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2005/03/21COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 21, 2005 Order of Business and Agenda Package PRAYER: Alderman Vince Kerrio COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 2005 ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of February 28, 2005 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. ITEM NO. 08 ITEM NO. 09 PLANNING MATTERS Public Meeting AM- 02/2005, Zoning By -law Amendment 4949 Lyon's Creek Parkway, Applicant: Jeff Dennington, Proposed Cottage Rental Dwelling Background Material Recommendation Report: PD- 2005 -14 -AND Correspondence from Gregory Chisholm Public Meeting AM- 57/2004, Zoning By -law Amendment West Side of Montrose Road, South of Gallinger Street, Applicant: Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited, Proposed Townhouse Complex Background Material Recommendation Report: PD- 2005 -13 ITEM NO. 10 ITEM NO. 11 ITEM NO. 12 2 -AND Correspondence from the Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department. Public Meeting AM- 01/2005, Zoning By -law Amendment 5370 Ferry Street, Applicant: David Daniels, Proposed Tattoo Studio Background Material Recommendation Report: PD- 2005 -16 Public Meeting AM- 04/2005, Zoning By -law Amendment 4807 Kent Avenue, Applicant: Cogantin Developments (Dan Santin), Dance Studio Use Within an Industrial Building Background Material Recommendation Report: PD- 2005 -17 Public Meeting AM- 11/2004, Official Plan Zoning By -law Amendment Lands Located Within the Northwest Quadrant of the Q.E.W. and McLeod Road, City- Initiated Proposal to Facilitate Future Commercial Development Background Material Recommendation Report: PD- 2005 -15 -AND Correspondence from the Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION UNDER THE CITY'S ANIMAL. CONTROL BY -LAW 1. Chief Administrative Officer CD- 2005 -05, Request for Exemption Under the City's Animal Control By -law (2002 -129), 9304 McLeod Road, Claws and Paws -AND Correspondence from Valerie Brown, Niagara Falls Humane Society Correspondence from Kathryn and Pam Stewart 3 2. Chief Administrative Officer CD- 2005 -06, Permission to Keep a Fennec Parks, Recreation Culture Matters 1. Chief Administrative Officer R- 2005 -16, Potential Arena Development MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Downtown Niagara Falls Board of Management Re: their proposed 2005 budget requesting approval of 2005 budget for $180,000. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. 2. City of St. Catharines Re: representation at the Region requesting that the City support a resolution calling for a system of representation which corresponds to population distribution at the Region. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. 3. Rocco Vacca, Sullivan Mahoney Re: Niagara Falls Sports Plex requesting that the matter of a partial exemption from Development Charges be brought back before Council. RECOMMENDATION: For the reconsideration of Council. 4. Welland County Law Association Re: Land Registry Office requesting funding to launch litigation regarding the closure of the Welland Registry Office. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. 5. Tom Saks, Renaissance Fallsview Re: water issues seeking advice to ensure problem doesn't occur again. RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council. Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration. '1. Chief Administrative Officer 2. Chief Administrative Officer 3. Chief Administrative Officer 4. Chief Administrative Officer 5. Chief Administrative Officer 6. Chief Administrative Officer 7. Chief Administrative Officer 4 RATIFICATIONS RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES (Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair) RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chair) RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" ACTIONS 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, AN ALDERMAN MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. F- 2005 -12, Statement of Remuneration for Members of Council and Commissions. F- 2005 -13, Municipal Accounts. FS- 2005 -01, Purchase of Used Aerial Fire Truck. HR- 2005 -01, Employee Social Night L- 2005 -14, Permanently Closing Part of Ramsey Road. MW- 2005 -27, Colangelo Estates Subdivision Payments for Oversizing Growth Related Capital Works. MW- 2005 -28, Canadian Water Network Funding -5 BY -LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws listed for Council consideration. 2005 -35 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit an increased building height for a mixed use development. (Kargo Properties, 4354 Drummond Road) 2005 -36 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to recognize the subject land as one lot for the purposes of providing parking and to recognize previous variances granted for the subject land. (AM- 54/2004, 4417 Kent Avenue) 2005 -37 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Purchase from The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls "City to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Public Works and Government Services "Her Majesty and a Memorandum Agreement Environmental Disclosure "Memorandum Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence "DND and the City respecting 5049 Victoria Avenue being the Niagara Falls Armoury. 2005 -38 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -12640 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of McLeod Road. 2005 -39 A by -law to establish Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R -12368 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Mulhern Street. 2005 -40 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association dated March 21, 2005, respecting advertising on City arena rinkboard surfaces. 2005 -41 Being a by -law to amend By -law 2004 -119, being a by -law to provide for citizen appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. 2005 -42 A by -law to provide for the adoption of an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. (Northwest corner of McLeod and Montrose Roads) 2005 -43 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the residential development of land on the east side of Stanley Avenue and north side of Portage Road. (AM- 05/2004, 2283 Portage Road) 2005 -44 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit an 8 -unit apartment dwelling and four one family detached dwellings. (AM- 36/2004, 6269 6293 Dorchester Road). 6 2005 -45 A by -law to authorize the payment of $15,550,449.51 for General Purposes. 2005 -46 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 21s day of March, 2005. NEW BUSINESS Niagara Cary Falls( of Niagara Canadj awl His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Surrounding Land Uses Corporate Services Department PD 2005 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Re: PD- 2005 -14, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 02/2005, 4949 Lyon's Creek Parkway Applicant: Jeff Dennington Proposed Cottage Rental Dwelling It is recommended that Council deny the requested Zoning By -law amendment application to permit the existing detached dwelling to be used as a cottage rental dwelling. Jeff Dennington has requested an amendment to Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 for a 0.3 hectare (0.75 acre) parcel of land known as 4949 Lyon's Creek Parkway, as shown on Schedule 1. In 2003, a zoning amendment was approved that allows the existing dwelling to be used for bed and breakfast accommodations (tourist home with two rentable bedrooms). The applicant is requesting zoning to allow the entire dwelling to be rented to tourists for accommodation on a daily or weekly basis (cottage rental dwelling). Refer to Schedule 2 for the details of the development. The land is currently zoned Single Family 1C Density (R1C -618). The zoning is requested to be amended site specifically to permit the dwelling to be used as a cottage rental dwelling. In September 2004, the City received and investigated a complaint from Niagara Falls Tourism indicating, among other matters, that the dwelling was being rented out as a cottage. As the owner was not living in the dwelling, he was advised that the property was being used contrary to the Zoning By -law. The subject land is surrounded largely by wooded areas. However, the property is located on a residential cul -de -sac Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development March 21, 2005 2 PD- 2005 -14 Circulation Comments Regional Municipality of Niagara The natural environmental features associated with Lyon's Creek do not appear to encroach onto the property and no significant physical changes are proposed. Therefore, the change is considered minor and there are no objections. City Clerk A licence is required for the cottage rental dwelling under the City's Licensing By -law. Building and By -law Services No objections. Municipal Works Fire Department Parks, Recreation Culture No objections. A letter from a nearby resident has been included on the Council agenda. This letter expresses numerous concerns about the past use of the dwelling and the impacts it has had on area residents. Planning Review There are adequate services to accommodate the development. No objections. No objections. Fire safety can be addressed through the building permit process. 1. The proposal is not in keeping with the intent and purpose of the Official Plan. The subject land is designated Residential. Although residential lands are intended to be used primarily for dwelling units, ancillary uses such as tourist homes are permitted if considered compatible with the neighbourhood. However, establishment of these facilities is to be carefully regulated as to their location, size and traffic generation to minimize potential disturbances to adjacent properties and to protect the character and identity of the overall neighbourhood. These policies put great weight on protecting the quality of life enjoyed by residents and ensuring the ancillary use is of a scale and intensity that does not generate any significant parking or traffic impacts. Cottage rental dwellings and bed and breakfast accommodations are different from each other in the fact that while the former is rented out in their entirety, the latter is typically owner occupied. The concern with cottage rental dwellings is that without the owner on the premises full time, there are fewer controls on the behavior of guests and the potential of impacts and disturbances on adjacent residential uses increases. Cottage rental dwellings have recently been approved for 4286 and 4292 Ferguson Street and for two dwellings adjacent to the Niagara Falls Golf Course (NFGC). The Ferguson Street dwellings are located on the edge of the residential area, abutting a hotel, and provide an appropriate transition to the residential area, while the cottages adjacent to the NFGC do not directly abut a residential area. These other cottages are located on or near major roads and therefore do not appear to create major traffic impacts on the adjacent residential areas. March 21, 2005 3 PD- 2005 -14 However, the subject property is located deep within a neighbourhood, on a cul de sac, where excessive traffic, parking demands and operational difficulties adversely impact surrounding residents. The subject property's current zoning only allows two bedrooms to be rented out for guests. However, as set out in the letter from Mr. Chisholm, the parking and traffic generated by numerous guests staying and socializing at the dwelling has resulted in parking spilling out onto the street and a noticeable increase in street traffic, particularly late at night and early in the morning. These impacts demonstrate that the location of dwelling is not appropriate for use as a cottage. In addition, the behavior of guests staying or simply socializing at the cottage has disturbed residents with noise and disruptive behavior. These types of impacts are unacceptable in a residential area. The character and quality of life in this neighbourhood appear to have been adversely impacted by the proposed use. This is contrary to the intent of the Official Plan. Cottage rental dwellings are ancillary uses that are generally more suitable in locations closer to tourist attractions and services where land uses are not as sensitive. 2. Unlike a bed and breakfast, a cottage rental dwelling is not appropriate for the site. The traffic, parking and impacts listed by Mr. Chisholm should not occur with bed and breakfast accommodations. Currently, only two bedrooms are allowed to be rented to tourists. In addition, the owner of the dwelling is to reside in the dwelling and carefully regulate guests staying there to ensure other guests are not disturbed. These measures are intended to ensure there are no excessive traffic or parking demands and noise and partying is kept to a minimum. CONCLUSION: The requested amendment cannot be supported for the following reasons: 1. Establishment of a cottage rental dwelling does not comply with the intent and purpose of the Official Plan respecting the location of ancillary uses in the Residential designation. 2. The previous rental of the dwelling to tourists has had an adverse impact on the surrounding neighbourhood with respect to traffic, on -street parking, noise and disruptive behavior. These impacts would likely continue if this application is approved. 3. The requested amendment is not appropriate. by: drew Bryce Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development AB:pb S:\PDR\2005\PD2005 -14, AM- 02 -05, LyonsCrPkwy.wpd Approved by: aoryikh T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Subject Land Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Location: 4949 Lyon's Creek Pkwy Applicant: Jeff Dennington K: \GIS Requests\ 2005\ Schedula \zoningAMUM-02Mapping.apr SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP AM- 02/2005 s I:NTS February 2005 6: \jobs \35465blp. dwy Fri Jan 04 11:54:17 2002 SCHEDULE 2 (commonly known as) 0 rt PIN 64255 0089 Road (ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN CONCESSION 3 AND BROKEN FRONT CONCESSION(W.R.)) (0) 21.430 0 111 Z OZ -0 2 O Z 0 co 0 co 7 y Greg Chisholm /CMS 02/21/2005 03:56 PM ✓CLEKYJ r15 Planning Scanned Flle: ZON IN 6 To Ken Mech- Planning Development cc W.J. McCarthy bcc Subject AM- 02/2005 B B at 4949 Lyons Creek Parkway. RECEIVED MAR 7 2005 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT To the Attention of the Planning and Development Dept. Please bear with me while I go back in time in order to give the many new council members and new mayor a clear and concise picture of what transpired here just two short years ago. When the application was made in 2003 for the amendment of the local zoning by -law to allow a B &B on Lyons Creek Pkwy „I was obviously opposed to the zoning amendment application for many reasons that have all unfortunately come true. I sent a letter stating my list of concerns and was unfortunately unable to personally attend the public meeting. Even though I had and included a signed petition from the majority of the people living on the street who were against having a B &B the zoning amendment was pushed through council and we had a B &B on our street. Most of the cautionary items listed in my letter from 2003 have unfortunately become valid and true issues that the neighborhood has since been exposed to. From the time that Mr.Denington has been granted B B status for his cottage property at 4949 Lyons Creek Pkwy „every weekend the neighborhood has been subjected to unnecessary disturbance and traffic that a normal R1 C neighborhood would never experience. Firstly „You have to look at what this small cottage and narrow property consists of ,,,and how it could possibly be considered to qualify as a B &B in the first place. This loft style cottage design greatly reduces the usable square footage for legitimate and private sleeping quarters. 1 find it hard to believe that Mr.Deningtons approximately 1300 sq ft cottage can hold the number of people that stay there every weekend which would supposedly include Mr.Denington staying there as well like any good ,normal B& B operator does in order to control the situation and avoid any problems which would disrupt the neighborhood. I have stayed in many B &B's across the country and not one of them has had the owner /host stay off site of the B &B operation. When comparing this cottage size to the number of vehicles that are parked both in the driveway as well as in the circle at the end of the street „something certainly does not add up. Nor does the ten to fifteen people who are partying on the deck which is located on the front of the cottage which faces the street For the last year and a half there has been an additional two car garage "half built” with a substantial space upstairs for what might be considered habitational in the future when it's finished,,, but does not have plumbing or heating services. When this low budget operation started up ,,,Mr Denington placed two extremely distasteful very large bright yellow plastic signs across the front of his property with the Creekside Cottages name on them. These signs have been blown around the lot and further detract from the quality of life from the neighborhood in what looks like a roadside camival most of the time. Listed below is just a portion of what the neighborhood has been subjected to since this B &B has began: Every weekend in the summer „the street is subjected to cars honking their horns to wake people up so they can juggle cars around in Mr.Deningtons driveway,,,yelling at each other about being late and missing their tee off times. This can be heard down the street very early every Saturday and Sunday morning. Cars squealing their tires and speeding down the street from 4949 Lyons Creek Pkwy in a convoy raising dust so they are not late for tee off times every Saturday and Sunday moming on a street without sidewalks and where young families are trying to exist and prosper. Cars speeding up the street quite late at night and pulling into 4949 Lyons Creek Pkwy with car stereo's thumping as they pass „again raising dust and dirt from the double the speed limit speed that they are travelling. Side Note For the last five years this street has been in the perpetual state of house construction which results in the road way being covered in mud and gravel which dries into a dusfstorm every time a car passes at anything more that the posted speed limit. We still have another five years of this to go before all the empty lots are filled with houses and the high speed traffic which creates the dust is really quite a nuisance to the home owners up and down the street. Especially those on the south side of the street because of the prevailing winds. As listed on the Creekside Cottage Accommodations website „there are large stereo speakers which are mounted on the front deck'Tiki Bar” of the cottage facing down the street blaring all night long every weekend until the police come down to tell them to turn it down after 11:00 pm. The reduction in volume is only temporary and it takes another hour or two for the police to return,,in the meantime „the whole end of the street is awakened all the rest of the night. It would be interesting and easy to find out just how many times the police have been called to this address for disturbance and damage calls because believe it or not,,,l am not the person calling them. I just see the police cars flying down the street by my house very late at night and stopping at this address which deeply upsets me and everyone else in the area. Yelling ,screaming howling and loud behavior every weekend evening. One group even brought their own Karaoke machine that was set out on the front deck facing the street,,, of which the weekend renter must have thought he was a rock star because he was screaming into the microphone all night. Broken glass on the road in the circle at the end of the street in the summer that does not get cleaned up until the city street sweeper makes it's annual visit once or twice per year. Bottles and cans thrown from vehicles headed up or down the street into the yards of the neighbors. An old catamaran sail boat being left on a trailer with rotting flat tires in the circle at the end street for six months because of a lack of parking at 4949 Lyons Creek Pkwy. The number one major concerns about this application for further amendment to the by -law is getting a very bad group of people renting the cottage (of which we have had many weekends in a row) for more than a weekend and being stuck with them for a even longer period of time which would subject the local neighborhood to even more abuse than we are getting now. The other major concern is the name Creekside Cottage Accommodations. The name,,, being plural implies many small outbuildings which could be distributed along this narrow strip of land which runs parallel to Lyons Creek. Before long I can easily foresee that we are going have a "Uncle Tom's Cabins” situation that will forever mar and devalue the neighborhood. This is a major concern of my neighbors and I and we need this possible direction stopped now. As a sidenote,,,,There are two empty lots owned by Mr.Grau that are in- between Mr. Deningtons property and the creek bank in which another extremely controversial" land deal by Mr.Denington and the city„where the property owner „Mr.Gary Grau„ was "removed" of his right away and access to his empty lots so that Mr. Deningtons property could extend to Ort Rd. This in itself is a whole other embarrassing nightmare which was also created by the previous city decision makers that should be investigated and reviewed because now „the only person who has access to these empty lots is Mr. Denington and they are completely worthless to anyone else including Mr.Grau. The bottom line is ,,,Mr. Grau lost his access to his own property in the deal. Anyone who lives on the street would agree it was a major mistake having B B status granted to this property in the fi rst place, but then again „there was a different regime in place at that time and it basically got the rubber stamp approval without any concern for the neighboring property owners and their signed Regards Gregory Chisholm 4855 Lyons Creek Pkwy Niagara Falls L2E 6S6 petition.That might seem like harsh criticism now but when I saw the video playback on channel 10 because I was unable to attend ,,,I was shocked and appalled at the method in which this application was handled. Only one alderman „that being Kim Craitor asked why someone would want to put a B &B in such a location that was well off the beaten path away from the usual tourist areas and into a quiet neighborhood,,,and that question suddenly became a non issue that didn't even get an real answer and the motion was carried. I'm sure the coverage can be found in the Cogeco video archives because it's certainly worth having a look at it. If not,,,,I still might have a copy I can lend you. This was a quiet dead end residential street that is far off the beaten path that tourists would ever normally frequent and located in a working class village which basically services the larger Niagara Falls tourist community.Not only does the last two years of first hand experience give us a track record that the city can learn from „it also gives the city a red flag to be raised when anyone wanting to open a B &B in a urban area on anything less than at least a square acre lot with anything less than 3000 sq ft of actual living space so the B &B operator can live in the same building and control the weekend antics of the tourist vacationers. Allowing the licensing of such a small cottage building as a B &B on such a narrow lot in a residential area like Lyons Creek Parkway is exactly like the proverbial canary in a coal mine and the city should not disregard the lethal and obnoxious fumes and learn from this obvious mistake and make the proper corrections. If need be,,,another petition can be generated by the responsible property owners who have invested a great deal into this street in order to make the point quite clear for this new council to not only make the right decision but to also to rectify the past mistakes. In closing not only do I think this continuing zoning amendment application be turned down but also this B B property should be inspected for meeting B &B licensing guidelines ,closely monitored and if there is anymore trouble caused to the neighborhood„ have the B B licence revoked because what's going on now has not worked out for anyone but Mr. Denington „without the slightest concern for the neighborhood and it's inhabitants. P.S. I would like to make a request to the Planning Development Dept. to their notification policy for a dead end streets like Lyons Creek Parkway. Because this is a dead end street,,,every vehicle that passes up the street has come back down the street which means it's not like notifying just the homes in a 400 foot radius from the subject area. Everyone on this street is very effected by a commercial operation being located on a residential street that has many growing young families ,,,on a street without even so much as sidewalks for the children to travel on. Also the fact that this B &B is such a controversial one ,,,,in all fairness to all property owners on the street for sake of property values and future possible direction „they need to be notified of any commercial changes that could impact their investment. I ask that the whole street be notified of any planned future changes to this aforementioned property. Niagara Cara of Niagara Falls( Canad� His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that: 1) Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment application to permit the development of a 14 -unit townhouse complex on the land; and 2) the amending by -law contain provisions regulating the development in accordance with the layout shown on Schedule 1. BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department PD- 2005.13 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Re: PD- 2005 -13, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 57/2004, West side of Montrose Rd., South of Gallinger Street Applicant: Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited Proposed Townhouse Complex Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited has requested an amendment to the Zoning By -law for a 0.73 hectare (1.8 acre) parcel of land on the west side of Montrose Road, south of Gallinger Street, as shown on Schedule 1. The amendment is requested to permit the development of a 14 -unit townhouse complex, as shown on Schedule 2. The subject land is zoned site specific Residential Single Family 1 E Density 439 (R1 E -439) which permits only single detached dwellings. The zoning of the land is requested to be changed to a site specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone to permit the proposed townhouse development. The site was originally zoned R4 which would have permitted townhouses. However, in 1998, Council rezoned the property to its current R1 E -439 zone to permit an 11 -lot subdivision for single detached dwellings. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development March 21, 2005 PD- 2005 -13 Surrounding Land Uses The subject land abuts an unopened road allowance (intended for a recreational trail) to the north and a hydro corridor to the south. Further to the north and south, respectively, vacant land is zoned for a low -rise apartment complex and for multiple dwellings, respectively. The lands immediately to the west are developed with a mix of detached and semi detached dwellings. The lands to the east across Montrose Road are used for industrial purposes. Circulation Comments Regional Municipality of Niagara Municipal Works Building and By -law Sery ices Parks, Recreation Culture Given the irregular lot configuration and proximity to Montrose Rd., it may be more suitable to use the land for medium density purposes than single detached dwellings. Planning staff has no objections. Buffering, fencing and measures to reduce road noise should be implemented into the development to screen the development from noise impacts from Montrose Road and to screen residents on Cortina Crescent from this development. Conformity to the Region's waste disposal regulations are necessary if Regional waste disposal is to be utilized. This may necessitate changes to the site design. A one -foot reserve is requested along the Montrose Road frontage (except for the driveway) to regulate street access. There are adequate services available for the development. Approval should be conditional on funding for a future sidewalk along Montrose Rd. All required Building permits to be obtained prior to commencement of construction. A recreational trail is to be built on the former N.S. T. rail lands abutting the site to the north. There are no objections to the development as shown. March 21, 2005 3 PD- 2005 -13 Planning Review 1. The proposal complies with the intent and purpose of the Official Plan. The subject land is designated Residential in the Official Plan. Lands under this designation are intended to be used primarily for a variety of types of dwelling units. Residential policies provide guidelines for locating appropriate sites for the development of townhouse developments similar to the one proposed. The proposal conforms to the Official Plan as follows: The development assists in providing a mix of housing types in a neighbourhood comprised predominantly of single family detached dwellings; The development fronts onto and is accessed by a major road; The density of the development at 19 units per hectare (7.7 units per acre) is compatible with the surrounding development and should have minimal impacts, if any, on surrounding uses; The development conforms to the Northwest Community Secondary Plan which identifies the lands for medium density housing; and Any impacts on surrounding properties would be minimized by the proposed yards, ample landscaping and implementation of buffering and screening through site plan control. 2. The requested amendment is appropriate for the site. The property is zoned R1E -469. The applicant has applied for a site specific R4 zone to accommodate the development. A multiple dwelling zone similar to the one that previously existed on the land will be implemented. The applicant is requesting a reduction in the side yard setback from the northerly property line from half the building height to 1.5 metres (5 feet) to accommodate a garage. Provided the garage is maintained as a one storey structure, the setback is consistent with the requirements for a bungalow, and there should be no adverse impact. The applicant is also seeking a reduction in separation distances between the townhouse blocks. The By -law requires 15 metres (50 feet) between townhouse block walls where both walls have windows for habitable rooms and 7.5 metres (25 feet) where only one wall has such windows. The applicant is seeking a reduction to 14 metres (46 feet) and 3 metres (10 feet) respectively. The reduction is acceptable as the provision of safe and adequate separation distances and window openings will ultimately be governed by the Ontario Building Code. The setbacks between the buildings are consistent with those required between single detached bungalows on separated lots. However, to assist in privacy, the addition of trees and plantings between the dwellings should be pursued at the site plan stage. March 21, 2005 4 PD- 2005 -13 3. Site Plan Control is applicable. CONCLUSION: The requested amendment can be supported for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is within the intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Northwest Community Secondary Plan with regard to the density and location of the proposed townhouses. 