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City of Niagara Falls Resolutions -'98
File Name Date
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Tax Increase Jan. 12
Water Fund Jan. 26
Grand View Jan. 26
Holiday
Openings Feb. 2
Redmond Feb. 2
Muller Park Feb. 9
Victoria BIA Feb. 16
MnFerryBIA Feb. 16
Resolution
LundyLnBIA Feb. 16
Request for funds from the Province to allow for a 0% tax increase
Application to the Provincial Water Protection Fund
Grand-View River Estates Plan of Subdivision extension
Fallsvw BIA Feb. 16
Dwntwn BIA Feb. 16
Clifton BIA Feb. 16
Chippwa BIA Feb. 16
By-law 98-01 Feb, 16
By-law 98-03 Mar. 2
Casino Mar, 2
Doctors Mar. 2
Funding Mar, 2
Pkwy Acres Mar, 9
Pollutants Mar. 9
Sternicki Mar.23
Black Mar.23
Bambi N. Mar.23
Beaver Vly Mar.23
By-law 98-31 Mar.23
Proclmtn Mar. 30
CommEvent Apr.27
Comm. Event Apr.27
QuebecSep. Apr.27
Willlares Sub May 11
Liquor Lic. May 25
Casino May 25
33 Tourist Strat June 22
34 Zoning July 23
35 Beck 3 July 23
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Physio. July 23
Comm. Event Aug. 17
Exempt A & P Superfresh (McLeod Road)
Nomination of Miss Redmond for The Order of Ontario.
Mullet Industrial Park Plan of Subdivision extension
Continuance of Victoria & Centre B. IA. until after return of roll in
· April 1998.
Continuance of Main & Ferry B.I.A. until after return of roll in April
1998.
Continuance of Lundy's Lane BI.A. until after return of roll in April
1998.
Continuance of Fallsview B.I.A. until after return of roll in April
1998.
Continuance of Downtown Board of Management BIA until after
return of roll in April 1998.
Continuance of Clifton Hill Board of Management BIA until after
return of roll in April 1998.
Continuance of Chippawa BIA until after return of roll in April 1998.
Council support of B/L 98-01 - objection of Jean Grandoni
Council reaffirm approval of By-law 98-03
Murray Hill location for the sight of the permanent Casino
Niag. Falls designated as underserviced area for family doctors
Funding to supply medical services in the community and region
Parkway Acres Plan of Subdivision extension
MO.E, be required to inform officials of all applications to release
pollutants into any body of water within City limits and further that
local manufacturers take necessary actions to prevent dumping of
same into the City's rivers.
Condolence to family of the late Christine Sternicki
Condolence to family of the late Ormond Black
Bambi North Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision extension
Beaver Valley Plan of Subdivision extension
Council support of B/L 98-31 - objection of Arthur Varty
Environment Week June 1 - 7, 1998
Designation - Annual Media SIo-Pitch Tourn. as Community Event
Designation - Chippawa Day event as Community Event.
Clerk to distribute copies of this resolution to Prime Minister etc.
Williams Subdv and Williams Subdv Plan 2 extension
Council opposes to Liquor Licence to the C.O.BR.AClub
Council's involvement in negotiations with the Province, and a say
in issues related to the Casino/Gateway project
Development Permit System for the Tourist Area
Proposed changes to AM-32/97 (DiCosimo) do not require further
notice
Processing and final approval of Niagara River Hydroelectric
Development Project (Beck 3) under the Environmental Assess.
