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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/10/15COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 15, 2007 Order of Business and Agenda Package The City of Niagara falls Canada Background Material: Recommendation Report: PD- 2007 -88 -and- COUNCIL MEETING October 15 2007 PRAYER: Councillor Thomson ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of September 24, 2007 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. PLANNING MATTERS PUBLIC MEETINGS Public Meeting AM- 41/2006, Revised Zoning By -law Amendment Application 2799 St. Paul Avenue Applicant: Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited Agents: Emilio Raimondo, Raimondo and Associates Architects Inc. Richard Brady, Urban and Environmental Management Proposed 4- Storey, 47 Unit Condominium Apartment Building Correspondence from Sam and Mara Manella Correspondence from Luigi Grace Carniello Correspondence from Rita Tonet Correspondence from Lisa Marcon Public Meeting AM- 13/2005, Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment Application Marineland Parkway Applicant: Napev Construction Limited Agent: Uri Salmona, Salmona Tregunno Inc. Proposed Apartment Development Background Material: Recommendation Report: PD- 2007 -83 Public Meeting AM- 14/2007, Zoning By -law Amendment Application 5382 Robinson Street and Lands on the West Side of Stanley Avenue, South of Robinson Street Applicant: Canadian Niagara Hotels Agent: Emilio Raimondo, Raimondo and Associates Allowing Tandem Parking On -Site and Permitting a Portion of the Required Parking Off -Site Background Material: Recommendation Report: PD- 2007 -82 -and Correspondence from George Yerich, Jr. Public Meeting AM- 25/2007, Zoning By -law Amendment Application 7797 Lundy's Lane (Rear Land) Owner: 968566 Ontario Inc. (Bhavanbhai Patel) Agent: Nick Cirillo Proposed Residential Lot Addition Background Material: Recommendation Report: PD- 2007 -85 -and Correspondence from Niagara Region Planning Development 3 Public Meeting 26T -96001 (Revised), 26T -11- 2006 -02 (Revised) AM- 42/2006 Warren Woods Draft Plan of Subdivision Zoning By -law Amendment Application Kalar Road (West Side) /South of McLeod Road Owner: Warren Woods Land Corporation 617567 NB Inc. (Jim Ruscica) Background Material: Recommendation Report: PD- 2007 -86 -and- Correspondence from Niagara Region Planning Development Correspondence form Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Correspondence from Thomson Rogers MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1 Arts Culture Committee request to proclaim October 28 to November 3, 2007 as Arts Culture Week in the City of Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. 2. Safe Kids Canada request to proclaim October 22 to 28, 2007 as Safe Crossing Week in the City of Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. 3. Correctional Service Canada request to proclaim November 18 to 25 as Restorative Justice Week in the City of Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. 4. Winter Festival of Lights request for use of pyrotechnic fireworks display over the Falls for various dates from November 3, 2007 to January 8, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. -4- 5. Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake request that the City support a resolution calling on the Ministry of Transportation to proceed with the environmental assessment process and detailed design of the Q.E.W./ Glendale Avenue interchange. RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. 6. Nicole and Allan Ferguson request that dog on Bonnie Street be declared vicious. RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council. Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration. 1. Chief Administrative Officer 2. Chief Administrative Officer RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" ACTIONS F- 2007 -39 Municipal Accounts REPORTS BDD- 2007 -04 Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) Services HR- 2007 -11 CAO By -law and Job Description RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Councillor loannoni, Chair) RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Councillor Pietrangelo, Chair) 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. MW- 2007 -118 Tender #T -17 -2007 New Equipment Purchase 5 MW -2007 -119 Contract 2007 158 -05 Victoria Avenue Clifton Hill Intersection Improvements MW- 2007 -121 Tender 2007- 190 -07 Delaware Street, Dawlish Avenue, Roger Crescent Watermain Replacement MW- 2007 -123 Contract 2007 193 -07 Garner Southwest Servicing Gravity Sewers and Watermain TS- 2007 -01- School Signing Policy TS- 2007 -03 Beaverdams Road Safety Assessment Consultant Selection R- 2007 -27 Chippawa Boat Ramp Agreement PD- 2007 -84 Preparation of Market Feasibility Study for Sylvia Place Market BY -LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws listed for Council consideration. 2007 -199 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13486 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of McLeod Road 2007 -200 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13466 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Kalar Road 2007 -201 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13441 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Drummond Road 2007 -202 A by -law to establish Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R -13441 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Drummond Road 2007 -203 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 2007 -204 A by -law to establish part Township Lot 97 Stamford as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Dorchester Road 2007 -205 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended, to permit 19 on- street townhouse dwelling units (AM- 07/2007) 6 2007 -206 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to recognize an existing triplex on the land (AM- 10/2007) 2007 -207 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended, to allow the use of the existing building for a day nursery (AM- 20/2007) 2007 -208 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended, to recognize the use of an existing building as a hostel (AM- 24/2006) 2007 -209 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the development of lands on the west side of Stanley Avenue, north of Thorold Stone Road, for Tight industrial use (AM- 13/2004) 2007 -210 A by -law to define, limit and determine the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer 2007 -211 A by -law to authorize the payment of $24,301,551.18 for General Purposes 2007 -212 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 15 day of October, 2007 NEW BUSINESS October 15, 2007 PD- 2007 -88 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD- 2007 -88 AM- 41/2006 Revised Zoning By -law Amendment Application 2799 St. Paul Avenue Applicant: Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited Agents: Emilio Raimondo, Raimondo and Associates Architects Inc. Richard Brady, Urban and Environmental Management Inc. Proposed 4- Storey, 47 Unit Condominium Apartment Building RECOMMENDATION: Niag araJ C A N A D A That Council not approve the Zoning By -law amendment application to permit the development of a 4- storey, 47 unit apartment building on the subject land. BACKGROUND: Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited has requested an amendment to Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 for a 0.63 hectare (1.5 acres) parcel of land known as 2799 St. Paul Avenue, as shown on Schedule 1. The amendment is requested to change the zoning from R5A (site specific) to R5C (site specific) to permit the development of a 4- storey, 47 unit apartment building, as shown on Schedules 2 and 3. The lands are currently zoned a site specific Residential 5A Density (R5A -547) zone which permits the development of a 3- storey, 32 unit apartment building. In late 2006, the applicant submitted a rezoning application to permit a 7- storey, 68 unit apartment building on the property. The applicant presented this proposal to surrounding residents who expressed numerous concerns, including concerns about overshadowing of surrounding dwellings by the apartment building. The applicant subsequently revised the proposal to a 5- storey, 19 metre (62 foot) tall building with 49 dwelling units. This proposal was brought to the July 9, 2007 Council meeting for consideration. Upon receiving letters of objection from surrounding residents, the applicant requested deferral of the application to consider further revisions to the proposal, and subsequently has submitted the current proposal. 43 10 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Planning Development October 15, 2007 2 PD- 2007 -88 Surrounding Land Uses The property is bounded by single detached dwellings to the north. The Haulage Road Trail abuts the site to the west, with more single detached dwellings on the west side of this road. Commercial uses, including the Queen's Restaurant and used car sales lots, are located to the south and the east. Neighbourhood Meeting and Resident's Comments A neighbourhood meeting with the surrounding residents was held by the applicant on August 1, 2007. The residents raised concerns about the design of the site including the positioning of the waste disposal site, the preservation of vegetation and trees on the property, and the potential for traffic generation. Several of the residents indicated they had concerns with the height and size of the development and would prefer the site developed with a 3- storey, 32 unit apartment dwelling as per the current zoning. Several letters of objection have been submitted by residents and are on tonight's agenda. These letters cite concern about the height and the overshadowing of surrounding residences by the apartment building, and the lack of conformity the development has with surrounding dwellings. Planning Analysis Although the project has been reduced to a height that is closer to Official Plan objectives, due to the height, massing and siting of the building the proposal will adversely impact on the properties to the north and cannot be recommended for approval. The following is a summary of staff's analysis of the application: 1. The proposed 4- storey apartment building does not conform to the Official Plan. The property is designated Residential in the City's Official Plan. Residential areas are primarily intended to be developed for various types of residential dwellings. Apartment buildings up to a density of 75 units per hectare (30 units per acre) and heights of 3 to 4 storeys can be developed at the periphery of residential neighbourhoods where they have access to arterial roads, are in close proximity to schools, parks and neighbourhood commercial areas and are compatible with surrounding development. In addition, the Official Plan encourages a gradation of building heights with sufficient horizontal distance separation to ensure a complementary arrangement of residential uses. Further, new and infill development shall be designed and integrated to achieve compatibility with the surrounding area in terms of density, height, mass, setbacks and appearance. These policies are not met as follows: October 15, 2007 3 PD- 2007 -88 2. The requested zoning is not in keeping with the character of the area. The current R5A -547 zone permits 32 dwelling units in an apartment building and a height limit of 10 metres (32.8 feet). The applicant wishes to increase the number of dwelling units to 47 and a height of 14 metres (46 feet) to allow a 4- storey building. The building elevations (Schedule 3) depict ceiling heights of approximately 3.0 metres (10 feet) each floor which is slightly higher than typical construction. The length of the building has been increased from 67 metres (220 feet) to 76 metres (250 feet) over the previous submission. As there has been no attempt to reduce the massing by breaking the building up into components, this increase in length increases the massing of the building as viewed from the north. This significant degree of massing is out of character with the surrounding single family residences. The siting of the building is too close to the north property line and the adjacent dwellings for a building of this height. The building has a setback of 7 metres (23 feet) (as opposed to 8.2 metres or 27 feet on the previous submission). This setback is Tess than the minimum 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) required for the rear yard setback of the adjacent detached dwellings and is insufficient, given the height and massing of the proposed building. Currently the R5A zone has a height limit of 10.0 metres (32.8 feet). This is the same height limit as per the adjacent single detached dwellings. The proposal to have a building height of 14.0 metres (46 feet) is an increase of 40% over the previous approval. This proposal does not provide the gradation of height nor sufficient distance separation as directed by the Official Plan. While the Official Plan permits a height in the range of 3 or 4 storeys and a density of up to 75 units per hectare (30.4 units per acre), the configuration of the lot and location near detached dwellings place some constraints on the ability to develop this site to the maximum. The increase to 4 storeys does not provide an adequate gradation of height to the nearby 2 storey dwellings which is compounded by the minimal side yard setback. Typically as buildings get higher, greater setbacks are established to ensure compatibility and compensate for the increase. As well, the length to height of the proposed building creates a very massive built form in close proximity to the detached dwellings. CONCLUSION: 1. The application to amend the Zoning By -law to permit a 4- storey, 47 unit apartment building on the site cannot be supported for the following reasons: It does not conform with the Residential policies of the Official Plan, in particular the siting of apartment building and the compatibility of the proposal with surrounding dwellings. October 15, 2007 Recommended by: Approved by: A.Bryce:mb Attach. The height and siting of the apartment building would adversely impact the properties to the north of the land. S: \PDR\2007 \PD- 2007 -88, AM -41 -2006 2799 St. Paul Ave.wpd 4 Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development PD- 2007 -88 Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Subject Land 1 Atd w Q GORE ST III 1 SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP RIALL ST CHURCH'S LANE r Amending the Official Plan and Zoning By -Law No. 79 -200 Location: 2799 St. Paul Avenue Applicant: Wedgewood Builders KAGIS_ Requests\ 2 006\ Schedules VoningAM\AM-41\mapping.map N� s�r s 1:NTS AM-41 /2006 June 2007 :1005 _7007 X0045 :'siEeP "EiY E:V?�og eppppppQ ..iutiiKih AN ASPHALT x 2 AO�- '��'Ai9f3:k id U PRPOSED 4 ST REY+ BASEMENT (41 UNIT TOTAL) APARTME BUILDING E LOINS COVE E 167 4.10' SQ. a4J77rTPE't, uar ti. PLAN R. V I ZONED RESIDENTIAL RIG LOT LE! 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The amendment is requested to permit the development of a 5- storey, 49 unit apartment building, as shown on Schedules 2 and 3. A site specific Residential Apartment 5A Density -547 (R5A -547) zone was applied to the land in 2001 which permits the development of a 3- storey, 32 unit apartment building. As the Official Plan allows such low -rise apartment buildings to be developed in this location, the proposal was approved by Council. The land is requested to be rezoned to a site specific Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C) zone to permit the proposed apartment building. A comparison of the current and proposed zoning standards follows: Maximum number of units Maximum height Minimum interior side yard setback Current Zoning (R5A -547) 32 10 metres (32.8 feet) building height 'etres (16.4 feet) Proposed Zoning (R5C) 49 19 metres (62.3 feet) building height 9.5 metres (31.17 feet) 4310Queen Street, PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905-356-7521 wwwniagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community PD- 2007 -57 Community Services Departn Planning Development Minimum landscaped open space 30% 40% Minimum front yard setback 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) Minimum rear yard setback 10 metres (32.8 feet) 10 metres (32.8 feet) Maximum building coverage 30% 30% July 9, 2007 The applicant initially proposed a 7- storey, 68 unit apartment building with a height of 21 metres (70 feet) which included a parking structure along the former Hydro Haulage Road. At a neighbourhood meeting in January, the applicant presented this proposal to surrounding residents. Concerns about the height of the building and impacts on surrounding dwellings including overshadowing and the loss of privacy, traffic and servicing capacity were raised. Subsequent to this meeting, the applicant scaled back the project to a 5- storey,18 metre (60 foot) tall building, as currently proposed. Surrounding Land Uses The property is bounded by single detached dwellings to the north. The Haulage Road Trail abuts the site to the west, followed by more single detached dwellings. Commercial uses, including the Queen's Restaurant and used car sales lots, are located to the south and the east. Circulation Comments Regional Municipality of Niagara The Region's Smart Growth Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement promote compact forms of development and residential intensification in built up areas. Regional Planning staff is not opposed to this application from a Provincial or Regional planning perspective. The City should be satisfied the proposed development is compatible with the adjacent residential neighbourhood. Municipal Works No objections. Trip generation for this development does not warrant a traffic study and no further road widening dedications are needed. There are adequate municipal services for the development. Fire Services 2 PD- 2007 -57 No objections. The applicant will need to demonstrate adequate fire access and fire protection at the site plan stage. Parks, Recreation Culture Cash -in -lieu of parkland dedication will be required when condominium approval is requested. The provision of street tree planting, protection of existing trees and landscaping will be required at subsequent stages of development. July 9, 2007 3 PD- 2007 -57 Building Services All required building permits to be obtained prior to commencement of construction. Surrounding Residents Many letters of objection have been received from residents and are included on tonight's agenda. Concerns have been raised about the height of the building, its impact on surrounding dwellings (in terms of shadowing and loss of privacy) and incompatibility with surrounding dwellings in terms of architecture and density. The residents also question the proposal's conformity to the Official Plan. Planning Analysis 1. The proposed 5- storey apartment building does not conform to the Official Plan. The property is designated Residential in the City's Official Plan. Residential areas are primarily intended to be developed for various types of residential dwellings. Apartment buildings up to a density of 75 units per hectare (30 units per acre) and heights of 3 to 4 storeys can be developed at the periphery of residential neighbourhoods where they have access to arterial roads, are in close proximity to schools, parks and neighbourhood commercial areas and are compatible with surrounding development. As the project meets the above noted locational criteria, the density of the development is within the intent of the Official Plan. However the building height does not conform to the Official Plan. In addition, the proximity of the building to abutting single detached dwellings raises concerns regarding compatibility. The Official Plan limits the height of apartment dwellings in this area to 3 to 4 storeys to protect adjacent low density residential areas from the effects of overshadowing and loss of privacy. The proposed building has 5 storeys and is close to a height of 19 metres (62 feet), equivalent in height to a 6- storey apartment dwelling. The increased height is intended to accommodate higher than average ceiling heights. The Official Plan directs buildings of this height away from low density residential areas and to sites adjacent to minor and major commercial districts, where abutting uses are less impacted by tall buildings, or there is an opportunity to develop a gradation of building heights down to single detached dwellings. In addition, the building has been shifted to the north side of the property from the proposal shown to the residents in January, bringing the siting of this tall building closer to the single detached dwellings on Emma Street. The building should be reduced in height and located as far from abutting dwellings as possible and towards the front of the site. Redesigning the site also may allow for increased efficiencies in the parking layout, thereby creating more landscaped open space to buffer adjacent uses. A building architecture that would be complementary to the architecture of the adjacent single detached dwellings should also be considered. July 9, 2007 4 PD- 2007 -57 A site on the east side of St. Paul Avenue and south of the adjacent hydro power line corridor was zoned in 1991 for a 6- storey apartment dwelling. This project, although still unbuilt, was approved on the basis that it abutted the hydro corridor to its north and impacts on the residences to the east and to the south would be mitigated by increased building setbacks (15.5 metres or 50 feet). In addition, parking for the development was provided underground, allowing for increased landscape coverage to further mitigate impacts on surrounding properties. The owner of this project has considered developing these lands for a single storey commercial development rather than the permitted apartment dwelling, but has not submitted a formal request to do so. 2. The requested zoning is not in keeping with the Official Plan. The requested R5C zone would permit a building that is nearly twice as tall as what is currently permitted on the site. For the reasons noted above, this is not appropriate for the site or for the surrounding area. A zone category which reflects the height limits contained in the Official Plan would be more appropriate. CONCLUSION: 1. The application to amend the Zoning By -law to permit a 5- storey, 49 unit apartment building on the site cannot be supported for the following reasons: It does not conform with the Residential policies of the Official Plan, in particular the siting of taller apartment buildings and protecting low density residential areas from the adverse impacts of high rise development. The height of the development would be out of character with surrounding residential uses. 2. The applicant should consider reducing the height of the development and redesigning the development to ensure it is compatible with the surrounding residential area. 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FT mc 0. 1 •1341 31013.0.31 T:1471 /311•V hh.C.aere PAO 00.00 0033 Mae..x.31.0a OF 0.10.ve0,r SITE PLAN tlanIVO P.111113 MIR ,CHEDULE 3 Dean Iorfida Resubmission of July 9 Petition to Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application AM- 41/2006 From: To: Date: Subject: CC: "Mannella" <s.mannella @sympatico.ca> <diorfida @niagarafalls. c a> 9/27/2007 12:50 AM Resubmission of July 9 Petition to Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application AM- 41/2006 <ddarbyson @niagarafalls.ca>, <abryce @niagarafalls.ca> September 27, 2007 Dear Mr. Iorfida, Further to our telephone conversation of Tuesday September 25, 2007, our petition is structured to clearly oppose any change in the current zoning of 2799 St Paul Ave, without regard to the type of application before Council. Our group's general consensus is that the petition continues to be admissible as the opinion of its signatories, and should be included as an appendix to the upcoming Planning Staff Report for the October 15, 2007 Public Meeting. If you require a copy for inclusion, please advise. Thank you for your co- operation assistance. Sam M. Mannella 6284 Emma Street (905)- 374 -7068 cc. Doug Darbyson, Director of Planning cc. Andrew Bryce, Planner Page 1 of 1 file: /C:\Documents and Settings \di202\Local Settings \Temp\XPGrpWise \46FAFE45Dom... 9/27/2007 City of Niagara Falls Planning Development 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Sam and Mara Mannelia September 26, 2007 Dear Mr. Darbyson Planning Scanned File: RECEIVED SEP 2 8 2007 PLANNING DEV LOPMENT RE: City File AM-41/2006 Revised 2799 St. Paul Ave. We live at 6284 Emma Street (Lot 10). We are writing a letter of objection for the proposed development at 2799 St. Paul Ave., because a 4- storey, 46 foot apartment building, which is 40% taller than the current zoning height, will have a negative impact on our home and lives. We built our home 3 years ago with the understanding that the land at 2799 St. Paul Ave. was already re-zoned in 2001 to (R5A -547), which would permit a 3- storey apartment. We made a substantial financial commitment to the City and built a new home. In the spirit of equity and fairness to all surrounding citizens, we hope that the City keeps the commitment of its current 2001 zoning of 3 stories, 32 feet. Many reasons, outlined below, identify to Council that a 4- storey apartment building in this location will be an infringement upon my basic citizen's rights. We would not have built our family home, in which we have invested our life savings, if the land was zoned for a 4- storey. Our rear lot is 150 feet wide. That means that depending on the final positioning of the building, our total privacy will be violated, and our quiet enjoyment of personal property will be forever impaired. We are concerned that the `shadowing study' will show that the 4- storey building will block sunlight from our property, which is not fair to us as citizens. This also means we will have people looking out of their apartments and their balconies at us. There are a few spectacular full -grown trees about 10 feet from the property line. It would be a disgrace to remove this beautiful nature. These provide a natural privacy screen, but the developer wants them cleared. Please be considerate of the daily lives of the residents of Emma Street. We are concerned about the increase in noise from cars, people, air conditioning units, garbage trucks, and traffic. We are concerned about the lighting at night, the pollution from the idling engines of cars and ultimately we are scared about having our privacy invaded. We have young children and the thought of someone watching their every movement and step from the fourth floor makes us nervous and worried. We ask that you take our concerns to heart. No one wants to have a 4- storey apartment building in their backyard. The land has already been rezoned once, and this zoning is current. We need to stop this development. It is not in character with the existing neighborhood. One last thing, the developer is focused only on the profit to be obtained in building a 4- storey, 46 foot tall apartment. The land is zoned for a 3- storey. Why not build that! Luigi Grace Carniello 6315 Emma Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6A4 (905)358 -3544 September 27, 2007 Mr. Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2J 4H2 Dear Mr. Darbyson: -4titAv 4-/A-cx- Luigi Grace Carniello cc: Andrew Bryce, Planning Department Planning canned File: RE: 2799 St. Paul Avenue Zoning By -law Amendment Application City File: AM- 41/2006 Revised Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited Once again we are writing with regards to the proposed change in the above application As we expressed at the time of the original application in July, we strongly object to re- zoning in any form. When we purchased our land it was clear that the land on 2799 St. Paul was zoned for a three storey apartment. As proud home owners, and dedicated tax payers, we feel that our concerns should be considered and respected. Any building which is higher than a three storey, 32 feet structure is intrusive to our family oriented neighborhood. Regardless of any effort on the developer's behalf, there will be issues with increased noise, pollution, and traffic. A taller building is not compatible with our well maintained homes and will decrease our property value. We ask that you consider our request to adhere to the current zoning by -law. Yours truly, RECEIVED SEP 28 2007 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT Director of Planning and Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen St. Niagara Falls, ON. L2E 6X5 Re: 2799 St. Paul Avenue Zoning By -law Amendment Application City File AM- 41/2006 This is to advise that we are residents of 6299 Jupiter Blvd. and we object to the proposed 4 storey, 47 unit apartment building at 2799 St.Paul St. When we purchased our property the land was zoned to permit a 3 storey, 32 unit apartment building. Now we have this proposal which will further increase the occupancy of this site. The 4 storey, 46 foot apartment building is 40% taller than the current zoning height. This building will be very intrusive and unsuitable to this neighbourhood. There will be an increase in noise and a loss of rear yard privacy. The increase in the number of vehicles will make the entrance and exit onto St. Paul St. even more difficult for surrounding residents and businesses. The City's Official Plan states that although there is a demand for a variety of multiple residential accommodations it also states that these types will "not be mixed indiscriminately, but will be arranged in a graduation of building height and densities The Official Plan continues by saying that "street townhouses, block townhouses, maisonettes, apartments and other similar multiple unit structures 2 to 3 storeys can be developed to a maximum of 50 units per hectare." The Official Plan also encourages new residential development and infilling but states that it is to "be designed and integrated to achieve compatibility and sensitivity with the surrounding area in terms of density, height and graduation, building mass and arrangement The density is greater than what exists and the height is excessive in comparison with the existing houses. The existing residents have an investment in their property and foresee an overwhelming decrease in the property value if this proposal is approved. 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Proposed Apartment Development RECOMMENDATION: Niag araJ CANADA That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By -law amendment application to permit the development of two apartment buildings on the land, subject to the westerly apartment building being limited to a maximum of 4 storeys, the easterly apartment building being limited to a maximum of 8 storeys and the building envelope being secured as shown on Schedule 2. BACKGROUND: Napev Construction Limited has requested amendments to the Official Plan for a 1.05 hectare (2.6 acre) parcel of land on the south side of Marineland Parkway, west of Stanley Avenue, as shown on Schedule 1. The application has been revised for a 4 storey apartment building and a 10 storey apartment building, containing a total of 162 dwelling units, as shown on the attached Schedule 2. The applicant originally proposed two 8 storey apartment buildings containing a total of 196 dwelling units on the property, however this proposal was deferred by City Council on November 20, 2006 at the request of the applicant to allow for the submission and review of a revised proposal. A copy of Staff Report PD- 2006 -95 is attached for reference. The land is currently designated Tourist Commercial in the City's Official Plan. Residential development may also be permitted if the land is surplus to tourist commercial needs but are subject to the height, density, and Iocational policies of the Residential designation. The applicant has requested special site specific policies be added to the Official Plan to permit a density of 154 units per hectare (62 units per acre) and a height up to 10 storeys. P.O. Box 1023, Niagara falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905 -356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Forking Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Planning Development October 15, 2007 2 PD- 2007 -83 The subject lands are currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) which permits a variety of tourist commercial uses up to 12 metres (40 feet) (4 storeys) in height. The zoning of the land is requested to be changed to a site specific Residential Apartment 5F (R5F) zone to permit the proposed development. Surrounding Land Uses Land to the south are wooded and intended to be developed in the future as part of the Thundering Waters Golf Course. The Drummond Park Village subdivision exists to the south west which is comprised of semi detached dwellings and detached dwellings. To the north there are zoning approvals that would permit the development of a 7 storey and an 8 storey hotel. Neighbourhood Meeting Further to the November 2006 Council meeting, the applicant held a neighbourhood meeting with surrounding residents on April 3, 2007. The applicant presented 3 different proposals as follows: The original proposal of two 8 storey apartment buildings containing 196 units. A proposal of a single 14 storey building containing 176 units. A proposal of a 4 storey and a 10 storey apartment building containing a total of 162 units. Some residents cited concerns with all three proposals, including overshadowing and a Toss of privacy for abutting residents and the potential for increased traffic on McLeod Road. The applicant has formally submitted the third proposal (the 4 storey and 10 storey apartment building scheme), but has further revised the proposal by shifting the 4 storey building further away from the west property line and the nearby residences to allow room for landscaping and buffering. Planning Analysis The applicant has made changes in the proposal that more closely reflects the building heights and densities contemplated by the Official Plan, as well as a development that is more in character with surrounding development. Provided the easterly building is reduced in height to 8 storeys, the proposal meets the prerequisite criteria for an Official Plan change, as follows: 1. The proposal generally conforms to the Tourist Commercial policies for surplus lands. The land is designated Tourist Commercial and is within the Fallsview Subdistrict. Given its location a buffering low density residential dwellings, building heights are restricted to 4 storeys in this subdistrict. October 15, 2007 3 PD- 2007 -83 Although the and is intended primarily for tourist commercial uses, multiple family residential developments may be considered under the Residential policies if the lands are in excess of demand for tourist commercial purposes. The applicant's planner has provided the opinion that this land is surplus to the tourist commercial needs. He cites the focus of new development in the area near the Fallsview Casino. Given its location on an arterial road near a Minor Commercial district, the site is appropriate for an apartment dwelling use. The lands are outside of the primary development area of the Tourist Commercial core and adjacent to residential lands. The property is of sufficient size to accommodate a multiple unit development. 2. The site is suitable for an increase in height and density within the Official Plan. The applicant is seeking site specific amendments for height and density. The Residential policies permit apartment buildings in the range of 4 to 6 storeys and a density up to 100 units per hectare (40.5 units per acre) on the periphery of residential neighbourhoods and convenient access to an arterial road. In addition, the Official Plan encourages a gradation of building heights with sufficient horizontal distance separation to ensure a complementary arrangement of residential uses. Further, new development should be designed and integrated to achieve compatibility with the surrounding area in terms of density, height, mass, setbacks and appearance. The applicant has revised his proposal to show a 4 storey building (a reduction from the previously submitted 8 storeys) and a second building of 10 storeys. The applicant has moved toward a gradation of building heights by providing a stepped form from 4 storeys to 10 storeys. However, the 10 storey building is still taller than the existing approvals north of Marineland Parkway which has zoning for 7 and 8 storey buildings. Therefore, any additional height on this property should not exceed 8 storeys. The current proposal shows a setback for the westerly (4storey) building to provide a 6 metre (19.6 feet) setback from the property line. This is an improvement over the previous submission before Council and when the width of the Con Rail drain is factored in provides a distance separation of 42 metres (138 feet) to the nearest low density residential property. The taller of the two buildings has a distance separation of 82 metres (270 feet) from the houses in Drummond Park Village. The density of the project is 154 units per hectare (62 units per acre). Typically, higher densities are encouraged next to the downtown on Major Commercial areas where efforts are being made to strengthen the market. Given that these lands are a conversion from the current Tourist Commercial designation, and will directly access an arterial road which is intended to carry the highest order of traffic, an additional density could be accommodated. The applicant has requested the land remain under the Tourist Commercial designation, with special site policies to permit the proposed development. Although apartment buildings may be permitted under the Tourist Commercial designation, Planning staff recommend the land be redesignated Residential, with October 15, 2007 4 PD- 2007 -83 special site policies that reflect the recommended development. This designation will better reflect the proposed development and will allow the application of a residential zone that is consistent with the designation. 3. Availability of Adequate Municipal Services and Facilities for the Proposed Use and its Impact on the Transportation System The applicant has submitted servicing and traffic studies that indicate current infrastructure can generally support the development. The Region's Public Works Department has factored this development into their McLeod Road Corridor Study to ensure road infrastructure will support anticipated traffic. However, additional infrastructure, including a waterman loop to service the site and nearby lands and a left turn lane into the development, should be provided. Should Council support the application, a hold symbol should be implemented through the site specific zoning. This symbol would be lifted once the necessary agreements to provide the servicing infrastructure have been executed. 4. Need for the Proposed Use and the Extent to which Existing Areas of the City Designated for the Proposed Use are Developed or Available for Development Although the latest City statistics identify an inventory of vacant residential land as required under Provincial legislation to be available for development, Planning staff do not object to the use of the land for multiple family residential purposes. A residential development of an appropriate scale will complement the surrounding neighbourhood and provide additional housing choices for residents. In addition, nearby tourist areas which see a substantial number of tourists only at certain times of the year could be enhanced by the presence of year round residents. 5. It is recommended the land be put under a site specific Residential Apartment 5E Density (R5E) zone to permit the development. The Land is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC). The applicant has proposed rezoning the land to a site specific Residential Apartment 5F Density (R5F). However, the R5E zone permits densities of 149 units per hectare (60 units per acre) which more closely approximate the 154 units per hectare (62 units per acre) density proposed. The land should be put under a site specific R5E zone. This zone should limit heights to 4 storeys for the westerly building and 8 storeys for the easterly building and should secure the configuration of building envelopes as shown on Schedule 2. Additional site specific provisions will recognize the minor reductions proposed to the front and rear (southerly) yard setbacks from the typical R5E standards. CONCLUSION: The revised application to amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By -law can be supported, provided the buildings are limited to heights of 4 storeys and 8 storeys respectively and to the proposed building envelopes, for the following reasons: It is in conformity with the general objective of the Official Plan, in particular that residential areas are protected from the adverse impacts of high rise, high density development. October 15, 2007 The recommended project is of a height and density that provides a gradation of heights and distance such that it will not adversely impact on surrounding development. The lands should be designated Residential with site specific policies for height and density. The property should be rezoned as R5E with site specific provisions for height and density as well as site specific setback requirements. Recommended by: Approved by: A. Bryce: mb Attach. S: \PDR\2007 \PD- 2007 -83, AM -35 -2005 Marineland Pkwy.wpd 5 Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services PD- 2007 -83 Respectfully submitted: Ate John MacDona Chief Administrative Officer Subject Land SIENNEKNCRES fltattEMCST 111111111111 ST �1�t11 11#i «ill'. 111111 R ti ilfl wituttAl Mow meaPo N Location: Applicant: Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment. N Marineland Pkwy Napev Construction Ltd. SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP s Scale: 1:NTS sr cst Wrr tn 1 O 0 d Schedule 2 ■s IuPV1iifl !■hON;;t' :•rS "II•IRUuII11 MID 011 lddd SIX3 ICI 5ur3nosa ONINOZ i h LIC ..;s.; ii rnw Sgt aM 0D5 OYS TISi1CS f.0 •O1B IVSOdONd wuc.. wun ei pk 7RII yB 383838 LY555L I. 1"'" '7. .AR 0 1res 1111 e2.¢ OA yaw 107 30V23A0O ONIO'Nf18 f Yl 1 r :SNO[iN ONIQig18 1 1 V3lM ONNVd 27YHdSY suro Li3Y11WdV 03 MAXIM sr cst Wrr tn 1 O 0 d Schedule 2 ■s IuPV1iifl !■hON;;t' :•rS "II•IRUuII11 MID 011 lddd WEST ELEVATION (Rear) moon EAST ELEVATION (Front) 11 OM IN 1111 k Can 11212112E15 Ne Ex gilla Ili 11 le *X is nag *A II loam LIU wit XI NO ansum II GIZA INN NI 111111 s um WEST ELEVATION (Rear) moon EAST ELEVATION (Front) 11 OM IN 1111 k Can 11212112E15 1213 31:111:113.1 On 111211113131 El ILI al213113131 IMO 421111111131iS 113 21131131313 101 angel= 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 mLI1 1;1 111 1111131:1 1 1 0 1 11 III ME 11 NM 15 111 21115 III SI 11 11 ON 5u si ON 111 If NO MO 5• 1 1 5151 1 •MI 15112 HI212121015 GI III 1C1121121E15 15101 C1131121115 CIE 01131131215 1:11 CI 1151112121195 CIII211211ED 1012E11015 ca mannee October 15, 2007 PD- 2007 -82 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Site and Surrounding Land Uses Niagara falls Re: PD- 2007 -82 AM- 14/2007, Zoning By -law Amendment 5382 Robinson Street and Lands on the West Side of Stanley Avenue, South of Robinson Street Applicant: Canadian Niagara Hotels (Michael DiCienzo, Vice President, Design and Development) Agent: Emilio Raimondo, Raimondo and Associates Allowing Tandem Parking On -Site and Permitting a Portion of the Required Parking Off -Site a prove That Council de ,r the Zoning By -law amendment application to permit a portion of the required parking off -site and to allow tandem parking on -site Canadian Niagara Hotels has submitted an application to amend the Zoning By -law for the 2 parcels of land shown on Schedule 1. Parcel 1, known as 5382 Robinson Street, has pre- existing zoning for a 26 storey hotel. The zoning amendment is requested to allow approximately 174 of the parking spaces required for the hotel on Parcel 1 to be provided off -site on Parcel 2, and to change the parking space provisions on Parcel 1 to allow required parking spaces to be provided in tandem. In 2004, the City approved a site plan application for a 340 room hotel on the property. All required parking was contained on -site within 4 underground parking levels. A portion of Parcel 1 (5382 Robinson Street) is being used as a parking lot The rear portion of the site slopes steeply toward Queen Victoria Park, which is located to the east of the site. The Jolley Cut is located to the north of the parcel, while the Skylon Tower lands are located to the west and the south of the parcel. 0 Queen Street, P0. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905 -356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Planning Development October 15, 2007 A parking lot is located on Parcel 2 (Stanley Avenue). Lands to the north of this parcel are used for a variety of residential and commercial purposes, while lands to the east and south are used for tourist accommodations, and lands to the west are owned by Hydro 1 Networks and leased for a temporary off -site parking lot. Circulation Comments Regional Municipality of Niagara Municipal Works Fire Services Building Services Planning Analysis 2 PD- 2007 -82 Regional Planning staff is not opposed to this application from a broad Provincial and Regional planning perspective. Transportation Services is not supportive of the off -site parking arrangements. All the required parking can be accommodated on -site by the use of parking stackers. The on -site tandem parking arrangement depends on substandard manoeuvring aisles for access. The applicant is required to demonstrate the tandem parking arrangement will be functional. The detailed servicing arrangements and site grading, along with the provisions of site access, waste disposal, emergency accesses, details on the valet operations as well as implementation of a tow away zone on the Robinson Street cul -de -sac are all to be implemented at the site plan stage. Parks, Recreation and Culture A landscape plan for both parcels will be required at the site plan stage. As the site abuts the Jolley Cut, environmental protection measures to protect the Jolley Cut are required to be shown on this landscape plan. Adequate fire access and fire protection to be demonstrated at the site plan stage. All required Building Permits to be obtained prior to commencement of construction. 1. The proposed change is not consistent with the Official Plan policies for "grandfathered" zoning. Both Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 are designated Tourist Commercial in the Official Plan. Parcel 1 was zoned for high rise development in 1966. This zoning was carried October 15, 2007 3 PD- 2007 -82 forward into Zoning By -law 79 -200 which allows a building to be 76 metres (249 feet) high. The Official Plan provides two policies for development with pre- existing zoning. First, the policy provides that none of the Tourist Commercial policies supersede any site specific zoning which exist before the policies were adopted. Second, the Official Plan states that any proposal to replace existing developments shall satisfy the intent of the policies. In effect, as long as it complies with the existing zoning he can build a hotel without meeting any of the policies of the Official Plan including design criteria and architectural peer review requirements. However, any proposal to change the existing development approval must satisfy the intent of the Tourist Commercial policies. The request to change the zoning is considered contrary to the intent of the Official Plan since it would replace existing development approvals with new standards. 2. The requested off -site parking facilities will have and impact on the surrounding area. The Official Plan encourages required parking for large tourist commercial developments to be contained on site preferably in parking garages or underground parking. In addition, the Urban Design Objectives of the Tourism Policy Review recommend all required parking be provided on -site, as a general rule. Surface parking lots are to provide a landscaping strip of 6 metres (20 feet) between the parking lot and abutting streets to create a more pleasing streetscape. Off -site parking is undesirable for the following reasons: It increases traffic congestion on City streets as valet drivers transport vehicles between the hotel and the parking lot instead of patrons walking to an on -site parking facility. The City has already received numerous complaints about the driving habits of valet drivers on City streets accessing other off -site parking lots and the addition of further such facilities may cause further complaints. The proposed hotel and ancillary uses require 329 parking spaces in total. The applicant is proposing to provide 155 spaces (47% of the total) on -site parking spaces and 174 spaces (53% of the total) off -site. A comparison of this request to other off -site parking arrangements is included in Appendix 1. Appendix 1 shows 12 hotels where Council has granted an exception to the norm by allowing hotels to provide a portion of their required parking off -site. The subject application seeks to provide more of its required parking off -site (53% of the total) whereas the average of other hotels which rely on off -site parking facilities is 45 In addition, the Parcel 2, which is to be used for off -site parking, is located 512 metres (1,680 feet) away from the proposed hotel, more than twice the average distance of 218 metres (717 feet) between other off-site parking lots and the hotels they serve (as shown in Appendix 1). October 15, 2007 4 PD- 2007 -82 3. It has not been demonstrated the reduction in parking space standards for the tandem parking will work on -site. The zoning by -law requires parking spaces in parking garages to have direct access to a manoeuvring aisle with a minimum width of 6.3 metres (20.7 feet). The applicant is proposing to tandem park up to 4 vehicles (see Schedule 3), accessed by a 3.7 metre (12 feet) wide manoeuvring aisle. Such an arrangement is going to require a number of vehicular movements to get one vehicle out. The applicant has not yet demonstrated that this arrangement will work. If such movements cannot be achieved, it may be that further off-site parking will be needed for the temporary storage of vehicles while retrieving other vehicles, contributing to further traffic congestion in the general area. 4. The building encroaches into the rear (east) yard of Parcel 1 for which no relief from the zoning requirement has been requested. The proposed development has been designed such that the parking garage extends beyond the hotel tower on its east side. This parking garage is located underground at the west property line, but as the site slopes down to the east, it projects significantly above grade at the east property line. As can be seen on the attached Schedule 2, this garage is set back about 0.6 metres (2 feet) from the rear (east) property line, whereas the Zoning By -law requires all parts of a building on the subject land to be set back 3 metres (9.7 feet) from the rear property line. The applicant has been made aware of this non compliance, but has noted he disagrees with staff's position. CONCLUSION: 1. The proposed Zoning By -law amendment cannot be supported for the following reasons: Recommended by: Approved by: A. Bryce: mb Attach. Locating required parking off -site is not encouraged by the Official Plan, is not in keeping with the Council adopted Tourism Policy Review Implementation Handbook and will contribute to traffic congestion on City streets. The proposed on -site tandem parking arrangement has not been demonstrated to work. 2. It is recommended the proposal be redesigned to contain all required parking to the hotel site. Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development Ed Dujlovic, Exhicytive Director of Community Services Respectfully submitted b John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer S: \PDR\2007 \PD- 2007 -82, AM -14, 5382 Robinson St Application to AllowTandemParking.wpd October 15, 2007 -5 APPENDIX 1 Tourist Developments with Approved Off -Site Parking PD- 2007 -82 Date of Appl. 1984 1989 1990 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2002 2005 Average Name and Address of Hotel Days Inn 5943 Victoria Ave Renaissance 6455 Fallsview Blvd Fireside Inn 4067 River Rd Quality Inn 5257 Ferry Street Sheraton Fallsview 6755 Fallsview Blvd Hilton Hotel 6361 Fallsview Blvd Embassy Suites 6700 Fallsview Blvd Marriott Hotel 6740 Fallsview Blvd Minolta Tower 6732 Fallsview Blvd Radisson Hotel 6733 Fallsview Blvd Double Tree Lodge 6039 Fallsview Blvd Springhill Suites 5930 Victoria Ave Distance from Hotel 61m (200 ft) 36.6m (120 ft) 39.9m (131 ft) 15.2m (50 ft) 30.5m (100 ft) 30.5m (100 ft) 198m 762m (650 2500 ft) 198m 762m (650 2500 ft) 305m (1000 ft) 213m (700 ft) 52m (170ft) 1424m (4672 ft) of spaces on site 40 (45 108 (48 21 (30 16 (15 270 (41 865 (90 302 (90 0 3 231 (91 243 (84 258 (61 of spaces off site 51 (56 117 (52 47 (70 90 (85 392 (59 102 (10 35 (10 296 (100 48 (94 22 46 (16 167 (39 Total of Req. Spaces 91 225 68 106 662 967 337 296 51 240 289 426 *Excluded from the average calculation because the off -site parking was subject of a grandfathered zoning. Subject Land Schedule 1 LOCATION MAP Amending the Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Location: 5382 Robinson Street and West Side of Stanley Avenue South of Robinson Street Applicant: Canadian Niagara Hotels N s 1:NTS AM- 14/2007 September 2007 OF CUL -DE -SAC -ROBINSON STREET r J EXISTING H 4:2-- 1 E TRUCK(6X43) IING SITE FROM STREET FIRE TRUCK(EX431\ RETUFSIING TO STATION FIRE TRUCK(SX43') EXISTING CUL -DE -SAC TO N. STREET FIRETRUCK(SX43 EXITING /HAMMERHEAD TO STREET PROPOSED MORAINE TRAIL LOCATION 060 TRUCKS:8MS') ACCESS TO SITE FROM STREET EXISTING RETAIING WALL UNE OF CANOPY ABOVE NEW LANDSCAPED CIRCLE REFER TO CIVIL DWGS PROPOSED MORAINE TRAIL LOCATION =alma WAIL RAMP DOWN 10 UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE BELOW r i I I 35 REMOVE EXISTING TREES FIRE TRUCK(8'X43') BACKING UP INTO HAMMERHEAD P05080N EXISTING CUL -DE SAC A W A N 86 DOE 291.80 TOURIST COMMERCIAL /1 TOURIST COMMERCIAL PROPOSED 'MORAINE TRAIL LOCATION UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE LINE OF ROOF STRUCTURE ABOVE TOWER EXISTING JOLLY CUT PATHWAY TO QUEEN VICTORIA PARK 61/2' 2' -7 xX O Site Plan 1 20' -0" PROPOSED ASPHALT PATH 8 REMOVE EXISTING TREE PARK ENTRY 0 i 1 1 1 I ,t 12 ISM 112 CCEM oc 1W1 (r,,) JO ti Mt* agE iffiffi4W1 1 1 rt) 11 t NINO °WU 414,0 1 0 lellAreerKiroNnI•aam 4 1 Q 3 1 1 T T TT Q 4 i 5 I g S 0 0.6 METRES 4-- 3.0 METRES o• w z Schedule 3 MIME (A2 .11..1 ag........ 1 p...,.. OHO beclaft EP. =F.:mgr. v notaam.c.. work wino.. to witoexa twos. At0117 /4.90,11MKIP TO. I 0 N ...tesomeo.... rOVAM.m.m•Pon.w1 or en PoimIxto.ow ...MIrrova.... pow, onaucwwer me no+ mowoopmerramo a um 1110071140e KIM /702MSWOW 011111.1. W.Va. 1:1Z1=11:13 NEW WESTIN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT THE JOLLY CUT 103n000 MEET. MAGMA MLA OHM. *WWI MAGMA MP. PROPOSED OFFSITE PARKING LOT ON STANELY AVE, NIAGARA FALLS AIMO D E1SSOCIATES ■an owe. abiotsao. ffIIUtI INC. ......t.soat 12L. 05.1401 Mt pH..., WEL wire* ..114.....mo 1 sr ot OWED CoR REVIFIV 2 JIM 31 MT MOM FOR RENFIN 1 Mitt. MT AWED Fnittli4F1,1110 rer cum/ ;WM S my mum FOR MICHN9 LESkylon Tower City of Niagara Falls City Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Attention: Mr. Doug Darbyson Director of Planning and Development Dear Sir: 5200 Robinson Street Niagara Falls, Canada Telephone 905- 356 -26. Fax Y�c_acc_ccoo 5200 Robinson Street Niagara Falls, Canada L2G 2A3 Telephone 905- 356 -2651 Fax Re: 5382 Robinson Street Zoning By -law Amendment Application on behalf of Canadian Niagara Hotels City File No. AM- 14/2007 I am writing to you on behalf of 656508 Ontario Limited (Skylon Tower) which is the owner and capital tenant of lands adjacent to the lands affected by the above -noted Application. The principals of 656508 Ontario Limited are members of the Yerich family, which has significant holdings in this area, including the operation of the Skylon Tower. We are in receipt of the Notice of Application and Public Meeting with respect to the above -noted matter. We are still conducting a review of this Application and may be providing supplementary comments at a later date. It is also our intention to appear as a delegation at the public meeting scheduled for October 15, 2007 to make further submissions. At this time, we have several concerns with the Application. First, the amount of off -site parking that is proposed and the significant distance to the proposed off -site location may cause patrons of the proposed hotel, dining guests of the proposed hotel and staff of the proposed hotel to seek more proximate and affordable parking on the lands of the Skylon Tower. This may have an adverse impact upon available parking for patrons of the Skylon Tower and other nearby businesses controlled by the Yerich family. Second, the proposed additional traffic for Robinson Street which will be created by off site parking may have adverse impacts and implications for other users of Robinson Street and the long -term development plans of the Yerich family and other proponents in the area. At this time, it is our submission that the proposal does not represent good land use planning and we will elaborate further upon our concerns once we have had an opportunity to complete our review of this matter. You very t G ge Yertch Jr. Vice President eneral Manager October 4, 2007 IL-( 7dL)k-R- RECEIVED OCT 2007 P LANNING DEVELOPMENT October 15, 2007 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Niag araf C A N A D A Re: PD- 2007 -85 AM- 25/2007, Zoning By -law Amendment Application 7797 Lundy's Lane (Rear Land) Owner: 968566 Ontario Inc. (Bhavanbhai Patel) Agent: Nick Cirillo Proposed Residential Lot Addition RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Proposal PD- 2007 -85 That Council approve the Zoning By -law amendment application to change the TC zoning of a strip of land north of the Advantage Inn (7797 Lundy's Lane) to the R1 E zone to permit a lot addition to the residential property to the north (7798 Spring Blossom Drive). The amendment is requested for a 484.6 square metre (5,216 square foot) parcel of land located at the rear of 7797 Lundy's Lane (Advantage Inn) as shown on Schedule 1. This land is proposed to be added to the abutting residential property to the north (7798 Spring Blossom Drive). Schedule 2 illustrates the subject land (Part 1), the balance of the motel property (Part 2) and the existing residential lot (Part 3). The applicant has requested that the Tourist Commercial (TC) zoning on Part 1 be changed to the Residential Single Family 1 E Density (R1 E) zone to permit the lot addition. Surrounding Land Uses The Lundy's Lane properties generally to the south contain several motels and tourist commercial uses. There is a residential plan of subdivision for single- detached dwellings to the north and northwest with homes also located to the northeast on Beaverdams Road. Circulation Comments Information on the requested zoning amendment was circulated to City divisions, the Region, agencies and the public for comment. The following summarizes the comments received to date: 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca City Divisions Regional P no objection no objection Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Planning Development October 15, 2007 2 PD- 2007 -85 Planning Review Various matters were considered in assessing the application. Based on this analysis, approval is recommended. The review of the amendment is summarized as follows: 1. The proposal complies with the policies of the Official Plan. The City's Official Plan designates land with frontage on Lundy's Lane Tourist Commercial. The land to the north with frontage on the subdivision street is designated Residential. The proposal would transfer the rear portion of the motel land to an abutting residential lotto the north. The Official Plan would allow the land use designations to be interpreted to follow the new rear lot line between the properties. Part 1 is not currently utilized by the motel development. The proposal would enlarge the rear yard area for the dwelling on Part 3 and provide an increased separation between the residential dwellings to the north and any potential redevelopment on the tourist commercial land. 2. The requested Zoning By -law amendment is appropriate. The City's Committee of Adjustment granted approval to a related severance application (B37/2007/NF) to permit this boundary adjustment. A condition of approval for the severance is that Part 1 be zoned the same category as the abutting residential property. The lotto the north is zoned R1 E. The balance of the motel property (Part 2) satisfies zoning requirements for lot size and the setbacks of the existing building comply with the minimum by -law provision. Staff view the resulting irregular lot configuration as an interim step. The agent advises that the owners of the other abutting lots on Spring Blossom Drive are not interested in acquiring the area directly abutting their properties at this time. However, the long term objective should be that Part 1 be divided into three parcels to be added to the respective lots. This would provide better property configurations and increase the rear yard amenity area for each lot. CONCLUSION: Approval of the requested amendment would satisfy a condition of a related severance application. The proposal complies with the Official Plan and is supported by staff. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: R.Wilson:gd Attach. S: \PDR\2007 \PD- 2007 -85, AM- 25 -07, 7797 Lundy's Ln, 968556 Ontario inc.wpd Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development Ed ujlovic, Ex =r' tiv- ector of Community Services ht 6 i d Chief dmini acDonald, str ive Officer Subject Land SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Location: 7797 Lundy's Lane (Rear Land) Applicant: 968566 Ontario Inc. (Bhavanbhai Patel) k: \GIS_ Requests\ 2007\ Schedules \ZoningAM\AM- 25\mapping.map N S 1:NTS AM- 25/2007 September 2007 $■T, (MUNICIPAL ROAD) N 6 RECDJE COURT (18. INO£) Z e 7.62 ��e 9 ,P j O i l'j 1 A -o co CO a _qN ct V. 6:3- 2) 1355R. 25.58± 25.578 17.96± H 0. I\ N r 0 i d 17.958 KALAR ROAD O I 23.165 Note This sketch is NOT a Plan of Survey. SKETCH FOR LAND DIVISION PURPOSES ONLY PART OF STAMFORD TOWNSHIP LOT 133 City of Niagara Falls REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA MATIHEWS, CAMERON, HEYWOOD KERRY T. HOWE SURVEYING LIMITED 10 0 20 AO 60 MEIRE5 1: 750 2007 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS KEY PLAN not to scale METRIC NOTE DISTANCES SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE IN METRES AND CAN BE CONVERTED TO FEET BY DIVIDING BY 0.3048 July 12, 2007 DATE 4 12.43132 p Ontarior MATE HEWS, CAMERON, HEYWOOD a KERRY T. HOWE SURVEYING LTD, 5233 9ariai Amu. Unit Niagara Falk, 0niarie 11E 782 lhoe {905)356 -3593 Fo (985)358 -6224 98 Climb She, 9. Calhariner, Onlada 118 305 PhmQ905)687 -335 Dmwn S.S. (Checked A.C. ILLN. 38150 IF" attached Gl obo138000 382491381501dwg138150- LOC.dwg LDC MET 11017 Jul 12, 200712:38pm Suzy From: "Colosimo, Peter" peter. colosimo @regional.niagara.on.ca> To: "Rick Wilson" rwi lson @city.niagarafalls.on.ca> Date: 9/27/2007 2:25 PM Subject: ZBLA 7797 Lundy's Lane Rick Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application Proposed Lot Addition 7797 Lundy's Lane 968566 Ontario Inc Regional Planning has no concerns with the above referenced application from a Provincial or Regional planning perspective as the proposed land use conforms to the Provincial Policy Statement, Provincial Growth Plan and Regional Policy Plan. Peter Colosimo, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Regional Niagara Planning Development Department 2201 St David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Phone: 905 984 3630, ext. 3382 Fax: 905 641 5208 E -Mail: peter. colosimo @regional.niagara.on.ca mailto: peter. colosimo @regional.niagara.on.ca> A (9/27/2007) Rick Wilson ZBLA 7797 Lund 's Lane Page 1 7 The Regional Municipality of Niagara Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this communication including any attachments may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, disclosure, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re -send this communication to the sender and permanently delete the original and any copy of it from your computer system. Thank you. October 15, 2007 PD- 2007 -86 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Niag araFalls CANADA Re: PD- 2007 -86 26T -96001 (Revised), 26T -11- 2006 -02 (Revised) AM- 42/2006 Warren Woods Draft Plan of Subdivision Zoning By -law Amendment Application Kalar Road (West Side) /South of McLeod Road Owner: Warren Woods Land Corporation 617567 NB Inc. (Jim Ruscica) RECOMMENDATION: 1. That the Warren Woods Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan 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. 3. 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. 4. That the application to amend the Zoning By -law be approved as detailed in this report to provide the necessary land use regulations to guide the development of the subdivision. BACKGROUND: Proposal The applicant proposes to develop a 17.235 hectare (42.59 acre) site for a residential plan of subdivision with a total of 308 units. The property is located on the west side of Kalar Road, between McLeod Road and Brown Road (see Schedule 1). The subject lands involve all of Phase 1 and part of Phase 2 on a draft plan approved by the Region in 1998. Schedule 2 illustrates the revised subdivision layout. The plan proposes 146 Tots for single- detached dwellings, 14 lots for semi-detached dwellings (28 units), 27 blocks of land for 134 on- street townhouse dwelling units and blocks of land for a park, walkway /open 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905-356-7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Planning Development October 15, 2007 2 PD- 2007 -86 space and a watercourse channel. A temporary stormwater management area is proposed at the south limit of the plan. There is a temporary emergency access located in the northeast area of the plan through additional land to the north owned by the applicant. The balance of the land to the west will remain under the old file, but a new design and subdivision application(s) are required in the future. The east portion of the site is currently zoned Residential Single Family 1D Density (R1 D), Residential Single Family 1F Density (R1 F), Residential Mixed (R3) and Hazard Land (HL) through site specific Zoning By -law No. 98 -228. The west section of the subject land is zoned Development Holding (DH) through Zoning By -law No. 79 -200. The applicant has requested the zoning on the subject land be changed to a site specific Residential Mixed (R3) zone for the single- detached lots, semi detached lots and on- street townhouse blocks, the Open Space (OS) zone for the parkland and walkways and the Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zone for the watercourse channel. Public Consultation The Planning Act requires that a Public Meeting be held to receive input on subdivision proposals prior to making a decision. Council held the Public Meeting for this plan on June 25, 2007. There were two members of the public that spoke at the meeting regarding the sensitivity of the Warren Creek watercourse, woodlands and Provincially Significant Wetlands in the area. A letter was submitted from the solicitor representing Cytec located to the southwest advising of concerns with residential uses in the vicinity of their industrial operation. The required Public Meeting for the zoning amendment is satisfied through tonight's meeting and provides another opportunity for public comment. Planning Review Various matters were considered in assessing the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning amendment. Based on this analysis, approval is recommended subject to detailed conditions of approval for the subdivision and with minor revisions to the requested zoning amendment. The review of the applications is addressed under the following headings. Existing Development Approval The Region approved a draft plan of subdivision in 1998 for the applicant's land north of the hydro property extending between Kalar Road and Garner Road. The east portion of the site (Phase 1) contained a mix of single- detached, semi detached and on- street townhouses. Phases 2, 3 and 4 further west were in block form. Several extensions to this draft plan have been granted by Council and staff has granted a temporary extension pending the review of the current applications. This existing approval needs to be changed to address new environmental requirements for the protection of Warren Creek and Provincially Significant Wetlands in the area. Surrounding Land Uses A large property abutting to the north is designated for future residential development. An automotive scrap yard exists to the northeast (7549 Kalar Road). This site is now owned by the applicant and the non conforming use is to be eliminated through a proposed October 15, 2007 3 PD- 2007 -86 multiple -unit residential development (File AM- 19/2007) that will be subject to a future public meeting. There are two dwellings, Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW) and land currently zoned for light industrial use on the east side of Kalar Road. A hydro corridor, a dwelling and industrially- designated land containing agricultural crops are located to the south. West of the subject land is the proposed realignment channel for Warren Creek, another PSW area and the applicant's vacant land draft approval for future residential development. Official Plan The City's Official Plan designates the majority of the property Residential which permits a variety of housing types. The floodplains of the two existing branches of the Warren Creek watercourse on the site are designated Environmental Protection Area. The Official Plan promotes a compatible mix of dwelling types, lot sizes and densities to provide a full range of housing opportunities and potential affordable housing. With the satisfaction of the required conditions of approval regarding industrial lands in the area, the development will be compatible with the existing and future surrounding uses. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan. The Official Plan indicates that the overall net density of residential development is generally limited to 25 units /hectare (10.1 units /acre). The overall net density of the development is approximately 23.4 units /hectare (9.5 units /acre). The Official Plan permits on- street and block townhouses to a maximum net density of 50 units /hectare (20.2 units /acre). The net density of the townhouse portions of the plan is calculated at approximately 41 units /hectare (16.6 units /acre). The submitted plan is in keeping with these Official Plan policies. Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan The policies of the Official Plan are refined through the Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. General roadway locations are shown on the land use concept plan for the Garner Neighbourhood. Various housing types are encouraged to meet the needs of different age groups, family sizes and incomes. Environmental features are to be protected. The subdivision satisfies these objectives and the intent of the Secondary Plan. The Secondary Plan seeks a target housing mix of 70% single /semi- detached units and 30% multiple residential units. Based on lotting modifications requested by staff, the subdivision will provide 61.4% single and semi detached units and 38.6% on- street townhouses. This mix will satisfy recent Provincial initiatives which promote more multiple residential units and greater densities. Warren Creek Environmental Assessment In accordance with the Warren Creek Watershed Master Plan, the City initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the realignment of the existing watercourses in the area. The EA also included an examination of potential impacts on the Provincially Significant Wetland to the west. This subdivision plan has been on hold pending the technical analysis of the creek realignment routes and stormwater management requirements for the larger area. The EA is currently in the public commenting phase. The subdivision was designed in anticipation of the general alignment of the east channel October 15, 2007 4 PD- 2007 -86 (Block 189). However, the width of this block will need to be increased to correspond with the final approved watercourse location. Encroachments of the rear of proposed lots abutting the channel must be shifted out of this area. Schedule 3 demonstrates the preferred east and west channel alignments from the Environmental Assessment and a conceptual layout of the subdivision. The land for the channel realignment (within the plan as well as on other properties in the area) is to be acquired by the City through Development Charges. The EA must be completed before the subdivision design can be finalized. The ultimate realignment of the creek tributaries will be designated and zoned Environmental Protection Area. Subdivision Design The developer has undertaken revisions to the plan based on issues identified during the review process. The subdivision proposes a compatible mix of dwelling types and lot sizes with a road pattern and lotting that represents an efficient use of urban residential land. The townhouses are central to the plan in proximity to the open space areas. Larger frontage single- detached lots have been positioned with access on Streets "B" and "F" to minimize driveways to these collector roads. Further minor lotting changes are requested by staff to substitute singles /semis for townhouses (17 units) in two areas of the plan to improve compatibility and vehicle access issues. The applicant is agreeable to these modifications. The road rights -of -way are requested to be increased to current City standards. The developer wishes to continue discussions with staff regarding the possible acceptance of a reduced right -of -way boulevard area to accommodate service installation. An emergency access through the applicant's abutting land to the northeast is required. The development of the subdivision will be limited to approximately 100 units (excluding Street J) until a second permanent road access is available. Traffic calming techniques are required and there will be parking restrictions on certain streets to ensure adequate fire access. The temporary stormwater pond will be constructed on land proposed for future single- detached Tots, if and, when the stormwater area is relocated. A recreational trail is proposed on other land of the developer to the west and bridge crossings of the Warren Creek channels are needed. Sidewalks are required in accordance with standard municipal practice. Additional land of the applicant is located to the south as shown on Schedule 1. The applicant has submitted an Official Plan amendment application (File AM- 31/2005) to change the designation of this land from Industrial to Residential for a large scale mixed use development which will be subject to a future public meeting. The subdivision plan previously showed a road connection to the south that has now been eliminated. Until a decision is made with respect to possible residential development to the south, a road connection is premature. The City will reserve a lot opposite Street B at the south limit of the plan to allow access to the area if the Official Plan is amended in the future to permit residential development on the land to the south. This addresses one of the comments raised by Cytec. Zoning Amendment The R3 zone category provides development standards for single- detached and semi- detached Tots and on- street townhouse blocks. The request is to modify the existing site specific R3 zoning by -law. The watercourse channel will be in an Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zone. The park blocks and walkway blocks will be zoned Open Space (OS). Zoning Provision Standard R3 By -law No. 79 -200 Recommended R3 Site Specific Minimum lot area single- detached semi- detached on- street townhouse 370 square metres 600 square metres 200 square metres /unit 330 square metres 495 square metres 165 square metres /unit Minimum lot frontage single (interior /corner) semi (interior /corner) on- street townhouse 12 metres /15 metres 18 metres /20 metres 6.5 metres /unit same standard 18 metres /21 metres 6 metres /unit Minimum front yard depth 6 metres 4.5 metres dwelling 7.5 metres garage 2.5 metres porch Minimum interior side yard width (varies with height) 1.2 metres /1.8 metres 3 metres townhouse (regardless of height) 1.2 metres single semi 2.4 metres townhouse Minimum exterior side yard width 4.5 metres 4.5 metres dwelling 7.5 metres garage Maximum lot coverage 40% 50% single semi 55% townhouse Maximum height single semi on- street townhouse 10 metres 10 metres 11 metres 12 metres October 15, 2007 The following chart presents information on the R3 zone development standards for singles, semis and on- street townhouses. The City standard by -law provisions and the staff recommendations for the current plan are shown. Changes to the typical R3 zoning provisions are illustrated, other standards such as the minimum rear yard setback for all dwelling types is maintained at 7.5 metres (24.6 feet). The proposed zoning standards apply "new urbanism" principles to create a pedestrian oriented subdivision with homes /porches closer to the street and garages located further back. The majority of lots exceed the proposed minimum lot area provisions. The requested setbacks for garages from both front and exterior side yards are greater than current City standards and allow space to park a vehicle in the driveway. The same interior side yards are proposed for singles and semis regardless of height while on- street townhouses will provide greater side yards. The maximum lot coverage provisions account for the reduction in setbacks and differentiate between singles /semis (50 and townhouses (55 These coverage figures represent potential building footprints and actual dwelling coverages will likely be reduced with architectural design features. A minor increase in dwelling height is requested for roof designs. The developer requests that both garage and driveway parking (tandem) be permitted for the on- street townhouses to meet the zoning requirement and this is acceptable. Regional Comments 5 PD- 2007 -86 The Regional Planning and Development Department has no objections to the approval of this development. The plan provides a variety of dwelling types and densities with the potential for affordable housing. Regional Public Works request standard conditions. October 15, 2007 6 PD- 2007 -86 Regional Planning also reviewed the subdivision with regard to Provincial policies. Conditions are requested for environmental studies to evaluate potential impacts and mitigation measures from surrounding industrial lands /uses. There are also requirements for stormwater management, protection of the creek and Provincially Significant Wetland as well as an archaeological assessment. Agency Comments The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority requests conditions relating to the completion of the Warren Creek Environmental Assessment, zoning and designation of the creek area, stormwater management and an environmental impact study. Canada Post advises that the residents will be served by Community Mailboxes and requests typical conditions. Hydro One requirements must be satisfied for their abutting corridor to the south. In addition, the developer will be required to enter into separate agreements with several utility companies. CONCLUSION: The Warren Woods Draft Plan of Subdivision is an appropriate development of the site. The design applies contemporary planning principles. The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and complies with the policies of the Official Plan. The construction of the necessary municipal services (sanitary sewers and pumping station, watermain, storm drainage works) are anticipated to be completed by mid -2008. The recommended Zoning By -law amendment will provide suitable regulations for the construction of the dwellings and also to protect the watercourse. The required conditions of approval are listed in the Appendix. Recommended by: Approved by: 11,),U Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services Respectfully submitted: b John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer R.Wilson:gd Attach. S\PDR12007 \PD- 2007 -86, Warren Woods Draft Plan of Subdivision.wpd October 15, 2007 7 PD- 2007 -86 APPENDIX Conditions for Draft Plan Approval 1 Approval applies to the Warren Woods Draft Plan of Subdivision prepared by The Planning Partnership, dated October 4, 2007 (Drawing No. E), showing 146 lots for single- detached dwellings, 14 lots for semi detached dwellings, 27 blocks for on- street townhouses, Block 186 for parkland, Blocks 187, 188 190 for open space /walkways, Block 189 for creek/channel, Block 194 for a temporary stormwater management area and a temporary emergency access over Lot 87 and through abutting land of the developer to the northeast. The final unit count and composition will be adjusted based on revisions to the plan resulting from the conditions of approval. 2. Upon notice of draft approval for this consolidated subdivision plan for the east portion of the property, the developer submit a letter to the City abandoning all rights and interest in the draft plan of subdivision (26T -96001 Revised) for the subject land. The existing draft approval for the west section of the plan shall be maintained under the old file but a new design and subdivision application(s) will be required in the future. 3. The developer enter into a registered Subdivision Agreement with the City to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to the development of the land. Note: Should any other body wish to have its conditions included in the Subdivision Agreement, they may be required to become party to the Subdivision Agreement for the purpose of enforcing such conditions. 4. The developer submit a Solicitor's Certificate of Ownership for the subdivision land to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Subdivision Agreement. 5. The subdivision be designed and constructed in accordance with City standards which, in part, includes the following: a) pavement construction on Street B and Street F (9.15 metres), on the laneways (6.0 metres) and on all other roadways (8.0 metres); b) dedication of appropriate daylighting triangles at all intersections; c) dedication of the road allowances to the City as public highway and the streets named to the City's satisfaction; d) dedication of a 3.05 metre (10 foot) road widening to the City along the west side of Kalar Road abutting the plan; e) provision of water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems; f) weeping tile flow to be directed to the storm sewer by use of sump pumps; g) provision of an overland stormwater flow route; and h) application of the City's Lot Grading and Drainage Policy. 6. The developer revise the plan to provide roadway right -of -way widths as follows: Street B and Street F 23 metres; Street A and Street D (between Street A and Street B) 20 metres; all remaining streets (excluding laneways) 18 metres. Notwithstanding these current requirements, the City will examine the feasibility of the reduced right -of -way widths proposed in the plan. October 15, 2007 8 PD- 2007 -86 7. The developer construct and maintain a temporary emergency access over Lot 87 and through abutting land to the northeast (7549 Kalar Road) connecting to Kalar Road to the City's satisfaction. The access shall be required at least until there is a second permanent road access from Kalar Road or McLeod Road to the subdivision. 8. The construction of dwellings in the plan shall proceed in phases to the satisfaction of the City depending on the availability of a second permanent road access. The first phase shall contain approximately 100 units (excluding lots on Street J that has direct access to Kalar Road). 9. The developer dedicate Lots 41 to 46 (Inclusive) /Block 194 to the City for the construction of a temporary stormwater management area. The exact location and size of the facility will be determined by the City and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority which may affect the specific lots to be utilized. These lots will be returned to the developer for the construction of single- detached dwellings if and when the temporary stormwater pond is no longer required. 10. The developer dedicate Lot 39 (opposite the south limit of Street B) to the City which will be reserved as a street access if land to the south is approved for residential development. The width of Lot 39 shall be the same as the approved right -of -way for Street B and the two abutting lots shall be sized as corner lots. This lot will be returned to the developer for the construction of a single- detached dwelling if land to the south is not approved for residential development. 11. The developer construct sidewalks to City standards as follows: Street B and Street F both sides; Street A interior side (northwest and west); Street C east side; Street D interior side (south, east and north); Street E north side; Street G south side; Street H north side; and Kalar Road west side. 12. The developer dedicate 0.3 metre reserves to the City at the north limit of Street B, along the west side of Kalar Road including daylighting triangles (excluding direct frontage lots) and the north side of Lot 77. 13. The developer incorporate traffic calming measures and parking restrictions into the roadway design to the satisfaction of the City. 14. The developer submit servicing plans showing road widths /curb radii and the design details for the emergency access to Fire Services for review and approval. 15. The developer pay the Development Charges in force at the time of execution of the subdivision agreement. 16. The developer grant the City and Public Utilities any easements required to service the subdivision. 17. The developer is hereby advised that prior to commencing any work within the Plan, the developer must confirm that sufficient wire -line communication /telecommunication infrastructure is currently available within the proposed development to provide communication /telecommunication service to the October 15, 2007 9 PD- 2007 -86 proposed development. In the event that such infrastructure is not available, the developer is hereby advised that the developer may be required to pay for the connection to and /or extension of the existing communication /telecommunication infrastructure. If the developer elects not to pay for such connection to and /or extension of the existing communication /telecommunication infrastructure, the developer shall be required to demonstrate to the municipality that sufficient alternative communication /telecommunication facilities are available within the proposed development to enable, at a minimum the effective delivery of communication /telecommunication services for emergency management services (ie. 911 Emergency Services). 18. The developer include in all offers of purchase and sale, a statement that advises the prospective purchaser that the home /business mail delivery will be from a designated Centralized Mail Box (CMB) and that the developer will be responsible for officially notifying the purchasers of the exact CMB locations prior to the closing of any home sales. 19. The developer satisfy all requirements of Canada Post regarding temporary Centralized Mail Box locations, engineering servicing drawings, installation and providing mail service information to property owners. 20. The subdivision be revised as follows: Block 189 (channel) be enlarged to correspond with the final approved configuration of the Warren Creek EA and the roads /lotting be shifted to the west; Blocks 161, 162, 168 (Street D) 169 (Street D) be replaced with either single- detached or semi detached lots; and Blocks 163 183 be sized for a maximum of 6 on- street townhouse units. 21. The developer examine options to redesign the area of Lots 62 to 64 (Inclusive) to eliminate direct driveway access onto Kalar Road. Alternatively, the zoning by -law shall require an increased front yard depth for these single- detached lots and a special driveway design will be required to permit vehicles to avoid backing onto Kalar Road. 22. The developer dedicate Blocks 186, 187, 188 190 to the City as part of the 5% parkland requirement for the plan and develop the parkland based on plans approved by the City. Any shortfall of the 5% parkland dedication amount shall be addressed through future phases of development. 23. The developer construct a recreational trail to the City's satisfaction on their additional lands to the west of the approved alignment of Warren Creek. The developer is responsible for the approvals and costs of necessary bridge crossings of the Warren Creek channels. Parkland credit shall be granted for the trail. 24. The developer provide fencing to the City's satisfaction along the boundaries of all publicly owned land. 25. The developer submit a landscape plan for the review and approval of the Director of Parks, Recreation Culture illustrating the streetscape treatment along Kalar Road. October 15, 2007 -10 PD- 2007 -86 26. The developer provide boulevard trees in accordance with City policy including along the street frontages of the park, open space and walkway blocks. 27. The developer receive final approval from the City to the zoning by -law amendment to provide land use regulations to guide the development of the subdivision. 28. The developer provide three calculated plans and a letter prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor to Planning Development confirming that all lots comply with the Zoning By -law. 29. The developer provide five copies of the pre- registration plan to Planning Development and a letter stating how all the conditions imposed have been or are to be fulfilled. 30. The detailed design drawings for the water, sanitary sewer and stormwater drainage systems required to service this plan be submitted by the developer to the Regional Public Works Department for review and approval. (Note: Any stormwater management scheme that may be proposed for this development would require the direct approval of the Ministry of Environment, Toronto). 31. The developer obtain Ministry of Environment Certificates of Approval to the satisfaction of the Regional Public Works Department for the necessary servicing (watermains, sanitary sewers and storm drainage system) for this development. (Note: Any new storm sewer outlet to a creek or stormwater management scheme designed for quantity control /quality improvement will require direct approval from the Ministry of Environment, Toronto). 32. Immediately following notice of draft plan approval, the developer submit a letter to the Regional Planning and Development Department acknowledging that draft approval of this subdivision does not include a commitment of servicing allocation by the Region as this servicing allocation will be assigned at the time of final approval of the subdivision for registration purposes. 33. Immediately following notice of draft plan approval, the developer provide the Regional Planning and Development Department with a written undertaking that all offers and agreements of purchase and sale which may be negotiated prior to registration of this subdivision shall contain a clause clearly indicating that a servicing allocation for this subdivision will not be assigned until the plan is granted final approval for registration, and a similar clause be inserted in the subdivision agreement between the developer and the City. 34. Prior to approval of the final plan or any on -site grading, the developer submit to the Regional Planning and Development Department for review and approval two copies of a detailed stormwater management plan for the subdivision and the following plans designed and sealed by a suitably qualified professional engineer in accordance with the Ministry of Environment documents entitled Stormwater Management Practices Planning and Design Manual, March 2003, and Stormwater Quality Guidelines for New Development, May 1991: October 15, 2007 -11 PD- 2007 -86 a) detailed lot grading and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site; and b) detailed erosion and sedimentation control plans. Note: The Region will request that the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority review the stormwater management and other related plans on the Region's behalf and submit comments to the Regional Planning and Development Department regarding the approval of these plans and the subsequent clearance of related conditions by Regional Planning staff. 35. The Subdivision Agreement between the developer and the City of Niagara Falls contain provisions whereby the developer agrees to implement the approved stormwater management plan required in accordance with Condition 34. 36. An Environmental Impact Study, if necessary, be prepared by a qualified environmental consultant to address potential impacts on natural heritage features and functions with recommendations for mitigation to be implemented in the subdivision agreement between the developer and the City of Niagara Falls. 37. A study be prepared, if necessary, to address potential impacts from the abutting scrap yard to the north and adjacent lands designated Industrial in the Niagara Falls Official Plan to determine appropriate separation distances and mitigation measures necessary to maintain compatibility between industrial activities and proposed residential uses in accordance with Ministry of Environment criteria to the satisfaction of the Regional Planning and Development Department. 38. An environmental site assessment be prepared by a qualified person in accordance with Ontario Regulation 153/04 of the Environmental Protection Act. If a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is recommended to analyze soil conditions with any site remediation or confirmatory sampling undertaken, a Record of Site Condition (RSC) shall also be filed on the Ministry of Environment's Environmental Site Registry in accordance with Ontario Regulation 153/04 with a copy of the Ministry's written acknowledgement of the RSC provided to the Regional Planning and Development Department and the City of Niagara Falls. 39. An archaeological assessment be conducted of the development site by a licensed archaeologist and adverse impacts to any significant archaeological resources found on the site be mitigated through preservation or resource removal and documentation. No demolition, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the Ministry of Culture, through the Regional Planning and Development Department, confirming that all archaeological resource concerns have met licensing and resource conservation requirements. (Note: A copy of the archaeological assessment reports) is to be submitted to the Regional Planning and Development Department for information). 40. The draft plan shall conform to the final approved Warren Creek Environmental Assessment. Any revisions required to conform to the EA shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA). October 15, 2007 -12 PD- 2007 -86 41. Creek Block 189 shall be zoned and designated accordingly to recognize the flood hazard and the environmentally sensitive nature of the watercourse, all to the satisfaction of the NPCA. 42. The developer shall confirm that the temporary stormwater management Block 194 has been sized to service the subdivision lands. 43. Appropriate wording of the details of the "temporary" nature of the stormwater management Block 194 and the ultimate stormwater outlet/design, including the timing of such construction, shall be included in the subdivision agreement, to the satisfaction of the NPCA. 44. The developer prepare detailed sedimentation and erosion control plans for review and approval of the NPCA. All sediment and erosion control measures shall be maintained in good condition for the duration of construction until all disturbed surfaces have been stabilized. Muddy water shall not be allowed to leave the site or enter Warren Creek. 45. The developer submit detailed lot grading and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site, to the NPCA for review and approval. 46. Prior to approval of the final plan, the developer submit to the NPCA a detailed stormwater management plan for the development completed by a qualified engineer and prepared in accordance with the MOEE Stormwater Management Practices, Planning and Design Manual, June 1994. 47. At the end of the project, the design engineer shall certify that all grading, storm sewers, and stormwater management controls have been constructed in general conformity to the approved drawings. Copies of the certification shall be circulated to the City and the NPCA. 48. The developer provide a detailed Environmental Impact Study, if required, to evaluate the impact of development on Lots 5 to 26 (Inclusive) in relation to the adjacent Warren Creek, including any recommended mitigation measures, to the satisfaction of the NPCA. 49. The developer shall obtain any required permits from the NPCA/DFO for any storm outlets or works within Warren Creek. 50. Conditions 40 to 49 (Inclusive) be implemented through the approved Subdivision Agreement to the satisfaction of the NPCA. 51. The developer satisfy all requirements of Hydro One with respect to the abutting hydro property /corridor to the south. October 15, 2007 Clearance of Conditions -13 PD- 2007 -86 Prior to granting approval to the final plan, Planning Development requires written notice from applicable City Divisions and the following agencies indicating that their respective conditions have been satisfied: Bell Canada for Condition 17 Canada Post for Conditions 18 and 19 Regional Niagara Public Works Department for Conditions 30 and 31 Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department for Conditions 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for Conditions 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 Hydro One for Condition 51 Proposed Modifications New Plan of Subdivision Zoning By -Law Amendment Application Warren Woods 26T -96001 (Revised), 26T -11- 2006 -02 AM- 42/2006 Location Map ADDITIONAL LAND OF APPLICANT (FUTURE PHASE) Subject Land K: \GIS Requests\ 2007\ Schedules\ Subdivision \WarrenWoods \WarrenWoods.map SCHEDULE 1 s Scale 1:NTS September 2007 1 Stamford PIN 64263-00 (LT) 1 ydris S,ig7ifia souck,* SPACE aho 5 Township N8 971 0tPc i N8617 i u.. s err, id e 6 erb o i .i,,, 7. OO:.' 0 e t 1 Lot 180 1 I i IN 64263-0032 al" I Inst. N. 458290 I., -•••••••-ft s -AS-15 I I N N.W. Corner rwp.Lot 185 Plan POP DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION at. Rm.. Act land Use Table P21. 0-184 7•884.8 0.1 1.101.2-1/er Unit %big 1 Are 0.9 1.11. 14.7-1. 18.8 111-1. 12118. 1.• P07. 181-1. 11.8 18 PP -10 11.1. 184 .17 1.• L. WO (1,81...../ 04 3.1.11 OA. 7.1 N.. 28 Reacts ONTAT APT 0 17. 1.4 .21 1.• 186 0107 7.160 Ape. me., 44-150 TT Anwmnatot TAW. PLITNAPPAIION 1.110 .12.I.• elm. el Ms 81.32 881118. PATIN... pram m a apoom ‘1,. PAT Kap. awn Ihenr. 14/1. PP PT .18. n one oluiion. tn. atlktcs. as. WARREN WOODS DEVELOPMENT Previous Submission R 26T-96001 Port Lot 185, Concession 9 FORMER STAmFORD TOWNSHIP CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE PuumaL PARTNIRSHP 8. 4 2007 PPP SA PIN 64263 SPACE 5i50 r 1-11 511,, cor une imeritti .W. Comer tt• DEMONSTRATION PLAN Reflects the Warren Creek realignment WARREN WOODS DEVELOPMENT Part Lot 185, Concession 9 FORMER STAMFORD TOWNSHIP CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA The PLAWNG NIONOSIIP =AZ bt. 41077 1■100.1 Niagara f° f Region PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT September 27, 2007 Mr. Richard Wilson Planner 2 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Wilson: Re: 4 4, Planning Scanned The Regional Municipality of Ni -gara 2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905 984 -3630 Fax: 905 641 -5208 E -mail: plan @regional.niagara.on.ca MA-(44a- 00(0 File: D.11.M.11.24 RECEIVED OCT 0 t 20a7 PLANNif<NIG DEVELOPMENT Draft Plan of Subdivision Warren Woods Development West Side of Kalar Road, south of McLeod Road Files: 26T -96001 (Modified Draft Plan) and 26T -11- 2006 -02 (New Draft Plan) Owner: Warren Woods Land Corporation and 617567 NB Inc. City of Niagara Falls The above referenced application proposes a plan of subdivision that involves modifications to an area previously identified as Phase 1 in an existing draft approved plan for Warren Woods (file 26T- 96001) with a new detailed subdivision proposal (file 26T -11- 2006 -02) for a majority of the lands previously identified as Phase 2 on the draft approved plan. The current plan contains a total of 297 residential units including 153 single detached dwelling lots, 15 semi detached dwelling lots for 30 units, 22 blocks for 114 street townhouse units and blocks for a park, open space and an existing watercourse on a total of 17.235 hectares (42.59 acres) of land. Background I€3 kr S V A plan of subdivision for the Warren Woods Development was previously draft approved in 1998. This plan illustrated four phases for a residential development for lands situated between Kalar Road and Gamer Road along the north side of an Ontario Hydro corridor. Phase 1 was located toward Kalar Road and included a detailed road and lot layout for 113 single detached dwelling lots, 46 street townhouses and parcels for stormwater management and future development. Several conditions of draft approval identified the need for a more detailed plan for blocks in remaining phases (Phases 2, 3 and 4) to show lots for low and medium density housing, park, open space, walkway and woodland protection once environmental studies were completed to deal with the realignment of Warren Creek and to evaluate impacts on natural heritage features as required in the Warren Creek Watershed Master Plan. The applicants own additional lands in the area which, together with the subject property, will form part of a major project they are proposing for an integrated community development comprised of various housing types, employment areas, recreation /community facilities and a network of public space for environmental protection purposes. A significant portion of these additional lands is designated Industrial in the Niagara Falls Official Plan. Provincial policies require the completion Building Community. Building Lives. 