2006/11/13
Council Information
*for period ended November 13, 2006*
*Municipal*
1. Notice of Public Information Centre re: Downtown eastern gateway, Nov. 30th, 4:00-
7:00 p.m., Committee Room 2A/2B.
2. Notice of Public Information Centre re: Downtown western gateway, Nov. 21th, 5:00-
7:00 p.m., Committee Room 2A/2B.
3. Notice of Public Information Centre re: Drummond Raod, Nov. 22nd, 5:00 - 7:00
p.m., MacBain Community Centre, 2nd Floor.
4. Mountain Road! Portage Road EA
5. Public Meeting Notice, November 20th, Re: Marineland Parkway, west of Stanley
Avenue
6. Public Meeting Notice, December 11th, Re: 5223 River Road.
7. Notice of passing of By-law 2006-192 re: Weiland Street, Self-Storage Unit
8. Notice of passing of By-law 2006-202 re: Shopper's Drug Mart, Preakness &
Montrose
9. Media Training Opprtunity
10. Letter to Minister re: JP Shortage
11. . Letter from Rudy Tychynski re: Downtown
12. Robert (Deacon) Brooks' Letters re: Downtown
13. Thank you re: Walk for ALS
*Provinciall A.M.O.*
1. Ontario Good Roads Conference, Feb. 25-28, Toronto
2. Affordable Housing Targeted for Brownfield Sites
3. Bill 130 - Review of Municipal Act
4. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
5. Clean Water Act
6. Citizens' Assembly
7. Career Training
*Federal*
1. Petition to Offer State Funeral to 2 Remaining Vets from WWI.
*Regional*
1. Water and Wastewater Rate
2. Low-Income for Seniors Deferral Program
3. Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative
4. Planning & Community Services Department's New Locations
5. Regional Health Bus
6. South Niagara Falls Watershed Program Open House, Dec. 4th, Chippawa
Willoughby Arena, 7:00 p.m.
7. Northland Power Inc.
*Resolutions*
1. Elimination of Visitor GST Rebate program
2. Municipal Infrastructure Deficit
3. Decrease in Conservation officers
4. Assessment of Trailers
5. MPAC
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE (PIC) #1
Downtown Eastern Gateway Class Environmental Assessment Study
The Study
The City of Niagara Falls has retained the services of Totten Sims Hubicki Associates (TSH) to carry out the Downtown Eastern
Gateway Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study. The study will build upon the recently completed Downtown Strategic
Improvement Plan (SIP). The Downtown SIP contains a conceptual vision for the Eastern Gateway that deals with the function of River
Road between Zimmerman Avenue and Queen Street shown in the map below. Changes to River Road could lead to a new park along
the riverside.
The goal of the Downtown Eastern Gateway Class Environmental Assessment Study is to provide a comprehensive and
environmentally sound planning process with public participation. The purpose of the study is to determine the preferred design for the
Eastern Gateway while addressing the concerns and issues of affected stakeholders, technical agencies and the general public.
This notice announces the first Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Downtown Eastern Gateway Class Environmental Assessment.
The study will define the problem/opportunities, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred design for the
Eastern Gateway in consultation with the City of Niagara Falls, affected agencies, stakeholder groups, and the general public. The
study is being conducted in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MEA, June 2000), which is approved
under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, as a Schedule C undertaking.
A key component of the study includes consultation with interested stakeholders (public and affected agencies/property owners)
through a number of meetings and Public Information Centres (PICs). The first PIC is scheduled as described below:
Public Information Centre (PIC) #1
November 30, 2006
from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
in Committee Room 2A1B, City Hall
4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls
The PIC will provide stakeholders and the general public with an opportunity to meet the Project Team, review the study scope and
discuss issues and concerns related to the project including alternative solutions, environmental considerations and evaluation criteria.
You are encouraged to attend PIC #1 and provide your input on alternative solutions and the Preliminary Preferred
Planning Solution(s) for the Eastern Gateway.
Information requests or questions may be directed to: The map below shows the approximate limits of the study area.
Ms. Marzenna Carrick, C.E.T. STUDY AREA
Manager of Traffic Operations
City of Niagara Falls DOWNTOWN EASTERN
4310 Queen Street GATEWAY AREA ~
P. O. Box 1023 BRIDGE ST. ,.. - - - -
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5
Ph: 905-356-7521 Ext. 5204 PARK ST.
Fax: 905-353-0651 QUEEN ST.
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Email: jmcgill@tsh.ca
With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #1
Downtown Western Gateway Class Environmental Assessment Study
The City of Niagara Falls, through their consultant Matrix Innovations Incorporated, has initiated the Downtown Western
Gateway Class Environmental Assessment Study to build upon the recently completed Downtown Strategic Improvement
Plan (SIP). The goal of the Downtown Western Gateway Class Environmental Assessment Study is to provide a
comprehensive and environmentally sound planning process with public participation to determine the preferred design for
the Western Gateway while addressing the concerns and issues of affected stakeholders, technical agencies, the general
public, and elected officials. The study is being conducted in compliance with Schedule "C" of the Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment (MEA, June 2000), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
A key component of the study process will entail consultation with interested stakeholders (public and affected agencies)
through a number of meetings and at two Public Information Centres. The first Public Information Centre has been
arranged for:
Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Committee Room No.2, Niagara Falls City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario
The purpose of the Information Centre is to review and obtain public input on the problem being addressed, background
information and the alternatives being considered. Anyone with an interest in the study is invited to attend and participate.
If you cannot attend and would like to provide comments, please forward them by December 12, 2006 to the City of
Niagara Falls at the address below. Following the Information Centre, the study findings will be reviewed in light of
comments received and the preferred planning alternative will be determined. A second Public Information Centre is
tentatively scheduled for early in 2007.
Information requests or questions may be directed to: The map below shows the approximate limits of the study area.
Ms. Marzenna Carrick, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic Operations STUDY AREA
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City of Niagara Falls
431 0 Queen Street ........ ...... (Ra...... ..... 41)
P. O. Box 1023
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Ph: 905-356-7521 Ext. 5204
Fx: 905-353-0651
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Ms. Ana I. Gall, P.Eng., M.Eng., PTOE ....... J J I
Project Manager
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20 Corporate Drive, Suite 201 i
St. Catharines, ON L2S 3W2 ...... ___J
Ph: 905-685-0293
Fx: 905-685-3952
Em: AGall@TheMatrixPartners.com
With the exception of personal information, all comments received will be become part of the study documentation and the
public record.
This Notice first issued on Saturday November 11,2006
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, REGION OF NIAGARA
~ Drummond Road
(Lundy's Lane to McLeod Road) Niagara.. Region
NiagaraF81l~ Lundy's Lane
(Highland Avenue to Main Street)
NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
The City of Niagara Falls and the Regional Municipality of Niagara, through their consultant, Matrix Innovations Inc.
have initiated the Class Environmental Assessment of Drummond Road (from Lundy's Lane to McLeod Road) and
Lundy's Lane (from Highland Avenue to Main Street) [see inset map]. The study is being conducted in compliance
with Schedule "C" of the Municipal Engineers Association "Municipal Class Environmental Assessment" (June 2000).
The first Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on February 28, ~
2006. Thereafter, the preferred alternative was determined taking into
consideration the problem being addressed, alternative solutions,
environmental effects, and comments that were received from the
regulatory agencies and from the public. The preferred alternative
includes roadway and intersection improvements and provision for J
bicycle lanes along the Drummond Road corridor.
A second PIC has been arranged to review the preliminary preferred I
alternative and to receive public comments. Following the information
centre, the preliminary preferred alternative will be reviewed taking
into consideration the comments received, and the preferred
alternative will be either confirmed or modified. STUDY I
AREA
The PIC has been scheduled for: UMITS I
Date: Wednesday, November 22,2006 IIcLMd .....
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: MacBain Community Centre
Coronation Room - 2nd Floor
7150 Montrose Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario
If you are unable to attend the second PIC and would like additional information on the project, please contact either
of the following Project Team members:
Ms. Marzenna Carrick, C.E.T. Mr. Manoj Dilwaria Mr. John Rizzo, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic Operations B.Eng., M.PI. (Transp.), MCIP, RPP, AVS Project Manager Transportation
City of Niagara Falls Consultant Project Manager Engineering
P.O. Box 1023 Director, Matrix Innovations Inc. Public Works Department
4310 Queen Street 20 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 201 2201 St. David's Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 St. Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3W2 P.O. Box 1042, Thorold
Phone: (905) 356-7521 ext. 5204 Phone: (905) 685-0293 Phone: (905) 685-4225 ext. 3646
Fax: (905) 353-0651 Fax: (905) 685-3952 Fax: (905) 685-0013
E-mail: mcarrlck@nlaaarafalls.ca E-mail: MDllwarlata>TheMatrlxPartners.com E-mail: lohn.rlzzo@realonal.nlaaara.on.ca
With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the study documentation and the public
record.
This notice first issued on November 10, 2006
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INNCVATICNS INC.
;'elcan 4056 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6M9
Tel: 905.356.7003 . Fax: 905.356.7008
www.delcan.com
TRANSPORTATION' INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. WATER
October 26, 2006 OUR REF: TN-1286-TN-AOO
Mr. Dean Iorfida
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6XS
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
Re: Class Environmental Assessment
Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road/Portage Road)
Public Information Centre No. 2
The Regional Municipality of Niagara is currently undertaking a Class Environmental
Assessment (EA) Study for the section of Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road/Portage Road)
from Regional Road 70 (Taylor Road) to Regional Road 102 (Stanley Avenue) in the City of
Niagara Falls. The purpose of the Study is to develop a suitable road design with road
surface and intersection improvements, cycling facflities, storm drainage Improvements and
additional City servicing requirements such as watermain and sidewalk improvements.
In accordance with the planning process for Schedule "c" projects under the Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment, June 2000, a Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on June
28, 2006 to present and obtain comments on the problem statement, the recommended
planning solution and preliminary design concepts. Based on the comments received,
Regional design criteria and recommendations from the consultant, Regional staff have
developed a recommended design for the subject portion of Regional Road 101 (Mountain
Road/Portage Road).
As part of the public consultation process, a second PIC is being held to present and obtain
comments on the recommended design concept and related issues. Interested members of
the public, local business community and agencies are encouraged to attend. Unlike a
formal public meeting, the PIC will follow an "Open House" format with information
pertaining to the Study on display and members of the project team on hand to discuss any
issues/concerns you may have.
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The PIC is scheduled for:
Date: November 9, 2006
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mountain Park Church
6970 Mountain Road
Niagara Falls, ON
Following the PIC, the recommended design will be confirmed/re-evaluated based on
comments received from the public, local business community, government agencies,
municipal staff and the consultant design team.
If you are unable to attend the PIC and would like to submit comments/obtain further
information on the Study, please contact either myself directly at (905) 356-7003, Ext.
228 or Mike Dipaola, P.Eng. at (905) 685-1571, Ext. 3644.
Yours truly,
DELCAN Corporation
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Environmental Planner, Transportation Division
cc: Mike DiPaola - Region of Niagara
Steve Brant - Delcan Corporation
Barbara Ryter - Ministry of the Environment
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
CITY FILE: AM-35/2005
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING ACT
You are invited to attend a public meeting where City Council will consider an application to
amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The meeting will be held on:
Monday, November 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street.
The amendments are requested for a 1.05 hectare (2.6 acre) parcel of land on the south side
of Marine land Parkway, west of Stanley Avenue, as shown on Schedule 1. The amendments
are requested to permit the development of two 8-storey condominium apartment dwellings,
with a total of 196 dwelling units. Refer to Schedule 2 for further detail.
The lands are currently designated Tourist Commercial in the City's Official Plan. The tourist
commercial policies would allow a variety of tourist commercial uses to be developed on the lands
up to a height of 4 storeys. Residential development may also be permitted if the land is surplus to
tourist commercial needs. The applicant has requested special site specific policies be added to the
Official Plan to permit the height and density of the development. A copy of the proposed Official
Plan amendment is available for public review in the Planning and Development Division, Monday
through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The subject lands are currently zoned Tourist Commercial which permits a variety of tourist
commercial uses up to 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.
The meeting is being held to inform you about the application and to provide you with an
opportunity to express your views. Your comments may be given verbally or as a written submission.
Written comments should be submitted to the Director of Planning and Development, City
Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 prior to November 7, 2006. Please
refer to City File AM-35/2005.
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The comments you provide, as well as the report of City staff, will help Council make a decision on
the application. Council may ask for revisions to the proposal or attach conditions to its decision.
If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendments you must make a written
request to the Director of Planning & Development. If Council adopts the Official Plan Amendment,
it will be sent to the Regional Municipality of Niagara for final approval should the Region not
delegate approval of the Official Plan Amendment to the City. The Region (or City) will provide
notice of its decision on the application.
If you disagree with Council's decision on the application or the Region's decision respecting the
Official Plan Amendment, you can appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (O.M.B.). If a person or
public body that files an appeal of a decision of the City of Niagara Falls and/or Regional
Municipality of Niagara in respect of the applications does not make oral submissions at the
public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Niagara Falls and/or Regional
Municipality of Niagara before the proposed Official Plan and/or zoning by-law amendment
is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
A copy of the Planning and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will
be available after 4:00 p.m. on November 14, 2006.
Additional information related to the application and the proposed amendments may be obtained
from the Planning and Development Division, second floor, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by telephoning (905) 356-7521, extension 4232.
This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this 20th day of October, 2006.
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
CITY FILE: AM-34/2006
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING ACT
You are invited to attend a public meeting where City Council will consider an application to
amend Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The meeting will be held on:
Monday, December 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street.
The amendment is requested for the land known as 5223 - 5225 River Road, as shown on
Schedule 1. A three unit dwelling exists on the land. The applicant is requesting to use all
three dwelling units as cottage rental dwellings (rented to tourists for accommodation on a
daily or weekly basis). Refer to Schedule 2 for the details of the property.
The land is currently zoned Residential Single Family and Two Family - 2 (R2-2) with special
zoning provisions that would allow the dwelling to be used for bed and breakfast accommodations.
The R2-2 zoning is requested to be amended site specifically to permit the existing dwelling units
on the land to be used as three cottage rental dwellings.
The meeting is being held to inform you about the application and to provide you with an
opportunity to express your views. Your comments may be given verbally or as a written
submission. Written comments should be submitted to the Director of Planning and
Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 prior to
November 28,2006. Please refer to City File AM-34/2006.
The comments you provide, as well as the report of City staff, will help Council make a decision
on the application. Council may ask for revisions to the proposal or attach conditions to its
decision. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment you must make a
written request to the Director ofPI~:t1l1ing & Development.
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If you disagree with Council's decision on the application, you can appeal it to the Ontario
Municipal Board (O.M.B.). However, under the terms of Ontario's Planning Act, if you have not
expressed your views at the public meeting or sent in your written comments before the proposed
zoning by-law is adopted, the O.M.B. may dismiss all or part of your appeal.
A copy of the Planning and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application
will be available after 4:00 p.m. on December 5,2006.
Additional information related to the application and the proposed amendments may be obtained
from the Planning and Development Division, second floor, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by telephoning (905) 356-7521, extension 4232.
This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this lOth day of November, 2006.
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Director of Planning & Development
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PLANNING ACT
NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF
ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2006-192
CITY FILE: AM-27!2006
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No.
2006-192 on the 16th day of October, 2006, under Section 34 of The Planning Act.
The purpose of By-law No. 2006-192 is to add site specific provisions (766) to the General
Commercial (GC) zoning of the land on the south side of Weiland Street, across from Dock
Street, known municipally as 3780 Weiland Street. The by-law will permit a public self-storage
facility and permit a reduction of the minimum interior side yard width. Please see the map on
the back of this notice to locate the subject property.
By-law No. 2006-192 is in conformity with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is not the
subject of an amendment to the Official Plan.
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect
of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls not later than
the 9th day of November, 2006, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the
reasons in support of the objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125.00
in the form of a certified cheque or money order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board.
The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a
Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an
unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of
the individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf.
Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order
to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of$125.00
or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and
will not be processed further.
A copy of the by-law is available in Planning and Development, City Hall, between the hours of 8 :30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it.
Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 20th day of October, 2006.
'1:D~
Doug Darbyson
Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Description: Lots 22 and 24 and Part of Dock Street,
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PLANNING ACT
NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF
ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2006-202
CITY FILE: AM-14/2006
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No.
2006-202 on the 30th day of October, 2006, under Section 34 of The Planning Act.
The purpose of By-law No. 2006-202 is to add new site specific provisions to the Neighbourhood
Commercial (NC) zoning of the land on the southwest corner ofPreakness Street and Montrose
Road. The by-law will permit an adjustment to the maximum floor area of the plaza and will
allow a larger retail store to be established on the land. Please see the map on the back of this
notice to locate the subject property.
By-law No. 2006-202 is in conformity with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is not the
subject of an amendment to the Official Plan.
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect
of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls not later than
the 23rd day of November, 2006, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the
reasons in support of the objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125.00
in the form of a certified cheque or money order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board.
The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a
Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an
unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of
the individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf.
Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order
to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of$125.00
or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and
will not be processed further.
A copy of the by-law is available in Planning and Development, City Hall, between the hours of8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it.
Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 3rd day of November, 2006.
\~yson
Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Assessment #: 272509000309001
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November 6, 2006
The Honourable Michael Bryant
Ministry of the Attorney General
McMurtry-Scott Building
720 Bay Street, II th Floor
Toronto ON M5G 2KI
Dear Minister:
Re: Shortage of Judicial Resources
(Justices of the Peace) In Niagara
Numerous Niagara municipalities and the upper-tier Regional Municipality of
Niagara have gone on record with resolutions and letters calling for more Justices
of the Peace for Niagara. The fact that many such entreaties have been sent to the
Ministry outlines how acute the problem is in Niagara.
Over 130 court days have been cancelled in Niagara over the last two years. A
number of court days have already been cancelled in 2007. The more days
cancelled and the more delays in hearing of PO A matters can only result in charges
being stayed because of delays in the process. The public finds it very frustrating
that the administration of justice takes so long.