Act
That the Province rescind its decision to remove Ont. Health Ins
coverage for physiotherapy treatment
Designation - Rotary Club of N.F. Sunrise "Art by the Falls" as
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Chippawa Aug. 17
Ascot Woods Aug. 17
Actg. Mayor Sept. 14
B/L 98-155 Sept. 14
B/L 98-157 Sept. 14
Actg. Mayor Sept. 28
B/L 98-176 Sept. 28
Mt. Carmel N. Sept. 28
Actg. Mayor Oct. 5
White Oct. 19
B/L 98-196 Oct. 19
49 Mazzei Oct. 26
50 Taxation Nov. 1
51 Reg. Gov't. Nov. 30
52 Southgate Nov, 30
53 Parking Dec. 7
Community Event
Chippawa West Phase II Plan of Subdivision, two-year extension
Ascot Woods Extension 6 Plan of Subdivision extension
Pat Cummings as Acting Mayor for meeting of Sept. 14, 1998
Re-affirm support of By-law notwithstanding objection from Allen
S. Blott, Q.C. on behalf of 1086868 Ontario Limited.
Re-affirm support of By-law notwithstanding objection from Allen
S. Blott, Q.C. on behalf of 1086868 Ontario Limited.
Paisley Janvary as Acting Mayor for meeting of Sept. 28, 1998
Re-affirm support of By-law notwithstanding objection from Mr.
Soo San Chai.
Mt. Carmel N (Phase 3) Plan of Subdivision one-year extension.
Norm Puttick as Acting Mayor for meeting of Oct. 5, 1998.
Condolence to family of the late Douglas White.
Re-affirm support of By-law notwithstanding objection from Patricia
Gerelus and Joseph Vinish.
Condolence to family of late Antonietta Mazzei.
Introduction of new legislation for municipal taxation policy; and
compensation for municipalities from the Province as with the City
of Toronto.
MMA be requested to consider dismantling Regional Government.
Southgate Estates Plan of Subdivision one-year extension.
Two-hour free parking month of December, on-street meters and
all Pay & Display Parking lots in Downtown.
The City o[ Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 53
Moved by Alderman CRAITOR
December 7, 1998
Seconded by Alderman MICHALCZYK
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby authorizes that two-hour free parking be permitted during the month of
December, at all on-street meters and in all Pay & Display Parking lots in the Downtown; and
that the matter of revenue repayment to be considered at a later date.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affvced.
Carried Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 52
November 30, 1998
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to draft plan approval for the Southgate
Estates Plan of Subdivision; and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the applicant be
so informed conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the
property for public information purposes.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carded Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 51
Moved by Alderman PUTTICK
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
November 30, 1998
WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara has been in existence since 1970;
AND WHEREAS the Regional government served a purpose early in its existence in
improving or providing infrastructure in smaller municipalities, it has now become ineffective
and rife with parochialism;
AND WHEREAS Niagara Falls residents pay approximately $40 million to the Regional
government in taxes, as well as approximately $1.3 million per month for such services as
water and sewer treatment;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls would be better served to administer and take over
responsibility for matters under the Region's control such as roads and snow ploughing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested
to consider dismantling Regional government to allow municipal autonomy.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 50
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
November 1, 1998
WHEREAS the Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, will introduce legislation
obliging municipalities to limit tax increases related to CVA - 10% in 1998, 5% in 1999, 5% in
2000;
AND WHEREAS this legislation may be retroactive to January 1, 1998 despite the fact that the
1998 Municipal Tax Rates have been approved and that the tax billing process is finished;
AND WHEREAS this legislation obliges the re-use of voluntary mitigation tools to stay within
the limits, causing the Regional Tax Policy to be changed for 1998;
AND WHEREAS this legislation reopens the process for the setting of tax rates, causing
confusion to small businesses in determining their tax liability;
AND WHEREAS this legislation may only apply to commercial and industrial properties;
AND WHEREAS the re-use of voluntary mitigation tools may adjust the tax burden amongst the
commercial and industrial taxpayers so that a larger group will experience a tax increase causing
unnecessary hardship for properties deserving of tax decreases;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls expresses its displeasure and grave concerns to the Provincial Minister of Finance
