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11-12-2024 AGENDA City Council Meeting 4:00 PM - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Council Chambers/Zoom App. All Council Meetings are open to the public in person, in Council Chambers or watched virtually. All electronic meetings can be viewed on this page, the City of Niagara Falls YouTube channel, the City of Niagara Falls Facebook page, along with YourTV Niagara. Page 1. CALL TO ORDER O Canada: Reina Woo (Flautist) Land Acknowledgement and Traditional Indigenous Meeting Opening 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1. Council Minutes of October 22, 2024 City Council - 22 Oct 2024 - Minutes - Pdf 11 - 23 3. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. 4. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS All speakers are reminded that they have a maximum of 5 minutes to make their presentation. 5.1. Civic Recognition - Niagara United Juventus 2011 Girls Soccer Team Paolo Sirianni, Head Coach of the team, will be in attendance to hand out the awards to the team members, proudly informing Council of the many accomplishments of the Niagara United Juventus 2011 Girls Imodel Team. 5.2. Fire Chief's Coin Presentation - Welland River Water Rescue Page 1 of 495 - Greater Niagara Boat Club Fire Chief, Jo Zambito will recognize the recipients of the Fire Chief's coin by summarizing an event as it unfolded on Friday, September 13th, 2024 on the Welland River. 5.3. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee The Chair of the DEI Committee, Ms. Marilyn Tian, will make a brief presentation to Council and will include the discussion of the following items:  Launch of the DEI Committee’s annual Awards; and  Announcement of the 2nd Annual 2025 DEI Summitt DEI Awards 2024-2025 (updated) 24 - 32 6. PLANNING MATTERS 6.1. PBD-2024-50 AM-2024-005 – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment 4709, 4725 and 4745 Bender Street, 5655 Ontario Avenue and Air Rights Over a Portion of Ontario Avenue and Lands on the Southwest Corner of Palmer Avenue and Bender Street Proposal: 17 storey, 393 unit hotel and attraction Applicant: Great Lakes Entertainment Canada Ltd.( Wynn Xie) Agent: GSP Planning (Craig Rohe) PBD-2024-50 - Pdf Staff's Presentation Revised - AM-2024-005 Public Meeting Presentation (Applicant) - AM-2024-005 33 - 89 7. REPORTS 7.1. PBD-2024-49 AM-2024-021, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment 7230 Lundy’s Lane Proposal: 2 9-Storey Apartment Buildings With 25 Units Each. Owner: 100045845 ONTARIO LIMITED (Anthony Menechella) Applicant: Italia Gilberti, Sullivan Mahoney Agent: William Heikoop, Upper Canada Consultants PBD-2024-49 - Pdf 90 - 112 Page 2 of 495 7.2. PBD-2024-48 26T-11-2023-005, Draft Plan of Subdivision and 26CD-11- 2023-010, Common Element Condominium Applications 3151 Montrose Road and vacant parcel to the north (Roll # 272510000362302) Applicant: 100441695 Ontario Inc. (Paul Savoia) Agent: Rachelle Larocque (thebiglierigroup) PBD-2024-48 - Pdf 113 - 142 7.3. F-2024-44 2025 Schedule of Fees F-2024-44-2025 Schedule of Fees - Pdf 143 - 197 7.4. F-2024-39 Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario – Trust Funds Financial Statements December 31, 2023 F-2023-39 - Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario – Trust Funds Financial Statements December 31, 2023 - Pdf 198 - 210 7.5. MW-2024-43 Union Marsh Drain Maintenance - Budget Amendment for Flow-Through Account MW-2024-43 - Pdf 211 - 215 7.6. R&C-2024-20 Report on Community Decision Making Pilot Project Results and Next Steps R&C-2024-20 - Pdf 216 - 222 8. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 8.1. In-Camera Resolution - November 12, 2024 November 12 2024 - Resolution to go In-Camera 223 8.2. In-Camera Resolution - Special Meeting - Monday, November 18, 2024 (Added) 224 Page 3 of 495 Special meeting Nov 18 Resolution to go In-Camera 9. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda is a set of reports that could be approved in one motion of council. The approval endorses all of the recommendations contained in each of the reports within the set. The single motion will save time. Prior to the motion being taken, a councillor may request that one or more of the reports be moved out of the consent agenda to be considered separately. 9.1. R&C-2024-19 Relocation of Niagara Falls Farmers' Market R&C-2024-19 - Pdf 225 - 228 10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK The Communications section of the agenda is a set of items listed as correspondence to Council that could be approved in one motion of Council. If Staff feel that more than one recommendation is required, the listed communications items will be grouped accordingly. The single motion per recommendation, if required, will save time. Prior to any motion being taken, a Councillor may request that one or more of the items be lifted for discussion and considered separately. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.4. 10.1. Flag-Raising Request - National Day of Romania The attached correspondence outlines a request for Council to approve a flag raising ceremony at City Hall on Monday, December 2, 2024 for the "National Day of Romania." Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on Monday, December 2, 2024 for the "National Day of Romania." Flag-Raising Request - National Day of Romania 229 10.2. Flag-Raising Request - Christian Heritage Month (Request added) 230 - 231 Page 4 of 495 Attached is a request from the Christian Heritage Foundation for Council to approve a flag-raising ceremony for Monday, December 2, 2024 at City Hall to recognize Christian Heritage Month. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag-raising ceremony for Monday, December 2, 2024 at City Hall to recognize Christian Heritage Month. Flag-Raising Request - Christian Heritage Month - Letter to Niagra Falls 10.3. Flag-Raising Request - HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, World AIDS Day and Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week Positive Living Niagara is requesting Council to approve a flag raising ceremony on Thursday, November 21, 2024 to recognize HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (November 24- December 1, 2024), World AIDS Day (December 1, 2024) and Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (December 1 - December 8, 2024). Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE a flag raising ceremony on Thursday, November 21, 2024 to recognize HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (November 24- December 1, 2024), World AIDS Day (December 1, 2024) and Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (December 1 - December 8, 2024). Flag-Raising Request - HIV-AIDS Awareness Week, World AIDS Day and Indigenous HIV-AIDS Awareness Week 232 - 233 10.4. Proclamation Request - Lung Cancer Awareness Month (updated) Attached is a request for Council todeclare November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening. Recommendation: THAT Council declare November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening. Proclamation Request - Lung Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation Request - Niagara Falls 2024 - Lung Cancer Awareness Month (Updated) 234 - 236 11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK Page 5 of 495 RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council receive for information Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.7. 11.1. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie - Request Provincial Funding Remain Available to Support Fort Erie's Primary Care Initiative Attached is a resolution from the Town of Fort Erie supporting Fort Erie's Primary Care Initiative. Recommendation: That Council RECEIVE for information. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie - Ford-Jones-Provincial Funding Fort Erie Primary Care Initiative 237 - 239 11.2. Resolutions - Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) The following resolutions were passed at the NPCA's Board of Director's meeting held on October 18, 2024 pertaining to: 1) the Ontario Deposit Return Program Expansion. 2) Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. Resolution - Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority - FA-106- 2024 Correspondence Ontario Deposit Return Program Expansion. Resolution FA-108-2024 Correspondence Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy 240 - 293 11.3. Correspondence from the Niagara Region Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region regarding the following matters: 1. CLK-C 2024-111 CSD 44-2024 - Waste Management 2025 Operating Budget and Requisition. 2. CLK-C 2024-115 Motion - OBDM Solve the Crisis Campaign. - Homelessness, Mental Health and Addictions Support Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. CLK-C 2024-111 CSD 44-2024 Waste Management 2025 Operating Budget and Requisition. CLK-C 2024-115 Motion - Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) Solve 294 - 321 Page 6 of 495 the Crisis Campaign 11.4. Correspondence from Good Roads Board of Directors - Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program Attached is a resolution from the Good Roads Board of Directors pertaining to an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. Resolution - Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program 322 - 323 11.5. Petition - No New Niagara Quarry Attached is a petition received pertaining to Uppers Quarry. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. Petition - No New Niagara Quarry 324 - 418 11.6. Media Release - 2025 Mayor's Proposed Capital Budget Book and 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Parking Budget Book (updated to include media release for proposed parking budget) Attached is a copy of the media release regarding the proposed 2025 capital budget and for the 2025 proposed parking budget. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. CNF_Media Release_2025 Mayor's Proposed Capital Budget Book Media Release - 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Parking Budget Book available for public viewing 419 - 422 11.7. Resolution - City of Cambridge - Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addiction Costs Attached is a motion passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge at its meeting on November 5, 2024 regarding Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addiction Crisis. Recommendation: THAT Council RECEIVE for information. City of Cambridge Resolution November 5, 2024 423 - 427 Page 7 of 495 12. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA 13. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS Except as otherwise provided in the Procedural By-law, all Notices of Motion shall be presented, in writing, at a Meeting of Council, but shall not be debated until the next regular Meeting of Council. A Motion may be introduced without notice, if Council, without debate, dispenses with the requirement for notice on the affirmative vote of two- thirds of the Members present. 13.1. NOTICE OF MOTION -Strengthening Existing System of Mandatory Mental Health Care Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Mayor Diodati regarding strengthening existing system of mandatory health care. Notice of motion - homeless supports - notwithstanding clause use V2 11 24 (updated) 428 - 429 13.2. NOTICE OF MOTION - Waiving of Section 15.3 of Procedural By-Law - re: 2025 Budget Discussions on November 26, 2024 December 10, 2024 and January 21, 2025 Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Councillor Lococo requesting the waiving of Section 15.3 of Procedural By- Law. Notice of Motion - Waive Section 15.3 Procedural Bylaw (2025 Budget discussions) 430 13.3. NOTICE OF MOTION - Waiving of Section 15.3 of Procedural By-Law - re: Strengthening existing system of mandatory mental health care Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Councillor Lococo requesting the waiving of Section 15.3 of Procedural By- Law. Notice of Motion - Waive Section 15.3 Procedural Bylaw or Mental Health Encampment motion 431 14. MOTIONS 14.1. Motion - Provincial Government Increase "Heads and Bed" Levy for Ontario Municipalities (Memo and attachment added) Councillor Lori Lococo brought forth ethe attached motion 432 - 436 Page 8 of 495 regarding the Provincial Government Increase "Heads and Beds" levy for Ontario Municipalities. No. 16 - Resolution - from Councillor Lococo - Heads and Beds Levy for Ontario Municipalities Memo - 11-12-2024 Heads and Beds Payment in Lieu of Taxes 11-12-2024 Attachment 1 Heads and Beds Motion-Requesting- Provincial-Government-Increase-Heads-and-Heads-Levy.docx 14.2. Motion - Access to Affordable Transportation Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Councillor Mona Patel regarding access to affordable transportation. No. 17 - Resolution - from Councillor Patel - Access to Affordable Transportation 437 15. BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-law listed for Council consideration. 2024- 109. A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 174 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (OPA #174).(added) By-law 2024-109 - OPA 438 - 441 2024- 110. A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for two apartment dwellings, containing a total of 50 dwelling units, and to protect a portion of a Significant Woodland and associated buffer on a portion of the Lands, subject to a 3- year sunset clause. (AM-2024-021). (added) By-law 2024-110 - ZBA (Updated) 442 - 446 2024- 111. A by-law to amend the by-law to provide for citizen appointments to certain Committees, Boards and Commissions. By-law 2024-111 - Citizen Appointments By-law 447 - 448 2024- 112. An amending by-law to provide for Council Member appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. By-law 2024-112 - Council Member Appointment By-law 449 Page 9 of 495 2024- 113. A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls. By-law 2024-113 - 2025 Schedule of Fees By-law 11.12.24 2025 Schedule of Fees.xlsb 450 - 492 2024- 114. A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Yield Signs, Loading Zones, Limited Parking). By-law 2024-114 - 11 12 2024 - Yield Signs at Intersections, Loading Zones, Limited Parking 493 - 494 2024- 115. A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its meeting held on the 12th day of November, 2024. By-law 2024-115 - 11 12 24 Confirming By-law 495 16. ADJOURNMENT Page 10 of 495 MINUTES City Council Meeting 4:00 PM - Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Council Chambers/Zoom App. The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 4:22 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present: COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange STAFF PRESENT: Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Kira Dolch, Kathy Moldenhauer, Erik Nickel, Jo Zambito, Shelley Darlington, Tiffany Calrk, Margaret Corbett, Heather Ruzylo (attended in person - Chambers) Gerald Spencer, Serge Felicetti (attended via Zoom) 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council meeting was called to order at 4:22 PM. 1.1. Swearing in of Councillor Chris Dabrowksi Bill Matson, City Clerk, swore in Councillor Chris Dabrowski as a Niagara Falls' City Councillor for the remainder of the current Council term. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1. Council Minutes of October 1, 2024 Moved by Councillor Tony Baldinelli Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo THAT Council ADOPT the Council minutes of October 1st, 2024 as presented. Carried Unanimously 3. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None to report. 4. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 5.1. Niagara Industrial Association (NIA) Jordan Sherlock, Executive Director of the NIA (Niagara Industrial Association) , provided an update on industry in Niagara Falls. Page 1 of 13 Page 11 of 495 Councillor Pietrangelo requested staff send out a circulation notice through Cityview to notify the Niagara Industrial Association (NIA) when areas come up for potential industry and re-zoning. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council receive the presentation by Jordan Sherlock pertaining to the Niagara Industrial Association (NIA). Carried Unanimously 5.2. R&C-2024-16 World Health Organization Age Friendly Designation for the City of Niagara Falls Joe Szabo, member of the Seniors Advisory Committee, shared a presentation to Council. Direction to staff: to designate a member of the staff or a contact person for the Global Network. Direction to staff: For staff to work with Cogeco to look for ways to broadcast the show out to other sources to increase viewership, not just Cogeco subscribers. Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg 1.THAT Council SUPPORT the submission of an application to the World Health Organization (WHO) for the City of Niagara Falls to join the WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities. 2.THAT the Mayor PROVIDE an official letter of support to become a designated city under the World Health Organization (WHO). Carried Unanimously 6. PLANNING MATTERS 6.1. PBD-2024-45 AM-2024-021, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment 7230 Lundy’s Lane Proposal: Two 9-Storey Apartment Buildings With 25 Units Each Applicant: 100045845 ONTARIO LIMITED Agent: William Heikoop, Upper Canada Consultants The Planning Public meeting commenced at 5:32 PM. Page 2 of 13 Page 12 of 495 Chris Roome, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2024-45. Joedy Burdett, of 4480 Burdette, spoke in favour of the application. William Heikoop, agent from Upper Canada Consultants, provided a presentation and summary to Council supporting the proposal. The Planning Public meeting was closed at 5:55 PM. Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell THAT Council RECEIVE the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to increase the permitted height to 9 storeys with a density of 63.53 units per hectare and rezone the lands to a site-specific Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone to permit the construction of two 9-storey apartment buildings consisting of 50 total residential units (25 units in each building), for information. Carried Unanimously 7. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 7.1. In-Camera Resolution Joedy Burdett, of 4480 Bridge Street, addressed Council citing concerns regarding delegations to In-Camera matters. Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council enter in an In-Camera meeting. Carried Unanimously 8. REPORTS Council resumed at 9:48 PM, upon completion of the In-Camera meeting. 8.1. PBD-2024-47 Cityview Software Implementation Kira Dolch, General Manager of Planning, Building and Development, and Danielle Foley, Senior Planner, Long Range Initiatives, provided a brief presentation of Cityview (Phase 1) to Council. Moved by Councillor Mona Patel Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski THAT Council RECEIVES Report PBD-2024-47, Cityview Software Page 3 of 13 Page 13 of 495 Implementation, for information purposes. Carried Unanimously 8.2. R&C-2024-17 Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg 1.THAT Council RECEIVE Report RCF-2024-17 Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. 2.THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to apply to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, Stream 1 (Repair and Rehabilitation) for the MacBain Community Centre project- Stream One and Stream Two (New Builds/Signature New Builds) for the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre project. 3.THAT Council APPROVE the MacBain Community Centre and Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre capital projects be contingently approved upon successful application of funding and will be funded by a mix of Grant, Development Charges, and Debt funding. Carried Unanimously Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo THAT Council EXTEND the Council curfew past 10:00 PM. Carried Unanimously 8.3. R&C-2024-18 Santa Claus Parade Request for Downtown BIA Funds Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange 1. THAT Council APPROVE the transfer of $15,000 from the Downtown BIA unspent levy being held in reserve to offset the cost of the Santa Claus Parade and lighting of Queen Street. 2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE the use of downtown assets for the Santa Meet and Greet and to animate Queen Street and Centennial Square. Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed). 8.4. PBD-2024-46 Proposed Vacant Building Registry & By-law Councillor Wayne Campbell left the meeting at 10:29 PM and returned at 10:32 PM. Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Page 4 of 13 Page 14 of 495 Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council pass a motion to suspend the rules to allow for additional discussion time. Carried Unanimously Moved by Councillor Mona Patel Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli 1. THAT Council APPROVE the vacant building by-law registry as detailed in the staff report PBD-2024-46; 2. THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to prepare an implementing vacant building registryby-law for consideration and adoption. 3. THAT Council AUTHORIZE staff to update the Schedule of Fees to include the vacant building registry fees as identified in this report. Carried Unanimously 9. CONSENT AGENDA 9.1. MW-2024-42 Intersection Control Review - Ontario Avenue at Hiram Street Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange 1. THAT Council RECEIVE for information this report detailing the findings and recommendations of the Ontario Avenue at Hiram Street Pilot Study; and, 2. THAT Council APPROVE of the permanent opening and all-way stop- control of the Ontario Avenue and Hiram Street intersection. Carried Unanimously 9.2. F-2024-38 2024 Q2 Water/Wastewater Fund Budget to Actual Variance (Unaudited) Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT the 2024 Q2 Water and Wastewater Fund Budget to Actual Variance report for the period ended June 30, 2024 be RECEIVED. Carried Unanimously 10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 10.1. Proclamation Request - 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence The Canadian Federation of University Women Welland and District are Page 5 of 13 Page 15 of 495 requesting Council to participate in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender- Based Violence campaign. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on Monday, November 25, 2024, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on December 10, 2024 - International Human Rights Day. Recommendation: THAT Council APPROVE the request to proclaim Monday, November 25, 2024 as the "International Day for the End of Violence Against Women" and to raise a "Wrapped in Courage" flag (purple) to create awareness and promote gender equality. Furthermore, THAT Council APPROVE the request to hang red dresses in the trees along the walkway in front of City Hall. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Council APPROVE the request to proclaim Monday, November 25, 2024 as the "International Day for the End of Violence Against Women" and to raise a "Wrapped in Courage" flag (purple) to create awareness and promote gender equality. Furthermore, THAT Council APPROVE the request to hang red dresses in the trees along the walkway in front of City Hall. Carried Unanimously 10.2. Proclamation Request - Talk to a Stranger Week GenWell, a Not-for Profit registered in Canada (#1048215-3) requests that the City of Niagara Falls proclaim November 18-24, 2024, as "Talk To A Stranger Week." This proclamation aligns with the mission of GenWell, a Canadian-led Global Human Connection movement that highlights the critical importance of human connection for the health, happiness, longevity, and overall well- being of all Canadians. Recommendation: For the APPROVAL of Council. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT the City of Niagara Falls PROCLAIM November 18-24, 2024, as "Talk To A Stranger Week." Carried Unanimously 11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 12.1. Shepherds Heart Food Bank Attached is a request from the Shepherd Heart Food Bank for a monetary donation (grant) from the City of Niagara Falls. Recommendation: REFER to the Operating Budget. Page 6 of 13 Page 16 of 495 Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Council REFER to the Operating Budget the request from the Shepherd Heart Food Bank for a monetary donation (grant) from the City of Niagara Falls. Carried Unanimously 12.2. Downtown Committee - Appointments Council completed ballots to select members of the Downtown Committee. Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council appoint the following eight (8) members to the Downtown Committee: 1. Josh Pereira 2. Pouria Sadeghi 3. Kelly Crossley 4. Eddy Pybus 5. Gus Ellinas 6. Victoria Martin 7. Ronald Charbonneau 8. Daelys Faife Carried Unanimously Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council APPOINT Councillor Mona Patel to be the Council representative on the Downtown Committee. Carried Unanimously Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council DIRECT Staff to destroy the ballots from the Downtown Committee appointment process. Carried (Councillor Lococo, Councillor Patel and Councillor Pietrangelo were opposed). 13. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA a) Ratification of In-Camera Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Page 7 of 13 Page 17 of 495 THAT Council DIRECT staff to enter into discussions with Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service and Hospice Niagara for the purpose of submitting a revised Expression of Interest to Ontario Health for the development of a Hospice in Niagara Falls. Carried Unanimously 14. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS 14.1. Notice of Motion Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Councillor Lori Lococo regarding the Provincial Government Increase "Heads and Beds" levy for Ontario Municipalities. Notice of Motion - Provincial Government Increase the Heads and Beds Levy 14.2. Notice of Motion Attached is a request for a Notice of Motion from Councillor Mona Patel regarding access to affordable transportation. Notice of Motion - Access to Affordable Transportation a) Municipal Funding for Asylum Seekers Councillor Lococo discussed the need to reach out to the federal government requesting funds to assist with asylum seekers here in Niagara Falls. Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell THAT Council DIRECT Staff to contact the federal government requesting assistance with funding for hosting asylum seekers in the City of Niagara Falls. Carried Unanimously b) Doctor Recruitment in the City of Niagara Falls Direction to Staff: Councillor Nieuwesteeg requested the CAO to work with the other CAOs in the Niagara Region to collectively come up with a different or a more creative approach to attracting doctors to our area. 15. MOTION 15.1. Motion Maintenance of City and Regional Roads Mayor Diodati brought forth the attached motion regarding the maintenance of City and Regional roads. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg • Whereas Niagara Falls is a world-class destination and attracts more than 14 million Page 8 of 13 Page 18 of 495 visitors each year; and • Whereas visitors travel through the Niagara Parks Commission and have a high level of expectation of beauty and maintenance; and • Whereas the Region and the City are individually responsible for road maintenance under their individual jurisdictions; and, • Whereas Regional Roads have a higher traffic exposure than City Roads, and therefore are more likely to serve as key access points to economic drivers such as hotels, restaurants, tourist destinations, and shopping centres; and, • Whereas the Region has established a consistent level of service for road maintenance across the entire Regional Road network, regardless of the unique characteristics of the local area municipalities; and, • Whereas the Region’s level of service for urban commercial corridors in Niagara Falls is lower than the City’s level of service, specifically with respect to the frequency of roadside mowing and the control of weeds along curbs and in medians; Be it therefore resolved that Staff report back on options, including impacts to the 2025 Budget, for the purposes of accomplishing the following: 1. An identified plan, with an established budget that outlines a schedule of service at these arterial road intersections year-round; 2. That the plan be carried out by City of Niagara Falls labour force; 3. That the plan take into account input and a potential cost-sharing partnership with the Region of Niagara; 4. That the maintenance schedule include spraying, trimming and other means deemed necessary for a fulsome maintenance program; 5. That the plan identify a consistent target level of service for roadside maintenance on urban commercial corridors at both the City and Regional level; 6. And it take into account resource challenges faced by the City’s Municipal Works division to meet this target levels of service on City roads; and, 7. To increase the service levels on Regional roads to match the target level of service. Carried Unanimously Motion from Mayor Diodati - Maintenance of City and Regional Roads 16. BY-LAWS 2024- 100. A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 172 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2024-009). Page 9 of 13 Page 19 of 495 2024- 101. A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to permit the use of the Lands (2430 St. Paul Avenue) for a 295-unit apartment dwelling consisting of two towers with maximum building heights of 15 storeys (56 metres) and 19 storeys (68 metres), respectively, subject to the removal of a Holding (H) symbol and a 3- year sunset clause and to repeal By-law No. 2013-059 (AM-2024-009). 2024- 102. A by-law to impose fees and charges for services and activities provided or done by the Fire Department of the City of Niagara Falls. 2024- 104. A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 173 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2023-035). 2024- 105. A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for two 2 storey apartment dwellings, containing a total of 24 units (AM-2023-035). 2024- 106. A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. 2024- 107. A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its meeting held on the 22nd of October, 2024. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed. Carried (Councillor Lococo opposed to By-law 2024-100 and By-law 2024- 101). 17. ADJOURNMENT a) Adjournment Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel That Council adjourn the meeting at 11:09 PM Carried Unanimously Mayor City Clerk Page 10 of 13 Page 20 of 495 Motion Requesting that the Provincial Government Increase the “Heads and Beds” levy for Ontario Municipalities Motion by Lori Lococo Whereas the Heads and Beds levy program was established in 1987 as a payment-in-lieu of property taxes to compensate municipalities for the cost of services - transit, roads, sewers, parks, recreation, arts and culture) provided to post-secondary students, public hospitals and correctional facilities in our communities, Whereas, despite frequent and ongoing requests of the provincial government to increase this levy by CPI annually, the current rate of $75 per bed for municipalities has been in place since 1987 and in 2024 terms, the Heads and Beds levy should be at least $165 per bed, Whereas Ontario’s municipalities continue to face significant financial pressures, Whereas post-secondary institutions, public hospitals and correctional facilities in our municipalities play a significant role in enhancing our vitality, economic development opportunities, talent attraction ability and are an essential component of our community, And Whereas Ontario’s Big City Mayors passed the same motion in April 2024; Therefore, be it resolved that to reflect the escalated costs of service delivery, infrastructure and inflation, the province - at a minimum - increase the “Heads and Beds” levy for municipalities with post-secondary institutions, hospitals and correctional facilities to $165 per bed and annualize this levy to ensure it keeps pace with ongoing costs. And that a copy of this motion be sent to: ● The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario ● The Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance ● The Hon. Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities ● The Hon. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade ● Alan Shepard, Chair, Ontario University Council ● Alan Harrison, Chair, Blue Ribbon Panel on Post-Secondary Education on Financial Sustainability ● Local Area Municipalities ● Chair Jim Bradley, Niagara Region Page 11 of 13 Page 21 of 495 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject:Notice of motion - Access to affordable transportation Whereas data shows Niagara Falls has highest per capita food bank usage in province, with 1 in 7 Niagara Falls residents using food bank. Whereas the need for Niagara Falls emergency food program has grown “alarmingly” during the past year. Whereas according to Daily bread’s annual Who’s Hungry survey, two-thirds of clients reported having to miss a meal to pay for another expenses. Close to half of these respondents had to skip a meal to afford transportation. Whereas they can’t buy $6 dollars per round trip for bus tickets. Whereas that money should be used to purchase food and necessities not bus tickets. Therefore, be it resolved that Staff engage with Niagara Region Transit for the purpose of accomplishing the following: 1. Ensure access to free or affordable transportation by providing reduced rates and enhancing accessibility, which is critical for individuals utilizing essential services including, but not limited to, food banks in Niagara Falls. 2. See to that services are affordable, reliable, and accessible, potentially accomplished by expanding the transfer time fare window from 2 hours to 3 hours. This would help households reach food programs without paying for two separate trips. Additionally, exploring a pilot project that offers zero-cost bus access could enable many individuals to not only reach the food bank but also return home with the food they receive. Best regards, Mona Patel Niagara Falls City Councillor Get Outlook for iOS Page 12 of 13 Page 22 of 495 Notice of Motion re: Maintenance of City and Regional Roads • Whereas Niagara Falls is a world-class destination and attracts more than 14 million visitors each year; and • Whereas visitors travel through the Niagara Parks Commission and have a high level of expectation of beauty and maintenance; and • Whereas the Region and the City are individually responsible for road maintenance under their individual jurisdictions; and, • Whereas Regional Roads have a higher traffic exposure than City Roads, and therefore are more likely to serve as key access points to economic drivers such as hotels, restaurants, tourist destinations, and shopping centres; and, • Whereas the Region has established a consistent level of service for road maintenance across the entire Regional Road network, regardless of the unique characteristics of the local area municipalities; and, • Whereas the Region’s level of service for urban commercial corridors in Niagara Falls is lower than the City’s level of service, specifically with respect to the frequency of roadside mowing and the control of weeds along curbs and in medians; Be it therefore resolved that Staff report back on options, including impacts to the 2025 Budget, for the purposes of accomplishing the following: 1. An identified plan, with an established budget that outlines a schedule of service at these arterial road intersections year-round; 2. That the plan be carried out by City of Niagara Falls labour force; 3. That the plan take into account input and a potential cost-sharing partnership with the Region of Niagara; 4. That the maintenance schedule include spraying, trimming and other means deemed necessary for a fulsome maintenance program; 5. That the plan identify a consistent target level of service for roadside maintenance on urban commercial corridors at both the City and Regional level; 6. And it take into account resource challenges faced by the City’s Municipal Works division to meet this target levels of service on City roads; and, 7. To increase the service levels on Regional roads to match the target level of service. Page 13 of 13 Page 23 of 495 The City of Niagara Falls  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee Awards  2024-2025 DEI Awards Presentation Page 24 of 495 What are DEI Awards? Workplace DEI Award The Workplace DEI Award recognizes a local business who demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. Community DEI Award The Community Impact Award recognizes organizations or individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the local community. Youth Empowerment DEI Award The Youth Empowerment Award is presented to and empowers a local youth resident, or a group of youth residents, 21 years of age or younger. Page 25 of 495 Criteria for DEI Awards Community Engagement Collaborative Impact Effective Communication Sustainable Engagement Advocacy and Communication Leadership Commitment Education and Awareness Community Engagement Criteria for the Workplace DEI Award Criteria for the Community Impact DEI Award Criteria for the Youth Empowerment DEI Award Diversity Representation Training and Education Leadership Commitment Measurement and Accountability Employee Feedback Page 26 of 495 Nomination phase: November 10th , 2024 to April 30th , 2025 Assessment Phase: May 1st – May 30th, 2025 Announcement: June 9th, 2025 (Monday) Awards Presentation: June 17, 2025 (council meeting to be confirmed) Timeline These awards will be presented by the Mayor and the Committee Chair/Co-Chair on an annual basis at City Council Page 27 of 495 Certificate Sample Page 28 of 495 DEI Awards Nominations Now Open! The DEI Awards Nomination Portal is now open, inviting you to recognize exceptional achievements that uplift and empower our communities. Submit your nominations today and join us in celebrating excellence and inspiration! Learn more: https://niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/committees/diversity-and- inclusion-advisory-committee/Page 29 of 495 2024 1ST ANNUAL DEI SUMMIT One Community, Many Perspectives March 4 th, 2024, Exchange Page 30 of 495 2024 1ST ANNUAL DEI SUMMIT One Community, Many Perspectives Page 31 of 495 Location: The Exchange Date : March 3rd, 2025 (to be confirmed) Audiences: Corporate leaders and HR professionals, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government officials and policymakers, community activists and advocates, healthcare professionals, consultants and trainers, business owners and entrepreneurs and any Niagara resident. Forms: Keynote speaking, Panel discussion, round table discussion, Q&A, multicultural vendors, light refreshments, giveaways Event Scale: Around 100-200 people Ticket: $25/person 2025 2ND ANNUAL DEI SUMMIT One Community, Many Perspectives Page 32 of 495 PBD-2024-50 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: November 12, 2024 Title: AM-2024-005 – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment 4709, 4725 and 4745 Bender Street, 5655 Ontario Avenue and Air Rights Over a Portion of Ontario Avenue and Lands on the Southwest Corner of Palmer Avenue and Bender Street Proposal: 17 storey, 393 unit hotel and attraction Applicant: Great Lakes Entertainment Canada Ltd.( Wynn Xie) Agent: GSP Planning (Craig Rohe) Recommendation(s) 1. That Council APPROVE the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the development of a 17 storey, 393 unit hotel and attraction on the lands subject to the recommended regulations outlined in this report. 2. That Council AUTHORIZE the inclusion of a Holding (H) provision in the amending by-law to require the submission of a revised wind impact assessment to mitigate wind impacts and necessary off-site agreements. 3. That Council AUTHORIZE the inclusion of a sunset clause in the amending by- law to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement within four years of the amending by-law coming into effect, with the possibility of a two-year extension at the discretion of the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development. Executive Summary Great Lakes Entertainment Canada Ltd. has requested an Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendment for lands municipally known as 4709, 4725 and 4745 Bender Street, 5655 Ontario Avenue and air rights over a portion of Ontario Avenue and lands on the southwest corner of Palmer Avenue and Bender Street. The applicant is proposing to construct a 17 storey, 393 unit hotel including both an ice sculpture and tropical garden exhibition centre. The amendments are recommended by Staff, subject to the inclusion of the Holding (H) provision to require a revised wind impact assessment, necessary off site agreements and the filing of a Phase 2 Archaeological Assessment. The subject proposal includes air rights over two City owned parcels, the first parcel being the right of way of Ontario Street between Bender Street and Falls Avenue and the second parcel being a public parking lot at the southeast corner of Bender Street Page 1 of 31 Page 33 of 495 and Palmer Avenue. These air rights have been authorized through a license agreement by Council in principle, final approval of the agreements will be required by Council, subject to a variety of conditions such as a maximum of 2 years to submit a site plan application and 5 years to complete the first phase of development from the submission of a Building Permit as well as agreements and securities to protect the City’s interest in their facilities. Concerns raised by the public include the impact of traffic from the development on the residential area to the north and on Bender Street, the scale of the building, the height of the building in relation to nearby residential areas, potential shadowing impacts on residences, the need for more landscaping, potential parking impacts and vibration impacts on dwellings from construction and excavation. These concerns are addressed as follows:  The traffic study has not indicated a significant impact on the residential area to the north. Staff reported to Council at its October 22nd meeting that no adverse traffic impacts have occurred with opening Ontario Avenue to through traffic.  Provided improvements to the intersection of Bender Street and Ontario Avenue, including building a left turn lane onto Ontario Street and adjusting traffic signal timing, are implemented, traffic conditions on Bender Street are expected to be acceptable.  In response to concerns raised at the public information open house, the building has been modified to reduce the massing and increase step backs on its northeast side, reducing impacts of massing and shadowing on the residential area. Further modifications to the appearance of the building, such as breaking up the components of the building with glass or changes in cladding, will be sought at the site plan stage to further reduce the perception of massing.  Landscaping improvements, including landscaping on building terraces and streetscapes, will be pursued at the site plan stage.  The development meets current parking regulations. The development will not negatively impact parking in residential areas as on-street parking is restricted to residents in the residential area to the north.  A geotechnical study will be requested at the site plan stage to identify any vibration concerns and methods to mitigate this impact. Provided that the Holding (H) provision is approved as recommended, the amendments are recommended for the following reasons:  The proposed development satisfies matters of Provincial interest as outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act;  The proposed development conforms to Provincial, Regional, and local policies as it makes efficient use of land within the Built-Up Area;  The revised design meets the intent of the Official Plan and the City’s tourist area architectural design guidelines, as impacts on nearby residential areas are mitigated, a reduction in building height to the periphery of the tourist area is Page 2 of 31 Page 34 of 495 achieved, a distinct feature is added to the skyline and the proposed attractions will support the City’s goal of becoming a year round tourist attraction; and  The requested zone will permit a built form that has compatibility with the surrounding area. Background Great Lakes Entertainment Canada Ltd. has requested an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for land holdings municipally known as 4709, 4725 and 4745 Bender Street, 5655 Ontario Avenue and air rights over a portion of Ontario Avenue and City owned lands on the southwest corner of Palmer Avenue and Bender Street, totaling approximately 0.4 hectares as shown on Appendix 1. Originally the applicant proposed to construct a 17 storey, 402 room hotel and attraction building, with a total gross floor area of 60,008 square metres. Following comments received from the public at an open house in June 2024, and discussions with staff, the applicant has scaled back the proposal to a 17 storey, 393 room hotel and attraction building with a gross floor area of 57,017 square metres and with greater setbacks on the upper floors on the northeast side of the building. Refer to Appendices 2 and 3 for the site plan and perspectives of the building. The subject property is designated Tourist Commercial in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is located within the Clifton Hill Tourist Subdistrict. The property is within the low rise (4 storey) building height area according to Figure 4 of the City’s Official Plan. The applicant is requesting an Official Plan amendment to place the land under a Special Policy Area to increase the high rise building height area over the subject lands and permit a maximum building height of 17 storeys. The land is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) under By-law No. 79-200, as amended. The applicant is requesting site specific front and rear yard depth, side yard width, lot coverage, building height (maximum 74.4 metres as measured from the north end of the lands), and number of loading space regulations, as well as deeming the Bender Street frontage as the lot frontage, to permit the proposed building. On April 30, 2024, Council authorized, in principle, the entering into of a 25 year lease agreement with the applicant, with the option to renew for a further four (4) 25-year periods, for air rights over Ontario Avenue and the City owned parking lot at the south- east corner of Bender Street and Palmer Avenue, to facilitate the proposed development. The lease is subject to several conditions, including timelines on the completion of the project (including a maximum of 2 years to submit a site plan application and 5 years to complete the first phase of development from the submission of a Building Permit) and agreements and securities to protect the City’s interest in their facilities. Page 3 of 31 Page 35 of 495 Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The subject lands currently contain two privately owned parking lots and include air rights over two City owned parcels, the first parcel being the right of way of Ontario Street between Bender Street and Falls Avenue and the second parcel being a public parking lot at the southeast corner of Bender Street and Palmer Avenue. The subject lands are nearly entirely covered by asphalt. A small area of landscaping and concrete sidewalk exists along Ontario Ave. These lands also slope downward in a south-east direction from Palmer Avenue. Surrounding land uses include North: Falls Avenue (former Highway 420) is located to the north and northeast of the lands. A residential neighbourhood, consisting primarily of single detached dwellings, low rise apartment buildings and bed and breakfasts, is located further to the northeast. A restaurant, associated parking lot and a small stand alone parking lot are also located to the northwest of the lands. South: A large tourist complex, consisting of Casino Niagara, two high rise hotels, a parking garage, rooftop waterpark, restaurant and associated parking areas, is located on the southwest side of Bender Street across from the site. In addition, an Official Plan amendment (OPA) was adopted in 2005 to permit a 57 storey hotel and observation tower above Casino Niagara abutting Falls Avenue. A privately owned parking lot is located to the southeast of the lands. East: A residential neighbourhood is located to the northeast of the subject lands, as noted above. West: A low rise hotel (Skyline Inn), associated with the Casino Niagara complex, is located across Bender Street. Circulation Comments Information regarding the requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was circulated to City departments, agencies, and the public for comments. The following summarizes the comments received:  Regional Municipality of Niagara o Regional Staff have no concerns with consistency/compliance with the Provincial Policy Statement and Provincial and Regional plans. o A Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment has not been received. Therefore, a Holding (H) provision will be included in the amending by-law until such study and related ministerial acknowledgement is received. Page 4 of 31 Page 36 of 495 o A widening of 5.35 metres is required to be dedicated at the site plan stage along the Falls Avenue frontage. Reconstruction of the Ontario Avenue bridge is scheduled in 2027 pending budget approval. o Based on the design shown, Regional staff expect the development will be serviced through private waste collection.  Building Services, GIS Services, Business Development, Enbridge, Bell Canada, Niagara Parks Commission o No objections to the application. Further review will occur at the site plan stage as necessary.  Legal Services o Council approved in principle the lease of air rights above Ontario Avenue and Palmer Avenue. Preparation of legal documents and an appraisal to implement this decision is underway.  Fire Services o Should the building exceed 84 metres in height, a second dedicated fire main will be required.  Urban Design & Landscape Services o Further details, including a detailed drawing of the screening wall, an increase in tree plantings along Palmer Avenue, indoor bicycle parking and street furniture in the public realm, should be reviewed at the site plan stage. o Cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be required at the Site Plan Control stage, as determined by an appraisal at the applicant’s expense.  Municipal Works (Transportation Services) o No comments or objections to the requested amendments. o The applicant’s transportation consultant has determined improvements at the intersection of Bender Street and Ontario Avenue. These include a reduction in the number of right turns into Casino Niagara to a single right turn to provide a left turn to Ontario Street (and the development’s entrance). With these improvements the surrounding road network can accommodate the traffic from this development and other approved developments. Intersection improvements are to be at the expense of the applicant. o Staff reported to Council at its October 22 meeting on the impact of opening Ontario Avenue, north of Hiram Street, to through traffic and concluded that traffic levels were well below what is expected for streets of the respective classification. Further, vehicular speeds were below the maximum speed permitted. No further action is recommended. Trucks and buses are prohibited on Ontario Avenue and parking is restricted to permit parking for residents only. Page 5 of 31 Page 37 of 495 o No reductions to parking are proposed. The reduction to minimum number of loading spaces, from 7 to 3, is satisfactory. o Road widenings of 0.832 m along Bender Street and 0.856 m along both sides of Ontario Avenue, are requested where the site abuts these streets. In addition, daylight triangles of 7 m by 7 m are requested, exclusive of road widenings, at the intersection of Bender Street and Ontario Avenue.  Municipal Works (infrastructure) o No concerns or objections to the requested amendments. o Further third party infrastructure modelling will be conducted at the expense of the applicant, and any requirements or recommendations shall be addressed at the time of site plan application. Neighbourhood Comments A Public Information Open House was held on June 10th, 2024, and attended by the applicant and their agents and 10 neighbouring residents. No written comments have been received from the public to date. At the open house concerns were raised about the impact of traffic from the development on the residential area to the north and on Bender Street, the scale of the building, the height of the building in relation to nearby residential areas, potential shadowing impacts on residences, the need for more landscaping, potential parking impacts and vibration impacts on dwellings from construction and excavation. The following are responses to the concerns raised: Traffic impacts on residential area to the north As noted above staff have analyzed and reported on the impact of opening Ontario Avenue to through traffic. The analysis found that traffic volumes are well below what is expected for a street of its classification (244 vehicles a day versus a maximum of 1,000 vehicles per day for a local street) and vehicular speed is below the maximum permitted. Current restrictions on large vehicles, and resident permit parking only, are to remain in place. The development is not expected to have a significant impact on traffic on Ontario Avenue or Palmer Avenue, with traffic expected mainly to utilize Bender Street. Traffic impacts on Bender Street With the implementation of improvements to the Bender Street and Ontario Avenue intersection, including a left turn lane to Ontario Avenue and signal adjustments, traffic is expected to operate at an acceptable level. Page 6 of 31 Page 38 of 495 Concerns about the scale of the building and the transition to the residential area, noting the building does not meet a 45 degree plane and creates shadowing impacts While the Tourist Commercial policies do not speak to a strict application of a 45 degree plane, staff agreed there should be a reduction or step down in height to mitigate impacts on adjacent residential areas. The applicant has reduced the massing of the building and increased the step back of the upper floors of the building to provide a better transition to the residential area. This has had the effect of reducing shadowing impacts as discussed later in this report. Staff recommend the use of glass and architectural detailing to further reduce the perception of massing of the building. More landscaping should be provided The applicant intends to provide landscaping on the terraces of the building created by the step backs as well as along Falls Avenue, in addition to proposed street tree planting along surrounding streets. Details of this landscaping is to be pursued at the site plan stage. Parking concerns The parking provided complies with the current zoning regulations. These regulations were studied and updated in 2012 to implement contemporary parking demands. Further the development is within easy walking distance of large parking areas and accommodations to allow guests to walk to the attractions without utilizing on-site parking. Parking on residential streets to the north is for residents only by permit, other vehicles may be towed away. Impacts to nearby dwellings from excavation and construction activities in terms of vibration The applicant indicates that blasting is not proposed. A geotechnical study will be requested at the site plan stage to determine any impacts to structural integrity of nearby dwellings and mitigation measures. This geotechnical study may include the opportunity for pre-construction surveys of neighbouring properties. Analysis Provincial Policies The Planning Act requires City planning decisions to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS). The proposed development is consistent and conforms as follows: Page 7 of 31 Page 39 of 495  The proposed development satisfies matters of Provincial interest as outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act;  The proposed development is within a settlement area and is transit supportive; and  The proposed intensification / redevelopment represents an efficient use of an underutilized parcel that will utilize existing municipal infrastructure and services. Regional Official Plan The subject land is designated Delineated Built-up Area in the Niagara Official Plan (NOP). The proposal conforms as follows:  The subject land is within the Urban Area, where growth is directed, and will utilize existing municipal infrastructure and services;  The proposal is supported by Chapter 4 (Competitive Region) of the NOP by providing a major investment to support the economic development of the Niagara Economic Zone by providing a new opportunity for tourism; and  The proposal will contribute to a complete community by providing additional opportunities for commerce and employment. The NOP also encourages opportunities for conservation, energy efficiency and demand management to reduce energy needs. The developer is proposing several measures to reduce energy needs, including using passive solar energy, using heat recovery ventilation to utilize the heat generated by the ice display to warm the tropical garden, developing a green roof, utilizing smart shading and solar panels, and using structural insulated panels for the ice display to minimize energy consumption. The details of energy efficiency are expected to be developed at the detailed design stage (site plan and Building Permit) when the appropriate electrical and HVAC experts are contracted. Staff will pursue this further at the site plan stage and will consult with affected agencies. City Official Plan The subject property is designated Tourist Commercial in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is located within the Clifton Hill Tourist Subdistrict. The site is located outside of the area where increased building heights can be considered and therefore is currently limited to a building height of 4 storeys, The applicant has applied for an Official Plan amendment to permit building heights up to 17 storeys: The Tourist Commercial designation of the Official Plan contains policies to guide tourist development that enhances Niagara Falls as a world class tourism destination. Policies seek to accomplish: Page 8 of 31 Page 40 of 495  A reduction in building heights along the periphery of the tourist core;  Building designs that provide interesting elements to contribute to an internationally recognizable skyline;  Avoiding adverse impacts on surrounding residential areas and avoiding overshadow;  Buildings that are appropriately stepped back from the street level to mitigate wind and shadow impacts; and  Buildings that are reduced in mass as they increase in building height to maintain gaps between buildings. When considering an Official Plan Amendment, Council is also to consider the conformity of the proposal with the general objectives of the Plan, the suitability of the site or area for the proposed use, the compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent land use designations, the need for the use, the availability of adequate municipal services and facilities for the proposed use, and its financial implications. In addition, the Tourist Commercial policies offer further guidance on development, including promoting Niagara Falls as a year round destination, reducing building heights towards the periphery of the tourist core and avoiding overshadowing of residential areas. The proposal conforms with the intent of the Official Plan as follows:  The proposal provides an appropriate reduction in building height from the high rise buildings that are allowed on the southwest side of Bender Street (including a proposed 57 storey building) to the low rise dwellings that are located north of Falls Avenue (Highway 420);  With revisions to the drawings to reduce the floor areas of the top 3 storeys and increase the step backs on the north side of the building, a transition that minimizes overshadowing on nearby residential area has been achieved. Further, the shadowing analysis shows that shadowing on the residential area has been minimized, as discussed later in this report. The revised building design is not expected to adversely impact the residential area; o Staff note that while the revised design achieves a reduction in massing and step downs mitigate overlook and shadowing on properties to the north, the building remains larger when viewed from the north or south and a minimal step back is provided above the 5 storey podium. Planning staff recommend architectural changes to the building elevation to reduce the perception of massing; o The design already incorporates elements to reduce massing, such as breaking the building up with the central glassed tropical garden atrium. Staff recommend that this be expanded upon to use glass, changes in cladding or other architectural detailing to further reduce the perception of massing. This will be pursued further at the site plan stage. Page 9 of 31 Page 41 of 495  If the measures recommended in this report are implemented, as further detailed in the next section, appropriate mitigation will be in place to address wind impacts;  While not as tall as other existing or approved nearby buildings, the proposal would make a distinct addition to the skyline;  Adequate setbacks are provided from nearby potential areas for high rise redevelopment on abutting streets, thereby ensuring adequate separation distances are provided. This development will not contribute to a wall of development;  The proposal would add large scale attractions that will assist in promoting Niagara Falls as a year-round destination and support the role of the Clifton Hill Subdistrict as the commercial-entertainment centre of the Tourist Area;  The proposal maintains the general objectives of the Official Plan in terms of directing growth and intensification to within the urban area and encouraging alternative means of transportation by incorporating the potential for the People Mover system within the design of the building;  Regarding the site’s suitability for the proposed use and availability of alternative sites, the size of the floor plates necessary to accommodate the attractions limits the number of viable sites within Tourist Commercial designated lands. While other large areas exist, most are already used or earmarked for other large-scale developments. Certain large peripheral sites are used for parking and not ideally positioned to provide synergy with other attractions or provide easy pedestrian access to tourist areas. With proximity to Queen Victoria Park and the Casino Niagara complex, the development will help establish a tourist node at the north end of the area;  Traffic from the development is not expected to adversely impact residential areas to the north. Transportation Services staff also note that the opening of Ontario Avenue has not resulted in any adverse impacts on traffic in the residential neighbourhood.  While there is no specific market feasibility study required for any tourist development, there are no current attractions similar in scale and nature to the proposed ice gallery and tropical garden, which would assist in diversifying the attractions available to support the tourist industry;  With the recommendations as further discussed in this report, the proposal will be compatible with surrounding tourist areas and residential areas to the north;  With improvements discussed in this report to the intersection of Bender Street and Ontario Avenue, both transportation and municipal infrastructure have adequate capacity to accommodate the proposal;  City financial interests will be protected by execution of the lease agreement previously approved by Council and payment of fair market value for the leased air rights; and  Cross jurisdictional issues have been addressed with agencies, particularly the Region. A draft of the recommended Official Plan Amendment is included as Appendix 6. Page 10 of 31 Page 42 of 495 Architectural Design Review All development proposals in the Tourist Commercial area for buildings greater than 10 storeys are subject to an Architectural Design Review process. The applicant’s planner submitted an Architectural Design Review Form that evaluates the project’s conformity to the 7 principles contained in the City’s Tourism Policy Review Implementation Handbook. Following a review of the application, Staff conclude that the proposal does not fully conform to the Architectural Design policies contained within the City’s Tourism Policy Review Implementation Handbook. Staff have reviewed the Form as it relates to the proposal and have the following comments: Principle 1 – Positive Building Base This principle states that a positive base interface between the building and the street elements is achieved through built to lines, setbacks, edge treatments, weather protection, transparency proportion and scale.  Staff have no concerns with compliance to this principle, as the development achieves compliance by providing nearly a 100% built frontage along Bender Street, with ground floor active uses to animate the streetscape.  A covered driveway access is provided from Ontario Street and structured parking is provided above and below the ground floor. Principle 2 – Public Realm at Grade This principle states that achieving an upgraded pedestrian environment, particularly along Bender Street, is to be achieved through providing a streetscape, planting and signage.  Staff have no concerns with this principle. An upgraded pedestrian environment, particularly along Bender Street, is to be achieved through providing a streetscape, planting, and signage.  A road widening will provide additional space on the sidewalk for plantings and details will be reviewed at the site plan stage. Principle 3 – Skyview This principle states that maximum sky, light, and air transparency occurs with buildings that have adequate spacing and mass to avoid a feeling of a wall of development. Page 11 of 31 Page 43 of 495  This development occupies a city block and is separated from other potential high rise sites by streets. The shadow analysis indicates that surrounding streetscapes are not adversely impacted by shadow, meaning the proposal aligns with substantial parts of this principle. However, the following technical aspects are not fully met: o The Principle specifies maximum floor plates of 1000 sq. m. above a podium to ensure slender towers. The proposal includes floor plates up to 3934 sq. m.; with reductions on the upper floors to between 1726 sq. m. and 1872 sq. m. o A 3 metre step back above a podium, typically defined as 4 storeys or 15 metres, is not provided. Instead, a step back of approximately 1.5 - 1.8 metres above a 5 storey podium, 24 - 32 metres in height, is proposed. The departures are considered acceptable for the following reasons:  The larger floor plates are needed to accommodate the unique attractions, including an ice sculpture and tropical garden exhibition centre.  As the building does not achieve the maximum permitted height envisioned by the guidelines, some flexibility in floor plate sizes can be considered.  The building presents a narrow profile towards Niagara River and is separated from other potential high-rise sites by streets, preventing the formation of a continuous wall of development.  The reduction in floor plate sizes in the upper three floors in the revised proposal reduces the massing when viewed from the north;  The reduction in the step back above the podium from the guidelines is modest. At the site plan stage, architectural detailing will be further pursued to enhance the prominence of this step back, ensuring the surrounding pedestrian realm is not overwhelmed by the building. Principle 4 – Skyline Height This principle states that the taller the building the greater the emphasis should be on slenderness and achieving visible sky view between towers, with towers running perpendicular to the escarpment.  While the building is not a point tower and is not located adjacent to the escarpment, it achieves a slender appearance by presenting a thin edge toward the Niagara River. Additionally, the separation created by streets will help in avoiding a wall of development. Principle 5 – Views and Vistas This principle seeks to maintain or enhance visual connections to the Falls and across the border and avoid obstructing valuable views. The Skylon Tower is to remain a signature feature of the skyline. Page 12 of 31 Page 44 of 495  The proposal offers a unique addition to the City skyline when viewed from the American side and does not obstruct other significant views. Furthermore, the site does not detract from the prominence of the Skylon Tower in the skyline. Principle 6 – Microclimate This principle seeks to implement design measures that will maximize comfort, enjoyment of the public realm, and minimize impacts on adjacent properties through shadow, wind, and snow.  A microclimate study was conducted, identifying several areas with uncomfortable wind speeds and unsafe conditions within the public realm, particularly in the City parking lot along Palmer Avenue and near the sidewalk at the south-east corner of the building. In addition, some uncomfortable conditions may be experienced along Ontario Avenue below the building.  Mitigation measures (wind screens and tree planting) are proposed to help mitigate (but not eliminate) wind conditions on lands to the south (not owned by the applicant) and along Palmer Avenue (lands owned by the City). The City is not aware of agreements to permit wind mitigation off-site on lands owned by other parties. The consultant recommends further analysis at the detailed design stage.  To ensure that safety exceedances in the public realm are eliminated and uncomfortable wind conditions are adequately mitigated, it is recommended that a Holding (H) Provision be included in the amending by-law to secure an updated study. While mitigation measures should be contained on site wherever possible, the Holding (H) Provision should also allow for the execution of agreements to implement off-site mitigation as necessary.  A shadow analysis was provided for the original and revised proposal in accordance with the City’s shadowing guidelines which seek to minimize shadowing primarily between 10 AM and 6 PM, between April 21 and September 21. This analysis (Shown on Appendices 4 and 5) complies with the guidelines for shadowing as follows: o Surrounding sidewalks will have at least 5 hours of sunlight; o Nearby open spaces will have at least 3 hours of sunlight; o There are no schoolyards or playgrounds near enough to be impacted by shadow at any time of the year; and o With the revised design, shadow impacts have been greatly reduced on the residential neighbourhood to the north, which is not impacted until late afternoon (after 4 PM), and at least 6 hours of sunlight is provided to associated amenity areas as recommended in the guidelines. One residential property is affected by shadow just before 4 PM, experiencing slightly less than 6 hours of sunlight. Principle 7 – Parking and Circulation Page 13 of 31 Page 45 of 495 This principle seeks to reduce the visual impact of parking and encourages appropriate parking arrangements.  Staff have no concerns with compliance with this principle, as the proposed parking is fully contained within above and below grade parking garages that do not affect surrounding streetscapes. Zoning By-law 79-200 The subject lands are zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The hotel, ice sculpture and tropical garden exhibition centre (under the term “Exhibition of …. natural or artificial curiosities”) and accessory retail are permitted uses. Site specific regulations have been requested to accommodate the building height and dimensions. The departures requested from the standard TC regulations are summarized in the following table: ZONE REGULATION EXISTING REGULATION REQUESTED REGULATION STAFF RECOMMENDATION (DETAILS TO FOLLOW) Minimum Front Yard Depth 0 m + 11.5 m from the centreline of Bender St 0 m (after road widening taken) SUPPORT Minimum Rear Yard Depth 3 m + 20.6 m from the centreline of Falls Ave 0.49 m (after road widening taken) SUPPORT Minimum Interior Side Yard Width (easterly side yard) 0 m + 10 m from the centreline of Ontario Ave 0 m to centreline - building extends over Ontario Ave SUPPORT Minimum Lot Coverage 70% 98% SUPPORT Maximum Height of Building or Structure 12 m 74.4 m or 17 storeys, measured from Palmer Avenue SUPPORT (increase to 76 m to incorporate mechanical penthouses into roof features) Minimum Number of Loading Spaces 7 3 SUPPORT When addressing high rise buildings, the City typically adopts a schedule showing components of the building to better regulate the heights and setbacks of the building. Page 14 of 31 Page 46 of 495 With inclusion of this schedule (shown attached to the draft bylaw per Appendix 7) and the recommended additional regulations listed below, the requested regulations can be supported for the following reasons:  The requested front and rear yard depths are captured in the draft schedules attached to the By-law in Appendix . The by-law also identifies that these setbacks apply after the necessary road widenings on Bender Street and Falls Avenue have been taken. The minor reduction in the rear yard is acceptable given the yard abuts Falls Avenue and a future road widening. As discussed below, a portion of the building extends into the future road allowance and is recommended to be dealt with through an encroachment agreement;  The reduction in side yard width is acceptable, as the building is intended to extend over the affected road allowance (Ontario Avenue). The By-law allows building permissions to extend to the centreline of a roadway, so no additional zoning relief is required to allow the building to extend over Ontario Avenue;  The increase in height can be supported provided the step backs indicated in Schedule 2 to the By-law in Appendix 7 are included. These step backs provide a step down to the residential neighbourhood to the north to mitigate the impacts of shadowing and overlook, as well as an increase in setback above the podium on the north-west, south-east and Bender Street frontages. Staff recommend the rounding up of the height to 76 metres to include a roof feature (discussed below);  The increase in lot coverage is acceptable as the design guidelines envision buildings to be built to street lines, with parking encouraged to be located in structured parking areas rather than surface parking. These design guidelines necessitate the increase in lot coverage;  The reduction in loading areas has been reviewed by transportation staff and found to be acceptable. Staff recommend that the regulations require a roof feature with a height of 4 metres on the 17 storey portions of the building to enclose or screen any rooftop equipment. This roof feature will improve the appearance of the building and help to create an internationally recognizable skyline. It is noted that the building elevations show rooftop lattice work that could be modestly altered to form part of the roof feature and enclose rooftop equipment. The by-law will require rooftop equipment, normally excluded from height limitations, to be no higher than the roof feature. In addition, staff recommend that the lands subject to the proposal constitute the minimum lot area, save and except for lands required for road widening. This provision is commonly used for large tourist proposals constituting more than one lot and will help secure the development as proposed. Holding (H) Regulation Staff recommend that the amending by-law include a Holding (H) regulation to ensure that: Page 15 of 31 Page 47 of 495  A revised microclimate (wind) impact analysis is completed and submitted to the City, to demonstrate that safety criteria are met in all ground-level, publicly accessible areas both on and off the site, along with the mitigation of uncomfortable wind conditions on adjacent sidewalks;  The execution of agreements for any necessary off-site wind mitigation measures on lands owned by other parties or the City; and  The filing of a Phase 2 Archaeological Assessment with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport to the satisfaction of the City and Region, to address Regional comments. This assessment is underway. If it is completed and satisfactorily filed prior to passing of the zoning by-law, this regulation will not be included in the final by-law. It is expected these matters will be addressed at the time of site plan submission. Additional Air Right Encroachment Through review of the proposal, staff identified a 0.81 encroachment of the building into the future road widening of Bender Street. As a 0.86 metre road widening is to be dedicated along the Bender Street frontage of the property, the encroachment does not extend into the current right of way of Bender Street. The proposed encroachment is from the portion of the building south of Ontario Street and extends up to the top of the 5th floor, providing 4.76 metres of head clearance above the future sidewalk. Staff have reviewed the proposed encroachment and have not identified any concerns with it. Sufficient head clearance above the future sidewalk is provided and pedestrians will have a degree of cover in inclement weather. Sufficient room remains to provide boulevard tree planting. Staff will be reporting to Council on this matter separately to seek direction. Although this encroachment was discovered on the most recent submission of drawings and not discussed at the open house, this change is minor in nature and not expected to impact on matters of public concern. Sunset Clause To encourage the timely development of the subject lands, Staff recommend that the amending by-law includes a sunset clause to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement within four years of the amending by-law coming into effect, with the possibility of a two-year extension at the discretion of the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development to provide flexibility. The proposed sunset clause is contemplated by Staff in accordance with Sections 34(16.1) and (16.2) of the Planning Act and Part 4, Sections 4.6.1 and 4.6.2 of the City’s Official Plan. Staff are of the opinion that the sunset clause or conditional zoning Page 16 of 31 Page 48 of 495 constitutes sound land use planning as it provides a mechanism to properly plan for the efficient use of the City’s services and allows for the appropriate allocation of servicing capacity for those who are ready to develop. Staff also note that the four years provides ample time to finalize the aforementioned lease agreement, submit a site plan application under the terms of the lease and complete site plan agreement execution. Appeal Provision – Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act In accordance with Bill 185, which received Royal Assent on June 6th, 2024, the Minister, the applicant, or a specified person, public body, or registered owner of any land to which the Official Plan amendment or zoning by-law will apply, who made oral submissions at a Public Meeting or written submissions to City Council prior to the adoption of the Amendment and/or passage of the by-law, may appeal the Amendment and/or by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal by filing Notices of Appeal to the Clerk. Third party appeals are no longer permitted. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis The development will be subject to agreements that will address encroachments and air rights over the City property along Palmer Avenue and the Ontario Avenue right of way and will protect the City against related liabilities. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The proposed development will provide development charges, cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication and a new tax assessment as well as revenue from the lease of air rights over City properties. Strategic/Departmental Alignment The proposal aligns with the Economic Diversification and Growth Pillar of the 2023- 2027 Strategic Plan by diversifying the tourism industry with new attractions. Strategic Plan Pillars Economic Diversification & Growth Fostering a balanced and sustainable local economy achieved by expanding and diversifying the types of industries and businesses operating within the community. List of Attachments Appendix 1 - Location Map Appendix 2 - Site Plan Appendix 3 - Perspectives From the Northeast and South Appendix 4 - Shadowing Impacts Summer Page 17 of 31 Page 49 of 495 Appendix 5 - Shadowing Impacts Spring and Fall Appendix 6 - Draft OPA Appendix 7 - Draft Zoning Bylaw Written by: Andrew Bryce, Senior Development Consultant Submitted by: Status: Signe Hansen, Director of Planning Approved - 04 Nov 2024 Kira Dolch, General Manager, Planning, Building & Development Approved - 05 Nov 2024 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 05 Nov 2024 Page 18 of 31 Page 50 of 495 SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Page 19 of 31 Page 51 of 495 SCHEDULE 2 SITE PLAN Page 20 of 31 Page 52 of 495 SCHEDULE 3 PERSEPCTIVES FROM THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTH Page 21 of 31 Page 53 of 495 SCHEDULE 4 SHADOWING IMPACTS SUMMER Page 22 of 31 Page 54 of 495 SCHEDULE 5 SHADOWIING IMPACTS SPRING AND FALL Page 23 of 31 Page 55 of 495 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTNO.xxx PART 2 -BODY OF THE AMENDMENT All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 —BODY OF THE AMENDMENT, consisting of the following text and attached map,constitute Amendment No.xxx to the Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls. DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows: 1.MAP CHANGE The "Area Affected by this Amendment",shown on the map attached hereto, entitled "Map 1 to Amendment No.xxx",shall be identified as “Subject to Policy4.6.11(xx)”on Figure 4 of PART 2,SECTION 4 —TOURIST COMMERCIAL of the Official Plan. 2.TEXT CHANGE a.PART 2,SECTION 4 —TOURIST COMMERCIAL,SUBSECTION 4.6.11 — OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTis hereby amended by adding the following Subsection: xx)Notwithstanding the policies of Part 2,Sections 4.4.2 and 4.4.3, Council may pass an amending Zoning By-law to permit development of a 0.4 hectare site on the north —east side of Bender Street,south-east of Palmer Avenue consisting of a mixed-use building with a hotel and large scale tourist attractions and with a building height not exceeding 17 storeys, as measured from Palmer Avenue. The amending By—law shall specifically regulate the development in terms of permitted uses,building heights and number of storeys,building setbacks,lot coverage,lot area, parking spaces and loading areas. To provide an appropriate transition to the abutting low rise residential neighbourhood to the north,the amending zoning To reduce the perception of building massing such techniquesasstepbacksandtheuseofarchitecturaldetailsandglassmaybeutilizedtobreakthebuildingupintocomponents.Page 24 of 31Page 56 of 495 The amending By—lawshall include a Holding (H)provision to require the submission of an updated Wind Study and necessary archaeological studies and the implementation of recommendations through future site plan and/or off—site development agreements where applicable.Page 25 of 31Page 57 of 495 Page 26 of 31Page 58 of 495 DRAFTPage 27 of 31Page 59 of 495 DRAFTPage 28 of 31Page 60 of 495 DRAFTPage 29 of 31Page 61 of 495 DRAFTPage 30 of 31Page 62 of 495 DRAFTPage 31 of 31Page 63 of 495 Address: Location: 4709, 4725 and 4745 Bender Street, 5655 Ontario Ave and air rights over Ontario Avenue and adjacent Public Parking Lot CentreApplicant: : Great Lakes Entertainment Canada Ltd. (Craig Rohe GSP Planning, agent) Proposal: 17 Storey Hotel with Ice Sculpture and Tropical Garden Exhibition Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Application AM-2024-005 Page 64 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Location Private Parking Lot Residences Residences, Bed and Preakfasts Aviary – Zoned for 60 Storey Hotel Skyline Inn Brock Hotel, Parking Garage, Waterpark Restaurant City Parking Lot Casino Niagara, Proposed 57 Storey Hotel and Observation Deck Page 65 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Background Official Plan •Designated Tourist Commercial in the Official Plan •Proposed within the low rise (4 storey) building height area according to Figure 4 (Height Strategy) of the Official Plan •An Official Plan Amendment is proposed to amend the Height Strategy and Subsection 4.6.11 of the Official Plan to permit a building height of 17 storeys Zoning By-law No. 79-200 •Zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) •The uses (hotel, ancillary uses, ice sculpture and tropical garden exhibition centre) are permitted •Building height is limited to 12 m •Requested zoning by-law with site specific building height (74.4 metres), front and rear yard depth, side yard width, lot coverage, number of loading space regulations Page 66 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Site Plan Extends over Ontario Ave Extends over City Parking Lot Vehicular entrances Page 67 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Perspective From East Upper Floor Massing Reduced from First Submission Page 68 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Perspective From North Massing Reduction Page 69 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Perspective From South Page 70 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Proposed Zoning Relief Min. Rear Yard Depth Proposed: 0.6 m Required: 3.0 m subject to 4.27.1 Max. Building Height Proposed: 76 m and 17 storeys with roof feature incorporating mechanical penthouses Required: 12.0 m Exterior Side Yard Width Proposed: 0 m (bldg. extends over Ontario Ave) Required: 0 m subject to 4.27.1 Loading Spaces Proposed: 3 spaces Required: 7 spaces Roof Feature Proposed: 4 m Required: N/A Max. Lot Coverage Proposed: 98 % Required: 70 % Min. Lot Area Proposed: The whole of the lands Required: N/A Min Front Yard Depth Proposed: 0 m after road widenings Required: 0 m subject to 4.27.1 Page 71 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Neighbourhood Comments Concern Staff Response Traffic Impacts •Development not expected to have a significant traffic impact on residential streets. No adverse impacts were determined by opening Ontario Ave to thru traffic. •With intersection improvements to Bender St and Ontario Ave intersection traffic on Bender St expected to operate at acceptable level. Building Scale, Massing transition to Residences, Shadowing •In response, the applicant has reduced the massing of the upper building floors to provide a better stepback and transition to residences. The revised design has minimal shadowing impact on residences. More Landscaping •Landscaping on surrounding streetscapes and building terrace will be pursued at the site plan stage. Parking concerns •Sufficient parking is provided per the zoning by-law. Parking on residential streets is permitted to residents only. Vibration Impacts •A geotechnical study, to determine any impacts on residences and mitigation measures, will be pursued at the site plan stage.Page 72 of 495 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Recommendations •That Council approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, subject to the regulations and modifications outlined in Report No. PBD-2024-xxx •That Council authorize the inclusion of a Holding (H) provision in the amending by-law for updated microclimate study, any necessary related agreements, and Stage 2 archaeological assessment •That Council authorize the inclusion of a sunset clause in the amending by-law Page 73 of 495 Bender Street Development Bender Street, Niagara Falls AM-2024-005 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Public Meeting – Tuesday November 12, 2024 City of Niagara Falls Municipal Office – 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls Planning Agent: Craig A. Rohe, MCIP, RPP, Senior PlannerPage 74 of 495 Subject Lands & Area Lot Area: 3,643 sq. m Within Clifton Hill Tourism District Designated as Tourist Commercial Zoned as Tourist Commercial (TC)Page 75 of 495 Page 76 of 495 Page 77 of 495 Page 78 of 495 Development Concept Uses and Features •Ice Sculpture Exhibition Hall (4 Fl., 5 Fl.) •Tropical Atrium (6 Fl. To 14 Fl.) •Hotel Rooms (393) •Retail Stores (2) •Buffet Restaurant (17 Fl.) •Structured Parking within Building (315 Spaces) •Public Realm and Streetscaping enhancements along Ontario Avenue •Can be integrated with People Mover System •Approximately 250 new employment opportunities Image prepared by TAES Architects Inc.Page 79 of 495 Page 80 of 495 Page 81 of 495 Page 82 of 495 Site Plan Page 83 of 495 The Applications (AM-2024-005) Official Plan Amendment •To amend “Figure 4” of the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. •Amendment will add a “high rise” height permissions to the development site, permitting 17 storeys. •The site currently is not within the City’s Height Strategy and has a maximum height of 12.0 metres (39.3 feet) or four storeys. Zoning By-law Amendment •A site-specific Amendment to the Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone. •To apply site-specific provisions for building design and height. •Assign (deem) yards for Zoning interpretation Page 84 of 495 The Applications Figure 4 of the OP Subject Lands Page 85 of 495 The Applications (AM-2024-005) Site-specific Tourist Commercial Zone (TC-X) Provision Zoning Requirement Proposed Requirement Minimum Rear Yard Setback 3.0 metres 0.49 metres Maximum Lot Coverage 70%98% Maximum Building Height 4 storeys or 12 metres, whichever is greater. 17 storeys or 74.4 metres, whichever is greater. Required Loading Spaces 7 3 Deemed Yards •Front Yard – Lot Lines along Bender Street •Rear Yard – Lot Lines Adjacent to Falls Avenue •Exterior Side Yards – Lot Lines adjacent to Ontario Avenue •Interior Side Yard (North) – Lot Lines Adjacent to Municipal Parking Lot •Interior Side Yard (South) – Lot Line Adjacent to Private Parking Lot Page 86 of 495 Supporting Studies, Reports and Materials •Planning Justification Report and Addendum •Floor Plans, Elevations and Renderings •Traffic Impact Study (TIS) •Functional Servicing Report (FSR) •Stormwater Management Report (SWM) •Stage 1 & 2 Archaeological Assessment •Pedestrian Level Wind Study •Shadow Study •Slope Stability Assessment Page 87 of 495 Summary and Planning Position •Consistent with 2024 Provincial Planning Statement •Conform with the Niagara Official Plan (2022) •Conforms with, and is a reasonable amendment to the Niagara Falls Official Plan •Zoning provisions are appropriate for the site and development concept •The application will support the redevelopment of underutilized urban land and municipal services. •Will be accessible by multi-modal transportation options. •The development supports tourism objectives and will generate new employment opportunities. •Will be a significant tourism use at the northeast end of the Clifton Hill Tourism District.Page 88 of 495 Thank you. Craig A. Rohe, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner GSP Group crohe@gspgroup.ca 289.814.3090 www.gspgroup.ca Page 89 of 495 PBD-2024-49 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: November 12, 2024 Title: AM-2024-021, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment 7230 Lundy’s Lane Proposal: 2 9-Storey Apartment Buildings With 25 Units Each. Owner: 100045845 ONTARIO LIMITED (Anthony Menechella) Applicant: Italia Gilberti, Sullivan Mahoney Agent: William Heikoop, Upper Canada Consultants Recommendation(s) 1. That Council APPROVE the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to increase the permitted height to 9 storeys with a density of 63.53 units per hectare and rezone the lands to a site-specific Tourist Commercial (TC-1262) Zone and to a site-specific Environmental Protection Area (EPA-1268) to permit the construction of 2 9-storey apartment buildings consisting of 50 total residential units (25 units in each building). 2. That Council AUTHORIZE the amending by-law to include a sunset clause to require the execution of a Site Plan Agreement within three years of the amending by-law coming into effect, with the possibility of a one-year extension at the discretion of the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development. Executive Summary 100045845 Ontario Limited has requested an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment for 0.787 hectares (1.94 acres) of land known municipally as 7230 Lundy’s Lane, to permit the construction of 2 9-storey apartment buildings consisting of 50 total residential units (25 units in each building) with a proposed density of 63.53 units per hectare. The amendment is recommended for the following reasons:  The proposed development conforms with Provincial, Regional, and City policies as it is transit supportive and supports the achievement of a complete community, will assist the City in meeting its intensification targets, and will provide additional housing choices for residents of the City. Page 1 of 23 Page 90 of 495  The proposed development represents intensification, which will contribute to the City’s intensification target and will conform with the intent of the City’s Official Plan;  The proposal will minimize urban land consumption and efficiently use underutilized land;  The site is currently serviced by existing municipal services, and there are no traffic / transportation impacts expected; and  The proposed site-specific amendments to the Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone are appropriate for the area and conform with the intent of the Zoning By-law. No comments from the public have been received for this application. Notice of Public Open House was circulated on August 20th, 2024, Notice of Public Meeting was circulated on October 1, 2024 and the Public Meeting was held on October 22nd, 2024. Background 100045845 Ontario Limited has requested an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 0.787 hectares (1.94 acres) of land known municipally as 7230 Lundy’s Lane, as shown on Appendix 1. Appendix 2 shows the conceptual Site Plan and Appendix 3 shows the location of the development within the subject lands and identifies the Official Plan designations and zoning. The northern portion of the subject lands (development area) are designated Tourist Commercial and Residential in part, within the City’s Official Plan, and located within the Lundy’s Lane Satellite District. The Tourist Commercial designation and Lundy’s Lane Satellite District, permits residential uses, including apartments with a density between 50-100 units per hectare and a maximum building height of 6 storeys. The residential designation also permits apartments at a density of 75-100 units per hectare. The balance of the land is designated Residential and Environmental Conservation Area. The applicant is proposing to place the lands under a Special Policy Area of the Tourist Commercial designation, to permit a maximum building height of 9 storeys and a density of 63.53 units per hectare. The lands are currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone and Prestige Industrial (PI) zone, in part, in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended. The applicant is proposing to rezone the proposed development area to a site-specific Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone to permit the construction of two 9-storey apartment buildings consisting of 50 total residential units (25 units in each building). The proposed Page 2 of 23 Page 91 of 495 site-specific TC zone is requesting relief for rear yard setback, projection of open balconies into required rear yards, height, and to add apartments as a permitted use. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The subject lands are currently vacant and located on the south side of Lundy’s Lane between Montrose Road and Brookfield Avenue and were previously occupied by a miniature golf course and restaurant. Surrounding land uses include:  North – Commercial Uses – restaurants, motel, recreational and utility uses;  South – vacant land;  East – Millenium Trail and Hydro One Corridor; and  West – Residential Apartment The subject property is located along the WEGO Red Line, with a bus stop located directly in front of the site. This line has connections to various other transit lines including routes 111, and 113, as well as Regional Transit Line 60/65 which connects to the City of Welland. Additionally, these transit lines service the MacBain Community Centre, Catholic Carmel of Lady Mount Centre, Shopping Square Niagara Our Elementary School, while also connecting with various other transit lines that provide further access to the city. This site is also in close proximity to the Greendale Public School (approximately 700m), and Westlane Secondary School (1km). Circulation Comments By-law Zoning and Amendment Plan requested the about Information Official Amendment application was circulated to City departments and divisions, agencies, and the public for comments. The following summarizes the comments received to date. Regional Municipality of Niagara  Regional Staff are satisfied that the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to Provincial and Regional Plans. Regional Staff have reviewed the revised zoning schedule and are satisfied that it adequately addresses Regional requirements. Municipal Works (Development Engineering) Page 3 of 23 Page 92 of 495  The sanitary modeling assessment indicates that existing sewers have capacity issues, however the proposed flows will not significantly impact these existing issues and Staff have no concerns with regards to this development.  A detailed review of the proposed engineering design will occur at the Site Plan Stage Municipal Works (Transportation Services)  Access to the proposed development will be through the neighbouring property via an established easement, with drivers using the existing signalized intersection to proceed to and from Lundy’s Lane.  A traffic study is not required as the expected traffic flow is not anticipated to exceed 100 trips/ day and the site is well serviced by public transit.  A development consisting of 50 apartment units in 2 buildings requires 70 parking spaces, at a rate of 1.4 parking spaces per unit. There are 73 parking spaces proposed. The minimum number of accessible parking spaces is based on the parking lot capacity. A parking area having 73 parking spaces requires a minimum of three (3) accessible parking spaces. There are four (4) accessible parking spaces proposed; 2 in front of each building. Building Services  A water/sewer permit shall be obtained to construct site services.  A building permit shall be obtained if granted approval.  All further detailed and site-specific Ontario Building Code construction requirements will be addressed during the building permit application process. Please be advised the new Ontario Building Code will take effect January 1, 2025.  All necessary building permit fees and securities will be assessed during building permit application review. Calculations are completed in accordance with Niagara Falls Building By-law.  Municipal, Regional, Educational Developments Charges (not excluding Parkland dedication fee) will be assessed at time of building permit review. Development Fees are required to be paid at time of building permit issuance.  Signs are to be in accordance with municipal sign-bylaw and may be subject to a sign permit application. Page 4 of 23 Page 93 of 495  A geotechnical report/subsurface investigation containing soil bearing capacity, underground water data, seismic data, foundation recommendation, etc. shall be provided at building permit application submission.  All other applicable law approvals shall be obtained prior to acceptance of a building permit application.  A zoning compliance certificate shall be obtained prior to acceptance of a building permit application.  Owner/Agent/Applicant to consult with Building Services regarding unit naming and addressing requirements.  Fire Prevention may provide comments related to firefighting requirements such as fire-route accesses, fire-hydrant locations (private and/or public), fire- department connection(s), etc. Fire Department  The Fire Department has no concerns with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment.  The proposed development will require a change of use/building permits from the City of Niagara Falls Building Department. All required permits shall be obtained prior to the commencement of any construction.  Compliance with the Ontario Fire Code is required at all times in buildings that are occupied. This includes but is not limited to the maintenance of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire department connections, fire access routes, exits (means of egress). GIS Services  No objections. Enbridge  No objections. Neighbourhood Comments Page 5 of 23 Page 94 of 495 A public open house was held on September 3, 2024, and was attended by Staff and the agent for the applicant. No members of the public attended, and no written comments were received by Staff. Analysis 1. Provincial Policies The Planning Act requires City planning decisions to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and conform to the Provincial “A Place to Grow” Plan. The proposed development is consistent and conforms as follows:  The proposed development satisfies matters of provincial interest as outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act;  The proposed development is located within the Built-up Area, is transit supportive as the property is located in close proximity to multiple transit lines, will contribute to the City’s annual residential intensification target, will diversify the type of housing available to residents, and will support the achievement of a complete community; and  The proposed development makes use of vacant land and encourages the efficient use of existing municipal infrastructure and services. 2. Regional Official Plan The subject lands are designated Delineated Built-Up Area in the Regional Official Plan. The proposed development conforms as follows:  The site is located within the urban area, represents an efficient use of urban land, and will utilize existing municipal infrastructure and services.  residential minimum the achieving with City’s will proposal The assist intensification target of 50% occurring annually within the Built-up Area.  The proposed development provides for a compact built form and allows for a range complete a of creation the which contributes types housing of to community; and,  The application conforms to the natural heritage policies of the Regional Official Plan as an Environmental Impact Study has been undertaken and appropriate measures will be implemented to secure the protection of the environmental features, including a 10-m naturalized buffer. Page 6 of 23 Page 95 of 495 3. City Official Plan The City’s Official Plan designates the northern portion as Tourist Commercial, while the balance of the lands are designated Residential and Environmental Conservation Area, in part. The location of the proposed development consists entirely of the Tourist Commercial Residential the portion small of including also while designation, a designation. The portion of the land designated Environmental Conservation Area is not proposed to be changed as a part of these applications. When considering an Official Plan Amendment, Council is to consider the conformity of the proposal with the general objectives of the Plan, the suitability of the site or area for the proposed use, the compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent land use designations, the need for the use, the availability of adequate municipal services and facilities for the proposed use, and its financial implications. The proposal complies with the intent of the Official Plan as follows:  The location is appropriate for this level of growth and development, as it is located within the built boundary and away from non-urban areas.  The proposal provides pedestrian connections to the surrounding neighbourhood via the use of the Millenium Trial and amenity space has been provided with the inclusion of balconies and private outdoor amenity patios.  The proposal protects natural heritage features by directing the proposed development outside of the identified limits of the natural features found on site.  The proposed density of 63.53 units per hectare is considered to have regard for the intent of the Official Plan as the development makes efficient use of the existing structures and layout, minimizing the development's impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The required density in the Lundy’s Lane Satellite District is 50-100 units per hectare, which would make the proposal consistent, however a small portion of the proposed development is within the Residential designation, which has a required density of 75-100 units per hectare. As the majority of the lands are located within the Lundy’s Lane Satellite District, Staff conclude that the request is technical in nature and meets the intent of the Official Plan.  The proposal will minimize urban land consumption and efficiently uses underutilized land, engages the street through the use of a podium design, respects existing building heights by matching the built form of adjacent uses and negates the visual impact of parking by strategically using the northern most building to impede sightlines to the parking lot. Page 7 of 23 Page 96 of 495  The proposal aligns with the City’s housing policies which promote multi-unit developments, and the development of underutilized parcels. Further, the proposal will contribute to and diversify the City’s supply of rental housing and contributes to a range and mix of housing types.  The estimated rental prices have not been provided by the applicant, as the floor plans have yet to be finalized, however the applicant has indicated that the proposed units are expected to be more attainable than many ground-based dwellings due to the inclusion of smaller units and larger multi-generational units. These units will range in size from 1600 square feet for standard units, to 5700 square feet for multi-generational units. Furthermore, the applicant has stated in an addendum to the PJR that, in Q2 of 2024, 67% of housing starts were considered to be affordable, according to the Quarter 2 Development and Housing Report. They have also indicated that, at this rate and along with 6,908 draft approved and registered units, and the increase in planning applications in the second quarter, the City will meet and exceed its housing affordability target of 40%, and therefore this project is not required to supply affordable units. The inclusion of multi-generational units is also anticipated to allow for multiple sources of income to contribute to the cost of the units, therefore reducing the affordability. 5. Zoning By-law The subject lands are currently affected by two zoning categories. The northern most section of the property is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone, and comprises most of the Prestige zoned property the of is the while development, proposed balance Industrial (PI) Zone. The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment requests to rezone a portion of the land to a site-specific Tourist Commercial Zone to permit the construction of two apartment buildings. The amendment also proposes to rezone the areas that have been identified as Significant Woodland to a Site-Specific Environmental Protection Area zone. The site-specific amendment seeks to permit apartment dwelling units, reductions to rear yard depth, encroachments of an open balcony into a rear yard, and an increase in permitted height. The site-specific amendments that have been requested by the applicant are summarized in the table below. ZONE REGULATIONS EXISTING REGULATIONS REQUESTED REGULATIONS STAFF RECOMMENDATION Minimum Rear Yard 10 m 9.84 m Support Maximum Height 12 m 29 m Support Encroachment of Open Balcony into Rear Yard 1.8 m 4.05 m Support Page 8 of 23 Page 97 of 495 Permitted Uses Uses under Section 8.6.1 of Zoning By-Law 79-200 (Does not permit apartments) Apartments Support Additionally, a site-specific provision will also be added to the proposed Environmental Protection Area zone which may permit the revision of the EPA boundary without the need an of the through Amendment approval Zoning additional an for By-law Environmental Impact Study or other equivalent studies as deemed necessary by City and Regional Staff. Staff support this site-specific provision as it will allow changes to the buffer without the need for an additional application. The proper environmental work is still conducted through an Environmental Impact Study and reduces the need for redundant applications on the property. Staff support the proposed change from the TC and PI Zone to a site-specific TC Zone with the above requested site-specific regulations for the following reasons:  The requested rear yard setback is a minor departure from the required 10m. The rear yard setback intends to ensure the adequate spacing can be maintained between uses and ensure that residential uses have an adequate amount of amenity space. The proposed development provides balconies and outdoor amenity space and provides linkages to the Millenium Trail. Furthermore, an adequate buffer is still maintained if any future development is pursued behind building number 2 as the NES feature, as well as the 9.84m setback create a suitable buffer.  The request for 29m in height is appropriate for the subject lands as they are located along an arterial road. The location and podium design provide adequate separation distances to neighbouring properties.  The encroachment of balconies into required rear yards does not pose a negative impact to the proposed development or adjacent properties and enables the owner to provide on-site amenity space to residents. 5. Sunset Clause The timely and orderly provision of housing is a key priority for the provincial government as well as for the City of Niagara Falls. Ensuring that housing is delivered in line with the existing and planned services required to support it requires that services which can support housing are not held up in developments that do not proceed in a timely manner. To ensure the cost of housing does not increase because of services Page 9 of 23 Page 98 of 495 that may be available but are unused, it is important for the City of Niagara Falls to take action to make sure those developers committed to build over the next 3 years are considered as part of the City’s servicing plans. These projects help advance many of the key objectives of the Province and City of delivering timely housing in a cost- effective manner. The City has been working on a servicing master plan and is working to factor in the developments that have been approved as well as has considered those areas that are slated for development such as the secondary plan areas. This plan will undergo review every five years. Hence, it is imperative for the City to ensure developers proposing projects intend to enter into agreements within the next three years, aligning with servicing plans and mitigating the necessity for expensive infrastructure expansion. To achieve this objective, the City is proposing a three-year sunset clause with the ability to extend for an additional year at the discretion of the General Manager of Planning Building and Development. This measure aims to ensure that developments execute site plans or receive draft plan of condominium/subdivision approval within this specified timeframe, especially after capacity and servicing allocation has been confirmed by the City. This strategy mirrors the existing draft plan of subdivisions/condominiums approvals and the City's current site plan agreement process, which set specific timelines to address conditions or proceed to construction. For instance, there is a three-year window to register subdivision/condominium agreements and a two-year sunset clause on site plan agreements. The proposed sunset clause is contemplated by staff under Section 34 (16.1) and (16.2) of the Planning Act as well as through Part 4, Section 4.6.1 and 4.6.2 of the City’s Official Plan. 6. Appeal Provision – Section 34 of the Planning Act In accordance with Bill 185, which received Royal Assent on June 6th, 2024, the Minister, the applicant, or a specified person, public body, or registered owner of any land to which the Zoning Amendment/By-law will apply, who made oral submissions at a Public Meeting or written submissions to City Council prior to the adoption of the Zoning Amendment and/or passage of the By-law, may appeal the Zoning Amendment and/or the By-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal by filing Notices of Appeal to the Clerk. Third- party appeals are no longer permitted. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis There are no operation implications associated with this proposal as the application is being processed internally by staff Page 10 of 23 Page 99 of 495 Financial Implications/Budget Impact The proposed development will generate development charge contributions and property tax revenue for the City. There are no other financial implications. Strategic/Departmental Alignment Although this proposal does not directly align with the Pillars of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, it does support the achievement of a liveable community and increase the supply of housing in support of the City’s housing targets and pledge. Strategic Plan Pillars Economic Diversification & Growth Fostering a balanced and sustainable local economy achieved by expanding and diversifying the types of industries and businesses operating within the community. List of Attachments Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 By-law 2024-110 OPA Written by: Chris Roome, Planner 2 Submitted by: Status: Signe Hansen, Director of Planning None Kira Dolch, General Manager, Planning, Building & Development None Jason Burgess, CAO None Page 11 of 23 Page 100 of 495 Appendix 1 Location Map Page 12 of 23 Page 101 of 495 Appendix 2 Conceptual Site Plan Page 13 of 23 Page 102 of 495 Appendix 3 Official Plan and Zoning Map Location of proposed development Tourist Commercial designation and zoning Residential designation and Prestige Industrial zoning Subject lands not affected by applications Page 14 of 23 Page 103 of 495 (a) Minimum setback of buildings and the from structures boundary of an EPA-1268 zone 9.8 metres 5.79 metres to an open balcony (b) Maximum height of building or structure 29 metres or 9 storeys, whichever is less, subject to section 4.7 of By-law No. 79-200 (c) The balance of regulations specified for a TC use. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2024 - 110 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for two apartment dwellings, containing a total of 50 dwelling units, and to protect a portion of a Significant Woodland and associated buffer on a portion of the Lands, subject to a 3-year sunset clause. (AM-2024-021). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law are described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law as the “Lands”. Schedule 1 is a part of this by-law. 2.The Lands shall be identified as two parcels, known as TC-1262 and EPA-1268. 3.The purpose of this by-law is to amend the provisions of By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by that by-law. In the case of any conflict between a specific provision of this by-law and any existing provision of By-law No. 79-200, the provisions of this by-law are to prevail. 4.Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No. 79-200 to the contrary, the following uses and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the permitted uses on and of the Lands. 5.The permitted uses shall be: (a) For Parcel TC-1262, (i) The uses permitted in the TC zone. (ii) An apartment dwelling (b) For Parcel EPA-1268, the uses permitted in the EPA zone. 6.The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel TC-1262 shall be: Page 15 of 23 Page 104 of 495 2 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel EPA-1268 shall be the regulations specified for an EPA use. Notwithstanding the requirements of the Environmental Protection Area Zone, the following provision shall apply to Parcel EPA-1268: •Notwithstanding the identified Environmental Protection Area Zone Boundary herein, the limits and extent of the Environmental Protection Area Zone Boundary may be revised without further amendment to the Zoning By-law through the review and approval of an Environmental Impact Study or other equivalent studies and plans as deemed necessary by the City and/or any other applicable regulatory authority. In such cases where the Environmental Protection Area Zone Boundary is amended through the provision of an Environmental Impact Study or other equivalent study the adjacent Zone Boundary will be expanded or reduced in accordance with the any mapping changes identified in the approved Environmental Impact Study or other equivalent study. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to apply to govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. Should the owner of the Lands not execute a Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the City within 3 years of this by-law coming into effect, then the zoning of the Lands zoned as TC-1262 zone and EPA-1268 zone shall be of no force and effect and the zoning of the Lands will revert back to the TC and PI zone. Notwithstanding clause 12 above, the approval of this by-law may be extended by 1 year at the discretion of the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheets B4, B5, C4, and C5 of Schedule “A” of By-law No. 79-200 by redesignating the Lands from TC, in part, and PI, in part, to TC and numbered 1262, in part, and EPA-1268, in part. Section 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto: 19.1.1161 Refer to By-law No. 2024-110. Page 16 of 23 Page 105 of 495 3 Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 12th day of November, 2024. ....................................................................... ..................................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR S:\ZONING\AMS\2021\AM-2021-017 - Lundy's Lane, 7280\Draft By-law\AM-2021-017 by-law draft.docx Page 17 of 23 Page 106 of 495 Page 18 of 23 Page 107 of 495 Page 19 of 23 Page 108 of 495 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2024 - 109 A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 174 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (OPA #174). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANNING ACT, 1990, AND THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA ACT, HEREBY ENACT AS FOLLOWS: 1. The attached text and mapping constituting Amendment No. 174 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan is hereby adopted. Passed this day of , 2024. WILLIAM G. MATSON, ACTING CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: Page 20 of 23 Page 109 of 495 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 174 PART 1 – PREAMBLE (i) Purpose of the Amendment The purpose of the amendment is to allow for the proposed standalone residential development, which has a density of 63 units/hectare and shall not exceed 9-storeys, in the Lundy’s Lane Satellite District. (ii) Location of the Amendment The subject lands are approximately 0.787 hectares in size and are located on the south side of Lundy’s Lane, east of the Queen Elizabeth Way. (iii) Details of the Amendment That the following policy be applied to the subject lands: Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 2, Section 1.10.5(iii) and Part 2, Section 4.4.3, two apartment buildings with a density of 63 units/hectare and maximum height of 9-storeys will be permitted on the south side of Lundy’s Lane, east of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). (iv) Basis of the Amendment The applicant proposes to utilize an area of 0.787 hectares for a residential development of two 9-storey apartment buildings on the south side of Lundy’s Lane, east of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). The subject lands are designated Tourist Commercial and Residential. The amendment meets the intent of the Official Plan, as it is in an area that is suitable for intensification. Page 21 of 23 Page 110 of 495 The application has demonstrated that there will be no extensive impacts on the surrounding area and no unacceptable built form impacts on the subject lands or surrounding properties. PART 2 - BODY OF THE AMENDMENT All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 – Body of the Amendment, consisting of the following text and attached map, constitute Amendment No. 174 to the Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls. DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows: 1. MAP CHANGE Schedule “A” to the Official Plan – Future Land Use, is hereby amended by designating the lands identified on Map 1 attached hereto, and forming part of the amendment, from Tourist Commercial to Tourist Commercial as Special Policy Area “101” and Residential to Residential as Special Policy Area “101”. 2. TEXT CHANGE PART 2, SECTION 13 - SPECIAL POLICY AREAS is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection: 13. SPECIAL POLICY AREA “101” Special Policy Area "101" applies to approximately 0.787 hectares of land with 64 metres of frontage on the south side of Lundy’s Lane, known as 7230 Lundy’s Lane. Notwithstanding the policies of Part 2, Section 1.10.5(iii) and Part 2, Section 4.4.3, the land may be developed with a minimum density of 63 units per net hectare with a maximum height of 9-storeys. Page 22 of 23 Page 111 of 495 Page 23 of 23 Page 112 of 495 PBD-2024-48 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: November 12, 2024 Title: 26T-11-2023-005, Draft Plan of Subdivision and 26CD-11- 2023-010, Common Element Condominium Applications 3151 Montrose Road and vacant parcel to the north (Roll # 272510000362302) Applicant: 100441695 Ontario Inc. (Paul Savoia) Agent: Rachelle Larocque (thebiglierigroup) Recommendation(s) 1. That the Plan of Subdivision of 3151 Montrose Road be draft approved subject to the conditions in the Appendix 4. 2. That the Plan of Common Element Condominium of 3151 Montrose Road be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix 5. 3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plans as " approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged. 4. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by Council. 5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision and Condominium Agreement(s) and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the subdivision and condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. Executive Summary 1000441695 Ontario Inc. has applied to develop 0.56 hectares (1.38 acres) of land located at 3151 Montrose Road (Appendix 1) as a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Common Element Condominium (Appendix 2 and 3). The applicant proposes to develop 9 townhouse dwelling units in 2 blocks, together with an existing and a new detached dwelling on the lands known as a Common Element Condominium and the lands to the north of this proposal as a detached dwelling. The townhouses will be freehold. The proposed subdivision will subdivide the lands into blocks for the future development of townhouse dwellings and detached dwellings while the common elements condominium will permit the common ownership of the access driveway, and the visitor parking with the remnant part being the lot north of the draft plan of subdivision. To facilitate this development, the applicant has applied to subdivide the site with a future part lot control application to create individual lot ownership for each unit. Page 1 of 30 Page 113 of 495  The proposed development conforms to Provincial, Regional, and City policies as it will contribute to the minimum intensification rate of 50% of all residential units constructed in the City, and will contribute to the diversification of housing supply within the urban area;  The requested and recommended regulations are appropriate to regulate the proposed use and ensure the proposed development will be compatible with the surrounding properties;  The conditions of draft plan approval, which address servicing, parkland dedication, fencing, utility installation, and all other matters related to the development of the subdivision and condominium, are listed in Appendices 4 and 5; and,  A future part lot control application will be required to create individual lot ownership for each unit. Background Proposal 100441695 Ontario Inc. has requested a Draft Plan of Subdivision and a Commons Element Condominium for a parcel of land totalling approximately 0.56 ha (1.38 ac) as shown on Appendix 1- Location Map, Appendix 2 – Draft Plan of Subdivision and Appendix 3 – Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium. 1000441695 Ontario Inc. proposes to develop 9 townhouse dwelling units together with an existing detached dwelling and new detached dwelling on the lands known as 3151 Montrose Road. A new detached dwelling will be developed on the vacant land north of the plan of subdivision. The Draft Plan of Subdivision is necessary to create Block 1 and Block 2 in accordance with Appendix 2. This will allow Block 1 to be subdivided as a separate parcel and not be associated with the Plan of Subdivision located with Block 2. The proposed Common Element Condominium is similar to a Vacant Land of Condominium with the exception that the owners would have freehold ownership over the lots (unit areas) and be responsible for their maintenance. A future part lot control application is required to create each individual lot ownership for each unit. Removal of part lot control normally occurs once foundations are poured to make sure lot lines are in line with the foundation wall. The subject property is zoned Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling Zone (R4-1227), in part, and Residential 1E Density (R1E-1228), in part, in accordance with Zoning By-law 79-200, as amended by site specific By-law 2024-002 and Committee of Adjustment Application (A-2024-029). Page 2 of 30 Page 114 of 495 A rezoning application was approved by City Council (AM-2023-030) on December 12, 2023, and By-law No. 2024-002 was passed on January 16th, 2024. The approved site- specific Zoning By-law allowed for the use of a detached dwelling to be added in the R4 zone, and a reduction for the rear yard depth and interior side yard width for a dwelling. Furthermore, a Committee of Adjustment application was approved on September 24, 2024. The committee granted relief for a reduction of the minimum privacy yard depth for each townhouse dwelling. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The subject lands are located on an interior lot on the west side of Montrose Road. The site currently has 1 home that will remain. The subject land is bounded by Montrose Road to the east, a hydro corridor and detached dwellings to the north, and detached dwellings to the south and west of this proposal. Circulation Comments Information about the requested applications were circulated to City departments, and agencies for comments. The following summarizes the comments received and all required conditions have been included in Appendix 4 and Appendix 5. Niagara Region Comments:  No objections. The proposal will contribute to the City of Niagara Falls intensification target of 50% and will provide for a diversity of housing to the existing housing stock. Regional staff are satisfied with the analysis provided.  The Niagara Region staff reviewed the submitted Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessments, prepared by AMICK Consulting Limited (dated June 27, 2023). The standard warning clauses will be included as conditions in Appendix 4 & 5.  Through the approved ZBA (AM-2023-020), staff reviewed the submitted Noise Impact Study, prepared by dBA Acoustical Consultants Inc. (dated August 2023), which was conducted in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) NPC-300 Environmental Noise Guideline. The Study determined that traffic noise sources from Montrose Road and the QEW will exceed the MECP noise threshold and therefore, noise control measures are required for the development and will be incorporated as conditions in Appendix 4 & 5.  That prior to approval of the final plan or any on-site grading, the owner shall submit a detailed stormwater management plan for the subdivision and the following plans designed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks documents entitled Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual Page 3 of 30 Page 115 of 495 March 2003 and Stormwater Quality Guidelines for New Development, May 1991, or their successors to Niagara Region for review and approval in Appendix 4 & 5:  Detailed lot grading, servicing and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site; and  Detailed erosion and sedimentation control plans.  The Niagara Region provided several additional conditions to address standard development requirements which include waste collection. The developer has the option to have the Niagara Region waste collection which needs to comply with the Niagara Waste Collection Policy or private collection. This will be determined at a later date. Bell Comments:  Bell Canada staff reviewed both applications and have no concerns. Two standard conditions have been provided. Enbridge Gas Comments:  Enbridge staff reviewed both applications and have no objections. Three standard conditions have been provided. Hydro One Comments:  Hydro One Networks staff completed a review of the applications and have no objections. Six standard conditions have been provided. Canada Post:  Canada Post staff reviewed both applications and have no concerns. One standard condition has been provided. Municipal Works, Transportation Services, GIS, Landscape & Legal Services:  GIS staff have no concerns. GIS Services confirm as typical conditions Broadleaf and Verde Street names have been reserved for this development.  City’s Transportation staff have no concerns. Two conditions have been included as part of their review for this development. Page 4 of 30 Page 116 of 495  City’s Architecture/Urban Design staff reviewed the applications and have no objections. Three conditions have been included as part of their review for this development.  City’s Municipal Works staff have no objections to both applications. Nine conditions have been included as part of their review for this development. Pursuant to Bill 23 in accordance Section 51 of the Planning Act, a public meeting is not required for a Draft Plan of Subdivision or a Common Element Condominium application. The public had opportunity to provide input at the public meeting for the rezoning application held on December 12, 2023 and recently for a Committee of Adjustment application held on September 24, 2024 no one from the public was in attendance nor were any comments were received. Analysis 1. Provincial Policies The Planning Act requires City planning decisions to be consistent with the 2024 Provincial Policy. The proposed development is consistent and conforms as follows:  The proposed development satisfies matters of provincial interest as outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act;  The proposed townhouse dwellings combined with detached dwellings is appropriate as it will facilitate the development of additional housing units that are compatible with the surrounding environment and will make efficient use of urban serviced land; and,  The proposal will provide additional housing options in the City. 2. Regional Official Plan The subject land is designated as Urban Area (Built-up Area) in the Regional Official Plan. Regional Policies direct growth to settlement areas where existing servicing exists, and a range of housing choices and transportation options can be provided. The proposed development is within the urban area and contributes to the minimum intensification target of 50% for all residential units occurring annually within the City of Niagara Falls. 3. City’s Official Plan The Official Plan designates the subject land as Residential. The proposal complies with the intent of the Official Plan as follows: Page 5 of 30 Page 117 of 495  The proposed development will redevelop an underutilized lot which is located within the Built-Up Area among existing development fronting an arterial road, and complies with the allowed 22 units/per hectare;  The proposed townhouse dwellings in combination with 3 dwellings allow for a traditional arrangement of built form with appropriate housing design, outdoor amenity area and building setbacks;  The proposed housing type will provide a variation in choice to the local market, and assist in achieving the minimum 50% of all new residential growth annually within in the Built-Up area with the increase in density on the subject property;  The proposed development site is supported by full urban services, existing public roadway frontage and utilities. The site is close to commercial uses, is an approximate 10-minute walk to the bus stop located on Cardinal Drive and a local park which is located approximately 750 metres (Mount Carmel Park) from the proposal;  The proposed units will not be an affordable price in accordance with the overall unit price of $539,000 identified in 2022 for the City of Niagara Falls. The proposed townhouse units are approximately 110 square metres which includes the main floor and a loft above. The size of the units is consistent with the adjacent neighbourhood units. The Development and Housing Report and Provincial reporting in the second quarter for the City of Niagara Falls issued 192 residential housing permits with 67% (128 units) of these new homes were meeting the affordable housing at the moderate household income level. The City’s Official Plan in Section 4 (Housing) states that a 135 units per year are to be built with a purchase price or rental price at or below the identified threshold for affordable. As such, the City is close to achieving the annual target in accordance with the second quarter. The primary reason this development cannot provide units at an affordable price is the type of unit proposed for the neighbourhood and the rising construction costs. The townhouses would be sold for approximately $650,000. The cost of the new single detached dwellings is unknown. The cost will be based on the construction preferences of the purchaser. The proposal will not assist in meeting the current target for the number of affordable units required yearly; and,  A future part lot control application will be required to create each individual lot ownership of each unit. 4. Zoning By-law The subject property is zoned Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling Zone (R4-1227), in part, and Residential 1E Density (R1E-1228), in part, in accordance with Page 6 of 30 Page 118 of 495 Zoning By-law 79-200, as amended by site specific By-law 2024-002 and Committee of Adjustment Application (A-2024-029). Staff have reviewed the zoning requirements of both applications. The proposed plan of subdivision and common element condominium comply with the regulations of the Zoning By-law. 5. Subdivision/Condominium Design and Conditions of Approval Conditions of approval for the Draft Plan of Subdivision are listed in Appendix 4 while the conditions of approval for the Common Element Condominium are listed in Appendix 5. Although a Common Element Condominium is unique in the City, conditions are similar to those for a Vacant Land Condominium and will facilitate the construction of a private driveway and visitor parking, provision of servicing, fencing and landscaping, and the provision of the necessary utilities. The common element condominium will permit the common ownership of the access driveway, and the visitor parking with the remnant part being the lot north of the draft plan of subdivision. The majority of the conditions will be addressed under the Common Element Condominium approval. The plan of subdivision will be required to be registered first. This will allow for block to be tied with the common element. Then, the common element condominium will be registered to ensure that the future units and associate land will be legally tied through the private driveway. The conditions noted in Appendix 4 and Appendix 5 will secure this and a future part lot control application will be required to create each individual lot ownership for each unit. The development will consist of 9 townhouse dwelling units in 2 blocks with 1 existing and 1 new detached dwelling to be accessed from a private driveway coming off Montrose Road. Block 1 in accordance with the draft plan of subdivision will be the remnant parcel for a detached dwelling with frontage on Montrose Road. In considering the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan Common Element Condominium, Council shall have regard to the planning matters listed under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act. The proposed development complies as follows:  The proposed development complies with matters of Provincial interest, listed under Section 2 of the Planning Act and is not premature as the subject lands are designated for residential development located within the Built-Up Area and have access to municipal services and infrastructure. The application is in the public interest as it will facilitate the provision of much-needed housing in an appropriate location; Page 7 of 30 Page 119 of 495  The proposal conforms with the City’s Official Plan, as it integrates with adjacent Residential lands. The land configuration is suitable for development which provides adequate access from Montrose Road;  Daylight triangles will be required to be conveyed to the Niagara Region;  The proposed development can be adequately serviced by municipal services and residents can walk 15 minutes to existing commercial uses at the corner of Thorold Stone Road and Montrose Road and a 10-minute walk to a bus stop on Cardinal Drive;  A Local Park is located approximately 750 metres (Mount Carmel Park) from the proposal. The subject lands are in proximity to several primary and secondary schools under the District School Board of Niagara, the Niagara Catholic District School Board. These include A. N. Myer approximately 1800 metres away, St. Paul Secondary School approximately 1500 metres away, St. Vincent de Paul approximately 1100 metres away and John Marshall Elementary School approximately 1800 metres away from this proposal. Most of these schools are located across the Q.E.W. There were no concerns or comments from the two different school boards; and,  The site plan matters such as landscaping, screening and servicing, will be addressed through conditions of draft approval that will be cleared prior to the execution of the condominium and subdivision agreements that will be registered on title. Works will be secured through the provision of securities that will be held until satisfactorily completed and certified. Conditions, are listed in Appendix 4 and 5 and includes the following:  Cash in lieu of parkland dedication; and,  All other matters typically covered under the subdivision and condominium process. (i.e. execution of a subdivision and condominium agreement, provision of utilities and mail service, engineering works, landscaping, screening, waste collection, archaeological clauses, noise clauses, necessary fees and securities).  The sunset clause is not required as the draft approval will expiry in 3 years pursuant to the Planning Act. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis No operational implications and risk analysis as the future condominium corporation will be responsible for the maintenance of the property. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Page 8 of 30 Page 120 of 495 The proposed development will generate development charge contributions, property tax revenue, and cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication for the City. Extension of services is to be at the applicant’s cost. There are no other financial implications. Strategic/Departmental Alignment The Proposal promotes sustainable growth. Strategic Plan Pillars List of Attachments APPENDIX 1 - Location Map APPENDIX 2 - Draft Plan of Subdivision APPENDIX 3 - Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium APPENDIX 4- Conditions of Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision APPENDIX 5 - Conditions of Approval for Common Elements Condominium Written by: Nick DeBenedetti, Planner 2 Submitted by: Status: Signe Hansen, Director of Planning Approved - 04 Nov 2024 Kira Dolch, General Manager, Planning, Building & Development Approved - 05 Nov 2024 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 06 Nov 2024 Page 9 of 30 Page 121 of 495 APPENDIX 1 (Location Map) N Page 10 of 30 Page 122 of 495 APPENDIX 2 (Draft Plan of Subdivision) Page 11 of 30 Page 123 of 495 APPENDIX 3 (Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium) Page 12 of 30 Page 124 of 495 1 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 APPENDIX 4 Conditions for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Planning Conditions 1. Approval applies to the Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by Chambers and Associates Surveying dated October 16, 2024, showing 2 blocks. 2. That final approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision is granted. 3. The Developer provides the calculated plans, and a letter prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor to Planning, Building & Development confirming that all blocks comply with the Zoning By-law. 4. The Developer submits a Solicitor’s Certificate of Ownership for the subdivision lands to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Agreement. Legal Conditions 5. The Developer enters into a Subdivision/Common Elements Condominium Agreement (“Agreement”) with the City, to be registered on title, to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to the development of the subject lands. Note: Should any other body wish to have its conditions included in the Agreement, they may be required to become party to the Agreement for the purpose of enforcing such conditions. 6. The Developer submits a Solicitor’s Certificate of Ownership for the subdivision lands to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Agreement. Transportation Conditions 7. That the Developer constructs a 1.5m concrete sidewalk along the Montrose Road from Matthews Drive to the north limit of the subject lands. 8. That street name signs are posted at Montrose Road & East/West Private Road and at North/South Private Road & East/West Private Road, to be maintained by the condominium corporation. Street name signs to adhere to City standards. Municipal Works Conditions 9. That the Developer design and construct all roadways within the development in accordance with City standards. 10. That the Developer pay the fee for third-party infrastructure modeling required to ensure there is adequate Municipal sanitary sewer capacity for this small-scale development in accordance with the latest version of the City’s Schedule of Fees. Page 13 of 30 Page 125 of 495 2 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 11. That the Developer ensure that the existing municipal infrastructure will adequately service the development as proposed and all underground services within the development are designed and constructed in accordance with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks and City standards. 12. That the Developer design and construct the lot grading in accordance with City standards. 13. That lighting design be prepared by a professional Engineer and the lighting be independently powered and metered. 14. That the Developer provide to the City a functional servicing report, a stormwater management report, and all proposed site servicing, grading, sanitary drainage area, storm drainage area, erosion and sediment control, and photometric plans for review and acceptance prior to start of construction. 15. That the Developer pay the applicable development charges in place at the time of agreement execution and Building Permit issuance in accordance with the latest version of the City’s Development Charges By-law. 16. That the Developer pays to the City the required fees in place at the time of agreement execution for administration and inspection in accordance with the latest version of the City’s Schedule of Fees. 17. That the Developer’s Engineering Consultant provide written acceptance that the works completed conform with the City’s accepted drawings and are in accordance with the Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document and City construction specifications. Landscape and Urban Design Conditions 18. That the Developer submit a Landscape Plan that satisfactorily addresses the Landscape Architecture comments dated August 13, 2024. 19. That the Developer pay Parkland dedication as a cash-in- lieu payment at the current prescribed rate of 5% for residential uses. 20. That the Developer preserve the Boundary trees and trees on adjacent lands (including municipal road allowances) that could be negatively affected by the proposed development unless written consent is provided by the adjacent landowner(s). Page 14 of 30 Page 126 of 495 3 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 Niagara Region Conditions Archaeology 21. That the following warning clause is included within the subdivision agreement to protect for any potential archaeological resources that may be encountered during construction activities: “If deeply buried or previously undiscovered archaeological remains/resources are found during development activities on the subject lands, all activities must stop immediately. If the discovery is human remains, contact the police and coroner to secure the site. If the discovery is not human remains, the area must be secured to prevent site disturbance. The project proponent must then follow the steps outlined in the Niagara Region Archaeological Management Plan: Appendix C.” Noise 22. That the owner agrees to include the following warning clause in all Agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease or Occupancy, and that it is also included in the subdivision agreement: “These lands are in proximity to lands designated for agricultural uses. The lands may be subject to noise, odour, and/or dust from nearby agricultural operations, which may interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants.” 23. That the subdivision agreement includes a clause requiring the owner to implement the recommendations of the Noise Impact Study, prepared by dBA Acoustical Consultants Inc. (dated August 2023), including central air conditioning for House 2, Block 4 and 5, window, door and wall construction as specified in Table 7 of the Study, and the inclusion of warning clauses in all development agreements and offers and agreements of purchase and sale and lease and rent. 24. That the owners submit verification from a qualified acoustical consultant that the noise control measures have been properly incorporated into architectural and mechanical drawings and specifications for the proposed dwellings, or that a similar clause be included in the subdivision agreement. 25. That the subdivision agreement includes a clause requiring verification from a qualified acoustical consultant that the noise control measures have been properly installed during construction, prior to assumption. 26. That the owner agrees to include the following warning clauses in all Agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease or Occupancy for all relevant units, as outlined in the Noise Impact Study, prepared by dBA Acoustical Consultants Inc. (dated August 2023), and that they also be included in the subdivision agreement: Page 15 of 30 Page 127 of 495 4 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 House 2 (single lot fronting onto Montrose Road) “Purchasers/tenants are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the buildings units, sound levels due to increasing road traffic may on occasions interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the Municipality’s and the MECP’s noise criteria.” “This dwelling unit has been supplied with a central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the Municipality’s and the MECP’s noise criteria.” Regional Road, Access, and Permits 27. That the owner submits updated engineering drawings to the Region for review and approval to address Regional comments on the work within the Regional road allowance. 28. That prior to any construction taking place within the Regional Road Allowance, the Owner shall obtain a Construction Encroachment Permit. 29. That prior to any new or altered site entrances onto Regional Road 98 (Montrose Road) are created, the Owner shall obtain a Regional Entrance Permit. Stormwater Management 30. That prior to approval of the final plan or any on-site grading, the owner shall submit a detailed stormwater management plan for the subdivision and the following plans designed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks documents entitled Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual March 2003 and Stormwater Quality Guidelines for New Development, May 1991, or their successors to Niagara Region for review and approval: a) Detailed lot grading, servicing and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site. b) Detailed erosion and sedimentation control plans. 31. That the subdivision agreement between the owner and the City contain provisions whereby the owner agrees to implement the approved plan(s) required in accordance with Condition above. Waste Collection 32. That the Developer shall comply with Niagara Region’s Corporate Waste Collection Policy and complete the Application for Commencement of Collection and Indemnity Agreement with Niagara Region’s Waste Management Division. Page 16 of 30 Page 128 of 495 5 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 33. That the following clause be included in the subdivision agreement and inserted into all offers and agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease for each of the affected dwelling units: “Owners/Purchasers/Tenants are advised that due to the site layout, collection for the development will be provided by the condominium corporation through a private contractor and not the Region.” Survey Evidence 34. That the subdivision agreement between the owner and the municipality contain a provision whereby the owner agrees to obtain a certificate from an Ontario Land Surveyor stating that all existing and new survey evidence is in place at the completion of the development. Clearance of Conditions Prior to granting final approval, the City of Niagara Falls must be in receipt of written confirmation that the requirements of each condition have been met satisfactorily and that all fees have been paid to the satisfaction of Niagara Region. Subdivision Agreement Prior to final approval for registration, a copy of the executed Subdivision Agreement for the proposed development should be submitted to Niagara Region for verification that the appropriate clauses have been included. Niagara Region recommends that a copy of the draft agreement be provided in order to allow for the incorporation of any necessary revisions prior to execution. Note: Clearance requests shall be submitted to the Region in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, which stipulates that requests for formal clearance of conditions are to be received and circulated to the Region by the local municipality. The local municipality is also responsible for circulating a copy of the draft agreement, and the Region is unable to provide a final clearance letter until the draft agreement is received. The Region is committed to reviewing submissions related to individual conditions prior to receiving the formal request for clearance. In this regard, studies and reports can be sent directly to the Region with a copy provided to the local municipality. Bell Canada Conditions 35. The Owner acknowledges and agrees to convey any easement(s) as deemed necessary by Bell Canada to service this new development. The Owner further agrees and acknowledges to convey such easements at no cost to Bell Canada. 36. The Owner agrees that should any conflict arise with existing Bell Canada facilities where a current and valid easement exists within the subject area, the Owner shall be responsible for the relocation of any such facilities or easements at their own cost. Page 17 of 30 Page 129 of 495 6 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 Note: Upon receipt of this comment letter, the Owner is to provide Bell Canada with servicing plans/CUP at their earliest convenience to planninganddevelopment@bell.ca to confirm the provision of communication/telecommunication infrastructure needed to service the development. It shall be noted that it is the responsibility of the Owner to provide entrance/service duct(s) from Bell Canada’s existing network infrastructure to service this development. In the event that no such network infrastructure exists, in accordance with the Bell Canada Act, the Owner may be required to pay for the extension of such network infrastructure. If the Owner elects not to pay for the above noted connection, Bell Canada may decide not to provide service to this development. Enbridge Gas Conditions 37. The applicant shall use the Enbridge Gas Get Connected tool to determine gas availability, service and meter installation details and to ensure all gas piping is installed prior to the commencement of site landscaping and/or asphalt paving. (https://enbridge.outsystemsenterprise.com/GetConnected_Th/Login2?OriginalU RL=https%3A%2F%2Fenbridge.outsystemsenterprise.com%2FGetConnectedAp p_UI%2F) 38. If the gas main(s) needs to be relocated as a result of changes in the alignment or grade of the future road allowances or for temporary gas pipe installations pertaining to phased construction, all costs are the responsibility of the applicant. 39. In the event that easement(s) are required to service this development, and any future adjacent developments, the applicant will provide the easement(s) to Enbridge Gas at no cost. Note: The applicant will contact Enbridge Gas Customer Service at 1-877-362-7434 prior to any site construction activities to determine if existing piping facilities need to be relocated or abandoned. Canada Post Conditions 40. The owner shall complete to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering of the City of Niagara Falls and Canada Post: a) Include on all offers of purchase and sale, a statement that advises the prospective purchaser: i) that the home/business mail delivery will be from a designated Centralized Mail Box. Page 18 of 30 Page 130 of 495 7 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 ii) that the developers/owners be responsible for officially notifying the purchasers of the exact Centralized Mail Box locations prior to the closing of any home sales. b) The owner further agrees to: i) work with Canada Post to determine and provide temporary suitable Centralized Mail Box locations which may be utilized by Canada Post until the curbs, boulevards and sidewalks are in place in the remainder of the subdivision. ii) install a concrete pad in accordance with the requirements of and in locations to be approved by Canada Post to facilitate the placement of Community Mail Boxes. iii) identify the pads above on the engineering servicing drawings. Said pads are to be poured at the time of the sidewalk and/or curb installation within each phase of the plan of subdivision. iv) determine the location of all centralized mail receiving facilities in co-operation with Canada Post and to indicate the location of the centralized mail facilities on appropriate maps, information boards and plans. Maps are also to be prominently displayed in the sales office(s) showing specific Centralized Mail Facility locations. Note: Should the description of the project change, Canada Post would appreciate an update to assess the impact of the change on mail service. Hydro One Conditions 41. Prior to HONI providing its final approval, the developer must make arrangements satisfactory to HONI for lot grading and drainage. Digital PDF copies of the lot grading and drainage plans (true scale), showing existing and proposed final grades, must be submitted to HONI for review and approval. The drawings must identify the transmission corridor, location of towers within the corridor and any proposed uses within the transmission corridor. Drainage must be controlled and directed away from the transmission corridor. 42. Any development in conjunction with the subdivision must not block vehicular access to any HONI facilities located on the transmission corridor. During construction, there must be no storage of materials or mounding of earth, snow or other debris on the transmission corridor. 43. At the developer’s expense, temporary fencing must be placed along the transmission corridor prior to construction, and permanent fencing must be erected along the common property line after construction is completed. Page 19 of 30 Page 131 of 495 8 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 44. The costs of any relocations or revisions to HONI facilities which are necessary to accommodate this subdivision will be borne by the developer. The developer will be responsible for restoration of any damage to the transmission corridor or HONI facilities thereon resulting from construction of the subdivision. 45. These conditions contained therein should in no way be construed as permission for or an endorsement of proposed location(s) for any road crossing(s) contemplated for the proposed development. This permission may be specifically granted by OILC under separate agreement(s). Proposals for any secondary land use including road crossings on the transmission corridor are processed through the Provincial Secondary Land Use Program (PSLUP). HONI, as OILC's service provider, will review detailed engineering plans for such proposals separately, in order to obtain final approval. Should approval for a road crossing be granted, the developer shall then make arrangements satisfactory to OILC and HONI for the dedication and transfer of the proposed road allowance directly to the City of Niagara Falls. Access to, and road construction on the transmission corridor is not to occur until the legal transfer(s) of lands or interests are completed. In addition, HONI requires the following be conveyed to the developer as a precaution: 46. The transmission lines abutting the subject lands operate at either 500,000, 230,000 or 115,000 volts. Section 188 of Regulation 213/91 pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, require that no object be brought closer than 6 metres (20 feet) to an energized 500 kV conductor. The distance for 230 kV conductors is 4.5 metres (15 feet), and for 115 kV conductors it is 3 metres (10 feet). It is the developer’s responsibility to be aware, and to make all personnel on site aware, that all equipment and personnel must come no closer than the distance specified in the Act. They should also be aware that the conductors can raise and lower without warning, depending on the electrical demand placed on the line. Clearance of Conditions Prior to granting approval to the final plan, Planning, Building & Development requires written notice from applicable City Divisions and the following agencies indicating that their respective conditions have been satisfied: • Planning for Conditions 1 to 4; • Legal for Conditions 5 and 6; • Transportation for Conditions 7 and 8; • Municipal Works for Conditions 9 to 17; • Landscape and Urban Design for Conditions 18 to 20; • Niagara Region for Conditions 21 to 34; • Bell Canada for Conditions 35 and 36; • Enbridge Gas for Conditions 37 to 39; Page 20 of 30 Page 132 of 495 9 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 • Canada Post for Condition 40; and, • Hydro One for Conditions 41 to 46. Page 21 of 30 Page 133 of 495 1 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 APPENDIX 5 Conditions for Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium Planning Conditions 1. Approval applies to the Common Elements Condominium prepared by Chambers and Associates Surveying, dated October 17, 2024, showing Part 1 and Part 7 for the nine proposed townhouse units, Part 3 for the existing detached dwelling, Part 6 future detached dwelling and Lot 1 for the future detached dwelling not part of the common element condominium. 