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Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Order of Business
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COUNCIL MEETING
February 23, 2016
0 Canada to be sung by Julianna Moore
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of February 9, 2016
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for
the current Council Meeting at this time.
REPORTS 5:00 P.M.
1. R&C-2016-01 — Merger of Arts & Culture and Museum Committees
2. 2015-2018 Strategic Priorities Update
BUDGET MATTERS
1. TS-2016-12 — Public Consultation — Phase Two Transit Service
Improvements
2. Operating Budget Update
NOTE: there will be a powerpoint presentation associated with the above.
3. BDD-2016-001 — Niagara Falls Illumination Board (NFIB) Lighting Project.
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PRESENTATIONS/ DEPUTATIONS 6:30 P.M.
Aging Strategy Implementation Committee
Domenic Venetrasca, Chair, from the Aging Strategy Implementation Committee
of the Niagara Age-Friendly Community Network will make a presentation to Council.
2021 Canada Summer Games
Bram Cotton, Chief Executive Officer, of the Niagara Sports Commission will make
a presentation on investigating a Regional bid application to host the 2021 Canada
Summer Games.
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PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M.
Public Meeting:
AM-2015-012, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
9687 Biggar Road and Abutting Lands to the North
Applicants: 918969 Ontario Inc. (Bob Robinson) & 284612 Ontario Inc. (Carol Robinson)
Agent: Jack Bernardi
Proposal: Recognize the Expansion of a Contractor's Yard
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2016-08
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee — requesting 50 cent bus rides for March
Break.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
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2. Autism Ontario — requesting a flag raising for April 4th
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
3. Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Conference — requesting a Council
representative at the 2016 conference.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
Additional items for Council's Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration.
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. REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN
ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET.
THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME.
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT
ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
F-2016-08 — Monthly Tax Receivables Report - January
F-2016-09 — Municipal Accounts
MW-2016-06 — Woodland Management Plan Final Report
RBOC-2016-02 — Millennium Trail Update
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BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the
by-law listed for Council consideration.
2016-17 A by-law to authorize the payment of $9,481,352.36 for General Purposes.
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2016-18 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 23rd day of February, 2016.
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NEW BUSINESS
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*February 23, 2016 - Julianna Moore
Julianna Moore is a Grade 8 student at Princess Margaret School where she has served as a
member of Student Council. She has been taking vocal lessons since the age of 6 and she enjoys
singing in the choir at her school, in competitions such as the Kiwanis festival, and in musical
productions such as Oliver, Into The Woods and The Wizard of Oz. Julianna's hobbies include
robotics, acting, singing, swimming and reading. She volunteers her time in the administration
office at school and she recently sang at Springilicious and at the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser
with fellow cast members from Linus Hand Productions. Julianna looks forward to continuing
her singing, acting, and school activities and is pleased to be given this opportunity to sing our
national anthem for the members of our city council.
RSC-2016-01
Nia araFalis February 23, 2016
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture
SUBJECT: R&C-2016-01
Merger of Arts & Culture and Museum Committees
RECOMMENDATION
1 . That Council approve the merger of the Arts & Culture Committee with the
Museum Advisory Board to form the Arts, Culture and Museum Committee.
2. And that Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Arts, Culture and
Museum Committee as outlined in the report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Report R&C-2015-13 Culture Plan Implementation Strategy was presented and
approved at the September 15, 2015, Council meeting directing staff to implement the
first tier priorities. The first tier priorities and action steps were shared with culture
stakeholders at the Culture Summit, October 22, 2015.
One of the Culture Plan first tier priorities is to merge the two committees to form a new
Arts, Culture and Museum Committee. Staff and committees recommend that the
merging of the two committees be implemented at this time.
BACKGROUND
The Arts & Culture Committee was established by virtue of Bylaw No.91-40. The
purpose of the committee is, "to foster, develop and unite artistic and cultural activities
in the community". Goals of the committee are to support the development of Arts &
Culture, to recommend to City Council arts and culture policies and interests and to
recommend to Council the allocation of municipal spending in the areas of arts and
culture.
The Museum Advisory Board was initially formed as the Museum Board in 1973, (Bylaw
No. 73-23). General responsibilities included all matters related to staffing the museum,
policy development, programming and annual reporting. In 2010, Niagara Falls History
Museum joined the City of Niagara Falls, Recreation & Culture Department. Due to the
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governance change, the board became a committee of council. The committee terms of
reference were revised to reflect the changes. The current committee provides input
and assistance for fundraising events and sponsorships. It also provides input into the
development of policies, activities and support.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The Niagara Falls Culture Plan was received by Council and referred to staff and
committees to develop an implementation plan at the April 28, 2015, Council meeting.
City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan defines Culture as:
The full spectrum of arts activity: performing, visual, digital media, literary (opera
to rap; highbrow to lowbrow), history and heritage, the range of services and
facilities provided by the Niagara Falls Public Library, the full spectrum of
competency: beginners, hobbyists, spectators, professionals and the public and
private (commercial) suppliers of culture.
Culture Plan recommended; Reduce Number of Committees: Ultimately with the
new term of Council, the City should consider merging the certain committees of
council in order to reduce duplication, enhance committee mandate and
encourage efficiencies. An immediate step to this effect would be to merge the
Arts & Culture Committee with the Museum Advisory Committee to form the new
Arts, Culture and Museum Committee (or possibly, simply `Culture
Committee'). While each Committee has its own area of responsibility, it is felt
that there is more to be gained in common cause and information—sharing in a
merged Committee than might be lost through a lack of focus on each
Committee's current sphere of influence.
Staff discussed the merger of the committees at the Arts & Culture January 21, 2016,
committee meeting. The following motion was approved,
MOTION: That the Arts & Culture Committee is in favour of a merger with the
Museums Advisory Committee, provided that the merged Committee is named "Arts,
Culture and Museum Committee". The merged Committee should retain all current
members of both committees. Wayne Campbell, Laurie Crain-Anez/carried
Both Committees and staff have worked together to plan and implement the Niagara
Falls Night of Art and other events hosted at the Niagara Falls History Museum.
Committees also assisted in the implementation of the Culture Summit and in the review
of the Museum's Strategic Plan. Agenda items and business arising from both
committees have grown increasingly alike.
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The Niagara Falls History Museum celebrates the history and tells the story of the City's
cultural past. The facility hosts various cultural events, including Thursday night
programming; film series, dancing, poetry reading and new this winter, improv night.
The Temporary Gallery and theatre space are available for programming and special
events.
Merging the Arts & Culture Committee and the Museum Advisory Board will enable
streamlined action and decision making on a broader scope of projects including the
implementation of the Culture Plan. The Terms of Reference for the merged Arts,
Culture & Museum Committee is attached.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
With limited staffing resources, the Culture portfolio is the responsibility of the Culture &
Museums Manager, formerly the Museums Manager. No additional staff positions are
recommended at this time.
Merging the Arts & Culture Committee with the Museums Advisory Board will form a
stronger, collective community voice of culture.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan 2007 (ten year plan) Action Plan #2 stated:
Review and Revise Parks, Recreation and Culture Committees. As stated in the plan
"this structure is cumbersome, duplicates efforts and impedes efficient decision making.
Committee structure should be revised to reduce its size and create a structure that
parallels the Department's mandate and promotes effective decision making and use of
staff resources".
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Terms of Reference for the Arts, Culture & Museum Committee
Recommended by:
Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation and Culture
Respectfully submitted: 14A-11"
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Attachment #1
City of Niagara Falls Arts, Culture & Museum Committee
Terms of Reference
Mandate
As an appointed body of volunteers, the Arts, Culture & Museum Committee will assist City staff
in creating a dynamic and vibrant City. The committee will assist in the development of policies
and plans; will act as an advocate for arts, culture, and heritage providers throughout the
community and will provide informed perspectives on arts, culture, and heritage related matters
in the City.
Term
Concurrent with the term of Council; Volunteers hold their position until their replacements have
been selected.
Authority
The Committee is an advisory committee to Council. It has no power in and of itself. The
Committee will make recommendations for Council's consideration for matters requiring Council
approval. The Committee may also provide status reports at regular intervals to keep Council
apprised of events and activities.
Membership
• 8 -12 volunteers, who are Niagara Falls residents, as appointed by City Council;
• City Council will have regard to applicants with interest and experience in fostering
historical and cultural awareness in the community;
• A City Councillor may be appointed to the Advisory Committee.
Staff Support
The Manager of Culture & Museums shall act as the staff liaison to the Advisory Committee.
Other staff will attend, as directed by the Director of Recreation & Culture and the Manager of
Culture & Museums.
Any recommendation reports from the Committee will be prepared by the staff liaison and
recommended to Council by the Director.
Meeting Format
In accordance with the General Terms of Reference for Advisory Committees to Council
Roles and Responsibilities
In accordance with the Committee Protocol adopted by City Council.
Duties/Work Plan
1. To assist in enhancing public awareness of arts, culture, and heritage activities in the
City of Niagara Falls.
2. To act as an advocate for arts, culture, and heritage organizations within the City of
Niagara Falls.
3. To act as ambassadors of the Committee at various events and festivals.
4. To provide input on the development of necessary policies and plans as they relate to
arts, culture, and heritage activities reflective of the needs and interests of the residents
and visitors of Niagara Falls.
5. To provide volunteer assistance on special projects.
6. Provide recommendations to Council related to arts, culture, and heritage activities.
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Economic Growth and Prosperity STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
We are committed to be a City that will attract and retain business investment, create employment,
diversify the economy and broaden the tax base.
Objective 1: Establish areas where more flexible zoning provisions and regulatory tools can
be introduced to encourage redevelopment,investment and economic growth
Key Actions Status
Foster business investment and job creation • Municipal Employment Incentive Program was created and approved
through existing Community Improvement by Council(Fall 2015)and works in conjunction with the Gateway
Plans(CIP)and the establishment of a City- CIP to attract employers
Wide CIP • To date,4 applications for the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone
incentive programs have been received
Develop an implementation strategy for the • Niagara Economic Gateway Zone strategy complete
Niagara Economic Gateway Zone • In partnership with the Region,BDD conducted Familiarization Tours
for Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area(GTHA)
• Promote the new incentive program to existing businesses,site
selectors,developers and brokers
Economic Growth and Prosperity STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
,s,.1 Objective 1: Establish areas where more flexible zoning provisions and regulatory tools can
(continued) be introduced to encourage redevelopment,investment and economic growth
Key Actions Status
Ensure Montrose Business Park is Shovel- • Completed a Species at Risk Assessment in 2015 and cleared lands of
Ready for Development shrubs/trees
• Topographic survey and base plan preparation have been completed
• Currently working on site services and linking road configuration plan
• Zoning to be updated to remove Environmental Protection Area from
central area
• Storm water management plan. land development coordination and
engineering/servicing drawings to be completed in 2016
Identify and implement new"business friendly" • Pre-consultation meeting with developers/business and various municipal
initiatives,and establish a one-window approval departments to review plans at every stage to expedite the approval
process with clear timelines process
• Implemented digital application process to improve access
• Prepared guides for customers to provide detailed information on specific
applications,giving expected costs,timelines and requirements
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Economic Growth and Prosperity STRATEGIC PRIORITIEII
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N f Objective 2: Establish Niagara Falls as Ontario's premier resort gaming destination
Key Actions Status
Strengthen the two Casinos in Niagara Falls • Continue to contribute to the annual Niagara Falls Tourism marketing
and lobby for expansion of the gaming industry campaign which promotes both casinos
in Niagara Falls • Continue to meet with OLG and Province to advocate on the importance
of both gaming assets
• Council passed resolution in 2015 to make Niagara Falls a gaming
destination resort for Province of Ontario and add additional casinos
Continue to pursue the Modernization of • Continue to work with OLG and Province to ensure Niagara Falls two
Casino Niagara gaming assets are not negatively impacted by modernization.
Encourage the Development of a new 7.000 • RFPQ was issued in Fall of 2015 with submissions due February 2016.
Seat Entertainment Complex • OLG will select a short list and issue RFP to proponents
• Staff will work closely with OLG to expedite approval process
Economic Growth and Prosperity STRATEGIC PRIORITIES III
2015-2018
z,./.„7 Objective 3: Bring Year-Round GO Train Service to Niagara Falls to leverage the economic
synergies by linking Niagara Falls to the GTA
Status
• Business Case has been submitted to the Province for review and appeal
• Provincial review process is underway and a decision is expected by June 2016
• Staff are involved with a Regional Transit Hub Study that is developing secondary plans for the areas around each of the
transit stations in Niagara.The study is expected to be completed by June 2017
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Economic Growth and Prosperity STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
n/`l Objective 4: Retain the City's youth and attract youth from across the world to Niagara Falls
by providing educational and career opportunities
Key Actions Status
Develop a Post-Secondary Educational • Applications submitted by post-secondary partner for funding from Federal
Hub and Entrepreneurial Village in Governments FEDDEV Program—currently under review
Niagara Falls • Zoning By-law approved to provide for Post Secondary Education facilities
Identify and Implement Strategies to • Provide no cost start up consultations and business related seminars.
Encourage Innovation and Small • Running a series of Youth(ages 18-29)orientation programs including training,
Business Start-Ups mentorship,and funding through Summer Company and Starter Company.
• Entrepreneur incubation facilities providing a low cost professional start up
environment and relevant training support.
• Establish partnerships with the business ecosystem network providing local
entrepreneurs easy access to services.
Economic Growth and Prosperity STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
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.„,/,/ Objective 5: Capitalize on Niagara's Global Brand Recognition
Status
• Promote Niagara to foreign direct investors In China.Europe and the Middle East
• Currently working with several foreign development groups on Niagara Falls projects
Objective 6: Strengthen public transit linkages between the municipalities to assist in the
movement of people for employment and education opportunities
Status
• An Inter-Municipal Transit(IMT)working group comprised of the Region,Cities of St.Catharines.Welland and Niagara
Falls is building a business case for further improvements in Regional transit
• Through the WEGO 104/110 route to the Dorchester/Morrison Hub.provide connections between GO service train/bus to
inter-municipal service
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Economic Growth and Prosperity STRATEGIC PRIORITIES II
2015-2018
„,/`, Objective 7: Work collaboratively with the Niagara Region and other municipal economic
development departments in the Region to develop a joint economic
development action plan
Status
• Working with Municipal colleagues and Niagara Region to develop Foreign Direct Investment activities plan which will have
staff promoting Niagara at various trade events and working with global consulate and trade offices
• Developing a foreign trade zone for Niagara -application was submitted to the Federal government in 2015 and decision is
expected in 1st quarter 2016
• Currently implementing a Competitive Advantage Study to determine how Niagara compares with other jurisdictions
• Reviewing existing development approval process to determine how the approval can be expedition for expansion and new
developments
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Infrastructure Sustainability STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
Infrastructure Is critical to the competitiveness of our economy, the quality of life citizens enjoy, and the
delivery of public services. We are committed to ensure that investments in infrastructure maximize
benefits, reduce risk,and provide satisfactory levels of service to the public.
Objective 1: Operate,maintain and upgrade the City's infrastructure and other assets in an
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Key Actions Status
Implement a Preventative Maintenance Program for all • Three year preventative maintenance(PM)contracts have been established for
City Facilities City Hall.Niagara Falls History Museum.Gale Centre and Niagara Falls Transit
• Phase One of PM Program implemented by conducting Building Reviews
• Entered into service contract for HVAC,roof contract expected this year
Develop a plan for the replacement of the Municipal • Service Centre Location Study planned for 2016.