In addition, the municipalities of Niagara have become very proactive in such
enforcement matters as the elimination of marijuana grow-ops and tree
preservation. Niagara Falls has lead the way in the latter but many prosecutions
are in jeopardy of being tossed because of insufficient JP's. Also, the inability to
prosecute matters in a timely fashion reduces revenues realized by municipalities
under the Provincial Offences Act, which reduces municipal self-sufficiency.
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Although the our municipality can appreciate efforts to streamline court processes
and divert minor matters, there is no substitute for having adequate resources to
provide over hearings. As a result, Niagara Falls City Council passed a resolution
calling on the Ministry of the Attorney General to add the needed Justices of the
Peace for the Niagara Region. It is estimated that nearly a dozen appointments are
necessary to meet the imminent demand on the system.
Please give your immediate attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
~j)ok'
R. T. (Ted) Salci
Mayor
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Abte 393 University Ave, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1E6
Tel.: (416) 971-9856/ Fax: (416) 971-6191
Association of Municipalities of Ontario E-mail: amo@amo.on.ca
MEMBER COMMUNICATION ALERT NO: 00-057
To the attention of the Clerk and Council FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
October 20, 2006 Scott Vokey, AMO Senior Policy Advisor
(416) 971-9856 ext 334
Passage of Access to Justice Act may help solve lack of JPs
Issue: Bil/14, An Act to promote access to justice by amending or repealing various Acts and
by enacting the Legislation Act, passed Third Reading in the Legislature yesterday.
Background: The Access to Justice Act will regulate paralegals and reform the justice of the
peace system. It will also update the Provincial Offences Act, the Limitations Act, 2002, and the
Courts of Justice Act. The act will ensure a more open and transparent appointment process for
justices of the peace. Reforms will establish minimum qualifications for justices of the peace and
establish a new Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee that will reflect
Ontario's diversity and regional differences. The Act introduces increased flexibility by providing
that experienced retired justices of the peace can be temporarily assigned to specific matters on
a per diem basis.
Analysis: The current shortage of JPs has created a crisis situation in the POA Courts. This
shortage has resulted in case backlogs, cases dropped, and lost time for police services and
court personnel, all of which compromises the public's faith in and access to the justice system.
In addition, there is a significant financial impact on the municipal sector.
For example, the City of Toronto recently had 4 courtrooms mothballed until further notice and a
300/0 shortfall in available Justices of the Peace. Meanwhile, the Region of Durham advises that
next month it will have 8 days with no Judiciary scheduled in any of its 19 trial and first
appearance courts. A further 10 courts will have no justices of the peace at all. This will result in
a loss of 1500 or more cases.
Across the province, this lack of JPs results in $1,000,000 more in fines being unpaid and
uncollected each week, including a loss of $167,000 to the Provincial Victims of Crime fund.
Bil/14 is a good first step toward addressing the JP shortage. AMO was joined by the Municipal
Court Managers Association, Municipal Law Departments Association of Ontario, Prosecutors
Association of Ontario, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Ontario Association of
Police Service Boards in agreeing that minimum qualifications and a new selection process were
necessary, that all new justices of the peace should be full-time presiding justices, and that
retired JPs should be allowed to hear POA offences on a per diem basis.
Action:. AMO has expressed its approval of the provision to enable retired JPs to hear POA
offences on a per diem basis. AMO will analyze future development with the expectation that the
Province will appoint more JPs as soon as possible.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amO.On.C8.
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To The Mayor and Council October 25,2006
City of Niagara Falls
City Hall P. O. Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls
Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Mayor Salci,
On behalf of the persons a.fJlicted with ALS in the Niagara Falls area, their families and
friends in the community, we wish to sincerely thank you for taking time out from your
busy schedule and attending the Niagara Falls Walkfor ALS on September 3dh as guest
speaker andfor assisting Danny Gentilcore with the ribbon cutting ceremony. Your
presence was greatly appreciated by all present.
We had a great Walk and it was well attended on a rather cold day. Those participating
seemed to enjoy themselves, and many have written to tell me this. It was a little cool
but at least it did not rain as it did here in London. It is a challenge planning an event
from a distance but volunteers in the Niagara area are so very helpful it made it much
easier.
The Niagara Falls Walk this year has raised over $49,000.00 and still counting which is
just great, with proceeds going to patient care and equipment in the Niagara area, and
for ALS research. Ontario has raised 1. 2 Million dollars in 2006 which is tremendous.
The need is so great and we are all doing what we can to help bring about a better
quality of life to those living with this insidious disease until a cure, one day is found
Thank you very much again for joining us, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Yours truly,
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Dora Redman
Provincial Walk Coordinator
ALS Society of Ontario
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
February 25-28, 2007
Tal<ing Stocl< and Tal<ing Care
Keynote Speakers . These Keynote Speakers have been invited to address the
conference audience.
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Dalton McGuinty, John Tory, Leader of the Howard Hampton, Donna Cansfield, Minister John Gerretsen,
Premier of Ontario Ontario PC Party & Leader of Leader of the Ontario of Transportation Minister of Municipal
the Official Opposition New Democratic Party Affairs and Housing
W.D. (Rusty) Russell, Senior Partner at Russell Christie Miller Koughan Winnitoy, has also been invited to speak.
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Workshops, I nformation Rooms and more...
the issues YOU need to know about: " ,
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. PSAB - The challenge
. Mini,riium Maintenance Standards Review
n~ ,solution,
Rooms are blocked at the following hotels:
. Fairmont RoyalYork Hotel (main conference hotel)
· Intercontinental Toronto Centre
. Sheraton Centre Toronto
. The Strathcona Hotel
To book a room:
Access the on-line housing reservation system through the OGRA or ROMA website,
OR Download the housing form from the OGRA or ROMA website and fax or mail
[ the form to the Housing Bureau. To book a suite: Download the suite form from the
OGRA or ROMA web site and fax or mail the form to the Housing Bureau. You will
NOT be able to book a suite using the on-line reservation system.
Cannot access the Internet?
Call 905-795-2555 after 9:00 a.m. on November 20, 2006 and a housing or suite form
will be faxed to you.
For more information contact:
Cathy Houston: cathy@ogra.org
Rayna Gillis: rayna@ogra.org
Telephone: 905-795-2555
For a schedule of hotel rates, additional accommodation instructions and important
information visit us online: www.ogra.org or www.roma.on.ca
Brewery Tour
Mill Street Brewery is EastToronto's fIrst commercial brewery to open in
more than 100 years, producing handcrafted beers in a neighbourhood once
renowned for its beer. They are located in the Historic Distillery District in
Toronto, the former site of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery. The 170-year-
old complex is the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial
architecture in North America. It is now a vibrant centre for arts, culture, food
and entertainment, featuring restaurants, cafes, galleries, retail boutiques,
artisan workshops and live music.
Wheat Craft
Corn Dolly Making (wheat weaving) is an ancient craft going back thousands of
years, when it was thought that a spirit lived in the cornfield. To preserve this
spirit at harvest time and ensure the success of next year's harvest, a corn dolly
was made for the spirit to rest in. Today the corn dolly is a decorative symbol
of peace and prosperity in the home throughout the year.
Also Included:
A presentation by WD. (Rusty) Russell, Senior Partner at Russell Christie
Miller Koughan Winnitoy, RoyalYorkTours, and more. Check our web site for
more information on the Companions Program: www.ogra.org
* Program subject to change.
OGRAlROMA Combined Conference 200'7
6355 Kennedy Road, Unit #2, Mississauga, ON L5T 2L5
Tel: (90S) 795-2555 . Fax: (90S) 795-2660 . www.ogra.org . WWW.roma.on.ca
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Please orint clearlv or tvoe all information.
My nomination for an OGRA Long Service Award Certificate is:
Name to appear on Plaque:
Date of Retirement:
Position Immediately Prior to Retirement:
Municipality/Company:
Business Address:
Postal Code: Bus. Telephone:
Home Address of Nominee:
Postal Code: Res. Telephone:
Total length of service in road industry: years
Personal Background: Please fill out on the reverse side.
Nominated by:
name title
Municipality/Company:
Address:
Postal Code: Telephone:
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONS: February 2, 2007
Return completed questionnaire to:
Ontario Good Roads Association
Unit 2,6355 Kennedy Road
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Name of Nominee:
Please complete the following information covering total service in road industry:
Years Position Municioalitv/Comoanv
Personal Background Information: Please complete this part as we need a few lines
for when they are receiving their plaques.
(Please highlight any significant accomplishments, activities and/or interests.)
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October 5, 2006
To the Head & Members of Council:
Pursuant to Section 25 of the Constitution of the Ontario Good Roads Association, the
Nominating Committee shall report to the Annual Conference its nominations for 14 directors.
Tony Prevedel, Director of Public Works, Town of Whitby, will serve on the 2007-2008 Board
of Directors as Past President, making a total of 15 on the Board.
Those nominated by the Nominating Committee shall be selected from OGRA' s municipal
membership pursuant to the requirements for geographic representation contained in Section 11
of the Constitution, and so far as possible maintaining an equal balance between elected and
appointed representatives. A full copy of the Constitution can be viewed on the OGRA.. web-site:
http://w\\IW.ogra.org/files/OGRAConstitution-BY-LAWI.pdf.
The following incumbent Directors have put their name forward wishing to continue to represent
their respective Zones:
North (4 to be elected)
John Curley Ted Knight
Councillor, Mayor,
City of Timmins Town of Parry Sound
Alan Korell Eric Rutherford
Director of Public Works, Deputy Mayor,
City of North Bay Municipality of Greenstone
Southwest (3 to be elected)
David Leckie Tom Bateman
Director of Roads & Transportation, County Engineer,
City of London County Essex
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South Central (2 to be elected)
Delton Becker Paul Johnson
Ma yor, Operations Manager,
Municipality of West Grey County of Wellington
Southeast (3 to be elected)
Jim Harrison Don McDonald
Councillor, County Engineer,
City of Quinte West United Counties of Stormont Dundas &
Glengarry
Toronto (2 to be elected)
Gloria Lindsay Luby John Niedra
Councillor, Director of Etobicoke York District
City of Toronto Transportation Operations,
City of Toronto
A vacancy will exist in the Southwest and Southeast Zones for an elected representative.
The Southwest Zone includes municipalities in and including the Counties of Brant, Bruce,
Elgin, Essex, Haldimand, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Perth~
municipalities in and including the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the Municipality of
Chatham-Kent.
The Southeast Zone includes the municipalities in and including the Counties of Frontenac,
Haliburton, Hastings, Lanark, Leeds and Gr-enville, Lennox and Addington, Northumberland,
Peterborough, Prescott and Russell, Prince Edward, Renfrew, and Stormont, Dundas and
Glengarry, and the Cities of Kawartha Lakes and Ottawa.
Any OGRA municipal member interested in being considered as a candidate for a position on the
Board of Directors must complete the attached Nomination Consent form and submit it along
with their resume to the attention of the Chair of the Nominating Committee by no later than
October 31, 2006. Fax your information to 905-795-2660, e-mail to info@ogra.org or mail to
OGRA, 6355 Kennedy Road, Unit 2, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2L5
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The Nominating Committee will meet in November to recommend a slate of Officers and
Directors to the membership. The members of the Committee are:
Chair: Helen MacLeod, OGRA Immediate Past President
Members: Brian Knox, OGRA Past President
Donald J. McDonald, OGRA. Director
John Niedra, OGRA Director
Eric Rutherford, OG RA Director
Any questions regarding the Nomination process or serving on the Board of Directors can be
directed to the undersigned at i~l~i"~}'::H~ril;(~n!-
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Candidate for 2007-2008 OGRA Board of Directors
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Seconded by
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Candidate's Consent
Candidate's Signature Date
This form must be received by fax 905-795-2660, e-mail (joe@ogra.org) or mail to Unit 2,
6355 Kennedy Road, Mississauga, Ont. l5T 215 to the attention of Helen Macleod,
Chair of the Nominating Committee, by 4:00 p.m. on October 31,2006.
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For Immediate Release
October 26, 2006
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TARGETED TO BROWNFIELD SITES
TORONTO - The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario today allocated
funding for a minimum of 300 units under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program
to be built specifically on cleaned up brownfield sites.
The announcement of the Affordable Housing Program - Brownfields Initiative was made
today by the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Social
Development Canada, and John Gerretsen, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing.
"Canada's new government is proud to contribute to the development of new affordable
housing units at Toronto's brownfield sites that are now clean, green and safe," said
Minister Finley. "We will be providing hundreds of families with secure, affordable housing
and a better quality of life, and at the same time breathing new neighbourhood life into an
area that has been dormant."
"This initiative brings together two priorities of the McGuinty government - the creation of
new affordable housing and the redevelopment of brownfields," said Minister Gerretsen.
"When brownfield sites have been cleaned-up, they make ideal locations for affordable
housing projects, as they are often located in downtown cores close to transit, services and
other amenities that can provide assistance to persons in need in Ontario."
Brownfield sites are former industrial or commercial properties that are underutilized,
derelict or vacant. The funding would pay for the clean-up of the brownfield sites, and the
construction of new affordable housing on the remediated sites.
Municipalities across Ontario will be invited to submit proposals for affordable housing
projects to be built on brownfield sites in their community under the Affordable Housing
Program.
The new Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program comprises a commitment of $301
million from each of the two senior levels of government. In total, the federal, provincial and
municipal governments will invest at least $734 million in the program, which will provide
affordable housing for 20,000 households in Ontario.
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Patti Munce Colleen Cameron
Office of Minister Gerretsen Office of Minister Finley
416 585-6333 819 994-2482
Randy Hodge Kathie Howes
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing CMHC
416 585-6566 416 218-3488
Oisponible en franqais
For more information visit http://www.cmhc.ca
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Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel.: (416) 971-98561 Fax: (416) 971-6191
Association of Municipalities of Ontario E-mail: amo@amo.on.ca
MEMBER COMMUNICATION ALERT NO: 06-061
To the attention of the Clerk and Council FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
November 3, 2006 Pat Vanini, AMO Executive Director,
416-971-9856 ext 316; or
Scott Vokey, AMO Senior Policy Advisor
416-971-9856 ext 334
Standing Committee to Review Bill 130
Issue: The Standing Committee on General Government will hold public hearings in Toronto on Bil/130,
Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006, on November 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29, 2006.
Background:
The Municipal Act is the cornerstone of the provincial-municipal relationship. The Province first committed
to reviewing the Municipal Act in June 2004 and has repeatedly stated that it is intended to come into effect
on January 1, 2007.
Bil/130 received First Reading on June 15, 2006. The bill received Second Reading debate on September
25 and 26 before it was referred to the Standing Committee on General Government on October 12.
Analysis:
The changes proposed in the Bill help move Ontario toward a more mature relationship with municipal
governments by reducing provincial micro-management and providing broader, accountable authority for
municipal governments to pass laws. Broader authority and less prescriptive regulation signal that the
Province believes the municipal order of government is respected, responsible, and accountable. Ontario's
municipalities will be able to strengthen good governance, encourage economic growth, and promote a
high quality of life as a result of improvements in this legislation.
AMO has applied to appear before the Standing Committee on November 15. A copy of our submission will
be available on our website by mid-week next week to help inform those municipalities currently drafting
their own submission.
Action:
Those interested in making an oral presentation on Bill 130 should contact the Committee Clerk, Susan
Sourial at (416) 325-7352 or susan_sourial@ontla.ola.org. The deadline for doing so is 3:00 p.m. on
Thursday, November 9,2006. Videoconferencing or teleconferencing arrangements may be made for
those unable to appear in person.
Those who do not wish to make an oral presentation but wish to comment on the Bill may send written
submissions to the Committee Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 to this address:
Room 1405, Whitney Block,
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1A2
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO web site at www.amo.on.ca.
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Abte 393 University Ave, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel.: (416) 971-98561 Fax: (416) 971-6191
Association of Municipalities of Ontario E-mail: amo@amo.on.ca
MEMBER COMMUNICATION ALERT NO: 06/060
To the attention of the Clerk and Council FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
November 2, 2006 Petra Wolfbeiss, AMO Senior Policy Advisor
(416) 971-9856 ext 329
Government Announces Public Review of the Customer Service
Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Issue: Correction: This ALERT, previously released on October 24, 2006, is being reissued to provide
a point of clarification regarding AMO's advocacy for provincial funding to assist in the
implementation of the standards developed under the AODA.
Background: On October 23,2006 the Minister of Community and Social Services, Madeleine Meilleur,
announced the beginning of the public review process of the draft Customer Service Standards as
prescribed under the AODA, 2005.
The AODA, 2005, requires the Minister of Community and Social Services to develop accessibility
standards that will remove barriers for people with disabilities. The standards are expected to apply to the
public sector, including all municipalities in the Province, as well as the not-for-profit and private sectors.
They will address a full range of disabilities including physical, sensory, mental health, developmental and
learning and will be implemented in phases leading to full accessibility in Ontario by 2025.
Once completed, the standards will be introduced into legislation and therefore will become mandatory
and enforced by the Province.
A sector costing analysis was carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers for the Customer Service
Standards. In the costing analysis, municipalities, post-secondary education (PSE), public transit were
analyzed together as a single sector. Projected total cumulative costs for municipalities, PSE and public
transport, from 2007-2025, are between $52.2 million ($2.9 million/year) and $156.7 million ($8.7
million/year). Direct municipal cost impacts, both low and high per year, are not available.
While some may characterize the anticipated cost impacts as relatively low, it should be noted that cost
impacts from the remaining four standard development committees are yet to be determined.
While the previous ALERT indicated that AMO has advocated for provincial funding to assist in the
implementation of the standard development committees (SDCs) under the AODA, in fact, AMO has
advocated for provincial funding to assist in the implementation of the standards that are being
developed. To date, no funding to support the legislation has been made available.
AMO will be recommending to the Ministry that in order to fully understand the meaning and impact of any
of the standards, it will be important to consider them together.