2. That final approval of the Common Elements Condominium is not granted until such time as final approval of the related Draft Plan of Subdivision is completed. 3. The Developer submit to the City’s Zoning Administrator all necessary drawings and information, including but not limited to, site, elevation and landscape drawings to confirm zoning compliance. 4. The Developer provides the copy of the pre-registration plan to Planning, Building & Development and a letter stating how all the conditions imposed have been or are to be fulfilled. Legal Conditions 5. The Developer enters into a Subdivision/Common Elements Condominium Agreement (“Agreement”) with the City, to be registered on title, to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to the development of the subject lands. Note: Should any other body wish to have its conditions included in the Agreement, they may be required to become party to the Agreement for the purpose of enforcing such conditions. 6. The Developer submits a Solicitor’s Certificate of Ownership for the condominium lands to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Agreement. Transportation Conditions 7. That the Developer constructs a 1.5m concrete sidewalk along the Montrose Road from Matthews Drive to the north limit of the subject lands. 8. That street name signs are posted at Montrose Road & East/West Private Road and at North/South Private Road & East/West Private Road, to be maintained by the condominium corporation. Street name signs to adhere to City standards. Page 22 of 30 Page 134 of 495 2 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 Municipal Works Conditions 9. That the Developer design and construct all roadways within the development in accordance with City standards. 10. That the Developer pay the fee for third-party infrastructure modeling required to ensure there is adequate Municipal sanitary sewer capacity for this small-scale development in accordance with the latest version of the City’s Schedule of Fees. 11. That the Developer ensure that the existing municipal infrastructure will adequately service the development as proposed and all underground services within the development are designed and constructed in accordance with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks and City standards. 12. That the Developer design and construct the lot grading in accordance with City standards. 13. That lighting design be prepared by a professional Engineer and the lighting be independently powered and metered. 14. That the Developer provide to the City a functional servicing report, a stormwater management report, and all proposed site servicing, grading, sanitary drainage area, storm drainage area, erosion and sediment control, and photometric plans for review and acceptance prior to start of construction. 15. That the Developer pay the applicable development charges in place at the time of agreement execution and Building Permit issuance in accordance with the latest version of the City’s Development Charges By-law. 16. That the Developer pays to the City the required fees in place at the time of agreement execution for administration and inspection in accordance with the latest version of the City’s Schedule of Fees. 17. That the Developer’s Engineering Consultant provide written acceptance that the works completed conform with the City’s accepted drawings and are in accordance with the Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document and City construction specifications. Landscape and Urban Design Conditions 18. That the Developer submit a Landscape Plan that satisfactorily addresses the Landscape Architecture comments dated August 13, 2024. 19. That the Developer pay Parkland dedication as a cash-in- lieu payment at the current prescribed rate of 5% for residential uses. 20. That the Developer preserve the Boundary trees and trees on adjacent lands (including municipal road allowances) that could be negatively affected by the Page 23 of 30 Page 135 of 495 3 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 proposed development unless written consent is provided by the adjacent landowner(s). Niagara Region Conditions Archaeology 21. That the following warning clause is included within the condominium agreement to protect for any potential archaeological resources that may be encountered during construction activities: “If deeply buried or previously undiscovered archaeological remains/resources are found during development activities on the subject lands, all activities must stop immediately. If the discovery is human remains, contact the police and coroner to secure the site. If the discovery is not human remains, the area must be secured to prevent site disturbance. The project proponent must then follow the steps outlined in the Niagara Region Archaeological Management Plan: Appendix C.” Noise 22. That the Developer agrees to include the following warning clause in all Agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease or Occupancy, and that it is also included in the condominium agreement: “These lands are in proximity to lands designated for agricultural uses. The lands may be subject to noise, odour, and/or dust from nearby agricultural operations, which may interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants.” 23. That the condominium agreement includes a clause requiring the owner to implement the recommendations of the Noise Impact Study, prepared by dBA Acoustical Consultants Inc. (dated August 2023), including central air conditioning for House 2, Block 4 and 5, window, door and wall construction as specified in Table 7 of the Study, and the inclusion of warning clauses in all development agreements and offers and agreements of purchase and sale and lease and rent. 24. That the Developer submits a Grading Plan, stamped by a qualified acoustical consultant, illustrating the required 2.43 m high noise barrier for Blocks 4 and 5, as illustrated in the Noise Impact Study, prepared by dBA Acoustical Consultants Inc. (dated August 2023). 25. That the Developer submits verification from a qualified acoustical consultant that the noise control measures have been properly incorporated into architectural and mechanical drawings and specifications for the proposed dwellings, or that a similar clause be included in the condominium agreement. 26. That the condominium agreement includes a clause requiring verification from a qualified acoustical consultant that the noise control measures have been properly Page 24 of 30 Page 136 of 495 4 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 installed during construction, prior to assumption. 27. That the Developer agrees to include the following warning clauses in all Agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease or Occupancy for all relevant units, as outlined in the Noise Impact Study, prepared by dBA Acoustical Consultants Inc. (dated August 2023), and that they also be included in the condominium agreement: Block 4, and Block 5 “Purchasers/tenants are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the buildings units, sound levels due to increasing road traffic may on occasions interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the Municipality’s and the MECP’s noise criteria.” “This dwelling unit has been supplied with a central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the Municipality’s and the MECP’s noise criteria.” House 1 “This dwelling unit had been fitted with a forced air heating system and the ducting, etc. was sized to accommodate central air conditioning. Installation of central air conditioning by the occupant will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the Municipality’s and the MECP’s noise criteria. (Note: The location and installation of the outdoor air conditioning device should be done so as to comply with noise criteria of MECP Publication NPC-216, Residential Air Conditioning Devices and thus minimize the noise impacts both on and in the immediate vicinity of the subject property.)” Regional Road, Access, and Permits 28. That the Developer dedicates an easement over the 6 metre by 6 metre daylight triangle at the corner of Regional Road 98 (Montrose Road) and the proposed site access prior to the issuance of a building permit to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region. All costs for providing the necessary survey plan and all related documents are the responsibility of the applicant. 29. That the Developer submits updated engineering drawings to the Region for review and approval to address Regional comments on the work within the Regional road allowance. 30. That prior to any construction taking place within the Regional Road Allowance, the Owner shall obtain a Construction Encroachment Permit. 31. That prior to any new or altered site entrances onto Regional Road 98 (Montrose Road) are created, the Owner shall obtain a Regional Entrance Permit. Page 25 of 30 Page 137 of 495 5 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 Stormwater Management 32. That prior to approval of the final plan or any on-site grading, the owner shall submit a detailed stormwater management plan for the subdivision and the following plans designed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks documents entitled Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual March 2003 and Stormwater Quality Guidelines for New Development, May 1991, or their successors to Niagara Region for review and approval: a) Detailed lot grading, servicing and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site. b) Detailed erosion and sedimentation control plans. 33. That the condominium agreement between the owner and the City contain provisions whereby the owner agrees to implement the approved plan(s) required in accordance with Condition above. Waste Collection 34. That the Developer shall comply with Niagara Region’s Corporate Waste Collection Policy and complete the Application for Commencement of Collection and Indemnity Agreement with Niagara Region’s Waste Management Division. 35. That the following clause be included in the condominium agreement and inserted into all offers and agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease for each of the affected dwelling units: “Owners/Purchasers/Tenants are advised that due to the site layout, collection for the development will be provided by the condominium corporation through a private contractor and not the Region.” Survey Evidence 36. That the condominium agreement between the owner and the municipality contain a provision whereby the owner agrees to obtain a certificate from an Ontario Land Surveyor stating that all existing and new survey evidence is in place at the completion of the development. Clearance of Conditions Prior to granting final approval, the City of Niagara Falls must be in receipt of written confirmation that the requirements of each condition have been met satisfactorily and that all fees have been paid to the satisfaction of Niagara Region. Page 26 of 30 Page 138 of 495 6 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 Condominium Agreement Prior to final approval for registration, a copy of the executed Condominium Agreement for the proposed development should be submitted to Niagara Region for verification that the appropriate clauses have been included. Niagara Region recommends that a copy of the draft agreement be provided in order to allow for the incorporation of any necessary revisions prior to execution. Note: Clearance requests shall be submitted to the Region in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, which stipulates that requests for formal clearance of conditions are to be received and circulated to the Region by the local municipality. The local municipality is also responsible for circulating a copy of the draft agreement, and the Region is unable to provide a final clearance letter until the draft agreement is received. The Region is committed to reviewing submissions related to individual conditions prior to receiving the formal request for clearance. In this regard, studies and reports can be sent directly to the Region with a copy provided to the local municipality. Bell Canada Conditions 37. The Owner acknowledges and agrees to convey any easement(s) as deemed necessary by Bell Canada to service this new development. The Owner further agrees and acknowledges to convey such easements at no cost to Bell Canada. 38. The Owner agrees that should any conflict arise with existing Bell Canada facilities where a current and valid easement exists within the subject area, the Owner shall be responsible for the relocation of any such facilities or easements at their own cost. Note: Upon receipt of this comment letter, the Owner is to provide Bell Canada with servicing plans/CUP at their earliest convenience to planninganddevelopment@bell.ca to confirm the provision of communication/telecommunication infrastructure needed to service the development. It shall be noted that it is the responsibility of the Owner to provide entrance/service duct(s) from Bell Canada’s existing network infrastructure to service this development. In the event that no such network infrastructure exists, in accordance with the Bell Canada Act, the Owner may be required to pay for the extension of such network infrastructure. If the Owner elects not to pay for the above noted connection, Bell Canada may decide not to provide service to this development. Page 27 of 30 Page 139 of 495 7 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 Enbridge Gas Conditions 39. The applicant shall use the Enbridge Gas Get Connected tool to determine gas availability, service and meter installation details and to ensure all gas piping is installed prior to the commencement of site landscaping and/or asphalt paving. (https://enbridge.outsystemsenterprise.com/GetConnected_Th/Login2?OriginalU RL=https%3A%2F%2Fenbridge.outsystemsenterprise.com%2FGetConnectedAp p_UI%2F) 40. If the gas main(s) needs to be relocated as a result of changes in the alignment or grade of the future road allowances or for temporary gas pipe installations pertaining to phased construction, all costs are the responsibility of the applicant. 41. In the event that easement(s) are required to service this development, and any future adjacent developments, the applicant will provide the easement(s) to Enbridge Gas at no cost. Note: The applicant will contact Enbridge Gas Customer Service at 1-877-362-7434 prior to any site construction activities to determine if existing piping facilities need to be relocated or abandoned. Canada Post Conditions 42. The owner shall complete to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering of the City of Niagara Falls and Canada Post: a) Include on all offers of purchase and sale, a statement that advises the prospective purchaser: i) that the home/business mail delivery will be from a designated Centralized Mail Box. ii) that the developers/owners be responsible for officially notifying the purchasers of the exact Centralized Mail Box locations prior to the closing of any home sales. b) The owner further agrees to: i) work with Canada Post to determine and provide temporary suitable Centralized Mail Box locations which may be utilized by Canada Post until the curbs, boulevards and sidewalks are in place in the remainder of the subdivision. ii) install a concrete pad in accordance with the requirements of and in locations to be approved by Canada Post to facilitate the placement of Community Mail Boxes. iii) identify the pads above on the engineering servicing drawings. Page 28 of 30 Page 140 of 495 8 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 Said pads are to be poured at the time of the sidewalk and/or curb installation within each phase of the plan of subdivision. iv) determine the location of all centralized mail receiving facilities in co-operation with Canada Post and to indicate the location of the centralized mail facilities on appropriate maps, information boards and plans. Maps are also to be prominently displayed in the sales office(s) showing specific Centralized Mail Facility locations. Note: Should the description of the project change, Canada Post would appreciate an update to assess the impact of the change on mail service. Hydro One Conditions 43. Prior to HONI providing its final approval, the developer must make arrangements satisfactory to HONI for lot grading and drainage. Digital PDF copies of the lot grading and drainage plans (true scale), showing existing and proposed final grades, must be submitted to HONI for review and approval. The drawings must identify the transmission corridor, location of towers within the corridor and any proposed uses within the transmission corridor. Drainage must be controlled and directed away from the transmission corridor. 44. Any development in conjunction with the subdivision must not block vehicular access to any HONI facilities located on the transmission corridor. During construction, there must be no storage of materials or mounding of earth, snow or other debris on the transmission corridor. 45. At the developer’s expense, temporary fencing must be placed along the transmission corridor prior to construction, and permanent fencing must be erected along the common property line after construction is completed. 46. The costs of any relocations or revisions to HONI facilities which are necessary to accommodate this subdivision will be borne by the developer. The developer will be responsible for restoration of any damage to the transmission corridor or HONI facilities thereon resulting from construction of the subdivision. 47. These conditions contained therein should in no way be construed as permission for or an endorsement of proposed location(s) for any road crossing(s) contemplated for the proposed development. This permission may be specifically granted by OILC under separate agreement(s). Proposals for any secondary land use including road crossings on the transmission corridor are processed through the Provincial Secondary Land Use Program (PSLUP). HONI, as OILC's service provider, will review detailed engineering plans for such proposals separately, in order to obtain final approval. Should approval for a road crossing be granted, the developer shall then make arrangements satisfactory to OILC and HONI for the dedication and transfer of the Page 29 of 30 Page 141 of 495 9 PBD-2024-48 November 12, 2024 proposed road allowance directly to the City of Niagara Falls. Access to, and road construction on the transmission corridor is not to occur until the legal transfer(s) of lands or interests are completed. In addition, HONI requires the following be conveyed to the developer as a precaution: 48. The transmission lines abutting the subject lands operate at either 500,000, 230,000 or 115,000 volts. Section 188 of Regulation 213/91 pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, require that no object be brought closer than 6 metres (20 feet) to an energized 500 kV conductor. The distance for 230 kV conductors is 4.5 metres (15 feet), and for 115 kV conductors it is 3 metres (10 feet). It is the developer’s responsibility to be aware, and to make all personnel on site aware, that all equipment and personnel must come no closer than the distance specified in the Act. They should also be aware that the conductors can raise and lower without warning, depending on the electrical demand placed on the line. Clearance of Conditions Prior to granting approval to the final plan, Planning, Building & Development requires written notice from applicable City Divisions and the following agencies indicating that their respective conditions have been satisfied: • Planning for Conditions 1 to 4; • Legal for Conditions 5 and 6; • Transportation for Conditions 7 and 8; • Municipal Works for Conditions 9 to 17; • Landscape and Urban Design for Conditions 18 to 20; • Niagara Region for Conditions 21 to 36; • Bell Canada for Conditions 37 and 38; • Enbridge Gas for Conditions 39 to 41; • Canada Post for Condition 42; and, • Hydro One for Conditions 43 to 48. Page 30 of 30 Page 142 of 495 F-2024-44 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: November 12, 2024 Title: 2025 Schedule of Fees Recommendation(s) THAT Council APPROVE the attached Schedule of Fees with fees effective January 1, 2025. Executive Summary The schedule of fees is a consolidated list of fees charged by City departments to fund service delivery. Fees are an important revenue source to the City as fees reduce the amount of property tax revenue required to fund service delivery. To maintain a sustainable service delivery funding structure, fees need to be indexed annually for budget pressures, taking into consideration labour contracts, legislative changes, inflationary pressures and service level expectations. Background All fees charged by various City departments are listed in the schedule of fees. The schedule contains many different types of fees that the City is allowed to charge under the Municipal Act, Building Act and Planning Act. This includes, user fees and charges, licenses and permit fees and fines and penalties. User fees and charges are charged to those who directly benefit from the service provided. Many user fees are charged to the customer as a credit sale with payment terms of net 30. This means, the City has provided a service to the customer with the agreement that the customer will pay the City for the services within 30 days of the City issuing an invoice. If the customer does not honour this agreement the City will charge 1.25% interest until the account is settled and may escalate collection efforts to decrease the risk of non collection. Licenses and permit fees are charged to those to prescribe, prohibit, and regulate their activity. Fines and penalties are charged to those individuals or organizations who are in contravention with municipal bylaws or policy. Unlike user fees, licenses and permits are typically paid by the customer when the service has been provided as opposed to a credit sale. However, with recent legislative changes, such as those of the Development Charges Act, credit sales or installment plans have been gaining popularity. Such arrangements may increase administrative burdens to minimize collection risks. Page 1 of 55 Page 143 of 495 Fees are reviewed annually by each department to ensure that amounts charged are reflective of their service delivery objectives. The attached list requires Council approval. Approved fees are used to estimate service area revenue in the annual operating budget. Revenue is budgeted based on approved fees and anticipated service levels or usage. The effective date of the new fees will be January 1, 2025, except where otherwise applicable. The schedule of fees bylaw will be amended as fees, such as building permits, development charges, water and wastewater rates, are approved by Council at subsequent events (i.e., after public consultation, water/wastewater budget approval). Analysis The following is a general year to year fee change synopsis by service area. Clerks Clerks fees have stayed the same as 2024 with the exception of marriage licences/ceremonies increasing as follows (exclusive of HST) which will keep our charges above comparable local municipalities: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Marriage licence $150.00 $160.00 $10.00 Civil marriage at City Hall $350.00 $450.00 $100.00 Civil marriage within the City of NF (non- resident) $425.00 $750.00 $325.00 Finance Water and Wastewater variable and fixed rates will be presented to Council during 2025 Water Wastewater budget presentation on December 10, 2024. The fee schedule as it relates to variable and fixed charges will be amended subsequent to Council approval. Other finance fees were increased to better reflect costs and keep in line with other municipalities as follows: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Tax Certificate per property $70.00 $75.00 $5.00 Tax Information per property $40.00 $45.00 $5.00 Registration Fees - Mortgage Letter $40.00 $50.00 $10.00 Registration Fees - Debt Farm Letter $40.00 $50.00 $10.00 Registration Fees - Final Letter $40.00 $50.00 $10.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Prior to 1990 $50.00 $100.00 $50.00 Page 2 of 55 Page 144 of 495 Tax Bill Reprint $15.00 $20.00 $5.00 Returned Cheque Fee - per account $35.00 $40.00 $10.00 Rush Tax Certificates $120.00 $125.00 $5.00 Legal Legal has included the following new fees that were previously identified under Preparation of all other Agreements: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Processing of Request for an Easement over City Lands N/A $500.00 N/A Preparation of Amending Subdivision Agreement, Amending Condominium Agreement or Amending Development Agreement N/A $1,500.00 N/A Preparation of Amending Section 37 Agreement N/A $750.00 N/A Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements N/A $200.00 N/A Business Development No changes to note. Planning Planning recently completed a comprehensive fee study approved by Council on December 12, 2023. With the exception of a few fees noted below, all other planning fees had an inflationary increase of approximately 3%. Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance) $300.00 $425.00 $125.00 Application for Sidewalk Cafe - 3 year licence (2024 was annual cost) $1,030.00 $200.00 $(830.00) NEW: Annual Sidewalk Cafe - Renewal Fee N/A $150.00 N/A Page 3 of 55 Page 145 of 495 Municipal Enforcement Fees Building also recently completed a comprehensive fee study approved by Council in 2023. With the exception of a few new fees noted below, all other building fees had an inflationary increase of approximately 3%. Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Vacant Building Registration Fee N/A $1,000.00 N/A Vacant Building Administration Fee (one time) N/A $350.00 N/A Vacant Building Registry Change of Ownership fee N/A $100.00 N/A Enforcement Fee (ongoing non- compliance) N/A $300.00 N/A Municipal Works - Water and Wastewater Private Sewer Lateral Cleaning fees have increased as follows: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Observed Holiday $438.37 $542.40 $104.03 Copy of DVD Video $8.85 $9.09 $0.24 Water and Wastewater services are legislated to be self-sustaining. As such, fees related to maintenance and repairs of private systems should increase to reflect annual budget pressures associated with labour, materials and contracted services. Fees relating to new water meters have increased in accordance with vendor increases. Water and Wastewater fixed and variable fees to be determined during the upcoming Water Wastewater budget presentation to Council on December 10, 2024, fees will be recommended to be amended subsequent to approval. Other water fees have increased as follows: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Exercise & Operate Curb Stop or Property Valve $79.32 $81.46 $2.14 3rd Party Meter Testing/Verification (up to 1") $258.48 $265.46 $6.98 Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant $79.32 $81.46 $2.14 Sanitary Sewer Diversion Rebate Application $125.00 $150.00 $25.00 Page 4 of 55 Page 146 of 495 Water & Wastewater backflow and meter rental fee $125.00 $150.00 $25.00 Charge after 14 days and every additional 14 days thereafter $125.00 $150.00 $25.00 Administrative : Invoicing $30.00 $50.00 $20.00 Municipal Works - Various The following fees have increase to better reflect staff costs and vendor pricing: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Boulevard Street Tree Fee (ea) $450.00 $600.00 $150.00 City tree removal application fee $100.00 $125.00 $25.00 Curb Cut per meter (minimum cut fee $200) $94.67 $97.23 $2.56 Sidewalk Repair per linear meter (minimum repair fee $200.00) $214.67 $220.47 $5.80 Small scale development and simple modelling $1,750.00 $1,925.00 $175.00 Parkland Gate Installation Application $550.00 $1,000.00 $450.00 Municipal Works Administrative and Traffic The special event fees have been updated to better reflect costs/effort incurred by staff to plan and coordinate these permits (cost recovery): Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) "Slow down" lawn sign and base $16.50 $25.00 $8.50 Special Event Application (small) $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 Special Event Application (medium) $250.00 $500.00 $250.00 Special Event Application (large) $500.00 $750.00 $250.00 Fire Changes in fire fees are noted in the chart below. Some fire fees have remained the same as 2024 which are not noted below. Fees with staffing components have increased by 3%. Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) General Inspections during regular hours/hour $59.26 $61.04 $1.78 Municipal Licensing Re-inspection $59.26 $61.04 $1.78 Page 5 of 55 Page 147 of 495 FPO Response & Remediation of Hazard Fee/hr $59.26 $61.04 $1.78 Preconstruction consultation $59.26 $61.04 $1.78 Occupant Load Signs $59.26 $61.04 $1.78 Fire Safety Plan Review & Approval - per submission $59.26 $61.04 $1.78 ULC Integrated Life Safety System Test Approval $59.26 $61.04 $1.78 Security Key Boxes $210.00 $231.00 $21.00 Fire Safety Training - Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour $59.26 $61.04 $1.78 Supervision of Fire Drills - Business - per Fire employee (minimum 1 hour) $59.26 $61.04 $1.89 Fire Ground Training Use: Tower with live burn props - 8 hours $1,995.52 $2,042.40 $46.88 Tower with live burn props - 4 hours $1,161.76 $1,185.20 $23.44 After hours services (per person/per hour) $88.89 $91.56 $2.67 Cemetery Cemetery fees increased approximately 3%. Population cohort pressures have placed increasing demand on available cemetery space. Future expansion has costly land acquisition costs and increases overall operating costs. Furthermore, fees charged now must also fund the Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust. When an existing cemetery has reached capacity, generating no future revenue, the Perpetual Care Trust will be required to fund Cemetery operations and asset management into perpetuity. If the Cemetery Trust has insufficient funds to generate enough interest revenue to sustain the Cemetery, property taxpayers will ultimately fund City services provided to “built out” Cemeteries. Recreation and Culture - Arenas Arena ice and floor rentals have increases ranging from 3%-8% depending on the rate. Staff consistently review arena rates in other municipalities to ensure we are staying competitive with other facilities in the Niagara Region. The following arena fees have increased (exclusive of HST:) Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Cancellation Fee - Arenas, playing fields, Older Adult Centre and MacBain Community Centre rentals $21.43 $22.07 $0.64 Page 6 of 55 Page 148 of 495 Ice/Floor Rentals - Fall Winter (Sept. to April): Adult Ice rental - prime time $225.60 $232.37 $6.77 Adult Ice rental - non-prime time $119.42 $125.39 $5.97 Youth Ice rental - prime time (resident) $151.76 $160.87 $9.11 Youth Ice rental - non prime time $96.84 $102.65 $5.81 Youth tournament prime time (non-tenant) $174.89 $188.88 $13.99 Ice Training (non prime time only, 5 skater maximum) $61.94 $64.86 $2.92 Education rate (all elementary schools) $58.55 $60.31 $1.76 Floor Rental - adult $80.00 $82.40 $2.40 Floor Rental - youth $72.00 $74.16 $2.16 Ice/Floor Rentals Spring/Summer (May to Aug.) All users - prime time $216.92 $223.43 $6.51 All users - non prime time $150.80 $159.85 $9.05 Tenant Groups - prime time $184.62 $193.85 $9.23 Tenant Groups - non prime time $124.29 $131.75 $7.46 Youth tournament (non-tenant) prime time $174.89 $188.88 $13.99 Education rate (all schools) $58.58 $60.34 $1.76 Floor rental - adult $80.00 $82.40 $2.40 Floor rental - youth $72.00 $74.16 $2.16 MacBain Community Centre - Rental Fees MacBain Centre rental fees have an inflationary increase of approximately 5% with the following new fees added for camps: Page 7 of 55 Page 149 of 495 Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Day Camp Registration (basic) (per week) N/A $235.00 N/A Before Care (per week) N/A $20.00 N/A After Care (per week) N/A $20.00 N/A Older Adult 60+ Fees The following older adult fees have increased (exclusive of HST) with the exception of bingo decreasing due to no lunch being offered in 2025: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Fitness Pass (10 punches) $24.34 $25.22 $0.88 Program drop in $1.33 $1.55 $0.22 Fitness class drop in (including Zumba/Clogging/Short Mat) $2.43 $2.83 $0.40 Bingo - Member $5.31 $4.12 $(1.19) Bingo - Non Member $6.19 $5.15 $(1.04) Yoga - 60+ Member $4.87 $5.67 $0.80 Yoga - 60+ Non Member $6.19 $7.21 $1.02 Pickleball - Drop In - Member $3.54 $4.12 $0.58 Pickleball - Drop In - Non Member $4.42 $5.15 $0.73 TRX = 60+ Member - Off Peak $3.54 $4.12 $0.58 Six Month Membership - Resident $26.55 $27.43 $0.88 Six Month Membership - Non-Resident $30.97 $31.86 $0.89 Twelve Month Membership - Resident $48.67 $49.56 $0.89 Twelve Month Membership - Non-Resident $57.52 $58.40 $0.88 NEW: Meditation N/A $2.58 N/A NEW: Watercolour Instruction N/A $5.15 N/A NEW: Pickleball lessons N/A $6.18 N/A Aquatics The following aquatics fees have changed (exclusive of HST): Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Swimming Lessons - Indoor (10 lessons) 30 minutes $85.00 $87.50 $2.50 45 minutes $106.30 $109.50 $3.20 Adult Lessons $152.92 $178.00 $25.08 Page 8 of 55 Page 150 of 495 Private $280.00 $288.40 $8.40 Aqua Cycle 60+ Non-Member $8.28 $8.56 $0.28 Swimming Lessons - Outdoor (5 lessons) 30 minutes $36.75 $40.00 $3.25 45 minutes $46.05 $47.75 $1.70 60 minutes $55.30 $57.40 $2.10 Private $110.62 $122.60 $11.98 Aquatics Certification Course Fees Bronze Star $120.00 $135.00 $15.00 Bronze Medallion $150.00 $155.00 $5.00 Bronze Cross $150.00 $155.00 $5.00 National Lifeguard Recert $85.00 $90.00 $5.00 Standard First Aid $110.00 $115.00 $5.00 Standard First Aid Recert $75.00 $90.00 $15.00 Athletic Field User Fees Due to historical decisions, the existing user fees for athletic fields are quite low in comparison to other municipalities and unsustainable. However, the user groups have become dependent on these artificially low rates and rapid adjustments to normalize the rates is not possible, a longer term adjustment is required in this area. Two of the existing rates were identified as needing to be eliminated as part of the user fee review. Staff has met with all the resident user groups to work with the groups on a rate structure that is fair, increases revenue and is a comfortable increase for their operation. Staff have previously eliminated two fees (youth per participant and adult per team) and have replaced these fees with reasonable hourly fees. The 2024 hourly fees were lower than the 2023 hourly fees however the hourly fee was rarely used as groups chose the former youth per participant fee or adult per team fee. If staff were to charge the 2023 hourly rate, the rate increase would have been too significant for our groups. We have also created a subsidized rate for youth user groups based out of Niagara Falls and that are registered with an Ontario sport governing body. With the rates proposed in 2024, staff had buy-in from the City's user groups and saw a 35+% increase in the first year. Staff are continuing to focus on the longer term plan to increase these hourly rates and provide gradual increases per year with 2025 increases as follows: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Playing Fields Track - exclusive use (Oakes Park) max. 4 hrs $25.95 $28.80 $2.85 Page 9 of 55 Page 151 of 495 A Category Playing Fields Resident youth $4.50 $5.00 $0.50 Non-resident youth $10.00 $11.50 $1.50 Resident adult $12.00 $12.75 $0.75 B Category Playing Fields Resident youth $3.50 $3.89 $0.39 Non-resident youth $7.00 $7.77 $0.77 Resident adult $8.00 $8.88 $0.88 Non-resident adult $16.00 $17.76 $1.76 C Category Playing Fields Resident youth $2.50 $2.78 $0.28 Non-resident youth $5.00 $5.55 $0.55 Resident adult $6.00 $6.66 $0.66 Tournament Day Rate Resident youth $50.00 $55.50 $5.50 Non-resident youth $100.00 $111.00 $11.00 Resident adult $70.00 $77.70 $7.70 Non-resident adult $200.00 $222.00 $22.00 Lighting Lighting - one hour $20.98 $23.29 $2.31 Lighting - two hours $34.98 $38.83 $3.85 Lighting - per four hour block $69.94 $77.63 $7.69 Lighting (youth per evening) $33.75 $37.46 $3.71 Niagara Falls Youth Users Qualify for a reduced rate: 50% off the regular hourly rate 1. Niagara Falls based youth organization 2. Registered youth sport with an Ontario governing body 3. Documentation must be provided to staff for approval Museum The following museum fees have changed: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) Rentals: Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour $50.00 $60.00 $10.00 Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours $100.00 $110.00 $10.00 Niagara Falls Hydro Corp. Courtyard/hour $50.00 $60.00 $10.00 Niagara Falls Hydro Corp. Courtyard/hour after $100.00 $110.00 $10.00 Page 10 of 55 Page 152 of 495 operating hours Community Maker Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour $30.00 $35.00 $5.00 Niagara Falls Hydro Corp. Courtyard/hour $30.00 $35.00 $5.00 Niagara Falls Hydro Corp. Courtyard/hour after operating hours $75.00 $80.00 $5.00 Niagara Falls Exchange Artist studio membership rates have had an inflationary 5% increase and other fees have increased or decreased as follows: Item 2024 2025 Increase/ (Decrease) NEW: Weekly Woodworking Shop Rate N/A $40.00 N/A NEW: Cost to replace lost access key N/A $44.25 N/A Rentals Indoor stage rental (with minimum 3 hour rental) $400.00 $300.00 $(100.00) Market Hall/hour $75.00 $100.00 $25.00 NEW: Market Hall with patio/hour N/A $125.00 N/A Market Hall/day after operating hours (and stat holidays) $125.00 $150.00 $25.00 NEW: Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours N/A $175.00 N/A Community Makers Rentals Market Hall/hour $50.00 $60.00 $10.00 NEW: Market Hall with patio/hour N/A $85.00 N/A Market Hall/day after operating hours (and stat holidays) $100.00 $110.00 $10.00 NEW: Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours N/A $135.00 N/A Studio Gallery/month $250.00 $200.00 $(50.00) Atrium Gallery/month $250.00 $200.00 $(50.00) Parking lot/hour $75.00 $100.00 $25.00 Indoor stage rental $350.00 $250.00 $(100.00) Other NEW: Roller skate rental - up to 40 participants N/A $300.00 N/A NEW: One Day Parking Passes for area parking N/A $5.00 N/A NEW: Pipe & Drape/one-time charge N/A $50.00 N/A NEW: Games package (includes 2 cornhole N/A $75.00 N/A Page 11 of 55 Page 153 of 495 games and giant jenga) NEW: Wedding Alter N/A $100.00 N/A Financial Implications/Budget Impact Fees charged by the municipality should keep pace with annual budget pressures to maintain proportional funding structure for each service area. Increasing fees will reduce the amount of property tax revenue required to fund services. Labour, materials, and contracted services comprise a significant amount of total City expenses. The 2025 schedule of fees bylaw will be published by the Finance Department subsequent to Council approval. Changes in respect to the individual fees for 2025 will be considered as an integral part of the 2025 Budget process. Strategic/Departmental Alignment This report is consistent with the following Council strategic commitments: 1. To be financially responsible to the residents of Niagara Falls by practicing prudent fiscal management of existing resources and by making sound long-term choices that allow core City programs and services to be sustainable now and into the future. 2. To be efficient and effective in our delivery of municipal services and use of resources and accountable to our citizens and stakeholders. Strategic Plan Pillars Customer Service Delivering a welcoming and consistent customer service experience centred around the people we serve. Sustainability - Financial Effectively managing the City’s financial resources to meet our current and future obligations without relying on external funding sources or sacrificing our ability to deliver essential services to our residents . Contributor(s) Senior Leadership Team List of Attachments 2025 Schedule of Fees.xlsb Written by: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Page 12 of 55 Page 154 of 495 Submitted by: Status: Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 05 Nov 2024 Page 13 of 55 Page 155 of 495 Schedule of Fees January 1, 2025 1 Page 14 of 55 Page 156 of 495 3-4 Finance Water Rates 5 Water/Tax fees 6 Legal 7 Business Development 7 Planning, Building & Development Planning Official Plan Amendment/Zoning by-law Amendment/Site Plan Amendment 8 Committee of Adjustment/Publications/CIP's 9 Building Occupancies 10-11 Building Stand Alone Permit Fees 12-13 Demolition/Administration Fees 14 Sign/Pool Permits, Deposits, Lot Grading, Refunds 15 Municipal Enforcement & Property Standard Fees/Other Applicable Fees 16 Development Charges 17 Parking 18 Municipal Works Water/Sewer Fees 19-20 Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits/Administrative Fees 21 Forestry/Curb & Sidewalk Alterations 22 Traffic 23 Fire Inspections/Approvals/Permits/Products/Misc.24-25 Training/Public Education Services/Fire Protection Services 26 Cemeteries Interment Rights/Fees/Services 27 Dis-Interment Services/Administration Services 28 Products/Memorial Program/Foundation/Marker/Installation Services 29 Notes 30 Recreation, Culture & Facilities Ice/Floor Rentals 31 Special Event Rental Rates 32 Room Rentals (MacBain Community Centre)33 MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Play Structure/Birthday Parties 34 Older Adults (MacBain Community Centre) Program & Rental Fees 35 Aquatics (MacBain Community Centre) 36 Room Rentals (Gale Centre/Chippawa Arena)/Public Skating 37 Playing Fields 38 Museum Fees 39-40 Niagara Falls Exchange Fees/Rentals 41-42 Clerks Department Table of Contents 2 Page 15 of 55 Page 157 of 495 Licence $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Amusement Place, etc. 45.00 N/A April 30 Auctioneers 65.00 N/A December 31 Bake Shops 30.00 N/A December 31 Barber Shops, Hair Dressing & Esthetician Establishments 30.00 N/A December 31 Bill & Sign Posting and Installation 100.00 N/A December 31 Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments 70.00 N/A December 31 Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments - plus rate per table 20.00 N/A December 31 Bowling Alleys - per lane 20.00 N/A December 31 Butchers 30.00 N/A December 31 Camping Establishments 110.00 N/A December 31 Commercial Parking Lots 100.00 N/A December 31 Driving Schools 60.00 N/A December 31 Driving Instructors 25.00 N/A December 31 Exhibitions, etc. 45.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets for first 3 consecutive days 650.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets - additional rate per day 100.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,150 in one calendar year Food Premises 30.00 N/A December 31 Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, etc. 30.00 N/A December 31 Motels per room 40.00 N/A April 30 Motels Plus rate per room 5.00 N/A April 30 Pawn Brokers 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars - Resident 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars - Non-resident 650.00 N/A December 31 Photographers - Resident 65.00 N/A December 31 Photographers - Non-resident 140.00 N/A December 31 Public Garages 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Auto Service Stations 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 1 - Capacity 1,000+45.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 2 - Capacity 600-999 40.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 3 - Capacity 300-599 35.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 4 - Capacity 299-under 30.00 N/A December 31 Refreshment Vehicles - Motorized 185.00 N/A April 30 Refreshment Vehicles - Non-Motorized 100.00 N/A April 30 Restaurants 40.00 N/A December 31 Specific Location Daily Sales - Resident 150.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,000 in one calendar year Specific Location Daily Sales - Non-Resident (for 1st day)500.00 N/A N/A Plus additional rate per day 100.00 N/A N/A Charitable Groups - for first 3 days 325.00 N/A To a maximum of $575 in one calendar year Plus additional rate per day 50.00 N/A N/A Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours 100.00 N/A December 31 Theatres 110.00 N/A December 31 Tourist Homes, Bed & Breakfasts 65.00 N/A April 30 Second Level Lodging 200.00 N/A December 31 Group Homes 25.00 N/A December 31 First year Administrative Fee on all Licences 25.00 N/A N/A Clerks Department 3 Page 16 of 55 Page 158 of 495 Marriage Licence Fees $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Marriage Licence (payable at the time of application) 160.00 N/A N/A Seasonal Business Services Licences $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Seasonal Business Services Licence 1,200.00 N/A Valid from Victoria Day weekend until Canadian Thanksgiving Monthly Seasonal Business Service Licence 300.00 N/A Valid for four (4) consecutive weeks. Civil Marriage Ceremony Fees $ Rate $ HST Total FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours $200.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250.00 Officiant fee(1) 450.00 58.50 508.50 FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours $500.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250.00 Officiant fee(1) 750.00 97.50 847.50 FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off- site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $200.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250.00 Officiant fee(2) 508.50450.00 58.50 750.00 97.50 847.50 Rehearsal Fee(1)(2) (plus Officiant expenses)75.00 9.75 84.75 Witness Fee (Municipal Staff - per employee) during business hours (if required)25.00 3.25 28.25 Cleaning Fee (if required) 100.00 13.00 113.00 Milage/Expenses - outside of business hours: mileage charge at current rate as approved by Council; applicable expenses as agreed upon by both parties, i.e. meals, accomodations (1) Where a ceremony is performed by a Marriage Offciant who is an employee of the City, the Marriage Officiant Fee is retained by the City of Niagara Falls (2) Payment of the City's portion of applicable fees is mandatory and shall not be waived by the Clerk or Designated Officiant. The Marriage Officiant may , at their sole discretion, waive the portion of the fees (Officiant/Mileage/Expenses) which would otherwise be payable to them (3) All applicable insurance coverage shall be the responsibility of the couple and the City shall be provided with the applicable documentation, including the use of City Hall. Additional Notes: 1. Additional rental fees may apply for the use of other locations outside of City Hall. Bookings for any other facility is the responsibility of participants to make appropriate arrangements and payment for a facility to be utilized for the Marriage Ceremony. 2. Fees do not include the Marriage Licence Fee which is established by by-law and my be amended from time to time. 3. All marriage ceremonies shall be performed in accordance with the City's Civil Marriage Soleminization Policy. Vacation Rental Units/Bed & Breakfast $ Rate $ HST Total Vacation Rental Units/Bed & Breakfast - new licence or ownership change*500.00 N/A 500.00 Renewal of Vacation Rental Unit or Bed & Breakfast (annual)* 250.00 N/A 250.00 *this fee includes the Fire Inspection Fee Council Code of Conduct $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Filing Fee 500.00 N/A N/A Note: In the event that the Integrity Commissioner determines that a complaint is frivolous, vexatious, contains sufficient grounds to support an investigation, or that it is determined that no violation occurred, that the complainant shall forfeit the filing fee of $500. If the Integrity Commissioner finds there are sufficient grounds to support an investigation, 50% of the filing fee shall be refunded. Clerks Department 4 FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off-site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $500.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250.00 Officiant fee(2) Page 17 of 55 Page 159 of 495 Water Rates Consumption Charge Water Sewer Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges Meter Size Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee 15 millimeters (5/8")22.64 27.19 18 millimeters (3/4")22.64 27.19 25 millimeters (1")35.09 42.15 37 millimeters (1 1/2")87.17 104.69 50 millimeters (2")164.15 197.14 75 millimeters (3")316.99 380.68 100 millimeters (4")549.06 659.40 150 millimeters (6")1,075.49 1,291.61 200 millimeters (8")1,794.36 2,154.94 250 millimeters (10")2,575.51 3,093.06 Flat Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges Flat Rate Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee Monthly Charges 51.64 58.13 Flat Rate New Construction Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee New Construction Monthly Charges 25.90 26.99 Residential Reluctant Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee Reluctant Monthly Charge 154.92 174.39 *Rates displayed assumes payment on or before due date. Payments received subsequent to due dates are subject to a Late Payment Charge of 1.25% to be added to the water account at the beginning of each month. The Municipal Act provides the City with the authority to transfer unpaid water/sewer charges to the property tax account of the owner. A processing fee of $30 is charged on each account transferred to taxes due to non-payment. Finance Rate $1.394 per cubic meter $1.713 per cubic meter 5 Page 18 of 55 Page 160 of 495 Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total New Account Set Up Fee 30.00 N/A 30.00 Collection Charge - overdue water bills 30.00 N/A 30.00 Water Information per property 20.00 N/A 20.00 Meter Data Fee 30.00 N/A 30.00 Administration Fee for Water Arrears Transferred to Outside Collection Agency 30.00 N/A 30.00 Water Bill Reprint 20.00 N/A 20.00 Water Bill Statement of Account - Current Year no charge N/A 0.00 Water Bill Statement of Account - One Year & Prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Transfer Fee between accounts (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer to /from tax (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Refund on Credit on Water Account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 For water shut-off fees, please refer to our Municipal Works: Water fees on page 20. Tax Information $ Fee $ HST $ Total Tax Certificate per property 75.00 N/A 75.00 Tax Information per property 45.00 N/A 45.00 Registration Fees - Mortgage Letter 50.00 N/A 50.00 Registration Fees - Debt Farm Letter 50.00 N/A 50.00 Registration Fees - Final Letter 50.00 N/A 50.00 Interest/Penalty on Tax Arrears 1.25%N/A 1.25% Extension Agreements 500.00 N/A 500.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Current Year no charge N/A no charge Personal Tax Information Copy - One Year and prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Prior to 1990 100.00 N/A 100.00 Mortgage Company Administration Fee 15.00 N/A 15.00 Tax Bill Reprint 20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer Fee to tax account - internal (arrears transfer fee to tax account)30.00 N/A 30.00 Transfer Fee to tax account - external 50.00 N/A 50.00 Refund Credit on Tax Account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer to/from water account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer to/from tax account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Tax Reminder Notices 5.00 N/A 5.00 Licences $ Fee $ HST $ Total Dog Licence - Neutered 20.00 N/A 20.00 Dog Licence - Non-Neutered 40.00 N/A 40.00 Miscellaneous $ Fee $ HST $ Total Returned Cheque Fee - per account 40.00 N/A 40.00 Ownership Change Request 20.00 N/A 20.00 Rush Tax Certificates 125.00 N/A 125.00 New Roll Creation 40.00 N/A 40.00 Information Systems - GIS $ Fee $ HST $ Total Owner requested civic address changes 314.29 40.86 355.15 Finance 6 Page 19 of 55 Page 161 of 495 Description $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Preparation of Subdivision Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Development Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Condominium Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Site Plan Agreement 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Amending Site Plan Agreement 650.00 N/A 650.00 Preparation of Section 37 Agreement 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Preparation of Conservation Easement Agreement 750.00 N/A 750.00 Preparation of Encroachment Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Easement Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Lease/Licence Agreement with the City 500.00 65.00 565.00 Preparation of Release of Easement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparation of Amending Encroachment Agreement/Assignment of Encroaching Agreement 250.00 N/A 250.00 Preparation of Registration Document for Part Lot Control By-Law 200.00 N/A 200.00 Preparation of Registration Document for Deeming By-law 200.00 N/A 200.00 Preparation of Registration & Discharge for Property Standards Order 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparationof all other Agreements 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Release and/or Discharge of Agreement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Processing of Air Rights Easement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Processing of Conveyance of Lands for Road Widening/Daylighting Triangle 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of Dedication/Lifting of Reserve Blocks 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Residential 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Commercial 500.00 N/A 500.00 Request to Purchase Property that has not been previously declared surplus 500.00 N/A 500.00 Deposit for Appraisal & Reference Plan costs associated with approved purchase of property that has not been previously declared surplus 5,000.00 N/A 5,000.00 Processing of Request to Lease/Licence City Owned Property 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements 200.00 N/A 200.00 Processing of Request for an Easement over City Lands 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Amending Subdivision Agreement, Amending Condominium Agreement or Amending Development Agreement 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Amending Section 37 Agreement 750.00 N/A 750.00 Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements 200.00 N/A 200.00 *The above fees are subject to Applicable Disbursements and Registration Costs and are at the discretion of the City Solicitor Description $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Stanley Ave. Business Park Assoc. Annual Sign Fee for Third Party Advertising (for 4 panels)500.00 65.00 565.00 Term: October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 Payment Due Date: September 1, 2024 Legal Business Development 7 Page 20 of 55 Page 162 of 495 Official Plan Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total 16,707.00Major (review of 4 or more studies) N/A 16,707.00 10,610.00Standard N/A 10,610.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,587.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,587.00 for each subsequent submission Aggregate Resource Extraction Full Cost Recovery ($16,707.00 deposit) N/A Full Cost Recovery ($16,707.00 deposit) Preconsultation $ Fee*$ HST $ Total 1,586.00 N/A 1,586.00Preconsultation Fee (consent) All other applications (includes concurrent consent & site plan requests) 3,070.00 N/A 3,070.00 More than two (2) submissions of a concept for review/preparation of a second checklist $1,586.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,586.00 for each subsequent submission Zoning By-Law Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Hotels 19,615.00 N/A 19,615.00 Complex (review of 4 or more studies required for the application) 18,035.00 N/A 18,035.00 Standard 13,257.00 N/A 13,257.00 Minor 8,271.00 N/A 8,271.00 Request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)/Review of Ministry Initiated MZO 13,257.00 N/A 13,257.00 Request to lift a Holding (H) Regulation 2,225.00 N/A 2,225.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,586.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,586.00 for each subsequent submission Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment (Combined)$ Fee*$ HST $ Total 26,523.00 N/A 26,523.00High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys) Combined Major (4 or more full studies required for review of the application) 22,279.00 N/A 22,279.00 Combined Standard 16,975.00 N/A 16,975.00 More than 2 submissions of plans & studies for review $2,647.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $2,647.00 for each subsequent submission Site Plan Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys) 12,195.00 N/A 12,195.00 All Other Lands 9,013.00 N/A 9,013.00 Amendment to Site Plan Agreement 3,390.00 N/A 3,390.00 Site Plan Resubmission (after 2 submissions within 1 year of original application) $3,390.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $3,390.00 for each subsequent submission Plan of Subdivision $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Draft Plan (Base fee) 14,740.00 14,740.00N/A Plus per dwelling unit fee 26.00 26.00N/A Modifications to Draft Plan Approval 3,925.00 3,925.00N/A Extension to Draft Plan Approval 2,122.00 2,122.00N/A More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review 9,013.00 N/A 9,013.00 Plan of Condominium $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Vacant Land (base fee) 12,731.00 N/A 12,731.00 Plus per dwelling unit fee 26.00 26.00N/A Conversion 12,731.00 12,731.00N/A Standard/Common Element 11,237.00 11,237.00N/A Extension of Draft Plan 2,122.00 2,122.00N/A Modification of Draft Plan - Vacant Land Condominium 3,708.00 N/A 3,708.00 3,708.00Modification of Draft Plan - Standard/Conversion N/A 3,708.00 3,183.00Exemption to Condominium Draft Plan Approval N/A 3,183.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $7,416.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $7,416.00 for each subsequent submission Part Lot Control $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Part lot control semi-detached/on-street townhouse units for the first lot/block 1,586.00 N/A 1,586.00 N/A Part Lot Control - all other types for the first lot 2,225.00 2,225.00N/A Public Notification $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Mailing Re-notification 425.00 N/A 425.00 Reassessment requiring a further report 1,061.00 1,061.00N/A Newspaper re-notification ($600 deposit payable with application) Actual Cost N/A Actual Cost Notes: Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications. Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable. Notes: Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws. Planning, Building & Development Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee-3.10% (on construction value) Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee-3.10% (on construction value) 8 Part Lot Control - each additional lot/block 525.00 Deeming by-law (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment)1,267.00 525.00 N/A 1,267.00 Page 21 of 55 Page 163 of 495 Committee of Adjustment $ Fee $ HST $ Total Consent Application 4,130.00 N/A 4,130.00 Each application consent application for the same lands 948.00 N/A 948.00 Consent Application to separate two existing units 3,811.00 N/A 3,811.00 Change of Conditions 795.00 N/A 795.00 Minor Variance 2,205.00 N/A 2,205.00 Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance) 425.00 N/A 425.00 Concurrent Consent/Minor Variance Application 4,955.00 N/A 4,955.00 Additional Fee for calling of a Special Meeting to address an application 580.00 N/A 580.00 Sign By-Law $ Fee $ HST $ Total Sign by-law Variance (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment) 2,431.00 N/A 2,431.00 Sign by-law Amendment (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter)6,470.00 N/A 6,470.00 Sidewalk Cafes $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application for Sidewalk Café - 3 year licence (as per Council October 1, 2024) 200.00 N/A 200.00 Sidewalk Café Licensing Fee per annum (to a maximum of $2,500) $15.00/m² of licensed area N/A $15.00/m² of licensed area Annual Sidewalk Café - Renewal fee 150.00 N/A 150.00 Compliance Letters $ Fee $ HST $ Total Site Plan Compliance Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter)240.00 N/A 240.00 Environmental Request Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter)240.00 N/A 240.00 Zoning Confirmation Letter 240.00 240.00N/A Zoning Review for Building Permit 240.00 240.00N/A Compliance Letter (for real estate/legal transactions)240.00 N/A 240.00 Heritage Status Inquiry 240.00 N/A 240.00 Telecommunication Tower Review 1,370.00 N/A 1,370.00 Publications $ Fee $ HST $ Total 42.00Official Plan 5.46 47.46 Zoning By-Law 79-200 (as amended) 5.46 42.00 47.46 Photocopying - 4 pages or more - black & white 0.28 0.04 0.32 Community Improvement Plans $ Fee $ HST $ Total Printed copy of CIP 10.00 1.30 11.30 Planning, Building & Development 9 Page 22 of 55 Page 164 of 495 Minimum Building Permit Charge 239.00 NEW BUILDINGS Group A - Assembly Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 All Recreational Facilities, Schools, Daycare Facilities, Libraries, Places of Worship, restaurants (finished), Theatres, Arenas Gymnasiums, Transit Stations, Bus terminals, Indoor Pools, and all other Group A Buildings 29.59 Open Public Swimming Pool 2,121.80 Flat fee Portable Classroom 970.72 Flat fee Assembly Building Shell 23.67 Assembly Building Interior Finish 12.61 Group B - Institutional Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 Institutional, Hospital, Medical Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, and all other Group B Buildings 29.59 Institutional Building Interior Finish 12.61 Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 Single, Semi-Detached, Duplex Dwellings, Detached Accessory Dwelling Units 18.04 Townhouses, Row Housing 18.04 Stacked Townhouses, Multiple Dwellings up to fourplex 18.04 Hotel, Apartment buildings - 6 stories or less 19.72 Hotel, Apartment buildings - 7 stories or more 18.04 Motels, Boarding, Lodging or rooming house 19.72 Interior renovation, Finished basement, Interior accessory dwelling units 10.61 Heated additions to a house 18.04 Unheated additions to a house 12.82 Accessory Building (garage or shed)7.43 Attached Garage/Carport to an existing house 17.13 Covered Deck/Porch 7.43 Uncovered Deck/Porch 239.00 Flat Fee Mobile Homes 340.00 Flat Fee plus Uncertified Mobile Home (foundation included)6.82 Mobile Home Foundation 1.96 Group D - Business & Personal Service Permit Fee per m2 Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Complete 29.59 Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Shell 23.67 Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Interior Finish 12.61 Group E - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 Retail Building Complete 29.59 Retail Building Shell 23.67 Retail Building Interior Finish 12.61 Restaurants Interior Finish (not greater than 30 persons)12.61 Planning, Building & Development 10 Page 23 of 55 Page 165 of 495 Group F - Industrial Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 Industrial Buildings Complete 15.61 Industrial Buildings Shell 12.49 Industrial Buildings Interior Finish 9.38 Gas Bar Canopies 13.39 Car Washes 13.39 Parking Garage (underground, open air) 8.43 Farm Buildings 5.92 Green Houses non-residential 5.92 Site Services Plumbing Construction Outside of Building Permit Fee Sanitary and Storm Piping 239.00 Flat Fee Sanitary and Storm Piping 37.00 per additional 15m Manholes, catch basin 239.00 Flat Fee Domestic Water Supply 106.00 first 15m Domestic Water Supply 37.00 per additional 15m Fire Services Main 106.00 first 15m Fire Services Main 37.00 per additional 15m Geothermal for Houses 265.00 Flat Fee Geothermal Single for all other 265.00 Flat Fee Planning, Building & Development 11 Page 24 of 55 Page 166 of 495 Building Stand Alone Permits for Alterations, Renovations & Repair Building Improvement Permit Fee Demising Wall 239.00 Flat Fee Building Envelope Replacement (Roofing, cladding, windows, waterproofing, etc.)398.00 Flat Fee Foundation Replacement 3.21 per sq. m Roof Structure Replacement 398.00 Flat Fee Concrete Restoration 398.00 Flat Fee Plumbing Building Construction Permit Fee Plumbing Systems Alterations 239.00 Flat Fee Grease, Oil Interceptor 239.00 Flat Fee Backflow valve, Backflow preventer, sump pumps 239.00 Flat Fee Replacement of Domestic Water lines and risers 239.00 Flat Fee Weeping Tile Replacement 239.00 Flat Fee Plumbing Fixtures 239.00 Flat Fee Fire Protection System & Life Safety Systems Permit Fee Electromagnetic Lock/Electric Strikes 239.00 Flat Fee Fire Alarm System 292.00 Flat Fee Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel 292.00 Flat Fee Life Safety Devices 292.00 Flat Fee Sprinkler System 292.00 Flat Fee Standpipe System 292.00 Flat Fee Mechanical System Permit Fee Commercial Cooking Exhaust System 292.00 Flat Fee Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Roof Top Units (per unit)292.00 Flat Fee Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Duct Work (per area)8.38 per sq. m Furnace or Hot Water Tank Replacement Unit (per unit)239.00 Flat Fee Boiler Replacement unit 239.00 Flat Fee Spray Booth 292.00 Flat Fee Miscellaneous Works Permit Fee Stages 318.00 Flat Fee Fire Place or Wood Stove 239.00 Flat Fee For categories not listed $15 per $1,000 of valuated construction cost or portion thereof Shoring 30.77 per linear metre Under Pinning 30.77 per linear metre Storage Rack as per 3.16 318.00 Flat Fee Roof Anchors 318.00 Flat Fee Re-Roofing of Buildings other than houses 398.00 Flat Fee Tiny Homes 12.82 per Sq. m Site Grading for Residential developments that are 10 units or less 318.00 Flat Fee Certified Model Homes Service 318.00 Flat Fee Trailer (construction site trailer, sea container)239.00 Flat Fee Designated Structures Permit Fee Communication Tower 318.00 Flat Fee Retaining Wall 318.00 Flat Fee Silo 318.00 Flat Fee Pedestrian Bridge/Walkway 318.00 Flat Fee Outdoor Public Spa 504.00 Flat Fee Outdoor Public Swimming Pool 504.00 Flat Fee Planning, Building & Development 12 Page 25 of 55 Page 167 of 495 Satellite Dish 318.00 Flat Fee Designated Structures cont'd Permit Fee Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure 318.00 Flat Fee Roof Sign with Face over 10m2 318.00 Flat Fee Pylon Sign over 7.5m in height 318.00 Flat Fee Projection Sign over 115kg in weight 318.00 Flat Fee Solar Panels 371.00 Flat Fee Crane Runway 318.00 Flat Fee Exterior Storage Tank 318.00 Flat Fee Wind Turbine Generator having a rated output more than 3kW 371.00 Flat Fee Conditional Permits Permit Fee Conditional Permit Agreement 530.00 Flat Fee Conditional permit Security Deposit (% of construction cost of phase being built)10% Condition Permit Stages: Site Servicing (% of construction cost of phase being built)100% Substructure (% of construction cost of phase being built)15% Superstructure (% of construction cost of phase being built)55% Building Envelope (% of construction cost of phase being built)80% Building Interior (% of construction cost of phase being built)100% 13 Page 26 of 55 Page 168 of 495 Demolition Residential - Single, Semi-detached, Duplex Dwellings, Townhouses, Row Housing Accessory Structure All other buildings-with gross floor area equal to or less than 600 m2 All other buildings-with gross floor area greater than 600 m2 Administration Fee Occupancy of an unfinished building (apartment residential & mult- storey commercial per floor or unit charge) Occupancy of an unfinished building for all other (per floor or unit charge) Limiting Distance Agreement Alternative Solution (minimum 4 hours) Suspended or Cancel Permit Change of Use of Permit with no construction Compliance Letters (from Building Services regarding building permit information) Transfer of Permit Ownership Additional Plan Review Not-ready inspection Contruction without a Permit After hour Inspection Permission to defer Permit Revocation Amendment to Permit Administration Pre-Application Review Amendment to a Conditional Permit Agreement Partial Permit Permit Application Extension 911 Rural Address Sign NSF Cheque Service Charge (per property) Administration Fee for unpaid building permit fees transferred to property taxes Zoning Review for Building Permit Administration Fee for missed payment of Development Charges payable by installments as per Section 26.1 of the Development Charges Act Administration Fees (with HST applicable)Fee HST Total Liquor Licence Clearance Letter *Note: Fire Services portion is also payable. Please refer to Fire Services Department fee section for the applicable charge. 238.70 31.03 269.73 Building File Search (per hour/property) *subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 40.744.69 36.05 0.780.09 0.69 Photocopies (per page) - letter size 1.040.12 0.92 Photocopies (per page) - legal size 1.540.18 1.36 Photocopies (per page) - ledger size Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - black & white 4.56 0.57 5.13 9.12 1.19 10.31Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - colour 240.00 Flat Fee 36.00 Flat Fee 26.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 1,061.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 239.00 Flat Fee Permit Fee 159.00 Flat Fee 0.40 per sq. m. 0.40 per sq. m. Fee Planning, Building & Development 550.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 239.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 2x Permit Fee 159.00 per hour 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 133.00 Flat fee 239.00 Flat Fee 210.00 Flat Fee See Conditional Permit Fast Track Permit - please refer to Phase 1 Fast Track program details Page 27 of 55 Page 169 of 495 Sign Permits under Sign By-law Signs - under 10 m2 Signs - 10 m2 or more Pool Permit under Pool By-law Deposit Seasonal - Above Ground 500.00 In Ground 750.00 Deposits Single permit: detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse (per dwelling) Addition(s) to buildings described above where excavation is required Demolition Project Miscellaneous construction accessory to the buildings described above with a construction value greater that $3,500.00 Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a site plan IS required Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a site plan IS NOTrequired Conditional Building Permit Deposit (minimum $5,000.00) Move a Building Lot Grading Any type of dwelling in a plan of subdivision that has NOT already been assumed by the City Any type of dwelling proposed to be placed on an infill lot Refunds Where only administrative functions have been completed (application received, cost analysis and application is entered into a Building Where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed Where only administrative and zoning & plans examination functions have been completed Where the permit has been issued and field inspections have yet to be performed, subsequent to permit issuance Other Applicable Fees Item $ Fee $ HST $ Total Water Meter 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete Water Meter 5/8" x 3/4 Positive Displacement Complete Water Meter 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete Water Meter 1" Positive Displacement Complete Water Meter 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete Please see fees on page 20 (New Install Meter costs) Planning, Building & Development 1,500.00 per dwelling 500.00 1,250.00 2,500.00 232.00 Flat Fee Permit Fee Value 1,000.00 per dwelling 750.00 Permit Fee 232.00 Flat Fee 361.00 Flat Fee Note: Refer to Designated Structures Fee Section for signs designated under the Ontario Building Code 77.00 Flat Fee 232.00 Flat Fee 50% Stage of Permit NOTE: Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee appllication to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid. Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded % of Fees Paid 90% 80% 60% 10% of construction value (minimum of $5,000) Value 1,000.00 per dwelling 750.00 1,000.00 15 Page 28 of 55 Page 170 of 495 Municipal Enforcement Services Fee HST Total Sign Removal Administration Fee 77.25 N/A 77.25 Litter By-law Administration Fee 309.00 N/A 309.00 Fence Variance 309.00 N/A 309.00 Dangerous Dog/Muzzle Order Appeal 309.00 N/A 309.00 Municipal Enforcement Services - Property Standards Fee HST Total Ceriticate of Compliance 257.50 N/A 257.50 Discharge of an Order registered on title 618.00 N/A 618.00 File of Notice of Appeal 515.00 N/A 515.00 Vacant Building Registration Fee 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Vacant Building Administration Fee (one time) 350.00 N/A 350.00 Vacant Building Registry Change of Ownership fee 100.00 N/A 100.00 Enforcement Fee (ongoing non-compliance) 300.00 N/A 300.00 16 Planning, Building & Development - Municipal Enforcement Page 29 of 55 Page 171 of 495 https://niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/building/development-charges.aspx Please see DC by-laws 2024-053, 2024-054, 2024-056 Schedule of Development Charges effective July 8, 2024 Planning, Building & Development 17 Page 30 of 55 Page 172 of 495 Permits $ Fee $ HST $ Total Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - first such vehicle 82.50 10.73 93.23 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - second such vehicle- under the same registered owner as first permit 27.50 3.58 31.08 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - each additional such motor vehicle under the same registered owner as the 1st and 2nd permits 16.50 2.15 18.65 Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip 82.50 10.73 93.23 Oversize/overweight load permit - annually 220.00 28.60 248.60 On-street overnight parking permit - annually 110.62 14.38 125.00 33.00Newspaper box permit - annually 33.00N/A Parking meter bagging (per meter per day) - standard daily route for bagged 11.00 1.43 12.43 Residential on-street permit/replacement cost 16.50 2.15 18.65 Residential Convenience pass 35.00 4.55 39.55 Parking Lots - Municipal Parking $ Fee $ HST $ Total Lot 2 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 2 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 3 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 3 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 4 - per hour 2.65 0.35 3.00 Lot 4 - per 8 hours 10.62 1.38 12.00 Lot 5 - per hour 2.65 0.35 3.00 Lot 5 - per 8 hours 10.62 1.38 12.00 Lot 7 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 8 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 9 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 9 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 12 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 12 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 13 - per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 13 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 14 - per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 14 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 15 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 16 - per hour 4.43 0.57 5.00 Lot 16 - per month 34.96 4.54 39.50 Lot 17 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 18 - per hour 2.65 0.35 3.00 Lot 18 - per 8 hours 10.62 1.38 12.00 Lot 18 - per month 50.00 6.50 56.50 Lot 19 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 19 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 20 - per hour 2.65 0.35 3.00 Lot 20 - per 8 hours 10.62 1.38 12.00 On-street rate - commercial/business 1.77 0.23 2.00 On-street rate - hospital 1.77 0.23 2.00 On-street rate - tourist 3.10 0.40 3.50 Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 1-15 days Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 16-31 days *Note: Municipal Parking is regulated with a dynamic rates bylaw that can fluctuate to meet the needs and demands and events of the area and may not reflect the rates listed in this schedule. Planning, Building & Development - Parking Full cost of lot Half cost of lot 18 Page 31 of 55 Page 173 of 495 Private Sewer Lateral Cleaning $ Fee $ HST $ Total Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00am and 7:00 pm 204.67 N/A 204.67 Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 pm and 8:00 am 450.21 N/A 450.21 Observed Holiday 542.40 N/A 542.40 "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusvie of observed holidays) between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm 85.00 N/A 85.00 "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusvie of observed holidays) between 7:00 pm and 8:00 am 95.00 N/A 95.00 Video inspection of a private sewer service (only during times as per line 1 above) free once annually. All other requests will be charged as per lines 1 and 2 above one free annually N/A one free annually Copy of DVD of video 9.09 1.18 10.27 High pressure flushing of sewer lateral from maintenance hole/property line at City's direction or requirement New Install Meter Costs $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete 640.24 83.23 723.47 5/8" Positive Displacement Meter Only 329.20 42.80 372.00 5/8" x 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 640.24 83.23 723.47 5/8" x 3/4" Positive Displacement Meter Only 329.20 42.80 372.00 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 710.92 92.42 803.34 3/4" Positive Displacement Meter Only 390.08 50.71 440.79 1" Positive Displacement Complete 859.82 111.78 971.60 1" Positive Displacement Meter Only 534.08 69.43 603.51 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete 1,440.22 187.23 1,627.45 1.5" Positive Displacement Meter Only 936.68 121.77 1,058.45 1,761.72NEW: 2" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 229.02 1,990.74 4,746.77NEW: 3" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 617.08 5,363.85 6,069.48NEW: 4" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 789.03 6,858.51 9,242.77NEW: 6" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 1,201.56 10,444.33 13,203.77NEW: 8" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 1,716.49 14,920.26 16,370.69NEW: 10" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 2,128.19 18,498.88 19,542.29NEW: 12" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 2,540.50 22,082.79 6 x 8" compound 4" to 10" protectus 391.68R900 Wall Mount Transmitter 50.92 442.60 480.61R900 Pit Mount Transmitter 62.48 543.09 204.38R900 RF Pit Mount Antenna 26.57 230.95 100.00Wire Replacement 13.00 113.00 Fail to be ready for pre-scheduled meter repair by City staff Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter) 2.30 N/A 2.30 Bulk Water Distribution System - purchase card 15.00 N/A 15.00 Installation of Water Service - any size City supervised tapping fees: 3/4"-5/8" up to & including 2" service 144.46 N/A 144.46 City supervised tapping fees: 4" and up 488.25 N/A 488.25 Fail to be ready for appointment 85.00 N/A 85.00 Charge for application to change meter size 150.00 N/A 150.00 City supervised tapping fees: afterhours: fee per size (above) + applicable overtime at cost Municipal Works At cost Actual Costs Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost Note:All work is invoiced to requester after work is complete. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit online 19 Page 32 of 55 Page 174 of 495 Water, Cont'd Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total Exercise & Operate Curb Stop or Property Valve 81.46 N/A 81.46 3rd Party Meter Testing/Verification (up to 1") 265.46 N/A 265.46 Water Meter Tampering Fee (plus new install meter cost & estimated water theft)500.00 N/A 500.00 Water Meter Inspection 50.00 N/A 50.00 Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant 81.46 N/A 81.46 Sanitary Sewer Diversion Rebate Application 150.00 N/A 150.00 Arrears Disconnection or Connection Fee 100.00 N/A 100.00 Shutting off or turning on water supplyduring normal working hours 92.87 N/A 92.87 Shutting off or turning on water supply outside normal working hours 219.55 N/A 219.55 Miscellaneous - Water/Wastewater $ Fee $ HST $ Total Water & Wastewater backflow and meter rental fee 150.00 N/A 150.00 Charge after 14 days and every additional 14 days thereafter 150.00 N/A 150.00 50.00 N/A 50.00Administrative - Invoicing Notes: Charge for meters found on By-pass: a) By-pass opened with the consent of the City will be charged using the average estimated daily consumption based on annual consumption x number of days on by-pass b) By-pass opened or meter removed, tampered or illegal will be charged (a) x 3 penalty rate. c) If no previous consumption is recorded, a similarly sized meter/similar use will be used at the Engineer's discretion to calculate average daily consumption and charge at (b) rate. Water Meter Tampering is a $500.00 fee, plus the cost of the water meter replacement and the estimated consumption loss. For the purpose of this by-law, normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm. Municipal Works Meter loaned with Back Flow Preventor for approved hydrant consumption: Damage to meter or backflow preventor cost. 20 Page 33 of 55 Page 175 of 495 Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits $ Fee $ HST $ Total Administration Fee (on construction value) 3.75% N/A Varies Inspection Fee (on construction value) 3.10% N/A Varies Pre-Servicing Agreement Fee 500.00 N/A 500.00 Street Lighting Inspection Fee (ea. Lights, 3rd Party Inspection) 160.00 N/A 160.00 Boulevard Street Tree Fee (ea) 600.00 N/A 600.00 Cash in-lieu of Survey Monumentation (see below) Vertical Monumentation < 10 Ha 600.00 N/A Varies 10 Ha to 20 Ha 1,200.00 N/A Varies Each Additional Ha 600.00 N/A Varies Horizontal Monumentation < 5 Ha 400.00 N/A Varies 5 Ha to 10 Ha 800.00 N/A Varies Each Additional Ha 400.00 N/A Varies Lot Grading Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $50,000.00) 1,000.00 N/A Varies As Constructed Plan Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $20,000.00) 1,000.00 N/A Varies Administrative $ Fee $ HST $ Total 0.574.42 Full Size Prints - Black & White 4.99 1.158.85 Full Size Prints - Colour 10.00 0.070.50 Photocopies (per page): Letter (colour) 0.57 0.100.75 Photocopies (per page): Legal (colour) 0.85 0.131.00 Photocopies (per page): Ledger (colour) 1.13 Photocopies (per page): Letter (black & white) 0.30 0.04 0.34 Photocopies (per page): Legal (black & white) 0.40 0.05 0.45 Photocopies (per page): Ledger(black & white) 0.50 0.07 0.57 Letters of Compliance 200.00 26.00 226.00 Road Occupancy Permit $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application - Road Only (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection 350.00 N/A 350.00 Application - Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection 600.00N/A 600.00 Application - Sewer (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection 600.00 N/A 600.00 Application - Sewer & Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection 950.00 N/A 950.00 Detailed Traffic Control Plan and/or Detour Route Plan Review 150.00 N/A 150.00 Additional Inspection Fee (on construction value)3.10% N/A Varies Site Alteration Permit $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application (plus applicable security deposit) 200.00 N/A 200.00 Municipal Works 21 Page 34 of 55 Page 176 of 495 Forestry - City Tree Removal Request $ Fee $ HST $ Total City tree removal application fee *removal request only, no guarantee of approval 125.00 N/A 125.00 City tree removal (plus $1,200 contribution to 2:1 replanting elsewhere) Curb & Sidewalk Alterations $ Fee $ HST $ Total Curb Cut per meter (minimum cut fee $200.00) 97.23 12.64 109.87 Sidewalk Repair per square meter 220.47 28.66 249.13 Curb Repair per linear meter (minimum repair fee $200.00) 210.09 27.31 237.40 Sanitary, Storm or Water Model - Assessments $ Fee $ HST $ Total Small scale development and simple modeling 1,925.00 250.25 2,175.25 Mid-scale development and medium complexity modeling 3,500.00 455.00 3,955.00 Large scale development and high complexity modeling 7,000.00 910.00 7,910.00 Special modeling services Parkland $ Fee $ HST $ Total Parkland Gate Installation Application 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Parkland Access Permit (plus applicable security deposit) 250.00 N/A 250.00 Municipal Works Case by case pricing At cost *Notes: The request for removal of a City tree is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and further requires a submission of a formal application. In effort to reserve our current tree canopy, all requests will be reviewed directly by the Forestry Supervisor. Trees approved for removal for reasons other than tree health shall be accompanied by a contribution to 2:1 replanting as per Forestry Policy 314.01. 22 Page 35 of 55 Page 177 of 495 Traffic/Engineering Information $ Fee $ HST $ Total 8 hour intersection traffic count - per location 315.00 40.95 355.95 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - per location 135.00 17.55 152.55 24 hour speed study (ATR) - per location 250.00 32.50 282.50 4 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location 400.00 52.00 452.00 7 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location 700.00 91.00 791.00 Disabled Parking Sign 40.00 5.20 45.20 Disabled Parking tab - ($300 fine) 20.00 2.60 22.60 Six foot telespar post & base 60.00 7.80 67.80 Ten foot telespar post and base 70.00 9.10 79.10 "Slow down" lawn sign and base 25.00 3.25 28.25 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - season - approx. 150 locations 1,500.00 195.00 1,695.00 Permits $ Fee $HST $Total Special Event Application (small) 200.00 26.00 226.00 Special Event Application (medium) 500.00 65.00 565.00 Special Event Application (large) 750.00 97.50 847.50 Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip 100.00 13.00 113.00 Oversize/overweight load permit - annually 300.00 39.00 339.00 Municipal Works - Traffic 23 Page 36 of 55 Page 178 of 495 Inspection/ Fire Prevention Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total 175.00Private Home Day Care, Respite Homes 22.75 197.75 250.00 32.50Licensed Day Care 282.50 Boarding Room & Lodging & Bed & Breakfast 225.00 29.25 254.25 Residential: 1-3 units (includes single family dwelling, duplex and triplex) 250.00 32.50 282.50 Multi-Units: Apartments 1-4 units 350.00 45.50 395.50 Multi-Units: over 4 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Hotels/Motels: 1-10 units 450.00 58.50 508.50 Hotels/Motels: over 10 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 General Inspections during regular hours/hour 61.04 7.94 68.98 After hours Inspection/Plans Review (minimum 4 hours) per hour 125.00 16.25 141.25 Commericial & Industrial less than 1,000 square meters 250.00 32.50 282.50 75.00 9.75For each additional 1,000 square meters 84.75 Re-inspection fee for outstanding violations for the second and each subsquent re-inspection 100.00 13.00 113.00 Care/vunerable Occupancies 100.00 13.00 113.00 Municipal Licensing Re-inspection 61.04 7.94 68.98 Unsafe Building Order Compliance Inspection 350.00 45.50 395.50 FPO Response & Remediation of Hazard Fee/hr 61.04 7.94 68.98 Preconstruction consultation 61.04 7.94 68.98 Note: Requested inspection, outside of regular business hours, on weekends or holidays, is $150.00 per hour, with a minimum fee of $300.00 Approvals/Permits $ Fee $ HST $ Total 100.00General File Search 13.00 113.00 Occupant Load Signs 61.04 7.94 68.98 Reproduce Existing Documents 60.00 7.80 67.80 Fire Safety Plan Review & Approval - per submission 61.04 7.94 68.98 ULC Integrated Life Safety System Test Approval 61.04 7.94 68.98 3D Rendering of Buildings or Fire Scene 350.00 45.50 395.50 Hose Removal Approval and Inspection (per hose cabinet fee of $15/hose + HST)250.00 32.50 282.50 Letters & Produce Incident Reports to Insurance 105.00 13.65 118.65 Liquor Licence Approval Letter 160.00 20.80 180.80 Special Events (approval letter) 70.00 9.10 79.10 Fireworks/Pyrotechnics (approval letter) 70.00 N/A 70.00 Fireworks Vendor Permit 70.00 N/A 70.00 Designation of Fire Access Routes 150.00 N/A 150.00 Fire Code Alternative Solution Review 500.00 65.00 565.00 Products $ Fee $ HST $ Total 231.00Security Key Boxes 30.03 261.03 Fire route signs 35.00 4.55 39.55 Lock for fire safety plan box 20.00 2.60 22.60 Providing & installing carbon monoxide alarm installation 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & installing combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & installing a listed smoke alarm 15.00 1.95 16.95 Fire 24 Page 37 of 55 Page 179 of 495 Miscellaneous $ Fee $ HST $ Total Plan examinations, per $1 of permit value 0.10 N/A 0.10 Zoning amendments, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Site plan review, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Committee of Adjustments, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Subdivision Plans, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Fee to expedite services 50% if current applicable service fee in addition to regular fee 25 Page 38 of 55 Page 180 of 495 Training/Public Education Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Fire Safety Training - Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour 61.04 7.94 68.98 Fire Safety Training - non-profit group Supervision of Fire Drills - Business - per Fire employee (minimum 1 hour)61.04 7.94 68.98 Supervision of Fire Drills - non-profit group Fire Extinguisher Training Base Price 250.00 32.50 282.50 1.30Fire Extinguisher Training per person 10.00 11.30 Fire Ground Training Use: Tower with live burn props - 8 hours (after 8 - hours will be prorated) 2,042.40 265.51 2,307.91 Tower with live burn props - 4 hours (after 4 - hours and less than 8- hours will be prorated)1,185.20 154.08 1,339.28 Training Ground with no burn props - 8 hours 500.00 65.00 565.00 Training Ground with no burn props - 4 hours 250.00 32.50 282.50 Auto Extrication - per vehicle 250.00 32.50 282.50 Apparatus required/day Fire Safety Training/Public Education Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Title searches Corporate profiles Cost of Prosecution Services Fire investigation - contracted services cost recovery Fire suppression - contracted services cost recovery Fire inspection support (fire alarm/sprinkler, etc) Cost to secure vacant building Fire Protection Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Failure to comply with an Ontario regulation causing an Emergency Reponse O. Reg.201/01 Fire Department vehicle per hour or part thereof Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for 1st hour or part thereof Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof Response for open air burning - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof Response for open air burning - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. Response & remediation - grow operations/drug lab Response for rescue as result of trespass/stunting/misadventure Response for malicious complaint/false reporting Response for fireworks complaint in contravention of by-law Vacant building response - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof After hours services (per person/per hour) 91.56 11.90 103.46 Delayed response from Property Keyholder Risk Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review - Propane $ Fee $ HST $ Total Existing facility - 5,000 USWG or less 250.00 32.50 282.50 New/modified facility - 5,000 USWG or less 500.00 65.00 565.00 Existing facility - more than 5,000 USWG 1,250.00 162.50 1,412.50 New/modified facility - more than 5,000 USWG 2,500.00 325.00 2,825.00 Preventable False Alarms $ Fee $ HST $ Total First two alarms, written warning Subsequent Alarms **MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover **current MTO Rate Fire no charge no charge as billed to the department as billed to the department **current MTO Rate as billed to the department as billed to the department as billed to the department No charge **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate as billed to the department as billed to the department **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate 26 Page 39 of 55 Page 181 of 495 Interment Rights (Lot Sales)Total Fee HST Total Charge 2,732.58Adult Single Lot 355.24 3,087.82 1,287.86Child/Infant Single Lot - size 4'x5' 167.42 1,455.28 Child/Infant Single Lot - with granite memorial/keepsakes storage 3,713.15 482.71 4,195.86 Cremation Lot - Single lot 571.18 74.25 645.43 Cremation Plot - Four lots 1,896.75 246.58 2,143.33 One Time Care & Maintenance Fee 309.00 40.17 349.17 Interment Rights (Niche Sales)Total Fee HST Total Charge Niche Level A & B Single Niche Stamford Green only 871.92 113.35 985.27 Double Niche 2,019.16 262.49 2,281.65 Triple Niche Stamford Green only 2,891.07 375.84 3,266.91 Niche Level C - G Single Niche Stamford Green only 1,101.36 143.18 1,244.54 Double Niche 2,294.49 298.28 2,592.77 Triple Niche Stamford Green only 3,395.85 441.46 3,837.31 Interment Rights (Niche Sales-Estate)Total Fee HST Total Charge Two Niche Unit (4 Urn Limit) 5,171.89 672.35 5,844.24 Four Niche Unit (8 Urn Limit) 10,343.78 1,344.69 11,688.47 Interment & Inurnment Service Fees Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Casket Burial 1,760.37 228.85 1,989.22 Adult Double Depth Casket Burial 2,434.77 316.52 2,751.29 Child/Infant Casket Burial 829.66 107.86 937.52 Cremains Urn Burial 556.99 72.41 629.40 Oversized Urn Burial (Companion & Urn Vaults) 835.52 108.62 944.14 Cremains - SCATTERING - REMEMBRANCE GARDENS 284.35 36.97 321.32 Cremains - SCATTERING - OTHER 142.17 18.48 160.65 *Care & Maintenance - Scattering 30.00 3.90 33.90 Interment Cancellation - Casket (if not already open) 417.22 54.24 471.46 Interment Cancellation - Urn (if lot/niche already open) 208.62 27.12 235.74 Interment Services (Niche Inurnments)Total Fee HST Total Charge Single Inurnment 438.69 57.03 495.72 Double Cremain Inurnment* 94.94 12.34 107.28 Dis-Inter Niche Urn 208.62 27.12 235.74 *Adminstration fee for the additional cremated remain inurnment/interment if taking place at the same time. Cemetery Fees 27 Page 40 of 55 Page 182 of 495 Dis-Interment Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Casket Dis-interment only* 2,980.15 387.42 3,367.57 Adult Casket Dis-interment & Re-interment 5,096.90 662.60 5,759.50 Cremain Urn Dis-interment Only* 838.80 109.04 947.84 Cremain Urn Dis-interment & Re-Interment 1,420.96 184.72 1,605.68 Infant Casket Dis-interment Only* 1,145.41 148.90 1,294.31 Infant Casket Dis-interment & Re-interment 2,025.60 263.33 2,288.93 *remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery Interment Surcharges Total Fee HST Total Charge Late Arrivals - after 3:00 pm Mon-Sat, Sun & Holidays (each 1/2 hour) 131.87 17.14 149.01 Sunday & Holiday Casket Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 1,002.17 130.28 1,132.45 Sunday & Holiday Cremains Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 501.10 65.14 566.24 Tent Rental (All Interment Services)149.16 19.39 168.55 Less than 8 working hours casket burial order 316.49 41.14 357.63 Less than 8 working hours cremains burial order 158.24 20.57 178.81 Administration Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Cemetery Administrative fee 94.94 12.34 107.28 Interment Rights Replacement/Duplicate 47.46 6.17 53.63 Cremains Urn Burial - double (admin fee) *companion urn* 94.94 12.34 107.28 Cemetery Records Search (charge per hour) 47.46 6.17 53.63 Cemetery Fees Dis-Interment & Administrative Service Fees 28 Page 41 of 55 Page 183 of 495 Niche & Memorial Products Total Fee HST Total Charge Bronze Wreath (Maplegrove) 1,034.24 134.45 1,168.69 Glass - Single Niche - Stamford Green 103.42 13.44 116.86 Glass - Double Niche - Stamford Green 206.84 26.89 233.73 Glass - Triple Niche - Stamford Green 257.80 33.51 291.31 Bronze Name Plate - Remembrance Garden/Memorial Woods 360.50 46.87 407.37 Bronze Plate - Single Niche - Stamford Green 775.67 100.84 876.51 Bronze Plate - Double Niche - Stamford Green 1,551.36 201.68 1,753.04 Bronze Plate - Triple Niche - Stamford Green 2,327.03 302.51 2,629.54 Granite Plate Etching Service 750.00 97.50 847.50 Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant 110.33 14.34 124.67 Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant with Fingerprint 168.68 21.93 190.61 Key FOB (extra) Stamford Green 20.67 2.69 23.36 Cemetery & Park Memorial Program Total Fee HST Total Charge Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 3x5 - added to bench or tree 50.00 N/A 50.00 Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 4x6 - added to bench or tree 75.00 N/A 75.00 Aluminum Memorial Plaque 4x6 - added to bench or tree 175.00 N/A 175.00 Aluminum Memorial Plaque 6x8 - added to bench or tree 250.00 N/A 250.00 Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - added to bench or tree 325.00 N/A 325.00 Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench 650.00 N/A 650.00 Bronze Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench 850.00 N/A 850.00 Bronze Butterfly 379.04 N/A 379.04 Memorial Tree 810.00 N/A 810.00 Memorial Bench 2,864.43 N/A 2,864.43 Life's QR - Heart Plaque 225.00 29.25 254.25 Life's QR - 2x2 Plaque 250.00 32.50 282.50 Life's QR - 4x4 Plaque 275.00 35.75 310.75 Life's QR - 4x4 Tree Stake 300.00 39.00 339.00 Foundation /Marker/Installation Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Foundation Installation - up to 36"870.27 113.14 983.41 Foundation Installation - 36" to 48"1,002.04 130.27 1,132.31 Foundation Installation - 49" to 60"1,334.65 173.50 1,508.15 Foundation Installation - 61" to 72"1,466.71 190.67 1,657.38 Foundation Installation - 73" to 90"1,660.35 215.85 1,876.20 Veteran Upright Marker Setting 587.39 76.36 663.75 Small Flat Marker Setting under 172 square inches 212.79 27.66 240.45 Large Flat Marker Setting over 172 square inches 372.82 48.47 421.29 Corner Markers Setting (per set of 4)212.79 27.66 240.45 Foundation Removal 500.00 65.00 565.00 Cemetery Cremation Vault 664.35 86.37 750.72 Cemetery Traditional Vault 1,539.85 200.18 1,740.03 Prescribed Marker Care & Maintenance Fee Total Fee HST Total Charge Flat Marker Over 172 square inches 100.00 13.00 113.00 Prescribed Provincial Licensing Fee Total Fee HST Total Charge Provincial Licensing Fee 30.00 3.90 33.90 Cemetery Fees Memorial Products & Services Foundation Fees CUSTOM - Memorial Bench with Memorial Plate Installed on Back of Bench (please contact Cemetery office) Page 42 of 55 Page 184 of 495 3) Sunday & statutory holiday interment services may be scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm. An interment surcharge will apply. 4) A "scheduled" funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetery Fee Schedule - "Interment Surcharges" 5) Funeral late arrivals (arriving after the scheduled time) will be subject to an additional fee. 6) Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential late charges & applicable surcharges. 7) Dis-interments may be scheduled from May 1st to November 1st only and at the discretion of the Cemetery Manager or designate. 8) The Funeral Director is responsible for scheduling & all related costs for disinterments including: casket/urn/vault/removal vault/urn unsealing & resealing Niagara Regional Health Unit Approval and Attendance 9) One time care & maintenance fee is charged per interment (fully body or cremation) that takes place in a lot (grave) that was purchased prior to 1955. B) Interment Right Sales 1) The Interment Rights Holder owns the interment rights to a single lot, plot and/or niche. The Interment Rights Holder must abide by the regulations stipulated in the Cemetery by-law, including the installation of a monument, maintenance of a flowerbed or other memorialization. 2) The Interment Rights Holder may transfer, exchange or sell-back a plot, single lot or niche at any time before an interment takes place. If the above Interment Rights have not been used, the purchaser may, in writing to the City within thirty (30) days from the signing of the contract, cancel this contract and receive a full refund. Following thirty (30) days, the purchaser may be eligible for a full refund less the Care & Maintenance Fees. C) Resale/Transfers The Rights Holder may resell unused lots/plots/niches to the City of Niagara Falls for a refund of the current Cemetery Fee. Rights Holder may also resell unused lots/plots/niches privately. The City reserves first right of refusal for all resell/sell back of Interment Rights (i.e. lots, plots and niches). All documents pertaining to the original sale must be returned to the Cemetery Office. An administration charge will apply, in accordance with the current Cemetery Fees Schedule. D) Payment Interment Rights (lot sales) must be paid in full before any burial and/or memorialization can take place. Payment for a burial service (casket, cremation, niche, scatter) is due the day of the service. Credit card, debit, cheque are the only acceptable methods of payment. E) Inquiries All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Ave., Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by calling (905) 354-4721 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Mark Richardson, Manager of Cemetery Services. 2) Monday to Saturday Interment Services (except on Statutory or City Holidays) may be scheduled between 9:00am and 3:00 pm only Cemetery Fees Memorial Products & Services Notes: A) Interment/Disinterment Services 1) All committal services scheduling is at the approval of the Cemetery Services based on location, weather, staff availability & the number of services requested. 30 Page 43 of 55 Page 185 of 495 Note: Commercial Groups/Community Groups Non-profit: Prime hours are Monday-Friday 5:00 pm-11:00 pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00 am to close Non-prime hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm - 12:00 am Statutory Holidays are charged at prime rates Summer ice rates are applicable from May 1st through August 31st Exact dates of opening & closing to be determined each year Cancellation Fee $ Fee $ HST $ Total Arenas, playing fields, Older Adult Centre and MacBain Community Centre rentals 22.07 2.87 24.94 Ice/Floor Rentals (Fall/Winter - effective September 1 - April 30)$ Fee $ HST $ Total Adult Ice rental - prime time 232.37 30.21 262.58 Adult Ice rental - non-prime time 125.39 16.30 141.69 Youth Ice rental - prime time (resident)160.87 20.91 181.78 Youth Ice rental - non prime time 102.65 13.34 115.99 Youth tournament prime time (non-tenant)188.88 24.55 213.43 Ice Training (non prime time only, 5 skater maximum)64.86 8.43 73.29 Education rate (all elementary schools)60.31 7.84 68.15 Floor Rental - adult 82.40 10.71 93.11 Floor Rental - youth 74.16 9.64 83.80 Ice/Floor Rentals (Spring/Summer - effective May 1 - August 31)$ Fee $ HST $ Total All users - prime time 223.43 29.05 252.48 All users - non prime time 159.85 20.78 180.63 Tenant Groups - prime time 193.85 25.20 219.05 Tenant Groups - non prime time 131.75 17.13 148.88 Youth tournament (non-tenant) prime time 180.14 23.42 203.56 Education rate (all schools)60.34 7.84 68.18 Floor rental - adult 82.40 10.71 93.11 Floor rental - youth 74.16 9.64 83.80 Recreation, Culture & Facilities Page 44 of 55 Page 186 of 495 Parking Lot Rentals $ Fee $ HST $ Total King Eddy - Full Day (4-12 hours) 500.00 65.00 565.00 King Eddy - Half Day (4 hours or less) 250.00 32.50 282.50 Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours) 1,000.00 130.00 1,130.00 Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less) 500.00 65.00 565.00 Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours) 500.00 65.00 565.00 Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less) 250.00 32.50 282.50 MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours) 500.00 65.00 565.00 MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less) 250.00 32.50 282.50 MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours) 500.00 65.00 565.00 MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less) 250.00 32.50 282.50 MacBain Skatepark Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours) 250.00 32.50 282.50 MacBain Skatepark Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less) 125.00 16.25 141.25 Chippawa Arena - Full Day (4-12 hours) 250.00 32.50 282.50 Chippawa Arena - Half Day (4 hours or less) 125.00 16.25 141.25 Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours) 250.00 32.50 282.50 Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less) 125.00 16.25 141.25 Park Rentals*$ Fee $ HST $ Total Chippawa Lions Park - Community Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 City Hall Centennial Square - City-Wide Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 Cummington Square - City-Wide Park 60.00 7.80 67.80 F.H. Leslie Park - Community Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 George Bukator Park - City-Wide Park 60.00 7.80 67.80 75.00John N. Allan Park - Community Park 9.75 84.75 Lundy's Lane Battlefield Park - City-Wide Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 Special Events Park Rentals 75.00 9.75 84.75 *Not including athletic fields Recreation, Culture & Facilities Special Event Rental Fees 32 Page 45 of 55 Page 187 of 495 MacBain Community Centre Room Rental Fees Rooms for Rent (Regular & Out of Town) $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Multi-Purpose Room A 27.56 3.58 31.14 137.80 17.91 155.71 Multi-Purpose Room D 66.15 8.60 74.75 330.75 43.00 373.75 Multi-Purpose Room E 66.15 8.60 74.75 330.75 43.00 373.75 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) 132.30 17.20 149.50 661.50 86.00 747.50 Multi-Purpose Room F 52.50 6.83 59.33 262.50 34.13 296.63 Community Board Room 27.56 3.58 31.14 137.80 17.91 155.71 Coronation Room 66.15 8.60 74.75 330.75 43.00 373.75 Second Floor Meeting Room 21.00 2.73 23.73 105.00 13.65 118.65 Rooms for Rent (Non Profit ) $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Multi-Purpose Room A 13.78 1.79 15.57 68.90 8.96 77.86 Multi-Purpose Room D 33.08 4.30 37.38 165.40 21.50 186.90 Multi-Purpose Room E 33.08 4.30 37.38 165.40 21.50 186.90 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) 66.15 8.60 74.75 330.75 43.00 373.75 Multi-Purpose Room F 26.25 3.41 29.66 131.25 17.06 148.31 Community Board Room 13.78 1.79 15.57 68.90 8.96 77.86 Coronation Room 33.08 4.30 37.38 165.40 21.50 186.90 Second Floor Meeting Room 10.50 1.37 11.87 52.50 6.83 59.33 $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 71.66 9.32 80.98 35.83 4.66 40.49 115.76 15.05 130.81 63.39 8.24 71.63 Day Rate 868.22 112.87 981.09 $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 35.84 4.66 40.50 17.91 2.33 20.24 57.89 7.53 65.42 24.81 3.23 28.04 $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 10.00 1.30 11.30 15.00 1.95 16.95 50.00Walking Track 6.50 56.50 8.85 1.15 10.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 MacBain Community Centre - DAY PASS - Valid for public swimming and drop in gym times $ Fee/hr $ HST $ TotalProgram Fees Child/Youth (4-17)/Senior (60+) 8.85 1.15 10.00 Adult 13.27 1.73 15.00 Family 22.12 2.88 25.00 Drop in programs (excluding aquatics, indoor play structure & racquet sports)4.43 0.58 5.00 Day Camp Registration (basic) 235.00 N/A 235.00 Before Care 20.00 N/A 20.00 After Care 20.00 N/A 20.00 Per week Per week Per week Per pass Per pass Per pass MacBain Community Centre Rental Fees Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball (prime: after 5:00pm & weekends) - per person Per pass Squash Courts (per hour)Youth/Older adult non-prime Adult weekends Equipment Rental Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball (non-prime: before 5:00pm on weekdays) - per person Youth Recreation, Culture & Facilities Gymnasium MacBain Comm. Centre Rental Fees (not for profit) Youth 1/3 gym Adult Adult 1/3 gym Gymnasium Youth Youth 1/3 gym Adult Adult 1/3 gym MacBain Community Centre Rental Fees (for profit) 33 Page 46 of 55 Page 188 of 495 Indoor Play Structure $ Fee $ HST $ Total 150.00Hourly NFP Rental 19.50 169.50 Drop in 6.19 0.81 7.00 Drop in 13.27 1.73 15.00 Birthday Parties $ Fee $ HST $ Total 75.00 9.75 84.75 100.00 13.00 113.00 250.00 32.50 282.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 50.00 - 50.00 30.00 3.90 33.90 21.43 2.79 24.22 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 2.6020.00 22.60 30.00 3.90 33.90 40.00 5.20 45.20 80.00 10.40 90.40 8.00 1.04 9.04 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 1.3010.00 11.30 15.00 1.95 16.95 20.00 2.60 22.60 40.00 5.20 45.20 5.00 0.65 5.65 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 10.00 1.30 11.30 Large Cabinet - locked per month Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year MacBain Community Centre Storage (not for profit) Locker Box per month Small Cabinet - unlocked per month Refund - Program Only Room only Fees Fees Per Hour Room & 1/3 Gym Room & 1/3 Gym and Play Structure Room & Play Structure Refunds (for all registrations) Crafts Refund - Administration Fee MacBain Community Centre Storage (for profit) Locker Box per month Small Cabinet - unlocked per month Small Cabinet - locked per month Large Cabinet - locked per month Small Cabinet - locked per month Recreation, Culture & Facilities per child per family Birthday Party Cleaning/Damage Deposit 34 Page 47 of 55 Page 189 of 495 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 0.20 1.75 1.55 0.34 2.92 2.58 0.67 5.82 5.15 0.54 4.66 4.12 0.81 5.96 5.15 0.74 6.41 5.67 0.81 8.02 7.21 0.81 6.99 6.18 0.54 4.66 4.12 5.730.585.15 4.660.544.12 $ Fee $ HST $ Total $ Fee $ HST $ Total 4.42 0.57 5.00 3.54 0.46 4.00 5.31 0.69 6.00 4.42 0.57 5.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 4.87 0.63 5.50 Recreation, Culture & Facilities Program Fees Program Fees Program drop in MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus Memberships TRX = 60+ Member - Off Peak Fitness class drop in (including Zumba/Clogging/Short Mat) Bingo - member Meditation Watercolour Instruction Twelve Month Membership - Resident Twelve Month Membership - Non-Resident Yoga - 60+ Non-Member Bingo - non-member Yoga - 60+ Member Six Month Membership - Resident Six Month Membership - Non-Resident MacBain Community Centre - Adult Fitness Program Fees Drop in Adult Fitness Registered Adult Fitness - 60+ member Yoga Adult Fitness Yoga Adult Fitness - 60+ member Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member Registered Adult Fitness 35 Fitness pass (10 punches) Pickleball Lessons Pickleball - Drop in - Member Pickleball - Drop in - Non- Member 25.22 3.28 28.50 27.43 3.57 31.00 31.86 4.14 36.00 49.56 6.44 56.00 57.42 8.58 66.00 2.52 0.33 2.85 Page 48 of 55 Page 190 of 495 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 3.54 0.46 4.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 3.98 0.52 4.50 8.85 1.15 10.00 13.27 1.73 15.00 61.95 8.05 70.00 119.47 15.53 135.00 79.65 10.35 90.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 180.00 23.40 203.40 240.00 31.20 271.20 60.00 7.80 67.80 2.6020.00Lane Rental (per hour) 22.60 150.00 19.50 169.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 87.50N/A87.50 109.50N/A109.50 127.60N/A127.60 23.14 201.14 178.00 288.40N/A288.40 0.58 5.00 4.42 0.69 6.00 5.31 1.02 8.89 7.87 1.11 9.67 8.56 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 40.00N/A40.00 47.75N/A47.75 57.40N/A57.40 122.60N/A122.60 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 135.00N/A135.00 155.00N/A155.00 155.00N/A155.00 300.00N/A300.00 90.00N/A90.00 115.00N/A115.00 90.00N/A90.00 225.00N/A225.00 Private Private 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes Adult Lessons Drop-in Aqua Fitness 60+ Member Drop-in Aqua Fitness 60+ Non-Member Aqua Cycle 60+ Member Aqua Cycle 60+ Non-Member 30 minutes Swimming Lessons - Outdoor (5 lessons) 45 minutes 60 minutes Birthday Party Pool & room Pool & gym Fitness Classes Drop in - Adult Drop in - Older Adults 60+ Both pools 1-30 people Both pools 31-100 peoplePool Rental (per hour) with Slide (additional) 1-10 people/hour AdultSix Month Membership Child Senior Leisure Swim Family (2+5) Recreation, Culture & Facilities MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Aquatics Program Fees Child/Youth Family (2+3) Adult Senior Standard First Aid Recert Instructors No Charge Bronze Cross National Lifeguard National Lifeguard Recert Standard First Aid Aquatics Certification Course Fees Bronze Star Bronze Medallion Adult Lane Swim/Public Swim 36 Swimming Lessons - Indoor (10 lessons) Page 49 of 55 Page 191 of 495 Gale Centre/Chippawa Room Rental Fees Memorial Room $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Not for profit Community Group 51.50 6.70 58.20 300.00 39.00 339.00 For profit Commercial Use 103.00 13.39 116.39 500.00 65.00 565.00 Birthday Parties - per booking 77.25 10.04 87.29 N/A N/A N/A Boardrooms $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Community Group N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Commercial Use 25.75 3.35 29.10 128.75 16.74 145.49 Chippawa Community Room $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Community Group 35.00 4.55 39.55 200.00 26.00 226.00 Commercial Use 50.00 6.50 56.50 300.00 39.00 339.00 Birthday Parties - per booking (3hrs with ice booking only)77.25 10.04 87.29 N/A N/A N/A Note: per day is for an 8 hour period. Special provisions for tournaments can be made through contract rental. The Special Event rental rates are for the basic use and services of the facility only. Additional charges will be added for staff, equipment rental and any other facility requirements that are requested. Organizations serving alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy. $ Fee $ HST $ Total 3.54 0.46 4.00 2.65 0.34 2.99 8.84 1.15 9.99 2.95 0.38 3.33 Seniors (60 years & over) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Public Skating Adult (16 years and over) Child/Student (15 years and under) Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children) 37 Page 50 of 55 Page 192 of 495 Playing Fields $ Total$ HST$ Fee 10.8383.29 94.12 13.42103.26 116.68 15.64120.28 135.92 20.15155.03 175.18 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 3.7428.80 32.54 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 0.655.00 5.65 1.5011.50 13.00 1.6612.75 14.41 2.6020.00 22.60 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 0.51 4.40 3.89 1.01 8.78 7.77 1.15 10.03 8.88 2.31 20.07 17.76 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 0.36 3.14 2.78 0.72 6.27 5.55 0.87 7.53 6.66 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 7.2255.50 62.72 14.43 125.43 111.00 10.10 87.80 77.70 28.86 250.86 222.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 3.03 26.32 23.29 5.05 43.88 38.83 10.09 87.72 77.63 4.87 42.33 37.46 Lighting - one hour Lighting - two hours Lighting - per four hour block Lighting (youth per evening) Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Lighting Tournament Day Rate (day=10 hours/field) Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Playing Fields Non-resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization Track - exclusive use (Oakes Park) per day Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Recreation, Culture & Facilities Multi-Purposes Articial Turf Field Residential minor/youth sport organization Non-residential minor/youth sport organization Resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization Niagara Falls Youth Users Qualify for a reduced rate: 50% off the regular hourly rate 1. Niagara Falls based youth organization 2. Registered youth sport with an Ontario governing body 3. Documentation must be provided to staff for approval 38 A Category Playing Fields per hour B Category Playing Fields per hour C Category Playing Fields per hour Page 51 of 55 Page 193 of 495 Museum Fee Schedule $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5.31 0.69 6.00 4.42 0.57 4.99 no charge no charge no charge 17.70 2.30 20.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 10.62 1.38 12.00 8.85 1.15 10.00 35.40 4.60 40.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total no charge no charge no charge $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5.31 0.69 6.00 2.65 0.35 3.00 3.54 0.46 4.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 4.42 0.57 4.99 8.85 1.15 10.00 2.65 0.34 2.99 221.24 28.76 250.00 132.74 17.26 150.00 13.27 1.73 15.00 8.85 1.15 10.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 17.70 2.30 20.00 0.17 0.02 0.19 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 22.12 2.88 25.00 35.40 4.60 40.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total No charge No charge No charge 5.7544.25 50.00 Research request/first hour Research request - additional research/hour Digital Image Photocopy (black & white) Membership Individual membership/year Family membership/year Other Photographic Reproductions School Program (approx. 90 minutes)/student School - self guided tour/student 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person Additional Tour of Battle Ground Hotel/person Full day Educational Outreach Half day Educational Outreach Full day School Program Half day School Program Educational Programs (minimum 15 participants) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Niagara Falls History Museum Attendance Adults (20+) Students (6-19 years old or with valid ID) 5 years old and under Virtual School Educational Tour Family (up to 5 people - maximum 3 adults) Virtual Tour Group Battle Ground Hotel Museum & Willoughby Historical Museum Admission by donation Customized Virtual School Educational Tour Historic Walking Tours (Adult) Historic Walking Tours (Student) Historic Walking Tours (Family) 39 Page 52 of 55 Page 194 of 495 Museum Fee Schedule $ Fee $ HST $ Total 60.00 7.80 67.80 110.00 14.30 124.30 60.00 7.80 67.80 110.00 14.30 124.30 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 35.00 4.55 39.55 80.00 10.40 90.40 4.5535.00 39.55 80.00 10.40 90.40 Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of 2 hour rentals in the Museum $ Fee $ HST $ Total 75.00 9.75 84.75 125.00 16.25 141.25 Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour Other Dishes (0-30 ppl) Dishes (31+ppl) Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours Community Maker Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour 40 Page 53 of 55 Page 195 of 495 Niagara Falls Exchange $ Total$ HST$ Fee 116.15 15.10 131.25 162.61 21.14 183.75 603.98 78.52 682.50 836.28 108.72 945.00 929.21 120.80 1,050.01 1,393.80 181.19 1,574.99 1,858.41 241.59 2,100.00 557.52 72.48 630.00 1,022.12 132.88 1,155.00 185.84 24.16 210.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 20.00 2.60 22.60 40.00 5.20 45.20 75.00 9.75 84.75 420.00 54.60 474.60 670.00 87.10 757.10 780.00 101.40 881.40 1,280.00 166.40 1,446.40 1,780.00 231.40 2,011.40 44.25 5.75 50.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 398.23 51.77 450.00 26.55 3.45 30.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 265.49 34.51 300.00 26.55 3.45 30.00 Market Stall/daily Cost to replace lost access key Market Stall/season Market Stall/daily Market Stall/season Six months 10 x 10 with storage Recreation, Culture & Facilities Artist Studio Membership Rates & Other Fees Monthly 10 x 10 Monthly 10 x 10 with storage Six months 10 x 10 Commericial Membership (see website for restrictions) Weekly Woodworking Shop Membership Rates & Other Fees Daily Annual 10 x 10 Annual 10 x 10 with storage Annual 20 x 10 Annual Hotdesk Cost to replace lost access key Annual Hotdesk with storage Monthly Six Months Six Months with storage Hotdesk (3 months) Annual with storage Annual 41 Farmers' Market - Saturdays Summer/Fall (May-October) Farmers' Market - Saturdays Winter/Spring (November-April) Page 54 of 55 Page 196 of 495 Niagara Falls Exchange $ Total$ HST$ Fee 100.00 13.00 113.00 125.00 16.25 141.25 150.00 19.50 169.50 175.00 22.75 197.75 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 100.00 13.00 113.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 60.00 7.80 67.80 85.00 96.05 11.05 110.00 14.30 124.30 135.00 17.55 152.55 30.00 3.90 33.90 50.00 6.50 56.50 30.00 3.90 33.90 50.00 6.50 56.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 200.00 26.00 226.00 100.00 13.00 113.00 250.00 32.50 282.50 Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of three (3) hour rentals of the Market Hall $ Total$ HST$ Fee 10.00 1.30 11.30 20.00 2.60 22.60 100.00 13.00 113.00 5.00 0.65 5.65 300.00 39.00 339.00 5.00 0.65 5.65 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 100.00 13.00 113.00 Indoor stage rental Community Makers Rentals Market Hall/hour Market Hall with patio/hour Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours Historic Drummondville Square/hour Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours Studio Gallery/month Atrium Gallery/month Market Hall/day after operating hours Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours Historic Drummondville Square/hour Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours Parking Lot/hour Indoor stage rental Parking Lot/hour Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rentals Market Hall/hour Market Hall/day after operating hours (and statutory holidays) Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour Market Hall with patio/hour Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours Other Corkage Fee Labour for corkage fee/hr/person Comfort Lounge Rental (per set - couch, 2 chairs, 1 table) Linens rental (table cloths, napkins, overlays)/item Roller skate rental - up to 40 participants One Day Parking Passes for area parking Pipe & Drape/one time charge Games package (includes 2 cornhole games & giant jenga) Wedding Alter 42 300.00 39.00 339.00 Page 55 of 55 Page 197 of 495 F-2024-39 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: November 12, 2024 Title: Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario – Trust Funds Financial Statements December 31, 2023 Recommendation(s) THAT Council APPROVE the draft Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls - Trust Funds audited financial statements for the year ended, December 31, 2023. Executive Summary The City’s auditors, KPMG LLP have completed the audit of the trust funds financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023. This report is the presentation of those statements for Council’s review and endorsement. The statements are presented in draft form so that Council can approve them. The statements will then be finalized and published. Background The City of Niagara Falls is required to have an annual audit conducted by a qualified accounting firm to meet its obligations legislatively and for the banking covenants. The City has engaged KPMG LLP to perform the audit and they have issued an opinion on the financial statements. Strategic Plan Pillars Contributor(s) James Dowling, Deputy Treasurer Jennifer Little, Senior Financial Analyst List of Attachments DRAFT - 2023-12-31 City of Niagara Falls On Trust Funds- FS V3 10-24-2024 Written by: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Submitted by: Status: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Approved - 30 Oct 2024 Page 1 of 13 Page 198 of 495 Shelley Darlington, General Manager of Corporate Services Approved - 30 Oct 2024 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 01 Nov 2024 Page 2 of 13 Page 199 of 495 Financial Statements of CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Trust Funds And Independent Auditor’s Report thereon Year ended December 31, 2023 Page 3 of 13 Page 200 of 495 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Trust Funds Index to Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2023 Page Financial statements: Management Report Independent Auditor’s Report Statement of Financial Position 1 Statement of Financial Activities and Changes in Fund Balances 2 Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses 3 Notes to Financial Statements 4 Page 4 of 13 Page 201 of 495 Management Report The accompanying financial statements of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario – Trust Funds (the "Entity") are the responsibility of the Entity's management and have been prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. The preparation of financial statements necessarily involves the use of estimates based on management's judgement, particularly when transactions affecting the current accounting period cannot be finalized with certainty until future periods. The Entity's management maintains a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded, transactions are properly authorized and recorded in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards and reliable financial information is available on a timely basis for preparation of the financial statements. These systems are monitored and evaluated by management. The Board members meet with management and the external auditors to review the financial statements and discuss any significant financial reporting or internal control matters prior to their approval of the financial statements. The financial statements have been audited by KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, independent external auditors appointed by the Entity. The accompanying Independent Auditor's Report outlines their responsibilities, the scope of their examination and their opinion on the Entity's financial statements. ________________________________ ______________________________ Jim Diodati Jason Burgess Mayor Chief Administrative Officer Date Page 5 of 13 Page 202 of 495 KPMG LLP Commerce Place 21 King Street West, Suite 700 Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7 Canada Telephone 905 523 8200 Fax 905 523 2222 © 2024 KPMG LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership and member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG Canada provides services to KPMG LLP. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario – Trust Funds Opinion We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario – Trust Funds (the “Entity”), which comprise: • the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2023; • the statement of financial activities and changes in fund balances for the year then ended; • the statement of remeasurement gains and losses as at December 31, 2023; and • notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. (hereinafter referred to as the “financial statements”) In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario – Trust Funds as at December 31, 2023, and statement of financial activities and changes in fund balances for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the “Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements” section of our report. We are independent of the Entity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Other Matter – Comparative Information The financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2022 were audited by another auditor who expressed an unmodified opinion on those financial statements on July 11, 2023. Page 6 of 13 Page 203 of 495 Page 2 Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Entity’s financial reporting process. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Entity's internal control. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. Page 7 of 13 Page 204 of 495 Page 3 • Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Entity's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Entity to cease to continue as a going concern. • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. • Communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants Hamilton, Canada Date Page 8 of 13 Page 205 of 495 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Trust Funds Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2023, with comparative information for 2022 (in thousands of dollars) Cemetery Perpetual Total Care Other 2022 Assets Cash 1,440$ 1,424$ 16$ 1,064$ Investments (note 3): Federal 3,936 3,936 - 1,815 Provincial - - - 1,044 Corporate 1 - 1 876 5,377 5,360 17 4,799 Due from City of Niagara Falls (note 4)59 58 1 481 5,436$ 5,418$ 18$ 5,280$ Fund Balances Fund balances 5,436$ 5,418$ 18$ 5,280$ 5,436$ 5,418$ 18$ 5,280$ Fund balances consist of: Accumulated operating surplus 5,432 5,414 18 5,280 Accumulated remeasurement gains 4 4 - - 5,436$ 5,418$ 18$ 5,280$ See accompanying notes to financial statements. On behalf of the Trusts: ________________________________ Mayor ________________________________ Chief Administrative Officer 1Page 9 of 13 Page 206 of 495 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Trust Funds Statement of Financial Activities and Changes in Fund Balances For the year ended December 31, 2023, with comparative information for 2022 (in thousands of dollars) Cemetery Perpetual Total Care Other 2022 Receipts: Cemetery lot receipts 327$ 327$ -$ 284$ Interest 48 47 1 82 Land sale deposits 114 - 114 245 Other income 5 1 4 - 494 375 119 611 Expenditures: Cemetery care - - - 82 Transfer to operating fund 342 - 342 63 342 - 342 145 Excess of receipts over expenditures 152$ 375$ (223)$ 466$ Net remeasurement gains 4 4 - - Fund Balance, beginning of year 5,280 5,039 241 4,814 Fund Balance, end of year 5,436$ 5,418$ 18$ 5,280$ See accompanying notes to financial statements. 2Page 10 of 13 Page 207 of 495 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Trust Funds Statement of Remeasurement Gains and Losses For the year ended December 31, 2023, with comparative information for 2022 (in thousands of dollars) Cemetery Perpetual Total Care Other 2022 Accumulated remeasurement gain, beginning of year -$ -$ -$ -$ Unrealized gains attributable to: Investments 4 4 - - 4 4 - - Amounts reclassified to the statement of operations Investments - - - - - - - - Accumulated remeasurement gains, end of year 4$ 4$ -$ -$ See accompanying notes to financial statements. 3Page 11 of 13 Page 208 of 495 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Trust Funds Notes to Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2023 4 1.Significant accounting policies: The financial statements of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls (the “City”) trust funds (the “Trust”) are the representations of management prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards established by the Public Sector Accounting Board (“PSAB”) of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. (a)Basis of accounting: Revenue and expenses are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are normally recognized in the year in which they are earned and measurable. Expenses are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as the result of receipt of goods or services and/or the creation of a legal obligation to pay. (b)Interest income: Interest income is reported as revenue in the period earned. (c)Investments: Investments consist of principal protected notes “PPNs” which are recorded at fair market value. Remeasurement of PPNs are measured through the statement of remeasurement gains and losses at December 31, 2023. The Trust also holds portfolio investments which are recorded at cost. When the investments incur a loss in value that is other than temporary, the investments are written down to their fair value and the loss is recognized in the statement of operations. 2.Change in accounting policies: In the current year, the Trust adopted the following accounting standards: •PS 3280 Asset Retirement Obligations. The new accounting standard addresses the reporting of legal obligations associated with the retirement of certain tangible capital assets by public sector entities. •PS 3450 Financial Instruments. The new accounting standard provides specific guidance on recognizing financial liabilities through fair value versus cost. There was no impact on the Financial Statements of the Trust as a result of the adoption of PS 3280 Asset Retirement Obligation. As a result of the adoption of PS 3450 Financial Instruments, the Trust in accordance with the provision of this new standard applied the change prospectively as of January 1, 2023 for all investments required to report at fair market value. Page 12 of 13 Page 209 of 495 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Trust Funds Notes to Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2023 5 3. Investments: Trust fund investments of $453,695 (2022 – nil) are carried at fair market value. Investments of $3,482,707 (2022 - $3,735,442) are carried at cost and have a fair market value as at December 31, 2023 of $3,433,815 (2022 - $3,520,546). The fair market value represents the realizable value of investments if they were to be sold at December 31, 2023. These investments consist of bonds, treasury bills and portfolio investments. 4.Due to/from operating fund: The amounts owing to/from the operating fund are held with the City and are non-interest bearing with no fixed terms of repayment. 5.Other trust funds: 2023 2022 Trust for land sales $ - $ 227,950Rigg Estate 528 500 W.L. Doran Estate 1,055 1,000 Moore Estate 5,053 1,200 McNiven Estate 528 500 McDonald Estate 422 400 Woodruff Estate 8,754 8,295 Coulsen Estate 317 300 Wilston Estate 528 500 C.J. Doran Estate 528 500 $ 17,713 $ 241,145 Page 13 of 13 Page 210 of 495 MW-2024-43 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: November 12, 2024 Title: Union Marsh Drain Maintenance - Budget Amendment for Flow-Through Account Recommendation(s) That Council APPROVE a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment to create project STMS 60- 24 for the Union Marsh Drain Maintenance with a budget of $600,000 to be funded by external contributions from benefitting property owners in the watershed including the City as a benefitting road authority and landowner. Executive Summary A request for maintenance of the Union Marsh Municipal Drain was received by the City from a private land owner in March 2024. Under the Drainage Act, if no action is taken by the municipality within 45 days of receiving a request for maintenance, the municipality may become liable for damages to private property resulting from the drain condition, and the municipality may be compelled by the courts to take action to undertake drain maintenance. The estimated budget for the maintenance contract is $600,000 including design, administration and non-recoverable taxes. As required by the Drainage Act, a contractor will be retained, through the tender process, to complete the work. Also as required by the Drainage Act, the costs for drain maintenance work are to be levied to the landowners in the watershed of the drain, including road authorities, utility companies, railways, and other land-owing agencies (e.g. NPCA). As this work does not represent an improvement nor maintenance to a municipal asset, the City's regular procedures do not recognize this work as part of our normal budgeting process. Nonetheless, this work needs to be completed by the municipality in a timely manner in order to avoid legal liability; therefore, this request seeks approval of an in- year capital budget amendment with a funding source of external contributions (property owners in the watershed, including the City). Background The Drainage Act provides a legal framework through which an “area requiring drainage” can be addressed through the construction of a drain to a sufficient outlet. The process is initiated by the individual(s) requiring drainage through a petition to the municipality. Upon receipt of a valid petition, the municipality is responsible to retain a Page 1 of 5 Page 211 of 495 Drainage Engineer to design the drain and a Contractor to construct it. Following construction of a municipal drain, the municipality is responsible to conduct regular condition assessments, repairs and maintenance of the drain. It is important to note that the costs associated with detailed design, construction and ongoing maintenance and repairs of the drain are to be borne by the benefitting property owners, including road authorities and other agencies who own land within the area that benefits from the drain. The Drainage Act also includes provisions for landowners to request the municipality to undertake drain maintenance. Under the Drainage Act, if no action is taken by the municipality within 45 days of receiving a request for maintenance, the municipality may become liable for damages to private property resulting from the drain condition, and the municipality may be compelled by the courts to take action to undertake drain maintenance. Analysis A request for maintenance of the Union Marsh Municipal Drain was received in March 2024. Maintenance work on the Union Marsh Drain was last completed in approximately 2010. Maintenance work will generally include removal of brush and deadfall from the banks of the drain, excavation of sediment from the bottom of the drain to restore the channel cross-section and slope, removal of obstructions from the channel, and disposal of excavated material. All work will be completed in accordance with requirements of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Costs associated with the maintenance work is required to be billed to landowners as per the provisions of the Drainage Act; however, the municipality typically requires upfront funding for these expenses. To address this, municipalities often establish "flow- through" accounts in order to cash-flow the upfront costs of the maintenance and to ensure transparency and proper accounting procedures are followed through the duration of the activity from the initial petition stage, through the levying stage, and all the way through to project close-out. As a potential landowner and road authority in the drain, the City's contribution to the drain maintenance may also be applicable. Costs associated with the City's contribution will be calculated as part of the Drainage Engineer's assessment and will be allocated separately in future operating budgets. It is recommended that maintenance work be conducted every five years to ensure the efficient functioning of the drainage system and to prevent any potential issues from arising. Staff will report back on recommendations pertaining to regular maintenance and the costs apportionment associated therein for all individual municipal drains at a later date. Page 2 of 5 Page 212 of 495 Work is expected to take approximately two months and be completed in the fall of 2025, subject to successful tendering and contract execution. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis The City is currently working to formalize maintenance protocols and budgetary considerations for municipal drains. Staff is exploring programs such as a five-year maintenance cycle to ensure municipal drains perform as designed. A report will return to Council with further information on this matter. The City is required under the Drainage Act to maintain drains in a timely manner; failure to do so may result in legal repercussions and costs well exceeding those attributed to regular maintenance. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Staff is recommending the creation of a STMS 60-24 project and a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment of $600,000 funded by External Contributions (property owners in the watershed). If there are any project costs that are allocated to the City, these costs will be funded from a reserve as determined by the Treasurer. Strategic/Departmental Alignment The contents of this report reflect a requirement to meet legislative responsibilities, and therefore are administrative and does not necessarily reflect any strategic or departmental priorities. Strategic Plan Pillars Contributor(s) Sebastian Zukowski, Senior Financial Analyst List of Attachments Attachment 1 Written by: Sue Noble, Infrastructure Services Program Supervisor Submitted by: Status: Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works Approved - 30 Oct 2024 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 01 Nov 2024 Page 3 of 5 Page 213 of 495 Page 4 of 5 Page 214 of 495 Attachment 1 – Union Marsh Drain Location and Watershed Union Marsh Drain Watershed Boundary N Page 5 of 5 Page 215 of 495 R&C-2024-20 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: November 12, 2024 Title: Report on Community Decision Making Pilot Project Results and Next Steps Recommendation(s) 1. That Council direct staff to move forward with the 2024 Community Decision- Making initiatives identified through the community survey at a total of $350,000. 2. That Council approve implementing the Community Decision Making project every two years. 3. That staff report back to council with recommendations to determine future decision-making project initiatives. Executive Summary In December 2021, Council directed staff to include a participatory budgeting (PB) pilot project in the 2023 budget process. Due to staff constraints, the PB pilot project, with a budget of $350,000, was delayed until 2024. Participatory budgeting is an innovative “democratic process that gives ordinary people direct control over a portion of a public budget.” It originated in Brazil in the 1980s and has since spread to more than 1,700 local governments in more than 40 countries. Residents know their community's needs better than anyone. They have great ideas for making it healthier, better connected, and more vibrant. Participatory Budgeting is a cycle of engagement integrated into a regular budgeting process. The process allows residents to shape their community into a better place to live while collaborating with their municipal government. Through the City's participatory budgeting pilot program, $350,000 from the City’s Capital Budget was available to enhance parks and trails across the city. Residents voted on the ideas they wanted to see come to life. Background Making, Decision Community initiative, pilot participatory followed The budgeting Council's direction to develop projects aligned with the Recreation, Culture & Parks Ten- Year Plan. Page 1 of 7 Page 216 of 495 The City’s Recreation, Culture, & Parks Plan (2021) reported more than 98 initiatives to improve our community for all. Staff identified 17 initiatives from that Plan that could be voted on and funded through the Community Decision-Making program. They range in size from updating a pool or skateboard park to erecting a Little Free Library in a park location. The Recreation, Culture & Parks Plan guides services provided by the City of Niagara Falls between 2021 and 2031. The scope of the RCP Plan includes:  Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities operated by the City  Arts and cultural facilities operated through the City;  Parks and open spaces maintained by the City;  and Programs and services offered through the municipal recreation, culture and parks system. Analysis An online budgeting tool was used to balance the Community Decision Making budget, allowing people to decide how to spend the $350,000. Participants chose whether to fund one item for the entire $350,000 or a combination of items totalling $350,000. Votes were cast online from August 9, 2024, to September 18, 2024, and a total of 523 participated. The engagement included staff hosting two pop-up events for people to vote – one at the MacBain Community Centre and another at the Mayor’s BBQ. The projects receiving the most funding based on votes are as follows:  Tree planting  Park benches  Shade structure  Bike parking  Chess/picnic tables  Pollinator meadow  Little Free Libraries  Misting station & bottle filler  Disc golf baskets  Natural playground  Concrete ping pong table Operational Implications and Risk Analysis The Decision-Making process engaged and educated the community. Residents decided if they wanted to spend all of the funds to enhance a large project or if they preferred to vote for a number of small and/or medium projects. To allow time to plan and promote the program, staff recommend budgeting for a Community Decision Program every two years. The focus of year one is plan and promote the projects, with year two focusing on implementing the projects. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The attached opportunities will enhance the City's parks and trail amenities. Page 2 of 7 Page 217 of 495 The first step will be to confirm and obtain approvals for the projects and locations. The coordination further be to will projects need the of implementation and various developed regarding staff, contracting services, procurement, and project planning. Strategic/Departmental Alignment Sustainability - Financial Strategic Plan Pillars Sustainability - Financial Effectively managing the City’s financial resources to meet our current and future obligations without relying on external funding sources or sacrificing our ability to deliver essential services to our residents . Contributor(s) Dale Morton, Director of Communications List of Attachments CNF_CDM_Project Overview_10.28.24 CNF_CDM-Results_Chart-24-25_8.5x11-v1 Written by: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Dale Morton, Director, Communications Submitted by: Status: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Approved - 01 Nov 2024 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 01 Nov 2024 Page 3 of 7 Page 218 of 495 Page 4 of 7 Page 219 of 495 Project Details: The Community Decision Making engagement page was launched on August 8, 2024. Encouraging Participation: Strategies and Approaches Ongoing promotion throughout the voting period, including: Social media paid & organic advertising Shown city-wide on digital displays Newspaper advertisements E-newsletters sent to City News & Engagement list subscribers Signage placed at City Hall & MacBain Community Centre In-person pop-ups were held at the MacBain Community Centre and Mayor Jim’s Community BBQ. Participation was encouraged through prize giveaways: Eligible entries were entered into a draw to win a pair of Apple AirPods. In-person participants were given the opportunity to spin the wheel, which offered prizes ranging from free swimming and skating passes, branded swag, and Tim Hortons gift certificates. A civics class at Saint Paul Catholic High School was invited to review the Community Decision Making process and to vote on projects they wanted to see funded. Community Decision Making: Project Overview Pop-up at Mayor Jim’s Community BBQ. Child spinning the prize wheel at a pop-up. Project Results: From August 9 to September 18, 2024, 523 residents participated in online voting using the funding tool. Page 5 of 7 Page 220 of 495 Community Decision Making Program / 2024 - 2025 1 Community Project Details Park Location(s) TREE PLANTING PROJECT 60 TREES X $800 $65,000 Nursery tree size, WB 50mm Olympic Trail Section – flowering cherry tree grove 15 Chestnut trees – Preakness 5, Mt Carmel 5 Chippawa Lions Park 15 Mt. Forest Park 10 Keighan Park 10 PARK BENCHES 7 BENCHES X 2500 $65,000 Warren Woods Ave Trail – 5 AG Bridge Park - 2 SHADE STRUCTURE 1 SHADE STRUCTURE $65,000 Plus cost of concrete base and features Prince Charles Park (near splash pad) Include 2 std picnic table sets, 1 accessible picnic table set BIKE PARKING 3 BIKE RACKS X 1500 $4,500 NF Lions Park Ker Park Chippawa Boat Ramp Park CHESS, PICNIC TABLES 3 TABLES X $5,000 $15,000 Riverview Park Picnic tables (2) Chess (1) COMMUNITY DECISION MAKING PROGRAM / 2024 - 2025 Page 6 of 7Page 221 of 495 Community Decision Making Program / 2024 - 2025 2 Community Project Details Park Location(s) POLLINATOR MEADOW SPOT $40,000 Millennium Trail Section 2 , south of Mcleod Rd Design development of a pollinator garden area integrated with the Natural Playground LITTLE LIBRARIES (3)3 LIBRARY NODES X $1,000 $3000 The Exchange, Deerfield Park, Chippawa Square MISTING STATION & BOTTLE FILLER $60,000 Kalar Park DISC GOLF BASKETS (2) 2 BASKETS X $1,000 $2,000 (Find $ for a info game play sign) Carolyn Park NATURAL PLAYGROUND ALONG MILLENNIUM TRAIL $50,000 Millennium Trail Section 2, south of Mcleod RdDesign development of a pollinator garden area integrated with the Natural Playground CONCRETE PING PONG TABLE (1)$25,000 Gale Centre DOG AGILITY ELEMENT $20,000 Firemen’s Park Dog Park Page 7 of 7Page 222 of 495 The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution November 12, 2024 Moved by: Seconded by: WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public is if the subject matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act. WHEREAS on November 12, 2024, Niagara Falls City Council will be holding Closed Meetings as permitted under s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, namely; (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; as well as an educational topic as defined in section 239 (3.1). THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that on November 12, 2024 Niagara Falls City Council will go into a closed meeting to consider matters that fall under 239 (2); (a) the security of the property of the municipality as it relates to cyber security; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees to review applications for a Council- appointed committee; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land related to three separate property matters; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege respecting a planning matter; (e) litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board regarding an OLT matter, and lastly, that the City will consider a matter that falls under section 239 (3.1) for an educational session dealing with an introduction and training to new software for Council members to use. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. WILLIAM G. MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 223 of 495 The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution November 12, 2024 Moved by: Seconded by: WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public is if the subject matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act. WHEREAS s. 5.1 of the City’s Procedural By-law states that all regular meetings of Council shall be held according to the schedule to be set annually AND that in the event that a Special Meeting of Council is required, the Clerk shall provide all Members with notice of a Special Meeting at least forty-eight hours before such meeting. WHEREAS on November 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m, Niagara Falls City Council will be holding a Special Closed Meeting as permitted under s. 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act, namely; 1. A meeting of council may be closed to the public if the meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members. 2. At the meeting, no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the council. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that on November 18, 2024, Niagara Falls City Council will go into a closed meeting to consider matters that fall under section 239 (3.1) educational aspects related to the 2025 Capital Budget. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. WILLIAM G. MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 224 of 495 R&C-2024-19 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: November 12, 2024 Title: Relocation of Niagara Falls Farmers' Market Recommendation(s) That Council receive the report, for information purposes. Executive Summary In 2020, the Niagara Falls Farmers' Market moved from Sylvia Place to MacBain Community Centre in order to make room for the construction of the Niagara Falls Exchange (R&C 2019-21). In 2024, the Market moved back for the market season at the Exchange. In those 3 years at MacBain, the market had found a new audience and serviced an area of the community that was expanding and part of the geographical shift towards the southern area of the community. The move to MacBain was an attempt to also engage this area of the city. When the market moved back to Sylvia Place, many of those customers did not move with the market and attendance over previous seasons, coupled with a reduction in customer spending has made the market less profitable for our vendors. Two farmers also retired who had long standing stalls at the market plus another farmer passed. This left fewer farmer vendors on the roster and hampered regular attendance at the new location. After consulting with all the market vendors, customers and stakeholders, senior staff have decided to move the Farmers' Market back to MacBain for the Summer 2025 season permanently. In discussions with vendors near the end of the summer market season, approximately 90% of them were in favour of moving back to MacBain Community Centre. Background The City of Niagara Falls has hosted Farmers' Markets for over 100 years and the Sylvia Place location for over 50 years. MacBain Community Centre was chosen for the 2019 relocation due to a number of reasons outlined in the 2019 report. The attendance at the site was some of the largest in recent memory and the central location to the expanding southern section of the city made it an ideal location. Page 1 of 4 Page 225 of 495 Analysis The shift of the Market back to MacBain, will open up potential weekend rentals at the Exchange, which will also support full weekend bookings and activities. Currently vendor/organizer set up and take down between Friday night and Saturday afternoon. This fact has discouraged many organizers from utilizing the facilities at the Exchange for community events. There has been many requests for full weekend events, Friday/Saturday events and Saturday/Sunday events. The Market at the Exchange prohibited such events from taking place. Or, if they did take place, provided many logistical issues for both organizers and City Staff. This would open up week long theatrical runs, or other performance art. It would maximize savings for City and rental events. This would increase opportunities to create better set ups for events. The Culture Team are also looking at a Premium Buyout option now for community event organizers that allows them to maximize the space and access to the property to do midsized events for the community. This would provide renters fuller access to the space for the duration of the event and will block off the space from being used by other groups. Upwards of five weekend events will be added to the city events calendar should the Exchange be available on consecutive days over a weekend based on current conversations. This based solely on recent discussions with cultural festival organizers, film festivals, market organizers and music festival organizers. The ability to set up a stage, set up vendor stalls and leave them onsite for the duration make this shift of the site priorities to make it a desirable venue space for multi-day events. This will also open up opportunities for full day wedding rentals on the property, either utilizing the Exchange all day, or using both the Exchange and Museum for nuptials. This shift will also assist City staff and allow for expansion of events beyond our typical one-day events. Currently staff are planning for "Deck the Halls" Holiday event. As the market is onsite, the event is currently planned for Sunday, November 17. Next year, this event will most likely spread to a Saturday and Sunday event. Similarly, our "Paw'p Up Shop" pet vendor market in the Spring most likely will spread to a two-day event as well. The Culture team will start building more events that can bring more programming to the space and shift attention to these priorities of community programming. This will expand our offerings to the community, expand opportunities for event organizers and provide more events onsite. The Market had success at MacBain Community Centre and found a new audience at the south end of the City. The larger parking lot and open spaces for vendors and Page 2 of 4 Page 226 of 495 attendees was seen as an advantage to the success of providing local product for the residents of the City. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The Exchange will host occasional specialty markets during all four seasons. This change will permit the Exchange to host longer events on Saturdays and run multi-day festivals and events. Both with rentals and in house programming. Due to the reduction in Farmers at the market for the 2024 season, staff would like to suggest that staff be directed to reduce stall costs for the 2025 season for all new farmer/vendors. These new vendors would need to qualify under our Market Guidebook as a product category of "Grower/Farmer/ Primary Producer". This means that they will sell products that are grown, raised or produced on a farm. Products include, without being restricted to, fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, fish, meat and meat products, eggs, dairy products, honey products, maple products, fish, grains and seeds and grain and seed products, plants, shrubs, trees, flowers, fleece, wool. The budget impact on the city will be minimal. Operating costs will be minimal with the requirement to have a porta-potty on the property for the use of our vendors during the season. The season would run from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving Day weekend. City staff will block off the Market site on the Friday night before to ensure the designated parking lot section is empty for start of market on the following morning. There will be a cost to rent a portable washroom and hand washing station on the property. The washrooms at MacBain open at 7 am. The vendors arrive earlier plus they need washrooms close to their stalls for security and safety reasons. Strategic Plan Pillars Customer Service Delivering a welcoming and consistent customer service experience centred around the people we serve. Economic Diversification & Growth Fostering a balanced and sustainable local economy achieved by expanding and diversifying the types of industries and businesses operating within the community. Written by: Clark Bernat, Culture & Museums Manager Submitted by: Status: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Approved - 04 Nov 2024 Page 3 of 4 Page 227 of 495 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 04 Nov 2024 Page 4 of 4 Page 228 of 495 1 Heather Ruzylo To:Raul Dudnic Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]-Romania's National dat - flag raising - December 2 From: Raul Dudnic < Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 10:32 AM To: Emily Tropea <etropea@niagarafalls.ca> Cc: Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-Romania's National dat - flag raising - December 2 Good morning Emily I hope you are enjoying this (still) lovely weather! It is again that time of the year when we need your assistance with the flag raising ceremony at the City hall, this time (like last year) for the National Day of Romania which is December 1st. Because it falls on a Sunday, we would like to have the ceremony on the 2nd of December, which is Monday. Of course, you are invited, as well as your colleagues, councillors and not lastly, Mayor Jim. Please confirm the date (December 2nd) and choose the hour according to Mayor's availability. After that, our Consul General will send the official invitations to him, and to other officials. Thank you in advance, have a great week, Raul Raul Dudnic Producer ROMANIAN TV @ OMNI 1 - Rogers TV, Toronto dudnic@rogers.com CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Page 229 of 495 Sam kunjicka Christian Heritage month Foundation Christianheritagemonth@gmail.com www.christianheritagemonth.org 416 799 0850 30th October 2024 Honorable James M. Diodati City of Niagara Falls Dear Honorable Mayor Diodati and Esteemed Councillors, I hope this letter finds you all well. I am writing to formally request the approval for the flag-raising ceremony to commemorate Christian Heritage Month during the month of December at Niagara Falls City Hall. Christian Heritage Month serves as an important opportunity to recognize the significant contributions of Christian communities to our city and to honor the values of faith, hope, and love that have helped shape our society. The month of December as Christian Heritage Month invites us to celebrate our shared history and the positive impact that Christian teachings and organizations have had on our community, including charitable work, social justice initiatives, and community upliftment. A flag-raising ceremony would not only help to raise awareness about the Christian Heritage of our city but also foster a spirit of inclusivity and mutual respect among all residents, regardless of their backgrounds. The ceremony could include a brief program featuring local speakers who can share insights about the rich history and contributions of Christianity within our community. I propose that the ceremony to take place at your convenient time, which would allow sufficient time for planning and promotion. We envision a gathering that is open to the public, encouraging participation from diverse community members who wish to join in this celebration of our heritage. Page 230 of 495 We believe that such an event would reflect our city’s commitment to honoring its diverse cultural and historical landscape. We respectfully request that the Council and the Mayor consider this proposal and grant the necessary approvals to move forward with the flag-raising ceremony. Thank you for your attention to this important request. I look forward to your positive response and am happy to discuss this proposal further at your convenience. Sincerely, Sam Kunjicka Christian Heritage Month Foundation Page 231 of 495 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]-Flag Raising Request From: Heather Phillips <hphillips@niagarafalls.ca> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:10 AM To: 'Darryl Dyball' <ddyball@positivelivingniagara.com> Cc: Emily Tropea <etropea@niagarafalls.ca>; Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]-Flag Raising Request Good morning, Darryl Thank you for your request again this year and for following up. I have moved into a different department within City Hall but have copied the Mayor’s new assistant Emily, as well as the Clerk’s office here on my response. I trust that our team will follow up with you in a timely manner. Should you require anything further please do not hesitate to contact me. Hoping all is well. Heather From: Darryl Dyball <ddyball@positivelivingniagara.