about the introduction of new legislation for municipal taxation policy;
AND THAT if the Provincial government proceeds with legislation limiting taxation, that funding
to compensate municipalities should come from the Province as was the case with the City of
Toronto.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 49
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
October 26, 1998
RESOLVED that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Antonietta Mazzei, mother of former City employee, Frank Mazzei and grandmother of Lydia
Picca of the Clerk's Department.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
R. O. KALLIO
ACTING CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 48
Moved by Alderman FEREN
Seconded by Alderman CAMPBELL
October 19, 1998
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls reaffirms its support of By-law No. 98-196, notwithstanding the objection
received from Patricia Gerelus and Joseph Vinish.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
ACTING CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 47
Moved by Alderman FEREN
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
October 19, 1998.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the
late Douglas White, husband of former City employee Elvira White and father of City
employee, Velvia White.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
R.O. KALL
ACTING CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
No. 46
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
Council Chambers
October 5, 1998
RESOLVED that Alderman Norman Puttick be appointed Acting Mayor for the
meeting of October 5, 1998 during the absence of His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 45 September 28,1998
Moved by Alderman ORR
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby supports a one-year extension to draft plan approval for the Mount Cannel North (Phase
3) Plan of Subdivision and the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the applicant, be so
informed; conditional on the applicant submitting a photograph to the City showing the appropriate
subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
ALDERMAN PAISLEY JANVARY
ACTING MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
No. 44
Moved by Alderman C~TOR
Seconded by Alderman FErN
Council Chambers
September 28, 1998.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
reaffums its support of By-law No. 98-176, notwithstanding the objection received from Mr.
Soo San Chai.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
PAISLEY JANVARY
ACTING MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 43
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
September 28, 1998
RESOLVED that Alderman Paisley Janvary be appointed Acting Mayor for the
meeting of September 28, 1998 during the absence of His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
ALDERMAN PAISLEY JANVARY
ACTING MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
NO. 42
Moved by Alderman CRA~TOR
September 14, 1998
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls reaffinas its support of By-law No. 98-157, notwithstanding the objection received from
Mr. Allen S. Blott, Q.C. on behalf of 1086868 Ontario Limited.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED WITH ALDERMEN VOLPATTI AND WING VOTING CONTRARY TO THE MOTION AND WITH
ALL OTHERS VOTING IN FAVOUR.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
ALDERMAN PATRICK CUMMINGS
ACTING MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
NO. 41
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
Council Chambers
September 14, 1998
PIETRANGELO
ORR
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls reaffirms its support of By-law No. 98-155, notwithstanding the objection received from
Mr. Allen S. Blott, Q.C. on behalf of 1086868 Ontario Limited.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED WITH ALDERMEN VOLPATTI AND WING VOTING CONTRARY TO THE MOTION AND WITH
ALL OTHERS VOTING IN FAVOUR.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
ALDERMAN PATRICK CUMMINGS
ACTING MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
NO. 40
Moved by Alderman
Council Chambers
VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
September 14, 1998
RESOLVED that Alderman Patrick Cummings be appointed Acting Mayor for
the meeting of September 14, 1998 during the absence of His Worship Mayor Wayne
Thomson.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
ALDERMAN PATRI~
ACTING MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 39
Moved by Alderman FEREN
Seconded by Alderman MICHALCZYK
August 17, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to draft plan approval for the Ascot Woods Extension
6 Plan of Subdivision and the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on
the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public infoi-i~iation
purposes;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 38
Moved by Alderman FEREN.