Action: AMO is recommending that municipalities review the proposed standards and provide comments
to the Ministry of Community and Social Services by the December 20, 2006 deadline.
AMO, through the Barrier Free Access Working Group and on the future SDCs, will continue to participate
in the SDC process and advise the membership of arising issues, concerns and critical timelines.
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Associationof Municipalities of Ontario E-mail: amo@amo.on.ca
MEMBER COMMUNICATION FYI NO: 06-015
To the attention of the Clerk and Council FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
October 24, 2006 Petra WoIfbeiss, AMO Senior Policy Advisor
(416) 971-9856 ext 329
Government Announces Recruitment for
Third Standard Development Committee Under the AODA, 2005
On October 23, 2006, the same day the Minister of Community and Social Services, Madeleine
Meilleur, announced the beginning of the public review process for the Customer Service
Standards developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 ,the Minister
also announced the recruitment for the Information and Communications Standard Develooment
Committee.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005, requires the Minister of Community and
Social Services to develop accessibility standards that will establis h measures, practices, policies
and other initiatives to remove ba rriers for people with disabilities. The standards are expected to
apply to the public sector, including all municipalities in the Province, as well as the not-for-profit
and private sectors. They will address a full range of disabilities including physical, sensory,
mental health, developmental and learning.
The development of these standar ds commenced earlier this year and the work to date indicates
that the standards will include time periods for implementing accessibility requirements in stages
that will lead to a fully accessible Ontario by 2025. Once completed, the standards will be
introduced into legislation and therefore will beco me mandatory and enforced by the Province.
Two standards development committees have been established to date. These are the Customer
Service Standards Development Committee and the Transportation Standards Development
Committee (SDCs). As indicated, the Customer Service Standards were released for public
review to be carried out from October 23, 2006 to December 20, 2006. The Transportation
Standards are still in development.
The Information and Communications SDC will focus on developing standards - both common
and sector specific - related to information processing and communication, and could include
publications, software applications, and web sites.
As with the Customer Service Standards Development Co mmittee and the Transportation
Standards Development Committee, AMO will be represented on the Information and
Communications Standards Development Committee.
Municipalities are encouraged to seek represent ation on the Information and Communications
SOC. Please see the link provided above for information.
This information is available in the Poli cy Issues section of the AMO website atWWW,gillQ,QO,(a.
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Toronto, ON MSG 1E6
Tel.: (416) 971-9856 I Fax: (416) 971-6191
Associatlonof Munlcipaiiti€S of Ontario E-rreil: arno@arro;on.ca
MEMBER COMMUNICATION ALERT NO: 06/056
To the Attention of the Clerk and Council FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mlena Avramovic, AMO Senior Policy Advisor
October 19, 2006 (416) 971-9856 ext 342
Bill 43, The Clean Water Act Receives Third Reading
Issue: The Clean Water Act has received Third Reading yesterday.
Background:
Bill 43, the Clean Water Act, is the Government's proposed source water protection legislation.
Communities will be required to create and carry out a plan to protect the sources of their
municipal drinking water supplies. The Clean Water Act will:
. Require local communities to look at the existing and potential threats to their water and set
out and implement the actions necessary to reduce or eliminate significant threats.
. Empower communities to take action to prevent threats from becoming significant.
. Require public participation on every local source protection plan.
Require that all plans and actions are based on sound science.
This legislation is designed to promote voluntar yinitiatives but does require mandatory action
where needed. The legislation sets out a basic framework for communities to follow in
developing an approach to protecting their water supplies:
. Identify and assess risks to the quality andquant ity of drinking wate r sources and decide
which risks are significant and need immediate action, which need monitoring to ensure
they do not become significant, or which pose a low or negligible risk.
. Develop a source protection plan that sets out how the risks will be addressed through
broad consultation.
. Implement through existing land use planning and regulatory requirements or approvals, or
voluntary initiatives. Activities that pose a significant risk to drinking water sources may be
prohibited or may require a site specific risk management plan. This plan will set out the
measures that a property owner will take to ensure the activity is no longer a threat.
. Monitoring and Reporting is to be ongoing to measure the effectiveness of the actions
taken to protect drinking water sources.
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Northern municipalities will protect their drinking water supplies through a locally-driven,
scoped planning process that focu ses on specific drinking water threats in specific areas.
Details to implement the Clean Water Actwill not be known until the implementing regulations
are available. The regulations are currently under development. AMO will keep you informed
of the ir prog ress.
The Government has re-iterated its commitment to providing $5 million to support early action
to protect land and water surrounding water wells and close to municipal water intakes, and
$2 million to support local education and outreach related to source protection planning.
More importantly, the Minister has stated in her announcement of September 6,2006, that,
"This initial funding is only the first stage of our commitment to rural Ontario. As communities
complete their source protection plans, we'll know better what the costs ofimplementatio n are
and how to effectively direct sustainab Ie future funding to address that."
AMO presented concerns about Bill 43 in a presentation to the Standing Committee on Social
Policy on August 21, 2006.
Please see the Ministry of Environment News Release and Backarounder for additional
information.
Action:
For your information.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca.
Association of r~tiI.
2-2 Municipalitie s of Ontario l . j
Aa:te 393 University Ave, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel.: (416) 971-98561 Fax: (416) 971-6191
Association of Municipalities of Ontario E-mail: amo@amo.on.ca
MEMBER COMMUNICATION FYI NO: 06-016
To the attention of the Clerk and Council FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
November 1, 2006 AMO Senior Policy Advisor
Scott Vokey
(416) 971-9856 ext 334
Citizens' Assembly begins Community Consultations
Created by the McGuinty government, the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform has the
responsibility of assessing Ontario's provincial electoral system, and systems in other
jurisdictions, to recommend whether Ontario should retain its current system or adopt a new
one. The Citizens' Assembly will discuss the options we have when we vote, and how our
votes are translated into seats for Members of Provincial Parliament. If the Assembly
recommends a change, all Ontario voters will have their say in a referendum to be held by
October 2007.
Assembly members are currently in the process of learning about electoral systems but will
consult with fellow Ontarians through a series of public meetings between November 2006
and February 2007. The consultation process is a chance for all Ontarians to have their say
about Ontario's electoral system.
Assembly members will return to Toronto in February 2007 to deliberate and form their
recommendation. Their recommendation will be outlined in a report due to the government by
May 15, 2007.
The Citizens' Assembly is asking for the support of municipal councils in Ontario to help
publicize the upcoming consultations via their websites and other official communications.
The list of locations and the schedule for the consultations plus additional information can be
found at the Citizens' Assembly website.
For more information about the Assembly itself, please contact them at 1-866-317-3208 or by
e-mail at info@citizensassembIV.qov.on.ca.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca.
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Ministry of Training, Ministere de la Formation
Colleges and Universities et des Colleges et Unlversites
F or Immediate Release
November 6, 2006
MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT PROVIDES NEWCOMERS WITH GREATER ACCESS
TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING
Employment Ontario Is Ontario's Employment And Training Network
MARKHAM - Employment Ontario will provide newcomers and internationally trained
individuals with employment training where and when they need it, Chris Bentley, Minister of
Training, Colleges and Universities, and Mike Colle, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
said today.
Bentley and Colle were attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Markham, where JVS Toronto is
opening one of three new sites providing Employment Ontario services for adults, with a special
focus on helping newcomers.
HWe're on the side of newcomers who want the opportunity to succeed," Bentley said.
"We want newcomers to our province to be able to quickly pursue their chosen careers and
strengthen our communities. Employment Ontario provides a single point of access to
coordinated training services that help people achieve their goals."
HOur goal is to provide user-friendly access to employment training for newcomers," said Colle.
HWhen newcomers arrive with global experience in Ontario, Employment Ontario will be
available to help them contribute their knowledge and expertise to our economy."
Approximately 125,000 newcomers arrive in Ontario each year. The majority are highly trained
- more than half of those arriving in the past two years have university degrees - but many
struggle to find jobs that match their skills and abilities. Employment Ontario's job services help
over 15,000 newcomers a year develop pathways to employment commensurate with their
education and skills.
Employment Ontario provides seamless, coordinated training, apprenticeship and labour market
services, bringing together about 470 service providers in almost 900 locations funded by the
government of Ontario. Today, the McGuinty government is launching:
. A new program name - Employment Ontario, Ontario's employment and training network
- to better reflect the integrated nature of the system and what it will deliver
. An easy-to-use new website (www.ontario.ca/employmentontario] with updated training
and employment system information and access to a database of programs and services in
communities across the province
. A toll-free hotline number - 1-800-387-5656 - with expanded call centre capabilities for
all related services
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. New multilingual web access, with program information in 21 languages in addition to
English and French
""Every year, a growing number of skilled immigrants decide to call Markham their home," said
Mario G. Racco, MPP Thornhill. "Employment Ontario's expanded services will give
newcomers the tools to contribute significantly to our province's economy."
Helping newcomers find the training and jobs they need are just two of the ways the McGuinty
government is breaking down barriers impeding internationally trained individuals in Ontario.
Other initiatives include:
. Negotiating the first ever Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement, which quadruples
federal spending on language training and settlement services to $920 million over the
next five years
. Investing over $34 million in more than 60 bridge-training programs, helping thousands of
newcomers improve their language skills, prepare for exams and work in their field sooner
. Introducing Bill 124, the proposed Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act which, if
passed, would help break down barriers facing newcomers seeking to work in their fields
by mandating fair and transparent registration practices for 34 regulated professions
. Investing $130 million annually in services that help newcomers settle, find jobs and
housing, learn English or French, and access community resources - more than any other
prOVInce
"By helping newcomers used their skills and talents we help them succeed," said Bentley, "and
that makes Ontario succeed as well."
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Contacts :
Sheamus Murphy Tanya Blazina
Minister's Office Communications Branch
416- 325-7215 416- 325-2746
Public Inquiries:
416- 325-2929 or 1-800-387-5514
TTY: 1-800-263-2892
Disponible enfranr;ais
www.edu.gov.on.ca
www .resultsontario. gov. on. ca
Backgrounderl (j) Ontario
Document d'information
Ministry of Training, Ministl!re de la Formation
Colleges and Universities et des Colleges et Universites
November 2006
EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO
Ontario's Employment And Training Network
Employment Ontario will provide effective and relevant skills training and other
employment and career-planning services, where and when they are needed. Through
Employment Ontario's website, hotline, and in-person services, every Ontarian will have
better access to the supports they need to succeed in today's job market.
Employment Ontario will be responsive to the needs of employers looking for skilled
workers. It will help students, job seekers and new Canadians by removing barriers to
training and strengthening links to employment.
Seventy per cent of all new jobs require some form of postsecondary education or
training. Creating a skilled, adaptable workforce will better meet job requirements and
keep Ontario industries competitive. Employment Ontario will provide a single point of
access to coordinated employment and training programs and services.
Employment Ontario will help provide the province with the skilled workforce it needs.
It provides an employment and training network that will ensure easy access to the
province's expanded services.
Benefits of Em ployment Ontario
Employment Ontario will:
. Provide improved services to the people of Ontario - focusing on results
. Enhance Ontario's rapid re-employment and adjustment response
. Increase access to information about jobs and trends in hiring
. Improve access to employment, literacy and other training services whether they
begin with an agency, college or a provincial government office through
improved referral procedures.
Apprenticeship Training Meets skills demands of industry by facilitating on-the-job and
classroom training of apprentices leading to certification in
skilled occu ations.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Offers students the opportunity to train as apprentices while
corn letin their secondar school di loma.
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Provides opportunities for more people to learn trade-related
skills essential to becomin an a rentice.
Apprenticeship Client Services Issues and renews Certificates of Qualification, schedules
classroom training, collects fees, provides re gistration and
counsellin services to a rentices and ern 10 ers.
Modular Training Supports on-the-job training in incremental units with trainee
accreditation at each step. Training is in response to skills needed
and health and safety concerns, mainly in mining, forestry, crane-
operation and commercial vehicle maintenance.
Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Program Increases flexibility and accessibility for young people who
choose skilled trades training, by combining a college diploma
with apprenticeship training.
Loans for Tools Program Assists apprentices in urchasing their tools.
Apprenticeship Scholarships / Employer $1,000 scholarships for high-schoolleavers who return to school
Signing Bonuses to qualify to enter apprenticeships. A $2,000 per apprentice
signing bonus is available for the employer who supports the
candidate's re istration and rovides a renticeshi trainin .
Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit Allows employers to claim up to $5,000 each year to a total of
$15,000 per eligible apprentice over the first three years of
training in desi nated skilled trades.
Apprenticeship Innovation Fund Provides funding to update apprenticeship classroom training
standards and to support innovative training methods.
Sector Initiative Fund Helps industry sectors/organizations develop training programs to
address skills aps.
Adjustment Advisory Program Provides adjustment services, including needs assessments,
individual action planning and information on training and
education to employees affected by company/plant closures.
Job Connect The province's primary employment program helps job seekers
find and keep jobs.
Literacy and Basic Skills Provides literacy services to adults who are out of school and
without the literacy skills necessary to find and keep a job or meet
everyday needs.
Summer Programs (MTCU, MNDM, MEDT) Provides job search, self-marketing support services and hourly
wage stipends to help students find summer jobs.
Academic Upgrading Provides training and work experience to enable attainment of an
Ontario Secondary School Diploma equivalent certification for
"at risk" outh and adults in low-wa e, low-skill ern 10 ment.
Local Boards 21 community-based groups who assess local labour market
needs.
Employment Ontario Hotline Provides information to the public on government employment
and trainin programs/services.
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Contacts:
Sheamus Murphy Tanya Blazina
Minister's Office Communications Branch
(416) 325-7215 (416) 325-2746
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Backgrounderl (j) Ontario
Document d'information
Ministry of Training, Ministere de la Formation
Colleges and Universities et des Colleges et Universites
November 6, 2006
ONTARIANS SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO
Employment Ontario Is Ontario's Employment And Training Network
"A key component to Ontario's future success is to ensure we have a well trained and
skilled workforce. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters is very pleased with
Employment Ontario, which will go a long way to facilitate training and help to
strengthen the Ontario economy."
Ian Howcroft- Vice President (Ontario), Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
"Today's announcement is consistent with a recommendation in a recent report by the
Ontario Chamber of Commerce, which calls for a "one-stop-shop" to house information
about apprenticeship and training opportunities in order to overcome the lack of
awareness about skilled trades. Employment Ontario removes one of the obstacles
standing in the way of Ontario addressing its labour force needs."
Len Crispino - President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
"Ontario's 24 colleges are committed to helping to create a flexible training and
employment system that produces an adaptable labour force, supports individuals in
achieving their full potential and enhances Ontario's competitive edge. In supporting
Employment Ontario, we are very pleased to continue our long standing partnership with
government, the private sector and other community agencies to help develop the skilled
workforce Ontario needs."
BilL Summers - Acting President, Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and
Technology
"The Ontario Association of Adult and Continuing Education School Board
Administrators (CESBA)is honoured to have been included in the recent consultations,
advisory committees and collaborative interactions leading up the launch of Employment
Ontario. The opportunity to partner in the development of policies and programs to
create the seamless, accessible and integrated services for adult learners provided by
Employment Ontario is tremendously valued by Ontario School Boards. The
implementation of an inclusive and interactive planning process to improve the provincial
training system has provided a vital matrix for building a new Ontario where adult
education and training is integral. The CESBA membership is proud to participate in this
challenge of change."
Brenda King - Executive Director, Ontario Association ~f Adult and Continuing
Education School Board Administrators
"Apprenticeship is the most confusing destination for everyone - young people, parents,
educators, employers and older workers - to figure out. Employment Ontario will make it
so much easier to access information when and where they need it!"
Pat Buchanan - OYAP Coordinator, Toronto District School Board
"User friendly access to employment and training services has traditionally been lacking
for small businesses and individuals, especially people who do not have English as their
first language. \Ve applaud the government for their Employment Ontario initiative,
making it easier for small employers and their employees to take advantage of the
training programmes that are already available. A more highly skilled worker is a benefit
to both the individual and our society as a whole."
Gerry Fedchun -President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)
"The Council of Ontario Construction Associations is in full support of Employment
Ontario as it finally is a "one-stop-shop" for those interested in an apprenticeship in
construction trades."
David Frame -President, Council of Ontario Construction Associations
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"James Bay Employment and Training Board is happy with the leadership shown by the
Government of Ontario to provide the people of the James Bay coast with the broader
access to training and education that enabled them to participate in the DeBeers Canada
Victor Project - Ontario's first diamond mine. We support initiatives to provide greater
access to training and employment programs and welcome the commitment that has been
made to provide a more integrated training system for all Ontarians. Skills training and
education will provide our people with more choices to fulfill their potential and
strengthen our community."
Philip Sutherland Jr. -Executive Director, James Bay Employment & Training Board
"Ontario's standards of living are determined, in large part, by the quality and quantity of
skills deployed in the province's economy. The Government of Ontario, through
Employment Ontario, promises to take the necessary steps toward facilitating the
development of a skilled workforce, and removing impediments to labour market
participation as well as job-search. Given the clear positive correlation between literacy,
employability and earnings, improving the literacy skills of Ontarians is a quintessential
part of the province's economic strategy. The Ontario Literacy Coalition, in partnership
with the province's literacy networks and literacy and basic skills programs, is looking
forward to working with the Government of Ontario in improving literacy programming
and streamlining access to services in the implementation of Employment Ontario."
Anette Chawla - Executive Director, Ontario Literacy Coalition
"Employment Ontario will help ensure we get the best applicants possible into the trades.
Making sure people know where to go to get into the trades will help ensure we diversify
our workforce."
Mike Carter - Training Director of the Ontario Industrial and Finishing Skills Centre.
"Once again this government and this minister are doing what's best for apprenticeship in
the province of Ontario. The continued support for the apprenticeship model is now
making Ontario a leader in apprenticeship training. Employment Ontario is an excellent
measure that will make it easier for potential apprentices to navigate through what can
sometimes be a very complicated process."