2. The proposed zoning regulations will guide the development and help integrate the development with surrounding residential uses. AB:pb At the site plan stage, such issues as landscaping, building design, access, lighting, servicing and grading and buffering will be dealt with. At this stage, implementation of fencing and/or berming along Montrose Road to assist in reducing traffic noise and provision of adequate access for waste disposal vehicles (whether for Regional vehicles or corporate operators) will be implemented. Andrew Bryce Planner 2 Approved by: Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development 11 T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services S:\PDR\2005\PD2005 -13, AM- 57 -04, MontroseRd Gallingerst Wedgewood Blders.wpd Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald y,'" Chief Administrative Officer Subject Land SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Location: Montrose Road Applicant: Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited ioGIS Ra 2004\ Schedul&ZoningANMM- 574nUppng.apr AM- 57/2004 s 1:NTS February 2005 SCHEDULE 2 NIAGARA January 24, 2005 Mr. Andrew Bryce Planner II Planning and Development Department City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Bryce: Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application 15 -unit Townhouse Development Montrose Road, south of Gallinger Road Right -of -Way City of Niagara Falls Your File No: AM- 57/2004 This application proposes the rezoning of a 0.74 hectare (1.82 acre) property to permit its development for 15 townhouse units with an internal road system. Access to Montrose Road would be via the Gallinger Road Right -of -Way. The property is currently zoned for single detached dwellings (RIE Zoning). These lands are located within the Regional Urban Areas Boundaries for Niagara Falls and are designated "Residential" by the Niagara Falls Official Plan. The policies of both Plans would permit a variety of residential development, including townhouses and single detached dwellings. This site is a fairly small parcel with an irregular shape. As a result, it may be easier to develop the site for medium density residential purposes rather than single detached dwellings. In addition, because of its location on Montrose Road, which is an arterial road, the property should be suitable for medium density development. In conclusion, Regional Planning staff are not opposed to the adoption of the proposed rezoning provided the single detached dwellings on Cortina Court to the west are adequately buffered by fencing or another form of landscaped screening. Regional Public Works staff, by separate correspondence, will comment on the access to Montrose Road and the suitability of the internal road design for wasl:e collection vehicles. Yours truly, D avid J. Farley Director of Planning Services tw/ZBLA Montrose Rd -NF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 7 The Regional Municipality of Niagara n ✓U KS 1" i 3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905 984 -3630 Fax: 905- 641 -5208 E mail: plano©regionaLniagara.on.ca c: Councillor W. Smeaton, Regional Municipality of Niagara Mr. W. Stevens, Regional Public Works Planning Scanngd File• zioN l!✓b File: D.10.M.11.23 RECEIVED JAN 242005 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT Niagara Cara of Niagara Falls( Canada His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Surrounding Land Uses Corporate Services Department PD- 2005 -16 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Re: PD- 2005 -16, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM-01/2005, 5370 Ferry Street Applicant: David Daniels Proposed Tattoo Studio It is recommended that Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment application to permit a tattoo studio to be established within the existing building. David Daniels has requested a Zoning By -law amendment for the land known as 5370 Ferry Street, as shown on Schedule 1. The amendment is requested to permit a tattoo studio within the existing building as shown on Schedule 2. The land is located within an area zoned Tourist Commercial with special parking provisions (TC- 75). Site specific zoning provisions are requested to be added to the subject parcel to add a tattoo studio as a permitted use. The proposed studio is similar in scale to the one Council approved for a nearby property (5830 Stanley Avenue) last year. An existing building, formerly used as a dwelling, exists on the land and is intended to be renovated to accommodate the use. Commercial uses, primarily serving tourists, exist to the north, west and east. To the south are legal non conforming residences. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development March 21, 2005 2 PD- 2005 -16 Circulation Comments Regional Municipality of Niagara The proposed tattoo studio does not affect any Regional or Provincial planning interests. The tattoo studio could be considered a transitional use as this area may eventually be redeveloped for more intensive tourist commercial uses. Regional Planning staff is not opposed to the proposed rezoning. City Clerk A licence is required for the tattoo studio under the City's Licensing By -law. Municipal Works There are adequate services to accommodate the proposed use. Parks, Recreation Culture Planning Analysis A grading plan should be prepared to ensure the storm drainage is properly provided for and the sanitary sewer should be inspected to ensure it is in good repair. A 3 metre (10 foot) road widening along Ferry Street is required. Fire Services No objections. Fire safety can be addressed through the site plan and building permit processes. No objections. 1. The establishment of a tattoo studio on Tourist Commercial lands does not offend the Official Plan. The land is designated Tourist Commercial in the Official Plan and is located within the Clifton Hill subdistrict. This subdistrict is intended to be the commercial and entertainment centre of the Central Tourist Area and a wide range of commercial and entertainment related uses are anticipated. The proposed tattoo studio is a small -scale commercial use that adds variety to the uses contemplated for the Clifton Hill subdistrict. A tattoo studio was approved in 2003 on the northwest comer of Fallsview Avenue and Robinson Street. This other studio is compatible in scale and use with other uses on Fallsview Boulevard. In the longer term, it is anticipated that this stretch of Ferry Street and areas to the south will be redeveloped for more intensive hotel and tourist commercial uses. The tattoo studio is an appropriate use until this area is redeveloped. March 21, 2005 3 PD- 2005 -16 2. The requested amendment is appropriate. CONCLUSION: The requested Zoning By -law amendment can be supported for the following reasons: Approved by: AB:pb The applicant has requested a site specific amendment to the Tourist Commercial zoning of the property to add a tattoo studio as a permitted use. No expansion of the building floor area or significant changes to the property is proposed. The four parking spaces proposed are sufficient for the tattoo studio and accessory residential dwelling proposed. To help foster a pleasing streetscape, the existing landscaping in front of the dwelling should be maintained as a requirement in the amending zoning by -law. As the use is not a significant increase in usability of the building and any site works required are minimal, site plan control is not applicable. As part of the zoning approval, the applicant will need to produce a plan from an appropriate professional indicating sufficient parking in accordance with the by -law, along with proper grading and drainage. The applicant will need to agree to provide these works in accordance with this drawing. A tattoo studio is in keeping with uses contemplated by the Official Plan for the Clifton Hill subdistrict; The proposed studio is a small -scale use that is compatible with surrounding small -scale mixed uses; and Sufficient room exists on -site to accommodate parking and landscaping needs. Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services S: TOR \2005\PD2005 -16, AM -01 -05, 5370 Ferry St, Tattoo SNdio.wpd spectfully submitted: 0t- hn MacDonald hief Administrative Officer Subject Land Location: 5370 Ferry Street Applicant: 5370 Ferry Street Ltd. 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S.oe of Ecg" 5T E of 13AcH4a$4) ST et-A-0 I13) AJoW Kaoe+° AS PGA/ 7-4;4 ciTM of ..a,/1C..9411 PALLS &J enAL ,Mvahc I ern On of NIA•/KA1 &WC- AO- Of THE 'FPO 4o4 es' Niagara Car F alls Niagara F Canadj His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Surrounding Land Uses Corporate Services Department PD- 2005 -17 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Re: PD- 2005 -17, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 04/2005, 4807 Kent Avenue Applicant: Cogantin Developments (Dan Santin) Dance Studio Use Within an Industrial Building It is recommended that Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment application to legalize an existing dance studio located on the land. Cogantin Developments has requested a Zoning By -law amendment for the land known as 4807 Kent Avenue, as shown on Schedule 1. The applicant is requesting to use part of the existing building as a dance studio. Refer to Schedule 2 for the details of the existing development. No new development is proposed. The land is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI). The LI zoning is requested to be amended site specifically to add a dance studio to the list of permitted uses for the land. The applicant has indicated that when he bought the building in November, the dance studio was existing. Upon further investigation he discovered that the dance studio was not permitted and initiated this application in order to get the use recognized. The subject lands are located within the Kent Avenue Industrial area and are surrounded by a variety of industrial uses. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development March 21, 2005 PD- 2005 -17 Circulation Comments Regional Municipality of Niagara This application should not compromise any Regional or Provincial Planning interests. Regional Planning staff has no objection to the proposed zoning amendment. Parks, Recreation Culture No objections. Municipal Works No objections to the use. A handicapped parking space and associated signage, pursuant to the City's Disabled Parking By -law No. 94 -262, is to be provided. Planning Analysis 1. The proposal complies with the intent and purpose of the Official Plan. The subject lands are designated Industrial in the Official Plan. The predominant use of the land is to be for industrial purposes. In order to accommodate changing market conditions and new development trends, the industrial policies allow Council to consider amendments to the Zoning By -law to permit health and fitness facilities (including dance studios) within industrial districts. These recreational uses are to be restricted as to their location, size and extent of operation because the industrial districts are not intended to serve a significant commercial function. The proposal complies with the Official Plan as follows: The property's predominant use will continue to be industrial. The dance studio occupies less than half of the building area. The rest of the building is devoted to industrial purposes, such as offices and warehousing. There is room for additional expansion for industrial purposes on the land. The dance studio is located toward the rear of the building, allowing the front of the building to be preserved for an industrial use that benefits from Queen Elizabeth Way exposure. There is adequate parking and traffic circulation for the dance studio. The applicant has indicated that this studio is used mainly in the evening and weekend hours and, therefore, this use should not interfere with industrial businesses. Adequate landscaping is already provided on the site to give a business park appearance. March 21, 2005 3 PD- 2005 -17 2. The requested zoning is appropriate. CONCLUSION: The requested Zoning By -law amendment can be supported for the following reasons: The proposal is within the intent and purpose of the Official Plan regarding ancillary uses in industrial districts. The use should not interfere with industrial uses on the property with regard to access and parking. Prepared by: X ece Andrew Bryce Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development Approved by: Jeuloytiv T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services AB:pb The applicant has requested a site specific amendment to the LI zoning of the property to permit the existing dance studio as a permitted use on the land. No changes to the development standards of the By -law are proposed. The amendment by -law will contain provisions that will restrict the size of the dance studio to the existing floor area. The requested zoning, which would limit the size of the dance studio to the existing studio area, is appropriate. S:\PDR\2005WD2005 -17, AM -4 -05, 4807 Kent Ave, Dance Studio.wpd Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Subject Land w w O Location: 4807 Kent Avenue Applicant: Cogantin Developments K:\ GIS_ Rcques6\ 2005 \Schedules\znningAM\AM-0OMnpping pr SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP MORRISON ST w 1- z w Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 AM- 04/2005 N s 1:NTS Fcbrvary 2005 N A F 1 2 _CHEDULE2 N I 13' W 146.IB' KENT AVENUE Rd 0 ma Oz_ Z m� 2 -i T m „.3 3g! i t 1 E e 1 Niagara Car of Niagara Falls( Canada i s Members: Re: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department Planning Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: Fax: E -mail: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-2354 planning @city niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Doug Darbyson Director PD 2005 15, Official Plan Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 11/2004, Lands Located Within the Northwest Quadrant of the Q.E.W. and McLeod Road City- Initiated Proposal to Facilitate Future Commercial Development It is recommended that Council approve the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By -law for the City-owned lands located within the northwest quadrant of the Q.E.W. and McLeod Road in order to facilitate future commercial development. In December 2002, Council declared the lands located on the northwest corner of Montrose Road and McLeod Road as surplus to the City's needs. Staff was authorized to proceed with amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By -law to facilitate future conunercial development. Joseph Urban Consultants (JUC) was commissioned to investigate the feasibility of expanding the Niagara Square Retail District to include these lands as the Official Plan requires a market analysis to support any proposal to significantly expand an existing commercial area. Planning report PD- 2004 -10 (attached) provided a summary of the JUC study which concluded that the district is in need of strengthening and expansion in order to maintain its role as a regional shopping district and that there exists now, and in the future, sufficient market capacity to support an expansion. The 12.1 ha (30 ac.) parcel of land on the east side of Montrose Road, where the City's new community centre is currently under construction, is designated Residential and the 10.2 ha (25.2 ac.) parcel on the west side Open Space in the Official Plan. These land use designations are proposed to be changed to Major Commercial to include them as part of the Niagara Square Retail District. New policies are also to be added to the Commercial policies of the Official Plan to guide the future development of the district. The lands are zoned Open Space (OS). Site specific Planned Shopping Centre Commercial zones (SC) are proposed to be applied to each parcel. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development PD- 2005 -15 March 21, 2005 2 PD- 2005 -15 Circulation Comments Regional Planning Development No objections to the proposed amendment. Parks, Recreation Culture Planning Analysis The land north of the west parcel is to be retained by the City and developed as a nature park. Concept plans are to be prepared and Charnwood area residents are to be consulted. The northerly portion of the east parcel is being investigated for further recreational /community uses. Municipal Works Municipal services are available, however, some service extensions and storm water management will be required. Proximity to the QEW will necessitate a traffic review. A Building and Land Use Permit will be required from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). Amendments to the Official Plan are to be assessed on seven criteria. (a) The Conformity of the Proposal to the General Objectives of this Plan The parcel on the east side of Montrose Road is designated Residential and on the west side, Open Space. Historically, both parcels had been designated Open Space but when the current Official Plan was approved in 1993, the east parcel was redesignated from Open Space to Residential in order to encourage residential development close to Niagara Square. Given the development of the Community Centre, and the City's intent to develop this parcel further for recreational, community or cultural facilities, the Residential designation is not appropriate. The loss of Residential land is not significant as the City has approximately a 20 -year supply of raw Residential land. Since the area is well served with active parkland and that passive parkland is to be developed, the loss of the west parcel as Open Space is also not significant. The proposed amendment will change the designation of both parcels to Major Commercial and incorporate them into the Niagara Square retail district. The district is to be promoted as regional retail shopping district that provides complete comparison shopping. March 21, 2005 3 PD- 2005 -15 (b) The intent of the amendment is to facilitate the future development of up to 28,800 square metres (310,000 square feet) of retail, restaurant and service space in the following manner: a large -scale retail anchor a supermarket specialty retail restaurant uses other retail /services uses 11,150 square metres (120,000 square feet) 4,180 square metres (45,000 square feet) 9,290 square metres (100,000 square feet) 1,858 square metres (20,000 square feet) 2,323 square metres (25,000 square feet) The amendment is structured to promote the development of big box retail stores (a membership warehouse such as Costco or Sam's Club) together with a supermarket and smaller retail stores. The rationale is to strengthen the Niagara Square retail district through expanding the amount of land available for development, enhancing development opportunities and permitting complementary uses so as to assist the district in realizing its role as the City's regional retail shopping district. Currently, the Official Plan caps the maximum floor space of Major Commercial districts at 50,000 square metres (538,213 square feet). Such a cap limits the expansion potential of these districts; indeed the recent approval of the new format Zehrs on the former Acres site has increased the Morrison- Dorchester district to 71,500 square metres (approximately 770,000 square feet). The floor space cap is to be removed through this amendment to allow for the expansion of the Niagara Square district. Recreational, community and cultural facilities will also be permitted under the Major Commercial designation. The amendment proposes to include recreational, cultural and community facilities in the district. This is being proposed so as to include the community centre, plus any other similar and complementary facilities that maybe developed in the future. While not being the norm, the inclusion of these types of uses by attracting people to the district, may assist in the district realizing its role as the City's regional shopping district. The proposed amendment is in keeping with the Plan's objectives for the district by creating a policy framework that allows the district to be expanded and enhanced. Suitability of the Site or Area for the Proposed Use, Especially in Relation to Other Sites or Areas of the City The subject parcels are appropriately located for the proposed expansion of the district. Their location has accessibility and exposure to two arterial roads and the Q.E.W. The size of the parcels can accommodate the proposed uses and floor space. Their proximity to Niagara Square is fundamental to the enhancement and strengthening of the district. March 21, 2005 (c) 4 PD- 2005 -15 Compatibility of the Proposed Use with Adjacent Land Use Designations and Natural Resources Land use compatibility issues arise with the juxtaposition of dissimilar uses. Residential land uses and John Allen Park are located to the north and west of the west parcel. The single detached dwellings along Charnwood Avenue and Devon Drive are well removed from the site. Given the size of the west parcel, any future development should be able to provide sufficient buffering through separation distance and landscaping from the multi family housing on McLeod Road. The amending zoning by -law will provide the appropriate regulations in order to achieve satisfactory buffering. (d) The Need for and Market Feasibility of the Proposed Use The Commercial policies of the Official Plan state that no major expansions to the designated districts or facilities are contemplated. However, the Plan does recognize that there may be circumstances, such as a change in market or a trade area, that may create a demand for a new or major expansion of a commercial area. In order to avoid an overbuilt market, a market area or economic feasibility study is required to be submitted when a request is made to significantly expand a designated commercial district. As noted above, Joseph Urban Consultants (JUC) was commissioned by the City to investigate the feasibility of expanding the Niagara Square district onto the west parcel with the development of 28,800 square metres (310,000 square feet) of floor space in a "big box" format. The study contains analysis of the City's planning documents and an assessment of market opportunity. The study concludes with respect to market feasibility: The Niagara Square retail district is in need of both retail strengthening and expansion in order to maintain its role in the face of growing competition. The Niagara Falls retail structure has absorbed and accommodated a significant amount of retail expansion recently with the Adams Centre, Mount Cannel Centre and the Canada One outlet mall. Vacancies are low and expansion lands limited. Retail opportunities in the City will continue to grow due to an increased trade area population and a strong growth in tourist visits and expenditures. Existing shopping areas do not have adequate capacity, particularly in the case of power centre retail, to accommodate the floor space and merchandising opportunities forecasted by the study. There exists sufficient market capacity for the proposed expansion of the district and will not result in an overbuilt market. March 21, 2005 5 PD- 2005 -15 (e) The Extent to which the Existing Areas of the City Designated for the Proposed Use is Developed or Available for Development (f) CONCLUSION: The Official Plan illustrates the areas designated for Major Commercial development. As the intent of the amendment is to strengthen and enhance the Niagara Square district, and that the current geographic extent of the district is limited, there exists no other land to develop. The Availability of Adequate Municipal Services and Facilities for the Proposed Use and its Impact on the Transportation System, Community Facilities and the Natural Environment As noted above, there will have to be extensions of water and sewer mains to service the site. Access to the site will be regulated by Regional Niagara as it is the road authority for both McLeod and Montrose Roads. Traffic impacts will have to be reviewed once the nature and extent of the development are known. The west parcel is located south of the area that contains previous landfilling and rock spoil. The latter area will remain designated and zoned Open Space and is to be developed as passive, naturalized parkland. 2. The proposed amendments are appropriate. Based on the above, the proposed Official Plan amendment (OPA) is appropriate. The OPA provides the policy framework to facilitate the future development of subject lands for big box retail. The OPA removes the 50,000 square metre (538,213 square feet) cap on maximum floor space for Major Commercial lands in general and will allow the Niagara Square district to expand to 78,800 square metres (848,224 square feet) of floor space. Recreational, community and cultural facilities will be permitted under the Major Commercial designation to allow future development of these types of uses in order to complement the Community Centre Both parcels will be zoned a site specific Planned Shopping Centre Commercial (SC) zone with regulations specifying floor space, setbacks, landscaping and permitting recreational and community uses. Based on the foregoing, staff can recommend approval of amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By -law to facilitate the future development of the northwest quadrant of McLeod Road and the Q.E.W. for big box retail for the following reasons: the proposal is in conformity with the objectives of the Official Plan; the proposal will create the opportunity to strengthen and enhance the Niagara Square retail district to allow it to maintain its role as the City's regional retail district; March 21, 2005 the subject lands are suitable for expanding the district; and sufficient market capacity exists. arnsley John MacDonald Manager of Policy Planning Chief Administrative Officer Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development Approved by: j NI T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services JB:gd Attach. S:\PDR\2005\PD2005 -15, AM- 11 -04, NW Quad QEW &McLeod.wpd 6 cOrt, Respectfully submitted: PD- 2005 -15 Subject Land Applicant: City of Niagara Falls K OIS_ RequestA 2004\SchedulessZoningAMWo_AK dempl\mapping.apr SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP r oma C sump 4 COVEN �y t ;j tu na 4 MI 1.4 M N AS AI Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Description: Part of Township Lots 163 170 Former Township of Stamford 1:NTS January 2004 1 /U3 0H1 1U:31 FAA 000 041 0400 March 10, 2005 Mr. John Barnsley Manager of Policy Planning Planning Development Department City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen St., 2 Floor Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Barnsley: 0EU nlAUAAA rLAiV1\1LYl. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Regional Municipality of Niagara 3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905- 984 -3630 Fax; 905 -641 -5208 E -mall: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca Re: Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application Expansion of Niagara Square Retail District Northwest Quadrant of McLeod Road and QEW City of Niagara Falls Your File: AM- 11/2004 Files: D.10.M.11.21 D.10.M.11.23 This application proposes amendments to the City's Official Plan and Zoning By -law to expand the Niagara Square Retail District and to permit additional uses to enhance and strengthen the Retail District. An area on the north side of McLeod Road on both sides of Montrose Road is to be redesignated "Major Commercial". In addition, the Commercial policies for this Retail District are to be revised to allow big box and smaller retail stores and a supermarket plus recreational, community and cultural facilities. The existing commercial policies of the Niagara Falls Official Plan recognize Niagara Square as a regional shopping centre. The Region reviewed the original proposal to create a regional shopping centre in this location and accepted the City's commercial policies for this site. At one time, Niagara Square was the premier shopping centre in the City, but it is now being challenged by new format retail centres, such as the Adam's Centre at Morrison and Dorchester. At the same time, the patterns of residential development within the City are evolving. Therefore, an evaluation of the commercial policies for Niagara Square can be supported. The additional uses proposed by this application should enhance the competitive position of the Niagara Square Retail District. The development of recreation, community and cultural facilities may enable the District to establish a distinctive niche within the City's major commercial areas. Therefore, Regional Planning staff are not opposed to the amendments to allow a wider range of commercial and community uses in this commercial area. J./ v nn avu uvi nvoo 2 The focus of new residential development within the City is shifting to the Westlane Neighbourhood south of Lundy's Lane west of the QEW. Because of its proximity, this Neighbourhood should fall within the 'natural' trade area for Niagara Square. The population growth in the Westlane Neighbourhood and the rest of the City should support some expansion of commercial space in the Niagera Square District. The question is whether the proposed increase in retail space is appropriate. We have reviewed the Planning and Market Analysis Report prepared by Joseph Urban Consultants to support the proposed commercial expansion at the Niagara Square District. We would expect that the Niagara Square District expansion will have an impact on other commercial areas within the City rather than on shopping facilities in other municipalities. However, the Joseph Report suggests that the other commercial areas should be able to cope with these impacts. On this basis, we are not opposed to the proposed expansion in retail and commercial space. We have also reviewed the text of the proposed Official Plan Amendment. A rewording of Section 3.2.3.2,ii might be desirable to clarify the distinction between "ancillary retail/ service commercial outlets" and "retail /service outlets In conclusion, Regional Planning staff are not opposed to the ;adoption of the proposed official plan and zoning by -law amendments for the Niagara Square Retail District. Yours truly, k David J. Farley Director of Planning Services c: Coucillor W. Smeaton Mr. W. Stevens, Regional Public Works TW /OPZASquare Retail DislrICt NF •.+..0 •nunnn r a.ni,i. ......•.n n...•... o..o Niagara a r a F s Niagara Falls Canada a s Corporate Services Department CD- 2005 -05 Clerk's Division 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E -mail: diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: March 21, 2005 Re: CD- 2005 -05 Request for an Exemption Under the City's Animal Control By -law (2002 -129) 9304 McLeod Road Claws and Paws Applicant: Sharon Allen RECOMMENDATION: That Council deny the request for an exemption. BACKGROUND: Dean lorfida City Clerk In late 2003, City staff received a complaint regarding a residential home on Glamis Crescent housing many cats. The owner, Mrs. Sharon Allen, had set up an operation called Claws and Paws Animal Rescue. Information Niagara describes the operation as such: "a nonprofit charitable organization that houses abandoned and unwanted animals. It also babysits pets for seniors moving into nursing homes or people going out of town." Despite Mrs. Allen's honourable intentions, her operation, in a residential neighbourhood, was contrary to the City's zoning and animal control by -laws. She appeared before Council for leniency. Subsequently, a property owner allowed Mrs. Allen to move Claws and Paws to his property on McLeod Road. On November 15, 2004, Council approved a zoning by -law amendment which added animal shelter as a permitted use in the Light Industrial (LI) zone. It should be stressed that Council's approval was contingent upon the applicant obtaining an exemption under the City's Animal Control By -law. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development March 21, 2005 2 CD- 2005 -05 Shortly after the zoning amendment was heard, Mrs. Allen sent in a letter seeking an exemption. Animal Control By -law (2002 -129) Schedule `B" of the Animal Control By -law deals with cats. The by -law states that "no owner shall keep more than three cats." Claws and Paws has many cats at a given time. The restriction on cats in Schedule `B" does not apply to any owner who is a registered breeder with the Canadian Cat Association. Claws and Paws is not a registered breeder. Schedule "A" of the by -law, dealing with dogs, does provide an exemption, from the maximum numbers allowed, for bona fide dog rescue operations. No such rescue operations were contemplated in the by -law for cats. Rescue Operation vs. Animal Shelter It should be noted that the zoning by -law amendment added "animal shelter" to the list of uses in the Light Industrial zone, not "rescue operation What is the difference? Staff is of the opinion that an animal rescue operation would actively retrieve cats. A shelter operation would be more passive, with individuals bringing their unwanted cats to Claws and Paws so they can be adopted out. As the attached letter dated March 3, 2005 from the General Manager of the Humane Society contends that by taking in strays from off the street, the operator is acting contrary to the Animals for Research Act. Division and Agency Comments City staff are not experts in animal welfare matters. Nonetheless, the report regarding the zoning by- law amendment limited the definition of "animal shelter" to cats and dogs. Also, the original report contemplated a cap on the number of cats present Staff anticipated that possible conditions associated with an exemption would come about from continents from the Humane Society. As the attached letter from the General Manager indicates, the Humane Society has serious concerns about the operation and is seeking a complete prohibition through the courts. The Humane Society's concerns include the number of cats on the premises, which have ranged from anywhere from 75 to 200 cats "The owner never seems to have a true handle on the numbers. the retrieval of strays, the mixing of non -fixed cats leading to pregnancies and unacceptable living conditions. A veterinarian, Dr. Alistar Ker, who inspected had issues with the overcrowding of cats, the possibility of disease and infection, inadequate heat and hot water supply and Mrs. Allen's lack of knowledge in dealing with and administering medication to sick cats. March 21, 2005 3 CD- 2005 -05 As the attached newspaper article from Niagara This Week reports, Mrs. Allen contends that she has been the subject of harassment from the Humane Society and medicates the cats based on recommendations of a veterinarian. Clearly, there have been issues between the Humane Society and Claws and Paws. As the March 2004 letter from Valerie Brown illustrates, the Humane Society was initially supportive of the operation, however, since the move to the McLeod Road property the sheer numbers of cats have lead to various animal welfare concerns. Regardless, as City staff are not animal welfare experts, we have to rely on the opinion of professionals: in this case, the Humane Society, who we would also count on to help enforce our animal control by -law. Based on the animal welfare concerns expressed, staff feels no other choice but to recommend denial. As a result, staff has not contemplated possible conditions such as a cap on the maximum number of cats, provision for regular veterinarian care or spay and neutering requirements. Why Recommend the Zoning By -law Amendment and not the Animal Control By -law Exemption? The zoning by -law amendment dealt with whether the use (an animal shelter) was appropriate in a Light Industrial zone. Based on the planning merits, the light industrial zone, and specifically the McLeod Road address, were ideal locations for an animal shelter. The animal control by -law exemption, however, goes to the issue of conduct and the ability to house the cats in an orderly and safe environment. What Would Happen if the Exemption is Denied Although Council approved the Planning report related to the zoning amendment, approval was contingent upon the exemption under the animal control by -law. Staff is recommending that the zoning by -law be held in abeyance in light of the possible denial of the animal control by -law exemption. As for the operation, staff would suggest that Claws and Paws not take in any more cats and cease and desist operations within a reasonable time. CONCLUSION: The motives behind Claws and Paws are honourable and no one is doubting the commitment of the operator. Also, there is clearly a need for a service that shelters cats in our community. Unfortunately, the animal welfare issues that have been raised cannot be ignored and to allow an exemption would be tacit approval of questionable practices. As Valerie Brown's letter indicates: "The type of rescue we support and advocate provides the highest quality home facilities for the animals as well as thorough vet care and spay and neuter upon entry to their program Responsible animal rescues work pro actively and cooperatively with Humane Societies, SPCA's and municipal animal shelters." March 21, 2005 Recommended by: Dean Io City Clerk Approved by: dea T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services 4 Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer CD- 2005 -05 Dean lorfida Clerk, City of Niagara Falls PG. FALLS CLERKS '05 0304 1441 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 6025 Chippewa Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X8 Telephone (905) 356 -4404 Fax (905) 356 -7652 Incorporated April 8, 1937 RE: Exemption from Animal Control By -law: Claws and Paws Sharon Allen Dear Dean: As you are well aware, Niagara Falls Humane Society has charged Sharon Allen criminally under Section 446 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Due to our investigation we can not support any exemption, and in fact are looking for a complete prohibition (from owning or living with animals) from the courts. Further, we have been dealing with Sharon Allen and Claws and Paws via the OSPCA Act since August 2004. Despite giving Sharon Allen and Claws and Paws many orders, which if followed would have improved the situation for the animals in her charge, no lasting improvement has occurred. After issuing many OSPCA orders to improve the conditions for the cats, we attended the facility with Dr. Ker on Dec. 9th. I have attached his report. We attended the facility on March 1 once again with Dr. Ker at which time he did not see any improvement, and in fact felt that the conditions had deteriorated. As the result of this visit we were obligated to order Sharon to have certain cats attended to by a veterinarian. Since her last appearance at Council we have had two more witnesses come forward with documents showing numbers of cats dying at the facility; as well stating to us that she is still taking in strays (as is stated in her "Governing Document" attached). As I mentioned in my letter regarding the zoning application: "we have been informed by the operator, Sharon Allen, that they accept for care or purposefully take off the street, stray cats. This is contrary to the City's by -law and is considered theft by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food who oversee Animals for Research Act." The City may not be concerned about this, however I'm sure any cat owner who finds that their cat has been exposed to the variety of suspected and known diseases in her facility will be very concerned and consider the City liable since it appears that they are condoning her actions since they have not stopped her from accepting strays. You should also be aware that since that appearance at Council one of the Claws and Paws volunteers who spoke in favor of the exemption has since "WE SPEAK FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES" www. niagarafallshumanesociety. com provided us with statements as to the unacceptable conditions that the cats are being kept in. This person will be attending court as our witness. When Sharon and her representatives attended City Council regarding the zoning exemption they stated that there were approximately 100 cats at any given time in the facility. In fact, we have photographically documented over 200 cats (in August). As recently as March 1st, when we asked Sharon how many cats were at the facility she assured us more than once that she had 75 to 100. Once again this number is low, we counted over 140 cats present. She never seems to have a true handle on how many cats are there at any given time. Adding to this problem is the fact that she houses unaltered cats together. On March 1st alone we noted five adult females that had become pregnant at the facility and either had queened or will do so shortly. You may not be aware that there is a significant cat overpopulation problem, which really is the main issue that animal welfare advocates are striving to resolve. Breeding more cats is foolhardy and counterproductive, certainly to Sharon's stated aims but also to humane aims in general. As a point of interest, I just reviewed our photographs of August and see that a cat named MushMush was pregnant then that is one of the cats that is pregnant again! Sharon has claimed that she has not accepted any new cats since the fall. However, during our inspection of the facility on March 1st she did note at least six new cats. As well, my notes indicate that she had approximately 100 cats on the Dec. 9th visit. Clearly the numbers in the facility are increasing rapidly once again even without taking into account the kittens that will be born there. In conclusion we very strongly recommend to the City of Niagara Falls that they DO NOT allow an exemption in this instance. We do believe there is a place for animal rescues. However, the type of rescue we support and advocate provide the highest quality home for other species appropriate) facilities for the animals as well as thorough vet care and spay or neuter upon entry to their program. Responsible animal rescues work proactively and co- operatively with Humane Societies, SPCAs or Municipal Animal Shelters. They also limit their numbers so that they can provide quality care. Unfortunately this has not been demonstrated in any way at Sharon Allen's rescue, Claws and Paws. Valerie Brown General Manager OSPCA Inspector 710 December 9, 2004 Thorold Veterinary Hospital Alistair Ker, D.V.M. 2B Sullivan Avenue Thorold, ON L2V 2X9 (905) 227-7644 Inspection of Paws and Claws Cat Facilities Cat facilities consisted of 1 portable building and a separate trailer. At time of inspection most of the cats (all adults of various ages and breeds) were housed in the larger portable building. Estimated number of cats was 100 -150. Two rabbits and a ferret were kept in cages within this building. All of the cats were running free within this building and could go into an outdoor fenced cat run. Sofas were provided for sleeping areas for the cats. This building housed too many cats. Heating of this building was inadequate. On a cool fall day this building was well below room temperature even though the heat was on (unless more heat was provided). During cold winter days, cats which had been living indoors would find this place very cold. Dry cat food was provided in open troughs and bowls. Several open water containers were provided. Two 5 foot diameter plastic children's swimming pools filled with several inches of cat litter were at one end of the room. All of the fecal material visible in these containers was abnormal, soft, and fluid. Although none of the adult cats appeared to be ill during the inspection, I suspect that most if not all had some form of infectious enteritis. The water supply to this building was inadequate. There was no provision for hot water in this building to facilitate cleaning. During the inspection, if a cat defecated on the floor, the feces was wiped up with a dry paper towel. The quarantine facility consisted of a trailer. Room temperature in this trailer was adequate. The cats were housed individual cages. Most of these cats appeared to be suffering from an upper respiratory infection. New cage cards were attached to the individual cages. Types of medication and time of administration were written on the cards. I asked Sharon Allen about medication being used on these cats. She showed me a bottle of Delta Albaplex tablets, there was no pharmacy label on the bottle. She said she gives tablet twice a day to cats that are sneezing. Some of the tablets inside the bottle were badly soiled presumably by handling with unwashed hands. She had a very old bottle of Surolan ear ointment that had expired in April 2004. The outside of this bottle was very dirty. She said she used it in cats with infected ears. There was no pharmacy label on this bottle either. She also had a 400 mL bottle of Novo Trimel, again with no pharmacy label. She says she gives "some" to cats with diarrhea. Allen did show me an open tube of Polysporin eye ointment that she uses on cats with eye problems. Issues with Cat Facilities: 1) Large commercial building overcrowded with cats this promotes spread of diseases and parasites among entire group. Ideally, all rescue cats should be housed in separate cages to prevent spread of diseases. 2) Large feeding trough and water bowls shared by all cats allows diseases to spread from cat to cat. 3) Hospital disinfectants should be used to clean all floors, walls, food, and water containers daily. 4) Upholstered furniture should not be used in cat buildings because it cannot be disinfected daily. Cats should have sanitized bedding in their own cages. 5) Hot water should be available for cleaning. 6) Building should be maintained at room temperature. 7) Ventilation should be improved. Problems with Quarantine Trailer: 1) Several sick cats were housed in separate cages. These cats need to be assessed by a veterinarian and be provided with proper medical care. 2) Allen has acquired some medication and gives it to cats without knowledge or instructions on the amount to give or duration of treatment. 3) Using the same tube of eye and ear ointments on any number of cats for eye or ear problems spreads disease from cat to cat. Also, the medication may not be useful for some contagious eye or ear problems. 4) Some medications have expired. 5) Delta Albaplex tablets in the bottle were very dirty and stained from handling. Alistair Ker, D.V.M. Governing Document The purpose of Claws and Paws Rescue is to provide a healthy, safe and warm environment for animals in the municipality of Niagara. The animals that come here have been abandoned, abused, neglected or are just no longer wanted by their owners. We also take in strays. It is also our purpose to provide care for animals that are sick or injured. This organization shall be carried on without purpose of gain for its members, any profit the organization makes will go directly right into the care of the animals and their welfare and the objectives of the organization. Should any of the organization's rescuers /directors resign or become no longer involved with the organization, there will be another one appointed within a reasonable amount of time. Yours Sincerely, Sharon Allen, Laura Sills, Joan Allen 'CATHOUSE' OPERATOR FIGHTS CRUELTY CHARGES BY MITE CLOIPI'IGR THIS WEEK NIAGARA FALLS Sharon Allen cries when she reads a letter from a sup- porter of her shelter for cats. The Lean are not those only of sen- timentality. She fears for the lives of 100 otherwise homeless cats. She fears further "harassment" She fears further intimidation and abuse when all she wants to do is help. She faces criminal neglect charges after her Claws and Paws Rescue "cat house' at 9304 McLeod Rd.s was raided Oct. 19 by the Niagara Falls Humane Society while a police car idled in the driveway. Under powers granted by the Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, a search warrant was exe- cuted and 13 cats seized and 11 later destroyed while two died In transit One dead cat belonged to Ralph Terrio, owner of the property and a major benefactor of the Claws and Paws cause. He was charged with neglect as well by virtue of his giving his cat to Aden to care for while on vacation. cognmIIED ON PAGE 9 1 Crue ty co8118uEU ROM PAGE 1 She did not have the quar- antine when the shelter was The charge came after he and his raided. It was one point she lawyer inquired as to the whereabouts had not been ablate remedy of his cat four days after the raid. by then. But she was able to The Dunnville Veterinary Clinic was comply with a number of also searched under warrant that day other orders made following and records pertaining to Allen's cats Inspections. were seized. Most notably, a 24 -feet Allen and Terrio or their lawyers by 32 -feet concrete pad was have made three court appearances, poured irrthe outdoor area the most recent this Wednesday. They to provide a -.non- porous have plead not guilty surface that [Gabe cleaned. Claws and Paws board members and The shelter had been volunteers were warned in a letter from under a microscope since the Humane Society Oct. 14 that they the summer with numerous too may face criminal charge& inspections by the Humane valerie Brown, general manager of Society, the city's building the Humane Society, said Tenio would and fire departments, the have been charged whether or not he regional health unit and a had threatened legal action. Revenue Canada audit. To our knowledge" only the two A zoning amendment for defendants' cats were on the premises, the McLeod Road proper she said. ty to allow. the shelter was The Humane Societymceivedacam- endorsed by city council plaint this summer, she said. "We're Nov. 15. However, it is con- obligated to respond and we did." ditional on an exemption Allen says she has been haasaed to die animal control bylaw since mid-summer after her shelter In being made. a rural part of Niagara Falls was well- A letter from Brown to established and featured on a local th city on this application table television program stands is glaring contrast. She says that since inspections to her letter of support in began in fury she has complied with the spring. In it she noted many SPCA orders and is surprised by Terrio and Allen had been the Humane Society's about -face on "charged criminally in con- opinion of her work nection with their actions at Brown supported Allen's rescue claws and Paws." efforts last year at her former home on She also palmed out that Glamis Crescent as long as she limited Allen accepts and takes herself to 80 cats. strays off the street, "con Having failed to gain an exemption sidered theft by the Onto in the city's animal control bylaw em. Ministry of Agriculnue and iting a household to three cats, Allen Food who oversee Animals moved to McLeod Road in May to live for Research Act" and operate rent -free on and Tenio While she hasn't taken in any cats since October, There the cat live in a heated and she has been able to adopt ventilated outbuilding that formerly many. out. They are spayed served as a portable classroom. A chain or neutered and inoculated link fence cordons an adjoining out- prior to adoption Adopted door area the cats enter through a small kittens are fixed free of swinging pet door. charge after they reach five Quarantined cats are housed in a m onths of age. dozen' cages in a separate building Potential adopters sign established soon after the raid. a contract with Claws and Featuring a no -k01 policy, the steel- paws prior to taking a cwt. tens population ballooned in the sum- -Among the points, one must mer from about 85 to 150 alter the TV agree to provide all netes- show was aired, Allen said sities, take to a yet lase "A lot of them were births," but of illness, provide a loving people brought I unwanted ;at toti home, not use for research Volunteer help and financial support also Bowed at an increased rate, and many cat were adopted out, she said. Help and support dried up for her federally- regiaeered charitable organi- zation after she was. charged. Publicity has resulted in numerous harassing anonymous telephone calls. "1 Just don't understand when the cruelty comes in," said Lisa Murray of Niagara Action for Animals after making an unannounced visit I December. "Lwas impressed —withthe amount of animals that she had how good of a job she was doing." Murray noted that Allen was clean- ing I the quarantine when she arrived and medicine and special food was available. Allen said she medicates the cats as recommended by a veterinarian, treats them for fleas. ticks and ear mites, feeds, waters and provides two child wading pools for litter I the common room. purposes and care for it at all times: They must return the pet to Claws and Paws if they don't want it any more and the organization "reserves the right to reclaim due ani- mal at anytime if it is found to be mistreated in anyway, the contract reads. Shm diargme 575 far adop- tion which includes the pre- liminary vet care. She does not charge for intake of the "1'm not doing it for the money," Allen said. 'T just want them to have good homes and not out there proaeatmg" The Humane Society charges $125 to adopt a fixed cat and $25 for a fertile cat. A $50 deposit is alio charged on'fertile rate which is refundable upon proof of sterilization. The society charges a $20 fee when a'cat is put up for adoption with proof of oculation. It cost $30 to have it put down and $20 for cremation. There is no cost to bring in a stray, although staff must be convinced it is a bona- fidestray. The Humane Societydoes not break out its budget to reflect services related to cats. Of its 5658,000 budget for 2004, the City of Niagara The HumaneSbcietydoes not break out its budget to reflect services related to cats. Of it $658,000 budget for 2004, the City. of Niagara. Falls paid $406,000 for its animal control contact. Brown said it adopted out -222 cats 102005. and eutha- nized B70 "Total humane ser- vices" garnered 5108,000; boarding, cremation and Impound re about 560,000. Licencing is 839,000 and another 515,000 is made I "other revenue." A Trillium ium grant was worth 529,000. It's 2005 budget request from the city is $440,645. Friday, November 26, 2004 Mr. Dean Iorfrida City Clerk City Of Niagara Falls, Ontario 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls Dear Sir; Further to the Zoning Amendment hearing on November 15, 2004 with respect to Claws and Paws' application for an Animal Shelter, I would respectfully request the necessary amendment to the By -Law to permit our rescue operation. As you are aware the City Council approved the addition of our Animal Shelter to the Industry Zoning and we wish to proceed with the finalization of our requirements. Would you please proceed with the appropriate action to provide Claws and Paws with our necessary approvals under the By -Law legislation? If you have any questions or further concerns please feel free to contact me at Claws and Paws 905- 371 -8791 or Wayne Thompson at 905- 380 -2439. Sincerely, Sharon R. Allen N I AG. FALLS CLERKS'04 201 10 ;25 Re: Animal Shelter Niagara The City F all s of Fs Ca nada AsNISI His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department PD- 2004.102 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca November 15, 2004 Re: PD- 2004 -102, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 46/2004, Ralph Terrio, (Wayne Thomson Agent) 9304 McLeod Road, Proposed Animal Shelter I El The recommendation(s) contained in this report were adopted by City Council 1) Council approve the Zoning By law Amendment application to permit an animal shelter on a portion of the land as detailed in this report; and 2) passage of the amending by -law be conditional on the applicant obtaining an exemption to the City's Animal Control By -law (No. 2002 -129) to operate an animal shelter. Ralph Terrio has requested an amendment to the Zoning By -law for a 0.6 hectare (1.5 acre) portion of the land known as 9304 McLeod Road as shown on Schedule 1. The amendment is requested to permit the existing buildings to be used for an animal shelter, as shown on Schedule 2. The portion of the land proposed to be used for the shelter is zoned Light Industrial (LI). The applicant is requesting an animal shelter to be site specifically added to the list of permitted uses. This use was previously established in a residential zone contrary to the Zoning By -law and the applicant is seeking to relocate this use where it would have less of an impact. Surrounding Land Uses The property is largely surrounded by farm land and vacant land, with some residential uses close to Gamer Road. A legal non conforming dwelling and an accessory building exist on the land. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development November 15, 2004 2 PD- 2004 -102 Circulation Comments Regional Municipality of Niagara The use does not appear to contravene any Regional or Provincial policies Niagara Peninsula Conservation Due to the adjacent hazard lands, review by Authority NPCA is necessary if any new construction is proposed Municipal Works Parks, Recreation Culture City Clerk Sewage disposal for the animal shelter may require Regional Health Services Department approval No municipal services are available for the development A 5.0 metre (16.5 foot) wide strip of land is required to be dedicated across the frontage of the property if future development requires a site plan agreement No objections The applicant will need to comply with the City's Animal Control By -law (No. 2002- 129). This by -law does not permit anyone other than breeders from keeping more than three cats or dogs. The applicant will need to separately seek an exemption from the Animal Control By -law. Niagara Falls Humane Society See letter attached to this report. Planning Review 1. The request complies with the intent and the purpose of the Official Plan. The subject land is designated Industrial in the Official Plan. The predominant use of the land is to be for industrial uses. The policies allow Council to consider amendments to the Zoning By -law to pennit other complementary uses within industrial districts in order to accommodate changing market conditions. These uses are to be restricted as to their location, size and extent of industrial operation so that the overall industrial function is not diminished. The Official Plan also seeks to protect nearby residential uses from industrial uses that may produce offensive characteristics. The lands to the north are outside the urban boundaries and are designated for Agricultural purposes. The proposal conforms to the Official Plan as follows: The subject land is separated from a future residential area to the east by lands that are subject to potential flooding (hazard lands). The shelter should be far enough November 15, 2004 -3 PD-2004-102 away from existing and future residential units that any impacts it may cause (i.e., noise) would be mitigated. An animal shelter would be compatible with the Agriculturally designated lands on the north side of McLeod Road. Animal shelters are currently permitted in the General Industrial zone and would be equally compatible with light industrial uses. 2. The proposed zoning is appropriate. The subject land is zoned LI. The site specific zoning regulations are being sought to permit an animal shelter on the portion of the property identified in Schedule 1. The rest of the property is not impacted by the zoning change. To address some of the concern raised by the Niagara Falls Humane Society and to ensure the intent of the City's Animal Control By -law (2002 -129, please refer to discussion below) is met, the following regulations are proposed: The shelter be restricted to the temporary keeping of dogs and cats. As per the points raised by the Humane Society, keeping and rehabilitation of wild animals is subject to specific approvals from the Province. In addition, the diseases carried by wild animals make keeping of wild animals incompatible with nearby existing and future residential uses. Incidentally, the operator has been primarily concerned with the rescue of cats. The shelter should be in a building separate from the dwelling on -site. Keeping a large number of animals in a dwelling is not only contrary to the Animal Control By- law, it is a mix of two incompatible uses under the same roof. The by -law should restrict the animal shelter to the accessory structure shown on Schedule 2. The proposed definition that would cover the first point would be as follows: Animal Shelter: means a premise used for the care of lost, abandoned or neglected dogs and cats, but shall not include the keeping of wild animals. 