2 of a comprehensive review to justify the redesignation of these lands to non employment uses. The applicants have submitted supporting studies for this purpose which are being peer reviewed by the City's consultant (urbanMetrics Inc.) hired to undertake a comprehensive review of the City's employment and residential land supply. The City's review will be considered as part of the Region's Growth Management Strategy that is underway for the broader Regional market area to conform to the Provincial Growth Plan. If it is determined that these employment lands can be redesignated, more detailed secondary planning will need to be considered by the City in cooperation with other stakeholders in the neighbourhood. In the interim, the subject lands are already included in a draft approved plan and appropriately designated in the Official Plan and the Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. Further, the applicants have now submitted supporting information that is necessary to assess the present proposal including a Functional Servicing Report prepared by Rand Engineering Corporation and an Environmental Constraints Analysis prepared by L. Campbell Associates. An Environmental Assessment has also been initiated by the City for drainage works required for this neighbourhood. Therefore, it would not be unreasonable to have this first stage of the proponent's overall concept plan considered at this time from a Provincial or Regional planning perspective. The following Regional and Provincial comments are provided for your consideration. Regional Planning Comments This development is located in the Niagara Falls Urban Area Boundary according to the Regional Policy Plan. A variety of land uses and densities are permitted in the Urban Area where full municipal services can be provided. Regional policies rely on local official plans to designate urban land for more specific types of uses in appropriate locations to meet a range of community needs. In particular, the Regional Policy Plan encourages local municipalities to prepare secondary plans to provide detailed land use and development policies. The proposed subdivision is situated at the southerly limit of the Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan which was approved by the City in 1997 to guide residential development in this part of the Westlane Neighbourhood. The subdivision meets the general land use objectives of the Secondary Plan by containing a mix of low to medium density housing. However, the City should be satisfied that the design will facilitate suitable linkages to future development anticipated on adjacent lands to the north and west. Warren Creek bisects the site in two locations. The alignment of the northeast tributary will be maintained while the northwest tributary is proposed to be realigned onto adjacent lands bordering the west of the subdivision. The City has initiated an Environmental Assessment for drainage works that include this realignment. This is expected to follow watershed management strategies recommended in the Warren Creek Watershed Master Plan prepared in conjunction with the Garner Neighbourhod Secondary Plan. In principle, the watercourse realignment will allow for a more efficient subdivision design. The new subdivision design, however, tends to isolate the applicants remaining lands to the west which illustrated a conceptual layout on the original draft approved plan (file 26T- 96001). The City should determine the appropriateness of maintaining draft approval for these remnant lands since a new design will be required in the future. The Region's Core Natural Heritage Map, which forms part of Environmental policies adopted by Council, designates adjacent lands to the west as an "Environmental Protection Area" to reflect Provincially Significant Wetlands (part of the Warren Creek Wetland Complex) and Warren Creek as "Fish Habitat Development and site alterations may be permitted where it is demonstrated that there will be no significant negative impact on the Core Natural Heritage System. An Environmental Constraints Analysis, prepared by L. Campbell Associates in 2004, has been 3 submitted to identify natural heritage features and to provide a general assessment of potential development impacts. An Environmental Impact Study is necessary to meet Regional and Provincial environmental policies. This may be considered through the Environmental Assessment (EA) that has been initiated by the City for drainage works in the area including the realignment of Warren Creek onto adjacent lands. More detailed comments on environmental impacts are provided later in this letter under our Provincial review on behalf of the Ministry of Natural Resources. In accordance with the Region's policy, the assignment of servicing allocation to a subdivision is not given until final approval of the plan is being considered. Two standard conditions of draft approval are included in Appendix 1 to address this matter. Regional Public Works The Regional Public Works Department is not opposed to the plan of subdivision subject to several conditions of draft plan approval. Servicing drawings will be required to be submitted to the Regional Public Works Department for review in conjunction with Certificates of Approval required from the Ministry of the Environment. Although comments from Regional Public Works indicate that several lots at the south end of Street `A' may not meet the Region's waste collection policy, the applicant's original plan has since been revised slightly to provide for a temporary stormwater management facility in this area. Compliance with the Region's waste collection policy will still be necessary for any partial phasing of this plan. Regional Public Works staff has also advised that future development plans for the broader area that extends to Regional Road 98 (Montrose Road) will require consideration of a road widening and a Traffic Impact Study. Detailed comments from Regional Public Works are attached as Appendix 2 and necessary conditions of draft approval have been included in Appendix I. PROVINCIAL REVIEW To address Planning Act requirements, the Region and other planning authorities must be consistent with Provincial policy requirements. Regional Planning staff has reviewed this subdivision application in Tight of the most relevant policies from the Provincial Policy Statement 2005 and the Provincial Growth Plan while considering interests of Provincial Ministries. The following Provincial comments are provided for your consideration. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Provincial policies encourage the provision of a full range of housing types and densities in settlement areas to meet housing needs of the regional market area. The Provincial Policy Statement makes specific reference to the need for housing designed to be affordable to moderate and lower income households. Approximately 48 of the proposed development will be for semi detached and townhouse dwelling units which should provide the opportunity for more affordable forms of housing to be built as promoted under Provincial policies. Ministry of Environment and Energy i) Land Use Compatibility The proposed subdivision is adjacent to vacant lands to the south and east that are currently designated and zoned for industrial purposes. A vehicle wrecking yard also abuts the northeast corner of the subject property which we understand has recently been acquired by the proponents 4 for future residential use. The developers have also submitted applications and conceptual plans to redesignate these industrial lands for a new residential community that will essentially be an extension of the Garner Neighbourood. As previously mentioned, this will depend on the results of the comprehensive review that requires further consideration by the City and the Region. As no decision has been made to convert these lands, potential land use conflicts should be taken into account in the event that future land uses in the Official Plan are not changed. Policy 1.7.1 (e) of the Provincial Policy Statement requires that industrial and sensitive residential uses be appropriately separated to prevent adverse effects and to ensure long term economic prosperity in the community. This is also important to meet objectives of the Growth Plan related to the protection and preservation of employment lands. Ministry of the Environment (MOE) guidelines for land use compatibility recommend separation distances and other control measures to minimize or prevent potential adverse effects. Several conditions of draft approval for the original Warrens Woods subdivision were requested by the MOE for this purpose. These included a warning clause in the subdivision agreement and the preparation of a study to evaluate potential impacts, mitigation measures and /or separation distances. Similar conditions are included in Appendix 1 that will be applicable if adjacent industrial lands are not redesignated or rezoned prior to final approval of the subdivision plan. These conditions will be cleared through the Regional Planning and Development Department due to its delegated Provincial review responsibilities. ii) Environmental Site Condition The subject property was previously used for agricultural purposes, however, due to the close proximity of the adjacent scrap yard to the northeast there may have been adverse effects on soil conditions. Therefore, a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) should be undertaken and, if recommended, a Phase 2 ESA to test soils on the subject lands to determine if any remediation is necessary. A Record of Site Condition should also be filed in the Brownfields Environmental Site Registry of the Ministry of the Environment if a Phase 2 ESA is completed. iii) Sewage and Water Systems Full municipal sewage and water services will be provided for this development. Servicing capacity and design will be addressed as conditions of draft plan approval. Certificates of Approval will be required for servicing plans from the Ministry of the Environment. iv) Stormwater Management A Functional Servicing Report, prepared by Rand Engineering Corporation (September 2005), included a stormwater management plan for the proposed subdivision which considered stormwater management strategies from the Warren Creek Watershed Master Plan completed in 2000. Warren Creek drains to the Chippawa Power Canal east of the QEW, which outlets to the Welland River. The lowering and realignment of the northwest tributary of Warren Creek; improvements to the northeast channel; and the provision of "in- stream" storage were identified as essential stormwater management requirements. The preliminary design proposed by the applicants' consultant also included a conceptual design for the broader community development being planned which generally conforms to the overall strategies outlined in the Warren Creek Watershed Master Plan. A Class Environmental Assessment (EA) is currently being done by the City to provide storm drainage for the overall area as generally set out in the Master Plan. This process will consider alternatives for storm drainage which will require the cooperation of adjacent property owners and possibly the acquisition of adjacent lands to facilitate the channel realignment. Although the preliminary stormwater management plan for the proposed subdivision incorporates the preferred route for the Warren Creek realignment, the EA must be approved before the draft plan of subdivision is finalized. Construction of works for the master drainage plan will also affect the timing for the subdivision to be built. In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding for Improving the Planning Function in Niagara, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is responsible for providing technical clearance on matters affecting the natural environment. Requirements for a stormwater management plan and environmental impact study (EIS) are included as conditions of draft plan approval listed in Appendix I. The NPCA will review the detailed stormwater management plan and environmental impact study on our behalf and provide comments through the Regional Planning and Development Department to clear relevant conditions. It is recognized, however, that the EA process for drainage improvements in the area should address most of the impacts related to natural heritage and that an EIS may not be required. This will be determined in consultation with the NPCA prior to final approval of the subdivision. Ministry of Natural Resources An Environmental Constraints Analysis was prepared by L. Campbell Associates to identify natural features and to provide some preliminary comments on recommendations for environmental protection. This review included all lands owned by the applicants for the proposed Warren Woods community. As indicated in this report, it is not an "Environmental Impact Study however, it does serve as a preliminary review of environmental issues affecting the proposed subdivision. A more detailed analysis will be necessary to demonstrate that development will not have negative impacts on natural heritage features or on their ecological functions as required in the Provincial Policy Statement, the Region's adopted Environmental policies, NPCA regulations and the Warren Creek Watershed Master Plan. This may be considered through the EA process as previously mentioned. Ministry of Culture This development exhibits a moderate to high potential for the discovery of cultural heritage resources based on criteria of the Ministry of Culture that includes the proximity of the site to a watercourse and other registered sites existing in the broader area. An archaeological assessment of this development will, therefore, be required prior to any site disturbances as a condition of draft approval. Conclusion 5 From a Regional and Provincial planning perspective, Regional Planning staff has no objection to the modifications for the draft approved plan of subdivision or the new plan for the Warren Woods Development subject to the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in the attached Appendix I. The City should also consider whether draft approval should still be maintained for the adjacent lands to the west (file 26T- 96001)since the design no longer fits with the current subdivision proposal and some of these lands now contain of the designated Warren Creek Provincially significant wetland complex. If you have any questions concerning these comments or questions, do not hesitate to contact me for assistance. Please send notice of the City's decision regarding this application. Yours truly, Peter Colosimo, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Attachments: Appendix 1 (Conditions of Draft Approval) Appendix 2 (Comments from Regional Public Works) c: Mr. D. Leeming, The Planning Partnership,1255 Bay St„ Suite 201, Toronto, ON M5R2A9 Mr. B. O'Dell, 266 Riverview Blvd., St. Catharines, ON L2T 3N4 Mr. J. Koke, Sentex Developments Inc., 55 St. Clair Ave. West, Suite 205, Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7 Ms. L. Campbell, L. Campbell Associates Mr. J. MacDonald, Ministry of Culture, London Ms. B. Ryter, Ministry of the Environment, Hamilton Mr. J. Durst, Ministry of Natural Resources Mr. P.Bond, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Mr. W. Stevens, Regional Public Works Councillor W. Smeaton M:\MSWORD \PC\Niagara Falls \NFsubd \Warren Woods.doc G APPENDIX I Conditions of Draft Approval Warren Creek Development City of Niagara Falls File: 26T -11- 2006 -02 7 1. That the owner acknowledges promptly that draft approval of this subdivision does not include a commitment of servicing allocation by the Regional Municipality of Niagara as this servicing allocation will be assigned at the time of final approval of the subdivision for registration purposes. 2. That immediately following notice of draft plan approval, the owner shall provide the Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department with a written undertaking that all offers and agreements of purchase and sale, which may be negotiated prior to registration of this subdivision, shall contain a clause clearly indicating that a servicing allocation for this subdivision will not be assigned until the plan is granted final approval for registration, and a similar clause be inserted in the subdivision agreement between the owner and the City of Niagara Falls. 3. That the design drawings for the water, sanitary sewer and stormwater drainage systems required to service this development be submitted to the Regional Public Works Department for review and approval. (Note: Any stormwater management scheme that may be proposed for this development would require the direct approval of the Ministry of Environment, Toronto). 4. That prior to final approval for registration of this plan, the owner shall obtain Ministry of the Environment Certificates of Approval to the satisfaction of the Regional Public Works Department for the necessary servicing (watermains, sanitary sewers and storm drainage system) for this development. Note: Any new storm sewer outlet to a creek or storm water management scheme designed for quantity control /quality improvement will require direct approval from the Ministry of the Environment (Toronto Office). 5. That prior to approval of the final plan or any on -site grading, the owner submit to the Regional Planning and Development Department for review and approval two copies of a detailed stormwater management plan for the subdivision and the following plans designed and sealed by a suitably qualified professional engineer in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment documents entitled Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual, March 2003 and Stormwater Quality Guidelines for New Development, May 1991: a) Detailed lot grading and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site; and, b) Detailed erosion and sedimentation control plans. Note: The Region will request that the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority review the stormwater management and other related plans or studies (i.e. Environmental Impact Study if required) on the Region's behalf and submit comments to the Regional Planning and Development Department regarding the approval of these plans and the subsequent clearance of related conditions by Regional Planning staff. 8 6. That the subdivision agreement between the owner and the City of Niagara Falls contain provisions whereby the owner agrees to implement the approved stormwater management plan required in accordance with Condition 5 above. 7. That an Environmental Impact Study, if necessary, be prepared by a qualified environmental consultant to address potential impacts on natural heritage features and functions with recommendations for mitigation to be implemented in the subdivision agreement between the owner and the City of Niagara Falls. 8. That a study be prepared, if necessary, to address potential impacts from the abutting scrap yard to the north and adjacent lands designated Industrial in the Niagara Falls Official Plan to determine appropriate separation distances and mitigation measures necessary to maintain compatibility between industrial activities and proposed residential uses in accordance with Ministry of the Environment criteria to the satisfaction of the Regional Planning and Development Department. 9. That an environmental site assessment be prepared by a qualified person in accordance with Ontario Regulation 153/04 of the Environmental Protection Act. If a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is recommended to analyze soil conditions with any site remediation or confirmatory sampling undertaken, a Record of Site Condition (RSC) shall also be filed on the Ministry of the Environment's Environmental Site Registry in accordance with Ontario Regulation 153/04 with a copy of the Ministry's written acknowledgement of the RSC provided to the Regional Planning and Development Department and the City of Niagara Falls. 10. That an archaeological assessment be conducted of the development site by a licensed archaeologist and adverse impacts to any significant archaeological resources found on the site be mitigated through preservation or resource removal and documentation. No demolition, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the Ministry of Culture, through the Regional Planning and Development Department, confirming that all archaeological resource concems have met licensing and resource conservation requirements. Note: A copy of the archaeological assessment report(s) is to be submitted to the Regional Planning and Development Department for information. Clearance of Conditions Prior to granting final plan approval, the City of Niagara Falls must be in receipt of written confirmation from the following agencies that their respective requirements have been met satisfactorily: Regional Niagara Planning for Conditions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Regional Niagara Public Works for Conditions 3 and 4. (through Regional Planning) Subdivision Agreement Prior to registration, a copy of the executed subdivision agreement for the proposed development should be submitted to the Regional Planning and Development Department for verification that appropriate clauses pertaining to the above conditions of approval have been included. E lj NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION =AUTHOR I T Y 25o Thorold Road West, 3rd Floor wetland, Ontario L3C 3W2 Tel (905) 788-3135 Fax (905) 788.1221 E -mail: npca ®conservation- niagara.on,ca October 3, 2007 File MPR 6.9.104.8 Rick Wilson Planner City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Wilson: Ai- via fax 1 -905- 356 -2354 Subject: Warren Woods Development Modifications to 26T -9601 (east portion) New Draft Plan Application 26T -11. 2006 -02 (west porti City of Niagara Falls Planning Fii ?oad ktii c RECEIVED OCT 032007 DEV ELOPMENT in The NPCA has reviewed the revised Warren Woods submission noted above and offer the following comments for your reference and consideration. As you are aware, the NPCA had deferred commenting on these applications pending completion of the Warren Creek Watershed Class Environmental Assessment. As you are aware, the EA had potential to impact the subdivision layout and design with the watercourse realignment and meander design. The NPCA recently provided comment to Mr. Rick Volpini with copy to you (letter dated Thursday September 27 2007) respecting the EA, and confirming our agreement with the Warren Creek realignment Block through the subject property. Our EA review and subsequent comments pertained to ensuring an acceptable natural channel design that would accommodate regulatory flood standards, On the basis of our EA review and comment (and which all parties have agreed to) the following issues are noted in relation to the proposed subdivision layout: 1) It appears to me that the Block 124 on the draft plan (the channel realignment block) does not match the agreed upon block configuration from the EA. 2) The agreed upon (EA) creek meander results in the watercourse nearly touching the creek block limits as it meanders. This results in some rear lot lines virtually adjacent the watercourse edge. No detailed EIS has been completed to determine appropriate setbacks /mitigation,from the adjacent realigned watercourse for the "Street D" lots which back onto these meander points. 3) I recall our recent discussion respecting the potential for a recreational path adjacent the creek realignment. I have discussed this issue with our technical staff and understanitlhat due to the "engineered" nature of the channel design (depth, meander and cross sections) the channel location is generally fixed. Alteration of the channel location or meander would require further redesign. As such, an 2 increase in block width would be required to accommodate a path or trail. Further, a maintenance access easement would be required as well (which has not been provided for). Any proposed recreational path could also serve as a maintenance access. 4) I am unclear as to whether or not the "temporary SWM Block" shown on the plan has been adequately sized. We would ask that the consulting engineer provide confirmation that the temporary SWM block has been adequately sized. 5) While there appears to be a design consensus amongst the parties involved in the EA process, it should be noted that the formal EA process has not been formally completed as of yet. Any draft conditions should reference final completion of the EA. 1 would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss these issues first hand as I am aware the applicant is anxious to proceed with his approvals. Yours truly, Paul Bond Senior Watershed Planner (ext. 234) Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority PEB cc: Mr. Peter Colosimo, Region of Niagara, Planning Dept. via fax 905-641-5208 Mr. Geoff Holman, Manager of Development, Community Services Dept., City of Niagara Falls N IAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION S A U T H 0 R 1 T Y 25o Thoro(d Road West, 3rd Floor tel 7 Welland, Ontario L3C 3W2 Fax 5) 788-1121 E•malh npcanconservalion- iagara.on.ca FACSIMILE RECEIVED OCT 0 5 2007 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DATE: cf. 4 it/ TO: R cwt(SM CC: FROM: Paul Bond, Senior Watershed Planner RE: ().14 0„1 c..J a a el s. Pl „.,,.a,., 41034 965 ?C.1 L Q (nom A CO -Y 0•1 71A— .t 1 OA1•A—tl r 2 4 1 L` 44 Paul Bond Senior Watershed Planner Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 905- 788 -3135 ext.234 fax 905 -788 -1121 Planning Sat :d A k- LED- P-co Q C t vi No. of Pages: (inci. cover sheet) 13 NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION A U T H O R I T Y 25o Thorold Road West, 3rd Floor Tel (905) 7 Welland, Ontario L3C 3W2 Fax (905) 788.1121 E-mail: npca @conservation- niagara.on.ca October 4, 2007 File MPR 6.9.104.B Rick Wilson Planner City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON 1.2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Wilson: via fax 1 -905- 356 -2354 Subject: Warren Woods Development Modifications to 26T -9601 (east portion) New Draft Plan Application 26T -11- 2006 -02 (west portion) City of Niagara Falls Further to my comments to you dated yesterday, and our subsequent telephone discussion including your e- mailed /faxed information, as well as the additional "revised" draft plans submitted to our office over the last two days (including this afternoon), the following information is offered. You will recall that the NPCA had deferred comment on these applications until the EA process had determined the appropriate creek block realignment width and location. Although this issue has generally been agreed upon now, the draft plan has not been amended to reflect this information. You have indicated that you will be addressing .these matters through draft plan conditions. Despite the recent information submitted, I remain unclear as to the precise amount of additional space remaining between the westerly property limit of the subdivision lands and the westerly creek realignment block. The NPCA does not have a drawing which clearly indicates this area (with dimensions). Further, the "Creek Realignment" drawing from Robert O'Dell appears to show the westerly creek Block being relocated within the PSW boundary. The draft plan drawings submitted (including the one e- mailed this afternoon) do not show the approved westerly creek corridor as per the EA (although they are not part of the draft plan lands, this is important information that should be clearly shown on the plan as per Section 51 requirements), While the NPCA has agreed upon the creek corridor width and location through the EA, the EA process itself has not yet been formally completed. As such, Conservation Authority staff is of the opinion that an accurate representation of the draft plan design is important and should be amended prior to any draft plan approval. Yours truly, 2 As a result of this continued uncertainty respecting this draft plan application, it is the NPCA's recommendation that all these issues be resolved before draft plan approval is granted. As you are aware, these issues directly affect the lot layout and road pattern of the plan in such a way as to be deemed beyond "minor" in nature. As such, it is the NPCA's opinion that these issues should not be dealt with through draft plan conditions. In summary, the NPCA do not support the approval of the draft plan applications until the above noted issues have been resolved. Should the applications proceed (notwithstanding), please send notice of any Council decision. d�. Paul Bond Senior Watershed Planner (ext. 234) Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority PEB cc: Mr. Peter Colosimo, Region of Niagara, Planning Dept. via fax 905- 641 -5208 10/09/2007 TUE 16 :30 FAX 905 788 1121 Nia. Cons. Auth. 444 Niagara Falls PL /PW /EN Q001/002 NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION A U T H O R 1 T Y 25o Thorold Road West, 3rd Floor Tel (905) 7881135 Welland, Ontario l3C 3W2 fax (905) 7 88 1121 Email: npca 'conservation•niagara.on.ca October 9, 2007 File MPR 6.9.104.B Rick Wilson Planner City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Wilson: Subject: Warren Woods Development Modifications to 26T -9601 (east portion)_ New Draft Plan Application 26T -1 2006 -02 (west portion) City of Niagara Falls fS CIL U-) 1 d-) c 11/4,10 r via fax 1- 905 356 -2354 Planning Sca nned File:_ (kJ-cc. rn RECEIVED OCT 10 2007 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT The NPCA has reviewed the "Demonstration Plan" for the Warren Woods development, provided to our office today. Based on our review of this plan, the following conditions of Draft Plan approval are requested by the NPCA, as they apply to the above noted applications: 1) The draft plan shall conform to the final approved Warren Creek Environmental Assessment. Any red line revisions required to conform to the EA shall be completed to the satisfaction of the NPCA. 2) Creek Block 189 shall be zoned and designated accordingly to recognize the flood hazard and the environmentally sensitive nature of the watercourse, all to the satisfaction of the NPCA. 3) The developer shall confirm that SWM Block 194 has been adequately sized to service the subdivision lands. 4) Appropriate wording of the details of the "temporary" nature of SWM block 194 and the ultimate stormwater outlet /design, including the timing of such construction, shall be included in the subdivision agreement, to the satisfaction of the NPCA. 5) That detailed sedimentation and erosion control plans be prepared for this agency's review and approval. All sediment and erosion control measures shall be maintained in good condition for the duration of construction until all disturbed surfaces have been stabilized. Muddy water shall not be allowed to leave the site or enter Warren Creek. 6) That detailed lot grading and drainage plans, noting both existing and proposed grades and the means whereby overland flows will be accommodated across the site, be submitted to the Conservation Authority for review and approval. 10/09/2007 TUE 16:30 FAX 905 788 1121 Nia. Cons. Auth. 44-4 Niagara Falls PL /PW /EN 0002 /002 2 7) That prior to approval of the final plan, the owner submit to the Conservation Authority a detailed stormwater management plan for the development completed by a qualified engineer and prepared in accordance with the MOEE Stormwater Management Practices, Planning and Design Manual, June 1994. 8) At the end of the project, the design engineer shall certify that all grading, storm sewers, and stormwater management controls have been constructed in general conformity to the approved drawing. Copies of the certification shall be circulated to the City and the NPCA. 9) That the developer provide a detailed Environmental Impact Study, if required, to evaluate the impact of development on lots 5-26 inclusive in relation to the adjacent Warren Creek, including any recommended mitigative measures, to the satisfaction of the NPCA. 10) The owner shall obtain any required permits from the NPCA /DFO for any storm outlets or works within Warren Creek. 11) That the above noted conditions 1 -10 inclusive be implemented through the approved subdivision agreement to the satisfaction of the NPCA. Please send notice of your Councils decision in this matter. Yours truly, Paul Bond Senior Watershed Planner (ext. 234) Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority PEB cc: Mr. Peter Colosimo, Region of Niagara, Planning Dept. via fax 905 641 -5208 Thomson Rogers TO: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MR. ALEIX HERLOVITCH MR. JOHN BARNSLEY FIRM: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS FAX NO: 1- 905 356 -2354 NO. OF PAGES: 4 (Including Transmittal Sheet) COMMENTS: Thank you. TRANSMITTAL VERIFICATION Verification will be stamped immediately after transmission FAX TRANSMITTAL SHEET DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2007 FILE NUMBER: 050225 JEFFREY J. WILKER Direct: 416 868 -3118 Fax Problem? 416 -868 -3100 .•aallr Planning Scanned Flla: FILE TITLE: CYTEC CANADA RE WARREN WOODS RECEIVED OCT 0 2 2007 PLANNING 8 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DEVELOPMENT Re October 15, 2007 public meeting on the Warren Woods plan of subdivision and zoning by -law amendment application. Please provide a copy of this letter to City Council for their consideration. A Confirming Copy of this Fax Transmission: Will not be sent unless requested Is being sent by ordinary mail Is being sent by THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS TRANSMISSION 1S CONFIDEN- TIAL AND INTENDED ONLY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY. Prepared By: DNG Suite 3100 1111 390 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario Canada M5F11W2 FAX 416- 868 -3134 TEL. 416 -868 -3100 VIit VG GVVI [,G 1 Thomson Rogers SENT BY EMAIL and FAX October 2, 2007 Dear Sir: 11V1 .NV1. 1.v.nus•v Director of Planning and Development City of Niagara Falls Planning Department P.O. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Jeffrey J. Wilker 416 -868 -3118 jwilker@thomsonrogers.com Cytec Canada re Warren Woods Our File No. 050225 We are the solicitors for Cytec Canada Inc. "Cytec with respect to the above proposal. We have received a copy of the City of Niagara Falls' "the City") Notice of Public Meeting with respect to a public meeting scheduled for Monday, October 15, 2007 to deal with a Zoning By -law Amendment Application (File AM- 42/2006) and the "Warren Woods" Draft Plan of Subdivision (Files 26T -96001 (Revised) 26T -11- 2006 -02). We ask that this letter be provided to Council for its consideration as part of the public meeting process. Cytec owns approximately 1000 acres north of the Welland River. Its lands front on Garner Road. Cytec operates its phosphine plant from this location. Cytec wishes to ensure that any development being approved in the vicinity of Cytec, such as the proposed development, does not compromise the ability of Cytec to utilize its lands for the Heavy Industrial uses for which its lands are zoned, including its phosphine plant. Cytec also wishes to ensure that any stormwater from any developments do not adversely impact Thompson's Creek, owned by Cytec, and integral to the manufacturing operation. In the last number of years, Cytec has accommodated proposed resort development in its vicinity, for e.g. Heartland Forest Niagara and Grand Niagara by agreeing to a radius restriction and a height restriction being imposed on overnight accommodation in those two developments. At a minimum these protections would have to be secured from the Warren Woods development. B A R R I S T E R S A N D S O L I C I T O R S SUITE 3100 390 BAY STREET TORONTO, ONTARIO a CANADA a M5H 1W2 FAX 416 -868 -3134 TEL. 416868-3100 Thomson Rogers -2- However, there is a more fundamental issue. Cytec is of the view that this proposed development differs from the prior resort developments in that it seeks to confirm and enlarge the scale of permanent residential uses in the vicinity of Cytec. Therefore, Cytec has outstanding significant and substantial concerns regarding the proposed development plans being outlined in the Notice. The City has a long established industrial precinct, including the Cytec lands, in this area of the municipality. For instance, the Cytec property has been utilized for Heavy Industrial purposes since World War II. It is respectfully submitted that the City should be doing its utmost to maintain and enhance the industrial designations and should not permit encroaching residential land uses onto industrial /employment lands. In its recent initiatives, the Province has introduced greater protection against the conversion of industrial /employment land uses to residential uses. In light of those initiatives and the changing planning dynamic, it is Cytec's view that the City should re- examine the appropriateness of entrenching the existing residential designation and further that the City should not support the expansion of any additional residential designation or zoning as proposed by the applicant onto the additional lands of the applicant. We note that by not granting any additional residential designations or zoning, there remains an opportunity to ensure that the additional lands of the applicant are utilized and continued to be utilized for employment land uses, permitting a transition of uses between residential in the north and west and the industrial designations, including the Cytec lands. We recognize that there will be subsequent public meetings regarding the additional lands owned by the applicant, but there remains a concern that the proposed approval of this Zoning By -law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision on the Subject Lands inappropriately advances the consideration of those subsequent approvals being requested by the applicant. Therefore, should the City proceed to approve the applicant's Zoning By -law Amendment and grant draft approval for the Plan of Subdivision on the Subject Lands only, it should ensure that any proposal to secure additional lands for further development (which would be subject to a redesignation from industrial) is not advanced. Specifically, any future road connections or any other suggestion that it is appropriate to further designate and/or rezone and/or provide draft plan approval to additional lands• owned by the applicant should be eliminated. In addition, warning clauses should be included so that purchasers of lots on the draft plan are notified of Cytec and other heavy industrial users in the area. Further, appropriate conditions should ensure that the stormwater management regime being proposed does not impact adversely on Thompson's Creek owned by Cytec. Thomson ■Rogers We continue our request that the City ensures that Cytec continues to receive notification at the above address, together with providing notification directly to Cytec: attention of Ken Milo. Such notifications would include those required under the Planning Act, including the passing of any zoning by -law amendment and/or any granting of subdivision draft approval and/or amendment of conditions of subdivision draft approval. We have copied Mr. lorfida, the City Clerk, on this correspondence to facilitate this notification. We trust the foregoing is satisfactory. Yours very truly, -3- Jeffrey J. Wilker cc: Dean Iorfida, Clerk, City of Niagara Falls cc: Ken Milo, Cytec cc: Alex Herlovitch, City of Niagara Falls cc: John Barnsley, City of Niagara Falls TOTAL P.004 91f3!2007) An orocco Declaration of Arts Culture Week From: Roz Llewellyn To: Dean Iorfida Date: 9/13/2007 2:23 PM Subject: Declaration of Arts Culture Week Dean, Please see the motion below from the June 28th meeting of the Arts Culture Committee. TT WAS MOVED BY Cheryl Wyllie, seconded by George Vallo that a letter be sent to Council on behalf of the Arts and Culture Committee requesting that Council declare the week of October 28- November 3, 07 as Arts Culture week, to recognize and promote arts and culture in the City, in particular highlighting the Wall of Fame and ArtFest events being held on November 3, 2007. Motion Carried I believe that last year, when Council made this declaration, you had simply included it in the "Communications and Comments of the City Clerk What is the best way to get this declaration made at the next meeting? Thanks for your help, Roz Pagel Safe KIDS CANADA Securi CANADA Y September 21, 2007 Mayor Ted Salci City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci: Since 2005 when Safe Kids Canada and CN launched the Safe Crossing Program, more than 50,000 elementary school children have learned about safety at highway railway crossings and this year we are reaching even more children. We are pleased to inform you that your community has been chosen as one of 50 communities across Canada to participate in Safe Crossing Week 2007 from October 22 to 28. Since creating awareness is critical to educating people, we request that you promote Safe Crossing Week in your community and come on board to promote safety at railway crossings. We have enclosed a brochure about the Safe Crossing Program along with posters and banners to help promote Safe Crossing Week. We encourage you to take part by: Posting the posters and banners on bulletin boards in municipal offices, recreation centres and libraries; Promoting Safe Crossing Week on your website; Promoting Safe Crossing Week in your community newspaper; and Proclaiming Safe Crossing Week at city council. Thank you for your time and support. Should you have any questions, please contact the Safe Crossing Program Project Coordinator, Linda Ward, at 416 813 -6173 or linda.ward @sickkids.ca. Sincerely, #hJ Allyson Hewitt Executive Director Enclosures SafeKids Canada SecuriJeunes Canada 180 Dundas Street W. 180, rue Dundas 0. Suite 2105 bureau 2105 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8 Canada 416.813.7288 416.813.4986 safekidsc anada.ca (123 ')i The national injury prevention program of SickKids Le programme national de prevention des blessures du SickKids 1 41 Correctional Service Service correctionnel Canada Canada Ottawa, Canada K1A OP9 NM. FALLS CLERKS '07 0905 15:02 Your file Votre reference Our file Notre reference It is with great pleasure that I call upon all mayors, reeves, councillors and community leaders from across Canada to proclaim Restorative Justice Week 2007. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has been an active partner in the restorative justice community for more than a decade and has been proud to provide leadership to the annual celebration since 1996. Restorative Justice Week 2007 will be held within Canada and throughout the world from November 18 -25. This year's theme, "Facing the Questions focuses on sharing best practices and lessons learned from those who are involved in restorative justice. In the past, a growing number of communities have responded to this challenge. In 2005, for example, 111 towns and cities across Canada proclaimed Restorative Justice Week. Here are some suggested steps you can take as leaders in your community: Declare /proclaim Restorative Justice Week 2007. Please visit www.csc- scc.gc.ca /text /portals /rj /index e.shtml for a printable proclamation form. Host a town hall meeting to promote awareness of restorative justice in your community. To help nurture the healing process, promote open, respectful dialogue regarding issues such as public safety and the effects of conflict in your community. Challenge your community partners to create a local planning committee for Restorative Justice Week 2007 activities. Invite a guest speaker from your community who is involved in restorative justice to share his or her perspective. Speakers are available through CSC's Chaplaincy/Restorative Justice Branch at: RestorativeJustice (a,csc scc.gc.ca Canada Municipal participation in previous years has been a great success and we are hoping to build on that this year. If your city, town or village is planning an event or proclaiming Restorative Justice Week 2007, please fax a copy of the proclamation with your contact information to Carol -Anne Grenier at (613) 943 -2171. Your participation in this initiative will be recognized in our national report. I hope that you will support this initiative in your community. Sincerely, Z Keith Coulter July 19, 2007 Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk The City of Niagara Falls City Hall, P.O. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 RE: Winter Festival of Lights Fireworks Dear Dean: The Winter Festival of Lights plans to hold fireworks displays and requests City Council approval for such. We are utilizing the services of David Whysall International Fireworks (the same firm used by the Niagara Parks Commission for the summer fireworks displays over the falls). As always, the Festival shall be properly insured for this and will add all concerned parties as additional named insureds. At this time, we are requesting City Council approval for pyrotechnic fireworks displays to occur as follows: Saturday, November 3, 2007 6:15 8 PM Friday, November 9, 2007 9 PM Friday, November 16, 2007 9 PM Friday, November 23, 2007 9 PM Friday, November 30, 2007 9 PM Friday, December 7, 2007 9 PM Friday, December 14, 2007 9 PM Friday, December 21, 2007 9 PM Wednesday, December 26, 2007 9 PM Thursday, December 27, 2007 9 PM Friday, December 28, 2007 9 PM Saturday, December 29, 2007 9 PM Sunday, December 30, 2007 9 PM Tuesday, January 1, 2008 9 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2008 9 PM Thursday, January 3, 2008 9 PM Friday, January 4, 2008 9 PM Saturday, January 5, 2008 9 PM Sunday, January 6, 2008 9 PM Please note that December 31, 2006 fireworks are part of the New Year's Eve Party in the Park, and therefore, approval for those will be requested directly by the Niagara Parks Commission. Should you have questions please contact me at 905 374 -1616 x. 46. Sincerely, WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Dino Fazio General Manager Dean Iorfida Re: Fwd: Resolutions Glendale /QEW Interchange MANS✓...,. 41141..47 i =',.zs Ai iS ;w-}3i..b:. .t' gr sir From: Dean Iorfida Subject: Re: Fwd: Resolutions Glendale /QEW Interchange Water testing Ed Dujlovic 10/4/2007 12:22 PM Dean, Yes to both. Ed Dean Iorfida 10/4/2007 10:01 AM Ed: N -0 -T -L is looking for support on the Glendale /QEW issue. Should we list it as a communication? Is staff supportive? Thanks Dean Dean Iorfida 7/13/2007 2:44 PM Ed: Does it make sense to put the Glendale /QEW matter, especially, as a communication on a future agenda? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks Dean about:blank Page 1 of 1 In the latest Council Information e-mail are the attached two resolutions that I thought might be of interest to you. 10/9/2007 Office of the Town Clerk TELEPHONE 905 468 -3266 FACSIMILE 905 468 -2959 June 18, 2007 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E6X5 Attention: Dean Iorfida, City Clerk Dear Mr. lorfida: ia° ara ke -On he- a g t First Capital of Upper Canada 1792 Re: Requesting Support for an Environmental Assessment and Final Design QEW /Glendale Avenue Interchange Public Works Report PW -07 -040 Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake, at its regular meeting held on June 11, 2007, approved the following recommendations contained in Public Works Report PW -07 -040: 1. That the draft resolution attached to Report PW -07 -040 urging the Ministry of Transportation to proceed with the environmental assessment process and detailed design of the new QEW /Glendale Avenue interchange be approved by Council. 2. That the resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Niagara, the Cities of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and Thorold, as well as local Members of Provincial Parliament, for their support. 3. That the resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation with letters of support from the Region, neighbouring area municipalities, and local M.P.P.'s. 1593 FOUR MILE CREEK ROAD P.O. Box 100 VIRGIL, ONTARIO LOS 1TO A signed copy of Report PW -07 -040 and the resolution approved by Council are attached for your reference. On behalf of the Council of the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake, I respectfully request the City of Niagara Falls' support in petitioning the Minister of Transportation to initiate a preliminary design and Environmental Assessment and carry out a detailed design for a new QEW /Glendale Avenue interchange. Page 2 QEW /Glendale Avenue Interchange Kindly forward this correspondence to the appropriate office for consideration. Please send your letter of support to the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake, Office of the Town Clerk, to be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation. Further information regarding the above can be obtained from Ewald Kuczera, Director of Public Works at 905 468 -3278. I look forward to your favourable response. Yours truly, Holly Dowd, Town Clerk Attach. Public Works Telephone (905) 468 -3278 Facsimile (905) 468 -1722 Report: PW -07 -040 Report To: Subject: ORIGIN Report: PW -07 -040 TheTwnof Submitted on: Public Works Advisory Committee 2007 Strategic Plan Priority #6 Transportation he ake June 01, 2007 1593 Creek Road P.O. Box 100 Virgil, Ontario LOS 1T0 On January 11, 2007, Council and Senior Management held a strategic planning session at which time Council set priorities for 2007. The strategic workplan prepared by staff for the Transportation issue priority is appended to this report. The next step is to obtain a Council resolution seeking the support of the Ministry of Transportation to proceed with an Environmental Assessment and Final Design for the QEW /Glendale interchange. BACKGROUND The Town is serviced by two provincial highways: the Queen Elizabeth Way and King's Highway No. 405. At present, there is a single interchange on the QEW connecting to the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake road system via Regional Road 89 known as Glendale Avenue. The nearest interchange located at Regional Road 102 (Stanley Avenue) in Niagara Falls is on Kings Highway No. 405. The interchange, due to its position on top of the escarpment, does not lend itself to truck traffic movement as it connects through the urban communities of St. Davids and Queenston via roads with steep grades. Other interchanges are located several kilometres to the west and south of the Glendale interchange on the QEW. The Ministry conducted a Value Engineering Study of the QEW /Glendale interchange in 2003 in partnership with the Region of Niagara and Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake. The report noted that the current scheme does not adequately accommodate estimated 2011 afternoon peak hour traffic levels. It further states: "Delays and queues are Page 1 significant throughout the study area road network." The outcome of that investigation yielded four network alternatives which should be subjected to further review in future studies. The Executive Summary for the Value Engineering Report is appended to this report for reference. The Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake Transportation Master Plan Study, which was completed in 2004, recommended that the Region and Town should meet with the MTO to initiate the new Glendale Avenue Interchange Preliminary Design and EA study. (The study should include the new Highway 405 /Concession 6 Road Interchange). In the meantime, there have been several projects which affect this interchange. The QEW Sand Plant Hill contract included the relocation of the Toronto bound on and off ramps to a common intersection with traffic control signals on Glendale Avenue. The more recent project involved the removal of the redundant building structure over old York Road and construction of a sidewalk from Taylor Road to York Road. The sidewalk is currently being constructed. DISCUSSION The Director of Public Works. and Director of Planning and Development met with the Region's Director of Transportation Services, Mr. Joe Cousins, on May 2, 2007, to discuss the next steps. In the discussion, it was agreed that the informal approach to the Ministry of Transportation has been exhausted and that it is necessary to have formal resolutions from both Town and Regional Councils. This report is intended to initiate a Town resolution and to forward this to the Region for support. A draft resolution has been prepared and is attached to this report. It was also suggested that the local M.P.P.'s office be contacted for setting up a meeting with the Minister of Transportation for presentation of the resolution. It was further agreed that letters of support from commercial, industrial, institutional as well as development interests may assist with getting the message across and should be pursued. RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended 1. That the draft resolution attached to Report PW- 07 -O40 urging the Ministry of Transportation to proceed with the environmental assessment process and detailed design of the new QEW /Glendale Avenue interchange be approved by'Council. 2. That the resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Niagara, the Cities of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and Thorold, as well as local Members of Provincial Parliament, for their support. 3. That the resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation with letters of support from the Region, neighbouring area municipalities, and local M.P.P.'s. Report PW -07 -040 Page 2 Respectfully submitted, E. u• a, M.Sc. P.Eng. 'recto ublic Works Lew Holloway Chief Administrative Officer ATTACHMENTS 2007 Priority Transportation.doc Report PW- 07-040 First Capital of Upper Canada 1792 Page 3 Strategy SMT Assignee Actions to Date Comments 1) Meet with Ministry of Transportation Senior Officials and Stakeholders Ewald Meeting held February 22, 2007 with Joe Constantino and Pauline Van Rouen, Janice Thomson, Lew Holloway, Eric Flora, Nick Aragona, Ewald Kuczera This meeting was successful in that it was arranged through direct contact of Janice Thomson (who sits on the Niagara Bridge Commission as Chair along with Bruce McQuaig '1 Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation) with Minister of"' Transpori'Donna Cansfield. Although not presently included in the 5-year horizon, M.T.O. representatives were able to clarify Ministry priorities: safety, funding from partners, followed by congestion, which will assist in presenting a case for the interchange, 2)Meeting with Joe Cousins to Discuss Joint Approach to M.T.O. Ewald Scheduled a meeting for 2:00 p.m. on May 2 2007 with Joe Cousins and Brian Hughes (Region's Transportation Division) Obtain an understanding with respect to where this fits in with the Region's priorities for Regional/Provincial highway interchange improvements. Discuss Development Charges Review and budget constraints towards funding of EA and future construction. 3)Pass a Council Resolution Seeking the Support of Region and Neighbouring Area Municipalities Ewald Suggest this be forwarded to the Cities of St. Catharines, Thorold, and Niagara Falls. 