Cosmo Mannella - Director, LIUNA Canadian Tri-Fund
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"The Carpenters' Local 27 Training Centre commends the Government of Ontario on its
introduction of Employment Ontario, an initiative that will undoubtedly greatly facilitate
access to apprenticeship training opportunities across the province."
Eddie Thornton - Executive Director, Carpenters Union Local 27 Joint Training Trust
Fund
"As a service provider, ACCES is thrilled to be part of this vital initiative to build an
integrated and streamlined employment and training system for Ontario. It will allow all
Ontarians improved access to services and an opportunity to participate fully in our
province's vibrant economy."
Allison Pond - Executive Director, ACCES
"With the launch of our Markham site for newcomers, JVS Toronto continues to fulfill a
vital role and mandate - to expand its employment services, taking what we offer into
York Region where clients' needs are the greatest. Employment Ontario will be a shining
example to the Markham community of what JVS Toronto does best - Helping People
Succeed. "
Karen Goldenberg - President and CEO, JVS Toronto.
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Contacts:
Sheamus Murphy Tanya Blazina
Minister's Office Communications Branch
(416) 325-7215 (416) 325-2746
Public Inquiries:
(416) 325-2929 or 1-800-387-5514
TTY: 1-800-263-2892
Disponible enfran9ais
www.edu.gov.on.ca
www.resultsontario.gov.on.ca
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www.regional.niagara.on.ca
October 20, 2006
Mr. Dean lorfida
Municipal Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
CL 14-2006, October 20,2006
CSO 136-2006/PWA 180-2006
Water and Wastewater Rate Setting and
Cost Recovery Methodology Review
Our File No. 0.01.1399 40013
The Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting of October 19, 2006, approved
the following recommendations of its Corporate Services and Public Works and Utilities Committees:
JJThat Report CSD 136-2006 (PWA 180-2006), October 11, 2006, respecting the Water
and Wastewater Rate Setting and Cost Recovery Methodology Review, be received;
That the Water and Wastewater Rate Setting and Cost Recovery Review
recommendations contained in this report be approved in principle.
That the Region amend its policy of pay-as-you-go financing for water and wastewater
capital projects to provide for debt financing to be used to fund growth related capital
costs not recovered from Regional development charges and that consideration also be
given for the use of debt financing for the funding of larger capital projects which are
deemed to significantly benefit future generations such as the construction of Combined
Sewer Overflow control tanks.
That until a new Development Charges By-law is passed, in accordance with Section 66
of the Development Charges Act, that Council identify its intention that excess capacity
growth related capital costs will be paid for by future development charges.
That Staff be directed to investigate the sources and magnitude of Development Charge
reven ue loss and report back to Committee and Council with appropriate
recommendations.
That Rate Stabilization Reserves be established for Water and Wastewater at 10% and
50/0 of annual rate revenues respectively and that these target levels be phased in over
the next 5 years.
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That a Capital Replacement Reserve be established for Water and Wastewater at $16
million and $20 million respectively and that these target levels be phased in over the next
5 years.
That Regional water costs be recovered from the area municipalities based on the
following methodology:
Debt servicing costs be recovered from area municipalities based on their proportionate
share of the Region's Meter Equivalency total;
Meter Equivalency Totals for each Area Municipality will be provided annually to the
Region by the municipality's Public Works Official;
Regional water costs (less debt servicing costs) be recovered from the area municipalities
based on actual metered water flows multiplied by the Region's annually set uniform
water rate.
That Regional wastewater costs be recovered from the area municipalities based on the
following methodology:
Debt servicing costs be recovered from area municipalities based on their proportionate
share of the Region's Meter Equivalency total;
Meter Equivalency Totals for each Area Municipality will be provided annually to the
Region by the municipality's Public Works Official;
Regional wastewater costs (less debt servicing costs) be recovered from the area
municipalities based on 3 year average historical wastewater flows multiplied by the
Region's annually set uniform wastewater rate.
That the recommended method of allocating Regional water and wastewater costs to
Area Municipalities be adopted commencing for the 2007 budget year.
That this report be circulated to the Area Municipalities for information."
A copy of Report CSD 136-2006/PWA 180-2006 is enclosed for your information.
If further information is required, please contact Mr. John Bergsma, Commissioner, Corporate
Services, at (905) 685-1571, ext. 3292.
Yours truly,
.
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Regional Clerk
Cc: J. Bergsma, Commissioner, Corporate Services
CSD 136-2006
PW A 180-2006
- October 11 , 2006
Niagara.1I Region
REPORT TO: Chair and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
And
Chair and Members of the Public Works and Planning
Committe~
SUBJECT: Water and Wastewater Rate Setting and Cost Recovery
Methodology Review
RECOMMENDATION
That these Committees recommend to Regional Council:
That the Water and Wastewater Rate Setting and Cost Recovery Review
recommendations contained in this report be approved in principle.
That the Region amend its policy of pay-as-you-go financing for water and wastewater
capital projects to provide for debt financing be used to fund growth related capital costs
not recovered from Regional development charges and that consideration also be given
for the use of debt financing for the funding of larger capital projects which are deemed to.
significantly benefit future generations such as the construction of Combined Sewer
Overflow control tanks.
That until a new Development Charges By-law is passed, in accordance with Section 66
of the Development Charges Act, that Council identify its intention that excess capacity
growth related capital costs will be paid for by future development charges.
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That Staff be directed to investigate the sources and magnitude of Development Charge
revenue loss and report back to Committee and Council with appropriate
recommendations.
That Rate Stabilization Reserves be established for Water and Wastewater at 10% and
50/0 of annual rate revenues respectively and that these target levels be phased in over the
next 5 years.
That a Capital Replacement Reserve be established for Water and Wastewater at $16
million and $20 million respectively and that these target levels be phased in over the next
5 years
That Regional water costs be recovered from the area municipalities based on the
following methodology
Debt servicing costs be recovered from area municipalities based. on their
proportionate share of the Region's Meter Equivalency total.
Meter Equivalency Totals for each Area Municipality will be provided annually to the
Region by the municipality's Public Works Official.
Regional water costs (less debt servicing costs) be recovered from the area
municipalities based on actual metered water flows multiplied by the Region's
annually set uniform water rate.
That Regional wastewater costs be recovered from the area municipalities based on the
following methodology
Debt servicing costs be recovered from area municipalities based on their
proportionate share of the Region's Meter Equivalency total.
Meter Equivalency Totals for each Area Municipality will be provided annually to the
Region by the municipality's Public Works Official.
Regional wastewater costs (less debt servicing costs) be recovered from the area
municipalities based on 3 year average historical wastewater flows multiplied by the
Region's annually set uniform wastewater rate.
That the recommended method of allocating Regional water and wastewater costs to Area
Municipalities be adopted commencing for the 2007 budget year.
That this report be circulated to the Area Municipalities for information.
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PWA 180-2006
October 11, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Joint Area Municipal and Regional Water and Wastewater Cost Recovery
Methodology Review Working Group (Working Group) is recommending changes to the
Region's water and wastewater rate setting and cost recovery allocation methodology
that will provide more stability and predictability in water and wastewater charges to the
area municipalities, improve fairness and equity in the cost allocations, and minimize
any shifts among the area municipalities in respect to the recommended changes.
The recommendations being made in this report will modify the Region's budgeting and
financing strategies as well as implement a new water and wastewater cost recovery
methodology. These recommendations include the need for the categorization of capital
projects and the establishm,ent of policies for financing capital based on whether the
project is for replacement /refurbishment, growth related capital, improvements and/or
required due to regulations. The recommended budget and financing strategies will see
the Region issuing debt for growth related capital costs not recovered from development
charges as well as for (Combined Sewer Overflow) CSO control works, with the
remainder of the capital costs continuing to be funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. It is
recommended that the Region review on an annual basis the capital funding plan and
monitor its debt carrying costs to ensure that the rates are affordable and that debt
carrying costs adhere to the Region's debt management policies. Recommendations
are also being made to establish the appropriate reserves (as well as target balances,
contributions and future uses).
I n developing these recommendations a study was undertaken which evaluated a
number of rate setting options against a set of evaluation criteria established by the
Working Group. The approach recommended by the Working Group significantly
improves predictability and equity both amongst current and future ratepayers as well as
amongst area municipalities. The recommended approach recognizes costs that do not
vary as much or significantly with flows and has incorporated a fixed component for
water and wastewater to recover these costs from the area municipalities in a fair and
equitable manner. ,As well, the recommended approach continues to promote water
conservation and encourages local municipalities to continue to work toward addressing
deficiencies in the wastewater systems that contributes to inflow and infiltration. Finally,
the recommended approach does not result in shifts between the area municipalities
and meets the following primary objectives set out by the working group:
. can be successfully implemented;
. adheres to the underlying principles of fairness and equity
. is aligned with best practices
Through this review it was recognized by the Working Group that there is no one single
method of financing projects or recovering these costs from the area municipalities as
there are many factors that must be considered in the decision-making process and
these factors may change over time. As such it is further being recommended that an
annual review be undertaken to ensure that the model employed each year is reflective
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PW A 180-2006
October 11 , 2006
of the current environment, particularly in terms of budgeting and financing, and that the
Working Group be maintained over the next several years to annually review the
budgeting, financing and rate setting options to ensure the objectives of the review
continue to be met.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Implementation of the recommended changes to the Region's water and wastewater rate
setting and cost recovery methodology will allow for a reduction in the projected water and
wastewater rate increases as well as reduction in the cost allocated to all area
municipalities as illustrated in the following Tables.
Changes in Projected Uniform Rate Increases (Water)
Changes in Projected Uniform Rate Increases (Wastewater)
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October 11 , 2006
Area Municipal Cost Allocation Reductions
~fference.. .
2001 2000 2O(Ig 2D16 2011 :m12
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(Projected local impacts are provided for illustrative purposes. Actual impacts will be subject to actual flows and future
operating and capital budgets. Any deviation however is expected to be minimal)
To achieve these projected reductions in rate increases and cost allocations it is proposed
that there be a change in capital financing philosophy away from pay-as-you-go to issuing
long term debt for the financing of growth related capital not funded from development
charges and, for larger improvements projects such as CSO control works. It is expected
that the Region would issue debentures in the amount of $72 million over the next 5 years.
While the associated debt servicing costs would still be within the Region's Capital
Management guidelines, when combined with other tax supported debt, would cause the
Region to approach those limits and as such will require staff to closely monitor total debt
levels annually.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to apprise Committees and Council of a joint Area Municipal
and Regional review of the Region's water and wastewater rate setting and cost recovery
methodology and to seek approval of the recommendations contained within the attached
consultants report with respect to changes to the Region's water and wastewater
budgeting and financing strategies and the methodology the Region uses in recovering
these costs from the area municipalities.
BACKGROUND
Since its inception the Region of Niagara has recovered its water and wastewater costs
from its constituent area municipalities by charging a uniform rate per cubic metre based
on usage. In the past number of years local municipalities have expressed concern over
the methodology the Region employs in recovering its costs for water and wastewater
services. An attempt was made previously in 2003 to address this concern where it was
agreed that Regional costs would be allocated to municipalities based on a 5 year average
annual flow. It was felt that this would provide greater predictability and stability to the
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area municipalities. However, due to lack of consensus on the benefits it was abandoned
after one year. The issue was subsequently brought back by the area treasurers in 2005
where they had indicated a desire for a review of the method of establishing the Regional
water and wastewater uniform rate, and how the resulting billing to the area municipalities
is implemented. To this end it was agreed that a full review and assessment of rates and
billing best practice be undertaken with the assistance of an outside consultant. The
review was lead by a joint Regional/Local pubic works/finance staff working group. This
initiative is in keeping with the Water and Wastewater Strategy Organization Sustainability
Review (See Report PW A 2-2006) and approved by Regional Council under Report PW A
33-2006 (2006 Water and Wastewater Uniform Wholesale Rates)
REPORT
Workina Group
To address the request from the local treasurers to review the method of establishing the
Regional water and wastewater uniform rate and how the resulting billing to local
municipalities is implemented a suggestion was made by Regional staff for the formation
of a joint local/regional working group of both financial and public works staff. This
suggestion was vetted through both the Area Treasurers and the Public Works Officials
groups with agreement from both on the working group's formation.
To this end a Terms of Reference was drafted for the Joint Water & Wastewater Cost
Recovery Methodology Review Working Group which was then circulated to, and
approved by both the Area Treasurers and Public Works Officials groups. Among other
aspects, the Terms of Reference set out the group's rv1andate, Responsibilities, and
Membership as follows:
Mandate
The Joint Water and Wastewater cost recovery Methodology Review Working
Group shall review the method of establishing the Regional water and wastewater
uniform rate and how the resulting recovery of Regional costs from local
municipalities is implemented and make appropriate recommendations in this
respect for implementation in year 2007.
Responsibilities
. To prepare a Terms of Reference for a consultant engagement in respect to a
Regional water and wastewater rates setting and Regional cost recovery
methodology review.
. To assist the selected consultant in assembling the necessary information
required in preparing the consultant's report and to review and provide
comments on the report and its recommendations.
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. To prepare a staff report based on the consultants findings making appropriate
recommendations to Regional Committees and Council including preparation of
all necessary by-laws.
. Assist with implementation of any approved recommendations from the staff
report.
Membership
. Joint Water and Wastewater Cost Recovery Methodology Review Working
Group members shall consist of representatives from both the local and regional
municipalities in Niagara. Eight area municipal representatives will be appointed
by (four respectively) the Area Treasurers and the Public Works Officials.
Representatives from the Region will consist of two staff each from the Public
Works Department and Corporate Services Department. Staff from the Public
Works Department and Corporate Services Department will serve as Co-Chairs
of this committee. The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the
Commissioner of Public Works will be ex-officio members of this committee.
In fulfilling its mandate the working group undertook a competitive tendering process with
the issuing of an RFP for an outside consultant to undertake a study with respect to
developing a water and wastewater rate structure suitable to both the Region and the Area
Municipalities. This contract was ultimately awarded to the firm of SMA Consulting
Services.
The working group worked closely with the consultant to ensure all necessary information
from both Local and Regional sources were supplied. Throughout the process the working
group met regularly to review the progress of the study and to review and provide
feedback when required.
The minutes of the working group meetings were circulated to both the Area Treasurers
and Pubic Work Officials groups for information. It was also requested early on in the
review process for the members of these groups to keep their respective Councils
informed of this review and its progress. Copies of the draft study were also circulated to
the Area Treasurers and Public Works Officials groups for comments which were
incorporated into the final draft of the consultant's recommendations. It is important to note
the Area Treasurers group unanimously endorsed the recommendations presented in this
review.
SMA Rate Settina and Cost Recoverv Review Study
The Working Group retained SMA Management Consulting Inc. to assist in developing
a water and wastewater rate structure suitable for the Region and Local Municipalities
that can be successfully implemented, adheres to principles of fairness and equity, and
is aligned with best practices.
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Within the study BMA undertook a review of Niagara's existing methodology for cost
recovery and rate setting, a review of the Region's operating and capital budgets for
water and wastewater, historical flows for each service, debt management practices and
reserve requirements. A review of other wholesale rate structures currently employed by
various Canadian and US municipalities was also included in the analysis.
A framework/template was developed by the consultant to review and summarize
alternative rate structures and to provide the pros/cons of each based on a best practice
review and assessed against the following evaluation criteria.
Primary Criteria
Improved Stability and Predictability
Maintains or Improves Existing Equity
Minimization of Shifts in Burdens Between Municipalities
Secondary Criteria
Conservation
Balance Between Current and Long Term Capital Needs (life cycle funding)
Awareness of cost drivers
Co-ordination of local and regional decisions that impact costs (capital planning
and financing)
Allow flexibility for local priorities and services
Incentives for stakeholders to bring systems up to higher level of performance
The Study was broken into two sections, Budgeting and Financing (which focuses on
the Regions inputs to generate the cost recoveries), and Alternative Rate Setting
(which focuses on different methods to recover the costs at the local levels). To
facilitate the writing of this report sections of the consultant's study will be used to
highlight the recommended changes therein.
Budget and Financing
Since 2004 Niagara wholesale water rates have increased 10% annually where the
wholesale wastewater rates have increased 50/0 annually during the same period. Further,
these rates are currently projected to increase annually by 10% and 50/0 respectively over
the next 8 years. This is based on recommendations in the Master Servicing Plan to meet
recommended reserve levels, asset replacement and capital program needs. The constant
increases in these user rates have raised the issue of afford ability by residents and limits
the ability of the area municipalities to increase their portion of the rate.
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During the review concern was also raised by the area treasurers as to the
appropriateness of how the Region finances its capital infrastructure for water and
wastewater, specifically with respect to the Region's policy of pay-as-you-go.
In the study alternative capital financing options were considered which incorporated
opportunities to improve affordability to the existing users while ensuring that any
recommended change is in compliance with legislative requirements, is sustainable,
fully recovers the cost of service and is in accordance with industry best practices.
These opportunities to improve affordability were identified from the following areas:
- Capital Budget
- Capital Funding Program
- Operating Expenditures (Reserve Levels)
Each of these areas will be discussed separately.
Capital Budget
In reviewing the capital budget, the Region's capital program was separated into four
categories to assist in understanding the capital needs and to help in understanding the
underlying reasons for the capital (replacement/refurbishment, growth, new regulations,
and process improvements). It was believed that the preferred method of financing may
differ for each type of capital program category as will be discussed in the following
capital financing strategy section.
Special attention was given to capital costs related to growth in that opportunities were
available to improve the affordability issue. Growth related capital costs relates to the
Region's cost of constructing water/wastewater services and the supporting
infrastructure to service new customers. The growth related portion of the capital
projects are typically paid for through development charges (DCs). The Region's DCs
are currently discounted relative to the cost of servicing to encourage economic
development, thereby resulting in a significant portion of the cost of infrastructure being
funded from the water and wastewater capital reserves and/or the current ratepayers.