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:51 AM To: Heather Phillips <hphillips@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-Flag Raising Request Good morning Heather, I have sent through a few requests for a flag raising to the Clerk email via the website, and haven’t heard back. Is it possible to look into the request below? Thanks for your assistance  Positive Living Niagara is requesting a flag raising in recognition of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 24 - Dec 1), World AIDS Day (Dec 1) and Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (Dec. 1-8). Positive Living Niagara is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing a continuum of innovative and proactive approaches to harm reduction, prevention and a person-centered focus on support and education for those at risk and affected by HIV, HCV and STBBIs. We are hoping to schedule the official flag raising for the afternoon of Thursday November 21st, and would be delighted to have Mayor Diodati join us and say a few words on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls. We ask that the flag remain up until the end of Indigenous HIV/AIDS Awareness week (December 8) if possible. Page 232 of 495 2 Darryl Dyball (he/him) Community Development & Education 120 Queenston St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Z3 Tel: (905)984-8684 Ext. 119 Cell: (289)969-0637 Fax: (905)988-1921 email: ddyball@positivelivingniagara.com PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE: www.positivelivingniagara.com This email may be privileged and/or confidential, and the sender does not waive any related rights and obligations. Any distribution, use or copying of this email or the information it contains by other than an intended recipient is unauthorized. If you received this email in error, please advise the sender (by return email or otherwise) immediately. 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Page 233 of 495 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]-Lung Cancer Awareness Month From: Maya Sharma < Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 11:13 PM To: Jim Diodati <jdiodati@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-Lung Cancer Awareness Month Hello, My name is Maya Sharma, and I am the National Director of the Canadian Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (CLCSI), the sister organization of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI; www.alcsi.org). Together, we are a team of over 200 doctors and students working to raise awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening with the hopes of helping high-risk individuals get screened for lung cancer. We would like to request a proclamation to declare November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening. Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Canada and the world, but it has been shown that lung cancer screening can reduce up to 1/3rd of lung cancer deaths as it can help to diagnose it earlier. However, only 5% of high-risk individuals are currently getting screened in the US, and Canadian statistics are even further behind. This means thousands of Canadian lives are lost every year simply due to a lack of awareness. I have attached a sample proclamation that may help your office compose the appropriate proclamation. Thank you so much for your valuable time and consideration. Sincerely, Maya Sharma Page 234 of 495 2 National Director, Canadian Lung Cancer Screening Initiative mayaussharma@gmail.com CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 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and Whereas the Douglas Memorial Hospital (“the Hospital”) opened for operation in 1931; and Whereas the Hospital operated in the black during all of it years of operation (1931- 1998) as a full-service hospital under the management and guidance of its own Board of Trustees; and Whereas the Health Services Restructuring Commission (“HSRC”) recommended in 1998 that Douglas Memorial continue operation as a hospital within the new Niagara Health System (“NHS”), with acute and chronic care beds, emergency and ambulatory services and a range of diagnostics; and Whereas despite the creation of a standing committee of the NHS Board for Fort Erie, pursuant to recommendation of the HSRC, to assure local input into Board decision making and that no decision to eliminate any inpatient or emergency services would be made unless approved by such standing committee, the NHS embarked on a systematic reduction or elimination of various services at the Hospital until the adoption by the NHS of its “Hospital Improvement Plan” (“HIP”) in 2008; and Whereas pursuant to the HIP the NHS eliminated emergency and all other health care services at the Hospital in 2009, with the exception of a 24-hour Urgent Care Centre (“UCC”), chronic care beds, palliative care beds and some diagnostics, without the approval of the Hospital standing committee; and ../2 Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.ca Page 237 of 495 The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health Page two Whereas in July 2023 Niagara Health (“NH”), as it is now designated, reduced the hours of operation of the Hospital UCC to 12 hours, although the public only has access to the UCC from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; and Whereas NH has recently adopted a 3 hospital model for the future of hospital services in Niagara that intends to completely close the Hospital, resulting in no urgent, chronic or palliative or diagnostic services in Fort Erie once the new South Niagara Hospital is opened in or about 2028; and Whereas the most recent population data available indicates that Fort Erie’s current population is 36,200, far greater than projected during deliberations with respect to Niagara Region’s new Official Plan, adopted in July 2022; and Whereas the Niagara Region’s population is growing at a rate far greater than anticipated by the Province or NH, particularly when projections were being made for the hospital needs of South Niagara when planning for the new South Niagara Hospital; and Whereas there are over 7,000 Fort Erie residents unattached to a primary care physician, necessitating a primary care “safety net”, such as a UCC or alternative to avoid first point of health care contact at local emergency departments; and Whereas the UCC at Douglas Memorial forms that primary health care “safety net” in the absence of sufficient primary care physicians or service providers in Fort Erie; and Whereas the removal of UCC services, chronic care beds, palliative care beds and diagnostics from the Hospital will result in an unreasonable and unnecessary hardship for current and future residents of Fort Erie and will foreclose the use of the Hospital as a safety valve for NH patients anywhere in Niagara in the event the new South Niagara Hospital is unable to meet the demands that the increasing population of Niagara will place on it; and Whereas a prudent approach to managing the hospital and health care needs of Niagara, particularly South Niagara and Fort Erie, would recognize the value of retaining a fully- operational UCC, with diagnostics and clinics, as well as chronic care and palliative care beds at the Hospital; and Whereas there is no indication that NH has any intention of changing course on its 3 hospital model for Niagara despite requests by the Town of Fort Erie to continue the services available at the Hospital; and Whereas the residents of Fort Erie need and deserve equitable primary health care services, including 24-hour Urgent Care and associated services; Now therefore be it resolved, 1. That the Council for the Town of Fort Erie requests that the Minister of Health commit to funding all necessary services at the new South Niagara hospital without the removal or reallocation of operational funding from the Douglas Memorial for the UCC and other current health services, and further …/3 Page 238 of 495 The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health Page three 2. That the Council for the Town of Fort Erie requests that the Minister of Health direct any and all funding from the Province of Ontario for the operation of the UCC (primary care), chronic care beds and palliative care beds, and all diagnostic and associated services at Douglas Memorial remain in Fort Erie for use by Niagara Health as part of a revised hospital model for Niagara or an alternative model operated by a qualified designated health care services entity working in collaboration with the Town of Fort Erie should NH close Douglas Memorial as a hospital site, either before or following the completion and opening of the new South Niagara Hospital, and further 3. That: the Mayor and Town of Fort Erie staff enter into discussions with the Minister of Health and Niagara Health and such other health care providers as deemed appropriate to ensure the continued operation of primary care and other current services at Douglas Memorial, with or without the involvement of NH, and further 4. That: the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford, be requested to support this initiative, and further 5. That: a copy of this Resolution be provided to the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford; the Ontario Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones; the Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable Justin Trudeau; the federal Minister of Health, Mark Holland; the four MPPs and MPs who represent Niagara; the Niagara Region and the other 11 local area municipalities in Niagara for support. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Peter Todd, Manager, Legislative Services / Town Clerk ptodd@forterie.ca PT:dlk cc: The Honourable Justin Trudeau, Premier of Ontario Justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca The Honouable Mark Holland, Federal Minister of Health mark.holland@parl.gc.ca Lynn Guerriero, President and CEO, Niagara Health, Lynn.Guerriero@niagarahealth.on.ca Niagara Region MPP’s wgates-co@ndp.on.ca; JStevens-CO@ndp.on.ca; JBurch-QP@ndp.on.ca; sam.oosterhoff@pc.ola.org Niagara Region MP’s Vance.Badawey@parl.gc.ca; tony.baldinelli@parl.gc.ca; Chris.Bittle@parl.gc.ca; dean.allison@parl.gc.ca Niagara Region Local Area Municipalities Page 239 of 495 October 25, 2024 SENT ELECTRONICALLY City of Hamilton Haldimand County Regional Municipality of Niagara Local Area Municipalities Ontario Deposit Return Program Expansion Please be advised that at the Board of Directors meeting held on October 18, 2024, the following resolution was passed: Resolution No. FA-106-2024 Moved by: Robert Foster Seconded by: Brian Grant WHEREAS NPCA has committed to demonstrating leadership in addressing climate change and sustainable practices through its lands and operations; WHEREAS NPCA’s corporate climate change action plan strives to reduce the NPCA’s climate impacts and carbon footprint; WHEREAS the Ontario Deposit Return Program has successfully incentivized the recycling of alcoholic beverage containers, resulting in the removal of over 204,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions; WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has indicated consideration of adopting a deposit-and-return system for nonalcoholic beverages; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence dated September 20, 2024 from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury RE: Ontario Deposit Return Program BE RECEIVED; AND THAT the NPCA ENDORSE the expansion of the Ontario Deposit Return Program to include nonalcoholic beverage containers; AND FURTHER THAT the endorsement BE CIRCULATED to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and municipalities within the watershed for information. Sincerely, Melanie Davis Manager, Office of the CAO & Board Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 905.788.3135 ext. 250 Page 240 of 495 October 25, 2024 SENT ELECTRONICALLY City of Hamilton Haldimand County Regional Municipality of Niagara Local Area Municipalities Report No. FA-52-24 RE: Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy At the Board of Directors meeting held on October 18, 2024, the following resolution was passed: Resolution No. FA-108-2024 Moved by: Patrick O’Neill Seconded by: Brian Grant THAT Report No. FA-52-24 RE: Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy BE RECEIVED; AND THAT staff BE AUTHORIZED to post the draft Watershed Strategy for public comment for three weeks; AND THAT the draft Watershed Strategy be circulated to the NPCA partner municipalities; AND FURTHER THAT the Watershed Strategy be brought forward for Board approval on or before December 13, 2024. A copy of Report No. FA-52-24 and the draft Watershed Strategy are enclosed for reference. Members of Council, staff, and individuals residing in the Niagara Peninsula watershed are invited to learn more and provide feedback through the Get Involved portal. Sincerely, Melanie Davis Manager, Office of the CAO & Board Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 905.788.3135 ext. 250 cc: Leilani Lee-Yates, CAO / Secretary – Treasurer Geoffrey Verkade, Senior Manager, Integrated Watershed Strategies Tara Gaade, Program Coordinator, Watershed Strategies and Climate Research Page 241 of 495 Report No. FA-52-24 Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy Page 1 of 4 Report To: Board of Directors Subject: Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy Report No: FA-52-24 Date: October 18, 2024 ______________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: THAT Report No. FA-52-24 RE: Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy BE RECEIVED; AND THAT staff BE AUTHORIZED to post the draft Watershed Strategy for public comment for three weeks; AND THAT the draft Watershed Strategy be circulated to the NPCA partner municipalities; AND FURTHER THAT the Watershed Strategy be brought forward for Board approval on or before December 13, 2024. Purpose: To provide an update to the NPCA Board of Directors regarding the development of the Watershed-based Resources Management Strategy (Watershed Strategy) required under the Conservation Authorities Act and recommend that the draft Watershed Strategy be made available to the public and municipal partners for a commending period of three weeks. Background: The Watershed Strategy is being developed in response to Ontario Regulation 686/21: Mandatory Programs and Services, which is made under section 21.1(1)2 of the Conservation Authorities Act. This regulation outlines the specific programs and services that all Conservation Authorities must provide within their jurisdiction, including the development of a Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy. Page 242 of 495 Report No. FA-52-24 Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy Page 2 of 4 The purpose of the Watershed Strategy is to assist NPCA with evolving or enhancing the delivery of its programs and services and improve efficiencies and their effectiveness in supporting mandatory programs of the Conservation Authorities Act. The Watershed Strategy will effectively guide the NPCA in managing watershed resources sustainably. Key objectives include enhancing watershed health through integrated watershed management, promoting climate resilience, and incorporating stakeholder input. The Watershed Strategy supports NPCA’s commitment to protecting the Niagara Peninsula’s unique watershed and promoting community engagement. The Watershed Strategy must be completed by December 31, 2024, and must include a consultation process with stakeholders and the public. NPCA is committed to ensuring that the Watershed Strategy is prepared transparently and that it is made publicly available to guide the sustainable management of watershed resources across the Niagara Peninsula. Discussion: The Watershed Strategy will incorporate guiding principles and objectives from NPCA’s 10-year Strategic Plan that shape the design and delivery of mandatory programs and services. NPCA’s inherent Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) approach to conservation that recognizes water is a valuable resource that should be managed sustainably in conjunction with natural resources like fisheries, wildlife, and land, will be preserved throughout the Watershed Strategy. IWM involves managing human activities and natural resources within watershed boundaries through adaptive practices that ensure sustainability. This method enables the NPCA to make informed, science-based resource management decisions to protect watershed health. The Watershed Strategy will also include a comprehensive summary of the data and technical information that NPCA relies on to support its program delivery. Most significantly, the Watershed Strategy will identify potential issues and risks that could hinder the effective delivery of mandatory programs and services, along with targeted actions to mitigate these challenges. This framework for the Watershed Strategy provides a structured approach for periodically reviewing NPCA’s Inventory of Programs and Services, ensuring that program descriptions and language remain consistent across all NPCA initiatives. By doing so, the strategy will help pinpoint opportunities to enhance or sustain watershed health, enabling NPCA to continuously adapt its efforts to meet evolving resource management needs within the Niagara Peninsula. Engagement Summary Public input to the Watershed Strategy is critical to shape a resilient and sustainable future for our shared watershed. Watershed resident input on how the community benefits from NPCA’s programs and services and what issues or risks they perceive may affect their effectiveness is highly sought. NPCA took a Page 243 of 495 Report No. FA-52-24 Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy Page 3 of 4 comprehensive approach to public engagement for the Strategy, which included using a range of tools and methods for engaging with Indigenous communities, members of the public, local area municipalities, as well as a wide range of residents and interested parties. An engagement plan was presented to the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) in May 2024 which outlined a schedule of engagement milestones and primary goals of the engagement process for the Strategy. Feedback from the public and interested parties was elicited through NPCA’s ‘Get Involved’ public engagement portal wherein an informative discussion paper including an inventory and description of current programs and services, frequently asked questions, related documents, and a short public survey for comment has been published. NPCA hosted a hybrid Public Information Centre (PIC) on September 24 which was live-streamed and saved on our YouTube channel for individuals that could not attend. A total of 24 people registered for the PIC, with six people attending in person and five attending online. Financial Implications: The development of the Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy is funded through the Operating Budget. Links to Policy/Strategic Plan: Goal 1.1: Support evidence-based decision-making for climate-resilient watersheds and shorelines. Goal 2.2: Lead an integrated watershed management approach to support planning and policy for protection and enhancing watersheds. Goal 4.2: Foster relationships with the community, non-government organizations, businesses, agriculture, industry, and academic institutions for collective outcomes and impact. Related Reports and Appendices: Appendix 1: Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy (distributed separately) Authored by: Original Signed by: Geoffrey Verkade Senior Manager, Integrated Watershed Strategies Page 244 of 495 Report No. FA-52-24 Draft Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy Page 4 of 4 Reviewed and Submitted by: Original Signed by: Leilani Lee-Yates, BES, MSPL.RPD, MCIP, RPP Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer Interim Director, Watershed Strategies and Climate Change Page 245 of 495 WATERSHED-BASED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY DRAFT October 18, 2024 getinvolved.npca.ca/watershed-strategy Page 246 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 2 Land Acknowledgement The Niagara Peninsula watershed is situated within the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), and the Anishinaabeg, including the Mississaugas of the Credit—many of whom continue to live and work here today. The territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties (No. 3,4, and 381) and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, the watershed is home to many First Nations peoples, Métis citizens, and Inuit. Through this Watershed Strategy, the NPCA reconfirms its commitment to shared stewardship of natural resources and a deep appreciation of Indigenous culture and history in the watershed. Page 247 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 About Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority .......................................................................... 5 1.2 Watershed Characterization ........................................................................................................ 7 1.3 Integrated Watershed Management ........................................................................................... 12 1.4 Purpose and Regulatory Framework ........................................................................................... 12 2.0 Strategic Direction .............................................................................................................. 15 2.1 NPCA Strategic Plan: Nature for All............................................................................................. 15 2.2 Watershed-based Resource Management Guiding Principles...................................................... 15 2.3 Watershed-based Resource Management Guiding Goals and Actions ......................................... 16 3.0 Mandatory Programs And Services ....................................................................................... 20 3.1 Natural Hazard Management ..................................................................................................... 21 3.2 Watershed Resource Management and Climate Change, and Other Programs ............................ 21 3.3 Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas ............................................................... 22 3.4 Enabling Services ...................................................................................................................... 22 4.0 Watershed Issues And Challenges ....................................................................................... 23 4.1 Issues and Challenges ............................................................................................................... 23 4.2 Actions to Mitigate Issues and Challenges .................................................................................. 27 5.0 Implementation And Review ................................................................................................ 29 6.0 Public Engagement .............................................................................................................. 30 Page 248 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 4 6.1 Survey and Results .................................................................................................................... 31 6.2 Indigenous Engagement ............................................................................................................. 33 6.3 Public Information Centre .......................................................................................................... 33 6.4 Draft Watershed Strategy ........................................................................................................... 34 Appendix 1: Category 1 Mandatory Programs And Services .......................................................... 35 Appendix 2: 2024 NPCA Budget – Inventory Of Programs And Services Format .............................. 47 Page 249 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 5 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is a community-based natural resource management agency that protects, enhances, and sustains healthy watersheds that was established in 1959 pursuant to the CA Act. With 65 years of experience, NPCA offers watershed programs and services that focus on flood and hazard management, source water protection, species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, and land management. A watershed is the land that drains into a particular watercourse such as a stream, river, lake. Gravity and the land's topography (the high and low areas) move water, rain, and snowmelt across the landscape from one area to another. Figure 1 below provides a simple illustration showing the different elements within a watershed. Figure 1 – Watershed Diagram NPCA’s watershed area encompasses 2,424 km2, and includes the regional municipality of Niagara, portions of the City of Hamilton (21%), and Haldimand County (25%). Since time immemorial, this area has been the home to Indigenous peoples—a place for sharing, trading, hunting, gathering, stewardship, and friendship. Currently, the watershed supports a population of approximately 520,000 people. Figure 2 shows the limits of the Niagara Peninsula watershed. Page 250 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 6 Figure 2 – NPCA Watershed The watershed is uniquely situated between two Great Lakes, with the Niagara River as a boundary shared with the United States of America. As a result, the watershed area includes several notable natural features such as the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve, the Niagara Falls, Wainfleet Bog, Ball's Falls, Willoughby Marsh, and other significant landforms such as the Fonthill Kame ice contact- delta complex. The unique microclimate created by the Niagara Escarpment and rich soils supports one of Ontario's most productive agriculture systems, including vineyards, tender fruit orchards, livestock, and various specialty crops (greenhouses for flowers, vegetables, sod farms, and mushroom farms). These important watershed features provide life-sustaining benefits for all and many opportunities to discover nature and culture. Page 251 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 7 1.2 Watershed Characterization 1.2.1 Topography The Niagara Peninsula watershed is a unique geographic region situated between Lake Ontario to the north, Lake Erie to the south and the Niagara River forming the eastern boundary, flowing from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. The topography is defined by rolling hills, flat lands toward the lake shores and the dramatic Niagara Escarpment, the most prominent feature, which extends east-west across the peninsula. The escarpment creates cliffs and ridges, most famously forming the backdrop for Niagara Falls where the Niagara River plunges over the edge of the escarpment. 1.2.2 Physiography The Niagara Peninsula watershed contains several key physiographic areas, including the Iroquois Plain, Haldimand Clay Plain and the aforementioned Niagara Escarpment. The Iroquois Plain is located between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, and consists of lacustrine deposits of sand, silt, and clay associated with the glacial Lake Iroquois. The Iroquois Plain deposits overlie Halton Till. The Niagara Escarpment contains a relatively hard dolostone bedrock cap, which is underlain by softer shales and sandstones of the Clinton, Cataract and Queenston bedrock groups. The escarpment was formed by erosion of the softer bedrock materials below the dolostone cap. The relatively flat lands of the Haldimand Clay Plain extend from the Niagara Escarpment to Lake Erie. The Haldimand Clay Plain was submerged by glacial Lake Warren and much of it is covered by lacustrine clay deposits. Key physiographic features located in the Haldimand Clay Plain include the Dunnville Sand Plain, Onondaga Escarpment, Fonthill Kame-Delta Complex, and several moraines. The Dunnville Sand Plain is a flat, sandy area formed by glacial outwash located in the southwestern region of the peninsula and is characterized by well-drained, sandy soils. The terrain is relatively flat, with few elevation changes, and its porous soil helps with groundwater recharge. The east-west trending Onondaga Escarpment is of relatively low topographical relief just north of Lake Erie and rises only a few meters above the surrounding lands. Overburden soils overlie portions of the Onondaga Escarpment near NPCA’s western boundary. The steep-sided Fonthill Kame-Delta Complex was formed when sediment was deposited by melting glaciers, leaving behind a prominent hill that rises roughly 80 metres above the surrounding land and Page 252 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 8 covers an area approximately 6 kilometres in diameter. Groundwater from the Fonthill Kame-Delta Complex discharges to the north into Twelve Mile Creek, to produce the only cold-water stream and cold- water fish habitat in the Niagara Peninsula watershed. Other landforms and physiographic features found within the watershed include moraines, eskers, and drumlins. 1.2.3 Geology and Groundwater System The Niagara Peninsula watershed is unique with respect to an abundance of water resource availability being situated between two Great Lakes, having two bedrock escarpments and three overburden deposits. All the municipal drinking water within NPCA’s jurisdiction is derived from surface water sources with groundwater mainly making up rural agricultural, commercial and private residential uses. When it comes to groundwater in the Niagara Peninsula watershed, there are four main aquifer types that are typically drawn from, these include the surficial overburden, the Guelph/Lockport formations, the Onondaga/Bois Blanc formations, and the “Contact-Zone” aquifer. The surficial overburden aquifers consist of coarse-grained deposits of sediments classified as unconfined aquifers and are known as the Fonthill Kame-Delta Complex, the Dunnville Sand Plain and the Iroquois Sand Plain. The Guelph/Lockport formations refer to the bedrock formations consisting mainly of dolostone with some limestone that form the prominent features of the Niagara Escarpment, running the width of the northern portion of the Niagara Peninsula. These formations can be heavily fractured/weathered and can be considered unconfined/confined depending on the abundance of overlying material. The Onondaga/Bois Blanc formations refer to the bedrock formations consisting mainly of dolostone and limestone that form the prominent features of the Onondaga Escarpment, running the width of the southern portion of the Niagara Peninsula. These formations can also be heavily fractured/weathered and can be considered unconfined/confined depending on the abundance of overlying material. The “Contact-Zone” aquifer is an overburden/bedrock aquifer that covers over 60 per cent of the NPCA jurisdiction. The term “Contact-Zone” refers to the bedrock-overburden contact where granular overburden material is overlying fractured bedrock. This aquifer is usually overlain by thick deposits of clay from the Haldimand Clay Plain and is generally considered confined. With respect to groundwater movement across the NPCA, generally groundwater movement is from the west to the east interior and then to either of the Great Lakes, the Niagara River or the Welland River, with Page 253 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 9 localized areas of groundwater discharge along the escarpments and wetlands. There is also large-scale permanent dewatering activities associated with the Welland Canal tunnels that have an impact on the movement of groundwater within the NPCA. 1.2.4 Surface Water System Nearly 5,000 km of watercourses in NPCA’s watershed jurisdiction encompasses a rich variety of surface water features that are part of three major drainage basins: Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, and the Niagara River. Numerous streams, rivers, and creeks, such as 12 Mile Creek and 20 Mile Creek, flow into Lake Ontario, while the Welland River and other tributaries drain into the Niagara River, a critical waterway connecting the two Great Lakes. The Lake Erie basin includes the southern portion of the watershed, with its own network of smaller streams and wetlands. These surface water features, including significant wetlands, play a key role in maintaining and supporting biodiversity, mitigating flooding, and providing water resources for both human use and natural habitats. Together, these interconnected water systems form the hydrological foundation of the NPCA's jurisdiction. 1.2.5 Natural Heritage System The Niagara Peninsula is located within the northern most range of the deciduous forest region in North America, also referred to as the Carolinian Life Zone. It has the warmest average annual temperatures, the longest frost-free growing season and the mildest winters in Canada. This zone represents 1% of Canada’s land area and it has more species of plants and animals than any other ecosystem in Canada (Carolinian Canada website). The Niagara Peninsula watershed includes nearly 68,000 hectares of natural features such as wetlands, forests and meadows covering almost 30% of its land base, providing habitats for over 2,200 species of plants and animals highlighting its ecological diversity; unfortunately, nearly 10% of these species are considered to be rare or at risk due to habitat loss, urban sprawl, invasive species competition, pollution, and climate change. The Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, features dramatic cliffs, forests, and rare species while offering stunning views and geological formations. The Niagara Glen Nature Reserve along the Niagara River is a lush, forested area with deep ravines, limestone outcrops, and unique Carolinian forests. Other key areas include the Wainfleet Bog, one of the largest remaining bogs in southern Ontario, and Short Hills Provincial Park, which preserves forested valleys and rolling hills. These areas are vital for supporting conservation efforts while providing habitats for species at risk and offering recreational Page 254 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 10 opportunities like hiking and wildlife observation, enhancing Niagara’s appeal as a destination for nature enthusiasts. 1.2.6 NPCA Conservation Area System NPCA owns nearly 3,000 hectares of land within our watershed across forty-one (41) conservation areas held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These areas represent a wide range of ecosystem types and protect some of the most significant ecological features in the watershed. NPCA stewards important sections of shoreline along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, migratory bird habitat, provincially significant wetlands (PSW), Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI), important cultural heritage sites, and large sections of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Together these conservation areas represent an essential part of the natural treasures and significant ecosystems in the Carolinian Life Zone. In southern Ontario, and especially in the Niagara Peninsula watershed, growing pressures on the landscape are due to increased urbanization, land use changes, and changing climatic conditions. In addition, there is a well-documented increasing demand for access to greenspace for the health and well-being of the growing population. NPCA conservation areas support and enhance local communities, agriculture, recreation, health, tourism, and natural heritage, and are indispensable outdoor recreation areas for over half a million people in the watershed, and our visitors. 1.2.7 Climate The climate of the Niagara Peninsula is influenced heavily by its proximity to Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, resulting in a moderate humid continental climate. The lakes act as natural temperature buffers, making winters milder and summers cooler than more inland regions creating a longer growing season, crucial for the region's renowned vineyards and orchards. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with moderate rainfall and occasional lake-effect snow in the winter. The Niagara Escarpment and the Great Lakes contribute to microclimates that vary across the peninsula, supporting diverse agricultural activities, including the production of tender fruits and wine. The Niagara peninsula is projected to experience significant warming over the next 30 years, with average air temperatures rising by 2℃. Winter and fall will see the largest increases in daily mean temperatures (2.4℃ and 2.2℃), while summer and spring will rise by 2℃ and 1.6℃ respectively. Winter minimum temperatures are expected to rise from -7.1℃ to around -5℃, reducing the number of days below 0℃ from 125 to 105.7 days annually. Warmer winters will likely shift precipitation from snow to rain, increasing flood risks and impacting winter tourism. Page 255 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 11 Heat-related impacts are also expected, with the number of days above 30℃ projected to more than double from 10.4 to 23.9 days annually. Days exceeding 25℃ will increase by 24.2, and tropical nights (minimum temperatures above 20℃) will rise dramatically from 9.4 to 46.2 days, increasing cooling demands. Conversely, extreme cold days (below -20℃ and -15℃) will decrease. Total annual precipitation is projected to rise by 5%, with the largest seasonal increases in winter and spring. Extreme precipitation events, such as heavy one-day rainfall, are also expected to increase. However, there is variability in model projections, highlighting the need for adaptive strategies. Freeze- thaw cycles will decrease, reflecting milder winters, while dry conditions remain stable. The growing season is expected to lengthen by eight days on average, due to earlier growing season start days and later end dates, though temperature fluctuations may affect crop hardiness. Warmer conditions will support both plant growth and the lifecycle of pests. 1.2.8 Land Use Land use on the Niagara Peninsula watershed is diverse, shaped by its fertile soils, unique microclimate, its proximity to the Great Lakes, and its strategic position as an industrial centre and border region, leads to the demands of competing land uses. The Welland Canal, which connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, is a major infrastructure feature in the watershed, facilitating shipping and influencing land use along its route. The combination of climate, physiography, soils and location make the area one of the most productive agricultural areas in Canada. The physical distinctiveness of the region is what has enabled a unique agricultural industry to develop. The wine industry is particularly prominent, with many vineyards and wineries scattered throughout the watershed. Urban development on the Niagara Peninsula is ongoing with key cities such as City of Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Welland, where residential, commercial, and industrial growth is ongoing. These urban centers have expanded significantly due to their strategic location near the U.S. border, the Great Lakes, and major transportation routes like the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) highway and the Welland Canal. Smaller, but substantially growing urban areas of Binbrook, Smithville, Grimsby, Thorold, Port Colborne, Fort Erie and Niagara-on-the-Lake residential, commercial, and industrial developments continue to expand. Suburban expansion is also growing as population increases and demands for housing rise. Efforts to balance agricultural productivity, urban growth, and environmental protection are key in managing land use within the Niagara Peninsula watershed. This balance is critical to protecting water Page 256 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 12 resources, preserving biodiversity, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the region’s terrestrial and aquatic systems. 1.3 Integrated Watershed Management The NPCA has adopted an Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) approach to watershed planning. The IWM approach recognizes that water is a valuable resource which should be managed in a sustainable manner in perspective with the balance of natural resources (fisheries, wildlife and lands). IWM is the process of managing human activities and natural resources in an area defined by watershed boundaries. It is an evolving and continuous process through which decisions are made for the sustainable use, development, restoration and protection of ecosystem features, functions and linkages. IWM serves to assess watershed functions and the potential impacts from change to ensure sustainability. Through adaptive management practices the watershed unit provides ideal context with which we can understand how impacts are felt and how they can accumulate. For the NPCA, this means adopting the IWM lens when carrying out its programs and services. IWM helps us to focus on priorities and link strategies and actions leading to smarter, science-based decisions that ensure a long and healthy future. 1.4 Purpose and Regulatory Framework 1.4.1 Purpose of the Watershed Strategy The purpose of the Watershed Strategy is to assist NPCA with evolving or enhancing the delivery of our programs and services and improve efficiency and their effectiveness in supporting mandatory Category 1 programs. Figure 3 illustrates the framework that has been utilized for developing the Watershed Strategy. As part of this Strategy, the NPCA will integrate guiding principles and objectives from the 10-year Strategic Plan that inform the design of our programs and services, summarize information the NPCA relies on to directly inform and support program and service delivery, and identify any issues and risks which may limit effective delivery of Category 1 programs and services, including actions to address such risks. It provides a mechanism to update the NPCA’s programs and services inventory and will help identify where opportunities exist for improving and/or maintaining watershed health. The NPCA’s Watershed Strategy has been developed in accordance with the NPCA’s Inventory of Programs and Services for consistent language/program descriptions. Page 257 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 13 Figure 3 – Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy Framework 1.4.2 Legislative Context Ontario Regulation. (O. Reg.) 686/21: Mandatory Programs and Services, is a regulation made under s. 21.1(1)2 of the Conservation Authorities Act that prescribes programs and services that a Conservation Authority must provide within its area of jurisdiction. Conservation Authorities are required to prepare an Inventory of Programs and Services to identify: • Category 1: Mandatory Programs and Services, such as natural hazard management; • Category 2: Municipal Programs and Services at the request of a Municipality, such as tree planting services, and technical research to help inform decision-making; and • Category 3: Other Programs and Services determined by the Conservation Authority to further the purposes of the Conservation Authorities Act, such as restoration and stewardship, and watershed monitoring. NPCA’s programs and services are funded either through municipal levies, municipal cost apportionments requiring agreements for service, service fees, or external funding such as grants. Set Guiding Principles/Objectives Characterize the Watershed Assess Issues and Risks Identify Mitigation Actions and Cost Estimates Implementation of Actions Review and Update Page 258 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 14 Table 1: Conservation Authorities Act Funding Mechanisms for NPCA’s Programs and Services Category 1 Mandatory Programs and Services (O.Reg.686/21) Category 2 Municipal Programs and Services Category 3 Other Programs and Services • Programs and services which all CAs must provide in their jurisdiction • Eligible for costs to be apportioned to participating municipalities (levy) without an agreement • Funded through municipal levy, user fees, and/or grants • Programs and services which a CAs agrees to provide on behalf of municipality • Eligible for costs to be apportioned to participating municipalities if there is an MOU or other agreement • Funded through municipal levy, user fees, and/or grants; MOU/service agreement • Programs and services which a CA determines are advisable to further the purpose of the Act • Eligible to be apportioned wholly or partially to municipalities through a cost apportioning agreement • Funded through municipal levy, user fees, and/or grants; MOU/service agreement required for use of municipal funding O. Reg. 686/21: Mandatory Programs and Services also requires Conservation Authorities to prepare a “Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy”. The Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy must include the following components: • Guiding principles and objectives that inform the design and delivery of the programs and services that the Conservation Authority is required to provide under section 21.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act (i.e. mandatory programs and services). • A summary of existing technical studies, monitoring programs and other information on the natural resources the Authority relies on within its area of jurisdiction or in specific watersheds that directly informs and supports the delivery of programs and services under section 21.1 of the Act. • A review of the Authority’s programs and services provided under section 21.1 of the Act for the purposes of: Page 259 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 15 o Determining if the programs and services comply with the regulations made under clause 40 (1) (b) of the Act (e.g. mandatory programs and services, and review of applications under prescribed Acts); o Identifying and analyzing issues and risks that limit the effectiveness of the delivery of these programs and services; and o Identifying actions to address the issues and mitigate the risks identified by the review and providing a cost estimate for the implementation of those actions. • A process for the periodic review and updating of the Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy by the Authority that includes procedures to ensure stakeholders, and the public are consulted during the review and update process. 2.0 STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2.1 NPCA Strategic Plan: Nature for All The 2021-2031 NPCA Strategic Plan: Nature for All, is a guiding document that reaffirms our commitment to the mandate of conservation authorities and charts the course for the next generation of work to address the evolving issues of climate change, growth, and the need for green infrastructure. The Strategic Plan is guided by principles based on a conservation-first and ecosystem philosophy, collaboration ethics, and an importance of innovation rooted in science VISION: Nature for all We envision a healthy and vibrant environment with shared greenspace and clean water that sustains life for future generations. MISSION To create common ground for conservation-inspired action and accountability to nature. 2.2 Watershed-based Resource Management Guiding Principles The NPCA Strategic Plan: Nature for All, establishes four Guiding Principles that guide the delivery of NPCA’s programs and services. Page 260 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 16 2.2.1 Watersheds transcend municipal boundaries We are committed to working with the watershed community to support and create climate-resilient and connected natural systems. Integrated watershed management is our approach to managing local natural resources in partnership with our member municipalities. 2.2.2 Natural green infrastructure is critical to life Our day-to-day work conserves and restores our communities’ integral ecological, socio-economic, public safety, and health services. Watershed resources are green infrastructure and natural assets. 2.2.3 Diverse experiences and ideas lead to better and stronger collective impact and outcomes We seek to exemplify inclusion and equity through meaningful engagement and collaboration. 2.2.4 Innovation requires learning from each other and the past As a result, we are progressive, resilient, adaptable, and strive for continuous improvement to remain a trusted and valued partner. 2.3 Watershed-based Resource Management Guiding Goals and Actions Collectively, the Strategic Priorities identified in the NPCA Strategic Plan: Nature for All, guide our actions toward a vision of the Niagara Peninsula watershed with robust nature, thriving agriculture, and resilient urban areas vital to the health and well-being of our residents. Each Strategic Priority includes specific goals and actions for the NPCA to undertake with its partners and communities to achieve a thriving environment that sustains life for future generations. The Strategic Priorities, and the specific goals and actions taken from the NPCA’s 10-year Strategic Plan that guide the design and delivery of NPCA’s Category 1 Mandatory Programs and Services provided under s. 21.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act are summarized below. The Goal numbering shown below is as listed in the Strategic Plan 2.3.1 Healthy and Climate Resilient Watersheds Improving nature for the betterment of all life across the watershed. • Goal 1.1 Support evidence-based decision-making for climate-resilient watersheds and shorelines o Expand and enhance monitoring and associated tools to fill information gaps and research needs Page 261 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 17 o Lead water quality (e.g., surface and groundwater) and quantity monitoring throughout the NPCA jurisdiction o Support municipal partners with watershed data collection and analysis to understand cumulative impacts o Develop a solid understanding of climate impacts and risks on NPCA watersheds o Implement the Source Protection Program as mandated by the Conservation Authorities Act and Clean Water Act • Goal 1.2 Protect people and properties from natural hazards and climate impacts o Implement permitting and regulations under section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act o Deliver accurate, real-time information for flood forecasting, messaging, and warning using state-of-the-art technology and communication tools o Complete and maintain updated floodplain and regulation mapping within the watershed o Develop a watershed-based resource management strategy as mandated by the Conservation Authorities Act. o Update shoreline management plans with a climate resilience lens • Goal 1.4 Manage NPCA lands to increase biodiversity, habitat connectivity, and natural cover o Develop and update management plans for NPCA properties o Develop plans to manage invasive species and enhance biodiversity at NPCA properties (e.g., forest management plan) o Complete and implement the NPCA land acquisition strategy o Implement regulations under section 29 of the Conservation Authorities Act 2.3.2 Supporting Sustainable Growth Helping to create resilient communities through land-use planning and the use of sustainable technologies to prepare for a changing climate and related environmental challenges. • Goal 2.1 Maintain a high standard of client services, tools, and procedures for planning review and permits o Continuously improve implementing NPCA Client Services Standard for Plan and Permit Review protocol to support streamlining, efficiency, and transparency o Refine decision-support tools for efficient application management and review o Enhance customer service feedback mechanisms to support performance evaluation and reporting o Communicate the role and responsibilities of NPCA in plan review and permitting Page 262 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 18 • Goal 2.2 Lead an integrated watershed management approach to support planning and policy for protecting and enhancing watersheds o Implement a proactive sub-watershed work program to complement and inform the quaternary and sub-watershed planning for growth areas within the NPCA jurisdiction within Niagara Region o Lead a proactive research agenda to determine cumulative watershed impacts and applied solutions from extreme weather and land-use changes • Goal 2.3 Lead the implementation of sustainable technologies and green infrastructure best practices for climate resilience and sustainability o Advance the implementation of green infrastructure best practices in future development proposals and through NPCA's demonstration projects to minimize impacts to the watershed o Engage municipalities, the development community, and other private landowners in implementing green infrastructure and sustainability best practices and actions o Identify opportunities for brownfields to enhance green infrastructure or innovative planning for in-fill development o Develop education materials/programs to inform the public about sustainable best practices 2.3.3 Connecting People to Nature Creating equitable access to greenspace for the health and well-being of people. • Goal 3.1 Create equitable access to greenspace for the health and well-being of people o Identify and remove socio-economic barriers to accessing NPCA properties and programs o Proactively seek opportunities to enhance trail connections with active transportation routes o Highlight and promote recreation (e.g., cycling, hiking, walking, birdwatching) opportunities at NPCA properties o Improve services and visitor experiences at NPCA properties (e.g., buildings, trail maps, wayfinding, and accessibility, where possible) • Goal 3.3 Improve cultural connections and heritage appreciation o Maintain and honour heritage buildings at NPCA properties, including St. John's, Cave Springs, Ball's Falls, and Rockway Conservation Areas o Examine opportunities to expand cultural connections and heritage programming at all conservation areas Page 263 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 19 o Work with municipalities on heritage listing and designation of NPCA buildings and properties 2.3.4 Partner of Choice Strengthening our relationships with stakeholders, partners, the watershed community, and Indigenous peoples. • Goal 4.1 Strengthen government relations toward collective outcomes and impact o Develop a government relations strategy o Execute Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) with Niagara's lower-tier municipalities o Establish the NPCA as an environmental service provider to municipals partners with co- management and delivery of programs and projects of mutual interest o Partner with government agencies to advance mutual goals • Goal 4.2 Foster relationships with the community, non-government organizations, businesses, agriculture, industry, and academic institutions for collective outcomes and impact o Provide technical expertise to support our partners and their work through agreements 2.3.5 Organizational Excellence Striving for excellence through high service delivery standards and accountability to the environment and its people. • Goal 5.1 Attract, retain, and invest in high caliber, diverse talent to deliver superior outcomes o Ensure adequate staff capacity and resources required to deliver on superior outcomes o Implement health and safety and corporate wellness programs for staff well-being o Modernize human resource policies and practices to encourage a healthy work environment • Goal 5.2 Improve internal operations and processes o Enhance tools and procedures for program and project management, planning, reporting o Modernize and invest in digital technology to enhance internal processes (e.g., administrative record management, customer relationship management system) o Deploy tools for efficient internal and external information sharing (e.g., online open data hub) o Provide staff training on new technologies as they are deployed • Goal 5.3 Provide high standards of customer service Page 264 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 20 o Develop customer service guidelines and improve customer service feedback mechanisms o Implement a client management system that facilitates overall governance and relevant information sharing o Provide equitable access to information (e.g., AODA standards) o Utilize various communication tools & tactics to facilitate engagement 2.3.6 Financial Sustainability Ensuring a financially stable and sustainable organization and continued service-delivery through innovative business models, diverse funding sources, and best practices. • Goal 6.1 Ensure responsible, sustainable, and sound fiscal practices o Consistently review and update fee schedules to retain accurate cost of services o Demonstrate the value of NPCA programs and services to stakeholders and municipal partners • Goal 6.2 Optimize self-generating revenue using innovative approaches o Broaden opportunities for potential revenue streams at conservation parks taking a balanced approach o Explore varied funding sources and innovative partnerships to diversify funding 3 .0 MANDATORY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES As required by O. Reg. 687/21: Transition Plans and Agreements for Programs and Services under Section 21.1.2 of the Act, the NPCA has prepared an Inventory of Programs and Services that lists all the programs and services provides that it provides under each category (i.e., Category 1, 2, and 3) The NPCA Inventory of Programs and Services identifies five Key Service Areas: • Natural Hazard Management • Watershed Resource Management and Climate Change • Other Watershed-Related Programs • Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas • Enabling Services Page 265 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 21 3.1 Natural Hazard Management NPCA provides programs and services that protect people and properties from flood, erosion, and other natural hazards. Ontario’s long-term prosperity, environmental health and social well-being depend on reducing the potential for public cost or risk to Ontario’s residents from natural hazards. Natural hazards include dynamic beach hazard, erosion hazard, flooding hazard, hazardous lands, hazardous sites and low water or drought conditions. The NPCA provides mandatory natural hazard management programs and services to develop an awareness of the areas that are important for the management of natural hazards, such as wetlands and river valleys, understand the risks related to natural hazards and how these risks may be affected by climate change, manage risks including preventing or mitigating those risks, and promote public awareness of the risks related to natural hazards. Natural Hazard Management Programs and Services include: • Flood and Erosion Management • Flood Forecast and Warning • Water Resources Engineering • Shoreline Hazard Management • Environmental Planning and Policy • Planning and Permitting • Compliance and Enforcement • Planning Ecology 3.2 Watershed Resource Management and Climate Change, and Other Programs The NPCA provides programs and services that applies research and science to understand the current watershed conditions, cumulative impacts, and risks to watershed. This evidence-based science is used for developing strategies and measures to protect, enhance, and restore watersheds toward creating healthy and climate-resilient watersheds. Watershed Resource Management and Climate Change Programs and Services include: • Integrated Watershed Monitoring and Reporting (Water and Terrestrial Monitoring) • Community Engagement and Ecological Restoration • Technical Studies to inform Regulatory Mapping Updates Page 266 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 22 • Natural Asset Management • Special Projects (e.g., groundwater monitoring) • Climate Change Resilience • Watershed and Sub-watershed Resources Planning • Other Watershed Related Programs (e.g., Drinking Source Water Protection, and the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan) • Other Projects/Programs (supported by partnerships and external funding) 3.3 Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas The NPCA is responsible for the management of approximately 3,000 hectares of land, including 41 conservation areas essential to watershed management, environmental protection, cultural heritage and recreation. Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas Programs and Services include: • Land Acquisition and Disposition • Land Management Planning • Active Recreation Programs • Camping • Weddings, Facility Rentals and Special Events • Education Programs • Day Camps • Nature School • Heritage Programs • Education Events • Land Care Program (management of conservation areas) • Section 29 Enforcement and Compliance • Land Lease and Agreement Management 3.4 Enabling Services Various Enabling Services are critical for supporting NPCA programs, the Board of Directors, member municipalities, and the public to enable NPCA to operate in an accountable, transparent, efficient and effective manner. Page 267 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 23 Enabling Services include: • Corporate Services (e.g., Finance and Accounting, Facilities’ Management, Risk Management and Administrative Support) • Financial Services (e.g., Capital Budgeting, Capital Asset Management, Financing Planning and Forecasting, Reporting and Analysis) • People and Performance (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Employee and Labour Relations, Training and Development, Health and Safety) • Information Management and Technology and GIS • Communications, Marketing and Public Relations • Corporate Administration and Governance • Corporate Support (e.g., Procurement, Contract Management) • Asset Management, Capital Projects and Land Asset Coordinator • Vehicles and Equipment Appendix 1 includes a summary of technical studies, monitoring programs and other information on the natural resources of the NPCA relies on within its area of jurisdiction or in specific watersheds that directly informs and supports the delivery of Category 1 Mandatory Programs and Services under s. 21.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act. 4 .0 WATERSHED ISSUES AND CHALLENGES 4.1 Issues and Challenges A component of assessing the effectiveness of the delivery of Category 1 Programs and Services requires the NPCA to identify issues/risks/gaps that limit the effectiveness of program delivery. Issues and risks can be assessed both at the watershed and program scales. This assessment provides an opportunity for the NPCA to evaluate the need for additional actions and/or support to strengthen the delivery of Category 1 Programs and Services. 4.1.1 Climate Variability and Change Climate change refers to changes in long-term weather patterns caused by natural phenomena and human activities that alter the chemical composition of the atmosphere through the build-up of greenhouse gases which trap heat and reflect it back to the earth’s surface. Climate change impacts have the potential to be wide-reaching, affecting ecosystems, agriculture, infrastructure, water supply, Page 268 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 24 energy, transportation systems, tourism and recreation, human health and well-being, and ultimately the economy. Adaptation efforts minimize the level of damage, hazard and risks associated with climate change, while also recognizing new opportunities presented with our changing climate. Such adaptation efforts include: flood management programs, ecosystem enhancements, water quality and quantity, municipal plan review/input, local climate change monitoring and modelling, information management, and green infrastructure/stormwater management. Mitigation efforts are focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other causes that adversely and rapidly influence weather patterns and climatic conditions. They include: green building technologies and retrofits (e.g., LEED), energy conservation, renewable energy, reforestation, carbon sequestration (e.g., wetlands), and low impact development. A number of the NPCA’s current policies and programs help to mitigate the impacts of climate change and assist with adaptation. The NPCA will continue to undertake programs and initiatives which assist with adaptation and mitigation, and participate, coordinate and collaborate with municipal partners and other agencies in addressing the impacts of climate change 4.1.2 Increasing Growth Pressures on Watersheds As communities grow and change, and as the need for housing increases, more and more marginal land may be considered for development. Areas susceptible to erosion and/or flooding may be identified to accommodate innovative forms of infill development and face greater development pressure. NPCA has an important role to play not only in supporting its watershed municipalities to uphold key provincial interests but will have a vital role in assessing plan review and permit applications for development in areas that are subject to natural hazards and hazardous lands. Maintaining up-to-date and accessible planning and permitting policies and regulation mapping will also assist municipalities and development proponents in understanding where development may be prohibited or limited, and therefore, direct development away from those areas. 4.1.3 Loss of biodiversity, Species at Risk, Habitat and Natural Cover Watershed residents understand conservation as the intentional preservation of sufficient flora and fauna to ensure the longevity of our environmental systems and associated services. The loss of habitat, increased numbers of species at risk and ongoing decrease in biodiversity remains a major threat to the function and health of Niagara Watershed natural areas and a healthy local ecosystem. Page 269 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 25 Forests and wetlands in the watershed help to clean the air and water, store and release water, and provide habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. However, the watershed has changed dramatically over the past 200 years and most of the forests and wetlands have been cleared. Forest cover in the Niagara Peninsula watershed as evident by the current watershed report card (2023) is generally poor, especially in urban areas and productive farmlands. Many wetlands and woodlots are small and isolated but remain important for wildlife, water storage, and nutrient removal. Smaller natural areas may be more vulnerable to adjacent land practices and development pressure. Habitat loss and fragmentation prevents the movement of animals and plants, which become less abundant and more geographically restricted. The Niagara Watershed is highly representative of the Carolinian Life Zone, the most biodiverse and threatened ecoregion in all of Canada. Research has suggested to at least double the existing natural infrastructure in this landscape through the restoration of natural cover and increased protection of land through securement to guard over 40% of Canada’s species and stabilize over 150 species at risk. The NPCA’s jurisdiction contains globally significant ecosystems. The NPCA has a legacy of applying systematic conservation planning and assessment techniques as part of its Integrated Watershed Management approach that determined the Niagara Watershed contributes only 56% percent towards what science and conservation literature recommend at minimum to be considered a somewhat healthy and sustainable landscape. The NPCA has partnered in the past with Niagara Region, City of Hamilton and Haldimand County to conduct a Natural Areas Inventory; however, it is aging and needs to be updated from a temporal perspective but also from a technology perspective in terms of data structure and accessibility. Most concerning, the identification of a reserve system to objectively orient and coordinate protection, restoration and enhancement resource management tools, has yet to be envisioned for the Niagara Peninsula and those that share responsibility in managing this landscape. Much work has yet to be considered with respect to fine scale habitat considerations for multiple species, whether at risk or not, throughout the watershed as well. There is no better demonstration of this need than the example of the Brook Trout in peril within the declining cold water reaches of the upper Twelve Mile Creek Subwatershed. NPCA strives to strengthen its role as a trusted science broker role through the ongoing transformation of its programs and services to meet its current Strategic Plan goals associated with healthy and climate resilient watersheds and being a partner of choice. Watershed- based resource management recommendations that are readily available for the Niagara Watershed determined through robust inventory and assessment cycles (adaptive integrate watershed management) should be proactively Page 270 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 26 available to support partners who have specific management responsibilities (i.e. natural heritage protection, stormwater management) with highly credible scientific environmental data, analysis and strategies to inform tool development (i.e. environmental policy, stormwater specifications ) and updates. 4.1.4 Invasive Species Invasive species are a major threat within Ontario and the NPCA’s watershed as they become more abundant and widespread. These species outcompete native species and impact our watershed’s existing natural heritage system and features. Devastation of local woodlots and forest patches from the emerald ash borer are readily evident throughout the NPCA jurisdiction. Phragmites invade the Niagara Watershed as well, while many other invasive species are present in our natural areas, and new invasive species are reported ever more frequently. The NPCA watershed currently does not have an Invasive Species Strategy despite regularly encountering invasive species issues. A strategy would provide guidance regarding management of invasive species within the context of managing watershed-based resources holistically through adaptive integrated watershed management. The identification and validation of service gaps to address invasive species systematically and identify cross-functional dependencies and capacity opportunities within existing NPCA programs and services, and partner initiatives, would be a key outcome and recommendations of an Invasive Species Strategy and programming. 4.1.5 Impacts on Water Quality There is an adage that proclaims what we do on the land is reflected in the water. Watershed health is strongly influenced overall by water quality indicators. Impacts are well known in the Niagara Watershed as documents through NPCA’s ambient Water Quality Monitoring Program. Annual Results continue to indicate that many of the NPCA’s watersheds have marginal to poor water quality. Agricultural non-point sources continue to be the predominant cause of impairment, however, point sources related to urban stormwater management contribute increasingly as well. These are compounding in that nutrients and chlorides can concentrate through capture and temporary containment in facilities, but so can their outflow rates under poor designs and increasingly intense weather conditions that can harmfully impact the flow regimes of surface water systems in turn creating increased erosion and suspended solids in our local creeks. Page 271 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 27 Groundwater quality regularly exceeds aesthetic objectives within the Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Aquifer vulnerabilities due to land-based activities, including urban development, and management practices do persist in parts of the watershed as well. NPCA’s inherent Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) approach to conservation, managing human activities and natural resources within watershed boundaries through adaptive practices, lends itself ideally to addressing water quality issues. Many of the NPCA’s current programs and services such as the Enhanced Watershed Monitoring and Reporting Program and Enhanced Watershed Restoration and Stewardship services are being objectively redesigned through the current Strategic Plan implementation to proactively and increasingly in effect, mitigate water quality impacts. The NPCA will continue to undertake programs and initiatives that focus specifically on systematically addressing the persistent water quality concerns within the Niagara Watershed until improvements are realized. 4.2 Actions to Mitigate Issues and Challenges Through NPCA’s Integrated Watershed Management approach, our foundational watershed management activities readily support our mandatory programs and services and those complementary to them. Significant investment in this approach is the primary vehicle with which to mitigate issues and challenges faced by the Niagara Watershed. These management activities fundamentally include: • Watershed scale monitoring, data collection and management as well as modelling; • Watershed scale studies, plans, assessments and/or strategies; • And watershed wide actions including stewardship, communication, outreach and education. Watershed management also plays a crucial role in addressing the impacts of climate change, and NPCA is committed to integrating climate action into its approach. A key strategy is flood mitigation, where NPCA uses natural infrastructure, such as wetlands, to absorb stormwater and reduce the risk of flooding. Carbon sequestration is a critical focus, with efforts centered on protecting and restoring forests that capture and store carbon, thereby mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Enhancing ecosystem resilience is a priority; by improving habitat connectivity and biodiversity, NPCA helps natural systems adapt to the variability brought by changing climate conditions. Being able to continue to advance NPCA’s programs and services forward will require the Authority to continue to broaden the sources of financial support to mitigate the risks associated with reliance on the municipal levy. NPCA continues to find success in seeking external funding sources to support the Page 272 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 28 implementation of the Strategic Plan and programs and services. While opportunities to contend for available government grants are plentiful at present, the NPCA continues to nurture a diversity of funding strategies that includes working closely with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation (NPCF) to empower its abilities to draw donations in support of Authority programs and services. Other strategies include revenue generating corporate stewardship programming, conservation impact bonds, or participating in the emergence of bioregional funding ecosystems such as that for the Greater Tkaronto Bioregion wherein NPCA finds itself. Enhancement of existing programs and services to assist with delivery of the Watershed Strategy has already begun through implementation of the preceding Strategic Plan. Restoration and Stewardship, Monitoring and Reporting, Education and Outreach are all transitioning towards a refreshed suite of emerging programming strongly steeped in Integrated Watershed Management principles and practices in support of, and complementary to mandatory programs and services. Rebooting formal watershed Planning programming is of utmost importance to officially facilitate the adaptive management cycle on the watershed scale and recurrently derive and track progress towards specific watershed and sub watershed management recommendations. Restoration programming is being reoriented to be more objective instead of a broad-brush approach to proactively address known issues systematically through the adaptive management process. A target of planting 1 million trees by 2031 has been set to aggressively restore forested habitat, increase canopy cover, enhance water quality, improve biodiversity and build climate resilience across the watershed. Re-emphasis on specific restoration strategies and solutions for the Twelve Mile Creek and Four Mile Creek watershed demonstrate prioritizing sensitive watersheds with varying resource management concerns and ideally these would eventually flow from needs identified in the actions recommended in updated watershed plans. NPCA remains committed to reintroducing cost sharing services and partnerships to assist the agricultural community to put nature back on marginal and environmentally sensitive arable lands. Addressing invasive species, as well as addressing species at risk and other specific habitat requirements are also future program considerations under the intentional approach of the modern and Enhanced NPCA Watershed Restoration and Stewardship services. The NPCA will actively pursue new and strengthen existing partnerships within the communities that we serve to ensure the preservation, maintenance, sustainability, restoration, and enhancement of the natural environment. These partnerships include those with the Federal and Provincial governments, municipalities, conservation clubs, service groups, private property owners, conservation area neighbours, adjacent Conservation Authorities, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation, as well Page 273 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 29 as the NPCA Board of Directors, our staff, and Indigenous communities and individuals. We will develop new approaches to improve conservation efforts and streamline program delivery with these partners. In the past partnerships such as the one between NPCA, the Niagara Region and provincial Ministry of the Environment behind the former Niagara Water Strategy (initially known as the Niagara Waters Quality Protection Strategy) that was born locally in response to the Walkerton tragedy tremendously advanced the integrated watershed management approach within the Niagara Watershed. As required by O. Reg. 686/21, costs related to NPCA’s enhanced restoration and stewardship, enhanced integrated watershed monitoring, watershed planning and studies, and education and outreach that compliment and support our natural hazard management mandate, as identified through the 2024 NPCA budget are shown in Appendix II. Prioritization of operating and capital costs to continue to support these programs and services are determined through annual budget processes. 5 .0 IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW Under O. Reg. 686/21: Mandatory Programs and Services, the NPCA is required to identify a process for the periodic review and updating of the Watershed Strategy, including procedures to ensure stakeholders and the public are consulted during the review and update process. Given the integrated nature of the Watershed Strategy with the Strategic Plan, the Watershed Strategy should be updated within one year of the update to the Strategic Plan. Should there be an exceptional circumstance that would warrant an earlier update to the Watershed Strategy (e.g., legislation changes), then staff could initiative an update outside of the Strategic Plan update cycle and should seek direction from the Board of Directors. An Engagement Plan will be developed for each update to the Watershed Strategy to ensure NPCA’s watershed partners, communities, indigenous communities and interested parties are appropriately consulted. Further, a Workplan identifying key tasks and general timelines will be presented to the NPCA Board upon initiation of an update to the Watershed Strategy. Page 274 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 30 6.0 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT A comprehensive communications and engagement strategy was developed in the early stages of the project, outlining a multi-channel approach and combination of traditional and digital tools and methods for informing and engaging a wide range of internal and external audiences. NPCA sought to engage Indigenous partners and peoples, partner municipalities, residents, local interest groups, environmental groups and NGOs, technical experts like engineers and consultants, members of the agriculture, environment, planning, development, tourism, and education sectors, and the public within the Niagara Region, Haldimand County, and the City of Hamilton. Communication and engagement tactics were tailored to these audiences and for each of the three phases of the Watershed Strategy project: • Phase One (September): Initiate Process & Collect Feedback • Phase Two (October-November): Check-in & Validate • Phase Three (December): Launch & Release Guided by the 2021-2031 Strategic Plan, NPCA staff collaborated on a discussion paper outlining the vision for the continued protection of natural systems and mitigation of natural hazards in the communities we serve, as well as the process for drafting the strategy. The discussion paper was shared on the Get Involved NPCA portal, which served as the central hub offering supporting materials and resources available for review and download, and several online engagement tools. • Survey Tool: A 10-minute survey was designed to gather input on how the community benefits from NPCA’s programs and services, and what risks they perceive may affect their effectiveness. • FAQ Tool: Identified nine questions and provided clear and concise answers to these common inquiries and concerns from the community. • Questions: This tool provided a space for community members to ask questions for staff response. Key outreach efforts included a Public Information Centre (PIC), stakeholder meetings, direct emails, and targeted social media campaigns. The use of both in-person and online engagement opportunities helped ensure accessibility for diverse audiences and broad participation. A strong focus was also placed on proactive communication, using media releases, social media, and print advertising to keep the public informed of the many opportunities for engagement. NPCA was Page 275 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 31 successful in obtaining earned media exposure from key media partners such as Niagara Dailies, Village Media, and YourTV Niagara. Key Tools & Tactics Results (Ongoing until November 1) Get Involved NPCA – online engagement portal 793 web visits On-line Survey 18 responses Hybrid Public Information Centre + video 27 registrations 6 attended virtually 4 attended in-person 42 video views NPCA staff, the Board of Directors, and the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) played an essential role in shaping the Watershed Strategy. Staff, as the experts on the ground, had opportunities to share their insights and feedback through virtual meetings, emails, and discussions. Their daily experience and expertise served as a vital sounding board for the project. The Board and PAC were updated regularly, and they provided valuable input, with PAC members also helping to share information and encourage feedback within their communities and networks. 6.1 Survey and Results The survey launched on September 6 to encourage the public, partners, staff, and any other interested parties to provide feedback and comments on the Watershed Strategy. The main goal of the survey was to obtain feedback on how the community benefits from NPCA’s programs and services, and what issues or risks they perceive may affect their effectiveness. This process provided a mechanism to update NPCA’s programs and services inventory and identify where opportunities exist for improving or maintaining watershed health. Survey results show participant’s strong familiarity with NPCA programs and services, with most respondents having engaged with flood and erosion management programs, followed by natural asset management, camping, facility rentals and special events. Page 276 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 32 Participants were provided with 10 issues or risks that could impact the effectiveness of NPCA’s program and service delivery as identified by staff experts. They were asked to select the level of impact that each could have—high impact, moderate impact, slight impact, or no impact. High Impact • Increased growth pressures on the watersheds • Securing additional funding sources • Impacts on water quality • Loss of natural vegetation cover • Potential changes to legislation affecting Conservation Authorities • Climate variability and change Moderate Impact • Invasive species • Increasing use of NPCA conservation areas • Public accessibility to NPCA conservation areas Slight Impact • Increasing demand for environmental education While some respondents selected ‘no impact’ for certain risks, they were outweighed by most participants selecting that they would in fact highly impact the delivery of NPCA’s programs and services. Survey participants offered additional input pertaining to other issues or risks that NPCA should consider. Upon analysis of this feedback, most of them had already been identified, however this served as confirmation that NPCA’s Watershed Strategy will align with the needs of the community it serves. • Biodiversity Loss and Misuse of Natural Areas: Respondents expressed concerns about the overuse of natural areas by new users, including overfishing, unsustainable foraging (e.g., mushrooms), and the loss of protected wetlands due to policy changes and landowner actions. • Legislative and Policy Concerns: Respondents suggested stricter laws to protect creeks, waterways, and natural forests, as well as measures to limit industrial access to rural lands and ensure that new developments prioritize green spaces, trees, and natural ecosystems. • Development Pressures: The expansion of buildings and development in response to community growth was raised as a concern, particularly regarding its impact on natural habitats and agricultural land. Page 277 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 33 Lastly, participants provided positive and constructive feedback on how NPCA programs and services could be enhanced. These are summarized in the following reoccurring themes: • NPCA Leadership and Collaboration: Several respondents praised the improvements in NPCA's programs and services, citing strong leadership, collaboration with municipalities, and the positive working relationships fostered by NPCA's senior management. • Conservation and Land Protection: Many emphasized the need for NPCA to prioritize acquiring and protecting vulnerable lands, particularly wetlands and biodiversity-rich areas within urban boundaries. Some also raised concerns about the impact of quarry developments on creeks, streams, and the surrounding ecosystems. • Addressing Local Environmental Issues: Some respondents highlighted specific areas of concern, such as Two-Mile Creek in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Beaverdams Creek in Niagara Falls, encouraging a focus on these as well as increased restoration efforts, and recognition of these areas as important environmental assets. 6.2 Indigenous Engagement Information about the Watershed Strategy was shared with local First Nations, Indigenous partners and community through email. The list of contacts included local First Nations whose Traditional Territory and/or Treaty Lands are within the NPCA watershed jurisdiction, as well as the Niagara Region Métis Council, Friendship Centres, Indigenous representatives on NPCA’s Public Advisory Committee, and local Indigenous businesses and organizations. 6.3 Public Information Centre NPCA hosted a hybrid Public Information Centre (PIC) on September 24, which was live-streamed and shared on the YouTube channel for individuals who were not able to attend. A presentation on the Watershed Strategy was delivered focused on the process, requirements from the Conservation Authorities Act, timelines, and a breakdown of programs and services. A question-and-answer period followed, and in-person and online attendees posed questions to NPCA staff. Attendees were encouraged to visit the Get Involved NPCA portal to fill out the survey and provide additional feedback after the meeting. A total of 27 people registered for the PIC, with four people attending in person and six attending online. The YouTube live stream received 42 views to date. Page 278 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 34 6.4 Draft Watershed Strategy Moving forward into Phase Three, the plan emphasizes a consistent feedback loop, with opportunities for a 3-week commenting period for the draft strategy, as well as involvement from NPCA’s board and staff. The timeline culminates in a final strategy release, ensuring the community has been engaged and informed at each stage of the project. Following the initial round of public engagement, NPCA analyzed and incorporated community feedback received through the survey, PAC member comments, and the PIC to refine key areas of most concern and proceed to developing a draft. The draft Watershed Strategy will be posted online for a 3-week commenting period. Additionally, the draft Watershed Strategy will be presented to the NPCA Board of Directors meeting in October for feedback from board members. [This section to be completed after the draft Strategy has been posted and comments received] Page 279 of 495 APPENDIX 1: CATEGORY 1 MANDATORY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES A summary of existing technical studies, monitoring programs and other Information that guide NPCA’s Mandatory Programs and Services Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals Natural Hazard Management Protecting people and properties from flood, erosion, and other natural hazards. Flood Forecast and Warning Delivery of accurate, real-time information for flood forecasting, warning, and messaging. Issue flood warnings. Water quantity monitoring specific to flood forecasting and warning: Collect and maintain data from dams, streamflow gauges, rainfall gauges, and snow courses, as well as collect weather forecasts from various sources. Climate Monitoring • Data on precipitation, river flows, reservoir, and Great Lake water levels taken from 21 rain gauge stations, 15 stream gauge stations, 3 Great Lakes gauge stations, and 7 snow course stations. • Observed flood elevations and data gathered in the field. • Flood messages issued by the Alertable mobile app system. 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2 Flood and Erosion Management Management and monitoring of riverine erosion across the watershed jurisdiction. Ice management Floodplain mapping Flood and erosion risk and mitigation studies Operation and maintenance of NPCA flood and erosion control • Digital elevation models and other geospatial data. • Watercourse floodplain mapping. • Hydrologic and hydraulic models. • Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Flooding Hazard Technical Guidelines • Natural Hazard Infrastructure Operational Plans. • Natural Hazard Infrastructure Asset Management Plans. 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2 Page 280 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 36 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals Infrastructures Flood and erosion hazard mitigation projects Shoreline Hazard Management Shoreline management plans Integration of natural hazard management with overall shoreline climate resiliency and watershed resource management to respond to climate change risk and vulnerability Flood and erosion hazard mitigation projects • NPCA Lake Erie and Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Plans • Digital elevation models and other geospatial data. • Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Great Lakes Hazards Technical Guidelines 1.2, 2.2 Environmental Planning and Policy Review and commenting on proposals, applications, or other matters under the Federal and Provincial Environmental Assessment Acts related to s. 28 and natural hazards Review and process s. 28 permit applications related to public infrastructure (e.g. Hydro One, Enbridge, Bell, municipal, DART protocol) Review and comment on municipal Official Plan Reviews and Updates as • Conservation Authorities Act and related regulations, including O. Reg. 41/24 • Ontario Environmental Assessment Act • Municipal Class Environmental Assessment • Drainage Act; DART Protocol • 2021 MOU between Conservation Ontario and Hydro One Networks Inc. • Planning Act • NPCA Policy Document: Policies for Planning and Development in the Watershed of the NPCA 1.2, 2.1, 5.3 Page 281 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 37 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals well as supporting technical studies relating to natural hazards • NPCA Procedural Manual • Mapping of natural hazards (e.g., watercourses, wetlands, unstable soil or bedrock, shoreline areas affected by flooding, erosion of dynamic beach hazards) and regulated areas and other geospatial data • Various MNR Technical Guidelines for Natural Hazards e.g. Erosion and Flooding • Recent and historical orthoimagery Planning and Permitting Review and commenting on proposals, applications, or other matters under the Planning Act, Niagara Escarpment Act, and Aggregates Resources Act related to s. 28 and natural hazards Review and process s. 28 permits (not related to public infrastructure) • Conservation Authorities Act • Ontario Regulation 41/24 • Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act • The Planning Act • NPCA Policy Document: Policies for Planning and Development in the Watershed of the NPCA • NPCA Planning and Procedural Manual • Shoreline Management Plans for Lake Erie and Lake Ontario • Twelve Mile Creek Slope Stability Study • MNRF Technical Guide-River and Streams Systems: Erosion Hazard Limit and Flood Hazard Limit 1.2, 2.1, 5.3 Page 282 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 38 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals • Mapping of natural hazards (e.g., watercourses, wetlands, unstable soil or bedrock, shoreline areas affected by flooding, erosion of dynamic beach hazards) and regulated areas and other geospatial data • Recent and historical orthoimagery Section 28 Compliance and Enforcement • Investigate complaints and contraventions of Section 28 of the CA Act. • Conduct compliance inspections of issued NPCA Section 28 permits • Gain compliance with the CA Act and associated regulations for contraventions and violations • Initiate and support court proceedings where compliance is unsuccessful • Enforce court orders and settlements as required. • Provide client and public education on compliance and enforcement role of the NPCA • Conservation Authorities Act • Ontario Regulation 41/24 • Provincial Offences Act and associated Regulations • NPCA Section 28 Compliance and Enforcement Procedural Manual, 2022 • Conservation Ontario/NPCA Section 28 Enforcement Guidelines, 2011 • NPCA Internal Standard Operating Procedures for Compliance and Enforcement • NPCA Policies for Planning and Development in the Watershed, 2022 • NPCA Planning and Permitting Procedure Manual, 2022 • Digital elevation models and other geospatial data • Recent and historical orthoimagery 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 5.2, 5.3 Page 283 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 39 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals Watershed Management and Climate Change Programs and services to understand the current conditions, cumulative impacts, and risks to watersheds. Strategies and measures to protect, enhance, and restore watersheds toward creating healthy and climate-resilient watersheds. Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy Implementation, review and update to the strategy, including compiling existing resource, management, plans, watershed plans, studies and data • Digital elevation models and other geospatial data • Recent and historical orthoimagery 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 4.1, 4.2 Watershed and Sub-watershed Planning Updates to NPCA watershed plans Sub-watershed-level assessments and analyses (e.g., water budgets, catchment assessment, non-point source modelling, groundwater modelling, and systematic conservation monitoring) Determine the cumulative watershed impacts from natural resource inventory and resource assessment studies Develop and maintain recommendations and guidelines to assist in the management of watershed natural resources • O. Reg 686/21 • Data collected under the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network and the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network and associated reporting • Planning applications • SWAT non-point source modelling for the Welland River watershed • Source Water Protection Assessment and related reports • Natural Areas Inventory geospatial data and reports • NPCA Watershed Natural Asset Analysis and Valuation study • Floodplain Mapping and hydrologic modelling output and associated reports • Geospatial data such as Natural Areas Inventory, Hydrography, etc. • Digital elevation models, recent and historical orthoimagery 1.1, 2.2, 4.1 Page 284 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 40 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals Water Monitoring (surface and groundwater) Complete field sampling and maintenance of program infrastructure in support of the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) and Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN). • Ontario Regulation 686/21- Other Program and Services PWQMN and the PGMN • Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy • NPCA Enhanced Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program 1.1, 1.4, 2.2 Ecological Monitoring Ecological monitoring on NPCA-owned lands in support of land management plans • Conservation Areas Strategy • NPCA Enhanced Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program 1.1, 1.4, 2.2 Ecological Restoration Internal restoration services related to conservation area land management plans Internal restoration services to support NPCA programs and services (e.g. review of s. 28 permit applications and compliance and enforcement, informing land securement strategy implementation) • Natural Areas Inventory geospatial data and reports • NPCA Watershed Natural Asset Analysis and Valuation study • Floodplain Mapping and hydrologic modelling output and associated reports • Geospatial data such as Natural Areas Inventory, Hydrography, etc. • Digital elevation models, recent and historical orthoimagery • Various MNR Technical Guidelines for Natural Hazards e.g. Erosion and Flooding 1.3, 1.4, 4.1, 4.2 Section 28 Regulatory Mapping Technical Studies Technical studies to support NPCA hazard management functions (e.g. Ecological land classification mapping; S.28 regulation mapping of wetlands, • Various MNR Technical Guidelines for Natural Hazards e.g. Erosion and Flooding • Conservation Ontario/MNR Guidelines for Developing 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 5.2 Page 285 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 41 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals watercourses, and karst; Digital terrain elevation model) Schedules of Regulated Areas (October 2005) • Conservation Ontario Procedure for Updating Section 28 Mapping (2018) • MNR Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario (Lee et al. 1998) • Geospatial data, DEM, and orthoimagery Climate Change Resilience Climate change research to support climate change forecasting, watershed vulnerability and risk assessments, and watershed impact assessment and mitigation strategies • Climate Projections for Niagara Region (TRCA, December 2021) • Niagara Peninsula Watershed Natural Asset Analysis and Valuation Report (Green Analytics, 2024) 1.1, 1.2, 2.3 Drinking Water Source Protection Acts as the local watershed-level agency, known as the legislated role of Source Protection Authority (SPA) under the Clean Water Act, 2006, and are required to: • Establish and maintain the Source Protection Committee (SPC) • Provide program, administrative, technical, and scientific support to the SPC • Clean Water Act, 2006 and associated regulations • Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 and associated regulations • 2021 technical rules under the Clean Water Act, 2006 • Niagara Peninsula Assessment Report • Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Plan • Niagara Peninsula Explanatory Document 1.1, 4.1 Page 286 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 42 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals • Carry out locally initiated amendments to the Assessment Report and Source Protection Plan for the inclusion of new or changing municipal residential drinking water systems • Maintain and make accessible source protection program data to inform local decision making • Monitor Source Protection Plan implementation • Prepare annual progress reports to report on local progress. • Support municipalities and local implementors in fulfilling their Source Protection Plan implementation responsibilities • Geospatial Data, DEM, and orthoimagery Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas Manage 2,982 ha of lands, including 41 conservation areas essential to watershed management, environmental protection, cultural heritage, and recreation. Section 29 Compliance and Enforcement • Conduct compliance inspections for issued NPCA Section 29 permits and/or associated works • Investigate complaints and contraventions of Section 29 of the CA Act • Conduct routine enforcement inspections of NPCA owned • Conservation Authorities Act • Ontario Regulation 688/21 • Provincial Offences Act and associated Regulations • NPCA Internal Standard Operating Procedures for Compliance and Enforcement • Geospatial Data, DEM, and orthoimagery 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 5.2, 5.3 Page 287 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 43 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals properties for unauthorized use, hunting, trespass and/or encroachment • Initiate and support enforcements actions (notices and tickets), and court proceedings where compliance is unsuccessful • Enforce court orders and settlements as required • Provide client and public education on compliance and enforcement role on CA owned lands Land Care Program (conservation areas) Management and maintenance of conservation areas (e.g., gates, fencing, signage, landscaping, pedestrian bridges, trails, parking lots, and roadways) Passive recreation Risk Management Hazard tree management Maintenance of heritage buildings Forest Management • Conservation Areas Strategy • NPCA management and master plans • NPCA Internal Standard Operating Procedure • Geospatial Data, DEM, and orthoimagery 1.4, 3.1, 3.3 Page 288 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 44 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals Land Acquisition and Disposition Strategic acquisition of properties related to mitigating the risk of natural hazards in accordance with NPCA Land Securement Strategy • Geospatial Data, DEM, and orthoimagery 1.4, 3.1 Land Management Planning Conservation Area Land Inventory and Conservation Area Strategy Conservation Area Management Planning • Geospatial Data, DEM, and orthoimagery 1.4 Enabling Services Support for all CA departments, the Board of Directors, member municipalities and the general public enables NPCA to operate in an accountable, transparent, efficient and effective manner. Corporate Services Administrative support Human resources (incl health and safety) Property taxes and occupancy costs Oversight of programs and policies Operating costs not directly related to any specific program or service (e.g., overhead) Records management Grant management • CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection • CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection • CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 Page 289 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 45 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals Financial Services Annual budget Accounts payable and receivable Procurement Payroll Financial analytics and reporting Audit Administration of reserves and investments • Budget Assumptions & Timetable • CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection • Employment Standards Act • Collective Agreement - OPSEU L212 • CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection • NPCA – Reserves Policy • NPCA – Investment Policy 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 Information Management and Technology Digital technology, licensing fees, data/voice services Management and integration of data for geographic information system (GIS) Support open data portal and science Mapping and GIS support for watershed resources planning and natural hazards management Support development and implementation of watershed-based resource management strategy • GO-ITS 43 Web Metadata Standard • GO-ITS 46 Common Metadata Elements Standard • Data Capture Specifications for Medium-Scale Hydrographic Features • NPCA’s Digital Transformation Strategy • Bill 194 - Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act • CA Act • Clean Water Act 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 5.2, 5.3 Page 290 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 46 Category 1 Program or Service Description Program Guidance Strategic Plan Goals Governance and Corporate Administration Support to governance and corporate administration Board governance Public Advisory Committee and ad-hoc committees Strategic planning/ reporting and CAO oversight • Conservation Authorities Act • Municipal Conflict of Interest Act • Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and R.R.O 1990, Regulation 823 under the Act • NPCA 2021-31 Strategic Plan 5.2, 5.3 Asset Management Capital costs for flood infrastructure Capital costs for conservation land infrastructure • CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection • NPCA – TCA Policy • CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection • NPCA – TCA Policy 1.2, 1.4, 6.3 Page 291 of 495 APPENDIX 2: 2024 NPCA BUDGET – INVENTORY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FORMAT Page 292 of 495 October 18, 2024 WATERSHED STRATEGY Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 48 Page 293 of 495 Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca October 28, 2024 CL 15-2024, October 24, 2024 BRCOTW 3-2024, October 17, 2024 CSD 44-2024, October 17, 2024 LOCAL AREA MUNICIPALITIES SENT ELECTRONICALLY Waste Management 2025 Operating Budget and Requisition CSD 44-2024 Regional Council, at its meeting held on October 24, 2024, passed the following recommendation of its Budget Review Committee of the Whole: That Report CSD 44-2024, dated October 17, 2024, respecting Waste Management 2025 Operating Budget and Requisition, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1.That the Waste Management Services net operating budget increase (inclusive ofprogram changes related to staffing resources for service delivery) of $416,952 or0.9% BE APPROVED; 2.That $350,000 BE TRANSFERRED from the Waste Management StabilizationReserve in order to fund one-time costs included in the 2025 Waste ManagementServices operating budget; 3.That the 2025 Waste Management Services gross operating budget of $53,029,717and net budget of $45,584,715 as per Appendix 1 to Report CSD 44-2024 BEAPPROVED; 4.That the net budget amount of $45,584,715 BE APPORTIONED between the localarea municipalities in accordance with the methodology approved in PWA 55-2011and outlined in Appendix 2 to Report CSD 44-2024; 5.That the necessary by-laws BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Council forconsideration; and 6.That a copy of Report CSD 44-2024 BE CIRCULATED to the local areamunicipalities. Page 294 of 495 Page 2 A copy of Report CSD 44-2024 is enclosed for your reference. Yours truly, Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk :ab CLK-C 2024-111 cc: B. Brens, Associate Director, Budget Planning & Strategy D. Carnegie, Acting Commissioner/ Treasurer, Corporate Services K. Beach, Executive Assistant, Commissioner/ Treasurer, Corporate Services Page 295 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 1 Subject: Waste Management 2025 Operating Budget and Requisition Report to: Budget Review Committee of the Whole Report date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Recommendations 1. That the Waste Management Services net operating budget increase (inclusive of program changes related to staffing resources for service delivery) of $416,952 or 0.9% BE APPROVED; 2. That $350,000 BE TRANSFERRED from the Waste Management Stabilization Reserve in order to fund one-time costs included in the 2025 Waste Management Services operating budget; 3. That the 2025 Waste Management Services gross operating budget of $53,029,717 and net budget of $45,584,715 as per Appendix 1 to Report CSD 44-2024 BE APPROVED; 4. That the net budget amount of $45,584,715 BE APPORTIONED between the local area municipalities in accordance with the methodology approved in PWA 55-2011 and outlined in Appendix 2 to Report CSD 44-2024; 5. That the necessary by-laws BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Council for consideration; and 6. That a copy of Report CSD 44-2024 BE CIRCULATED to the local area municipalities. Key Facts • The proposed Waste Management Services (WMS) net operating budget represents an overall increase of $416,952, or 0.9% over 2024 as shown in Appendix 1 to Report CSD 44-2024. • Key drivers to the 2025 budget include inflation, fuel pricing, increased contract pricing, people strategy support, inclusion of supplemental taxes revenue, and an updated reserve strategy. • Approximately 80% of all services provided by WMS are being executed through external contracts, therefore the budget is subject to inflation volatility. Page 296 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 2 • Assessment growth for Niagara Region and Area Municipalities has not been finalized; however, estimated assessment growth of 1.5% is included in Appendix 2 to Report CSD 44-2024. The estimate of 1.5% for 2025 results in the net requisition decrease to be approximately 0.6% (0.9% less growth of 1.5%) with an estimated average typical annual residential decrease of $0.32 per year. • The net requisition amount has been allocated in accordance with the methodology approved in PWA 55-2011. The impacts by municipality in Appendix 3 to Report CSD 44-2024 are affected by the budget increase, growth in households by municipality and the enhanced services as requested and selected by each Local Area Municipality (LAM). Financial Considerations The gross operating expenditures are $53.0 million, which net of revenues equates to a net requisition of $45.6 million. This represents approximately $0.4 million or 0.9% (0.9% for base operating and 0.0% for staffing program changes) increase over the 2024 net requisition as outlined in Appendix 1 to Report CSD 44-2024. A thorough review of operating needs and key contract assumptions has been completed which resulted in a reduction from the 2025 Budget Planning Strategy. Table 1 – Summary of Proposed WMS Budget (in millions of dollars) Waste Management 2025 Budget Summary 2024 2025 Increase (%) Base Operating Expenses Net of Revenues $40.6 $41.3 1.7% Capital Transfers (Note 1) 4.6 4.6 Transfers from Reserve for One-Time Costs - (0.3) Base Net Budget Requisition $45.2 $45.6 0.9% Program Changes - (0.0) 0.0% Total Net Budget Requisition before Assessment Growth $45.2 $45.6 0.9% Total Net Budget Requisition after Assessment Growth (0.6%) Note 1 – Includes the annual base budget transfers to the Landfill Liability Reserve and the Capital Reserve of $2.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Page 297 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 3 A schedule providing the budgeted revenues and expenditures for 2024 and 2025 by type of expenditure is included as Appendix 1 to Report CSD 44-2024. A contributing factor of the budget increase is inflation of the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) and diesel fuel prices, both of which are components of the cost escalations of contracts administered by WMS. Another contributing factor to the budget increase relates to tenders awarded for operating contracts where increases have a direct impact on WMS operating budget. Further details are outlined in the Analysis section under Base Budget Increases, Pressures and Mitigations. Through this budget process, staff updated the reserve strategy (last updated in 2018) considering the 2021 Asset Management Plan and updated capital data available on post closure costs of landfills. In late 2023, accounting standards changed to require the Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) for the landfills to consider the full contaminating lifespans of the landfills instead of being capped at 40 years. As a result, post closure cost estimates were updated for the full post closure contaminating lifespan instead of a rolling 40 years and assumptions refreshed. Staff updated the financial funding model based on this newly available information with the goal of establishing a consistent annual contribution to reserve that would meet the post closure landfill needs over the landfill’s lifespan. This approach ensures the post closure landfill needs can be met while prioritizing annual stability of taxes to the ratepayers. The updated strategy supports the existing annual contribution of $2.8 million to the Landfill Liability Reserve and aligns with the Average Annual Renewal Investment (AARI) concept for capital reserve needs. Analysis Base Budget Increases, Pressures and Mitigations The 2025 operating and multi-year budgets are impacted by a number of operational challenges such as the EPR transition ending in 2025 and external factors, such as escalating fuel prices, CPI rates, and contracted services. Approximately 80% of the operating-related costs are in the form of outsourced costs and are subject to contract escalations and conditions. The remaining operating-related costs are associated with program-related purchases, budgeted repairs and maintenance, utilities, labour related costs, program support, consulting, and other administration costs. Of the budgeted operating-related expenditures, approximately 3.0% are considered discretionary. Page 298 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 4 The pressures in operations that contribute to the operating increases are: • $0.2 million net increase in contract costs for organics processing, drop-off depots, household hazardous waste, and collections • $0.2 million increase in Niagara Road 12 landfill operations services due to award of a tendered contract approved by Regional Council through PW 21-2024 • $0.2 million increase in labour related costs to support the people strategy • $0.2 million increase in corporate support costs • $0.2 million net increase in consulting costs to prepare for future collection contract • $0.2 million increase in leachate processing costs due to internal rate increases The pressures noted above have been partially offset by favourable variances which are comprised of the following: • $0.7 million net reduction due to inclusion of supplemental taxes revenue • $0.1 million net increase in user fees Program Changes Included in the above base budget details are the program change requests to support staffing resources for service delivery outlined below. The net financial impact of these changes is fully offsetting and does not contribute to any budget increase. Business cases for these changes can be found in Appendix 5 to Report CSD 44-2024. • Capital Coordinator required to support GIS database, asset management program, project deliverables, operational support for 12 closed and 2 open landfill sites - this represents an increase of 1 permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) funded 50% by capital. • Waste Exemptions Representative required permanently to address the sharply increasing volume of waste exemptions applications (e.g. diapers, medical) that continue to grow annually – this represents an increase of 0.7 permanent FTE and decrease of 0.7 temporary FTE resulting in no net overall impact. • Internal Allocations reduction from customer service division as a result of one less staffing resource required in the call center due to lower call volumes with the elimination of the blue/grey box program. Page 299 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 5 One-Time Expenditures The 2025 Waste Management Services operating budget includes $0.3 million for a one-time consulting engagement to conduct household waste composition studies which are essential for obtaining accurate data on the types and quantities of waste (garbage and green bin organics) being generated to enable informed decision-making regarding waste diversion strategies, program improvements, and the development of new initiatives. This will be funded by the Waste Management Stabilization Reserve and therefore has no overall impact on the proposed 2025 Waste Management Services net requisition for this one-time expenditure. Reserve Strategy and Forecast For 2025, the budget recommends maintaining the annual base budget transfers to the Landfill Liability Reserve and Capital Reserve in the amount of $2.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively. With the change to ARO and the updated Landfill Liability Reserve strategy, this reserve is now funded to align with the AARI over the contaminating lifespan of each landfill. The Capital Reserve remains funded to align with the 2021 Asset Management Plan with a 10-year AARI strategy. As part of Niagara Region’s Reserve and Reserve Funds Policy (C-F-013), minimum and maximum funding targets have been established for reserves. For stabilization reserves, such as the Waste Management Stabilization Reserve, the funding target is 10% to 15% of operating expenditures not including debt repayments. Based on the forecasted balance at the end of 2024 of $8.9 million, the reserve balance will be deemed to be adequately funded based on 2024 operating expenditures. Appendix 4 to Report CSD 44-2024 shows the forecasted Waste Management Reserve balances. 2025 Waste Management Requisition The net requisition amount will be allocated to the LAMs in accordance with the methodology approved in PWA 55-2011. As such, base WMS costs will be apportioned based on the 2023 percentage of residential units in each municipality, with the enhanced collection of services and associated disposal costs to be apportioned to the requesting municipalities. The year-over-year increase in requisition amount by municipality before assessment growth equates to a range of a 0.3% decrease to a 2.4% increase with an average Page 300 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 6 increase of 0.9% as outlined in Appendix 2 to CSD 44-2024. The net requisition change by municipality after the 1.5% forecasted assessment growth (as of October 3, 2024) equates to a range of a 1.6% decrease to a 1.4% increase with an average decrease of 0.6% as outlined in Appendix 2 to CSD 44-2024. The range is the result of the difference in household growth between LAMs as well as net assessment growth. The WMS levy is collected as a special levy with the Region establishing the tax rates for each municipality (with the exception of Niagara-on-the-Lake). Appendix 3 to Report CSD 44-2024 provides the impacts of the WMS requisition for 2025 in comparison to 2024 on a cost per typical residential unit basis by area municipality. The 0.6% decrease on the budget net of assessment growth of 1.5% will impact the average annual residential property from a decrease of $3.00 to an increase of $2.85 depending on the municipality (average decrease of $0.32 per year). Multi-Year Forecast 2025 will be the second of the two years representing the transition period of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) which ends on December 31, 2025. The multi- year forecast to 2027 reflects this impact along with inflation, contract pressures, people strategy, and updated reserve strategies. The forecast reflects annual increases of 5.2% for 2026 and 2.8% for 2027. There are many assumptions and unknowns included in these forecasts, and staff will re-evaluate the long-term budget and reserve strategies with the budget cycle each year. Reports will be brought forward in Q4 2024 to the Public Works Committee and Council for consideration and deliberation as to whether recycling collection from non-eligible sources should continue following the end of the transition period. Financial impacts of this decision will be considered for the 2026 WMS operating budget as part of the annual budging process. The key assumptions affecting the multi-year forecast are as follows: • 2026 o Reduced funding of $0.6 million from Circular Materials Ontario (“CMO”) due to the end of EPR transition period o Increased pressures of $0.7 million for inflation and fuel prices on the collection contract o Increased landfill operations contracted service pressures of $0.5 million o Continued investment in the People Strategy of $0.3 million Page 301 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 7 • 2027 o Increased pressures of $0.7 million for inflation and fuel prices on the collection contract o Continued investment in the People Strategy of $0.2 million Risk and Opportunities The proposed budget, like any other budget, has a number of risk and opportunities. However, due to the EPR transition changes, the risks to post 2025 transition have yet to be estimated in the multi-year and will be based on future Council direction. The most significant risk to 2025 is the inflationary pressure of the collection contract, as well as several other contracts managed by WMS containing annual contract cost adjustments related to fuel prices and CPI. If these factors exceed the forecasted amounts, this could result in variances to the proposed budget. However, the adequately funded stabilization reserve would help address any variances that may occur. Alternatives Reviewed None. Relationship to Council Strategic Priorities The 2025 Waste Management Services proposed budget aligns with Niagara Region’s 2023 – 2026 Council Strategic Priorities supporting an Effective Region, a Green and Resilient Region, and an Equitable Region. Other Pertinent Reports PWA 55-2011 Waste Management Services Financing Study (Please contact the Niagara Region if a copy is required) PWC-C 24-2021 – Residential Blue Box Program – Final Producer Responsibility Regulation (https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9aa51b17-536f- 4a78-a67f-8d4065f60dd1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English) Confidential PW 37-2023 Recycling Collection from Non-Eligible Sources under Blue V Box Regulation (O.Reg 391/21) Page 302 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 8 PW 21-2024 – Niagara Road 12 Landfill Site Operations Contract (https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bb190b0b-08e1- 49d3-8ff8-b3c82ae14fe6&Agenda=Merged&lang=English) CSD 29-2024 - 2025 Budget Strategy (https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5ea2c44e-e03a- 4ef1-91b8-f5f6a188db45&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English) ________________________________ Prepared by: Melanie Steele, MBA, CPA, CA Associate Director, Reporting & Analysis Financial Management & Planning _______________________________ Recommended by: Dan Carnegie Commissioner / Treasurer Corporate Services ________________________________ Submitted by: Ron Tripp, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer This report was prepared in consultation with Mackenzie Glenney, Program Financial Specialist and Renee Muzzell, Manager, Program Financial Support and reviewed by Beth Brens, Associate Director, Budget Planning & Strategy, Catherine Habermebl, Director, Waste Management Services and Terry Ricketts, Commissioner, Public Works. Page 303 of 495 CSD 44-2024 October 17, 2024 Page 9 Appendices Appendix 1 2025 Waste Management Schedule of Revenues and Expenditures by Object of Expenditure Appendix 2 Proposed 2025 Requisition by Municipality Appendix 3 2025 Waste Management Requisition for Typical Residential Property by Municipality Appendix 4 2024 to 2027 Forecasted Waste Management Reserve Balances Appendix 5 2025 Waste Management Services Operating Business Cases Page 304 of 495 2025 Waste Management Schedule of Revenues and Expenditures by Object of Expenditure Object of Expenditure 2024 WMS Budget Total ($) 2025 WMS Budget Base ($) 2025 WMS Budget One Time ($) 2025 WMS Budget Growth/New Programs ($) 2025 WMS Budget Total ($) Total Variance ($) Total Variance (%) Notes Labour Related Costs 4,314,865 4,485,849 0 56,130 4,541,979 227,114 5.26%(1) Administrative 1,043,566 1,155,895 350,000 0 1,505,895 462,329 44.30%(2) Operational & Supply 37,810,488 38,228,895 0 0 38,228,895 418,407 1.11%(3) Occupancy & Infrastructure 1,038,272 1,133,800 0 0 1,133,800 95,528 9.20% Equipment, Vehicles, Technology 349,731 354,680 0 0 354,680 4,948 1.41% Partnership, Rebate, Exemption 238,619 235,263 0 0 235,263 (3,356)-1.41% Financial Expenditures 0 153,692 0 0 153,692 153,692 0.00%(4) Transfers To Funds 4,581,105 4,602,930 0 0 4,602,930 21,825 0.48% Allocation Between Departments A_60260AC Allocation Within Departments 437,590 485,117 0 (73,927)411,190 (26,399)-6.03% Gross Expenditure Subtotal 49,814,236 50,836,121 350,000 (17,797)51,168,324 1,354,088 2.72% Taxation (45,167,763)(46,416,394)0 26 (46,416,368)(1,248,605)2.76%(4) By-Law Charges and Sales (5,366,048)(5,370,931)0 0 (5,370,931)(4,883)0.09% Other Revenue (1,000,561)(892,418)0 0 (892,418)108,143 -10.81% Transfer from Funds 0 0 (350,000)0 (350,000)(350,000)0.00%(2) Gross Revenue Subtotal (51,534,372)(52,679,743)(350,000)26 (53,029,717)(1,495,344)2.90% Net revenue before indirect allocations (1,720,137)(1,843,622)0 (17,771)(1,861,393)(141,256)8.21% Indirect Allocations 1,720,137 0 1,843,622 0 0 17,771 1,861,393 141,256 0 8.21% #DIV/0!Capital Financing Allocation Allocation Subtotal 1,720,136 1,843,622 141,256 8.21% Net revenue after indirect allocations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% FTE - Permanent 34.0 34.0 0.0 1.7 35.7 1.7 (1) FTE - Temporary 0.7 0.7 0.0 (0.7)0.0 (0.7)(1) FTE - Total 34.7 34.7 0.0 1.0 35.7 1.0 Student 11.7 11.7 0.0 0.0 11.7 0.0 CSD 44-2024 Appendix 1 October 17, 2024 Page 305 of 495 CSD 44- 2024 Appendix 1 October 17, 2024(1) Increase is due to base annual increases to support the people strategy and program change requests related to support staffing resources for service delivery (addition of Capital Coordinator funded 50% by capital and Waste Exemption Representative required permanently when previously temporary). (2) Increase is primarily due to a one-time consulting engagement to conduct household waste composition studies which are essential for obtaining accurate data on types and quantities of waste being generated to enable informed decision-making regarding waste strategies. This one-time cost is fully offset by the increase in Transfer from Funds as it will be funded by the Waste Management Stabilization Reserve. The additional increase is due to consulting studies to prepare for the future collection contract. (3) Increase is largely driven by increases in contract costs for landfill operations, drop-off depots, household hazardous waste, and collection services as well as increases to internal leachate processing costs. (4) Increase in Financial Expenditures is due to budgeting for Waste Management's portion of tax write-offs which is fully offset by the budget for Waste Management's portion of supplemental taxes revenue included in Taxation of $831,653 for a total net requisition reduction of $677,961. The remaining increase in Taxation of $416,952 equates to the increase in the total net requisition.Page 306 of 495 CSD 44-2024 Appendix 2 October 17, 2024 Proposed 2025 Requisition by Municipality Municipality 2024 Requisition ($000) 2025 Proposed Requisition($000) 2024 vs 2025 Increase/(Decrease)($000) 2024 vs 2025 Increase/(Decrease)(%) Taxable Assessment Growth (%) (Note 1) Net Increase/(Decrease) (%) Fort Erie $3,415 $3,435 $20 0.6%-1.4%-0.8% Grimsby $2,498 $2,542 $44 1.7%-0.3%1.4% Lincoln $2,224 $2,238 $14 0.6%-0.2%0.4% Niagara Falls $8,814 $9,024 $211 2.4%-1.0%1.4% Niagara-on-the-Lake $1,963 $1,959 $ (4)-0.2%-0.7%-0.9% Pelham $1,589 $1,608 $19 1.2%-1.1%0.1% Port Colborne $2,194 $2,187 $ (7)-0.3%-1.3%-1.6% St. Catharines $13,423 $13,431 $8 0.1%-0.9%-0.8% Thorold $2,177 $2,229 $52 2.4%-3.3%-0.9% Wainfleet $668 $668 $ (0)0.0%-0.1%-0.1% Welland $5,062 $5,121 $59 1.2%-2.0%-0.8% West Lincoln $1,142 $1,144 $2 0.2%-0.4%-0.2% Total $45,168 $45,585 $417 0.9%-1.5%-0.6% Note 1 - Total taxable assessment growth percentage of 1.50% represents Niagara estimated growth for 2024 as of October 3, 2024.Page 307 of 495 CSD 44-2024 Appendix 2 October 17, 2024Change in Residential Units - 2025 Budget over 2024 Budget Municipality Residential Units 2024 Budget Residential Units 2025 Budget Increase Increase (%) Fort Erie 16,545 16,690 145 0.9% Grimsby 11,969 12,205 236 2.0% Lincoln 10,592 10,618 26 0.2% Niagara Falls 40,200 40,379 179 0.4% Niagara-on-the-Lake 9,132 9,057 (75)-0.8% Pelham 7,535 7,657 122 1.6% Port Colborne 10,450 10,452 2 0.0% St. Catharines 62,244 61,639 (605)-1.0% Thorold 10,293 10,549 256 2.5% Wainfleet 3,256 3,269 13 0.4% Welland 24,645 24,918 273 1.1% West Lincoln 5,680 5,704 24 0.4% Total 212,541 213,137 596 0.3% Source: Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Page 308 of 495 Estimated 2025 Requisition For Typical Residential Property by Municipality Municipality 2024 Final CVA (Note 1) 2024 Final WM Tax Rate 2024 Final WM Taxes 2025 Draft CVA (Note 1) 2025 Draft WM Tax Rate (Note 2) Estimated 2025 WM Taxes Annual Increase/(Decrease) ($) Annual Increase/(Decrease) (%) Net Monthly Increase/(Decrease) ($) Fort Erie 234,434 0.00073584 $ 172.51 234,434 0.00073023 $ 171.19 $ (1.32)-0.8%$ (0.11) Grimsby 449,251 0.00045422 $ 204.06 449,251 0.00046057 $ 206.91 $ 2.85 1.4%$ 0.24 Lincoln 403,747 0.00049480 $ 199.77 403,747 0.00049658 $ 200.49 $ 0.72 0.4%$ 0.06 Niagara Falls 283,758 0.00058209 $ 165.17 283,758 0.00059003 $ 167.43 $ 2.25 1.4%$ 0.19 Niagara-on-the-Lake (Note 3) Pelham 400,278 0.00050702 $ 202.95 400,278 0.00050763 $ 203.19 $ 0.24 0.1%$ 0.02 Port Colborne 200,914 0.00095517 $ 191.91 200,914 0.00094025 $ 188.91 $ (3.00)-1.6%$ (0.25) St. Catharines 273,999 0.00073812 $ 202.24 273,999 0.00073196 $ 200.56 $ (1.69)-0.8%$ (0.14) Thorold 279,950 0.00063876 $ 178.82 279,950 0.00063349 $ 177.35 $ (1.48)-0.8%$ (0.12) Wainfleet 318,887 0.00061294 $ 195.46 318,887 0.00061218 $ 195.22 $ (0.24)-0.1%$ (0.02) Welland 229,501 0.00082338 $ 188.97 229,501 0.00081686 $ 187.47 $ (1.50)-0.8%$ (0.12) West Lincoln 385,958 0.00049959 $ 192.82 385,958 0.00049849 $ 192.40 $ (0.42)-0.2%$ (0.04) Notes Note 1 - 2024 and 2025 average CVA for typical household based on average value from 2024 tax policy study. Note 2 - 2025 draft WM rates based on 2024 tax policy (except discount factors), 2025 draft requisition amounts and 2024 estimated returned roll assessment values. Note 3 - NOTL charge to residents based on fixed household amount as calculated by NOTL and therefore not included in this analysis. CSD 44-2024 Appendix 3October 17, 2024 Page 309 of 495 CSD 44-2024 Appendix 4 October 17, 2024 Forecasted Waste Management Reserve Balances (in thousands of dollars) Waste Management Stabilization Reserve 2024 2025 2026 2027 Opening Balance Interest Allocation Forecasted Year-End Surplus Transfe One-Time Costs Funded from Reserve (Note 1) Closing Balance (Note 2) Funding Targets (Note 3) Minimum Funding Target Maximum Funding Target $ 7,562 189 1,159 - $ 8,910 178 - (350) $ 8,738 175 - - $ 8,913 178 - - $ 8,910 $ 8,738 $ 8,913 $ 9,092 $ $ 4,690 7,035 $ $ 4,837 7,256 $ $ 4,996 7,494 $ $ 5,146 7,719 Waste Management Capital Reserve 2024 2025 2026 2027 Opening Balance Interest Allocation Base Operating Budget Transfer to Reserve Capital Budget Transfer from Reserve (Note 4) Closing Balance Funding Target $ 24,577 $ 24,911 $ 25,659 $ 27,040 439 498 513 541 1,779 1,779 1,779 1,779 (1,883) (1,530) (911) (8,012) $ 24,911 $ 25,659 $ 27,040 $ 21,348 Adequately funded in alignment with 2021 Asset Management Plan Landfill Liability Reserve 2024 2025 2026 2027 Opening Balance Interest Allocation Base Operating Budget Transfer to Reserve Capital Budget Transfer from Reserve (Note 4) Closing Balance Funding Target $ 5,398 $ 3,908 $ 5,370 $ 8,302 108 78 107 166 2,802 2,824 2,824 2,824 (4,400) (1,440) - (800) $ 3,908 $ 5,370 $ 8,302 $ 10,492 Adequately funded in Alignment with Average Annual Renewal Investment over the contaminating lifespan of each landfill Page 310 of 495 CSD 44-2024 Appendix 4 October 17, 2024 Note 1 - 2025 one-time consulting engagement to conduct household waste composition studies which are essential for obtaining accurate data on the types and quantities of waste being generated to enable informed decision-making regarding waste diversion strategies, program improvements, and the development of new initiatives. Note 2 - 2024 forecasted balance will be impacted by any surplus/deficit relating to 2024 operations. Any surplus/(deficit) will be recommended to be transferred to/(from) the Waste Management Stabilization Reserve as part of the 2024 Year End Results and Transfer Report to be presented to Corporate Services Committee in Q1 2025. Note 3 - As per Niagara Region's Reserve and Reserve Funds Policy (C-F-013), the funding target for the Waste Management Stabilization Reserve is 10% to 15% of operating expenditures not including debt repayments. Note 4 - Budgeted transfer from reserve represents transfers out of the Waste Management Capital Reserve in order to fund capital projects.Page 311 of 495 BC003 -Growth I New Programs -Waste Exemptions Representative ■ Effective Region D Equitable Region FTE Scenario Temp To Perm D Green Resilient Region ■ Prosperous Re9ion Department Waste Management Services Committee Report # Case Start Date 1/1/25 ~lignment to Council Strategic Priorities This business case supports Council's 'Equitable Region' and 'Effective Region' strategic priorities by ensuring the Region is inclusive and free of discrimination to those residents requiring collection of additional garbage based on reasonable eligibility criteria; and ensuring that delivered services reflect the needs of residents in an effective manner. Description A temporary part-time (0. 7 FTE) Waste Exemptions Representative ("WER") for a two-year contract period ending March,2025, is currently in place. Reporting to the Waste Management Collection & Diversion Program Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the Waste Management Services division with the administration, operating, processing and maintenance of the Region's waste exemption programs. This includes processing requests and renewals for the collection contract including diaper exemptions; medical waste exemptions; daycare exemptions; group home medical waste exemptions and set-out service exemptions. Further, the WER also maintains the garbage tag program for residents and Niagara Region's retail partners. • Growing Page 1 of 3 Nlagara tfl/l/ iiegion j •~~ , ee"'r -Tog.ether CSD 44 2024 Appendix 5 Page 312 of 495 jNlagaratfl/l/ iiegion BC003 -Growth I New Programs -Waste Exemptions Representative Business Reasons Waste Exemptions: The demand for waste exemptions which are subject to specific eligibility criteria has substantially increased with the start of every-other-week garbage collection in Oct. 2020. Prior to the curbside service level changes in 2020, the processing and renewal of waste exemptions were handled by multiple staff over the work-from-home COVID-19 period. As a result of a sharp increase in the volume of applications received after the service level changes, a temporary part time role was approved to handle the workload. In 2019 and 2020, 1,054 and 4,462 waste exemption applications were processed and/or renewed respectively, which represents a 323% increase in workload. The waste exemption program covers various forms of bag limit exemptions and currently includes over 250 special set out service exemptions. The number of waste exemption applications received has continued to increase. Between Jan. and Apr. 2024, 1,838 applications have been processed and waste exemption applications and renewals are expected to exceed 5,500 by year end which represents a 423% increase from 2019. Risk Assessment Description: Priority The various forms of waste exemption and sale of garbage tags are Council approved initiatives and something that eligible/qualified households with the region have become accustomed to, therefore this dedicated role for processing waste exemptions will continue to be a necessity. The increased volume of work related to waste exemption processing and renewal, and garbage tag sales has increased significantly since 2019. Exemption services have become increasingly important to Niagara region residents. A reduction in the operational and administrative need to support this work is not expected thus supporting the need for the current temporary part-time position to become a permanent part-time position. Without a dedicated role to perform this work, the related activities will need to be added to other staff's existing duties. Processing backlogs will arise adversely impacting current level of service and difficulties in managing overall workload which can lead to difficulties for staff in completing their primary duties, a back log of overdue work and will adversely impact team morale. Further, it will result in a loss of the routine maintenance and upkeep of these programs, leading to complaints from the public, or the potential for the illegal dumping of the material. • Growing •~~ , ee"'r -Tog.ether Page 2 of 3 CSD 44 2024 Appendix 5 Page 313 of 495 *"(%* (* ""#*#%*) %#*  "#%%'* CSD 44 2024 Appendix 5** &* !&$* "))&"#)+3/8!'2! 8 +1218 )%*%12/2%4!8,!/2%+*(883,,'783,*788 *"/12/323/!8.3%,)!*28/2*!/1$%,8!2!886!),2%+*8 +))3*%278 11%12*!8%**%'86,!* %23/!18/*1"!/8+8!1!/4!8 !!)&"#)2$!/8!4!*3!8! !/(88 /+4%*%'8/*218 758 $/#!188'!18/*1"!/18/+)8!1!/4!18 !!)$#) ")&) $') ") !/)*!*2818!)-+/0818 ")!)      88 )()378+4!/*8 $%)() * /!8$!2+*8 !")/+#/)8*#!/812!8 +((!2%+*88 !")/+#/)8%**%(8 %4!/1%+*8 ,!%'%128 $)()!//78%&!2218 !") +))%11%+*!/83'%8+/&18             #!8 8+"8 8 Page 314 of 495 • Growing Nlagara tfl/l/ iiegion j •~~ , ee"'r -Tog.ether BC004 -Growth I New Programs -Waste Management Capital Coordinator ■ Effective Region D Equitable Region FTE Scenario New FTE D Green Resilient Region ■ Prosperous Re9ion Department Waste Management Services Committee Report # Case Start Date 1/1/25 ~lignment to Council Strategic Priorities This business case supports Council's strategic priorities of being an 'Effective Region' and 'Green Resilient and Region' by ensuring that the Region strives and implements continuous improvement to Waste Management services and programs. Additionally, it ensures that Waste Management infrastructure is in a good state of repair to maintain resilience to the impacts of climate change, meets customer requirements and remains in complies with relevant regulations. Description Reporting to the Waste Management Project Manager, the Project Coordinator ("Coordinator") will be responsible for assisting in various day-to-day activities associated with managing capital projects and supporting waste disposal operations. The Coordinator's time will be evenly divided between capital projects and operations and will include the following responsibilities and tasks: • Maintenance of the GIS asset management database. • Assist with budgeting, financial processes and other documentation. Coordination of project schedule and managing resources to execute project deliverables. • Responsible for project financial and administrative support, and project specific communication and collaboration. • Contract Management -supporting Operations to enhance oversight and ensure contractual obligations are met e.g. administration of operating contract database. • Due Diligence -coordinate due diligence items such as SOPs and Workplace Health and Safety (H&S) management systems. • Administration of Waste Disposal Operations Workplace Health and Safety Program. Leads operational health and safety initiatives. • Develops, implements, maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required. • Manages Tier 3 projects throughout the lifecycle: including initiation, planning, Environmental Assessment, design, construction, commissioning, and close-out. The Project Coordinator role would be allocated 50% to capital projects and 50% to the operating budget. Page 1 of 3 CSD 44 2024 Appendix 5 Page 315 of 495 • Growing Nlagara tfl/l/ iiegion j •~~ , ee"'r -Tog.ether BC004 -Growth I New Programs -Waste Management Capital Coordinator Business Reasons The business reasons for Project Coordinator are as follows: • Capacity • GIS/Technology -since 2023 the Waste Management Division has been required to implement and maintain a robust GIS system to track assets; current staff have limited capacity to manage the GIS database, which would be a critical function of the Coordinator. • Asset Management Office (AMO) -the introduction of a comprehensive corporate asset management program in 2019 / 2020 has significantly added to the workload of the Project Manager. It is estimated that the Project Manager will be required to dedicate approximately 200-250 hours annually (15% of their overall annual work hours) to complete related asset management work. There are on-going long-term deliverables that the Coordinator position would support. • Projects -Waste Management has one dedicated Project Manager that manages the majority of capital projects, especially projects of a greater complexity and/or value. In 2025, the Project Manager will have 19 active projects that are a mix of tier 2 and 3 projects. As per the Region's Project Management Toolkit, there should be 2 project managers for the number and tier currently being completed by the Project Manager. The addition of the Coordinator will assist the Project Manager to ensure that projects are completed within set timelines and required specifications. • Site Customers -the number of customers visiting the Region's Residential Drop-off Depots and landfills has increased from 259,000 in 2020 to 324,000 in 2023. The Operations team requires support to assist with the ever-increasing use of the facilities. Risk Assessment Description: Priority The potential risks of not having a full-time Project Coordinator include: • Annual Capital Program -the ability to effectively and efficiently complete the capital program may be compromised o Currently limited to one Project Manager undertaking capital projects which potentially impacts the ability to react to urgent or emergency situations e.g. high voltage line repair o No contingency within capital program e.g. in 2024 hired third party assistance to provide support for an on-going capital project due to workload • Compliance -potentially lead to issues with both contractual and regulatory compliance o E.g. ensuring corporate H&S policies and regulatory requirements are being met, conduct inspections/ monitoring of contracted staff, etc. • Schedule/ Staff Support -project schedules may not be met e.g. capital projects, AMO deliverables, support and workload challenges, etc. • Capacity -managing the GIS database would be impacted since there is limited capacity within the current Disposal team o There is a developed GIS database however staff resources are required to maintain the database in order to manage assets, provide related deliverables to the AMO and assist with future capital planning • Lowered Customer Service -inefficiencies and quality issues may result in delays and reduced service quality, negatively impacting customer satisfaction o E.g. will support a good state of repair of sites that the public uses e.g. drop-off depots, naturalization sites Page 2 of 3 CSD 44 2024 Appendix 5 Page 316 of 495 • GrowingNlagaratfl/l/ iiegion j •~~ , ee"'r -Tog.ether BC004 -Growth I New Programs -Waste Management Capital Coordinator Financial and Staffing Impacts Caii90D£ of Exoindityri ~ .2.12.2§. 2027 Labour Related Costs 56,130 59,549 62,455 Administrative --- Operational & Supply --- Occupancy & Infrastructure --- Equipment --- Partnership, Rebate & Exemption --- Community Assistance --- Financial Expenditures --- Transfer To Reserve --- Gross Expenditure 56,130 59,549 62,455 Other Revenue --- Federal & Provincial Grants --- By-Law Charges & Sales --- Transfers From Reserves --- Gross Revenue --- Net Tax Levy Impact 56,130 59,549 62,455 Permanent FTEs 1 1 1 Temoorarv FTEs --- Net FTEs 1 1 1 Prepared By: Position: Emil Prpic Associate Director, Waste Disposal Operations & Engineering Reviewed By: Position: Mackenzie Glenney Program Financial Specialist Approved By: Position: Terry Ricketts Commissioner, Public Works Page 3 of 3 CSD 44 2024Appendix 5 Page 317 of 495 Page 318 of 495 Page 319 of 495 CL 15- 2024, October 24, 2024 Motion Respecting Endorsement of Ontario Big City Mayors’ “Solve the Crisis” Campaign Regional Council, at its meeting held on October 24, 2024, passed the following motion: WHEREAS an unprecedented number of Ontarians are homeless, living in encampments and other unsafe spaces, and too many are dying from addictions and mental health issues; WHEREAS the province has provided additional funding for mental health, addictions, and homelessness programs, it does not adequately address the growing crisis and the financial and social impact on municipalities and regions across the province; WHEREAS, together with various community partners, the Region of Niagara has been tackling this issue head on, funding various programs and spaces to find solutions; WHEREAS despite the success of many of these programs, the crisis continues to grow and regions and municipalities need help; and WHEREAS all of these issues fall primarily under provincial jurisdiction, and regions and municipalities should not be using the property tax base to fund these programs. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Region of Niagara, through a letter written by the Regional Chair, JOIN Ontario’s Big City Mayors in calling on the Provincial Government: a) To appoint a responsible Ministry and Minister with the appropriate funding and powers as a single point of contact to address the full spectrum of housing needs as well as mental health, addictions, and wrap around supports; and b) Have this Minister strike a task force with broad sector representatives including municipalities, healthcare, first responders, community services, the business community, the tourism industry and those with lived/living experience, to develop a Made in Ontario Action Plan; c) To provide municipalities with the tools and resources to transition those in encampments to more appropriate supports, when deemed necessary; d) To commit to funding the appropriate services these individuals need, community by community, where there are gaps in the system; and e) To invest in 24/7 Community Hubs / Crisis Centres to relieve pressure on emergency centres and first responders; and Page 320 of 495 2. That the Regional Chair’s letter and this motion BE CIRCULATED to The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; The Honourable Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; The Honourable Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; Niagara’s 12 local area municipalities; Niagara’s four MPPs; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM); Ontario’s Big City Mayors (OBCM); and the St. Catharines Downtown Association. Page 321 of 495 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]-stablishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program From: Scott Butler <scott@goodroads.ca> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:26 PM To: Bill Matson <billmatson@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program Wednesday, October 09, 2024 To: City of Niagara Falls Head of Council and Council Members Sent via email to: bmatson@niagarafalls.ca Subject: Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program Too many Ontarians are being seriously injured or killed on our roads. In 2023, there were 616 people killed and 36,090 people injured. The number of fatalities is up nearly 20% in the last ten years. In 2021, the most recent year of complete data from MTO’s Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR), there were 561 fatalities – 426 of which occurred on municipal roads. While rural Ontario only represents 17% of the province’s population, 55% of these deaths occurred on rural roads. By any measure, Ontario’s rural roads are disproportionately more dangerous. At the same time, municipal insurance premiums continue to increase. With no plausible reform being considered for joint and several liability, municipalities need to find innovative means for managing risk, particularly on their roadways, To deal with this crisis, Good Roads has designed a multifaceted rural road safety program and have been in discussions with the Ministry of Transportation to fund it. The program would target a municipality’s most dangerous roads, perform road safety audits, and install modern safety infrastructure that prevents serious injuries and save lives. This program is designed to be cost effective while also providing rural municipalities with a direct means for addressing risk associated with their roadways. Good Roads has proposed leading a five-year $183 million program that leverages our 131 years of municipal road expertise and our industry partnerships to quickly put in place the solutions that will address some of Ontario’s most dangerous roads. Good Roads is seeking support to address these preventable tragedies. If the City of Niagara Falls would be interested in pursuing this, a Council resolution similar to the example below should be adopted and sent to the Premier and the Minister of Transportation: WHEREAS official statistics from the Government of Ontario confirm that rural roads are inherently more dangerous than other roads; AND WHEREAS, despite only having 17% of the population, 55% of the road fatalities occur on rural roads; Page 322 of 495 2 AND WHEREAS, rural, northern, and remote municipalities are fiscally strained by maintaining extensive road networks on a smaller tax base; AND WHEREAS, preventing crashes reduces the burden on Ontario’s already strained rural strained health care system; AND WHEREAS, roadway collisions and associated lawsuits are significant factors in runaway municipal insurance premiums. Preventing crashes can have a significant impact in improving municipal risk profiles; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls requests that the Government of Ontario take action to implement the rural road safety program that Good Roads has committed to lead. It will allow Ontario's rural municipalities to make the critical investments needed to reduce the high number of people being killed and seriously injured on Ontario’s rural roads; and FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Hon. King Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, Hon. Trevor Jones, Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Hon. Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, and Good Roads; and FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario requesting their support. If you have any questions regarding this initiative please contact Thomas Barakat, Good Roads’ Manager of Public Policy & Government Relations, at thomas@goodroads.ca at your convenience. Sincerely, Scott R. Butler Executive Director Antoine Boucher President Good Roads Board of Directors CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Page 323 of 495 raga11—21)?r-iiti'iig? November 7th,2024 Mr.BillMatson Clerk‘sOf?ce City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street,Box 1023 Niagara Falls,ON,L2E6X5 Canada Bill, Attached are 119 Petition signatures,entitled No New Niagara Quarry,obtained from Aug.8th ,2024 to October 20th,,2024 which contains signatures from residents of Niagara Fallsand from all areas ofthe the Niagara Region,including members of The Preservation of Agricultural LandsSociety (PALSCanada) and The Niagara Water Protection Alliance (NWPA). in October 2024,the MNRFissued its Final Report:Aggregate Supply and Demand.The report indicates that the total remaining reserves of aggregates in licensed pits and quarries represents an adequate supply for approximately 30 years based on the 20-year average consumption of aggregates in Ontario. Clearlythere is no requirement for a new quarry in Niagara Falls. i am also enclosing a copy of the Ontario Corporation Registration for No New’NiagaraQuarry Association Inc. Please include this Petition in the November 12th 2024 City CouncilAgenda. Regards, DavidRupay,PEng (ret’)9/39 7,4105—3’7/27Cou£7”1146/4164FALLS:OA/Page 324 of 495 NC.(5029”?"ZI'U‘Iol‘forQPr‘o?lC"poralio ‘"7' Corporation Name NONEWNIAGARAQUARRYASSOCIATIONINC. Ontario Corporation Number(OCN)5029902 Incorporation Date March13,2020 Type Not-for-Pro?tCorporation Status Active Governing Jurisdiction v Canada-Ontario Registered or HeadOf?ceAddress NiagaraFalls,Ontario,Canada Theinformationshown above sets out the most recent information?ledon or afterJune 27,1992,and recorded inthe OntarioBusinessInformationSystem.Page 325 of 495 m»;‘ Gmaii NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No New Niagara Quarry 2 messages Mr Pearson m Sun,Oct 20,2024 at 10:00AM To:NNNQPE'lmON@gmaiLcom Mike Pearson 9336 Madison Crescent Niagara Falls,Ontariow —‘ Sent from my iPhone NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>'Sun Oct 20,2024 at 8:51 PM To:Mr Pearson W> Got it,thanks! 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[Quoted text hidden]Page 330 of 495 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Mon,Sep 30,2024 at 10:39 PM To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com September 30th 2024 LauraCuviello&Tyler Cuviello 9500 EagleRidge Drive Niagara Falls,Ontario,L2H0G2 .— I“ .r.- Thank you. Sent from my iPhone NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Tue,Oct 1,2024 at 11:07 AM To:Laura Cuw'elloW Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden] iPage 331 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> (no subject) 2 messages Sherri Walmsley W Mon;Sep 30,2024 at 5:47 PM To:"nnnqpetition@gmaii.com"<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com> .SherriWaimsiey M W Richard Waimsleymm 9461 Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Fails,Ontario LZHOGZ ”new“.?m.m..~mm,“newnmwwM‘W...”Amwwxwmmannwm“7:anM.Due”w.,“WM...”)mmx.m_umex.mm.mmww"?aw“..uwauwu mumkxnmWWM‘“em—"mm.“.u,.,mw.m.~.mmwm, NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Mon,Sep 30,2024 at 9:07 PM To:Sherri Waimsiey Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 332 of 495 NO NEW NIAGARAQUARRY 2 messages NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmaii.com> Dennis Healey m To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Dennis Brian Heaiey «8 Zinfandel Com Niagara on meLake LOS MO ”I Sept 15,2024 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com> To:Dennis Heaiey <W Received,thank you ! [Quoted text hidden] Sun,Sep 15,2024 at 1:18 PM Sun,Sep 15,2024 at 6:32 PM Page 333 of 495 EiEEEg Gmeil NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No new Niagara Quarry petition -2 signatures 2 messages Wm Reply-To:"w m To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com“<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Hi, We would like to sign the No new Niagara Quarry petition. Nevena Cukucan and Nicholas Baetz 7847 Sabine Dr Niagara Falls L2H3E4 Date:Sept 15 2024 Regards Nevena and Nicholas Yahoo Mail:Search,Organize,Conquer NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:W W Received.Thank you. [Quoted text hidden] Sun,Sep 15,2024 at 11:26 AM Sun,Sep 15,2024 at 6:33 PM Page 334 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> ,mmm Pe??on 2 messages v-amanda seguin W Sat,Sep 7,2024 at 12:30 PM To:"NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com’"lkNNNQPE'I'lT1ON@gmail.com> Amanda Seguin Sept.7/24..i ‘l 26-9440 Eagle Ridge Dr .— Thanks! Sent from my Galaxy NNN024<nnnqp’etition@gmail.com>Sat,Sep 7,2024 at 1:42 PM To:amanda seguin W Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden] i;Page 335 of 495 ItEE G77maii NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No New Niagara Quarry 2 messages Lucia Ciavattone ”'Tue,Oct 1,2024 at 11:49AM To:“nnnqpetition@gmail.com“<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Concerned residents livingat this residence x4 Lucia loannoni 9380 Madison crescent Niagara Falls L2HOM3 Oct.1,2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Tue,Oct 1,2024 at 5:46 PM To:Lucia Ciavattone M Received,thank you! [Quoted text hidden] Q Page 336 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Fwd:NO NEW NIAGARAQUARRY 1 message ,_ .»Tue,Sep 3,2024 at 4:16 PM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Forwarded message From:ELIZABETHGRIMMONDm Date:Tue,Sep 3,2024 at 2:30 PM Subject:NO NEWNIAGARAQUARRY To:nnqpetltionCcngailcorn <nnqpetition@gmail.com> l hereby wish to register my TOTAL?lsggpreval of the new quarry application by Walkers Industry. Elizabeth‘AGrimmond 9455 Hendershot Blvd,Niagara Fails,ON L2H0551 Tel:— September 3,2024 I retiredand move to the region in 2018 and after 2 years,l developed breast cancer —thank God—it was stage 1 and in the middle of Covid I had surgery and radiation.One question was asked repeatedly —is there anyone in my direct or distant family who has or had cancer.The good news was NO ONE and the bad news was nine out of ten times,breast cancer is hereditary if not environmental.My Fernwoodhome is fairly new andhad no landscaping sol did my own gardening.I say no more. During my rehab at Hotel Dieu Shaver,I learned a lot more about the high rates of cancer in Niagara region. 