Works Service Centre • Site modifications to the Salt Yard underway.
Complete the WEGO Transportation System Facility • Preparing for necessary works to remove the former Transit Building and clear
previous site
Complete the LED Street Lighting Study,and make Street Light inventory audit complete.
recommendations on the replacement of lighting 8370 new LED Street lights installed.New street light illumination standards and
infrastructure city-wide design details currently under review
infrastructure Sustainability STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
Objective 1: Operate, maintain and upgrade the City's infrastructure and other assets in an
(continued) affordable, reliable,environmentally sustainable and integrated way
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Develop and implement a strategy for reducing non- • Water Loss/Balance Study completed.Meter replacement program pending
revenue water losses and establish a program for water technology review of best practices.Leak detection,backflow prevention and bypass
meter replacement.using best practices inspection programs nearing completion
Work in close cooperation with the Niagara Region to complete critical infrastructure projects such as:
Low Lift Pump Station Upgrade&Storage Facility Low Lift P.S.Upgrade and CSO Tank nearing completion
• Thorold Stone Road Extension—Phase 1&2 Thorold Stone Road Ext.Phase 1 complete.Phase 2 under review.
• Stanley Avenue Road Reconstruction Project . Stanley Avenue Road Reconstruction Project complete.
Water Loss/Water Balance Project Water Loss/Balance Study Project complete.
• Railway Relocation Study = On-going
Mewburn Road Bridge Replacement • Mewburn Rd.Bridge Project under review by CN
Bridge Street Re-construction • Bridge St.Reconstruction Project deferred pending End Use Plan for former Transit Building.
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Financial Stability STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ll
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We are committed to be financially responsible to the residents of Niagara Falls by practicing prudent fiscal
management of existing resources, and by making sound long-term choices that allow core City programs
and services to be sustainable now and into the future.
Objective 1: Develop Asset Management Plans that Prioritize Projects based on need
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• The City developed and presented Asset Management Plans for both core infrastructure asset(roads,bridges, water.
sanitary/storm systems) as well as an Asset Management Plan for non-core infrastructure assets(buildings, fleet and all other
municipal assets)
• The review, update and investment in infrastructure assets is a continual program
• An update of both Asset Management Plans will be provided to Council in 2016
Financial Stability STRATEGIC PRIORITIES III
2015-2018
4170 Objective 2: Sustain long-term fiscal health and administrative effectiveness through
responsible financial stewardship and robust internal administrative structures
and processes
Key Actions Status
Establish utility rates that ensure long term Rate structure provides for rates that fund current and future costs Pate structure is being
sustainability of infrastructure investment reviewed for 2016
Review fee-for-service and grant arrangements for , Annual requests reviewed as part of budget
community groups and agencies
Rationalize City owned assets • Asset rationalization will come as Phase 2 of Preventative Maintenance Program begins.
• Once state of buildings is established,maintenance/capital works can be identified and
used to rationalize the Municipal Building Inventory
• Individual plans are being considered and brought to Council as required
Develop a risk management framework - Risk Management is focused on reducing costs of claims,and ensuring that best practices
are followed to mitigate risks&associated costs
Implement a debt management plan • The Debt Management Plan will be updated in 2016 as part of the Capital Budget process I
Develop a strategy to maximize non-tax revenue Rates&fee reviews were conducted in 2015 for sportsfield&arena use.In 2016,other
fees will be reviewed as part of the 2017 operating budget preparation
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Convenient, Accessible,& STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
Sustainable Transportation
We are committed to employing a safe,accessible, convenient,integrated and fiscally
responsible transportation system that provides realistic travel options to the auto, thereby,
creating a City that is truly accessible to locals and visitors.
lial Objective 1: Make Transit Services an environmentally and convenient choice that connects
people to destinations,locally, regionally and provincially
Status
• Enhanced hub at Morrison and Dorchester to accommodate seven buses(from three)
• Commenced operating from the new WEGO Facility which will enhance staffs ability to maintain the fleet and support the
service.
Convenient, Accessible,& STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
Sustainable Transportation
rAmil Objective 2: Ensure"Barrier Free"accessibility
Status
• All routes feature accessible buses
• Enhanced accessibility of bus stops in various locations to ensure access to all customers
• Provided training to all staff on accessible policies and procedures.
lialObjective 3: Develop a Strategy to Address Rail Crossings in Urban Niagara Falls
Status
• Commenced an inventory of rail crossing infrastructure in compliance with Transport Canada Regulation,
• Participate on the Region's Transportation Master Plan to address rail crossings on a region-wide basis.
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Sustainable Transportation
liAlObjective 4: Provide a convenient,cost effective and customer friendly parking system
based on the User Pay Philosophy
Status
• Implementation of Pay by Phone technology to integrate with on street and off street paid parking areas planned for 2016
• Continued replacement of legacy parking machines to keep up with changing technologies and improved customer service
• Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in municipal lots to support changing technologies in vehicles to commence in
2017
rialObjective 5: Encourage multi-modal travel and active transportation initiatives,and enhance
motorist,cyclist and pedestrian safety
Status
• Introduced 5.7 km of on-road bike facilities.
• Provided in-class road crossing safety training for approximately 1,000 pupils at various elementary schools in Niagara Falls.
• Encouraged active transportation for Cardinal Newman pupils through the Active Walk to School Program.
• Promoted safe speed on Kalar Road through the installation of two radar speed board electronic devices.
• Applied for the Bike Friendly Community Award
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Customer Service Excellence STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
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The efficient handling of customer inquiries and issues and the provision of information to the public,
through collaborative efforts of staff, is fundamental to customer satisfaction. We are committed to achieve
excellence in customer service satisfaction and to actively promote citizen engagement.
Objective 1: Deliver service excellence that reflects a customer-oriented culture and
enhances the service experience for the public
Status
• All staff trained on customer service standards regarding the AODA(Accessibility of Ontarians Disability Act)
• Recruitment web site and intranet updated to enable on-line job postings of external and internal positions,
• Job applicants receiving information brochures on City recruitment process
• Developed online surveys and online submission opportunities for the public
mil Objective 2: Integrate Corporate Values into all Human Resources systems—recruitment,
hiring, promotion,training priorities,and leadership development
Status
• Orientation of new staff on organizational values
• Values integrated into selection and recruitment process
• Professional development and training resources dedicated to customer service, process improvement and leadership
• Staff recognition and rewards for customer service excellence
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Customer Service Excellence STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
Objective 3: Continue to implement the City's Corporate Communications Plan
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Status
• Refreshed City of Niagara Falls website launched in January 2015
• City Newsletter. and City Weekly Ad(Niagara Falls Review)implemented
• Branding standards developed. including Corporate Templates and new design for City vehicles
milObjective 4: Simplify and increase public access to City information,programs and services
Status
• External job postings on My City newspaper advertisements and via City website and social media(ie.Linkedin).
• Increased social media presence and engagement
• Seasonal pull-out inserts created for each issue of the MyCity Guide
4 Objective 5: Ensure meaningful public involvement that respects the contribution of our
residents and businesses
Status
• Currently preparing a Community Engagement Plan that will increase and improve engagement with the public
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Organizational Efficiency & Effectiveness STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
We are committed to being efficient and effective in our delivery of municipal services and use of
resources,and accountable to our citizens and stakeholders.
Objective 1: Prepare program and service specific strategies to improve effectiveness and
efficiency
Status
• Training of cross functional teams on process mapping for applied strategic projects
• Benchmarking HR data on demographics.turnover and absenteeism.
• Market review of non-union compensation
Objective 2: Ensure that governance structures are appropriate and effective
Status
• On-going review of vacant positions to ensure"attrition policy'is being followed
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Organizational Efficiency & Effectiveness STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
Objective 3: Develop a Talent Management Strategy that emphasizes employee development
and engagement,and addresses the aging City workforce
Status
• Coaching and mentoring of high potential staff.
• Program developed for succession planning and developing the City's next generation of leaders
• Staff identified to participate in Niagara's NextGen and Leadership Niagara programs
• Senior management and managers/supervisors have access to new e-learning professional development modules.
Objective 4: Reduce the Municipality's carbon footprint
Status
• New HVAC system installed at City Hall
• The Museums initiated a green bin program for staff and visitors and installed a water fountain
• Energy audit of major buildings
• Low energy lighting installed at Gale Centre
• LED street lighting project in progress
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Healthy and Safe Community STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
We are committed to supporting a high quality of life and contributing to the wellbeing of residents
and visitors by ensuring a healthy,safe, and secure community.
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Objective 1: Expedite the establishment of the New Niagara Hospital through the Planning
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Status
• A working committee has been established with Niagara Health System(NHS),their consultants and City staff,to plan the
hospital site.The committee is meeting monthly to expedite the plan
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Objective 2: Advocate for and facilitate improved health care delivery in Niagara Falls
Status
• Ongoing recruitment program to aid in addressing the ramifications of the aging family physician workforce
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Healthy and Safe Community STRATEGIC PRIORITIES .
2015-2018
tikObjective 3: Provide Fire Services that meet legislated requirements and provide adequate
0 facilities and resources to address the needs of our community
Key Actions Status
Ensure legislated requirements for • New CO legislation enacted this year
fire and life safety are met • A relatively smooth transition from our existing by-law to the fire code requirement
• Restaurant inspection program completed
• Annual Emergency Management certification for the municipality achieved
• All vulnerable occupancies(seniors homes)inspected and evacuation drills evaluated.
• 'After the fireeducation in vicinity of fire occurrences
Ensure adequate resources are • Personnel recruitments for full time and volunteer firefighters occurred.The station 6 volunteer rescue truck
available for emergency response was replaced
• New self contained breathing apparatus was ordered
• Dispatcher recruitment began
• Addition of water chutes to volunteer tankers to improve efficiency of delivery of water to emergency scenes
Ensure adequate facilities are • Design work underway for renovations to Station 3 to update building and accommodate female firefighters
available for emergency response • Roof replacements at Station 2 and Fire Admin.building
and training • New HVAC at Fire Admin.building
• Relocated fuel supply for south end resources to new transit facility
• Selection process for engineering/design consultant for Station 7
Ensure timely emergency • Ongoing review of crew responses to specific zones within full time,volunteer&hybrid response areas
response throughout Niagara Falls.
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2015-2018
We are committed to building and promoting a vibrant,sustainable city that supports an active,
connected,and creative community.
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and Culture,and the Culture Master Plan
Key Actions Status
Continue to implement the recommendations • Developed Culture Plan Implementation Strategy, identifying first tier
from the 2007 Strategic Plan for the Provision of priorities. First Cultural Summit took place Fall,2015. Plan to implement
Parks,Recreation,Arts and Culture capacity building workshops Spring 2016 and to introduce the Culture
Funding Program(upon budget approval).
Coordinate a Ten Year(2017—2027) Recreation • Develop Terms of Reference in Fall 2016
and Culture Strategic Plan
Continue to implement the Battleground Master • Site Development of Battlegrounds and Redmond property underway—
Plan 30%Complete
Continue to develop a strategy for the • Ongoing search for external funding sources underway
revitalization of the Niagara Falls Farmers Market
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and supporting creative businesses
Status •
• Currently working with a university partner in establishing an innovation hub.The hub would serve as a catalyst in
attracting talent to the City.
• Working with Coalition Music to run a series of seminars targeting musicians and musician managers in Niagara Falls
• $600,000 to upgrade Winter Festival of Lights displays
—Q—Objective 4: Review and update plans and policies to provide streamlined,contemporary
• directions for planning and development
Status
• Review of various policy sections of the OP continues
• Tourist Commercial policy updates are proceeding
• Several housekeeping amendments are proposed for adoption this year to keep the OP current with Provincial
legislation and policy and to fine tune growth management policies
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NiagaraFalls
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services
SUBJECT: TS-2016-12
Public Consultation - Phase Two Transit Service Improvements
RECOMMENDATION
That this Report be received and Council approve one of the options outlined in the report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the Council meeting held on February 9, 2016, Council passed the following motion:
"That the Proposed Phase Two (2) Transit Service Improvement plan be forwarded to
2016 Operating Budget deliberations and that staff meet with the stakeholders
(riders/businesses) and the ATU executive, on the latter's proposals and report back to
Council."
From 2011-2013, Council undertook a transit route review, with new routes being
implemented in January 2014. Throughout the process of transitioning from the old
routing structure to the new routing structure, Council supported a transparent and
consistent process of engagement. This process included the engagement of bus
operators, transit riders, residents, students, seniors, Councillors and business leaders.
Based on this model of engagement, Council is being asked to consider two options
related to the 2016 Transit improvements:
Option A
Approve the implementation of the phase 2 improvements as outlined in report
TS-2016-09 presented to Council on February 9, 2016 (with the exception of the
changes to the WEGO Purple/Green line) and conduct a public outreach initiative
(work plan attached) in parallel to the improvements.
OR
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Option B
Defer the implementation of the improvements as outlined in report TS-2016-09
presented to Council on February 9, 2016 (with the exception of the changes to the
WEGO Purple/Green line and the summer Peak Red line inprovements) until the
completion of a public outreach program (work plan attached).
Staff will provide a report to Council on March 8, 2016 related to the WEGO Purple/Green
Line Pilot Initiative.
BACKGROUND
From 2011-2013, the Transit Routing Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, chaired by Councillor
loannoni, in consultation with Transportation Staff undertook an extensive outreach
program to develop a revitalized routing structure to better meet our community's public
transportation needs.
This extensive consultation process lead to the development of the framework of the
routing structure in place today. This framework sets the stage for the implementation of
thirty minute service system wide over the next six years.
During the implementation of the routing changes in January 2014 and May 2014
respectively, an extensive outreach and marketing campaign was undertaken. This
campaign included extra bus driver/operators that acted as transit ambassadors and
assisted passangers to better understand the routing changes. In both time periods, the
ambassador reach out initiative was undertaken for approximately month.
Throughout the routing review/implantation process the following process has been
consistently followed:
Step 1 Public Outreach / Stakeholders Program
• Ideas were sought from the community via online and newspaper surveys.
• Transit staff workshops were undertaken.
• Key Opinion Leader session took place.
• Post secondary students were surveyed on the buses.
• Seniors input was solicited.
• Secondary students were contacted for their comments.
Step 2 Analysis of Feedback / Preliminary Costing
• Routes were updated and new schedules were created.
• Infrastructure needs were identified.
• A preliminary costing was developed.
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Step 3 Finalize Routing and Scheduling Plan
• The routes and new schedules were finalized.
• Infrastructure plans were filalized.
• A financial plan was developed.
• An Implementation Plan was developed.
An update was provided to Council to keep them apprised of the progress upon the
completion of each step.
Utilizing the same public outreach process that has been utilized throughout the initiative,
a Work Plan (attached) has been developed. It will take a minimum of five months (Part
'A') and up to nine months (Part 'A' & Part 'B') to complete the review task.
Two options have been developed for Council's consideration, as follows:
Option 'A'
Implement the Proposed Phase Two Red Line and Routes 203/206 improvements as
outlined in TS-2016-09 with ongoing dialogue with Transit Operators for possible future
refinements of the services. This option would allow the implementation of increased thirty
minute services on the Red Line and Routes 203/206 to take place in 2016. Dependent
on the refinements brought forward from the Operators and Stakeholders, these revisions
may take place this year as well.