's. d 4)Engage Consultant in Preparing Business Case Ewald Recommend Delcan as involvement in Value Engineering Review (working for Region) and Town's Transportation Master Plan Study (working for Town and Region) 5)Prepare Business Ewald To include: PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION Initiate the process of putting the Glendale Interchange redesign on the radar screen of the Provincial Government, Case 6)Request Council Representatives meeting with Minister Cansfield 1) Meet with Ministry of Transportation Senior Officials and Stakeholders Ewald Ewald Meeting held February 22, 2007 with Joe Constantino and Pauline Van Rouen, Janice Thomson, Lew Holloway, Eric Flora, Nick Aragona, Ewald Kuczera 1. Provisions for showing interrelationship of congestion/hazards with continued shortcomings as found in the Value Engineering Review. 2. Recovering cost for municipal portion of cost through Development Charges commencing in 2009? Recommend Lord Mayor Gary Burroughs, Councillor R. Howse, C.A.D. and Director of Public Works This meeting was successful in that it was arranged through direct contact of Janice Thomson (who sits on the Niagara Bridge Commission as Chair along with Bruce McQuaig Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation) with Minister of Transport Donna Cansfield. Although not presently included in the 5 -year horizon, M.T.Q representatives were able to clarify Ministry priorities: safety, funding from partners, followed by congestion, which will assist in presenting a case for the interchange. Last Revised April 2, 2007 2 Ministry of Transportation QEW Glendale Avenue Interchange Value Engineering Study Value Engineering Report (Draft) Executive Summary The future adequacy of the Glendale Avenue crossing of the Queen Elizabeth Way and the related interchange was reviewed as a result of anticipated development of the adjacent lands. Ongoing and future development in the vicinity of the interchange as well as the role of the interchange as a `gateway' to Niagara -on- the -Lake, combined, with periodic congestion associated with current traffic levels;. have prompted review of the interchange and the adjacent road system. The. Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is carrying out the detail design for the QEW at Sand Plant Hill, which generally involves the widening of the- QEW from four lanes to six lanes between Highway 405 and Mountain Road and the addition of auxiliary lanes between Glendale Avenue and Highway. 405. This study also includes. minor modifications to the Glendale Avenue entrance and exit ramps on the north side of the QEW. The MTO is also carrying out a operational study for the QEW Glendale. Avenue interchange, which specifically addresses the issue of vehicles entering the QEW from the Glendale Avenue eastbound entrance ramp then crossing two through lanes to access Highway. 405 and the .long -term configuration of the major diverge at Highway 405 andthe QEW. The Regional Municipality of Niagara (Region of Niagara) is undertaking an Environmental Assessment Study to address regional road needs at Glendale Avenue and York Road to accommodate potential development. The Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake recently completed the Glendale Area Gateway Study (December 2002). In conjunction with the preparation of the traffic flow analysis of the Glendale Avenue interchange, the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake identified the need for a landscaped gateway at this prominent location. The primary objectives of the study were as follows: To establish appropriate theme(s) for the Glendale Gateway Area; To translate the themes into landscape and urban design elements; and To develop urban design and landscape guidelines to provide the basis for the implementation of the design elements. MTO in partnership with the Region of Niagara convened a Value Engineering (VE) Workshop to review the short-term to medium -term plans for the QEW Glendale Avenue interchange area. Exhibit E -1 displays the study area of the QEW Glendale Avenue interchange area. The aim of this review is to consider alternatives to the Ministry's current proposal and evaluate these on the basis of their effectiveness relative. to their cost implications and overall network performance. This workshop was designed to take a broad perspective in reviewing the plans for the QEW Glendale Avenue area. Prior to the study, MTO and Region of Niagara agreed that cost sharing would not be considered during the VE process. At the VE workshop held in January 2003, VE network alternatives were identified by the project team to meet various objectives, addressing both transportation and non transportation issues. These objectives include: McCORMICK RANKIN CORPORATION December 2003 Page i QEW GLENDALE AVENUE VALUE ENGINEERING STUDY VE Network Alternative interchange Design Added Network Features Network 3.4 'Diamond South Side QEW fly -over connecting Taylor Road south of the (Exhibit E -2) Pardo A North Side QEW with Airport Road at York Road; realignment of Taylor Road and the focal road system in the vicinity of the Taylor Road end of the fly =over. Network 4 Diamond South Side QEW fly -over connecting the Old Glendale Road to (Exhibit E -3) Pardo A North Side Townline Road at York Road. Network 1B modified. diamond a direct connection from the E -S ramp to Airport (Exhibit E-4) configuration on south Road at York Road; side of the -QEW a buttonhook ramp from Airport Road at York Glendale Avenue Road to westbound QEW; interchange incorporating diamond- style W -N /S and N /S -E ramps and a direct connection from the W- relocation to north and signalization of the intersection of Glendale Avenue and Old Giendale Road. N/S ramp to Old Glendale Road modified Parclo configuration on north side of the QEW Ministry of Transportation QEW Giendale Avenue Interchange Value Engineering Study Value Engineering Report (Draft) an adequate level-of-Service for current development and for expected future development in the study area; efficient operation of the QEW Glendale Avenue interchange with minimal risk that operations on the regional local road network will adversely affect the operation of the QEW and Highway 405; a clear and direct gateway to Niagara -on- the Lake; a reasonable level of access to the Trivieri site, .currently served by the Old Glendale Road; a high level of safety for all road users; minimized adverse environmental implications; and satisfactory response time for emergency services. At the VE workshop, a preliminary screening of the VE network alternatives was undertaken to determine which alternatives would be carried forward and reviewed through a detailed traffic evaluation. The evaluation occurred after the VE workshop due to the time required to undertake detailed. INTEGRATION modelling. Two progress meetings (June 12, 2003 and :October :3, 2003) took place to review the detailed traffic evaluation and determine the VE recommendations. Based on the findings of VE workshop, the detailed traffic evaluation, and the discussions at the June 12, 2003 and October 3, 2003 progress meetings, the VE study team identified four VE network alternatives as the VE. recommendations. These alternatives will be subject to further review in future studies. The VE network alternatives include: McCORMICK RANKIN CORPORATION December 2003 Page iii Ministry of Transportation QEW Glendale Avenue Interchange VE Network Interchange Design Alternative Network 2B.5 (Exhibit E -5) Glendale Avenue interchange incorporating loop ramps for the ES and S -W movements; modified diamond configuration on south side of the QEW /Glendale interchange incorporating diamond- style W N /S and N /S ramps and a direct connection from the W- N/S ramp to Old Glendale Road Parclo A North Side Value Engineering Study Value Engineering Report (Draft) Added Network Features extension of the connection from the W -N /S ramp to Old Glendale Road to connect with the Niagara College access to Taylor Road. The VE network alternatives listed above also include some of the improvements to the local road network proposed by the current studies being carried out by the MTO and the Region of Niagara. These improvements include the following: Improvements to York Road and to northbound Glendale Avenue approaching York Road. Extension of Glendale Avenue northwards to provide access to sites on adjacent lands. New local roads and access points to provide access to sites assumed to be developed by 2011. New traffic control signals expected to be in place by 2011 at Niagara College access at Taylor Road, Airport Road at York Road, Niagara -on- the -Green access at Glendale Avenue and White Oaks /Niagara -on- the Green access at Taylor Road. The VE network alternatives also include improvements to the local road network as identified during the detailed traffic evaluation carried out as part of the VE study. These improvements include the following: Widening of Glendale Avenue to four basic lanes plus turning lanes generally between York Road and Homer Road. Widening of Taylor Road to four basic lanes plus turning lanes generally between Homer Road and Glendale Avenue. Double left -turn lanes eastbound on Taylor Road at Glendale Avenue. Although cost sharing was not considered by the VE study team during the study, one of the next steps in a future study would be to initiate cost sharing discussions with the Region and the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake. Final cost sharing agreements would be dependent on final recommendations of the preliminary design. McCORMICK RANKIN CORPORATION December 2003 Page iv 4 .1 M TELEPHONE (905) 466 -3266 DRAFT THE CORPORATION QF THE TOWN OF NIAGARA -ON THE -LAKE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: JUNE 11, 2007 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR: POLLED VOTE NO. SOX 100 VIRGIL, ONTARIO LOS 1TO WHEREAS in 2003, the Ministry of Transportation undertook a Value Engineering Study for the Queen Elizabeth Way Glendale Avenue interchange; AND WHEREAS the Value Engineering Study clearly indicated that the present interchange configuration will not. adequately handle traffic demands in this vicinity beyond the next five years; AND WHEREAS the Town of. Niagara -on -the -Lake Transportation Master Plan Study, completed in 2004 With Ministry participation:, recommended that the Region and Town should meet with the Ministry to initiate the new Glendale Avenue Interchange Preliminary Design and. EA study. The study to include the new Highway 405 Concession .6 Road Interchange); AND WHEREAS the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake is a major tourist destination, and the QEW /Glendale Avenue interchange is the only major access off the Provincial Highway system a resident population of 14,600 and approximately 3 million tourists and visitors annually, as well as major industries, a community college and commercial developments in the immediate vicinity of the interchange. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake hereby petitions the Minister of Transportation to initiate a preliminary design and Environmental Assessment and carry out a detailed design for a new QEW /Glendale Avenue interchange. TELEPHONE (905) 468 -3266 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NIAGARA -ON- THE -LAKE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: JUNE 11, 2007 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR: SECONDED BY COUNCILL NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the petitions the Minister of Transportation Environmental Assessment and carry QEW /Glendale Avenue interchange. POLLED VOTE WHEREAS in 2003, the Ministry of Transportation undertook a Value Engineerin Study for the Queen Elizabeth Way Glendale Avenue interchange; AND WHEREAS the Value Engineering Study clearly g Y Y indicated that the present interchange configuration will not adequately handle traffic demands in this vicinity beyond the next five years; AND WHEREAS the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake Transportation Master Plan Study, completed in 2004 with Ministry participation, recommended that the Region and Town should meet with the Ministry to initiate the new Glendale Avenue Interchange Preliminary Design and EA study. (The study to include the new Highway 405 Concession 6 Road Interchange); AND WHEREAS the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake is a major tourist destination, and the QEW /Glendale Avenue interchange is the only major access off the Provincial Highway system servicing a resident population of 14,600 and approximately 3 million tourists and visitors annually, as well as major industries, a community college and commercial developments in the immediate vicinity of the interchange. Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake hereby to initiate a preliminary design and out a detailed design for a new P.O. BOX 100 VIRGIL, ONTARIO LOS ITO g Corporate Services Department Clerk's Division Inter Department Memorandum TO: His Worship Ted Salci Members of Council FROM: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 RE: Dog on Bonnie Street Niagara,JG'alls C NA DA DATE: October 15, 2007 Please find attached a letter from Nicole and Allan Ferguson regarding a dog attack on their daughter. Please be advised that the enforcement of such attacks is carried out by City By -law enforcement staff, under the authority of the Dog Owner's Liability Act, not the Humane Society. Staff has started the process under the Act, as outlined in the e -mail attached. RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development (10/9/2007) Dean lorfida Re: Vicious Dog on Bonnie Street Page 1 From: Bob Judge To: Dean Iorfida Date: 10/3/2007 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Vicious Dog on Bonnie Street CC: Carey Campbell Dean; The summons was issued yesterday and now it must be served on the defendant, which will be in the next few days. The first appearance is scheduled for October 18th 9:00 am. Can I get a copy of the letter. Bob On Tuesday August 14, 2007, my eight year daughter Victoria Ferguson was attacked by a viscous German Shepard dog on Bonnie street, Niagara Falls. She was riding her bike down the sidewalk followed by her ten year old brother Austin and cousins Alex and Eric. The dog ran across its owner's front yard ran around behind Victoria, lunged at her and bit into her leg, ripping her shorts and leaving a deep gaping wound The dog owner from #7070 who was nearby removed the dog. Austin rushed to his sister's assistance but could not move her as she seemed to be in shock. So he quickly instructed his cousins to bring her home, while he ran home screaming for me and my husband, Allan. We rushed out to him, and then Victoria who was being brought home by Alex and Eric. We carried Victoria inside where she collapsed on our landing and Allan called 911 to dispatch an ambulance and the police, while I held her and tended to her. I went with Victoria in the ambulance to Niagara hospital while Allan stayed to talk to the police. Victoria's wound was about one inch deep and three inches across with massive bruising around the area and required six large stitches in two areas. When Allan went over to the dog owner's house with the police officers (incident 07- 81232), it appeared that the owners had abruptly taken off with the dog, their TV had been left on and there were hot coffees on their porch. However, their next door neighbour was there and told the police that a few months ago that same dog crashed through the owner's front window and attacked his child. I myself had witnessed the commotion after this incident. I saw the police and an animal van at the house with the dog barking uncontrollably and I also saw the large smashed up front window. It seemed as though the police and the Humane Society were taking care of the problem. However, I couldn't be more wrong. Now even after my daughter being attacked, the dog has been allowed to stay at #7070. The Humane Society did absolutely nothing to resolve this serious issue. It took them two days to go over to the house, and I believe that they only left a note for the owners to contact them. The police told me that they had dispatched the human society and I had called the Humane Society many times to get a follow up on what was being done. I only received rude discourteous attitudes from the humane society and at one point while holding on the phone I overheard on their radio, one of their officers actually whining and refusing to take an animal call. One person even snapped at me, questioning me why I was calling them and who gave me the information (even though it was city hall) that they should do something about the incident. The phone attendant even sarcastically compared the viscous dog to a (harmless) appliance. In the mean time my children feel like they are under house arrest, they are too afraid to go outside and I have to drive them to nearby friends and cousins. They are having nightmares and keep thinking that this dog will crash through our window and come after them again. They don't understand why the police, who are supposed to care about children, have not done anything nor taken the dog away. Three weeks later now school has started and children are walking and riding to school while this potential child killer is waiting for its next opportunity to escape. Just this morning I myself saw the dog again attempting to jump over its fence. The dog has proved to not be contained at its residence. I will guarantee that that dog will attack again as soon as it has an opportunity to and now it also has the taste of blood. In fact it actually has part of my daughter's tissue in its digestive tracts. And why is this? This is not the first time that this has happened. What region would allow this to happen to a child? Perhaps a third world area would where children are neglected and abused. And this is exactly what this is. This is abuse of my child. The system has failed my child and allowed her to be abused. To be viscously attacked and have flesh ripped out of her by a known felon. And it is still allowing it. The dog is still there and my children are still in fear. So, what is the system, is there a system in place in the City of Niagara Falls? The police don't seem to know what to do, the Humane Society are denying any duty in this and are pointing to the bylaw department. If this is the Bylaw's responsibility, then is it City Hall who have not taken care of this problem? The amount of phoning, footwork and follow up I have carried out on this incident is unbelievable and has gone on for weeks. It also makes me fear that others who have been attacked or their children attacked by dogs in this city might have given up or simply had to carry on with their lives leaving a huge statistic of viscous unmonitored and even unreported dogs in our neighbourhoods. Then there are other repercussions to this; are people going to start carrying weapons on their persons to protect themselves? Is this what the city is coming to? Why is it in this city, dogs seem to have more liberty than people? As soon as there is an attack, why is the animal not collected and held until a decision is made? This dog in particular is like a loaded weapon waiting in its owner's house. Right now in this city of Niagara Falls, there are many professionals who now know this. So right now it is being allowed. There are laws in Ontario against this. Who in the City of Niagara Falls failing to acknowledge the law? This dog is extremely dangerous; it has the ability to kill someone. I want it declared viscous and on behalf of my children and for the protection of the residents and visitors of Niagara Falls, I want the German Sheppard of #7070 Bonnie street Euthanized. Nicol Ferguson. Allan Ferguson. V pL0- Ao) 61-D(11( n1 y1 e e l;cx� JLD �'1RdQ�1� (L e i'��k 'j" e d da uov: k �o$ b;) (+Kt 0V- 04- AI 1-c, t t IV '7� b t'1 1 a toy) l w�i� C7(e) 1 h 5 Q 9u ��t Torch avv vc h► -t c'le� Q.} gsh f Pror) 1 ctbv September 1, 2007 City of Niagara Falls To whom it may concern: This is in regards to a recent attack of a vicious dog on our granddaughter, Victoria Ferguson, while she was riding her bike along Bonnie St. in Niagara Falls. The fact that this dog still remains on Bonnie St. has prompted us to demand that you do something before another child is attacked. That animal has children terrified of going down Bonnie Street and not just our grandchildren. As we were driving down Bonnie going to Water St., we witnessed a child get off her bike as she neared 7070 Bonnie St.(house where this dog lives). Her mother had already walked past the house with her other child in a stroller and was calling to the little girl to join her. But the little girl was visibly shaken and did not want to go past that house. Now we are asking you what kind of neighbourhood is this where children are afraid to go back and forth to their friends' and cousins' houses a block apart) because of a vicious dog that has savagely attacked at least two children. Stop dragging your feet and passing the buck and remove that dog from this neighbourhood and do it now. 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L A/Thn S 6 c.?co t L O- e L, 0.(2t Getke cue c play- au U) c,t 5z-el 71z..41.�a Mai i /2Q uOttg,- ceewtrnp< LtJ 2 CV the/016 h 719- d2 cam-( I v otc179 C44.e.e 9a 0)/k04 L-he Lem �eStte -0 c /C) arc( ais6 'b (Xliddim J c. i7it k y (g12 boaAhoo4 4 wall"ed tvi Aovt5 z-et.irp c u v ��t acv- Gv e 044) Aie4 ci,47 did 7 0 7 O &)L)1 ;Tic rc5-- 7 ,e r,o cam' 711 S L J i oe>e,RS (sl t be i f Ail t9 Z7 L. D& I J c-ca j/-ri S 00 tc-;S ,v\ A t c F� e c FL Yc--4 6 ,v 4 G. 4 Ti-f1 S C October 15, 2007 BDD- 2007 -04 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: BDD- 2007 -04 Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) Services RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council. BACKGROUND: Following a deputation by Regional Councillor Norm Puttick regarding economic development services provided by the Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) Council requested the following information from staff: 1) A copy of the NEDC budget 2) Find out why NEDC is set up as a Corporation 3) Report back on local dealings with NEDC Information dealing with items 1 2 were provided by the NEDC. 1) NEDC Budget The NEDC budget for 2007 as reviewed and approved by Region of Niagara was $2,195,060 gross and $2,100,060 net. The 2007 budgeted revenues and expenditures are as follows: REVENUES: Administration: Region of Niagara Miscellaneous Income Interest Earned Total Administration Niag araFalls C A N A D A 2007 Budget 2,195,060 29,200 25,000 2,249,260 Program Revenues /Contributions 426,700 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Business Development October 15, 2007 -2- BDD- 2007 -04 EXPENDITURES: Total Revenues Administration: Employee Costs Administration Costs Transfers to Other Organizations Total Administration Program Costs Total Expenditures efficiency effectiveness political accountability and control administrative independence implementation potential congruence with Regional problems /potential cost neutrality 2,675,960 1,296,248 266,348 160,599 1,723,195 1,052,765 2,775,960 Also attached is NEDC's Audited Financial statement for 2006 pulled from the NEDC website. 2) Why NEDC is set up as a Corporation To meet the needs of the Region of Niagara, the Niagara Region Development Corporation was created in 1982. In 1996 the Corporation was merged with the Region Niagara Tourism Council to become the Niagara Economic and Tourism Corporation. The name was changed in 2005 to the Niagara Economic Development Corporation. In the September 1994 report entitled "Ad Hoc Committee on the Amalgamation of Economic Development Functions "(Brian Merrett, Chairman) the conclusion reached was: A single corporate structure model could meet the terms of reference and provide significant flexibility in adapting to changing industry needs and economic conditions. A new, single corporate entity could pool the resources of, and bring a common vision to two organizations, bring greater accountability and enhance `the importance of private sector" involvement through the advisory role. That report also references the Woods Gordon Report of February, 1980 which recommended the establishment of a corporate entity called the Niagara Economic Development Corporation. To quote "the consultants felt that such a corporation would best meet the 8 criteria they established for implementing an economic development strategy. Namely: October 15, 2007 -3- BDD- 2007 -04 3) Local dealings with NEDC Over the past year Business Development staff of the following municipalities; Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, Fort Erie and Port Colborne which have business development departments have held meetings with their respective CAO's and Mayor's to discuss and establish a framework by which the business development office (BDO) will work with NEDC. The intent of the meetings were to clarify the roles and responsibilities between BDO NEDC and improve the level of cooperation and input provided towards NEDC's programs. The framework established, provides opportunities for collaboration and partnerships between the municipalities and NEDC. These partnerships allow each municipality and NEDC to leverage limited resources in the provision of efficient and effective business development services. During the above consultative process between the municipalities and NEDC, Regional Council requested their CEO to review the economic development function in Niagara. The objective of the Region's CAO review was to address any real or perceived duplication of functions and identify any potential efficiencies. The framework which was developed by the Municipalities along with NEDC was shared with and has been incorporated into the Regional CAO's report. The CAO's report (attached) was presented at Regional Council on September 27, 2007 and was approved. Staff believes the framework established and formalized by the Regional CAO's report creates a common understanding between the BDO and NEDC to work together for the benefit of their communities and the Region. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: SF /Iw Attachments (2) Ser icetti, Director of Business r velopment MacDonald, Chief Administra Officer Financial Statements of NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Year ended December 31, 2006 KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants One St. Paul Street Suite 901 PO Box 1294 Stn Main St. Catharines ON L2R 7A7 Canada AUDITORS' REPORT To the Directors Niagara Economic Development Corporation Telephone (905) 685 -4811 Telefax (905) 682 -2008 www.kpmg.ca We have audited the statement of financial position of Niagara Economic Development Corporation as at December 31, 2006 and the statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the corporation as at December 31, 2006 and the results of its operations and the changes in its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Chartered Accountants St. Catharines, Canada March 1, 2007 NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2006 Financial Statements Statement of Financial Position 1 Statement of Operations 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets 3 Statement of Cash Flows 4 Notes 5 NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2006, with comparative figures for 2005 Assets Current assets: Cash 788,334 484,437 Accounts receivable 211,801 212,423 Prepaid expenses 63,795 25,526 1,063,930 722,386 Capital assets (note 2) Less accumulated amortization Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 351,459 161,139 Due to The Regional Municipality of Niagara (note 3) 146,664 242,839 Deferred revenue (note 4) 266,080 144,893 764,203 548,871 Employee future benefits (note 5) Net assets: Investment in capital assets 23,840 26,814 Internally restricted (note 6) 64,157 64,157 Unrestricted 225,970 101,958 313,967 192,929 Commitment (note 7) See accompanying notes to financial statements. On behalf of the Board: Director Director 1 2006 2005 265,828 260,505 241,988 233,691 23,840 26,814 1,087,770 749,200 9,600 7,400 1,087,770 749,200 NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Statement of Operations Year ended December 31, 2006, with comparative figures for 2005 Revenue: Operating revenue: Grants: The Regional Municipality of Niagara (note 3): Operating Niagara Federation of Agriculture Interest Miscellaneous Program revenue Project revenue Expenditure: Operating expenditure: Salaries and consultant fees Administrative Program costs Grants Project expenditure Excess of revenue over expenditure before undernoted items Amortization of capital assets Excess of revenue over expenditure (expenditure over revenue) See accompanying notes to financial statements. 2 2006 Budget 1,884,679 49,764 10,000 35,200 428,728 2,408,371 2,408,371 1,226,024 264,112 840,636 67,299 2,398,071 2,398,071 10,300 (10,300) 2006 Actual 1,896,837 49,764 31,781 29,558 415,758 2,423,698 374,565 2,798,263 1,191,433 253,520 771,252 64,001 2,280,206 374,565 2,654,771 143,492 (22,454) 2005 Actual 1,704,284 49,764 12,831 36,960 567,514 2,371,353 225,008 2,596,361 1,071,423 233,180 967,626 60,025 2,332,254 225,008 2,557,262 39,099 (44, 892) 121,038 (5,793) NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Statement of Changes in Net Assets Year ended December 31, 2006, with comparative figures for 2005 Balance, beginning of year 26,814 64,157 101,958 192,929 198,722 Excess of revenue over expenditure (expenditure over revenue) Net change in investment in capital assets (22,454) Balance, end of year 23,840 64,157 225,970 313,967 192,929 See accompanying notes to financial statements. Investment in Internally Capital Assets Restricted Unrestricted 2006 2005 19,480 (19,480) 3 143,492 121,038 (5,793) NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Statement of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2006, with comparative figures for 2005 Cash provided by (used in): Operations: Excess of revenue over expenditure (expenditure over revenue) 121,038 (5,793) Items not involving cash: Amortization of capital assets 22,454 44,892 Employee future benefits 2,200 2,200 (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable 622 (61,242) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (38,269) 9,651 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 190,320 82,114 Increase (decrease) in due to The Regional Municipality of Niagara (96,175) 9,744 Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue 121,187 (1,776) 323,377 79,790 Financing and investing activities: Capital assets acquired (19,480) (12,388) Increase in cash 303,897 67,402 Cash, beginning of year 484,437 417,035 Cash, end of year 788,334 484,437 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 4 2006 2005 NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Notes to Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2006 The Niagara Economic Development Corporation is a non profit Corporation incorporated without share capital under the laws of Ontario. The Corporation's mandate is to carry out activities to advance the economic prosperity of the Niagara Community. The Corporation provides effective innovative services to promote investment and visitation and provides business support services to attract, maintain and increase jobs in Niagara. 1. Significant accounting policies: The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. (a) Accrual accounting: Revenue and expenditure are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues as they become available and measurable; expenditures are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and the creation of legal obligation to pay. (b) Revenue recognition: The Corporation follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Revenue from fees, contracts and sales of publications is recognized when the services are provided or the goods are sold. (c) Capital assets: Purchased capital assets are recorded at cost. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to expense. Betterments which extend the estimated life of an asset are capitalized. When a capital asset no longer contributes to the corporation's ability to provide services, its carrying amount is written down to its residual value. Capital assets are amortized on a straight -line basis using the following annual rates: Computer equipment 33% Furniture and fixtures 20% Gateway video wall 20% 5 NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) Year ended December 31, 2006 1. Significant accounting policies (continued): (d) Vacation pay: Vacation pay is accrued as entitlement to these payments is earned. (e) Employee future benefits: (f) The Corporation has a multi employee pension plan covering its employees. The plan is a defined benefit plan which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service and rates of pay. The cost of the plan is recognized based on the contribution required to be made during each period. The Corporation sponsors certain life insurance benefits for retired employees and extended health and dental benefits for early retirees to age 65. The Corporation measures the cost of its obligation based on its best estimate and accrues its obligation for these past retirement employment benefits as the employees render the service. Measurement uncertainty: The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results can differ from those estimates. 6 NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) Year ended December 31, 2006 2. Capital assets: Accumulated 2006 Cost amortization Computer equipment Furniture and fixtures Gateway video wall 2005 Computer equipment Furniture and fixtures Gateway video wall 3. Due to The Regional Municipality of Niagara: Operating grant Funding for Niagara Federation of Agriculture Funding for programs and projects Funding for projects deferred Administrative expenses paid 7 82,017 112,005 71,806 The Corporation received funding from The Regional approximately 73% (2005 72 of total revenues. 83,448 105,251 71,806 71,560 98,622 71,806 265,828 241,988 Accumulated Cost amortization 68,916 92,969 71,806 2006 Net book value 10,457 13,383 23,840 Net book value 14,532 12,282 260,505 233,691 26,814 The amount due to The Regional Municipality of Niagara is non interest bearing and consists of amounts payable for salaries and printing services. During the year the corporation had the following transactions with The Regional Municipality of Niagara: 2005 1,896,837 1,704,284 49,764 49,764 107,590 115,929 72,512 92,728 57,582 Municipality of Niagara representing NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) Year ended December 31, 2006 4. Deferred revenue: Deferred contributions related to expenditures of future periods represent unspent externally restricted grants and donations for projects. The following project revenues have been deferred. 5. Employee future benefits: 8 2006 2005 Greenhouse directory 75,014 70,143 Niagara Gateway 14,103 19,016 Les Saisons 11,196 6,663 Wine Route Initiative 4,958 15,000 Niagara Internet GIS 1,081 Niagara Auto Invest Action Plan 11,249 Niagara Airports Marketing Initiative 25,708 Freedom Trail 7,000 GTA Economic Impact Analysis 91,843 Niagara Tourism Strategy 23,928 Underground Railway 21,213 Niagara Week Toronto 12,158 Business Directory 700 266,080 144,893 a) The Corporation makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund (OMERS), which is a multi employer plan, on behalf of 15 members of its staff. The plan is a defined benefit plan which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service and rates of pay. The amount contributed for 2006 is 72,786 (2005 $60,556) and is included as an expenditure in the Statement of Operations. b) The Corporation pays certain life insurance benefits on behalf of the retired employees as well as extended health and dental benefits for early retirees to age 65. The Corporation recognizes these post- retirement costs in the period in which the employees rendered the services. The accrued benefit liability at December 31, 2006 and the expense for the 12 months ended December 31, 2006, were determined by actuarial valuation using a discount rate of 5.0 NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) Year ended December 31, 2006 5. Employee future benefits (continued): The main actuarial assumptions employed for the valuations are as follows: i) Interest (discount rate): The obligation as at December 31, 2006, of the present value of future liabilities and the expense for the 12 months ended December 31, 2006, were determined using a discount rate of 5.0 ii) Medical costs: Medical costs were assumed to increase at the rate of 8.0% per year reducing to 4.0% per year by 2016. iii) Dental costs: Dental costs were assumed to increase at the rate of 4.0% per year. Other information about the Corporation defined benefit plan is as follows: Accrued benefit obligation 15,280 Unamortized transitional obligation 5,680 Accrued benefit liability 9,600 Net benefit plan expense 2,200 Benefit paid 22 6. Internally restricted net assets: Net assets have been restricted by the board for capital requirements in the amount of $64,157 (2005 $64,157). 9 NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) Year ended December 31, 2006 7. Commitment: The Corporation leases space for the Gateway project under a long -term operating lease which expires September 29, 2011. The total minimum future lease obligation is $40,500 plus common area maintenance and realty taxes. Annual payments are $8,100 plus common area maintenance and realty taxes. 8. Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities: The fair value of the Corporation's accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to The Regional Municipality of Niagara approximate their fair value due to the relatively short periods to maturity of the instruments. 10 Niagara Region REPORT TO: Regional Chairman and Members of Council SUBJECT: Review of the Economic Development and Tourism Function in Niagara RECOMMENDATIONS CAO 10 -2007 September 27, 2007 That Regional Council adopts the following recommendations: 1. That Regional Council receive and support the principles outlined in the body of this report which represent the understanding between the Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) and Local Economic Development Offices. 2. That Regional Council direct staff through the Office of the CAO to provide support to the NEDC Board of Directors to take a lead in the development of key measures of performance for the Economic Development function by making use of the Ontario Municipal CAO's Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) framework. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents the results of the review of the Economic Development and Tourism function in Niagara that was initiated earlier this year. The Economic Development Officers from Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, St. Catharines and NEDC have collaborated in establishing clarity on each of their respective roles and responsibilities. This will formalize the spirit of cooperation and collaboration that needs to exist if Economic Development and Tourism efforts in Niagara are to be successful. As part of the review some research into other models was undertaken in an effort to better understand how other jurisdictions approach economic development activities. The research indicated that there was no one single preferred model for economic development. It also indicated that few, if any, two tier models had formalized roles and responsibilities. Most of the models reviewed evolved over time to suit localized circumstances. 1 REPORT Economic Development Activities The head of each of the Economic Development Agencies /Departments in Niagara have worked together to come to a common understanding and consensus on their respective roles and responsibilities. A summary of the outcomes of this work is included in Appendices A and B for your reference. The outcomes of this work have been formalized into a set of key statements that establish a framework that are rooted in a set of common principles that have been endorsed by each of the Economic Development Officers. In addition, the Mayor's of municipalities with Economic Development Officers and a steering team of CAO's have had opportunities to provide input. The common principles are: Economic Development efforts are designed to optimize our collective investment across Niagara Communication and regular 2 -way input into planning efforts related to Economic Development are critical to good working relationships and successful outcomes. Programs are developed with a focus on the single taxpayer (partnering and rationalization of effort) Accountability requires the establishment of measurable targets and reporting of those results. In an effort to create a common understanding the purpose of the following agreed upon statements is to establish and formalize the framework whereby municipalities EDO offices and NEDC will continue to work together for the benefit of their communities and Region of Niagara in terms of the full spectrum economic development success. In addition, these statements will ensure an effective level of economic development service delivery at both the municipal and regional levels of government that clarifies and strengthens the ongoing relationship among the parties. Statement 1 The Region of Niagara is comprised of twelve (12) municipalities, five of which have full time economic development offices. Seven municipalities do not currently have permanent economic development departments. The EDOs and NEDC work to create an environment conducive to business development and investment. The economic development capability of the five municipalities provides opportunities for collaboration and partnership between municipalities and NEDC. These partnerships allow each municipality and NEDC to leverage limited resources in the provision of efficient and high quality economic development service. In the other seven communities, NEDC makes available the full range of economic development services. 3 CAO 10 -2007 September 27, 2007 Deliverables 1. Queen's Park Planning /Priorities Events (e.g. Niagara Week Queen's Park) 2. Ongoing Lobbying of Provincial /Federal Govemments 3. Federal/Provincial funding grant applications and subsequent contract delivery 4. Press releases /communications must explicitly acknowledge each participating partner Statement 6 Market Intelligence and Research NEDC will provide comprehensive research on all aspects of the regional, and where appropriate, the Provincial, National, and global economies including demographics, statistics, trends, etc. The five municipal partners will provide local research input to NEDC and facilitate access to local businesses for research purposes. In addition, NEDC will purchase or create comprehensive datasets deemed to be relevant to the delivery of economic development services. Research will be shared among all organizations (including municipalities without dedicated EDO's) as requested and legally allowed. Deliverables 1. NEDC to purchase and /or conduct yearly relevant stats /market intelligence as determined 2. Strategic industry analysis (e.g. Automotive, logistics, etc.) Statement 7 Business Retention and Expansion (BR &E) NEDC makes available BR E services to municipalities without an EDO. The EDOs will be responsible for BR E (corporate calling) within their own jurisdictions. Partnership and collaboration on various initiatives and strategies relating to the advancement of BR E will be pursued among the EDOs with NEDC being invited to work on specific projects with the local economic development office. Deliverables 1. Information will be shared between NEDC and the respective EDO's on BR &E initiatives within specific industries 2. Should NEDC become aware of any local business retention and expansion issues it will immediately advise and engage the local EDO. 5 CAO 10 -2007 September 27, 2007 CAO 10 -2007 September 27, 2007 Through these discussions the approach to a regional tourism strategy that would allow for better leveraging of existing tourism and marketing investments across the region has been noted. A Tourism Strategy 2006 -2012 for Niagara has been developed by Destination Marking Organizations (DMO's) across Niagara. This strategy and action plan was developed last year based upon the results of the Ontario Ministry's Premier Ranked Process which involved the tourism industry in Niagara doing a complete SWOT analysis. It is framed as the Destination Development initiative, which includes a Steering Committee and four committees made up of DMO and industry representatives who are working together to implement the plan, and seek opportunities to improve the framework. One possible area of overlap was identified at the Niagara Gateway Centre in Grimsby. Both NEDC and the Town of Grimsby, through the Chamber of Commerce, have individual presence in the centre. At the Niagara Gateway Centre, Tourism and Promotion is handled for Grimsby specifically by the Grimsby and District Chamber of Commerce and for NEDC by Tourism Niagara. An impression has existed that since both were located in the very same area that duplication of service may exist. On September 5, 2007 senior representatives of NEDC, Grimsby and District Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Niagara and the Town of Grimsby met to discuss this situation. From the discussions we had it was determined that each of Niagara Tourism and the Chamber have their separate and distinct audiences for the tourism and promotion services they offer. Tourism Niagara represents the entire Region and provides services such as one stop attraction ticket purchasing, hotel reservation and attraction advice in the Niagara area. The Chamber on the other hand ensures the interests of chamber of commerce members are attended to as well as providing the specifics of information for the Town of Grimsby through a partnership arrangement. It was evident that each provider compliments the other and there is sharing of information and resources and that in the end analysis both work to ensure the traveler gets a very good impression of both Grimsby and Niagara. While, it is acknowledged there may be a cost associated with both these operations, the parties agree that there are positive (but non quantifiable) public relations and promotion benefits that result from this cost. Research of Other Economic Development Models The research on other models of economic development, while valuable as background information, has not yielded a single best model. A summary of some of the jurisdictions considered is contained within Appendix A. Below is a summary of the key points from this research. 7 CAO 10 -2007 Appendix A Economic Development Function in Niagara May 16, 2007 Economic Development in Niagara Report to Council in conjunction with CAO 5 -2007 Process to Review Economic Development Function in Niagara Focus on: How the Niagara Economic Development Corporation and local Economic Development Officers work together. Whether there is duplication. How efficiencies can be achieved. Other regional economic development models. 1 1.0 What is Economic Development? No single definition Main goal of economic development is improving the economic well -being of a community through implementation and coordination of public and private sector initiatives Economic Development focuses on policies and programs that: Stimulate sustainable growth, encourage new investment, employment creation and retention, and industrial development diversification Achieve new infrastructure development Improve the overall business climate Over and above the four following categories, EDOs carry out individual and specialized work depending on the specific needs of their community /region. Source: International Economic Development Council 2.1 Strategy, Advocacy and Business Climate Function: D Identifying, analyzing and presenting key issues and opportunities in order to strengthen a particular business and economic development location for investment and growth Activities: D Developing economic strategies in partnership with stakeholders Advocating for prioritized issues with public and private sector partners 3 2.2 Market Intelligence and Research (continued) Examples (NEDC): Niagara Economic Growth Strategy Economic Briefing/KPMG Competitive Analysis Niagara to GTA Economic Impact Study Examples (EDOs): St. Catharines Community Profile Welland Community Profile, Competitive Analysis, Community Strategy, Cluster Development Strategy, Oil sands research, CIP Program, Corporate Calling Program Conclusion: NEDC carries out the function at a regional basis while municipal EDOs do the same for the municipality Roles and functions are complementary Need continuous communications to leverage mutual opportunities /synergies 2.3 Business Retention Expansion Function: Ongoing cooperative effort between business, government, and economic development to identify specific opportunities and actions that assist local businesses in expansion, retention, creation of jobs and diversification of the local economic base Activities: Implemented through company contact/visitation program with resident companies. Direct responsibility of ED staff in four larger local municipalities. NEDC involved on a "as requested" basis on particular initiatives. NEDC directly responsible for BR &E in other 8 Niagara local municipalities in partnership with the respective municipal contact. 5 2.4 Business Attraction (Investment Marketing) (continued) Examples: Automotive Investment Missions /Trade Shows /Marketing Development/maintenance of site selection materials and information Coordination of inquiries, prospects and investment proposals Conclusion: "Niagara" is marketed to outside business /investment community by and through NEDC in collaboration with EDOs. 3.0 Economic Development Organizations in Niagara Municipal Niagara Economic Development Corporation not for profit corporation (P. Gedge, CEO) City of St. Catharines Economic Development and Tourism Services municipal government (David Oakes, Director) Niagara Falls Business Development Office municipal government (Serge Felicetti, Director) Welland Economic Development Office municipal government (Dan Degazio, Manager) Fort Erie Economic Development and Tourism Corporation not for profit corporation (Jim Thibert, General Manager) Port Colborne Economic and Tourism Development Corporation not for profit corporation (Robert Cotterill, General Manager) 7 4.0 Regional Economic Development Models Region of Durham The Regional Economic Development Office is structured as a department within the Region of Durham. It works closely with its local municipal partners and other stakeholders to plan and execute key sector programs focused on Automotive /Advanced Manufacturing, and the Energy sector, which represent Durham's largest investments and employment generators. Office Is lead coordinator for site selection Inquiries. Funding Partners 151101 ?,1 c e ro Wi hout Fu1MT, c�Development, Township of Uxbridge Township of Scugog Township of Brock MOn ipat Partners With1' canorpi0Developot itk mr Municipality of Clarington City of Oshawa City of Pickering Town of Whitby Town of Ajax Roles Responsibility at the Regional Level Site Selection Information/Tools Market Research Business Attraction Economic Development Strategy Business Retention Expansion (regional focus on specific sectors/programs) Business Database/Directory Small Business Seminars Tourism 4.0 Regional Economic Development Models York Region Economic Development Is structured as a line department within York Region. Department takes a lead role in terms of site selection activities, the development of an economic strategy, providing support and assistance to small business clients, and responding to tourism consumer inquiries within the York Region. Funding Partners ipalPattn►rs Without FelkT coo`omc Development.. Town of East Gwillimbury Town of WhitchurchStouffville Town of Georgina i eipa iP aiMeis `W hFull-T `.i Ecooainixc'�Developnrent City of Vaughan Town of Aurora Town of Markham Town of Richmond Hill Town of Newmarket Township of King Roles Responsibility at the Regional Level Business Attraction Site Selection Information/Tools Market Research Business Directory Business Expansion Economic Development Strategy Small Business Seminars Tourism 9 CAO 10 -2007 Appendix B Tourism Marketing Function in Niagara May 16, 2007 Contents of Presentation 1.0 Background on Tourism 2.0 Consumer Driven Regional Strategy 3.0 Destination Marketing Consumer Media Relations Travel Trade Meetings, Conventions, and Incentive Travel Festivals and Events 1 Tourism is Big Business in Niagara Niagara's second largest distinct industry behind manufacturing. More than 12 million people visit Niagara annually. Tourism is a $1.7 billion dollar industry employing more than 24,000 people in full- and part-time positions (Ministry of Tourism 2004 Regional Tourism Profile). More than 17,550 rooms in Niagara 3rd largest in Canada (PFK Consulting). Americans account for about 60% of the market, Canadians 32% and Overseas 8 Tourism as an Economic Sector Tourism is critical to sustainable regional economic development in Niagara. Majority of new private- sector investment in Niagara over past five years has been tourism- related. The $1.7 billion in tourism spending generated $774 million in taxes including $41 million in municipal taxes. Tourism increases the tax base which reduces other assessments. Tourism attractions and experiences enhance lifestyle for residents. 