dwelling | $2,195 | Per Dwelling Unit | (e) x Col. (3) | $987,591 |
| Townhouse | $2,195 | Per Dwelling Unit | (e) x Col. (3) | $3,291,970 |
| Apartment | $1,519 | Per Dwelling Unit | (e) x Col. (3) | $19,144,072 |
| Commercial Use or Industrial Use | $15.35 | Per m2 Gross Floor Area | (e) x Col. (3) | $9,071,509 |
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Extracted from: City of Langford Parks DCC Background Report