3. An exemption to the Animal Control By -law will need to be sought. By -law 2002 -129 permits only three dogs or cats per premises. In addition, rescue shelters are limited to the care of dogs. The owner will therefore need to seek an exemption, separate from the Zoning By -law amendment, to ensure this shelter is in conformity with all City by- laws. A cap on the maximum number of animals that can be kept on the premises is also proposed to be implemented. Adoption of the amending by -law should be conditional on obtaining an exemption to By -law No. 2002 -129. The Humane Society has raised anumber ofother concerns about the operation of the facility that cannot be regulated by a zoning by -law. The proper care of animals is handled by Provincial regulations and the shelter will need to be policed by the proper authorities. November 15, 2004 PD- 2004 -102 The shelter is currently in operation on the property contrary to the Zoning By -law. With this in mind, the zoning should be implemented as soon as possible to ensure that the regulations discussed above are implemented. It may be a considerable time before the criminal charges mentioned in the Humane Society's letter are dealt with and this nonconforming situation should be dealt with before that time. CONCLUSION: 1. The application can be supported for the following reasons: The application conforms with the intent and purpose of the Official Plan; 2. To maintain conformity with all municipal by -laws, the amending by -law should not be passed until an exception to the Animal Control By -law is obtained. Prepared by: Andrew Bryce Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development Approved by: AB:pb Attach. An animal shelter is a compatible use in an industrial area; The portion of the property being rezoned is surrounded by hazard lands providing a buffer from future residential uses. and, The amending zoning by -law will regulate the size of the shelter and its separation from the existing dwelling and will also restrict the use to the storage of cats and dogs. T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services S:1PDR\2004\PD2004 -102, AM46 -2004, 9304 McLeod, Proposed Animal Shelter.wpd Respectfully submitted: Ln hn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Subject Lands SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP A K1GI5_ Rpunn120045chedulWZoolgAMAMd6yipppmg pr T Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Location: 9304 McLeod Road Applicant: Ralph Terrio m AM- 46/2004 WE 1:NTS Gtloba 2004 October 28, 2004 Doug Darbyson Director of Planning and Development City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen St. Niagara Falls, Ont. L2E 6X5 RE: file AM- 46/2004 Dear Doug: Please find the Niagara Falls Humane Society response to the above mentioned zoning by-law amendment application. First, It states in the letter(s) we received regarding this application that "no new buildings are proposed We have been assured on more than one occasion that Claws and Paws Animal Rescue will be setting up, at minimum, one more building and up to three. As well, there presently is a new portable type building at the property waiting to be off loaded. At this point with just one structure on site they have housed more than 200 cats and if further structures are permitted this could rise almost exponentially. Below we will iterate our professional opinion regarding animal use on that property, suffice to ask at this point will the buildings have appropriate services to properly house any animals present and to mitigate any associated environmental concems. Secondly, the application states that the applicant would like to request modifying the zoning to permit "the use as Animal Shelter". However, there is no definition given in the application of animal shelter. Does this mean companion animals, such as cats and dogs only? It states in the Claws and Paws literature that they would like to expand to become a horse sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation center. Both these uses may have an Impact on the encroaching suburban development as they will require specialized buildings, and in the case of wildlife definitely have "WE SPEAK FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES" www .nlagarafellshumanesociety.com ✓cLcWcs Pd NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 6025 Chippawa Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6XB Telephone (905) 358.4404 Fax (905) 3584852 Incorporated April 8, 1937 RECEIVED NOV 3 2004 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT environmental health issues. [For your Information, any person who wishes to rehabilitate wildlife must be llcenced as a wildlife custodian with the MNR after meeting their very stringent requirements.] Further, if there is to be an animal shelter established at this site they should be required to meet the same standards that all other animal shelters must under the Animals for Research Act. There are very specific regulations regarding structure, housing of animals, protection from vermin, sanitation, record keeping, ventilation, and care. Presently these minimum standards are not achieved. Thirdly, we have been informed by the operator, Sharon Allen, that they accept for care or purposefully take off the street, stray cats. This is contrary to the City's by -law and Is considered theft by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food who oversee Animals for Research Act. Rnally, the City should be aware that both Sharon Allen and Ralph Terrio have been charged criminally in connection with their actions at Claws and Paws Animal Rescue. At this point we would like to recommend that the City proceed very cautiously with this application. At minimum we would recommend deferring a decision regarding this application until the completion of the criminal trials as their outcome may impact on the continuance of Claws and Paws. If at some point the City considers granting the amendment we would strongly recommend a cap on numbers of animals housed at any one time, a restriction on species of animals permitted to be housed and, that a quarantine procedure be put In place when a zoonotic disease breaks out in the population (presently the cats have ringworm, yet the public is still allowed to access these cats and they are being adopted out). If you have any questions regarding the above you can direct them to myself up until Nov. 11h. OSPCA Inspector Don Horvath will be attending the meeting on Nov. 15h. Sincerely, Valerie Brown General Manager OSPCA inspector March 18, 2004 RE: 5612 Glamis Cres. To Whom It May Concern: NIAG, FALLS CLERKS '04 111910.? f NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 6025 Chippawa Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X8 Telephone (905) 356 -4404 Fax (906) 356 -7652 Incorporated April 8, 1937 It is my understanding that Sharon Allen of "Claws and Paws Rescue" will be applying to the City of Niagara Falls for an exemption to the by -law concerning number of cats and dogs per household. In regard to that application I would like to put forward the following comments. Firstly, this rescue is different from many others proclaiming to perform the same service in that Sharon and her volunteers have gone to the trouble and expense of becoming a registered charity. Secondly, I personally have found Sharon Allen to be very accommodating to us making OSPCA inspections. Unlike many (or most) other rescues she has been willing to and interested in working with us. As well, it is her mandate to have animals in her core spayed or neutered. My experience with Sharon is that she is deeply committed to her charges. As well, in recent (March 2, 2004) conversation with her she assures me that she is working on reducing her number of cats at this address. My professional opinion would be that a reasonable number for her to care for at any given time would be (approximately) 60 cats and 6 small breed dogs. Based on that information and her continued willingness to work with us I would support Sharon's application at this time. Valerie Brown General Manager OSPCA Inspector WE SPEAK FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES" www.niagarafallshumanesociety.com Close Previous Next Forward Reply to Sender Reply All Move Delete Read Later Properties Print View From: <Pamelatig @aol.com> To: Dean Iorfida Date: Saturday March 12, 2005 7:43 PM Subject: REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION UNDER CITY BY -LAW 2002 -129 c e Mime.822 (3068 bytes) [View] [Save As] Dear Mr. lorfida: There is definitely a need for this type of organization in the City. Stray cats have been a problem for years. There are numerous strays in the Chippawa and surrounding areas that have been left to fend for themselves; only to become diseased, multiply with at least 3 litters a year (possibly 4 to 6 kittens each litter), starve or fall prey to other demises. I speak from experience because over the years we have rescued and fed many strays. I think it would be a good thing, especially if certain guide lines were in place regarding the health and welfare of these cats. There should be a limit to the number of cats according to the proposed facilities. Perhaps 50 or 75 would be a number to start with and go from there depending on how this operation progresses. In view of the fact that an amendment was made to accommodate an animal act involving tigers, it is only fair to grant the 'Claws Et Paws' the By-Law application because of the tremendous service they will be providing to the City. Sincerely Kathryn and Pam Stewart 3285 Weaver Road RR #3 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6S6 (905)295 -4987 (please acknowledge receipt...thanks) N IHOROLD LET HOSPITAL FANG. FHLI s CLERKS i 3i h 1441 Thorold Veterinary Hospital Alistair Ker, D.V.M. 2 -B Sullivan Ave. Thorold, ON L2V 2X9 (905) 227.7644 b e i ary lnso uon of Ammo 1 at 9304 �1c t e od Ro t Facility ad Nraeara Fells On OneratPa ti �'tatonAll Date of Inspection: March 1, 2005 Mainalid Open housing of well over 100 cats cannot count them all. Allen says there are "about one hundred This building is heated by four electric space heaters on the floor. There are two plastic swimming pools with cat litter which contained a large amount of feces and have not been cleaned recently. There was some cat feces and vomit on the floor. Dry cat food was provided in open troughs. All open water bowls were empty, there was no water at all for these cats. There is no water supply to this building. Allen says she takes the bowls into her house and fills them there. Old upholstered furniture and a few blankets on the floor were provided for the cats. There is not enough room for all cats to rest on furniture or blankets at the same time. Some of these cats were sneezing, some were coughing, and some had diarrhea. One cat had a badly injured or infected eye, but no -one was able to catch the cat in order to have a closer look. One of these cats was in late term of pregnancy. When asked how long this cat was living in this building, Allen said that she had it since last fall. This would mean that this cat became pregnant in this building. There was also an orange cat with large crusty skin lesions behind its ears_ There were two rabbits and one ferret kept in separate cages within this building. All three cages had dirty bedding with excessive amounts of feces and urine. The rabbit cages had no food at all. One rabbit had an empty water bottle and the other rabbit's water bailie was nearly empty. The food dish in the ferret cage was nearly empty. There were two refrigerators which were not running. One Contained new and used syringes and needles, gauze, iodine, tubes of Revolution, an empty tube of eye ointment, and other various supplies. Allen said the eye ointment is for "use on cats, but has not been used yet." The other refrigerator was used to store sponges and other supplies. The baseboards were very dirty and appeared to not have been cleaned for a long time. even though Allen says that the walls are washed every week Pg. 1 PAGE 01 1HOROLD HOSPITAL PAGE 01 aqiithgffibLamatu This trailer was divided into two rooms. The large mint, had cages with i a to four cais in each. There were food and water bowls on the floor. Three adult cats were marine loose in this room. The end room of this trailer was used for storing bags of cat food on the fluor. there were four adult cats living in this room. One of the cats was nursing a litter of young kittens, tie other three cats were pregnant. Allen says that she acquired three of these cats last fall and one last summer. All of these cats became pregnant in these buildings. One cage in the trailer had four adult cats, one with a bloody discharge from i is vul va, two had severe upper respiratory infections with bloody discharge from nostrils, and one very weak, very old cat that only wanted to sleep. One car in this trailer had at: abscess which Allen was treating with peroxide. When asked about the cats in this trailer, Allen said "cats have upper respiratory "some have poop) bums and she uses "special diet diabetes The cages in this trailer are used for general housing of very sick cats with different diseases. Pregnant cats, mother cats, and kittens have run of the trailer There is absolutely no isolation of sick animals. cdi ations in Trailer one :ionic of Surolan car ointment without a dispensing label one bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide one tube of Hibitane C, earn a prescri4 tion bottle with 100mg Amoxil tablets labeled for `Bailey" one bottle of Ubavet Ear Cleanser an old prest, iptior. bottle with several broken, soiled tablets, at least 2 different drugs. an empty pi ascription bottle that the label said contained Apo Ibuprofen for Doug Allen empty bottle Delta- Albap „'x labeled "For kennel” bottle of Maxitrol Drops labeled "For kennel" bottle of Epi -otic Ear Cleanser tubes of Revolution for eats Pg. 2 IHUROLD VET HOSPITAL PAGE 93 Sharon Allen's House Only the large kitchen of this house was visited during this inspection. There were several dogs and cats running loose in thc house. There were two small wire pens each with two or three dogs on the floor. Allen says that there were nine dogs in this house. I counted eleven and Valerie Brown counted twelve. Allen says that there were five or six cats in the house. it was not possible to get an exact count of the cats because they were running around too much and there were too many hiding places for the cats, At least one of these cats was in estrus or heat. A hedge hog was housed in a small animal cage on the floor. There were dog feces on the kitchen floor and on the dog blankets. Allen says that some of the cats are "sneezing She showed me a bottle of Clavamox without a prescription label that she gives to one kitten. Allen also showed me a bottle of Nuflor injectable antibiotic, which is lieeneed for cattle, that she injects into some of the cats. She says that she injects "Si cc in the back of the neck under the skin She "gives 1 shot, then another 4 days later give another shot She gives it if cats show "signs of upper respiratory". Allen also said that she treats thc cats with Revolution and Strongid -T. She pointed to an area of an empty syringe and said she gives each cat "about that much Allen showed us a statement from a veterinary clinic indicating invoices for spaying /neutering and vaccinating of some cats. but says that she can only afford to get a few cats neutered or spayed from time to time. I asked her how many kittens were born at this place and she said "about 50 in a season Records for Paws and Claws Allen said she "probably has 75 -100 cats She has no records of how many cats are kept in these buildings, when they arrived, their age and gender, and when they were adopted out or otherwise left the facilities. There s re no medical records indicating which animals were sick or whether any had been examined by a veterinarian.. There are no records of medications given to the cats. Allen ins:sts that there :err records, but they are not kept on premises. There at* no records for the finance of the facilities. Allen says that an anonymous benefactor provides some funds and she mentioned some fund raising events that will be held. She says a vo'u Meer looks after the books, and that they do not want to be identified. Pg. 3 I was Paws and Clws facility for nearly 3 hours. and needed the cleaned. 'I here was absolutely no water avai lab e the cat in very bad shape The rabbits and ferret needed food and water. 1 left the property around 5 30 p.m. There was no indication that anyone would arrive to help provide water and food for the animals or do any cleaning. Allen continues to take in cats and place them in a very overcrowded building allowing them to get sick or spread diseases throughout the resident cats. She is unable to control reproduction in these cats and does not understand that she is adding to the unwanted cat population by allowing these cats to become pregnant. Alen has absolutely no ability to are for sick cats and cannot even recognize how gravely ill some of them are. She lies about having the critically ill cats examined by a veterinarian. Many sick cats and kittens taken from this place by the Humane Society had to be euthanized or died within hours of arriving at an animal hospital. She does not see how bad she has let the living conditions become. Filth, disease, and uncontrolled reproduction are of no concern to her. Allen seems to believe that she is helping provide homes for unwanted cats when in fact she has creaed a large concentration of cats which become ill and are not adequately cared for. She has no idea of how to manage an animal housing facility. A large open overcrowded portable building with inadequate heat and ventilation containing a mixed population of cats living with open troughs of food, common water bowls, feces, urine, and vomit contamination everywhere is not acceptable housing. This allows previously healthy cats to become sick. When you listen to Allen speak of this place, it is obvious that she is very pleased with having so many cats and dogs under her care, but she either is unable or refitses to see the sad state of the living conditions in which she lets these cats and dogs live. I have serious concerns about how funding for this facility is used. Are there any records of money raised for Paws and Claws? Is there any accounting for how this money is spent? Most people like animals and I believe that cat rescue organizations generally do good work providing for unwanted cats. Many people are willing to donate money or buy tickets for raffles or other fund raising projects believing that they are contributing to a worthwhile cause. that benefit these animals. Unfortunately, any funds going to Paws and Claws is contributing to animal neglect and uncontrolled cat reproduction. It is in my opinion that Sharon Allen should not be allowed to operate a cat rescue or housing facility. Alistair Ker. D.V.. IjoiL -AS A R 65UL c d --1 itssP -norJ b QR lbe; rSr; 1.J cakttl,._rq,.- C-1,..0.1astES L/a ,n At C L A L 1,4 ST AL.Le �'Aw 5 Rot f=n. i rtv oar PROP2 Yf ‘IeT cA ram_ As Pg. 4 Ot .htn2kkr 14u* COTS Pu THOROLD VET HOSPITAL. PAGE 02 2;14.40 -1. /5 2D©5 '7S Leait g4 J Gt,A. av e �,�c a e a�w t tr ir A.Q-C1)44 o .ate d 1 4 st Ji-6 A- 3a Gam) ms s a 3 (4A31/4 0.tce 4 o The City of Niagara Falls( Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department CD- 2005 -06 Clerk's Division Dean lorfida 4310 Queen Street City Clerk P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E -mail: diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Re: CD- 2005 -06 Permission to Keep a Fennec March 21, 2005 Because the applicant will only be in Niagara Falls temporarily, the existence of the pet fennec be registered with the Clerk's Office. Shortly before the new year, this writer received an e -mail from Ms. Karen McBride, who was moving to the municipality temporarily. Ms. McBride and her family have a pet fennec fox and inquired whether the City's Animal Control By -law could be amended to permit domestic bred fennec fox kits. Ms. McBride indicated that her family would only be residing in Niagara Falls until the summer of 2005 when they will be moving permanently to Port Colborne. Ms. McBride was successful in having Port Colborne amend their exotic animal by -law to permit a fennec. As the attached information indicates, a fennec is a small nocturnal fox of northern Africa, having fawn colored fur and large pointed ears. The animals are very small with a mature weight of two to four pounds and a size of eight to ten inches tall and sixteen to eighteen inches in length. The report prepared by the Clerk from Port Colborne indicates that the animal would not pose a threat to native species, cannot be inbred and would not survive the outdoor Canadian climate if it were to escape. Animal Control By law (2002 129) Under By -law 2002 -129, with certain stipulated exceptions, no owner shall keep an exotic animal in the municipality. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development March 21, 2005 2 CD- 2005 -06 Schedule "E2" of the by -law indicates that "all canids (such as wolves and coyotes), except domestic dogs" are considered as exotic animals. Under the City's former Exotic Animal By -law, residents were able to register their exotic animals. By successfully registering the animal, the owner was entitled to keep the exotic animal until the exotic animal dies or is otherwise disposed of. This provision is no longer available, however, due to the temporary nature of Ms. McBride's request, the fact that the City has received no complaints about the housebound fox and the fact that the fennec is of no danger to any other animals, staff is recommending that the fox be registered with the municipality. Should this temporary arrangement become permanent, then Ms. McBride would have to seek a formal exemption under the by -law or have fennecs removed from the exotic animals list. Recommended by: Dean Idrfida City Clerk Approved by: J Respectfully submitted T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services John MacDonald C of Administrative Officer Clerk City of Niagara Falls N1QG. FALLS CLERKS' '05 0209 144? Feb 05/05 I understand that the City of Niagara Falls has a by -law in place prohibiting fennec foxes (no canids except domestic dogs). I do have a dear pet fennec fox that is a big part of our family, as well as a part of my fennec fox breeding program. He is often studded out to other Ontario breeders. I would like to make a formal request that the by -law be amended to permit fennec foxes to be kept in the City of Niagara Falls. Not native to Ontario, or North America, fennecs are a captive raised and bred pet that is become quite popular in the US and now Canada. Originally imported from Egypt, the smallest of all the wild canines reaching a maximum weight of 3 Ibs, fennecs are quite harmless to people or even native wildlife. They are house bound pets, which, should they escape, are quite easily picked off by larger domestic or wild animals, even owls. They are unable to survive, adapt or reproduce in the Canadian wilderness or climate. Shy by nature, these tiny foxes behave quite submissive when intimidated. They do, however, make very unique, adoring pets. Vet care is quite similar to that which a domestic dog requires. Our pet fennec receives annual rabies, distemper and parvo vaccines from our veterinarian. I would be more than happy to provide any additional information should you require it to make a final decision. Thank you for your consideration on this matter, I look forward to your response. Karen McBride Kindred Spirit Exotics 32 8729 Willoughby Dr Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 6X6 (qQ5) 7Q5 7777 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE SERVICES CLERK'S DIVISION DIRECTOR'S REPORT NO. 2004-45 REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO BY -LAW 4086/81/01 A BY -LAW RESPECTING THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS TO PERMIT THE KEEPING OF THE FENNEC FOX His Worship the Mayor and Members of City Council Gentlemen and Mesdames, RECOMMENDATION 1. That the Clerk be authorized to present an amendment to by -law 4086/81/01, A By -law Respecting the Keeping ofAnimals, to remove the fennec fox from the schedule of "prohibited or dangerous animals" and to add It to the schedule of "restricted animals." BACKGROUND A request has been filed with the Clerk's Division for an amendment to By-law 4086/81 /01, A By -law Respecting the Keeping of Animals, (informally known as the exotic animal by- law), to permit the keeping of fennec foxes within the boundaries of the City of Port Colborne. A copy of the request from Karen McBride is attached hereto and is largely self explanatory. The by -law prohibits all Canids, except the domestic dog. The fennec fox, being a member of the Canid family, is therefore presently a prohibited animal. Staff undertook some research on the intemet with respect to the fennec fox. Those findings are attached hereto together with a photograph of the fennec fox owned by Ms. McBride. Staff also contacted the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Canadian Wildlife Service and a breeder of fennec foxes from Mount Forest, Ontario. Staff essentially confirmed the information provided by Ms. McBride in her letter of request. The fennec fox is a non native species that is both imported and bred in Canada. The species would not survive in the Canadian climate if it were to escape, and would not interbred or present a hazard to native species. Fennec foxes are not an endangered species although they are exterminated in their native areas. The City does not currently require the vaccination of domestic dogs although this practice very m ch encouraged. FPnIncc. loxes may be vauCanated in the same Ili &viler. Sfal'1 does not feel it reasonable to recommend a requirement that fennec foxes be vaccinated when there is no such requirement for the domestic dog, which represents the greater threat to the public. It is staffs conclusion that the fennecfox presents no significant threat to human orwildlife. This view does not take into account any ethical considerations regarding the keeping of non native species in unnatural environments: Staff recommend that fennec foxes be included in Schedule "A 'Restricted Animals to By -law 4086/81/01. Persons wishing to keep fennec foxes within the City would then have to notify the Clerk and register the animal. This would provide an opportunity for the Clerk to ensure that the animal has been legally obtained from a Canadian breeder or legally imported with the appropriate CITES documentation. G. set December 13, 2004 4" 45-) isfr G`Qo n In order to permit fennec foxes to be kept in the City of Port Colborne, as proposed,. the following amendments to the by -law would be required:' Schedule "8" to By- 1aw4086/81/01, "Prohibited or Dangerous Animals would have to be amended by deleting the provision "5:• except the domestic dog? and replacing it with "5. Canids,except the domestic dog and the fennec fox? addition of "6. All fennec foxes." to Schedule "A" to By -law 4086/81/01 "Restricted Animals Prepared by: n.,t P, Janet Beckett City Clerk Approved and Respectfully Su. Ice by Robert Cotterill, P. Eng. Chief Administrative Officer Approved by Peter M. Senese Director of Community Corporate Services ennec Foxes as Pets frofile Printer Friendly You are here: About Home Garden Exotic Pets I Free ;ScreenSaver Fennec Foxes Scientific Name: Vulpes zerda (formerly Fennecus zerda). Life Span: 12 -16 years. Size: 16 -18 inches in length and about 8 -10 inches tall at the shoulder. Mature weight is about 2 -4 pounds. Natural Distribution: Desert areas of North Africa. ©2004 About, Inc. All rights reserved. A PRIMEDIA Company. User Agreement 1 Privacy Policy I Kids' Privacy Policy Page 1 of 1 Temperament: Fennec foxes are social animals and need lots of attention. With proper socialization and training they will act much like a dog, and will usually be quite friendly even with strangers. They are very active, energetic and curious, and they are great escape artists. Any outdoor pens must be very secure as they are agile climbers and excellent diggers. Care is needed if out on a leash that they do not get started and pull out of their collar they are very fast and difficult to catch. Notable Characteristics: Unlike other foxes, fennecs are said to have very little odor. Although they are the smelled wil canine species, they have enormous ears (up to 6 inches long) which are used to dissipate body heat to allow the fox to cool off in their natural environment. They also pant very rapidly when hot. Conversely, they will often shiver (as a means to warm up) if it drops below 68 F (20 C). When content, they make a sound much like purring in cats. Housing: Fennecs can be handled like dogs, although they should be kenneled when not supervised simply because they will get into everything. Indoors a dog crate can be used, and outdoor pens are fine as long as they are escape proofed (ideally a pen with fence continued underground several feet and completiey covered). They can be taken for walks on a leash, but as mentioned before be careful they cannot get out of their collar or harness. Litter Training: Fennec foxes actually take quite well to using a litter box, although a covered box works best due to their tendency to dig. The process to get them to use the litter box is the same as for housetraining a dog. Take the fox to the litter box frequently and lots of praise and treats as a reward for using the litter box. Never punish for accidents in the house, but if you do catch your fennec in the act of urinating or defecating simply move him /her to the litter box immediately. Feeding: In the wild, fennec foxes are omnivorous, eating whatever they can find. This should be duplicated in captivity. A good quality commerical dry food makes an excellent base for the diet, preferably a diet designed for wild canids (e g Mazuri Wild Canind Diet). Otherwise feed a premium (not grocery store brand) dog or cat food. Supplement the commercial diet with fresh ge hk id r pinkie mot..., ug crickets, mCE. is, and canned dog a eni Foul. Preventative Health Care: You will need to find a veterinarian willing to treat your fennec foxes, and they need preventative care similar to dogs. They should be routinely vaccinated for rabies (using a killed vaccine only such as Imrab), canine distempter virus, parvovirus, and adenovirus. Your vet should be able to recommend a safe combination vaccine for the standard canine diseases. There is some concern over using the "typical" MLV vaccine for distemper in fennec foxes but there are vaccine lines available that are safe. A yearly exam is recommended, and your vet will advise you on deworming,- heartworrn preventative, and flea control if necessary. From Lianne McLeod,Your Guide to Exotic Pets. http: /exoticpets. about. com /cs /fennecfoxes /p /fennecfox_p.htm 11/15/2004 Dean lorfida Re CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WWW exotic,animalby -laws From: "Karen" karen @kindredspiritexotics.com> To: "Dean lorfida" diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca> Date: 12/29/2004 11:51:33 AM Subject: Re: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS W■W exotic animal by -laws Thank you. I plan on moving to Port Colborne in the summer, so I have already gone about having their bylaw ammended, it will officially go into effect there on Jan 8th. I am moving to the village of Chippawa, this coming Monday, Jan 3rd. 8729 Willoughby Dr Unit #32. I own one male fennec which is vaccinated annually, caged and housebound. I stud him out to other Ontario breeders and he is a big part of our family. We have owned him since he was 5 wks old. He was captive bred and 2 Ibs full grown. We would hate to run into any problem that would put his well being at risk. Original Message Subject: Re: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WWW exotic animal by -laws Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:34:09 -0500 From: "Dean lorfida" diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca> To: karen @kindredspiritexotics.com> Hello Karen: Thank you for your e-mail. It should suffice, for now, as a formal request for an exemption under the City's Animal Control By -law. City staff have not had to process any requests for exemption up to now; therefore, it is a bit of a learning experience for us, as well. Nonetheless, we have been receiving a few other requests of this nature. In the New Year, I will be meeting with appropriate City staff so that we can work out a process to deal with these exemption requests. I will contact you at that time. In the interim, it would be helpful if you could provide me with the address of where you would house the fennecs. Thank you for contacting me. I will be in touch in the new year. Sincerely, Dean lorfida City Clerk karen @kindredspiritexotics.com> 12/28/2004 1:39:52 PM Received From the City of Niagara Falls WebSite: Date and Time Stamp: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 13:39:52 (EST) Visitor's Email Address: karen@kindredspiritexotics.com The following are the recipients of this email: bdd @city.niagarafalls.on.ca, diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca, Page 1 Dean lorfida Re: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WWW exotic animal by -laws URL Visited: Comment/Request made: Hello, I am writing you in regards to a current by -law in effect in the city of Niagara Falls. It states that no canines except domestic dogs are allowed in the city. I would like to request an ammendment to this law to premit domestic bred pet fennec fox kits under the conditions the owner provide proof of vacination, and purchase by Canadian breeder or proof of legal importation (CITIES permit). Would I be able to drop off this formal request at your office and if so, is there any further information the council may need aside from general info and some photos of a fennec? Thank you for your time. Karen McBride 905- 357 -9965 Karen Kindred Spirit Exotics www.kindredspiritexotics.com Page 2 Community Services Department R-2005-16 The City of Parks, Recreation Culture Adele Kon Niagara Falls r( 4310 Queen Street Director Canada P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on,ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E -mail: akon©city.niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Re: R- 2005 -16 Potential Arena Development That Members of City Council reconsider their original decision to twin Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena and instead direct staff to advertise for suitable property to construct a new twin pad arena. and investigate the twinnii ,g of Chippawa while building only one area on the future twin pad site. As Council may recall, on August 16, 2004, staff was authorized to proceed with the twinning of Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena (CWMA). Staff was also directed to investigate the cost of constructing a new twin pad with the possible aim of both projects proceeding simultaneously. Clearly, Council's intent was to reduce the cost of both these facilities. Since that time, two (2) architectural firms were retained to review the cost estimates and design concepts prepared by LeisurePlan International Inc. with the aim of reducing project costs. Staff engaged the services of Chapman Murray Associates Architects /MacLennan Jaunklans Miller Architects (CMA/MJMA) to examine the twin pad on the community centre site. The second architectural firm was the Quartek Group. This was the firm that designed the new twin ice pad in Virgil and staff requested that they examine the twinning of CWMA The consultants from LeisurePlan International Inc., who completed the Arena Feasibility Study advised that one (1) additional ice surface was required in the short term (1 -5 years) and their recommended preferred strategy was that the City construct a new twin pad arena ($17,158,000 105,000 sq. ft.) and once it was opened, to close Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (NFMA). In the long term (10 years), they also recommended that CWM A be twinned ($8,284,000 50,700 sq. ft.). Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services March 21, 2005 -2 R-2005-16 Their recommendation was based on a sound business case. Of the four (4) existing ice pads, NFMA is the most expensive arena to operate and it consumes more than 5O% of the arena budget. In the opinion of the consultants, the City could build a new twin pad arena, close NFMA, and not require any further operating dollars. In other words, for the same operating dollars we could provide five (5) community ice pads as opposed to four (4). The consultants also provided a conditional assessment of all our facilities and informed Council of the various capital repairs that would be required. The approximate cost for NFMA alone was approximately $3.5 million. Staff has since reviewed these recommendations, and is of opinion, that a new roof, heating system and repairs to the exterior are of a high priority and must be carried out if the building is to remain open. Also, in the opinion of staff, the other capital repairs cited by the consultants could be delayed for a number of years. The cost of the renovations for NFMA that must be undertaken in the short term is as follows: New Roof 650,000. New Heating System 350,000. Exterior Repairs 300,000 TOTAL $1,300,000. It is important to realize that once these capital repairs are completed, the City will continue to incur the high cost to operate NFMA which again, requires more than 50% of the total arena budget. There still remain a number of additional necessary improvements including washroom renovations, bringing the building up to fire code, etc. Also, the lack of parking which will continue to remain a significant problem for special events. New Twin Pad Arena Complex Chapman Murray Associates Architects /MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects reviewed the site conditions and restraints, building location and parking requirements ofconstructing a new twin pad arena on the Community Centre Site. The report concluded that a twin pad arena complex could be constructed on the site. The program space requirements, as outlined in the LeisurePlan International Inc. Study, can be accommodated. However, because of the rock fill condition of the site, a conventional pre engineered (prefabricated) building cannot be used on this site without significant additional site preparation costs. In the secondary review, conducted by the architects, it was determined that an effective way to reduce the building area, and therefore, the cost, was by reducing the quantity of seating from 3000 to 2000. A cost comparative analysis of several recently completed or, currently under construction, Arena Complexes was prepared. Based on the current market conditions (increase in the steel cost), site conditions and soft cost (fees and allowances), it was estimated that the New Twin Pad Arena Complex would cost $16,140,000 to construct. However, the Architects also advised that if their proposed twin pad was built on a clean, level site a further $1.5 million could be saved. This would reduce the project cost to $14,640,000. In order to provide Members of Council, with a full range of options, the Architects were requested to provide a cost for a basic pre- engineered functional building, with significantly reduced dryland space that would be constructed on a flat, clean, fully serviced site. For a Contractor's perspective, the Architects contacted Brouwer Construction. This construction company has had considerable March 21, 2005 -3 R- 2005 -16 experience with arena construction, and is currently building the new four (4) ice pad arena complex in St. Catharines. Brouwer provided the following proposed budget: 84,000 sq. ft $115.50 per sq. ft. 9,700,000 Site Preparation/Parking 450 cars 1,000,000 Construction Contingency /Escalation 5% 525,000 Design Costs Including Site Development 10% 1,100,000 TOTAL $12,325,000 The dryland area of the building proposed by Brouwer Construction has been reduced by 16,000 square feet. The facility could be described as bare -bone, with two NHL size rinks, 1500 bench style wooden seats for one ice surface, and nominal wooden bench seating on the second ice pad, six smaller change rooms, a referee's room, mezzanine level overlooking the ice surface, and a reduced lobby area. Space has not been included for a meeting /common room, a dedicated area for the Junior B's or office space for other community ice user groups. However, the significantly reduced dryland space complex is similar to the facility being built in St. Catharines. Twinning Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena (CWMA) The Quartek Group's report on the twinning of CWMA has recommended two preliminary design schemes. The new arena building would be a pre- engineered building with a new entry and lobby area that would connect the two arenas. Both proposed design schemes have very little impact on the existing arena. The architect has reduced the size of the facility by 10,814 sq. ft. from the original LeisurePlan concept and the reduction has mainly occurred in the seating area. Instead of 1000 individual seats, Quartek is recommending 500 bench style seats to be built above the dressing rooms. The facility design proposals closely mirror the new Virgil's twin pad which has received positive comments from our ice user groups. The proposed budget is $5,500,000 to construct a new 40,767 sq. ft. ice pad, with associated amenities. If we proceed with the twinning of CWMA ($5.5 million) an additional $1.3 million would also be expended for high priority capital improvements to NFMA. Highlights in Summary: -only 1 ice pad is required in the short-term (1 -5 years) more than 50% of the arena operating budget is expended on NFMA for the same operating dollars we could provide five (5) community ice pads as opposed to four (4) $1,300,000 in capital repairs in the short term is required if NFMA is to remain open -a new twin pad (100,000 sq. ft.) on the community centre site would cost $16,140,000 -a new twin pad (100,000 sq. ft.) on a clean, flat, fully serviced site would cost $14,640,000 -a new bare bone twin pad (84,000 sq. ft. on a flat, clean, fully serviced site would cost $12,325,00 Community Meeting: A meeting was held with our ice user groups in order to share the information contained in this report. From the comments raised, it was obvious that those in attendance overwhelmingly wanted March 21, 2005 -4 R-2005-16 the City to proceed with an additional ice pad. However, they understood and appreciated the need to again review the financial implications of the various development scenarios. It was felt, that once a new ice facility was built, that many years would again elapse before another ice facility was considered. Therefore, they expressed the need to take the necessary time, and do it right, the first time. Recreation Committee: At their February meeting, the Recreation Committee passed a motion in support of twinning CWMA, simultaneously constructing a new twin pad arena and closing NFMA. From a staff perspective, their recommendation cannot be supported because it would provide two (2) additional ice surfaces in the short term. Based on an analysis of our community ice user needs, the consultants from LeisurePlan International Inc., recommended that only one (1) additional ice surface was required in the short term. Conclusion: Based on the information contained in this report, a strong business case exists to build a new twin pad arena complex and close NFMA. The alternative strategy of twinning CWMA, although it would provide a needed additional ice surface in the short term would be more costly from an operating budget standpoint. Based on financial arguments, staff is recommending that the City advertise for suitable property to construct a new twin pad facility. Some interest has already been expressed by the private sector and in order to ensure the best possible site is selected, and that little additional time is expended, staff is recommending that advertising occur as soon as possible. Recommended by: Adele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation Culture AK/cad attachment S: \Council \Council 2005 \R 2005 -16 Potential Arena Development.wpd Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Members: Community Services Department The City Of Parks, Recreation Culture Nid and Falls 4310 Queen Street a P.O. Box 1023 Cdndd� Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.citv.niaaarafplis.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905)356.7404 E -mail: akon ©city.niagaarafalls.on.ca Alderman Selena Volpatti, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario August 16, 2004 Re; R-2004-51 Options for Community Arenas RECOMMENDATION: Adele Kon Director R- 200441 f The recommendation(s) contained in this report were adopted as amended by City Council For the information and d of Members of City Council THAT THE CHIPPAWA ARENA BE TWINED AND THAT STAFF PREPARE A REPORT TO SHOW THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATION OF BACKGROUND: PROCEEDING WITH BOTH PROJECTS CONCURRENTLY. At the May 17, 2004 Council meeting, the consultants from LeisurePlan International Inc. presented the findings and recommendations of their Arena Facilities Feasibility Study. Following their presentation, Council directed that staffprepare a report on the financial implications of the Preferred and Alternative Arena Provision Strategies as presented by the Consultants. Council also directed that a report be prepared dealing with a larger venue to serve as a potential home for the Junior A's, a convention centre, and an entertainment venue. The latter will be dealt with in a future report. Members of Council should be aware that all costs contained in this report are in 2003 dollars. Preferred Strategy Phase 1 Within the short term five years), the Consultants recommended preferred strategy was to construct a new twin pad arena complex on the community centre site at a cost of $17,158,000. This would provide one additional ice pad for community use. Once the new facility was operational, the existing Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (NFMA) would be closed. The prime rationale for the replacement of NFMA is cost. It incurs the highest operational deficit of all the existing arena facilities and currently requires significant capital investment for repairs and renovation. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Perks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services 1 r August 16, 2004 R- 2004 -51 New Twinned NFMA Building Description: 105,000 sq. ft. oriented to link to the community centre Two (2) NHL size (85' x 200') ice pads One (1) pad with 3,000 seats (to replace existing NFMA) One (1) pad with 200 seats Junior B accommodations (dressing room, office, storage, etc.) 10 dressing rooms 450 sq. ft., two (2) referee rooms, first aid room, two (2) music /media rooms capacity to operate both ice pads on a year -round basis office storage rooms for community groups lobby to include: Sports Wall of Fame, food court, warm viewing area, pro shop, display area, public washrooms and program administrative offices 15' overhead door accessing each rink for truck access service area (equipment mechanical area, storage, staff area) board room/meeting room multi purpose room for 300 -400 people divisible into two (2) areas 2,000 sq. ft. with kitchen bar service area Summary of Benefits of Community Centre site: increase the profile of both the community centre the arena complex opportunity for cross programming increase the range of recreational programming in one location for all ages Preferred Strategy Phase 2 Following the construction of the twin pad, and within the long term (next 10 years), the consultants recommended that Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena (CWMA) be twinned. This would be subject to the confirmation that an additional ice pad was still needed by our ice users. Twinned CWMA Building Description: 50,700 sq. ft. One (1) NHL size ice surface (85' by 200') 1000 seats accommodation for Jr. C (dressing room, office, storage, etc.) Six (6) dressing rooms 450 sq, ft., two (2) referee rooms, first aid room, music /media LOOM Two (2) user group offices storage space lobby with warm viewing area, food court public washrooms multi purpose room electrical/ mechanical/equipment area management office and staff area Facility Development Cost Factor Phase 1 New Indoor Twin Pad Facility Phase 2 Expansion of Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena Sub Total Phase 1 and 2 Cost Factor Percentage of Total Strategy Capital Investment Budget Building $12,600,000 $6,084,000 $18,684,000 70% Site Development Allow. (10 $1,260,000 $608,000 $1,868,000 7% Contingencies (8 $1,108,000 8535,000 $1,643,000 6% F.F.E. Allowance (5 $630,000 $304,000 $934,000 3% Soft Costs Allowance (10 $1,560,000 $753,000 82,313,000 9% Renovations to Existing Arena $1,260,000 $1,260,000 5% Total Budget 817,158,000 89,544,000 826,702,000 100% August 16, 2004 3 Alternative Strategy Phases 1 2 Total Capital Cost Estimate Preferred Strategy, Phase 1 2 R- 2004 -51 The Alternative Strategy is simply reversing the timing of the Preferred Strategy. Hence, the CWMA would be twinned in the short term (I to 5 years) at a cost of$9,544,000 and the new twin pad would be built on the community centre site in the long term (10 years) at a cost of $17,158,000. Business Case for the Preferred Strategy: As part of the feasibility study, the Consultants assessed the condition of our existing arenas. In their opinion, NFMA will require a significant capital expenditure to maintain a minimal state of repair. This would include improvements to the washrooms and change rooms, installing a sprinkler system, replacement of both the roof and mechanical system, etc. The consultants also mentioned that the facility itself is minimal in its functional program area and the site does not allow for twinning. The cost for improvements will require a capital investment for basic operation in the amount of $780,000 and for other improvements a further capital investment of $3.5 million. In 2002, the net operating cost of the four (4) existing arenas was 814,490. NFMA represented 58% of that net cost of $473,250. Clearly, it is the most expensive facility to operate. In contrast, in the short term, the CWMA will only require basic operational improvements at a cost of $120,000. In the long term, the capital improvements that will be required will cost approximately $1.4 million. If the Preferred Strategy is adopted, the City will only operate NFMA for another two (2) years with a minimal investment in the physical improvements to the exiting facility. Whereas, with the August 16, 2004 4 R- 2004.51 Alternative Strategy, there would be significant operational costs associated with the continued operation of NFMA for seven (7) to ten (10) more years that would involve a capital investment of $3.15 million for facility improvements and the continued significant net operational deficit. The City would have to invest $3.16 million for the physical improvements of NFMA. In summary, the City could operate the new twin pad arena for five years and incur approximately $1 million less in net operating costs compared to the continuing to operate the existing NFMA. The twin pad would provide an additional ice pad, involve less total net operational cost and the City would avoid the capital cost investment in NFMA. With the completion of both phases of development, our community ice users will be provided with two (2) additional ice surfaces for a total of six (6) municipal indoor ice surfaces. Capital Construction Funding Implications Staff has investigated financing for the construction of the Community Arenas with a total project cost estimated at $26,702,000. Funding for the project cost will be provided by contributions to capital from the operating fund, development charges and debt, as required. The contributions to capital are set annually by the Council in its budget deliberations. The Development Charge By -law for 2004 provides for the collection of approximately $1.1 million for the construction of the Community Arenas. This report provides information regarding the City's authority and capacity for financing, and the potential costs of additional debt. City's Authority and Capacity The Province of Ontario, through its Municipal Finance Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, provides an annual report called the Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) for the City of Niagara Falls. The ARL is 25% of the City's own source revenues as reported in the City's Financial Information Return. For example, the City's own source revenues for 2001 were $83.6 million. The annual repayment limit is 25% or approximately $18.7 million. The City's actual debt repayment for 2001 was $2,148,758, well below the annual repayment limit. The provincial rule is applied at each incurrence of additional borrowing. For instance, during the 2004 year, the Council approved $3,830,000 additional debt and staffprovided evidence that the City is still conforming to the provincial rule. The City's debt management policy is more restrictive than the provincial rule. The policy states that the annual repayment limit is 15% (not 25 of the City's own source revenues. As at December 31, 2003, the annual repayment limit is approximately $12.7 million. This amount would support approximately $75 million of debt; the City's long -term debt is $11.96 million and short-term debt is $15.4 million, and has a future obligation to borrow $10.7 million for the Community Centre project. The total debt is approximately $38 million. The City has the authority and the capacity to obligate itself to additional borrowing for the construction of the Community Arenas. August 16, 2004 -5 R-2004-51 Financing Plan For the term of the actual construction, Staff recommends that the City enter into a short-term, floating interest rate construction loan agreement with the City's financial institution. Currently, the City's short-term borrowing uses Bankers' Acceptance notes whichprovide a significantly lower cost of financing. At the end of the short-term construction loan, Staff recommends that the City investigate all possible options for a long -term fixed interest rate loan agreement. Staff will evaluate the City's options including an application to the Region to issue sufficient debentures to payout the short-term loan balance or enter into a long -tenn financing arrangement with the City's financial institution. Long -term financing reflects the expected interest rates over the term of the loan. The recent debenture that Council approved has an effective interest cost of approximately 4.961 over ten years. As per the Municipal Act, the City includes in its annual budget, sufficient amounts to pay the City's debt due within the budget year. Sufficient amounts are also committed in future budgets to ensure the repayment of principal and interest amounts as they become due. Staff will include the annual repayments within the General Purposes Budget. Conclusion: Staff is requesting direction from Council as to which option should be pursued. There is opportunity to reduced costs with either the preferred or alternative strategy. The amenities listed by the consultants were requested by our groups and some of these can be either eliminated or reduced as a cost saving measure. Staff has operated NFMA for many years with the existing structural inefficiencies. Other than a new roof, staff believes that we can continue to deal with structural problems at NFMA as long as Council recognizes that increased operating costs will be associated with maintaining this facility. Once staff receives direction, a further report will be prepared. Prepared by: Adel Kon Director of Parks, Recreation Culture and Ken Burden Director of Finance AK/KB /das Attachment Recommended Approved by: Tony Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Illustration A ENTRANCE LEVEL CONCEPT PLAN TWIN PAD ARENA COMPLEX LEISUREPLAN INTERNATIONAL WGA WONG GREGERSEN ARCHITECTS INC. ENTRANCE CONNECTION TO COMMUNETY CENTRE NORTH NEW W.C. VIEW WORK ROOM ME ICE RESURFACER 8 5 1' 4 1 3 2 1 NEW ROO SERVICE E ICE PLANT NEW ARENA NEW ICE SURFACE 45X200' I CON ON EXISTING NEW LOBBY LOBBY f MEETING LIT ROAM OFFICE EXISTING ENTRANCE CANOPY riLS Illustration C CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN 4700 M2 50,700 S.F. CHIPPAWA WILLOUGHBY MEMORIAL ARENA LEISUREPLAN INTERNATIONAL WGA WONG GREGERSEN ARCHITECTS INC. JUNIOR ICI CHANGE ROOM NEW MAIN ENTRANCE STORAGE NORTH congas ion kitchen board room administration rink #2 [200 seats] community hall viewing washrooms/ meeting I G r.RA ALL A Chapman Murray Associates MP maclennan jaunkalns miller architects Chapman Murray Associates AR. FALLS AR :A OM LE maclennan jaunkalns miller architects Plan Scheme "A" Chippawa Willoughby Arena Twinning ar .4,0 TT EE PP pp NN C hapman Murray Associates I AARA FALLS ARENAOMPLEX m aclennan jaunkalns miller architects November 2004 I Down wn Nip all Board of Management February 23, 2005 Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: As per our General Meeting held February 22, 2005, we are pleased to proffer the attached budget as laid out and approved by the members for the year 2005. Please contact me at (905) 354 -5604 if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Kurban Lalani Chairman /dd Att. P.O. BoNIW. hi L3 CLERKS'C Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S8 7 Downtown Niagara Falls: Where Variety Makes the Difference Tel.: (905) 354 0606 Fax: (905) 354 -5541 bia@niagarafallsdowntown.com www.niagarafallsdowntown.com Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management 2005 Budget Advertising Promotion 25,000.00 Beautification 25,000.00 Staff Wages 25,000.00 Revitalization 70,000.00 Liability Insurance 3,500.00 Rent 2,400.00 Postage, Copying, Phone, Office 5,000.00 Professional Fees 10,000.00 Meeting Expense 1,324.00 Misc. 2,700.00 Shortfall on property tax appeal 10,076.00 Total $180,000.00 CITY OF ST. CATHARINES IIAG. FALL 51LEEKS O5 C CITY HALL 50 CHURCH STREET P.O. BOX 3012 ST CATHARINES, ONTARIO L2R 7C2 February 25, 2005 Mr. Dean Iorfida, Clerk City of Niagara Falls Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 Re: Request to the Region of Niagara to Establish a System of Representation Which Corresponds to Population Distribution File: 35.2.2, 35.60.63 0.909 CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TEL. (905) 688 -5601 FAX (905) 682 -3631 and that the municipalities of Niagara Falls and Welland be encouraged to support this motion. Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines has requested that your municipality support the following resolution which was enacted by Council at its regular meeting held on February 21, 2005: Whereas, one of the fundamental tenets in a democratic form of government is fairness in representation; and Whereas, the people of St. Catharines continue to be disproportionately under represented at The Region of Niagara; and Whereas, the citizens of St. Catharines pay the largest, single share of taxes of any municipality in Niagara; and Whereas, taxation without representation in political decision making is unjust; and Whereas adjustments were made recently to accommodate another municipality, but not St. Catharines; and Whereas, the two other larger urban municipalities, Niagara Falls and Welland are also disadvantaged by the current inequitable situation; Be it therefore resolved, that the Council of the City of St Catharines formally request the Region of Niagara to establish a system of representation which corresponds to population distribution, with a view to not increase the size of Regional Council; 2 Your consideration of Council's request is appreciated. ou s truly enneth R. Todd Director of Corporate Support Services Municipality Population Representatives Fort Erie 28,143 4 Grimsby 21,297 3 Lincoln 20,612 3 Niagara Falls 78,815 13 Niagara -on- the -Lake 13,839 2 Pelham 15,272 2 Port Colborne 18,450 3 St. Catharines 129,170 21 Thorold 18,408 3 Wainfleet 6,258 1 Welland 48,402 8 West Lincoln 12,268 2 Clerk's Department Inter Departmental Memorandum To: Mayor Ted Salci Members of Council From: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 Subject: St. Catharines Resolution re: Population by Distribution The City of Niagara Falls' Canad� Date: March 21, 2005 The St. Catharines resolution is correct: the larger municipalities in the Niagara Region are under represented on a rep. by pop. basis. It would be very difficult to have a true representation by population system in the Niagara Region due to the disparity of population size between municipalities. If each municipality was guaranteed at least one seat on Regional Council, a true rep by pop system would necessitate 65 members of Regional Council (see chart below, approximately 1 rep per 6,000 population)! The St. Catharines resolution indicates that they are requesting the Region to establish a system of representation based on population without increasing the size of Regional Council. There is no explanation how this could be accomplished. The only option this writer could see is a weighted voting system where the votes of the larger municipalities are given more weight based on population. Because a triple majority is required to make any systemic changes to Regional Council composition, it is very doubtful that the St. Catharines resolution will succeed. Also, Council should be reminded that it passed a resolution calling for the reduction of the size of Regional Council. The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 01 January 31, 2005 Moved by Alderman DIODATI Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO WHEREAS the Niagara Region has a population of approximately 400,000 people; and WHEREAS between the upper and lower tier municipalities there are 125 municipal politicians; and WHEREAS the Region of Peel has a population of approximately 950,000 people; and WHEREAS there are only 31 municipal politicians serving on the two tiers of municipal government in the Peel Region; and WHEREAS despite being less than half the size in population, Niagara has over four times the number of municipal politicians as the Peel Region. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be petitioned to reduce its Council size; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the lower -tier municipalities in Niagara consider having representatives sit on both levels of municipal government, to reduce the number of municipal politicians; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the area municipalities in Niagara. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. -4'11 DEAN IO ID CITY CLERK 7 4.1:St-ge_a) R. T. (TED) SALCI MAYOR CITY OF ST. CATHARINES CITY HALL 50 CHURCH STREET P.O. BOX 3012 ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO L2R 7C2 March 8, 2005 Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk Town of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Re: Resolution from the Town of Niagara Falls Requesting the Reduction of Council Size at the Regional Government Level File: 35.11.2 Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines at its regular meeting held on March 7, 2005 received the above referenced resolution for information purposes. City Council at the said meeting referred this communication to the City's Governance Committee for consideration. ou s truly K enneth R. Todd Director of Corporate Support Services CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TEL. (905) 688 -5601 FAX (905) 682 -3631 03/04/2005 17:05 9053570501 DOUGLAS GOSLIN March 3, 2005 N IRC. FALLS CLERKS '0 0 Via fax#905.356t9083 The City of Niagara Falls Corporate Services Department Clerk's Division 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 NIAGARA FALLS, ON L2E 6X5 Attention: Dean Iorfida Dear Mr. Iorfida: Re: Niagara Falls Sports Plex Inc. re: 3710 Sinnick Avenue Re: L- 2005 -091 Partial Exception from Development Charges We understand that report L- 2005 -09 was presented to Council at its meeting on February 28, 2005. We further understand that a motion was passed to receive and file the report. Please accept this letter as our formal request that the platter be brought back before Council as soon as possible and that we be allowed to speak to the matter as a delegation before Council. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, SULLIVAN MAfHONEY LLP Per Ro o eca RV:rhh cc, Henry Mueller C H. Mahoney, Q.0 W. B. McKaig V. P. Mursteel, Q,C, A. M, Sheehan 2. Delhi P.A. MAh "nay C D'Angelo 3. Clwkroe Ivan-Mahoney XRRXSTERS SOLICITORS P. B. Bedard 0, A. Moline D. A Goan J. M. Gonli 0. 