3 Region -Based (Bundled) Products Wine Route Welland Canal Corridor Greater Niagara Circle Route Niagara's Freedom Trail (Underground Railroad) Greenbelt Discovery Routes (new, under development) 3.0 Destination Marketing Consumer Marketing Media Relations Travel Trade Meetings, Conventions, and Incentive Travel (B 2 B) Festivals and Events 5 Tourism Niagara Consumer Marketing (E- Marketing) 76% of North American travelers use the Internet for research and trip planning. Internet www.tourismniagara.com first tourism Website in Niagara, recognized as an industry leader with high traffic volumes (757,403 unique visits in 2006). E- marketing Newsletter sent out monthly to impact spontaneous travel decisions and build awareness. DMOs and municipalities have Internet sites devoted to their municipality and /or members. Summary No other site covers all of Niagara, 12 municipalities, or is devoted to cross municipal experiences. Tourism Niagara Consumer Marketing (Publications) Niagara Seasons Joint venture with Niagara Falls Tourism 400,000 copies distributed through a newspaper insertion program, inquiry fulfillment, and through information centres, CAA/AAA Les Saisons Joint venture with Club 2000Nenture Niagara 30,000 copies, with distribution in Quebec Great Escapes Off season focus included in inquiry fulfillment Regional Map mainly distributed at information centres Welland Canal Corridor in partnership with the four canal communities Summary All publications above are unique and do not duplicate any other single publication. 7 Tourism Niagara Consumer Marketing (Information Centre) Gateway Niagara Information Centre assists more than 20,000 visitors annually with regional tourism information, maps, directions, etc. More than 3,000 hotel rooms have been booked since the service started in 2003. More than 15,000 attraction tickets have been sold since 2001. Interactive DVD displays produced in partnership with key tourism stakeholders. Summary Project delegated to NEDC by Regional Council and does not duplicate any other DMO offsite travel centre (synergies with Grimsby Chamber of Commerce). Media Relations Media Shows Travel Media Association of Canada Canada Media Marketplace Go Media Marketplace Familiarization (FAM) Tours Proactive and responsive over course of the year. June 2007 a bi- national media FAM will be held in partnership with Buffalo CVB and Niagara Falls N.Y. CVB. 9 Festivals and Events Niagara Falls Tourism assists the Winter Festival of Lights D Niagara -on- the -Lake Tourism does: Winterglow Days of Wine and Romance Artistry by the Lake Peach Festival Candlelight Stroll Community Tree Decorating Day D St. Catharines does: Winterfest in the Square Welland Canal Centre Events Niagara Folk Arts Festival Niagara Wine Festival Welland does: Food Festival Rose Festival Jazz Festival Series NHL Hockey Tournament (88 teams from across North America) Festivals and Events Port Colborne does: Canal Days Sunsplash Flavours of Niagara International Food -Wine Festival Thorold does: Italia In Fest Mountain Top Ceremony Longest Kiss Contest Twenty Valley does: Antique Shop Tour Wrapped Up in the Valle Assists Icewine Festival Summary NEDC does not do any festivals or events. 11 Creation of Niagara Tourism Strategy 2006 2012 cont'd Industry steering committee (Destination Niagara) put in place to coordinate implementation of the Niagara Tourism Strategy Four industry committees created: Research Evaluation Destination Development (Supply) Marketing (Demand) Industry Community Relations Tourism Facilitator hired by Ministry/Steering Committee (February 2007) Conclusion Driven by the industry and consumer research Part of overall Tourism Strategy for Niagara Complementarity not duplication among DMOs Process and structure established by industry, for the industry, to increase coordination, effectiveness, and partnering opportunities 13 October 15, 2007 HR- 2007 -11 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: NiagaraFalls Re: HR- 2007 -11 CAO By -law and Job Description RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council, the revised CAO By -law and job description. BACKGROUND: At the June 11 meeting, the HR Committee reviewed and approved revisions to the C.A.O. By -law that updated the role and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer. The previous CAO By -law had not been revised since 1966. While largely used for internal job evaluation purposes, the job description closely resembles the responsibilities described in the proposed By -law. However, the job description provides additional details on reporting relationships (in accordance with the organizational chart) and the necessary qualifications and experience required for the position. This CAO job description and By -law will help in determining the appropriate leadership competencies necessary for the incumbent and the future recruitment of the position. The By -law also provides a framework for managing the CAO's performance. At it's September 24 2007 meeting, the Human Resource Committee discussed the possibility of developing a new performance evaluation system and process for the Chief Administrative Officer. However, further discussion and review of best practices is necessary before recommendations can be brought forth to Council. 0 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Corporate Services Department Human Resources September 24, 2007 2 HR- 2007 -11 SUMMARY CONCLUSION The CAO By -law and job description attached has been reviewed by the Human Resource Committee and is being submitted to Council for their review and approval. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Joh Trent Dark, Director of Human Resources K. E. Burden, Acting Executive Director of Corporate Services /7 ev acDonald, Chief Admini trative Officer CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to define, limit and determine the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer. WHEREAS Section 229 of The Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes a municipality to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer who shall be responsible for: (a) exercising general control and management of the affairs of the municipality for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the municipality; and (b) performing such other duties as are assigned by the municipality. AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable to define, limit and determine the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Chief Administrative Officer will be responsible only to Council. 2. The duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer shall be as follows: (a) To administer the business affairs of the City in accordance with the policies and plans approved and established by Council. (b) To coordinate and direct the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Council for construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of City property and facilities. (c) To coordinate and direct the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Council for the development and improvement of City services. (d) To coordinate, direct, and broadly supervise the implementation of all programs approved by the Council. (e) To compile, consider, and present to the Council recommendations arising from divisional operations which require Council's approval and to propose legislation or resolutions arising from such recommendations. (0 To direct the preparation and compilation of, and to present to Council, the annual estimates of revenues and expenditures. (g) To exercise general financial control over all departments of City Government in terms of approved appropriations. (h) To have control of all City purchasing with authority to enter into contracts involving expenditures as determined in the current purchasing policy. (i) To submit all accounts at a regular meeting of Council or Corporate Services Committee in statement form, for approval. (j) To direct collective bargaining with all City employees and to recommend to Council agreements concerning wages, salaries and working conditions, and, upon approval of Council, to administer such agreements, and in general to be responsible for wage and salary administration subject to normal grievance procedures. (k) To have full control and direction of all City employees except such officials as are appointed under Statute in respect to their statutory duties and responsibilities. (1) i) To have authority to recommend to Council the appointment, employment, suspension or dismissal of Department or Division Directors. (m) ii) To have authority to appoint, employ, suspend or dismiss employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. iii) To have authority to appoint and employ all other employees of the City in accordance with procedures laid down in collective bargaining agreements and to dismiss or suspend such employees for cause, subsequent to which the grievance procedures laid down in collective bargaining agreements, shall apply. To present at least annually to Council reports and information regarding progress and accomplishments in programs and projects, the status of revenues and expenditures, and his exercise of financial and administrative control. (n) Without limiting the foregoing, to perform the duties and exercise the powers which, from time to time, may lawfully be assigned to or vested in him by the Council. (o) To meet with Executive Directors and Division Directors collectively or individually as he deems advisable. PROVIDED HOWEVER, that the said duties and responsibilities as set forth above, shall in no way be deemed to empower the Chief Administrative Officer, to have, perform, do or direct any act or matter that would to any extent whatsoever, encroach upon the legislative powers of the Council. 3. The Council may from time to time, when a vacancy occurs in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer appoint by by -law such person as it deems most suitable to hold the office of Chief Administrative Officer and such appointment may be made by a majority of all members of Council at a meeting duly called for the specific purpose of considering such appointment. 4. The Chief Administrative Officer shall not be dismissed except by a by -law passed by a majority of all Members of Council at a meeting of Council duly called for the specific purpose of considering such dismissal. 5. By -law Numbers 7228, 3832 and Section 4 of By -law Number 6846 are hereby repealed. 6. This By -law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the final passing thereof. Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: 2007. 2007. 2007. POSITION TITLE: Chief Administrative Officer POSITION SUMMARY: RESPONSIBLE TO: City Council SUPERVISES: RESPONSIBLE FOR: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS POSITION DESCRIPTION Executive Office Subject to the policy direction of City Council, to control and manage the administration of the City's government, affairs and all Municipal Divisions in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Municipal Act and any other statutes in force. Executive Directors (2), Fire Chief, Director of Business Development, Manager, Strategic Programs and Corporate Initiatives, Executive Assistant to the C.A.O., Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Executive Secretary and Secretary 1. 1. Responsible for the selection, approval and appointment of the Senior Management Team of Executive Directors and Division Directors. Approves all new hires except for temporary casual vacancies and contingency staff. 2. Supervises, directs and evaluates performance of the Senior Management Team and has the authority to suspend or dismiss in accordance with the CAO by -law. 3. Acts as a representative on the Management Committee for collective bargaining with all City employees; recommends terms and conditions of collective agreement to Council and ensures that effective implementation and administration of all approved collective agreements. 4. Ensures the effective and timely preparation of the annual estimates of revenue and expenditures and presents same to Council for their consideration; ensures the effective administration of the approved budgets by all Municipal Departments and Divisions. 5. Coordinates and directs the preparation of plans and programs for Council's consideration for the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of City properties and facilities. 6. Reviews the administration and operation of the Corporation' s Departments and Divisions and makes recommendations to Council to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Chief Administrative Officer Page 7 POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum four (4) year post secondary degree in a related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Masters Degree in Business or Public Administration. Supervisor/Director Approval: Department Head Approval: Human Resources Approval: Revised: October, 2007 7. Attends all Council meetings and participates in discussions with the consent of the presiding officer in accordance with the procedures by -law. 8. Ensures that all purchasing activities of the City are carried out in accordance with the City's by -law. 9. Maintains effective relationships with boards, committees, commissions, agencies, other governments and the general public. 10. Reviews all staff reports and material going to Council to ensure that they provide Council with sufficient information to make effective decisions. At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in either the public or private sector. October 15, 2007 F- 2007 -39 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: F- 2007 -39 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Niagaraal1s That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling 24,301,551.18 for the period August 29, 2007 to October 2, 2007. The accounts have been reviewed by the Acting Director of Financial Services and the by -law authorizing payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda. Todd Harrison, Actin Director of Financial Services rden, cting Executive Director of Corporate Services M "47,-4s MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905-356-7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Corporate Services Department Finance MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name 105.1 THE RIVER 1690649 ONTARIO INC 4 OFFICE AUTOMATION LTD 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS SAFETY SUPP 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING A L G SAFETY A L G SAFETY A L G SAFETY AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS ACA ENGINEERING SERVICES ACTION CORPORATION ADAMAR CORAL HOTEL LTD ADVANCE TOWING ADVANCE TOWING ADVANTAGE FLOORING NIAGARA LTD AFANCH,AIMAN AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR LIQUIDE CANADA INC ALBANESE,LORI ALBANESE,LORI ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION ALISON'S SPORTS AWARDS ALLANS MOBILE WASH ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS ALPINE PEST CONTROL AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 AMEX BANK OF CANADA ANTONIO,CHUCK ANTONIO,LISA ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD ARMTEC LIMITED ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING (ONT) LTD BAIOCCO CONST CORP BAIOCCO CONST CORP BAKER TRANSIT PARTS INC BAKER TRANSIT PARTS INC BAKER TRANSIT PARTS INC BAKER TRANSIT PARTS INC BALDINI,J BALINT- SZPAK,JESSIE, VANESS BANK OF MONTREAL BANK OF MONTREAL BARRY BRYAN ASSOCIATES (1991) LTD BE -SEEN INC BE -SEEN INC BEL VOLT SALES LTD BELL,TIM BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL MOBILITY BETTY'S RESTAURANT BIALASIK,PHILIP BIG BEE CONVENIENCE BIRMINGHAM FIRE CONTROL BIRMINGHAM FIRE CONTROL BMA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING INC Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313622 11- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 313623 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314006 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314007 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313656 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313632 11- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313821 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 314177 02- Oct -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313624 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313625 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313817 18- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313626 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313519 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313627 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313628 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313520 04- Sep -2007 REFUND -SIGN PERMIT 313521 04- Sep -2007 SERVICES 313818 18- Sep -2007 SERVICES 313522 04- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313629 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313819 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314008 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314175 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314009 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313630 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 313820 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 313631 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314176 02 -Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313822 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314010 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313633 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314011 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314178 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313634 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314012 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314179 02 -Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314013 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 313823 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 314014 25- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 313523 04- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 314015 25- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 313524 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313635 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313636 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313826 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313827 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313637 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 313828 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 314017 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 314180 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 313621 05- Sep -2007 SPONSORSHIP 313526 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 313638 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314018 25- Sep -2007 REFUND 314181 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313832 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314022 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES INSTALLATI 313641 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313831 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 313527 04- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313528 04- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313639 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313640 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313830 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314019 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES TRANSIT 314020 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314021 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313833 18- Sep -2007 MEETING EXPENSE 313530 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 314023 25- Sep -2007 MONTHLY TRANSIT PASSES 313642 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314024 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313643 11- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES Page 1 of 10 Amount 530.00 35, 535.95 124.26 187.25 494, 044.38 142.50 2,280.00 427.50 670.32 852.77 52.90 125.00 95.40 74.20 238.50 39.80 169.71 87.84 681.77 709.02 3,362.00 2,012.51 454.67 10.60 80.00 326.09 12,409.65 23, 988.75 22.57 1,908.00 309.91 84.57 169.60 651.36 1,269.60 651.36 297.29 23.50 162.50 60.48 76.00 245.67 2,893.29 59,304.05 292,661.11 135,006.12 346.82 33.50 40.77 32.15 500.00 15.00 50.00 120.24 150,703.21 1,459.96 891.48 67.26 120.00 1,325.67 1,256.37 301.52 167.14 114.00 450.56 188.35 683.22 300.00 20.00 147.00 366.96 72.08 1,378.00 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name BOB ROBINSON SON CONSTRUCTION BOLIBRUCK,BOB BONIFERRO,JANA BOUTILIER,J BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BREDIN,JIM BRENNTAG CANADA INC BRINKS CANADA LTD BRINKS CANADA LTD BRINKS CANADA LTD BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BRODERICK PARTNERS BRODERICK PARTNERS BRODERICK PARTNERS IN TRUST BROMAC CONST ENG LTD BUNTIN REID BUNTIN REID BUNTIN REID BYERS,BARB C R L CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE LTD C R L CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE LTD CAD MICROSOLUTIONS INC CALE SYSTEMS INC CALE SYSTEMS INC CANADA LAW BOOK CANADIAN LINEN AND UNIFORM SERVICE CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC CANAL,DANIEL CANNON HYGIENE CANADA LTD CANNON HYGIENE CANADA LTD CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES CARDINAL COURIERS LTD CARLETON UNIFORMS INC CARNIELLO,MARIE CARRUTHERS,ANDREW CARTER CAR TRUCK RENTALS CASTRILLI,JOHN CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION REPAIR INC CH2M HILL CANADA LTD CH2M HILL CANADA LTD CHAMBERS WATER HAULAGE INC CHAMBERS WATER HAULAGE INC CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHIECA,LUCIANO CHOWN CAIRNS IN TRUST CHRIS CRISTELLI ASSOCIATES INC CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS CIT FINANCIAL LTD CIT FINANCIAL LTD CIT FINANCIAL LTD CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE LTD CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CNM INC COFFEE NEWS NIAGARA FALLS COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COLLEE,D COLOR YOUR WORLD Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313957 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313644 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314182 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE SEPT /07 314025 25- Sep -2007 REFUND COURSE EXPENSE 313835 18- Sep -2007 GRANT 314183 02 -Oct -2007 GRANT 313836 18- Sep -2007 REFUND EXPENSES 314184 02 -Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313531 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313645 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314026 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313532 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314185 02- Oct -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313533 04- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313646 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313837 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314027 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314186 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 313838 18- Sep -2007 LEGAL FEES 314187 02 -Oct -2007 LEGAL FEES 314172 26- Sep -2007 LEGAL FEES 313534 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313535 04- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 313839 18- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 314028 25- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 313647 11- Sep -2007 DRIVERS MEDICAL 313663 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314198 02- Oct -2007 EQUIPMENT 313840 18- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313536 04- Sep -2007 MONTHLY SERVICE 313841 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313649 11- Sep -2007 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS 313843 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314030 25- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314189 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313842 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313650 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313648 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313844 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICE 314031 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314032 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314033 25- Sep -2007 COURIER 313845 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313538 04- Sep -2007 REFUND SERVICE DEPOSIT 313539 04- Sep -2007 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 313651 11- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 314190 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 313652 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313653 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313846 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313654 11- Sep -2007 WATER DELIVERY 313847 18- Sep -2007 WATER DELIVERY 313540 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313655 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313848 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314191 02- Oct -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314193 02 -Oct -2007 TAX REFUND 4932 WALNUT ST 313815 17- Sep -2007 PURCHASE FROM BUTERA GROUP 313849 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314034 25- Sep -2007 REFUND FOR OVERPAYMENT 080 0 313541 04- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 313657 11 -Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 313850 18- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 313851 18- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 314194 02 -Oct -2007 PURCHASE CARD REIMBURSE 313658 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313542 04- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 313543 04- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313659 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313852 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314037 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314195 02 -Oct -2007 UTILITIES 314038 25- Sep -2007 REFUND COURSE 314039 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS CORONATION CENTRE Page 2 of 10 Amount 1,166.00 100.00 228.50 45.00 17, 500.00 17, 500.00 55.58 2,046.69 1,141.09 243.15 1,497.60 1,130.88 64.41 1,318.11 429.24 230.38 2,640.98 339.67 1,335.08 1,764.15 27,900.00 8,098.19 303.42 1,198.59 18.56 90.00 6,577.30 7,997.17 36,075.30 923.40 672.60 314.16 1,772.19 326.72 3,254.84 975.48 531.63 713.06 266.76 2,374.62 14,063.25 85.18 558.60 750.00 230.00 739.86 118.46 1,797.53 44,316.85 27,921.04 40.00 56.00 21.69 531.96 1,075.53 447.49 429.65 135,000.00 371.04 326.63 10,034.42 2,252.07 1,253.34 1,008.90 191,437.06 93.03 445.20 192.72 437.12 244.66 186.54 355.34 45.00 388.80 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMPUTER MEDIA GROUP COMPUTER MEDIA GROUP CONDOTTA CONST LTD COTTON INC COTTON INC COWAN,HEIDI CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD SMITH SWALLOW CREDIT UNION OF CENTRAL ONTARIO CROWLAND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUVIELLO,VINCE CYBERBAHN D J PENWARDEN APPRAISALS LTD D'ADDIO,JOSEPH DARBY MANUFACTURING (SUDBURY) LIMITED DEBENEDETTI,NICK DEKAY,PAUL DEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS DELCAN CORPORATION DELCAN CORPORATION DELIVERIES UNLIMITED INC DELL CANADA INC DELL CANADA INC DELPHI BANQUET FACILITIES DEMOL'S TIRE SALES SERVICE DENCO ENGINEERING LTD DEROSE BROS GENERAL CONTRACTING LIMITED DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESSON,MICHAEL DICKSON,B DIPINTO,JOE DIRECTOR FAMILY SUPPORT DRAFTCON CALAMAR CORP DRAFTCON CALAMAR CORP DREN,KARL DREN,KARL DUJLOVIC,ED DYE DURHAM CO INC E3 LABORATORIES E3 LABORATORIES EARTH TECH CANADA INC EARTHDANCE LANDSCAPING INC EARTHDANCE LANDSCAPING INC ECHELON RESPONSE TRAINING INC EDKINS,DON EFFAT,EFFAT S K ELLIS ENGINEERING INC ELREG DISTRIBUTORS LTD EMERALD EMERALD ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENGINEERING CONCEPTS NIAGARA ENSIGN ELECTRONIC ALARM SYSTEMS ETHERINGTON,DAVE EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313660 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313853 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314040 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313854 18- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 314041 25- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313661 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313544 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314043 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314196 02- Oct -2007 TUITION REFUND 313545 04- Sep -2007 INSURANCE CLAIMS 313856 18- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 313857 18- Sep -2007 INSURANCE CLAIMS 314044 25- Sep -2007 INSURANCE CLAIMS 314045 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314197 02 -Oct -2007 TAX REFUND GRIMSTEAD, R. 314046 25- Sep -2007 REFUND FOR JACKET FROM EVIN It 313546 04- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313664 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313859 18- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314047 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314199 02 -Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313547 04- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES 313665 11- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE -LEGAL 314256 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314048 25- Sep -2007 REFUND FOR TAXES. 7702 CORTINI 313666 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314200 02 -Oct -2007 TUITION REFUND 313860 18- Sep -2007 COURSE EXPENSES 313670 11- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 313667 11- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314049 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES KALAR ROP 313668 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313548 04- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313669 11- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313861 18- Sep -2007 MEETING EXPENSE 314050 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314051 25- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES MONTRO: 313862 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313549 04- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313671 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313863 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314052 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314201 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314053 25- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES 313550 04- Sep -2007 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 313551 04- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE- LICENCE 314054 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313673 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314055 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313674 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 314174 27- Sep -2007 TRAVEL EXPENSES 313864 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313865 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314057 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314203 02 -Oct -2007 WATER TESTING 313867 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313866 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314058 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES MACBAIN C 313868 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314204 02- Oct -2007 SAFETY SHOES 314059 25- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 313675 11- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313676 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313552 04- Sep -2007 METER INSTALLATION 313869 18- Sep -2007 METER INSTALLATION 313554 04- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313677 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313870 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314060 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314061 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313871 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314206 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313555 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313678 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY Page 3 of 10 Amount 2,216.71 17,276.19 19,544.28 482.05 51.71 75,552.98 3,904.62 115,160.57 412.12 550.00 4,300.00 6,048.00 750.00 18,682.50 629.56 196.08 4,000.85 3,766.20 3,747.88 3,475.28 3,464.91 150.00 500.00 5,485.50 195.00 534.57 106.71 120.19 6,187.95 14,396.13 11,138.25 750.00 34,528.32 2,007.54 1,589.40 471.96 675.82 9,157.69 79.80 870.71 4,301.24 213.75 142.50 91.01 615.00 120.00 325.00 750.00 132,676.30 87.00 593.96 992.35 12.99 3,524.17 3,931.58 14,428.61 20,995.63 5,871.34 495.87 136.79 447.00 2,565.20 599.98 185.50 185.50 64.62 1,893.54 15.78 1,169.99 1,877.60 254.40 180.50 8,560.02 742.26 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FASTENAL CANADA FINE GRADE CONSTRUCTION FIRE GROUP FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD FIRST NIAGARA INSURANCE FIRSTLINE MORTGAGES FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FOGLER RUBINOFF LLP (IN TRUST) FRALICK CONSTRUCTION, FRONTIER EQUIPMENT CO LTD FUTINO,JOSEPH G K SERVICES CANADA INC GALES GAS BARS GALES GAS BARS GAMBLE,STEVE GE POLYMERSHAPES GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC GEORGE BAILEY GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLOBAL CADD SYSTEMS CORP GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO GNGH FOUNDATION GOODLIFE FITNESS CLUBS GOODLIFE FITNESS CLUBS GOODMAN,MARK GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GREAT LAND INC GREAT LAND INC GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND GREY ISLAND SYSTEMS INC GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GUGLIOTTA,JOE GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED HALLE,MICHAEL HAMDANI DRYCLEANERS LTD HAMDANI DRYCLEANERS LTD HAMILTON,STEPHEN HANG UPS 99 HANG UPS 99 HANKS INDUSTRIAL SERVICE HANKS INDUSTRIAL SERVICE HARD ROCK CONST INC HARD ROCK CONST INC HARRIMAN JOHN M -R ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT HARRIS,DAVE HARRISON,TODD HEART NIAGARA INC Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313872 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313873 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313556 04- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313874 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314062 25- Sep -2007 CONCESSIONS 313875 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313679 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313876 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313557 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313680 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313877 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314063 25- Sep -2007 INSURANCE 314207 02- Oct -2007 REFUND TAX OVERPAYMENT 313681 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313878 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314208 02- Oct -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313682 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314064 25- Sep -2007 REFUND OF SERVICE DEPOSIT 313879 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313683 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313687 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313684 11- Sep -2007 FUEL 313880 18- Sep -2007 FUEL 313685 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313882 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313686 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313881 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313560 04- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313688 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313883 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314066 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313690 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313689 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313885 18- Sep -2007 DONATION 313691 11- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 314067 25- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 314209 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313561 04- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313692 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313884 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314068 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314210 02 -Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313562 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 313693 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314069 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313886 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313563 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313695 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314211 02- Oct -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314212 02- Oct -2007 SAFETY SHOES 313564 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313696 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313887 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314213 02- Oct -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313565 04- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313697 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313888 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314070 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314214 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314071 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313889 18- Sep -2007 COURSE MATERIALS SHIPPING 313890 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314072 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314215 02- Oct -2007 PETTY CASH 313698 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313891 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313699 11- Sep -2007 MECHANICS TOOLS 313892 18- Sep -2007 MECHANICS TOOLS 313566 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313700 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314073 25- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313894 18- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 313893 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 313701 11- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS Page 4 of 10 Amount 3,142.79 1, 865.60 1,936.51 102.56 212.56 63.84 139, 833.65 2,329.43 1,533.82 617.13 422.69 694.00 447.00 2,278.88 1,551.51 1,997.20 32,187.10 1,500.00 38.76 750.00 109.00 483.59 263.09 88.00 1,876.20 467.40 50.00 1,310.68 1,108.80 3,916.06 956.28 4,607.00 382.70 100,000.00 1,751.12 4,782.72 703.63 174.85 838.33 1,714.97 294.69 5.89 750.00 2,250.00 38.40 8,716.40 2,307.59 3,109.00 1,197.69 143.63 341.66 607.57 259.07 780.90 1,182.75 1,881.00 6,059.10 1,724.25 156.75 383.75 22.28 81.66 57.89 673.48 52.47 374.25 748.13 615.60 13,626.96 7,331.01 1,822.50 140.00 209.00 3,180.00 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name HECO HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL HICKS,DOUG HILLS VIDEO SYSTEMS HOLMAN,GEOFF HUDSON HOMES HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC ICECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS ICECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS OF HAMILTON ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD IT WEAPONS INC J W IVES ENTERPRISES JACKSON,DAVE JAGGER HIMS LIMITED JAMES ROCCA BARRISTER (IN TRUST) JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT JOE URBAN CONSULTANTS JOSHI, DR S, KALLIO,JAMES KAN DU POOLS LTD KCM CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING KENWORTH TORONTO LTD KENWORTH TORONTO LTD KENWORTH TORONTO LTD KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD KNOWLTON PASS ELECTRONICS INC KOMUNIK DATAMARK KUCHYT,TOM KUCHYT,TOM KUIPERS,JANET KWIK -E -MART L CAMPBELL ASSOCIATES L WALTER SONS EXCAVATING LAKE'S MAINTENANCE LANG DRYWALL ACOUSTICS LTD LANG DRYWALL ACOUSTICS LTD LATOPLAST LTD LATOPLAST LTD LATOPLAST LTD LATOPLAST LTD LAWSON PRODUCTS INC LAWSON PRODUCTS INC LAWSON PRODUCTS INC LE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT LEEDS TRANSIT LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC LINDSAY PRESS LMCBO GROUP LOMEDICO,COSIMO LOWE,F PETER LYMBURNER,ROBERT M L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY M J DUMONT ENTERPRISES LTD M J DUMONT ENTERPRISES LTD MACDONALD,BARBARA MAGGS,BRENDA MALIBU POOLS MAN A MILE MANPOWER MANPOWER MARINE CLEAN LTD MARINE CLEAN LTD MATSON,BILL MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING MAVES,JASON Page 5 of 10 Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 313895 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 574.20 313567 04- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 773.06 314074 25- Sep -2007 COURSE EXPENSES 265.66 314075 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 476.52 313568 04- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 276.50 314076 25- Sep -2007 REFUND SERVICE DEPOSIT 1,500.00 313702 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 317.46 313703 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 5,048.70 314077 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 2,537.21 314079 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 705.34 313705 11- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 420.60 313896 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 595.01 314080 25- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 612.15 313897 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 921.12 314082 25- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 1,972.38 313898 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 159.00 313899 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 983.31 313814 12- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 3,000.00 313706 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 222.60 313900 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 222.60 314216 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS 25,536.00 313901 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,855.00 313569 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 750.00 314217 02- Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 56.19 313707 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 2,442.14 314083 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 11,390.76 313902 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,243.39 313708 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 619.64 314084 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 355.39 314218 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS 610.77 313903 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 12,942.79 313905 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,597.40 314220 02- Oct -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,640.24 313571 04- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 402.16 314221 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 382.80 314222 02- Oct -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 124.50 314085 25- Sep -2007 TRANSIT PASSES 240.10 313908 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,620.95 313575 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,793.52 313709 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 201.40 313710 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 6,200.12 313906 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 2,183.83 313572 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 1,214.33 313711 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 14.23 313907 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 69.77 314086 25- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 28.46 313712 11- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 2,373.49 314088 25- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 2,940.92 314223 02 -Oct -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 1,137.76 314089 25- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 240,330.29 313713 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 215.75 313909 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 132.77 314090 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 248.03 313714 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 312.36 313911 18- Sep -2007 ADMISSION TICKETS -ARENA 918.50 314092 25- Sep -2007 MEMBERSHIP 50.00 313912 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 750.00 313574 04- Sep -2007 PROPERTY INSPECTIONS 175.00 314093 25- Sep -2007 COURSE EXPENSE 45.00 313921 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 41,490.76 313725 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,364.58 314234 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 682.29 313715 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 159.32 314225 02- Oct -2007 EMPLOYEE PURCHASE 300.00 313716 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 1,905.61 314094 25- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 200.00 313717 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 487.04 314095 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 608.80 313718 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,541.15 314226 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,598.90 314228 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 66.00 313913 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,295.59 314096 25- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,390.30 313914 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES 136.78 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name MCCAULEY,DON MCDONALD,DANIEL J MCDONALD DANIEL J IN TRUST MCDONALD DANIEL J IN TRUST MCLEAN KERR LLP MCLEOD,CRAIG MCRAE,LEN METRO PLUMBING HEATING MILNE,BOB MINERVINI,DOMENIC MINERVINI,DOMENIC MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MODERN LANDFILL INC MODERN LANDFILL INC MODERN LANDFILL INC MOHAWK MFG SUPPLY CO MOHAWK MFG SUPPLY CO MOHAWK MFG SUPPLY CO MONTCAP FINANCIAL CORPORATION MONTGOMERY,MOE& MONTGOMERY, MIKE MONTGOMERY BROS NORTHLAND SUPPLY MOROCCO,JOHN MORRISSEY,DENYSE MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MUNICIPAL RETIREES ORGANIZATION ONTARIO MYERS TIRE SUPPLY NAPA NIAGARA #0628 NIAGARA AUTO TRUCK SERVICE CENTRE LTD NIAGARA BATTERY AND TIRE NIAGARA BLOCK INC NIAGARA BLOCK INC NIAGARA CHAIR A VAN NIAGARA CHAIR A VAN NIAGARA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS NIAGARA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM NIAGARA INFLATABLES NIAGARA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC Page 6 of 10 Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 314097 25- Sep -2007 CONFERENCE 514.10 314229 02 -Oct -2007 LEGAL SERVICES 524.70 313812 12- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 2,220.00 313816 17- Sep -2007 BADGER PURCHASE 19,980.00 313915 18- Sep -2007 LEGAL SERVICES 19,406.35 313719 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 652.50 313720 11- Sep -2007 LIVESTOCK VALUER FEE 60.00 314098 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,470.86 314099 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 120.00 313721 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 248.50 314230 02- Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 277.00 313723 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,020.42 313724 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 73,708.75 313918 18- Sep -2007 PERMIT -STORM SEWER MONTROSI 1,100.00 313919 18- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 10,408.32 314232 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 52,006.42 314233 02 -Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3,390.95 313577 04- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,517.92 313722 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,517.92 313917 18- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,613.46 314100 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,661.23 314231 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,736.23 313726 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 83.17 314101 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 390.43 314235 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,671.47 313727 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 1,324.10 314102 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 290.08 314236 02 -Oct -2007 MATERIALS 443.30 313728 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 461.44 314103 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 330.37 313922 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 254.40 313729 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 219.00 313730 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 82.00 313578 04- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 46.23 313731 11- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 984.43 313923 18- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 551.33 314104 25- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 1,406.62 314237 02 -Oct -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 576.67 313580 04- Sep -2007 LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS 75.00 313732 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 1,251.68 314239 02- Oct -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 126.50 313733 11- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 1,784.28 313924 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 259.91 313734 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 275.19 313925 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 51.30 313581 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 320.65 314105 25- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 29,692.92 313735 11- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 1,230.22 314106 25- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 3,613.57 313583 04- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,326.68 313584 04- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,981.96 313740 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,888.04 313929 18- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,935.00 314110 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,935.00 314244 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,935.00 314245 02 -Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,854.22 313736 11- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 80.00 314107 25- Sep -2007 GRANT 38,843.19 314240 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,760.00 313582 04- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 21,638.91 313737 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 355.20 313738 11- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 26,439.92 313739 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 13,004.16 313927 18- Sep -2007 WATER ARREARS 23,445.03 313928 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 7,427.90 314108 25- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE WATER ARREARS 13,706.63 314109 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 12,359.29 314241 02 -Oct -2007 REFUND WATER ARREARS 8,446.31 314242 02 -Oct -2007 UTILITIES 156,215.50 314111 25- Sep -2007 GRANT 23,333.33 313741 11- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE -TERRY FOX RUN 300.96 313930 18- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 485.40 313742 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 42.98 314246 02 -Oct -2007 UTILITIES 46.91 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NIAGARA PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED NIAGARA RESTAURANT SUPPLY LTD NIAGARA SHEET METAL NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD NIAGARA THIS WEEK NIAGARA UPHOLSTERY NIAGARA.COM NICHOLLS MARINE LTD NISUS CONSTRUCTION LTD NORJOHN LTD NORJOHN LTD NORTHSTAR CONSTRUCTION NUNES,PATRICK OATLEY,SHAWN OCE- CANADA INC OFSAA OMERS OMERS OMERS OMERS ON SCENE RESCUE TRAINING ON SCENE RESCUE TRAINING ON THE AIR NETWORKS ONTARIO 9 -1 -1 ADVISORY BOARD ONTARIO CLEAN ALL ONTARIO WATER PRODUCTS INC OPTIMIST CLUB PAGENET OF CANADA INC PAGENET OF CANADA INC PARTS