Unsolicited Offer to Purchase Haldimand County Property Application

A conveyance of a property can be a lengthy process, as set out in the Municipal Act and could take up to a year to complete depending upon the complexity of the property closure. The decision to convey Haldimand County property is initially considered by a report from Legal and Support Services to the Council in Committee, and then taken to Council. Staff and relevant stakeholders including but not limited to the applicable conservation authority are also given an opportunity to review the request and provide their comments and concerns to the proposed purchase, all of which are provided to Council for their consideration.

Work will not commence until the above requirements have been met. Pricing schedule to be updated annually.

Applicant Information

Additional Information

Property Information

Photograph(s)

Payment Information

This application will not be processed until the application fee is paid.

Payment can be made:

• in person at the Haldimand County Administration Building, 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON; or
• via mail, please send a cheque payable to:

The Corporation of Haldimand County
Attention: Property
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga ON N0A 1E0

Important Information for Applicants

Subject to Council’s approval to proceed with a sale, all administrative costs of the closure and sale are borne by the purchaser(s). These administrative costs include such things as advertising, legal fees, appraisal fees, etc. The purchaser is also required, at their cost, to initially obtain a draft reference plan in order to facilitate the closure procedure, and facilitate having the reference plan registered, upon satisfactory acceptance by the County.

Preparation of the conveyance documents and registration of the deed can be carried out by the applicant’s solicitor.

The land itself is sold for no less than the appraised or market value.

Abutting land owners of the road allowance are notified of an intention to purchase the road, and permitted to provide any comments or concerns they may have with the potential of the road closure and conveyance.

The information provided in this application will be included in a report to Council.

All lands are sold on an “as is/where is” basis and the purchaser will be required to sign an Acknowledgement confirming this. Applicants should be fully aware that a successful application to close any road or alley may result in additional costs to the Applicant.

Additional costs may include the following:

1. Any required Environmental Assessments if applicable.
2. Purchase price of the lands to be conveyed in accordance with the Disposal of Surplus Lands Policy Number 2002-06.
3. Survey Costs – The Applicant must engage an Ontario Land Surveyor to prepare a Reference Plan and deposit it in the Land Registry Office. The plan must clearly define the extent of the road, alley or walkway to be closed and the manner in which it will be divided between the abutting owners. This Reference Plan must be forwarded to the Property Coordinator for approval prior to depositing it into the LRO via email to properties@haldimandcounty.ca.
4. Real Estate Fees – Owners will require the services of a solicitor if the closure and conveyance is approved by Council and will also be responsible for any legal fees the municipality may have incurred with respect to the transaction.

Acknowledgement

By signing below, I agree and acknowledge that the information contained in this application and any documentation, including agreements, reports, studies and drawings, provided in support of the application, by myself, my agents, consultants and solicitors, constitutes public information and will become part of the public record. As such, and in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, I hereby consent to the municipality of Haldimand County making this application and it’s supporting documentation available to the general public, including copying and disclosing the application and its supporting documentation to any third party upon their request. I agree and acknowledge that I have read through the “Important information for Applicants” and understand the terms set out therein.

Application Process

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing this application, please contact Melissa Lloyd, Property Coordinator by phone at 905-318-5932 ext. 6124 or by email to properties@haldimandcounty.on.ca.