Seconded by Aldetiaan MICHALCZYK
August 17, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a two-year extension to draft plan approval for the Chippawa West Phase
II Plan of Subdivision and the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on
the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public information
purposes;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carried with Alderman Fisher abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and
with all others voting in favour.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
ON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 37
Moved by FISHER
Seconded by MICHALCZYK
August 17, 1998
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby recognizes the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise "Art by the Falls"
Art and Craft Show being held on September 18, 19 and 20, 1998 and designates the event as a
"Community Festival" in Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 36 July 23, 1998
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
WHEREAS the Minister of Health, the Honourable Elizabeth Whitmer has recently
announced that coverage fi~r Physiotherapy treatment under the Ontario Health Insurance Program
will cease as of April 1999.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby requests the Province to immediately rescind its decision to remove Ontario Health Insurance
Program coverage for Physiotherapy treatment;
AND THAT this Resolution be sent to Municipalities over 50,000 population and AMO for support.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
"TITIll
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 35 July 23, 1998
Moved by Alderman PUTTICK
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
WHEREAS Ontario Hydro's Niagara River Hydro Electric Development Project (Beck
3) would provide a clean, sustainable, and safe generating source located at the place where
Ontario Hydro established its roots in generating power and whereas the City of Niagara Falls
has supported the Beck 3 Project since its inception because of the significant benefits it will
bring to the City (example much needed employment, healthy construction activity, acceleration
of the Tourist Core Sewer Separation Program by means of a more economic outlet, etc.);
AND WHEREAS final Environmental Assessment documentation fbr the Beck 3 Project was
submitted to the Ministry of the Environment in 1993;
AND WHEREAS the Beck 3 Project has been reactivated by Ontario Hydro in the Spring of
this year (possibly to be implemented in Stages);
AND WHEREAS further delay in issuance of Environmental Assessment approval of the Beck
3 Project may jeopardize final approval by Ontario Hydro's Board of Directors and hence the
current implementation schedule;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Environnqent be requested to
expedite processing and linal approval of the Niagara River Hydroelectric Development Project
(Beck 3) under the Environmental Assessment Act, including consideration by Cabinet at their
August 12~ 1998 meeting, but no later than the September Cabinet meeting.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 34
Moved by Alderman PUTTICK
July 23, 1998
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
RESOLVED that this Council does determine in accordance with Section 34 (17) of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. that the changes proposed to the Zoning By-law fbr Application AM-32/97 (876891
Ontario Limited - DiCosimo) for the Niagara Falls Planning Area, are minor in nature and do not
require any further notice.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. W'AGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 33 June 22, 1998
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls is completing a Tourist Area
Development Strategy;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls will be implementing new Official Plan policies
for the Tourist Area based on a flexible system of built-form regulations,
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls will be merging the rezoning and site plan
approval processes for the Tourist Area;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls is attempting to streamline its development
approval process;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls still needs to complete specific studies in order to
fully implement the above matters;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has released a
Discussion Paper on the Proposed Development Permit System in Ontario with the intention of
establishing regulations to bring such a system into effect;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls wishes to ask the Hon. Minister A1
Leach to consider the City as a demonstration project within which to implement a
Development Permit System for the Tourist Area, provided that the Province makes available
sufficient funds for the completion of all studies related to the Tourist Area Development
Strategy and the full implementation of such a system.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 32
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman CAMPBELL
May 25, 1998
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls authorize staff and the Mayor to approach the Provincial government, and
request specifically, a response with respect to The Toronto Star article dated Sunday, May 24,
1998 concerning the Casino proposals; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls authorize staff and the Mayor to be involved in negotiations with the Province to ensure
that the final Casino/Gateway proposal is harmonious with the City of Niagara Falls' statement
of goals and economic plan; and
FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls insists that it have a say in issues affecting the City as a condition of accepting any
proposal related to the Casino/Gateway project.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed
Carried Unanimously.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 31
Moved by Alderman CRAITOR
Seconded by Alderman MICHALCZYK
May 25, 1998
WHEREAS a Liquor Licence Application has been made by the C.O.B.R.A. Club for a
licensed establishment at 6365 Drummond Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the Application is scheduled to be heard before the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario on Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara falls has received numerous complaints from area
residents regarding noise from the C.O.B.R.A. Club and intoxicated patrons of the C.O.B.R.A.