As well, the Region is also foregoing potential DC revenues through a number of non-
statutory exemptions currently granted in the Region's DC by-law. Through this erosion
in the Region's DC revenue base, rate payers are being required to offset the shortfall in
DC funding. As such, it is therefore recommended that staff be directed to investigate
the sources and magnitude of DC revenue loss and report back to Committee and
Council with appropriate recommendations
In the DC calculation, the current DC for water and wastewater only includes the growth
related portion that is required to service growth over the next 10 years. A number of
projects are oversized and therefore can accommodate growth beyond the 10 year
period. That oversized portion of the project which will service growth beyond the 10
year period is eligible to be included in future DC calculations if the Region has funded
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the excess capacity and, Council has expressed a clear intention that it will be paid for
by DCs (this is not the current practice in the Region). Section 66 of the Development
Charges Act, 1997 states that for the purposes of developing a development charge by-
law, a debt incurred with respect to an eligible service may be included as a capital cost,
subject to any limitations or reductions in the Act. In order for such costs to be eligible,
two conditions must be met:
. First, they must have funded excess capacity which is able to meet service
needs attributable to the anticipated development;
. Second, the excess capacity must be "committed", that is, either before or at
the time it was created, Regional Council must have expressed a clear intention
that it would be paid for by development charges or other similar charges.
The Region's current practice is to pay for the total infrastructure project costs up front
and therefore costs that are attributed to growth beyond the 10 year time frame are not
eligible to be included in future DC calculations. The full cost of the oversizing (beyond
10 years) not collected from DCs is being borne by existing ratepayers even though the
beneficiary will be future ratepayers. As such it is being recommended that these
portions be debentured to spread the costs over a longer period of time. This would also
provide the opportunity to recover these debt costs from future DCs, further reducing
the existing water and wastewater rates.
Capital Funding Program
The Region is required to recover each year's operating, maintenance and
administration costs from that year's wholesale rate. However capital costs expended in
a given year are subject to financing alternatives involving reserve funds, current
revenues, debentures and development charges. This approach allows flexibility in the
financing of capital works and allows the wholesale rate levels to be set on a more
planned basis.
Decisions are made by municipalities as to how best to finance capital programs. A
number of municipalities prefer to pay for capital investment needs out of cash receipts
(rates or taxes) rather than by issuing debt. This has been the practice at the Region for
water and wastewater operations where proposed debt financing has been substituted
with pay-as-you-go financing.
Pay-as-you-go financing is subject to a certain amount of controversy, particularly for
capital expenditures that are for growth or new projects since the current ratepayers are
funding work that will benefit future generations (intergenerational cross subsidy). It is
often argued that the cost of major works should be borrowed so that the cost can be
spread out and allocated over a period of time that reflects who will benefit from the
project. I n fact in regulated environments, borrowing is often required so as to avoid this
cross subsidy.
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According to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), today, most major
municipalities in Canada practice a combination of long-term financing and pay-as-you-
go policies.
There are however mixed views as to whether long-term debt financing is a superior
method of capital financing to pay-as-you-go. While there are advantages and
disadvantages to both approaches, consideration of the merits of both methods should
guide future financing decisions in accordance with the Regions long term plans.
As stated in the Region's last Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan (MSP), the
capital cost category with the strongest argument for debt financing is the portion of
growth-related capital costs not recovered by development charges. Since this capacity
is provided for future customers and, in the interests of equity, the net capital costs after
DC contributions should be debt financed.
Therefore, given the deficiency of development charges (DCs) revenues to fully fund
Niagara's growth related capital costs, it is recommended that debt financing be the
preferred method to finance the portion of growth related capital costs currently
recovered from the wholesale rates. It is also recommended that debt be used to
finance larger projects such as CSO control works that benefit future generations and
that the Region annually review its detailed capital budget to determine if there is
additional room for debenture financing of specific projects in accordance with the
principles set out in this review.
In as much as this will increase the Region's debt levels, staff analyzed the debt
servicing costs to ensure any additional debt would not cause the Region to exceed the
regulatory limits set by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs at 250/0 of total own source
revenue, or contravene the Region's Capital Management Policy which has a self
imposed limit set at 20%). This policy may however need to be amended to address the
new additional rate supported debt not previously contemplated when the policy was
drafted.
In the consultant's study two models were considered to identify the impact and
appropriateness of using alternative sources of financing for the four classifications of
capital works.
For capital projects considered replacement and replenishment of existing capital
infrastructure, rates are currently used to fund these projects. No change is
recommended for these projects as these assets tend to benefit the existing ratepayers.
As noted previously, where development charge funds are available, growth related
capital costs should be funded from DCs as is the case in the current model.
A strong argument can be made to fund growth related capital costs where the benefits
are beyond the 10 year timeframe of the DC study by issuing debt and then seeking the
ability to include these costs in future development charges. This will reduce the impact
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on the existing ratepayers and will provide an opportunity to recover these costs from
future development charges. Both models give consideration to using debt financing for
these capital related costs.
In terms of funding projects required as a result of new regulations and improvements to
the existing system, models 1 and 2 provide two different funding sources. Model 1
finances these costs by issuing debt, while model 2 recovers these costs on a pay-as-
you-go basis (except for CSO control works which are debt financed in both models).
The following Table summarises the recommended capital funding sources for both
models
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Operating Expenditures (Reserve Levels)
Another area considered by the consultant in their study was the level of reserves set
aside by the Region for each service. Typically, municipalities maintain a rate
stabilization reserve for water and wastewater to provide a cushion against annual
revenue fluctuations due to weather patterns which can cause significant volatility. The
level of such a fund can be set by reviewing historical revenue changes due to seasonal
weather variations and by considering industry standards. Currently, the Region does
not have a separate reserve(s) for rate stabilization, rather the Region has one
combined reserve for water and wastewater capital and stabilization. Annual variations
in flows due to seasonal water use (in the case of water sales) or inflow to the sewer
system due to spring runoff or rainfall (in the case of wastewater billings), increases the
possibility of revenue shortfalls. This situation can be hedged against by the use of a
rate stabilization reserve fund. The Region's MSP recommended that a rate stabilization
reserve fund be established to provide a hedge against revenue shortfalls. Industry
research suggests that a level of 50/0-100/0 of annual rate revenues should be available
to establish a target for rate stabilization reserves. The range considered by the
consultant in the cost recovery options presented later in this report are based on the
degree to which the rate setting recovered costs result from a fixed source (e.g. debt
costs based on meter equivalency), thereby reducing variability and hence the need for
stabilization funds. Contributions are being recommended as required to maintain
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sufficient funds in reserves to meet at least one year of shortfalls, as has been the case
in the models run with an overall goal of reaching the target balance within a 5-year
timeframe. Once sufficient funds are in reserve, the years when surplus funds are
generated (dry summers, wet springs) may provide enough additional funds to maintain
the rate stabilization funds at sufficient levels and future contributions would no longer
be required.
Capital replacement reserves were also considered in the review to ensure the ongoing
sustainability of the Region's water and wastewater infrastructure. To provide guidance
as to a target amount that should be budgeted for the maintenance of existing
infrastructure, industry practice is to calculate the average loss in replacement value
each year. The analysis in the Region's MSP warns of the need for increasing levels of
investments in replacement/refurbishment of the existing infrastructure. Based on the
asset inventory and the assumed life spans of linear systems and treatment plants, an
average level of 2.20/0 and 2.40/0 of the replacement cost annually is recommended
respectively for water and wastewater. Based on current asset inventories, the
consultant is recommending an annual contribution of 16$ million for water and $20
million for wastewater with the goal of having a reserve balance equivalent to one years
worth of capital requirements in the respective water and wastewater capital
replacement reserve. Due to the current shortage in the existing reserves, it is
recommended that these target reserve levels be phased in to 2012
Alternative Rate Setting (Cost Allocation Methodology)
The Region provides the municipal water supply and sewage treatment functions for the
Region's area municipalities. The charges to each municipality are calculated based on
uniform water and wastewater wholesale rates times each municipality's water and
wastewater flow volumes as measured at the Region's treatment plants or municipal
boundaries. The Region meters both water and wastewater as this is used to calculate the
cost to each area municipality. Metering the wastewater at the wholesale level is a practice
that is unique in the Region of Niagara compared with other municipalities surveyed in
Ontario.
Area municipalities set their retail rates by incorporating the wholesale cost (which
includes unaccounted for water that is not directly billed to the end users) along with their
cost to distribute water and collect sewage. Wastewater, at the retail level, typically, is
charged as a percentage of the water flows through the retail metering of water flows. This
is consistent with the approach taken by the vast majority of municipalities across Ontario.
As such, given the different practices at the Regional (wholesale) and Area municipal
(retail) level, there is a disconnect between what is billed to the local municipalities and
their ability to recover these costs from the end users in a predictable manner. For
example, if a year with high wastewater flows (wet weather conditions), the water flows
may be lower, but the wastewater flows will typically be higher, causing deficits at the local
level because the.costs are not fully recovered locally but m~st be paid to the Region.
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Cost Recovery Options
Seven options were considered by the working group that addresses the concerns of the
local municipalities with each evaluated against the criteria set out by the working group at
the onset of the review. ,These options are summarized in the following Table.
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Each option was thoroughly considered by the Working Group as well as the Area
Treasurers and the Public Works Officials group. While Option 5 was considered a good
option as it minimized shifts and maintains incentives for local municipalities to improve
wastewater systems to higher levels, it only moderately achieves the objective of
improving stability. Option 48 was also considered a viable option in the mid to long term
as it improves stability, equity and also recognizes that a significant portion of the Regional
costs to be recovered do not vary with flows (capital and debt), but this option results in
moderate shifts and therefore was not considered optimal in the short term. Consensus
was however reached by all groups that Option 58 was preferred and was to be
recommended for implementation in 2007
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Option 58 Rate Setting-Recommended
This option establishes a fixed cost component that would be recovered based on meter
equivalency (for debt servicing costs only) for water and wastewater, with the remainder of
the water costs recovered based on actual annual water flows and the remainder of the
wastewater costs to be recovered based on 3 year average historical wastewater flows.
This model offers the most benefits in terms of improved predictability, stability and
eliminates shifts between municipalities which were considered the primary objectives of
the Working Group.
The following is a summary of impacts of the recommended model ..
- Very minor shifts in burden-All municipalities experience reductions in every year
- Increased predictability and less variability with collection of fixed based on meter
equivalency (ME)
- Improves equity with fixed costs being collected based on ME
- Best option in terms of adequately addressing volatility and improving
predictability at local level as the wastewater variable component is collected based
on a 3 year historic average (not based on current year flows). As such, the local
municipalities know the amount that they are required to pay to the Region at the
beginning of the year for wastewater which is the largest component of the budget
- Limited volatility at the Regional level for wastewater in that the majority of the
costs for wastewater do not vary with volumes
- Supports conservation efforts with a small portion of the water costs fixed
The following table provides the projected impact on the local municipalities over the water
and wastewater cost allocations that they would have otherwise been levied.
(Projected local impacts are provided for illustrative purposes. Actual impacts will be subject to actual flows and future
operating and capital budgets. Any deviation however is expected to be minimal)
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As shown above, using the primary and secondary evaluation criteria, the options
considered meet the evaluation criteria (to varying degrees). As previously stated, the
preferred option in the short term is Option 58 as this provides the best stability and
predictability, significantly improves equity and results in minimal shifts.
Recommended ChanQes
The recommendations being made by the Working Group will modify the Region's
budgeting and financing strategies as well as implement a new water and wastewater
cost recovery methodology. To summarise these proposed changes below is a list of
the recommendations contained in this report.
Budaet and Financina
It is recommended that the Region amend its policy of pay-as-you-go financing for water
and wastewater capital projects to provide for debt financing be used to fund growth
related capital costs not recovered from Regional development charges and that
consideration also be given for the use of debt financing for the funding of larger capital
projects which are deemed to significantly benefit future generation such as the
construction of Combined Sewer Overflow control tanks.
It is recommended that the Region annually review the water and wastewater capital
program to determine if there is additional room for debenture financing of specific projects
in accordance with the principles set out the Water and Wastewater Rate Setting and Cost
Recovery Study.
It is recommended that the Working Group be maintained over the next several years to
review the budgeting, financing and rate setting options in relation to the objectives of
the review and to monitor the affordability of water and wastewater costs based against
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benchmarks established in the Water and Wastewater Rate Setting and Cost Recover
Study.
It is recommended that all projects identified in the DC background study be identified in
the capital budget and that the appropriate allocation of DC revenues in accordance
with the study be used to fund the project.
It is recommended that until a new Development Charges By-law is passed, in
accordance with Section 66 of the Development Charges Act, a Council report be
prepared to identify Council's intention that commencing in 2007, excess capacity
growth related capital costs will be paid for by future development charges. This will
provide the Region with the ability to recover debt related costs associated with post
capacity growth related development from future development charges.
It is recommended that Staff be directed to investigate the sources and magnitude of
Development Charge revenue loss and report back to Committee and Council with
appropriate recommendations.
It is recommended that Rate Stabilization Reserves be established for Water and
Wastewater at 10% and 5% respectively of annual rate revenues respectively and that
these target levels be phased in over the next 5 years.
It is recommended that a Capital Replacement Reserve be established for Water and
Wastewater at $16 million and $20 million respectively and that these target levels be
phased in over the next 5 years
Alternative Rate Settinq
It is recommended that Regional water costs be recovered from the area municipalities
based on the following methodology
Debt servicing costs be recovered from area municipalities based on their
proportionate share of the Region's Meter Equivalency total.
Meter Equivalency Totals for each Area Municipality will be provided annually to the
Region by the municipality's Public Works Official.
Regional water costs (less debt servicing costs) be recovered from the area
municipalities based on actual metered water flows multiplied by the Region's
annually set uniform water rate.
It is recommended that Regional wastewater costs be recovered from the area
municipalities based on the following methodology:
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Debt servicing costs be recovered from area municipalities based on their
proportionate share of the Region's Meter Equivalency total.
Meter Equivalency Totals for each Area Municipality will be provided annually to the
Region by the municipality's Public Works Official.
Regional wastewater costs (less debt servicing costs) be recovered from the area
municipalities based on 3 year average historical wastewater flows multiplied by the
Region's annually set uniform wastewater rate.
Submitted by:
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Commissioner of Corporate Services issioner of Public Works
Mike Troj n
Chief Adm . trative Officer
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This report was prepared by John Murphy, Manager Policy and Development on behalf of
the Joint Water and Wastewater Cost Recovery Methodology Review Working Group
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Niagara.1I Region Office of the Regional Clerk
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685-1571 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
Fax: 905-687-4977
pam. gi I roy@regional.niagara.on.ca
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
October 20, 2006
Mr. Dean lorfida
Municipal Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
CL 14-2006, October 19,2006
Report CSD 132-2006
Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income
Disabled Homeowners Deferral - Revisions
Our File No. F.05.002
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting of October 19,2006, approved the
following recommendation of its Corporate Services Committee:
"That Report CSD 132-2006, October 11, 2006, respecting Low-Income Seniors and
Low-Income Disabled Homeowners Deferral-Revisions, be received.
That Regional Council adopt and approve the new by-law to establish criteria for
applications for tax deferrals by low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons
attached as Appendix B to this report to take effect on January 1, 2006.
That the Regional Clerk be directed to make the necessary arrangements to ensure this
by-law is implemented in accordance with applicable laws.
That this report be received and circulated to the Councils of the Area Municipalities and
local school boards for information."
A copy of Report CSD 132-2006 is attached for your information.
If further information is required, please contact Debbie Williams at (905) 685-1571, ext. 3454.
Yours truly,
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Pam Gilroy .
Regional Clerk
cc: J. Bergsma, Commissioner, Corporate Services
D. Williams, Senior Financial Analyst
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REPORT TO: Chair and Members of the
Corporate Services Committee
SUBJECT: Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Disabled
Homeowners Deferral - Revisions
RECOMMENDATION
That this Committee recommend to Regional Council:
1. That Regional Council adopt and approve the new By-law to Establish Criteria
for Applications for Tax Deferrals by Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income
C__-- Disabled Persons attached as Appendix B to this Report to take effect on
January 1, 2006.
2. That the Regional Clerk be directed to make the necessary arrangements to
ensure this By-law is implemented in accordance with applicable laws.
3. That this report be received and circulated to the Councils of the Area
Municipalities and local school boards for information.
PURPOSE
This report recommends changes to the Region's Low-Income Seniors and Low-
Income Disabled Homeowners By-law in response to a request from the City of St.
Catharines.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
By resolution dated April 12, 2006, the City of S1. Catharines has requested that the
Region review and update the tax deferral eligibility criteria for low-income seniors and
low-income disabled homeowners' property tax. (see Appendix A). Criteria were
discussed at the June 16, 2006 Area Treasurers meeting resulting in the development
of the attached draft By-law (see Appendix B) for which staff now seek approval.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS (
If the proposed By-law is adopted, the financial implication to the Region will be the
interest carrying charges, estimated to be approximately $4,200 annually, for the
deferred amount of taxes.
BACKGROUND
Property tax legislation passed in 1998 required upper and single tier municipalities to
provide tax relief for assessment related tax increases for low-income seniors and low-
income disabled persons owning and occupying property in the residential class. Relief
was to be provided in years of general reassessment. Legislation defined assessment
related tax increases, however the definition of low-income seniors and low-income
disabled persons was to be determined by the municipality. Municipalities also had the
responsibility of determining the amount of tax relief (all or part of the assessment
related tax increase) and the type of relief (refund or deferral).
The definition for tax increase has since been amended in Legislation to include all
increases, budgetary or assessment related. Under the legislation, the maximum
amount of tax relief to be provided is the difference between the taxes levied on the
property in the year preceding a reassessment and the taxes levied in the year of a .4-'-: -_
reassessment. ~~
REPORT
Administration
The Area Municipalities are responsible for administering the tax relief program for low
income seniors and low income disabled persons as they are responsible for billing and
collecting property taxes. Applications for tax relief are accepted and processed by the
Area Municipality in which the individual resides. The Region has developed an
application form that will be available on the Region's web-site and to each Area
Municipality (see Appendix C).