SOURCE PARTS SOURCE PARTY CONNECTION PATIO ENCLOSURES INC PCO SERVICES CORPORATION PEARSON BUS SALES LTD PEARSON BUS SALES LTD PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION INC PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PURE WATER PENINSULA PURE WATER PENINSULA PURE WATER PENINSULA TOWING RECOVERY INC PENINSULA TOWING RECOVERY INC PERFORMANCE CHRYSLER PERRI -MED PETERS EXCAVATING INC PHILIPS ENGINEERING PINCHIN ENVIRONMENTAL PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD PINGUE,MARIO PITNEY BOWES POPPA CORN CORP PORTAGE BAKERY LIMITED POSTAGE BY PHONE POTTS,JESSICA PRATA,GUY PRAXAIR PRAXAIR PREVOST COACH TRANSIT PREVOST COACH TRANSIT PREVOST COACH TRANSIT PREVOST COACH TRANSIT PRINCESS AUTO PRINZEN,RITA& PRINZEN, JOHN PROFYT,TAMMY PROJECT SHARE PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION (NIAGARA FALLS) LTD Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313813 12- Sep -2007 REFUND 314005 20- Sep -2007 DONATION 313743 11- Sep -2007 PERMIT FEE FOR APPLICATION 313744 11- Sep -2007 PERMIT FEE 313931 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314247 02 -Oct -2007 EQUIPMENT 313585 04- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313932 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313933 18- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 313745 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313926 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313934 18- Sep -2007 PARTS 313746 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313747 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314112 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313748 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313935 18- Sep -2007 YOUTH SUPPORT 314248 02- Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313937 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314113 25- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 313750 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313751 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314249 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314250 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313752 11- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313938 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 313586 04- Sep -2007 EQUIPMENT 313939 18- Sep -2007 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 314251 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314114 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313940 18- Sep -2007 REIMBURSEMENT 313941 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314115 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313753 11- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314116 25- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314252 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS MACBAIN CENTRE 314117 25- Sep -2007 REFUND 314118 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313942 18- Sep -2007 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE TRANSIT 314119 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313946 18- Sep -2007 LEGAL SERVICES 314255 02- Oct -2007 LEGAL SERVICES 313945 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313944 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314253 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313754 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313943 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314120 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313587 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314254 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314121 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314257 02 -Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313947 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313588 04- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314258 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314259 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313755 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314122 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314123 25- Sep -2007 CONCESSION SUPPLIES 314260 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313756 11- Sep -2007 POSTAGE 313948 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314124 25- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 313757 11- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 314125 25- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 313591 04- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 313758 11- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314126 25- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314261 02- Oct -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 313759 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313760 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313949 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 314127 25- Sep -2007 GRANT 313761 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES Page 7of10 Amount 179.30 500.00 2,650.00 1,350.00 15.12 8,948.76 114.00 1,704.30 559.68 121.07 152.06 1,970.34 2,756.00 49,122.90 444, 062.66 4,430.80 200.00 54.00 2,201.14 50.00 421,578.44 24, 739.28 343,604.46 20,153.16 328.32 1,482.00 21,922.41 100.00 2,437.79 1,938.00 5,643.02 357.96 363.33 22.80 51.30 331.17 750.00 355.10 82, 856.50 757.09 130.14 45.55 636.00 184.44 184.44 195.00 120.00 583.72 100.70 100.70 204.97 1,609.08 109,135.26 21,839.81 4,438.22 3,500.39 750.00 286.12 1,239.29 110.00 21,200.00 230.00 27.50 31.89 169.42 271.85 985.75 1,649.19 429.33 390.26 11,734.00 25.00 25,412.67 383,098.39 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION (NIAGARA FALLS) LTD PSECO INC PULLANO,MIKE PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER QUINTE PLASTICS R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC R V ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED RAMSAY,SCOTT RAY JAMES APPLIANCES RBC RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY REALTAX INC RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS REMPEL,LAUREN ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED RODAN COMMUNICATIONS ROGERS WIRELESS INC ROGERS WIRELESS INC ROGERS WIRELESS INC RONA ONTARIO INC RONA ONTARIO INC RONALD C ELLENS APPRAISALS INC RONNIES GENERATOR SERVICE LTD. ROSS,PHILIP ROYAL ENVELOPE LTD RUDACHUK,PHILIP RUDDELL,JESSICA S &B VARIETY SACCO,BETTINA LISA SACCO CONSTRUCTION SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC SAFETY TODAY SAFETY TODAY SAFETY TODAY SALCI,TED SALVINO,BARBERA SCARINGI,VITO SCHMALZ,MONICA SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SEALER WORKS SEAWAY HOSE HYDRAULICS LTD SEAWAY HOSE HYDRAULICS LTD SEMACH,NANCY SETON SETTANNI,ANNA SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS SHERWIN WILLIAMS SHERWIN WILLIAMS SHRED IT KITCHENER SIBLEY ASSOCIATES INC SICA,TRICIA Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313950 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313762 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314128 25- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES 313592 04- Sep -2007 COURIER 313951 18- Sep -2007 COURIER 314129 25- Sep -2007 COURIER 314262 02- Oct -2007 COURIER 313763 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313596 04- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313771 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313955 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313772 11- Sep -2007 UNIFORM ACCESSORIES 313956 18- Sep -2007 UNIFORMS 314269 02- Oct -2007 UNIFORMS 313962 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313593 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 313765 11- Sep -2007 EQUIPMENT 314263 02- Oct -2007 REFUND 313766 11- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 314264 02 -Oct -2007 REMITTANCE 313594 04- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313767 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313952 18- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314130 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314265 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313769 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313770 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 314134 25- Sep -2007 CONCESSION SUPPLIES 314270 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313773 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313959 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314135 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313597 04- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314272 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS 314271 02- Oct -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313774 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313960 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313775 11- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 313961 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313598 04- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314136 25- Sep -2007 TRANSIT PASSES 314273 02 -Oct -2007 REFUND 313776 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313777 11- Sep -2007 SAFETY FOOTWEAR 313963 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313599 04- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES 313778 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313600 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313779 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314137 25- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313964 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313965 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 314138 25- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314274 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES MACBAIN 313601 04- Sep -2007 US DRAFT 313780 11- Sep -2007 US DRAFTS 314275 02 -Oct -2007 US DRAFT 314276 02- Oct -2007 PURCHASE CARD 313602 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 314035 25- Sep -2007 PURCHASE CARD 313781 11- Sep -2007 LINE PAINTING 313782 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314277 02- Oct -2007 SERVICE PARTS 313783 11- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES 313784 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313603 04- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 313785 11- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314278 02- Oct -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314139 25- Sep -2007 FUEL 313786 11- Sep -2007 PAINT SUPPLIES 313966 18- Sep -2007 PAINT SUPPLIES 313967 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313604 04- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313787 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE Page 8 of 10 Amount 229,440.04 57.12 113.99 234.98 157.61 91.45 74.50 383.04 1,271.10 854.88 855.00 348.92 53.76 3,822.90 203.53 20.00 2,169.42 94.42 1,225.84 3,132.30 165,315.97 204, 948.83 164, 584.53 197,235.53 182,937.93 100.00 131.00 1,345.81 681.07 262.73 6,717.88 260.85 50.55 57.59 665.75 435.66 118.01 79.29 421.00 65.00 98.00 611.00 79,267.17 250.80 2,068.96 1,894.51 443.31 504.79 275.72 504.79 1,155.00 750.00 169.50 100.00 5.36 18,324.41 134.51 125,547.70 372.34 10,763.86 836.08 339.59 258.81 136.79 71.56 26.00 612.15 3,800.10 866.94 188.33 131.72 68.90 7,541.79 22.00 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name SICO INC SICO INC SICO INC SIGNATURE SIGNS SIGNATURE SIGNS SIMPLISTIC LINES INC SINGULAR PRODUCTIONS LIMITED SKOWRONEK,PETER SMITH INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY SNAP ON TOOLS SQBOX SOLUTIONS LTD ST ANGELO,JOHN STATHAKOS,JOHN CHRIS STOKES INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY CORP STRIPES AND SIGNS STRIPES AND SIGNS SULLIVAN MAHONEY SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUPERIOR FENCE LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS SUPERIOR PROPANE INC SUPREMEX INC TALK WIRELESS INC TALK WIRELESS INC TALK WIRELESS INC TALK WIRELESS INC TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC TENAQUIP LIMITED TENAQUIP LIMITED TENAQUIP LIMITED TESSMER,LOTHAR THE BURKE GROUP THE DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD THE DRAWING CENTRE THE EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE CO THE GREENFIELD GROUP LTD THE JACKET CELLAR THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REVIEW TIM HORTONS STORE #30 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE TORONTO STAMP INC TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TRAVELPIC NIAGARA FALLS TRIUMPH ALUMINUM AND SHEET METAL INC Page 9 of 10 Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 313605 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 1,027.98 313788 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 2,476.08 313968 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 673.87 313969 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 91.20 314140 25- Sep -2007 SIGNAGE 387.61 313789 11- Sep -2007 LINE PAINTS 4,301.70 314141 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 666.90 313970 18- Sep -2007 COURSE EXPENSES 83.20 313607 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 829.01 313790 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 376.78 313972 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,166.00 313973 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 750.00 314142 25- Sep -2007 REFUND 750.00 313974 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 766.94 314143 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,950.24 313791 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 1,094.40 314144 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 45.60 313975 18- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 3,929.92 313976 18- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 262,973.13 313608 04- Sep -2007 FUEL 44,045.83 313792 11- Sep -2007 FUEL 4,211.82 313793 11- Sep -2007 FUEL 67,542.36 314145 25- Sep -2007 FUEL 98,479.32 314280 02- Oct -2007 FUEL 56,361.48 313977 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,408.94 313794 11- Sep -2007 FUEL 31.35 314146 25- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 607.14 313795 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 42.75 313978 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 123.12 314147 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 870.52 314282 02- Oct -2007 UTILITIES 491.57 314283 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,154.13 313979 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 295.21 313980 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 4,948.25 314148 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 455.98 314149 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 11,796.68 314285 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 535.73 313610 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,984.56 313797 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 297.09 313981 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 198.82 314286 02- Oct -2007 TIME CARDS 68.40 314287 02- Oct -2007 SAFETY SHOES 148.19 314029 25- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 159.00 314202 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 288.81 314056 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 175.88 313553 04- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 31,041.19 313694 11- Sep -2007 SNOW PLOWING 7,408.34 313798 11- Sep -2007 CROSSING GUARD JACKETS 283.86 314150 25- Sep -2007 CONCESSION SUPPLIES 42.50 313611 04- Sep -2007 BUSINESS CARDS 68.40 313799 11- Sep -2007 BUSINESS CARDS 540.36 313982 18- Sep -2007 BUSINESS CARDS 734.25 313595 04- Sep -2007 SIGNS 4,964.06 313768 11- Sep -2007 SIGNS /EQUIPMENT RENTAL 12,957.25 313953 18- Sep -2007 REGISTER DEED 70.60 314001 19- Sep -2007 MOE APPLICATION 2,300.00 314002 19- Sep -2007 COURSE FEE 25.00 314003 19- Sep -2007 RECYCLING CONTRACT SERVICES 7,923.12 314131 25- Sep -2007 WATER FLOWS 1,834,906.77 314132 25- Sep -2007 MOE APPLICATION 1,200.00 314133 25- Sep -2007 SIGNS /EQUIPMENT RENTAL 10,465.39 314173 26- Sep -2007 MOE APPLICATION 2,500.00 314266 02- Oct -2007 WASTE MGT 3RD QUARTER 1,501,805.66 314267 02 -Oct -2007 DEBENTURE PAYMENT 302,149.68 314268 02 -Oct -2007 WASTE MGT 4TH QUARTER /SIGNS 1,502,171.51 314151 25- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 15,699.49 314152 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS -FIRE 58.19 313801 11- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 49.82 313983 18- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 63.49 313984 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 4,315.20 313985 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,392.00 314153 25- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 14,600.20 314288 02- Oct -2007 PUBLICATION 267.12 313986 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 178,588.80 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name TWARDAWSKY,NICK TWARDAWSKY,NICK UAP INC #963 UAP INC #963 UAP INC #963 UNITED WAY UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH LABORATORY SERVICES UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS UPS CANADA URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC URQUHART,BILL V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD VAIL,TIM VAN HOUTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 VAN HOUTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 VANDEN BUSSCHE IRRIGATION VANDEN BUSSCHE IRRIGATION VANDERKEEMEL,JOHN WILLIAM VECTOR TOOLING VERNON DIRECTORIES VIG, WAYNE WAHEED,ABDUL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALKER AGGREGATES INC WALKER AGGREGATES INC WALKER AGGREGATES INC WALKER AGGREGATES INC WALKER AGGREGATES INC WASTE MANAGEMENT WATKINSON,LAURIE WAYNE SAFETY INC WEIR FOULDS WELLINGTON WOOD PRODUCTS WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC WHAT'S UP KIDS MAGAZINE LTD WIEBE ENGINEERING GROUP INC WILSON,RICHARD WINGER,TERRI WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC WONG,WILLIAM W K WOODINGTON SYSTEMS INC WRIGHT FUELS INC WRIGHT FUELS INC WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB YARNELL OVERHEAD DOOR YELLOW PAGES GROUP YMCA YMCA YMCA YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD YWCA ST CATHARINES DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT DU CENTRE- SUD -OUEST Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313987 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314289 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313612 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313802 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314154 25- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314155 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314290 02 -Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313988 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314156 25- Sep -2007 COURIER 314157 25- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314291 02 -Oct -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313989 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES 314294 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314158 25- Sep -2007 COURSE EXPENSES 314160 25- Sep -2007 COFFEE SUPPLIES 314292 02 -Oct -2007 COFFEE SUPPLIES 313804 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS 313990 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS 314159 25- Sep -2007 REFUND 314161 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314293 02- Oct -2007 DIRECTORIES 313613 04- Sep -2007 EMPLOYEE PURCHASE 313991 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313806 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313993 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313614 04- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313805 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313992 18- Sep -2007 GRANULAR A 314162 25- Sep -2007 GRANULAR A STONE 314295 02 -Oct -2007 SHEET TOP ASPHALT 314296 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314164 25- Sep -2007 TRAVEUMILEAGE 313615 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314165 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313616 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 313617 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313994 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314166 25- Sep -2007 SANTA PARADE 313995 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313807 11- Sep -2007 EMPLOYEE PURCHASE 314297 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314167 25- Sep -2007 GRANT 314168 25- Sep -2007 GRANT 314169 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314298 02 -Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313618 04- Sep -2007 FUEL 313996 18- Sep -2007 FUEL 313518 29- Aug -2007 REMITTANCE 313619 04- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 313808 11- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 313809 11- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 313997 18- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 314004 20- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 314299 02 -Oct -2007 REMITTANCE 314300 02 -Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE MUSEUMS 314301 02 -Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE- LIBRARY 313810 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313998 18- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 313811 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313999 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314302 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314000 18- Sep -2007 SOD 314171 25- Sep -2007 GRANT EFT 26- Sep -2007 TAX LEVY EFT 26- Sep -2007 TAX LEVY EFT 26- Sep -2007 TAX LEVY Page 10 of 10 Amount 84,00 96.50 195.93 881.78 1,570.77 1,114.00 412.00 13,025.49 22.08 40,328.08 10,022.14 148.17 2,260.03 124.58 173.66 127.48 1,241.11 166.71 750.00 461.10 5,453.76 300.00 72.55 10.97 374.54 2,546.44 1,468.50 2,826.75 975.40 1,525.57 101.46 162.50 870.05 15,552.88 750.00 2,047.96 3,863.23 408.10 5,487.57 300.00 65.00 31,666.67 2,083.33 400.00 303.07 18,232.81 35,848.55 34,465.48 36,146.29 664.09 37,239.99 1,062.91 533.71 32,222.54 284.38 544.84 556.51 15.53 512.30 2,149.29 4,738.09 253.97 5,181.83 6,914,821.66 3,557,357.38 120,923.25 Total 24,301,551.18 October 15, 2007 FS- 2007 -05 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Niagarapalls Re: FS- 2007 -05 Emergency Operations Centre Equipment That Council approves the purchase of equipment for the Emergency Operations Centre at Fire Station 1 from Design Electronics for $102,600.00. The Ontario Emergency Management Act (2004) mandates communities to have an emergency management plan that includes facilities and technology to accommodate emergency operations. The Act stipulates; "13. (1) Every municipality shall establish an emergency operations centre to be used by the municipal emergency control group in an emergency. Reg. 380/04, s. 13 (1). (2) The emergency operations centre must have appropriate technological and telecommunications systems to ensure effective communication in an emergency. O. Reg. 380/04, s. 13 (2)." The Fire Chief and two Assistant Chiefs have been designated to act as the Community Emergency Management Coordinators (CEMC) for Niagara Falls. CEMC responsibilities include the oversight of equipment and facilities improvements relating to emergency management activities. After a significant building addition at Fire Station 1, renovations were undertaken on the main building enhancing training rooms, staff and washroom areas. The framework for an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) facility was in place. The required audio /visual equipment had yet to be designed or purchased. Working Together to Serve Our Community Fire Services anacIa L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca October 15, 2007 The design and layout of the EOC were completed in conjunction with Design Electronics in 2006. A successful application was subsequently made to the federal Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) fora grant to equip the Emergency Operations Centre. The federal portion of this project is $33,049.62 which was approved based on a $97,919.20 project estimate. The tender process was undertaken through Supply and Services and three bids were received; Advanced Presentation Products Design Electronics Applied Electronics Limited The decision to award the work was discusse with the Manager of Supply and Services after an evaluative process was undertaken Inforr ion Sery a'-s. Ap Ar Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: L. Smith:lc 2 FS- 2007 -05 ;1 82,722.00 (plus taxes) 90,000.00 (plus taxes) $107,918.00 (plus taxes) Smith, Fire Chief hn MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Lee Smith EOC Quotes Page 1 of 1 From: Dave Etherington To: Lee Smith Date: 10/12/2007 8:45 AM Subject: EOC Quotes Lee, I reviewed the 3 bids with Jim and found the following differences between the Design bid and the Advanced bid. Across the board the equipment that Advanced quoted for us was of cheaper quality. The projectors that they quoted are being discontinued. On pretty much every item we could get pricing on the stuff they quoted costs less. I would be concerned that we would be purchasing technology from them that is sort of dated. We didn't note any computer on the Advanced quote, though one was required in the spec. Design did provide one. The spec required that the winning bid be able to provide "loaner" equipment in case of failure. The Advanced bid indicated that they may not be able to do so. Design indicated that they would. In the spec we were looking for an hour response time. Design has agreed to provide that, wheras, Advanced has given us a 4 hour window. Being that this equipment is being purchased for an Emergency Operations Center, we would want the fastest response time possible. It just seems to me that Advanced cut a lot of corners to secure the bid. The difference was $8,000.00 between the bids, but pretty much all of that was due to cheaper equipment quoted by Advanced. With that in mind and the sketchy response to service on the equipment; I would advise against the Advanced bid. Dave Etherington Manager of Network Services Information Services Division City of Niagara Falls (905) 356 -7521 ext. 4249 file: /C: \Documents and Settings \1s212 \Local Settings\ Temp \XPgrpwise \470F3439Domai... 10/15/2007 October 15, 2007 MW- 2007118 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW- 2007 -118 Tender #T -17 -2007 New Equipment Purchase RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the tender for the purchase of Three (3) Latest Model Trucks, Cab Chassis with 6.0 cu.yd. Minimum Dump Body /Spreader, All Season Combination Equipped with Power Operated Snowplow Wing be awarded to Archer Truck Services Ltd. of St. Catharines in the amount of $559,076.47 and; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. BACKGROUND: Niag araflalls C A N A D A Tenders for New Equipment were opened by the Tender Opening Committee on Thursday, September 6, 2007 with the City Clerk in attendance. A summary of bids is attached for Council's information. Staff recommends that the tender from the lowest bidder, Archer Truck Services Ltd., be accepted. Their vehicles meet specifications as outlined in tender documents. It should be noted that these trucks are being purchased to replace three 1989 units going to auction. Sufficient funds are available in the 2007 Capital Budget to cover the purchase of this new equipment. (Account No.12 -3- 370001 030000 Vehicle Replacement) Council's approval of the recommendation and information contained in this report would be appreciated. 43 10 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Municipal Works October 15, 2007 TENDER #T -17 -2007 NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASE TENDER SUMMARY Recommended by Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Total Price including All Taxes Dealer Name Eastgate Truck Centre Hamilton, ON Kenworth Hamilton Stoney Creek, ON Sheehan's Truck Centre Burlington, ON St. Catharines Truck Tractor St. Catharines, ON Truckland Mack Inc. Stoney Creek, ON Viking -Cives Ltd. Mount Forest, ON Three (3) Latest Model Truck, Cab Chassis with 6.0 Cu.Yd. Minimum Dump Body /Spreader, All Season Combination Equipped with Power Operated Snowplow Wing $579,973.86 /gkf attach. H: \REPORTS \2007 \MW 2007- 1189NEW EQUI PMENTPURCHASE.wpd 2 MW- 2007 -118 Geoff Hol an, Di ctor of Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic, Ex i ve Director of Community Services John MacDorfEI, Chief Administrative Officer October 15, 2007 MW- 2007 -119 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW- 2007 -119 Contract 2007 158 -05 Victoria Avenue Clifton Hill Intersection Improvements RECOMMENDATION: Niagaraj1alls C A N A D A That the unit prices submitted by the lowest tenderer Steed Evans be accepted and; that approval be granted for the contract amount from the 2007 Capital Budget and; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City's Clerk, Mr. Dean lorfida, opened tenders on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by ten (10) Contractors and five (5) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totaled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the Contractors, along with the corrected bids( 1. Steed Evans Thorold 341,370.00 2. Stevensville Lawn Service Stevensville 376,473.00 385,473.00 3. Rankin Construction St. Catharines 388,858.00 4. Hard Rock Construction Port Colborne 398,072.00 5. Alfidome Construction Niagara Falls 407,902.00 Street, P.O Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls,ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Municipal Works October 15, 2007 2 MW- 2007 -119 The lowest tender was received from Steed Evans in the amount of $341,370.00. This contractor has performed similar type projects for the City. We are of the opinion, that this contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. The engineer's estimate for this contract was 350,000.00 Project Costs: Awarded Contract (excluding GST) Funding: Victoria Avenue Clifton Hill Intersection Reconstruction (Account No. 12 -3- 310034 030000) 341,370.00 The funding for this project is planned to be raised by debentures. This project is scheduled to commence construction October 17, 2007 and all work is to carry through up to the final completion date of December 7, 2007. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: 341,370.00 Total 341,370.00 Total 341,370.00 Geoff olman, Director of Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer F. Tassone S: \REPORTS\2007 Reports \MW 2007 -119- Contract 2007 158 -05 Clifton Hill Victoria Intersection Improvements .wpd October 15, 2007 MW- 2007 -121 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: 5. Peters Excavating 6. Provincial Construction Niagaraaalls C A N A D A Re: MW- 2007 -121 Contract 2007 190 -07 Delaware Street, Dawlish Avenue, Roger Crescent Watermain Replacement That the unit prices submitted by the lowest tenderer Alfidome Construction be accepted and; that approval be granted for the contract amount from the 2007 Capital Budget and; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City's Clerk, Mr. Dean lorfida, opened tenders on Tuesday, October 2 2007 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by fifteen (15) Contractors and twelve (12) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totaled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the Contractors. The tenders were checked and the corrected bids are shown marked with an asterisk 1. Alfidome Construction Niagara Falls 598,280.00 2. Fine Grade Construction Niagara Falls 598,547.20 3. Kenwood Trenching Excavating Burlington 598,655.00 4. Vic Vatrt Contracting Welland 627,614.16 643,939.16* 647,417.00 655,073.75 653,691.67* 7. Condotta Construction Thorold 694,585.00 694,97.00* Niagara Falls Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Municipal Works October 15, 2007 2 MW- 2007 -121 8. O'Hara Trucking Excavating St. Catharines 694,677.50 694,632.50* 9. Nexterra Substructures Niagara Falls 721,530.00 10. DeRose Bros. Thorold 730,277.69 11. Cotton Inc. Niagara Falls 752,751.00 12. Alfred Beam Excavating Fort Erie 800,118.50 The lowest tender was received from Alfidome Construction in the amount of 598,280.00. This contractor has performed similar type projects for the City. We are of the opinion, that this contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. The engineer's estimate for this contract was 650,000.00 Project Costs: Awarded Contract (excluding GST) Funding: Watermain Replacement Program (Account No. 12 -3- 430003 030000) This project is scheduled to commence construction in February of 2008 and all work is to carry through up to the scheduled 85 working days. However, provision has been included so that the successful Contractor may elect, at their discretion, to begin construction this fall provided that any trenches not fully restored be maintained over the winter by the Contractor at their own expense. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Geoff Holman, Total Total 598,280.00 598,280.00 598,280.00 598,280.00 Council's concurrence with the recommendation mad:L ould be appreciated. 'rector •f Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic, Executiv Director of Community Services John MacDonald, ghief Administrative Officer K. Schachowskoj S: \REPORTS\2007 Reports \MW 2007 -121- Contract 2007 190 -07 Delaware Dawlish Roger Watermain Replacement .wpd October 15, 2007 MW- 2007 -123 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW- 2007 -123 Contract 2007 193 -07 Garner Southwest Servicing Gravity Sewers and Watermains RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Niagaraal1s CA N A D A That the unit prices submitted by the lowest tenderer Gibbons Contracting Ltd. be accepted and; that approval be granted for the contract amount from the 2007 2008 Capital Budget and; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City's Clerk, Mr. Dean Iorfida, opened tenders on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by fifteen (15) Contractors and nine (9) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totaled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the Contractors, along with the corrected bids( 1. Gibbons Contracting Ltd. Stevensville 2. Peter's Excavating Fort Erie 3. Provincial Construction Niagara Falls 4. Baiocco Construction St. Catharines 5. Trenchline Roads Inc. Jordan Station 6. Alfred Beam Excavating Fort Erie 7. Alfidome Construction Niagara Falls 8. Nexterra Substructures Niagara Falls 9. Comer Group Ltd. Concord Working Together to Serve Our Community 2,699,690.02 2,710,269.07 3,065,222.70 3,089,063.80 3,236,363.00 3,377,303.20 3,490,216.50 3,596,118.00 3,629,805.05 3,957,775.00 3,956,179.00 4310 Queen Street, P0. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905-356-7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Community Services Departm( Municipal Works October 15, 2007 2 MW- 2007 -123 The lowest tender was received from Gibbons Contracting in the amount of $2,699,690.02. This contractor has performed similar type projects for the City. We are of the opinion, that this contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. The engineer's estimate for this contract was 3,250,000.00 Project Costs: Awarded Contract (excluding GST) Funding: 2,699,690.02 Total 2,699,690.02 Garner South Sewer Area Garner /Southwest (Account No. 12 -3- 410009 030000) 2,699,690.02 Total 2,699,690.02 The funding for this project is broken down 95% from Development Charges and 5% from Capital. This project is scheduled to commence construction in early November 2007 and all work is to carry through up to the final completion date in May /June 2008. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services John MacDonald, ief dministrative Officer F. Tassone S: \REPORTS \2007 Reports \MW 2007 -123- Contract 2007 193 -07 Garner Southwest Gravity Sewers and Watermains .wpd October 15, 2007 TS- 2007 -01 7 7- y His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: TS- 2007 -01 School Signing Policy RECOMMENDATIONS: For the information of Council. BACKGROUND: Niag araJ CAINADA Staff carried out a review to determine the feasibility of replacing all existing blue /white school signs with the chartreuse (fluorescent green /yellow) style that is also present within the City's limits. The signs include "School Area" signs, "School Crossing" signs, and "School Crossing Ahead" signs. A comparison of the two sign types is shown. "School Area" signs are intended to provide advance warning to road users that they are approaching a school area and to exercise caution while proceeding. "School Crossing" signs are installed only at locations supervised by a school crossing guard. "School Crossing Ahead" signs are installed in advance of these locations facing approaching traffic. With the advent of the blue /white tourism signs that have been adopted throughout the province, the above referenced school signs have become Tess conspicuous. The brighter fluorescent signs have been well received by the public and school administrators. 0 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Transportation Services October 15, 2007 TS- 2007 -01 In the past several years, municipalities and regions in Ontario have begun experimenting with the chartreuse signs. Our research indicates that the change was initiated by the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control under the direction of the Transportation Association of Canada. The change was documented in its Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, Fourth Edition, September 1998. The information contained in the Canadian manual reflects desirable conditions for safe and effective traffic control but should not be interpreted as recommended design standards. With the exception of roads maintained by the Government of Canada (such as the Trans Canada Highway), the provincial government is responsible in the legislation pertaining to all roads in their boundaries. The highest legislative authority that all motorists must abide by in the province is the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. The Ontario Traffic Manual, a series of booklets published by the Ministry of Transportation covering the sphere of traffic control devices is an accompanying set of guidelines that build upon the legislation and provides best practice in Ontario. There is no reference in the Ontario Traffic Manuals with respect to chartreuse signs. The signs are not regulated by the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.) given that the signs are warning in nature. Thus, there are no legal requirements for these signs. To date, no decision has been made by the Ministry of Transportation to officially adopt the chartreuse signs for regular use or even for optional use within the province of Ontario. The Regional Municipality of Niagara is one jurisdiction that began replacing the standard blue /white signs with the chartreuse /black signs and formally adopted the change in 1998. When several roadways were transferred from the Region to the City in 2001, the signs at various school crossing locations along Regional roads had already been replaced with the chartreuse /black version. Some City roads which were formerly Regional roads where these chartreuse signs are present include Dorchester Road, Drummond Road, Dunn Street and Morrison Street. There are 78 total school related chartreuse signs on these former Regional roads. As a result, the City has a mix of blue /white and chartreuse /black school signs. The vast majority of municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe have changed over and exclusively install the chartreuse signs. These include the Cities of Burlington, Mississauga, Guelph, St. Catharines, Oakville and Hamilton. All municipalities within the Niagara Region exclusively use the chartreuse signs. The exception for the use of the chartreuse signs would be at those locations where the speed limit is reduced in school areas. In these instances, conformity with the Highway Traffic Act necessitates the use of the blue /white signs. The cost to replace each of the existing 216 blue and white signs to the chartreuse style is estimated at $28,000, of which half is for staff /labour costs. The cost of each chartreuse sign is approximately 2.5 times greater than that of the regular blue /white signs. Although the signs maintain the same dimensions, the chartreuse sign contains diamond grade sheeting, which intensifies the reflectivity of the sign at night and during twilight and overcast conditions. October 15, 2007 To maintain consistency throughout the Region, Staff is recommending that all school related signs used within the City boundaries be exclusively chartreuse in colour. To reduce the budgetary impact, the signs will be replaced over a three -year period at a cost of $10,000.00 per year. Funding will be included in the annual operating budget over the three -year period. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: J. Grubich TS- 2007 -01 Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services is Executiv Director r of Community Services VII 01 d Chief Administ at MacDonald, ive Officer S: \TPS \TPS 1.00 Administration \TPS 1.06 Reports\2007 Council \10 Oct 15 \TS- 2007 -01 School Crossing Signing Policy Review.wpd October 15, 2007 TS- 2007 -03 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council. BACKGROUND: NiagaraMls Re: TS- 2007 -03 Beaverdams Road Safety Assessment Consultant Selection Beaverdams Road extends between Lundy's Lane and Thorold Townline within the City of Niagara Falls. The adjacent land use is primarily residential between Lundy's Lane and Kalar Road, and agriculture /rural west of Kalar Road to the city limit. The rural section is approximately 4 km. in length, has a two -lane cross section with gravel shoulders and a curvilinear alignment. Within the past several years traffic studies have been carried out at various locations on Beaverdams Road, resulting in modifications to traffic control devices. However, the additional traffic control devices have not significantly reduced the collision frequency. Within the past 5 years, two fatalities have occurred involving single motor vehicle collisions, which is the predominant type of collision on the road sections. Therefore, to further assess potential improvements, it is suggested that a comprehensive safety assessment be carried out along the entire length of Beaverdams Road between Kalar Road and Thorold Townline. The assessment will identify operational and safety performance issues of the entire roadway, opportunities for improvement, and an implementation program for short term and long term treatments. Synectics specializes in safety assessments, and has prepared such reports for various municipalities including the Region of Niagara. Staff will be requesting Synectics to carry out the safety assessment of Beaverdams Road at a cost of $13,377.00 as per their submitted proposal. Funding has been allocated in the 2007 budget. 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Transportation Services October 15, 2007 TS- 2007 -03 2 Financing: The estimated amount for the project is 15,000.00 The project cost is $12,740.00 5% contingency 637.00 Total $13,377.00 excluding GST Funding: Account 2007 Capital Works Traffic Calming 12 -3- 340015 030000 $13,377.00 Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: f Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services hn MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer M.Carrick S: \TPS \TPS 1.00 Administration \TPS 1.06 Reports\2007 Council \10 Oct 15 \TS- 2007 -03 Beaverdams Road Review.wpd October 15, 2007 R- 2007 -27 BACKGROUND: Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Niagara ails C ANADA His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R -2007- 27- Chippawa Boat Ramp Agreement RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls enter into a renewal license agreement with the Ontario Power Generation Inc. for the Chippawa Boat Ramp and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. The City originally entered into a license agreement with Ontario Power Generation for the recreational uses of the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park in June 1994. The park consists of 2.34 acres with a boat ramp, a parking lot (25 trailer /car spaces and eleven single vehicle spaces), as well as a small grassed area. There is also room for future boat ramp expansion. The Chippawa Boat Ramp is a popular community recreation amenity providing recreational boating on the Welland River and is a primary access point to the Niagara River and into Lake Erie. The boat ramp is used extensively from mid May until mid October each year. The new term for the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park Agreement commenced on January 1, 2007, and will terminate on December 31, 2012. Attachment S:ACouncil \Council 2007\ Chippawa Boat Ramp Agreement.wpd 44 Deny Morrissey, i irectjrfr of Parks, Recreation Culture Ed Dujlovic, Exec T e Director of Community Services John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer e Road, Unit 1, Niagara Falls ON,Canada L2H 3N3 905 -356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Parks, Recreation Culture CHIPPAWA BOAT RAMP AERIAL PHOTO PLAN LICENCE AGREEMENT This non exclusive Licence agreement made in duplicate this 1 day of August, 2007. BETWEEN: RECITALS: ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC., a corporation existing under the laws of Ontario (hereinafter referred to as "OPG and THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS a corporation existing under the laws of Ontario (hereinafter referred to as "The City") A. OPG is the owner of the Lands defined below; and B. The City has requested to license the Lands on a non exclusive basis for the purposes of public recreation and operating on the Lands a boat ramp and motor vehicle parking lot. C. This Licence Agreement effectively cancels and supersedes a Licence Agreement dated June 27 1994 between Ontario Hydro and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS Page 1 of 11 OF THE FIRST PART, OF THE SECOND PART. For the purposes of this Licence, the following defmitions shall apply: (a) "Sketch" means the general site sketch illustrating thereon the Lands being the subject of this. Licence as outlined in yellow being Schedule 'A' attached hereto and forming part of this Licence. (b) "Lands" means Part of Lot 22, Concession 3, former Township of Willoughby Corporation Plan 251 now City of Niagara Falls, consisting of approximately 2.34 acres comprised of those lands shown outlined in yellow on Schedule "A and commonly known as the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park. (d) "OPG Works" means all structures and equipment wherever located, owned or used by OPG in connection with the generation, transmission, distribution or sale of electricity including, without limitation, all transmission lines (including buried cables and wires), towers, poles, guys, anchors and transformers (including pad mounted transformers, and communication structures and equipment). "Requirements of Environmental Law" means all requirements of the common law or environmental, health or safety statutes, regulations, rules, policies, ordinances, orders, approvals, notices, permits or directives of any federal, provincial or local judicial, regulatory or administrative agency, board or governmental authority, and OPG safety guidelines and the Canada Standards Association Standard 22.3 relating to the Lands, and this Licence and the intended uses thereof including, but not limited to, all requirements imposed by the common law or any statute, regulation, rule, policy, ordinance, order, approval, notice, permit or directive which relate to: (g) (i) noise; (ii) pollution or protection of the air, surface water, ground water or land; (iii) solid, gaseous or liquid waste generation, handling, treatment, storage, disposal or transportation; (iv) exposure to hazardous or toxic substances; or (v) applicable requirements of all federal, provincial or local environmental, health or safety laws. (h) "Term" has meaning as set out in section 2. of this Licence. YIELDING AND PAYING therefore a Land Use Charge in the amount of Two ($2.00) dollars (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged), the parties agree as follows: 2. TERM AND LAND USE CHARGE In consideration of the Land Use Charge reserved and the covenants and agreements herein, OPG grants permission by the way of Licence to the City to use the Lands, subject to the terms and conditions of this Licence and all existing encumbrances, commencing on January 1, 2007 and terminating on December 31, 2012 (the Term). Save as otherwise provided for in this Licence, this Licence may be terminated by either party hereto at any time upon six (6) months written notice. 3. USE It is a condition of the granting of this non exclusive Licence and of the exercise of the rights and privileges hereunder granted, that the Lands, together with all facilities of ingress and egress be used for the sole purposes of public recreational use, parking and boat ramp purposes. For greater clarity, the purposes of this Licence, the parking of motor vehicles shall mean parking only in connection with the use of the Lands for public recreational purposes and operating and/or maintaining a public boat ramp. There are no further uses granted. No other use may be made of any part of the Lands, which has not received the prior written approval of OPG. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, specific uses for which OPG shall be deemed not to be unreasonably withholding its consent in the event of OPG refusing to Page 2 of 11 give its approval include any uses, whether temporary or not, that in the opinion of OPG are associated with the accumulation or piling of garbage, soil or any other substance or material and any use which in the sole opinion of OPG constitutes a public hazard or nuisance, or a danger or impediment to the effective and efficient operations of OPG or OPG Works. 