4. m. d M..1. Dvmmni R Vona T. Well 5.1. Troup M. P. Murphy Of Counsel (Commercial Lew); MD. %Meek Please reply to our Niagara Falls office. Sullivan Mahoney LLP, Barristers and Solicitors 40 Queen Street, P. 0. Box 1360, St Catharines, Ontario 1.2R 6Z2 Telephone: 905 688 -6655, Facsimile; 905-6586814 4780 Portage Road, Niagara palls, Ontario L2a 6A8 Telephone, 905-357-0500, Facsimiles 905 357-0501 W Ww.sUIl!Ven- mahomey.com P. T. Barmen, Q.C. T. A. Richardson R. B. Culliten a. W. M'cTtn S. Mackay 1. R. Ban 9 J Rani R. A. King PAGE 01/01 Dean lorfida RE: Niagara Falls Sports Plex Inc Request to Bring Matter Back before Council Page 1 From: Dean lorfida To: Rocky Vacca Subject: RE: Niagara Falls Sports Plex Inc. Request to Bring Matter Back before Council Rocky: I appreciate your interpretation, however, I would counter with the following: Noted Municipal Government scholar C. Richard Tindal in the AMCTO document Planning Conducting Effective Council Meetings states: a decision not to proceed with a matter is still a decision therefore, I believe a reconsideration is necessary, especially if there has been no change in the material facts of the file. Secondly, I don't believe it could be argued that Council merely deferred the matter. Council has been pretty explicit when deferring a matter to a) state that it is a motion for deferral and b) setting a deadline as to when the matter will return. You will note that this is what happened with the Grand Boulevard. Thirdly, I believe if the matter of granting an exemption is to again be contemplated by Council notice will have to be given as per the Development Charges Act. I am confident that Council will indicate their intentions on the 21st and if, indeed, they want to revisit the exemption. If they do, I will ensure that it is scheduled at the next meeting on April 4th. Thanks Dean Rocky Vacca <rvacca @sullivan- mahoney.com> 3/10/2005 2:41:09 PM Dean, In response, can it be said that there has been a decision on the question or on the matter at hand that requires a reconsideration if Council passes a motion to receive and file a report. In my opinion, all Council did was choose not to take any action on the report at that time and simply receive and file the report. The recommendation in the report was neither adopted nor refused. Therefore, I am suggesting that the matter can be brought back at the next available council meeting and for all intents and purposes be treated as a deferral from the original meeting. I look forward to receiving your response. I will be on holidays next week and therefore would ask that you copy your response to Victor Muratori as well. Yours truly, SULLIVAN MAHONEY LLP Per: Rocco Vacca SULLIVAN MAHONEY LLP Barristers Solicitors 4780 Portage Road Dean lorfida RE Niagara Falls Sports Plex Inc Request to Bring Matter Back before Council Pale 2 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6A8 Telephone: 905 357 -0500 Facsimile: 905 357 -0501 This communication is intended only for the named recipient(s) and is private, confidential or privileged. Any unauthorized use or disclosure of this communication is prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, by telephone at 905 357 -0500 or by contacting lawversasullivan- mahonev.com and immediately deleting the communication from any computer. Thank you. Original Message From: Dean lorfida Jmailto: diorfida ecitv.niagarafalls.on.cal Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:02 PM To: rvaccaesullivan- mahonev.com Cc: Ed Dujlovic; John Castrilli; John MacDonald; Ray Kallio Subject:Niagara Falls Sports Plex Inc. Request to Bring Matter Back before Council Rocky: Rule 28 of Council's Standing Rules states the following for Reconsiderations: If the motion for reconsideration is not made until the next meeting, the question shall not be reconsidered unless a majority of the whole Council votes therefor. No question shall be reconsidered more than once, nor shall a vote to reconsider be reconsidered. In light of Council's definitive decision to receive and file the report pertaining to the partial exemption from development charges, the correspondence you have provided will be listed under Communications. It will be up to Council to decide whether they wish to reconsider the matter. If they do reconsider, because the matter is under the Development Charges Act, Notice to the Public would be necessary; therefore, an actual decision on whether to grant such an exemption would take place at a subsequent meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks Dean lorfida City Clerk 905 356 -7521, Ext. 4271 CC: Ed Dujlovic; John Castrilli; John MacDonald; Ray Kallio; Victor Muratori February 28, 2005 Dean Iorfida City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida: WELLAND COUNTY LAW ASSOCIATION N1AG, FALLS CLERKS '050, Re: Land Registry Office at Bureau d'enregistrement immobilier de Welland I am writing on behalf of the ad hoc committee (the "Committee of the Welland County Law Association "WCLA to formally request financial assistance from the City of Niagara Falls in the battle to retain the Land Registry Office at le Bureau d'enregistrement immobilier de Welland "LRO/BEI at Welland. The response of the Committee to the decision of Jim Watson, Minister of Consumer and Business Services, to close, or in his verbiage, to "co- locate the LRO/BEI at St. Catharines is documented in the report of the Committee dated January 20, 2005 (the "Report"). I am enclosing a copy of the Report for your records. It is also available in PDF at the WCLA website by entering the following URL in an intemet browser window www iaw.on.ca/—'wellaw/registry.htm. Since the Report was published the following events have occurred: 1. An application has been made to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for the declaratory relief relating to administrative law issues described at Section 8 of the Report. 2. A notice of application (un avis de requese) for the French language rights application described in Section 9 of the Report has been issued by Heenan Blaikie as counsel for the applicants. The provision of French language services in Welland and Port Colborne has been seriously eroded since the enactment of the French Language Services Act in 1986. As a consequence, this application, in contrast with the administrative law application, will present more extensive evidence regarding cultural and societal impact, and cast a somewhat wider net in terms of the relief sought. 3. WCLA has agreed to contribute $25,000 to the Trust Fund, as defined and described in Appendix P to the Report, on terms that $17,500 be paid to the Trust Fund immediately "First Stage Funding and $7,500 be disbursed in the event First Stage Funding from all sources for the dual litigation described in Sections 7 to 9 of the Report (the "Litigation is insufficient to permit the matters to proceed to hearing and through all www. iaw. on. cakwellaw 102 East Main Street Welland, Ontario L3B 3W6 Telephone: 905 734 -3174 Facsimile: 905 734 1883 Email: wellaw @iaw.on.ca 2 levels of appeal, and to indemnify the litigants for any award of costs made against them "Second Stage Funding 4. Although the Report describes the anticipated contribution of the Francophone community as being at least $10,000, the leaders of that community have now undertaken to raise $20,000, divided equally between First and Second Stage Funding. 5. Each of the County and District Law Presidents' Association of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association have been asked to provide funding for the Litigation in the amount of $10,000, of which $5,000 would be paid to the Trust Fund immediately as part of the First Stage Funding, and $5,000 would be disbursed to the Trust Fund if necessary as Second Stage Funding. 6. A request for funding from the Court Challenges Program has been submitted by Heenan Blaikie; however, the funding committee's decision will not be known until the end of March, 2005. The potential contribution of that Program is $60,000, but as noted in the Report is limited in scope to federal, as opposed to provincial, constitutional issues. 7. The Council for the City of Welland by unanimous resolution has agreed to provide $5,000 First Stage Funding and $5,000 Second Stage Funding. I enclose a copy of the letter from Craig Stirtzinger, City Clerk for the City of Welland announcing that fact. I also enclose a draft resolution on like terms for your consideration. For the legal community of Niagara South, the battle with Minister Watson is a battle to ensure continued access to documents, whether recorded on microfilm or retained in paper format, without having to leave Niagara South. It is also a battle to ensure that there is a local facility at which members of the bar can consult with Ministry officials to work through problems in difficult matters. For the legal community throughout the province, the battle is not just about the LRO /BEI at Welland. Should Niagara South lose its registry office, no doubt other registry offices in other outlying communities will be targeted for closure. The decision of Minister Watson has a particularly profound effect for the Francophone communities of Port Colborne and Welland. Those cities are designated areas for the delivery of French language services under the French Language Services Act, which was intended to ensure that the Francophone minority in Ontario could conduct their affairs and live each day in the French language on a basis comparable to that of the Anglophone majority, in those areas of the province in which a significant proportion of Francophones reside. By designation of Welland and Port Colborne under that Act, it was determined that those Francophones communities were worthy of protection. Since the enactment of that Act in 1986, the designated areas of Welland and Port Colborne have seen the erosion of locally accessible French language services. Minister Watson's decision to further reduce the physical presence of those services is simply unacceptable. For the residents of Niagara South at large the battle is a matter of equal and local access to government services. Unlike the residents of the City of Toronto, we do not have a rail, bus or subway system which would permit residents to travel from their homes to downtown St. Catharines. Accordingly, this is to request that the City of Niagara Falls provide funding for the Litigation in the amount of $10,000, of which $5,000 would be paid to the Trust Fund immediately as First Stage Funding, and $5,000 would be disbursed to the Trust Fund as Second Stage Funding if required. For your assurances comparable requests are being made to all of the local municipalities of Niagara South, in amounts roughly proportional to their respective populations. In the case of the City of Niagara Falls, the request is caped at the amount obtained from the City of Welland. For your further assurances all funds received will be dealt with as part of the Trust Fund in the manner set out in the Report. Should you require additional information or wish a delegation from the Committee to appear before Council or any committee of Council, please do not hesitate to contact James Rocca or Kenneth B. Harris who have kindly agreed to act as liaisons. I look forward to your response. Yours truly, Vince Bellantino Member, ad hoc Committee for the retention of the Land Registry Office at Welland VB /mjk Encl. 3 WHEREAS the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Consumer and Business Services intends to close the Land Registry Office at le Bureau d'enregistrement immobilier de Welland "LRO/BEI on or before March 31, 2005; AND WHEREAS the closure of the LRO /BEI will have serious, adverse effects upon the residents of Niagara South, including the residents of the City of Niagara Falls; AND WHEREAS the Welland County Law Association has established an ad hoc committee (the "Committee to oppose the decision of Minister Watson; AND WHEREAS City Council has received a copy of the report of the Committee dated January 20, 2005 (the "Report"); AND WHEREAS by letter dated February 28, 2005 (the "Request Letter the Committee has requested financial assistance from the City of Niagara Falls for the purposes of funding the dual litigation described in the Report (the "Litigation on the terms set out in the Report and in the Request Letter; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Treasurer to disburse to Anthony W. Pylypuk in trust the sum of $5,000 to be used by him as First Stage Funding for the Litigation on the terms set out in the Report and in the Request Letter. 2. City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Treasurer as, if and when requested by the Committee upon it being ascertained by the Committee and so certified by it to the City Treasurer that First Stage Funding from all sources is insufficient to permit the Litigation to proceed to hearing and through all levels of appeal, and to indemnify the litigants for any award of costs made against them, to disburse to Anthony W. Pylypuk in trust the further sum of $5,000 to be used by him as Second Stage Funding for the Litigation on the terms set out in the Report and in the Request Letter. 02/21/2005 00:22 1- 905 -734 -1883 �'cllaa� 04-145 Welland County Law Association 102 East Main Street Welland, Ontario L3B 3W6 CAS /ms c.c. Mr. B. Silvestri, General Manager, Financial Corporate Services/Treasurer CITY OF WELLAND Office of the City Clerk 411 East Main Street Welland, ON L3B 3X4 Phone: 905 -735 -1700 Fax: 905-732-1919 E -mail: craig.stirtzinger ©welland.ca Attention: Mr. Anthony W. Pylypuk, Chair Dear Mr. Pylypuk: At its meeting of February 15, 2005, Welland City Council passed the following resolutions: "THAT the presentation by Vince Bellantino on behalf of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Welland County Law Association and Marc Yvain Giroux, President, Francophone Community, regarding closure of the Land Registry Office and requesting financial assistance in an effort to retain the Land Registry Office in Welland, be received for information." -and WELLAND LAW LIBRARY PAGE 01 THAT City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Treasurer to pay to Anthony W. Pylypuk in trust the sum of $5,000 to be used by him as First Stage Funding for the Litigation on the terms set out in the Report and in the Request Letter; and further THAT City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Treasurer as, if and when requested by the Committee upon it being ascertained by the Committee and so certified by it to the City Treasurer that First Stage Funding from all sources is insufficient to permit the Litigation to proceed to hearing and through all levels of appeal, and to indemnify the litigants for any award of costs made against them, to disburse to Anthony W. Pylypuk in trust the further sum of $5,000 to be used by him as Second Stage Funding for the Litigation on the terms set out in the Report and in the Request Letter." February 16, 2005 03 /02/05 17:02 FAX 905 871 4022 Professor Patricia Drozdoski Member, Ad Hoc Committee Welland County Law Association 102 East Main Street Welland, ON L3B 3W6 Dear Professor Drozdoski: TOWN OF FE ADMIN X002 /003 Office of the Clerk March 2, 2005 File No, 210501 Sent via FAX: 1- 905- 734 -1883 Re: Request for financial assistance Application for declaratory relief to retain Land Registry Office in Welland In response to your communication regarding the above matter, the following resolution was passed by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of February 28, 2005: WHEREAS the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Consumer and Business Services intends to close the Land Registry Office at /le Bureau d- enregistrement immmobilier de Welland "LRO /BEr on or before March 31, 2005, and WHEREAS the closure of the LRO /BEI will have serious, adverse effects upon the residents of Niagara South, including the residents of the Town of Fort Erie, and WHEREAS the Welland County Law Association has established an Ad Hoc Committee (the "Committee") to oppose the decision of Minister Watson, and WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie has received a copy of the report of the Committee dated January 20, 2005 (the "Report"), and WHEREAS by letter dated February 14, 2005 (the `Request Letter"), the Conunittee has requested financial assistance from the Town of Fon Erie for the purposes of funding the dual litigation described in the Report (the Litigation on the terms set out in the Report and in the Request Letter; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie that it hereby authorizes and directs the Treasurer to disburse to Anthony W. Pylypuk, in Trust, the sum of $3,000 to be used by him as First Stage Funding for the Litigation on the terms set out in the Report and in the Request Letter and further THAT:if additional funds should be necessary, the Welland County Law Association shall request same from Council and provide a progress/ status report at that time Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie Municipal Centre, I Municipal Centre Drive Port Eric, Ontario, Canada L2A 2S6 Office flours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871 -1600 Fax (905) 871 -4022 Web -site; www,forrerie.on.ca 03/02/05 17:02 FAX 905 871 4022 TOWN OF FE ADMIN 2003/003 Professor Patricia brozdoski March 2, 2005 Trusting this meets with your requirements. Yours ve Carol J. Kett, A.M.GT., Town Clerk ckettafotterie. an. ea CJK /cw cc: Anthony Pylypuk, Chair Welland County Law Association VIA FAX 1- 905- 735 -9230 Tim Hudak, M.P.P. Erie Lincoln VIA FAX 905- 994 -1140 Kim Craitor, M.P.P. Niagara Falls VL4 FAX 905- 357 -9456 Mr. Ken Hagan, President, Welland County Law Association VIA FAX 905 -871 -9266 Dean Iorfida, Clerk, City of Niagara Falls VIA FAX 905-374-3557 Craig Stirtzinger, Clerk, City of Welland VIA FAX 1- 905- 732 -1919 Janet Beckett, Clerk, City of Port Colborne VIA FAX 1- 905 834-5746 Mike Benner, Clerk /Planner, Township of Wainfleet VL4 FAX 1 -905- 899 -2340 Page Two Judge rejects injunction banning registry move By Review Staff NIAGARA The Gdvernment of Ontario has won the first round of a legal battle over the fate of the Welland Land Registry Office. justice Alexandra Hoy, of the Ontario Superior Court, turned down requests for an injunction temporarily blocking the govern- ment trim closing the registry 1 office in Welland and moving services to St. Catharines until two outstanding lawsuits are heard. "We're disappointed," said J. Ross Macfarlane of the Welland legal firm nett Beccado. Macfarlane represents Anthony (Tony) Pylypuk, a lawyer who is named as the applicant in one of two suits aimed at forcing the goverment to maintain land reg- istry service§ in Welland. "We knew going in it was going to be an uphill battle," Macfarlane said. "But It is a battle; it's not the war." The province is planning to per- manently close the Welland land registry office and move opera- tions to St, Catharines to save an estimated 5350,000 a year. The St. Catharines site to join with the existing registry office there, is scheduled to open March 21. A three -judge panel of the Ontario Divisional Court is sched- uled to hear applications asking it to reverse the cloiure. That hearing is set to take place in Toronto April 25- 26. Macfarlane said Hoy's decision rejecting the request for an injunction doesn't touch upon, the rents of the full case, which has yet to be heard. "It is skill up to the panel, and Justi ce Hoy is not going to be on that pasiel," Macfarlane said. "If we are n successful in front of the will panel, l, then the government will have wasted a lot of money on the move," he added. Brendan Crawley, a spokesman ffce, a the attorney general's office, said id the province had just received Hoy's decision. "We are still reviewing it, and as make have no comment to make at this time," Crawley said, ,.adding the Welland 'sfitl plans to close the Welland regislry office as The fight to save the Weiland, Land Registry Office has the sup- port oithe Welland County Law w atlon, which represents lawyers practising in Niagara South. Several municipalities, have -•ing the- Town of Fort Erie, have joined in the fight by contributing money toward legal rosin. Two weeks ago, Fort Ede coun- cillors approved a 53,000 contri- bution following a presentation by lawyer Ken Hagan. Hagan said the closure of the registry office will mean a loss of jobs in Niagara South and addi- tional costs and inconvenience for people who need to access a land registry office in person. Dean Iorfida Closing of Welland Registry Office From: Ray Kallio To: Iorfida, Dean Date: 3/9/2005 4:41 PM Subject: Closing of Welland Registry Office Dean Ray Kallio Page 1 of 1 Further to the request by the Welland County Law Association for funding for litigation to oppose the decision by the Minister of Consumer and Business Services to close the Land Registry Office in Welland, you have asked for my comments. This is to advise you that the said closure would have very little impact on the registration of documents by the City of Niagara Falls. Most real estate transactions in Niagara Region are now done electronically and all of the transactions done by the City of Niagara Falls are done electronically. Thus, there is no need for us to attend at the Registry Office in Welland. It is our understanding that all the documents from the Welland Registry Office are being transferred to the St. Catharines Registry Office. If we had to go to the Registry Office, the St. Catharines Registry Office is more convenient to us than Welland and the travel time would be less than Welland. file: /C:\Documents %20and %20Settings \Administrator \Local %20Settings \Temp \G W 000... 3/11/2005 February 25, 2005 City of Niagara Falls City Hall, P.O. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ont. L2E 6X5 For attention to: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Mayor Ted Salci All Members of Council fiip;, FGL S i L EP RENAISSANCE® FALLSVIEW HOTEL NIAGARA FALLS Subject: Water issues from weekend of February 18 to 20 2005 Dear Dean Iorfida, The above referenced weekend was one of the most difficult weekend experiences ever for our hotel. We lost our water supply on Saturday morning, without any notification, resulting in no water to our guestrooms, kitchen and Laundry facilities for most of the day. This resulted in numerous difficult guest issues that we never experienced before as well as creating extreme difficulties for our staff throughout the hotel. Later that day, when the water supply was turned back on, the water was discolored, causing considerable damage to our linen, towels and filters throughout our facility. On Sunday morning, the exact same incidences occurred again whereby the water was turned off in the morning for several hours and subsequently when the water was turned back on, black water entered our water system and spoiled our linens and towels again. As a direct result of these incidences, we incurred tremendous costs relative to damaged linens and towels and filters, as well as complaints from over a thousand guests that were irate about these difficult predicaments. We are extremely concerned about this particular issue since we have had decreased water pressure problems prior to this past weekend and the resulting discolored water problem had occurred previously on Friday, April 26, 2002. We are seeking your advice as to how to ensure that this problem doesn't happen again, if it does what you recommend that we should do about it and finally, what to do about the costs of the damages and compensations to our guests. I look forward to your response to this letter and assurance that these issues will be rectified. Sincerely yours, Tom Saks, Owner 6455 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2G 3V9 Telephone (9051357-5200 Facsimile (905) 357 -3422 www.renaissancefallsvicw.corn Events Related to Water Problems Thursday February 17, 2005 Received a call From D.T.S at 12:40pm reporting that several guests have called complaining they had no water in their room. -City water pressure coming into the building had dropped to 35psi from it normal pressure of 70 to 80psi. At this low pressure our booster pump was unable to run, Therefore some guestrooms would have no water. -Tom Barnes and Frank Michitsch were notified of the problem -A call was placed to the water filtration plant, we notified them of our problems and they reported no problems at their end During the process of calling the city water department, approximately 30 -35 minutes after losing our water pressure, The pressure had risen to 55psi which was just enough pressure for the booster pump to run, and water was restored to all guest rooms Saturday February 19, 2005 Received a call from D.T.S at approximately 9:OOam reporting that several guests had called complaining they had no water in their room. -The City water pressure coming into the building had dropped to 30psi causing our booster pump to shut off. -Frank Michitsch was notified of the problem immediately. -Frank placed several calls beginning with the water filtration plant. They reported everything running at 100% but did notify Frank of a water main break on the corner of Mcleod and Dorchester. -Frank placed a call to the city water department. They confirmed that there was a water main break but said it should have no effect to our water pressure. -City crews were sent out looking for any other possible breaks or closed valves. -At approximately 1:45pm, Frank received a call from the city reporting they had found 2 valves that were shut off near Marineland but they were unsure why these valves were shut off or who shut them off. -Our pressure returned to 55psi which was just enough for our booster pump to run but still lower then our normal 70 to 80psi. -Water was restored to our guestrooms Approximately 20 minutes after receiving the call from the city about the 2 closed valves; our laundry department began experiencing very rusty water. -The rusty water ruined several loads of sheets and towels as it tamed them all yellow: We also began received numerous calls of toilets that were not flushing properly and these was due to large amounts of rust pieces clogged in the fill valves. -After flushing they system for several hours we began receiving clean water at approximately 8:OOpm Sunday February 20, 2005 Received a call from D.T.S at approximately 9.00am reporting that several guests have call complaining they had no water in their room. -Once again they city water pressure had dropped to 30psi causing our booster pump to shut down. Frank Michitsch was notified of the problem immediately and began with calls to the city. The City said they had already received calls from Fallsview Casino and were investigating the problem. -Frank received a call from the city at approximately 1:OOpm reporting they had found a valve closed somewhere on Mcleod Rd. and were going to open it. -After opening the valve our pressure jumped up to 75psi which was in the normal pressure range. 30 minutes after receiving full water pressure, Laundry began experiencing very rusty yellow water. We began receiving calls from guests complaining their toilets were not working properly and these was due to Large amounts of rust pieces clogged in the fill valves. -After flushing they system for several hours we began receiving clean water at approximately 6:OOpm The City of Niagara Fall Canada Dear Council: ED /mt Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca Mayor and Members of Municipal Council 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 March 11, 2005 Re: Renaissance Hotel Letter of February 25, 2005 As a result of the letter written by Mr. Saks as well as a letter by Mr. Dennis Sargenson of the Embassy Suites Hotel, meetings were held with the individuals Tuesday, March 1, 2005. In addition to myself being at the meeting, a representative from the Region, Chado Brcic Director of Water and Wastewater was also in attendance. Ed Dujlovic P.Eng Director As explained to the hotel representatives, ongoing improvements at the water treatment plant in Chippawa resulted in a loss of pressure on the weekend of February 18 to February 20, 2005. As a claim has been filed by the Renaissance Hotel details of the events cannot be provided at this time. Yours truly, E. Dujlo P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works ext. 4220 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services The City of Niagara Fall Canada Members: SUMMARY: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Corporate Services Department F- 2005 -12 Finance 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356 7521 Fax: (905) 356 E -mail: kburden @city.niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Kenneth E. Burden Director Re: F- 2005 -12 2004 Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses RECOMMENDATION: For the information of the Municipal Council. BACKGROUND: The attached statement of remuneration and expenses for the year ending December 31, 2004 has been prepared pursuant to sections 283 and 284 of the Municipal Act (RSO, 2001 Chapter 25). A breakdown of remuneration and expenses by member for City Council, and various bodies and local boards is provided in the attached statements. Other remuneration paid to Council refers to a one -time EI reimbursement. A summary for 2004 is provided below: Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Remuneration Expenses Total City Council $231,292.47 $24,563.54 $255,856.01 Committee of Adjustment 4,024.66 1,447.57 5,472.23 Niagara Falls Transit Commission $9,400.00 $986.03 $10,386.03 The City of Niagara Fall Canada Members: SUMMARY: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Corporate Services Department F- 2005 -12 Finance 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356 7521 Fax: (905) 356 E -mail: kburden @city.niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Kenneth E. Burden Director Re: F- 2005 -12 2004 Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses RECOMMENDATION: For the information of the Municipal Council. BACKGROUND: The attached statement of remuneration and expenses for the year ending December 31, 2004 has been prepared pursuant to sections 283 and 284 of the Municipal Act (RSO, 2001 Chapter 25). A breakdown of remuneration and expenses by member for City Council, and various bodies and local boards is provided in the attached statements. Other remuneration paid to Council refers to a one -time EI reimbursement. A summary for 2004 is provided below: Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning March 21, 2005 Prepared by: D. N. Beaulieu Accounting Officer Recommended by: K.E. Burden Director of Finance Approved by: Sav T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services 2 F 2005 12 Respectfully submitted: ohn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Alderman Remuneration Other Remun- eration Travel/ Contingency Expenses Expense Allowance Total Campbell, W. $17,739.54 $1,323.81 $1,456.75 $500.00 $21,020.10 Craitor, K. 1,242.86 1,242.86 Diodati, J. 17,739.54 1,698.55 19,438.09 Feren, K. 1,110.40 1,110.40 Fisher, S. 1,323.81 1,323.81 loannoni, C. 17,739.54 496.32 1,862.00 169.43 20,267.29 Janvary-Pool, P. 1,222.05 1,222.05 Kerrio, V. 17,739.54 17,739.54 Michalczyk, E. 1,071.05 1,071.05 Morocco, J. 17,739.54 1,549.00 19,288.54 Orr, J. 1,323.81 1,323.81 Pietrangelo, V. 16,275.87 1,323.81 17,599.68 Puttick, N 1,323.81 1,323.81 Salci, T. 72,732.73 13,853.50 790.00 87,376.68 Thomson, W. 3,859.64 3,859.64 Volpatti, S. 17,739.54 1,242.86 1,710.46 300.00 20,992.86 Ward, B. 213.40 213.40 Wing, J. 17,739.54 1,029.46 19,442.40 TOTAL $213,185.38 $18,107.09 $13,853.50 $9,066.76 $969.43 $255,856.01 March 21, 2005 3 F- 2005 -12 2004 STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES NIAGARA FALLS CITY COUNCIL Member Remuneration Other Remuneration Expenses Total Antonio, C. $720.00 $36.78 $323.92 $1,080.70 Cahill, M. 480.00 55.20 535.20 Collinson, J. 910.00 13.44 356.86 1,280.30 Hiebert, J. 360.00 263.79 623.79 Mangoff, T. 480.00 58.18 538.18 Prata, G. 960.00 64.44 389.62 1,414.06 TOTAL $3,910.00 $114.66 $1,447.57 $5,472.23 March 21, 2005 4 F- 2005 -12 2004 STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT Member Remuneration Expenses Total Mayes, B. $2,200.00 $365.57 $2,565.57 Di Giacomo, T. 1,800.00 237.25 2,037.25 Carter, D. 1,800.00 166.94 1,966.94 Stranges, L. 1,800.00 174.71 1,974.71 Salci, T. 1,800.00 41.56 1,841.56 TOTAL $9,400.00 $986.03 $10,386.03 March 21, 2005 5 F- 2005 -12 2004 STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES NIAGARA FALLS TRANSIT COMMISSION Niagara Cara Falls Niagara Falls Canada Members: K. E. Burden Approved by: J& 4mOLf Corporate Services Department F- 2005 -13 Finance Division 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2016 E -mail: kburden @city.niagarafalls.on.ca Re: F- 2005 -13 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $15,550,449.51 for the period January 25, 2005 to March 8, 2005. BACKGROUND: 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: pectfully submitted: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services March 21, 2005 John MacDonald Director of Finance Chief Administrative Officer Kenneth E. Burden Director Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name 105.1 THE RIVER 1267566 ONTARIO INC 1527179 ONTARIO LIMITED 2 GUY'S GLASS INC 2002036 ONTARIO INC 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 461426 ONTARIO LIMITED 504802 ONTARIO INC 0/A JO CONTRACTING 566960 ONTARO INC 613897 ONTARIO INC 0/A NIAGARA SOUND SYSTEMS 633519 ONTARIO LTD (CANADIAN SHELTERS) 647802 ONTARIO LIMITED 788894 ONTARIO LIMITED 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS SAFETY 51 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS SAFETY 51 984265 ONTARIO LTD AKA CIRCLE P PAVING 984265 ONTARIO LTD AKA CIRCLE P PAVING 984265 ONTARIO LTD AKA CIRCLE P PAVING A L G SAFETY AATEL COMMUNICATIONS INC AATEL COMMUNICATIONS INC ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY ACRES INTERNATIONAL LTD ACTION CORPORATION ADT SECURITY SERVICES CANADA INC ADVANCE TOWING ADVANCE TOWING ADVANCE TOWING ADVANCE TOWING 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15- Feb -2005 290722 01- Mar -2005 290251 08- Feb -2005 290566 22- Feb -2005 290419 15- Feb -2005 290567 22- Feb -2005 290837 08- Mar -2005 290724 01- Mar -2005 290420 15- Feb -2005 290838 08- Mar -2005 290568 22- Feb -2005 290088 01- Feb -2005 290089 01- Feb -2005 290421 15- Feb -2005 290839 08- Mar -2005 290090 01- Feb -2005 290253 08- Feb -2005 290422 15- Feb -2005 290569 22- Feb -2005 290840 08- Mar -2005 290091 01- Feb -2005 290423 15- Feb -2005 290092 01- Feb -2005 290424 15- Feb -2005 290570 22 -Feb -2005 290723 01- Mar -2005 290841 08- Mar -2005 290571 22- Feb -2005 290093 01- Feb -2005 290842 08- Mar -2005 290425 15- Feb -2005 290094 01- Feb -2005 290254 08- Feb -2005 290725 01- Mar -2005 290426 15- Feb -2005 290843 08- Mar -2005 290844 08- Mar -2005 290810 01- Mar -2005 290845 08- Mar -2005 290095 01- Feb -2005 290572 22- Feb -2005 290427 15- Feb -2005 290846 08- Mar -2005 290256 08- Feb -2005 290847 08- Mar -2005 290257 08- Feb -2005 290096 01- Feb -2005 290258 08- Feb -2005 AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND REFUND MATERIALS REFUND REMITTANCE REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND REFUND REFUND MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS REFUND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES MATERIALS MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Page 1 Amount 642.00 750.00 312.65 237.35 453.65 25.49 497.26 23,475.05 19,260.90 246.10 750.00 24,809.96 10,335.22 216.68 492.20 1,521.54 1,200.54 17,580.62 262.20 240.75 180.56 891.25 194.68 3,180.58 1,321.46 83.59 32.10 32.10 192.60 32.10 96.30 58.46 80.15 2,694.02 4,777.65 835.59 8,171.04 2,591.85 9.98 158.80 142.40 588.50 6,799.27 541.87 55,629.73 109.13 631.35 560.68 4,611.12 16.80 907,821.20 622,766.48 155.32 36.00 229.86 93.01 2,721.73 80.25 1,990.20 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name B M AWNINGS BAILEY,ED BAIN PRINTING BAIOCCO CONST CORP BANK OF MONTREAL BARBER GLASS INDUSTRIES INC BARCLAY TODD'S BARCLAY TODD'S BARCLAY TODD'S BARCLAY TODD'S BARCLAY TODD'S BARCLAY TODD'S BATEMAN,DOLORES BATEMAN,DOLORES BATES,SHAWN BATES,SHAWN BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL MOBILITY BELL MOBILITY PAGING BELL MOBILITY PAGING BELLEFONTAINE,MARGARET BELLEFONTAINE,MARGARET BERARD,DEBORAH BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY BIGGARS KEY SHOP BLP BRONZE INTERN LTD BLP BRONZE INTERN LTD BOB ROBINSON SON BOB ROBINSON SON BODKIN LEASING BODKIN LEASING BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS BOUW,JOHN BOYLE,MARGARET BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BRENNTAG CANADA INC BRIAN SINCLAIR IN TRUST BRINKS CANADA LTD BRINKS CANADA LTD BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY BRZOZOWSKI,ANDREW BUNTIN REID BUNTIN REID BURDEN,KEN BURKE,PATRICK BURKE,PATRICK C D G ASSOCIATES C D HENDERSON ASSOC INC the City of Niagara Falls Canada j 4'r/ AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290439 15- Feb -2005 290259 08- Feb -2005 290574 22- Feb -2005 290573 22- Feb -2005 290848 08- Mar -2005 290849 08- Mar -2005 290097 01- Feb -2005 290260 08 -Feb -2005 290429 15- Feb -2005 290575 22- Feb-2005 290726 O1- Mar -2005 290850 08- Mar -2005 290430 15- Feb -2005 290851 08- Mar -2005 290431 15 -Feb -2005 290727 01- Mar -2005 290261 08- Feb -2005 290433 15- Feb -2005 290434 15- Feb -2005 290435 15- Feb -2005 290576 22- Feb -2005 290852 08- Mar -2005 290577 22- Feb -2005 290437 15 -Feb -2005 290578 22- Feb -2005 290436 15- Feb -2005 290853 08- Mar -2005 290854 08- Mar -2005 290438 15- Feb -2005 290579 22- Feb -2005 290728 01- Mar -2005 290098 01 -Feb -2005 290099 01- Feb -2005 290580 22- Feb -2005 290440 15- Feb -2005 290855 08- Mar -2005 290265 08 Feb 2005 290856 08- Mar -2005 290581 22- Feb -2005 290441 15- Feb -2005 290267 08- Feb -2005 290100 01- Feb -2005 290582 22- Feb -2005 290268 08- Feb -2005 290729 01- Mar -2005 290101 01 -Feb -2005 290442 15- Feb -2005 290269 08- Feb -2005 290583 22- Feb -2005 290730 01- Mar -2005 290858 08- Mar -2005 290443 15- Feb -2005 290103 01- Feb -2005 290731 01- Mar -2005 290444 15- Feb -2005 290270 08- Feb -2005 290584 22- Feb -2005 290114 01- Feb -2005 290592 22- Feb -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND MATERIALS SUPPLIES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS UTILITIES 7 UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS SUPPLIES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REFUND GRANT GRANT MATERIALS REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS Page 2 Amount 161.00 750.00 1,322.50 52,493.29 422.64 498.18 88.13 199.33 190.50 92.73 254.08 172.00 126.00 120.00 493.00 156.00 57.50 57.50 75.25 8,515.22 104.67 57.50 2,466.94 41.30 1,616.53 78.00 96.00 750.00 165.60 213.90 86.20 8.97 378.20 448.01 802.50 869.38 445.33 445.38 17,135.09 600.00 117.73 17,500.00 17,500.00 2,077.46 1,193.88 817.43 814.16 948.43 1,239.56 428.66 647.71 300.00 1,653.92 721.96 97.60 181.59 104.58 750.00 88.15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name C N WATSON AND ASSOCIATES LTD CAN AM INSTRUMENTS LTD CANADA LAW BOOK CANADA POST CORPORATION CANADA POST CORPORATION CANADIAN CORP YOUTH DART LEAGUE CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR CANADIAN GAMING NEWS CANADIAN GAMING NEWS CANADIAN LEAK DETECTION CANADIAN LEAK DETECTION CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO CANADIAN REFLECTIVE PRODUCTS CANADIAN TAX PLANNERS CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES CARGILL SALT CARGILL SALT CARGILL SALT CARGILL SALT CARGILL SALT CARL BRAY ASSOC LTD CARL BRAY ASSOC LTD CARL BRAY ASSOC LTD CARRICK,MARZENNA CARTER CAR TRUCK RENTALS CARTER CAR TRUCK RENTALS CASA MIA RESTAURANT CASHWAY BUILDING CENTRES CASTLEROCK HOME BUILDERS CATARACT BOWL CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION CERIDIAN CANADA LTD CHAMBERS WATER HAULAGE INC CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHATTERS CHIECA,LUCIANO& GREGORIO, ROSA CIBC CIBC TELEPHONE PAYMENTS CI8C TELEPHONE PAYMENTS CIBC TELEPHONE PAYMENTS CIT FINANCIAL LTD CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE LTD CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF ST CATHARINES CITY OF TORONTO The City of Magara Mb Cando ACV Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290869 08- Mar -2005 290271 08- Feb -2005 290733 01- Mar -2005 290274 08- Feb -2005 290865 08- Mar -2005 290445 15- Feb -2005 290446 15- Feb -2005 290585 22- Feb-2005 290732 01- Mar -2005 290861 08- Mar -2005 290414 09- Feb -2005 290586 22- Feb -2005 290272 08- Feb-2005 290587 22- Feb -2005 290106 01- Feb -2005 290107 01- Feb -2005 290863 08- Mar -2005 290273 08- Feb -2005 290864 08-Mar -2005 290108 01- Feb -2005 290276 08 -Feb -2005 290588 22- Feb -2005 290109 01- Feb -2005 290277 08- Feb -2005 290447 15- Feb -2005 290589 22- Feb -2005 290734 01- Mar -2005 290110 01- Feb -2005 290590 22 -Feb -2005 290735 01- Mar -2005 290278 08 -Feb -2005 290448 15- Feb -2005 290591 22- Feb-2005 290449 15- Feb -2005 290279 08- Feb -2005 290112 01- Feb -2005 290280 08- Feb -2005 290281 08 -Feb -2005 290593 22 -Feb -2005 290450 15- Feb-2005 290282 08 -Feb -2005 290594 22 -Feb -2005 290738 01- Mar -2005 290595 22- Feb -2005 290739 01- Mar -2005 290284 08- Feb -2005 290115 01- Feb-2005 290283 08- Feb -2005 290868 08- Mar -2005 290451 15- Feb -2005 290116 01- Feb -2005 290076 26- Jan -2005 290285 08- Feb -2005 290452 15- Feb -2005 290453 15- Feb -2005 290740 01- Mar -2005 290741 01- Mar -2005 290454 15- Feb -2005 290742 01- Mar -2005 AP5200 CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS LEASES AND RENTS MATERIALS REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS REFUND SUPPLIES REFUND REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REFUND LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS Page 3 Amount 2,487.22 55,378.25 395.63 438.70 11,258.54 307.00 901.80 51.75 208.65 192.60 422.65 230.05 401.25 401.25 2,973.00 189.39 2,973.00 877.35 877.35 2,715.15 80.25 1,510.35 36,612.64 68,957.00 12,791.75 36,431.83 5,345.26 8,628.89 1,631.75 10,985.16 129.20 723.35 723.35 750.00 75.07 225.12 149.80 49,113.00 2,303.02 38.00 358.32 537.38 1,168.16 783.00 59.67 1,211.62 150.00 872.41 980.63 341.87 2,033.78 25,619.89 6,346.66 487.02 848.40 19,919.73 128,522.00 249.50 40.25 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name CLASS A FIRE RESCUE COBB,LILLIAN LILA& MCLEOD, BRUCE DOUGLAS COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO COMMUNITY 10 COLAUITI,JOSEPH COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM- ONTARIO COMMUNITY HERITAGE ONT COPYMAN PRINT SHOP COPYMAN PRINT SHOP CORSINI,GUY COSTELLO,BRIAN COSTELLO,BRIAN COTTON INC COTTON INC CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CREDIT BUREAU COLLECTIONS CRNOBRNNJA,DUSKO& CRNOBRNN)A, NEDA CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 COPE LOCAL 133 COPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CYBER SERVICES CYBERBAHN CYRIL B SMITH ELECTRIC LIMITED DAMARIO,TONY DANIELE,MICHAEL DAVID SCHRAM ASSOCIATES DEBENEDETTI,NICK DECARIA,RON DELCAN CORPORATION DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION DESIGNS BY SEAN CANADA INC DICARLO,ANTHONY DICKSON,B DIGGON,WILLIAM DIPARDO,LIBERATO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA DOERING BROWN CORP DOERING BROWN CORP DOERING BROWN CORP DOERING BROWN CORP me Cy of Niagara falls Canada 4IWO 290455 15- Feb -2005 290743 01- Mar -2005 290118 01- Feb -2005 290286 08- Feb -2005 290456 15- Feb -2005 290597 22 -Feb -2005 290744 01- Mar -2005 290870 08-Mar -2005 290119 01- Feb -2005 290745 01- Mar -2005 290120 01 -Feb -2005 290287 08 -Feb -2005 290457 15 -Feb -2005 290598 22 -Feb -2005 290746 01- Mar -2005 290565 17- Feb -2005 290599 22- Feb -2005 290600 22- Feb -2005 290872 08-Mar -2005 290289 08- Feb -2005 290290 08 -Feb -2005 290873 08- Mar -2005 290458 15- Feb -2005 290747 01- Mar -2005 290121 01 -Feb -2005 290291 08- Feb -2005 290460 15- Feb -2005 290601 22- Feb -2005 290748 01- Mar -2005 290874 08- Mar -2005 290875 08- Mar -2005 290749 01- Mar -2005 290077 26 -Jan -2005 290122 01 -Feb -2005 290292 08- Feb -2005 290461 15 -Feb -2005 290603 22- Feb -2005 290750 01- Mar -2005 290876 08- Mar -2005 290604 22- Feb -2005 290293 08- Feb -2005 290123 01- Feb -2005 290295 08- Feb -2005 290751 01- Mar -2005 290605 22- Feb -2005 290296 08- Feb -2005 290124 01- Feb -2005 290126 01- Feb -2005 290297 08- Feb -2005 290128 01- Feb -2005 290129 01 -Feb -2005 290877 08- Mar -2005 290462 15- Feb -2005 290752 01- Mar -2005 290130 01- Feb -2005 290131 01-Feb -2005 290463 15- Feb -2005 290753 01- Mar -2005 290878 08- Mar -2005 AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose MATERIALS REFUND UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES MATERIALS REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES REFUND REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND REFUND LEASES AND RENTS MATERIALS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS Page 4 Amount 213.10 460.03 84.30 320.85 884.59 83.61 10.13 199.94 535.00 125.28 18,785.15 19,492.95 38,983.89 2,074.88 21,393.92 175.00 75.00 55.20 23.00 241.20 132.40 140.00 3,570.75 982.11 1,555.80 125.00 3,150.70 504.70 450.80 125.00 109.78 62.80 2,873.99 2,885.39 2,856.58 2,862.59 2,858.03 2,873.15 2,883.10 782.95 500.00 20,435.40 64.00 125.00 9,136.73 192.32 125.00 6,387.90 733.93 713.00 500.00 45.00 750.00 114.99 42.80 754.89 8,706.47 2,195.64 1,121.72 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name DOMINION PAVING CO DOMINION PAVING CO DREW CANADA DUERKSEN ANGELA DUERKSEN,ANGELA DUJLOVIC,ED DUOCOM CANADA E3 LABORATORIES E3 LABORATORIES EARTH TECH CANADA INC ED ZWOLAK ALLOCIATES SENIORS" SERVICES ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ELTA,JOHN ELIA,JOHN ELIA HOME BUILDERS INC ELIA HOME BUILDERS INC EMERALD EMERALD EMERALD ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENGINEERING CONCEPTS NIAGARA ENIXUS TRADE LTD ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR CANADA LTD ENVIRO ETHERINGTON,DAVE ETHERINGTON,DAVE EVANS,PAUL EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD FALLS AUTO BODY INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS MANAGEMENT CO FALLS MASONRY LIMITED FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES NIAGARA FAST,JOHN HOWARD FELICE,ANTONIO FILBITRON MARKETING CORP FINE GRADE CONSTRUCTION FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD FIRST NIAGARA INSURANCE FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FORCIER,SUE FOUR SEASONS CONST FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED FRANK J ZAMBONI CO LTD The City of Niagara falls Canada AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290132 01- Feb-2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290754 01 Mar 2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290755 01- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290299 08 -Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290879 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290880 08-Mar-2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290881 08- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 290134 01- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290464 15- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290882 08- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290135 01- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290465 15 -Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290756 01- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 290885 08- Mar -2005 REFUND 290607 22- Feb -2005 REFUND 290884 08- Mar -2005 REFUND 290137 01- Feb -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 290300 08- Feb -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 290466 15 Feb 2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 290138 01- Feb -2005 UTILITIES 290301 08- Feb -2005 UTILITIES 290467 15- Feb -2005 UTILITIES 290608 22- Feb -2005 UTILITIES 290757 01- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 290886 08- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 290609 22 Feb 2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290302 08- Feb -2005 MATERIAL 290758 01- Mar -2005 REFUND 290303 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290304 08 -Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290887 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290139 01- Feb -2005 REFUND 290610 22- Feb -2005 SUPPLIES 290759 01- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 290888 08- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 290468 15- Feb -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 290611 22- Feb -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 290889 08- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290760 01- Mar -2005 REFUND 290140 01 -Feb -2005 SUPPLIES 290307 08- Feb -2005 SUPPLIES 290469 15 Feb -2005 SUPPLIES 290612 22- Feb -2005 SUPPLIES 290761 01- Mar -2005 SUPPLIES 290890 08- Mar -2005 SUPPLIES 290470 15- Feb -2005 REFUND 290762 01- Mar -2005 REFUND 290763 01- Mar -2005 REFUND 290471 15- Feb -2005 EQUIPMENT 290613 22- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290308 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290764 01- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290309 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290616 22- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290765 01- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 290473 15- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290142 01- Feb -2005 REFUND 290891 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290310 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS Page 5 Amount 2,343.30 28,364.10 980.14 88.00 100.00 72.00 2,866.95 1,285.62 1,672.99 4,247.90 246.10 1,637.10 1,070.63 106.95 750.00 750.00 187.25 187.25 374.50 206.47 23.54 47,523.13 4,152.59 4,172.97 62.12 954.98 678.50 15.00 1,491.40 122.80 114.40 125.00 4,076.75 2,412.33 733.24 121.98 906.45 137,403.92 3,094.62 2,662.89 230.16 426.83 948.55 612.07 1,034.58 2,578.92 230.82 98.34 3,665.05 21,302.66 287.11 733,066.12 1,417.49 2,918.13 355.74 101.60 1,000.00 31,337.69 592.21 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name FRED PRYOR SEMINARS G K SERVICES CANADA INC GALES GAS BARS GALT KNIFE CO LTD GAMBLE,STEVE GARYS PAINTING GAULD NURSERIES LTD GE POLYMERSHAPES GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD GIURA BROTHERS CLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD CLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD CLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD CLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD CLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD CLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO GNGH FOUNDATION GOODMAN AND CARR LLP GOODWILL INDUSTRIES NIAGARA GRAFTON UTILITY SUPPLY LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND GREY ISLAND SYSTEMS INC GRIFFEN,SCOTT GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED HALF WAY SAND NT LIMITED HALF WAY SAND NT LIMITED HAMDANI DRYCLEANERS LTD HARD ROCK PAVING CO HARRISON,TODD HAYES,WILSON HECO HECO HENDERSON RECREATION EQUIPMENT LIMITED HERLOVITCH,ALEX HICKEY,NEAL HILL BOLES LTD HILL BOLES LTD HODGSON CUSTOM ROLLING HOLMAN,DON HOLMAN,GEOFF HOLMAN,GEOFF HORTH,CECILE HUMMELL,HAROLD HUMMELL,HAROLD ICECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS INDUSTRY CANADA INTEGRATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES Iv City of Niagara falls Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290892 08- Mar -2005 290767 01- Mar -2005 290474 15- Feb -2005 290766 01- Mar -2005 290143 01- Feb -2005 290144 01- Feb -2005 290617 22- Feb -2005 290145 01- Feb -2005 290311 08- Feb -2005 290893 08- Mar -2005 290312 08 -Feb -2005 290147 01- Feb -2005 290313 08- Feb -2005 290475 15- Feb -2005 290618 22- Feb -2005 290768 01- Mar -2005 290894 08- Mar -2005 290476 15- Feb -2005 290769 01- Mar -2005 290314 08-Feb -2005 290477 15- Feb -2005 290619 22- Feb -2005 290148 01- Feb -2005 290315 08-Feb -2005 290478 15 -Feb -2005 290078 26- Jan -2005 290620 22 -Feb -2005 290621 22- Feb -2005 290622 22- Feb -2005 290149 01- Feb -2005 290623 22 -Feb -2005 290770 01- Mar -2005 290895 08-Mar -2005 290150 01- Feb -2005 290316 08- Feb -2005 290771 01- Mar -2005 290151 01- Feb -2005 290624 22-Feb-2005 290625 22- Feb -2005 290317 08- Feb -2005 290897 08- Mar -2005 290318 08 Feb -2005 290152 01- Feb -2005 290481 15- Feb -2005 290319 08- Feb -2005 290320 08- Feb -2005 290321 08- Feb -2005 290626 22- Feb -2005 290898 08- Mar -2005 290322 08- Feb -2005 290154 01- Feb -2005 290153 01- Feb -2005 290899 08- Mar -2005 290627 22- Feb -2005 290155 01- Feb -2005 290900 08- Mar -2005 290772 01- Mar -2005 290773 01- Mar -2005 290774 01- Mar -2005 AP5200 ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS UTILITIES REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES Page 6 Amount 574.59 96.47 498.31 572.70 95.00 684.80 10,867.50 3,218.56 815.58 936.47 390.55 1,100.08 5,429.75 1,888.86 3,038.39 1,889.15 145.38 64.35 1,209.25 2,678.38 6,659.17 104.61 498.22 653.30 2,100.41 69.40 69.40 1,827.10 750.00 3,965.65 47,724.79 33,435.65 25,679.11 763.07 2,666.16 2,765.63 2,354.00 12,853.63 31.62 2,471.70 88.70 139.97 4,018.45 552.55 9,200.00 82.69 97.50 642.83 81.05 2,162.00 750.00 86.00 82.40 50.00 200.60 297.60 1,554.22 6,297.00 24,155.25 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name INTERNATIONAL BINDING LAMINATING SYSTEMS INC INVESTORS GROUP FINANCIAL IOANNONI,CARMINE IOANNONI,CAROLYNN IRWIN,JEANNE IRWIN,JEANNE ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD JACK DOW AUTO SUPPLIES LIMITED JACKSON,DAVE JACKSON,DAVE JAGGER HIMS LIMITED JELENIC,DEJAN JIM PATTISON DEVELOPMENTS LTD JOE URBAN CONSULTANTS JOHNSON,PATRICIA JONES,DON JOSEPH NICOLETTI BARRISTER SOLICITOR IN TRUST JUST BLINDS KALOUDIS,PETER KATCH'S QUALITY COMMUNICATION KAUMEYER PAPER LTD KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD KENNEY,GERALD KINWOOD AUDIO VISUAL KINWOOD AUDIO VISUAL KON,ADELE KORE WIRELESS KRAFT CANADA INC KRAFT CANADA INC KRONSTEIN,MARK KRONSTEIN,MARK KUCHYT,TOM KUCHYT,TOM KUIPERS,JANET L WALTER SONS EXCAVATING L WALTER SONS EXCAVATING L WALTER SONS EXCAVATING LAFARGE CANADA INC LAFARGE CANADA INC LAFARGE CANADA INC LAFARGE CANADA INC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS INC LES INDUSTRIES ECHELLEX ENR. LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC LONDON LIFE LONDON LIFE LONGO,RALPH MACHARDY,TERRY MACLEAN,JASON MACLEAN,JASON MAHONE,STEVE MALTBY ASSOCIATES INC MARACLE PRESS MARTIN ENGINEERING INC MARTIN SHEPPARD FRASER LLP MARTIN SHEPPARD FRASER LLP MATREX COMPANY MAVES,DIANE The Ciryol Niagara Fab Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290482 290628 290483 290484 290485 290901 290629 290775 290630 290323 290902 290324 290903 290776 290486 290160 290904 290777 290631 290487 290905 290906 290161 290632 290488 290778 290907 290908 290909 290910 290489 290911 290325 290912 290164 290167 290330 290494 290165 290326 290490 290635 290779 290492 290636 290328 290329 290638 290495 290496 290781 290498 290169 290915 290170 290331 290332 290499 290500 AP5200 Page 7 15- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 22 -Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 15- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 15 -Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 15-Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08-Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 22- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 01- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 22- Feb-2005 MATERIALS 08-Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 08- Mar -2005 REFUND 01- Mar -2005 REFUND 15- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 01- Feb-2005 REMITTANCE 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 01- Mar -2005 REFUND 22 -Feb -2005 MATERIALS 15 Feb 2005 REFUND 08- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 08- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 01- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 22-Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 15- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 01- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 08- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 08- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 15- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Feb-2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 01- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 01 -Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 08- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 15- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 01- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 08-Feb -2005 MATERIALS 15- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 22- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 01-Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 15- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 22- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 08- Feb-2005 REMITTANCE 08- Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 22- Feb -2005 REFUND 15- Feb -2005 REFUND 15- Feb -2005 REFUND 01- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 15- Feb -2005 REFUND 01- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 08- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 01- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 08- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 15- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 15- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE Amount 4,610.63 303.79 341.57 107.69 24.00 36.00 160.99 114.99 53.82 113.60 112.40 8,959.86 65.00 537.90 3,798.50 150.00 103.90 433.31 377.00 34.50 632.50 799.29 3,862.70 25.60 172.50 781.88 169.60 186.30 32.10 9,780.38 78.00 102.00 176.00 139.60 40.80 952.30 3,047.36 1,904.60 3,341.01 3,063.16 2,100.25 1,188.80 4,932.47 23.54 228.98 392.40 646.53 125.00 45.00 500.00 356.00 750.00 3,173.73 38,096.26 8,361.14 12,036.47 799.08 1,914.45 126.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name MAVES,DIANE MAY,DONALD JAMES& PRUSKY -MAY, OLGA MCANDREWS AIR LTD MCAP LEASING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP MCAP SERVICE CORPORATION MCBURNEY DURDAN HENDERSON CORBETT MCCONNELL,LUCILLE MCCONNELL,LUCILLE MCCORMICK,STEPHANIE M MCDONALD,ROB MCGOWAN,JEAN MCNAMARA,SUSAN MCNAMARA,SUSAN MCRAE,LEN MCRAE,LEN ME OLSEN TITLES INC ME OLSEN TITLES INC ME OLSEN TITLES INC MEOA MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA (CANADA) INC MICIELLI,TONY MICRON INSTALLATIONS LIMITED MIDTOWN BOWLING NIAG LTD MILLEN MARINE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MILOJEVICH,RODNEY MINERVINI,DOMENIC MINERVINI,DOMENIC MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MISSISSAUGA BUSINESS TIMES MJM /CMA JOINT VENTURES ARCHITECTS MJM /CMA JOINT VENTURES ARCHITECTS MJM /CMA JOINT VENTURES ARCHITECTS MODERN LANDFILL INC MODERN LANDFILL INC MONDRIAN CANADA INC MONTGOMERY,MOE& MONTGOMERY, MIKE MONTGOMERY BROS NORTHLAND SUPPLY MONTGOMERY BROS NORTHLAND SUPPLY MOROCCO MORRIS,ROBERT HUGH& MORRIS, HILDA MARY MORTON,BRIGITTE MORTON,DALE MORTON,DALE MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOC OF ONT The City of Niagara fah Canada AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290916 08- Mar -2005 290917 08- Mar -2005 290640 22 -Feb -2005 290172 01- Feb -2005 290918 08- Mar -2005 290919 08- Mar -2005 290501 15- Feb -2005 290920 08- Mar -2005 290782 01- Mar -2005 290641 22- Feb -2005 290642 22 -Feb -2005 290502 15 -Feb -2005 290921 08- Mar -2005 290173 01 -Feb -2005 290503 15- Feb -2005 290504 15- Feb -2005 290643 22- Feb -2005 290922 08- Mar -2005 290783 01- Mar -2005 290923 08- Mar -2005 290336 08- Feb -2005 290506 15 -Feb -2005 290784 01- Mar -2005 290338 08- Feb -2005 290507 15- Feb -2005 290174 01- Feb -2005 290339 08- Feb -2005 290080 26- Jan -2005 290176 01- Feb -2005 290341 08- Feb -2005 290509 15 -Feb -2005 290645 22- Feb -2005 290646 22- Feb -2005 290925 08- Mar -2005 290926 08- Mar -2005 290927 08- Mar -2005 290079 26- Jan -2005 290175 01- Feb -2005 290340 08- Feb -2005 290508 15-Feb-2005 290644 22- Feb -2005 290785 01- Mar -2005 290924 08- Mar -2005 290786 01- Mar -2005 290168 01- Feb -2005 290497 15- Feb -2005 290639 22- Feb -2005 290510 15 -Feb -2005 290647 22- Feb -2005 290342 08- Feb -2005 290648 22- Feb -2005 290343 08- Feb -2005 290511 15- Feb -2005 290787 01- Mar -2005 290788 01- Mar -2005 290649 22- Feb-2005 290177 01- Feb -2005 290512 15- Feb -2005 290178 01- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND REFUND REFUND REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE Page 8 Amount 120.00 783.49 8,709.80 560.27 1,766.45 5,411.99 126.00 120.00 51.00 234.00 75.00 114.00 114.00 60.00 60.00 1,740.00 356.23 407.94 195.00 896.11 125.00 3,323.35 7,980.26 460.00 90.00 57.60 156.00 400.00 32,298.75 42,247.82 2,324.50 2,117.58 400.00 150.00 1,200.00 350.00 1,729.18 1,729.18 1,289.28 1,289.28 1,289.28 1,289.28 1,289.28 619.26 17,906.45 16,502.75 14,458.31 2,257.00 1,044.36 239.48 302.28 11,202.82 6,526.26 570.66 68.19 67.00 127.98 185.00 1,187.70 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name MUNICIPAL WORLD INC MURDOCK,VINCENT& MURDOCK, CINDY MURPHY,MICHAEL SHAWN& MURPHY, KAREN DORIS MURPHY'S MUSIC MUSSARI,TOM MY COUNTRY DELICATESSEN NEDCO NEW ICE NIAGARA ALL TEMP KOOL FIRE NIAGARA DRIVETRAIN CENTRE NIAGARA ECONOMIC TOURISM CORPORATION NIAGARA ENGINEERING WEEK NIAGARA FALLS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ASSOCIATION NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM NIAGARA NEWSPAPER GROUP NIAGARA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES NIAGARA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES NIAGARA OLYMPIA HOMES NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATING NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE NIAGARA SHEET METAL NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD NIAGARA STITCHING CO. NIAGARA THIS WEEK NIAGARA TINTING NIAGARA TRANSIT NIAGARA TRANSIT NIAGARA UNION PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT INC NIAGARA.COM NIAGARA.COM NIAGARA.COM iheCryol Niagara Fails Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290344 290789 290790 290179 290345 290346 290929 290791 290180 290348 290794 290349 290351 290081 290187 290188 290352 290517 290654 290798 290799 290933 290795 290183 290513 290650 290185 290350 290415 290514 290515 290651 290652 290796 290797 290931 290932 290516 290189 290655 290656 290657 290934 290935 290354 290936 290658 290937 290800 290938 290190 290939 290940 290355 290941 290801 290181 290347 290793 08- Feb -2005 01- Mar -2005 01- Mar -2005 01- Feb -2005 08- Feb -2005 08- Feb -2005 08- Mar -2005 01- Mar -2005 01- Feb -2005 08- Feb -2005 01- Mar -2005 08- Feb-2005 08- Feb -2005 26 -3an -2005 01 -Feb -2005 01- Feb -2005 08 -Feb -2005 15- Feb -2005 22- Feb -2005 01- Mar -2005 01- Mar -2005 AP5200 MATERIALS REFUND REFUND LEASES AND RENTS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE 08- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 01- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 01 -Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 15- Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 22 -Feb -2005 GRANT 01- Feb -2005 UTILITIES 08- Feb -2005 UTILITIES 09- Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 15- Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 15- Feb -2005 UTILTTES 22- Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 22- Feb -2005 UTILITES 01- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 01- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 08- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 08- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 15- Feb -2005 REFUND 01- Feb -2005 GRANT 22- Feb -2005 GRANT 22- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 22- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 22- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 01- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 08- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 01- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Mar -2005 REFUND 08- Feb -2005 GRANT 08- Mar -2005 GRANT 01- Mar -2005 REFUND 01- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 08- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 01 -Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE Page 9 Amount 63.10 21.09 540.10 776.65 5,295.00 168.31 6,727.50 2,245.25 126.63 7,208.20 342.40 240.00 10.00 1,964.22 1,964.22 3,568.16 1,946.99 1,946.99 1,946.99 1,946.99 3,568.16 1,946.99 400.00 33,843.75 490.00 33,843.75 5,064.28 3,579.31 55,418.26 16,476.09 1,065.08 4,232.26 128,571.98 4,628.92 2,935.38 25,293.00 841.79 3,961.10 40,708.33 40,708.33 409.81 285.00 760.00 9,000.00 6.26 800.00 192.60 35.00 86.25 3,519.00 20.70 319.93 750.