Club vomiting and urinating on area properties;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has, as a result of those complaints, laid charges
against the C.O.B.R.A. Club under the City of Niagara Falls By-law No. 7535, 1967 as mended;
AND WHEREAS a resolution of Council may be provided to the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario at the Hearing as evidence of the needs and wishes of the residents of the
City of Niagara Falls;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED for the above reasons that Council is opposed to the Liquor Licence
Application by the C.O.B .R.A. Club as it is not in the public interest.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff appear in opposition to the said application.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 30
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
May 11, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to draft plan approval for i) Williams Subdivision and
ii) Williams Subdivision Plan 2 and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed;
conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision signs on the properties for
public information purposes.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
;IllIll
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 29
Moved by Alderman CAMPBELL
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
April 27, 1998
WHEREAS the electors of a great many of the Quebec communities have voted by
substantial majorities to reject Quebec separation, both in 1980 and 1985 (and also in the
Federal election of June 22, 1997);
WHEREAS, since the Quebec referendum of October 30, 1995, the councillors and
mayors of 40 Quebec municipalities have passed resolutions stating that they would wish to
remain in Canada regardless of the outcome of any future referendum in Quebec;
WHEREAS a first responsibility of governments is to protect its citizens;
WHEREAS the citizens of Niagara Falls have a strong sense of respect for the
residents of Quebec and are deeply committed to support their French and English brothers and
sisters in the Province of Quebec;
WHEREAS any separation of a part of Canada would have very serious consequences
for all Canadians;
WHEREAS the indivisibility of this nation has been called into question;
WHEREAS Canada is the democracy and any change to the borders of Canada would
necessitate Constitutional Amendment that was supported by all Canadians:
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WHEREAS the municipal and provincial governments are democratic institutions but
they are not democracies;
WHEREAS the question of national unity needs to be settled, swiftly and decisively,
for Canadians and all the world;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Niagara Falls hereby petitions
the Government of Canada and the federal parties of Canada to enact legislation that would
ensure that the territories of those communities in the Province of Quebec that wish to remain
in Canada shall remain in Canada, and this without regard to the result of any future
referendum in the Province of Quebec; Remind the Government of Quebec and the people of
Quebec that referenda are not legally binding, that Canada is the democracy and therefore all
Canadians must participate in any negotiation to change the boundaries of Canada; Enable the
Government of Canada to deal with any unlawful seizure of power by any province, territory
or other jurisdictions in Canada; Remind Canadians that the Government of Canada has a legal
and moral responsibility to protect person and property; Confirm, in the Parliament of Canada,
that this nation is indivisible; Confirm, in the Parliament of Canada, that all Canadians will
participate in any process to change the boundaries of Canada; Support continued efforts to
create better understanding amongst all Canadians;
AND THAT The City Clerk will distribute copies of this resolution to the Prime
Minister of Canada, M. Jean Chretien, and Canada Indivisible.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
~~VlSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 28
Moved by ALDERMAN FISHER
Seconded by ALDERMAN MICHALCZYK
April 27, 1998
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby recognizes the Chippawa Day event being held on June 27, 1998 at Lyons Park and
designates the event as a "Community Event" in Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 27
Moved by ALDERMAN CUMMINGS
Seconded by ALDERMAN FEREN
April 27, 1998
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby recognizes the Annual Media Slo-Pitch Tournament being held on August 28h, 29th,
and 30m, 1998 to be held at the Optimist, Palmer and Mulhern Parks and designates the event
as a "Community Event" in Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
~MSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 26
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
March 30, 1998
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls, on the thirtieth day of March,
1998, agreed that the week of June 1 to June 7, 1998 be designated as Environment Week in
the City of Niagara Falls;
AND WHEREAS Environmere Week will stimulate interest in and knowledge of the
environment;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls encourages local residents, schools and industries
to participate in any activities planned for Environment Week;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by and with the approval of the Council of our
City of Niagara Falls, the week of June 1 to June 7, 1998 is hereby proclaimed as Environment
Week in the City of Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The CiW of klia~ara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 25
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
March 23, 1998.
THAT Council reaffirms its support of By-law 98-31 notwithstanding the objection of Mr.