4. THE CITYS COVENANTS The City hereby covenants with OPG as follows: (a) to pay the Land Use Charge hereby reserved in the manner and on the day specified herein; (b) to pay to OPG on demand, all business taxes, realty taxes, local improvement rates and any and all other assessments levied in connection with The City's improvements to the Lands, The City's use, occupancy thereof or operations therefrom; specifically, the City shall pay to OPG during the term of this Agreement, and within a reasonable period of time after demand thereof, an amount equal to all amounts paid or payable by OPG on account of any realty taxes or grants or payments in lieu thereof, rates, fees or other assessments or payments in lieu thereof, that are attributable to the Lands (the "Realty Taxes The City acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Realty Taxes shall be determined by OPG by applying the City's proportionate share to the total amounts paid or payable by OPG for the lands assigned assessment roll number. (c) to permit OPG and its agents at all reasonable times to enter and view the condition of the Lands, and to promptly alter, repair, restore and maintain them to the satisfaction of OPG in accordance with notice to do so given by OPG or its agents; (d) to comply satisfactorily with all instructions of OPG's inspectors including without limitation instructions to halt business and operations if, in the opinion of such inspectors, the OPG Works or the safe or efficient operation thereof or access thereto may be interfered with or the safety of the public may be in jeopardy; (f) to erect traffic controls on the Lands if requested by OPG; (g) not to operate or permit to be operated vehicles or other equipment within 10 feet of any OPG Works; and not pile snow or allow snow to be piled on any of OPG's adjoining lands, nor on the Lands such as to result in snow piles exceeding 6 feet in height or being closer than 25 feet to any OPG Works. In the event of The City acting in breach of this condition OPG may remove, or arrange to be removed, any such snow pile, the cost of which work shall be charged by OPG to The City, and The City shall make immediate payment therefore to OPG. (h) not to alter the existing grade, contours, drainage, or water courses, nor apply gravel or asphalt to the Lands, nor erect or construct any building, structure or facility on the Lands, including retaining walls, without first having obtained all required municipal and governmental permits and approvals, and only after submitting detailed plans for the approval of OPG and having obtained OPG's prior consent thereto; (i) to comply with all technical specifications of OPG as OPG may at any time and from time to time require and to ensure all employees and contractors of The City observe same; (j) at it's sole expense to carry out and maintain all improvements, whether or not required by OPG, in a good, substantive and workmanlike mariner; (k) Insurance:- i) The City shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect, at its sole cost, throughout the Term and during such other time as the The City occupies or Page 3 of 11 otherwise is in possession of the Lands or any part of the Lands, the following insurance: "all risks" property insurance covering all property of the The City, including property for which it is legally liable, located within the Lands and the Lands, including all contents, The City improvements, inventory, stock in- trade, furniture and moveable equipment, in an amount of not less than the full replacement cost thereof, with an agreed amount co- insurance clause. Insurance coverage must at a minimum insure the event of fire and other perils covered under Insurance Advisory Organization's Standard Extended Coverage Endorsement, including earthquake, flood and collapse, and showing OPG and any mortgagee of OPG as additional named insureds as their respective interests may appear with a waiver of subrogation provided by the underwriter(s). Anyone else designated in writing by OPG shall be additional named insureds; II. boiler and machinery insurance on all objects in, on or servicing the Lands, all of which are owned, operated and controlled by the The City in the Lands or relating to or serving only the Lands, on a blanket repair or replacement basis including, without limitation, a by -law endorsement and disputed loss provisions, with limits for each accident in an amount not less than the full replacement cost of such objects as well as of any The City improvements and trade fixtures, and such insurance shall also name OPG and any mortgagee of OPG as additional named insureds as their respective interests may appear with a waiver of subrogation provided by the underwriter(s). Anyone else designated in writing by OPG shall be additional named insureds; III. commercial general liability insurance on an occurrence basis with limits of not less than $5,000,000.00 inclusive for both bodily injury, including death, personal injury and damage to property, including loss of use thereof, for each occurrence. Coverage shall specifically include but not be limited to the following: blanket contractual liability, damage to all property of OPG, including loss of use thereof, pollution liability coverage on at least a sudden and accidental basis, products completed operations, employer's Liability; non -owned automobile IiabiIity; The City's legal liability and, broad form property damage with respect to the The City's business, use or occupation of the Lands by the The City or any of its servants, agents, contractors or persons for whom the The City is in law responsible and showing OPG and any mortgagee of OPG as additional named insureds as their respective interests may appear with a severability of interests and a cross- liability clause; IV. automobile liability Insurance, covering all licensed motor vehicles operated by the The City, covering bodily injury and property damage liability to a combined inclusive minimum limit of $2,000,000 and mandatory accident benefits; and, V. any other forms of insurance as OPG, acting reasonably, or any mortgagee of OPG, requires from time to time, in amounts and for insurance risks against which a prudent The City would insure. ii) Each of the The City's insurance policies will contain, as appropriate: I. any standard mortgage clauses that may be required by the Mortgagee; II. a waiver of any subrogation rights which the The City's insurers would have against OPG or any person for whom OPG is in law responsible; III. a provision stating that the The City's insurance policy will be primary and Page 4 of 11 will not call into contribution any other insurance available to OPG; and IV. a waiver, as respects the interests of OPG and of any Mortgagee, of any provision in any of the The City's insurance policies with respect to any breach of any warranties, representations, declarations, or conditions contained in the The Citys' policies. iii) All policies will be taken out with insurers and be in a form satisfactory to OPG. The City will deliver to OPG prior to the date it occupies the Lands for any purpose either certificates of insurance and/or certified copies of the City's insurance policies. The City will, from time to time, or as required by OPG, furnish to OPG certificates or other evidences acceptable to OPG as to the City's insurance in effect and its renewal or continuation in force. In addition, the City will provide to OPG such evidence as OPG requires describing how the full replacement cost of the City's stock -in- trade, furniture, fixtures, and The City improvements was determined. Failure of OPG to demand such certificate or other evidence of full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of OPG to identify a deficiency from evidence provided will not be construed as a waiver of the City's obligation to maintain such insurance. The acceptance of delivery by OPG of any certificate of insurance evidencing the required coverage's and limits does not constitute approval or agreement by OPG that the insurance requirements have been met or that the insurance policies shown in the certificates of insurance are in compliance with the requirements. iv) All policies will contain an undertaking by the insurers that no material change, cancellation or termination of any policy will be made unless OPG has received at least 30 days prior notice of the change, delivered according to the provisions of this Licence. v) If the City at any time fails to take out, keep in force or pay the premiums on any insurance as required in this Licence, or if The City fails from time to time to deliver to OPG satisfactory proof of the good standing of any such insurance or the payment of premiums as required in this Licence then OPG will, without prejudice to any of its other rights and remedies under this Licence, have the right, but not the obligation, to place such insurance on behalf of The City. This cost together with all expenses incurred by OPG and an amount equal to 15% of those costs and expenses to cover OPG's overhead and supervision will be paid by The City to OPG upon demand. (I) to repair and maintain the Lands and all improvements in good, substantive condition and to deliver them up in this condition on termination of this Licence; (m) the City shall promptly comply with or conform with the requirements of every applicable statute, law, bylaw, regulation, ordinance, requirement and order from time to time or at any time in force during the term of this Licence and any extensions affecting in any way the maintenance, use or occupation of the Lands. (n) without limiting the generality of the foregoing, at its own expense, to comply with all Requirements of Environmental Law relating to the Lands, or the City's occupancy thereof, including without limitation, respecting the clean -up of unauthorized dumping or remediation of any condition of the Lands, and said building(s) including water, whether or not pre existing. The City acknowledges having had the opportunity to inspect the Lands prior to entering into this Licence and accepts the Lands "as is, where is (o) the City shall prohibit kite flying and model aeroplane flying and any other activities which in the opinion of OPG might interfere with the safe and efficient operation of its works or be offensive, annoying or dangerous and shall post signs in suitable locations on the land stating that kite flying and model aeroplane flying and other activities is prohibited. Page 5 of 11 (p) the City will maintain, provide upkeep and repair /replace if necessary all facilities operated by the City including retail, washroom, storage parking areas walkways, docks or any other structure associated with the City's use of the Lands at their sole expense, and at the request of OPG. (q) the City will design, plant and maintain the exisiting gardens, and all other lawns, and vegetation on the Lands. (r) the City shall prohibit the consumption of alcohol on the Lands by its employees, servants, contractors, agents and other persons, entities and invitees permitted by the City to use the Lands (including the general public). (s) the City will be responsible for any snow removal on the Lands. (t) the City will install and maintain at their sole cost signage indicating the partnership between OPG and the City of Niagara Falls allowing for the City to use the Lands free of any Land Use Charge. The exact wording to be determined by the Niagara Plant Group, Public Affairs. In a prominent location, the signage shall be posted no later than 6 months after the execution of this agreement. 5. WASTE AND NUISANCE The City shall not commit or suffer any nuisance, waste or injury to the Lands, and shall not use or permit to be used any part of the Lands in any dangerous, noxious or offensive manner and shall not cause or permit any nuisance in, at or on the Lands which is offensive or an annoyance to OPG or the community. 6. PROTECTIVE INSTALLATIONS In the event OPG considers it necessary that any of the OPG Works be fenced or otherwise protected or made separate, The City shall at its own expense, erect and maintain such fences or other protective installations as OPG may reasonably require. 7. OPG ACTIVITIES OPG may at any time upon reasonable notice (except in an emergency when no notice shall be required), enter the Lands and inspect, install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, alter, relocate or add to any of the OPG Works located thereon and may construct, install, inspect, maintain, repair, replace and remove any new works on the Lands and conduct excavation without liability to The City. For greater certainty, The City acknowledges that OPG shall not be responsible for any damage caused by OPG in the exercise of the above rights to The City's improvements, landscape or business, except to the extent of physical damage arising directly from OPG's negligence. S. INCREASE IN OPG'S COSTS If at any time or times the Licence or any of the operations carried out pursuant to this Licence or any improvements made to the Lands by or for the benefit of The City should, in the opinion of OPG acting reasonably, directly or indirectly increase the cost or expense of any of the presently existing OPG Works or any works required by OPG in the future, or the maintenance, construction or operation thereof, The City shall pay to OPG on 30 days' prior written notice, such increase in cost or expense, including without limitation, the cost to OPG of acquiring any additional lands or rights which would not have been required but for the existence of this Licence, or The City's improvements, use or possession of the Lands, The City shall have the option of terminating this Licence within such 30 day notice period, in which event all other provisions of this Licence including without limitation, restoration obligations shall be applicable. Page 6 of 11 9. LICENCE SUBJECT TO ENCUMBRANCES AND OPG OPERATIONS This Licence and The City's interest herein shall be subject to all existing leases, Licences and rights of use or occupation which may exist at the date of this Licence, whether or not registered, and OPG may from time to time renew or extend these arrangements or enter into new ones, whether or not with the same parties, and to which new arrangements this Licence shall also be subject, so long as the rights granted thereunder do not interfere unreasonably with The City's occupation. Despite anything to the contrary in this Licence The City acknowledges that OPG in its discretion shall be entitled at any time(s) to permit part(s) of the Lands to be used by it or its permittees (collectively the "Permittees for further or other purposes, uses, businesses or undertakings (the "Other Uses of its choice that do not, in the reasonable opinion of OPG, interfere unreasonably with the operations of The City, and to renew, extend, or grant such rights and make and complete such arrangements in this regard with such Permittees as OPG considers necessary or desirable, all at no further expense or condition and without being in default under this Licence or otherwise liable to The City. The City agrees to cooperate and discuss in good faith and in a timely fashion with OPG and such Permittees all proposals, impacts or reasonable requests of OPG or other Permittees at any time(s). Should OPG notify The City at any time(s) that OPG wishes to renew, extend, or grant rights and make arrangements to authorize such Other Uses, The City hereby covenants to accept and consent to each of the same. Should OPG notify The City at any time(s) that OPG considers it necessary, practicable or desirable (a) to at time(s) surrender part(s) of the Lands, to give effect to such Other Uses and to better implement OPG's proposed arrangements with any Permittees; and/or to surrender and replace any privileges and permission of The City in respect of this Licence in return for the entering into of a shared -use arrangement amongst OPG, The City and such Permittees, The City shall immediately do so to the reasonable satisfaction of OPG, all without the need of any further expense, compensation or condition of any kind save and except the following: (b) (i) all documentation shall be prepared by and at the expense of OPG; (ii) any replacement agreement is no more onerous to the City than the remaining major terms and conditions contained in this Licence. Despite anything to the contrary in this Licence, The City acknowledges and agrees that the primary use of the Lands is for OPG's operation, and The City's use is secondary to OPG's, and further that The City operations may from time to time be affected by OPG's operations, which shall include but not limited to fluctuation in water levels on the Lands, which in tum may affect The City operations or otherwise interrupts its operations or business. The City releases, indemnifies and will save harmless OPG from any and all claims, whether brought by The City or third parties, including business interruption and interruption in use or enjoyment of the Lands. 10. HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS The City shall maintain all vegetation at a height not exceeding 13.5 feet above the grade of the Lands existing prior to entry on the Lands by The City. The City shall ensure that the height of any vehicle, load, accumulation or any object, including attachments and people who may be standing thereon, at a location or locations proximate to the OPG Works, does not exceed 13.5 feet above the existing grade. Page 7 of 11 11. RELEASE INDEMNITY The City shall assume all liability and obligation for any and all loss, damage or injury (including death), by reason of fire, accident or otherwise to all persons or property, howsoever arising, as a result of or connected in any way with the use and occupation of the Lands or that otherwise would not have occurred but for the granting of this Licence and in consideration of the rights and privileges granted herein, The City does hereby release and forever discharge OPG, its subsidiary and affiliated corporations, successors and assigns and all persons acting on its or their behalf, from all claims, actions, demands or other proceedings in respect thereof; and in further consideration of same, The City hereby agrees to indemnify OPG, its subsidiaries, successors and assigns and all persons acting on its or their behalf, from and against all such claims, actions, demands or other proceedings and all expenses and costs occasioned thereby, its successors and assigns and/or all persons acting on its behalf. 12. REMEDIES OF LICENSOR OPG shall have all remedies, including without limitation, damages and injunction, available to OPG at law or in equity arising upon any default by The City under this Licence. 13. EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND TERMINATION An event of default "Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred hereunder if any one or more of the following events occurs: (a) if default is made in the due payment of Land Use Charge or any other monies payable hereunder, and such default is not remedied within 5 days after written notice specifying the default has been delivered by OPG to The City; (b) if default is made by The City in the performance of or compliance with any other covenants, agreements, terms or conditions contained in this Licence, other than those referred to in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph 15, and such default has not been remedied within 30 days after written notice specifying the default has been delivered by OPG to The City, or in the case of failure to obtain or maintain insurance, within 3 business days after written notice specifying the default has been delivered by OPG to The City or in the case of a default which affects, or is likely to affect, the operations, maintenance or construction of the OPG Works, within 24 hours after written notice specifying the default has been delivered by OPG to The City. However, with respect to any such default (other than a failure to obtain or maintain insurance, or a default which affects, or is likely to affect, the operation, maintenance or construction of the OPG Works for which there shall be no extension) which is of a nature that it cannot, with due diligence, be cured within a period of 30 days, an Event of Default shall not be deemed to exist if The City has commenced to cure such default within 20 days after written notice thereof from OPG and so long as The City thereafter proceeds with all due diligence and takes all appropriate action to complete the curing of such default; (c) if The City files a voluntary assignment in bankruptcy or is adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or files any petition or answer seeking a reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief from creditors under any present or future federal, provincial or other statute, law or regulation, or seeks or consents to or acquiesces in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of The City or of all or of any substantial part of its property, or makes any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, as the case may be; (d) if a petition is filed against The City or any party comprising The City seeking an adjudication of bankruptcy of The City or the reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief from creditors under any present or future federal, provincial or other statute, law or regulation and remains undismissed or Page 8 of 11 unstayed for an aggregate of 90 days (whether or not consecutive), or if a trustee, receiver or liquidator of The City or of all or of any substantial part of its property, is appointed and such appointment remains unvacated or unstayed for an aggregate of 90 days (whether or not consecutive). If any Event of Default occurs, then and in every case and so often as same shall happen, OPG shall have the right, at its option, to reenter or to cancel and terminate this Licence with or without reentry, by giving The City not less than 10 days' notice of cancellation and termination, and upon the expiration of the time fixed in such notice, all rights of The City with respect to the Lands or any part thereof and this Licence shall be absolutely forfeited and shall lapse in the same manner and with the same force and effect as if the expiration of the time fixed in such notice of cancellation and termination were the end of the term including all permitted extensions. 14. NOTICE Except as is otherwise provided in this Agreement, every notice required or permitted under this Licence must be in writing and may be delivered in person, by courier or by fax to the applicable party, as follows: If to the OPG, Ontario Power Generation Inc. 700 University Avenue, H18 E8 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6 Attn: Manager, Real Estate Services Fax: 416 -592 -8115 If to The City, The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O Box 1023, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 Attn: Manager, Parks Cemetery Services Fax: 905- 354 -7706 Or to any other address, fax number or individual that a party designates by notice. Any notice under this Licence, if delivered personally or by courier will be deemed to have been given when actually received, if delivered by fax before 3:00 p.m. on a business day will be deemed to have been delivered on that business day and if delivered by fax after 3:00 p.m. on a business day or on a day which is not a business day will be deemed to be delivered on the next business day. 15. REMOVAL OF INSTALLATIONS AND RESTORATION Upon termination of this Licence for any reason, OPG may require The City at its own expense to remove any of its installations and facilities from the Lands, erect a fence separating the Lands from adjacent lands or from the additional lands of OPG in use by or licenced by OPG to others and restore the Lands to a condition satisfactory to OPG. 16. SURVIVAL OF INDEMNITY The obligations of The City to indemnify OPG pursuant to Section 11, and similar obligations pursuant to other sections of this Licence, shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Licence. 17. ASSIGNING AND SUBLETTING The City shall not enter into, authorize, permit or suffer any assignment, subletting or sublicensing of this Licence or any of the rights or privileges hereunder, nor shall it part with or share possession of the Lands, without OPG's prior written consent, which consent may be withheld in OPG's sole discretion. Page 9 of 11 18. TITLE The City shall not enter into any agreements for the Lands, which would run with the Lands and become an obligation of OPG upon termination or expiry of this Licence without OPG's consent, which consent may be withheld in OPG's absolute and unfettered discretion. 19. NO RELEASE OF LIABILITY No termination or assignment of this Licence, consented to by OPG shall relieve The City of its liability and obligations hereunder and such liability and obligations shall survive any such termination or assignment. 20. GENERAL TERMS The division of this Licence into sections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and are not to affect the construction or interpretation of this Licence. Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa. The term "including" means "including without limitation and the. terms "includes" and "included" have similar meanings. This Licence is governed by, and is to be construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable in Ontario. The parties irrevocably submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario in respect of any matter relating to this Licence. If any term of this Licence is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the illegality, invalidity or unenforceabilitywill be deemed severable and will not affect any other term of this Licence. This Licence constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations, discussions, representations, warranties and understandings, whether written or verbal. This Licence enures to the benefit of and binds the parties and their respective successors and assigns. No term of this Licence may be amended or waived except in writing. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right or remedy under this Licence will be deemed to be a waiver of that right or remedy. No waiver of any breach of any term of this Licence will be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of that term. In Witness Whereof the parties have duly executed this Licence. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Name: Name: Title: Title: I have the authority to bind the corporation. I have the authority to bind the corporation ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC. Name: Title: I have the authority to bind the corporation. Page 10 of 11 x f 0 Se Ace 1z eea get 4'F1.0 4(1d- /If o serr- M rm.? Tic 1100,1)~.I4- 5+os4 sf7ii/ E F111111•111t..."!, ir' ±J.' "FR is t. r•vr rAM .P41)3700 on,* smo pca mos MAipt October 15, 2007 PD- 2007 -84 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD- 2007 -84 Consultant Execution of Agreement Sylvia Place Market Feasibility Study RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Niagaraf1alls C A N A D A That Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Urban Marketing Collaborative to prepare a Market Feasibility Study for Sylvia Place Market. Early in 2007, the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Historic Drummondville was approved and included a number of recommendations including the preparation of a Market Feasibility Study for Sylvia Place Market. The vision highlighted in the CIP was to redevelop the Sylvia Place Market as a "Vintners Marketplace" with new programming and high profile uses to attract tourists and local shoppers to a unique shopping experience. A Request for Proposals was sent out to 12 consulting firms. Proposals were received from 2 firms. It is recommended that Urban Marketing Collaborative carry out the work. Urban Marketing Collaborative has teamed up with IBI Group and Bob Usher from the London Covent Garden Market to form a strong team with extensive experience in studying markets throughout North America. The budget for the completion of the Feasibility Study is $40,000, inclusive of disbursements and taxes, and is included in the 2007 Budget. A legal agreement is required with the consultant. The study will occur in two phases with the first phase involving a fact finding step by assessing the current operations and researching the market's trade area. The consultants will host an assessment workshop and a public meeting to highlight their findings and obtain public input. The second phase of the study will involve the preparation of a detailed strategy and action plan looking at a desired tenant mix, products, design /layout, marketing, management structure, site concept plan and preliminary costing for the project. 4310 Queen Street, P0. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Planning Development October 15, 2007 2 PD- 2007 -84 CONCLUSION: The preparation of the Market Feasibility Study is an important step in realizing the revitalization of the Historic Drummondville area. A final presentation of the Feasibility Study will made to City Council in the new year. Legal Services will prepare the legal agreement for contract services. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: BB: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development Dujlovic, ecu 'v Ed tl a Director of Community Services John cDonald, Chief Administra we Officer S: \PDR\2007 \PD- 2007 -84, Consultants to Prepare the Market Feasibility Study for Sylvia Place Market.wpd CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13486 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of McLeod Road. WHEREAS Section 31 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides, in part, that a municipality may pass a by -law to establish a highway; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Part of Township Lot 180, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 13486, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, be established for public highway purposes. 2. That said Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13486 is hereby established as a public highway, be known as and form part of McLeod Road. Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13466 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Kalar Road. WHEREAS Section 31 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides, in part, that a municipality may pass a by -law to establish a highway; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Part of Township Lot 170, Stamford, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R 13466, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, be established for public highway purposes. 2. That said Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13466 is hereby established as a public highway, be known as and form part of Kalar Road. Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13441 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Drummond Road. WHEREAS Section 31 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides, in part, that a municipality may pass a by -law to establish a highway; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Part of Township Lot 172, Stamford, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 13441, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, be established for public highway purposes. 2. That said Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13441 is hereby established as a public highway, be known as and form part of Drummond Road. Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. A by -law to establish Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R -13441 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Drummond Road. WHEREAS Section 31 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides, in part, that a municipality may pass a by -law to establish a highway; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Part of Township Lot 172, Stamford, being Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R- 13441, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, be established for public highway purposes. 2. That said Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R -13441 is hereby established as a public highway, be known as and form part of Drummond Road. Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 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. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. By -law No. 2002 -081 is amended by deleting Schedule "C" and Schedule "C" attached hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof. Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. 1. Parking By -law Enforcement Officers: Sam Arnold Charles Arsenault James Edward Bird Gordon Boardman Gabe Bogucki Robert Bunn Bob Bunston Bob Chambers Joe Corradi Bill Crowder Alex DeGaust Larry Desormeaux Raymond Devitt Bob DiGiolamo Larry Downing John Formica Hanya Goforth William Graham Brian Green Steve Hamilton Kevin Howe Les Jarvis Norm Leonard David Lewis Jason MacLean Rob McDonald Edward Allan McDonnell John McLeod John McPherson Shawna McSporran Kerri Michaud Al Poisson Jim Reggler Stewart Rodgers Chris Russell David Smith Gary Statchura Jana Vermeulen Sue Wheeler Brenda Wylie SCHEDULE "C" CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to establish part Township Lot 97 Stamford as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Dorchester Road. WHEREAS Section 31 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides, in part, that a municipality may pass a by -law to establish a highway; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That part Township Lot 97 Stamford designated as Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R -705 in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, be established for public highway purposes. 2. That said part Township Lot 97 Stamford designated as Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R -705 that is hereby established as a public highway, be known as and form part of Dorchester Road. Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit 19 on- street townhouse dwelling units. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Sheet C 1 of Schedule "A" to By- lawNo.79 -200 is amended by redesignating from R1A and numbered 428, in part, and R1 E and numbered 429, in part, to R3 and numbered 796, in part, to R3 and numbered 797, in part, and R3 and numbered 798, in part, the land on the north and south sides of Pinestone Road, west of Walker Court, being Lots 12 to 19 inclusive and Lots 21 to 23 inclusive and Part of Lot 20, Plan 59M -251; Niagara Falls and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 796, in part, R3 and numbered 797, in part, and R3 and numbered 798, in part, on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming part of this by -law. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 7.8.1 and clauses (a) to (k) inclusive of section 7.8.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 796 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or erect or use any buildings or structures thereon, except for the purpose of on street townhouse dwellings, home occupations and accessory buildings and accessory structures, and except in compliance with the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area 200 square metres for each dwelling unit (b) Minimum lot frontage 6 metres for each dwelling unit (c) Minimum front yard depth (i) for an on street townhouse 3 metres dwelling unit (ii) for an attached garage 6 metres (d) Minimum rear yard depth 7.5 metres (e) Minimum interior side yard width 1.2 metres (f) Minimum exterior side yard width 2.0 metres (g) Maximum lot coverage 60% (h) Maximum height of building 9 metres subject to section 4.7 of By -law structure No. 79 -200 (i) Minimum floor area 90 square metres for each dwelling unit (j) Maximum number of dwellings on 1 only one lot 2 (k) Parking and access requirements 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit in accordance with clauses (b) through to (j) of section 4.19.1 of By -law No. 79 -200 (1) Home occupations in accordance with section 5.5 of By -law No. 79 -200 (m) Accessory buildings and accessory in accordance with sections 4.13 and 4.14 structures of By -law No. 79 -200 and sections 5 and 6 of this by -law 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 7.8.1 and clauses (a) to (k) inclusive of section 7.8.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 797 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or erect or use any buildings or structures thereon, except for the purpose of on street townhouse dwellings, home occupations and accessory buildings and accessory structures, and except in compliance with the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area (b) Minimum lot frontage (c) Minimum front yard depth (i) for an on street townhouse 3 metres dwelling unit (ii) for an attached garage 6 metres (d) Minimum rear yard depth 10 metres (e) Minimum interior side yard width 1.2 metres (f) Minimum exterior side yard width 2.0 metres (g) Maximum lot coverage 60% 200 square metres for each dwelling unit 6 metres for each dwelling unit (h) Maximum height of building 7 metres subject to section 4.7 of By -law structure No. 79 -200 (i) Minimum floor area 90 square metres for each dwelling unit (j) Maximum number of dwellings on 1 only one lot (k) Parking and access requirements 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit in accordance with clauses (b) through to (j) of section 4.19.1 of By -law No. 79 -200 3 (1) Home occupations in accordance with section 5.5 of By -law No. 79 -200 (m) Accessory buildings and accessory in accordance with sections 4.13 and 4.14 structures of By -law No. 79 -200 and sections 5 and 6 of this by -law 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 7.8.1 and clauses (a) to (k) inclusive of section 7.8.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 798 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or erect or use any buildings or structures thereon, except for the purpose of on street townhouse dwellings, home occupations and accessory buildings and accessory structures, and except in compliance with the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area (b) Minimum lot frontage (c) Minimum front yard depth (i) for an on street townhouse 3 metres dwelling unit (ii) for an attached garage Minimum rear yard depth Minimum interior side yard width Minimum exterior side yard width Maximum lot coverage Maximum height of building structure Minimum floor area Maximum number of dwellings on one lot (k) Parking and access requirements (1) Home occupations 200 square metres for each dwelling unit 6 metres for each dwelling unit 6 metres 10 metres 1.2 metres 2.0 metres 60% 9 metres subject to section 4.7 of By -law No. 79 -200 90 square metres for each dwelling unit 1 only 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit in accordance with clauses (b) through to (j) of section 4.19.1 of By -law No. 79 -200 in accordance with section 5.5 of By -law No. 79 -200 (m) Accessory buildings and accessory in accordance with sections 4.13 and 4.14 structures of By -law No. 79 -200 and sections 5 and 6 of this by -law 5. Notwithstanding clauses (a), (b), (c) and (d) of section 4.14 of By -law 79 -200, for the land described in section 1 of this By -law, and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 796, in part, R3 and numbered 797, in part, and R3 and numbered 798, in part, on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, the following shall apply: (i) porches with or without a roof, balconies and canopies shall not project more than a maximum of 2 metres into the required front yard depth, 1.75 metres into the required exterior side yard width, 1 metre into the required interior side yard width and 4 metres into the required rear yard depth; (ii) bay and other similar windows shall not project more than a maximum of 1.2 metres into the required front yard depth and rear yard depth; and (ii) belt courses, chimney breasts, cornices, eaves, gutters, pilasters, sills and similar architectural features shall not project further into any minimum yard setback more than 0.6 metres. 6. Notwithstanding clause 4.13 (f) of By -law 79 -200, for the land described in section 1 of this by -law, and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 796, in part, R3 and numbered 797, in part, and R3 and numbered 798, in part, on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, an accessory building with a pitched roof may be erected to a height not exceeding 6 metres and the walls or supporting posts may or may not exceed 3 metres in height. 7. Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto the following: 19.1.796 19.1.797 4 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7.8.1 and clauses (a) to (k) inclusive of section 7.8.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land on the north side of Pinestone Road west of Walker Court, designated R3 and numbered 796 on Sheet C1 of Schedule "A or erect or use any buildings or structures thereon, except for the purpose of on street townhouse dwellings, home occupations and accessory buildings and accessory structures, and except in compliance with By -law No. 2007- Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7.8.1 and clauses (a) to (k) inclusive of section 7.8.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land on the south side of Pinestone Road, west of Walker Court, designated R3 and numbered 797 on Sheet C1 of Schedule "A or erect or use any buildings or structures thereon, except for the purpose of on street townhouse dwellings, home occupations and accessory buildings and accessory structures, and except in compliance with By -law No. 2007- 19.1.798 Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: S:\ ZONING \AMS\2007\By- laws\Byam07.wpd 5 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7.8.1 and clauses (a) to (k) inclusive of section 7.8.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land on the south side of Pinestone Road, west of Walker Court, designated R3 and numbered 798 on Sheet C 1 of Schedule "A or erect or use any buildings or structures thereon, except for the purpose of on street townhouse dwellings, home occupations and accessory buildings and accessory structures, and except in compliance with By -law No. 2007- 8. None the provisions of By -law No. 97 -174 shall continue to apply to the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 796, in part, R3 and numbered 797, in part, and R3 and numbered 798, in part, on the plan Schedule 1, attached hereto and forming part of this by -law. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 Subject Land IMMO ITIFFAII II R OCKCLIFFE EST STONEFIELD PK 2.1N0,4Y 0R a2 6:. STONEF PIN O NE RD r n STONE GATE Description: Applicant: Assessment #s: SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2007 K: \GIS_Requests\ 2007\ Schedules \ZoningAM\AM -07 \mapping. map Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Lots 12 to 19 inclusive and Lots 21 to 23 inclusive and Part of Lot 20, Plan 59M -251; Niagara Falls Walker Community Development Corporation 2 7 251 0000217021, 272510000217018, 272510000217015 ,272510000217012, 2 7 251 0000217009, 272510000217006, 272510000217003 ,272510000217000, 2 7 2 5 1 0000217065, 272510000217068, 272510000217071,272510000217074 1:NTS AM- 07/2007 September 2007 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to recognize an existing triplex on the land. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Sheet D3 of Schedule "A" to By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by redesignating from R2 to R3 and numbered 791, the land on the southwest corner of Leader Lane and Hickson Avenue, being Lot 170, Plan 304, in the former Town of Niagara, now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 791 on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming part of this by -law. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4.10, clauses (b) and (d) of section 4.13, clause (b) of section 4.19.1, section 7.8.1 and clauses (a), (b), (c), (e), (f) and (g) of section 7.8.2 of By- law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 791 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or erect or use any buildings or structures thereon, except for the purpose of a triplex and accessory buildings and structures, and except in compliance with the following regulations: (a) Minimum lot area the whole of the land shown hatched and designated R3 and numbered 791 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto (b) Minimum lot frontage 9 metres (c) Minimum front yard depth 4 metres (d) Minimum rear yard depth for a 0 metres detached garage (e) Minimum interior side yard width 0.4 metres for a triplex dwelling (f) Minimum exterior side yard width 0.6 metres for a triplex dwelling and a detached garage (g) Maximum lot coverage 45% (h) Parking 1.4 spaces for each dwelling unit, which may be provided without an access driveway or an access ramp (i) Garage 2 of the required parking spaces shall be provided in a detached garage 3. Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto the following: 19.1.791 Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: S:\ZONING\AMS\2007\By-laws\Byam10.wpd Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4.10, clauses (b) and (d) of section 4.13, clause (b) of section 4.19.1, section 7.8.1 and clauses (a), (b), (c), (e), (f) and (g) of section 7.8.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land on the southwest corner of Leader Lane and Hickson Avenue, designated R3 and numbered 791 on Sheet D3 of Schedule "A or erect or use any buildings or structures thereon, except for the purpose of a triplex and accessory buildings and structures, and except in compliance with By- law No. 2007- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 2 Subject Land Description: Applicant: SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2007 Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Lot 170, Plan 304, in the former Town of Niagara Falls, now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara Ben Pilon 1:NTS AM- 10/2007 K: \GIS_Requests\ 2007\ Schedules \ZoningAM\AM- 10 \mapping.map June 2007 Assessment #s: 272501000619800 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to allow the use of the existing building for a day nursery. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Sheet C4 of Schedule "A" to By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by numbering 799, the land on the east side of Drummond Road, between Prospect Street and North Street, being Pt Lot 81 PI 42 Stamford; Pt Twp Lt 126 Stamford as in R0653837; Niagara Falls and shown hatched and designated NC and numbered 799 on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming part of this by- law. 2. None of the provisions of sections 2.35 and 8.1.1 and clauses (a), (b), (c) and (d) of section 8.1.2 of By -law No. 79 -200 shall apply to prevent the use of the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated NC and numbered 799 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or the use of the existing building thereon, for the purpose of a day nursery. 3. For the purpose of this by -law, "day nursery" means a building or part thereof duly licensed by the Province of Ontario under the Day Nurseries Act as a day nursery. 4. Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto the following: 19.1.799 Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: S:\ZONING\AMS\2007\By -I aws\Byam20.wpd None of the provisions of sections 2.35 and 8.1.1 and clauses (a), (b), (c) and (d) of section 8.1.2 of By -law No. 79 -200 shall apply to prevent the use of the land on the east side of Drummond Road, between Prospect Street and North Street, designated NC and numbered 799 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or the use of the existing building thereon, for the purpose of a day nursery, except in compliance with By -law No. 2007- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 Subject Land SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2007 F REDT I I Description: Applicant: Beverly Miller Assessment #s: 272506000603400 K: \GIS_Requests\ 2007\ Schedules \ZoningAM\AM- 20 \mapping.map 35.58 m PROSPECT ST •RTHST Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 PT LT 81 PL 42 STAMFORD; PT TWP LT 126 STAMFORD AS IN R0653837; NIAGARA FALLS 1:NTS AM- 20/2007 September 2007 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to recognize the use of an existing building as a hostel. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Sheet D4 of Schedule "A" to By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by numbering 801, the land on the north side of McGrail Avenue, being Lt 38 P1 291 Town of Niagara Falls; Pt Lt 39 P1 291 Town of Niagara Falls as in R0704209; Niagara Falls and shown hatched and designated TC and numbered 801 on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming part of this by -law. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 8.6.1 and 8.6.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated TC and numbered 801 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or use the existing building thereon, except for the purpose of a hostel, and except in compliance with the following regulation: (a) Minimum number of parking spaces 3. For the purpose of this by -law, "hostel" means a building in which rooms intended for the sole purpose of sleeping accommodation for the traveling public are offered for a fee, and which contains common washrooms and kitchens, and which may contain accessory rooms for recreational or other similar purposes, and may include one (1) accessory dwelling unit for the owner or operator thereof. 4. Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto the following: 19.1.801 Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: S:\ ZONING\AMS\2007\By- taws\Byam24, wpd 5 Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 8.6.1 and 8.6.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land on the north side of McGrail Avenue, designated TC and numbered 801 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or use of the existing building thereon, except for the purpose of a hostel and except in compliance with By -law No. 2007 October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 Subject Land Description: Applicant: SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2007 LT 38 PL 291 TOWN OF NIAGARA FALLS; PT LT 39 PL 291 TOWN OF NIAGARA FALLS AS IN R0704209; NIAGARA FALLS Joe Lyons Assessment #s: 272503000410500 K: \GIS_Requests\ 2007\ Schedules \ZoningAM\AM- 24 \mapping.map Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 1 :NTS AM- 24/2007 September 2007 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007- A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the development of lands on the west side of Stanley Avenue, north of Thorold Stone Road, for light industrial use. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Sheets C2 and C3 of Schedule "A" to By -law No. 79 -200 are amended by redesignating from HI to LI(H) and numbered 800, the land on the west side of Stanley Avenue, north of Thorold Stone Road, being Parts 1 to 32 (inclusive) on Reference Plan 59R- 13311, now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara and shown hatched and designated LI(H) and numbered 800 on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming part of this by -law. 2. None of the provisions of section 11.2.1 of By -law No. 79 -200, shall apply to prevent the use of the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated LI(H) and numbered 800 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or the erection or use of any building or structure thereon for one or more of the following uses: (a) Contractor, tradesman and material suppliers office and shop with or without a wholesale and retail showroom and outlet inclusive of home and office furnishings or appliances and audio, video and electronic equipment; (b) Commercial services such as banks and other financial institutions inclusive of money exchanges, restaurants and coffee shops with or without drive -thru pick -up, print shop, personal service, service shop, computer service, secretarial services, one convenience retail store of not more than 300 square metres, postal courier, delivery service, ambulance services; (c) Corporate offices; (d) Business and technical offices such as architect, surveyor, lawyer, planner, accounting and bookkeeping, interior designer, graphic designer, advertising agency, marketing and promotion, land development and associated real estate, construction management, clinical services, provided that not more than 465 square metres is devoted to each office use; Health centre, fitness facilities, assembly hall and private clubs; Outside storage (eg. vehicle or equipment compound); Cement manufacture; and Dry cleaning establishment. 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of clause (g) of section 11.2.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated LI(H) and numbered 800 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, or erect or use any building or structure thereon, except in compliance with the following regulation: (a) Maximum height of building 15 metres subject to section 4.7 of By -law No. or structure 79 -200 4. The holding symbol (H) that appears in sections 1, 2 and 3 of this by -law and on Schedule 1 attached hereto is provided for in the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act. No person shall use the land described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated LI(H) and numbered 800 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto for any purpose, prior to the H symbol being removed pursuant to the Planning Act. Prior to the H symbol being removed, the landowner or developer shall file a Record of Site Condition (RSC) in the Ministry of the Environment's Environmental Site Registry or submit a site specific risk assessment to be approved by the Ministry of the Environment in accordance with Ontario Regulation 153/04 with a copy ofthe Ministry's written acknowledgment or approval provided to the Regional Planning and Development Department and the City indicating the site is suitable for the uses contained in section 2 of this by -law and section 11.2.1 of By -law No. 79 -200. 5. Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto the following: 19.1.800 Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: S:\ZONING\AMS\2004\By-Iaws\Byam 13 #3.wpd -2- (a) None of the provisions of section 11.2.1 of By -law No. 79 -200 shall apply to prevent the use of the land on the west side of Stanley Avenue, north of Thorold Stone Road, designated LI(H) and numbered 800 on Sheets C2 and C3 of Schedule "A or the erection or use of any building or structure thereon, except in compliance with By -law No. 2007- (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of clause (g) of section 11.2.2 of By- law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land on the west side of Stanley Avenue, north of Thorold Stone Road, designated LI(H) and numbered 800 on Sheets C2 and C3 of Schedule "A or erect or use any building or structure thereon, except in compliance with By -law No. 2007- October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2007- Subject Land COHOLNN ST 11,1 111,. uJnhIIIiII Description: Applicant: Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Parts 1 to 32 (Inclusive) on Reference Plan 59R- 13311, in the former Township of Stamford, now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara 1578891 Ontario Ltd. Assessment #s: 272504000313300 K: \GIS_Requests\ 2007 \Schedules \ZoningAM \AM 13_2004 \mapping, map N s 1:NTS AM- 13/2004 October 2007 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to define, limit and determine the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer. WHEREAS Section 229 of The Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes a municipality to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer who shall be responsible for: (a) exercising general control and management of the affairs of the municipality for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the municipality; and (b) performing such other duties as are assigned by the municipality. AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable to define, limit and determine the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Chief Administrative Officer will be responsible only to Council. 