Current Proqram
The current tax deferral program has been in effect since 1998 and includes the
following key elements:
. persons eligible for tax relief are low income seniors and low income disabled
persons owning and occupying property in the residential property class;
. low income seniors are persons who are 65 years of age or older and in
receipt of the monthly Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) program (or
pending) and low income disabled individuals are persons who are in receipt
of an increment paid under the Family Benefits Act (or pending); (,~
. tax relief is in the form of a deferral and no interest is charged on the deferred
amou nts;
. minimum amounts to be deferred are $200;
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( ." . the deferral period is 3 years;
. the applicants' property taxes must be current at the time of application; and
. if an eligible person for which tax relief has been granted ceases to be an
eligible person, all tax relief ceases and the total amount deferred becomes a
debt payable to the applicable Area Municipality.
Options for Tax Relief
Section 319 of the Municipal Act provides two basic tax relief options for upper and
single tier municipalities. I n each case the option may be applied to all or a portion of
the tax increase:
1) refund/cancel all or a portion of the tax increase; or
2) defer all or a portion of the tax increase;
Option 1 involves a refund or cancellation of the property tax increase. With a refund or
cancellation, the Region and the Area Municipalities forego tax revenue equal to the
amount of the refund or cancellation on an annual basis until such time as the property
is sold or the applicant ceases to be eligible. This lost revenue would be recorded as a
tax write-off.
Option 2 involves a deferral of the property tax increase. Tax relief in the form of a
("~:- deferral recognizes that eligible individuals own homes with a net asset value. When the
home is eventually sold, the deferred taxes can be paid from the proceeds of the sale.
The impact on the Region and Area Municipalities from deferred taxes is minimal as the
impact is essentially limited to foregone interest.
Recommended Approach
The recommended approach is to provide tax relief based on a tax deferral of a portion
of the tax increase. This option mirrors the tax relief currently provided but permits
eligible homeowners to seek a deferral based on the total year over year tax increase,
not just the assessment related tax change. Low-income seniors and low-income
disabled persons will benefit from the expanded definition of tax increase as the
deferrals are now calculated on a larger amount. It is also recommended. that a
threshold deferral amount of $200 continue to apply. With this limit, low income seniors
and low income disabled persons would be responsible for the first $200 of their
property tax increase. The amount of the tax increase exceeding $200 would be the
amount deferred. Interest will not be charged as it is prohibited by legislation.
Cancellations or refunds (Option 1) are not recommended as they do not recognize the
equity that homeowners have in their homes or the homeowner's ability to pay once the
property is sold.
( In addition, the following limitations and criteria have been added to the program
roughly based on suggestions outlined in the City of S1. Catharines April 12, 2006 letter
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. Accumulated amount of deferral cannot exceed 500/0 of the property's Current /
Value Assessment (CV A). (
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. Applicant must have owned a residential property within the Region for a period
of 1 or more years.
. Documentation is required for proof of age, and receipt of Guaranteed Income
Supplement (GIS) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
Together with the continued deferral option all but two of the criteria contained in the
City of St. Catharines resolution have been satisfied. The recommendation for
registering a lien on the property was determined not to be necessary as outstanding
property taxes take priority. Also it is not recommend that a CV A threshold be adopted
as CV A may not be an accurate indication of a homeowner's equity or ability to pay.
Financial Impact
The impact of tax relief as proposed in this report is dependant on the number of eligible
applicants and the amount of their tax increases in excess of the $200 threshold
amount. Analysis has indicated that approximately 90,000 residential properties have a
tax increase greater than 30/0. Assuming 200/0 of these homes are owned and occupied
by seniors and disabled persons, the number of potential properties would be 18,000. If
it is further assumed that 25% of these homeowners qualify as low-income, the number
of potential applicants could be 4,500. With a threshold amount of $200 and the
Regional portion of the tax bill at 500/0, the maximum amount of deferred taxes for the ~/ --
Region would be approximately $98,000 per year. The actual impact to the Region (
would be the carrying charges of this amount. Based on the Region's current portfolio "-
rate of 4.25%, the annual cost to the Region is estimated to be $4,200.
Submitted by: Approved by:
John Bergsma
Commissioner of Corporate Services
This report was prepared by Debbie Williams, Senior Financial Analyst and reviewed by Michael Kyne,
Director Legal SelVices.
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Ma. Pam GiI'(}Y~ R*o:na1 Clerk (
Regional Mt:miejpality ofh11agata
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Re.: Proposed (l-'~ Ta"C Increase for Seniors
on :it Limited Fbt'llld :fu(iO~
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p1em;e be adVised tbat tb~ Council '?fthe. Corporation ~the Cit;yof St. Ca~ at-Its ~
held O11.Aptill()~ 2006~ gawoo.nrrlder.mon to the :nbove-NferencOO matter and ~(;t:edtb.e
fon()~8 resO.tuti<:m;
T:lmt tiw Region be requested. t9 to l'eV.ieW and update tI;leJt tu ~ fOf"]o:wmt::ome semors.
and .lQ~f mcome disablea prop.erty owners to include the following:
C~ - be a deferral of'thepropert.y'"taxmorease. "-
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-have an: income :resmction {j t},~ be in r~<ei.pt Qf Guaranteed ]nc;ome Supplenient)-
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greater than. tbe median household "'mite in 1he lower.ot1ex' ~d'pa1ity in vy"'b1eh
th~y r(-'l~de).
~ be owned and ooc.up~d. as' the applicant's pr:incipal Ie$idenee..
- the -d~m be a lien on the prope,tty \li.lfth -the ~ttn,nnaoonmll1ated. defe:rnd of
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
BY-LAW NO.
A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR
APPLICATIONS FOR TAX DEFERRALS BY
LOW-INCOME SENIORS AND LOW-INCOME
DISABLED PERSONS
WHEREAS Section 319 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001 C. 25, as
amended, requires the Regional Municipality of Niagara to pass a by-law
providing for deferrals or cancellation of, or other relief in respect of, all or
part of a tax increase for 1998 and subsequent years on property in the
residential property class for persons assessed as owners who are, or
whose spouses are,
(a) low-income seniors as defined in the by-law; or
(b) low-income persons with disabilities as defined in the by-law.
(-- THEREFORE the Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara enacts as
follow:
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1) In this by-law:
"tax increase" is the difference between the annual taxes levied on the
property in the preceding year and the annual taxes levied in the current
year;
"eligible deferral amount" means that part of the tax increase for the
taxation year in which the application is made which is in excess of two
hundred dollars ($200.00);
"Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the lower-tier municipality within
which an eligible property is located;
"eligible property" means the owner's principal residence which is in the
residential property class and for which all property taxes have been
paid in full;
"principal residence" is as defined by the Income Tax Act;
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"residential property class" is as defined by the Assessment Act, R.S.O. (
1990, c. A.31, as amended and the regulations thereto;
"owner" means an individual who owns eligible property and who is, or
whose spouse or same-sex partner is:
i) at least 65 years of. age and in receipt of, or has made
application for, the monthly Guaranteed Income Supplement
(GIS) provided under Part II of the Old Age Security Act
(Canada); or
ii) disabled and in receipt of, or has made application for, benefits
under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
2) To be eligible for a property tax deferral, the owner:
a) must occupy the property, within the Regional Municipality of Niagara,
as his/her principal residence for the full year for which the tax deferral
is sought;
b) must have owned a residential property within the Regional
Municipality of Niagara for a period of at least one year preceding the
application;
c) ensure that the property taxes on the eligible property have been paid
in full for the tax years proceeding the application; /- -
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d) must be responsible to pay a tax increase of at least $200 in the year \
of application; and
e) submit all relevant documentation to the Treasurer.
3) The following conditions apply to deferred taxes:
a) The deferred taxes must be repaid in full as soon as:
i) the property is sold;
ii) on tax sale of the property;
iii) the owner dies;
iv) the owner's of title to the property is transferred (excluding
transfer of ownership to spouse) and before the proceeds of
sale are disbursed; or
v) when the property or owner ceases to be eligible under the
criteria established by the by-law including when an application
for GIS or ODSP is rejected.
b) Tax relief amounts under municipal by-laws are not transferable to
others or the estates of deceased owners.
c) No interest charges shall accrue on property taxes deferred pursuant
to this by-law.
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4) The following limits apply to any deferral under this by-law:
a) Only current taxes but not tax arrears or outstanding taxes can be
deferred.
b) Only one deferral granted per owner per eligible property.
c) The tax increase must be greater than $200.
d) The accumulated amount of the tax deferral cannot exceed 500/0 of the
current assessed value of the property.
5) All applicants for tax deferrals under this by-law shall submit an application
and provide all supporting documentation in a form satisfactory to the
Treasurer including:
a) proof of age as applicable;
b) proof of receipt of GIS or ODSP payments as applicable; and
c) permitting the local mu n icipality to independently verify all
documentation provided in an application.
6) That this by-Iav" shall come into force and take effect on January 1, 2006 at
which time Regional Municipality of Niagara By-law 87 -2001 shall be
repealed.
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(Peter Partington, Regional Chair)
(Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerkl
Associate Director of Corporate Strategy)
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APPLICATION FOR DEFERRAL OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR -" ","
LOW-INCOME SENIOR AND LOW-INCOME DISABLED HOMEOWNERS
IROLL # (for office use only) I I I (
STREET ADDRESS
AREA MUNICIPALITY POSTAL CODE
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List of all Registered owners and relationship to applicant
Last Name First Name Age (YY/MM/DD) Relationship
t e property IS In
For Low-income Seniors proof of: Attach photocopy
GUARANTEED INCOME SUPPLEMENT (GIS) I IForm T4A-OAS or Notice of Qualification.
and
Age I IFederal or Ontario Citizen Card, Birth Certificate
or Passport
For Low-income Disabled Persons proof of: Attach photocopy
ONTARIO DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (ODSP) I IT5007 slip or Notice of Qualification
NOTE: /fan application for benefits is pending approval or under appeal, a photocopy of the completed application must be attached to this (~
a lication.
STATEMENT
(1) I am the registered owner and continuous resident of this property.
(2) I have owned property in the Regional Municipality of Niagara for more than one year prior to the date of this application.
(3) I acknowledge this property is my principal residence and I have not applied for a tax deferral on any otner property this year.
(4) I agree to notify the Area Municipality of any changes that would affect my eligibility for the Property Tax Deferral Program, including
changes to property assessment.
(5) I, the applicant, declare the above information to be correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and the Municipality
may verify any and all information pertaining to this application.
(6) I acknowledge that application for deferral must be made on an annual basis.
Date of Application Signature of Applicant Signature of Spouse
NOTE:
Information provided by applicants is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal Information regarding this application will be treated
as confidential. Copies of applications will be provided to the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the relevant school board for their accounting.
In order for the deferral to be processed and granted in a timely fashion, this application must be completed and received in your area municipal office, no later than
February 28, 2006. The application will not be processed unless all required information has been provided.
OffiCE) Use Only
Amount of Deferral:
(a) Prior years annual property taxes = I I (e) 50% of CVA I I
(b) Current years annual property taxes = (f) Accumulated I I
deferral to date: (
(c) Less dollar threshold = ($200.00)
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DETAILS OF TAX DEFERRAL
( The applicant must own and occupy the property as their principle residence.
2. The applicant must have owned a residential property within the Regional Municipality of Niagara for a period
of one or more years preceding the application.
3. The applicant must be in receipt of benefits from one of the programs identified on the application. Proof of
receipt of benefits from the program must be submitted with the application.
4. The accumulated amount of deferral cannot exceed 50% of the current assessed value of the property.
5. Tax deferral applies to current taxes only and not tax arrears or outstanding taxes.
6. To maintain eligibility the property taxes must be current.
7. A tax reduction from a successful assessment appeal may alter the amount of the tax deferral.
8. In the event a tax deferral is granted, no interest charges will be added to the amount deferred.
9. Repayment of the deferral amount will be due and payable to the Area Municipality on:
. transference of title of the property
. disposition of property
. applicant ceases to be eligible for deferral of taxes
10. In order to for continued eligibility for the Tax Deferral Program an application must be submitted to the Area
Municipality each taxation year.
11. Application must be addressed to the Municipal Treasurer and submitted to the Area Municipality in which the
property is located. Addresses provided below.
12. Deadline for submitting an application is December 31 in the year that the tax relief is being requested.
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City of Niagara Falls City of Weiland Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
4310 Queen Street 411 East Main Street P.O. Box 100
Niagara Falls, ON Weiland, ON 1593 Creek Road
L2E 6X5 L3B 3X4 Virgil, ON
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City of Port Colborne Town of Fort Erie Town of Pelham
66 Charlotte Street 1 Municipal Centre Drive P.O. Box 400
Port Colborne, ON Fort Erie, ON 20 Pelham Town Square
L3K 3C8 L2A 2S6 Fonthill, ON
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City of St. Catharines Town of Grimsby Township of Wainfleet
P.O. Box 3012 P.O. Box 159 P.O. Box40
St. Catharines, ON 160 Livingston Avenue Wainfleet, ON
L2R 7C2 Grimsby, ON LOS 1VO
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City of Thorold Town of Lincoln Township of West Lincoln
P.O. Box 1044 4800 South Service Road P.O. Box 400
8 Carleton St. South Beamsville, ON 318 Can borough Street
Thorold, ON LOR 1 B1 Smithville, ON
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
BY-LAW NO. 96-2006
A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR
APPLICATIONS FOR,TAX DEFERRALS BY
lOW-INCOME SENIORS AND LoW-INCOME
DISABLED PERSONS
WHER~S' Section 319 of ' the Municipal Act, 2001 S.D. 200'1" C. 25., as
amenct'~d~ ',req~ites the Regional MuniCipality of' Niagara to piiss' a by-'~w
providinQ,,fQf deferrals p,. cancellatioh 9f,' or other relief in, respect of," c;lll orp~rf of
a tfix iQcfe,~~~, for 19~~ and '-subsequen~ years on property in' th~' r~~id~ntial
property cr~s~J~tJ)~rsdns assess~? as owners who are, or whose spouses' ate,
(~) : IOW-,~~,~ome seniors'as d~fin'ed in the by-law; or
(b)' ,low-incOme persons with disabilities as defined in the bY..law~
THEREFORE'the CO'uncil of The Regional Municipality' of Niagara enacts, as follow:
1) , In,~hJ~ bYrl'~w~
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"t$lX",Jdcrease" is, the difference between'the annual taxesl~vied. on: the'
p~~p~rtY:ii'~ 'the preceding y~ar and' the, annual taXes levied in: th~ curr~:nt
year;
"~liglpJ~(t~ferral amoune means that part of the tax increas~, fpr the taxgt1Jpn
, ye~f. "ir1,wffiJptl-. ~heapplication is made w~ich is in eXGess of tWo hu'rtd'red
d()n~fs ($4()O'.OO);,
"~r~~~Mr~,r'" 'meCi;ns the Treas~rer of the lower-tier municipality within which.
an ~ligibl~ property is located; , '
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"e'I9.,itJ'~ pr9pel"tY'" means the ,owner's pri~cipal, residence which ,is' in the .
re$iGlential' property class and for which all property taxes hav~' been paid in'
full" '.' ' ' '.
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"prin'cipaJ residence" is as defined by the Income Tax Act;
"r~~jg,gnt.lfi.I'" pr~p~rty class" is as defin,ed by th~ Assessment Act, R.S.O.
1990'~ c. A.31', as amended and the regulations thereto;
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'~owner" means an individual who owns eligible property and who is, or
whose .spouse 'or same-sex partner is:
i) at least 65 years of age and. in receipt of, or has made
appli98tion for, the monthiy Guaranteed Income Supplement
(GIS) provided under Part II of the' Old Age Security Act
, (Canada); or
ii) disabled and in receipt of, or has made application for, benefits
under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
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2. "'0 be elig.ible for a propertY tax deferral, the' owner:
a) . must-~ occupy the' property, within the Regional Municipality of
Niagara~ as hislher principal residence for the full year for which the
tax deferral is sou~nt; ,
b) must hav~ Qwned' a resigential, p,rbpertY within. th~, Regional
Myi1iC,~pa..Jlty Qf, Niagara for a period of at least one year preceding' the'
c): a,ppHcatiop;. ". . .' .." '. . . . .'
.en'sure that the property taxes o~ th~.'~lig.iQle property have been paid
inJ4U. fo'r tpeJc;lX~~ars, pr6cee,cJil1g;t~~;.~p'pnc,9tlon~,' .' _' -
d) ntiJ~t: be re~p6M'sible to pay a tax' increase of at least $200 in' the year '
- of~pplicatiQn;',ahd- , '. '
e) su~bh1it all' relevant documentation to the Treasurer.
3) The'follo~fng :cQn~iti.9n$ apply'to gef~rT~d ta~es:' '
a) The d$f~f.f~clt~esm~sfbe r~paicJ: tilfuU 'as soon as:
i) 1he:'piOp.~rty"is ~old; _
ii) on: f~ safe of tlie property; ,
Hi) th~ owher dies~ " ' "
iv) tlJ~ owner's of title, to th~ prop$rtY is tran~f~rred (excluding
trans.f~r ofoVinership to 'spouse) and b~fore the proceeds of,
sa.h:~' ar~ disbursed; 'or .'
v) Wflt3,n the property or owner c~ases to be eligible under the
criteria est~bli$hed J5y t~e by-raW hlcluding when an
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appJ~cation for GI'S or ODSP i~ rejected.
b) Tax reliefarriqunts under municip'al ~Y~laws are not transferable tq
otherS' or the e.states qf deceased oWnerS. . . .'
c) No interest 'charges shall accrue On property taxes deferred pursuant
to thi~ by-law.
4) The folloWing limits ,~pply to anyqeferral uncj~r this by~l~w:
a) Only: current taxes butno~ tax arrears'or outstanding taxes can be
. 'deferred. . .
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b) Only one ~ef~rfal granted per ow:ner P~( ,eligible property per year.
c) The tax increase must be greater than $200.
d) The aecumulate<;f ,amount of th.e tax q~ferral cannot exceed 50% of
the current assessed value of the property.