50 why are we exposing our residents to more risk?Is it a merecoincidence that Walker Industries are shelling out millions to Health'care especially cancer care ‘centres in this region?Theyappear to be doing good on the other side by donating millions to youth/sport projects...Ican only guess this philanthropist strategy.Is this people first to mask irresponsibility? I CANNQT SURPQRT THEg APPLICATEQNPage 337 of 495 EGma?NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> NO NEWNIAGARAQUARRY (NNNQ) 2 messages fraserjames7 m»Tue,Sep 3,2024 at 10:58 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com ,', ‘ James Fraser 12«9440 Eagle rd.DR Niagara falls ON.L2HOGB W Sent from my Galaxy NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com>Tue,Sep 3,2024 at 1:19 PM To:W Received,thank you.* [Quoted text hidden] 1 EE Page 338 of 495 Gma?g NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> W.—meumw ..___.,, Petition regarding new Quarry inQueenston 2 messages Sheila Massey'w Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 8:00 AM To:NNNQPETITiON@gmai|.com For many reasons,I am signing this petition. Sheila Massey 35 Beachaven"Drive st.Catharines,Ontario LZM1A6 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com>.Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 8:07 AM To:SheilaMassey w Thank you for signing the petition. [Quoted text hidden]Page 339 of 495 NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Re:Sign the No New Niagara Quarry 2 messages jane graham W>Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 7:19AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Pamela Jane Graham ~ Sep 2,2024 Bryon C.Graham W " Sept 2,2024 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 9:13AM To:jane graham W Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 340 of 495 E NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Petition info 2 messages Lisa Goodfellow m>Mon,Sep 2.2024 at 9:50 AM To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com Sept 2 Lisa Goodfellow W 5808 Jake Crescent NF L2HOGB -3 Thanks, Lisa NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 10:09 AM To:Lisa Goodfellow *- Got it.Thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 341 of 495 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Quarry Petition Signatures 4 messages ' Peter Claussen W Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 9:51 AM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> We strongly oppaae the Walker quarry expansion (south ofThoroldstone Rd) in Niagara Falls. Peter &Tina Claussen 7756 Swan Si,Niagara Falls,ON LZH2P9 “I! phone:1"C.- CCSTransportation :Safety&Compliance Training inc. Peter Claussen I.-m NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 10:08AM To:Peter Claussen 4-“ Thank you. [Quoted text hidden] Peter Claussen W Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 10:12 AM To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com sony,l mistyped my home phone number. should be* see correction below. -—-———Forwardedmessage -———'— From:Peter Claussen W Date:Mon,Sep 2,2024,9:51 am. We strongly epp@%the Walker quarry expansion (south ofThoroldstone Rd)in Niagara Falls.Peter &Tma Claussen7756SwanSt,Niagara Falls,ON LZl-l2P9Mlphone:—[Quoted text hidden]NNN024<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 10:19 AMPage 342 of 495 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Pe??on 2 messages Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 11:37 AMDavidLear<W To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom DavidLear m Ann Lear 22-9440Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Falls ON LZHOGS Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 12:58 PMNNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:DavidLear‘ Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 343 of 495 Smaga I NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No New Quarry 2 messages Angela Corapi W Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 23:25PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom Subject:NO NEW QUARRY Angela Salvatori-Corapi 2556 Grouse Lane Niagaa‘aFalls,ON L2J4G3manu- NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmail.cqom>Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 3:27 PM To:Angela Corapi <M Got it.Thank you ! [Quptedtext hidden]Page 344 of 495 G ma?a NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> a signature for the petition 2 messages Gerry and Judyw Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 6:31 PM To:NNNQPetition@gmail.com Beiow is my signature for the NNNQ Petition: Name:Judith MacCarthy Address:203-5837 Dunn Street,Niagara Falls ON L2G 0X7 Email:m Date:September 2,2024 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Mon,Sep 2,2024 at 7:41 PM To:Gerryand Judy M Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 345 of 495 ig E Gmai?NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Pe??on 2 messages Lesley Saxton m Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 11:14AM To:nnnqpetition@gmai|.com Good morning, Ifour names haven’tbeen added to those petitions already,my husband and lwould like to sign. Mark&Lesley Saxton 5783 Jake Crescent Niagara Falls,Ontario,L2HOGB Lesley I.— Mark Thank you for all ofyour efforts! Lesley &Mark Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 2:04 PMNNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:Lesley Sexton w Received.Thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 346 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Pe??on 2 messages Jen Bruce W Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 8:16AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom ' Iobject to quarry Jen druce 5762 ?ddlehead lane N falls on.L2h390 Sept 1 2024 Sent from my iPhone NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 11:00 AM To:Jen Bruce W Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 347 of 495 Fwd:NO NEW NIAGARA QUARRY PETITION SIGNATURE 1 message 1 To:"?nnqpetition@gvmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Forwardedmessage . From:N Date:Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 11:44AM Subject:NO NEW NIAGARAQUARRY PETmON SIGNATURE Judy Doerr 3812 Mackenzie Dr Niagara Falls,On; LZZg?nS “ ome celI Sent from my Galaxy NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Sun,Sep 1i2024 at 1:49 PM Page 348 of 495 G magg NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No'NewNiagara Quarry 2 messages calamusat@grnail.comW Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 11:43 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom September 1,2024 Teresa Calamusa e ' 5759 Osprey Avenue Please accept this as my signature to the petition. Thank you Sent from Teresa'§iPhone. petition NNNQ with map 2.pdf "1300K NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 1:56 PM TO:W Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden] ';[Quoted text hidden] ;Sent from Teresa's iPhone.Page 349 of 495 Gmai WmW—WM NNNQ 2 messages Kaitlyn Doucet W To:"NNNQPETiTiON@gmaiLcom"<NNNQPETiTiON@gmaiI.com> Kaitlyn Doucet 8729—10Wilioughby drive Niagara Falls ont,L2G6X6 =— Sept 1,2024 Sent from my iPhone NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 2:59 PM NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:Kaitlyn Doucetm- Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden] Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 3:08 PM Page 350 of 495 EE G mall NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> Signing Petition 2 messages David Besaw m Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 4:16 PM To:"NNNQPetition@gmail.com“<NNNQPetition@gmail.com> Deny the reuuestbyWalker and I am against the Rezoning from Agricultural &Hazard Lands (A &HL Zones)to Industrial (ElZone)for the mgrpose of developjnggppers Quarry as requested of the City? Niagara Falls Mayor &Members of the Council | VDavid Besaw 7732 TrackVievvSi. Niagara Falls,ON L2H2V6 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>‘Sun,Sep 1,2024 at 7:30 PM To:David Besaw W Thank you very much for signing this Petition. [Quoted text hidden]Page 351 of 495 x (Email NNNQ Petition 3 messages To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com Chris Sims 37 —9440 Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Falls,ON L2H066 Aug 30,2024 To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com Cc:ChrisSims ~ Jeffrey Sims 37 -9440 Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Falls,ON L2HOGS (no email address) Aug 30,2024 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Cc:Sims [Quotedtext hidden] NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Fri,Aug 30,2024 at 8:24 PM Fri,Aug 30,2024 at 8:30 PM Sat,Aug 31,2024 at 10:46 AMPage 352 of 495 NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Email petition 2 messages Wei Zhang <m Wed,Aug 28,2024 at 10:23 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom .' We are not in favour of a new quarry in our area. Regards Wei Zhang Myname:Wei Zhang, Mywifename:Youlei Yu . Address:10~9528 Hendershot blvd,Niagara Falls,ON L2H0M1. Email:nil—sun... Phone:w The date:Aug.26,2024 Sent by Wei and Youlei Sent from my iPhone Page 353 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> People YES!Quarry N0! 2 messages bernard harry”Tue,Aug 27,2024 at 11:05 AM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail._com'~'<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> My wife and i moved to Fernwood Estates in 2015.inour community the People —the adults,the children,the grandchildren -come ?rst.Itis a quiet,peaceful community where neighbours lookout forone and other. What would the proposed Walker gravel pit and ancillary operations bringto our community and the Niagara Region? Monster trucks ,Aear splitting dynamite charges and toxic gravel pollution! Our petition to the Ontario Governmentis simple: Choose PEOPLE over eF’zAVELPlTS. BernardBarry. 23—9528Hendershot Bl.Niagara Falls,On.L2HOiv’li “_ August,27,7-2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Tue,Aug 27,2024 at 12:57 PM To:bemard barww Thankyou somuch.Your signature has been received. [Quoted text hidden] iiliPage 354 of 495 NO NEWNIAGARAQUARRY 2 messages Daniels,Kieran Me To:"NNNQPETITION@gmail.com“<NNNQPET|TlON@gmail.com> HiDave, Here’sa few more signatures Kieran Stephen James Daniels 11Queen Street South ThoroldOntario,L2V2lVl7 - August 26,2024 Melissa Simone Daniels 11Queen Street South ThoroldOntario,L2V2lVl7 Leslie Daniels46OrmondStreet SouthThoroldOntario,L2V1Y4August26,2024 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Mon,Aug 26,2024 at 9:00 AM Page 355 of 495 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No Quarry! 2 messages , Maureen Murphykw.Mon,Aug 26,2024 at 1:39 PM To:"nnnqpetition@gmall.com"<nnnqpetition@gmall.com> Maureen Murphy 10—9440Eagle Ridge Dr Niagara Falls ON L2HOGB August 26,2024 Maureem Murphy Page 356 of 495 ai1E; Gma?a NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Signatureforquarrypetition 2 messages shelley ashcroft ~>Mon,Aug 26 2024 at 11 51 AM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com“<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> Sheiley Dawn Fraser 12—9440Eagle Ridge DrNiagara Falls Onmm August 26 2024 NNNQ24<nnnqpetltlon@gmaiicom>MonAug26 2024 at 12:40 PM To:Shelley ashcro?w Got it.Thanks. [Quoted text hidden]Page 357 of 495 Gmai?NNN024<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> e—maiIpetition 3 messages GARY W.GUNNING4“Mon,Aug 26,2024 at 6:48 PM To:“NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com"<NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com> Hi:We are not in approval of another quarry in our area. NAME GARY W.GUNNING PATRICIAG.GULNNING ADDRESS 9-9528 HENDERSHOTBOULEVARD NIAGARAFALLS ONTARIOL2H 0M1 E-MAIL m EMAIL m PHONE m DATE AUGUST26,2024 REGARDS GARY &PATRICIA GARYw.GUNNING<I——I MonAug26,2024 at 7-01 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Hi:We are not in favour of a new quarry in our area. NAME GARY W.GUNNING PATRICIAG.GUNNING ADDRESS 9-9528 HENDERSHOTBOULEVARD NIAGARAFALLS ONTARIO L2H0M1 E-MAIL mM PHONE m Regards Gary &PatriciaNNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com>Mon,Aug26,2024 at 7:07 PMTo:"GARYW.GUNNING"WThankyouI[Quoted text hidden]Page 358 of 495 g Gi?aa?NNNQ24<nnndpetition@gmail.com> PetitionNoNewNiagaraQuarry 2messages Chris Tina w MonAug26,2024 at 5:45 PM To:nnnqpetition@gmaii.com Name:Chris Saidarriaga Home Address:9337 Madison Cres Niagara Falls L2HOM3 EmailAddress:0 Phone Number:* Date:August 26,2024 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>-Mon,Aug26 2024 at 5:53 PM To:Chris Tina M Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 359 of 495 EEzE Gf?a??NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NNNQ Petition 2 messages Mon,Aug 26,2024 at 5:52 PMMyKeyesW To:nnnqpetition@gmai|.com Polly Keyes 32 ~9449 Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Falls,ON.L2H OGG U ' Aug 26,2024 Sent from my iPhone Mon,Aug 26,2024 at 5:57 PMNNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:Polly Keyes m Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 360 of 495 (E?mall NNNQZ4<nnnqpetltion@gmail.com> no to the quarry 2 messages Lori Muir <_—Sun,Aug 25,2024 at 10:48 AM To:“nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Lon'Muir 7-9440 Eagle Ridge Dr. Niagara Falls ,ON L2H0G6 August 25,2024 Sun,Aug 25,2024 at 12:11 PMNNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:LoriMuirW Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 361 of 495 Emai?NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> (no subject) 2 messages rita mice“Sun,Aug25,2024 at 7:04AM To:“nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Frank and Rita Filice 9528 hendershot Blvd unit3 Niagara Falls ont l2 h0m1 -aug 25 2024 w i‘iNNQZ4<nnnqpetItIon@gmaIicom>Sun,Augm25,2024 at 12:08 PM To:rita ?lice MI Thank you ! [Quoted text hidden]Page 362 of 495 NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> NNNQ 2messages helen ayvazian m Sun,Aug25,2024 at 11:58 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom A New quarry is not needed. .EllenAyvazian-Ghazarian ‘ m— 26-9528 HENDERSHOTBLVDNIAGARA ON L2M 0M1 "I Aug 25,2024 Sent from my iPhone NNNQ24<nnnqpet1t|on@gmallcom>Sun,Aug25,2024at12:12 PM To helen ayvazian W Thank you ! [Quoted text hidden]Page 363 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No new quarry 2 messages Bruce MacTavish _ Sun,Aug 25,2024 at 7:52 AM To:"NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com"<NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom> Opposed. Bruce MacTavish 8125 Westminster Dr. Niagara Falls,ON L2H2Z2 Wm August 25,2924 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Draft To:Bruce MacTavishW Sun,Aug 25,2024 at 12:10 PM Thank you ! [Quoted text hidden]Page 364 of 495 Gmaai NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NoNewNiagaraQuarry-Iagree! 2messages JakePlugersw Sun,Aug25,2024 at 2.29 PM To:“nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Please sign me up for the petition... Ido not want to see a New Niagara Quarry in my backyard! Jake Plugers 20-9528 Hendershot Blvd Niagara Falls,ON.L2H 0M1 “., ' 25-AUG-2024 NNNQ24-<nnnqpetItIon@gmaIicom>Sun Aug25,2024at4:58 PM To:Jake Plugers, Thank you ! [Quoted text hidden]Page 365 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> (nosubject) 2 messages FemyaPrimeau ”Sun,Aug25,2024 at 11:18 PM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Femya Primeau 9528 Hendershot Blvd,Unit 4 m August 25,2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetltIon@gmaI|com>, Mon,Aug26,2024at5:11AM To:Femya Primeau W Thank you 1 [Quoted text hidden]Page 366 of 495 g @maé?NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NONEWNIAGARAQUARRY 2 messages E Daw uh Sat,Aug 24,2024 at 10 21 AM To:NNNQPE‘HTION@gmail.com Elizabeth Daw 13 -4399 Montrose Road,Niagara Falls L2H1K1 “—- ,Aug 24,2004 1 Sent from my iPad NNNQ24<nnnqpetltlon@gmallcom>Sat,Aug 24,2024 at 10:43AM To:E Daw m Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 367 of 495 a?Gmaé]NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NewQuarryinNiagaraRegion 5messages R PIETROBONm Sat,Aug 24,2024 at 10:28 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaII.com N0Thanks Ronald Pietrobon 4173 Elberta Ave Niagara FaIIs Ont L2E6G4 W Saturday August 24 2024. R PIETROBON m Sat,Aug 24,2024 at 10 28 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com [Quoted text hidden] R PIETROBONm SatAug24,2024 at 10-29 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com [Quoted text hidden] R PIETROBONMl-Sat,Aug 24 2024 at 10 31 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Ronald A Pietrobon[Quoted text hidden]NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Sat,Aug 24,2024 at 10:45 AMTo:R PIETROBONWThankyou.[Quoted text hidden]Page 368 of 495 %Gfma?g NNN024<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NONEWNIAGARAQUARRY 2messages Dan Curtis To:"NNNQPETlTION@gmail.com"<NNNQPETITION@gmail.com> Sat,Aug24 2024 at 6:00 AM August 24,2024 NO NEW NIAGARAQUARRY Dan Douglas Curtis 402-57 Lakeport Rd St Catharines,Ontario Canada,L2N4P6 Sat,Aug24,2024at10:39 AMNNNQ24<nnnqpetltlon@gmaulcom> To:Dan Curtis Thank you ! [Quoted text hidden]Page 369 of 495 Gmaii N6NiagaraQuarry 2 messages L&G Douglas W To:NNNQPETmON@gmai|.com Linda Douglas 1—9440Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Fails,Ontario L2H 066m Saturday,August 24,2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmailcom> To:L&G Dougias w Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden] NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com> Sat,Aug24,2024 at 8.00 AM Sat,Augm242024 at 10.40AM Page 370 of 495 Gm?i?NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> no new niagara quarry 2 messages Thomas Lambert w ‘Sat,Aug24 2024 at 8:03 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Thomas Lambert 20 Tlmber Creek Crescent Fonthill ON 24 August 2024. NNNQZ4<nnnqpetrt|on@gmallcom>SatAug24,2024 at 10:41 AM To:Thomas Lambert W Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 371 of 495 IiI NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NoQuarry'" 2messages ShelleyRheaultm Sat,Aug24,2024 at 9:51 AM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> August 24,2024 Shelley Rheault 9528 Hendershot Blvd unit 22 Niagara falls L2HOM1 NNNQ24<nnnqpetItIon@gmaI|com>Sat,Aug24 2024 at 10:42 AM To:Sheney Rheault uh.-' Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 372 of 495 G mail NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Proposed Niagara Quarry 2 messages ' Theresa Kelly "-Sat.Aug 24.2024 at 10:13AM To:"NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com"<NNNQPETmON@gmaiI.com> Please include my name as one of many Niagara residents who object to the proposed Walker Quarry. Pat Binnersley * 5753 lronwood Street Niagara Falls M August 24,2024 Sent from my iPhone' Sat,Aug 24,2024 at 10:43 AMNNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:Theresa Kelly m Willdo.Thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 373 of 495 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Pe??on 2 messages Steve Finkelsteinm Sat,Aug 24,2024 at 12:13 PM To:“nnnqpetition@gmaii.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Please add my name to the petition. Steve Finkeistein 2315622Ironwood St Niagara Falls On L2H0|Vi5 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:Steve Finkelstein M Thank you ! [Quoted text hidden] Sat,Aug 24,2024 at 1:19 PM Page 374 of 495 iE NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NoNewNiagaraQuarry 2messages ines ban-y W Sat,Aug24 2024 at 6:57 PM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.oom> August 24,2024 To whom it may concern I moved to the Femwood subdivisionin September 2015.lt’s a quiet residentialcommunity.i hope and wish it will continue to be a pleasant neighborhood Iam against a quarry near my home. Sincerely, llnésBarry , Unit 23-9528 HendershotBlvd. Niagara Falls,Ontario L2H0M1 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetItIon@gmaIlcom>Sat,Aug24,2024 at 7:45 PM To:ines barry w Thank you! [Quoted text hidden]Page 375 of 495 lgE NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Nonew Niagara quarry 2 messages purple picks _ Fri,Aug 23,2024 at 9:00 AM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Marianne Marchese 2345 Valentina Crescent,Niagara Falls,ON. I .I i i 'I “ August 23,2024. NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>'Fri,Aug23,2024at12:08 Plvl Draft T01purple PiCkSM Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 376 of 495 Gmaii NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NONEWNIAGARAQUARRY 2 messages MichaelPogorW Fri,Aug 23,2024 at 7:13 PM To:NNNQPETlTlON@gmail.com Hello, I We do not need one as evidenced in the latest Auditor General's report. Michael Pogor 4 Hunters Court FonthillON L081E4 August 23,2024 MichaelPogor Fonthill,Ontario FriAug23,2024at8.32 PMNNNQ24<nnnqpetitlon@gmailcom> To:Michael Pogor w Noted. [Quoted text hidden]Page 377 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Quarry 2 messages__________________?..m-a._-__.-.__..._?.2___..~...«_M.-._MM_.~_M._WM_____AW.2.~,___H..--..,,wm.mamm?mwmww?ww.__M...m..w., Keith Gilbert M>L Fri,Aug 23,2024 at 6:40 PM To:NNNQPETmON@gmail.com i would like to oppose another quarry in Niagara. Keith W.Gilbert 6334 Pinestone Road Niagara Falls,L2J 4L1 .wmwwmmwn «maummwwe‘muw.7M..w..(..%uw muamwmtmmwwMbmmmcm—umAw“was...“wmn.“-14WWW-..”.WMNMAmammaum??mem “mwmwmemma“Mamiw "mm.“WWW“.“hemmmmu....w.,...‘.uMV NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Fri,Aug 23,2024 at 8:27 PM To:Keith Gilbert M Thank you ! [Quoted text hidden]Page 378 of 495 Gmaa?NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NONEWNIAGARAQUARRY 2 messages Edward Daw m ,Fri,Aug 23,2024 at 7:16 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Edward Daw 13—4399Montrose Road Niagara Falls L2H’IK1 email:m~ Aug 23,2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> > Fri,Aug 23,2024 at 8:33 PM To:Edward Daw <W Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 379 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Re:Quarry 2 messages JennifeiSMatwijow W Fri,Aug23,2024 at 10:02 PM To:NNNQPE'HTION@gmaiI.com To whom it concerns, Name:Jennifer Matwijow Home:9490 Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Falls Date.23/8/24 Best Regards, Jennifer Matwijow NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmailcom.>Fri,Aug23,2024 at1025 PM To:Jennifer MatwijowM Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 380 of 495 NNN024<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NNNQ PETITION 2 messages Natasha Marone <W I Fri,Aug 23,2024 at 10:09 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmail.com Hello, Iwould like to sign the petition. Natasha Marone 9394 Shoveller Drive~—_ August 23,2024 Thank you, Natasha Marone NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Fri,Aug 23,2024 at 10:21 PM To:Natasha Marone w 'hank you. [Quoted text hidden] ix3Page 381 of 495 Gmaii NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> Petition signing 2messages Thu,Aug 22,2024 at 8.42 PMStefanieBlack<W To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com Stefanie Black 5695 Osprey Avew M August 22,2024 Rié‘pardBlack , 5695 Osprey Ave W ”I August 22,2024 Sentfrom Yahoo Mailfor iPhone Thu Aug22,2024 at 9:08 PMNNNQZ4<nnnqpetltion@gmailcom> To:Stefanie Black W> Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 382 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No New Niagara QuarryPetition 2 messages Maria Accomando M WedAug21 2024 at 7 51 PM To:NNNQPETlTiON@gmaii.com Cc:Dave Scott <W Hi Helene,considerthis my signed petition for the NNNQ. NAME:Maria Accomando ADDRESS:9373 Madison Crescent,Niagara Falls,Ontario L2H0M3 EMAIL:“ TELEPHONE: DATE:August 21,2024 Kind Regards, Maria NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Wed,Aug21,2024 at 7.56 PM To:MariaAccomando M Cc:Dave Scott W Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 383 of 495 Gmail NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No New Quarry Petition 2 messages JakeMarr m Wed,Aug 21,2024 at 7:27 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmail.com Elizabeth Marr 18—9528HendershotBlvd Niagara Falls,Ont L2H 0M1m August 21/24 Sent from my iPad NNNQZ4<nnnqpetltlon@gmail.com>Wed,Aug 21,2024 at 7:57 PM To:Jake Marr m Got it.,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 384 of 495 Iiiiii;i NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Petition 2 messages Diana Atkin w WedAug21 2024 at 4:47 PM To:"NNNQPETmON@gmail.com"<NNNQPETITION@gmail.com>' Diana Atkin 9338 Hendershot Boulevard 9053802108 We are against the proposed quarry being nea4 Femwood Estates Get Outlook forAndroid ,m-.“m-w .MW..-Am..m«....u.-.,.v.Wm."New”.....Mmm.w m.“m?nwm.«m .gm.‘.m...,._.....,.,m.~,,,...4..."main—tun...”"mm,“NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com>WedAug21,2024at7.58 PM T02Diana Atkin M Got it,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 385 of 495 Gmaa?NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> NO NEW NIAGARA QUARRY 2 messages Amanda O'RourkeM 'Wed,Aug 21,2024 at 4:01 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com YOUR FULLNAME:Amanda Riley YOUR FULLADDRESS:9528 Hendershot BlvdUnit 19 Niagara Falls,ON L2H0M1 YOUR E—MAILADDRESS ITEL.NUMBER:m DATE:August 21,2024. Sent from my iPhone ,Momma?"mu.ww-m.....‘L wrumnnwmug?ym.NLMM..MM--,...MQ www.mm.“MM“V,.mnum‘um W(H...MWA.¢WM-M0W4.~.ummum.w~,.w..,..mam.uw.mwmwmm‘._rm,m..v “M“.Ewmwmnw.m,“.m2»nn~.wa«mw NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com>Wed,Aug 21,2024 at 4:34 PM To:Amanda O'Rourke m Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden}Page 386 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> Nnnq petition 2 messages Marion Grobb Finkelstéin W Wed,Aug 21,2024 at 9:45 PM Reply-Tozm To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Sign the Petition NO NEW NIAGARAQUARRY send an e-mail to: NNNQPETITION@gmail.com YOUR FULLNAME:Marion Grobb YOUR FULLADDRESS :5622 IronwoodSt,unit 23,Niagara Falls,Ontario L2H0M5 YOUR E-MAILADDRESS m TEL.NUMBER :— DATE:21 August 2024 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:' Wed,Aug 21,2024 at 9:47 PM Thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 387 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com> (no subject) 2 messages Alessandro Marone <-.—l-—I>Thu,Aug 22,2024 at 12:32 PM To:"NNNQPETITION@GMAIL.COM"<NNNQPETITiON@gmail.com> 9394 Shovelier Drive ,Niagara Falls,Ontario L2HOM3 C‘- August 22nd 2024 Thank-you, Alessandro Marone NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com>*Thu,Aug 22,2024 at 12:44 PM To:Alessandro Meirone Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 388 of 495 $ 3 Eg Pe??on 2 messages Tania Girardo m To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom Name:Tania Girardo Address:6475 St Michael Ave Email:W Date:Aug 20,2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:Tania Girardo m Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden] NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Tue,Aug 20,2024 at 7:03 PM Tue,Aug 20,2024 at 7:44 PM Page 389 of 495 Mg Gmall NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> pettition 2 messages Wayne Hardwick M Tue,Aug 20,2024 at 7:35 PM To:NNNQPETmON@gmaiLcom Wayne Hardwick,9440 Eagle Ridge Dr.unit3,~ NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Tue,Aug 20,2024 at 7:43 PM DraftTo:Wayne HardwickW Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 390 of 495 :‘Gmall NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Registration 2 messages Ralph Grif?n m 'Mon,Aug 19,2024 at 9:54 AM To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com Lowellralph Grif?n 9722 beaverdams road Niagara falls ontarlo L2h 0p9 “—~ Aug 19 2024 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetitlon@gmall.com>Mon,Aug 19,2024 at 12:00 PM To:Ralph Grif?n Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 391 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Registration 2 messages Ralph Grif?n W .Mon,Aug 19,2024 at 9:58 AM To:nnnqpetition@gmai|.com Diana aiieen Gri?in 9722 beaverdams road Niagara Falls |?2h0p9 _— Aug 18 2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com>‘Mon,Aug 19,2024 at 12:00 PM To:Ralph Gri?in m Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 392 of 495 ilEEg NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Boksa signatures for Petition 2 messages Donna Boksa w Sun,Aug 18,2024 at 4:37 PM To:NNNQPE'iiTlON@gmail.com Cc:*Rick *Boksa m we would like our names added to the Petition for “No New Niagara Quarries” Please let council knowvue are against the Walkers Comerationspropsal to NFCouncil for the Uppers Query and asphalt production site. Donna Boksa and Richard Boksa W— Address: 9397 Madison Crescent Niagara Falls,Ontario L2H0M3 Cell number : Sent from my iPhone NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmaii.com>Sun,Aug 18,2024 at 9:06 PM TO:Donna Boksa w Thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 393 of 495 NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NNNQ 2 messages Julie Lantos m Sun Aug18,2024 at 4:59 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom Julie Lantos 24-9528 Hendershot Blvd., Niagara Falls,L2H 0M1 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com>Sun,Aug 18,2024 at 9:08 PM DraftTo:Julie Lantos w Received,thank you. '[Quoted text hidden]Page 394 of 495 NNNQZQ<nnnqpetiiion@gmail.com> NNNQ“ 2 messages Beverley Lizotte M Thu,Aug 15,2024 at 10:24 AM To:nnnqpetltion@gmail.com Beverley leotte 6 —9440 Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Falls,ON L2H066 —— Aug 15,2024 Sent from my iPhone NNNQZ4<nnnqpetitlon@gmail.com>Thu,Aug 15,2024 at 2:55 PM To:Beverley Lizotte ~ Thank you. igEEPage 395 of 495 Gma?NNNQZé’<nnnqpetition®gmaimom> RE:The Uppers Quarry No New Niagara Quarry 1 message stevepascaris@gmail.com W Tue Aug 13,2024 at 8:15AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Cc:u Steve Pascaris 6 9440 Eagle Ridge Drive ~ Aug 8 2024 !Page 396 of 495 The Uppers Quarry 2 messages Florita Dinglasan W To:NNNQPETITION@gmai|.com FloritaDinglasan 8903 Forestview Blvd Niagara Falls,ON.L2H0L8m- August 14,2024 Sent from my iPhone NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> To:FloritaDinglasan m Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden] NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>' Tue,Aug 13,2024 at 11:28 PM Wed,Aug 14,2024 at 3:17 AM Page 397 of 495 ',Email NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NO New Quarry Petition in Niagara V 2 messages Virgilio Odtuhan w Tue,Aug 13,2024at 6:10 PM To:"NNNQPetition@gmail.com“<NNNQPetition@gmail.com> Cc:H Cayer <m Virgilio Odtuhan Victoria Odtuhan 9315 Madison Cresc,Niagara Falls ON L2HOM3 «- CW” Sentfrom my Galaxy Tue,Aug 13,2024 at 7:04 PMNNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:VirgilioOdtuhan M Co:H Cayer m Thank you! [Quoted text hidden]Page 398 of 495 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No new Niagara quarry petition 2 messages Kowalczyk,MarieW Mon,Aug12 2024 at 9 13 PM To:“nnnqpetition@gmaii.com"<nnnqpetition@gmaii com> Marie Kowalczyk 5752 Jake ores Niagara Falls,Ontario L2h093 .— Monday August 12,2024 "If you don't like how things are,changeit!You're not a tree." NMarieAnn Kowalczyk~ NNNQ24<nnnqpetmon@gmaiicom> To:"Kowalczyk,Marie"m Received.Thank you.| [Quoted text hidden] Mon,Aug 12,2024 at 11:15 PM EEPage 399 of 495 Gmagg NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmai|.com> No new Niagara quarry 2 messages ed kowaIczyk W To:“nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Mon,Aug 12,2024 at 9:14 PM Re:petition Edward Kowalczyk 5752 Jake Cr. Niagara Falls,Ontario L2H0G3m_ Monday,August 12,2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:ed kowalczyk W Got it!Thank you. [Quoted text hidden] Mon,Aug 12,2024 at 11:17 PM Page 400 of 495 %Gmag?NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NoNewNiagaraQuarryPetition 2 messages Michael Wolff m Mon,Aug 12,2024 at 10:43 AM To:"NNNQPETlTlON@gmai|.com"<NNNQPETlTlON@gmaiI.com> Michael Wolff 5701 Magnolia Drive Niagara Falls ON L2H 3J3 'August12,2024 Regards; MichaelWolff NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Mon,Aug12,2024 at 11:01AM To:Michael Wolff“ Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 401 of 495 V 5%NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> FwdNoNewNlagaraQuarryPetltlon 1 message ,..M....,.-..w.“”2“....._.._j?v__....‘__.w_.._._...-m.:M._-...w mum"...~-..w...,.waw.mN-N_.__..,....:..~._M._.._.‘?_.,__..._..«»..__-.,.-.._..._.M.__.«-.N..M.:.._M..-_A._..m_._.,._...4.._WW2“. Cindy Cosby m MonAug 12,2024 at 1:57 PM To:"NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com"<NNNQPETITION@gmai|.com> Resending Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From:Cindy 005WW Date:August 12,2024 at 1:54:53 PM EDT To:DENYUQPETITION@gmaiI.com Subject:No New Niagara Quarry Petition This is my signature to stop the new Niagara Quarry Cindy Mitchell RR #1 964 Pleasant Beach Rd Sherkston ON L081R0wm Sent frommy iPhone Page 402 of 495 g Gma??NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NNNQ 2 messages Tina Ferreira m Sun.Aug 11,2024 at 8:57 PM To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com Tina Ferreira 5763 Fiddlehead Lane.,Niagara Falls L2H0G4 “-m Aug 12,2024 Mon,Aug 12,2024 at 7:12AMNNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:Tma Ferreira W Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 403 of 495 CZ?mail NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No New Niagara Quarry 1 message Cyndy Mitchell W>Sun,Aug 11,2024 at 4:06 PM To:"NNNQPETITlON@gmai|.com"<NNNQPETITION@gmail.com> Please add our names to the list of homeowners who do Not want another quarry James&Cynthia Mitchell 22-5622 Ironwood St Niagara Falls Ontario L2HOM5 -1 August 11 2024 Sent from my iPad Page 404 of 495 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> 1 message hiren_pate|__cs@yahoo.com W Sun,Aug 11,2024 at 4:02 PM To:nnnqpetition@gmail.com Hello, i am a resident of Femwood and lwouldlike to express my opposition by voting No to the Uppers Niagara Quarry. Name:Hiren Patel Address:5687 Osprey Ave,Niagara Falls,ON L2H0M2 Email: Phone- Thank you Hiren Page 405 of 495 g Gmaé?NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmaii.com> QuarryPetition 2 messages John &Mary Potter W Sun Aug 11 2024 at 12 36 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.c0m Please include my name on the petition: Mary Potter 461 Kiiman Road,R.R.1,Ridgeville,ON LOS 1M0 “1 August 11,2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Sun,Aug11 2024 at 2:31 PM To:John &Mary Pottem Will do.Thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 406 of 495 g Gma??NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> (no subject) 2 messages Gracia Janes W Sun,Aug 11,2024 at 8:39 AM To:“NNNQPETmON@gmaiI.com"<NNNQPET1TION@gmaiI.com> Gracia Janes x Box 1590 Niagara—on-the—Lake LOS 1J0 August 11th2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Sun,Aug 11,2024 at 10:08 AM To:Gracia Janes <' Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 407 of 495 g Smaé?NNNQZ4 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NO NEW NIAGARA QUARRY 1 message gh cayer m Sun,Aug 11,2024 at 10:25 AM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Guy Cayer 35 -9440 Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Falls,ON L2H 066 August 11th,2024 Helene Cayer 35 -9440 Eagle Ridge Drive Niagara Falls,ON L2H066 August 11th,2024 Page 408 of 495 6mg“NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Wi-..y.«,,..“mum “MM."n‘wwan‘7.»7mm“.m.”Ramaymnm—MQ..Mn..u..,m.”w.wwwm,w.".mmumwmm m., Against a new quarry in NF 2 messages David JR W Sun,Aug 11,2024 at 9:36 AM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com> August 11,2024 DavidRupay 9189 Tapestry Court Niagara Falls, L2H0E1 M “ Sun,Aug 11,2024 at10:10AMNNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com> To:DavidJR W Thank you! "[Quoted text hidden]Page 409 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Petition against quarry 2 messages Fay Suthons 4”Sat,Aug 10,2024 at 11:29 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmail.com To whom it may concern Igive my infofor |wish to be noted as totally against the quarry development We simply have to stop destroying farmlands so because there is de?nitely a food crisis and more to come,the climate change which is worsening and so wipingout wetlands and nature is not at all a plan we should adhere to instead save for future generations.This area willbe lost forever.Quarries abound and are so destructive.Actually there is something more scared than money.Thank you and Itrust you will agree Mrs Faye Sut‘hons 60762 Regional Road 27 RR 3 Welland ON LSB 5N6“ The above is our house mailing address but we are taxpayers and livein Waintleet NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> To:Fay Suthons m Sun,Aug 11,2024 at 7:54 AM Thank you for your email. [Quoted text hidden]Page 410 of 495 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> IobjecttotheNewquarryinNiagaraFalls 2messages sandyvant W Sat,Aug 10 2024 at 6.59 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmail.com There are enough quarries in Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region. PLEASE protect our agriculture,wetlands &Creeks,the natural heritage,forestry, wildlifehabitats. THINK'OFTHE IMPACTS TO: Wildlife corridors and habitat Quality of life for all the residents of Niagara Financial impacts on unsuspecting families who call the immediate area home Future generations Signed,Sandy Vant Sandy Vant 4123 Twenty First St. Vineland STN,ON LOR2E0 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>To sandy vent ”Sat,Aug10,2024 at 9:20 PMPage 411 of 495 Gmal?NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> No New Niagara Quarry 1 message Michael Furfaro w Sat,Aug 10,2024 at 8:55 AM To:"NNNQpetition@gmail.com"<NNNQpetltion@gmail.com> Michael Panetta LilianaPanetta 9108 Tapestry Court Niagara Falls L2 H 0E2 Sent from my iPad Page 412 of 495 Gmai? The Uppers Quarry 1 message James Antonio W To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiI.com Cc:"."Mrs W FULL NAME, Stephanie and James Antonio FULL ADDRESS, 5743 Osprey Ave Niagara Falls,ON L2HOG2 E-MAILITEL.NUMBER, mwwm DATE Aug 10 2024 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Sat,Aug 10,2024 at 9:41 AM Page 413 of 495 a NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NotoQuarry 2 messages Casey Goossens m Sat,Aug 10,2024 at 2:05 PM To:“nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail com>CaseyGoossens m Casey Goossens 7648 Green Vista Gate Niagara Falls,Ontario 905-399-9872 Casey Goossens Business Development iEADERS” NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Sat,Aug10,2024 at 5:17 PM To:Casey Goossens M Received,thank you. [Quoted text hidden]Page 414 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> 2 messages Karen Morieilo <M Fri,Aug 9,2024 at 7115 PM To:“nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmaii.com>‘ Karen Morieilo FrankMorieilo 5777 ironwood St,Niagara Falls Ontario L2HOG4 August 9/24 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Fri,Aug 9,2024 at 9:26 PM To:Karen Morieilo Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 415 of 495 Gma??NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NNNQ 2 messages evunia@gmail.com W Fri,Aug 9,2024 at 6:11 PM To:"nnnqpetition@gmail.com"<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> 2Eva Zajac 9446 Shoveller drive Niagara Falls L2h Om2 = August 9,2024 NNNQ24 <nnnqpetition@gmail.com>Fri,Aug 9,2024 at 9:27 PM T01”.- Got it,thanks! [Quoted text hidden]Page 416 of 495 NNNQZ4<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> Signing the NNNQ Petiton 1 message Thu,Aug 8,2024 at 8:30 PM To:NNNQPETiTlON@gmaiI.com GARY B.GAVERLUK 21 WOODSiDE DRIVEPORT COLBORNE ON,L3K5G9 M “ August 08,2024 Gary Gaveriuk President —The Niagara Water Protection Alliance Ema“:m Celt ~ Follow us on Facebook Email:TheNWPA@gmail.com Web:https://niagarawaterprotectionalliance.com/heIp-support-clean—water—in-your—community/Page 417 of 495 NNNQ24<nnnqpetition@gmail.com> NNNQ Petition 1 message Josef van Ruyven M Thu,Aug 8,2024 at 9:15 PM To:NNNQPETITION@gmaiLcom Josef van Ruyven 787 Hwy3 East “PortColborne,ON L3K5V3W Inn—-Page 418 of 495 View this email in your browser For Immediate Release November 6, 2024 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Capital Budget Book available for public viewing NIAGARA FALLS, ON— We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Capital Budget Book is now publicly available, a copy of which can be found at the following link: https://niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/finance/budget/default.aspx Based on the Mayoral Directive to Staff (MD-2024-13) on September 10, 2024, Finance staff will be presenting the 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Capital Budget at the Special Council meeting on November 26, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The Budget Book includes business cases for 125 capital project submissions with a total gross value of $70,599,500. Staff has reviewed and prioritized the projects based on current staffing capacity and financial capacity, resulting in 97 projects with a total gross value of $50,269,000 being proposed to be funded in 2025. Similar to previous years, the capital budget for 2025 focuses on “Asset Management,” ensuring the City is investing in the good repair of its aging assets. 84%, or $42.2M, of the $50.2M capital budget relates to maintaining existing assets. 10%, or $5.0M, relates to growth-related projects, 4%, or $2.1M, relates to service level enhancements, and 2%, or $0.9M, relates to Strategic Investments. In 2023, there were several legislative changes under the Strong Mayor’s Act and the key dates pertaining to the Mayor’s Proposed 2025 Capital Budget have been summarized below: • 30-Day Review Period (for Council Amendments) o November 6, 2024, to December 5, 2024 (unless shortened by way of Council Resolution) Page 419 of 495 • 10-Day Veto Period (Mayor's opportunity to veto amendments) o December 6, 2024, to December 15, 2024 (unless shortened by written notice from the Mayor) o This will only apply if there are Council Amendments brought forward during the 30-Day review period • 15-day Override Period (Council override of Mayor's Veto 2/3 majority) o December 16, 2024, to December 31, 2024 (unless shortened by way of Council Resolution) o This is only applicable if the Mayor exercises his Veto during the 10 Day Veto Period Should you wish to provide a delegation to Council or provide written correspondence related to the 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Capital Budget, please follow the guidelines below: • Requests for Delegations to Council shall be submitted in writing to the Clerk twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the Meeting via the following link: https://surveys.niagarafalls.ca/s3/Delegations-or-Appointment-to- Council • Written correspondence shall be submitted to the City Clerk via email to clerk@niagarafalls.ca or by mail to 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5, Attn: City Clerk, no later than 12 noon the day preceding the Council meeting. For more information, contact: James Dowling Deputy Treasurer City of Niagara Falls 905-356-7521 ext. 4356 finance@niagarafalls.ca Page 420 of 495 N.‘?g?g‘?MEDIA RELEASE Page 421 of 495 NiagaraPal? Page 422 of 495 The Corporation of the City of Cambridge Corporate Services Department Clerk’s Division Tel: (519) 740-4680 ext. 4585 mantond@cambridge.ca November 8, 2024 Re: Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addiction Crisis At its Council Meeting of November 5, 2024, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge passed the following Motion: WHEREAS the chronic homelessness, mental health, safety and addictions crisis continues to escalate, with at least 1,400 homeless encampments now present in Ontario communities, putting unsustainable pressure on municipalities and public spaces creating a Humanitarian Crisis; and, WHEREAS housing, homelessness and healthcare - including access to appropriate and timely supports - are the responsibility of the Provincial government and proper management of these issues is crucial to addressing the root causes of the Humanitarian Crisis that Ontario is facing; and, WHEREAS municipalities are being left to manage these issues without the necessary resources or legal authority to sufficiently respond, and as a result are caught balancing the important needs of unsheltered people living in encampments, with the responsibility to ensure our communities are safe and vibrant places for all residents; and, WHEREAS the causes of homelessness can be complex and individually unique to each unhoused person, with one of the primary causes being undiagnosed and untreated mental health and addiction issues, which are difficult to address without specialized support systems providing a continuum of care; and, WHEREAS some individuals experiencing untreated or undiagnosed acute and/or chronic mental health or addictions challenges may be at higher risk to themselves and pose safety concerns for other members of the community; and, WHEREAS every individual deserves the opportunity for treatment and recovery, including crucial systemic resources, prompt access, and appropriate intervention; and, WHEREAS Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) has launched the SolveTheCrisis.ca campaign to raise awareness of the scale of the humanitarian Page 423 of 495 crisis in our communities, seek partnerships with the federal and provincial governments to solve it including by: a single responsible Minister and ministry to coordinate action to solve the crisis; an action table with multi-sector stakeholders to create a comprehensive Made in Ontario solution that addresses these issues for all communities in the province; providing municipalities with the tools and resources to transition those in encampments to more appropriate supports; committing to fund the resources required, community by community, to fill existing gaps; invest in a sufficient number of 24/7 community hubs and crisis centres to relieve pressure on hospital emergency departments and first responders and, WHEREAS the OBCM recommends the consideration of some specific tools and policy asks for municipalities and other sectors involved in this crisis as detailed below; and WHEREAS an encounter with the criminal court system can be an effective pathway to treatment when the offender is offered a timely and effective treatment referral through a Diversion Court process; and, WHEREAS the Province’s plan to create 19 treatment hubs is a good step and has the potential to substantially improve access to treatment that can be referred through a Diversion Court process if these hubs are properly funded, accessible and expanded in scope and number based on community need; and WHEREAS the ability of municipalities to ensure safe and vibrant communities is compromised by a double standard in our legal system that allows for the open consumption of illicit drugs but prohibits the unrestricted consumption of tobacco or alcohol, causing confusion and undermining public health efforts; and, WHEREAS the ability of municipalities to make decisions regarding public safety is compromised by court decisions that enable encampments in public spaces and restrict municipal capacity to manage public lands effectively, including ensuring the safety of the people in those encampments, and the community surrounding them; and, WHEREAS residents and business owners in neighbourhoods where homeless encampments exist and drug users congregate are unreasonably impacted by social disruption, rising crime, vandalism, and declining public confidence due to concerns for public safety; and, WHEREAS provincial and federal governments need to take responsibility for policy decisions that have led to this humanitarian crisis and must take on a Page 424 of 495 greater leadership role in helping municipalities address the associated issues of social disruption and public safety; and, WHEREAS municipalities need clear, effective and enforceable legislative tools from provincial and federal governments regarding how to address encampments and social disruption, and must have the legal authority to act swiftly and decisively when public safety is at risk; and, WHEREAS establishing and reinforcing principles and parameters at a provincial level will allow municipalities to focus on what they do best – providing services to members of the public – without the impossible task of reconciling provincial and federal policy or various judicial decisions that are at odds with a group or individual rights; and, WHEREAS municipal governments must implement solutions that are efficient, effective, appropriate, feasible, practical, and in compliance with Ontario and Canadian law, while balancing individual rights with the safety and well-being of the broader community; WHEREAS the OBCM has reaffirmed calls to the federal and provincial governments, through its Solve the Crisis Campaign, to: i. Appoint one Minister and ministry responsible for the humanitarian crisis Ontarians are facing and who has been provided appropriate authority and resources to find solutions; ii. Create an action table of government representatives from all three levels, subject matter experts, and those impacted by this crisis including community partners, first responders and businesses to evaluate solutions to create a Made in Ontario solution; and iii. That both levels of government provide the funding required for municipalities big and small to put in place the solutions they need to end this crisis. WHEREAS the OBCM has strongly requested the provincial and federal governments to: i. Take on intervenor status in the case of court decisions that restrict the ability of municipalities to regulate and prohibit encampments; and ii. Develop a fully funded and resourced range of compassionate care and treatment programs that strengthens the system of community-based and residential mental health & addictions treatments under the Mental Health Page 425 of 495 Act and the Health Care Consent Act, ensuring that individuals in need are able to access care and treatment in a timely manner; and iii. Urgently review, consult on, and update the Mental Health Act and the Health Care Consent Act to reflect the current realities of this crisis, including consultation with medical professionals, first responders and municipalities to determine whether to expand the scope of and strengthen the existing system of mandatory community-based and residential mental health and addictions care and treatment; and iv. Implement Diversion Courts throughout the Province and expand the scope and reach of these courts by permitting referrals to the Diversion Court for Provincial and Municipal Offences, with a focus on rehabilitation rather than punitive measures; and v. Review, consult on, and update the Trespass to Property Act to address the public safety issues municipalities are facing within their communities. With such a review to include but not be limited to options to assist communities in addressing aggressive or repetitive trespass (“repetitive trespass”); and vi. To establish for municipalities a prescribed provincial priority of maintaining public order and public safety to allow, in line with the above, stronger local deterrents to offenses related to social disruption and public safety risks; WHEREAS the provincial and federal governments are requested to introduce legislation prohibiting open and public use of illicit drugs and public intoxication, whether that be by consumption of alcohol or illicit drugs, with clear enforcement provisions and public awareness campaigns to reduce the harmful impact on communities. AND WHEREAS the province has been requested to create a blueprint, along with associated funding programs from both federal and provincial governments, to address the significant need for the quick build of supportive housing units, which includes units that address the specific needs of those who have started treatment and need shelter and care as they continue their recovery journey. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge supports the OBCM motion on chronic homelessness, mental health, safety and addiction crisis; Page 426 of 495 AND THAT this motion be circulated to Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Michael Tibollo, MPP of Ontario, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice, the Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario, the Honourable Mark Holland, Federal Minister of Health, the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Laurie LeBlanc, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Rebecca Bligh, Federation of Canadian Municipalities President, Robin Jones, Association of Municipalities of Ontario President, and all Ontario Municipalities. Should you have any questions related to the approved resolution, please contact me. Yours Truly, Danielle Manton City Clerk Cc: (via email) Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier of Ontario Hon. Michael Tibollo, MPP of Ontario Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario Hon. Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario Hon. Mark Holland, Federal Minister of Health Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Laurie LeBlanc, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rebecca Bligh, Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Robin Jones, Association of Municipalities of Ontario President All Ontario Municipalities Page 427 of 495 1 Notice of Motion RE: strengthening existing system of mandatory mental health care For Tuesday, November 12th • Whereas many Ontario mayors are asking the Province of Ontario to strengthen the existing system of mandatory mental health care and to expand service to treat those with severe and debilitating addictions; and • Whereas risk to public safety is unacceptable; and • Whereas illegal activity and disruptive public behaviours take place openly, including drug use, solicitation, prostitution, human trafficking and have been witnessed by and tolerated by residents as the authorities have no available recourse; and • Whereas discarded, used drug needles, defecating and urinating on public property, setting fires to private and public property, theft and vandalism have become common practice in neighbouring areas; and • Whereas vulnerable people need help to navigate supports with drug addictions, mental health and social support; and • Whereas our community experienced the tragic death of a resident walking his dog in the park in broad daylight last month at the hands of someone who should have received needed treatment; and • Whereas in the month of October alone the City of Niagara Falls received 29 encampment complaints, which, if allowed to remain unchallenged, could cost millions of tax dollars to deal with large scale clean-ups, rather than addressing the concerns in real time to prevent this from happening; and • Whereas in 2023, the City of Niagara Falls invested more than $500,000 on encampment clean-up and related vandalism costs; and • Whereas this is not a municipal responsibility but as a City we continue to incur significant costs without the correct legislative tools and government support to solve the core issues; and • Whereas the chronically homeless population in the Niagara Region is approximately 647 people, just more than 0.1% of the populus, causing a disproportionate burden on families in our community; and • Whereas every neighbourhood in our community has been affected, many businesses have moved and residents face daily ongoing challenges, seeing no marked improvement in the situation. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: ➢ The City of Niagara Falls join many other Ontario mayors who are asking Premier Doug Ford to use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to give authorities and police more power to break up homeless encampments and force more people into mandatory drug and mental health treatment; and o To request trespass laws to be written to include jail time for “repetitive trespass” and to empower police to arrest repeat trespassers; and Page 428 of 495 2 o To enact new legislation which would ban open drug use, similar to laws in place on alcohol; and o To establish a new court diversion system to redirect offenders toward rehabilitation and more appropriate supports; and o To request that the current Provincial Government act as an intervenor in court cases on encampments; and o To advocate for the position that courts should not be dictating homelessness policy; and o To request the government look at using every legal tool available to the Province to clear encampments and restore dignity and safety to public spaces; and o To ask for investment in 24-hour crisis centers to relieve pressures on emergency rooms and first responders; and o To consolidate appropriate funding with the Federal Government for the unhoused community where gaps exist; and o To establish a ministry and minister with appropriate funding and power as a single point of contact; and o To create open lines of communication between responsible and relevant Federal ministries, Provincial areas of responsibility and municipalities. ➢ That this be circulated to local area municipalities, Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament in Niagara, the Premier of Ontario and appropriate ministries and the Prime Minister Page 429 of 495 NOTICE OF MOTION: BY: COUNCILLOR LORI LOCOCO WHERE AS the City Budget is a roadmap that outlines our strategic priorities. Council decides on how money should be spent and which projects should be implemented. It outlines the services that we will provide to our residents and the infrastructure that is required for our community; WHERE AS Section 15.3 of the Procedural By-Law No. 2019-04 states that: “No Member may speak to the same question or in reply for any longer than five (5) minutes including comments, questions to staff and staff responses in Council, without leave of the Council.” WHERE AS Council has previously discussed the option of waiving the Procedural Bylaw for the five minute rule for important and detailed subjects; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section 15.3 of the Procedural Bylaw be waived for the 2025 budget discussions on November 26, 2024, December 10, 2024 and January 21, 2025. Page 430 of 495 NOTICE OF MOTION: BY: COUNCILLOR LORI LOCOCO WHERE AS a Notice of Motion has been placed on the November 12, 2024 agenda regarding strengthening existing system of mandatory mental health care; WHERE AS Section 15.3 of the Procedural By-Law No. 2019-04 states that: “No Member may speak to the same question or in reply for any longer than five (5) minutes including comments, questions to staff and staff responses in Council, without leave of the Council.” WHERE AS Council has previously discussed the option of waiving the Procedural Bylaw for the five minute rule for important and detailed subjects; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section 15.3 of the Procedural Bylaw be waived for discussion on this Notice of Motion. THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that public delegations be allowed to speak to this complex topic. Page 431 of 495 The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution November 12, 2024 No. 16 – Motion Requesting that the Provincial Government Increase the “Heads and Beds” levy for Ontario Municipalities Moved by: Seconded by: Whereas the Heads and Beds levy program was established in 1987 as a payment-in- lieu of property taxes to compensate municipalities for the cost of services - transit, roads, sewers, parks, recreation, arts and culture) provided to post-secondary students, public hospitals and correctional facilities in our communities, Whereas, despite frequent and ongoing requests of the provincial government to increase this levy by CPI annually, the current rate of $75 per bed for municipalities has been in place since 1987 and in 2024 terms, the Heads and Beds levy should be at least $165 per bed, Whereas Ontario’s municipalities continue to face significant financial pressures, Whereas post-secondary institutions, public hospitals and correctional facilities in our municipalities play a significant role in enhancing our vitality, economic development opportunities, talent attraction ability and are an essential component of our community, And Whereas Ontario’s Big City Mayors passed the same motion in April 2024; Therefore, be it resolved that to reflect the escalated costs of service delivery, infrastructure and inflation, the province - at a minimum - increase the “Heads and Beds” levy for municipalities with post-secondary institutions, hospitals and correctional facilities to $165 per bed and annualize this levy to ensure it keeps pace with ongoing costs. Page 432 of 495 And that a copy of this motion be sent to: ● The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario ● The Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance ● The Hon. Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges and Universities ● The Hon. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade ● Alan Shepard, Chair, Ontario University Council ● Alan Harrison, Chair, Blue Ribbon Panel on Post-Secondary Education on Financial Sustainability ● Wayne Gates, MPP ● Local Area Municipalities ● Chair Jim Bradley, Niagara Region . AND The Seal of the Corporation to hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously WILLIAM G.MATSON JAMES M.DIODATI CITY CLERK Page 433 of 495 Page 1 of 2 Memo To: Mayor James Diodati, Members of Niagara Falls City Council From: Amber Ferguson, Senior Manager of Revenue Date: November 12, 2024 Re: Heads and Beds Payment in Lieu of Taxes Levy RECOMMENDATION For the information of Council. BACKGROUND Section 323 of the Municipal Act allows a municipality to levy an annual payment-in-lieu of taxation (PIL) on properties including universities and colleges and public hospitals. The actual tax is based on a prescribed amount and the number of full-time enrolled students for colleges and universities (“heads”) and the number of provincially rated beds for public hospitals (“beds”). These PIL taxes are generally referred to as the “heads and beds” taxes. The Ministry also establishes the formula for the sharing of these taxes with upper tier municipalities and school boards. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides the number of “heads and beds” on an annual basis. In Niagara Falls, “heads and beds” taxes are collected from the Niagara Health-Niagara Falls Site. The City of Niagara Falls receives $30,150 from Niagara Health based on 402 beds. This is then shared with the upper-tier, Niagara Region. The prescribed amount for the purposes of Section 323 of the Municipal Act (“heads and beds”) is $75 per head/bed as specified in Ontario Regulation 384/98. The amount was last changed in 1987 and has been in effect for over 35 years. Over the years, many municipalities have put forth motions to increase the “heads and beds” levy with the rate of inflation. Most recently, Ontario’s Big City Mayors which represents Cities with populations of 100,000 or more sent a request to the Provincial government to increase this levy to $165 per “head” or “bed” (Attachment 1). It should be noted that municipalities are “children” of the “parent” Province. The Province can exempt themselves from any municipal charge and the Province is a large funder of municipal initiatives. ATTACHMENT Page 434 of 495 Page 2 of 2 Attachment 1: Motion Requesting that the Provincial Government Increase the “Heads and Beds” levy for Ontario Municipalities Page 435 of 495 Motion Requesting that the Provincial Government Increase the “Heads and Beds” levy for Ontario Municipalities Mayor Dorothy McCabe -Waterloo Whereas the Heads and Beds levy program was established in 1987 as a payment-in-lieu of property taxes to compensate municipalities for the cost of services -transit,roads,sewers, parks,recreation,arts and culture)provided to post-secondary students,public hospitals and correctional facilities in our communities, Whereas,despite frequent and ongoing requests of the provincial government to increase this levy by CPI annually,the current rate of $75 per bed for municipalities has been in place since 1987 and in 2024 terms,the Heads and Beds levy should be at least $165 per bed, Whereas Ontario’s municipalities continue to face significant financial pressures,and Whereas post-secondary institutions,public hospitals and correctional facilities in our municipalities play a significant role in enhancing our vitality,economic development opportunities,talent attraction ability and are an essential component of our community; Therefore be it resolved that to reflect the escalated costs of service delivery,infrastructure and inflation,the province -at a minimum -increase the “Heads and Beds”levy for municipalities with post-secondary institutions,hospitals and correctional facilities to $165 per bed and annualize this levy to ensure it keeps pace with ongoing costs. And that a copy of this motion be sent to: ●The Hon.Doug Ford,Premier of Ontario ●The Hon.Peter Bethlenfalvy,Minister of Finance ●The Hon.Jill Dunlop,Minister of Colleges and Universities ●The Hon.Victor Fedeli,Minister of Economic Development,Job Creation and Trade ●MPP Mike Harris,Kitchener-Conestoga ●Alan Shepard,Chair,Ontario University Council ●Alan Harrison,Chair,Blue Ribbon Panel on Post-Secondary Education on Financial Sustainability 1 Page 436 of 495 The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution November 12, 2024 No. 17 – Motion regarding Access to Affordable Transportation Moved by: Seconded by: Whereas data shows Niagara Falls has highest per capita food bank usage in province, with 1 in 7 Niagara Falls residents using food bank. Whereas the need for Niagara Falls emergency food program has grown “alarmingly” during the past year. Whereas according to Daily bread’s annual Who’s Hungry survey, two-thirds of clients reported having to miss a meal to pay for another expenses. Close to half of these respondents had to skip a meal to afford transportation. Whereas they can’t buy $6 dollars per round trip for bus tickets. Whereas that money should be used to purchase food and necessities not bus tickets. Therefore, be it resolved that Staff engage with Niagara Region Transit for the purpose of accomplishing the following: 1. Ensure access to free or affordable transportation by providing reduced rates and enhancing accessibility, which is critical for individuals utilizing essential services including, but not limited to, food banks in Niagara Falls. 2. See to that services are affordable, reliable, and accessible, potentially accomplished by expanding the transfer time fare window from 2 hours to 3 hours. This would help households reach food programs without paying for two separate trips. Additionally, exploring a pilot project that offers zero-cost bus access could enable many individuals to not only reach the food bank but also return home with the food they receive. .AND The Seal of the Corporation to hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously WILLIAM G.MATSON JAMES M.DIODATI CITY CLERK Page 437 of 495 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2024 - 109 A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 174 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (OPA #174). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANNING ACT, 1990, AND THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA ACT, HEREBY ENACT AS FOLLOWS: 1. The attached text and mapping constituting Amendment No. 174 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan is hereby adopted. Passed this day of , 2024. WILLIAM G. MATSON, ACTING CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: Page 438 of 495 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 174 PART 1 – PREAMBLE (i) Purpose of the Amendment The purpose of the amendment is to allow for the proposed standalone residential development, which has a density of 63 units/hectare and shall not exceed 9-storeys, in the Lundy’s Lane Satellite District. (ii) Location of the Amendment The subject lands are approximately 0.787 hectares in size and are located on the south side of Lundy’s Lane, east of the Queen Elizabeth Way. (iii) Details of the Amendment That the following policy be applied to the subject lands: Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 2, Section 1.10.5(iii) and Part 2, Section 4.4.3, two apartment buildings with a density of 63 units/hectare and maximum height of 9-storeys will be permitted on the south side of Lundy’s Lane, east of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). (iv) Basis of the Amendment The applicant proposes to utilize an area of 0.787 hectares for a residential development of two 9-storey apartment buildings on the south side of Lundy’s Lane, east of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). The subject lands are designated Tourist Commercial and Residential. The amendment meets the intent of the Official Plan, as it is in an area that is suitable for intensification. Page 439 of 495 The application has demonstrated that there will be no extensive impacts on the surrounding area and no unacceptable built form impacts on the subject lands or surrounding properties. PART 2 - BODY OF THE AMENDMENT All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 – Body of the Amendment, consisting of the following text and attached map, constitute Amendment No. 174 to the Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls. DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows: 1. MAP CHANGE Schedule “A” to the Official Plan – Future Land Use, is hereby amended by designating the lands identified on Map 1 attached hereto, and forming part of the amendment, from Tourist Commercial to Tourist Commercial as Special Policy Area “101” and Residential to Residential as Special Policy Area “101”. 2. TEXT CHANGE PART 2, SECTION 13 - SPECIAL POLICY AREAS is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection: 13. SPECIAL POLICY AREA “101” Special Policy Area "101" applies to approximately 0.787 hectares of land with 64 metres of frontage on the south side of Lundy’s Lane, known as 7230 Lundy’s Lane. Notwithstanding the policies of Part 2, Section 1.10.5(iii) and Part 2, Section 4.4.3, the land may be developed with a minimum density of 63 units per net hectare with a maximum height of 9-storeys. Page 440 of 495 Page 441 of 495 (a) Minimum setback of buildings and structures from the boundary of an EPA-1268 zone 9.8 metres 5.79 metres to an open balcony (b) Maximum height of building or structure 29 metres or 9 storeys, whichever is less, subject to section 4.7 of By-law No. 79-200 (c) The balance of regulations specified for a TC use. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2024 - 110 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for two apartment dwellings, containing a total of 50 dwelling units, and to protect a portion of a Significant Woodland and associated buffer on a portion of the Lands, subject to a 3-year sunset clause. (AM-2024-021). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law are described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law as the “Lands”. Schedule 1 is a part of this by-law. 2.The Lands shall be identified as two parcels, known as TC-1262 and EPA-1268. 3.The purpose of this by-law is to amend the provisions of By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by that by-law. In the case of any conflict between a specific provision of this by-law and any existing provision of By-law No. 79-200, the provisions of this by-law are to prevail. 4.Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No. 79-200 to the contrary, the following uses and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the permitted uses on and of the Lands. 5.The permitted uses shall be: (a) For Parcel TC-1262, (i) The uses permitted in the TC zone. (ii) An apartment dwelling (b) For Parcel EPA-1268, the uses permitted in the EPA zone. 6.The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel TC-1262 shall be: Page 442 of 495 2 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel EPA-1268 shall be the regulations specified for an EPA use. Notwithstanding the requirements of the Environmental Protection Area Zone, the following provision shall apply to Parcel EPA-1268: •Notwithstanding the identified Environmental Protection Area Zone Boundary herein, the limits and extent of the Environmental Protection Area Zone Boundary may be revised without further amendment to the Zoning By-law through the review and approval of an Environmental Impact Study or other equivalent studies and plans as deemed necessary by the City and/or any other applicable regulatory authority. In such cases where the Environmental Protection Area Zone Boundary is amended through the provision of an Environmental Impact Study or other equivalent study the adjacent Zone Boundary will be expanded or reduced in accordance with the any mapping changes identified in the approved Environmental Impact Study or other equivalent study. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to apply to govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. Should the owner of the Lands not execute a Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the City within 3 years of this by-law coming into effect, then the zoning of the Lands zoned as TC-1262 zone and EPA-1268 zone shall be of no force and effect and the zoning of the Lands will revert back to the TC and PI zone. Notwithstanding clause 12 above, the approval of this by-law may be extended by 1 year at the discretion of the General Manager of Planning, Building and Development. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheets B4, B5, C4, and C5 of Schedule “A” of By-law No. 79-200 by redesignating the Lands from TC, in part, and PI, in part, to TC and numbered 1262, in part, and EPA-1268, in part. Section 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto: 19.1.1161 Refer to By-law No. 2024-110. Page 443 of 495 3 Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 12th day of November, 2024. ....................................................................... ..................................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR S:\ZONING\AMS\2021\AM-2021-017 - Lundy's Lane, 7280\Draft By-law\AM-2021-017 by-law draft.docx Page 444 of 495 Page 445 of 495 Page 446 of 495 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2024 – 111 A by-law to amend the by-law to provide for citizen appointments to certain Committees, Boards and Commissions. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That by-law 2023-028 and 2023-039 be amended by adding the additional citizen appointments: 12. DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Josh Pereira, Pouria Sadeghi, Kelly Crossley, Eddy Pybus, Gus Ellinas, Victoria Martin, Ronald Charbonneau, Daelys Faife. That the aforementioned appointments are for the remainder of the 2023 – 2026 term. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council this 12th day of November, 2024. ................................................................ ................................................................ WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 447 of 495 2 Page 448 of 495 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2024 – 112 An amending by-law to provide for Council Member appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Schedule “A” of by-law 2023-004, be amended to name Councillor Mona Patel to the Downtown Advisory Committee 2. That Schedule “A” of by-law 2023-004, also be amended to remove Councillor Wayne Thomson from the Fallsview BIA and to add in Councillor Chris Dabrowski to the Fallsview BIA. 3. That all appointments are for the remainder of the 2023-2026 term of Council. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council this 12th day of November, 2024. ................................................................ ................................................................ WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 449 of 495 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2024-113 A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls. WHEREAS it has been the municipality’s practice to consolidate fees and charges in a booklet for the ease of the public; and WHEREAS all the charges contained within the by-law and booklet were previously approved by Council; and WHEREAS a copy of this by-law, in the form of a booklet, will be available at City Hall for public consumption. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the fees and charges for various services licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls are hereby imposed as set out in Schedule A, attached to this by-law. 2. That By-law 2023-120 is hereby repealed. Passed this twelfth day of November, 2024 WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: November 12, 2024 Second Reading: November 12, 2024 Third Reading: November 12, 2024 Page 450 of 495 Schedule of Fees January 1, 2025 1 Page 451 of 495 3-4 Finance Water Rates 5 Water/Tax fees 6 Legal 7 Business Development 7 Planning, Building & Development Planning Official Plan Amendment/Zoning by-law Amendment/Site Plan Amendment 8 Committee of Adjustment/Publications/CIP's 9 Building Occupancies 10-11 Building Stand Alone Permit Fees 12-13 Demolition/Administration Fees 14 Sign/Pool Permits, Deposits, Lot Grading, Refunds 15 Municipal Enforcement & Property Standard Fees/Other Applicable Fees 16 Development Charges 17 Parking 18 Municipal Works Water/Sewer Fees 19-20 Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits/Administrative Fees 21 Forestry/Curb & Sidewalk Alterations 22 Traffic 23 Fire Inspections/Approvals/Permits/Products/Misc.24-25 Training/Public Education Services/Fire Protection Services 26 Cemeteries Interment Rights/Fees/Services 27 Dis-Interment Services/Administration Services 28 Products/Memorial Program/Foundation/Marker/Installation Services 29 Notes 30 Recreation, Culture & Facilities Ice/Floor Rentals 31 Special Event Rental Rates 32 Room Rentals (MacBain Community Centre)33 MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Play Structure/Birthday Parties 34 Older Adults (MacBain Community Centre) Program & Rental Fees 35 Aquatics (MacBain Community Centre) 36 Room Rentals (Gale Centre/Chippawa Arena)/Public Skating 37 Playing Fields 38 Museum Fees 39-40 Niagara Falls Exchange Fees/Rentals 41-42 Clerks Department Table of Contents 2 Page 452 of 495 Licence $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Amusement Place, etc. 45.00 N/A April 30 Auctioneers 65.00 N/A December 31 Bake Shops 30.00 N/A December 31 Barber Shops, Hair Dressing & Esthetician Establishments 30.00 N/A December 31 Bill & Sign Posting and Installation 100.00 N/A December 31 Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments 70.00 N/A December 31 Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments - plus rate per table 20.00 N/A December 31 Bowling Alleys - per lane 20.00 N/A December 31 Butchers 30.00 N/A December 31 Camping Establishments 110.00 N/A December 31 Commercial Parking Lots 100.00 N/A December 31 Driving Schools 60.00 N/A December 31 Driving Instructors 25.00 N/A December 31 Exhibitions, etc. 45.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets for first 3 consecutive days 650.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets - additional rate per day 100.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,150 in one calendar year Food Premises 30.00 N/A December 31 Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, etc. 30.00 N/A December 31 Motels per room 40.00 N/A April 30 Motels Plus rate per room 5.00 N/A April 30 Pawn Brokers 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars - Resident 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars - Non-resident 650.00 N/A December 31 Photographers - Resident 65.00 N/A December 31 Photographers - Non-resident 140.00 N/A December 31 Public Garages 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Auto Service Stations 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 1 - Capacity 1,000+45.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 2 - Capacity 600-999 40.