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 7,775.79 48.10 144.99 96.20 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name NIAGARA.COM NOGAMI,ASUKA NORJOHN LTD NORJOHN LTD NORTHSTAR CONSTRUCTION NOVAIET (WEST) INC. OACETT OACETT OMERS OMERS OMERS OMERS OMFPOA ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL REAL ESTATE ADMINI ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF PROPERTY STANDARDS OFFICER'. ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION ONTRAC EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC OXFORD COUNTY CSIM TEAM PANETTA,LORIE PASCO,JOHN PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION INC PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PERSIA,ANNA PEVIKOVA,MARIEIA& KARADOCHEVA, ALBENA PHILIPS ENGINEERING PIGEON,ROGER PIPEFLO CONTRACTING CORPORATION POTTS,JESSICA POWERTECH ENTERPRISES INC PRATA,GUY PRAXAIR PRAXAIR PRAXAIR PRECISE PARK LINK INC PRECISE PARK LINK INC PRESIDENTS CHOICE FINANCIAL PROJECT SHARE PROJECT SHARE PROJECT SHARE PROJECT SHARE PROSECUTORS' ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO PROVINCIAL MAINTENANCE PURE WATER PURE WATER PURE WATER PURE WATER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER QUARTEK GROUP INC QUICKSERVICE R V ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED R V ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED R V ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED The City of Niagara falls C anada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290930 08- Mar -2005 290942 08- Mar -2005 290659 22- Feb -2005 290804 0I- Mar -2005 290943 08- Mar -2005 290944 08- Mar -2005 290518 15- Feb -2005 290945 08- Mar -2005 290660 22- Feb -2005 290946 08- Mar -2005 290947 08- Mar -2005 290948 08-Mar -2005 290661 22- Feb -2005 290191 01- Feb -2005 290662 22 -Feb -2005 290193 01 -Feb -2005 290949 08- Mar -2005 290663 22- Feb -2005 290664 22- Feb -2005 290194 01- Feb -2005 290520 15- Feb -2005 290195 01- Feb -2005 290665 22- Feb -2005 290805 01- Mar -2005 290196 01- Feb -2005 290197 01- Feb -2005 290806 01- Mar -2005 290356 08- Feb -2005 290950 08- Mar -2005 290357 08 -Feb -2005 290951 08- Mar -2005 290952 08- Mar -2005 290198 01- Feb -2005 290522 15- Feb -2005 290953 08- Mar -2005 290358 08- Feb -2005 290666 22 -Feb -2005 290667 22- Feb-2005 290199 01 -Feb -2005 290523 15- Feb-2005 290668 22- Feb -2005 290807 01- Mar -2005 290200 01 -Feb -2005 290954 08- Mar -2005 290360 08- Feb -2005 290524 15 -Feb -2005 290808 01- Mar -2005 290955 08- Mar -2005 290202 01- Feb -2005 290361 08- Feb -2005 290525 15- Feb -2005 290670 22- Feb -2005 290809 01 -Mar -2005 290956 08- Mar -2005 290671 22 -Feb -2005 290957 08- Mar -2005 290372 08- Feb -2005 290537 15- Feb -2005 290965 08- Mar -2005 AP5200 Page 10 CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS REMITTANCE REFUND REFUND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS REFUND REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES Amount 144.99 25.00 5,688.51 28,476.78 749.00 6,395.19 40.00 370.00 64.60 272,599.78 15,281.16 1,100.58 250.00 50.00 100.00 350.00 4,819.36 250.00 54.00 125.00 1,716.28 257.77 42.80 150.87 380.39 274.12 8,687.97 45.00 1,163.63 48.80 74.15 20.80 414.93 129.28 665.69 22.95 1,681.40 386.86 12,290.67 336.00 12,290.67 1,225.00 150.00 10,931.03 112.50 22.50 117.00 63.00 147.28 113.84 78.04 65.77 220.93 80.09 1,866.08 248.69 20,240.58 1,642.76 2,150.19 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name R &C DRIVEWAY SEALING PAINT RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL REED CONSTRUCTION DATA INC REED CONSTRUCTION DATA INC REED CONSTRUCTION DATA INC REGIONAL FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS RENTOKIL INITIAL CANADA LIMITED RENTOKIL INITIAL CANADA LIMITED RICK STEWART CONSTRUCTION LTD RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT (1976) INC RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT (1976) INC ROB NICHOLSON Q C IN TRUST ROBINS,LESLIE ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED ROGERS WIRELESS INC RONALD C ELLENS APPRAISALS INC RONEN HOUSE ROTO ROOTER PLUMBERS ROYAL BANK ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION A C MCCALLUM BRANCH 479 ROYAL ENVELOPE LTD RYERSON UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL SERVICES SACCO CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TODAY SAFETY TODAY SALCI,TED SALCI,TED SALCI,TED SCARINGI,VITO SCARINGI,VITO SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SERIANNI CONSTRUCTION LTD SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD SHEPPARD,NORMA SHIPLEY,CHRISTINE WILSON SICO INC The City of Nbgara falls Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290958 08- Mar -2005 290672 22- Feb -2005 290203 01- Feb -2005 290362 08- Feb -2005 290526 15- Feb -2005 290082 26- Jan -2005 290205 01 -Feb -2005 290363 08- Feb -2005 290527 15 -Feb -2005 290673 22- Feb -2005 290716 25- Feb -2005 290811 01- Mar -2005 290959 08- Mar -2005 290812 01- Mar -2005 290960 08- Mar -2005 290364 08- Feb -2005 290528 15- Feb-2005 290206 01 -Feb -2005 290365 08- Feb -2005 290529 15- Feb -2005 290370 08 -Feb -2005 290532 15 -Feb -2005 290209 01- Feb -2005 290963 08- Mar -2005 290547 15- Feb -2005 290815 01- Mar -2005 290816 01- Mar -2005 290803 01- Mar -2005 290533 15 -Feb -2005 290210 01 -Feb -2005 290679 22- Feb -2005 290680 22 -Feb -2005 290534 15 -Feb -2005 290535 15- Feb -2005 290681 22- Feb -2005 290964 08- Mar-2005 290536 15 -Feb -2005 290371 08- Feb -2005 290682 22- Feb -2005 290538 15- Feb-2005 290373 08- Feb -2005 290683 22 -Feb -2005 290211 01- Feb-2005 290374 08- Feb -2005 290684 22 -Feb -2005 290375 08- Feb -2005 290966 08- Mar -2005 290376 08- Feb -2005 290685 22- Feb -2005 290686 22- Feb -2005 290817 01- Mar -2005 290818 01- Mar -2005 290539 15- Feb -2005 290213 01- Feb -2005 290541 15- Feb -2005 290967 08- Mar -2005 290214 01- Feb -2005 290819 01- Mar -2005 290542 15- Feb -2005 AP5200 Page 11 CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES REMITTANCE REFUND MATERIALS REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS LEASES AND RENTS REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND REFUND REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS UTILITIES CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REFUND REFUND MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS Amount 2,297.15 358.11 8,391.54 39,819.06 35,273.52 189,786.41 204,593.48 192,836.10 176,632.35 185,129.40 10,003.05 188,236.46 183,942.89 25.30 22.55 14,736.84 826.26 849.32 30.00 1,282.93 25.00 15.00 141.29 141.29 750.00 519,273.00 436.50 1,062.71 34.50 892.38 1,117.47 1,412.90 1,972.00 353.16 128.40 1,871.84 2,000.00 84.68 37,000.00 32,045.84 532.41 532.41 900.00 520.00 1,849.25 123.60 166.80 75,671.83 129,475.18 2,376.83 225.00 85,119.90 3,757.84 1,653.15 107.00 2,348.65 580.00 141.09 588.68 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name SICO INC SIGNATURE SIGNS SIMPLEX GRINNELL SIMPSON WIGLE LLP SINGULAR PRODUCTIONS LIMITED SKY CAST INC SMITH DAVIDSON LITHO SOCAN SOCIETY OF PUBLIC INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS OF ONTAI SOIL MAT ENGINEERS CONSULTANTS LTD SOIL MAT ENGINEERS CONSULTANTS LTD SOMERVILLE LANDSCAPING SOS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES SPELLING BEE OF CANADA C/0 OXFORD LEARNING SPOTLIGHT INC SRM ASSOCIATES STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE STEPHENS,TANYA STEPHENS,TANYA STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC STIEFEL,ROLF STIRPE,PETER STREAMLINE STUDIO 55 SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD SUPERIOR PROPANE INC SUPERIOR PROPANE INC TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC TAYLOR,RUTH D TECHNICAL STANDARDS SAFETY AUTHORITY TELUS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS TELUS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS CANADA THE JACKET CELLAR THE JACKET CELLAR THE KIRKLAND PARTNERSHIP THE KIRKLAND PARTNERSHIP THE KIRKLAND PARTNERSHIP THE LINCOLN AND WELLAND REGIMENTAL FOUNDATION THE MOURADIAN GROUP THE MUNICIPAL LAW DEPARTMENTS ASSOCIATION OF ONTAI THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE REGIONAL MUNCIPALITY NIAGARA EMERGENCY MEDICAI ibeC yof Niagara fdb Canada 290820 01- Mar -2005 290377 08- Feb -2005 290543 15- Feb -2005 290968 08- Mar -2005 290216 01- Feb -2005 290378 08- Feb -2005 290380 08- Feb -2005 290544 15- Feb -2005 290217 01- Feb -2005 290545 15- Feb -2005 290969 08- Mar -2005 290970 08- Mar -2005 290381 08- Feb -2005 290971 08- Mar -2005 290383 08- Feb -2005 290688 22- Feb -2005 290384 08- Feb -2005 290546 15- Feb -2005 290972 08-Mar -2005 290689 22- Feb -2005 290548 15- Feb -2005 290549 15- Feb -2005 290973 08- Mar -2005 290219 01- Feb -2005 290220 01- Feb -2005 290221 01- Feb -2005 290690 22 -Feb -2005 290691 22 -Feb -2005 290550 15- Feb -2005 290387 08- Feb -2005 290222 01- Feb -2005 290551 15- Feb -2005 290823 01- Mar -2005 290552 15-Feb -2005 290975 08- Mar -2005 290390 08- Feb -2005 290553 15- Feb -2005 290225 01- Feb -2005 290391 08- Feb -2005 290554 15- Feb -2005 290693 22- Feb -2005 290824 01- Mar -2005 290976 08- Mar -2005 290977 08- Mar -2005 290825 01- Mar -2005 290827 01- Mar -2005 290978 08- Mar -2005 290226 01- Feb -2005 290694 22- Feb -2005 290828 01- Mar -2005 290556 15- Feb -2005 290829 01- Mar -2005 290979 08- Mar -2005 290227 01- Feb -2005 290393 08- Feb -2005 290557 15-Feb -2005 290830 01- Mar -2005 290980 08- Mar -2005 290369 08- Feb -2005 AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS REMITTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND REMITTANCE UTILITIES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS UTILITIES UTILITIES MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES LEASES AND RENTS ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS Page 12 Amount 319.76 46.00 502.32 1,096.32 668.15 2,854.30 1,035.00 223.22 50.00 5,649.60 2,782.00 4,943.40 2,300.00 250.00 239.15 970.78 27.52 250.00 86.40 7,704.00 4,500.00 750.00 500.25 718.75 421.10 372.91 239,937.10 1,811.16 857.60 574.33 132.34 23.00 526.46 5,000.00 100.00 598.86 9,626.67 404.76 878.55 13,090.35 436.94 344.98 94.28 6,625.84 1,419.54 85.68 836.05 6,433.39 3,103.00 4,331.78 125.00 1,605.00 100.00 346.41 938.17 381.15 395.42 730.64 142.49 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE SENTINAL THE UNIFORM GROUP INC THE UNIFORM GROUP INC THOROLD MUSIC THURNER,INGRID TORONTO POLICE (DOCUMENT SERVICES) TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF CANADA TVCOGECO UNITED WAY UNITED WAY UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC URISA ONTARIO CHAPTER V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD VACCA,ANTHONY VACCA,ANTHONY VACCA,TONY VADIM COMPUTER MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD VALLEY BLADES LIMITED VANCOR SUPPLY VIKING CIVES LTD VILLAMIL,BERNARDO VILLAMIL, SALVACION VINELAND QUARRIES VINELAND QUARRIES VINELAND QUARRIES VOKEY,CYRIL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD WARREN SOLARIUMS WATT,DAVID Ilk City of Niagala fags Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290083 26- Jan -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290207 01- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290208 01- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290366 08- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290367 08- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290368 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290530 15- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290531 15- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290674 22- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290675 22- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290676 22- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290677 22- Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 290678 22- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290813 01- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290814 01- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290961 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290962 08- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290228 01- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290229 01- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290697 22 -Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290395 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290698 22- Feb -2005 REFUND 290396 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290230 01- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290397 08- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290398 08- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290416 09- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290699 22- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290831 01- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290399 08- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290232 01- Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 290233 01 -Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290084 26 -Jan -2005 REMITTANCE 290700 22- Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 290701 22- Feb-2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290702 22- Feb -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290401 08 -Feb -2005 REMITTANCE 290981 08- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290234 01- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290703 22- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290559 15- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 290235 01- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290704 22 -Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290705 22- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290982 08- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 290983 08- Mar -2005 REFUND 290236 01 -Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290402 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290560 15 -Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290403 08- Feb -2005 REFUND 290237 01- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290405 08- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290561 15- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290707 22- Feb -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290984 08- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 290404 08- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290706 22- Feb -2005 MATERIALS 290562 15- Feb -2005 REFUND 290238 01- Feb -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE AP5200 Page 13 Amount 6,827.52 6,173.00 2,550.00 650,120.40 880,034.93 94.23 78,824.50 1,964,092.30 523,391.20 1,019,529.23 17,386.46 1,200.00 461.54 169,726.88 6,473.50 1,310,460.67 44,688.75 321.00 1,797.62 933.51 1,945.21 277.58 50.29 2,567.40 1,453.91 4,512.68 6,023.43 4,904.30 5,856.29 6,488.69 1,070.00 69.00 1,536.00 1,349.00 1,169.58 13,008.10 65.00 3,350.31 317.74 65.50 65.50 2,180.00 5,160.63 1,436.79 2,456.40 187.49 9,790.19 22,387.67 1,679.75 125.00 65.75 178.85 97.16 95.12 199.76 1,610.48 496.69 750.00 236.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name WATT,DAVID WEIR FOULDS WEIR FOULDS WEIR FOULDS WEIR FOULDS WESTBURNE /RUDDY WESTBURNE /RUDDY WESTBURNE /RUDDY WHEELER,SUE WILLIAM SLOVAK Q C IN TRUST WINGER,TERRI WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC WORK EQUIPMENT LTD WORK EQUIPMENT LTD WRIGHT FUELS INC WRIGHT FUELS INC WRIGHT FUELS INC WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WULTCHYN,MICHAEL& WULTCHYN, ROSE WYLIE,BRENDA YARNELL OVERHEAD DOOR YELLOW PAGES GROUP YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA ZANINI,RON ZIMMERMAN,IOEL The Cify of Niagara falls Canada j AC Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 290986 08- Mar -2005 290239 01- Feb -2005 290563 15- Feb -2005 290832 01- Mar -2005 290987 08- Mar -2005 290406 08- Feb -2005 290833 01- Mar -2005 290988 08- Mar -2005 290989 08- Mar -2005 290821 01- Mar -2005 290408 08- Feb -2005 290241 01- Feb -2005 290708 22- Feb -2005 290242 01- Feb-2005 290709 22- Feb -2005 290564 15- Feb -2005 290710 22- Feb -2005 290409 08- Feb -2005 290711 22- Feb -2005 290990 08- Mar -2005 290243 01- Feb -2005 290410 08- Feb -2005 290712 22 -Feb -2005 290991 08- Mar -2005 290834 01- Mar -2005 290835 01- Mar -2005 290713 22- Feb -2005 290412 08- Feb -2005 290085 26- Jan -2005 290244 01- Feb -2005 290245 01- Feb -2005 290714 22- Feb -2005 290715 22- Feb -2005 290413 08- Feb -2005 290246 01- Feb -2005 AP5200 Page 14 ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE GRANT GRANT GRANT GRANT MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS REMITTANCE GRANT GRANT GRANT REMITTANCE REFUND ADMINISTRATIVE Amount 233.10 8,691.20 15,326.53 24,739.41 18,527.24 3,029.67 1,273.60 1,001.88 96.00 1,472.48 65.00 31,666.67 31,666.67 2,083.37 2,083.37 2,413.02 1,046.19 47,424.10 15,795.01 15,495.82 7,788.64 9,642.14 224,188.93 2,545.53 479.88 507.59 311.64 22.31 900.60 7,500.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 885.54 125.00 100.00 Total: 15,550,449.51 The City of Niagara Falls( Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Community Services Department FS- 2005 -01 Fire Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E -mail: pburke @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Re: FS- 2005 -01 Purchase of Used Aerial Fire Truck March 21, 2005 Patrick Burke Fire Chief That Council authorize the replacement of a 1977 Hendrickson 75 -foot Aerial with a 1989 Sutphen 75 -foot Aerial from Youngwood Hose Company No. 1 in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. The total cost, which includes making the necessary upgrades, is $255,000.00 plus duty and taxes. The 1977 Hendrickson Aerial was purchased new and has been in service in the City of Niagara Falls since that time. In 2000, a decision was made to purchase a new vehicle to replace it for front line service. At that time, a need was determined for this vehicle to service the Chippawa, Willoughby and Crowland areas as well as provide backup to the city proper. It was decided to place the 1977 Hendrickson Aerial in service at Station 4. Some mechanical and body upgrades were made to extend the life of the vehicle for an additional three to five years. To replace this vehicle with a brand -new truck would likely cost upwards of $700,000, without equipment, and we feel that a good used vehicle will suit our purposes. We have been in contact with potential suppliers of new and used vehicles and asked them to provide us with information on what is available. We have looked at a 1989 Sutphen which is currently in service in Pennsylvania and have found it to be acceptable for our purposes. It has been viewed by the Area Deputy Chief and Captain from Station 4, inspected by qualified mechanics, and discussed with the manufacturer. The mechanic has found that it was of light service and is in a very good and well- maintained condition. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services March 21, 2005 2 FS- 2005 -01 It has been estimated that the vehicle, with some repairs, can be made reliable for many years. According to the manufacturer, who has completed all the recommended service on the vehicle, the truck is in very good condition. (Note: the manufacturer services its vehicles but does not directly sell them used). We would send the vehicle for the upgrades to the manufacturer or to the mechanical divisions recommended providers. With the research completed on the vehicle, this cost is reasonable, given its age and the additional equipment being provided. Additionally the vehicle has an all aluminum body, large equipment compartments, 5000 litre per minute pump and a short wheelbase for better tuming radius. FINANCING: Sufficient funds have been identified in the 2005 Capital Budget to fund this purchase rN f e, KColin Ruddell John MacDonald Assistant Chief Chief Administrative Officer Patrick Burke Fire Chief Respectfully submitted: The City of Niagara Fall Canada His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department HR- 2005 -01 Human Resources 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E -mail: travenda @city.niagarafalls.on.ca March 21, 2005 Re: HR 2005 01; Employees Social Night Tony Ravenda Executive Director That Council authorize an expenditure of $3,500 toward the operating costs of the City Employee's Social Night. Our volunteer committee is currently organizing the City Employee's Social Night. This year the event will be held at the Arpad Banquet Hall. In total we have 21 guests of honour who are made up of our 2004 retirees as well as our active employees who have reached the 25, 30 and 35 year service milestones. This year the committee is requesting that Council authorize an expenditure of $3,500 to help defray the costs of this worthwhile event. As in past, all current employees of the City, Members of Council and past retirees may purchase tickets for the event. We hope to see you at the Arpad Banquet Hall on Friday, April 22 2005. Recommended Approved by: Tony Ravenda Respectfully submitted: Jot John MacDonald Executive Director of Corporate Services Chief Administrative Officer Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development The City of Niagara Fall Cana Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department L- 2005 -14 Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 371 2892 E -mail: rkallio @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario March 21, 2005 Re: L- 2005 -14 Permanently closing Part of Ramsey Road Our File No. 2005 -25 Ray Kallio City Solicitor 1. That Staff be authorized to commence proceedings to permanently close part of an unmaintained portion of Ramsey Road being part of Township Lots 212 to 216, part of road allowance between Township Lots 212 and 213 and between Township Lots 214 and 215, being north of Chippawa Parkway and east of Dorchester Road, (the "subject lands shown dotted on Schedule "A attached to this Report. 2. That a Notice of the proposed permanent closing of the subject lands be given in The Review in accordance with By -law No. 2003 -02. The contact person is the writer of this Report. 1149962 Ontario Limited (the "Company is the owner of a parcel of land south of the subject lands, shown hatched on Schedule "A" attached. The Canada Southern Railway Company "CSR is the owner of the parcel of land north of the subject lands, shown shaded on Schedule "A" attached. The Company and CSR are working together with respect to assembling and developing their lands for the purposes of a golf course. The Company expressed an interest in permanently closing and purchasing the subject lands, so as to complete the land assembly and incorporate the subject lands as part of the proposed golf course. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development March 21, 2005 2 L- 2005 -14 Washington Mills Limited owns the parcel of land south of the subject lands shown in heavy outline. Staff has received correspondence from Washington Mills Limited confirming that it has no objections to permanently closing of the subject lands and has no interest in purchasing any portion of same. Staff did not have any objections to the request to permanently close the subject lands. Municipal Works has advised of the following; A subsequent Report dealing with the sale of the subject lands will be presented for Council's consideration, once the subject portion of the road is permanently closed. Prepared by: Mary M one Law w Cl k Rec y Kallio City Solicitor Approved by: 1. that a 250 millimetre diameter raw water line runs from Kister Road through a portion of Ramsey Road, for the purposes of establishing a private raw water connection supply for Washington Mills Limited. 2. that there is a concrete bridge structure constructed in 1934 located approximately 280 metres north of Chippawa Creek Road. The bridge appears to be over a drainage channel or an old roadway. Attached as Schedules showing the bridge structure. d by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer TERANEF 0 117 239 351 968 585 702 metres 11 M 1=11 -1 Mar 4, 2005 Protected by Copyright. May not be reproduced without permisslon. This map was compiled using plans and documents recorded In the Land Registry System and has been prepared for property Indexing purposes only. This is not a Plan of Survey. For actual dimensions of property boundaries, see recorded plans and documents. Only major easements are shown. Teranet Customer Service Centre: 1- 800 208 -5263 (Toronto: 416 360 -1190) The City of Niagara Fall Canad� RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Community Services Department MW- 2005 -27 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.bn.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW- 2005 -27 Colangelo Estates Subdivision Payments for Oversizing Growth Related Capital Works It is recommended that funds in the amount of $213,472.00 be transferred from the Development Charges Reserve Fund and paid to 586112 Ontario Limited in accordance with the Colangelo Estates Subdivision Agreement. On November 10, 2004, the City of Niagara Falls entered into a Subdivision Agreement detailing the terms and conditions of development for the Colangelo Estates project. The project contained a number of servicing elements that were designed to accommodate other developments beyond the limits of the Plan. In particular, the developer was required to construct a trunk storm sewer that provided a proper outlet for all of the lands located south of Mountain Road and north of the Haulage Road. The sewer also was sized to handle flows from Mountain Road for which the Region of Niagara has contributed $96,654.98 (24.32 Section 45 of the Subdivision Agreement states: March 21, 2005 The City shall pay to the Developer the sum of $213,472.00 which represents the total City share of servicing costs for this subdivision as set out in Schedule "D and crediting the Development Charges as set out in Schedule "F Payment for constructed works shall be made at such time that the forty -five (45) day construction lien holdback has expired, all claims resolved and payment made to the contractor. The City will receive a written request from the Developer for payment of the City's share of the constructed works as set out in Schedule "D "along with a Statutory Declaration signed by the Contractor that they have been paid the requested amount." Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services March 21, 2005 -2 MW- 2005 -27 Municipal Works staff is now in receipt of the required documentation and the source of funding for these projects have been identified and included in the 2005 Capital Budget. Accordingly, the City is now in a position to make the required payments. Prepared by: Geoff Holman /John MacDonald Manager of Development Approved b Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Chief Administrative Officer February 21, 2005 The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Attention: Ken Burden, Director of Finance Dear Sir: Re: Colangelo Estates Subdivision (Reg. Plan 59M -327) Could you please credit us for the cost of the constructed oversized storm sewer, being item 1 (b) (c) as outlined in Schedule" D of our Subdividers Agreement, since the Forty-Five (45) day construction lien hold back period is expired. Please find enclosed a Statutory Declaration stating that all outstanding accounts relating to the above project have been paid in full. Sincerely, Secretary/Treasurer 0/d 586 Ch, -(ath; .e6mi4ed 7094 YORK DRIVE NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO LSE 7A3 c.c. Mr. Rick Volpini, City of Niagara Falls Development Technologist. The Ni ara Falls of Niagara Canada Colangelo Estates K: \G IS_ Requests\ 2004\ Schedules\ Subdivisions \colangelo \mapping.apr February 2005 The City of Niagara Fall Canada Members: Community Services Department MW- 2005 -28 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario March 21, 2005 Re: MW- 2005 -28 Canadian Water Network Funding RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received for the information of Council. BACKGROUND: City of Niagara Falls Staff in conjunction with Pipeflo Incorporated and the University of Waterloo is scheduled to begin the four -year inspection program of the City of Niagara Falls wastewater collection network using the imaging equipment jointly purchased by the partners. The inspection or first phase of the project will generate large amounts of information on the structural and hydraulic adequacy of the sewer systems as a whole. All of the partners involved in the project realized at the planning stage that considerable staff resources would be required to analyze the data collected into a form that would support capital replacement financing programs On December 6, 2004, a proposal was submitted to the Canadian Water Network by the partners for the funds required to retain the services of students currently enrolled in the Masters Engineering program at the University of Waterloo for the duration of the project. The said student will be assisted by City Staff and a group of experts from consulting firms and academia in developing software for the interpretation of the results of the T.V. Inspection proj ect and subsequent production of a staged capital works program for the rehabilitation and replacement of the City's wastewater collection network. On March 3, 2005, the Canadian Water Network announced that the joint submission for funding in the amount of 129,500, $15,000 short of the 144,500 requested, had been confirmed allowing the project to proceed. The reduction in funding will limit some of the deliverables during the study Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services March 21, 2005 and has no financial impact upon the City's budget figures for this project Council's concurrence with the recommendation is requested. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: t-Jt David Watt Manager of Infrastructure Environment V Chief Administrative Officer Approved y: Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works S:\REPORTS\2005 Reports\MW- 2005 -28 Canadian Water Network Funding.wpd 2 MW- 2005 -28 ohn MacDonald