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5) All applicants for tax deferrals under this by-law shall submit an application
and provide all supporting documentation in a form satisfactory to' the
Treasurer including:
.a) proof of age' as applicable; . .
b) proof of receipt of GIS or OPSP payments as applicable; .and .
c) perm.itting the local municipality to independently verify all
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documentation provided in an application.
6) That this- by-law shall come in~o force and take effect on January 1, 2006 at
_ which time Regional Municipality of Niagara By-law 87-2001 shall' be .
I repealed.
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
(Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk)
CERTifiED AIRUE~OP't
, Pass~d:' October 19. 2006 _ILL-~. -.
CLERIC. Regional MUI\IClpa .
Bill 96
AP~lICATIO~ FOR.DEFERRAL OF PRO.PERTY TAXES F9R t
LOW-INCOME SENIOR AND LOWNINCOME DISABLED-HOMEOWNERS
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List of all Registered owners and relationship to applicant
Last Name First Name Age (YVIMM/DO) Relationship
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For Low~incom~ S~nfors~roof of: Attach DhotoCODV
GOA~NTEED INCOME SUPPLEMENT (GIS) I IForm T4A-QAS or Notice of Qualification.
and
Age I IFederal or Ontario Citizen Card, Birth Certificate'
or Pass~ort
. j:~r l.Ow~lncome ~isabled Persons Draof of: Attach DhotoCODV
ONTARIO DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (ODSP) I .IT5007 slip or Notice of Qualification
NOTE: If ~I'! application ,for benefits is pending approval or under appeal a photocopy of the completed application .must be attached to this
a Dcation.
STATEMENT
(1) I am the regi~red owner and ~ntinuous resident of this property.
(2} I have o~ecI property in the Regional Municipality of Niagara for more than one year prior to the date of this application. .
(3) lacknowfedgethis property is my principal residence .and I h~lie not applied for a tax deferral on any other prope~ this year.
(4) I agree to notify the Area Municipality of any changes that would affect my eligibility for the Property Tax Deferral Program, including
changes to property assessment I
. (5). I, the appi~nt, declare the above i~formation to be correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and the Mur.licipality
may verify any and all information pertaining to this appliCation.
(6) I acknowledge ~hat application for deferral must be made on an annual basis.
Date of Application Signature of Applicant Signature of Spouse
NOTE:
InfOrinatiqn' provided by applicants i~ subject to the Freedom Of Information and Protection of.PrivacY Ad. PerSonal information regarding thIs application wl1l be treated
~ eOnftdt!ntiaJ. Co~ies of apPlications wiD be provided to the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the relevant school board for their accounting. .
In order for. the defeira1 to be prcicessecl and ~ in a timely fashiOn. this application must be completed and received In your area municipal office, no later than
February.28th of the following year. The application will not be piocessed unless a~ required information has been provided.
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DETAILS Of TAX DEFERRAL
1. The applicant must ow!1 and occupy the property as their principle residence.
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2. The applicant .must have owned a'residential property within the Regional Municipality of Niagara for a period
of one or More years preceding the application. . . .
3. . The applicant must be in receipt of benefits from one of the programs identified on the ap~lication. Proof of
receipt of benefits from th~ program must be submitted with the application.
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4. The accumulated amount of deferral cannot exceed 50% of the current assessed value of the property.
5. Tax deferral applies to' curren~ taxes only and not tax arrears or outstanding taXes.
6.' To maintain eligibility the property taxes mus~ be current.
7. A tax reduction from a successful assessment appeal may alter the amount of the tax deferral. .
8. In the event a tax deferral is granted, no interest charges will be added to t~e amount deferred.
9. Repayment of the deferral amount will be due anc:f p~yable to the Area Municipality' on:>'
. transference of title of the property .,
. disposition of property
. applic~i1t. cease~ to be eligible fprdeferral oftax~s
10~ In order to for continued eligibility for th~ T~ Deferral Program an application m'ust be SUbmitted to the Area
Municipality each taxation year. . ".
11. Appliqation mustbeaddr6$sed to the Municipal Treasurer and submitted to the Area'Muni.cipality in whic~ the'
property is located. Addresses provided below.
12.' Deadline for submitting an application is Februarv 28th of the following year that the, tax relief is being
reql:lested. .. .'
A~~ ,~M~iCiP.~I' Addl'E!Sses
Ci~~f N;i~ga~~alls City of Weiland. Town of Niagci.r:a-on-the-Lake
4~ f9 q4'e.~n Street 411 East Main street P.O. ~6x10q . ,
Nift~a~ F~lIs, ON Weiland, ON 1593 Creek Road
t2E.6X5 L3B 3X4 .' Virgil, pN,
LOS 1TO
CitY9f Po.it Colbome Town of Fort Erie Town of Pelham
. 66 'CharlottEr Street' 1. Municipal Centre Drive P.O. ~0.~40Q
PQrt 'Cb.lbonie'~ Of..l Fort Erie; ON 20 Pelham Town Square
. ~3K 3ea L2A 2S6 Fonthill,' ON, '
LOS 1EO
City of ~Catharines Town of Grimsby Township of Wainfleet
P'~O~~ox 301~' P.O~ Box 159 P.O. Box 40
. St. Catha'rines, ON 160 Livingston Avenue Waintieet, ON
L2R.7(;2 Grimsby, ON LOS 1VO'
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CityC)f l11orold. To~ of Lincoln Townsbip ofW~t L.incoln
P.Q~t:3P~ 1044 . 4800 South Service Road P.O~ Box400
8 Carleton Sf. South Beamsville, ON 31 a CanbotoughSt~et
Tljc)roi~:ON LOR 1B1 Smithville, ON
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~t(J~~~t~~di~~~~~+ Clerk
2 t. aVI S ~oaa, . . ox 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685-1571 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
Fax: 905-687-4977
pam.gilroy@regional.niagara.on.ca
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
November 10, 2006
Honourable Diane Finley
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A OA6
Dear Honourable Minister:
CL 15-2006, November 9, 2006
PHSS 15-2006, October 31,2006
Communication PHSS 47-2006, October 31,2006
Supportina Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI) Resolution
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting of November 9, 2006, approved
the following recommendation of its Public Health and Social Services Committee:
"WHEREAS SCPI encourages multi-sectoral and multi-organizational collaboration for
service delivery and funding; and
WHEREAS funding for numerous organizations' projects in Canada and Niagara is
dependant on receiving SCPI funding; and
WHEREAS the one year extension of SCPI is set to expire March 31,2007; and
WHEREAS SCPI funding ensures that essential shelters and related support services
for homeless people are maintained in Niagara and in communities across Canada;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional Municipality of Njagara
implores that SCPI funding continue, on an annual basis, past the March 2007 expiry
date at equal to or greater than 2003-2007 funding levels."
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For further information on this matter, please contact Brian Hutchings, Commissioner, Community
Services at (906) 685-4225, ext. 3800.
Yours truly,
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Pam Gilroy .
Regional Clerk
cc:- Ms. Marg Garey, Director, Citizen and Community Services, Service Canada Niagara Region
-Area Municipalities
-Association of Municipalities of Ontario
-Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO)
-Local M.P.s
-Boys and Girls Club of Niagara
-Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold
-Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
-B. Hutchings, Commissioner, Community Services
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Niagara Regional Housing
We're Moving!
Effective Monday, November 6, 2006, the Community Services office
currently at 3340 Schmon Parkway will be operating from the Campbell
East section of Regional Headquarters at 2201 St. David's Road in
Thorold.
Community Services main phone and fax numbers remain the same:
· Community Services main line 905..984-6900
from Grimsby 905-945-227:1.
fax 905..641..2729
· Children's Services Intake line 905-984-3750
from Grlmsby 905-945-2271
fax 905-984-4463
· Seniors Community Programs line 905..984..2621
:1...877..212..3922
fax 905-984..6409
On Monday, November 13, 2006, Niagara Regional Housing staff at the
Schmon Parkway and Carlton Street offices will be operating from the
Campbell East section of Regional Headquarters at 2201 St. David's
Road in Thorold.
Niagara Regional Housing phone and fax numbers are as follows:
Main Phone: 905..682-9201
Toll Free Number: 1-800..232-3292 (from Grimsby)
Fax - General: 905-687-4844
Fax - Applications: 905..935-0476
The mailing address for both services will remain as P.O. Box 344,
Thorold, ON L2V 3Z3. Please update your contact information. We look
forward to serving you in our new location.
Issued: October 31, 2006
. .11 - ..-- - - ,- 'C,M" , -JR H ";:i() The Regional Municipality of Niagara
Niagara Re-liwtiLERh...; Ub llt_l_ 'l-'~ 2201 St. David.'s Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Telephone: 905-984-3630
Fax: 905-641-5208
E-mail: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca
NEW ADDRESS
The Planning and Development Department are moving offices and
our new address as of Monday, November 13, 2006 will be:
Planning and Development Department
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 4T7
Our Telephone and FAX numbers remain the same
Telephone: 905-984-3630
FAX: 905-641-5208
Building Community. Building Lives.
From the October 19, 2006 Meeting of Regional Council
Volume 14, Issue 14
PROCEEDS Services (EMS) Exemplary Service
FROM THE 2006 Medal in recognition of their career
NIAGARA REGIONAL CHAIR'S accomplishments in the field of
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT emergency services and
PRESENTED TO LOCAL CHARITIES paramedicine. The Governor
Regional Chair Partington announced General's EMS Exemplary Service
that the Regional Chair's Annual Medal recognizes 'professionals in the
Charity Golf Tournament which was provision of pre-hospital emergency
held at Legends on the Niagara on medical services who performed their
September 14, 2006 raised duties in an exemplary manner,
approximately $93,000 for local characterized by good conduct,
charitable donations. industry and efficiency.' As criteria for
the award, winners must have
Regional Chair Partington presented completed a minimum of twenty years
the Niagara Community Foundation; of exemplary service with EMS, of
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital which ten were in the performance of
Foundation; Women's Place of South duties involving potential risk.
." Niagara - Nova House Campaign;
YMCA - Youth Programs; S~lvation RE G ION A L
Army - Booth Centre; Niagara COUNCIL
Symphony Association; Scouts INSTRUMENTAL IN MAKING
Canada; Chorus Niagara; Niagara SABRINA'S LAW A REALITY
Peninsula Children's Centre and Members of the Niagara Anaphylaxis
Niagara District Baseball Association - Support & Knowledge (NASK)
Team Niagara (Ontario Summer Rresented the Regional Chair with one
Games) with cheques from the of Sabrina's drawings to acknowledge
proceeds raised. Regional Council for being
GOVERNOR instrumental in making Sabrina's Law a
GENERAL'S reality.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES NIAGARA PHYSICIAN
(EMS)
EXEMPLARY SERVICE MEDALS RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Regional Council congratulated Henry PROGRAM
Bosch, Neal Roberts and Dennis Niagara's Physician Recruitment and
Delano of S1. Catharines, Denise Retention Program, which is in place
Mazza of Smithville, Sylvain Lepine of as a single portal for Niagara's twelve
Fonthill, and AI Brooks of Weiland, six communities to recruit Family
paramedics with the Niagara Physicians to support the local
Emergency Medical Services who communities and retain the existing
were presented with the Governor
General's Emergency Medical
For further information contact the
Regional Clerk's office at
(90S) 685-1571 or 1-800-263-7215
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
Family Physicians has to date recruited sixty Councillor Redekop and Councillor Bodner
new doctors, providing coverage for 88,000
plus residents, with fifteen of those new doctors thanked everyone who came to the aid of the
being recruited in 2006, which has kept the Town of Fort Erie and the City of Port Colborne
program on track for 2006. The economic noting that the effort put forth showed that the
impacts of the program have resulted in fifteen Niagara Reg ion is one effective area of
to twenty million dollars in revenue to the cooperation!
Niagara Region, through the hiring of staff, RESOLUTION
property rentals, home and other retail ON SEATBELTS
purchases. Niagara Region remains on the SUPPORTED
under serviced list with the Ministry of Health, Reg ional Council supported the Regional
however, there are signs of progress Niagara Public Health Department's response
$ 473 MILLION INVESTMENT IN NIAGARA to car seatbelt resolutions that urges the
Gov~rnment of Ontario to amend the Highway
After years of working with Abitibi, Councillor Traffic Act so that the number of passengers is
Brock and the City of Thorold have been restricted to equal the number of available
successful in acquiring a $473 million seatbelts.
investment for the city and for Niagara Region. WASTE REDUCTION WEEK IN CANADA
The co-generation project being undertaken by
Abitibi Consolidated and Northland Power is
set to begin construction in the first quarter of - OCTOBER 16 - 22, 2006
Regional Council was apprised of the events
2007 and be providing energy to Ontario taking place in Niagara Region in support of
residents in 2009. Waste Reduction Week in Canada from
FORT October 16 to 22, 2006, which is an
ERIE AND PORT COLBORNE educational program encouraging waste
CITIZENS COMMENDEDI reduction and minimization initiatives across
Regional Council commended the citizens of Canada. The theme "Too Good to Waste" is
the Town of Fort Erie and of the City of Port intended to raise public consciousness about
Colborne for pulling together for the common waste and its environmental and social
good and assisting those in need as a result of ramifications.
unseasonable and destructive weather during Tours of the Niagara Recycling Centre (4935
the October 1 ih/13th storm. Kent Ave., Niagara Falls) were made available
REGIONAL to the public on Friday, October 20 at 9 a.m.
EMPLOYEES ASSIST THE and 1 p.m. and the Niagara Region's second
FOOD BANK OF FORT ERIE Environment Day event of 2006 took place on
Regional employees are coming to the aid of October 21st, at the Seaway Mall, back parking
the Food Back of Fort Erie by organizing a food lot at 800 Niagara Street, Weiland from 8 a.m.
drive. to 3 p.m.
NIAGARA REGION IS ONE EFFECTIVE NIAGARA GTA CORRIDOR
AREA OF COOPERATIONI Regional Council was provided with an update
Councillor Redekop and Councillor Bodner respecting the meeting with Minister Cansfield,
recounted the events that took place in the in which, she noted that there would be no
Town of Fort Erie and the City of Port Colborne shortcuts taken, in the Niagara GT A Corridor
on the afternoon of October 1 ih and during the Environmental Assessment, however, there are
day on October 13th which resulted in declaring tasks that can be performed while the
a "State of Emergency" due to the number of Environmental Assessment is being completed
residents without power. to make the process time efficient.
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Notice of Public Open House
South Niagara Fa.Us Watershed Plan
You are invited to attend the Open House for the South Niagara Falls Watershed Plan. The
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) in conjunction with our watershed
municipalities is starting to prepare a South Niagara Falls Watershed Plan, which includes
Grassy Brook, Hunters Drain, Lyons Creek, Tee Creek, Bayers Creek and Usshers Creek. We
want to work with the community to protect the health of the ecosystem as land uses change.
We need your help to identify important issues that should be addressed in the Watershed
Plan. We look forward to receiving your input throughout the duration of the project in terms
of specific areas of. interest such. as agriculture, natural heritage, urban development and
cultural heritage. Plem:?e join us at the first Open Houseto help us identify the preliminary
issues in the watershed.
The Open House will be held on:
Mon~ay,. December 4, 2006
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena
9000 Sodom Road
Chippawa,ON
* PRESENTATION at 7:00 p.m.
For further information please contact: C NIAGARA PENINSULA
Jennifer Durley CONSERVATION
Watershed 'Planning Specialist
Niagara Peninsula ConserVation Authority ~AUTHO.RITY
250 Thorold. Road West; 3rd Floor 250 Thorold ROQd West, 3rd Floor Tel 19(5) 788.3135
Weiland, ON L3C 3W2 Weiland, Ontario l3C 3W2 Fax (905) 78E-1121
Phone: 905~788-3135 ext 226 E-mo'il: npco@conservotion.niogoro.on.co
Email: jdurley@conservation"niagara.on.ca
\ Website: www.conservation-niagara.on.ca www.conservation-niagara.on.ca
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Stantec Mayor
City of Nia ara FaHs
Fax: (905) 356- 083 Phone: 905-817-2084
Date: October 2 I 2006 Fax: 905-858-4426
4 page( s) total include cover sheet. Original will follow by mail.
The content of this fax is co Idential. If the reader is not the intended recipient or its agent, be
advised that any disseminati n, distribution or copying of Lhe content of this fax is prohibited. If yOu
have received this (ax in err r, please notify IJS immediately and retur'n the original fax Lo us by mail
at our expense. Thank you.
Reference: Northla d Power rnc. - Proposed Thorold Cogeneration Project
Notice Second Public Open House
Please see the attache
Thank you.
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Mississauga ON LSN 7G2
Tel; (905) 858-4424 Fax; (905) 858-4426
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25 October 2006
City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Attention: Mr. Ted Said
Dear Mr. SaId:
Reference: Northland Power I c. - Proposed Thorold Cogeneration Project
Notice of Second ublic Open House
As indicated in our letter to you dat d 15 May 2006, Northland Power Inc. (NPI) is proposing a
combined heat and power facility, t e proposed 265-megawatt (nominal) Thorold Cogeneration
Project (TCP) to be located on vac nt lands on the southern portion of the Abitibi Consolidated
Company of Canada Inc. (Abitibi) per mill property within the City of Thorold. As a
cogeneration plant, the proposed T P will be capable of supplying all of the electricity and
steam requirements for the Abitibi aper mill, with the surplus electricity provided to the Ontario
electricity market.
As part of the Environmental Scree ing Process under Ontario Regulation 116/01 of the
Environmental Assessment Act, I PI will be holding a second Public Open House. This Public
Open House will present the findin s of the Environmental Screening Process undertaken by
Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec) t the community and interested stakeholdersj and you are
invited to participate:
Open House: Proposed Toroid Cogeneration Project
When: 06 Novembe 2006
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 ,m.
Where: Thorold Sout Fire Hall
701 Allanbur Road
Thorold, ON
In addition to presenting the results of the environmental assessment studies for the proposed
TCP. the purpose of this second P blic Open House is to seek participant feedback on these
results and identify any implication , issues or concerns lhat need to be further addressed.
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25 October 2006
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Roference; Northland Power Inc. _ P posed Thorold Cogeneration Project - Notice of Second Public Open
House
The attached Notice of Second 0 en House wilt be published in the October 18, 25 and
November 1 Niagara News (sepa ate editions for Thorold, Niagara Falls, Weiland and
St. Catharines) and the October 1 and November 1 St. Catharines Standard and prOVides
contact information for NPf.
NPI and Stantec would again like o take this opportunity to extend our thanks for your
participation in this clean energy i ittative and we invite you to contact NPI at the address/e-mail
listed in the Notice or Stantec at t e number noted below,
Sincerely,
STANTEC CONSULTING LTD,
.....
Jerry . c ko, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant
(905) 817-2084
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NORTHLAND PO ER - THOROLD COGENERATION PROJECT
PUBLIC OPEN H USE No.2-INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
Northland Power Inc. (NPI), in associ tion with Abitibi Consolid;~ted Cornp~ny of Canada Inc. (ACee). has
commfmced an Environmental Scree jng Process of a proposed combined power and heat facility, the 265
megawatt (MW) (nominal) Thorold C generation Project (TCP), to be located on vacant land~ on the
southern portkm of the ACee paper ill property within the City of Thorold in the Regional Municipality of
Niagara. NPI has bid the proposed p oject into the Onlario Power Authority "Request for Proposal for Up
to 1,000 MW of Combined Heat and Ower Generation in Ontario" (CHP RFP).
Thorold Cogen L.P. will be the OWner ., the TCP. NPI is the manager and E1gent for Thorold Cagen L.P,
c~nd will be tho open~torfor the Tep. PI is r:l privately"nwned, Ontario-based, power producer. NPI wr~5
established in '1987 and operates or s under development various projects based on natural gas, wind
and biomC)ss fuel.
The proposed TCP will consist of one' as turbine, one heat rec;overy steam generator, one steam turbine
generator and fiuxiliary back-up boile , As a cogeneration plant, the proposed TCP will be capable ()f
supplying all of the stearn and electric y requirements for the Acee paper mill, with the surplus electricity
provided to the Ontario electricity mar et via an existing transmission line connection. Natural gas wilt be
the primary fuel used fot combustion i the turbine and boilers, using efficient, low emissions technology_
Landfill gas, currently combusted in th ACCC boilers, will also be used in the proposed rep boilers.
The proposed TCP is subject to the E vironmental Screening Process for electricity projects as outlined in
the Ontario Ministry of the Enviranme 1'$ "Guide to Environmental As~essment Requirements for
Electricity Projects" (March 2001). N has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd_ to conduct environmental
studies and to prepare an Environme al Revi&w Report (ERR). The ERR and the results of the
environmental studies will be made av Hable to interested parties.
The purpose of the second TCP Open HOLlse is to present the results of the Environmental Screening
studies and to seek community input. ou will have the opportunity to review project display boards and
speak with NPI representatives and e ironmental consultants. The Open House has been scheduled for:
When; Monday November 6, 200 .. . '.' "'-----:---.. ....- , ..-. .
Time: 5;00 - 9:00 p.rtI.
Where: Thorold South Fire HaJJ 1.~~J ' ThllJ't)ld Tunll.1 (~#)
701 AJlanburg Road T}4DROlD
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to: gnyironment~northlandpower,ca" r.srurlY SITE l' "~
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Northland Power Inc. <p' 1'-3
30 St. Clair Avenue West, 17'h Floor ' I.~) THOROLD
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Toronto, Ontario l ,:g;
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(416) 962-6262
Infotmalion 'NI1t be coJlecl9d and us9d in accordanc with the ~rs(f1dom of In/ormation and Protection 01 PrivtJC't Act, and solelv for tho
purpOSe of assisllng NPlln meeting environmental SF,!5Srnent and local planning requirements, This material wiJj be maintained on file for
use dLJr'ir~g the study and may be included in project ut.:LJment<:ltion. WiUI the 8xGsption of psn,onal inforrlll=Juon, Cill comments will become
part of the public record.
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November 6, 2006 NDRTHLAND PDWER
Mr. Dean Iorfido
City Clerk
The City of Niagara Falls Canada
Clerk's Division
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfido,
As you have undoubtedly learned, Northland Power's proposal to build a heat and power
plant at Thorold's Abitibi-Consolidated paper mill was accepted by the Ontario Power
Authority and formally announced by the Ontario government on October 16. As
Northland Power stated at that time, we expect to complete the financing for the project
in early 2007, allowing construction to begin shortly afterward. Completion of the plant
and the beginning of full commercial operations are planned for the summer of 2009.
In addition to supplying competitively-priced electricity to Ontario consumers, the
project will supply steam to Abitibi-Consolidated for use in their manufacturing process.
This will assist Abitibi in maintaining the competitiveness of a major plant directly
employing over 400 people in the Niagara region. The new technology will also be
cleaner than the existing boilers used at the plant, reducing airborne emissions throughout
the area. In the short term, we also expect that local companies and hundreds of workers,
many drawn from the immediate vicinity, will be engaged in the construction of the
facility. These are some of the many benefits the plant will bring to your region.
The success of this project so far has been due to the hard work and dedication of many
people. In particular, we are grateful to the support shown for our efforts by all levels of
government, especially the Niagara Falls City Council and your staff involved in the
planning and approval of projects. At the same time, much work remains to be done to
complete the design, permitting and construction of the plant. We look forward to your
continued support and cooperation as we complete these tasks and begin our long-term
relationship as responsible corporate citizens and partners in your community.
Sincerely,
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Gary Farber
Manager, Business Development
Northland Power Inc.
30 St.Clair Ave. W., 17th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4V 3A 1 416-962-6262 Fax: 416-962-6266
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Office of the Clerk
November 7,2006
The Honourable James M. Flaherty
Minister of Finance
House of Commons
Parliament Buildings
Ottawa, Ontario KIA OA6
Re: Objection to elimination of Visitor GST Rebate Program
In response to a communication received from the Peace Bridge Duty Free, a copy of which is
enclosed, the following resolution was passed at the Council meeting of October 30, 2006,
respecting the above referenced matter:
WHEREAS the Government of Canada recently announced the discontinuation of the Visitor GST Rebate
Program, and
WHEREAS local and regional tourism and duty free businesses rely upon cross border visitation, and
WHEREAS with so many competing interests and challenges, these businesses view the cancellation of
the Visitor GST Rebate Program as a further diminishment of foreign visitors to the area and businesses;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie that it hereby petitions
the Federal Government to reinstate the Visitor GST Rebate Program immediately before any further
hardship is suffered by the tourism and retail sectors, and further
THAT: The appropriate persons be so notified of this action. \
By copy of this letter to the Peace Bridge Duty Free, Regional Municipality of Niagara and Area
Municipalities they are being so advised of this action.
We thank you for your attention to this matter.
.C.T.,
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, MP, Minister of Democratic Reform, Niagara Falls
P. Partington, Regional Chair
Area Municipalities
Chuck Loewen, General Manager, Peace Bridge Duty Free Inc.
Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
Municipal Centre, I Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 286
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871-1600 Fax (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.on.ca
'A' DUiY~F~EE
p.o. Box 339 Peace Bridge Plaza
Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 5N 1 Canada
P.O. Box 572
Buffalo, New York USA 14213-0572
Telephone: (905) 871-5400
October 6, 2006 Fax: (905) 871-6335 .
The Honourable Wayne Redekop 'J:'~ 'tl~11
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Fort Erie, Ontario
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Dear Mayor:
Re: Visitor Rebate Program Elimination
As recently announced, the Government of Canada proposes abandoning the
GST Rebate Program for Visitors. This announcement does nothing to advance
the tourism industry of Canada and is, in fact, detrimental to the industry.
Here in Fort Erie and the Niagara Region, our tourism and duty free businesses
rely on cross-border visitation. With the WHTI, lower exchange rate for the U.S.
dollar, increased security at the border and now the elimination of the GST
rebate, the task of attracting and retaining visitors to Canada has become that
much more difficult. I know you are fully aware of the dwindling number of U.S.
visitors we have had over the last several years. In our view, canceling the GST
Rebate Program for Visitors now will contribute to a further diminishment of
foreign visitors to our area and businesses. This is not the time to add to the
burdens of a tourism and travel retail industry already under siege in our area
and across Canada.
The canceling of this program would mean the loss of jobs in the Travel, Retail
and Duty Free industries directly.
We would request that you, on the behalf of your constituents, contact and/or
write the Federal Government to rescind their decision with respect to the GST
Rebate Program for Visitors before any more damage is done to our tourism and
retail sector.
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Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated in bringing this to the
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We thank you in advance for your support.
Chuck Loewen,
General Manager,
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(905) 871-5400 ext 106
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Office of the Town Clerk P.O. Box 100
TELEPHONE 905-468-3266 VIRGIL, ONTARIO
FACSIMILE 905-468-2959 LOS 1 TO
October 24, 2006
Rob Nicholson MP
2895 S1. Paul Avenue, Unit 11
Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2L3
Dear Mr. Nicholson:
Re: Visitor GST Rebate Program
Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, at its
regular meeting held on October 10, 2006, approved the attached resolution
regarding the visitor GST rebate program.
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake respectfully calls on the Federal Government
to rescind any changes made to the GST rebate program to visitors.
On behalf of Council, I look forward to your support.
Yours truly,
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Holly Dowd,
T own Clerk
cc: Kim Craitor MPP
Regional Municipality of Niagara
Regional Border Cities
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
First Capital of Upper Canada - 1792
P.O. BOX 100
VIRGIL, ONTARIO
LOS 1 TO
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THE CORPORATION OF THE
r:OWN OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2006 NO. 12
MOVED BY'COUNCILLOR: J. Goliard
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR T. Braybrook
WHEREAS we believe that tourism is particularly important to the economy of
Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Region;
AND WHEREAS we feel that tourism is best promoted when governments and
private agencies work together;
AND WHEREAS consultation is important in all matters that affect tourism and we
should expect consultation before a senior level of government changes the law;
AND WHEREAS we belieVe that visitors to Canada should be reimbursed the GST
tax paid on goods being taken out of the country at the end of their vacation;
AND WHEREAS the original reasons for implementing the Visitor GST Rebate are
still valid today?
AND WHEREAS the tourist infrastructure in Niagara is still trying to cope with
changes both perceived and real in response to the WHTI initiatives.
THEREFORE the Council of the Town' of Niagara-on-the-Lake calls on the Federal
Government to rescind any changes made to the GST rebate program to visitors.
POLLED VOTE D
Office of the Clerk
October 27,2006
The onourable Rob Nicholson, M.P.
Leader of the Government House of Commons / Minister of Democratic Reform
Niagara Falls
Room 117, Confederation Building
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON KIA OA6
Honourable and Dear Sir:
Re: Request long-term federal plan to f"1x municipal infrastructure deficit
The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of October 23, 2006 passed the
following resolution in response to a request received from the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities:
WHEREAS Canadian communities are facing an infrastructure crisis, amounting to a $60 billion
national municipal infrastructure deficit, and
WHEREAS it is imperative the Government of Canada demonstrate leadership in resolving the
crisis, and
WHEREAS it is prudent that a long term federal plan and commitment be established to control
and resolve this problem;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie that it
hereby petitions the Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities to develop and
implement a long term federal commitment to infrastructure investment in Canadian communities,
and further
THAT: Mr. Rob Nicholson, M.P.P. be respectfully requested to communicate the importance of this issue
to the Canadian government and further
THAT: The appropriate persons be so notified of this action.
By copy of this letter to the Federation of Canadia..11. Municipalities a.nd Area Municipalities
they are being so advised of this action.
We thank you for your attention to this matter.
Carolyn J. Kett, A:
Town Clerk
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c.c. T. Hudak, M.P.P.
K. Craitor, M.P.P.
Area Municipalities
H. Schlange, Chief Administrative Officer
M. Neubauer, Director of Corporate Services
Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
Municipal Centre, 1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 286
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871-1600 Fax (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.on.ca
Office of the Clerk
October 27, 2006
The Honourable David Ramsay
Minister of Natural Resources & Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Mfairs
Whitney Block, 6th FIr Rm 6630
99 Wellesley St W
Toronto ON M7 A 1 W3
Honourable and Dear Sir:
Re: Decrease in Conservation Officers in Niagara Region
At the Council meeting of October 23, 2006 the following resolution was passed, respecting
the above referenced matter:
THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby expresses concern regarding the
decrease in Conservation Officers by the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Niagara
Region from four to one, and further
THAT: The Ministry of Natural Resources recognize that protecting and caring for the
environment is essential to long-term health and wellness to the Town of Fort Erie, and
further
THAT: The Ministry of Natural Resources be and they are hereby requested to reinstate the
complement of Conservation Officers in the Niagara Region to four, and futher
THAT: A copy of this resolution be circulated to area municipalities in Niagara.
By copy of this letter to the Regional Municipality of Niagara and Area Municipalities they
are being so advised of the action by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie.
At the above Council Meeting, Councillor Noyes raised the issue and explained she recently
attended a meeting at the Stevensville Conservation Club wherein it was brought to her
attention that the number of conservation officers for this area has decreased from four to
one. The fisherman and hunters are very concerned that one officer will not be able to
adequately enforce and monitor the law. They cited the taking of fish eggs and destroying
the fish habitant as examples.
She questioned if anyone knew there had been a 750/0 cut in front line staff at the Ministry of
Natural Resources.
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Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
Municipal Centre, 1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 286
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871-1600 Fax (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.on.ca
CITY OF PORT COLBORNE
Municipal Offices
66 Charlotte Street
Port Colborne, Ontario
L3K 3C8
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE SERVICES
October 24th, 2006.
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty,
Premier,
Legislative Building,
Queen's Park,
Toronto, ON M7 AlAI,
Dear Mr. Premier:
City of Port Colborne Resolution
Re Assessment of Trailers in Ontario
At its meeting of October 23rd, 2006, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port
Colbome resolved as follows:
"WHEREAS, MP AC has assessed seasonal trailer parks across Ontario for trailers
that were permanently placed on the land;
AND WHEREAS, MP AC assessed such trailers for the years 2004, 2005 and
2006;
AND WHEREAS, MP AC developed assessment criteria to ensure that only those
trailers that were permanently placed on the land were assessed;
AND WHEREAS, on October 2, 2006, the Superior Court of Justice for Ontario
released a decision with significant implications f9r the tax treatment of trailers
that could, if allowed to stand, require municipalities with trailers to make tax
refunds on taxes already paid, including interest;
AND WHEREAS, this decision represents a departure from previous case law and
has significant implications that go beyond the issue of taxation for trailers and
may impact the assessment and taxation of property in Ontario;
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Telephone: (905) 835-2900 Email: dccs@portcolborne.com Fax: (905) 834-5746
T~.Benvroethe 332 Main Street, Drawer 1550
County of Prince Edward Picton, Ontario KOK 2TO
Phone (613) 476-2148
Fax (613) 476-8356
"WHEREAS the County of Prince Edward 2006 levy from the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation (MP AC) is in the amount of $380,000.00 which represents 2.00/0 of
the ratepayers tax billing; and
WHEREAS property assessment changes have created confusion and disruption to ratepayers
and municipalities across Ontario which resulted in significant expense to municipalities in an
effort to assist its ratepayers; and
WHEREAS on March 28, 2006 the Ontario Ombudsman released a report which dealt with
improving MP AC's assessment methodology and appeal processes making 22
recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced that property tax reassessments by MP AC
would be cancelled and property assessments would be frozen for the next two years to allow
for the implementation of the Ombudsman's recommendations to Ontario's property
assessment system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Prince Edward notify the
Minister of Finance that it will freeze payments to MP AC at the 2006 rate until it is
determined that MP AC has implemented changes that will result in an improved and strong,
functioning system that is fair to all Ontarians, and that this resolution be circulated to our
MPP, MP AC, the Ontario Ombudsman, and all other municipalities in Ontario for support."
CARRIED
Contact Information:
Victoria Leskie, Clerk
County of Prince Edward
332 Main Street
Picton, ON KOK 2TO
vleskie@pecounty.on.ca
Corporation of the Township of Chisholm
Municipal Office: 2847 Chiswick Line
RR#4, Powassan, Ont. POH lZO (705)724-3526 - Fax (705)724-2888
e-mail: twpchisholm@ontera.net
Barbara J. Groves, Mayor
Linda M. Ringler, Clerk-Treasurer
October 25,2006
To all Municipalities in the Province of Ontario:
Please be advised that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Chisholm, at its meeting of October
24, 2006, adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS ratepayers in the Corporation of the Township of Chisholm have brought their concerns to the
attention of the Township council: and
WHEREAS the present methodology of applying the current "fair market system" of property taxation has
created hardships for low, fixed income and senior ratepayers; and
WHEREAS ratepayers have in effect been penalized for taking pride in and improving their properties; and
WHEREAS many working families and seniors will be forced out of their homes due to the effects of the
mysterious and unfair MP AC property assessments; and
WHEREAS a more simple and fairer method of assessment would be far less expensive to maintain which will
reduce every Ontario Municipality's cost of operation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario freeze the base assessment for Ontario
Municipalities at 2005 as passed by resolution of the Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake on June
12, 2006 and supported by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chisholm Resolution Number
2006-287 on June 27, 2006,
AND FURTHER that future property assessments increase only upon the sale of a property thus protecting all
ratepayers and, in particular vulnerable ratepayers, from unfair taxation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of the Province, the
Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Monique Smith, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario Municipalities requesting their support.
IF YOUR MUNICIPALITY ENDORSES TillS RESOLUTION PLEASE FORWARD YOUR LETTERS
DIRECTLY TO THE HONOURABLE DALTON MCGUINTY, PREMIER OF ONTARIO, THE
HONOURABLE JOHN GERRETSEN, MINISTER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS & HOUSING, THE
ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO AND YOUR LOCAL MPP.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Ringler, A.M.C.T.
Clerk-Treasurer
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