Option `B'
Defer the implementation of the improvements as outlined in report TS-2016-09 presented
to Council on February 9, 2016 (with the exception of the changes to the WEGO
Purple/Green line and the summer Peak Red line inprovements) until the completion of a
public outreach program(work plan attached).
Staff will provide a report to Council on March 8, 2016 related to the WEGO Purple/Green
Line Pilot Initiative.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
A Routing and Scheduling Revitalization Action Plan has been supported by Council,
which would provide a framework to proceed toward thirty minute headways across all
daytime routes Monday through Saturday. This Action Plan is to be phased in over a six
(6) year period, ultimately leading to 30 minute headways across the entire municipality.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The operational cost of Option 'A' of the Proposed Phase Two Improvement Plan is
$498,000 and there are no capital purchases required. This cost has been included in the
2016 Operating Budget provided to Council on January 26, 2016.
If Option `B' is the direction selected, the cost to support the Red Line during the Summer
peak service with 15 minute headways during the morning and afternoon rush periods is
$94,000.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Council is committed to employing a safe, accessible, convenient, integrated and fiscally
responsible transportation system that provides realistic travel options to the auto, thereby,
creating a City that is truly accessible to locals and visitors.
Objective: Make Transit Services an environmentally and convenient choice that
connects people to destinations, locally, regionally, and provincially.
Objective: Ensure barrier free accessibility.
ATTACHMENTS
Review of Transit Routing Work Plan
Recommended by:
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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S:\General Administration\GA 1.01 Reports\2016 Council\02 Feb 23\TS-2016-12 Public Consultation#2.docx
Attachment TS -2016-12
Review of Transit Routing Improvements
WORK PLAN
Transit Routing Review Process
TIME IN WEEKS
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Step 1: Public Outreach/Stakeholders Program
Route Improvements - Newspapers/Web, etc.
Develop Website Questionnaire
Transit Staff Workshops
Key Opinion Leaders (MacBain Centre)
College/University Students (On Bus Survey)
Seniors (Retirement Homes/Coronation)
High School Students ( Outreach/Posters)
Public Open Houses
Update to Council
Step 2: Analysis of Feedback/Preliminary Costing
Update Routing and Schedule
Identify Preliminary Infrastructure Needs
Develop Preliminary Costing
Update to Council
Step 3: Finalize Routing and Scheduling Plan
Finalize Routing and Scheduling
Finalize Infrastructure Plan
Develop Financial Plan
Develop Implementation Plan
Presentation to Council
PART 'A'
PART 'B'
BDD-2016-001
Niagaraplls February 23, 2016
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Business Development
SUBJECT: BDD-2016-001
Niagara Falls Illumination Board (NFIB) Lighting Project
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve a one-time capital contribution of $350,000 towards the Niagara
Falls illumination lighting replacement program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The last significant capital upgrade to the Falls illumination infrastructure was made
over 20 years ago.
The current zeon lighting technology provides inconsistent and low levels of lighting by
modern standards. By investing in the project, the illumination of the Falls will use state
of the art LED technology which will provide a maximum of four times the current
lighting on the Falls, 1800 colour combinations, and allow for more creative
programming.
The life cycle of the new lighting is 25 years, will require minimum maintenance, and
use 82% less power than the zeon lights.
BACKGROUND
The Niagara Falls Illumination Board (NFIB) was established in 1925 and comprises five
stakeholders: The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, The City of Niagara Falls, New York,
Ontario Power Generation, New York State Parks, Recreation and Heritage
Preservation and the Niagara Parks Commission.
At its meeting of July 24, 2013, the NFIB approved a project to assess enhancement of
the illumination of Niagara Falls. The NFIB established a project vision and objectives
which are:
Vision:
• Improve visitor experience.
• Upgrade white lighting.
• Upgrade colour lighting.
• Established for events and broadcast lighting.
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Objectives:
• Support destination brand as an international icon.
• Refresh and renew an existing experience and enhance the view of the Falls
for all visitors, year-round.
• Draw new and repeat visitors to the destination (new reason to visit).
• Extend visitor's stay.
• Augment the fireworks program.
• Support and leverage other event hosting opportunities.
• Create lighting infrastructure that event organizers can use for their respective
events.
Subsequent to this initial project approval, the NFIB approved a two-stage procurement
process. A request for qualifications process took place in the fall of 2014, followed by a
request for proposal stage in 2015. The RFP was issued on June 2, 2015 and closed on
September 14, 2015.
A February 10, 2016 meeting at the Scotiabank Convention Centre had both Canadian
and American stakeholders receiving a full presentation by the project consortium
proponents including lighting, artistic presentation, engineering and project
management components to be featured. Stakeholders were very impressed with the
new lighting program.
The $4 million cost will be shared equally between the US and Canada Niagara Falls
Illumination Board members. The $2 million of the Canadian part will be shared
between the private and public sectors.
The breakdown of the $2 million Canadian contribution is:
Private Sector
Fallsview BIA $470,000 Pending
Falls Management Company $150,000 Pending
Victoria Centre BIA $125,000 Confirmed
Clifton Hill BIA $125,000 Confirmed
Hornblower $100,000 Confirmed
Lundy's Lane BIA $30,000 Pending
Total $1,000,000
Public Sector
Niagara Parks Commission $350,000 Pending
City of Niagara Falls $350,000 Pending
Ontario Power Generation $100,000 Pending
Niagara Falls Illumination Board Reserve $200,000 Confirmed
Total $1,000,000
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The BIA has requested that their funding be provided annually over a 5 year period.
If the NFIB has the funding secured by first week of March, the project can move
forward and be completed and introduced as part of the 2016 Winter Festival of Lights
and Canada's 150 Celebration in 2017.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The City portion of the $350,000 contribution could be funded from OLG final quarterly
payment. This would be a pre-approval prior to the year-end report in May. This is
consistent with our philosophy to leverage private sector monies to promote economic
development initiatives.
The B.I.A. contributions will be paid to the City over a five (5) year period. The City
would enter into payment schedules with the B.I.A.'s and an internal interest charge
would be applied.
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Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Dean Iorfida
From: Renni Piscitelli <renni.piscitelli@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 9:41 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Cc: d.ventresca@sympatico.ca; Cathy Fusco; Renni Piscitelli
Subject: Request for Presentation to Niagara Falls City Council
Hello Dean:
Following a presentation made to numerous CAOs from Niagara Region by the Aging Strategy Implementation
Committee, a request was made by Ken Todd to bring same PowerPoint presentation to City Council. Dominic
Ventresca, chairman of the Age Friendly Implementation Committee will be presenting. Presentation to NF City Council
could be on February 23,2016.
It will short and to the point with time for questions.
Thank you for your attention to our request.
D.Ventresca, Chair
R. Piscitelli, implementation Committee (Age Friendly)
Sent from my iPad
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Cheers
Bram
From:Jim Diodati [mailto:idiodati@niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: February-05-16 10:36 AM
To: Bram Cotton <bram.cotton@niagarasportcommission.com>
Cc:Vittoria Wikston<vittoria@luvvittsolutions.com>; Kathy Moldenhauer<kmoldenhauer@niagarafalls.ca>; Carey
Campbell <ccampbell@niagarafalls.ca>; Dean lorfida <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca>
Subject: Re: 2021 Canada Summer Games
Bram,
Why don't you get on our Council agenda and present it to us for support as well. If you haven't already, you
should be scheduling similar presentations to all of the Councils.
Jim
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Original message
From: Bram Cotton<bram.cotton@niagarasportcommission.com>
Date: 2016-02-04 4:11 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Jim Diodati <jdiodati@niagarafalls.ca>
Cc: Vittoria Wikston<vittoria@luvvittsolutions.com>, Kathy Moldenhauer<kmoldenhauer@niagarafalls.ca>
Subject: 2021 Canada Summer Games
Good afternoon Mayor Diodati,
Thank you for taking the time to meet with Vittoria and I in early January regarding the 2021 Canada Summer Games.
At that time I provided you with a memo regarding the event I have attached an updated copy for your use and
consideration.
February 10, 2016 the Canada Games Council and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport will be kicking off
the bid process and the Niagara Sport Commission will be in attendance to receive the bid documents.
I understand as well that February 8th that the City of St. Catharines will be putting forward a motion asking the Niagara
Region to work with the NSC, City of St.Catharines, and other municipalities to investigate and enter the bid process.
Two things 1) I wanted to keep you in the loop because of our previous conversations and 2) Ask if this is something that
Niagara Falls would consider doing in the very near future as the bid process heats up very quickly after February 10th
Either way I hope this email finds you well and I hope we connect again soon.
Best Regards
Bram Cotton
Bram Cotton I Chief Executive Officer
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Jim Diodati, Niagara Falls
CC: Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation & Culture Department, City of
Niagara Falls;
FROM: Bram Cotton CEO, Niagara Sport Commission
DATE: February 4, 2016
SUBJECT: 2021 Canada Summer Games
The Canada Games is a high-level multi-sport event held in Canada every two (2) years
alternating between the Canada Winter Games (CWG) and Canada Summer Games
(CSG). The Canada Games are seen as a celebration of youth, sport, culture and
community. They are a collaboration between the federal government, provincial and
territorial governments, host municipalities, the private sector, and the Canada Games
Council. Since the Games were created in 1967, $250,000,000 has been invested into
communities across Canada through government funding, half of which has been used for
capital infrastructure. The event spans 16 days of competition, with 18 sports being
highlighted at the 2013 Canada Summer Games. The next CSG will be hosted by
Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2017. Ontario is next eligible to host this event in 2021 for the
29th Canada Games.
2021 Sports Selected
Athletics (including events for athletes with a disability and events for Special
Olympians)
Soccer -Female
Beach Volleyball -Female
Soccer -Male
Beach Volleyball -Male
Softball - Female
Basketball -Female
Softball -Male
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Swimming (including events for athletes with a disability and events for Special
Olympians)
Baseball -Male
Tennis
CanoeKayak
Triathlon
Diving
Wrestling
Golf
Indoor Volleyball - Female
Indoor Volleyball - Male
Mountain Bike
Road Cycling
Rowing
Sailing (including events for athletes with a disability)
HOST CHOICE (1 OF 2)
Rugby 7s -Female
Rugby 7s-Male
Athletes Who Have Competed at the Canada Games
These Canada Games have acted as a massive stepping stone for many of Canada's most
celebrated athletes, including Patrice Bernier, Sidney Crosby, Bob Gainey, Rachel
Homan, Heather Moyse, Steve Nash, Adam Van Koeverden, and Hayley Wickenheiser.
Participation at the Canada Games is often seen as an important step for Canadian
athletes becoming future Olympians.
Television Coverage
The last eight (8) Canada Games have aired live coverage. The 2013 CSG in Sherbrooke,
were given 40 hours of live coverage throughout the two (2) weeks of the event on:
• TSN
• TSN2
• RDS
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Previous Events' Economic Impact Studies
In wanting to illustrate the benefit of the Niagara Region hosting the 2025 CSG, we have
summarized the economic impact studies from the last four CSG(2001, 2005, 2009, and
2013), outlining the capital investments that have been required, as well as the facilities
that have been built and/or upgraded. Additionally, we have included information
regarding the number of jobs created for the Region.
2001 CSG 2005 CSG 2009 CSG 2013 CSG
Host City London, ON Regina, SK PEI Sherbrooke, QC
Capital Investment $13.1M $120M $10.894M $30.671M
Facilities •TD Waterhouse •Canada Games •Summerside • University of
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•Canada Games •University of Venue • Bishop's
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•Other facility •Other facility • Other facility
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Number of Not available 4,500 4,500 4,500
Participants
Number of Not available 6,000 5,500 6,300
Volunteers
Job 694 jobs 955 jobs 778 jobs 801 jobs
Created/Supported
Economic Impact $95.83M $101M $81.5M $80.4M
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Economic Impact $65.99M $85.2M N/A $65.9M
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Benefits of Hosting
The benefits of hosting the CSG would include:
Community Legacy
Development • Upgraded
• Community facilities
Leadership • Equipment
• Volunteer • Community
Development Capacity
• Officials
Economic
Enhancement
• Visitor Impact
• Economic
Infusion
• Additional
testing events
Potential Facility Infrastructure
It is expected that hosting the 2025 CSG will allow Niagara to build and improve a
variety of facilities, including:
• 1-2 5Om pool(s)
• Stadium (with an international track)
• Capital improvements supporting potential/future builds to be planned at
Brock/Niagara College
• Retrofits and upgrades of existing infrastructure:
o Indoor multipurpose facilities (basketball, volleyball, etc.)
o Athletes village at Brock University
o Henley Rowing Course
o WIFC
o Fields (spectator seating, lighting, scoreboards, etc.)
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Timelines
February 10, 2016 -Bid Documents and Bid Process Launched
April 29, 2016—Letter of Intent to Bid due with $20,000 Cheque
July/16 —Canada Games Council complete site visits and preliminary bid evaluations.
August/16 —Canada Games approves short list of eligible bid cities (3).
January 31/17—Short listed bid cities submit final comprehensive bids, pay balance of
bid fee.
February/17 —Canada Games Council completes final evaluation of short listed bids.
April/17 —Winning bid announced.
Costs to Bid
Bid Investigation: To be detetuiuied. Dependent on available resources
(ie. collateral, consulting fees, staffing).
Bid Fee: $30,000 •
Accompanies Letter of Intent: $20,000
For those shortlisted to Phase II: $10,000
Rights fee (if awarded the Games): $300K
2018: $125K
2019 : $125K
2020 : $125K
2021: $125K (Can be refunded from the Host Committee Operational Budget if desired)
Ontario \-4i-I Fondation
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SPORT COMMISSION
Where community and business play
Operational and Capital Funding Sources
Funding Party Operating Capital Total
Federal Government(35%): s :" ' 10
Department of Canadian Heritage � � � �*, �� = s '
(Sport Canada) rs�Art
Provincial Government(35%): $7,500,000 $3,000,000 $10,500,000
Ministry of Tourism,Culture and Sport
Host Municipality: No minimum 53,00%000 $3,000,000
TOTAL $15,000,000 $9,000,000 $24,000,000
Other Contributions $13 15M *
*Operating budget for 2021 Games expected to be $28 - $30. F/P operating contribution
totals $15M.
Operating funding gap must be made up from other contributions
(partnerships/sponsorships/ticket and merchandizing revenues, municipal contribution,
in-kind services). (Canada Games Council has developed sponsorship that supports the
shot&all and historical data on sponsorship, tickets sales and merchandise.
PEI 2009 was left with a$3.3M Legacy surplus
Sherbrooke/Lennoxville was left with a$1 M Legacy surplus and left $800,000 in sport
equipment in community with local club.
Potential Events and cluster for Welland
Open Water Swim
Canoe/Kayak
Triathlo n
Volleyball
Baseball
Soccer and or practice fields
Additional training opportunities
(Pre-event competition (test events) in the years leading into the 2021 Games
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Where community and business play
Conclusion
We believe that hosting the 2021 CSG in Niagara represents an opportunity for the
Region to improve existing facilities, build new and innovative facilities, generate jobs
for locals, and create tourism for the Region by bringing a large number of participants,
volunteers, and spectators to the area.
Going Forward
The Niagara Sport Commission is looking for your support in investigating this bid
opportunity and working with us to determine the appropriate organizations and people to
engage with to do so.
Best Regards
Bram Cotton
CEO
Niagara Sport Commission
P: 289 362 22151 C: 905 329 94981F: 905-680-7253
brain.cotton@niagarasportcommission.com 1 www.niagarasportcommission.com
20 Pine Street NI Thorold, ON I L2V OA1
Ontario / Fondation
Trillium Trillium
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Legal and Clerks Services
' Office of the City Clerk Phone: 905.688.5600
CITY OF PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street Fax: 905.682.3631
ST.CATHARINES St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889)
February 17, 2016
Bram Cotton Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk
Executive Director Niagara Region
Niagara Sport Commission 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
20 Pine Street North, Studio A P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, ON L2V 0A1 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7
bram,cottonniagarasportcommission.com ralph.walton(cr�niagararegion.ca
Re: 2021 Canada Summer Games
Our File No.: 68.32.153
Please be advised that the Council of the City of St. Catharines, at the meeting of
February 8, 2016, unanimously supported the following motion which was Moved by
Councillor Phillips:
"That Council support the Niagara Sport Commission's investigation of a Regional bid
application to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games; and
That Council request the Regional Municipality of Niagara endorse the investigation of a
regional bid application to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games. FORTHWITH"
;..' hould you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to
ontact the Office of the City Clerk at extension 1517.
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k :onnie Nis ico-Dun
City Clerk
cc: Parks Recreation and Culture
Economic Development and Tourism
PBD-2016-08
NiagaraJalls February 23, 2016
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
SUBJECT: PBD-2016-08
AM-2015-012, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
9687 Biggar Road and Abutting Lands to the North
Applicants: 918969 Ontario Inc. (Bob Robinson) &
284612 Ontario Inc. (Carol Robinson)
Agent: Jack Bernardi
Proposal: Recognize the Expansion of a Contractor's Yard
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to recognize the expansion of
the contractor's yard at 9687 Biggar Road onto 0.14 ha of the abutting property to the north
and to adjust several zoning regulations through a new Rural Agricultural (RA) zone, as
outlined in this report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
918969 Ontario Inc. (Bob Robinson) and 284612 Ontario Inc. (Carol Robinson) have applied
to amend the zoning of the lands known as 9687 Biggar Road, located on the north side of
Biggar Road, east of McKenney Road (Schedule 1). A contractor's yard, shown on Schedule
3, at 9687 Biggar Road is permitted by a Special Policy Area designation in the City's Official
Plan and by site specific zoning. The contractor's yard was recently expanded onto 0.14 ha of
the abutting property (Part 2 on Schedule 3). In addition, several buildings were constructed
on the lands that do not comply with the zoning regulations.
The lands known as 9687 Biggar Road are zoned a site specific RA zone that permits a
contractor's yard. The abutting 0.14 ha of property where the yard has been expanded upon is
zoned the standard RA zone which does not permit a contractor's yard. A new RA zone, with
adjusted site specific regulations, is requested to be applied to the expanded site to allow the
contractor's yard as a use on the whole of the lands. The applicants are also requesting
adjustments to the minimum lot area, side yard, landscaped open space and maximum floor
area requirements. A future consent application will be filed with the City to allow Part 2 to be
severed and added to 9687 Bigger Road.
The amendment is recommended for the following reasons:
• the Official Plan permits a contractor's yard in this location as an exception to the Good
General Agriculture designation. The expansion of the site by 0.14 ha is a minor
rounding out of the use and meets the general intent of the special policy of the Official
Plan. The expansion has not removed a significant amount of agricultural land nor has
it had a significant impact on the adjacent woodland; and
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• the requested zoning will resolve the existing non-conformities of the use of the land
and the location of the existing buildings which are minor adjustments.
A future consent application will be necessary to allow the 0.14 ha (Part 2) to be severed and
conveyed to the owner of Part 1. The requested rezoning will be a condition of the consent.
The City currently has a Site Plan Agreement with the owner of 9687 Biggar Road for the
contractor's yard. The agreement will have to be amended to add the additional lands and
address the additional buildings. The applicant will be required to obtain Building Permits for
the buildings that were constructed without permits.
BACKGROUND
Proposal
The applicants have requested a Zoning By-law amendment for 1.1 ha (Part 1) known as 9687
Biggar Road and 0.14 ha (Part 2), as shown on Schedule 2. An expanded contractor's yard
currently exists on the lands.
Part 1 is designated Good General Agriculture in the City's Official Plan and is subject to
Special Policy Area No. 47. This Special Policy Area permits a contractor's yard and ancillary
uses (office, maintenance facility and vehicle storage). The lands are zoned Rural Agriculture
(RA) with site specific regulations (By-law No. 2004-135) for a contractor's yard.
Part 2 is designated Good General Agriculture in the Official Plan and zoned Rural Agriculture
(By-law No. 1538) which does not permit a contractor's yard. The applicant is requesting a
new site specific Rural Agriculture (RA) zone over both Parts 1 and 2 to recognize the existing
contractor's yard use on both parts and to adjust the regulations for lot area, sideyards,
landscaped open space and maximum floor area.
Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses
The applicants will be submitting a consent application in the future to facilitate the addition of
Part 2 to Part 1. Currently a Site Plan Agreement is registered over Part 1 which allows the
construction of Building A (Schedule 3). The applicant has enlarged Building A and
constructed additional buildings without obtaining necessary approvals.
The surrounding lands are used primarily for agricultural purposes.
Circulation Comments
Information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment was circulated to City
Divisions, the Niagara Region, agencies and the public for comments. The following are the
comments received to date:
• Regional Municipality of Niagara
Regional staff has no objection to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. The
lands were subject to a Regional Policy Plan Amendment (RPPA) 189,
approved by Regional Council on July 3, 2004 to establish a contractor's yard in
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rural area. Policy 14.C.6 of the Regional Official Plan (ROP) allows for minor
variations in numbers written in the ROP without an amendment to the ROP,
which would allow for an expansion of the site specific zoning to recognize an
encroachment of the use onto the northerly parcel.
• Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA)
The Region's Core Natural Heritage Map has identified a significant portion of
the subject property, as well as the adjacent parcel to the north, as being an
Environmental Conservation Area (ECA) - Significant Woodland. The
woodlands are considered significant based on the size of the feature and its
function as interior habitat. In this case NPCA staff notes that the lands to be
considered for this amendment have been cleared of all trees and as such, the
subject lands are within the adjacent lands of the ECA. Regional Policy
7.B.1.25 states that an expansion to the existing use located within an ECA or
within the adjacent lands to a Core Natural Heritage system component may be
permitted if it will have no significant impact on natural feature or its ecological
functions. In this case NPCA is satisfied that the proposed Zoning By-law
amendment will not have a significant negative impact on the adjacent
Significant Woodland as the development is existing and is minor in terms of
intensification of land use or increase in lands area. NPCA has no objection.
• Municipal Works, Park Design, Transportation Services
- No objections. The development is privately serviced. Lot drainage, parking
layout and landscaping will be dealt with through the site plan process.
• Building Services, Fire Services
No objection. The applicant will have to obtain necessary approvals for the
existing buildings.
• Legal Services
No objections.
Neighbourhood Open House
A neighbourhood open house was held on January 18, 2016 to obtain feedback from the area
residents. The meeting was attended by one resident who had no objection to the application.
ANALYSIS
Official Plan
The lands (Part 1) are designated Good General Agriculture, and are subject to Special Policy
Area No. 47 in the City's Official Plan. Lands designated Good General Agriculture are
intended to be used for agricultural purposes. The Special Policy Area designation permits a
contractor's yard with one storey buildings and structures not exceeding a gross floor area of
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1,650 square meters. The building can be used for an office, vehicle storage and
maintenance facility.
The proposal can be supported as it meets the general intent of the Official Plan. The
applicant's request to recognize the expansion of the contractor's yard use onto the 0.14
hectares of land to the north is considered to be a minor rounding out of the use. The
proposed changes are fairly minor.
Part 2 is designated Environmental Conservation Area (ECA) - Significant Woodland. The
land has already been cleared of all trees. As no new development is being proposed there is
no adverse impact to the adjacent woodland. These lands are to be used in conjunction with
the contractor's yard to the south.
Zoning By-law
Part 1 is zoned Rural Agriculture (By-law No. 2004-135) with site specific regulations that
permit a contractor's yard and Part 2 is zoned Rural Agriculture (By-law No. 1538). The
applicant is requesting to recognize the use of the whole of the lands (Parts 1 and 2) for
contractor's yard. The use on the whole of the lands can be supported as a minor rounding out
of the property. The chart below provides the site specific requirements and proposed
standards.
Provision Current Proposed
Requirements Standards
Minimum Lot Area Whole of the Parts 1 and 2
lands (Part 1 with with a total area
an area of 1.1 of 1.24 hectares
hectares)
Interior Side Yard Width 10m 8m (west)
5m (east)
Maximum Landscaped Open Space - 1650 sq. metres 2128 sq. metres
Maximum Floor Area 2128 sq. metres 1800 sq. metres
No change is proposed to the front yard or rear yard requirements. The proposed zoning
change will recognize the existing building setbacks. The reduction in the interior sideyard
width can be supported as the buildings along the west property line have been in existence
for over a decade. The reduction to the east side yard to 5.0m should apply to the existing
accessory building only.
Review of the current Zoning By-law No. 2004-135 revealed a transposition error between the
maximum landscaped open space and maximum floor area. The maximum landscaped open
space was intended to be 2128 square metres and maximum floor area 1650 square metres.
The new zoning by-law will correct the error. The proposal to increase the maximum gross
floor area will recognize the existing gross floor area of 1800 sq. metres.
Site Plan Control
9687 Biggar Road is under site plan control and the City has a registered site plan agreement
with the owner. A revision to the registered site plan agreement is required to address the
changes to the site that are requested to be recognized. The issue regarding the illegal
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construction of buildings can be addressed through an amendment to the registered site plan
agreement and by obtaining required Building Permits.
FINANCIAL/IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The requested amendment supports the City's Strategic Priorities of retaining business
investment and building a vibrant, sustainable city.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
➢ Schedule 1 - Location Map
➢ Schedule 2 - Site Plan
➢ Schedule 3 - Approved Site Plan
Recommended by:
Alex Herlovitch, Direc r of Planning, Building & Development
Respectfully submitted:
K n Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
A.Dilwaria:ad
Attach.
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RECREATION & CULTURE
Inter-Departmental Memo
To: Mayor Diodati and Members of Council
From: Natalie Janvary & Sifar Halani, Co-Chairs
Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
Date: February 9, 2016
Re: March Break 50 Cent Bus Rides
On behalf of the Niagara Falls Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC), we would
like to sincerely thank Niagara Falls Transit for their partnership and support over the
years of the "Student Bus Rides" initiative. We would also like to thank Council for their
endorsement of this project.
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee would like to once again, respectfully request
permission to provide 50 Cent Student Bus Rides for March Break 2016 (March 13-21).
We are very thankful for this continued partnership and together we will be able to
expose and inform students about Niagara Falls Transit. For one dollar round trip, what
better time is there for youth to give it a try? To promote the fare, MYAC representatives
will make announcements and post flyers at each high school in the City.
This initiative continues to help promote freedom and independence for the youth. By
riding the bus instead of driving or getting a ride, youth are showing their care for the
environment. With the help of the Niagara Falls Transit and City Council we hope to
inspire more youth to ride the bus!
Lljal Wa
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c.c. Dave Stuart, General Manager, Niagara Falls Transit
A Great City ... For Generations To Come
Dean Iorfida
From: Sarah Conidi
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 12:41 PM
To: Cathy Crabbe; Dean Iorfida
Subject: NB: Raise the Flag for Autism
Attachments: Municipalitylnvite_RTF2016.docx; Municipality RTF RSVP Form 2016.docx
If Council approves this for the 4th of April, an RSVP needs to go to the Province before March 11tH
Dean—just wanted to make sure you had this info so it can be addressed by council prior to the RSVP deadline.
Thanks!
Sarah
From: Autism Ontario - Niagara Volunteer [mailto:volunteer.niagara@autismontario.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:55 AM
To: Sarah Conidi
Subject: Raise the Flag for Autism
Hi Sarah,
It was very nice to chat with you on the phone this morning!
I do hope that the municipality of Niagara Falls will be able to participate again this year in Autism Ontario's "Raise the
Flag" campaign. This is a fantastic way to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day and show our community that our
officials care about and support those touched by Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD). Please note that because World
Autism Awareness Day (April 2' ) falls on a Saturday this year,the Raise the Flag campaign will be taking place on
Monday April 4th
You should have received a letter in the mail this past week giving more details about the campaign and how to
register. I have attached the letter to this email for your record. If you are able to participate please fill out the attached
RSVP form and mail it to...
attn.: Raise the Flag
Autism Ontario
1179 King St. W., Suite 004
Toronto, ON
M6K 3C5
Please mail this RSVP form on or before March 11th, so that our provincial office has sufficient time to organize which
municipalities are participating and ensure everyone has a flag to raise the day of.
When registering please note whether you have kept your flag from last year, or if you are in need of a new one this
year.
Once you have registered and it is confirmed you are participating, I am your local contact to connect with to arrange a
time for the flag raising ceremony. If the mayor is available to attend that would be wonderful, and I will arrange for the
media and Autism Ontario Niagara Chapter representatives to be in attendance as well.
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If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can also check out our
campaign website at www.raisetheflagforautism.com.
Thank you so much for helping us raise awareness in the community and celebrate World Autism Awareness Day!
Take care,
Jordan Shaw
Communications&Volunteer Coordinator
Autism Ontario—Niagara Region Chapter
905-682-2776 ext. 204
volunteer.niagara@autismon tario.corn
www.autismontario.com/niaqara
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Re: Invitation to participate in Autism Ontario's "Raise the Flag" campaign on April 4" 2016 in
celebration of World Autism Awareness Day.
Dear Sir/Madam,
April 2, 2016,will mark a historic day in Canada for the autism community. For the fourth year,
Canadians will officially recognize World Autism Awareness Day.
To formally acknowledge the day, Autism Ontario is inviting all municipalities to proclaim
April 2, 2016 as World Autism Awareness Day and raise Autism Ontario's Flag on Monday,
April 4th,2016 due to weekend office closures on the official day.
By participating in our 2016 "Raise the Flag" campaign,you are increasing public awareness
about Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD), and the day-to-day issues faced by people with autism
and their families.
If your community is interested in supporting autism awareness by participating in Autism
Ontario's "Raise the Flag" campaign on April 4, 2016, please return the attached RSVP form by
mail on or before March 11, 2016.
Last year we requested that municipalities keep the flag for future use.We have a limited
number of flags available for those who require one; please make note when completing the
RSVP form if you require one.
The March 11,2016 registration deadline will allow us to mail out flags to those who need it,
and to advertise through our communication channels that your municipality will be
participating.We recognize municipalities have a formal approval process for recognizing
charitable proclamations and flag raisings, and may not be able to register by the deadline. If
this is the case we still invite you to proclaim the day and raise a flag, if you have one. Please
notify us of your participation by emailing rtf@autismontario.com.
416-246-9592
www.autismontarbok.com 1 179 King Street West,Suite 004,Toronto ON1'16K 3C5
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Please visit www.raisetheflagforautism.com in the coming weeks to access new engaging
resources and to share your stories of inclusion!
For questions regarding participation, please contact the Raise the Flag committee at 416-246-
9592 or at rtf@autismontario.com.
Sincerely,
Autism Ontario's Raise the Flag Committee
1179 King Street west, Suite 004
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 3C5
416-246-9592
rtf@autismontario.com
About Us
Autism Ontario is the leading source of information on autism and one of the largest collective
voices representing the autism community in Ontario. Today, 1 in 94 children are diagnosed
with autism in Canada. Through improved public awareness,Autism Ontario strives to
increase opportunities and acceptance for over 100,000 people living with Autism Spectrum
Disorder in Ontario,ensuring that each person with ASD is provided the means to achieve
quality of life as a respected member of society.
Learn more at www.autismontario.com
Enclosure:
• Proclamation
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From: Joyce Morocco <jmorocco@bell.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 2:15 PM
To: Jim Diodati; Dean Iorfida
Subject: OSUM conference 2016
Hi Jim
Just had a conversation with Jim Collard regarding OSUM 2016 conference in Godrich this May. He is asking
for someone from our council to attend. We are hosting OSUM in 2018.
Can it be put on the next council agenda?
Thank you
Joyce Morocco
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
SUBJECT: 2016-08
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — January
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report is prepared monthly to provide Council with an update on the City's property
tax receivables. Outstanding taxes as of January 31, 2016 were $14.7 million
compared to $16.9 million in 2015. During January, tax receivables as a percentage of
taxes billed decreased from 9.8% in 2015 to 8.2% in 2016. The City's finance staff has
begun the tax collection process for properties that are subject to registration for 2016.
There are currently twenty properties scheduled for tax sale in the next two years.
BACKGROUND
This report is being provided as part of the monthly financial reporting to Council by
staff. It is also submitted to our banking institution for compliance with our banking
agreement.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Tax collection for 2016 improved during the month of January. Table 1 shows that
taxes outstanding at January 31, 2016 are $14.7 million. This represents a decrease
from $16.9 million in arrears for the same period in 2015. Finance staff continues to
actively pursue property owners in arrears.
Table 2 provides the breakdown of outstanding taxes by assessment class. The
majority of outstanding taxes are for residential and commercial properties. The chart
shows that the taxes owing from the commercial property class has decreased from a
year ago, whereas the residential property class has increased.
Finance staff takes specific collection actions for properties that are subject to
registration. These action steps have been outlined in previous reports. At January 1,
2016, 399 properties were subject to registration. Table 3 summarizes the progress of
these actions after one month of activity. This table shows 45.1% of the tax accounts or
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180 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment
arrangements. During January, twenty-two accounts were paid in full.
Finance staff continues to make every effort to have accounts paid in order to avoid the
registration process and the associated costs related to that process.
Table 4 identifies the properties and associated tax arrears scheduled for tax sales in
the future. During the month of January, there was no change to the number of
registered properties. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 5.4%
of the total outstanding taxes at month end.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Tax arrears as a percentage of taxes billed in a year is a performance measure that
stakeholders utilize to analyse an organization's financial strengths. Niagara Falls, due
to its high reliance on commercial assessment, is traditionally higher compared to
municipalities of similar size. The percentage of taxes outstanding to taxes billed as at
January 31, 2016 is 8.2% which is a decrease from 2015's value of 9.8%. The
municipality has a record of full collection and earns significant penalty revenues to
offset the higher measure.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Table 1 Taxes Receivable at January 31, 2016
Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at January 31, 2016
Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration
Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties
Recommended by: �
Todd Harris#1, Directlir of Finance
Respectfully submitted: L11 \fi—
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
A. Felicetti
TABLE 1
Total Taxes Receivable
Owing at January 31, 2016 2016 2015
Outstanding Taxes @ January 1, 2016 $ 15,746,818 $ 17,346,871
Penalty charged in January $ 158,047 $ 183,879
Taxes Collected during January $ 1,196,319 $ 564,929
Outstanding Taxes @ January 31, 2016 $ 14,708,546 $ 16,965,821
TABLE 2
Taxes Receivable by Property Class
as at January 31, 2016
2016 % of Class 2015 % of Class
Taxes Owing Taxes Owing
Residential $ 8,734,799 59.39% $ 8,497,622 50.09%
Multi-Residential $ 208,042 1.41% $ 140,147 0.83%
Commercial $ 5,248,965 35.69% $ 7,787,279 45.90%
Industrial $ 476,465 3.24% $ 515,227 3.04%
Farmlands $ 40,274 0.27% $ 25,546 0.15%
Total Receivables $ 14,708,546 100.00% $ 16,965,821 100.00%
TABLE 3
Properties
Subject to
Registration
as at January 31, 2016
Initial Amount 399
Paid in Full 22 5.5%
Payment Arrangements 158 39.6%
Ongoing Collection 219 54.9%
Action
Registered 0 0.0%
399 100.0%
TABLE 4
Scheduled Number Taxes
Tax Sales of Outstanding
Date Properties Amount
May 2016 9 $ 669,600
November 2016 2 $ 23,755
May 2017 9 $ 97,779
Totals 20 $ 791,134
F-2016-09
Nia araFalis February 23, 2016
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
SUBJECT: F-2016-09
Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $9,481,352.36 for the period
January 8, 2016 to February 4, 2016.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing
payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Recommended by: 0, /ii
Todd Harris n, Direc,.r of Finance
Respectfully submitted: &%441\1'
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
1006057 ONTARIO LIMITED 391101 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 503.91
1057642 ONTARIO LTD 391529 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,000.00
1186566 ONTARIO INC.o/a TIM HORTONS#1351 391530 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 63.29
1504133 ONTARIO LTD 391531 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 466.06
1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATING 391532 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 612.46
1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 391533 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 11.50
1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 391712 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 11.50
1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 391102 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 874.65
1776415 ONTARIO LTD O/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 391322 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 189.50
1ST NIAGARA SCOUT GROUP 391103 13-Jan-2016 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,059.94
2030688 ONTARIO LTD 391534 27-Jan-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 9,284.45
2095527 ONTARIO LTD 391713 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 2,924.18
2262941 ONTARIO INC 391323 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 50.24
2318330 ONTARIO INC 391535 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 2,000.00
2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 391536 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 178.54
2367063 ONTARIO INC 391104 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 5,333.36
2M ARCHITECTS INC 391537 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,250.00
407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 391105 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 175.45
800460 ONTARIO LIMITED 391324 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 12.51
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 391714 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 228.26
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 391106 13-Jan-2016 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 372.90
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 391325 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 678.00
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 391538 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,486.00
984265 ONTARIO LTD o/a CIRCLE P PAVING 391107 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 19,479.61
A J STONE COMPANY LTD 391722 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 918.69
A J STONE COMPANY LTD 391113 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 540.26
A J STONE COMPANY LTD 391332 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 19,198.17
A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 391327 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 519.69
A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 391327 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 3,070.03
AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 391326 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,514.20
AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 391715 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 15.03
ABCEDE,PERFECTO 391108 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 750.00
ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATION&DESIGN 391716 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 288.15
ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATION&DESIGN 391109 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 186.45
ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATION&DESIGN 391716 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,243.00
ACA ENGINEERING SERVICES 391328 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,271.48
ACCO BRANDS DIRECT 391717 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 59.88
ADAMS,JESSE 391329 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 35.00
ADEWUMI,AYO US DRAFT 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 16.02
ADMOR INDUSTRIAL DOCK&DOOR SYSTEMS INC. 391718 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,428.42
ADVANCE TOWING 391719 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 395.50
ADVANCE TOWING 391110 . 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 350.30
ADVANCE TOWING 391330 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#918 881.40
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 391111 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 1,138.25
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 391331 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,673.41
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 391720 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 134.15
AGOSTON,HELEN 391540 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 60.00
AIR CARE SERVICES 391721 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 757.38
AIR CARE SERVICES 391112 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 94.64
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 391723 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,511.89
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 391333 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,143.68
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 391541 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 81,316.59
ALISON'S SPORTS&AWARDS 391334 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 90.40
ALL PRO PLUMBING&HEATING 391543 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 900.00
ALL STAR MECHANICAL PLUMBING&HEATING 391338 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,000.00
ALL STAR MECHANICAL PLUMBING&HEATING 391724 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,691.00
ALLAN,EMILIE R 391335 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 341.92
ALLAN,WAYNE 391542 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
ALLEN,JASON R 391336 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 218.45
ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 391337 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 110.49
ALTEC INDUSTRIES LTD 391339 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#198 2,983.90
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 391114 13-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,063.77
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 391544 27-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,160.75
AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 391340 20-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 24,427.90
AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 391545 27-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,203.45
ANDERS,CHRIS 391546 27-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 150.12
ANDERSON,NATASHA 391342 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 46.87
ANDERSONS CEMETERY CONTRACTING LTD 391341 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 960.50
ANDREWS,ALEXANDER 391116 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 175.00
ANNEX PUBLISHING&PRINTING-BOOKSTORE 391117 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 465.15
ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 391118 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 11,187.00
ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 391343 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 10,961.00
ANTONIO,BREANNA 391119 13-Jan-2016 TRAINING 236.18
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 391547 27-Jan-2016 VEH ID#131 1,135.20
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MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 391725 04-Feb-2016 VEH ID#684 3,780.98
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 391547 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY (1,113.68)
ARIVA 391726 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,010.52
ARIVA 391120 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 577.15
ARIVA 391344 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 435.13
ARIVA 391548 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 74.58 i
ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 391727 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 423.75
ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 391345 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,310.80
ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 391727 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,107.40
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 391549 27-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 10,177.91
ATHOE,JENNIFER 391346 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 125.81
AUTO PARTS CENTRES 391550 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 136.24
AUTO PARTS CENTRES 391121 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 646.06
AUTO PARTS CENTRES 391347 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 28.82
AWIA ONTARIO 391122 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 500.00
B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 391125 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#413 181.42
B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 391353 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#205 292.54
BAGLIERI,CAREY 391348 20-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 136.62
BAKER 391551 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 339.23
BAKER 391728 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,332.42
BAKER 391123 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 511.33
BAKER 391349 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,864.74
BALDINELLI,LOUIE 391350 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,000.00
BARRIAGE,JAMES ALBERT 391351 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 149.94
BARTOLINI,FRANK 391124 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 391729 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 253.45
BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 391352 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 4,700.33
BEATTIES BASICS 391355 20-Jan-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 124.18
BEAULIEU,DIANNE 391126 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 271.20
BEDNARCZYK,ARK 391127 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
BELL CANADA 391357 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 682.80
BELL CANADA 391730 04-Feb-2016 SERVICES 83.06
BELL CANADA 391357 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 113.52
BELL CANADA 391552 27-Jan-2016 SERVICES 79.27
BELL MOBILITY 391358 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,040.00
BELL MOBILITY INC. 391554 27-Jan-2016 SERVICES 11,404.34
BELL MOBILITY INC. 391554 27-Jan-2016 SERVICES 604.75
BELL,AMBER 391356 20-Jan-2016 TRAINING 216.60
BELL,AMBER 391356 20-Jan-2016 TRAINING 216.60
BELLEHUMEUR,FRED 391553 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 391128 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#227 160.34
BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 391360 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 146.83
BERARDI,CADY 391555 27-Jan-2016 SERVICES 1,000.00
BERNAT,CLARK 391129 13-Jan-2016 PETTY CASH 393.85
BERTIE PRINTERS LIMITED 391361 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,099.49
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 391556 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 175.09
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 391731 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 264.08
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 391130 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,327.75
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 391362 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 276.96
BIG B ENTERPRISES 0/A BIG B COMICS 391131 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 750.00
BLAIR,RICK 391132 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 391557 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,254.30
BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 391732 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,316.50
BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 391557 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,508.55
BONDFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED 391733 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 101,700.00
BOOT SHOP THE 391558 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 414.99
BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 391559 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 16,500.00
BREAK A WAY CONCESSIONS 391133 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 565.00
BRENNAN PAVING LTD. 391134 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,529.84
BRINKS CANADA LTD 391560 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,780.76
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE 391135 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,012.27
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE 391363 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#155 2,189.46
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE 391561 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 3,671.87
BURDON,JEFF 391137 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 200.00
BUTYNIEC,DAVE 391734 04-Feb-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 31.32
BUTYNIEC,DAVE 391734 04-Feb-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 54.00
CALE SYSTEMS INC 391365 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 4,101.90
CANADA POST CORPORATION 00008-0001 19-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,495.30
CANADA POST CORPORATION 00009-0001 25-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 12,217.89
CANADA SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM 391743 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 8,814.00
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS 391366 20-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 706.25
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 391737 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 265.55
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 391139 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 149.73
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 391368 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,705.17
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 391564 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,497.55
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
CANADIAN ENERGY-NIAGARA 391563 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 3,060.04
CANADIAN ENERGY-NIAGARA 391735 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 598.90
CANADIAN LEAK DETECTION 391738 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 791.00
CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 391140 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 416.68
CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 391370 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,222.19
CANADIAN NATIONAL 391739 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,000.10
CANADIAN NATIONAL 391565 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,625.50
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 391372 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,141.50
CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES 391741 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 53.68
CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC 391742 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 452.00
CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOC 391374 20-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 7,752.93
CANAVAN,WENDY 391736 04-Feb-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 240.84
CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC 0/A HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 391138 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 3,242.99
CANDY BY KATIE 391369 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 339.00
CANON CANADA INC 391740 04-Feb-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 660.46
CANON CANADA INC 391371 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,395.65
CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES INC 391373 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 253.12
CANTEX DISTRIBUTION INC 391367 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 56.50
CARGILL LIMITED 391566 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 26,237.05
CARGILL LIMITED 391744 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 22,257.01
CARQUEST 391568 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 260.73
CARQUEST 391745 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 70.19
CARQUEST 391375 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 99.65
CARQUEST 391568 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 29.19
CARTER-FLAGG,STEVEN 391746 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
CASTLE MECHANICAL 391141 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 231.65
CASTLE MECHANICAL 391569 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 598.17
CATARACT COLLISION CENTRE 391376 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#67 3,160.16
CBM N.A.INC 391142 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 257.32
CBM N.A.INC 391570 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,723.14
CENTENNIAL INFRASTRUCTURE INC 391379 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 203,294.10
CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 391380 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 800.00
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 391378 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 485.90
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 391748 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 485.90
CERMINARA,JAMES 391571 27-Jan-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 76.09
CERMINARA,JAMES 391143 13-Jan-2016 TRAINING 333.35
CHAE,BYUNGDU 391381 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 47.62
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 391144 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,145.22
CHAMBERS,BOB ROBERT 391382 20-Jan-2016 TRAINING 130.57
CHANADY,JOAN 391572 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 60.00
CHAPMAN MURRAY ASSOCIATES 391383 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 6,397.50
CHAPTER 2 BLASTING 391749 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 904.00
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 391750 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 32.79
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 391145 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,580.01
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 391384 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 717.43
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 391573 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 678.00
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 391750 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 914.02
CHECKPOINT CHRYSLER LTD. 391574 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 551.69
CHECKPOINT CHRYSLER LTD. 391385 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 395.15
CHIECA,LUCIANO MICHELE 391146 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,000.00
CHIEFS HEAVY TRUCK COLLISION 391386 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#536 27,669.12
CHRIS CRISTELLI&ASSOCIATES INC 391387 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,034.00
CIMCO REFRIGERATION 391388 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,438.87
CITY OF PORT COLBORNE 391576 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 700.00
CITY PARENT 391575 27-Jan-2016 ADVERTISING 711.90
CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 391389 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 398.90
CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 391577 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 30.72
CLEVER DEVICES LTD 391751 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,707.53
C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 391147 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#536 1,372.63
C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 391390 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#536 131.17
COGECO CABLE CANADA LP 391752 04-Feb-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 847.50
COGECO CABLE CANADA LP 391391 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 847.50
COLLEE,DOUGLAS 391148 13-Jan-2016 TRAINING 472.50
COLLEE,DOUGLAS US DRAFT 20-Jan-2016 TRAINING 137.58
COMMISSIONAIRES 391392 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 115.26
COMMISSIONAIRES 391578 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 14,943.14
COMMISSIONAIRES 391753 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 115.26
COMPUGEN INC 391393 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 71,945.40
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF FORT ERIE 391754 04-Feb-2016 2015 FARE REVENUES ITS 11,551.00
COUTURIER,PETER ALLEN 391905 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 500.00
CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 391149 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 2,057.00
CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 391396 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,991.00
CRAWFORD SMITH&SWALLOW 391397 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 25,764.00
CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES CANADA 391150 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 224.92
CRESTLINE COACH LTD 391579 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 85.70
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
CRYSTALFLOW 391755 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,234.53
CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 391756 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,220.67
CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 391580 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 408.74
CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 391756 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 6,842.40
CUPE LOCAL 133 391151 13-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,462.25
CUPE LOCAL 133 391581 27-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,479.61
CURRIE,JASMINE 391399 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 118.91
CUSTERS,LORI LYNN 391906 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 500.00
D&R ELECTRONICS 391157 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 6,311.39
D&R ELECTRONICS 391590 27-Jan-2016 VEH ID#554 4,582.53
D&R LANDSCAPE GROUP 391760 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 10,199.29
DAMARIO,TONY 391757 04-Feb-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 64.38
DANIEL J.MCDONALD 391400 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 543.48
DARCH FIRE 391582 27-Jan-2016 VEH ID#523 266.40
DARCH FIRE 391401 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#535 191.76
DARCH FIRE 391582 27-Jan-2016 VEH ID#571 301.94
DATA FIX 391758 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 3,390.00
DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 391583 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 158.20
DAVIDSON,ANGELA 391153 13-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 228.96
DAVIDSON,KIMBERLEY 391402 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 191.77
DAVY,SUSAN 391584 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 55.00
DEMAR CONSTRUCTION INC. 391154 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 243,489.65
DEMAR CONSTRUCTION INC. 391155 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 70,390.69
DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 391403 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,545.61
DESIGN ELECTRONICS 391404 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 232.55
DESIGN ELECTRONICS 391585 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 203.33
DETENBECK,TOM 391405 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 92.04
DGN MARKETING SERVICES LTD 391406 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 362.73
DGN MARKETING SERVICES LTD 391586 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 6,591.73
DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 391587 27-Jan-2016 SERVICES 367.19
DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 391407 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#154 981.14
DIGITAL POSTAGE ON CALL 391156 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 9,944.00
DIGITAL POSTAGE ON CALL 391588 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 9,944.00
DIODATI,JIM 391589 27-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 1,155.00
DO,VAN NGOC 391907 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 500.00
DREN,KARL 391759 04-Feb-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 144.88
DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 391408 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 534.83
DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 391761 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 3,627.30
DULUX-PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS CANADA INC 391591 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 62.40
DUMONT SECURITY 391592 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 999.23
DUMONT SECURITY 391409 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 138.99
DUNSEITH,MARK 391762 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
DWW ENTERTAINMENT 391158 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 373.89
E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 391419 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 10,880.77
EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 391410 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 102.95
EASTLAND,MARI-LYNNE 391411 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 67.80
ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 391593 27-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 181.37
ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 391593 27-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 359.71
ED LEARN FORD LINCOLN LTD 391594 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 288.15
EL-ALFY,ALAA HASSAN 391159 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,000.00
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY 391763 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,061.12
ELIA,SANDRO 391413 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
ELLIS ENGINEERING INC. 391595 27-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,508.60
ELLIS,JULIE 391160 13-Jan-2016 TRAINING 261.13
ELOQUIP LTD 391414 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 155.71
EMCO CORPORATION 391764 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 9,195.61
EMCO CORPORATION 391415 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 4,184.98
EMCO CORPORATION 391596 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,042.54
ENBRIDGE 391765 04-Feb-2016 UTILITIES 254.62
ENBRIDGE 391161 13-Jan-2016 UTILITIES 5,063.33
ENBRIDGE 391416 20-Jan-2016 UTILITIES 7,221.63
ENBRIDGE 391597 27-Jan-2016 UTILITIES 1,664.39
ENGLEHART,KORALYN 391417 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 170.18
E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 391418 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 109.15
E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 391598 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 25.99
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 391766 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 205.66
EVANS,ANDREW 391162 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
EXCELLENCE CANADA 391767 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 4,948.63
EXP SERVICES INC 391420 20-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 10,744.04
FALLS AUTO BODY INC 391163 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,042.74
FALLS AUTO BODY INC 391421 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#63 1,056.39
FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 391599 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 234.64
FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 391422 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,734.86
FALLS ELECTRIC INC 391423 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 654.44
FALLSWAY SUPPLY 391424 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 125.95
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
FARBER,AARON 391164 13-Jan-2016 REFUND-ACCT#059-11474-007 149.23
FASTENAL CANADA LTD 391768 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 36.36
FASTENAL CANADA LTD 391425 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,915.04
FASTENAL CANADA LTD 391600 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 518.10
FEREN SIGNS&GRAPHICS 391601 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 136.62
FINISH LINE NIAGARA INC. 391602 27-Jan-2016 VEH ID#214 733.94
FIRE MARSHAL'S PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL 391426 20-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 100.00
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 391603 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,153.14
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 391427 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 108.48
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 391603 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 170.23
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 391769 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 749.20
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 391428 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,022.36
FONTAINE,YVES 391908 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 750.00
FORM&AFFECT 391770 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,842.50
FOY,ROMA 391604 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 2,127.35
FRANK COSTANTINO CONSTRUCTION 391166 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,000.00
FREDERICK,RICK 391771 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 135.60
FROYOTREAT INC 391429 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 160.62
FRT HOSPITALITY INC 391430 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 358.82
GALE,DAWN 391432 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 95.17
GALLANT,CHRIS 391433 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 135.27
GAULD NURSERIES LTD 391435 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 35,866.20
GAULD NURSERIES LTD 391605 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 7,910.00
GENT,AMY 391436 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 15.77
GILLIAM,CLEOWNE 391437 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 106.22
GLOBALSTAR CANADA 391438 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 139.89
GM BLUEPLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED 391772 04-Feb-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 22,207.33
GNBA 391167 13-Jan-2016 GRANT 1,300.00
GOFORTH,HANYA 391439 20-Jan-2016 PETTY CASH 880.05
GOULAH,LENA MARGARET 391606 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 500.00
GRAY,SHERRY 391441 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 59.94
GRAYBAR CANADA 391607 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 782.55
GRAYBAR CANADA 391440 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,526.85
GRAYBAR CANADA 391607 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 185.22
GREENE,CLARK 391442 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 20.00
GREENFIELD GROUP LTD 391773 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,889.05
GREY BORDERS BOOKS 391443 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 66.15
GREY BORDERS BOOKS 391608 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 110.25
GRIFFIN LANDSCAPE 391168 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 12,928.57
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 391169 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 8,546.78
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 391609 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 375.48
GT FRENCH 391774 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 751.90
GT FRENCH 391444 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 4,042.30
GT FRENCH 391610 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 117.34
GT FRENCH 391774 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 131.84
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL CO 391445 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 772.64
NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 391611 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 226.00
HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 391775 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 666.14
NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 391446 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,751.50
HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 391611 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 904.00
HAMID,FAIQA 391612 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 288.68
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD LTD 391447 20-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 870.10
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD LTD 391613 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 5,467.76
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD LTD 391776 04-Feb-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,409.78
HEUSERS STEEL WORKS LTD 391614 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 141.25
HEUSERS STEEL WORKS LTD 391777 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,446.40
HILL,MIKE 391615 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
HOMES BY DESANTIS INC 391616 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,500.00
HOWE,CHRIS 391778 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 134.46
HUTCHEON,ARLENE 391448 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 135.01
HYUNDO,JO 391449 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 117.26
IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 391450 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 206.79
IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 391779 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 92.66
IBI GROUP 391618 27-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 7,090.75
IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 391619 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 750.00
IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 391909 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 750.00
INDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 391780 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 434.74
INDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 391451 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,053.16
INGRIBELLI,LUIGI 391782 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 1,656.68
INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 391783 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 10,562.12
INTACT INSURANCE COMPANY 391784 04-Feb-2016 REMITTANCE 4,095.36
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY 391620 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,570.75
INTUITION LANDSCAPE 391621 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,350.41
INTUITION LANDSCAPE 391170 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 3,589.44
INTUITION LANDSCAPE 391452 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 642.97
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
ISEPPON,ATEO&ISEPPON,LUELLA 391622 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 2,500.00
J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 391453 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 276.85
J J MACKAY CANADA LTD 391626 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 37.92
J K JOUPPIEN HERITAGE RESOURCE CONSULTANT 391455 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,316.45
JACKSON,CHRISTINE 391785 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 146.90
JARRETT,DAVE 391623 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
JBM OFFICE SYSTEMS LTD 391624 27-Jan-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 672.35
JBM OFFICE SYSTEMS LTD 391786 04-Feb-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 725.46
JENTER,PAUL 391787 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 129.08
JERNEVICH,STEVE 391625 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 178.94
JEX,CAROL GWYNETH 391454 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 35.19
JOE TAVANO 391699 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,000.00
JONES,CATHY 391788 04-Feb-2016 SERVICES 3,000.00
KAGAN SHASTRI BARRISTERS&SOLICITORS IN TRUST 391789 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 254.25
KELLIE,CAROLYN 391171 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 108.48
KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING 391172 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,994.50
KEMP,JUNE ANNE 391627 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 518.40
KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 391790 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 97.01
KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 391173 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 258.79
KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 391791 04-Feb-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 23,477.37
KIMBER,DANAKA 391174 13-Jan-2016 TRAINING 214.70
KIRK ANDERSON PLUMBIING 391628 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,930.42
KIRKUP MASCOE&URE SURVEYING LTD. 391175 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,491.75
KLAS ENTERPRISES 391910 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 750.00
KRAVJANSKY,KRISTINA 391176 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 255.78
KROWN 391629 27-Jan-2016 VEH ID#161 293.68
KROWN 391177 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#58 1,206.66
KWIK MIX MATERIALS LIMITED 391792 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,576.64
LAERDAL MEDICAL CANADA LTD 391178 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 835.96
LAERDAL MEDICAL CANADA LTD 391630 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 120.66
LAIR,AMANDA 391631 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 81.17
LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 391179 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 215.83
LALLOUET,ERIC 391457 20-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 39.96
LAMBERT,KADRI 391180 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 117.52
LAPLANTE,ROBERT JAMES 391911 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 750.00
LAROSE,BRITTANY 391793 04-Feb-2016 TRAINING 334.42
LAVIN,JASON 391912 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 500.00
LAW CRUSHED STONE 391181 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 3,866.03
LAW CRUSHED STONE 391458 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,934.17
LAW SOCIETY OF UPPER CANADA 391182 13-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 2,108.58
LAWNS AND MORE INC. 391459 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,382.58
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 391632 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 14.97
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 391794 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,559.80
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 391183 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 3,243.56
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 391460 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 83.28
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 391632 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,418.92
LEA,TIM 391184 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 171.75
LEGERE,VERNA 391185 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 85.31
LEISHMAN,PAM 391795 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 100.00
LEMAY,MAT 391461 20-Jan-2016 TRAINING 214.70
LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC 391633 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 108.94
LG TECHNICAL 391186 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 702.86
LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC 391189 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 94.92
LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 391797 04-Feb-2016 FUEL 2,917.75
LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 391190 13-Jan-2016 FUEL 24,503.56
LITTLE,CHRISTINE 391191 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 140.07
LOISEL,LINDA 391635 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 35.50
LOMBARDI,MICHAEL 391636 27-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 287.91
LUEY,CATHERINE 391192 13-Jan-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 164.70
LUKACS,ROBERT&LUKACS, LYNDA 391463 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 500.00
M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 391806 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 2,177.04
MACLEOD,JOHN 391193 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
MACPHEE,BRIAN 391194 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 194.74
MAGEE,MICHAEL 391464 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 100.97
MAGLINAO,MARIA 391195 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 100.82
MANNELLA,SALVATORE 391913 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 750.00
MANOR CLEANERS 391798 04-Feb-2016 SERVICES 201.93
MARK ZELINSKI PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN 391196 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 315.00
MARSOLAIS,JAMES E 391465 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 138.54
MARTEL,ANDREW 391799 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
MARTIN SHEPPARD FRASER LLP 391800 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 646.23
MATTHEW DANIELE MEMORIAL FUND 391152 13-Jan-2016 DONATION 40.00
MAURICE,STEVE 391197 13-Jan-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 111.24
MCCARTHY,BERNARD 391198 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 49.52
MCD MECHANICAL 391199 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,900.00
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
MCMILLAN WATER PROOFING DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS 391637 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,000.00
MCNAMARA,SUSAN 391200 13-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 100.00
MEGA-LAB MANUFACTURING CO.LTD 391466 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 724.33
METAL SUPERMARKETS 391201 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#63 832.97
METAL SUPERMARKETS 391801 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 164.69
METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 391202 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,897.10
METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 391638 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 43,998.13
MICHAEL'S CARPET AND FLOORING(NIAGARA)LTD 391203 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 5,463.54
MICHAEL'S CARPET AND FLOORING(NIAGARA)LTD 391467 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 23,599.26
MILLER,RONALD 391205 13-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 110.00
MILLIER DICKINSON BLAIS INC 391204 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 11,938.45
MILLIER DICKINSON BLAIS INC 391802 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 11,938.45
MILUTIN PARAMENTIC 391914 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 500.00
MINISTER OF FINANCE 391803 04-Feb-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 66,687.88
MINISTER OF FINANCE 391804 04-Feb-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,108.20
MINISTER OF FINANCE PAYMENT PROCESSING CENTRE 391805 04-Feb-2016 MEMBERSHIP 1,235.00
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 391206 13-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3,915.84
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 391640 27-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,688.24
MISTER TRANSMIISSION 391207 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#314 390.45
MMC BUS DIVISION INC. 391641 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,813.80
MMM GROUP LIMITED 391468 20-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 48,040.24
MODERN LANDFILL INC 391642 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 118.79
MODERN LANDFILL INC 391642 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 690.57
MODERN LANDFILL INC 391807 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,089.11
MODESTO'S PLUMBING&HEATING 391643 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,859.00
MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 391808 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 790.22
MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 391208 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 2,088.75
MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 391469 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 345.20
MONTGOMERY BROS./NORTHLAND SUPPLY 391809 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 2,860.31
MONTGOMERY BROS./NORTHLAND SUPPLY 391209 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,402.96
MOON,BILL 391210 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 172.88
MOROCCO,ANNA 391470 20-Jan-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 69.12
MTB TRANSIT SOLUTIONS INC 391211 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,034.99
MULLER'S WORKWEAR 391644 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 372.90
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYER PENSION CENTRE OF ONTARIO 391645 27-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 3,440.85
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 391471 20-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 483.00
MURPHY,DAN 391646 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 172.88
MYERS,ROB 391811 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
NATIONAL LEASING 391812 04-Feb-2016 LEASES AND RENTS 1,919.29
NEMETH,JOSEPH 391647 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 60.00
NETTOS,NICOLE 391472 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 144.69
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 391648 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 478.36
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 391813 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,437 55
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 391212 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 4,375.43
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 391473 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 333.33
NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 391213 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 623.76
NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 391649 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,024.91
NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 391814 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 4,655.57
NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 391214 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#32 2,420.32
NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 391474 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#22 13,595.81
NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 391650 27-Jan-2016 VEH ID#37 238.43
NIAGARA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 391475 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 250.00
NIAGARA CUSTOM POWDER COATING INC 391215 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 452.00
NIAGARA CUSTOM SIGNS&GRAPHICS 391476 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 10,198.25
NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 391651 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 2,250.00
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 391216 13-Jan-2016 ADMINISTRATIVE 16,112.54
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 391477 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 125.00
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 391815 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 750.00
NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 391652 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 39,795.17
NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 391816 04-Feb-2016 REMITTANCE 580.00
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 391217 13-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,389.84
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 391653 27-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,588.87
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 391654 27-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,269.68
NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW 391222 13-Jan-2016 SUBSCRIPTION-3 MONTHS 676.52
NIAGARA FALLS ROTARY-SUNRISE 391219 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 130.00
NIAGARA FALLS ROTARY CLUB 391655 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
NIAGARA FALLS SPORTSPLEX 391657 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 169.50
NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 391656 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 30,000.00
NIAGARA FITNESS SOLUTIONS 391218 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 4,220.57
NIAGARA INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION 391817 04-Feb-2016 MEMBERSHIP 395.50
NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 391818 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,523.10
NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 391220 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,480.21
NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 391478 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,527.63
NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC 391479 20-Jan-2016 UTILITIES 178.92
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 391221 13-Jan-2016 UTILITIES 4,019.44
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 391480 20-Jan-2016 UTILITIES 86,007.09
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 391658 27-Jan-2016 UTILITIES 221,601.20
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 391819 04-Feb-2016 UTILITIES 6,503.14
NIAGARA PROTECTIVE COATINGS 391481 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 198.11
NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 391659 27-Jan-2016 SERVICES(FIREHALL) 7,866.29
NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 391820 04-Feb-2016 SERVICES 721.62
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 391821 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 50.00
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 391821 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 100.00
NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 391482 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 88.14
NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 391223 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 756.11
NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 391483 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#129 3,720.54
NIAGARA THIS WEEK 391660 27-Jan-2016 SUBSCRIPTION 822.64
NIAGARA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 391224 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 638.45
NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD 391822 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 379.68
NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 391226 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 59.04
NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 391661 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 321.12
NICKS,JOAN 391225 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 400.00
NORTH STAR TECHNICAL INC 391484 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 8,102.10
NRFCA 391227 13-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 175.00
NRTOA 391228 13-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 100.00
OACETT 391662 27-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 237.07
OIL FILTRATION SPECIALISTS INC 391823 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,159.38
OLIVER,JASON 391824 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
OMERS 391825 04-Feb-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 638,211.12
OMERS 391826 04-Feb-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 35,852.46
OMERS 391827 04-Feb-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,664.12
OMHRA 391230 13-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 113.00
OMHRA 391663 27-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 113.00
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF DESIGNATED OFFICERS 391828 04-Feb-2016 TRAINING 120.00
ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION 391231 13-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 390.00
ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION 391485 20-Jan-2016 TRAINING 593.25
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL HEALTH&SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES ASSC 391829 04-Feb-2016 MEMBERSHIP 135.00
ONTARIO ONE CALL 391664 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 790.27
O'QUINN,CHARLES 391234 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 205.80
ORKIN CANADA CORPORATION 391486 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 141.25
OVERLAND CUSTOM COACH(2007)INC. 391830 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 164.99
P2 PAINTING&REMODELING 391665 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 86.97
PANAGOPOULOS,JIM 391831 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
PARKINSON,DENISE 391235 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 585.81
PARTSOURCE 391832 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 546.69
PC AUTO ELECTRIC 391666 27-Jan-2016 VEH ID#532 876:88
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 391236 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 463.79
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 391487 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,148.36
PEMBERTON,BRAD 391237 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 391488 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 452.00
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 391667 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 33.90
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 391833 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 67.80
PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 391489 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 51.05
PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 391668 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 29.32
PERROTTA,MARK 391669 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 237.87
PETERSONS UPHOLSTERING 391238 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 333.91
PIDGEON,KENNETH&PIDGEON,MIRIAM 391239 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 30.69
PIETRANGELO,NICHOLAS 391834 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 391670 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,898.40
PLASTRUCT POLYZONE 391490 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,225.51
POWER GROW SYSTEMS INC 391491 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 1,653.02
PRAXAIR 391835 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 68.62
PRAXAIR 391240 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 651.26
PRAXAIR 391671 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 963.94
PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP 391241 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#918 624.89
PREVOST 391672 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 342.80
PREVOST 391836 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 961.58
PREVOST 391242 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 891.60
PREVOST 391492 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,515.38
PRINTING HOUSE LTD 391493 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 152.62
PRINTING HOUSE LTD 391673 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 131.42
PROHASZKA,L. 391494 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 149.04
PROJECT SHARE 391674 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 24,866.67
PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION(NIAGARA FALLS)LTD 391838 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 163,531.17
PROVINCIAL CONTRACTORS INC 391245 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 3,192.25
PROVINCIAL CONTRACTORS INC 391839 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,559.40
PROVINCIAL MAINTENANCE 391244 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 552.29
PROWTEN,KEVIN 391243 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 135.59
PUROLATOR COURIER 391495 20-Jan-2016 COURIER 22.14
PUROLATOR COURIER 391675 27-Jan-2016 COURIER 8.70
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MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
PUROLATOR COURIER 391840 04-Feb-2016 COURIER 120.83
PUROLATOR COURIER 391246 13-Jan-2016 COURIER 96.04
PUROLATOR COURIER 391495 20-Jan-2016 COURIER 366.10
PVS CONTRACTORS 391676 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 35,032.72
QUALITY HOTEL FALLSVIEW CASCADE 391247 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 13,804.00
QUARTEK GROUP INC 391496 20-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 305.10
QUARTEK GROUP INC 391677 27-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 839.03
R J BURNSIDE&ASSOCIATES LIMITED 391257 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 432.56
R J BURNSIDE&ASSOCIATES LIMITED 391845 04-Feb-2016 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,712.00
R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 391258 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,898.40
R W HAMILTON LTD. 391260 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 107.56
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 391841 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 33.38
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 391248 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 737.67
RAD STAGE GEAR,LLC US DRAFT 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,500.00
RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 391250 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 8,363.20
RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 391678 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 191,346.51
RBC 391320 19-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 3,950.50
RBC 391251 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 300.00
RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 391679 27-Jan-2016 REMITTANCE 1,641.06
REALTAX INC 391252 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 892.70
REALTERM ENERGY CORP 00009-0002 25-Jan-2016 SERVICES 335,709.52
RECARO NORTH AMERICA INC. US DRAFT 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 614.10
RECEIVER GENERAL 391253 13-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,291.47
RECEIVER GENERAL 391254 13-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 599,613.41
RECEIVER GENERAL 391680 27-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,013.62
RECEIVER GENERAL 391681 27-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 552,220.90
RECINE,RODILIO&RECINE,RITA 391255 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 40.85
REFRIGERATION ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD 391497 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,887.54
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00008-0002 19-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,487,314.05
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00009-0003 25-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 229,988.76
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL 391842 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 60.00
REMPEL MASONRY RESTORATION INC 391843 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 38,103.60
RICHARDSON,MARK 391498 20-Jan-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 57.24
RICHMOND ADVISORY SERVICES 391499 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 24.81
RIOUX,ERIC 391682 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 500.00
RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT(1976)INC 391256 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 67.43
RIVERSIDE BRASS 391844 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,284.81
ROBERTSON,COURTNEY 391846 04-Feb-2016 TRAVEUMILEAGE 216.78
ROBINS,RAYMOND 391684 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 60.00
ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED 391685 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,936.49
ROGERS WIRELESS INC 391847 04-Feb-2016 SERVICES 1,416.37
ROGERS WIRELESS INC 391500 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 1,497.15
RPC SCIENCE&ENGINEERING 391686 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 305.10
RSL 391259 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,597.39
SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 391501 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 25,363.47
SAFE STOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT 391687 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 159.56
SAFETY CARE INC. 391848 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 666.70
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC 391261 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 852.33
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC 391502 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,260.03
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC 391849 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 509.39
SANI GEAR 391262 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 676.88
SANTOS,AYALA SAMUEL 391915 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 500.00
SANTOS,AYALA SAMUEL 391503 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 750.00
SCHULTZ,KIMBERLEY 391263 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 42.33
SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 391688 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 395.50
SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 391264 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,243.00
SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 391504 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,988.80
SCOTT,REBECCA 391689 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 129.35
SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 391690 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 212.88
SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 391265 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 281.75
SECORD,KEVIN 391266 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 118.70
SEMACH,NANCY 391505 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 146.89
SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION 391267 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 350.30
SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION 391506 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,003.44
SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION 391691 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,107.31
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 391692 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,879.68
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 391850 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 387.59
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 391268 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,791.15
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 391507 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 415.84
SETON 391851 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 806.03
SHORTHOUSE,LAURA 391269 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 26.12
SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 391852 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 127.77
SIGNATURE SIGNS 391270 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,768.50
SIMPSON,KEVIN 391916 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 500.00
SLINN,MARK 391271 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
SLIWINSKI,PETER 391508 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 453.30
SOCAN 391693 27-Jan-2016 SUBSCRIPTION 304.65
SOCIETY OF PUBLIC INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS OF ONTARIO 391272 13-Jan-2016 MEMBERSHIP 250.00
SOUTHWEST BINDING SYSTEMS LTD 391853 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 451.05
SPARKLE SOLUTIONS 391273 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 9,040.00
SPL CONSULTANTS LIMITED 391854 04-Feb-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 5,051.10
SPRIET ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS&ARCHITECTS 391274 13-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 18,945.58
ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 391857 04-Feb-2016 VEH ID#683 695.13
ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 391276 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#683 3,103.75
ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 391857 04-Feb-2016 VEH ID#683 (497.20)
ST JOHN AMBULANCE 391321 19-Jan-2016 GRANT 15,000.00
ST JOHN AMBULANCE 391695 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 2,741.67
ST JOHN AMBULANCE 391860 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 2,334.58
ST JOHN AMBULANCE 391918 04-Feb-2016 GRANT 36,263.58
ST ONGE,ED 391696 27-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 391855 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 24.85
STANCO SIGNS INC. 391856 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 218.94
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 391275 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 503.71
STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC 391858 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,695.00
STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 391859 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 142.20
STORAGE NIAGARA 391861 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 536.75
STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 391277 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#67 209.05
STRESS CRETE LIMITED 391278 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 271.20
STRONGCO EQUIPMENT 391279 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#421 15.14
STUART,DAVE 391280 13-Jan-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 157.14
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA 00008-0003 19-Jan-2016 PREMIUMS 428,670.76
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND COLL 391282 13-Jan-2016 REMITTANCE 1,687.74
SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 391697 27-Jan-2016 ADVERTISING 5,216.06
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 391862 04-Feb-2016 FUEL 42,779.98
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 391281 13-Jan-2016 FUEL 42,966.18
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 391509 20-Jan-2016 FUEL 6,833.85
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 391862 04-Feb-2016 FUEL 79,904.14
SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 391511 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,018.72
SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 391698 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 32.21
SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 391865 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 74.02
SUPERIOR PROPANE 391864 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 2,134.05
SUPERIOR PROPANE 391510 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 29.67
SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 391863 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 210.99
SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 391283 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 253.15
SYKES LANDSCAPING INC 391866 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,720.00
SYKES LANDSCAPING INC 391866 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,860.00
SYLOGIST LTD 391867 04-Feb-2016 SERVICES 37,870.61
TALK WIRELESS INC 391868 04-Feb-2016 VEH ID#81 1,070.11
TALK WIRELESS INC 391285 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 7,062.40
TALK WIRELESS INC 391512 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 2,470.85
TAXITAB 391513 20-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,800.43
TAXITAB 391700 27-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,105.59
TAYLORS WATER SERVICE 391286 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
TD CANADA TRUST 391514 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 90.16
TD CANADA TRUST 391701 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 100.00
TECHNICAL STANDARDS&SAFETY AUTHORITY 391287 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 440.71
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 391289 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 9,257.36
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 391869 04-Feb-2016 SERVICES 452.00
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 391870 04-Feb-2016 SERVICES 1,658.16
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 391288 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 937.90
THERMO KING EASTERN CANADA 391871 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 675.15
THERMO KING EASTERN CANADA 391871 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 95.49
THISTLEWAITE YARDWORKS 391290 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 164.87
THISTLEWAITE YARDWORKS 391872 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 330.53
THOMPSON,JEFF 391873 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
THOMPSON,MATTHEW 391515 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 14.33
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 391291 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 318.02
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 391874 04-Feb-2016 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 155.53
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 391874 04-Feb-2016 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 311.06
TIKKY,MARIANNE 391875 04-Feb-2016 PETTY CASH 143.50
TIM HORTONS STORE#30 391292 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 396.46
TIM HORTONS STORE#30 391876 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 65.26
TIM L DOBBIE CONSULTING LTD 391877 04-Feb-2016 TRAINING 4,237.50
TODD,KEN 391878 04-Feb-2016 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 173.34
TOMAHAWK TREE SERVICE 391293 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 678.00
TOP NOTCH PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS INC 391880 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 409.53
TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 391294 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 239.73
TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 391879 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 139.26
TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 391296 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 85.74
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 391881 04-Feb-2016 VEH ID#205 177.47
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MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 391297 13-Jan-2016 VEH ID#215 4,940.73
TORONTO STAMP INC 391882 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 117.53
TORONTO STAMP INC 391298 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 22.26
TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 391883 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,509.74
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 391884 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 559.24
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 391299 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 7,017.73
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 391517 20-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 112.89
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 391884 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 496.07
TRAPEZE SOFTWARE ULC 391886 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 101,436.71
TRAPEZE SOFTWARE ULC 391300 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 1,319.62
TREASURE HOUSE IMPORTS LTD 391885 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 6,350.60
TWO TURTLE FINE ART GALLERY 391301 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 800.00
UNITED WAY 391702 27-Jan-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,386.00
UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 391302 13-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 6,831.05
UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 391887 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,980.22
URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 391303 13-Jan-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,571.61
URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 391888 04-Feb-2016 CONSULTING SERVICES 18,452.90
VALLEE,JANE 391703 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 750.00
VALLEN 391304 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 740.15
VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC 391305 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 232.84
VARADI,JOHN&VARADI,MARGARET MARY 391518 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 56.62
VECCHI,SAM 391519 20-Jan-2016 REFUND 750.00
VECTOR TOOLING 391889 04-Feb-2016 VEH ID#680 316.40
VENT,WAYNE&VENT,EILEEN 391306 13-Jan-2016 REFUND 183.10
VIKING CIVES LTD 391520 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#87 1,664.63
VISTA RADIO LTD 391521 20-Jan-2016 ADVERTISING 394.37
WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 391522 20-Jan-2016 VEH ID#214 459.12
WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 391890 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 9,814.33
WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 391307 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 16,849.85
WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 391704 27-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 7,818.67
WALKER AGGREGATES INC 391891 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,864.06
WALKER AGGREGATES INC 391308 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 2,084.23
WALKER AGGREGATES INC 391891 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 1,248.48
WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 391523 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 5,424.00
WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 391892 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 88.06
WASTE MANAGEMENT 391893 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 104.19
WASTE MANAGEMENT 391893 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 105.42
WASZYNSKI,ASHLEY 391917 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 750.00
WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD 391894 04-Feb-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 90.40
WEST,SAM US DRAFT 20-Jan-2016 TRAINING 136.81
WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 391309 13-Jan-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 116.62
WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 391895 04-Feb-2016 STORES/INVENTORY 755.02
WHITFIELD PLUMBING 391310 13-Jan-2016 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,900.00
WIENS,BRAD 391897 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
WILKINSON,SCOTT 391312 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
WILSON,GEORGE A 391705 27-Jan-2016 REFUND 31.49
WIMBUSH,ROB 391313 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 175.00
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 391706 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 300,000.00
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 391898 04-Feb-2016 GRANT 24,333.33
WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 391314 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,881.45
WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 391707 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 1,612.50
WORK AUTHORITY 391316 13-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 750.00
WORK AUTHORITY 391525 20-Jan-2016 MATERIALS 1,500.00
WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 391899 04-Feb-2016 VEH ID#291 7,707.91
WSIB 391317 13-Jan-2016 REMITTANCE 1,221.97
WSIB 391527 20-Jan-2016 REMITTANCE 39,528.65
WSIB 391709 27-Jan-2016 REMITTANCE 1,495.50
WSIB 391900 04-Feb-2016 REMITTANCE 27,891.81
WSIB 391901 04-Feb-2016 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 758.42
YELLOW PAGES GROUP 391902 04-Feb-2016 ADVERTISING 698.41
YELLOW PAGES GROUP 391318 13-Jan-2016 ADVERTISING 179.11
YMCA OF NIAGARA 391319 13-Jan-2016 SERVICES 8,423.60
YMCA OF NIAGARA 391528 20-Jan-2016 SERVICES 3,290.14
YMCA OF NIAGARA 391903 04-Feb-2016 REFUND 4,792.00
YWCA NIAGARA REGION 391711 27-Jan-2016 GRANT 4,277.75
ZANINI,RON 391904 04-Feb-2016 MATERIALS 150.00
Total 9,481,352.36
MW-2016-06
Niagara�alls February 23, 2016
C W ,
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2016-06
Woodland Management Plan
Final Report
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the Final Report of the City of Niagara Falls Niagara Falls Woodland
Management Plan be approved by Council.
2. That staff be directed to implement the Woodland Management Plan
recommendations and where necessary integrate the prescribed policies into the
appropriate documents as they are updated.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Niagara Falls Woodland Management Plan is a comprehensive
management plan for all City owned or controlled woodlands. This management plan
lays out a road map that will ensure the long-term sustainability of City woodlands.
The Woodland Management Plan project is a partnership project between City of
Niagara Falls staff, Park-in-the-City volunteers, Niagara Peninsula Conservation
Authority Staff and Niagara Falls Nature Club volunteers.
Data collection was done on 34 City woodlands utilizing the provincial standard
Ecological Land Classification (ELC) inventory system. This data was examined
scientifically with findings, recommendations and priorities stated.
City staff conducted a public consultation process that engaged Niagara Falls residents
as directed by report MW-2015-18. Revisions were made to the Woodland
Management Plan to respond to resident feed-back.
To implement the recommendations of the Woodland Management Plan a number of
City of Niagara Falls by-laws and policy documents should be updated. Revisions
would require endorsement by City of Niagara Falls Council in the future.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Niagara Falls Strategic Plan for the Provision of Recreation, Arts & Culture
(2007 final report) gives direction to the protection and management of natural areas
within the ownership and/or control of the City of Niagara Falls through Action Plan item
#6, Develop Improved Procedures for Environmental Protection and Park Management
Practices. The Woodland Management Plan will address portions of the Action Item #6
as it pertains to woodlands.
The purpose of the Woodland Management Plan is to develop a comprehensive
management plan for woodlands (under the ownership and/or control of the City of
Niagara Falls) to eliminate and/or mitigate negative impacts on these natural features.
The Woodland Management Plan is not intended to be applied to privately owned lands.
A project team was established of City Staff, Park-in-the-City Committee members,
Nature Club of Niagara Falls Members and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Staff. Thirty four (34) woodland sites were identified by the project team for
investigation. Woodland data was collected by the Nature Club of Niagara Falls and
using the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' Ecological Land Classification (ELC)
inventory system. This data collection represents approximately 500 hours of volunteer
time.
Collected data was analyzed by the project team and reports were created for each site.
Items of interest were identified. These included special flora and fauna observations
as well as matters that would impact the long-term sustainability of the woodland
ecosystems.
Woodland management recommendations were crafted (based on an eco-system
approach) to ensure the long-term sustainability. Many of the woodland management
recommendations are generally applicable to all City woodlands. In addition site
specific recommendations are stated in individual woodland site reports. The
recommendations include woodland management matters that include;
• Fencing, barriers and property line delineation
• Ecological buffers
• Maintenance buffers
• Community stewardship
• Construction
• Invasive species
• Trails
• Signage
• Restoration and Enhancement Plantings
• Maintenance
• Development and other woodland acquisitions
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All woodland management recommendations require the allocation of staff time and/or
funds. Due to this woodland sites were prioritized base on scientific criterion scoring.
Council received the Woodland Management Plan (MW-2015-18) on June 23, 2015 and
directed City staff to conduct public consultation on the document.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The public consultation process commenced on November 12, 2015 and was
completed on December 12, 2015. As part of the process a Public Information Centre
(PIC) was held for those interested on November 25, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm at the
MacBain Community Centre. The PIC was well attended by the public with 56 people
who registered with the sign-in sheet. Anecdotally it was noted that attendance was
greater due to many individuals not choosing to complete the sign-in sheet.
To solicit feed-back on the Woodland Management Plan staff undertook the following
efforts;
• Distributed a resident notice letter to every property owner who is adjacent to a
woodland site. Over 1000 of these notice letters were sent out.
• Advertised in the Niagara Falls Review (twice) within the My City section.
• Advertised with Facebook Ads to every user who identified themselves as a
resident of Niagara Falls.
• Advertised on the City of Niagara Falls home page through the entire duration of
the consultation period.
In addition to the above consultation process, neighbourhood feed-back from the
independent spring 2015 consultation process for the Fernwood Woodlot Conservation
project was included. The Fernwood comments from the previous consultation received
equal consideration in the shaping of the Woodland Management Plan
recommendations.
Residents and other stakeholders who responded to the public consultation process
were encouraged to make their thoughts known in writing. 35 comments were received.
The comments had some general themes and can be summarized as follows;
• Support for the long-term preservation of natural areas. Generally all individuals
who commented showed support for the long term preservation and conservation
of natural areas.
• Trails were a regular topic of discussion. Respondents generally support the
presence of trails in most woodlands. Some concern was expressed regarding
the appropriateness of having trails at every woodland. There is a belief that
some woodlands are too small to have formal trails.
• A general desire by neighbours to be involved with the planning and
implementation of woodland management in their neighbourhood.
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• A desire to learn more about the woodland eco-systems in their neighbourhood.
• Support for maintenance buffers — maintaining a grass strip along backyard
property lines.
• Concerns with emerald ash borer effects on woodlands.
From the comments received staff made a number of key adjustments to the Woodland
Management Plan that include;
• Putting more emphasis on community involvement, stewardship and education.
• Making trails optional rather than a requirement of site specific woodland
management plans.
• Revisions to the priority listing of woodlands. A number of the priority revisions
were related to support for management demonstrated by the neighbourhood
residents. Examples of these include;
o Site 8 Paddock Nature Park. The management priority was heightened
due to the neighbourhood desire to address the impact of ash tree
removals.
o Site 11 Fernwood Woodlot. Due to community concerns to active
management works, we will be recommending ecological monitoring and
maintenance buffer works. Active management as originally suggested
would occur if monitoring determines it is needed.
An Executive Summary of the full document is provided as an attachment to this report.
The full version of the report will be available on the City's website.
To implement the Woodland Management Plan a number of City documents require
amendments. These documents include;
• City of Niagara Falls Parks By-law
• City of Niagara Falls Official Plan
• City of Niagara Falls Development Charges By-law
• City of Niagara Falls Development Manual
• Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation and Culture
The specific amendments to these documents would require future endorsement by
Niagara Falls City Council through a separate process.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
No financial, staffing or legal implications are anticipated.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by
implementing the City's Strategic Plan for the provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts and
Culture.
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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Executive Summary —Woodland Managem t Plan (Final Report)
Recommended by:
Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works
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Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
David Antonsen
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1.0 Executive Summary
The City of Niagara Falls Woodland Management Plan is a comprehensive management plan for all City
owned or controlled woodlands. This management plan lays out a road map that will ensure the long-
term sustainability of City woodlands.
The Woodland Management Plan project was completed as a partnership project between City of
Niagara Falls staff, Park-in-the-City volunteers, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Staff and
Niagara Falls Nature Club volunteers.
Data collection was done on 34 City woodlands utilizing the provincial standard Ecological Land
Classification (ELC) inventory system. The ELC inventory system was augmented through extensive
written field notes from volunteer data collectors from the Niagara Falls Nature Club.This data was
examined scientifically with findings and recommendations stated.
Some of the major findings and recommendations can be summarized as follows;
i. Invasive species are negatively affecting woodlands
in significant way. Removal of invasive species
needs to be a priority.
ii. Negative impacts caused by people were common
in many woodlands. Better physical protections p-
must be established-for many woodlands to ensure M - •
habitat is not lost by humanactivities. These
include ATVs,motorcycles,general encroachments �. ,
and dumping.
iii. Recreational use of woodlands is extensive and in -
many situations is negativelyaffecting the Photo 3-Flowering Dogwood,Credit:NF Nature Club
ecosystems. More well plannedtrails and
educational signage is needed to reduce negative ecological impacts while providing needed
recreation.
iv. Ash trees are a dominant species in most City woodlands. Many of these woodlands are
showing the impacts of the Emerald Ash Borer insects. Reforestation efforts will be needed to
ensure the long-term existence of these woodlands.
v. More effort is required in promoting education about good woodland stewardship.
vi. Future woodlands being acquired through development processes will need to be managed. To
assist with this,developers should be dedicating woodlands in a proper condition with
management planning already completed.
vii. City staff should actively pursue opportunities to acquire important woodlands outside the
development process where linked to current woodlands owned by the City.
Resources from the City of Niagara Falls shall be directed to implement woodland management and will
be allocated in a strategic manner. A priority ranking of woodland management sites was developed
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Woodland Site Priority Rankings
Priority# Site Score
1 01 Walker Park 31
1 24 Baden Powell Park 31
2 19 Firemen's Park 26
3 08 Paddock Nature Park 25
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4 12 Edgewood Woodlot 2
5 21 Fern Park - _ 20
5 27 Hunter's Drain _ 20
6 33 Bowman's Woods Weser 18
6 25 George Bukat ark -_ 18
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Niagaraalis February 23, 2016
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture
SUBJECT: R&C-2016-02
Millennium Trail Update
RECOMMENDATION
That Recreation & Culture staff be authorized to initiate the public engagement process
April 2016, to discuss the . - - - -• - • , • - -
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Regarding the remaining phases of the Millenium Trail
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Millennium Recreation Trail was first established in 2000 with the construction of
Section 1, located between Oakwood Drive and Lundy's Lane. The trail utilizes the
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Hydro canal corridor which runs north/south through
the City. Two other sections have been built in the last 15 years, the Paisley Janvary-
Pool section runs between Morrison to Thorold Stone Road, 1.4 km in length opened in
2012. In 2015 the second new section the Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Trail a 1.2 km
was developed. This last section runs from Thorold Stone Road at Stanley and travels
north to Whirlpool Road.
City Council Priorities (20015-18) Infrastructure Sustainability states the goal of
"Developing a plan for the completion of the Millennium Trail". To initiate the process,
staff plans to organize public meetings this spring to discuss phase six proposed route
between Lundy's Lane to Royal Manor/Dorchester Road and the benefits of trail
corridors.
The remaining trail phases, one being phase two south of McLeod Road to Welland
River and the other being phase five between Dorchester to Morrison still need to be
designed and completed. When the trail is completed, a functional active transportation
corridor will link the south end to the north end of the City. The trail acts as a spine of
the off-road multi-purpose trail system connecting the N. S. & T. trail, and the Niagara
Parks Recreational Niagara River trail.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Niagara Falls completed the Trails & Bikeways Master Plan in 1995. The
plan was approved in principle by City Council October 1997. The master plan was
developed to provide a safer off-road alternative for active transportation opportunities
to enhance, protect and restore the natural environment.
In 1998 the Federal Government announced funding for projects to commemorate the
new Millennium. One of the projects submitted for consideration was a multi-use
recreation trail along the Ontario Power canal. In the spring of 1999 the City received
funding to complete the first section of the Millennium trail. More than $100,000 was
raised from the community for this worthwhile project.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Trail connectivity is important to encourage active transportation. Providing a series of
connected trails is vital to create a safe route for cyclists and recreational walkers and
runners. According to Statistics Canada the number one leisure-time activity is walking,
followed by gardening, home exercise, jogging or running, swimming and cycling.
Walking can relieve stress, tension, refreshes the mind and increases energy.
The Park in the City and the Recreation Committees both support the linking of the
Millennium Trail phase one to six. Once both middle trail sections are complete the
Millennium trail will be 7.3 kilometres in length. When the Whirlpool Road
improvements have been completed the Millennium Trail will connect to the Niagara
River Recreational Trail, 58 kilometres trail.
The Park in the City Committee approved the following motion by email February 12,
2016:
It was moved by Corey Barkman, second by Kenneth Groves that the Park in the City
Committee support Staff moving forward with a public consultation process to review
the Millennium Recreational Trail Phase 6. Motion Carried.
And the Recreation Committee approved the following motion at the February 16, 2016
meeting:
It was moved by Michael Audibert, second by Councillor Mike Strange that the
Recreation Committee support Staff moving forward with a public consultation process
to review the Millennium Recreational Trail Phase 6. Motion Carried.
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FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Following the public engagement process, staff will report to Council the recommended
Millennium Trail route for section six. The construction of the Millennium Trail phase six
will be referred to future capital budget deliberations.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
City Council Priorities (20015-18) Infrastructure Sustainability states the goal of
"Developing a plan for the completion of the Millennium Trail".
ATTACHMENTS
1. Millennium Trail Phase 6 Map
2. Millennium Trail Map
Recommended by:
Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation and Culture
Respectfully submitted: 1‘6111tii
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2016 -
A by-law to authorize the payment of$9,481,352.36 for General Purposes.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the attached list of
disbursements for the period of from January 8, 2016 to February 5, 2016.
Passed this twenty-third day of February, 2016.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2016 -
A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the
23rd day of February, 2016.
WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of
Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by-law.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 23rd day of February, 2016
including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said
meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly
embodied in this by-law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal
Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken
by resolution.
2. Where no individual by-law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any
action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council,
then this by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for
approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or
required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council.
3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are
hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said
actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where
otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls.
Passed this twenty-third day of February, 2016.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: February 23, 2016
Second Reading: February 23, 2016
Third Reading: February 23, 2016