Arthur Varty which has been received.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 24
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
RESOLVED that
March 23,1998
the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extemion to the Beaver Valley Plan of Subdivision,(26T-90022
Revised) and the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on the applicant
submitting a photograph to the City showing the appropriate subdivision sign on the property for
public information purposes;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 23 March 23,1998
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Bambi North Extension Draft Plan of
Subdivision,(26T-92012 Revised) and the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed;
conditional on the applicant submitting a photograph to the City showing the appropriate
subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
C~rriqd
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 22
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
March 23, 1998.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the
late Ormond Black, husband of Helen Black of the Service Centre.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Ni~ ~ara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 21
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
March 23, 1998.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the
late Christine Sternicki, sister of Barb Muir of the Clerk's Department.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 20
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
March 9, 1998
WHEREAS Geon Canada, a local vinyl manufacturer which employs 165
employees, was given approval by the Ministry of Environment to increase discharges into the
Welland River;
AND WHEREAS these discharges include ammonia, nitrogen, phosphorus, oil and grease;
AND WHEREAS the company has been given authority to release, on average, up to 16
kilograms of oil and grease per day;
AND WHEREAS Geon Canada' s request was posted on the Ministry of Environment' s Internet
web site on December 24, 1997, with written comments invited until January 23, 1998;
AND WHEREAS City officials were not officially informed of the application;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in the future, the Ministry of Environment be
required to inform local officials of all applications to release pollutants into any body of water
within City limits;
CITY CLERK
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT local manufacturers take all necessary actions to
prevent the dumping of pollutants into the City' s rivers.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 19
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
March 9, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Parkway Acres Plan of Subdivision, and the
Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on the applicant maintaining the
appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 18
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
March 2, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls press our Member of Provincial Parliament and the Ministry of Health to provide the
required funding to supply medical services that are needed in the community and the
Region.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Nia~ara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 17
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
March 2, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls provides written support for an application to the Ministry of Health to designate the
City of Niagara Falls as an underserviced area for family doctors.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 16
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
March 2, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby endorses the Ontario Government's choice of the Murray Hill location for the sight of
the permanent casino, so that there are no further delays.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carried with Alderman Orr voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting
in layout.
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The CRy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 15
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman ORR
March 2, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls reaffirms its approval of By-law 98-03.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed
Carried Unanimously.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 14
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
February 16, 1998.
THAT Council reaffirms its support of By-law 98-01 notwithstanding the objection of Miss
Jean Grandoni which has been received.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 13
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
FISHER
PIETRANGELO
February 16, 1998
WHEREAS Bill 106, the Fair Municipal Finance Act, has imposed dramatic changes
on the way municipalities will be taxing land in 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 rewrites the Business Improvement Act provisions which are
contained in section 220 of the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS eligibility for membership in a B.I.A. will be established by the new final
assessment roll which will be forwarded to municipalities in April, 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 does not include any transition provisions to allow municipalities to
move from the old system to the new;
AND WHEREAS it is imperative to provide continuity in the transition;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the existing Board of the Chippawa B.I.A. shall
continue until the City is able to create a list of eligible members after the return of the roll in
April, 1998.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANINOUSLY
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 12
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
FISHER
PIETRANGELO
February 16, 1998
WHEREAS Bill 106, the Fair Municipal Finance Act, has imposed dramatic changes
on the way municipalities will be taxing land in 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 rewrites the Business Improvement Act provisions which are
contained in section 220 of the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS eligibility for membership in a B.I.A. will be established by the new final
assessment roll which will be forwarded to municipalities in April, 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 does not include any transition provisions to allow municipalities to
move from the old system to the new;
AND WHEREAS it is imperative to provide continuity in the transition
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the existing Board of the Clifton Hill Board of
Management B.I.A. shall continue until the City is able to create a list of eligible members after
the return of the roll in April, 1998.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
/~SON
MAYOR
The City of NiaSara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 1 l
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
February 16, 1998
WHEREAS Bill 106, the Fair Municipal Finance Act, has imposed dramatic changes
on the way municipalities will be taxing land in 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 rewrites the Business Improvement Act provisions which are
contained in section 220 of the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS eligibility for membership in a B.I.A. will be established by the new final
assessment roll which will be forwarded to municipalities in April, 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 does not include any transition provisions to allow municipalities to
move from the old system to the new;
AND WHEREAS it is imperative to provide continuity in the transition;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the existing Board of the Downtown Board of
Management B.I.A. shall continue until the City is able to create a list of eligible members after
the return of the roll in April, 1998.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 10
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
FISHER
PIETRANGELO
February 16, 1998
WHEREAS Bill 106, the Fair Municipal Finance Act, has imposed dramatic changes
on the way municipalities will be taxing land in 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 rewrites the Business Improvement Act provisions which are
contained in section 220 of the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS eligibility for membership in a B.I.A. will be established by the new final
assessment roll which will be forwarded to municipalities in April, 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 does not include any transition provisions to allow municipalities to
move from the old system to the new;
AND WHEREAS it is imperative to provide continuity in the transition;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the existing Board of the Fallsview B.I.A. shall
continue until the City is able to create a list of eligible members after the return of the roll in
April, 1998.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 9
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
FISHER
PIETRANGELO
February 16, 1998
WHEREAS Bill 106, the Fair Municipal Finance Act, has imposed dramatic changes
on the way municipalities will be taxing land in 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 rewrites the Business Improvement Act provisions which are
contained in section 220 of the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS eligibility for membership in a B.I.A. will be established by the new final
assessment roll which will be forwarded to municipalities in April 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 does not include any transkion provisions to allow municipalities to
move from the old system to the new;
AND WHEREAS it is imperative to provide continuity in the transition;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the existing Board of the Lundy's Lane B.I.A.
shall continue until the City is able to create a list of eligible members after the return of the roll
in April, 1998.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 8
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGEL0
February 16, 1998
WHEREAS Bill 106, the Fair Municipal Finance Act, has imposed dramatic changes
on the way municipalities will be taxing land in 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 rewrites the Business Improvement Act provisions which are
contained in section 220 of the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS eligibility for membership in a B.I.A. will be established by the new final
assessment roll which will be forwarded to municipalities in April 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 does not include any transition provisions to allow municipalities to
move from the old system to the new;
AND WHEREAS it is imperative to provide continuity in the transition;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the existing Board of the Main & Ferry B.I.A.
shall continue until the City is able to create a list of eligible members after the return of the roll
in April, 1998.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
~SON
MAYOR
The Cky of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 7
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman P I ETRANGEL0
February 16, 1998
WHEREAS Bill 106, the Fair Municipal Finance Act, has imposed dramatic changes
on the way municipalities will be taxing land in 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 rewrites the Business Improvement Act provisions which are
contained in section 220 of the Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS eligibility for membership in a B.I.A. will be established by the new final
assessment roll which will be forwarded to municipalities in April, 1998;
AND WHEREAS Bill 106 does not include any transition provisions to allow municipalities to
move from the old system to the new;
AND WHEREAS it is imperative to provide continuity in the transition;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the existing Board of the Victoria & Centre
B.I.A. shall continue until the City is able to create a list of eligible members after the return
of the roll in April, 1998.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
~SON
MAYOR
The of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 06
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
February 9, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby supports a one-year extension to the Muller Industrial Park Plan of Subdivision, and the
Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on the applicant maintaining the
appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carried with Alderman Michalczyk abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest
and with all others voting in favour.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 05
Moved by Alderman WING
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
February 2, 1998
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls recognizes the
significant contributions and dedications of Miss Ruth Redmond in preserving the lands
associated with the Lundy's Lane Battlefield, and in her donation of these lands to the City
of Niagara Falls and all people of Ontario and Canada.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby nominates Miss Ruth Redmond for The Order of Ontario.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 04
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
February2, 1998
WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls is a major tourist area and is designated
as such;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Niagara Falls hereby supports the application of A & P Superfresh for exemption.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 03
Moved by Alderman FEREN
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
January 26, 1998
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Grand-View River Estates Plan of Subdivision,
and the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on the applicant
maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Nia ara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 02
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
January 26, 1998
WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has made an application to the
Provincial Water Protection Fund;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls hereby affirms as follows: that there is an active maintenance
program for the sewage system; and that there is an active reserve account for the sewage
system; and that a plan is being implemented for recovery of the full costs of municipal
sewage services from users; and there are no capital expenditures that can be deferred; and
that there are no opportunities to reduce the cost of debt financing.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
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Dear Mr.. Dujlovic:
O:ntario
Post-It" Fax Note
Provincial Water Protection Fund Application
AdditiOnal Information/Documentation Required
Log ID- 1353
40 ST. CLA'I R AVENUE WEST
10TH FLOOR
TORONTO, ONTARIO 'M4V 1M2.
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Please be advised that we have reviewed .your mumcipality's application for the ConStructiOn of a
.CSO High Rate Treatment Facility forthe City for completeness .and .clarity of project identification,
and wc require the ibllowing information:
Please identify the persons consulted about the problem, as required in question A.2(b), and
give the date of contact.
Please confirm that the cost o f the 'preliminary engineering porti on o f the proj OCt (ESP,) is
$77,250 of the:.total project cost of $4,995,500~ and .provide .a copy o.'fthe .T~q~ns of. ReferenCe
for the prelimihazy engineering portion.
Please provide' a breakdown of the total estimated: construction cost of the High .Rate
Treatment Facility, and. idenlify what percentage of the City's total CSO problem Will be
solved by constructing the facility.
4. Please provide. a Council Resolution affirming that:
- there is an active maintenance program for the sewage system
- there is an active rcscrvc account for the sewage system
- a plan is being implemented for recovery of the full costs ofmdnicipal sewage
services from users
- there are no capital expenditures that 'can be deferred
- there am no opportunities to reduce the cost of debt financing.
Please submit the information reqUeSted in 1 to 3 above by Jamtary 26, 1998, m~d the Council
Resolution by January 30, 1998. There is no guarantee that. the evaluation of your application can be
completed in time to.be ~onsidered for the .first round of fimding, if your submission does not reach
our office by the above nlentioned dates.
01-14-98 18:88 ID=41G 314 0444
Should you haVe anyquesfions, pleasecontactDon Crossat(416)314-5523and/orlas0n Farfiat
(416)314-5337,
Yours truly,
Madalina Rotescu
Manager
Water and Sewage Irlfrastmcturc Section
The CRy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 01
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
January 12, 1998
WHEREAS the City of Toromo and the Province of Omario have recemly
announced an agreemere to provide Toromo with $250,000,000.00 in gram and loan monies
to assist in reducing any potemial increase in municipal taxes in the City of Toromo as a
result of the Provincial reduction in grams and subsidies and the Who Does What
downloading exercise;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has idemified clearly that there
will be substamial negative financial impacts upon it and its taxpayers as a result of the
Provincial reduction in grams and subsidies and the Who Does What downloading exercise
causing the City of Niagara Falls to be in a position where it may have to significamly raise
taxes;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Omario claims that it is committed to
making the reform of Municipal Government a fair and equitable one as between itself and
all municipalities in the Province;
AND WHEREAS as a result of the very buoyam Provincial economy it has
derived substantial additional revenues through increased allocation of corporate taxation,
Provincial sales tax and other taxes;
AND WHEREAS the Province has also increased its revenues substantially by
virtue of the presence of a commercial casino in City of Niagara Falls without sharing in a
any way those revenues with the City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario provide the City
of Niagara Falls with funds to allow it to have a 0% tax increase as it has with the City of
Toronto; AND THAT Mr. Bart Maves, MPP, immediately convene meetings between City
officials and Provincial officials similar to those that were convened in Toronto with a view
to providing for the funds referred to in Section 1 of this resolution.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
MAYOR