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 3 - Capacity 300-599 35.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 4 - Capacity 299-under 30.00 N/A December 31 Refreshment Vehicles - Motorized 185.00 N/A April 30 Refreshment Vehicles - Non-Motorized 100.00 N/A April 30 Restaurants 40.00 N/A December 31 Specific Location Daily Sales - Resident 150.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,000 in one calendar year Specific Location Daily Sales - Non-Resident (for 1st day)500.00 N/A N/A Plus additional rate per day 100.00 N/A N/A Charitable Groups - for first 3 days 325.00 N/A To a maximum of $575 in one calendar year Plus additional rate per day 50.00 N/A N/A Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours 100.00 N/A December 31 Theatres 110.00 N/A December 31 Tourist Homes, Bed & Breakfasts 65.00 N/A April 30 Second Level Lodging 200.00 N/A December 31 Group Homes 25.00 N/A December 31 First year Administrative Fee on all Licences 25.00 N/A N/A Clerks Department 3 Page 453 of 495 Marriage Licence Fees $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Marriage Licence (payable at the time of application) 160.00 N/A N/A Seasonal Business Services Licences $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Seasonal Business Services Licence 1,200.00 N/A Valid from Victoria Day weekend until Canadian Thanksgiving Monthly Seasonal Business Service Licence 300.00 N/A Valid for four (4) consecutive weeks. Civil Marriage Ceremony Fees $ Rate $ HST Total FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours $200.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250.00 Officiant fee(1) 450.00 58.50 508.50 FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours $500.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250.00 Officiant fee(1) 750.00 97.50 847.50 FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off- site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $200.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250.00 Officiant fee(2) 450.00 58.50 508.50 750.00 97.50 847.50 Rehearsal Fee(1)(2) (plus Officiant expenses)75.00 9.75 84.75 Witness Fee (Municipal Staff - per employee) during business hours (if required)25.00 3.25 28.25 Cleaning Fee (if required) 100.00 13.00 113.00 Milage/Expenses - outside of business hours: mileage charge at current rate as approved by Council; applicable expenses as agreed upon by both parties, i.e. meals, accomodations (1) Where a ceremony is performed by a Marriage Offciant who is an employee of the City, the Marriage Officiant Fee is retained by the City of Niagara Falls (2) Payment of the City's portion of applicable fees is mandatory and shall not be waived by the Clerk or Designated Officiant. The Marriage Officiant may , at their sole discretion, waive the portion of the fees (Officiant/Mileage/Expenses) which would otherwise be payable to them (3) All applicable insurance coverage shall be the responsibility of the couple and the City shall be provided with the applicable documentation, including the use of City Hall. Additional Notes: 1. Additional rental fees may apply for the use of other locations outside of City Hall. Bookings for any other facility is the responsibility of participants to make appropriate arrangements and payment for a facility to be utilized for the Marriage Ceremony. 2. Fees do not include the Marriage Licence Fee which is established by by-law and my be amended from time to time. 3. All marriage ceremonies shall be performed in accordance with the City's Civil Marriage Soleminization Policy. Vacation Rental Units/Bed & Breakfast $ Rate $ HST Total Vacation Rental Units/Bed & Breakfast - new licence or ownership change*500.00 N/A 500.00 Renewal of Vacation Rental Unit or Bed & Breakfast (annual)* 250.00 N/A 250.00 *this fee includes the Fire Inspection Fee Council Code of Conduct $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Filing Fee 500.00 N/A N/A Note: In the event that the Integrity Commissioner determines that a complaint is frivolous, vexatious, contains sufficient grounds to support an investigation, or that it is determined that no violation occurred, that the complainant shall forfeit the filing fee of $500. If the Integrity Commissioner finds there are sufficient grounds to support an investigation, 50% of the filing fee shall be refunded. Clerks Department 4 FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off-site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $500.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250.00 Officiant fee(2) Page 454 of 495 Water Rates Consumption Charge Water Sewer Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges Meter Size Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee 15 millimeters (5/8")22.64 27.19 18 millimeters (3/4")22.64 27.19 25 millimeters (1")35.09 42.15 37 millimeters (1 1/2")87.17 104.69 50 millimeters (2")164.15 197.14 75 millimeters (3")316.99 380.68 100 millimeters (4")549.06 659.40 150 millimeters (6")1,075.49 1,291.61 200 millimeters (8")1,794.36 2,154.94 250 millimeters (10")2,575.51 3,093.06 Flat Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges Flat Rate Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee Monthly Charges 51.64 58.13 Flat Rate New Construction Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee New Construction Monthly Charges 25.90 26.99 Residential Reluctant Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee Reluctant Monthly Charge 154.92 174.39 *Rates displayed assumes payment on or before due date. Payments received subsequent to due dates are subject to a Late Payment Charge of 1.25% to be added to the water account at the beginning of each month. The Municipal Act provides the City with the authority to transfer unpaid water/sewer charges to the property tax account of the owner. A processing fee of $30 is charged on each account transferred to taxes due to non-payment. Finance Rate $1.394 per cubic meter $1.713 per cubic meter 5 Page 455 of 495 Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total New Account Set Up Fee 30.00 N/A 30.00 Collection Charge - overdue water bills 30.00 N/A 30.00 Water Information per property 20.00 N/A 20.00 Meter Data Fee 30.00 N/A 30.00 Administration Fee for Water Arrears Transferred to Outside Collection Agency 30.00 N/A 30.00 Water Bill Reprint 20.00 N/A 20.00 Water Bill Statement of Account - Current Year no charge N/A 0.00 Water Bill Statement of Account - One Year & Prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Transfer Fee between accounts (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer to /from tax (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Refund on Credit on Water Account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 For water shut-off fees, please refer to our Municipal Works: Water fees on page 20. Tax Information $ Fee $ HST $ Total Tax Certificate per property 75.00 N/A 75.00 Tax Information per property 45.00 N/A 45.00 Registration Fees - Mortgage Letter 50.00 N/A 50.00 Registration Fees - Debt Farm Letter 50.00 N/A 50.00 Registration Fees - Final Letter 50.00 N/A 50.00 Interest/Penalty on Tax Arrears 1.25%N/A 1.25% Extension Agreements 500.00 N/A 500.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Current Year no charge N/A no charge Personal Tax Information Copy - One Year and prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Prior to 1990 100.00 N/A 100.00 Mortgage Company Administration Fee 15.00 N/A 15.00 Tax Bill Reprint 20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer Fee to tax account - internal (arrears transfer fee to tax account)30.00 N/A 30.00 Transfer Fee to tax account - external 50.00 N/A 50.00 Refund Credit on Tax Account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer to/from water account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer to/from tax account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Tax Reminder Notices 5.00 N/A 5.00 Licences $ Fee $ HST $ Total Dog Licence - Neutered 20.00 N/A 20.00 Dog Licence - Non-Neutered 40.00 N/A 40.00 Miscellaneous $ Fee $ HST $ Total Returned Cheque Fee - per account 40.00 N/A 40.00 Ownership Change Request 20.00 N/A 20.00 Rush Tax Certificates 125.00 N/A 125.00 New Roll Creation 40.00 N/A 40.00 Information Systems - GIS $ Fee $ HST $ Total Owner requested civic address changes 314.29 40.86 355.15 Finance 6 Page 456 of 495 Description $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Preparation of Subdivision Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Development Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Condominium Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Site Plan Agreement 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Amending Site Plan Agreement 650.00 N/A 650.00 Preparation of Section 37 Agreement 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Preparation of Conservation Easement Agreement 750.00 N/A 750.00 Preparation of Encroachment Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Easement Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Lease/Licence Agreement with the City 500.00 65.00 565.00 Preparation of Release of Easement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparation of Amending Encroachment Agreement/Assignment of Encroaching Agreement 250.00 N/A 250.00 Preparation of Registration Document for Part Lot Control By-Law 200.00 N/A 200.00 Preparation of Registration Document for Deeming By-law 200.00 N/A 200.00 Preparation of Registration & Discharge for Property Standards Order 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparationof all other Agreements 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Release and/or Discharge of Agreement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Processing of Air Rights Easement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Processing of Conveyance of Lands for Road Widening/Daylighting Triangle 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of Dedication/Lifting of Reserve Blocks 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Residential 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Commercial 500.00 N/A 500.00 Request to Purchase Property that has not been previously declared surplus 500.00 N/A 500.00 Deposit for Appraisal & Reference Plan costs associated with approved purchase of property that has not been previously declared surplus 5,000.00 N/A 5,000.00 Processing of Request to Lease/Licence City Owned Property 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements 200.00 N/A 200.00 Processing of Request for an Easement over City Lands 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Amending Subdivision Agreement, Amending Condominium Agreement or Amending Development Agreement 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Amending Section 37 Agreement 750.00 N/A 750.00 Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements 200.00 N/A 200.00 *The above fees are subject to Applicable Disbursements and Registration Costs and are at the discretion of the City Solicitor Description $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Stanley Ave. Business Park Assoc. Annual Sign Fee for Third Party Advertising (for 4 panels)500.00 65.00 565.00 Term: October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 Payment Due Date: September 1, 2024 Legal Business Development 7 Page 457 of 495 Official Plan Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Major (review of 4 or more studies) 16,707.00 N/A 16,707.00 Standard 10,610.00 N/A 10,610.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,587.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,587.00 for each subsequent submission Aggregate Resource Extraction Full Cost Recovery ($16,707.00 deposit) N/A Full Cost Recovery ($16,707.00 deposit) Preconsultation $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Preconsultation Fee (consent) 1,586.00 N/A 1,586.00 All other applications (includes concurrent consent & site plan requests) 3,070.00 N/A 3,070.00 More than two (2) submissions of a concept for review/preparation of a second checklist $1,586.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,586.00 for each subsequent submission Zoning By-Law Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Hotels 19,615.00 N/A 19,615.00 Complex (review of 4 or more studies required for the application) 18,035.00 N/A 18,035.00 Standard 13,257.00 N/A 13,257.00 Minor 8,271.00 N/A 8,271.00 Request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)/Review of Ministry Initiated MZO 13,257.00 N/A 13,257.00 Request to lift a Holding (H) Regulation 2,225.00 N/A 2,225.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,586.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,586.00 for each subsequent submission Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment (Combined)$ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys) 26,523.00 N/A 26,523.00 Combined Major (4 or more full studies required for review of the application) 22,279.00 N/A 22,279.00 Combined Standard 16,975.00 N/A 16,975.00 More than 2 submissions of plans & studies for review $2,647.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $2,647.00 for each subsequent submission Site Plan Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys) 12,195.00 N/A 12,195.00 All Other Lands 9,013.00 N/A 9,013.00 Amendment to Site Plan Agreement 3,390.00 N/A 3,390.00 Site Plan Resubmission (after 2 submissions within 1 year of original application) $3,390.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $3,390.00 for each subsequent submission Plan of Subdivision $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Draft Plan (Base fee) 14,740.00 N/A 14,740.00 Plus per dwelling unit fee 26.00 N/A 26.00 Modifications to Draft Plan Approval 3,925.00 N/A 3,925.00 Extension to Draft Plan Approval 2,122.00 N/A 2,122.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review 9,013.00 N/A 9,013.00 Plan of Condominium $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Vacant Land (base fee) 12,731.00 N/A 12,731.00 Plus per dwelling unit fee 26.00 N/A 26.00 Conversion 12,731.00 N/A 12,731.00 Standard/Common Element 11,237.00 N/A 11,237.00 Extension of Draft Plan 2,122.00 N/A 2,122.00 Modification of Draft Plan - Vacant Land Condominium 3,708.00 N/A 3,708.00 Modification of Draft Plan - Standard/Conversion 3,708.00 N/A 3,708.00 Exemption to Condominium Draft Plan Approval 3,183.00 N/A 3,183.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $7,416.00 for each subsequent submission N/A $7,416.00 for each subsequent submission Part Lot Control $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Part lot control semi-detached/on-street townhouse units for the first lot/block 1,586.00 N/A 1,586.00 N/A Part Lot Control - all other types for the first lot 2,225.00 N/A 2,225.00 Public Notification $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Mailing Re-notification 425.00 N/A 425.00 Reassessment requiring a further report 1,061.00 N/A 1,061.00 Newspaper re-notification ($600 deposit payable with application) Actual Cost N/A Actual Cost Notes: Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications. Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable. Notes: Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws. Planning, Building & Development Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee-3.10% (on construction value) Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee-3.10% (on construction value) 8 Part Lot Control - each additional lot/block 525.00 Deeming by-law (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment)1,267.00 525.00 N/A 1,267.00 Page 458 of 495 Committee of Adjustment $ Fee $ HST $ Total Consent Application 4,130.00 N/A 4,130.00 Each application consent application for the same lands 948.00 N/A 948.00 Consent Application to separate two existing units 3,811.00 N/A 3,811.00 Change of Conditions 795.00 N/A 795.00 Minor Variance 2,205.00 N/A 2,205.00 Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance) 425.00 N/A 425.00 Concurrent Consent/Minor Variance Application 4,955.00 N/A 4,955.00 Additional Fee for calling of a Special Meeting to address an application 580.00 N/A 580.00 Sign By-Law $ Fee $ HST $ Total Sign by-law Variance (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment) 2,431.00 N/A 2,431.00 Sign by-law Amendment (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter) 6,470.00 N/A 6,470.00 Sidewalk Cafes $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application for Sidewalk Café - 3 year licence (as per Council October 1, 2024) 200.00 N/A 200.00 Sidewalk Café Licensing Fee per annum (to a maximum of $2,500) $15.00/m² of licensed area N/A $15.00/m² of licensed area Annual Sidewalk Café - Renewal fee 150.00 N/A 150.00 Compliance Letters $ Fee $ HST $ Total Site Plan Compliance Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter)240.00 N/A 240.00 Environmental Request Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter)240.00 N/A 240.00 Zoning Confirmation Letter 240.00 N/A 240.00 Zoning Review for Building Permit 240.00 N/A 240.00 Compliance Letter (for real estate/legal transactions)240.00 N/A 240.00 Heritage Status Inquiry 240.00 N/A 240.00 Telecommunication Tower Review 1,370.00 N/A 1,370.00 Publications $ Fee $ HST $ Total Official Plan 42.00 5.46 47.46 Zoning By-Law 79-200 (as amended) 42.00 5.46 47.46 Photocopying - 4 pages or more - black & white 0.28 0.04 0.32 Community Improvement Plans $ Fee $ HST $ Total Printed copy of CIP 10.00 1.30 11.30 Planning, Building & Development 9 Page 459 of 495 Minimum Building Permit Charge 239.00 NEW BUILDINGS Group A - Assembly Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 All Recreational Facilities, Schools, Daycare Facilities, Libraries, Places of Worship, restaurants (finished), Theatres, Arenas Gymnasiums, Transit Stations, Bus terminals, Indoor Pools, and all other Group A Buildings 29.59 Open Public Swimming Pool 2,121.80 Flat fee Portable Classroom 970.72 Flat fee Assembly Building Shell 23.67 Assembly Building Interior Finish 12.61 Group B - Institutional Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 Institutional, Hospital, Medical Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, and all other Group B Buildings 29.59 Institutional Building Interior Finish 12.61 Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 Single, Semi-Detached, Duplex Dwellings, Detached Accessory Dwelling Units 18.04 Townhouses, Row Housing 18.04 Stacked Townhouses, Multiple Dwellings up to fourplex 18.04 Hotel, Apartment buildings - 6 stories or less 19.72 Hotel, Apartment buildings - 7 stories or more 18.04 Motels, Boarding, Lodging or rooming house 19.72 Interior renovation, Finished basement, Interior accessory dwelling units 10.61 Heated additions to a house 18.04 Unheated additions to a house 12.82 Accessory Building (garage or shed)7.43 Attached Garage/Carport to an existing house 17.13 Covered Deck/Porch 7.43 Uncovered Deck/Porch 239.00 Flat Fee Mobile Homes 340.00 Flat Fee plus Uncertified Mobile Home (foundation included)6.82 Mobile Home Foundation 1.96 Group D - Business & Personal Service Permit Fee per m2 Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Complete 29.59 Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Shell 23.67 Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Interior Finish 12.61 Group E - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 Retail Building Complete 29.59 Retail Building Shell 23.67 Retail Building Interior Finish 12.61 Restaurants Interior Finish (not greater than 30 persons)12.61 Planning, Building & Development 10 Page 460 of 495 Group F - Industrial Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 Industrial Buildings Complete 15.61 Industrial Buildings Shell 12.49 Industrial Buildings Interior Finish 9.38 Gas Bar Canopies 13.39 Car Washes 13.39 Parking Garage (underground, open air) 8.43 Farm Buildings 5.92 Green Houses non-residential 5.92 Site Services Plumbing Construction Outside of Building Permit Fee Sanitary and Storm Piping 239.00 Flat Fee Sanitary and Storm Piping 37.00 per additional 15m Manholes, catch basin 239.00 Flat Fee Domestic Water Supply 106.00 first 15m Domestic Water Supply 37.00 per additional 15m Fire Services Main 106.00 first 15m Fire Services Main 37.00 per additional 15m Geothermal for Houses 265.00 Flat Fee Geothermal Single for all other 265.00 Flat Fee Planning, Building & Development 11 Page 461 of 495 Building Stand Alone Permits for Alterations, Renovations & Repair Building Improvement Permit Fee Demising Wall 239.00 Flat Fee Building Envelope Replacement (Roofing, cladding, windows, waterproofing, etc.)398.00 Flat Fee Foundation Replacement 3.21 per sq. m Roof Structure Replacement 398.00 Flat Fee Concrete Restoration 398.00 Flat Fee Plumbing Building Construction Permit Fee Plumbing Systems Alterations 239.00 Flat Fee Grease, Oil Interceptor 239.00 Flat Fee Backflow valve, Backflow preventer, sump pumps 239.00 Flat Fee Replacement of Domestic Water lines and risers 239.00 Flat Fee Weeping Tile Replacement 239.00 Flat Fee Plumbing Fixtures 239.00 Flat Fee Fire Protection System & Life Safety Systems Permit Fee Electromagnetic Lock/Electric Strikes 239.00 Flat Fee Fire Alarm System 292.00 Flat Fee Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel 292.00 Flat Fee Life Safety Devices 292.00 Flat Fee Sprinkler System 292.00 Flat Fee Standpipe System 292.00 Flat Fee Mechanical System Permit Fee Commercial Cooking Exhaust System 292.00 Flat Fee Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Roof Top Units (per unit)292.00 Flat Fee Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Duct Work (per area)8.38 per sq. m Furnace or Hot Water Tank Replacement Unit (per unit)239.00 Flat Fee Boiler Replacement unit 239.00 Flat Fee Spray Booth 292.00 Flat Fee Miscellaneous Works Permit Fee Stages 318.00 Flat Fee Fire Place or Wood Stove 239.00 Flat Fee For categories not listed $15 per $1,000 of valuated construction cost or portion thereof Shoring 30.77 per linear metre Under Pinning 30.77 per linear metre Storage Rack as per 3.16 318.00 Flat Fee Roof Anchors 318.00 Flat Fee Re-Roofing of Buildings other than houses 398.00 Flat Fee Tiny Homes 12.82 per Sq. m Site Grading for Residential developments that are 10 units or less 318.00 Flat Fee Certified Model Homes Service 318.00 Flat Fee Trailer (construction site trailer, sea container)239.00 Flat Fee Designated Structures Permit Fee Communication Tower 318.00 Flat Fee Retaining Wall 318.00 Flat Fee Silo 318.00 Flat Fee Pedestrian Bridge/Walkway 318.00 Flat Fee Outdoor Public Spa 504.00 Flat Fee Outdoor Public Swimming Pool 504.00 Flat Fee Planning, Building & Development 12 Page 462 of 495 Satellite Dish 318.00 Flat Fee Designated Structures cont'd Permit Fee Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure 318.00 Flat Fee Roof Sign with Face over 10m2 318.00 Flat Fee Pylon Sign over 7.5m in height 318.00 Flat Fee Projection Sign over 115kg in weight 318.00 Flat Fee Solar Panels 371.00 Flat Fee Crane Runway 318.00 Flat Fee Exterior Storage Tank 318.00 Flat Fee Wind Turbine Generator having a rated output more than 3kW 371.00 Flat Fee Conditional Permits Permit Fee Conditional Permit Agreement 530.00 Flat Fee Conditional permit Security Deposit (% of construction cost of phase being built)10% Condition Permit Stages: Site Servicing (% of construction cost of phase being built)100% Substructure (% of construction cost of phase being built)15% Superstructure (% of construction cost of phase being built)55% Building Envelope (% of construction cost of phase being built)80% Building Interior (% of construction cost of phase being built)100% 13 Page 463 of 495 Demolition Residential - Single, Semi-detached, Duplex Dwellings, Townhouses, Row Housing Accessory Structure All other buildings-with gross floor area equal to or less than 600 m2 All other buildings-with gross floor area greater than 600 m2 Administration Fee Occupancy of an unfinished building (apartment residential & mult- storey commercial per floor or unit charge) Occupancy of an unfinished building for all other (per floor or unit charge) Limiting Distance Agreement Alternative Solution (minimum 4 hours) Suspended or Cancel Permit Change of Use of Permit with no construction Compliance Letters (from Building Services regarding building permit information) Transfer of Permit Ownership Additional Plan Review Not-ready inspection Contruction without a Permit After hour Inspection Permission to defer Permit Revocation Amendment to Permit Administration Pre-Application Review Amendment to a Conditional Permit Agreement Partial Permit Permit Application Extension 911 Rural Address Sign NSF Cheque Service Charge (per property) Administration Fee for unpaid building permit fees transferred to property taxes Zoning Review for Building Permit Administration Fee for missed payment of Development Charges payable by installments as per Section 26.1 of the Development Charges Act Administration Fees (with HST applicable)Fee HST Total Liquor Licence Clearance Letter *Note: Fire Services portion is also payable. Please refer to Fire Services Department fee section for the applicable charge. 238.70 31.03 269.73 Building File Search (per hour/property) *subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 36.05 4.69 40.74 Photocopies (per page) - letter size 0.69 0.09 0.78 Photocopies (per page) - legal size 0.92 0.12 1.04 Photocopies (per page) - ledger size 1.36 0.18 1.54 Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - black & white 4.56 0.57 5.13 Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - colour 9.12 1.19 10.31 240.00 Flat Fee 36.00 Flat Fee 26.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 1,061.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 239.00 Flat Fee Permit Fee 159.00 Flat Fee 0.40 per sq. m. 0.40 per sq. m. Fee Planning, Building & Development 550.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 239.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 2x Permit Fee 159.00 per hour 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 239.00 Flat Fee 133.00 per hour 133.00 Flat fee 239.00 Flat Fee 210.00 Flat Fee See Conditional Permit Fast Track Permit - please refer to Phase 1 Fast Track program details Page 464 of 495 Sign Permits under Sign By-law Signs - under 10 m2 Signs - 10 m2 or more Pool Permit under Pool By-law Deposit Seasonal - Above Ground 500.00 In Ground 750.00 Deposits Single permit: detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse (per dwelling) Addition(s) to buildings described above where excavation is required Demolition Project Miscellaneous construction accessory to the buildings described above with a construction value greater that $3,500.00 Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a site plan IS required Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a site plan IS NOTrequired Conditional Building Permit Deposit (minimum $5,000.00) Move a Building Lot Grading Any type of dwelling in a plan of subdivision that has NOT already been assumed by the City Any type of dwelling proposed to be placed on an infill lot Refunds Where only administrative functions have been completed (application received, cost analysis and application is entered into a Building Where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed Where only administrative and zoning & plans examination functions have been completed Where the permit has been issued and field inspections have yet to be performed, subsequent to permit issuance Other Applicable Fees Item $ Fee $ HST $ Total Water Meter 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete Water Meter 5/8" x 3/4 Positive Displacement Complete Water Meter 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete Water Meter 1" Positive Displacement Complete Water Meter 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete Please see fees on page 20 (New Install Meter costs) Planning, Building & Development 1,500.00 per dwelling 500.00 1,250.00 2,500.00 232.00 Flat Fee Permit Fee Value 1,000.00 per dwelling 750.00 Permit Fee 232.00 Flat Fee 361.00 Flat Fee Note: Refer to Designated Structures Fee Section for signs designated under the Ontario Building Code 77.00 Flat Fee 232.00 Flat Fee 50% Stage of Permit NOTE: Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee appllication to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid. Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded % of Fees Paid 90% 80% 60% 10% of construction value (minimum of $5,000) Value 1,000.00 per dwelling 750.00 1,000.00 15 Page 465 of 495 Municipal Enforcement Services Fee HST Total Sign Removal Administration Fee 77.25 N/A 77.25 Litter By-law Administration Fee 309.00 N/A 309.00 Fence Variance 309.00 N/A 309.00 Dangerous Dog/Muzzle Order Appeal 309.00 N/A 309.00 Municipal Enforcement Services - Property Standards Fee HST Total Ceriticate of Compliance 257.50 N/A 257.50 Discharge of an Order registered on title 618.00 N/A 618.00 File of Notice of Appeal 515.00 N/A 515.00 Vacant Building Registration Fee 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Vacant Building Administration Fee (one time) 350.00 N/A 350.00 Vacant Building Registry Change of Ownership fee 100.00 N/A 100.00 Enforcement Fee (ongoing non-compliance) 300.00 N/A 300.00 16 Planning, Building & Development - Municipal Enforcement Page 466 of 495 https://niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/building/development-charges.aspx Please see DC by-laws 2024-053, 2024-054, 2024-056 Schedule of Development Charges effective July 8, 2024 Planning, Building & Development 17 Page 467 of 495 Permits $ Fee $ HST $ Total Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - first such vehicle 82.50 10.73 93.23 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - second such vehicle- under the same registered owner as first permit 27.50 3.58 31.08 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - each additional such motor vehicle under the same registered owner as the 1st and 2nd permits 16.50 2.15 18.65 Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip 82.50 10.73 93.23 Oversize/overweight load permit - annually 220.00 28.60 248.60 On-street overnight parking permit - annually 110.62 14.38 125.00 Newspaper box permit - annually 33.00 N/A 33.00 Parking meter bagging (per meter per day) - standard daily route for bagged 11.00 1.43 12.43 Residential on-street permit/replacement cost 16.50 2.15 18.65 Residential Convenience pass 35.00 4.55 39.55 Parking Lots - Municipal Parking $ Fee $ HST $ Total Lot 2 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 2 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 3 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 3 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 4 - per hour 2.65 0.35 3.00 Lot 4 - per 8 hours 10.62 1.38 12.00 Lot 5 - per hour 2.65 0.35 3.00 Lot 5 - per 8 hours 10.62 1.38 12.00 Lot 7 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 8 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 9 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 9 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 12 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 12 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 13 - per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 13 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 14 - per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 14 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 15 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 16 - per hour 4.43 0.57 5.00 Lot 16 - per month 34.96 4.54 39.50 Lot 17 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 18 - per hour 2.65 0.35 3.00 Lot 18 - per 8 hours 10.62 1.38 12.00 Lot 18 - per month 50.00 6.50 56.50 Lot 19 - per month 40.04 5.21 45.25 Lot 19 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 20 - per hour 2.65 0.35 3.00 Lot 20 - per 8 hours 10.62 1.38 12.00 On-street rate - commercial/business 1.77 0.23 2.00 On-street rate - hospital 1.77 0.23 2.00 On-street rate - tourist 3.10 0.40 3.50 Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 1-15 days Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 16-31 days *Note: Municipal Parking is regulated with a dynamic rates bylaw that can fluctuate to meet the needs and demands and events of the area and may not reflect the rates listed in this schedule. Planning, Building & Development - Parking Full cost of lot Half cost of lot 18 Page 468 of 495 Private Sewer Lateral Cleaning $ Fee $ HST $ Total Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00am and 7:00 pm 204.67 N/A 204.67 Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 pm and 8:00 am 450.21 N/A 450.21 Observed Holiday 542.40 N/A 542.40 "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusvie of observed holidays) between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm 85.00 N/A 85.00 "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusvie of observed holidays) between 7:00 pm and 8:00 am 95.00 N/A 95.00 Video inspection of a private sewer service (only during times as per line 1 above) free once annually. All other requests will be charged as per lines 1 and 2 above one free annually N/A one free annually Copy of DVD of video 9.09 1.18 10.27 High pressure flushing of sewer lateral from maintenance hole/property line at City's direction or requirement New Install Meter Costs $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete 640.24 83.23 723.47 5/8" Positive Displacement Meter Only 329.20 42.80 372.00 5/8" x 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 640.24 83.23 723.47 5/8" x 3/4" Positive Displacement Meter Only 329.20 42.80 372.00 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 710.92 92.42 803.34 3/4" Positive Displacement Meter Only 390.08 50.71 440.79 1" Positive Displacement Complete 859.82 111.78 971.60 1" Positive Displacement Meter Only 534.08 69.43 603.51 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete 1,440.22 187.23 1,627.45 1.5" Positive Displacement Meter Only 936.68 121.77 1,058.45 NEW: 2" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 1,761.72 229.02 1,990.74 NEW: 3" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 4,746.77 617.08 5,363.85 NEW: 4" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 6,069.48 789.03 6,858.51 NEW: 6" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 9,242.77 1,201.56 10,444.33 NEW: 8" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 13,203.77 1,716.49 14,920.26 NEW: 10" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 16,370.69 2,128.19 18,498.88 NEW: 12" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter 19,542.29 2,540.50 22,082.79 6 x 8" compound 4" to 10" protectus R900 Wall Mount Transmitter 391.68 50.92 442.60 R900 Pit Mount Transmitter 480.61 62.48 543.09 R900 RF Pit Mount Antenna 204.38 26.57 230.95 Wire Replacement 100.00 13.00 113.00 Fail to be ready for pre-scheduled meter repair by City staff Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter) 2.30 N/A 2.30 Bulk Water Distribution System - purchase card 15.00 N/A 15.00 Installation of Water Service - any size City supervised tapping fees: 3/4"-5/8" up to & including 2" service 144.46 N/A 144.46 City supervised tapping fees: 4" and up 488.25 N/A 488.25 Fail to be ready for appointment 85.00 N/A 85.00 Charge for application to change meter size 150.00 N/A 150.00 City supervised tapping fees: afterhours: fee per size (above) + applicable overtime at cost Municipal Works At cost Actual Costs Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost Note:All work is invoiced to requester after work is complete. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit online 19 Page 469 of 495 Water, Cont'd Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total Exercise & Operate Curb Stop or Property Valve 81.46 N/A 81.46 3rd Party Meter Testing/Verification (up to 1") 265.46 N/A 265.46 Water Meter Tampering Fee (plus new install meter cost & estimated water theft)500.00 N/A 500.00 Water Meter Inspection 50.00 N/A 50.00 Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant 81.46 N/A 81.46 Sanitary Sewer Diversion Rebate Application 150.00 N/A 150.00 Arrears Disconnection or Connection Fee 100.00 N/A 100.00 Shutting off or turning on water supplyduring normal working hours 92.87 N/A 92.87 Shutting off or turning on water supply outside normal working hours 219.55 N/A 219.55 Miscellaneous - Water/Wastewater $ Fee $ HST $ Total Water & Wastewater backflow and meter rental fee 150.00 N/A 150.00 Charge after 14 days and every additional 14 days thereafter 150.00 N/A 150.00 Administrative - Invoicing 50.00 N/A 50.00 Notes: Charge for meters found on By-pass: a) By-pass opened with the consent of the City will be charged using the average estimated daily consumption based on annual consumption x number of days on by-pass b) By-pass opened or meter removed, tampered or illegal will be charged (a) x 3 penalty rate. c) If no previous consumption is recorded, a similarly sized meter/similar use will be used at the Engineer's discretion to calculate average daily consumption and charge at (b) rate. Water Meter Tampering is a $500.00 fee, plus the cost of the water meter replacement and the estimated consumption loss. For the purpose of this by-law, normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm. Municipal Works Meter loaned with Back Flow Preventor for approved hydrant consumption: Damage to meter or backflow preventor cost. 20 Page 470 of 495 Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits $ Fee $ HST $ Total Administration Fee (on construction value) 3.75% N/A Varies Inspection Fee (on construction value) 3.10% N/A Varies Pre-Servicing Agreement Fee 500.00 N/A 500.00 Street Lighting Inspection Fee (ea. Lights, 3rd Party Inspection) 160.00 N/A 160.00 Boulevard Street Tree Fee (ea) 600.00 N/A 600.00 Cash in-lieu of Survey Monumentation (see below) Vertical Monumentation < 10 Ha 600.00 N/A Varies 10 Ha to 20 Ha 1,200.00 N/A Varies Each Additional Ha 600.00 N/A Varies Horizontal Monumentation < 5 Ha 400.00 N/A Varies 5 Ha to 10 Ha 800.00 N/A Varies Each Additional Ha 400.00 N/A Varies Lot Grading Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $50,000.00) 1,000.00 N/A Varies As Constructed Plan Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $20,000.00) 1,000.00 N/A Varies Administrative $ Fee $ HST $ Total Full Size Prints - Black & White 4.42 0.57 4.99 Full Size Prints - Colour 8.85 1.15 10.00 Photocopies (per page): Letter (colour) 0.50 0.07 0.57 Photocopies (per page): Legal (colour) 0.75 0.10 0.85 Photocopies (per page): Ledger (colour) 1.00 0.13 1.13 Photocopies (per page): Letter (black & white) 0.30 0.04 0.34 Photocopies (per page): Legal (black & white) 0.40 0.05 0.45 Photocopies (per page): Ledger(black & white) 0.50 0.07 0.57 Letters of Compliance 200.00 26.00 226.00 Road Occupancy Permit $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application - Road Only (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection 350.00 N/A 350.00 Application - Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection 600.00 N/A 600.00 Application - Sewer (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection 600.00 N/A 600.00 Application - Sewer & Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection 950.00 N/A 950.00 Detailed Traffic Control Plan and/or Detour Route Plan Review 150.00 N/A 150.00 Additional Inspection Fee (on construction value)3.10% N/A Varies Site Alteration Permit $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application (plus applicable security deposit) 200.00 N/A 200.00 Municipal Works 21 Page 471 of 495 Forestry - City Tree Removal Request $ Fee $ HST $ Total City tree removal application fee *removal request only, no guarantee of approval 125.00 N/A 125.00 City tree removal (plus $1,200 contribution to 2:1 replanting elsewhere) Curb & Sidewalk Alterations $ Fee $ HST $ Total Curb Cut per meter (minimum cut fee $200.00) 97.23 12.64 109.87 Sidewalk Repair per square meter 220.47 28.66 249.13 Curb Repair per linear meter (minimum repair fee $200.00) 210.09 27.31 237.40 Sanitary, Storm or Water Model - Assessments $ Fee $ HST $ Total Small scale development and simple modeling 1,925.00 250.25 2,175.25 Mid-scale development and medium complexity modeling 3,500.00 455.00 3,955.00 Large scale development and high complexity modeling 7,000.00 910.00 7,910.00 Special modeling services Parkland $ Fee $ HST $ Total Parkland Gate Installation Application 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Parkland Access Permit (plus applicable security deposit) 250.00 N/A 250.00 Municipal Works Case by case pricing At cost *Notes: The request for removal of a City tree is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and further requires a submission of a formal application. In effort to reserve our current tree canopy, all requests will be reviewed directly by the Forestry Supervisor. Trees approved for removal for reasons other than tree health shall be accompanied by a contribution to 2:1 replanting as per Forestry Policy 314.01. 22 Page 472 of 495 Traffic/Engineering Information $ Fee $ HST $ Total 8 hour intersection traffic count - per location 315.00 40.95 355.95 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - per location 135.00 17.55 152.55 24 hour speed study (ATR) - per location 250.00 32.50 282.50 4 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location 400.00 52.00 452.00 7 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location 700.00 91.00 791.00 Disabled Parking Sign 40.00 5.20 45.20 Disabled Parking tab - ($300 fine) 20.00 2.60 22.60 Six foot telespar post & base 60.00 7.80 67.80 Ten foot telespar post and base 70.00 9.10 79.10 "Slow down" lawn sign and base 25.00 3.25 28.25 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - season - approx. 150 locations 1,500.00 195.00 1,695.00 Permits $ Fee $HST $Total Special Event Application (small) 200.00 26.00 226.00 Special Event Application (medium) 500.00 65.00 565.00 Special Event Application (large) 750.00 97.50 847.50 Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip 100.00 13.00 113.00 Oversize/overweight load permit - annually 300.00 39.00 339.00 Municipal Works - Traffic 23 Page 473 of 495 Inspection/ Fire Prevention Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Private Home Day Care, Respite Homes 175.00 22.75 197.75 Licensed Day Care 250.00 32.50 282.50 Boarding Room & Lodging & Bed & Breakfast 225.00 29.25 254.25 Residential: 1-3 units (includes single family dwelling, duplex and triplex) 250.00 32.50 282.50 Multi-Units: Apartments 1-4 units 350.00 45.50 395.50 Multi-Units: over 4 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Hotels/Motels: 1-10 units 450.00 58.50 508.50 Hotels/Motels: over 10 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 General Inspections during regular hours/hour 61.04 7.94 68.98 After hours Inspection/Plans Review (minimum 4 hours) per hour 125.00 16.25 141.25 Commericial & Industrial less than 1,000 square meters 250.00 32.50 282.50 For each additional 1,000 square meters 75.00 9.75 84.75 Re-inspection fee for outstanding violations for the second and each subsquent re-inspection 100.00 13.00 113.00 Care/vunerable Occupancies 100.00 13.00 113.00 Municipal Licensing Re-inspection 61.04 7.94 68.98 Unsafe Building Order Compliance Inspection 350.00 45.50 395.50 FPO Response & Remediation of Hazard Fee/hr 61.04 7.94 68.98 Preconstruction consultation 61.04 7.94 68.98 Note: Requested inspection, outside of regular business hours, on weekends or holidays, is $150.00 per hour, with a minimum fee of $300.00 Approvals/Permits $ Fee $ HST $ Total General File Search 100.00 13.00 113.00 Occupant Load Signs 61.04 7.94 68.98 Reproduce Existing Documents 60.00 7.80 67.80 Fire Safety Plan Review & Approval - per submission 61.04 7.94 68.98 ULC Integrated Life Safety System Test Approval 61.04 7.94 68.98 3D Rendering of Buildings or Fire Scene 350.00 45.50 395.50 Hose Removal Approval and Inspection (per hose cabinet fee of $15/hose + HST)250.00 32.50 282.50 Letters & Produce Incident Reports to Insurance 105.00 13.65 118.65 Liquor Licence Approval Letter 160.00 20.80 180.80 Special Events (approval letter) 70.00 9.10 79.10 Fireworks/Pyrotechnics (approval letter) 70.00 N/A 70.00 Fireworks Vendor Permit 70.00 N/A 70.00 Designation of Fire Access Routes 150.00 N/A 150.00 Fire Code Alternative Solution Review 500.00 65.00 565.00 Products $ Fee $ HST $ Total Security Key Boxes 231.00 30.03 261.03 Fire route signs 35.00 4.55 39.55 Lock for fire safety plan box 20.00 2.60 22.60 Providing & installing carbon monoxide alarm installation 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & installing combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & installing a listed smoke alarm 15.00 1.95 16.95 Fire 24 Page 474 of 495 Miscellaneous $ Fee $ HST $ Total Plan examinations, per $1 of permit value 0.10 N/A 0.10 Zoning amendments, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Site plan review, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Committee of Adjustments, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Subdivision Plans, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Fee to expedite services 50% if current applicable service fee in addition to regular fee 25 Page 475 of 495 Training/Public Education Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Fire Safety Training - Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour 61.04 7.94 68.98 Fire Safety Training - non-profit group Supervision of Fire Drills - Business - per Fire employee (minimum 1 hour)61.04 7.94 68.98 Supervision of Fire Drills - non-profit group Fire Extinguisher Training Base Price 250.00 32.50 282.50 Fire Extinguisher Training per person 10.00 1.30 11.30 Fire Ground Training Use: Tower with live burn props - 8 hours (after 8 - hours will be prorated) 2,042.40 265.51 2,307.91 Tower with live burn props - 4 hours (after 4 - hours and less than 8- hours will be prorated)1,185.20 154.08 1,339.28 Training Ground with no burn props - 8 hours 500.00 65.00 565.00 Training Ground with no burn props - 4 hours 250.00 32.50 282.50 Auto Extrication - per vehicle 250.00 32.50 282.50 Apparatus required/day Fire Safety Training/Public Education Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Title searches Corporate profiles Cost of Prosecution Services Fire investigation - contracted services cost recovery Fire suppression - contracted services cost recovery Fire inspection support (fire alarm/sprinkler, etc) Cost to secure vacant building Fire Protection Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Failure to comply with an Ontario regulation causing an Emergency Reponse O. Reg.201/01 Fire Department vehicle per hour or part thereof Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for 1st hour or part thereof Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof Response for open air burning - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof Response for open air burning - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. Response & remediation - grow operations/drug lab Response for rescue as result of trespass/stunting/misadventure Response for malicious complaint/false reporting Response for fireworks complaint in contravention of by-law Vacant building response - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof After hours services (per person/per hour) 91.56 11.90 103.46 Delayed response from Property Keyholder Risk Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review - Propane $ Fee $ HST $ Total Existing facility - 5,000 USWG or less 250.00 32.50 282.50 New/modified facility - 5,000 USWG or less 500.00 65.00 565.00 Existing facility - more than 5,000 USWG 1,250.00 162.50 1,412.50 New/modified facility - more than 5,000 USWG 2,500.00 325.00 2,825.00 Preventable False Alarms $ Fee $ HST $ Total First two alarms, written warning Subsequent Alarms **MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover **current MTO Rate Fire no charge no charge as billed to the department as billed to the department **current MTO Rate as billed to the department as billed to the department as billed to the department No charge **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate as billed to the department as billed to the department **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate 26 Page 476 of 495 Interment Rights (Lot Sales)Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Single Lot 2,732.58 355.24 3,087.82 Child/Infant Single Lot - size 4'x5' 1,287.86 167.42 1,455.28 Child/Infant Single Lot - with granite memorial/keepsakes storage 3,713.15 482.71 4,195.86 Cremation Lot - Single lot 571.18 74.25 645.43 Cremation Plot - Four lots 1,896.75 246.58 2,143.33 One Time Care & Maintenance Fee 309.00 40.17 349.17 Interment Rights (Niche Sales)Total Fee HST Total Charge Niche Level A & B Single Niche Stamford Green only 871.92 113.35 985.27 Double Niche 2,019.16 262.49 2,281.65 Triple Niche Stamford Green only 2,891.07 375.84 3,266.91 Niche Level C - G Single Niche Stamford Green only 1,101.36 143.18 1,244.54 Double Niche 2,294.49 298.28 2,592.77 Triple Niche Stamford Green only 3,395.85 441.46 3,837.31 Interment Rights (Niche Sales-Estate)Total Fee HST Total Charge Two Niche Unit (4 Urn Limit) 5,171.89 672.35 5,844.24 Four Niche Unit (8 Urn Limit) 10,343.78 1,344.69 11,688.47 Interment & Inurnment Service Fees Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Casket Burial 1,760.37 228.85 1,989.22 Adult Double Depth Casket Burial 2,434.77 316.52 2,751.29 Child/Infant Casket Burial 829.66 107.86 937.52 Cremains Urn Burial 556.99 72.41 629.40 Oversized Urn Burial (Companion & Urn Vaults) 835.52 108.62 944.14 Cremains - SCATTERING - REMEMBRANCE GARDENS 284.35 36.97 321.32 Cremains - SCATTERING - OTHER 142.17 18.48 160.65 *Care & Maintenance - Scattering 30.00 3.90 33.90 Interment Cancellation - Casket (if not already open) 417.22 54.24 471.46 Interment Cancellation - Urn (if lot/niche already open) 208.62 27.12 235.74 Interment Services (Niche Inurnments)Total Fee HST Total Charge Single Inurnment 438.69 57.03 495.72 Double Cremain Inurnment* 94.94 12.34 107.28 Dis-Inter Niche Urn 208.62 27.12 235.74 *Adminstration fee for the additional cremated remain inurnment/interment if taking place at the same time. Cemetery Fees 27 Page 477 of 495 Dis-Interment Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Casket Dis-interment only* 2,980.15 387.42 3,367.57 Adult Casket Dis-interment & Re-interment 5,096.90 662.60 5,759.50 Cremain Urn Dis-interment Only* 838.80 109.04 947.84 Cremain Urn Dis-interment & Re-Interment 1,420.96 184.72 1,605.68 Infant Casket Dis-interment Only* 1,145.41 148.90 1,294.31 Infant Casket Dis-interment & Re-interment 2,025.60 263.33 2,288.93 *remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery Interment Surcharges Total Fee HST Total Charge Late Arrivals - after 3:00 pm Mon-Sat, Sun & Holidays (each 1/2 hour) 131.87 17.14 149.01 Sunday & Holiday Casket Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 1,002.17 130.28 1,132.45 Sunday & Holiday Cremains Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 501.10 65.14 566.24 Tent Rental (All Interment Services)149.16 19.39 168.55 Less than 8 working hours casket burial order 316.49 41.14 357.63 Less than 8 working hours cremains burial order 158.24 20.57 178.81 Administration Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Cemetery Administrative fee 94.94 12.34 107.28 Interment Rights Replacement/Duplicate 47.46 6.17 53.63 Cremains Urn Burial - double (admin fee) *companion urn* 94.94 12.34 107.28 Cemetery Records Search (charge per hour) 47.46 6.17 53.63 Cemetery Fees Dis-Interment & Administrative Service Fees 28 Page 478 of 495 Niche & Memorial Products Total Fee HST Total Charge Bronze Wreath (Maplegrove) 1,034.24 134.45 1,168.69 Glass - Single Niche - Stamford Green 103.42 13.44 116.86 Glass - Double Niche - Stamford Green 206.84 26.89 233.73 Glass - Triple Niche - Stamford Green 257.80 33.51 291.31 Bronze Name Plate - Remembrance Garden/Memorial Woods 360.50 46.87 407.37 Bronze Plate - Single Niche - Stamford Green 775.67 100.84 876.51 Bronze Plate - Double Niche - Stamford Green 1,551.36 201.68 1,753.04 Bronze Plate - Triple Niche - Stamford Green 2,327.03 302.51 2,629.54 Granite Plate Etching Service 750.00 97.50 847.50 Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant 110.33 14.34 124.67 Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant with Fingerprint 168.68 21.93 190.61 Key FOB (extra) Stamford Green 20.67 2.69 23.36 Cemetery & Park Memorial Program Total Fee HST Total Charge Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 3x5 - added to bench or tree 50.00 N/A 50.00 Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 4x6 - added to bench or tree 75.00 N/A 75.00 Aluminum Memorial Plaque 4x6 - added to bench or tree 175.00 N/A 175.00 Aluminum Memorial Plaque 6x8 - added to bench or tree 250.00 N/A 250.00 Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - added to bench or tree 325.00 N/A 325.00 Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench 650.00 N/A 650.00 Bronze Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench 850.00 N/A 850.00 Bronze Butterfly 379.04 N/A 379.04 Memorial Tree 810.00 N/A 810.00 Memorial Bench 2,864.43 N/A 2,864.43 Life's QR - Heart Plaque 225.00 29.25 254.25 Life's QR - 2x2 Plaque 250.00 32.50 282.50 Life's QR - 4x4 Plaque 275.00 35.75 310.75 Life's QR - 4x4 Tree Stake 300.00 39.00 339.00 Foundation /Marker/Installation Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Foundation Installation - up to 36"870.27 113.14 983.41 Foundation Installation - 36" to 48"1,002.04 130.27 1,132.31 Foundation Installation - 49" to 60"1,334.65 173.50 1,508.15 Foundation Installation - 61" to 72"1,466.71 190.67 1,657.38 Foundation Installation - 73" to 90"1,660.35 215.85 1,876.20 Veteran Upright Marker Setting 587.39 76.36 663.75 Small Flat Marker Setting under 172 square inches 212.79 27.66 240.45 Large Flat Marker Setting over 172 square inches 372.82 48.47 421.29 Corner Markers Setting (per set of 4)212.79 27.66 240.45 Foundation Removal 500.00 65.00 565.00 Cemetery Cremation Vault 664.35 86.37 750.72 Cemetery Traditional Vault 1,539.85 200.18 1,740.03 Prescribed Marker Care & Maintenance Fee Total Fee HST Total Charge Flat Marker Over 172 square inches 100.00 13.00 113.00 Prescribed Provincial Licensing Fee Total Fee HST Total Charge Provincial Licensing Fee 30.00 3.90 33.90 Cemetery Fees Memorial Products & Services Foundation Fees CUSTOM - Memorial Bench with Memorial Plate Installed on Back of Bench (please contact Cemetery office) Page 479 of 495 3) Sunday & statutory holiday interment services may be scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm. An interment surcharge will apply. 4) A "scheduled" funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetery Fee Schedule - "Interment Surcharges" 5) Funeral late arrivals (arriving after the scheduled time) will be subject to an additional fee. 6) Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential late charges & applicable surcharges. 7) Dis-interments may be scheduled from May 1st to November 1st only and at the discretion of the Cemetery Manager or designate. 8) The Funeral Director is responsible for scheduling & all related costs for disinterments including: casket/urn/vault/removal vault/urn unsealing & resealing Niagara Regional Health Unit Approval and Attendance 9) One time care & maintenance fee is charged per interment (fully body or cremation) that takes place in a lot (grave) that was purchased prior to 1955. B) Interment Right Sales 1) The Interment Rights Holder owns the interment rights to a single lot, plot and/or niche. The Interment Rights Holder must abide by the regulations stipulated in the Cemetery by-law, including the installation of a monument, maintenance of a flowerbed or other memorialization. 2) The Interment Rights Holder may transfer, exchange or sell-back a plot, single lot or niche at any time before an interment takes place. If the above Interment Rights have not been used, the purchaser may, in writing to the City within thirty (30) days from the signing of the contract, cancel this contract and receive a full refund. Following thirty (30) days, the purchaser may be eligible for a full refund less the Care & Maintenance Fees. C) Resale/Transfers The Rights Holder may resell unused lots/plots/niches to the City of Niagara Falls for a refund of the current Cemetery Fee. Rights Holder may also resell unused lots/plots/niches privately. The City reserves first right of refusal for all resell/sell back of Interment Rights (i.e. lots, plots and niches). All documents pertaining to the original sale must be returned to the Cemetery Office. An administration charge will apply, in accordance with the current Cemetery Fees Schedule. D) Payment Interment Rights (lot sales) must be paid in full before any burial and/or memorialization can take place. Payment for a burial service (casket, cremation, niche, scatter) is due the day of the service. Credit card, debit, cheque are the only acceptable methods of payment. E) Inquiries All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Ave., Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by calling (905) 354-4721 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Mark Richardson, Manager of Cemetery Services. 2) Monday to Saturday Interment Services (except on Statutory or City Holidays) may be scheduled between 9:00am and 3:00 pm only Cemetery Fees Memorial Products & Services Notes: A) Interment/Disinterment Services 1) All committal services scheduling is at the approval of the Cemetery Services based on location, weather, staff availability & the number of services requested. 30 Page 480 of 495 Note: Commercial Groups/Community Groups Non-profit: Prime hours are Monday-Friday 5:00 pm-11:00 pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00 am to close Non-prime hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm - 12:00 am Statutory Holidays are charged at prime rates Summer ice rates are applicable from May 1st through August 31st Exact dates of opening & closing to be determined each year Cancellation Fee $ Fee $ HST $ Total Arenas, playing fields, Older Adult Centre and MacBain Community Centre rentals 22.07 2.87 24.94 Ice/Floor Rentals (Fall/Winter - effective September 1 - April 30)$ Fee $ HST $ Total Adult Ice rental - prime time 232.37 30.21 262.58 Adult Ice rental - non-prime time 125.39 16.30 141.69 Youth Ice rental - prime time (resident)160.87 20.91 181.78 Youth Ice rental - non prime time 102.65 13.34 115.99 Youth tournament prime time (non-tenant)188.88 24.55 213.43 Ice Training (non prime time only, 5 skater maximum)64.86 8.43 73.29 Education rate (all elementary schools)60.31 7.84 68.15 Floor Rental - adult 82.40 10.71 93.11 Floor Rental - youth 74.16 9.64 83.80 Ice/Floor Rentals (Spring/Summer - effective May 1 - August 31)$ Fee $ HST $ Total All users - prime time 223.43 29.05 252.48 All users - non prime time 159.85 20.78 180.63 Tenant Groups - prime time 193.85 25.20 219.05 Tenant Groups - non prime time 131.75 17.13 148.88 Youth tournament (non-tenant) prime time 180.14 23.42 203.56 Education rate (all schools)60.34 7.84 68.18 Floor rental - adult 82.40 10.71 93.11 Floor rental - youth 74.16 9.64 83.80 Recreation, Culture & Facilities Page 481 of 495 Parking Lot Rentals $ Fee $ HST $ Total King Eddy - Full Day (4-12 hours) 500.00 65.00 565.00 King Eddy - Half Day (4 hours or less) 250.00 32.50 282.50 Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours) 1,000.00 130.00 1,130.00 Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less) 500.00 65.00 565.00 Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours) 500.00 65.00 565.00 Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less) 250.00 32.50 282.50 MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours) 500.00 65.00 565.00 MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less) 250.00 32.50 282.50 MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours) 500.00 65.00 565.00 MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less) 250.00 32.50 282.50 MacBain Skatepark Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours) 250.00 32.50 282.50 MacBain Skatepark Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less) 125.00 16.25 141.25 Chippawa Arena - Full Day (4-12 hours) 250.00 32.50 282.50 Chippawa Arena - Half Day (4 hours or less) 125.00 16.25 141.25 Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours) 250.00 32.50 282.50 Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less) 125.00 16.25 141.25 Park Rentals*$ Fee $ HST $ Total Chippawa Lions Park - Community Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 City Hall Centennial Square - City-Wide Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 Cummington Square - City-Wide Park 60.00 7.80 67.80 F.H. Leslie Park - Community Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 George Bukator Park - City-Wide Park 60.00 7.80 67.80 John N. Allan Park - Community Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 Lundy's Lane Battlefield Park - City-Wide Park 75.00 9.75 84.75 Special Events Park Rentals 75.00 9.75 84.75 *Not including athletic fields Recreation, Culture & Facilities Special Event Rental Fees 32 Page 482 of 495 MacBain Community Centre Room Rental Fees Rooms for Rent (Regular & Out of Town) $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Multi-Purpose Room A 27.56 3.58 31.14 137.80 17.91 155.71 Multi-Purpose Room D 66.15 8.60 74.75 330.75 43.00 373.75 Multi-Purpose Room E 66.15 8.60 74.75 330.75 43.00 373.75 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) 132.30 17.20 149.50 661.50 86.00 747.50 Multi-Purpose Room F 52.50 6.83 59.33 262.50 34.13 296.63 Community Board Room 27.56 3.58 31.14 137.80 17.91 155.71 Coronation Room 66.15 8.60 74.75 330.75 43.00 373.75 Second Floor Meeting Room 21.00 2.73 23.73 105.00 13.65 118.65 Rooms for Rent (Non Profit ) $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Multi-Purpose Room A 13.78 1.79 15.57 68.90 8.96 77.86 Multi-Purpose Room D 33.08 4.30 37.38 165.40 21.50 186.90 Multi-Purpose Room E 33.08 4.30 37.38 165.40 21.50 186.90 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) 66.15 8.60 74.75 330.75 43.00 373.75 Multi-Purpose Room F 26.25 3.41 29.66 131.25 17.06 148.31 Community Board Room 13.78 1.79 15.57 68.90 8.96 77.86 Coronation Room 33.08 4.30 37.38 165.40 21.50 186.90 Second Floor Meeting Room 10.50 1.37 11.87 52.50 6.83 59.33 $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 71.66 9.32 80.98 35.83 4.66 40.49 115.76 15.05 130.81 63.39 8.24 71.63 Day Rate 868.22 112.87 981.09 $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 35.84 4.66 40.50 17.91 2.33 20.24 57.89 7.53 65.42 24.81 3.23 28.04 $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 10.00 1.30 11.30 15.00 1.95 16.95 Walking Track 50.00 6.50 56.50 8.85 1.15 10.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 MacBain Community Centre - DAY PASS - Valid for public swimming and drop in gym times Program Fees $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total Child/Youth (4-17)/Senior (60+) 8.85 1.15 10.00 Adult 13.27 1.73 15.00 Family 22.12 2.88 25.00 Drop in programs (excluding aquatics, indoor play structure & racquet sports)4.43 0.58 5.00 Day Camp Registration (basic) 235.00 N/A 235.00 Before Care 20.00 N/A 20.00 After Care 20.00 N/A 20.00 Per week Per week Per week Per pass Per pass Per pass MacBain Community Centre Rental Fees Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball (prime: after 5:00pm & weekends) - per person Per pass Squash Courts (per hour)Youth/Older adult non-prime Adult weekends Equipment Rental Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball (non-prime: before 5:00pm on weekdays) - per person Youth Recreation, Culture & Facilities Gymnasium MacBain Comm. Centre Rental Fees (not for profit) Youth 1/3 gym Adult Adult 1/3 gym Gymnasium Youth Youth 1/3 gym Adult Adult 1/3 gym MacBain Community Centre Rental Fees (for profit) 33 Page 483 of 495 Indoor Play Structure $ Fee $ HST $ Total Hourly NFP Rental 150.00 19.50 169.50 Drop in 6.19 0.81 7.00 Drop in 13.27 1.73 15.00 Birthday Parties $ Fee $ HST $ Total 75.00 9.75 84.75 100.00 13.00 113.00 250.00 32.50 282.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 50.00 - 50.00 30.00 3.90 33.90 21.43 2.79 24.22 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 20.00 2.60 22.60 30.00 3.90 33.90 40.00 5.20 45.20 80.00 10.40 90.40 8.00 1.04 9.04 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 10.00 1.30 11.30 15.00 1.95 16.95 20.00 2.60 22.60 40.00 5.20 45.20 5.00 0.65 5.65 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 10.00 1.30 11.30 Large Cabinet - locked per month Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year MacBain Community Centre Storage (not for profit) Locker Box per month Small Cabinet - unlocked per month Refund - Program Only Room only Fees Fees Per Hour Room & 1/3 Gym Room & 1/3 Gym and Play Structure Room & Play Structure Refunds (for all registrations) Crafts Refund - Administration Fee MacBain Community Centre Storage (for profit) Locker Box per month Small Cabinet - unlocked per month Small Cabinet - locked per month Large Cabinet - locked per month Small Cabinet - locked per month Recreation, Culture & Facilities per child per family Birthday Party Cleaning/Damage Deposit 34 Page 484 of 495 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 0.201.55 1.75 0.342.58 2.92 0.675.15 5.82 0.544.12 4.66 0.815.15 5.96 0.745.67 6.41 0.817.21 8.02 0.816.18 6.99 0.544.12 4.66 5.730.585.15 4.660.544.12 $ Fee $ HST $ Total $ Fee $ HST $ Total 4.42 0.57 5.00 3.54 0.46 4.00 5.31 0.69 6.00 4.42 0.57 5.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 4.87 0.63 5.50 Recreation, Culture & Facilities Program Fees Program Fees Program drop in MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus Memberships TRX = 60+ Member - Off Peak Fitness class drop in (including Zumba/Clogging/Short Mat) Bingo - member Meditation Watercolour Instruction Twelve Month Membership - Resident Twelve Month Membership - Non-Resident Yoga - 60+ Non-Member Bingo - non-member Yoga - 60+ Member Six Month Membership - Resident Six Month Membership - Non-Resident MacBain Community Centre - Adult Fitness Program Fees Drop in Adult Fitness Registered Adult Fitness - 60+ member Yoga Adult Fitness Yoga Adult Fitness - 60+ member Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member Registered Adult Fitness 35 Fitness pass (10 punches) Pickleball Lessons Pickleball - Drop in - Member Pickleball - Drop in - Non- Member 25.22 3.28 28.50 27.43 3.57 31.00 31.86 4.14 36.00 49.56 6.44 56.00 57.42 8.58 66.00 2.52 0.33 2.85 Page 485 of 495 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 3.54 0.46 4.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 3.98 0.52 4.50 8.85 1.15 10.00 13.27 1.73 15.00 61.95 8.05 70.00 119.47 15.53 135.00 79.65 10.35 90.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 180.00 23.40 203.40 240.00 31.20 271.20 60.00 7.80 67.80 2.6020.00Lane Rental (per hour) 22.60 150.00 19.50 169.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 87.50N/A87.50 109.50N/A109.50 127.60N/A127.60 23.14178.00 201.14 288.40N/A288.40 0.584.42 5.00 0.695.31 6.00 1.027.87 8.89 1.118.56 9.67 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 40.00N/A40.00 47.75N/A47.75 57.40N/A57.40 122.60N/A122.60 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 135.00N/A135.00 155.00N/A155.00 155.00N/A155.00 300.00N/A300.00 90.00N/A90.00 115.00N/A115.00 90.00N/A90.00 225.00N/A225.00 Private Private 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes Adult Lessons Drop-in Aqua Fitness 60+ Member Drop-in Aqua Fitness 60+ Non-Member Aqua Cycle 60+ Member Aqua Cycle 60+ Non-Member 30 minutes Swimming Lessons - Outdoor (5 lessons) 45 minutes 60 minutes Birthday Party Pool & room Pool & gym Fitness Classes Drop in - Adult Drop in - Older Adults 60+ Both pools 1-30 people Both pools 31-100 peoplePool Rental (per hour) with Slide (additional) 1-10 people/hour AdultSix Month Membership Child Senior Leisure Swim Family (2+5) Recreation, Culture & Facilities MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Aquatics Program Fees Child/Youth Family (2+3) Adult Senior Standard First Aid Recert Instructors No Charge Bronze Cross National Lifeguard National Lifeguard Recert Standard First Aid Aquatics Certification Course Fees Bronze Star Bronze Medallion Adult Lane Swim/Public Swim 36 Swimming Lessons - Indoor (10 lessons) Page 486 of 495 Gale Centre/Chippawa Room Rental Fees Memorial Room $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Not for profit Community Group 51.50 6.70 58.20 300.00 39.00 339.00 For profit Commercial Use 103.00 13.39 116.39 500.00 65.00 565.00 Birthday Parties - per booking 77.25 10.04 87.29 N/A N/A N/A Boardrooms $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Community Group N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Commercial Use 25.75 3.35 29.10 128.75 16.74 145.49 Chippawa Community Room $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Community Group 35.00 4.55 39.55 200.00 26.00 226.00 Commercial Use 50.00 6.50 56.50 300.00 39.00 339.00 Birthday Parties - per booking (3hrs with ice booking only)77.25 10.04 87.29 N/A N/A N/A Note: per day is for an 8 hour period. Special provisions for tournaments can be made through contract rental. The Special Event rental rates are for the basic use and services of the facility only. Additional charges will be added for staff, equipment rental and any other facility requirements that are requested. Organizations serving alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy. $ Fee $ HST $ Total 3.54 0.46 4.00 2.65 0.34 2.99 8.84 1.15 9.99 2.95 0.38 3.33 Seniors (60 years & over) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Public Skating Adult (16 years and over) Child/Student (15 years and under) Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children) 37 Page 487 of 495 Playing Fields $ Total$ HST$ Fee 10.8383.29 94.12 13.42103.26 116.68 15.64120.28 135.92 20.15155.03 175.18 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 3.7428.80 32.54 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 0.655.00 5.65 1.5011.50 13.00 1.6612.75 14.41 2.6020.00 22.60 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 0.513.89 4.40 1.017.77 8.78 1.158.88 10.03 2.3117.76 20.07 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 0.362.78 3.14 0.725.55 6.27 0.876.66 7.53 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 7.2255.50 62.72 14.43111.00 125.43 10.1077.70 87.80 28.86222.00 250.86 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 3.0323.29 26.32 5.0538.83 43.88 10.0977.63 87.72 4.8737.46 42.33 Lighting - one hour Lighting - two hours Lighting - per four hour block Lighting (youth per evening) Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Lighting Tournament Day Rate (day=10 hours/field) Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Playing Fields Non-resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization Track - exclusive use (Oakes Park) per day Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Recreation, Culture & Facilities Multi-Purposes Articial Turf Field Residential minor/youth sport organization Non-residential minor/youth sport organization Resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization Niagara Falls Youth Users Qualify for a reduced rate: 50% off the regular hourly rate 1. Niagara Falls based youth organization 2. Registered youth sport with an Ontario governing body 3. Documentation must be provided to staff for approval 38 A Category Playing Fields per hour B Category Playing Fields per hour C Category Playing Fields per hour Page 488 of 495 Museum Fee Schedule $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5.31 0.69 6.00 4.42 0.57 4.99 no charge no charge no charge 17.70 2.30 20.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 10.62 1.38 12.00 8.85 1.15 10.00 35.40 4.60 40.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total no charge no charge no charge $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5.31 0.69 6.00 2.65 0.35 3.00 3.54 0.46 4.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 4.42 0.57 4.99 8.85 1.15 10.00 2.65 0.34 2.99 221.24 28.76 250.00 132.74 17.26 150.00 13.27 1.73 15.00 8.85 1.15 10.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 17.70 2.30 20.00 0.17 0.02 0.19 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 22.12 2.88 25.00 35.40 4.60 40.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total No charge No charge No charge 44.25 5.75 50.00 Research request/first hour Research request - additional research/hour Digital Image Photocopy (black & white) Membership Individual membership/year Family membership/year Other Photographic Reproductions School Program (approx. 90 minutes)/student School - self guided tour/student 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person Additional Tour of Battle Ground Hotel/person Full day Educational Outreach Half day Educational Outreach Full day School Program Half day School Program Educational Programs (minimum 15 participants) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Niagara Falls History Museum Attendance Adults (20+) Students (6-19 years old or with valid ID) 5 years old and under Virtual School Educational Tour Family (up to 5 people - maximum 3 adults) Virtual Tour Group Battle Ground Hotel Museum & Willoughby Historical Museum Admission by donation Customized Virtual School Educational Tour Historic Walking Tours (Adult) Historic Walking Tours (Student) Historic Walking Tours (Family) 39 Page 489 of 495 Museum Fee Schedule $ Fee $ HST $ Total 60.00 7.80 67.80 110.00 14.30 124.30 60.00 7.80 67.80 110.00 14.30 124.30 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 35.00 4.55 39.55 80.00 10.40 90.40 35.00 4.55 39.55 80.00 10.40 90.40 Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of 2 hour rentals in the Museum $ Fee $ HST $ Total 75.00 9.75 84.75 125.00 16.25 141.25 Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour Other Dishes (0-30 ppl) Dishes (31+ppl) Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours Community Maker Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour 40 Page 490 of 495 Niagara Falls Exchange $ Total$ HST$ Fee 116.15 15.10 131.25 162.61 21.14 183.75 603.98 78.52 682.50 836.28 108.72 945.00 929.21 120.80 1,050.01 1,393.80 181.19 1,574.99 1,858.41 241.59 2,100.00 557.52 72.48 630.00 1,022.12 132.88 1,155.00 185.84 24.16 210.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 20.00 2.60 22.60 40.00 5.20 45.20 75.00 9.75 84.75 420.00 54.60 474.60 670.00 87.10 757.10 780.00 101.40 881.40 1,280.00 166.40 1,446.40 1,780.00 231.40 2,011.40 44.25 5.75 50.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 398.23 51.77 450.00 26.55 3.45 30.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 265.49 34.51 300.00 26.55 3.45 30.00 Market Stall/daily Cost to replace lost access key Market Stall/season Market Stall/daily Market Stall/season Six months 10 x 10 with storage Recreation, Culture & Facilities Artist Studio Membership Rates & Other Fees Monthly 10 x 10 Monthly 10 x 10 with storage Six months 10 x 10 Commericial Membership (see website for restrictions) Weekly Woodworking Shop Membership Rates & Other Fees Daily Annual 10 x 10 Annual 10 x 10 with storage Annual 20 x 10 Annual Hotdesk Cost to replace lost access key Annual Hotdesk with storage Monthly Six Months Six Months with storage Hotdesk (3 months) Annual with storage Annual 41 Farmers' Market - Saturdays Summer/Fall (May-October) Farmers' Market - Saturdays Winter/Spring (November-April) Page 491 of 495 Niagara Falls Exchange $ Total$ HST$ Fee 100.00 13.00 113.00 125.00 16.25 141.25 150.00 19.50 169.50 175.00 22.75 197.75 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 100.00 13.00 113.00 $ Total$ HST$ Fee 60.00 7.80 67.80 85.00 11.05 96.05 110.00 14.30 124.30 135.00 17.55 152.55 30.00 3.90 33.90 50.00 6.50 56.50 30.00 3.90 33.90 50.00 6.50 56.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 200.00 26.00 226.00 100.00 13.00 113.00 250.00 32.50 282.50 Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of three (3) hour rentals of the Market Hall $ Total$ HST$ Fee 10.00 1.30 11.30 20.00 2.60 22.60 100.00 13.00 113.00 5.00 0.65 5.65 300.00 39.00 339.00 5.00 0.65 5.65 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 100.00 13.00 113.00 Indoor stage rental Community Makers Rentals Market Hall/hour Market Hall with patio/hour Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours Historic Drummondville Square/hour Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours Studio Gallery/month Atrium Gallery/month Market Hall/day after operating hours Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours Historic Drummondville Square/hour Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours Parking Lot/hour Indoor stage rental Parking Lot/hour Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rentals Market Hall/hour Market Hall/day after operating hours (and statutory holidays) Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour Market Hall with patio/hour Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours Other Corkage Fee Labour for corkage fee/hr/person Comfort Lounge Rental (per set - couch, 2 chairs, 1 table) Linens rental (table cloths, napkins, overlays)/item Roller skate rental - up to 40 participants One Day Parking Passes for area parking Pipe & Drape/one time charge Games package (includes 2 cornhole games & giant jenga) Wedding Alter 42 300.00 39.00 339.00 Page 492 of 495 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BY-LAW Number 2024 - 114 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Yield Signs, Loading Zones, Limited Parking). --------------------------------------------------------------- The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows: 1. By-law No.89-2000, as amended, is hereby further amended: a) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule Q thereto the following item: YIELD SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS COLUMN 1 INTERSECTION COLUMN 2 FACING TRAFFIC Norton Street at Norton Street One-Way Channel Southwestbound on Norton Street b) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule M thereto the following item: LOADING ZONES COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE C COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES/DAYS Bridgewater Street West A point 28 metres southwest of At All Times Cummington Square and a point 34 metres southwest of Cummington Square West Page 493 of 495 c) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule E thereto the following item: LIMITED PARKING COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES OR DAYS COLUMN 5 MAXIMUM PERIOD PERMITTED Bridgewater Street West A point 28 metres southwest 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. 2 hours Of Cummington Sq. W and to Fri. No re-parking within 5 Laura Secord Pl. hours of initial parking d) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule E thereto the following item: LIMITED PARKING COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES OR DAYS COLUMN 5 MAXIMUM PERIOD PERMITTED Bridgewater Street West A point 34 metres southwest 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. 2 hours Of Cummington Square West to Fri. No re-parking within 5 Laura Secord Place hours of initial parking This By-law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council on this 12th day of November 2024. ............................................................... ........................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 494 of 495 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2024 - 115 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its meeting held on the 12th day of November, 2024. WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by-law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 12th day of November 2024 including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by-law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken by resolution. 2. Where no individual by-law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council this 12th day of November, 2024. ........................................................ ……........................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR Page 495 of 495