2. The duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer shall be as follows: (a) To administer the business affairs of the City in accordance with the policies and plans approved and established by Council. (b) To coordinate and direct the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Council for construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of City property and facilities. (c) To coordinate and direct the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Council for the development and improvement of City services. (d) To coordinate, direct, and broadly supervise the implementation of all programs approved by the Council. (e) To compile, consider, and present to the Council recommendations arising from divisional operations which require Council's approval and to propose legislation or resolutions arising from such recommendations. (f) To direct the preparation and compilation of, and to present to Council, the annual estimates of revenues and expenditures. (g) To exercise general financial control over all departments of City Government in terms of approved appropriations. (h) To have control of all City purchasing with authority to enter into contracts involving expenditures as determined in the current purchasing policy. (i) To submit all accounts at regular meeting of Council or Corporate Services Committee in statement form for approval. (j) To direct collective bargaining with all City employees and to recommend to Council agreements concerning wages, salaries and working conditions, and, upon approval of Council, to administer such agreements, and in general to be responsible for wage and salary administration subject to normal grievance procedures. (k) To have full control and direction of all City employees except such officials as are appointed under Statute in respect to their statutory duties and responsibilities. (1) i) To have authority to recommend to Council the appointment, employment, suspension or dismissal of Department or Division Directors. (m) ii) To have authority to appoint, employ, suspend or dismiss employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. iii) To have authority to appoint and employ all other employees of the City in accordance with procedures laid down in collective bargaining agreements and to dismiss or suspend such employees for cause, subsequent to which the grievance procedures laid down in collective bargaining agreements, shall apply. To present at least annually to Council reports and information regarding progress and accomplishments in pr ograms and projects, the status of revenues and expenditures, and his exercise of financial and administrative control. (n) Without limiting the foregoing, to perform the duties and exercise the powers which, from time to time, may lawfully be assigned to or vested in him by the Council. (o) To meet with Executive Directors and Division Directors collectively or individually as he deems advisable. PROVIDED HOWEVER, that the said duties and responsibilities as set forth above, shall in no way be deemed to empower the Chief Administrative Officer, to have, perform, do or direct any act or matter that would to any extent whatsoever, encroach upon the legislative powers of the Council. 3. The Council may from time to time, when a vacancy occurs in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer appoint by by -law such person as it deems most suitable to hold the office of Chief Administrative Officer and such appointment may be made by a majority of all members of Council at a meeting duly called for the specific purpose of considering such appointment. 4. The Chief Administrative Officer shall not be dismissed except by a by -law passed by a majority of all Members of Council at a meeting of Council duly called for the specific purpose of considering such dismissal. 5. By -law Numbers 7228, 3832 and Section 4 of By -law Number 6846 are hereby repealed. 6. This By -law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the final passing thereof. Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to authorize the payment of $24,301,551.18 for General Purposes. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the attached list of disbursements for the period beginning August 29, 2007 to October 2, 2007. Passed this fifteenth day of October 2007. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name 105.1 THE RIVER 1690649 ONTARIO INC 4 OFFICE AUTOMATION LTD 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS SAFETY SUPF 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING A L G SAFETY A L G SAFETY A L G SAFETY AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS ACA ENGINEERING SERVICES ACTION CORPORATION ADAMAR CORAL HOTEL LTD ADVANCE TOWING ADVANCE TOWING ADVANTAGE FLOORING NIAGARA LTD AFANCH,AIMAN AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR LIQUIDE CANADA INC ALBANESE,LORI ALBANESE,LORI ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION ALISON'S SPORTS AWARDS ALLANS MOBILE WASH ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS ALPINE PEST CONTROL AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 AMEX BANK OF CANADA ANTONIO,CHUCK ANTONIO,LISA ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD ARMTEC LIMITED ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING (ONT) LTD BAIOCCO CONST CORP BAIOCCO CONST CORP BAKER TRANSIT PARTS INC BAKER TRANSIT PARTS INC BAKER TRANSIT PARTS INC BAKER TRANSIT PARTS INC BALDINI,J BALINT- SZPAK,JESSIE, VANESS BANK OF MONTREAL BANK OF MONTREAL BARRY BRYAN ASSOCIATES (1991) LTD BE -SEEN INC BE -SEEN INC BEL VOLT SALES LTD BELL,TIM BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL MOBILITY BETTY'S RESTAURANT BIALASIK,PHILIP BIG BEE CONVENIENCE BIRMINGHAM FIRE CONTROL BIRMINGHAM FIRE CONTROL BMA MANAGEMENT CONSULTING INC Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313622 11- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 313623 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314006 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314007 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313656 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313632 11- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313821 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 314177 02 -Oct -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313624 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313625 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313817 18- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313626 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313519 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313627 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313628 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313520 04- Sep -2007 REFUND -SIGN PERMIT 313521 04- Sep -2007 SERVICES 313818 18- Sep -2007 SERVICES 313522 04- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313629 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313819 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314008 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314175 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314009 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313630 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313820 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 313631 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314176 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313822 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314010 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313633 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314011 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314178 02 -Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313634 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314012 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314179 02 -Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314013 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 313823 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 314014 25- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313523 04- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 314015 25- Sep -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 313524 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313635 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313636 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313826 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313827 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313637 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 313828 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 314017 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 314180 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS TRANSIT 313621 05- Sep -2007 SPONSORSHIP 313526 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 313638 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314018 25- Sep -2007 REFUND 314181 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313832 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314022 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES INSTALLATI 313641 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313831 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 313527 04- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313528 04- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313639 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313640 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313830 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314019 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES TRANSIT 314020 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314021 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313833 18- Sep -2007 MEETING EXPENSE 313530 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 314023 25- Sep -2007 MONTHLY TRANSIT PASSES 313642 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314024 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313643 11- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES Page 1 of 10 Amount 530.00 35,535.95 124.26 187.25 494, 044.38 142.50 2,280.00 427.50 670.32 852.77 52.90 125.00 95.40 74.20 238.50 39.80 169.71 87.84 681.77 709.02 3,362.00 2,012.51 454.67 10.60 80.00 326.09 12,409.65 23, 988.75 22.57 1,908.00 309.91 84.57 169.60 651.36 1,269.60 651.36 297.29 23.50 162.50 60.48 76.00 245.67 2,893.29 59, 304.05 292, 661.11 135,006.12 346.82 33.50 40.77 32.15 500.00 15.00 50.00 120.24 150,703.21 1,459.96 891.48 67.26 120.00 1,325.67 1,256.37 301.52 167.14 114.00 450.56 188.35 683.22 300.00 20.00 147.00 366,96 72.08 1,378.00 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name BOB ROBINSON SON CONSTRUCTION BOLIBRUCK,BOB BONIFERRO,JANA BOUTILIER,J BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BREDIN,JIM BRENNTAG CANADA INC BRINKS CANADA LTD BRINKS CANADA LTD BRINKS CANADA LTD BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BRODERICK PARTNERS BRODERICK PARTNERS BRODERICK PARTNERS IN TRUST BROMAC CONST ENG LTD BUNTIN REID BUNTIN REID BUNTIN REID BYERS,BARB C R L CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE LTD C R L CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE LTD CAD MICROSOLUTIONS INC CALE SYSTEMS INC CALE SYSTEMS INC CANADA LAW BOOK CANADIAN LINEN AND UNIFORM SERVICE CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC CANAL, DANIEL CANNON HYGIENE CANADA LTD CANNON HYGIENE CANADA LTD CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES CARDINAL COURIERS LTD CARLETON UNIFORMS INC CARNIELLO,MARIE CARRUTHERS,ANDREW CARTER CAR TRUCK RENTALS CASTRILLI,JOHN CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION REPAIR INC CH2M HILL CANADA LTD CH2M HILL CANADA LTD CHAMBERS WATER HAULAGE INC CHAMBERS WATER HAULAGE INC CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHIECA,LUCIANO CHOWN CAIRNS IN TRUST CHRIS CRISTELLI ASSOCIATES INC CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS CIT FINANCIAL LTD CIT FINANCIAL LTD CIT FINANCIAL LTD CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE LTD CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CNM INC COFFEE NEWS NIAGARA FALLS COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COLLEE, D COLOR YOUR WORLD Cheque No. 313957 313644 314182 314025 313835 314183 313836 314184 313531 313645 314026 313532 314185 313533 313646 313837 314027 314186 313838 314187 314172 313534 313535 313839 314028 313647 313663 314198 313840 313536 313841 313649 313843 314030 314189 313842 313650 313648 313844 314031 314032 314033 313845 313538 313539 313651 314190 313652 313653 313846 313654 313847 313540 313655 313848 314191 314193 313815 313849 314034 313541 313657 313850 313851 314194 313658 313542 313543 313659 313852 314037 314195 314038 314039 Cheque Date 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 26- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 02- Oct -2007 17- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11 -Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 Purpose CONTRACT SERVICES TRAVEL /MILEAGE TRAVEL /MILEAGE SEPT /07 REFUND COURSE EXPENSE GRANT GRANT REFUND EXPENSES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS TRANSIT LEGAL FEES LEGAL FEES LEGAL FEES CONTRACT SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES DRIVERS MEDICAL CONTRACT SERVICES EQUIPMENT COMPUTER MONTHLY SERVICE MATERIALS LEGAL PUBLICATIONS MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS TRAVEL/MILEAGE CONTRACT SERVICE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES COURIER MATERIALS REFUND SERVICE DEPOSIT TUITION REIMBURSEMENT LEASES AND RENTS TRAVEL /MILEAGE MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES WATER DELIVERY WATER DELIVERY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY TAX REFUND 4932 WALNUT ST PURCHASE FROM BUTERA GROUP CONSULTING SERVICES REFUND FOR OVERPAYMENT 080 0 LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS PURCHASE CARD REIMBURSE REFUND ADVERTISING UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES REFUND COURSE MATERIALS CORONATION CENTRE Page 2 of 10 Amount 1,166.00 100.00 228.50 45.00 17, 500.00 17, 500.00 55.58 2,046.69 1,141.09 243.15 1,497.60 1,130.88 64.41 1,318.11 429.24 230.38 2,640.98 339.67 1,335.08 1,764.15 27,900.00 8,098.19 303.42 1,198.59 18.56 90.00 6,577.30 7,997.17 36,075.30 923.40 672.60 314.16 1,772.19 326.72 3,254.84 975.48 531.63 713.06 266.76 2,374.62 14, 063.25 85.18 558.60 750.00 230.00 739.86 118.46 1,797.53 44,316.85 27,921.04 40.00 56.00 21.69 531.96 1,075.53 447.49 429.65 135,000.00 371.04 326.63 10, 034.42 2,252.07 1,253.34 1,008.90 191,437.06 93.03 445.20 192.72 437.12 244.66 186.54 355.34 45.00 388.80 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMPUTER MEDIA GROUP COMPUTER MEDIA GROUP CONDOTTA CONST LTD COTTON INC COTTON INC COWAN,HEIDI CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD SMITH SWALLOW CREDIT UNION OF CENTRAL ONTARIO CROWLAND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUVIELLO,VINCE CYBERBAHN D J PENWARDEN APPRAISALS LTD D'ADDIO,JOSEPH DARBY MANUFACTURING (SUDBURY) LIMITED DEBENEDETTI,NICK DEKAY,PAUL DEL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS DELCAN CORPORATION DELCAN CORPORATION DELIVERIES UNLIMITED INC DELL CANADA INC DELL CANADA INC DELPHI BANQUET FACILITIES DEMOL'S TIRE SALES SERVICE DENCO ENGINEERING LTD DEROSE BROS GENERAL CONTRACTING LIMITED DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESIGN ELECTRONICS DESSON,MICHAEL DICKSON,B DIPINTO,JOE DIRECTOR FAMILY SUPPORT DRAFTCON CALAMAR CORP DRAFTCON CALAMAR CORP DREN,KARL DREN,KARL DUJLOVIC,ED DYE DURHAM CO INC E3 LABORATORIES E3 LABORATORIES EARTH TECH CANADA INC EARTHDANCE LANDSCAPING INC EARTHDANCE LANDSCAPING INC ECHELON RESPONSE TRAINING INC EDKINS,DON EFFAT,EFFAT S K ELLIS ENGINEERING INC ELREG DISTRIBUTORS LTD EMERALD EMERALD ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENGINEERING CONCEPTS NIAGARA ENSIGN ELECTRONIC ALARM SYSTEMS ETHERINGTON,DAVE EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313660 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313853 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314040 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313854 18- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 314041 25- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313661 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313544 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314043 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314196 02- Oct -2007 TUITION REFUND 313545 04- Sep -2007 INSURANCE CLAIMS 313856 18- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 313857 18- Sep -2007 INSURANCE CLAIMS 314044 25- Sep -2007 INSURANCE CLAIMS 314045 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314197 02 -Oct -2007 TAX REFUND GRIMSTEAD, R. 314046 25- Sep -2007 REFUND FOR JACKET FROM EVIN IP 313546 04- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313664 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313859 18- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314047 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314199 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313547 04- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES 313665 11- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE -LEGAL 314256 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314048 25- Sep -2007 REFUND FOR TAXES. 7702 CORTIN/ 313666 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314200 02- Oct -2007 TUITION REFUND 313860 18- Sep -2007 COURSE EXPENSES 313670 11- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 313667 11- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314049 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES KALAR ROP 313668 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313548 04- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313669 11- Sep -2007 COMPUTER 313861 18- Sep -2007 MEETING EXPENSE 314050 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314051 25- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES MONTRO: 313862 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313549 04- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313671 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313863 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314052 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314201 02- Oct -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 314053 25- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES 313550 04- Sep -2007 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 313551 04- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE- LICENCE 314054 25- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313673 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314055 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313674 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314174 27- Sep -2007 TRAVEL EXPENSES 313864 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 313865 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314057 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314203 02 -Oct -2007 WATER TESTING 313867 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313866 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314058 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES MACBAIN C 313868 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314204 02- Oct -2007 SAFETY SHOES 314059 25- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313675 11- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313676 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313552 04- Sep -2007 METER INSTALLATION 313869 18- Sep -2007 METER INSTALLATION 313554 04- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313677 11- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 313870 18- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314060 25- Sep -2007 UTILITIES 314061 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313871 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314206 02- Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313555 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313678 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY Page 3 of 10 Amount 2,216.71 17, 276.19 19, 544.28 482.05 51.71 75,552.98 3,904.62 115,160.57 412.12 550.00 4,300.00 6,048.00 750.00 18,682.50 629.56 196.08 4,000.85 3,766.20 3,747.88 3,475.28 3,464.91 150.00 500.00 5,485,50 195.00 534.57 106.71 120.19 6,187.95 14,396.13 11,138.25 750.00 34,528.32 2,007.54 1,589.40 471.96 675.82 9,157.69 79.80 870.71 4,301.24 213.75 142.50 91.01 615.00 120.00 325.00 750.00 132, 676.30 87.00 593.96 992.35 12.99 3,524.17 3,931.58 14,428.61 20,995.63 5,871.34 495.87 136.79 447.00 2,565.20 599.98 185.50 185.50 64.62 1,893.54 15.78 1,169.99 1,877.60 254.40 180.50 8,560.02 742.26 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FASTENAL CANADA FINE GRADE CONSTRUCTION FIRE GROUP FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD FIRST NIAGARA INSURANCE FIRSTLINE MORTGAGES FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FOGLER RUBINOFF LLP (IN TRUST) FRALICK CONSTRUCTION, FRONTIER EQUIPMENT CO LTD FUTINO,JOSEPH G K SERVICES CANADA INC GALES GAS BARS GALES GAS BARS GAMBLE, STEVE GE POLYMERSHAPES GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC GEORGE BAILEY GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLOBAL CADD SYSTEMS CORP GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO GNGH FOUNDATION GOODLIFE FITNESS CLUBS GOODLIFE FITNESS CLUBS GOODMAN,MARK GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GREAT LAND INC GREAT LAND INC GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND GREY ISLAND SYSTEMS INC GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GUGLIOTTA,JOE GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED HALLE,MICHAEL HAMDANI DRYCLEANERS LTD HAMDANI DRYCLEANERS LTD HAMILTON,STEPHEN HANG UPS 99 HANG UPS 99 HANKS INDUSTRIAL SERVICE HANKS INDUSTRIAL SERVICE HARD ROCK CONST INC HARD ROCK CONST INC HARRIMAN JOHN M -R ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT HARRIS,DAVE HARRISON,TODD HEART NIAGARA INC Cheque No. 313872 313873 313556 313874 314062 313875 313679 313876 313557 313680 313877 314063 314207 313681 313878 314208 313682 314064 313879 313683 313687 313684 313880 313685 313882 313686 313881 313560 313688 313883 314066 313690 313689 313885 313691 314067 314209 313561 313692 313884 314068 314210 313562 313693 314069 313886 313563 313695 314211 314212 313564 313696 313887 314213 313565 313697 313888 314070 314214 314071 313889 313890 314072 314215 313698 313891 313699 313892 313566 313700 314073 313894 313893 313701 Cheque Date 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 Purpose STORES /INVENTORY MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS CONCESSIONS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS INSURANCE REFUND TAX OVERPAYMENT STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY REFUND REFUND OF SERVICE DEPOSIT STORES /INVENTORY REFUND MATERIALS FUEL FUEL REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES DONATION REMITTANCE REMITTANCE TRAVEL /MILEAGE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND REFUND PAYROLL REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY SAFETY SHOES STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MATERIALS COURSE MATERIALS SHIPPING MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS PETTY CASH MATERIALS MATERIALS MECHANICS TOOLS MECHANICS TOOLS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES LEASES AND RENTS TRAVEL /MILEAGE LEASES AND RENTS Page 4 of 10 Amount 3,142.79 1,865.60 1,936.51 102.56 212.56 63.84 139, 833.65 2,329.43 1,533.82 617.13 422.69 694.00 447.00 2,278.88 1,551.51 1,997.20 32,187.10 1,500.00 38.76 750.00 109.00 483.59 263.09 88.00 1,876.20 467.40 50.00 1,310.68 1,108.80 3,916.06 956.28 4,607.00 382.70 100, 000.00 1,751.12 4,782.72 703.63 174.85 838.33 1,714.97 294.69 5.89 750.00 2,250.00 38.40 8,716.40 2,307.59 3,109.00 1,197.69 143.63 341.66 607.57 259.07 780.90 1,182,75 1,881.00 6,059.10 1,724.25 156.75 383.75 22.28 81.66 57.89 673.48 52.47 374.25 748.13 615.60 13,626.96 7,331.01 1,822.50 140.00 209.00 3,180.00 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name HECO HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL HICKS,DOUG HILL'S VIDEO SYSTEMS HOLMAN,GEOFF HUDSON HOMES HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC ICECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS ICECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS OF HAMILTON ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD IT WEAPONS INC J W IVES ENTERPRISES JACKSON,DAVE JAGGER HIMS LIMITED JAMES ROCCA BARRISTER (IN TRUST) JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT JOE URBAN CONSULTANTS JOSHI, DRS, KALLIO,JAMES KAN DU POOLS LTD KCM CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING KENWORTH TORONTO LTD KENWORTH TORONTO LTD KENWORTH TORONTO LTD KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD KNOWLTON PASS ELECTRONICS INC KOMUNIK DATAMARK KUCHYT,TOM KUCHYT,TOM KUIPERS,JANET KWIK -E -MART L CAMPBELL ASSOCIATES L WALTER SONS EXCAVATING LAKES MAINTENANCE LANG DRYWALL ACOUSTICS LTD LANG DRYWALL ACOUSTICS LTD LATOPLAST LTD LATOPLAST LTD LATOPLAST LTD LATOPLAST LTD LAWSON PRODUCTS INC LAWSON PRODUCTS INC LAWSON PRODUCTS INC LE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT LEEDS TRANSIT LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC LINDSAY PRESS LMCBO GROUP LOMEDICO,COSIMO LOWE,F PETER LYMBURNER,ROBERT M L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY M J DUMONT ENTERPRISES LTD M J DUMONT ENTERPRISES LTD MACDONALD, BARBARA MAGGS,BRENDA MALIBU POOLS MAN A MILE MANPOWER MANPOWER MARINE CLEAN LTD MARINE CLEAN LTD MATSON,BILL MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING MAVES,JASON Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313895 18- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313567 04- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 314074 25- Sep -2007 COURSE EXPENSES 314075 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313568 04- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314076 25- Sep -2007 REFUND SERVICE DEPOSIT 313702 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313703 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314077 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314079 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313705 11- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313896 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 314080 25- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313897 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314082 25- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313898 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313899 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313814 12- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 313706 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313900 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314216 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313901 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313569 04- Sep -2007 REFUND 314217 02- Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313707 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314083 25- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313902 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313708 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314084 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314218 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313903 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313905 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314220 02 -Oct -2007 OFFICE SUPPLIES 313571 04- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314221 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314222 02 -Oct -2007 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 314085 25- Sep -2007 TRANSIT PASSES 313908 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313575 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313709 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313710 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313906 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313572 04- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313711 11- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313907 18- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 314086 25- Sep -2007 STORES /INVENTORY 313712 11- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314088 25- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314223 02 -Oct -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314089 25- Sep -2007 ADMINISTRATIVE 313713 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313909 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314090 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313714 11- Sep -2007 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 313911 18- Sep -2007 ADMISSION TICKETS -ARENA 314092 25- Sep -2007 MEMBERSHIP 313912 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 313574 04- Sep -2007 PROPERTY INSPECTIONS 314093 25- Sep -2007 COURSE EXPENSE 313921 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313725 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314234 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313715 11- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314225 02- Oct -2007 EMPLOYEE PURCHASE 313716 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314094 25- Sep -2007 REMITTANCE 313717 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314095 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313718 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314226 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314228 02- Oct -2007 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 313913 18- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314096 25- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 313914 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY SHOES Page 5 of 10 Amount 574.20 773.06 265.66 476.52 276.50 1,500.00 317.46 5,048.70 2,537.21 705.34 420.60 595.01 612.15 921.12 1,972.38 159.00 983,31 3,000.00 222.60 222.60 25, 536.00 1,855.00 750.00 56.19 2,442.14 11, 390.76 4,243.39 619.64 355.39 610.77 12,942.79 5,597.40 2,640.24 402.16 382.80 124.50 240.10 1,620.95 1,793.52 201.40 6,200.12 2,183.83 1,214.33 14.23 69.77 28.46 2,373.49 2,940.92 1,137.76 240, 330.29 215.75 132.77 248.03 312.36 918.50 50.00 750.00 175.00 45.00 41,490.76 1,364.58 682.29 159.32 300.00 1,905.61 200.00 487.04 608.80 5,541.15 8,598.90 66.00 1,295.59 3,390.30 136.78 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name MCCAULEY,DON MCDONALD,DANIEL J MCDONALD DANIEL J IN TRUST MCDONALD DANIEL J IN TRUST MCLEAN KERR LLP MCLEOD,CRAIG MCRAE,LEN METRO PLUMBING HEATING MILNE,BOB MINERVINI,DOMENIC MINERVINI,DOMENIC MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MODERN LANDFILL INC MODERN LANDFILL INC MODERN LANDFILL INC MOHAWK MFG SUPPLY CO MOHAWK MFG SUPPLY CO MOHAWK MFG SUPPLY CO MONTCAP FINANCIAL CORPORATION MONTGOMERY,MOE& MONTGOMERY, MIKE MONTGOMERY BROS NORTHLAND SUPPLY MOROCCO,JOHN MORRISSEY,DENYSE MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MUNICIPAL RETIREES ORGANIZATION ONTARIO MYERS TIRE SUPPLY NAPA NIAGARA #0628 NIAGARA AUTO TRUCK SERVICE CENTRE LTD NIAGARA BATTERY AND TIRE NIAGARA BLOCK INC NIAGARA BLOCK INC NIAGARA CHAIR A VAN NIAGARA CHAIR A VAN NIAGARA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS NIAGARA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM NIAGARA INFLATABLES NIAGARA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC Cheque No. 314097 314229 313812 313816 313915 313719 313720 314098 314099 313721 314230 313723 313724 313918 313919 314232 314233 313577 313722 313917 314100 314231 313726 314101 314235 313727 314102 314236 313728 314103 313922 313729 313730 313578 313731 313923 314104 314237 313580 313732 314239 313733 313924 313734 313925 313581 314105 313735 314106 313583 313584 313740 313929 314110 314244 314245 313736 314107 314240 313582 313737 313738 313739 313927 313928 314108 314109 314241 314242 314111 313741 313930 313742 314246 Cheque Date 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 12- Sep -2007 17- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 02- Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 02- Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 Purpose CONFERENCE LEGAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE BADGER PURCHASE LEGAL SERVICES TRAVEL /MILEAGE LIVESTOCK VALUER FEE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PERMIT -STORM SEWER MONTROSI REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS MATERIALS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ADVERTISING ADVERTISING PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE REMITTANCE GRANT CONTRACT SERVICES UTILITIES CONTRACT SERVICES REMITTANCE UTILITIES WATER ARREARS UTILITIES REMITTANCE WATER ARREARS UTILITIES REFUND WATER ARREARS UTILITIES GRANT REMITTANCE -TERRY FOX RUN ADMINISTRATIVE UTILITIES UTILITIES Page 6 of 10 Amount 514.10 524.70 2,220.00 19, 980.00 19,406.35 652.50 60.00 12,470.86 120.00 248.50 277.00 4,020.42 73, 708.75 1,100.00 10,408.32 52,006.42 3,390.95 1,517.92 1,517.92 1,613.46 1,661.23 1,736.23 83.17 390.43 2,671.47 1,324.10 290.08 443.30 461.44 330.37 254.40 219.00 82.00 46.23 984.43 551.33 1,406.62 576.67 75.00 1,251.68 126.50 1,784.28 259.91 275.19 51.30 320.65 29,692.92 1,230.22 3,613.57 4,326.68 2,981.96 2,888.04 2,935.00 2,935.00 2,935.00 4,854.22 80.00 38, 843.19 1,760.00 21,638.91 355.20 26,439.92 13,004.16 23,445.03 7,427.90 13, 706.63 12,359.29 8,446.31 156,215.50 23, 333.33 300.96 485.40 42.98 46.91 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NIAGARA PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED NIAGARA RESTAURANT SUPPLY LTD NIAGARA SHEET METAL NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD NIAGARA THIS WEEK NIAGARA UPHOLSTERY NIAGARA.COM NICHOLLS MARINE LTD NISUS CONSTRUCTION LTD NORJOHN LTD NORJOHN LTD NORTHSTAR CONSTRUCTION NUNES,PATRICK OATLEY,SHAWN OCE- CANADA INC OFSAA OMERS OMERS OMERS OMERS ON SCENE RESCUE TRAINING ON SCENE RESCUE TRAINING ON THE AIR NETWORKS ONTARIO 9 -1 -1 ADVISORY BOARD ONTARIO CLEAN ALL ONTARIO WATER PRODUCTS INC OPTIMIST CLUB PAGENET OF CANADA INC PAGENET OF CANADA INC PARTS SOURCE PARTS SOURCE PARTY CONNECTION PATIO ENCLOSURES INC PCO SERVICES CORPORATION PEARSON BUS SALES LTD PEARSON BUS SALES LTD PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION INC PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PURE WATER PENINSULA PURE WATER PENINSULA PURE WATER PENINSULA TOWING RECOVERY INC PENINSULA TOWING RECOVERY INC PERFORMANCE CHRYSLER PERRI -MED PETERS EXCAVATING INC PHILIPS ENGINEERING PINCHIN ENVIRONMENTAL PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD PINGUE,MARIO PITNEY BOWES POPPA CORN CORP PORTAGE BAKERY LIMITED POSTAGE BY PHONE POTTS,JESSICA PRATA,GUY PRAXAIR PRAXAIR PREVOST COACH TRANSIT PREVOST COACH TRANSIT PREVOST COACH TRANSIT PREVOST COACH TRANSIT PRINCESS AUTO PRINZEN,RITA& PRINZEN, JOHN PROFYT,TAMMY PROJECT SHARE PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION (NIAGARA FALLS) LTD Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 313813 12- Sep -2007 REFUND 314005 20- Sep -2007 DONATION 313743 11- Sep -2007 PERMIT FEE FOR APPLICATION 313744 11- Sep -2007 PERMIT FEE 313931 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314247 02- Oct -2007 EQUIPMENT 313585 04- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313932 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313933 18- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 313745 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313926 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313934 18- Sep -2007 PARTS 313746 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313747 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314112 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313748 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313935 18- Sep -2007 YOUTH SUPPORT 314248 02- Oct -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313937 18- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314113 25- Sep -2007 ADVERTISING 313750 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313751 11- Sep -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314249 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 314250 02- Oct -2007 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 313752 11- Sep -2007 SAFETY WEAR 313938 18- Sep -2007 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 313586 04- Sep -2007 EQUIPMENT 313939 18- Sep -2007 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 314251 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314114 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313940 18- Sep -2007 REIMBURSEMENT 313941 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314115 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313753 11- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314116 25- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314252 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS MACBAIN CENTRE 314117 25- Sep -2007 REFUND 314118 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313942 18- Sep -2007 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE TRANSIT 314119 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313946 18- Sep -2007 LEGAL SERVICES 314255 02- Oct -2007 LEGAL SERVICES 313945 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313944 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314253 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313754 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313943 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314120 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313587 04- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314254 02 -Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314121 25- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 314257 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313947 18- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313588 04- Sep -2007 CONSULTING SERVICES 314258 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314259 02- Oct -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 313755 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 314122 25- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES 314123 25- Sep -2007 CONCESSION SUPPLIES 314260 02- Oct -2007 MATERIALS 313756 11- Sep -2007 POSTAGE 313948 18- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 314124 25- Sep -2007 TRAVEL /MILEAGE 313757 11- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 314125 25- Sep -2007 LEASES AND RENTS 313591 04- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 313758 11- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314126 25- Sep -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 314261 02 -Oct -2007 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 313759 11- Sep -2007 MATERIALS 313760 11- Sep -2007 REFUND 313949 18- Sep -2007 REFUND 314127 25- Sep -2007 GRANT 313761 11- Sep -2007 CONTRACT SERVICES Page 7 of 10 Amount 179.30 500.00 2,650.00 1,350.00 15.12 8,948.76 114.00 1,704.30 559.68 121.07 152.06 1,970.34 2,756.00 49,122.90 444,062.66 4,430.80 200.00 54.00 2,201.14 50.00 421, 578.44 24, 739.28 343,604.46 20,153.16 328.32 1,482.00 21,922.41 100.00 2,437.79 1,938.00 5,643.02 357.96 363.33 22.80 51.30 331.17 750.00 355.10 82,856.50 757.09 130.14 45.55 636.00 184.44 184.44 195.00 120.00 583.72 100.70 100.70 204.97 1,609.08 109,135.26 21,839.81 4,438.22 3,500.39 750.00 286.12 1,239.29 110.00 21,200.00 230.00 27.50 31.89 169.42 271.85 985.75 1,649.19 429.33 390.26 11, 734.00 25.00 25,412.67 383,098.39 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION (NIAGARA FALLS) LTD PSECO INC PULLANO,MIKE PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER QUINTE PLASTICS R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC R V ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED RAMSAY,SCOTT RAY JAMES APPLIANCES RBC RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY REALTAX INC RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS REMPEL,LAUREN ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED RODAN COMMUNICATIONS ROGERS WIRELESS INC ROGERS WIRELESS INC ROGERS WIRELESS INC RONA ONTARIO INC RONA ONTARIO INC RONALD C ELLENS APPRAISALS INC RONNIES GENERATOR SERVICE LTD. ROSS,PHILIP ROYAL ENVELOPE LTD RUDACHUK,PHILIP RUDDELL,JESSICA S &B VARIETY SACCO,BETTINA LISA SACCO CONSTRUCTION SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC SAFETY TODAY SAFETY TODAY SAFETY TODAY SALCI,TED SALVINO,BARBERA SCARINGI,VITO SCHMALZ,MONICA SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SEALER WORKS SEAWAY HOSE HYDRAULICS LTD SEAWAY HOSE HYDRAULICS LTD SEMACH, NANCY SETON SETTANNI,ANNA SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS SHERWIN WILLIAMS SHERWIN WILLIAMS SHRED IT KITCHENER SIBLEY ASSOCIATES INC SICA,TRICIA Cheque No. 313950 313762 314128 313592 313951 314129 314262 313763 313596 313771 313955 313772 313956 314269 313962 313593 313765 314263 313766 314264 313594 313767 313952 314130 314265 313769 313770 314134 314270 313773 313959 314135 313597 314272 314271 313774 313960 313775 313961 313598 314136 314273 313776 313777 313963 313599 313778 313600 313779 314137 313964 313965 314138 314274 313601 313780 314275 314276 313602 314035 313781 313782 314277 313783 313784 313603 313785 314278 314139 313786 313966 313967 313604 313787 Cheque Date 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 02 -Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 Purpose CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS SAFETY SHOES COURIER COURIER COURIER COURIER MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS UNIFORM ACCESSORIES UNIFORMS UNIFORMS CONSULTING SERVICES REFUND EQUIPMENT REFUND REMITTANCE REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES TRAVEL /MILEAGE CONCESSION SUPPLIES CONTRACT SERVICES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES MATERIALS MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS OFFICE SUPPLIES TRAVEL /MILEAGE TRAVEL /MILEAGE TRANSIT PASSES REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES SAFETY FOOTWEAR SAFETY WEAR AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY TRAVEL /MILEAGE REFUND TRAVEL /MILEAGE CONTRACT SERVICES MACBAIN US DRAFT US DRAFTS US DRAFT PURCHASE CARD REFUND PURCHASE CARD LINE PAINTING MATERIALS SERVICE PARTS SAFETY SHOES MATERIALS TRAVEL /MILEAGE CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES FUEL PAINT SUPPLIES PAINT SUPPLIES CONTRACT SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES TRAVEL/MILEAGE Page 8 of 10 Amount 229,440.04 57.12 113.99 234.98 157.61 91.45 74.50 383.04 1,271.10 854.88 855.00 348.92 53.76 3,822.90 203.53 20.00 2,169.42 94.42 1,225.84 3,132.30 165,315.97 204, 948.83 164, 584.53 197,235.53 182,937.93 100.00 131.00 1,345.81 681.07 262.73 6,717.88 260.85 50.55 57.59 665.75 435.66 118.01 79.29 421.00 65.00 98.00 611.00 79,267.17 250.80 2,068.96 1,894.51 443.31 504.79 275.72 504.79 1,155.00 750.00 169.50 100.00 5.36 18, 324.41 134.51 125, 547.70 372.34 10,763.86 836.08 339.59 258.81 136.79 71.56 26.00 612.15 3,800.10 866.94 188.33 131.72 68.90 7,541.79 22.00 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name SICO INC SICO INC SICO INC SIGNATURE SIGNS SIGNATURE SIGNS SIMPLISTIC LINES INC SINGULAR PRODUCTIONS LIMITED SKOWRONEK,PETER SMITH INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY SNAP ON TOOLS SQBOX SOLUTIONS LTD ST ANGELO,JOHN STATHAKOS,JOHN CHRIS STOKES INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY CORP STRIPES AND SIGNS STRIPES AND SIGNS SULLIVAN MAHONEY SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC SUPERIOR FENCE LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS SUPERIOR PROPANE INC SUPREMEX INC TALK WIRELESS INC TALK WIRELESS INC TALK WIRELESS INC TALK WIRELESS INC TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS MOBILITY TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC TENAQUIP LIMITED TENAQUIP LIMITED TENAQUIP LIMITED TESSMER,LOTHAR THE BURKE GROUP THE DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD THE DRAWING CENTRE THE EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE CO THE GREENFIELD GROUP LTD THE JACKET CELLAR THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REVIEW TIM HORTONS STORE #30 TORONTO POLICE SERVICE TORONTO STAMP INC TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES TRAVELPIC NIAGARA FALLS TRIUMPH ALUMINUM AND SHEET METAL INC Cheque No. 313605 313788 313968 313969 314140 313789 314141 313970 313607 313790 313972 313973 314142 313974 314143 313791 314144 313975 313976 313608 313792 313793 314145 314280 313977 313794 314146 313795 313978 314147 314282 314283 313979 313980 314148 314149 314285 313610 313797 313981 314286 314287 314029 314202 314056 313553 313694 313798 314150 313611 313799 313982 313595 313768 313953 314001 314002 314003 314131 314132 314133 314173 314266 314267 314268 314151 314152 313801 313983 313984 313985 314153 314288 313986 Cheque Date 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 02 -Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 02 -Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 19- Sep -2007 19- Sep -2007 19- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 26- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 02- Oct -2007 02 -Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 Purpose STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY MATERIALS SIGNAGE LINE PAINTS CONTRACT SERVICES COURSE EXPENSES STORES /INVENTORY MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND REFUND MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REMITTANCE FUEL FUEL FUEL FUEL FUEL CONTRACT SERVICES FUEL OFFICE SUPPLIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES CONTRACT SERVICES UTILITIES UTILITIES CONTRACT SERVICES UTILITIES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS TIME CARDS SAFETY SHOES ADMINISTRATIVE MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MATERIALS REMITTANCE SNOW PLOWING CROSSING GUARD JACKETS CONCESSION SUPPLIES BUSINESS CARDS BUSINESS CARDS BUSINESS CARDS SIGNS SIGNS /EQUIPMENT RENTAL REGISTER DEED MOE APPLICATION COURSE FEE RECYCLING CONTRACT SERVICES WATER FLOWS MOE APPLICATION SIGNS /EQUIPMENT RENTAL MOE APPLICATION WASTE MGT 3RD QUARTER DEBENTURE PAYMENT WASTE MGT 4TH QUARTER /SIGNS ADVERTISING MATERIALS -FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SUPPLIES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES PUBLICATION CONTRACT SERVICES Page 9 of 10 Amount 1, 027.98 2,476.08 673.87 91.20 387.61 4,301.70 666.90 83.20 829.01 376.78 1,166.00 750.00 750.00 766.94 7,950.24 1,094.40 45.60 3,929.92 262, 973.13 44,045.83 4,211.82 67,542.36 98,479.32 56, 361.48 4,408.94 31.35 607.14 42.75 123.12 870.52 491.57 1,154.13 295.21 4,948.25 455.98 11,796.68 535.73 6,984.56 297.09 198.82 68.40 148.19 159.00 288.81 175.88 31,041.19 7,408.34 283.86 42.50 68.40 540.36 734.25 4,964.06 12, 957.25 70.60 2,300.00 25.00 7,923.12 1,834,906.77 1,200.00 10,465.39 2,500.00 1,501,805.66 302,149.68 1,502,171.51 15,699.49 58.19 49.82 63.49 4,315.20 3,392.00 14,600.20 267.12 178, 588.80 MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name TWARDAWSKY,NICK TWARDAWSKY,NICK UAP INC #963 UAP INC #963 UAP INC #963 UNITED WAY UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH LABORATORY SERVICES UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS UPS CANADA URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC URQUHART,BILL V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD VAIL,TIM VAN HOUTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 VAN HOUTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 VANDEN BUSSCHE IRRIGATION VANDEN BUSSCHE IRRIGATION VANDERKEEMEL,JOHN WILLIAM VECTOR TOOLING VERNON DIRECTORIES VIG, WAYN E WAHEED,ABDUL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALK ON DUST CONTROL WALKER AGGREGATES INC WALKER AGGREGATES INC WALKER AGGREGATES INC WALKER AGGREGATES INC WALKER AGGREGATES INC WASTE MANAGEMENT WATKINSON,LAURIE WAYNE SAFETY INC WEIR FOULDS WELLINGTON WOOD PRODUCTS WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC WHAT'S UP KIDS MAGAZINE LTD WIEBE ENGINEERING GROUP INC WILSON,RICHARD WINGER,TERRI WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC WONG,WILLIAM W K WOODINGTON SYSTEMS INC WRIGHT FUELS INC WRIGHT FUELS INC WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB YARNELL OVERHEAD DOOR YELLOW PAGES GROUP YMCA YMCA YMCA YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD YWCA ST CATHARINES DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT DU CENTRE-SUD-OUEST Cheque No. 313987 314289 313612 313802 314154 314155 314290 313988 314156 314157 314291 313989 314294 314158 314160 314292 313804 313990 314159 314161 314293 313613 313991 313806 313993 313614 313805 313992 314162 314295 314296 314164 313615 314165 313616 313617 313994 314166 313995 313807 314297 314167 314168 314169 314298 313618 313996 313518 313619 313808 313809 313997 314004 314299 314300 314301 313810 313998 313811 313999 314302 314000 314171 EFT EFT EFT Cheque Date 18- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 02- Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 04- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 04- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 29- Aug -2007 04- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 20- Sep -2007 02 -Oct -2007 02- Oct -2007 02- Oct -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 11- Sep -2007 18- Sep -2007 02- Oct -2007 18- Sep -2007 25- Sep -2007 26- Sep -2007 26- Sep -2007 26- Sep -2007 Purpose TRAVEL /MILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY PAYROLL REMITTANCE MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES COURIER CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES SAFETY SHOES CONTRACT SERVICES COURSE EXPENSES COFFEE SUPPLIES COFFEE SUPPLIES MAINTENANCE MATERIALS MAINTENANCE MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS DIRECTORIES EMPLOYEE PURCHASE TRAVEUMILEAGE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS GRANULAR A GRANULAR A STONE SHEET TOP ASPHALT CONTRACT SERVICES TRAVEL /MILEA.GE STORES /INVENTORY CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND STORES /INVENTORY STORES /INVENTORY SANTA PARADE CONSULTING SERVICES EMPLOYEE PURCHASE CONTRACT SERVICES GRANT GRANT CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS FUEL FUEL REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE MUSEUMS PAYROLL REMITTANCE- LIBRARY CONTRACT SERVICES ADVERTISING CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES SOD GRANT TAX LEVY TAX LEVY TAX LEVY Page 10 of 10 Amount 84.00 96.50 195.93 881.78 1,570.77 1,114.00 412.00 13, 025.49 22.08 40, 328.08 10, 022.14 148.17 2,260.03 124.58 173.66 127.48 1,241.11 166.71 750.00 461.10 5,453.76 300.00 72.55 10.97 374.54 2,546.44 1,468.50 2,826.75 975.40 1,525.57 101.46 162.50 870.05 15,552.88 750.00 2,047.96 3,863.23 408.10 5,487.57 300.00 65.00 31,666.67 2,083.33 400.00 303.07 18,232.81 35, 848.55 34,465.48 36,146.29 664.09 37,239.99 1,062.91 533.71 32,222.54 284.38 544.84 556.51 15.53 512.30 2,149.29 4,738.09 253.97 5,181.83 6, 914, 821.66 3,557,357.38 120, 923.25 Total 24,301,551.18 Passed this fifteenth day of October, 2007. First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. October 15, 2007. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2007 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 15t day of October, 2007. 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 15t day of October, 2007 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. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR