2008/07/07COUNCIL
MEETING
Monday, July 7, 2008
Order of Business
and Agenda Package
N iag ar a j q
O CANADA: Brandon Lanese will sing the National Anthem
PRAYER. Councillor loannoni
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of June 23, 2008
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the
current Council Meeting at this time.
NEDCO
COUNCIL MEETING
July 7, 2008
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS
Dennis Parass, Board Chairforthe Niagara Economic Development Corporation will
make a presentation to Council.
PLANNING MATTERS
Public Meeting
AM- 2008 -017, Zoning By -law Amendment Application
6269 Dorchester Road West Side), Opposite Stokes Street
Applicant. 1688846 Ontario Limited (Louie Buordolone)
Proposed Townhomes and Semi- Detached Dwellings
Background Material:
Recommendation Report. PD- 2008 -62
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Correspondence from Niagara Region's Public Works Dept.
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Public Meeting
AM- 2008 -018, Zoning By -law Amendment Application
4415 Montrose Road
Applicant: Michael and Salvatore Mannella
Proposed 3 Unit On- Street Townhouse Dwelling
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PD- 2008 -63
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Correspondence from the Region's Planning Development
Correspondence from Mike Manojlovich
Correspondence from Peter Damore
Correspondence from Henry Evelyn Del Mundo
Correspondence from Angelo Marino
Correspondence from various residents
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1 CPS 2008 -06 Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook Sanitary Service Areas
2. L- 2008 -15 Borrowing for Capital Expenditures
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Municipal Heritage Committee requesting Council's support of the City of Thorold
resolution requesting federal tax incentives for the rehabilitation of heritage buildings
etc and informing Council of the committee's opposition to the Prey Nightclub.
RECOMMENDATION. For the Approval of Council
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration.
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
(Councillor loannoni, Chair)
RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF
COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF
THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME.
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE
REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
F- 2008 -26 Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
F- 2008 -27 Municipal Accounts
TS- 2008 -41 Automated Bus Stop Announcement Technology
TS- 2008 -36 Niagara Falls Fort Erie Inter- Municipal Transit Agreement
TS- 2008 -40 Pettit Avenue at Sherwood intersection Control Review
BY -LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws
listed for Council consideration.
NOTE: There has been a request from Josh Kaufman of Smart!Centres to speak
to the by -laws related to the shopping centre development on Oakwood
Drive.
2008 -107 A by -law to amend By -law No.79 -200, to permit a shopping centre
development on the north and west sides of Oakwood Drive. (AM- 46/2006)
2008 -108 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a shopping centre
development on the south and east sides of Oakwood Drive. (AM- 46/2006)
2008 -109 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the commercial development
of land located between Drummond Road and Portage Road, north of William
Street. (AM- 2008 -011)
2008 -110 A by -law to provide for the approval of Amendment No 83 to the City of
Niagara Falls Official Plan
2008 -111
2008 -112
2008 -113
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A by -law to designate the property known as the All Saints Anglican Church,
5680 Robinson Street, being PIN 64350 -0160 (LT) within the City of Niagara
Falls, to be of cultural heritage value and interest.
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Giovanni Mussari
and Rose Mussari, respecting the purchase of an easement, being Part 1on
Reference Plan 59R- 13252; in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional
Municipality of Niagara
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale
with Hodan Investment Corporation respecting the purchase of lands, being
Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 13060, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the
Regional Municipality of Niagara.
2008 -114 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Shrine
Circus /Xentel D.M Inc respecting the use of the Niagara Falls Arena for a
one day circus event.
2008 -115 A by -law to amend By -law No 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking
and traffic on City Roads (Pettit Avenue Sherwood Road)
2008 -116 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking
and traffic on City Roads. (Charlotte Street).
2008 -117 A by -law to authorize the execution of the 2008 2010 Collective Agreement
with the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 133
2008 -118 A by -law to authorize the payment of $7,473,307.10 for General Purposes.
2008 -119 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 7 day of July, 2008.
NEW BUSINESS
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From: "Laurie" <tanez @cogeco ca>
To: "dean iorfida" <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca>
Date: 6/30/2008 1 50 PM
Subject: national anthem
Hi Dean
Here is your singer for July 7
Brandon Lanese is a 10 year old student at St. Vincent de Paul School He performed in the school play,
Grease, as one of the T- Birds, and was also one of the 12 finalists in the St. Vincent de Paul Idol contest.
He recently passed his Grade 1 piano exam and earned his Taekwondo Black Belt. In his spare time,
Brandon enjoys singing, playing piano, swimming, playing soccer and video games
Laurie
Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
Niagara Falls
905 356 -7521, Ext. 4271
905 356 -9083 (Fax)
"Gilroy, Pam" <pam.gilroy @regional.niagara.on.ca> 5/6/2008 1:57 PM
Hi Dean
At Regional Council last Thursday, May 1, under Other Business, Councillor Puttick
asked why Dennis Parass, Board Chair for the Niagara Economic Development
Corporation, had not yet made a presentation to Niagara Falls Council. He asked us
to facilitate the arrangements
If you could provide some future Council dates, I will convey these to Mr. Parass to
check his availability.
Thanks Dean
Pam
Pam Gilroy
Regional Clerk
Regional Municipality of Niagara
P O Box 1042
2201 St. David's Road
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
(905) 685 -1571, Ext. 3226
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Councillor Diodati indicated a conflict of interest to Community Services Report
BBS- 2007 -001, as an immediate family member is employed with the applicant.
Mayor Saici indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque 308369 payable to himself
DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS
Strike Out Violence
Tamara Coleman- Lawrie, Development Officer, of Women's Place of South Niagara
Inc., addressed Council on the organization's annual bowling tournament which is being
held on Friday March 2, 2007.
Inspector Brian Eckhardt, Niagara Regional Police addressed Council on the
Police's participation in the tournament and the good work done by Women's Place
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Mayes
that Council submit a bowling team to support Women's Place of South Niagara.
Carried Unanimously
Duplication of Services
Regional Councillor Norm Puttick addressed Council on the duplication of services
between the two municipal tiers of government.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Fisher
that Council supports the current efforts to review roles and responsibilities of local
business development departments and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation
to ensure that duplication does not occur, especially in the area of tourism.
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING MATTERS
PD- 2007 -08 Chief Administrative Officer Zoning By -law Amendment, AM- 05/2006,
7555 Montrose Road, Applicant: RRVP Niagara Square Inc. (RioCan), Agent: Farber,
Folger, Rubinoff, Proposed Expansion Niagara Square
Proposed Application:
Increase gross leaseable floor area (GLFA) to 50,000 sq. m.
Reduce the minimum parking requirements to 1 space per 20 sq m. of GLFA
Increase the lot coverage to 35%
Reduce the building setbacks along McLeod Rd. for the proposed Canadian Tire
store.
Planning Analysis
Official Plan
Niagara Square designated Major Commercial
OPA No. 60 permits Niagara Square to expand to 50,000 sq m. Application
conforms with the OP.
RECOMMENDATION For the approval of Council.
12 October 15, 2007
Council Minutes
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo
that the communication be approved as recommended and that signage directing people
to Niagara Falls be considered in any re- configuration of the interchange
Carried Unanimously
6 Nicole and Allan Ferguson request that dog on Bonnie Street be declared
vicious
RECOMMENDATION. For the information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Thomson
to receive and file the communication
Carried Unanimously
The City Clerk advised of an addition report to the Consent Agenda FS- 2007 -05,
Emergency Operations Centre Equipment.
REPORTS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Diodati
for Council to proceed past 11 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
1. BDD- 2007 -04 Chief Administrative Officer- Niagara Economic Development
Corporation (NEDC) Services It is recommended for the Information of Council.
Councillor Thomson would like that staff request regular reports and statistical
information on what the City of Niagara Fails is getting for the monies submitted to NEDC
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio
that the report be approved as recommended.
with Councillor Thomson opposed.
Carried
2. HR- 2007 -11 Chief Administrative Officer CAO By -law and Job Description
It is recommended for the information of Council, the revised CAO By -law and job
description.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor
Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended
Carried Unanimously
RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Diodati
that the recommendations from the Community Services Committee be approved as
recommended.
1) The minutes of the September 24, 2007 meeting be approved.
2) PD- 2007 -62 Growth Management Official Plan Review
1) Thatthe Comprehensive Review of Residential and Employment Land Needs
and Supply, prepared by urbanMetrics Inc., be adopted in principle except for
recommendations 1, 12 13 outlined in the Executive Summary in the
Review
Councillor Diodati left the Chambers
5 October 29, 2007
Council Minutes
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Maves
that the recommendations from the Corporate Services Committee Agenda be approved
as recommended
The following items are to be ratified from tonight's meeting of the Corporate Services
Committee.
1) F- 2007 -35
2006 Financial Statements
That Council approve the 2006 Consolidated Financial Statements as presented
and prepared by the City's Auditor, Crawford Smith and Swallow
2) CPS 2007 -03
Water and Sewer Rates Review
That the information provided in response to "Water Rate Study" be received and
filed, That staff be authorized to engage consulting services to review the City's
water and sewer rates and that Louden and Fortin be invited to provide a proposal
on the water and sewer rate review.
2) 2008 FUNDING REQUESTS.
a) That the 2008 Funding Requests from the following agencies be referred to final
budget deliberations:
Niagara Falls Public Library, including the additional $25,000 request.
GNGH Foundation
Niagara Falls Board of Museums
Winter Festival of Lights
Niagara Falls Tourism
Women's Place of South Niagara
b) That the financial submissions from the following agencies be referred to final
budget deliberations.
Niagara Chair -A -Van
Project SHARE
YWCA Niagara Region
United Way of Niagara Falls
Niagara District Airport Commission
Niagara Falls Big Brothers Big Sisters Association
New Business
That staff initiate actions requesting the Region to allow the City of Niagara Falls to
redirect its proportional share of funding for the NEDCO budget to fund Niagara Falls
Tourism
That Council be provided a full report on the 2008 funding requests with staff's
corresponding recommendations.
That Council be provided a report back on line items from the 2007 budget thatwere
not spent and have been referred back to 2008 budget.
Carried Unanimously
Niagara Falls Big Brothers Big Sisters
Regional Budgets
Niagara Falls Lions Park
SECOND MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
January 28, 2008
Council met on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m for the purpose of
considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council except Councillors
loannoni and Pietrangelo were present. Councillor Thomson offered the Opening Prayer.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Diodati that
the minutes of January 14, 2008 be approved.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest for the current Council meeting
DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS
Jon Braithwaite, Executive Director, addressed Council regarding current iniatives
including the 100 men initiative, which is attempting to provide 100 Big Brothers in Niagara
Falls. He also advised of the upcoming Annual Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake Campaign.
The event will be held on February 16 2008
Councillors will be contacted through the Mayors Office inviting any interested
parties to be part of a team in the annual bowling fundraiser.
Regional Councillor Norm Puttick was present and spoke of various issues related
to amalgamation and NEDCO
PARKS, RECREATION CULTURE MATTERS
Carried Unanimously
Don Wallace, Project Chairman provided an overview and showed a brief video
outlining the plans for redevelopment of the Niagara Falls Lions Park. Key features of the
re- designed park are accessibility and year -round amenities. The park plan was developed
in partnership with the Lions, who are funding the project over the next 15 years.
Don Wallace along with Gabe Marinelli, President and Craig Robinson, Past
President presented a cheque for the first installment to Mayor Salci for $10,000.
Ms, Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold ON L2V 4T7
Dear Ms. Gilroy:
Niagara,1alls
CANADA
November 19, 2007
Re: Niagara Economic Development Corporation
Tourism Promotion
Niagara Falls City Council has begun its annual budget deliberations. One of the agencies that the
municipality regularly subsidizes is Niagara Falls Tourism. The organization currently represents
more than 400 members of different sectors of the tourism and tourism related sectors throughout
the Niagara Region and beyond.
Council discussion turned to the perceived duplication of services between local agencies, like
Niagara Falls Tourism, the area Economic Development offices and the (Regional) Niagara
Economic Development Corporation (Nedco). As a result, Council passed the following motion:
That staff initiate action requesting the Region to allow the City of Niagara Falls to redirect
its proportional share of funding for the Nedco budget to fund Niagara Falls Tourism.
Carried Unanimously
As you are probably aware, the City of Niagara Falls' share of the most recent regional levy was
$58,713,943 which is approximately 21.7% of the total regional levy. As suggested by one
Councillor, by applying this percentage to the Regional funding of Nedco, the City's indirect support
of Nedco would be $476,328 (21.7% of $2,195,060); however, since the Region of Niagara can only
approve one property tax rate for its general levy, the Region cannot levy a lower tax rate for Niagara
Falls that effectively deletes this indirect support for Nedco.
Corporate Services Department
Clerks
Ext 4271 Fax 905. 356 -9083
dlorf ida @niagarafalls.ca
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara rafts, ON Canada 12E 6X5 905.356-7521 wwwniagarafalls.ca
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City staff suggests that Regional Council consider one of the following options:
A) that Regional Council contract with the City of Niagara Falls for all tourism promotion
services related to Niagara Falls; or
B) that Regional Council contract with the Niagara Falls Tourism association for all tourism
promotion services related to Niagara Falls; or
C) that Regional Council request Nedco to contract with the City of Niagara Falls for all tourism
promotion services related to Niagara Falls; or
D) that Regional Council request Nedco to contract with the Niagara Falls Tourism association
for all tourism promotion services related to Niagara Falls; or
E) that Regional Council refund the City, its proportionate share of the regional levy that is used
to fund Nedco.
With Niagara Falls Tourism already providing exceptional marketing, management leadership and
coordination for tourism partners, primarily in the City ofNiagara Falls, it makes no sense for Nedco
to be providing similar services; therefore, Niagara Falls City Council respectfully requests that the
Regional Council consider one of the arrangements outlined above.
Please forward this correspondence to the appropriate parties for due consideration.
Sincerely,
Dean I.. da
City Clerk
c. Ken Burden, Acting Director of Corporate Services, City of Niagara Fails
Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development, City of Niagara Falls
Anna Pierce, Executive Director, Niagara Falls Tourism
Working Together to Serve Our Community
N'I P Region
January 24, 2008
Mr. Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Mike Trojan
2201 St. David's Road, P 0 Box 1042, Thorold ON L2V4T7
Tel 905 -685 -1571 Toll -free 1- 800 263 -7215
Fax: 905 -685 -6243
www regional.niagara.on.ca
E -mail mike trojan @regional.niagara.on.ca
Please be advised that we are in receipt of your letter dated November 19, 2007 requesting that Regional
Council consider several options related to funding provided to the Regional Municipality of Niagara, and
specifically the Niagara Economic Development Corporation. Your correspondence was forwarded to
Regional Council at its meeting of November 29, 2007 and the following resolution was passed:
To receive and refer to staff of the Corporate Services Department and Niagara Economic Development
Corporation for report.
Staff is currently compiling background information in preparation of a report for Regional Council in the
next four to six weeks. In reviewing the background information on this issue, there have been several on-
going discussions with the City of Niagara Falls and your local stakeholders on the destination marketing
organization initiatives (CAO 10 -2007, Appendix A and B, attached) and further work carried out by the
municipal Chief Administrative Officers to identify any areas of duplication (CAO 10 -2007, attached) in
economic development and tourism. The analysis and recommendations contained in that report included the
direct participation of the City of Niagara Falls, and all other municipalities and stakeholder groups identified
in your letter. As such, there was a collective agreement that there does not appear to be a substantive degree
of duplication of effort as concluded in the above noted information.
This report was received and approved for the information of council by the City of Niagara Falls on October
15, 2007 as BDD 2007 04.
For the purposes of the report to Regional Council, we intend to include the background information (referred
to above) but want to ensure that we are accurately characterizing the conclusions from those consultations.
We would ask that you please provide any background information to clarify the specific areas of duplication
outlined in your letter and /or verify any specific information in the attached that may be materially
inaccurate.
Building Community. Building Lives.
....cont'd
Mr. Dean Iorfida
January 24/08
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We appreciate your assistance to fulfill this request. Please contact John Bergsma, Commissioner of
Corporate Services, at 905- 685 -4225, ext. 3292, or john.bergsma@regional.niagara.on.ca directly with any
background information.
Yours trul
/rz
Attachment
Mike Trojan
Chief Adminis ative Officer
Copy Peter Partington, Regional Chairman
Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk
John Bergsma, Commissioner of Corporate Services, Niagara Region
Patrick Gedge, Chief Executive Officer, Niagara Economic Development Corporation
Ken Burden, Acting Director of Corporate Services, City of Niagara Falls
Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development, City of Niagara Falls
Anna Pierce, Executive Director, Niagara Falls Tourism
CAO 10 -2007
September 27, 2007
RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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REPORT TO: Regional Chairman and Members of Council
SUBJECT: Review of the Economic Development and
Tourism Function in Niagara
That Regional Council adopts the following recommendations:
1. That Regional Council receive and support the principles outlined in the body of
this report which represent the understanding between the Niagara Economic
Development Corporation (NEDC) and Local Economic Development Offices.
2. That Regional Council direct staff through the Office of the CAO to provide
support to the NEDC Board of Directors to take a lead in the development of
key measures of performance for the Economic Development function by
making use of the Ontario Municipal CAD's Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI)
framework.
This report presents the results of the review of the Economic Development and
Tourism function in Niagara that was initiated earlier this year.
The Economic Development Officers from Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne,
Welland, St. Catharines and NEDC have collaborated in establishing clarity on each of
their respective roles and responsibilities. This will formalize the spirit of cooperation
and collaboration that needs to exist if Economic Development and Tourism efforts in
Niagara are to be successful.
As part of the review some research into other models was undertaken in an effort to
better understand how other jurisdictions approach economic development activities.
The research indicated that there was no one single preferred model for economic
development. It also indicated that few, if any, two tier models had formalized roles and
responsibilities. Most of the models reviewed evolved over time to suit localized
circumstances.
CAO 10 -2007
A September 27, 2007
Given the lack of available benchmarks staff is recommending that the Region in
collaboration with NEDC take a leadership role in working to develop some key
measures of success (as identified in Niagara's Economic Growth Strategy Navigating
our Future) leveraging our participation in municipal benchmarking initiatives such as
OMBI.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no immediate financial implications from this report. Through formalization of
roles and responsibilities all parties will be able to ensure resources are appropriately
focused.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to present the results of the review of the Economic
Development and Tourism Function. The report also outlines the process that led to the
development of these key principles and outlines some next steps for consideration.
BACKGROUND
Report CAO 5 -2007 outlined a process to review Economic Development and Tourism
functions in Niagara. The Terms of Reference endorsed through that report were
developed in response to a staff direction from Regional Council, a resolution passed by
the City of Niagara Falls and discussions that took place among the Area CAO's group. In
addition, a similar discussion was held among the Mayor's, CAO's, and business
development staff of the City of Niagara Falls, City of Welland, City of St. Catharines and
the Town of Fort Erie.
The objective of the review is to address any real or perceived duplication of functions,
identify any potential efficiencies and research and review the approach of other
jurisdictions. The intent is to optimize collective investment in economic development and
tourism promotion, improve understanding of respective roles and responsibilities and
improve the co- operation, collaboration and outcomes resulting from economic
development and tourism promotion.
The key principles that have driven this review are rooted in a number of the action
statements contained in Niagara's Economic Growth Strategy Navigating our Future.
For example the strategy calls for building a stronger collective voice, development of an
efficient and seamless process to ensure advancement of economic priorities, including
cooperatively working with local municipalities and other partners.
Regional Council has received two progress updates from the CAO during the review
process one in May and most recently in July.
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CAO 10 -2007
September 27, 2007
REPORT
Economic Development Activities
The head of each of the Economic Development Agencies /Departments in Niagara have
worked together to come to a common understanding and consensus on their respective
roles and responsibilities. A summary of the outcomes of this work is included in
Appendices A and B for your reference.
The outcomes of this work have been formalized into a set of key statements that
establish a framework that are rooted in a set of common principles that have been
endorsed by each of the Economic Development Officers. In addition, the Mayor's of
municipalities with Economic Development Officers and a steering team of CAD's have
had opportunities to provide input.
The common principles are:
Economic Development efforts are designed to optimize our collective investment
across Niagara
Communication and regular 2 -way input into planning efforts related to Economic
Development are critical to good working relationships and successful outcomes.
Programs are developed with a focus on the single taxpayer (partnering and
rationalization of effort)
Accountability requires the establishment of measurable targets and reporting of
those results.
In an effort to create a common understanding the purpose of the following agreed upon
statements is to establish and formalize the framework whereby municipalities EDO offices
and NEDC will continue to work together for the benefit of their communities and Region of
Niagara in terms of the full spectrum economic development success. In addition, these
statements will ensure an effective level of economic development service delivery at both
the municipal and regional levels of government that clarifies and strengthens the ongoing
relationship among the parties.
Statement 1
The Region of Niagara is comprised of twelve (12) municipalities, five of which have full
time economic development offices. Seven municipalities do not currently have
permanent economic development departments. The EDOs and NEDC work to create an
environment conducive to business development and investment. The economic
development capability of the five municipalities provides opportunities for collaboration
and partnership between municipalities and NEDC. These partnerships allow each
municipality and NEDC to leverage limited resources in the provision of efficient and high
quality economic development service. In the other seven communities, NEDC makes
available the full range of economic development services.
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September 27, 2007
Statement 2
All parties recognize and fully respect that each organization has its own governance,
structure, and decision making processes.
Statement 3
The purpose of this framework is to develop a clear understanding among all parties on
the role and delivery of the following items (in no particular order):
a) Business Planning
b) Advocacy
c) Market Intelligence and Research
d) Business Retention and Expansion
e) External Marketing
Statement 4
Statement 5
Advocacy
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CAO 10 -2007
Business Planning
The EDOs and NEDC will share information on programs and projects in advance of each
budget cycle at a Business Planning Session in order to provide input on program
planning and identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
Deliverables
1. A minimum of quarterly meetings (including the above noted. Business. Planning
session) will be held to review progress and enhance coordination along with other
meetings as agreed.
2. Co -op programming as identified each year
3. Input on NEDC program budget planning as it pertains to the affected parties
(including municipalities without a dedicated EDO).
NEDC carries out advocacy activities on behalf of the Region and EDO's carry out similar
functions for their respective municipality. Identification of provincial and national issues
for advocacy will be shared among all parties in advance to allow for mutual opportunities
to input, increased coordination, and consistent messaging.
CAO 10 -2007
1 September 27, 2007
Deliverables
1. Queen's Park Planning/Priorities Events (e.g. Niagara Week Queen's Park)
2. Ongoing Lobbying of Provincial/Federal Govemments
3. Federal/Provincial funding grant applications and subsequent contract delivery
4. Press releases/communications must explicitly acknowledge each participating
partner
Statement 6
Market Intelligence and Research
NEDC will provide comprehensive research on all aspects of the regional, and where
appropriate, the Provincial, National, and global economies including demographics,
statistics, trends, etc. The five municipal partners will provide local research input to
NEDC and facilitate access to local businesses for research purposes. In addition, NEDC
will purchase or create comprehensive datasets deemed to be relevant to the delivery of
economic development services. Research will be shared among all organizations
(including municipalities without dedicated EDO's) as requested and legally allowed.
Deliverables
1. NEDC to purchase and/or conduct yearly relevant stats /market intelligence as
determined
2. Strategic industry analysis (e.g. Automotive, logistics, etc.)
Statement 7
Business Retention and Expansion (BR &E)
NEDC makes available BR E services to municipalities without an EDO. The EDOs will
be responsible for BR E (corporate calling) within their own jurisdictions. Partnership
and collaboration on various initiatives and strategies relating to the advancement of BR
E will be pursued among the EDOs with NEDC being invited to work on specific projects
with the local economic development office.
Deliverables
1. Information will be shared between NEDC and the respective EDO's on BR &E
initiatives within specific industries
2. Should NEDC become aware of any local business retention and expansion issues
it will immediately advise and engage the local EDO.
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Statement 8
External Marketing
NEDC will lead and be the significant funder on external marketing (business attraction,
investment marketing) and branding for Niagara. Such marketing planning activities will
be shared among all parties in advance of launch to allow for increased collaboration,
coordination, consistent messaging, and partnership opportunities.
Deliverables
1. Automotive strategy implementation
2. Manufacturing strategy implementation
3. Up to date and competitive Websites
4. The exploration of new market opportunities
Statement 9
Opportunity Alerts (Business Leads)
Statement 10
CAO 10 -2007
September 27, 2007
NEDC and local EDO's will work cooperatively to ensure that opportunity alerts (business
leads) are shared among all parties on issues related to Business Retention and
Expansion (BR &E) and Extemal Marketing
Deliverables
1. Protocols will be established for the sharing of "opportunity alerts" (business
leads) between NEDC and EDO's and vice- versa. (protocols will establish
tracking methods and site referrals)
NEDC and the EDO's agree to act as resources to each of the governing bodies as
required and where matters of particular expertise are being discussed. It is understood
that this may include attendance at Board meetings.
Tourism Activities
The framework outlined above deals specifically with roles and responsibilities related to
Economic Development activities. The EDO's and NEDC have also worked together to
clarify roles and responsibilities related to tourism activities. In summary there is
agreement that in most instances the NEDC and local Tourism agencies work in a
complementary fashion.
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s September 27, 2007
Through these discussions the approach to a regional tourism strategy that would allow for
better leveraging of existing tourism and marketing investments across the region has
been noted. A Tourism Strategy 2006 -2012 for Niagara has been developed by
Destination Marking Organizations (DMO's) across Niagara. This strategy and action
plan was developed last year based upon the results of the Ontario Ministry's Premier
Ranked Process which involved the tourism industry in Niagara doing a complete
SWOT analysis. It is framed as the Destination Development initiative, which includes a
Steering Committee and four committees made up of DMO and industry representatives
who are working together to implement the plan and seek opportunities to improve the
framework.
One possible area of overlap was identified at the Niagara Gateway Centre in Grimsby.
Both NEDC and the Town of Grimsby, through the Chamber of Commerce, have
individual presence in the centre. At the Niagara Gateway Centre, Tourism and
Promotion is handled for Grimsby specifically by the Grimsby and District Chamber of
Commerce and for NEDC by Tourism Niagara. An impression has existed that since
both were located in the very same area that duplication of service may exist.
On September 5, 2007 senior representatives of NEDC, Grimsby and District Chamber
of Commerce, Tourism Niagara and the Town of Grimsby met to discuss this situation.
From the discussions we had it was determined that each of Niagara Tourism and the
Chamber have their separate and distinct audiences for the tourism and promotion
services they offer.
Tourism Niagara represents the entire Region and provides services such as one stop
attraction ticket purchasing, hotel reservation and attraction advice in the Niagara area.
The Chamber on the other hand ensures the interests of chamber of commerce
members are attended to as well as providing the specifics of information for the Town
of Grimsby through a partnership arrangement.
It was evident that each provider compliments the other and there is sharing of
information and resources and that in the end analysis both work to ensure the traveler
gets a very good impression of both Grimsby and Niagara.
While, it is acknowledged there may be a cost associated with both these operations,
the parties agree that there are positive (but non quantifiable) public relations and
promotion benefits that result from this cost.
Research of Other Economic Development Models
The research on other models of economic development, while valuable as background
information, has not yielded a single best model. A summary of some of the jurisdictions
considered is contained within Appendix A. Below is a summary of the key points from
this research.
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There does not appear to be a single model that is dominant or clearly better
most have developed to suit local circumstances
There seems to be a common thread recognizing the need for a regional brand in
order to be globally competitive
Regardless of structure most have some sort of public /private interests represented
Roles and responsibilities vary and are largely based on circumstances and have
evolved to suit local needs
The services provided are generally consistent across all models
In general research supports the need for clearly articulated purpose; roles and
responsibilities such as would be found in the statements and deliverable presented
in this report.
In order to fully assess the merits of one model over another there would need to
be some consistent set of measures of performance that could be reviewed it
does not appear that these exist on a comparative basis.
It is on the last bullet where staff is recommending that the NEDC with the support of the
Region take a leadership role in developing such indicators. This would be consistent with
the Niagara Economic Growth Strategy and with the principles outlined earlier in this
report. In addition through our participation in the Ontario Municipal Benchmarking
Initiative (OMBI) there is an opportunity to tap into the network and expertise of our partner
municipalities to develop sound and comparable indicators. Staff is proposing that
Regional staff through the Office of the CAO take on a leadership role in working with
NEDC and other jurisdictions to develop appropriate measures.
Submitted by:
Mike Trojan
Chief Administrative icer
This report was prepared by Kirk Weaver, Manager, Special Initiatives
CAO 10 -2007
September 27, 2007
APPENDIX A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
APPENDIX B POWERPOINT PRESENTATION ON TOURISM
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Niagara Region
REPORT TO: Co- Chairs and Members of
Corporate Services Committee
CSD 30 -2008
March 12, 2008
SUBJECT: Letter from the City of Niagara Falls Re: Perceived Duplication of
Niagara Economic Development Corporation Services
RECOMMENDATION
That the request to redirect Niagara Fall's proportional share of funding for the Niagara
Economic Development Corporation budget to fund Niagara Falls Tourism be declined,
and;
That this report be received and forwarded to the Council of the City of Niagara Falls for
information.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In correspondence received from the Council of the City of Niagara Falls, they had indicate
some areas of perceived duplication in services provided by the Niagara Economic
Development Corporation (NEDC), Niagara Falls Tourism and the area Economic
Development Offices. As a result, the City Council requested staff to initiate action
requesting the Region to redirect Niagara Falls proportional share of funding for NEDC
(estimated at $475,000).
Early last year, the CAO's of all municipalities collaborated on a report to Regional Council
(CAO 10 -2007) entitled "Review of the Economic Development and Tourism Function in
Niagara." After six months of work, the report established a set of principles that brought
clarity to each organization's respective roles and responsibilities and concluded that local
and regional activities were complementary and not in fact duplicated.
Any consideration by Regional Council to the request from Niagara Falls for the
contracting out of tourism promotion services or for the refunding of their proportionate
costs for NEDC would be borne by all municipalities within Niagara. As such this would
adversely affect those area municipalities within Niagara that are not receiving any benefit
from exclusive promotions of Niagara Falls.
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Based on the collaborative review, there were no significant areas duplication identified
between the Niagara Economic Development Corporation, Niagara Falls Tourism and the
area Economic Development Offices Since the redirection of funds would adversely affect
the other constituent area municipalities in Niagara, it is being recommended that any
request to redirect Niagara Falls proportional share of funding for the NEDC budget to fund
Niagara Falls Tourism be declined
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The 2008 budget for NEDC was approved as part of the 2008 Current Budget. There are
no financial implications associated with this report.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to respond to Regional Council's request for a report in
respect to a letter received from the City of Niagara Falls on the perceived duplication of
services between the Niagara Economic Development Corporation, Niagara Falls Tourism
and the area Economic Development Offices The letter requested consideration for a
refund of Niagara Falls proportionate share of funding of the NEDC budget.
BACKGROUND
CSD 30 -2008
March 12, 2008
Attached is a copy of a letter dated November 19, 2007 from the City of Niagara Falls Re.
Niagara Economic Development Corporation Tourism Promotion. Contained within this
letter was the following resolution from Niagara Falls City Council
"That staff initiate action requesting the Region to allow the City of Niagara
Falls to redirect its proportional share of funding for the Nedco (NEDC)
budget to fund Niagara Falls Tourism."
This resolution was premised on the belief that there is a duplication of services between
the Niagara Economic Development Corporation, Niagara Falls Tourism and the area
Economic Development Offices.
The attached letter was received by Regional Council on November 29, 2007 and referred
to staff of the Corporate Services Department and Niagara Economic Development
Corporation for report.
REPORT
Perceived Duplication of Services
In 2007, the CAO's of all municipalities collaborated on a report to Regional Council (CAO
10 -2007) entitled "Review of the Economic Development and Tourism Function in
Niagara" (Attached). After six months of work, the report established a set of principles
that brought clarity to each organization's respective roles and responsibilities and
concluded that local and regional activities were complementary and not in fact duplicated.
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CSD 30 -2008
March 12, 2008
As well, over the past three years, NEDC and the local Destination Marketing
Organizations (DMOs), including Niagara Falls Tourism, have worked and partnered
together to ensure that there is not duplication
For example, Appendix B to the CAO 10 -2007 report entitled "Tourism Marketing Function
in Niagara" (May 16, 2007) is a presentation by all the major DMOs, and it clearly indicates
the activities of NEDC's Tourism Niagara and how each of them complement and add
value to local DMO activities.
NEDC, as Tourism Niagara, does not market individual municipalities It markets all or a
combination of municipalities. It markets consumer "experiences" that transcend
boundaries.
There is only one vacation guide for Niagara, and it is called "Niagara Seasons." It is a
joint venture between NEDC and Niagara Falls Tourism, thus ensuring only a single
publication for mass market distribution.
NEDC also produces other unique publications for Niagara such as "Les saisons" (the only
French vacation guide); The Welland Canal Corridor /Greater Niagara Circle Route; and
Regional Map /Cycling Map. None of these publications duplicate individual
efforts /marketing by local DMOs.
Similarly, NEDC focuses on generating media coverage for tourism product in Niagara.
NEDC has a dedicated expert in this area, and in 2007 over $3 million of media value was
generated for all of Niagara. Every DMO (and the private sector) welcomes and
participates in this venture.
More specific to NEDC and Niagara Falls Tourism NFT is a membership -based
organization and focuses more on international marketing, motorcoach /travel trade shows,
meetings and conventions NEDC does none of those activities and focuses on regional
markets (Ontario /Quebec), consumer shows, and consumer publications. The two
organizations have different mandates and target markets, but they complement each
other.
Niagara Falls Tourism (and other DMOs) have reviewed NEDC's 2008 tourism plans, and
have supported them.
Request for Refund to Niagara Falls for its Proportionate Share of Funding of NEDC
Contained within the attached letter received from Niagara Falls was a resolution from City
Council for staff to initiate action requesting the Region to redirect Niagara Falls
proportional share of funding for NEDC (estimated at $475,000). In addressing this
request the following options were presented to the Region by City staff:
a) that Regional Council contract with the City of Niagara Falls for all tourism
promotion services related to Niagara Falls
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CSD 30 -2008
March 12, 2008
b) that Regional Council contact with the Niagara Falls Tourism association for all
tourism promotion services related to Niagara Falls
c) That Regional Council request Nedco to contract with the City of Niagara Falls for
all tourism promotion services related to Niagara Falls.
d) That Regional Council request Nedco to contract with the Niagara Falls Tourism
association for all tourism promotion services related to Niagara Falls
e) That Regional Council refund the City, its proportionate share of the regional levy
that is used to fund Nedco
Options (a -d) presented by City staff have a common theme, being the contracting out of
tourism promotion services related to Niagara Falls by either the Region directly, or by
NEDC to the City of Niagara Falls or the Niagara Falls Tourism association. Any
contracting out of tourism promotion would require an additional budgetary provision to
fund the extra contracted economic development work. These additional funds would be
raised through the general tax levy and as such would be borne by all municipalities, and
therefore adversely affecting the other constituent area municipalities within Niagara who
are not receiving any benefit from the Niagara Falls tourism promotion. Section 311 of the
Municipal Act states that tax rates set by the Region must be the same for each lower -tier
municipality in the Region and therefore each municipality would shoulder this additional
cost proportionally based on their rateable assessment.
Option e) is somewhat different than option (a -d) in that it requests Regional Council to
refund the City its proportionate share of the regional levy that is used to fund NEDC. This
in essence is a request by the City to opt out of receiving any form of economic
development benefit provided by NEDC. Niagara Falls proposes that NEDC services
would no longer be provided to them and that the Regional refund would be used internally
to fund tourism promotion services previously provided by NEDC.
It should be noted that Regional Council does have the authority to refund the City of
Niagara Falls (by way of a grant) its proportionate share of the regional levy that is used to
fund NEDC. Section 107 of the Municipal Act states that:
Despite any provision of this or any other Act relating to the giving of grants or
aid by a municipality, subject to section 106, a municipality may make grants,
on such terms as to security and otherwise as the council considers
appropriate, to any person, group or body, including a fund, within or outside
the boundaries of the municipality for any purpose that council considers to be
in the interests of the municipality.
Section 289 of the Municipal Act requires the Region to adopt an annual budget including
estimates of all sums required during the year (including amounts for grants provided
under Section 107 and, amounts required to be provided for any of its local boards ie
NEDC)
When considered in the context of Section 311 of the Municipal Act (an upper tier tax rates
have to be the same for each lower -tier municipality), the same problem occurs with
refunding Niagara Falls money in that it adversely affects the other municipalities in
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Niagara More importantly is the fact that as there is no duplication in services, should any
grant provided to Niagara Falls be offset by a reduction NEDC funding, NEDC programs
would have to be cut or service levels reduced to accommodate the reduction in the their
funding levels, again adversely affecting the other area municipalities.
In summary, the role of NEDC has and will continue to focus on Niagara and region wide
initiatives that transcend local municipal boundaries. This approach does not duplicate
local promotional or tourism marketing but rather complements local approaches.
Since funds cannot be redirected to Niagara Falls without adversely affecting the other
constituent area municipalities in Niagara, it is recommended that any request to redirect
Niagara Falls proportional share of funding for the NEDC budget to fund Niagara Falls
Tourism be rejected.
Submitted by:
J
n Bergs a
Commissioner of Corporate Services
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Approved by:
Mike Trojan
Chief Administrative 0 ice
CSD 30 -2008
March 12, 2008
This report was prepared by John Murphy, Manager, Policy and Development, and Development and
reviewed by Patrick Gedge, Chief Executive Officer, Niagara Economic Development Corporation.
57. New Staff Included in 2008 Current Budget for IT Solutions
CSD 27 -2008
Moved by Councillor Burroughs
Seconded by Councillor Bentley
That Report CSD 27 -2008, March 12, 2008, respecting New Staff Included in 2008
Current Budget for IT Solutions, be received.
That staff be authorized to proceed with the hiring of the Web Content Analyst
position that is included in the approved 2008 Current Budget for Corporate
Services IT Solutions.
58. Letter from the City of Niagara Falls Re: Perceived Duplication
of Niagara Economic Development Corporation Services
CSD 30 -2008
Moved by Councillor Burroughs
Seconded by Councillor D'Angela
CSC 4 -2008
March 12, 2008
Carried.
That Report CSD 30 -2008, March 12, 2008, respecting Letter from the City of
Niagara Falls Re: Perceived Duplication of Niagara Economic Development
Corporation Services, be received.
That the request to redirect Niagara Fall's proportional share of funding for the
Niagara Economic Development Corporation budget to fund Niagara Falls Tourism
be declined.
Moved by Councillor Zimmerman
Seconded by Councillor D'Angela
Carried.
That Report CSD 30 -2008, March 12, 2008, regarding Niagara Economic
Development Corporation Services, be referred for a fulsome discussion to a
special Committee of the Whole or Council Meeting, to be determined by the
Regional Chair.
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Carried.
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Council Minutes
4 That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the condominium
agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the
condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Wing that
the reports on the Consent agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
BY- LAWS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Diodati
that the by -laws be given a first reading.
Carried Unanimously
2008 -95 A by -law to establish Part Lot 9 Plan 326 Niagara Falls designated as Part
3 on Reference Plan 59R -13699 as a public highway, to be known as and to
form part of Rosedale Drive.
2008 -96 A by -law to authorize the payment of 23,659,504.62 for General Purposes.
2008 -97 A by -law to amend By -law No 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking
and traffic on City Roads. Parking Prohibited, Stopping prohibited, Stop
signs at intersections)
2008 -98 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking
and traffic on City Roads. Limited Parking, Parking Prohibited, Stopping
Prohibited, Speed Limits on Highways (Part 4 80 Km /h) Heximer Avenue)
2008 -100 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, being a by -law to permit the existing
one family detached dwelling to be used as a cottage rental dwelling. (AM-
2008 -003)
2008 -101 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 9 day of June, 2008
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Diodati
that the by -laws be read a second and third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
OLG Lands in Victoria Avenue Centre St Area
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Fisher
that a resolution be sent to the OLG and the member of Provincial Parliament to take
responsibility for the maintenance of their property on the former rail line right of way
Carried Unanimously
Brochure Racks
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Thomson outlined the difficulties that Niagara Falls Tourism has had
securing rack space at the Gateway Tourist Niagara Information Centre in Grimsby.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio
that the Region investigate the matter and resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Carried Unanimously
Ms. Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold ON L2V 4T7
June 12, 2008
NiagaraJalls
Dear Ms. Gilroy:
Re: Brochure Space at Gateway Niagara Welcome Centre
At their recent meeting, Niagara Falls City Council discussed a matter related to the topic noted above. The
background is as follows:
As the official marketing organization of our community, Niagara Falls Tourism has been attempting to
secure space for a 58 pocket brochure rack at the Gateway Niagara Welcome Centre in Gnmsby. With
arguably millions of visitors a year stopping off at the Welcome Centre on their way to Niagara Falls, it
would only seem natural that an appropriate rack be displayed.
In attempting to secure approval, representatives from Niagara Falls Tourism have been bounced between
the ownership of the Welcome Centre and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO),
where the matter has been left. Unfortunately, to date Niagara Falls Tourism has been unsuccessful in
securing wall space at the Gateway, despite having approximately 200 such pocket brochure racks, that are
freely displayed, throughout Ontario and neighbouring States.
As a result of the discussion, Niagara Falls City Council passed the following motion:
That the Region investigate the issue of Brochure Space at Gateway Niagara Welcome Centre
and attempt to resolve it as quickly as possible
Carried Unanimously
Council members also pointed out that the Welcome Centre had been subsidized in the past through the
Regional budget and it only seemed appropriate that 58 local taxpaying businesses are allowed to have
brochures at this key gateway into Niagara.
Please forward this resolution to Regional Council.
Si cerely,
TON
ox 1 Q23, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada 12E 6X5 ":905 356 7521_ www.niiagarafa IIs.ca
Dea orfida
City Clerk
Corporate Services Department
Clerks
Ext 4271 Fax 905 -356 -9083
diorfida @niagarafalis.ca
July 7, 2008 PD- 2008 -62
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members
Niagaraaalls
Re: PD- 2008 -62
AM- 2008 -017, Zoning By -law Amendment Application
6269 Dorchester Road (West Side), Opposite Stokes Street
Applicant: 1688846 Ontario Limited (Louie Buordolone)
Proposed Townhouses and Semi Detached Dwellings
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the Zoning By -law amendment application to change the zoning of
the subject land to a Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone with
site specific development standards as detailed in this report to permit 8 townhouse
dwelling units and 4 semi detached dwelling units
BACKGROUND:
Proposal
The amendment is requested for a 5,135.8 square metre (1 269 acre) parcel of land on the
west side of Dorchester Road, south of Lundy's Lane and opposite Stokes Street as shown
on Schedule 1 The applicant proposes a development of 8 townhouse dwelling units and
4 semi detached dwelling units on a private roadway with access to Dorchester Road
Schedule 2 provides details of the proposed site plan Schedule 3 shows the elevation
drawing for the proposed townhouse blocks The subject land is currently zoned
Residential Single Family (R1 C -685) through Zoning By -law No 79 -200, as amended by
Zoning By -law No. 2005 -44. This site specific zoning permits a mixed residential
development of 4 lots for single detached dwellings and an apartment building containing
8 units The applicant has requested the zoning of the land be changed to the Residential
Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone with site specific development
standards to permit the proposed bungalow townhouses and semi detached dwellings
Previous Applications
There have been several development proposals considered for the subject land in recent
years. In February 2003, Council.denied a rezoning application (AM- 46/2002) for a 29 -unit
3- storey apartment building: Council also did not support an application (AM- 45/2003) in
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Community Services Department
Planning Development
July 7, 2008 2 PD- 2008 -62
April 2004 proposing a 25 -unit 3- storey apartment. Issues of density were cited by staff
and area residents were opposed to these developments in both instances
In August 2004, staff recommended and Council approved application AM- 36/2004 to
permit an 8 -unit apartment located near Dorchester Road and four single- detached
dwellings along the west, northwest and south boundaries of the site Council passed the
implementing by -law in March 2005 for a site specific R1C zone. Council granted draft
plan approval with conditions (effective June 22, 2005 File 26CD -11- 2005 -01) for a
Vacant Land Condominium on the property based on this zoning
A different development was proposed on the land (as well as portions of the abutting
property to the west 6322 Brookfield Avenue) in June 2006. This rezoning application
(AM- 17/2006) proposed the creation of 7 lots for single- detached dwellings with special
driveway access (3 lots to Brookfield Avenue and 4 lots to Dorchester Road) There was
neighbourhood opposition to the lots accessing Brookfield Avenue and Council denied the
application The City's Committee of Adjustment refused related severance applications
(B35/2006/NF to B46/2006/NF) for this new lotting concept in August 2006. The owner
appealed the zoning and severance decisions to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). At
the OMB Hearing in March 2007, the owner withdrew the appeals except for the severance
application to separate land containing the dwelling at 6293 Dorchester Road from their
overall landholdings. The Board approved that severance with conditions that have now
been satisfied The 6293 Dorchester Road property has been sold.
In September 2007, the Committee of Adjustment considered an application (A- 36/2007)
for variances to the zoning by -law requirements for the approved apartment development
on the site The Committee granted variances to permit an increase in lot coverage and
reductions to the south setback of the building and minimum size of the apartment units.
The zoning for the mixed development of an apartment and single- detached dwellings is
currently in force on the property However, the condominium approval has recently lapsed
after the three year draft approval period as conditions were not satisfied and an extension
request was not submitted
Neighbourhood Meeting
The applicant held an information meeting at City Hall on June 11, 2008 that was attended
by approximately 15 area residents as well as Planning staff. This meeting was held on
the recommendation of staff given the history of applications on the site, to inform the
public and receive preliminary input. The applicant stated that their company has a
purchase agreement with the current owner that proposed the previous developments.
Sketches of the proposed new design were presented and discussed. Staff provided
background to the previous applications and current approval The development review
process was explained as well as typical site plan requirements Residents expressed
frustration with the numerous applications for the site over the years and hoped for some
certainty for the development of the vacant land. Generally, the townhouse /semi- detached
proposal was well received by the area residents in attendance.
Surrounding Land Uses
There are single- detached dwellings located to the north, south, east and west of the
subject land Apartment buildings are further north on Dorchester Road while a
condominium development (former Dorchester Manor seniors home) is to the southeast.
July 7, 2008 3 PD- 2008 -62
Circulation Comments
Information on the requested zoning by -law amendment was circulated to City divisions,
the Region, agencies and the public for comment The following summarizes the
comments received to date:
Building By -law Services, Fire Services and Municipal Works
No objections to the proposal. All requirements will be addressed through
the future Site Plan Agreement and the Building Permit process
Transportation Services
Planning Review
No objections. Dorchester Road abutting the property is undersized with
respect to the Official Plan right -of -way width and a 3 05 metre (10 foot)
widening will be required. This widening and approval of the driveway design
will be addressed at the Site Plan Control stage.
Regional Niagara Development Services
No objection from a Provincial or Regional planning perspective. Public
Works advises that the proposed design does not satisfy Regional waste
collection requirements and private waste collection will need to be provided.
Various matters were considered in assessing the application Based on this analysis,
approval is recommended The review of the amendment is summarized as follows
1 The proposal complies with the policies of the Official Plan and Provincial
Planning policies.
The City's Official Plan designates the subject land Residential. The policies of the
Plan support a variety of housing forms and densities. A compatible mix of dwelling
types is promoted to provide a full range of housing options throughout the
municipality The Official Plan encourages a more intensive use of vacant
residential land and underutilized parcels Infill developments such as the proposal
contribute to the City's supply of housing units and are an efficient use of existing
services that minimize municipal costs
The Official Plan permits residential densities of up to 25 units /hectare (10 1
units /acre) for single and semi detached housing and up to a maximum of 50
units /hectare (20.2 units /acre) for townhouse development. The density of the
proposal is 23 37 units /hectare (9.46 units /acre) which is low for multiple residential
unit projects. However, this provides a gradation of density with respect to the
surrounding single- detached homes and is similar to other bungalow townhouses
in the City. The location of the proposal on a major roadway (Dorchester Road
Arterial) satisfies Official Plan criteria.
The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth
Plan that promote intensification and the efficient use of land and infrastructure.
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2 The requested Zoning By -law amendment is appropriate.
The applicant requests an alternate housing mix but the same number of units (12)
that are currently permitted in the approved zoning by -law Staff consider the
proposed bungalow townhouse /semi- detached development a better layout of the
dwellings and internal roadway and parking areas than the existing approval The
proposal also should improve compatibility with abutting properties Site specific R4
zoning by -law provisions are required to implement the submitted design
The height of the dwelling units will be restricted to 7 5 metres (24.6 feet) compared
to the standard 10 metres (32 8 feet) allowed for the abutting properties Each unit
will be required to provide an attached 2- vehicle garage The setback of the
garages will be 6 metres (19.6 feet) from the private roadway to accommodate
additional vehicle parking in the driveways. An amenity area is required for each
unit. The typical depth of a private amenity space is 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) which
is provided at the rear of the units at the west limit of the site. The rear yards of the
dwellings at the north boundary are proposed at 6 5 metres (21.3 feet) which is
acceptable for this infill development. The semi detached dwelling at the south of
the property has amenity areas positioned at the side of each unit much like a
corner lot. The setback of these dwelling units to the south lot line is 3 metres (9 8
feet) with the exception of the area behind the garages where 1.5 metres (4 9 feet)
is provided. This side yard width exceeds the requirement for a semi detached
home There should be no impact on the abutting properties in this area given
fencing requirements and the location next to a neighbour's detached garage and
the far corner of a large Brookfield Avenue lot.
3 Future Applications for Site Plan and Condominium are required.
The Site Plan Control process will determine design details such as landscaping,
perimeter privacy fencing, lighting, service construction and grading /drainage
requirements. A condominium plan will establish separate ownership of the units.
CONCLUSION:
The requested amendment is recommended for approval. The proposal complies with the
Official Plan and Provincial planning policies The application provides an improved
residential design for the site that will be compatible with the neighbourhood.
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Recommended by
Approved by:
Ed D ovic, xecutive Director of Community Services
Respectfully submitted 111,0 "./--/7/2
Joh r acDonald, Chief Administrative Officer
Alex Herlovitch
'rector of Planning Development
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Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200
Applicant: 1688846 Ontario Limited
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PUBLIC WORKS
Development Services Division
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7
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To: Rick Wilson
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From: Sue Mabee
Planner
Re; Zoning Bylaw Amendment AM -2006 -017
6289 Dorchester Road
1588846 Ontario Ltd.
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Hi Rick
Please find Regional comments on the above noted application.
Sue
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Jun, 26. 2008 11:53AM REGIONAL PLANNING No, 3180 P 2
Niagara Region
June 26, 2008
Mr. Rick Wilson
Planner 2
Planning Development
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
1..2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Re: AM- 2008 -017
Zoning By -Law Amendment Application
To Permit Townhouse and Semi Detached Dwellings
6269 Dorchester Road, Rear of 6293 Dorchester Road
City of Niagara Fails
Regional Development Services staff has reviewed the information circulated for the above
noted Zoning By -law Amendment application. The purpose of the amendment is to rezone the
subject property from the site specific Residential Single Family (R1 C -685) zone to a site
specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone. The amendment will
facilitate the development of 8 townhouse dwelling units and two semi detached dwellings on
the property
General Land Use
Building Community, Building Lives,
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Development Services Division
2201 St. David's Road, P O, Box 1042
Thorald, ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905 984.3630
Tol I- free:1. 800.263 7215
Fax: 905. 641.5208
www.regional,nlagara.on.ca
File: D 10.M 11,23
The subject property is within the Urban Area Boundary for the City of Niagara Falls according
to the Regional Policy Plan. The Urban Area policies provide for a range of industrial,
commercial, and residential uses. The Regional Policy Plan, Provincial Policy Statement, and
Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan all contain polices that support intensification in the
urban area where appropriate levels of services and infrastructure exist. In addition,
municipalities are encouraged to develop a diverse mix and range of housing types and
densities, including affordable housing.
The proposed development of the property represents intensification within the urban built area
where existing infrastructure and services are available. The property will be developed at a
higher density that will make for a more efficient use of existing urban serviced land and
infrastructure. The development of townhouse and semi detached units should further enhance
housing choice for residents with a variety of lifestyles and /or income groups.
Jun,26, 2008 11.53AM REGIONAL PLANNING
RoJpnal Public Work*
Condominium developments with private roadways may receive internal curbside waste
collection provided the development compiles with the Region's "Collection of Waste By Way of
Entry on Private Property" policy and the Owner enters into an Indemnity Agreement with the
Region, A key element of the waste collection policy Is that the site roadway system be
adequate for waste collection vehicles to enter and exit the site without the need to engage in
any back -up manoeuvring. New developments not large enough for a drive through street
system may provide a cul -de -sac with a minimum paved road radius of 15,0 metres at the end
of the roadway. Alternative design(s) that can accommodate waste collection vehicles should
be examined if the development Is to receive waste collection by the Region.
Should the development not meet policy guidelines, private waste collection must be provided at
the owner's expense and a warning clause must be Included in any development agreement
and all Agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease for each dwelling that advises waste
collection for the development cannot be provided by the Regional Municipality of Niagara;
therefore, waste collection will be provided by the condominium corporation through a private
contractor,
The applicant may wish to consider how waste collection will be addressed (Le. Regional
collection or private collection) prior to proceeding with the Zoning Bylaw Amendment as any
design changes may affect the site specific provisions of the proposed amending bylaw.
Please note the subject property has frontage on a roadway designated as a bicycle route within
the Regional Niagara Bicycling Network Plan. If the bicycle route is currently not established
and identified with signage, it is the intent of the Region to make provisions for doing so when
an appropriate opportunity arises. This may involve additional pavement width, parking
restrictions or other works to Implement the route,
CONCLUSION
Regional Development Services staff has no objections to the proposed Zoning Bylaw
Amendment from a general land use perspective. However, the method of waste collection
should be determined prior to approval of the zoning bylaw amendment as any changes to the
site layout may affect the provisions of the amending bylaw.
Please send notice of the City's decision on this application.
Yours truly,
Sue Mabee
Planner
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CANADA
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members.
Re: PD- 2008 -63
AM- 2008 -018, Zoning By -law Amendment Application
4415 Montrose Road
Applicant: Michael and Salvatore Mannella
Proposed 3 -Unit On- Street Townhouse Dwelling
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the Zoning By -law amendment application to rezone the land
Residential Mixed (R3) to permita 3-unit on-street townhouse dwelling on the land, subject
to the standards recommended in this report. o 4 resit .evr-+s iv«twoed- v'
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BACKGROUND:
Michael and Salvatore Mannella have requested an amendment to Zoning By -law No 79-
200 for a 669 square metre (7200 square foot) parcel of land known as 4415 Montrose
Road, as shown on Schedule 1 The applicants propose to construct a 3 -unit on- street
townhouse dwelling on the land, as shown on Schedule 2.
The land is zoned Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2) which permits single
detached, semi detached and duplex dwellings. The applicant is requesting the property
be rezoned to Residential Mixed (R3) to permit three (3) on- street townhouse dwelling
units
Site specific provisions are sought to permit an increased lot coverage of 43 an
increased driveway width of 6 5 metres (21 feet) and decreased side yard setbacks of 1.8
metres (5 9 feet)
Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses
The site is currently vacant. A chiropractic office with two dwelling units exists on the
abutting property to the north and west. Existing and proposed townhouse dwellings lie
further to the north Single detached dwellings abut the site to the south. A mix of
industrial uses are located to the east on the opposite side of Montrose Road
Circulation Comments
Regional Municipality of Niagara
The proposal gn'etally conforms to Provincial and Regional land use policies
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Regional staff cannot support the current driveway design and recommend
the application be deferred until an acceptable design, showing a reduced
number of driveways, is submitted
Transportation Services
No objections, however the hammerheads are not large enough nor should
be used to park a vehicle
Municipal Works, Legal Services, Parks, Recreation and Culture Fire Services
No objections Further details will be reviewed at the site plan stage.
Planning Analysis
1 The requested amendment conforms to the Official Plan.
The land is designated Residential by the Official Plan which permits a range of
housing forms Street townhouses up to three storeys in height and 50 units per
hectare (20 units per acre) are to be located primarily on collector roads and
integrated with other forms of housing Infill residential development is to be
designed to achieve compatibility with the surrounding area in terms of density,
building mass, setbacks and appearance.
The requested amendment is acceptable for the following reasons.
The proposal is appropriate for the size and configuration of the subject land
and provides for a modest increase in intensification from 2 units to 3. At a
density of 45 units per hectare (18 units per acre), the proposal is within the
density range contemplated for these types of dwellings and provides a
transition from the single detached dwellings to the south and the
commercial and townhouse developments to the north
The scale, massing and appearance of the development is similar to what
can be developed on the property now and would be compatible with the
dwellings to the south The height and setbacks of the building are
consistent with the adjacent single detached dwellings and the appearance
of the townhouse reflect these dwellings. In addition, the office to the north
will not be impacted by a 2- storey dwelling.
The site has direct access to an arterial road. Local roads will not be
impacted by the proposal.
2. The requested zoning is appropriate.
The subject site is zoned Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2). The
requested Residential Mixed (R3) zone will permit an on- street townhouse dwelling
Requested site specific provisions to accommodate the proposal are acceptable as
follows
The site will meet the lot area per unit requirement.
The reduction in the side yard setback, from 3 metres (9.8 feet) to 1.8 metres
(5 9 feet), reflects the side yard setbacks that apply if a semi detached
dwelling is constructed on the property. On- street townhouse dwellings may
contain up to 6 dwelling units and are required to have larger setbacks to
July 7, 2008
mitigate the impacts of their larger massing. The subject proposal contains
only three (3) units and has the massing more typical of a semi detached
dwelling. The proposed dwelling is no taller than a semi detached dwelling
would be Therefore, it is appropriate to maintain the side yard setbacks
applicable to a semi detached dwelling.
The slight increase in lot coverage, from 40% of the lot area to 43 is minor
in nature and will not have a noticeable effect on the size of the dwelling.
The applicant proposes to provide a hammerhead turn around for each unit
This requires an increase in the size of the driveway, from 3 metres (9 8 feet)
per dwelling unit to 6 5 metres (21 feet). The driveway area would consist
of about 67% of the front yard. These hammerheads allow vehicles to turn
around and safely exit onto Montrose Road in a forward direction rather than
backing out onto a busy street. To allow flexibility in designing driveways
that satisfy the Region of Niagara, staff recommend that up to 75% of the
front yard be permitted to consist of driveway area
The parking requirements need to be reduced, from 1 4 spaces per dwelling
unit (4 in total) to 1 space per dwelling unit (3 in total). The reduced standard
reflects what is required for units in a semi detached dwelling This reduction
is acceptable, as the design allows two spaces to be provided for each
dwelling unit (one in the driveway, one in the garage)
The configuration of the driveways will be part of the site plan review process to
address Regional concerns.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed Zoning By -law amendment to permit a 3 -unit townhouse dwelling on the
property can be supported for the following reasons
it complies with the Official Plan with respect to density, compatibility with existing
character and built form;
the requested R3 zone for street townhouses is consistent with the form of
development permitted under the R4 zone in close proximity, and
the modifications to the zone regulations represent appropriate development
standards for the proposed townhouse development.
Recommended by.
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted
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Alex Herlovitc Director of Planning Development
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Ed ujlovic! xecutive Director of Community Services
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MacDonald, Chief Admini-trative Officer
Subject Land
Location: 4415 Montrose Road
Applicant: Salvatore and Michael Mannefla
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Mr Andrew Bryce
Planner 2
Planning Development
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P 0 Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Bryce:
Re AM- 2008 -018
Zoning By -Law Amendment Application
To Permit a 3 Unit Townhouse Dwelling
4415 Montrose Road
City of Niagara Falls
Building Community. Building Lives.
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road, P.O Box 1042
ThoroId, Ontario L2V 4T7
Telephone: 905 -984 -3630
Fax: 905- 641 -5208
E -mail: plan @regional.niagara.on.ca
File' D 10 M.11 23
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Regional Development Services staff has reviewed the information circulated for the above
noted Zoning By -law Amendment application. The purpose of the amendment is to rezone the
subject property from the Residential Single Family and Two Family zones to a site specific
Residential Mixed zone The amendment will facilitate the development of a three unit
townhouse dwelling on the property.
The subject property is within the Urban Area Boundary for the City of Niagara Falls according
to the Regional Policy Plan. The Urban Area policies provide for a range of industrial,
commercial, and residential uses. The Regional Policy Plan, Provincial Policy Statement, and
Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan all contain polices that support intensification in the
urban built area where appropriate levels of services and infrastructure exist. In addition,
municipalities are encouraged to develop a diverse mix and range of housing types and
densities, including affordable housing.
The proposed development of the property represents intensification within the urban built area
where existing infrastructure and services are available. The property will be developed at a
higher density than what currently exists allowing for a more efficient use of existing urban
serviced land and infrastructure. The development of three townhouse units should further
enhance housing choice for residents with a variety of lifestyles and /or income groups
While the proposal is generally consistent with Provincial and Regional land use policies for
intensification, the property fronts onto Montrose Road, an arterial Regional Road, and there are
some safety issues to consider The subject property was the original location of a single
detached dwelling The Public Works department has advised that during the reconstruction of
Regional Road 98 (Montrose Road) in 2004 a single driveway access was reconstructed for the
property in anticipation of only a single detached residence being developed on this site. The
proposed development shows 3 separate driveways in a span of approximately 80 -feet across a
road section that has 4 lanes of traffic and opposite a business entrance It is the Region's
policy to reduce the number of driveway accesses in order to reduce conflicts in traffic.
Therefore, Regional staff requests that the number of driveways be reduced This could be
accomplished through redesign of the proposal to provide for a common driveway access to the
dwelling units or reducing the number of units (i e semi detached dwelling) with one combined
driveway access into the property In addition, to preclude backing out onto the Regional
roadway, construction of turnarounds on private property for each unit is recommended.
Turnarounds are to be on the applicant's property. Regional staff is available to discuss
alternative designs for driveway access further with the applicant.
The applicant is advised that there is sufficient road allowance at this road section, therefore,
any further road widening would not be requested. Regional Construction Encroachment and
Entrance permits would be required prior to any construction taking place within the Regional
road allowance. There shall be no connection to the Regional watermain along Montrose Road,
nor should the line be disturbed during construction. Any watermain services to the proposed
dwelling should utilize the existing water service lateral from the previous dwelling or connect to
the local watermain Additional detailed Public Works comments will be provided at time of Site
Plan Control.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Regional Development Services staff has no objections to the proposed Zoning
Bylaw Amendment from a general land use perspective; however staff cannot support the
proposed three driveway entrances along Montrose Road Therefore, we would request that
the Zoning Bylaw Amendment application be deferred to provide an opportunity for Regional
staff to discuss alternative designs for the driveway access with the applicant(s).
Please send notice of the City's decision on this application.
Yours truly,
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Planner
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City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
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Attention Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development
Dear Mr Herlovitch.
RE 4415 Montrose Road, (Roll 2725 0900 020 -6600)
Zoning By -law Amendment Application
City File: AM 2008 -0148 Michael Salvatore Mannella
I live at 4513 Montrose Road and this is my notice of opposition to the proposed change in the
zoning of the above noted property. I own property on Montrose Road and have concerns regarding the
change this will have on the surrounding neighborhood
I feel the present zoning is adequate and in keeping with the rest of this neighborhood the lot
does not warranted an R3 residential mix. The proposed three (3) units on that property will not be able
to accommodate proper parking access and this could lead to parking issues to the neighborhood as well
as traffic problems on Montrose Road.
Our property values could decline as these types of units tend to devalue the surrounding
properties.
Yours truly
Mike Manojlovich
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4310 Queen St.
Niagara Falls, Ont.
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Peter Damore
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Attention. Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development
Re. 4415 Montrose Road, (Roll 2725- 0900 020 -6600)
Zoning By -law Amendment Apphcation
City File. AM 2008 -0148 Michael Salvatore Mannella
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Dear Sir
I am witting this letter to express my opposition to the proposed change in the zoning of
the above noted property I live at 4477 Montrose Road and have concerns regarding the
effect this change will have on our neighbourhood.
To begin, I feel the present zoning is adequate and in keeping with the rest of the
neighbourhood. The lot noted above does not warrant an (R3) residential nux. In order to
accommodate this mix "site specific provisions" as noted m your letter will be required.
This will negatively impact on my neighbours and their properties as well as my own
property
In addition, I feel the proposed 3 units on that property will not be able to accommodate
proper parking spaces This may lead to parking issues in the neighbourhood as well as
traffic problems along Montrose Road.
Thank you in advance for allowing me my input on this matter
23 June 2008
Mr. Alex Herlovitch
Director of Planning Development
City Hall
4310 Queen St.
Niagara Falls, Ont.
L2E 6X5
RE: 4415 Montrose Rd.
Zoning by Law Amendment
City File: AM2008 -018
Michael Salvatore Mannelia
We are the homeowners at 4431 Montrose Rd. next to us is the subject lot (4415
Montrose) which has an application for rezoning to Residential Mix (R3) to permit the on
street town house dwelling. We are opposed and not in conformity with the said request
for rezoning due to the following reasons.
1) We would like to maintain the area as (R2) Residential Single Family.
2) If approved, we will find it very difficult to deal with six different families living
next to us as neighbors.
3) Said property is not suited for (R3).
A) Tenants will be cramped because there is not enough space for them. This
was formerly (R2), but resold and now proposing for (R3). How can 6
families fit in a formerly single family dwelling area.
B) Insufficient parking space, each family will normally have 2 cars each X 6
12 cars plus parking space for visitors that they will be having. Excess
cars will park in Alpine or other side streets or in any private parking area.
C) Not enough area for the tenant's children to play on.
4) Noise and disturbances that will come from these families.
5) Loss of privacy (possibility of nosey neighbors).
6) Unsafe- cars will be pulling irr.and out to Montrose Rd. (approximately 12 cars).
Plus the children straying onto the streets while playing.
Please consider these in your decision. Our area in now quiet, peaceful, pleasant, and
very livable. We are afraid this will all change if the requested rezoning is approved.
Thank you very much for your favourable decision on this matter.
Very truly yours,
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JUN 2 3 2008
PLANNING
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning Development
Dear Mr Herlovitch:
RE 4415 Montrose Road, (Roll 2725- 0900 -020 -6600)
Zoning By -law Amendment Application
City File AM 2008 -01 48 Michael Salvatore Mannella
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This letter will serve as my notice of opposition to the proposed change in the zoning of the
above noted property. I own property on Montrose Road and have concerns regarding the change this
will have on the surrounding neighborhood.
I feel the present zoning is adequate and in keeping with the rest of this neighborhood the lot
does not warranted an R3 residential mix. The proposed three (3) units on that property will not be able
to accommodate proper parking access and this could lead to parking issues to the neighborhood as well
as traffic problems on Montrose Road
The former owner of the single dwelling property had to sell and have the Region of Niagara
move his home to Woodbine Street because the lot was too small How will this lot now service a 3 unit
complex?
Yours truly
Arfgelo Marino
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We have the same opinion as Henry del Mundo Evelyn del Mundo.
Re- 4415 Montrose rezoning. We are not in favor of it to be (R3) (Six unit family
dwelling)
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Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members
Re: CPS 2008 -06
Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook
Sanitary Service Areas
RECOMMENDATION:
That the interim funding of the Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook Sanitary Service Areas
projects continue from reserve funds until development charge revenues have been
received for these projects
BACKGROUND:
Questions Raised by Council on April 28, 2008
Under new business, at the April 28, 2008 Council meeting, questions were raised by
Councillors regarding the two development projects located in the Garner south area The
questions focused on staff's use of interim funding, development charge funding and the
possible use of debenture funding for the projects. Council directed staff to bring back a
report on the facts of the financing of the Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook Sanitary
Service Areas projects
History of Reports to Council
Staff has prepared a chart of the reports relating to the Garner Southwest and Grassy
Brook Sanitary Service Areas projects (attached). These reports show the date, report
number, title, recommendation, contract amount and cumulative total for each project. All
of the reports state that the funding for the projects would be received through
Development Charges
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Corporate Services Department
June 9, 2008
2 CPS 2008 -06
Explanation of Process for Interim Funding of Capital Projects
The decision making authority of the Treasurer for the payment of accounts is found in the
Municipal Act under Section 286 This section explains the main duties of the Treasurer
The Treasurer manages the cash flow of the municipality and makes the best possible use
of the available sources of cash for the payment of accounts, including capital projects
The Treasurer has the responsibility to report to Council on the financial payments of the
Municipality In addition, the Treasurer provides annual reports on Capital Projects,
Reserve Funds, Financial Leases, and Long Term Debentures
For a general description of the City's cash flows, please see the diagram (attached) entitled
Cash Flow. This diagram shows the inflows of cash, the availability of cash in the City's
bank account or from short term borrowing, and the out flows of cash It is important to note
that the use of short term borrowing only occurs, as needed
Each year the Treasurer brings forward the annual Borrowing By -law. This By -law provides
for a source of short term borrowing, from the City's financial institution, if there were
insufficient cash for operating expenditures, i e if the budget has not been approved or
taxes have not been received The Borrowing By -law authority is found in Section 407 of
the Municipal Act
Section 405 of the Municipal Act allows the municipality to borrow in the short term for
specific Capital Works Capital Works, referred to in this section, are large capital projects,
whose required funding will be in the form of long term debt. This section requires Regional
approval of the required long term debt before approving an S 405 Short Term Borrowing
By -law.
For example, the Region has approved the $29 5 million in long term debenture funding for
the Bob Gale Complex. This project has already expended $4.8 million which the Treasurer
has paid by using internal sources of cash The Treasurer has presented an S 405 Short
Term Borrowing By -law for specific capital works, namely the construction of the four -pad
arena complex. The By -law will provide sufficient short term borrowing, from the City's
financial institution, for this specific capital project
Legality of the Interim Borrowing By -law
Council directed staff to prepare a report on the legality of the Interim Borrowing By -law and
that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be contacted. The City Solicitor is
preparing this report (L- 2008 -15)
Explanation of the Projects Inclusion in the 2004 Development Charges Background
Study
The Development Charges Background Study was prepared in 2003/2004 At that time,
the Manager of Development was asked to prepare a list of development projects that may
be constructed within the subsequent 2004 -2014 ten -year planning period to accommodate
growth Considerable interest had been received from the Grand Niagara Resort developers
in the Grassy Brook west area. There was a desire to extend sewers to facilitate their
project which included the golf course, hotel and conference centre, timescale and
condominium units The extension of sewers would require a pumping station and other
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related infrastructure. Relying on knowledge of the Northwest Sanitary Sewer Service Area,
the cost was estimated at $1.5 million for each of the Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook
service areas, for a total of $3 million We now know these costs have escalated to $15 9
million
When the 2004 Development Charges Study estimates were determined, it was based on
the best information available at the time about the Garner South Service Area The City
contracted Philip's Engineering Ltd in August 2004, to complete a Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment and to determine how best to service this area The consultant
advised that the deep sewer construction in tight clay soils would add significant costs
Other issues that were not known previously included impacts from a high water table,
having to directionally drill across a water course and the Welland River, and that the
Region had implemented a new design criteria for pumping stations
The consultants work (Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Garner Southwest, Philips
Engineering Limited Grassy Brook) addressed significant issues due to the expansion of
the sewer services.
Funding Plan for the Projects
3 CPS 2008 -06
the Ministry of the Environment's order to Grand Niagara Resort permitting a
temporary holding tank,
the substandard private sewage system at E S. Fox,
the expansion of Minacs that was limited by the Regional Health Unit
the unavailable services for the Montrose Business Park, and
a holding zone to be placed on the Heartland Forest Project.
The reports for the Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook Sanitary Service Areas projects
state that the funding would come from Development Charges These projects have
already expended $11.2 million which the Treasurer has paid by using the City's reserve
funds, as an interim source of funds. Also, the Treasurer is using Development Charge
revenues to payback the interim use of the reserve funds To -date, $1.1 million has been
paid back. No debenturing has been used for these projects Staff did not become aware
of the fact that the Development Charges fund would be insufficient to fund all Development
Charge eligible projects upon completion, until the Fall of 2007. At that time, debenturing
was considered, as an option, and referenced in the Capital Budget detail sheets for the
most expensive projects, as opposed to a number of smaller projects
Explanation for including the Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook Sanitary Service
Areas Projects in the 2009 Development Charges Background Study
Staff has started the process of gathering the information for the 2009 Development
Charges Background Study Since the two sanitary sewer projects were near completion,
and since the areas would be developed in the future, staff requested Cam Watson,
Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., to comment on the inclusion of these two projects
in the 2009 Background Study
Mr Watson confirmed that these projects would qualify for inclusion in the 2009
Development Charges Background Study. Mr. Watson stated that the projects would open
those areas to future development and thus qualify in determining future Development
Charge rates. The future Development Charge rates would also include any interim
financing costs while the Development Charge revenues are collected to fund the projects
June 9, 2008
Mr. Watson stressed the importance of explaining the large cost variance between the
estimated project cost ($3 million) and the current cost ($15 9 million) The explanation
must address the reasons for the increase, particularly in terms of the size, scope, and the
benefitting area
Conclusion
The Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook Sanitary Service Areas projects were included
in the 2004 Development Charges Background Study at an estimated cost of $3 million
Due to significant issues that impacted the servicing of the areas, the actual cost is $15.9
million The projects are eligible for inclusion in the 2009 Development Charges
Background Study Future Development Charges revenues will be used to pay for these
projects
Staff is already reviewing a number of administrative issues based on the concerns raised,
including cash flow /management plans for each capital project, a front -end agreement
policy and a development charge credit policy. Council also directed the preparation of an
inventory of developed and serviced land which is forthcoming
Finally, the Treasurer is responsible for the payment of accounts, managing the cash flows,
and the short term use of borrowing The Treasurer has undertaken these responsibilities
in accordance with applicable legislation and past practices.
Staff recommends that the interim funding of the Garner Southwest and Grassy Brook
Sanitary Service Areas projects continue from Reserve Funds until Development Charge
revenues have been received for these projects
The status of completion is as follows
Grassy Brook Project is fully operational and was commissioned on May 14, 2008.
Garner South Project (Brown Road) is nearing the completion of the wet well and
yard piping and is awaiting installation of pumps, electronics and mechanical system.
Commission is expected in July /August 2008
Recommended by
Respectfully submitted
4 CPS 2008 -06
Ken Bu
en, Exe c tive
Director of Corporate Services
MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer
Date to Council
Report
Amount
Description
Funding Source
October 18, 2004
MW- 2004 -156
$59,960 00
Hiring Associated Engmeermg to complete
Environmental Assessment
Development Charges Reserve
Fund
December 5, 2005
MW- 2005 -145
$0
Environmental Assessment Approval
Development Charges Reserve
Fund
October 16, 2006
MW- 2006 -119
$273,192.00
Consulting Service Agreement with
Associated Engineering
Development Charges Reserve
Fund
July 23, 2007
MW- 2007 -85
$35,490.00
Increase to Consulting Service Agreement
with Associated Engineering
95% Development Charges,
5% Garner SW Sanitary Sewer
Area Account
October 15, 2007
MW- 2007 -123
$2,699,690 02
Gibbons Contracting Ltd. Hired
Gravity Sewers and Watermains
95% Development Charges,
5% Capital
November 26, 2007
MW- 2007 -129
$254,256 00
Associated Engmeermg engaged to
provide inspection services for the
construction.
95% Development Charges,
5% Capital
November 26, 2007
MW- 2007 -130
$3,679,742.39
Gibbons Contracting Ltd. Hired
Pumping Station and Forcemam
95% Development Charges,
5% Capital
TOTAL
$7,002,330.41
Garner Southwest Sanitary Service Area
Chronology of Reports to Council
CPS- 2008 -06
Date to Council
Report
Amount
Descnption
Funding Source
August 16, 2004
MW -2004 -123
$57,093 00
Environmental Assessment engaging
Philip's Engmeermg Ltd.
Development Charges Reserve
Fund.
August 5, 2005
MW- 2005 -104
$0
Environmental Assessment Approval.
Development Charges Reserve
Fund.
February 6, 2006
MW- 2006 -11
$262,543 00
Consulting Services Agreement
Philip's Engineering Ltd. to prepare
detailed engineering design.
Development Charges Reserve
Fund.
April 3, 2006
MW- 2006 -38
$1,950,000 00
Amendment to Consulting Services
Agreement with Philip's Engmeermg Ltd.
to include geotechmcal services.
Development Charges Reserve
Fund.
October 30, 2006
MW- 2006 -133
$195,000 00
Philip's Engmeermg Ltd. Hired
Inspection services for Watermam
Sanitary Sewer Construction.
Development Charges Reserve
Fund.
December 11, 2006
MW- 2006 -142
$146,140 00
Earth Tech Hired to provide inspection
services for the Pumping Station and
Forcemam Project.
Development Charges Reserve
Fund.
January 22, 2007
MW- 2007 -04
$884,610 00
Baiocco Construction for construction of
Sanitary Sewer
95% Development Charges,
5% Capital
January 22, 2007
MW- 2007 -05
$2,054,442.50
V Gibbons Contracting Ltd. for
construction of Pump Station and
Forcemam
95% Development Charges,
5% Capital
February 5, 2007
MW- 2007 -06
$3,284,480 00
Baiocco Construction for construction of
Sanitary Sewer
66.5% Development Charges,
33.5% Capital
April 16, 2007
MW- 2007 -35
$30,000 00
Consulting Fee Amendment Philip's
Engmeermg Ltd., to include design of
services not anticipated at design stage.
Development Charges Reserve
Fund.
TOTAL
$8,864,308.50
Grassy Brook Sanitary Service Area
Chronology of Reports to Council
CPS 2008 -06
INFLOWS OF CASH
1. Taxes
2. User Fees
3. Grants
4. Debentures
5. Development Charges
6. Billings
CASH FLOW
Bank Account
T1
Short Term Borrowing
CPS 2008 -06
OUTFLOWS OF CASH
1 Payments to Vendors
2 Payments to Authorities
3. Payroll
4. Refunds, Rebates
5. Debt
Treasurer
286. (1) A municipality shall appoint a treasurer who is responsible for handling all of the
financial affairs of the municipality on behalf of and in the manner directed by the council of the
municipality, including,
(a) collecting money payable to the municipality and issuing receipts for those payments;
(b) depositing all money received on behalf of the municipality in a financial institution
designated by the municipality;
(c) paying all debts of the municipality and other expenditures authonzed by the municipality;
(d) maintaining accurate records and accounts of the financial affairs of the municipality;
(e) providing the council with such information with respect to the financial affairs of the
municipality as it requires or requests;
(f) ensuring investments of the municipality are made in compliance with the regulations made
under section 418. 2001, c. 25, s. 286 (1).
Deputy treasurers
(2) The municipality may appoint deputy treasurers who shall have all the powers and duties of
the treasurer under this and any other Act. 2001, c. 25, s. 286 (2).
Not required to be an employee
(3) A treasurer or deputy treasurer is not required to be an employee of the municipality. 2001, c.
25, s. 286 (3).
Liability limited
(4) The treasurer or deputy treasurer is not liable for money paid in accordance with the
directions of the council of the municipality unless the disposition of the money is expressly
provided for under any Act. 2001, c 25, s. 286 (4).
Delegation
(5) The municipality may delegate to any person all or any of the powers and duties of the
treasurer under this or any other Act with respect to the collection of taxes. 2002, c 17, Sched. A,
s. 47.
Continuation despite delegation
(6) The treasurer may continue to exercise the delegated powers and duties, despite the
delegation. 2002, c. 17, Sched. A, s. 47
Temporary borrowing for works
405. (1) A municipality may authorize temporary borrowing to meet expenditures made in
connection with a work to be financed in whole or in part by the issue of debentures if,
(a) the municipality is an upper -tier municipality, a lower -tier municipality in a county or a
single -tier municipality and it has approved the issue of debentures for the work;
(b) the municipahty is a lower -tier municipality in a regional municipality and it has approved the
work and the upper -tier municipality has approved the issue of debentures for the work; or
(c) the municipality has approved the issue of debentures for another municipality or a school
board under section 404. 2001, c. 25, s. 405 (1).
Use of proceeds
(2) The proceeds obtained under subsection (1) shall be applied to the approved work but the
lender is not responsible for ensuring the proceeds are used in this manner. 2001, c. 25, s. 405
(2).
Security
(3) For the purposes of this section, a municipality that has approved the issue of debentures but
not sold them may authorize another municipality or school board to use the debentures as
security for temporary borrowing. 2001, c. 25, s. 405 (3).
June 9, 2008 L- 2008 -15
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members
Re: L- 2008 -15
Borrowing for Capital Expenditures
Our File No. 2008 -137
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of Council.
BACKGROUND:
Niagaraa CA N A D A
On January 22, 2007, Council adopted the recommendation of Report MW- 2007 -04 and
approved entering into the contract to construct the Grassy Brook West Area Sanitary
Sewer. The Report provided that the source of funding was to be 5% from Capital Reserve
and 95% from the Development Charges Reserve Fund The was a further Report on that
day (MW- 2007 -05) recommending a contract be entered into for the construction of the
Grassy Brook West Area Pumping Station and Force Main The Report provided that the
source of funding was to be 5% from Capital Reserve and 95% from the Development
Charges Reserve Fund.
On November 26, 2007, Council adopted the recommendation of Report MW- 2007 -130
and approved entering into the contract to construct the Garner West Pumping Station and
Force Main The Report provided that the funding for this project is broken down 5% from
Capital and 95% from Development Charges There was a further Report on that day,
MW- 2007 -129, recommending a contract be entered into for construction inspection
services for the same project "to be funded in full from the Development Charges Reserve
Fund"
Further details concerning these projects can be found in Report CPS 2008 -06
As the subject projects proceeded, the City received goods and services and was billed for
these goods and services Staff has paid these bills in a timely manner The funds used
to pay these bills are drawn from the City's bank account. From time to time, a situation
arises wherein the balance in the bank account is not sufficient to pay the bills that are due
on that day At such timesthe City draws on a line of credit.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Corporate Services Department
Legal Services
June 9, 2008
2 L- 2008 -15
The line of credit is authorized by By -law No. 2007 -268. By -law No. 2007 -268 is, in turn,
authorized by Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the "Act
That section of the Act reads as follows.
1. 407. (1) At any time during a fiscal year, a municipality may authorize temporary
borrowing, until the taxes are collected and other revenues are received, of the amount
council considers necessary to meet the current expenditures of the municipality for the
year, including amounts required in the year for,
(a) sinking and retirement funds;
(b) principal and interest due on any debt of the municipality;
(c) school purposes;
(d) other purposes the municipality is required by law to provide for; and
(e) the amount of principal and interest payable by a person or municipality primarily liable
for a debt, if the municipality has guaranteed the debt and the debt is in default. 2001, c
25, s. 407 (1)
Limit
(2) Except with the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board, the total amount borrowed at
any one time plus any outstanding amounts of principal borrowed and accrued interest
shall not exceed,
(a) from January 1 to September 30 in the year, 50 per cent of the total estimated revenues
of the municipality as set out in the budget adopted for the year; and
(b) from October 1 to December 31 in the year, 25 per cent of the total estimated revenues
of the municipality as set out in the budget adopted for the year. 2001, c. 25, s. 407 (2).
Pending adoption of budget
(3) Until the budget is adopted in a year, the limits upon borrowing under subsection (2)
shall temporarily be calculated using the estimated revenues of the municipality set out in
the budget adopted for the previous year. 2001, c. 25, s. 407 (3)
Exclusion
(4) In subsections (2) and (3), estimated revenues do not include revenues derivable or
derived from,
(a) any borrowing, including through any issue of debentures;
(b) a surplus, including arrears of taxes, fees or charges; or
(c) a transfer from the capital fund, reserve funds or reserves 2001, c 25, s 407 (4)
June 9, 2008 3 L- 2008 -15
Lender not responsible
(5) The lender is not responsible for establishing the necessity of temporary borrowing
under this section or the manner in which the borrowing is used 2001, c 25, s. 407 (5).
(6) Repealed 2006, c 32, Sched A, s 175
In the fall of 2007, the Finance Department conducted a review of the Development
Charges account. This review was part of a new approach to cash flow management
initiated by the Director of Finance Finance concluded from that review that the
Development Charges account did not contain sufficient funds and was not anticipated to
receive sufficient funds, to pay for all of the projects approved by Council that were
intended to be funded by Development Charges in a timely manner, as accounts fell due
It was resolved that the solution to the problem would be to recommend to Council that the
long term financing of the subject projects be debentured Entries in the draft capital
budget were revised to reflect this intention. In the meantime, the projects continued to be
financed as described above
Upon initial review of the draft capital budget, Council indicated to Staff that it does not
want the subject projects to be debentured. Other means of financing them will be
employed, as outlined in Report CPS 2008 -06
The City Solicitor has contacted the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
made inquires with other in -house municipal counsel and conducted legal research, and
reports as follows
The Issue: On these facts, did Staff have the authority to borrow funds to pay the
bills arising from the Grassy Brook West Area Sanitary Sewer and the Garner West
Pumping Station and Force Main.
Legal Opinion
Leaving aside the question on whether borrowing actually took place, the authority for
borrowing funds to pay bills associated with the subject projects is By -law No 2008 -14.
A Section 407 by -law is intended to pay the current expenditures of the municipality for the
year. Those expenditures would include capital expenditures
This interpretation is consistent with the stated purposes of the reforms of the law that
culminated with the enactment of the Act, which purposes include the simplification of
municipal finance and the recognition of greater autonomy for municipalities. It is also
supported by Section 8 of the Act which requires that municipal powers be given the
broadest possible interpretation.
Concern has been expressed that a by -law passed pursuant to Section 405 of the Act
would be required on the facts of this situation, however, in the opinion of the City Solicitor,
a Section 405 by -law would not be required until Council had made a determination that
the subject projects were going to be financed using debentures
June 9, 2008
Section 405 of the Act relates to "temporary borrowing to meet expenditures made in
connection with a work to be financed in whole or in part by the issue of debentures" As
the issuing of debentures was never approved by Council, By -law No 2007 -268 was sound
authority for paying the bills in question if any borrowing was required to do so
Recommended by:
Approved by
Respectfully submitted.
KB /sm
6 -44,(79„,
Ken Beaman, City Solicitor
4 L- 2008 -15
K. E. Burden, Executive l lrec r of Corporate Services
onald, Chief Administrative Officer
CITY OF THOROLD
Memorandum
to: Peggy Boyle, Assistant Planner, City of Niagara Falls
from: Heather Hulls Marrone, Clerk's Department
subject: Federal Financial Tax incentives for Heritage Places:
Background Information
date: April 28, 2008
Attached please find a copy of the City of Thorold Resolution as well as background information, as
provided by the Thorold LACAC Committee, with respect to the above noted subject.
Hope this helps.
Yours truly,
Heather Hulls Marrone, AMCT
Clerk -Steno II
Attch.
ec: S. Daniels, Deputy City Clerk
From the desk of...Heather Hulls Marrone, Clerk's Department, Phone: 905- 227 -6613, ext. 224, Fax 905- 227 -5590
Corporation of the City of Thorold, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario 1.2V 4A7
Confidentiality Notice. This communication is Intended solely for the person or entity to which it was addressed and may
contain confidential andlor privileged information. Any other use, dissemination, distribution, disclosure or copy of this
communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately
and destroy andlor delete the original communication. Thank you.
Resolution re: Federal Financial Tax Incentives for Heritage Places
405
ADti. S7RFTOR
WHEREAS, according to the Heritage Canada Foundation, Canada has lost more than 20% of its
pre -1920 heritage buildings to demolition over the past 30 years;
AND WHEREAS the Heritage Canada Foundation has stated that urgent action is needed to stop
the demolition of Canadian landmarks, to restore and re -use them, and to acknowledge their value
as a reminder of our origins and cultures,
AND WHEREAS heritage structures are also a valuable economic development resource,
supporting re- urbanization initiatives and tourism as well as providing environmental benefits by
way of reducing landfill, preserving natural resources and promoting sustainability;
AND WHEREAS there are currently no financial incentives to encourage private sector investment
in the rehabilitation of historic properties.
AND WHEREAS Heritage Thorold LACAC has requested the City of Thorold pass a resolution
requesting the Federal government to introduce financial incentives which would encourage private
sector investment in the rehabilitation of historic properties.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Thorold requests the
Federal Ministers of Finance and Canadian Heritage to establish financial tax incentives for the
rehabilitation of heritage buildings which would encourage private sector investment in the
rehabilitation of historic landmarks.
AND FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded to John Maloney, M.P., Welland Riding; Peter
Kormos, M.P.P., Niagara Centre Riding; the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association
of Municipalities of Ontario, the Regional Municipality of Niagara and area municipalities for their
support.
AM DA
1 =-e(O 6(of
Mayor Council
City of Thorold
Box #1044
3540 Schmon Parkway
Thorold, Ont. L2V 4A7
NHS
January 10 2008.
Re. Heritage Canada Foundation calls for Federal Incentives for Preservation
Mayor D'Angela Members of Council
rf
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AGENDA
m \s1o8
On December 7"', 2007, Mr. Chris Wiebe, Heritage Policy and Government Relations Officer appeared
before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance during its pre- budget consultations and
called for the creation of meaningful, broad -based tax incentives and other measures to help leverage
private sector investment in the preservation of heritage properties. The recommendations included the
introduction of a Federal Rehabilitation Tax Incentive for properties on the Canadian Register of Historic
Places and the provision of seed money for a national heritage conservation endowment fund; the
Foundation also urged that the Income Tax Act and GST be used to better accommodate the
rehabilitation of historic buildings.
Mr. Wiebe stressed that such measures would stem the tide of demolition; already 20% of Canada's pre
1920 heritage buildings have been demolished over the last 30 years. He stressed the need to reduce
landfill and greenhouse gas emissions associated with new construction and these measures would also
act as a catalyst for urban revitalization, leverage private sector investment and stimulate employment.
He added that tax measures are already in place for ecologically- sensitive lands and cultural objects and
that now is the time for the Federal government to create a comparable incentive program to encourage
the protection and adaptive reuse of Canada's built heritage.
Over the past two years provincial and territorial ministers responsible for culture and heritage, along with
seven major cities, including Vancouver and Toronto, have passed resolutions requesting the Federal
government to introduce financial incentives which would encourage private sector investment in the
rehabilitation of historic properties.
In Tight of the above and the fact that there are presently no financial incentives in place for heritage
property owners, we are requesting that the City of Thorold pass a resolution requesting the Federal
government to introduce financial incentives which would encourage private sector investment in the
rehabilitation of historic properties.
PJM. Pamela J.Minns
CC. Adele A.Arbour Secretary.
Yours very truly,
Via Fax: 416 -326 -5555
Licensing Registration
Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario
90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M2N 0A4
Dear Sir\Madam:
NiagaraFalls
CAiNAD 1
June 26, 2008
Re: Application for a Sales License
Former Roulette Club (To be known as "Prey Night Club
5890 Main Street
Niagara Falls, ON (Indoor Outdoor)
I am writing on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls Municipal Heritage Committee who wish to
express opposition to the above application due to the heritage issues involved.
The location of the proposed club is in an area of the City that has a heavy concentration of heritage
resources and is in the heart of one of the most important heritage districts in the City.
Although the Municipal Heritage Committee is supportive of redevelopment in the area which is
sympathetic to its heritage resources, the proposed 450 person capacity night club described on the
club's website (http: /www.preyniagara.com) would not fit with the vision for the area and would
not be an appropriate use.
PB:mb
S•\ HISTORY \MunHeritageCommittee\AGC01tr rePreyNightClb.wpd
Yours truly,
Peggy Boy e
Assistant Planner
Niagara Falls,ON,,Canada 12E6X5 905.356.7521 wwwntagarafalls.ca-
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Community Services Department
Planning Development
Ext 4334 Fax 905- 356 -2354
pboyle @niagarafalts.ca
July 7, 2008 F- 2008 -26
Niagaraa11s
cne oA
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members
Re: F- 2008 -26
Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
That the cancellations, reductions or refunds of taxes on the various accounts per
attached summary be approved and granted to the property owners listed
BACKGROUND:
Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 provides for the cancellation, reduction
or refund of taxes for persons who were overcharged by reason of any gross or manifest
error in the preparation of the Assessment Roll
Appeals have been received and the Applicants have been notified that the respective
matters will be considered by City Council this evening. The Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation has confirmed that the subject properties were assessed
incorrectly in that these properties; had structures that had been demolished or removed,
were damaged or razed by fire, have ceased to be liable at the rate it was taxed, became
exempt, or a transposition, typographical, or clerical -rror was made.
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted'
Todd Hartison, Dir- tor of Finance
K E.:urden, Executive Director of Corporate Services
MacDonald, Chief Administra ive Officer
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Corporate Services Department
Finance
Appl.
Name and Address of Applicant
Taxation
Year
Reason for Application
I Reduction
Amount
2008 -1
Decembrini, Giuseppe, 8150 Brookside Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3M4
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$1,279 18
2008 -2
Yanaviriyajan, Phra, c/o Ratchadham Buddist Society Temple, 12520 -135 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 3X3
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$883 79
2008 -3
Yanaviriyajan, Phra, c/o Ratchadham Buddist Society Temple, 12520 -135 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 3X3
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$1,255 92
2008 -5
Vecchio, Vincenzo, 7105 York Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7A1
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$814 02
2008 -46
820872 Ontario Limited, 7050 Weston Road, Suite 106, Vaughan, ON L4L 8G7
2006
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$5,762.80
2008 -47
820872 Ontario Limited, 7050 Weston Road, Suite 106, Vaughan, ON L4L 8G7
2007
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$24,868 81
2008 -8
Marchio, Joseph Linda, 6375 Leeming St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1 K3
2008
Damaged by fire demolition or otherwise
$62,02
2008 -9
Cowan, Herbert William, 5796 Byng Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5E2
2008
Damaged by fire demolition or otherwise
$0 00
2008 -10
1438168 Ontario Limited, 198 St George St E, Fergus, ON N1M 1K3
2008
Razed by fire, demolition or otherwise
$1 88
2008 -13
Mellor, Robert Allan Patricia Orlene, 5947 Symmes St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2G4
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$62.02
2008 -14
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, 4310 Queen St, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
2008
Became exempt
$2,232.73
2008 -15
1650720 Ontario Inc, 32 Souter Crt, Scarborough, ON M1 W 3X1
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$0.00
2008 -16
1650720 Ontario Inc 32 Souter Crt, Scarborough, ON M1 W 3X1
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$0 00
2008 -17
1650720 Ontario Inc, 32 Souter Crt, Scarborough, ON M1W 3X1
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$0.00
2008 -20
Brethern in Christ Church, c/o Fallsview Church, 7189 Drummond Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 4P7
2008
Damaged by fire demolition or otherwise
$1,224 91
2008 -218
Klein Building Company Limited, 6279 Huggins St, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 1H2
2007
Gross or manifest error
$1,443 98
2008 -21
Klein Building Company Limited, 6279 Huggins St, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 1H2
2008
Gross or manifest error
$0 00
2008 -22
Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Limited, 8053 Post Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2L2
2008
Gross or manifest error
$77.53
2008 -23
Bewaw, David Mark Dorothea Mary, 7732 Trackview St, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2V6
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$139 55
2008 -24
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
2008
Became exempt
$1,767 58
2008 -25
Williston, Stacey Brenda, 6115 Drummond Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 4M3
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$697 73
2008 -26
Arseneault, Herbert Daniel, 6413 Delta Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2H6
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$992.33
2008 -27
Goforth Hanya Rebecca, 6411 Delta Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2H6
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$847 69
2008 -27
F Ingham Construction Co, 4790 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1K5
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$160 15
2008 -28
Griffin, Diana Lowell, 318 Morton St, Thorold, ON L2V 4Z4
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$532.23
2008 -45
Futino, Joseph Philomena, 6916 Garner Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S5
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$1,020 12
2008 -29
District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carlton St, St Catharines, ON L2R 7P4
2008
Became exempt
$7,907.63
2008 -31
Falivena, Durda Frank, 5150 Dorchester Rd Unit 3, Niagara Falls, ON L3E 7H2
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$1,891 63
2007 -152
1314488 Ontario Limited, PO Box 688, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V5
2007
Mobile unit removed
$72.28
2008 -32
1314488 Ontario Limited, PO Box 688, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V5
2008
Mobile unit removed
$108.54
2008 -33
Ott, Michael Roy Wendy, 4048 Montcalm Cres, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 6L8
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$139 55
2008 -33C
1473821 Ontario Inc, 5627 Main St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5Z3
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$1,566 02
2008 -34
Kerrio, Vincent Anthony Cathy Joyce 12171 Niagara River Pky, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$2,099 37
2008 -35
Kerrio, Vincent Anthony Cathy Joyce, 12171 Niagara River Pky, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$1,186.07
2008 -36
1546952 Ontario Limited, 8921 Sodom Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6
2008
Gross or manifest clerical error
$724 43
2008 -37
1662718 Ontario Inc, Atlus Derbyshire, 17075 Leslie St Unit 7, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8E1
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$1,108 82
2008 -38
Joudrey, Michelle Jeffery Wade, 5677 Reixinger Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$0 00
2008 -39
Watchorn, William Henry Lorna Mae, 6165 Bossert Rd, RR 3, Port Robinson ON LOS 1 KO
2008
Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise
$517 45
2008 -42B
Kerrio Corporation, c/o The Oaks Inn Fallsview, 6546 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W2
2006
Repairs /renovations preventing normal use for a period of 3 months
$4,285 96
2008 -42
Kerrio Corporation, c/o The Oaks Inn Fallsview, 6546 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W2
2007
Repairs /renovations preventing normal use for a period of 3 months
$13,538 02
2008 -43B
Kerrio Corporation, c/o The Oaks Inn Fallsview, 6546 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W2
2006
Repairs /renovations preventing normal use for a period of 3 months
$15,767.23
2008 -43
Kerrio Corporation, c/o The Oaks Inn Fallsview, 6546 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls ON L2G 3W2
2007
Repairs /renovations preventing normal use for a period of 3 months
$54,118 59
Total
$152,288.56
APPLICATION FOR CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF TAXES
(Pursuant to Section 358 and 357 (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) of the Municipal Act)
Municipality CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Assessment Region NIAGARA
I hereby apply for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes as set out below and certify that the Regional Assessment Commissioner
has verified that the information contained in this application is in accordance with her /his records.
Approved this 19th day of June, 2008
TED SALCI, MAYOR
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK
Page 1
Report No. F- 2008 -26
July 7, 2008 F- 2008 -27
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Recommended by:
Approved by
Respectfully submitted
Niagaraalls
c A N A o A
Re: F- 2008 -27
Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $7,473,307.10 forthe period May 22,
2008 to June 18, 2008
BACKGROUND:
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Financial Services and the by -law
authorizing payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Todd Harrison, Direct r of Financial Services
Burden, Executive Director of Corporate Services
O`—
MacDonald, Chief Administrtive Officer
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Corporate Services Department
Finance
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
101 DELIVERY
1083246 ONTARIO LIMITED
1184436 ONTARIO LTD
1184485 ONTARIO INC
1198891 ONTARIO INC O/A PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION EXCJ
1238838 ONTARIO LIMITED
1254225 ONTARIO INC
1372744 ONTARIO LIMITED
1438168 ONTARIO LTD
151702 CANADA INC
1623565 ONTARIO LIMITED CIO AUBREY ZIDENBERG
165557 ONTARIO INC
1668823 ONTARIO LTD
1692695 ONTARIO LTD
1720679 ONTARIO LIMITED
2088937 ONTARIO INC
367359 ONTARIO LTD
396101 ONTARIO LIMITED
3C INTERNATIONAL C/O CLARKE SNOW RILEY LLP
3C INTERNATIONAL CIO CLARKE SNOW RILEY LLP
4TRIPLE5
5175 VICTORIA HOLDINGS INC
547554 ONTARIO LTD
550857 ONTARIO LTD
550857 ONTARIO LTD
603755 ONTARIO INC
886995 ONTARIO LTD
918958 ONTARIO INC
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS SAFETY SUP
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS SAFETY SUP
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS SAFETY SUP
984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING
A P R HOLDINGS INC RAMPCO HOLDINGS INC
AA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS
ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD
AGNOLETTO,LOUIE
AIKMAN,DOUG., REVEREND
AIR CARE SERVICES
AIR CARE SERVICES
AIR CARE SERVICES
AIR CARE SERVICES
ALEXANDER,DAVID
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION
ALL PRO RENTALS
ALL PRO RENTALS
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582
AMCTO
ANDERS,CHRIS
ANGER,RONALD
ANTONIO,CHUCK
ANTONSEN,DAVID
ARBOUR,SUSAN
ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD
ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD
ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD
ARGES TRAINING CONSULTING
ARGES TRAINING CONSULTING
ARTISTA DESIGN PRINT INC
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING (ONT) LTD
BALINT,SUE
BANK OF MONTREAL
BANK OF MONTREAL
BANK OF MONTREAL
BARRANCA,MARY
BARRY BRYAN ASSOCIATES (1991) LTD
BATES,SHAWN D
Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose
320254 29- May -2008
320269 04- Jun -2008
320270 04- Jun -2008
320271 04- Jun -2008
320817 18- Jun -2008
320272 04- Jun -2008
320273 04- Jun -2008
320274 04- Jun -2008
320268 04- Jun -2008
320275 04- Jun -2008
320276 04- Jun -2008
320277 04 -Jun -2008
320278 04- Jun -2008
320279 04- Jun -2008
320280 04 -Jun -2008
320281 04- Jun -2008
320282 04- Jun -2008
320283 04 -Jun -2008
320284 04- Jun -2008
320703 18- Jun -2008
320704 18- Jun -2008
320285 04- Jun -2008
320286 04- Jun -2008
320287 04- Jun -2008
320288 04- Jun -2008
320289 04- Jun -2008
320290 04- Jun -2008
320291 04- Jun -2008
320292 04- Jun -2008
320504 11- Jun -2008
320705 18- Jun -2008
320546 11- Jun -2008
320473 06- Jun -2008
320293 04- Jun -2008
320505 11- Jun -2008
320104 28- May -2008
320294 04- Jun -2008
320506 11- Jun -2008
320507 11- Jun -2008
320707 18- Jun -2008
320105 28- May -2008
320295 04- Jun -2008
320508 11- Jun -2008
320708 18- Jun -2008
320106 28- May -2008
320296 04- Jun -2008
320509 11 -Jun -2008
320510 11- Jun -2008
320107 28- May -2008
320511 11- Jun -2008
320297 04- Jun -2008
320512 11- Jun -2008
320709 18 -Jun -2008
320298 04- Jun -2008
320299 04- Jun -2008
320513 11- Jun -2008
320108 28- May -2008
320710 18- Jun -2008
320300 04 -Jun -2008
320109 28- May -2008
320301 04 -Jun -2008
320711 18- Jun -2008
320514 11- Jun -2008
320712 18- Jun -2008
320303 04- Jun -2008
320713 18- Jun -2008
320714 18- Jun -2008
320110 28- May -2008
320304 04- Jun -2008
320515 11- Jun -2008
320474 06- Jun -2008
320516 11- Jun -2008
320715 18- Jun -2008
CONTRACT SERVICES MCBAIN CE\
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES BACKHOE RI
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND TAX REBATE
REFUND TAX REFUND
REFUND
REFUND TAX REBATE
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND TAX REFUND
REFUND
REFUND TAX REBATE
REFUND
REFUND
MATERIALS JANUARY 2008 TRANSA
MATERIALS
MATERIALS COMM. ARTS NETWORI
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND TAX REBATE
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT 2008 -04 ASPHALT PATCH
REFUND
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
BROKERAGE FEES
BROKERAGE FEES
BROKERAGE FEES
MATERIALS
HONOURARIUM /NF FIRE SERVICES 0
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
GRANT- RECREATION 08
CONTRACT -TS R/LONG H U RST
CONTRACT- SIDEWALKS
CONTRACT -4795 KALAR
MATERIALS
MATERIALS -FENCE RENTAL
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY08
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY08
MATERIALS
STATION SUPPLIES
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES/INVENTORY
BOOK 7 TRAINING -17 EMPLOYEES
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING
MATERIALS
CONTRACT- GARNER SW SANITARY
TUITION
REFUND- FISHER/SEMARK -WATER Of
REFUND WATER/DIZON MAY08
REFUND WATER PAYMENT
REFUND
CONTRACT -4 -PAD ARENA PROJECT
MATERIALS
Page 1 of 10
Amount
65.00
535 77
5,371.39
8,272.48
3,732.75
3,798.23
1,241.53
598.07
1,700.08
192.38
3,770.93
4,714.62
2,569.53
518.40
9,136.75
993.19
1,229 73
5,762.12
400.00
111.60
100.00
5,112.69
5,340 70
889.21
527.54
729.34
2,530.32
1,445.59
1,722.62
69.50
95.49
29,050.25
4,232.07
664 44
362.55
31.68
78.19
52.94
20.00
500.00
2,499.91
494.34
1,088.52
2,063.57
50.00
11,013.00
5,250.00
12,499.58
439.89
723.20
154.56
596.16
596.16
1,250.00
276.00
20.00
65.00
1,000.00
212.18
542.20
270.02
60.31
2,142.00
1,260.00
39.55
20,848.57
1,141.86
498.65
152.00
119.65
1,017.56
65,069.63
400.00
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS
BEAULIEU,JULIETTE
BEHRING,ALEX
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BENISON INVESTMENTS LTD
BENNETT,CATHARINE
BENSON,MARTIN
BERNARDO,ELVIRA
BETTY'S RESTAURANT
BIRD,LUCETTE
BIRKS COMPANY THE
BIRMINGHAM FIRE CONTROL
BITNER,LAURIE
BOB ROBINSON SON CONSTRUCTION
BOB ROBINSON SON CONSTRUCTION
BOB ROBINSON SON CONSTRUCTION
BOBOROS,PETER
BOBOROS,TERRY
BONIFERRO,JANA
BOONE,GORDON
BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS
BOUCHARD,STEPHANIE
BOUW,JOHN
BOYLE,PEGGY
BOYLE,PEGGY
BRAND BLVD INC
BRETHERICK,JAMES
BRIANT,ROBERT
BRINDA,ED
BRINKS CANADA LTD
BRITISH AUTO SUPPLY
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BRODERICK PARTNERS
BRODERICK PARTNERS
BUCKHORN CANADA INC
BUCKHORN CANADA INC
BUNTIN REID
BUNTIN REID
BURDEN,KEN
BURSE,PAMELA
BUSY BEE CONVENIENCE
BUTERA,ALDO
BUTLER,DAVID
C D W CANADA INC
C R L CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE LTD
C R L CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE LTD
CALE SYSTEMS INC
CALE SYSTEMS INC
CALE SYSTEMS INC
CAMPBELL,DAVID
CANADA CULVERT
CANADIAN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CANADIAN NATIONAL
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO
CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES
CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC
CANADIANA INN
CANAL,L.
CANAMED (STAMFORD) LTD
CANAVAN,WENDY
CANNON HYGIENE CANADA LTD
CANNON HYGIENE CANADA LTD
CARACCIOLO,CARMELO
CARRICK,MARZENNA
CARRICK,MARZENNA
CARSWELL
CARTER CAR TRUCK RENTALS
Cheque No.
320111
320517
320113
320114
320115
320475
320518
320519
320717
320476
320520
320305
320718
320306
320521
320522
320719
320117
320204
320422
320656
320720
320523
320721
320118
320722
320723
320724
320524
320725
320525
320526
320527
320528
320307
320726
320119
320308
320120
320727
320309
320529
320310
320530
320728
320531
320311
320477
320532
320736
320558
320756
320312
320533
320729
320313
320122
320121
320314
320479
320316
320733
320125
320535
320534
320478
320731
320123
320315
320536
320126
320317
320734
320735
Cheque Date
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
06- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
06- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
06- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
06- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
06- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
Purpose
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
GRANT RECREATION MAY08
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
REFUND
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
REFUND
MATERIALS
REIMBURSEMENT COURSE
REFUND SELL -BACK CEMETERY PLO
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS
REIMBURSEMENT EPP 08
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT HYDRO VAC RENTAL, W
CONTRACT SERVICES 5921 ATLAS
TUITION REIMB
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY08
TRAVEUMILEAGE APR/MAY08
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY29 /08
TUITION REIMB
ADVERTISING
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
CONSULTING SERVICES PEOPLE MO
CONTRACT SERVICES /INN -BY -THE -F
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
TUITION REIMB
MATERIALS
REFUND /BUS PASSES MAY08
REFUND
MATERIALS
COMPUTER
CONTRACT SERVICES
LEASES AND RENTS
CONTRACT GPRS MAY08
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
SITE PLAN DEP RELEASE -6812 LUND
CONTRACT SERVICES
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
REFUND RE: 5435 FERRY
REFUND FOR CHARGES FROM ROT
REFUND
TRAVEUMILEAGE JAN -MAY 08
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE APRO8
TRAVEUMILEAGE -CITE CONFERENC
MATERIALS
LEASES AND RENTS
Page 2 of 10
Amount
1,761 03
20.00
50 00
8,406.32
17.33
3,686.08
188.45
169 79
113.00
5,071 73
20.00
100.00
945 00
300 00
20.00
762.75
22.83
300.00
525.00
1,102.50
1,181.25
147 70
20.00
118.00
125.00
239.69
70 00
60.00
260.50
620.00
1,036 46
20.00
20.00
149.99
1,238.97
594.02
230.00
202.04
1,663.73
370.94
5,734.21
49.30
601.36
1,653.74
1,551.52
20.00
323.40
2,324 76
20.00
1,518.39
3,403.97
7,309.61
915.30
2,050.62
1,644 15
135.21
3,706.80
20,000.00
403.73
1,570 47
975.48
1,015.88
355.47
750.00
90.98
1,830.78
262.60
264.60
264 42
20.00
260.50
120.00
171 41
744.67
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
CENTURY VALLEN
CENTURY VALLEN
CENTURY VALLEN
CENTURY VALLEN
CERIDIAN CANADA LTD
CERIDIAN CANADA LTD
CERTI ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS OF ONTARIO
CH2M HILL CANADA LTD
CHANG,ALBERT& CHANG, JENNY
CHARETTE,RHEAL
CHARLAND,DENNIS
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD
CHATELAIN,WILLIAM
CHIARELLA,DOMENIC
CHRISTENSEN,TRACI
CHU,KWOK YIU
CHU,PHONG& WU, Q1 MING
CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS
CIMCO REFRIGERATION
CIT FINANCIAL LTD
CIT FINANCIAL LTD
CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE LTD
CITY OF ST CATHARINES
CLAYDON,JEFF
CLENDENNIN,ROBERT
CLIFTON HILL BIA
CMV SAFETY CONSULTING INC
CNM INC
GOBI CONCRETE SAWING
GOBI CONCRETE SAWING
COCKTAILS CATERING
CODE 4 FIRE RESCUE INC
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC
COLLEE, DOUGLAS
COLLEE,JEFF
COMMISSIONAIRES
COMMISSIONAIRES
COMMISSIONAIRES
COMPASS FLOORING LTD
CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC
CORIX WATER PRODUCTS (EAST) INC
COTTON INC
COWAN,HEIDI
CRAMARO TARPAULIN SYSTEMS
CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC
CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC
CRAWFORD COMPANY (CANADA) INC
CRAWFORD SMITH SWALLOW
CROMBIE LEASEHOLDS LTD
CUMMINS ALLISON ULC
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
CYTEC CANADA LTD
D J PENWARDEN APPRAISALS
D'AGOSTINO,ANGELA
DALKE,DORIS
DALTON,LINDA
DANYAAL ENTERPRISES LTD
DARNAY,KELSEY
DARNAY,KENDALL
DAVIES,JOHN
DAWDY,LLOYD
DEEP STEAM
DELCAN CORPORATION
DELCAN CORPORATION
DELL CANADA INC
DENCO ENGINEERING LTD
Cheque No. Cheque Date
320127 28- May -2008
320318 04- Jun -2008
320538 11- Jun -2008
320737 18- Jun -2008
320319 04- Jun -2008
320738 18- Jun -2008
320539 11 -Jun -2008
320739 18- Jun -2008
320740 18- Jun -2008
320480 06 -Jun -2008
320540 11- Jun -2008
320541 11- Jun -2008
320128 28- May -2008
320320 04- Jun -2008
320542 11- Jun -2008
320741 18- Jun -2008
320742 18- Jun -2008
320481 06- Jun -2008
320543 11- Jun -2008
320482 06- Jun -2008
320483 06- Jun -2008
320544 11- Jun -2008
320545 11- Jun -2008
320547 11- Jun -2008
320743 18 -Jun -2008
320744 18- Jun -2008
320321 04- Jun -2008
320746 18- Jun -2008
320549 11- Jun -2008
320550 11- Jun -2008
320747 18- Jun -2008
320484 06- Jun -2008
320322 04- Jun -2008
320748 18- Jun -2008
320323 04- Jun -2008
320551 11- Jun -2008
320552 11- Jun -2008
320749 18- Jun -2008
US draft 16- Jun -2008
320324 04- Jun -2008
320325 04- Jun -2008
320553 11- Jun -2008
320750 18- Jun -2008
320751 18- Jun -2008
320752 18- Jun -2008
320554 11- Jun -2008
320753 18- Jun -2008
320754 18- Jun -2008
320755 18- Jun -2008
320130 28- May -2008
320326 04- Jun -2008
320556 11- Jun -2008
320557 11- Jun -2008
320485 06- Jun -2008
320327 04- Jun -2008
320245 28- May -2008
320328 04- Jun -2008
320559 11- Jun -2008
320757 18- Jun -2008
320486 06- Jun -2008
320334 04- Jun -2008
320487 06- Jun -2008
320560 11- Jun -2008
320129 28- May -2008
320488 06- Jun -2008
320132 28- May -2008
320131 28- May -2008
320561 11- Jun -2008
320562 11- Jun -2008
320758 18- Jun -2008
320133 28- May -2008
320759 18- Jun -2008
320134 28- May -2008
320330 04- Jun -2008
Purpose
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES LIFEWORKS h
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONSULTING SERVICES
REMITTANCE- MEMBER DUES 08/09
CONSULTING -PCP UPDATE PROJEC
REFUND
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
MATERIALS
REFUND
MATERIALS
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND WATER PAYMENT
MATERIALS
LEASES AND RENTS
LEASES AND RENTS
LEASES AND RENTS
MATERIALS COURSE
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY08
MATERIALS
1ST INSTALLMENT -BIA LEVY 08
ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
REFUND HAZMAT COURSE
REIMBURSEMENT LEGISLATION 101
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TUITION REIMB
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
CONTRACT BARTON, K
CONTRACT GLAZEWSKI E
CONTRACT -KON, F
CONTRACT SERVICES
REFUND
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES RE:8240 MCI
REFUND
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
REFUND
GRANT RECREATION COMMITTEE t
GRANT RECREATION MAY08
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS-PPL MOVEF
CONSULTING McLEOD RD
CONSULTING -TRSPT MODEL DEVEL
COMPUTER
MATERIALS
Page 3 of 10
Amount
133.64
690 47
291.21
1,372.08
1,644.30
1,233 75
5,643.75
777.00
7,501.38
854.31
20.00
20.00
95 16
1,466.74
494.80
393.01
1,500.00
1,831.37
744.00
368.86
1,831.95
185.76
2,825.00
2,232.32
2,288.25
1,000.05
800.00
131.00
20.00
12,500.00
1,260.00
11,336.85
1,057.88
504.00
777.60
952.30
561.35
602.08
58.19
100.00
1,975.68
4,602.61
19,856.55
1,193.12
5,853.20
1,977.50
2,986.59
424.65
61.01
125.00
70.00
3,285.00
1,575.00
2,128.59
446.35
3,771 14
3,953.20
3,992.04
3,969.87
11,362.70
8,392.12
438.33
20.00
150.00
806.08
70.00
70.00
10.00
20.00
271.53
16,800.00
27,193.16
3,335.76
2,595.24
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
DEROSA,CHRIS
DEROSA,CHRIS
DEROSE BROS GENERAL CONTRACTING LIMITED
DEROSE BROS GENERAL CONTRACTING LIMITED
DESNA APARTMENTS LTD
DEURLOO,JOAN
DICKSON,B
DILSE,PAUL
DIPARDO,LIBERATO
DIPIETRO,SAL& TARTAGLIA, CARMEN
DIPIETRO,SALVATORE& DIPIETRO, MARY
DIRECT EQUIPMENT LTD
DIXON BAYCO LIMITED
DOMINION PAVING CO
DOWNTOWN BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD
DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD
DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD
DRAWING CENTRE
DREN,KARL
DUNN AND DRUMMOND INCORPORATED
DUE NORTH CONSULTING
DYNAMIC ONLINE MARKETING CORP
EARLSCOURT LEGAL PRESS INC
EARTHDANCE LANDSCAPING INC
EASTLAND,MARI -LYNNE
EDWARDS,WAYNE
ELLIS,TAYLOR
ELLIS ENGINEERING INC
EMERALD
EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY THE
EMRN
ENBRIDGE
ENBRIDGE
ENBRIDGE
ENBRIDGE
ENGINEERING CONCEPTS NIAGARA
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC
EQUITY HOMES NIAGARA INC
EVANOFF,VICTOR
EVANS,ANDREW
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD
EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS
EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS
EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS
FABBRO,TERESA
FAFARD ET FRERES LTEE
FAIELLA,EILEEN
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FAST,DAVID JOHN
FASTENAL CANADA
FEDERAL EXPRESS CANADA LTD
FERRANTE,PRISCILLA
FIEDOREK,BARBARA
FIEDOREK,STANISLAW
FINUCCI,ANGELA
FIRE GROUP
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC
FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD
FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FLORIO,MIRELLA
FLOW KLEEN TECHNOLOGY LTD
FLOWMETRIX TECHNICAL SERVICES INC
FORLIN,KATHY
FOY,JAKE
Cheque No. Cheque Date
320257 03- Jun -2008
320258 03- Jun -2008
320331 04- Jun -2008
320760 18- Jun -2008
320489 06- Jun -2008
320563 11- Jun -2008
320135 28- May -2008
320136 28- May -2008
320332 04- Jun -2008
320491 06- Jun -2008
320490 06- Jun -2008
320333 04- Jun -2008
320761 18- Jun -2008
320762 18- Jun -2008
320472 05- Jun -2008
320137 28- May -2008
320335 04- Jun -2008
320763 18- Jun -2008
320564 11- Jun -2008
320336 04- Jun -2008
320492 06- Jun -2008
US draft 28- May -2008
320764 18- Jun -2008
320138 28- May -2008
320338 04- Jun -2008
320339 04- Jun -2008
320565 11- Jun -2008
320140 28- May -2008
320139 28- May -2008
320765 18- Jun -2008
320566 11- Jun -2008
320766 18- Jun -2008
320141 28- May -2008
320342 04- Jun -2008
320567 11- Jun -2008
320767 18- Jun -2008
320142 28- May -2008
320768 18- Jun -2008
320143 28- May -2008
320343 04- Jun -2008
320568 11- Jun -2008
320569 11- Jun -2008
320570 11- Jun -2008
320344 04- Jun -2008
320345 04- Jun -2008
320571 11- Jun -2008
320346 04- Jun -2008
320572 11- Jun -2008
320769 18- Jun -2008
320770 18- Jun -2008
320347 04- Jun -2008
320573 11 -Jun -2008
320348 04- Jun -2008
320771 18- Jun -2008
320493 06- Jun -2008
320772 18- Jun -2008
320349 04- Jun -2008
320574 11- Jun -2008
320494 06- Jun -2008
320495 06- Jun -2008
320496 06- Jun -2008
320575 11- Jun -2008
320350 04- Jun -2008
320351 04- Jun -2008
320773 18- Jun -2008
320352 04- Jun -2008
320497 06- Jun -2008
320576 11- Jun -2008
320774 18- Jun -2008
320498 06- Jun -2008
320775 18- Jun -2008
320353 04- Jun -2008
320577 11- Jun -2008
320259 03- Jun -2008
Purpose
MATERIALS
MYAC -BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY 08
CONTRACT GRASSY BR W /MAIN COP
MATERIALS
REFUND
MATERIALS
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
MATERIALS -ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN C
MATERIALS SAFETY SHOES
REFUND
REFUND
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT GRADING PARK LOT TR
BIA LEVY 1ST 2008 INSTALLMENT
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES- KIP6024STFM
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TRAVEL/MILEAGE APR/MAY08
REFUND
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
MATERIALS
CONTRACT FLOWER/SHRUB MAINTE
ADVERTISING
MATERIALS
GRANT RECREATION COMMITTEE P
CONSULTING WEIGHTMANS BRIDGE
CONTRACT -METER 4911 MAPLE
REMITTANCE
MATERIALS
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
CONSULTING NF COMM CTR PARK
REFUND DUPLICATE PAYT C0045874
RENTAL SWEEPER
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
CONTRACT SERVICES
REFUND BUILDING PERMIT -6337 MOI
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT- 5450 KITCHENER
CONTRACT -4116 MUIR
CONTRACT -3457 CATTELL
REFUND EPPI JUN 08
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
REFUND
MATERIALS
COURIER
MATERIALS
REFUND
REFUND
REFUND
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
STORES /INVENTORY
REFUND
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY08
MYAC FILM FEST 08
Page 4 of 10
Amount
75.00
75.00
5,250.00
1,575.00
8,875 75
20 00
340.00
5,161 44
150 00
757.83
458.94
6,582.25
259.90
787.50
45,000.00
98.88
435.93
45.17
180.80
132.00
2,098.40
250.00
452.00
94 45
6,513.01
304.50
20.00
70 00
1,876.88
551.25
28,738.75
48.30
539.46
166.03
16,325.78
(488.94)
5,916.75
40.00
9,492.00
361.60
39,233.60
750.00
20.00
90.39
882.53
155.94
416.85
661.50
499.80
300.00
4,160.73
20.00
1,097.35
4,144.35
385.30
2,189.94
21.20
20.00
1,181.66
456.91
243.79
1,356.59
698.25
720.52
1,201 49
3,180.17
777 47
1,352.22
334 76
87.54
15,645.21
4,348.24
108.50
75.00
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
FOY,JAKE
FRETZ,LINDA
FYFE,ALAN
G K SERVICES CANADA INC
GALES GAS BARS
GALT MACHINE KNIFE SAW
GAULEY,ROBERT (DAN)
GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD
GIORNO,ANTHONY
GIROUX,MARC
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLEN,DERRICK
GLEN,DERRICK
GLEN,DERRICK
GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO
GN GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LTD
GOFORTH,HANYA
GOODLIFE FITNESS CLUBS
GORDO N -FAB IANO,SUSAN N E
GRAHAM,AMY ESTHER
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GREAT LAKES ST LAWRENCE CITIES INITIATIVE
GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND
GRIEF BROS CAN INC
GRIFFITHS,DAVID
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
HACHEY,DARLENE
HAGAN,DAVID
HAGEN,MARY
HAJMASY,MIKE
HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC
NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES SERVICE INC
HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED
HARRIGAN,JENNIFER
HARRIMAN JOHN M -R ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT
HARRISON,TODD
HEART NIAGARA INC
HENLER INVEST LTD BELMER INVESTMENTS LTD
HERBERT,DICK& HERBERT, MARGARET
HERLOVITCH,ALEX
HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL
HEYWOOD,DAVID
HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP
HISTORIC NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT INC
HODAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION
HOLMAN,GEOFF
HR SYSTEMS STRATEGIES INC
HUNT,BRIAN
HUSSEY,SHIRLEY
HUYNH,KIMBERLEY L
HY GRADE PRECAST CONCRETE
IBI GROUP
ICECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO LTD
INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA
INTERNATIONAL BINDING LAMINATING SYSTEMS INC
J &B
J W IVES ENTERPRISES
JACKSON,DAVE
JACKSON,GILBERT
Cheque No. Cheque Date
320260 03- Jun -2008
320578 11- Jun -2008
320579 11- Jun -2008
320779 18- Jun -2008
320776 18- Jun -2008
320145 28 -May -2008
320777 18- Jun -2008
320778 18- Jun -2008
320147 28- May -2008
320354 04- Jun -2008
320580 11- Jun -2008
320780 18- Jun -2008
320261 03 -Jun -2008
320262 03- Jun -2008
320263 03- Jun -2008
320581 11- Jun -2008
320503 06- Jun -2008
320582 11- Jun -2008
320781 18- Jun -2008
320782 18- Jun -2008
320148 28- May -2008
320149 28- May -2008
320355 04- Jun -2008
320583 11- Jun -2008
320783 18- Jun -2008
320356 04- Jun -2008
320246 28- May -2008
320499 06- Jun -2008
320584 11- Jun -2008
320150 28- May -2008
320357 04- Jun -2008
320585 11- Jun -2008
320784 18- Jun -2008
320151 28- May -2008
320358 04- Jun -2008
320586 11- Jun -2008
320785 18- Jun -2008
320359 04- Jun -2008
320587 11- Jun -2008
320786 18- Jun -2008
320588 11- Jun -2008
320589 11- Jun -2008
320590 11- Jun -2008
320787 18- Jun -2008
320152 28- May -2008
320788 18- Jun -2008
320789 18- Jun -2008
320154 28- May -2008
320155 28- May -2008
320790 18- Jun -2008
320360 04- Jun -2008
320500 06- Jun -2008
320501 06- Jun -2008
320591 11- Jun -2008
320156 28- May -2008
320157 28- May -2008
320791 18 -Jun -2008
320158 28- May -2008
320502 06- Jun -2008
320361 04- Jun -2008
320792 18- Jun -2008
320592 11- Jun -2008
320593 11- Jun -2008
320264 03- Jun -2008
320160 28- May -2008
320362 04- Jun -2008
320363 04- Jun -2008
320594 11- Jun -2008
320595 11- Jun -2008
320162 28- May -2008
320596 11- Jun -2008
320365 04 -Jun -2008
320597 11- Jun -2008
320598 11- Jun -2008
Purpose
MYAC -FILM FEST 08
MATERIALS
REFUND RE. 8571 FORESTVIEW
MATERIALS
FUEL
MATERIALS
TRAVEL/MILEAGE MAY08
MATERIALS
REFUND -RE PARKING OVERPAYMEN
REIMB /COURSES 07/08
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MYAC -FILM FEST 08
MYAC -FILM FEST 08
MYAC -FILM FEST 08
UTILITIES
REFUND
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY08
REMITTANCE -CORP MEMBERSHIP
DEPOSIT REFUND RE 4145 KALAR
REFUND SERVICE DEPOSIT -6270 CAI
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAU2008
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
REFUND
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES DEERFIELD
CONTRACT /MATERIALS VICTORIA/CL
CONTRACT-VICTORIA/CLIFTON
CONTRACT- 05 >08 STREETLIGHTING
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
OFFICE SUPPLIES
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS TOPSOIL
GRANT RECREATION COMMITTEE
CONTRACT SERVICES
TUITION REIMB
LEASES AND RENTS -RE. 6453 MORRI
REFUND
REFUND
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY08
MATERIALS
MATERIALS PHYSICAN RECRUITMEN
CONTRACT SERVICES
LEASES AND RENTS
REFUND
TRAVEUMILEAGE MAY08
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MYAC -FILM FEST 08
MATERIALS
CONSULTING TRANSIT PLAN /RIDER
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MATERIALS SAFETY SHOES WAYNE
MATERIALS -COLD MIX
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
STORES /INVENTORY
TRAVEUMILEAGE APRO8
MATERIALS
Page 5 of 10
Amount
75.00
20.00
750.00
11772
222.72
757 10
37 00
575.06
5 00
1,400.00
6,849 70
625.26
75.00
75.00
75.00
126 45
3,746.25
103.00
294.93
750.00
750.00
452.57
147 88
415.90
221 48
5,000 00
48.00
379.40
20.00
1,816.98
4,261.22
11,451.88
41,226.50
3,900 78
1,296.50
1,075 59
760.57
3,935.23
490 13
2,458.87
20.00
20.00
20.00
750 00
954.85
3,051 00
28.25
70.00
3,675.00
985.41
6,441 06
3,168.53
165.63
201.50
1,242.65
1,000 00
7,088.03
3,254.87
254 08
83.00
2,910.75
20.00
10.00
75.00
3,983.25
21,097 90
2,804.10
172.88
3,901.24
911.93
52.50
2,248.38
176.00
20.00
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
JACKSON,JEFFREY
JAGGER HIMS LIMITED
JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR
JAYCO PRODUCTIONS
JONES,BARBARA GLORY
JONES,CATHY
JUDSON,PATRICIA
KAGAN SHASTRI BARRISTERS SOLICITORS IN TRUST
KAPLE,JEROME
KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING
KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD
KILBY,KYLE F
KIRKHAM,LAURA
KIRKPATRICK O'BRINE LTD
KNOWLTON PASS ELECTRONICS INC
KRAFT CANADA INC
KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
KRONSTEIN,MARK
KUCHYT,TOM
KWIK MIX MATERIALS LIMITED
L ST AMAND ENTERPRISES
LANGLOIS,PAUL
LATOPLAST LTD
LAURO,VINCENT
LEMAY,GERALD
LEXISNEXIS QUICKLAW
LIGHT ASSOCIATES LTD MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC
LIVE ON REQUEST TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC
LUEY,CATHERINE
LUEY,CATHERINE
LUNDY'S LANE BIA
LUNDY'S LANE PORTFOLIO INC
LYMBURNER, ROBERT
M L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY
M L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY
M J DUMONT ENTERPRISES LTD
M T B TRUCK BUS COLLISION
MACKENZIE,DYLAN
MALLETT,TAYLOR
MAR -CO CLAY PRODUCTS INC
MARINE CLEAN LTD
MARTENS,TOM
MATSON,BILL
MATTHEW DANIELE MEMORIAL FUND
MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING
MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING
MAVES,BRAD
MAVES,DIANE
MCCONNELL,LUCILLE
MCNAMARA,SUSAN
MEGA -LAB MANUFACTURING CO LTD
MEMON,AMANULLAH
MERIDIAN PLANNING CONSULTANTS INC
MHPM PROJECT MANAGERS INC
MICHITSCH,JANET
MICIELI,TONY
MINERVINI,DOMENIC
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Cheque No. Cheque Date
320599 11- Jun -2008
320600 11- Jun -2008
320794 18- Jun -2008
320163 28- May -2008
320364 04- Jun -2008
320601 11- Jun -2008
320602 11- Jun -2008
320164 28- May -2008
320603 11- Jun -2008
320165 28- May -2008
320795 18- Jun -2008
320166 28- May -2008
320366 04- Jun -2008
320167 28- May -2008
320367 04- Jun -2008
320265 03- Jun -2008
320368 04- Jun -2008
320369 04- Jun -2008
320370 04- Jun -2008
320168 28- May -2008
320604 11- Jun -2008
320605 11- Jun -2008
320372 04- Jun -2008
320796 18- Jun -2008
320800 18- Jun -2008
320373 04 -Jun -2008
320374 04- Jun -2008
320606 11- Jun -2008
320607 11- Jun -2008
320169 28- May -2008
320798 18- Jun -2008
320609 11- Jun -2008
320171 28- May -2008
320610 11- Jun -2008
320801 18- Jun -2008
320611 11- Jun -2008
320378 04- Jun -2008
US draft 05- Jun -2008
320387 04- Jun -2008
320624 11- Jun -2008
320623 11- Jun -2008
320392 04- Jun -2008
320266 03- Jun -2008
320173 28- May -2008
320174 28- May -2008
320802 18- Jun -2008
320612 11- Jun -2008
320253 29- May -2008
320613 11- Jun -2008
320614 11- Jun -2008
320803 18- Jun -2008
320379 04- Jun -2008
320615 11- Jun -2008
320616 11- Jun -2008
320617 11- Jun -2008
320380 04- Jun -2008
320618 11- Jun -2008
320177 28- May -2008
320619 11- Jun -2008
320805 18- Jun -2008
320178 28- May -2008
320381 04- Jun -2008
320247 28- May-2008
320382 04- Jun -2008
320384 04- Jun -2008
320385 04- Jun -2008
320386 04- Jun -2008
320620 11- Jun -2008
320622 11- Jun -2008
320806 18- Jun -2008
320808 18 -Jun -2008
320248 28- May -2008
320383 04- Jun -2008
320621 11- Jun -2008
Purpose
TRAVEUMILEAGE
CONSULTING 4 -PAD
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MATERIALS
REFUND -BLDG PERMIT -6387 CAROL)
REIMBURSEMENT EPP
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES SANDING MP
CONTRACT SERVICES SANDING AD
CONTRACT SERVICES KALAR RD SI
REFUND REFUND FOR OVERPAYME
MYAC FILM FEST 08
REFUND TAX REFUND
MATERIALS PAGERS FOR FIRE
MATERIALS STEAM
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES NEW DOOR I
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES HAULING ST
MATERIALS BOUNCER RENTED FOF
STORES /INVENTORY
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONSULTING SERVICES MEDIATIOt
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS SHOW PRODUCTION SI
TRAVEUMILEAGE
ADMINISTRATIVE
ADMINISTRATIVE FIRST INSTALLME
REFUND
REFUND CONFERENCE EXPENSE
MATERIALS GEAR BAG FIRE DEPT
MATERIALS BUNKER SUITS FOR FIF
CONTRACT SERVICES ANSWERING
CONTRACT SERVICES BUS MODIFI(
MYAC FILM FEST 08
GRANT COMPETITION GRANT /ELITE
CONTRACT SERVICES BUILDING P1
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILLOR IOA
CONSULTING SERVICES CORNER
CONTRACT SERVICES CONVENTIOI
REFUND EMPLOYEE PURCHASE PL
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
TRAVEL/MILEAGE
CONSULTING SERVICES NIAGARA F
CONTRACT SERVICES CONVENTIOI
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE EDUCATION
TRAVEUMILEAGE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PST APRIL AND MAY 08
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
ADMINISTRATIVE MOE FEE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
REFUND MARRIAGE LICENSES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
Page 6 of 10
Amount
200.00
798.70
220.50
375 00
750 00
300 00
20.00
913.50
20 00
7,549.59
23,789.66
6,898.50
1,942.50
6,673.96
5.00
75.00
1,274 72
11,096.62
13,491.99
2,469.60
5,670.00
20.00
262.00
1,579.47
1,195.42
100.00
124.31
93.50
20.00
265.65
7,962.23
106.22
1,207.50
40.50
16013
69,004.50
12,125.74
22.00
771.84
21,268.92
710.12
53,522.66
75.00
70.00
3,059 70
4,733.65
20.00
67.50
80.00
683.50
14,843.01
300.00
80.00
74.00
80.00
580.34
77 45
2,796.41
26,928.51
140.00
125.00
292.50
131.64
149.15
63,828.16
4,266.86
662.25
127.29
2,200.00
131 75
19,200.00
1,574.88
1,675.28
1,625.08
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MONTAGUE,ROSE
MONTGOMERY,MOE& MONTGOMERY, MIKE
MONTGOMERY BROS NORTHLAND SUPPLY
MONTGOMERY BROS NORTHLAND SUPPLY
MOROCCO,JOHN
MORSE SON LIMITED
MORTON,DALE
MOSS,HIRRELL
MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOC OF ONT
MUNICIPAL HEALTH SAFETY ASSOCIATION
MURAWSKI,CHESTER
MURRAY,LAWRENCE
MUSSARI,TOM
N Y STYLE DELI
NAZZAL ENTERPRISES INC
NEW WAY MARKET (NIAGARA FALLS) LTD
NIAGARA BLOCK INC
NIAGARA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED
NIAGARA REGION CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
NIAGARA THIS WEEK
NIAGARA THIS WEEK
NIAGARA UNITED ENTERPRISE LTD
NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTRE
NIAGARA.COM
NORJOHN CONTRACTING PAVING LTD
O Y REIT HOLDINGS INC IN TRUST 0 E ENTERPRISES
OATLEY,SHAWN
OMERS
OMERS
ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION
ONTARIO TAX SALES INC
OPTIMIST CLUB
ORESCANIN,DANIEL
PAPAVASILIOU,TOM& PAPAVASILIOU, GEORGE
PAPER DIRECT
PATRIOT ENTERPRISES
PEAK TECHNOLOGIES CANADA
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE
PENINSULA BROILERS LTD CIO LOU FIORENTINO
PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION INC
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD
PENINSULA PURE WATER
PENINSULA PURE WATER
PENTACRON INVESTMENTS LIMITED
PERSONAL TOUCH MAID SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED THE
PHAM,GIANG
PHARMACY ONE
PHILIPS ENGINEERING
PHILLIPS,GERALD
PINEWOOD HOMES (NIAGARA) LTD
PLAYPOWER LT CANADA INC
Cheque No. Cheque Date
320807 18- Jun -2008
320179 28- May -2008
320388 04- Jun -2008
320625 11 -Jun -2008
320809 18- Jun -2008
320626 11- Jun -2008
320180 28- May -2008
320389 04- Jun -2008
320810 18- Jun -2008
320390 04 -Jun -2008
320391 04- Jun -2008
320181 28- May -2008
320627 11 -Jun -2008
320811 18- Jun -2008
320393 04- Jun -2008
320628 11- Jun -2008
320394 04- Jun -2008
320182 28- May -2008
320636 11- Jun -2008
320395 04- Jun -2008
320396 04- Jun -2008
320183 28- May -2008
320814 18- Jun -2008
320249 28- May -2008
320398 04- Jun -2008
320399 04- Jun -2008
320631 11- Jun -2008
320815 18- Jun -2008
320630 11- Jun -2008
320816 18- Jun -2008
320185 28- May -2008
320186 28- May -2008
320400 04- Jun -2008
320401 04- Jun -2008
320632 11- Jun -2008
320633 11- Jun -2008
320818 18- Jun -2008
320819 18- Jun -2008
320187 28- May -2008
320820 18- Jun -2008
320634 11- Jun -2008
320635 11 -Jun -2008
320821 18- Jun -2008
320402 04- Jun -2008
320168 28- May -2008
320813 18- Jun -2008
320403 04- Jun -2008
320404 04- Jun -2008
320637 11- Jun -2008
320406 04- Jun -2008
320407 04- Jun -2008
320823 18- Jun -2008
320638 11 -Jun -2008
320824 18- Jun -2008
320825 18- Jun -2008
320408 04- Jun -2008
320409 04- Jun -2008
320410 04- Jun -2008
320826 18- Jun -2008
320191 28- May -2008
320827 18- Jun -2008
320411 04- Jun -2008
320412 04- Jun -2008
320192 28- May -2008
320639 11- Jun -2008
320828 18- Jun -2008
320413 04- Jun -2008
320193 28- May -2008
320414 04- Jun -2008
320829 18- Jun -2008
320830 18- Jun -2008
320640 11- Jun -2008
320641 11- Jun -2008
320194 28- May -2008
Purpose
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
CONTRACT SERVICES WASTE REM
CONTRACT SERVICES TRASH REM(
CONTRACT SERVICES SERVICE CE
CONTRACT SERVICES WEEKLY WA
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENAN(
CONTRACT SERVICES MACBAIN DE
CONTRACT SERVICES LOADER
TRAVEL/MILEAGE
REFUND
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING EXPENE
MATERIALS
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBERSHIP REI
ADMINISTRATIVE H &S TRAINING TR
MATERIALS
MATERIALS EMPLOYEE PURCHASE
PETTY CASH SERVICE CENTRE
MATERIALS
REFUND
REFUND
MATERIALS CONSTRUCTION
ADVERTISING
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE LTD
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
CONTRACT SERVICES ROADKILL F(
ADMINISTRATIVE OPG ANNUAL Flits
WATER ARREARS -MAY 27/08
UTILITIES
WATER ARREARS JUNE 3/08
UTILITIES
WATER ARREARS JUN 10/08
UTILITIES FAIRVIEW
WATER ARREARS JUN 17/08
UTILITIES
MATERIALS FAIRVIEW IRRIGATION
CONTRACT SERVICES FIRE INSTRL
CONTRACT SERVICES ALARM MON
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
REFUND
MATERIALS PARTIAL RELEASE OF
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES SURFACE TF
REFUND TAX REFUND
TRAVEL/MILEAGE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE -MAY08
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
LEASES PARKING FOR KER PARK A
REMITTANCE
MATERIALS
REFUND DOCTORS NOTE MODIFIE
REFUND
MATERIALS MAYOR'S OFFICE CERT
STORES /INVENTORY
CONTRACT SERVICES POLICY #709
CONTRACT SERVICES TRANSIT RO
CONTRACT SERVICES PREVENTAT
REFUND TAX REBATE
CONTRACT SERVICES GUARD RAIL
CONTRACT SERVICES PROJECT Sl-
MATERIALS
MATERIALS TRANSIT
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES JANITORIAL
REFUND
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES MONTROSE
MATERIALS
REFUND OVERPAYMENT OF FEES
MATERIALS
Page 7 of 10
Amount
1,625 08
253.28
84 43
3,330 76
2,395 74
20 00
359 62
12,455 05
248.06
220.50
1,852.53
156 14
20 00
1,360.80
10,787 49
20 00
300.00
165.65
192.00
955.55
1,626.55
260 72
844.98
2,864.56
4,856 16
2,841.08
2,841 08
2,841.08
1,250.00
100,000 00
9,194.50
111,750.97
11,321 11
535.02
4,889.62
2,768.88
4,110.90
1,583.18
105.63
4,172.00
35 00
933.24
594.30
5,687.52
3,000.00
150.62
5,250.00
42,494.98
48.00
437,109.50
26,878.68
8,379.00
780.00
1,755.01
60.00
897.88
225.66
1,524.37
2,775.06
446.21
1,123.60
2,036.26
1,717 79
31.50
390.00
75.00
5,235.08
1,029.20
1,464.05
364 16
596.84
20.00
537.28
731 11
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
POPKO,SUSAN
PORT DRUMMOND LTD
PORTER,GAIL
POTTS,JESSICA
POTTS,JESSICA
PRATA,GUY
PRITCHARD,DAVID
PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION (NIAGARA FALLS) LTD
PUROLATOR COURIER
PUROLATOR COURIER
PUROLATOR COURIER
QUAGLIARIELLO CARMEL ESTATE
R D CONSTRUCTION (NIAGARA) LTD
R M LOUDON LIMITED
R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC
R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RANKO,DUSAN& VUKSAN, MAGDICA
RAVEN,BONNIE
RBC
RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
REALTAX INC
RECEIVER GENERAL
RECEIVER GENERAL
RECEIVER GENERAL
RECEIVER GENERAL
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS
REMPEL MASONRY RESTORATION INC
RENDON SECURITY SYSTEMS
RENNIE,GEORGE
RESQTECH SYSTEMS INC
RIDLEY ASSOCIATES APPRAISAL SERVICES LIMITED
RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT (1976) INC
ROBBINS,JANE
ROBBINS,RICHARD
ROGERS WIRELESS INC
ROSS,PHILIP
ROVERT,JOYCE
RRVP (NIAGARA SQ. INC) C/O RIOCAN PROPERTY SERVICES
SACCO,DOLORES
SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD
SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD
SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC
SAINT GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS CANADA INC
SAVOIE,DANNY
SCERBO,SUSAN
SCHENCK,YOLANDA
SCHMIDT,DARREN
SCHRAPP,VICTORIA
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
SCOTT,JOANNE
SEICK,WILLIAM
SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD
SHAHEEN PEAKER LTD
SHEBE MANAGEMENT INC
SHERRITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SHIELDS,PERRY WARD
SHRED IT KITCHENER
SICA,TRICIA
SICO INC
Cheque No.
320642
320415
320643
320195
320831
320196
320197
320644
320198
320645
320832
320416
320834
320172
320653
320840
320199
320417
320646
320833
320418
320647
320201
320200
320835
320250
320419
320648
320836
320202
320420
320649
320837
Wire trsfr
Wire trsfr
320650
320203
320838
320651
320652
320839
320421
320654
320655
320206
320423
320424
320425
320657
320426
320658
320659
320427
320207
320841
320428
320208
320209
320548
320745
320660
320661
320210
320843
320662
320845
320211
320429
320663
320846
320844
320212
320847
320430
Cheque Date
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
30- May -2008
16- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
Purpose
MATERIALS
REFUND
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
GRANT NIAGARA GIRLS MINOR SOF
CONTRACT SERVICES MAPLE ST S
COURIER
COURIER
COURIER
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES FIRE HYDRA
CONSULTING SERVICES -WATER SE/
MATERIALS CLOTHING /ACCESSORI
MATERIALS
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
REFUND
MATERIALS
REFUND TAX REFUND ATTILIO DEA
ADMINISTRATIVE
REGISTRATION FEES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
MATERIALS APRIL 08 SIGNAL BILLIN
MATERIALS
CONTRACTED SERVICES SPLIT BILI
MATERIALS CREDIT INVOICE RE IN\
APR WATER WASTEWATER
DEBENTURES INTEREST
MATERIALS FOOD FOR FIRE FIREFI
REFUND SERVICE DEPOSIT BP -2001
LEASES AND RENTS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES APPRAISAL
REFUND
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
UTILITIES
MATERIALS
REFUND REFUND PORTION OF SEV
REFUND
MATERIALS EMPLOYEE PURCHASE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
STORES /INVENTORY
REFUND
GRANT LEADERSHIP TRAINING /NA1
TRAVEUMILEAGE OACA CONFEREI`
REFUND
GRANT LEADERSHIP TRAINING /NIAI
GRANT ELITE ONTARIO GYMNASTIC
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONSULTING SERVICES GARNER S
CONSULTING SERVICES PROJECT a
MATERIALS CHRISTMAS PARTY EN
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS PAINT ARENA
REFUND BUILDING PERMIT FEES
CONTRACT SERVICES
TRAVEUMILEAGE
STORES /INVENTORY
Page 8 of 10
Amount
20 00
1,626.27
34.65
90 50
283 50
39.50
50 00
441,874 12
178.47
75 80
243.96
919 19
8,569 42
3,064.69
18,927 72
1,290 80
356.02
491 10
505.88
216.96
401.87
20.00
4,329.32
1,252.23
6,536.25
222,886.13
222,347.06
219,838.06
261,740.02
12,052.56
4,258.65
26,238.25
9,634.26
1,593,289.97
152,539 00
200 00
750.00
9,344.37
20.00
145.77
1,001 70
5,326.19
20.00
20.00
256.35
71 18
143.00
48,389.39
300.00
517.50
2,435.89
713.46
2,976.17
50.00
63.23
10,044.37
50.00
70.00
256,612.11
170,840.59
20.00
20.00
997.50
3,072.93
630.00
3,175.20
3,828.41
836.70
1,668.90
766.79
492.23
72.98
263.21
1,178.53
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
SIDOFF,ROBERT
SIMPLEX GRINNELL
SLAPPENDEL GREENHOUSES INC
SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS
SMITH,ED
SMITH,HEATHER
SMITH INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
SNAP NIAGARA FALLS
SNYDER,BILL
SOMERVILLE,GREG
SOUTH CENTRAL ONTARIO WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
SPEARE SEEDS
SPECIALTY COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LEASING LTD
SPECK INDUSTRIES
ST PAUL HIGH SCHOOL
ST SAGA HOLDINGS INC
ST CATHARINES BUSINESS MACHINES
STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE
STEED EVANS LIMITED
STINSON EQUIPMENT LIMITED
STITCH IT
STOKES INTERNATIONAL
STORM,FRANKLIN JAMES WILLIAM
STRATEGY CORP
STRATEGY CORP
STRIPES AND SIGNS
STRONGCO EQUIPMENT
STUART,DAVID
STUART,DAVID
STUDIO V ARCHITECTS
SULLIVAN,KRISTEN
SUN LIFE OF CANADA
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS INC
SUPREMEX INC
SWS STAR WARNING SYSTEMS INC
T C HOLDINGS
TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC
TAYLORS WATER SERVICE
TELLIER,MICHEL JILL
TELUS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS
TELUS MOBILITY
TELUS MOBILITY
TELUS MOBILITY
TELUS MOBILITY
TELUS MOBILITY
TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC
TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC
TESKEY,BERNADETTE
THE CURE FOUNDATION
THE HOSPITAL ACTIVITY BOOK FOR CHILDREN
THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD
THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD
THE REVIEW
THE REVIEW
THOROWEST PLAZA LTD
TICKET TRACER CORPORATION
TIM HORTON'S
TIM HORTONS STORE #30
TIM HORTONS STORE #30
TIME FX INTL
TONG,SI -KI
TOPLIFFE,T
TORONTO STAMP INC
TORONTO STAMP INC
TORONTO STAMP INC
TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS
TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS
TRACTION HAMILTON
TRADE A DOLLAR INC
TRAPASSO,JUDY
Cheque No. Cheque Date
320431 04- Jun -2008
320849 18- Jun -2008
320213 28- May -2008
US draft 05- Jun -2008
320664 11- Jun -2008
320665 11- Jun -2008
320214 28 -May -2008
320432 04- Jun -2008
320666 11- Jun -2008
320434 04- Jun -2008
320668 11- Jun -2008
320216 28- May -2008
320435 04- Jun -2008
320851 18- Jun -2008
320669 11- Jun -2008
320439 04- Jun -2008
320436 04- Jun -2008
320217 28- May -2008
320218 28- May -2008
320219 28- May -2008
320437 04- Jun -2008
320438 04 -Jun -2008
320220 28- May -2008
320221 28- May -2008
320670 11 -Jun -2008
320671 11- Jun -2008
320852 18- Jun -2008
320255 30- May -2008
320853 18- Jun -2008
US draft 16- Jun -2008
320854 18 -Jun -2008
320223 28- May -2008
320222 28- May -2008
320440 04- Jun -2008
320672 11- Jun -2008
320673 11- Jun -2008
320855 18- Jun -2008
320442 04- Jun -2008
320443 04- Jun -2008
320445 04- Jun -2008
320856 18- Jun -2008
320444 04- Jun -2008
320446 04- Jun -2008
320857 18- Jun -2008
320224 28- May -2008
320447 04- Jun -2008
320675 11- Jun -2008
320858 18- Jun -2008
320859 18- Jun -2008
320676 11- Jun -2008
320860 18- Jun -2008
320677 11- Jun -2008
320225 28- May -2008
320448 04- Jun -2008
320226 28- May -2008
320861 18- Jun -2008
320227 28 -May -2008
320862 18- Jun -2008
320449 04- Jun -2008
320450 04- Jun -2008
320451 04- Jun -2008
320452 04- Jun -2008
320679 11 -Jun-2008
320678 11- Jun -2008
320680 11- Jun -2008
320453 04- Jun -2008
320454 04- Jun -2008
320681 11- Jun -2008
320863 18 -Jun -2008
320455 04- Jun -2008
320864 18- Jun -2008
320252 29- May -2008
320456 04- Jun -2008
320457 04- Jun -2008
Purpose
REFUND
MATERIALS
MATERIALS FLOWERS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
STORES /INVENTORY
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT R
SUBSCRIPTION WATER WORKS AS:
MATERIALS ORNAMENTAL GRASSE
REFUND
MATERIALS LIFEGUARD HATS
ADMINISTRATIVE OSAID PROM LIM(
REFUND
SERVICE TYPEWRITER
MATERIALS
CONTRACT 2006 -03 ASPHALT OVERL
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES REPAIRS /RE
MATERIALS
REFUND DAMAGE DEPOSIT
CONSULTING SERVICES
CONSULTING SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES WEB ADORE
MATERIALS TRAINING WATER DEP/
TRAVEUMILEAGE
PETTY CASH
CONSULTING BRIDGE DESIGN
TRAVEUMILEAGE
REMITTANCE HEALTH SPENDING AI
FUEL TRANSIT
FUEL TRANSIT
FUEL
FUEL TRANSIT
FUEL
MATERIALS
REFUND
REFUND
ADVERTISING
MATERIALS WATER FOR SCHISLER
REFUND PAPP TAX OVERPAYMENT
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
UTILITIES
UTILITIES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
ADMINISTRATIVE
ADVERTISING
MATERIALS ZAC CLARK
MATERIALS JIM DIODATI
ADVERTISING CORONATION
ADVERTISING
REFUND
MATERIALS
MATERIALS CENTRAL PUMP RIBBOI
MATERIALS FIRE DEPARTMENT COI
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS STATION BOOTS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS STAMPS FINANCE
MATERIALS STAMPS FINANCE
CONTRACT SERVICES LIFT, LEVEL
CONTRACT SERVICES BATTELFIELI
STORES /INVENTORY
REFUND
REFUND
Page 9 of 10
Amount
1,056 42
220.02
2,677.54
114.08
20 00
20.00
386.01
623 70
20.00
40 00
70.00
3,016.25
337.83
584 78
105 00
2,810.09
154.25
576.11
5,250 00
531 16
43 92
1,742.99
750.00
7,875.00
7,875.00
445.95
499 46
356.14
318.47
2,730 00
67.50
270,244.29
69,520 18
54,877.80
2,543.07
24,357 69
48,796.90
874.62
12,413.11
5,074.08
2,420.49
50.00
210.52
2,663.17
252.13
1,603.35
451.98
451.98
8,718.68
1,350.12
5,812.67
20.00
510.00
204 75
55.37
497.20
304.50
11,884.21
4,792.30
12,430.00
91.81
48.85
21.99
1,572.96
150.00
105.68
168.20
255.50
527.82
27,876.02
1,673.07
1,060.30
1,210.95
2,041.68
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
TREASURE HOUSE IMPORTS LTD
TROUT,MITCHELL ROBERT
TSH ENGINEERS PLANNERS
TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED
TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED
TWARDAWSKY,NICK
TYCHYNSKI,RUDY& TYCHYNSKI, YVONNE
TYERS,SUSAN
TYNDALL,MARION
UAP INC #963
UAP INC #963
UAP INC #963
UCC INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC
UNISYNC GROUP
UNISYNC GROUP
UNITED WAY
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC
URBAN MARKETING COLLABORATIVE
URBAN MARKETING COLLABORATIVE
V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD
V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD
VALLANCE,JESSICA
VANDEN BUSSCHE IRRIGATION
VERROCHE,KEVIN
VMG (5400 STANLEY AVE) INC
WALK ON DUST CONTROL
WALK ON DUST CONTROL
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALSH,MARIA
WARMAN, THOMAS
WASHINGTON,WES
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WATT,SUSAN
WAYNE SAFETY INC
WAYNE SAFETY INC
WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC
WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC
WESTBURNE/RUDDY
WHEELER,SUE
WHITE,ROBERT
WILLIAM G. ANDERSON ASSOCIATES
WILSON,RICHARD
WINGER,TERRI
WINGER,TERRI
WRIGHT FUELS INC
WRIGHT FUELS INC
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WYLIE,BRENDA
XEROX CANADA LTD
YARNELL OVERHEAD DOOR
YELLOW PAGES GROUP
ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD
ZARLENGA,NICOLETTA DOMENICO
Cheque No.
320682
320267
320228
320229
320865
320683
320458
320684
320685
320230
320459
320866
320867
320231
320868
320251
320460
320232
320233
320461
320234
320686
320236
320688
320235
320869
320687
320462
320691
320871
320237
320463
320690
320870
320692
US draft
320693
320694
320872
320695
320464
320696
320465
320697
320698
320873
320874
320239
320875
320240
320466
320241
320699
320242
320467
320468
320700
320701
320243
320469
320702
320470
320471
Cheque Date
11- Jun -2008
03- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
05- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
18- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
28- May -2008
04- Jun -2008
11- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
04- Jun -2008
Purpose
ADMINISTRATIVE
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CONSULTING NF TOURIST PARKING
MATERIALS SUPER 800 4" ROTOR
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
REFUND
TRAVEL/MILEAGE
MATERIALS
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
MATERIALS SIGN POSTS
MATERIALS WORK CLOTHING
MATERIALS WORK CLOTHING
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
ADMINISTRATIVE TUITION
CONSULTING SERVICES EDGEWOC
CONSULTING SERVICES WATER/W,
CONSULTING SERVICES FOURTH A
CONSULTING SERVICES SYLVIA PLC
CONSULTING SERVICES SYLVIA PU
CONTRACT- GARNER SW SAN SERVIi
CONTRACT- GARNER SW /SAN /PUMP
GRANT COMPETITION GRANT /ELITE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES FAIRVIEW
MATERIALS STONE S/C
MATERIALS STONE S/C
MATERIALS STONE S/C
MATERIALS STONE/STREETS
MATERIALS
REFUND CONFERENCE EXPENSE
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES RECYCLING
CONTRACT SERVICES WASTE REM
MATERIALS
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
STORES /INVENTORY
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS BUSINESS PLAN COMP!
CONTRACT SERVICES NFFD MOBIL
TRAVEUMILEAGE
CONTRACT SERVICES CARETAKER
CONTRACT SERVICES CARETAKER
FUEL SERVICE CENTRE
FUEL SERVICE CENTRE
ADMINISTRATIVE SCHEDULE 2 INVC
ADMINISTRATIVE SCHEDULE 2 INVC
PAYROLL REMITTANCE LIBRARY
ADMINISTRATIVE SCHEDULE 2 INVC
PETTY CASH CORONATION
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES 3 DOORS
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
REFUND
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Amount
2,976.75
75 00
2,540.51
174 75
55.77
93.50
1,965.08
74 00
20.00
359 77
1,116.43
615.21
16,827.96
948.93
168.37
1,511.50
1,153.30
13,493.55
4,097.63
25,260.01
3,150 00
3,144 75
531,494.97
117,799.70
70.00
942.36
20.00
1,097.80
312.82
354.92
1,987.83
5,122.91
864.27
7,035.75
20.00
884.52
20.00
56.81
57 18
20.00
576.30
345.78
144 08
1,029.49
155.78
31.50
1,000.00
12,490.47
35.27
65.00
65.00
42,352.80
41,435.93
29,857 45
2,041 19
700.18
15,337.01
532.33
203.29
297 15
15.38
681.55
1,084.54
Total 7,473,307.10
July 7, 2008 TS- 2008 -41
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members
Niagar aa11s
C A N A D A
Re: TS- 2008 -41
Automated Bus Stop Announcement Technology
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that this Report be received for the information of the Council
BACKGROUND:
On July 26 2007 a visually impaired individual was successful in his challenge of the
Toronto Transit Commission's policy to announce bus stops only when requested by
customers Via his success through the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the TTC was
subsequently ordered to ensure the announcement of all bus stops throughout the City of
Toronto Supported by this decision, on October 16, 2007 the Ontario Human Rights
Commission sent a letter to all Transit systems throughout the Province requesting
information with respect to, our intentions to provide universal bus stop announcements,
steps our system has taken to provide stop announcements, and our time lines for
implementation of an announcement protocol. After consultation with many other Transit
colleagues and staff at the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), as well as City
staff including Legal, Niagara Transit responded with a letter indicating our position on the
matter The letter indicated we were conducting a comprehensive operational review,
which would include the best manner to provide stop announcements to our customers
Thus, we did not commit to a finite date when stop announcements, either manual or
automated, would be implemented.
At the present time, Transit Maintenance staff have begun repairing and retrofitting the
fleet with public address systems to enable the manual calling of bus stops by our Bus
Operators Further to this initiative, a letter has been sent to our union executive indicating
management's expectation of our Operators to begin manually calling bus stops effective
September 1S 2008. Presently, staff are reviewing the automated announcement
technologies, in conjunction with our consultant, but would not have a system in place by
September 1s 2008 Our strategic review will include a review of the most effective
technologies to ensure our customers, of all ages and physical abilities, are provided the
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Community Services Department
Transportation Services
July 7, 2008
2 TS- 2008 -41
amenities required to travel throughout the community in a safe, convenient, and dignified
manner.
Transit systems throughout the Province have been working collaboratively with the private
sector and advocacy /disability groups to develop Transportation Standards to implement
via the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. As noted in OHRC correspondence,
the OHRC maintains their organization has primacy over the AODA and further, the
standards established by the AODA fall far short of human rights standards.
The protocol of our Bus Operators manually announcing every bus stop throughout the city
may address the matter in the short term, but will not provide the best practice moving
forward. Several transit systems have already brought the initiative to the attention of the
Ministry of Labour citing it to be an unsafe labour practice. The results of this challenge
are pending It will be incumbent upon staff, with the support of our consultant team to
review and select an automated bus stop announcement technology in an expeditious
manner to address the OHRC award The OHRC has advised in correspondence, a failure
to initiate universal bus stop announcements may result in complaints being filed in our
community and thus, possible fines for the noncompliance
Although the actual costs of procuring a system are not entirely known at this time,
discussions with other transit systems indicate it will be approximately $15,000 to $20,000
per bus and therefore, approximately $500,000 (25 conventional buses) to equip the fleet
with the GPS based technology These funds have not been identified in the Capital
budget Once installed, the technology does allow for further enhancements to both staff
and customers in the form of new amenities such as; real time schedule information,
passenger counts, on board surveillance equipment, and enhanced dispatching abilities
Recommended by
Approved by
Respectfully submitted
Karl Dren, Directo of Transportation Services
Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services
MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer
D Stuart
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July 7, 2008 TS- 2008 -36
His Worship Mayor Ted SaIci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members*
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
Niagaraaalls
Re: TS- 2008 -36
Niagara Falls Fort Erie Inter municipal Transit Agreement
1) That Council approve the municipality entering into an agreement with the
Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie to supply transit service.
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements
Further to Report TS- 2008 -31 (attached)
The schedule will be primarily designed to meet the needs of the students attending Brock
University and Niagara College, but will be promoted to attract additional ridership beyond
this student target market. An additional market would include the many residents of Fort
Erie who could take advantage of this service to travel to the many employment venues
within Niagara Falls. Although there may be funding supplied by Niagara College and
Brock University, the majority of the cost associated with the provision of this service will
be underwritten by the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie and thus, will present no costs
to the taxpayer of Niagara Falls
Upon arriving at our Adams Centre (Wal -Mart) Terminal in Niagara Falls, customers would
have the option to transfer onto either our Niagara College and Brock University shuttles
or to one of our municipal routes to continue their trip within our community If successful,
the initiative may be supported by Fort Erie to remain in service year round and not just the
eight- months Niagara College and Brock University are in session Staff are currently
making arrangements to ensure the appropriate resources are in place to accommodate
this potential new venture, including the procurement of a pre -owned bus
A service agreement has been drafted by transit staff and reviewed by our solicitor At
present, this agreement is being reviewed by Fort Erie staff for comments and will become
a binding agreement in the nearfuture if the respective Councils approve the initiative.
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Working Together to Serve Our Community
Community Services Department
Transportation Services
July 7, 2008
2 TS- 2008 -36
Supported by the successful implementation of our current Inter Municipal services to
Welland, St Catharines, and Niagara -on- the -Lake, staff recommend Council authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
for the provision of Niagara Transit services between the two municipalities effective
September, 2008 As stated, there will be no cost to the taxpayer of Niagara Falls
Recommended by
Karl en, Director of Transportation Services
Approved by
Respectfully submitted
D Stuart
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Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services
fro
MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer
April 28, 2008
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members
Re: TS- 2008 -31
Niagara Falls Fort Erie Inter municipal Transit Service
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following report be received for the information of Committee
BACKGROUND:
Niagara Transit has been providing service inter municipally between Niagara Falls and
St. Catharines since September 1992 on a fare per ride basis. Effective September 2003
a universal bus pass agreement was developed between Niagara Transit and the Brock
University Students' Union to assist the students residing in our community with their
transportation needs to the campus. To compensate Niagara Transit for service provided
to St. Catharines, as well as unlimited travel within Niagara Falls on our municipal transit
system, the student union charges a levy on tuition fees applied to all full time students.
Therefore, whether the student utilizes our transit service or not, they are charged a
nominal yearly fee. There is no provision to 'opt out' of the program, so those students
who choose not to ride the buses or cannot due to their residence location are, in essence,
subsidizing those who frequent the service.
In addition to the service provided to Brock University in St Catharines, Niagara College's
Student Administrative Council has established a similar program to purchase
transportation for their students residing in Niagara Falls In September 2005, the Student
Council initially established a Zink between Niagara Transit's municipal services and the
Glendale Campus in Niagara -on -the Lake. Encouraged by the favourable acceptance of
this service, in September 2007, the Student Council made the decision to purchase
additional service to transport their students to the Woodlawn Campus in Welland. To
date, the students of the three Campuses have become frequent customers generating the
following number of passenger trips per month, Glendale Campus 2,000; Woodlawn
Campus 3,100; and Brock University 4,500. It should also be noted the entire operating
cost to provide these services is the responsibility of Niagara College's Student
Administrative Council and Brock university's Student Union and thus, no cost is subsidized
by the municipal taxpayer.
NiagaraJ
CAN ADA
Working Together to Serve Our Community
TS- 2008 -31
The recommendation(s)
contained in this report were
adopted in committee and
ratified by City Council
INECKINEEMEWAIMMOIMNOSIRIMENZINISSIESEEFIlb w
Community Services Department
Transportation Services
April 28, 2008
Currently, discussions are taking place with the Town of Fort Erie to provide a link between
the two municipalities. This connection would meet the needs of the Niagara College and
Brock University students residing in that community. The students would be required to
pay a nominal fare when boarding the Fort Erie bus, but would be able to transfer to one
of the three Niagara Transit buses upon arrival in Niagara Falls at no charge to continue
their trip to the three Campuses serviced due to the agreement in place which covers the
costs associated with providing these services.
The Universal Bus Pass agreements in place with Niagara College's Student
Administrative Council and the Brock University Student's Union will compensate Niagara
Transit for the service provided to the three campuses from Niagara Fails, and thus, the
students simply show the Bus Operators their student I.D. (No fare required) when
transferring onto these buses.
Although the schedule will be designed to meet the needs of the students attending Brock
University and Niagara College, the service will be promoted to attract additional ridership
beyond this student target market. There may be an opportunity to encourage workers
residing in Fort Erie to utilize this service to travel to employment venues in Niagara Falls.
If successful, the initiative may remain in service year round and not just the eight- months
Niagara College and Brock University are in session.
Staff is currently making arrangements to ensure the appropriate resources are in place
to accommodate this potential new venture, including the possible procurement of a pre
owned bus. As further details are discussed and addressed, an additional Report will be
forwarded to Council to ensure all parties are apprized of this exciting initiative.
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
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2 TS- 2008 -31
Karl Dren, Director2f Transportation Services
c
uthre-'Director of Community Services
Ed Dujlovic, Exe
John
onald, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Stuart
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July 7, 2008 TS- 2008 -40
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: TS- 2008 -40
Pettit Avenue at Sherwood Road Intersection Control Review
RECOMMENDATION:
That the existing yield sign facing westbound motorists at the intersection of Pettit Avenue
and Sherwood Road be replaced with a stop sign.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has been requested to investigate replacing the existing traffic control device at Pettit
Avenue and Sherwood Road. At this time, the intersection right -of -way is governed by a
yield sign facing westbound motorists on Sherwood Road.
Pettit Avenue is a minor collector roadway, 8.5 metres in width, extending in a north /south
direction. The roadway connects to Dorchester Road and feeds traffic onto local roadways
within the subdivision. Sidewalks are present on both sides of the roadway for pedestrian
use, with boulevards and curbs separating the sidewalks from the travelled portion of Pettit
Avenue. Sherwood Road, a local roadway also 8.5 metres in width, extends east of Pettit
Avenue before curving to the northeast after 50 metres. Sidewalks are also present on
both sides, and are separated by boulevards and curbs. Cherrywood Acres Elementary
School is located just southwest of the study intersection.
Technical studies have been carried out at the intersection to determine whether the
existing yield control should be replaced with a stop sign. Study results indicate that a stop
control is warranted at the intersection. The visibility triangle requirement for an
intersection controlled by a yield sign is not met thus warranting additional controls. This
is common in developed residential areas with buildings and fencing normally constructed
within the visibility clear zone. This triangle is intended to provide motorists with sufficient
visibility to view approaching vehicles and therefore be able to react appropriately. The
stopping sight distance requirements are also not met due to the curvature of Sherwood
Road, and foliage obstructing the existing yield sign. No collisions have been reported at
the study intersection.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Community Services Department
Transportation Services
July 7, 2008
2 TS- 2008 -40
Based on this information it is recommended that a stop sign be installed in place of the
yield sign on Sherwood Road facing westbound motorists From the proposed stop
position, visibility in both directions meets minimum requirements Additionally, the tree
branches obscuring the proposed stop sign will be trimmed to provide maximum visibility
of the stop sign If the minimum sight lines of the stop sign cannot be provided, a stop
ahead sign will be installed on Sherwood Road forewarning motorists of the approaching
stop condition
Recommended by
Approved by
Respectfully submitted
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services
‘M
Joh acDonald, Chief Administrative Officer
B. Skiba
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Pettit Avenue at Sherwood Road
Intersection Control Review
Proposed Stop Sign Location
MUNICIPAL, PLANNING DEVELOPMENT LAW
2 July 2008
Sent via E -mail
Mr. Dean Iorfida
P.O. BQx 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara :Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
Re: Request for Delegation
Council Meeting of July 7, 2008
We are the solicitors for Smart!Centres, the developer of Oakwood Shopping. Centres.
We are writing on behalf of our client to request that Josh Kaufman, of Smart!Centres, be permitted to
appear before council at the City of Niagara Falls Council Meeting of 7 July 2008 regarding the
proposed bylaw for this development.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate 'to contact me.
Yours very truly,
Wood Bull LLP
1
Valeria Maurizio
VM
c. J. Kauffman
Valeria Maurizio Direct' (416) -3623 vmaurizio@woodbull:ca
65 Queen Street West Suite 1400 Toronto Ontario M5H 2M5 T (416) 203 -7160 F (416) 203 -8324 www.woodbull.ca
Dean Iorfida Re: Delegation at July 7th Council Meeting re Oakwood Shopping
Centres
From: Dean Iorfida
To: Valeria Maurizio
Date: 7/2/2008 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: Delegation at July 7th Council Meeting re Oakwood Shopping Centres
CC: Alex Herlovitch; Joshua Kaufman; Ken Beaman; Mary Bull
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Thanks for the letter, however, some justification as to why there is a need to speak to or concerns about the
by -law would be helpful, especially since the by -law is in keeping with the previous Council approval.
Thanks
Dean
Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
Niagara Falls
905 356 -7521, Ext. 4271
905 356 -9083 (Fax)
"Valeria Maurizio" <vmaurizio @woodbull.ca> 7/2/2008 11:09 AM
Good Morning,
Please see the attached letter concerning a request for delegation to council at the scheduled council meeting of
July 7, 2008.
Thank you,
Valeria Maurizio
Planner
Wood Bull LLP
65 Queen St. W, Suite 1400
Toronto, ON M5H 2M5
Tel: 416.203.3623
Fax: 416.203.8324
email vmaurizio @woodbull.ca
www.woodbull.ca
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From: Dean Iorfida
Subject: Fwd: Smart!Centres
Alex Herlovitch 6/25/2008 2:56 PM
All
I called Josh Kaufmann Smart!Centres back but got his voice mail. I left a message to say that I gave careful
consideration of his request and got input from the City Solicitor. I advised that it is our position that Staff is
obliged to carry-out City Council's direction and that the direction was to have the building oriented in a south
facing direction and to secure that through zoning. My message went on to say, that if he wants Council to
reverse its decision, he will have to appear before Council as a delegation and that he should send a letter with
such a request to the City Clerk.
Thanks
Alex
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Site Design
5 May 26, 2008
Council Minutes
service areas on the north side of the property and away from street
frontages which enhances the project in 2 ways:
It improves the appearance to the public realm, and,
It reduces the building's massing along Oakwood Dr
It is recommended that this re- orientation of the building be secured in the amending bylaw
by requiring loading and service areas to be located away from the street frontage.
The applicant has requested a reduction in building setbacks from the standard 18m (59
ft) to 6m (19 7 ft) given the road widening and landscaping requirements. This reduction
would be acceptable for the smaller satellite buildings as their lower height and smaller
massing will not impact on the streetscape. The reorientation of the Wal -Mart has
reduced its massing along Oakwood Dr by 50% so a reduction in the WaI -Mart setback
to 12m (39.4 ft) is acceptable.
The City's planning program in recent years with major commercial developments has
been to require 15% of the lot area to be landscaped open space with 6m (19 7 ft) wide
landscape strips along street frontages.
These enhancements are to mitigate the impacts of the large buildings and parking areas
associated with large developments.
With the reductions in the road allowance widths, it is essential these minimum
landscaping standards are provided. The 6m (19.7 ft) ensures abutting street frontages are
buffered and provides for snow storage and moreover ensures the snow is not plowed onto
the City sidewalks which will abut the property due to the reduced road right -of -ways
Transit has requested that a bus lay -by be provide on -site. This will affect the current
parking numbers and layout.
Zoning
Subject lands are currently zoned Tourist Commercial
The applicant is requesting that the zoning be changed to a site specific Planned Shopping
Centre Commercial (SC) zone to permit the proposed shopping centre development.
The requested zoning provisions involve reductions to the required building setbacks, an
increase in lot coverage, maximum and minimum floor areas to reflect the proposed
development and the establishment of site specific parking, landscaping and loading
requirements.
The TC zone permits a range of retail outlets, including food, clothing, souvenir, liquor and
drug stores and bakeries, all without caps on floor area.
The current zoning also allows other retail stores up to an aggregate floor area of 7,060 sq
m (76,000 sq ft).
The applicant has requested an SC zoning be applied to the property with a site specific
provisions tailored to permit the development.
The site specific zoning would also add a home improvement store as a permitted use and
include a car rental establishment, a hotel, a motel a place of worship, already permitted
by the TC zone together with appropriate ancillary uses.
The proposed zoning bylaw will limit the shopping centre to a maximum of 40,000 sq m
(430,570 sq ft) provide for a department store of not less than 13,500 sq m and not more
than 20,500 sq m (145,300 to 22,668 sq ft); the home improvement store to between 4,800
and 14,000 sq m (51,668 to 150,700 sq ft) and permit up to 7,000 sq m (75,350 sq ft) of
4 May 26, 2008
Council Minutes
recover by the year 2014.
Additional grocery facilities are needed in the southwest part of the City
Proposed grocery facilities on the subject land, along with two other planned
supermarkets can enter the market without closure of any supermarket
facilities. It is recommended that a minimum department store floor area
of 13,500 sq m (145,000 sq ft) be required to provide sufficient size to act as
an anchor
In order to control the size of the grocery facility, it is recommended that it
be restricted to within the department store.
Home Improvement Store
JUC indicated that while a 14,000 sq m home improvement store is
supportable, there may be greater market support for a smaller 10,200 sq m
(110,000 sq ft) store.
Specialty Retail
In the first phase the proposal is for 7,000 sq m (75,350 sq ft) for retail stores
specializing in specific types or groupings of merchandise.
JUC has concluded specialty retail floor space (up to 7,000 sq m or 75,350
sq ft) could be developed without adversely impacting the inventory of vacant
or undeveloped retail floor space that exists in the City
If the home improvement store does not materialize, the applicant is
proposing to develop an additional 8,400 sq m (90,000 sq ft) for specialty
retail stores as Phase 2.
A minimum floor area of 1,390 sq m (15,000 sq ft) per unit will be required
for the Phase 2 to ensure the stores offer sufficient draw
The phasing is necessary to give the other nodes and retail space a chance
to develop as well as re- merchandising the vacated Wal -Mart space.
The OP designates Oakwood Dr as a collector road with a 23 m. (75.5 ft) wide right -of-
way
The proposal will require additional road improvements to Oakwood Dr and McLeod Rd
as the OP did not anticipate the magnitude of traffic expected to be generated by this
proposal.
The applicant's traffic consultants identified a need for up to four lanes in front of the site
along with additional turning lanes into the development and at McLeod Rd.
Typical City development standards for a 5 lane profile would require a right -of -way for
Oakwood Dr to be up to 34 m. (112 ft). No additional widening will be required south of the
site where the road design will taper down to two lanes.
The applicant has concerns about the size of the right -of -way, noting it may affect the
development potential of Parcel 2 and has presented options to reduce boulevard sizes.
City staff are willing to reduce the required right -of -way from 34m to 28.5m (94 ft) and a
right -of -way of 25 1 m(82.3 ft) at the north edge of Parcel 2 to accommodate the
developer's concerns about impact on development because the widening is to be taken
all on the developer's site.
The developer will be required to enter into the appropriate development agreements to
build and contribute to the construction of the necessary Oakwood Dr. road improvements.
The Region is initiating an Environmental Assessment of McLeod Rd. Cost sharing
agreements will be necessary with the Region.
An acceptable site design has been submitted subject to modifications.
Originally, the applicant had designed the project with the department store
facing the QEW, with the rear loading and service areas exposed to
Oakwood Dr. presenting an unattractive and significant negative impact to
the streetscape of Oakwood Dr.
The applicant re- oriented the building to face south, with the loading and
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Background
The applicant has requested amendments to the Official Plan and the Zoning Bylaw for two
parcels of land located on Oakwood Drive, south of McLeod Rd
Parcel 1 is 5.54 ha (13 7 ac), Parcel 2 is 8 47 ha (20 9 ac), Parcel 3 is not subject to this
application and is proposed to be severed from Parcel 2 through a future severance
application.
The applicant is proposing to develop a phased 40,000 sq m (430,570 sq ft) shopping
centre on Parcels 1 2 including the following
Planning Analysis
Official Plan
May 26, 2008
Council Minutes
a 13,500 to 20,500 sq m (143,500 to 220,668 sq ft) new prototype Walmart
department store.
A 4,800- 14,000 sq m (51,668 to 150,700 sq ft) home improvement store
Up to 7,000 sq m (75,350 sq ft) of small retail stores, personal service shops,
commercial services, restaurants, automotive services, recreational and
entertainment uses and accommodations.
Subject lands currently designated Tourist Commercial.
The Official Plan establishes a hierarchy of commercial districts and to recapture retail
dollars leaving the City
The Niagara Square Retail District is to be promoted as a regional shopping district.
The lands are to be re- designated Major Commercial and become part of the Niagara
Square Retail District.
Proposal will assist in strengthening the District in its role as a regional retail shopping
destination.
The addition of a large department store will assist in providing additional shopping
opportunities
Other stores and services will assist in providing the full range of retail and commercial
outlets expected in this District.
Market impact study demonstrated development will assist in recapturing retail dollars
currently leaving the City
Many of the uses contemplated in the proposed development are permitted under the
current Tourist Commercial designation.
The lands are suitable for large scale commercial development because of the visibility and
easy access from the QEW
The proposed development is considered to be compatible with adjacent commercial and
industrial uses.
In order to avoid an overbuilt market, the OP requires new commercial development to be
justified by a market demand analysis.
A Market Demand and Impact Analysis was prepared by Malone, Given Parsons Ltd. and
peer reviewed for the City by Joseph Urban Consultants (JUC) The findings and
recommendations of these studies are as follows:
Department Stores:
The relocation of the Wal -Mart store to this site will provide a department
store anchor that will strongly reinforce the Niagara Square node.
The new store is projected to have a short term impact, but sales should
Team Players Bradlee Rootes, Michael Kemp, Dustin Bianchin
Assistant Coach- Brian Mulligan
Assistant Coach Bill Rootes
Bob Gale Complex Campaign
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Mick Wolfe, Chair of the Arena Community Fundraising Campaign was pleased to
acknowledge some of the donors of the Bob Gale Complex; present were, Mr Bob Gale
and his daughter Jessica Friessen, Members of Lifetime Financial Planning Group, Daniel
Partners, The Long Family, Upper Canada Consultants and F. Pingue Sons.
Bob Gale expressed his excitement for the project. He encouraged everyone to get
involved in the Great Seat Sale. Mr. Wolfe reiterated the seat sponsorship options.
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R- 2008 -20 Chief Administrative Officer Bob Gale Complex: Capital Campaign
Update
It is recommended that the updated list of donations for naming opportunities be
received for information purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
the report be approved as recommended.
Kalar Road 'Home for Giris Soccer'
Carried Unanimously
R- 2008 -23 Chief Administrative Officer Contract for the Supply and Installation of
a New Artificial Turf Sports Field at Kalar Park 'Home for Giris Soccer' It is
recommended that:
1. The proposal (P12 -2008) from Dol Turf Restoration Ltd., for the supply and
installation of a new artificial turf sports field at Kalar Park 'Home For Girls Soccer'
in the amount of $869,334.60 ($827,937 71 $41,396.89 GST), be approved.
2. That approval be granted forthe proposal amount from the 2008 capital budget; and
3 That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Mayes
that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously
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Andrew Howcroft, appreciated the opportunity to update Council on the project. Mr.
Howcroft introduced Donna Mantesso, President, Dan Santin, David Jovanovic, members
and players Krystina Ruml and Aliya Aziz. A cheque for $100,000 was presented to the
City It represents the first installment towards the artificial turf, Niagara United Soccer
Club
PLANNING MATTERS
PD- 2008 -46 AM- 46/2006, Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment Application
Oakwood Drive, South of McLeod Road, Applicant: Oakwood Place Shopping Centre
Inc. (Joshua Kaufman), Agents: Mary Bull, Wood, Bull LLB, Glen Scheels, SPS
Group, Proposed Major Commercial Development Shopping Centre)
The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the recommendations and
provided the following information
small retail stores.
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A number of site specific development standards are proposed and/or recommended as
follows:
a building setback from Oakwood Dr. to 6m (19 7 ft) for the small ancillary
buildings proposed. A setback for the re- oriented WaI -mart and Home
Improvement store to12 m (39.4 ft)
building setbacks on Parcel 1 from OPG lands to approximately 2m (6.5 ft)
is acceptable provided OPG has no concerns.
A minimum landscaped open space standard of 15% of the lot area with 6m
(19 7 ft) wide landscaped strips along Oakwood Dr
A required parking ratio of 1 space per 18 sq m (194 sq ft) of floor area to 1
space per 23 sq m (248 sq ft) Staff believes this will assist in achieving the
required on -site landscaping and on -site transit facilities.
An increase in building lot coverage to 35% of the lot area is supported provided the
minimum landscaped open space is provided.
Open storage to allow the storage of home improvement products and sporting goods in
a screened enclosure will be permitted, in addition to the storage of garden supplies, now
permitted. Open storage is incidental to the additional requested uses and is not expected
to have visual impacts as long as a properly designed enclosure is provided, This will be
detailed at the site plan stage
Conclusion
The proposed Official Plan amendment to permit the development of a shopping centre
on the land is in general conformity with the objectives of the Official Plan for the following
reasons:
The addition of a department store on the land will provide an anchor to strengthen
the Niagara Square Retail district.
The proposal is suitable for the site and compatible with adjacent land uses.
The proposal is supportable from a market standpoint.
Provided necessary improvements are made to the surrounding road network, the
infrastructure can support the development.
The proposal, along with enhanced landscaping provides for acceptable design
features.
The amending zoning bylaw will regulate the size and use of the buildings on the property
and the development components, and will provide acceptable development standards.
Recommendation
That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment application to permit
a shopping centre development on the land, subject to the standards recommended in this
report.
That the applicant enter into the necessary development agreements with the City and the
Region to provide the required road upgrades outlined in this report, prior to development
occurring.
Joel Farber, solicitor for RRVP Niagara Square Inc, owner of the Niagara Square
Shopping Centre requested that Council defer consideration of this application. He
believed that existing approved developments should be given an opportunity to proceed
before new developments are given approval. In addition, he felt that the 15,000 square
foot minimum sizes proposed for Phase 2 should be set out in the by -law for Phase 1
Niagara Square is concerned that they have capacity for smaller sized stores and their
facility should be filled before other similar sized developments are given approval. Mr.
Farber outlined the issues with the Ministry of Transportation regarding who should be
responsible for overpass/ on ramp improvements at the highway interchange.
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John Sorokolit, Consulate Ventures Inc., Mississauga, advised that they are the
owners of the 1.5 acres immediately north of the subject land fronting onto Oakwood Drive
and the former owners of the parcels of the application He advised that they are opposed
to the proposed site plan which would have the back of the Wal -Mart facing their property
He would like to see a change to the orientation of the building
James Amadio, owner of JellyStone Niagara Camp Resort, 8676 Oakwood Drive,
advised that he is not opposed to the development but expressed his concerns with the
possible traffic congestion during the construction phases, especially during the summer
He requested that they be kept informed of disruptions to traffic flow.
Luciano Butera, owner of KIA dealership on Oakwood Drive, advised that he and
his family are in full support of this application. They believe it will increase traffic and have
a positive impact on the area, surrounding businesses and nearby housing development.
Elaine Sui, Land Development Associate, SmartCentres, outlined the project team
members.
Glen Scheels, GSP Group, reiterated that the developer could go ahead with
development on the site based on current zoning They could not, however, develop
multiple uses in one floor area. He outlined the studies that had been completed and the
economic impact. The development will strengthen the commercial node. Other issues
outlined will be dealt with during site plan. The developer has agreed to the proposed
orientation
The Public meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Wing that
the recommendation report be approved with the amendments that staff work with
developer mitigating impacts related to the orientation of the building on the adjacent
property, and that the adjacent neighbouring property be included in the site plan process.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Diodati, seconded by Councillor Fisher that
staff investigate the idea of the money allocated for development of the bike lane be
considered for development of the Millennium Trail, west of the canal, instead.
Carried Unanimously
PD- 2008 -51 26CD -11- 2008 -04, Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, 3232
Montrose road East Side), Opposite Matthews Drive, Owner: 1736194 Ontario
Limited Fred Sacco
The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the recommendations and
provided the following information.
Background
Applicant proposes to register a Vacant Land Condominium over the 3.42 ha (8.45 ac) site
to create vacant Tots for the future construction of 70 townhouse units.
Plan of condominium subdivision will permit the individual ownership of each unit in the
development with the private driveway, visitor parking and some landscaped areas shared
by the condominium corporation.
Public Meeting
Recent revisions to the Planning Act effective January 2007 require a public meeting for
vacant land condominium applications which is satisfied by tonight's meeting
Recommendation
That Council consider input received at the Public Meeting and refer all matters to staff for
review of the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium.
May 26, 2008 PD- 2008 -46
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RECOMMENDATION:
NiagaraFalls
CANADA
The recommendation(s) contained
in this report were adopted as
amended by City Council
Re: PD- 2008 -46
AM- 46/2006, Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment Application
Oakwood Drive, South of McLeod Road
Applicant: Oakwood Place Shopping Centre Inc. (Smart Centres Joshua
Kaufman)
Agents: Mary Bull, Wood, Bull LLB, Glenn Scheels, GSP Group
Proposed Major Commercial Development (Shopping Centre)
1. That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By -law amendment application
to permit a shopping centre development on the land, subject to the standards
recommended in this report.
2. That the applicant enter into the necessary development agreements with the City
and the Region to provide the required road upgrades outlined in this report, prior
to development occurring.
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Oakwood Place Shopping Centre Inc. (SmartCentres Joshua Kaufmann) has requested
amendments to the Official Plan and the Zoning By -law for two parcels of land located on
Oakwood Drive, south of McLeod Road as shown on Schedule 1. Parcel 1 is 5.54
hectares (13.7 acres) in area, while Parcel 2 is 8.47 hectares (20.9 acres) in area. Parcel
3 is not subject to this application and is proposed to be severed from Parcel 2 through a
future severance application.
The applicant is proposing to develop a 40,000 square metre (430,570 square foot)
shopping centre on the lands, including a 13,500 to 20,500 square metre (145,300 to
220,668 square foot) new prototype Wal -Mart department store, a 4,800 to 14,000 square
metre (51,668 to 150,700 square foot) home improvement store, up to 7,000 square
metres (75,350 square feet) of smaller retail stores, personal service shops, commercial
services, restaurants, auto e services, recreational and entertainment uses, and
accommodations (hote «»»ry'�' motel), on Parcels 1 and 2, as shown on
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905 356 -7521 wwwniac arafalls.ca
Community Services Department
Working Together to Serve Our Community Planning Development
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The subject lands are designated Tourist Commercial in the Official Plan. The applicant
is proposing to develop the lands with uses that would reinforce the Niagara Square Retail
District as a regional commercial district. To reflect this change the designation of the lands
is requested to be changed to Major Commercial, with special policies to guide the
proposed development.
The subject lands are zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) by Zoning By -law No. 79 -200. A
variance application approved by the Committee of Adjustment in 1990 would permit a
factory outlet mall to be developed on Parcel 2. The applicant is requesting the zoning of
the lands to be changed to a site specific Planned Shopping Centre Commercial (SC) zone
to permit the proposed shopping centre development. The requested zoning provisions
involve reductions to the required building setbacks, an increase in lot coverage, maximum
and minimum floor areas to reflect the proposed development and the establishment of site
specific parking, landscaping and loading requirements.
Surrounding Land Uses and Site Conditions
The lands are located to the southeast of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) and McLeod
Road interchange. A McDonalds restaurant, a Petro Canada gas station and some vacant
land exist between the subject lands and McLeod Road to the north. The Niagara Square
shopping centre and other commercial uses lie to the west, on the opposite side of the
Queen Elizabeth Way. Commercial and industrial uses exist to the south. The Ontario
Power Generation (OPG) canal and related lands are located on the opposite side of
Oakwood Drive to the east.
The only substantial feature on the lands is a watercourse on Parcel 2, which runs west to
east and drains into the OPG canal.
Circulation Comments
Regional Municipality of Niagara
The Regional Policy Plan permits new commercial development which does
not produce an oversupply or an inequitable distribution of shopping facilities.
In general, the proposal is in keeping with the objectives and policies of the
Regional Policy Plan.
The proposed development is generally consistent with Provincial policies,
will provide additional retail choice for residents and should provide for
additional employment opportunities.
The developer will be required to contribute half the cost of the McLeod Road
(Oakwood Drive) intersection improvements including dual left turn lanes
from westbound McLeod Road to southbound Oakwood Drive.
A detailed stormwater management plan will be required, in accordance with
Ministry of Environment guidelines.
Parks, Recreation Culture
A landscape plan and a street tree planting plan is to be submitted at the site
plan stage for the City's approval. Street trees will be required to be planted
to the satisfaction of the City's Forestry Section.
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Municipal Works
The development of the property will require some extensive road
improvements involving City and other jurisdictional approvals.
Transportation Services
Fire Services
Building Services
The development will generate the need for additional lanes within Oakwood
Drive. Typical City standards would require a right -of -way width of up to 34
metres (112 feet). The applicant has proposed a reduction in certain
boulevard standards which do not impact on traffic or pedestrian circulation.
These alternatives are acceptable with some modifications. Road widenings
of up to 4 7 metres (15.4 feet) wide are required on the subject lands and
adjacent properties to the north.
A reduction in parking standards to 1 space per 23 square metres of floor
area can be supported as it is in keeping with accepted traffic standards.
A transit terminal, at the south end of Parcel 1 opposite the Wal -Mart store
exit, is requested to provide adequate service to shoppers. This terminal
would include a transit lay by and shelter.
No objections. Adequate fire access and fire protection will need to be
demonstrated at the site plan stage.
All required Building Permits to be obtained prior to commencement of
construction.
Ministry of Transportation
The Ministry is in agreement with the proposed stormwater management
principles. A detailed stormwater management report and servicing plan is
required and should address how the QEW will be protected from stormwater
impacts and flooding. A 14 metre (46 foot) wide strip of land along the QEW
is to be protected for future highway widenings.
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
No objections, in principle, to the proposed enclosure of the watercourse
which flows through Parcel 2, provided adequate habitat compensation is
provided on a site yet to be determined.
No objections to directing stormwater to the adjacent Power Canal.
Stormwater quantity measures are not required. The use of oil grit
separators for stormwater quality management are acceptable. Further
details will be reviewed at the site plan stage.
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Planning Analysis
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Applications to amend the Official Plan are to be evaluated to ensure the proposal
conforms with the general objectives of the Plan, the land is suitable for the proposed use
and is compatible with adjacent uses, the need for and market feasability of the proposed
use has been demonstrated, infrastructure necessary for the project is adequate or is
available, the site design is acceptable, and the proposed zoning standards are
appropriate.
1. The proposal conforms to the general objectives of the Official Plan.
The lands are designated Tourist Commercial in the Official Plan. Given their
exposure to the QEW and their accessibility to the traveling public, the Official Plan
recognizes them as being well suited for tourist commercial development of a
highway service nature.
The Official Plan establishes a hierarchy of commercial districts, seeks to
strengthen existing commercial areas and attempts to recapture retail dollars
leaving the City. Major commercial districts are at the top of this hierarchy and are
to provide a full range of retail and commercial outlets. The Niagara Square Retail
District is to be promoted as a regional shopping district providing the widest range
of retail shopping. The applicant has requested the lands be redesignated to Major
Commercial and to become part of the Niagara Square Retail District.
The Official Plan requires market area studies for significant commercial
developments to avoid an overbuilt market.
The proposal meets the general objectives of the Official Plan as follows:
The proposed development will assist in strengthening the Niagara Square
Retail District in its role as a regional retail shopping district. This district is
intended to be anchored by Niagara Square including major and junior
department stores. However, Niagara Square is no longer anchored with a
department store. The addition of a large department store will assist the
district in providing additional shopping opportunities and thereby help to
strengthen its role.
The other stores and services will assist providing the full range of retail and
commercial outlets expected in this District to meet resident's needs.
The applicant has demonstrated, through a market impact study, that the
development will assist in recapturing some of the retail dollars that are
currently leaving the City.
It should be noted that many of the uses contemplated in the proposed
development are permitted under the Tourist Commercial designation that currently
applies to the lands. The proposal does not involve the establishment of new
commercial lands, rather it steers the retail outlets to serve the local population and
to strengthen the Niagara Square node rather than primarily serving the travelling
public.
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2 The land is suitable for the proposed use and is compatible with adjacent
uses.
The lands are suited for large scale commercial development, given their visibility
and easy access from the QEW and McLeod Road. As well they provide for the
only logical expansion of the Niagara Square Retail District that can accommodate
a development of this size. High quality design features and landscaping should be
incorporated into the development to provide a signature gateway into the City.
Adjacent properties are used for commercial and industrial purposes and are not
expected to be impacted by the proposed development. The form of the proposed
development is considered to be compatible with adjacent uses. The NPCA has
accepted in principle the enclosure of the watercourse on Parcel 2.
3. The need for and market feasability of the proposed use has been
demonstrated.
In order to avoid an overbuilt market the Official Plan requires new commercial
development to be justified by a market demand analysis The applicant has
submitted a Market Demand and Impact Analysis, prepared by Malone, Given,
Parsons Ltd., which has been peer reviewed for the City by Joseph Urban
Consultants Ltd. (JUC). The findings and the recommendations of the studies are
summarized below:
(a) Department Store
The Wal -Mart store which currently exists on Morrison Street is proposed to
be closed and expanded into a 20,500 square metre (220,700 square foot)
facility on the subject lands. The new store will include a full grocery
component, with a floor area of about 4,200 square metres (45,000 square
feet). JUC concludes the following:
The relocation of the Wal -Mart Store to this site will provide a
department store anchor that will strongly reinforce the Niagara
Square node.
The new store is projected to have a short term impact on the
remaining department store sales in the City (Zellers on Morrison
Street) but sales should recover by the year 2014. JUC also noted
that Zellers should also be assisted by the elimination of a direct
competitor (Wal -Mart) across the street.
Additional grocery facilities are needed in the southwest part of the
City The analysis by Malone Given Parsons suggests that the
proposed grocery facilities on the subject land, along with two other
planned supermarkets (Zehrs /Supercentre on Dorchester Road at
Highway 420 and a supermarket on the northwest corner of Montrose
Road and McLeod Road) can enter the market without closure of any
supermarket facilities.
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It is recommended the Official Plan and Zoning By -law amendments require
a minimum department store floor area of 13,500 square metres (145,000
square feet) to ensure the Niagara Square node has a department store of
a sufficient size to act as an anchor.
Currently a supermarket of an unlimited size can be developed on the lands.
To control the size of grocery facilities on the lands it is recommended that
they be restricted to within the department store as proposed.
(b) Home Improvement Store
The site plan shown on Schedule 2 illustrates a 10,000 square metre
(108,000 square foot) home improvement store on Parcel 1. The applicant
is actually proposing this home improvement store to be built in the range of
4,800 to 14,000 square metres (51,668 to 150,700 square feet). The final
floor space will depend on the tenant that leases the space.
JUC indicated there will be a degree of sales transfers from other home
improvement stores, but no closures are anticipated. The consultant also
suggested that while a 14,000 square metre home improvement store is
supportable, there may be greater market support for a smaller 10,200
square metre (110,000 square foot) store.
It is recommended that the Official Plan and Zoning By -law amendments
permit a home improvement store in the range of 4,800 to 14,000 square
metres (51,668 to 150,700 square feet).
(c) Specialty Retail
In the first phase the applicant is proposing up to 7,000 square metres
(75,350 square feet) for retail stores specializing in specific types or
groupings of merchandise on the subject lands. If the home improvement
store does not materialize, the applicant is proposing to develop an
additional 8,400 square metres (90,000 square feet) for specialty retail stores
as a second phase.
JUC has reviewed the market findings and concluded that a limited amount
of ancillary specialty retail floor space (up to 7,000 square metres or 75,350
square feet) could be developed on the site without adversely impacting the
inventory of vacant or undeveloped retail floor space that exists in the City.
The proposed Official Plan amendment (attached as Appendix "A will limit
the development to 7,000 square metres of specialty retail. The policies will
also allow Council to consider an additional 8,400 square metres (90,000
square feet) of specialty retail after January 1., 2011, if substantiated by a
market study. This phasing is necessary to give other nodes and retail
space a chance to develop, including the undeveloped lands on the north
side of McLeod Road opposite Niagara Square and the proposed Zehrs
development as well as remerchandizing the vacated Wal -Mart space. To
further protect other Major Commercial areas which have an inventory of
smaller retail units, the draft policies also will require this specialty retail have
a minimum floor area of 1,390 square metres (15,000 square feet) per unit.
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4. The proposal will require additional road improvements,
The magnitude of traffic this development will generate was not anticipated by the
Official Plan. Improvements to Oakwood Drive and McLeod Road are required to
facilitate the expected volume of traffic. Various new developments along McLeod
Road (including the subject proposal, other expansions to the Niagara Square node,
the convention centre and a significant number of new residential units) has
triggered a review by the Region to determine necessary improvements required to
the entire McLeod Road corridor.
The Official Plan designates Oakwood Drive as a collector road with a 23 metre
wide right -of -way. The traffic expected to be generated by this development will
require Oakwood Drive to be widened up to four lanes in front of the site, along with
additional turning lanes into the development and at the intersection of Oakwood
Drive and McLeod Road (dual left turn lanes at the Oakwood Drive /Mcleod Road
intersection). Typical City development standards would require Oakwood Drive to
be up to 34 metres (112 feet) wide to accommodate all these lanes. No additional
widenings will be required south of the site where the road design will taper down
to two lanes.
The applicant has voiced concern about the size of this right -of -way, noting it may
affect the development potential of Parcel 2, and has presented Municipal Works
with options to reduce boulevard sizes. City staff reviewed the concepts and can
support certain alternatives. The alternative standards would reduce the required
Oakwood Drive right -of -way from 34 metres to 28.5 metres (94 feet) at McLeod
Road and a right -of -way of 25.1 metres (82 3 feet) at the north edge of Parcel 2.
As land on the east side of Oakwood Drive is not expected to be developed, the
reduced standards can be accepted. Although the Official Plan typically requires
road widenings to be taken from both sides of a road, development constraints on
the east side of Oakwood Drive (owned by Hydro One Networks) may make it
difficult to obtain land on this side for widenings. As such, the entire road widening
(until the westward bend on Oakwood Drive) may need to be acquired from the west
side.
The developer will be required to enter into the appropriate development
agreements to build and to contribute to the construction of the necessary road
improvements, including dedicating or obtaining the appropriate amount of land for
the widenings. As noted in the comments from the Region, the applicant will be
responsible for 50% of the improvements to the Oakwood Drive /McLeod Road
intersection, including the construction of additional lanes and the changes to the
traffic signals.
The Region is initiating an Environmental Assessment of the McLeod Road corridor
to address infrastructure improvements generated by the new developments in the
area including the subject development. Through this process cost sharing
agreements will need to be negotiated and executed by this developer and others
along the McLeod Road corridor and the Region. The subject development will be
required to contribute toward these improvements.
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5. The proposed site design is acceptable with enhanced landscaping.
Originally the applicant had designed the project with the department store facing
the QEW, with the rear loading and service areas exposed to Oakwood Drive.
Having loading and garbage facilities facing Oakwood Drive is unattractive and
would have a significant negative impact on the streetscape of Oakwood Drive.
The applicant has since reoriented the building to face south, with the loading and
service areas on the north side of the property and away from street frontages. As
well as significantly improving the development's appearance to the public, it
reduces the building's massing along Oakwood Drive It is recommended the
amending by -law secure this reorientation by requiring loading and service areas
to be located away from the street frontage
The applicant has requested building setbacks from the street be reduced from the
current 18 metre (59 feet) requirement to as low as 6 metres (19.7 metres) given the
road widening and landscaping requirements. Although the 18 metre setback is a
typical requirement for other major commercial developments, this reduction is
acceptable for the smaller satellite buildings, as their lower height and smaller
massing will not impact on the streetscape. Outdoor patios associated with
restaurants could project onto a portion of this setback area The larger buildings
have much larger massing and will crowd the street if located too close. The
reorientation of the Wal -Mart building has reduced its massing along Oakwood
Drive by 50 A reduction in the WaI -Mart building setback to 12 metres (39.4 feet)
is acceptable as long as significant landscaping strips along Oakwood Drive are
provided to buffer the street from the development.
The City's planning program in recent years with major commercial developments
has been to require at least 15% of the lot area to be landscaped open space, with
6 metre (19.7 foot) wide landscape strips along street frontages. These
enhancements are to mitigate the impacts of the large buildings and parking areas
found in these commercial developments. With the reductions in the road allowance
widths (discussed above) it is essential these minimum landscaping standards are
provided to ensure abutting street frontages are screened and provide for snow
storage and ensure snow is not plowed onto City sidewalks which will abut the
property due to reduced road right -of -ways. The balance of the landscaping should
be provided throughout the site, in the form of treed traffic islands offering shade
and walkways to improve pedestrian circulation.
The bus stop /layby requested by Transportation Services on behalf of Niagara Falls
Transit should be further reviewed at the site plan stage.
6. The proposed zoning, with the landscaping and setback regulations
discussed above, is appropriate.
The TC zoning of the lands permits a range of retail outlets, including food,
clothing, souvenir, liquor and drug stores and bakeries, all without caps on floor
area. The current zoning also allows other retail stores up to an aggregate floor
area of 7,060 square metres (76,000 square feet).
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The applicant has requested an SC zoning be applied to the property, with site
specific provisions tailored to permit the development. The site specific zoning
would add a home improvement store as a permitted use. A car rental
establishment, a hotel, a motel and a place of worship, appropriate ancillary uses
that do not conflict with any uses on the site or adjacent uses, are also requested
to be added as permitted uses As discussed earlier, a supermarket would be
prohibited on the site.
The proposed zoning by -law will limit the shopping centre to a maximum of 40,000
square metres (430,570 square foot), as well as restrict the Wal -Mart to between
13,500 and 20,500 square metres (145,300 to 220,668 square feet), the home
improvement store to between 4,800 and 14,000 square metres (51,668 to 150,700
square feet) and permit up to 7,000 square metres (75,350 square feet) of smaller
retail stores. A number of site specific development standards are proposed and/or
recommended as noted below:
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Reducing building setbacks from Oakwood Drive to 6 metres (19.7 feet) is
acceptable for the smaller ancillary buildings proposed. A reduced setback
for the reoriented WaI -Mart and Home Improvement store to 12 metres (39.4
feet) is also acceptable. The amending by -law should prohibit loading and
garbage facilities adjacent to a street for this building.
Reducing building setbacks on Parcel 1 from OPG lands to approximately 2
metres (6 5 feet) is acceptable provided that OPG does not have any
concerns.
A minimum landscaped open space standard of 15% of the lot area, with 6
metre (19.7 foot) wide landscape strips along Oakwood Drive, is essential to
offset the large parking and building areas and the reduced boulevard
standard.
A reduction in required parking from 1 space per 18 square metres (194
square feet) of floor area to 1 space per 21 square metres (226 square feet)
of floor area was requested by the applicant. Staff can support a further
reduction to 1 space per 23 square metres (248 square feet) in accordance
with accepted industry standards. This lower standard will assist in achieving
the required on -site landscaping as well as the requested on -site transit
facilities.
The establishment of site specific loading space requirements reflects the
need of specific users and is not expected to impact on surrounding streets.
An adjustment to permitted open storage standards is requested to allow the
storage of home improvement products and sporting goods in a screened
enclosure, in addition to the storage of garden supplies now permitted. Open
storage is incidental to the additional requested uses and is not expected to
have visual impacts as long as a property designed enclosure, as detailed
through site plan control, is provided.
To provide flexibility in site design, the applicant has requested an increase
in building lot coverage, from 25% of the lot area to 35 This increase is
offset by the reduction in parking area created by the lower parking standard.
Provided the minimum landscaped open space as discussed above is
provided the increase in coverage is acceptable.
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CONCLUSION:
1. The proposed Official Plan Amendment to permit the development of a shopping
centre on the land is in general conformity with the objectives of the Official Plan for
the following reasons:
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
The addition of a department store on the land will provide an anchor to
strengthen the Niagara Square Retail District.
the proposal is suitable for the site and compatible with adjacent land uses.
The proposal is supportable from a market standpoint.
Provided necessary improvements are made to the surrounding road
network the infrastructure can support the development.
The proposal shown on Schedule 2, along with enhanced landscaping,
provides for acceptable design features.
2. The amending zoning by -law will regulate the size and use of the buildings on the
property and the development components, and will provide acceptable
development standards.
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PART 2 BODY OF THE AMENDMENT
Appendix "A"
All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 Body of the Amendment, consisting of the
following text and attached map, constitute Amendment No._ to the Official Plan of the City of
Niagara Falls.
DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT
The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows
1. MAP CHANGE
The "Area Affected by this Amendment" shown on the map attached hereto, entitled "Map 1 to
Official Plan Amendment No. shall be redesignated from Tourist Commercial to Major
Commercial on Schedule "A" of the Official Plan.
2. TEXT CHANGE
PART 2, SECTION 3 COMMERCIAL is amended by:
i) renumbering policy 3.2.3.3 to 3.2.3.4; and
adding the following new policy:
"3.2.3.3 The land within the southeast quadrant of McLeod Road and the
Q.E.W. shall be developed to reinforce the Niagara Square Retail
District as a regional commercial district. A shopping centre is
planned for this quadrant having a total gross leasable floor area of
approximately 40,000 square metres. The shopping centre is generally
comprised of two parcels of land located on the north and south side
of Oakwood Drive. The permitted uses include a department store, a
home improvement store, retail stores, personal service shops,
commercial services, restaurants, automotive services, recreational
and entertainment uses and accommodations. A free standing
supermarket is not permitted. Each parcel is to be anchored by a
large retail outlet or use or a grouping of medium sized retail outlets
The balance of the floor area on each parcel is to be comprised of
smaller retail outlets, personal service shops, services and restaurants
To this end, the implementing zoning by -law will include minimum
and maximum gross leasable floor areas for many of the permitted
uses. The development of the shopping centre shall be phased in order
to ensure that prevailing market conditions, the health of other
planned commercial development in this district and other districts
throughout the City are properly considered before the composition
of outlets is allowed to change. To ensure the shopping centre
develops as planned:
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i) The first phase of development shall include a department
store with a minimum floor area of 13,500 square metres and
a maximum floor area of 20,500 square metres on one of the
parcels, may include a home improvement store with a
minimum floor area of 4,800 square metres and a maximum
floor area of 14,000 square metres on the other parcel, and
may include up to a combined maximum aggregate floor area
of 7,000 square metres for small retail stores on both parcels
Personal service shops, commercial services, restaurants,
automotive services, recreational and entertainment uses and
accommodations will not be limited on either parcel; and
A second phase of development may be considered through
a zoning amendment application after January 1, 2011, if
supported by a Market Impact Study. This phase may allow
an additional maximum floor area of 8,400 square metres
within the 40,000 square metre shopping centre to be
developed for general retail purposes, with a minimum
individual retail store size of 1,390 square metres.
CITY OF' NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to amend By -law No.79 -200, to permit a shopping centre development on the north and west
sides of Oakwood Drive
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Sheets B6 and C6 of Schedule "A" to By -law No 79 -200 are amended by redesignating from
TC to SC and numbered 832, the land on the north and west sides of Oakwood Drive, being Pt Twp Lt
178 Stamford; Pt Twp Lt 187 Stamford Pts 6 and 7, 59R11584, T/W R0775517; Niagara Falls and
shown hatched and designated SC and numbered 832 on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming
part of this by -law.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2.31, Table 1 of clause (a) of section 4.19.1 and
sections 4.20 1, 8 4.1 and 8.4.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in section
1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated SC and numbered 832 on the plan Schedule 1
attached hereto, or erect or use any building or structure thereon, except for one or more of the uses listed
in section 8.4.1 of By -law No. 79 -200, plus the additional permitted uses and required use listed below,
and except in compliance with the following regulations:
(a) Additional permitted uses
(b) Required use Department store or home improvement store
(c) Prohibited uses Freestanding supermarket having a floor area
greater than 1,860 square metres
(d) Deemed lot
(e) Minimum yard depth from any
lot line abutting Oakwood Drive
for any building or structure
with a gross leasable floor area
greater than 2,800 square metres
Car rental establishment
Hotel
Motel
Place of worship
for the purpose of determining compliance with
this by -law and By -law No. 79 -200,
notwithstanding ownership, all the land
described in section 1 of this by -law and shown
hatched and designated SC and numbered 832
on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, shall be
considered one lot, save and except for any part
that may be required to be dedicated for the
purpose of road widening
12 metres
(f) Minimum yard depth from any 6 metres
lot line abutting Oakwood Drive
for any building or structure
with a gross leasable floor area
of less than 2,800 square metres
(g)
Minimum yard depth from any
lot line abutting the Queen
Elizabeth Way for any building
or structure
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(h) Minimum yard depth from the 3 metres
north lot line for any building or
structure
(i) Maximum horizontal length of a 120 metres
wall facing and within 30 metres
of Oakwood Drive
(j) Maximum lot coverage 35
(k) Maximum height of a building 18 metres subject to section 4.7 of By -law No.
or structure 79 -200
(1) Maximum total aggregate gross 40,000 square metres
leasable floor area on the land
described in section 1 of this by-
law and shown hatched and
designated SC and numbered
832 on the plan Schedule 1
attached hereto together with the
land described in section 1 of
By -law No. 2008- and shown
hatched and designated SC and
numbered 833 on the plan
Schedule 1 attached thereto
(m) Maximum gross leasable floor 20,500 square metres
area of a department store
(n) Minimum gross leasable floor 13,500 square metres
area of a department store
(o) Maximum gross leasable floor 14,000 square metres
area of a home improvement
store
(p)
Minimum gross leasable floor
area of a home improvement
store
3 metres or Ontario Ministry of Transportation
setback, whichever is lesser
4,800 square metres
(q)
Maximum total aggregate gross
leasable floor area of all retail
stores other than a department
store or a home improvement
store on the lands described in
section 1 of this by -law and
shown hatched and designated
SC and numbered 832 on the
plan Schedule 1 attached hereto
together with the land described
in section 1 of By -law No.
2008- and shown hatched
and designated SC and
numbered 833 on the plan
Schedule 1 attached thereto
(r) Parking and access
requirements for all uses, save
and except for a hotel, motel,
and place of worship
(s) Parking and access
requirements for a hotel, motel
and place of worship
(t) Minimum number of loading
spaces
(1) for a building or
structure with a gross
leasable floor area up to
and including 2,300
square metres
(ii) for a building or
structure with a gross
leasable floor area over
2,300 square metres but
not exceeding 3,700
square metres
(iii) for a building or
structure with a gross
leasable floor area over
3,700 square metres
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7,000 square metres
1 space per 23 square metres of gross leasable
floor area, in accordance with the parking space
dimensions and access requirements contained in
clauses (b) through to (h) of section 4.19.1 of By-
law No. 79 -200
in accordance with section 4.19.1 of By -law No
79 -200
in accordance with section 4 20.1 of By -law No.
79 -200, except that the required number of
loading spaces shall be as follows:
none required
1
2
(u)
(v) Open storage
(w)
Location of loading spaces,
service areas and waste disposal
areas for any building or
structure with a gross leasable
floor area greater than 2,800
square metres
Minimum yard for an open
storage use, as identified in
clause (v) of this section
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prohibited in any yard abutting Oakwood Drive
no person shall use any land for the open storage
of goods and materials, provided that this shall
not apply to the storage of garden and sporting
equipment and supplies, lumber and building
materials in an outdoor shop or screened area
operated as an accessory use to a retail store,
department store or a home improvement store
in accordance with clauses (e), (f), (g) and (h) of
this section
(x) Minimum landscaped open 15% of the lot area which shall include.
space
i)
a 6 metre wide landscape strip along and
adjacent to Oakwood Drive after any
required dedication for the purpose of
road widening, save and except for any
driveways; and
(ii) a landscape strip along and adjacent to
the Queen Elizabeth Way where the
Ontario Ministry of Transportation has
prohibited locating buildings or structures
3. For the purposes of this by -law the following definitions shall apply:
"Department store" means a retail store where a wide range of merchandise is sold, including
but not limited to: general merchandise, drugs and medicines, food, wine, lottery products, and
garden centre; and where a wide range of services may be provided, including but not limited to:
photographic services, restaurant, including take -out and drive through facilities, optical
services, medical, dental and pharmaceutical services, banking, financial and real estate services,
telecommunications services, automotive rental, service and repair, gas bar, car wash, children's
amusement facility, travel agency, and personal services.
"Home improvement store" means a retail store devoted to the sale and /or rental from time to
time of material, equipment, tools and supplies for home improvements including, lumber,
building supplies and fixtures, lighting, kitchen and bath materials, supplies and fixtures, tools,
plumbing supplies and fixtures, paint and wallpaper, decor and storage materials and supplies,
flooring materials and supplies, wall, door or window coverings, paneling and ceilings, seasonal
items including lawn mowers, snowblowers, barbecues, pool equipment and chemicals and
nursery and landscaping plants, equipment and supplies, and may include ancillary retail sales
including a restaurant and may include the sale of services related to the enjoyment,
improvement or decoration of the home or to the use of any other goods sold in the store and
garden centre Open storage may be permitted as an accessory use
"Freestanding supermarket" means a retail store devoted to the preparation and sale of food
which may include ancillary retail sales and services including, but not limited to, a florist shop,
a pharmacy, home electronics, a wine shop, financial services, photo finishing, a coffee shop,
home office supplies, clothing, housewares, a garden centre, a health centre and seasonal
merchandise.
4 Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto the following:
19 1.832
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading
Third Reading
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2.31, Table 1 of clause (a) of section
4.19.1 and sections 4.20.1, 8 4.1 and 8.4.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall
use the land on the north and west sides of Oakwood Drive, designated SC and
numbered 832 on Sheets B6 and C6 of Schedule "A or erect or use any building
or structure thereon, except in compliance with By -law No.
Applicant:
SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2008
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Description: Pt Twp Lt 178 Stamford; Pt Twp Lt 187 Stamford
Pts 6 and 7, 59R11584, T/W R0775517; Niagara Falls
Oakwood Place Shopping Centre Inc
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(a) Additional permitted uses
(c) Deemed lot
(d) Minimum yard depth from any
lot line abutting Oakwood
Drive for any building or
structure with a gross leasable
floor area greater than 2,800
square metres
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to amend By -law No 79 -200, to permit a shopping centre development on the south and east
sides of Oakwood Drive.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. Sheets B6 and C6 of Schedule "A" to By -law No. 79 -200 are amended by redesignating from
TC to SC and numbered 833, the land on the south and east sides of Oakwood Drive, being Pt Twp
Lt 187 Stamford as in R0735420; S/T R0260293; Niagara Falls and shown hatched and designated
SC and numbered 833 on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming part of this by -law.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2.31, Table 1 of clause (a) of section 4,19.1 and
sections 4.20,1, 8.4.1 and 8.4.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in
section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated SC and numbered 833 on the plan
Schedule 1 attached hereto, or erect or use any building or structure thereon, except for one or more
of the uses listed in section 8.4.1 of By -law No. 79 -200, plus the additional permitted uses listed
below, and except in compliance with the following regulations:
Car rental establishment
Hotel
Motel
Place of worship
Department store
Home improvement store
(b) Prohibited uses Freestanding supermarket having a floor area
greater than 1,860 square metres
for the purpose of determining compliance
with this by -law and By -law No. 79 -200,
notwithstanding ownership, all the land
described in section 1 of this by -law and
shown hatched and designated SC and
numbered 833 on the plan Schedule 1 attached
hereto, shall be considered one lot, save and
except for any part that may be required to be
dedicated for the purpose of road widening
12 metres
(f)
(g)
Minimum yard depth from the
east lot line for any building or
structure
Minimum yard depth from the
west and south lot line for any
building or structure
(n) Minimum gross leasable floor
area of a home improvement
store
(o) Maximum total aggregate gross
leasable floor area of all retail
stores other than a department
2
(e) Minimum yard depth from any 6 metres
lot line abutting Oakwood
Drive for any building or
structure with a gross leasable
floor area of less than 2,800
square metres
2 metres
3 metres
(h) Maximum lot coverage 35
(i) Maximum height of a building 18 metres subject to section 4.7 of By -law No.
or structure 79 -200
(j) Maximum total aggregate gross 40,000 square metres
leasable floor area on the land
described in section 1 of this
by -law and shown hatched and
designated SC and numbered
833 on the plan Schedule 1
attached hereto together with
the land described in section 1
of By -law No. 2008- and
shown hatched and designated
SC and numbered 832 on the
plan Schedule 1 attached
thereto
(k) Maximum gross leasable floor 20,500 square metres
area of a department store
(1) Minimum gross leasable floor 13,500 square metres
area of a department store
(m) Maximum gross leasable floor 14,000 square metres
area of a home improvement
store
4,800 square metres
7,000 square metres
(p)
(q)
(r)
store or a home improvement
store on the lands described in
section 1 of this by -law and
shown hatched and designated
SC and numbered 833 on the
plan Schedule 1 attached hereto
together with the land described
in section 1 of By -law No.
2008- and shown hatched
and designated SC and
numbered 832 on the plan
Schedule 1 attached thereto
Parking and access
requirements for all uses, save
and except for a hotel, motel,
and place of worship
Parking and access
requirements for a hotel, motel
and place of worship
Minimum number of loading
spaces
(i) for a building or
structure with a gross
leasable floor area up to
and including 2,300
square metres
(ii) for a building or
structure with a gross
leasable floor area over
2,300 square metres but
not exceeding 3,700
square metres
(iii) for a building or
structure with a gross
leasable floor area over
3,700 square metres
(s) Location of loading spaces,
service areas and waste disposal
areas for any building or
structure with a gross leasable
floor area greater than 2,800
square metres
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1 space per 23 square metres of gross leasable
floor area, in accordance with the parking
space dimensions and access requirements
contained in clauses (b) through to (h) of
section 4.19.1 of By -law No 79 -200
in accordance with section 4.19 1 of By -law
No. 79 -200
in accordance with section 4.20.1 of By -law
No. 79 -200, except that the required number
of loading spaces shall be as follows
none required
1
2
prohibited in any yard abutting Oakwood
Drive
(t) Open storage
(u)
Minimum yard for an open
storage use, as identified in
clause (t) of this section
4
no person shall use any land for the open
storage of goods and materials, provided that
this shall not apply to the storage of garden
and sporting equipment and supplies, lumber
and building materials in an outdoor shop or
screened area operated as an accessory use to
a retail store, department store or a home
improvement store
in accordance with clauses (d), (e), (f) and (g)
of this section
(v) Minimum landscaped open 15% of the lot area which shall include:
space
(i)
3 For the purposes of this by -law the following definitions shall apply:
a 6 metre wide landscape strip along
and adjacent to Oakwood Drive after
any required dedication for the
purpose of road widening, save and
except for any driveways, and
(ii) a 3 metre wide landscape strip along
and adjacent to the west lot line, save
and except for any driveways
"Department store" means a retail store where a wide range of merchandise is sold, including
but not limited to general merchandise, drugs and medicines, food, wine, lottery products,
and garden centre; and where a wide range of services may be provided, including but not
limited to: photographic services, restaurant, including take -out and drive through facilities,
optical services, medical, dental and pharmaceutical services, banking, financial and real
estate services, telecommunications services, automotive rental, service and repair, gas bar,
car wash, children's amusement facility, travel agency, and personal services.
"Home improvement store" means a retail store devoted to the sale and /or rental from time
to time of material, equipment, tools and supplies for home improvements including, lumber,
building supplies and fixtures, lighting, kitchen and bath materials, supplies and fixtures,
tools, plumbing supplies and fixtures, paint and wallpaper, decor and storage materials and
supplies, flooring materials and supplies, wall, door or window coverings, paneling and
ceilings, seasonal items including lawn mowers, snowblowers, barbecues, pool equipment and
chemicals and nursery and landscaping plants, equipment and supplies, and may include
ancillary retail sales including a restaurant and may include the sale of services related to the
enjoyment, improvement or decoration of the home or to the use of any other goods sold in
the store, and garden centre. Open storage may be permitted as an accessory use.
"Freestanding supermarket" means a retail store devoted to the preparation and sale of food
which may include ancillary retail sales and services including, but not limited to, a florist
shop, a pharmacy, home electronics, a wine shop, financial services, photo finishing, a coffee
shop, home office supplies, clothing, housewares, a garden centre, a health centre and
seasonal merchandise.
5
4 Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto the following:
19 1.833
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
First Reading
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 31, Table 1 of clause (a) of section
4.19.1 and sections 4.20.1, 8.4.1 and 8.4 2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person
shall use the land on the south and east sides of Oakwood Drive, designated
SC and numbered 833 on Sheets B6 and C6 of Schedule "A or erect or use
any building or structure thereon, except in compliance with By -law No
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2008
Subject Land
Applicant:
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Oakwood Place Shopping Centre Inc
Assessment #s: 272511000205300
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the commercial development of land on the east
side of Drummond Road through to Portage Road, north of William Street.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. Sheet C3 of Schedule "A" to By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by redesignating from GC and
numbered 690 to GC, the land on the east side of Drummond Road through to Portage Road, north
of William Street, being Pt Twp Lt 90 Stamford, Pt 1 59R13204, Niagara Falls and shown hatched
and designated GC on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming part of this by -law
2. By -law No 2005 -35 is repealed and section 19.1.690 of By -law No. 79 -200 is deleted.
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading.
Third Reading;
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
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SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2008
Subject Land
Description. Pt Twp Lt 90 Stamford, Pt 1 59R13204, Niagara Falls
Applicant:
Kargo Properties Inc.
Assessment #s• 272505000104900
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Ame ding Zoning By -law No. 79 -200
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June 2008
A by -law to provide for the approval of Amendment No 83 to the City of Niagara Falls Official
Plan.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANNING ACT, 1990, AND THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA ACT, HEREBY ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
1. The attached text constituting Amendment No. 83 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan
is hereby adopted.
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
PART 2 BODY OF THE AMENDMENT
All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 Body of the Amendment, consisting of the
following text and attached map, constitute Amendment No. 83 to the Official Plan of the City of
Niagara Falls.
DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT
The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows:
1. MAP CHANGE
The "Area Affected by this Amendment" shown on the map attached hereto, entitled "Map
1 to Official Plan Amendment No. 83" shall be redesignated from Tourist Commercial to
Major Commercial on Schedule "A" of the Official Plan.
2 TEXT CHANGE
PART 2, SECTION 3 COMMERCIAL is hereby amended by:
i) renumbering policy 3.2.3.3 to 3.2.3.4; and
ii) adding the following new subsection:
"3.2 3.3
The land within the southeast quadrant of McLeod Road and the
Q.E.W. shall be developed to reinforce the Niagara Square Retail
District as a regional commercial district. A shopping centre is
planned for this quadrant having a total gross leasable floor area of
approximately 40,000 square metres. The shopping centre is
generally comprised of two parcels of land located on the north and
south side of Oakwood Drive. The permitted uses include a
department store, a home improvement store, retail stores, personal
service shops, commercial services, restaurants, automotive services,
recreational and entertainment uses and accommodations. A free-
standing supermarket is not permitted. Each parcel is to be anchored
by a large retail outlet or use or a grouping of medium sized retail
outlets. The balance of the floor area on each parcel is to be
comprised of smaller retail outlets, personal service shops, services
and restaurants. To this end, the implementing zoning by -law will
include minimum and maximum gross leasable floor areas for many
of the permitted uses. The development of the shopping centre shall
be phased in order to ensure that prevailing market conditions, the
health of other planned commercial development in this district and
other districts throughout the City are properly considered before the
composition of outlets is allowed to change. To ensure the shopping
centre develops as planned:
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The first phase of development shall include a department
store with a minimum floor area of 13,500 square metres and
a maximum floor area of 20,500 square metres on one of the
parcels, may include a home improvement store with a
minimum floor area of 4,800 square metres and a maximum
floor area of 14,000 square metres on the other parcel, and
may include up to a combined maximum aggregate floor area
of 7,000 square metres for small retail stores on both parcels.
Personal service shops, commercial services, restaurants,
automotive services, recreational and entertainment uses and
accommodations will not be limited on either parcel; and
n) A second phase of development may be considered through
a zoning amendment application after January 1, 2011, if
supported by a Market Impact Study. This phase may allow
an additional maximum floor area of 8,400 square metres
within the 40,000 square metre shopping centre to be
developed for general retail purposes, with a minimum
individual retail store size of 1,390 square metres.
MAP 1 TO AMENDMENT NO. 83
SCHEDULE A TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
Area Affected by this Amendment
Proposed Change From: Tounst Commercial
Proposed Change To. Major Commercial
KAGIS Requests\ 2006\ Schedules \ZoningAMNAM -06\mapping.map
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS OFFICIAL PLAN
EXCERPT FROM SCHEDULE A FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
INDUSTRIAL
IIIIII MAJOR COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
TOURIST COMMERCIAL
NOTE. This schedule forms part of Amendment No. 83 to the Official Plan for the City of Niagara Falls
and it must be read in conjunction with the written text.
1.NTS
AM- 46/2006
May 2008
By -law No. 2008-
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
A by -law to designate the property known as the All Saints Anglican Church, 5680 Robinson Street,
being PIN 64350 -0160 (LT) within the City of Niagara Falls, to be of cultural heritage value and
interest.
WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, s. 29 authorizes the Council of a municipality
to enact by -laws to designate real property, including all buildings and /or structures thereon, within
the municipality, to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
AND W EREAS The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has caused to be served upon the
owner(s) of the property, as described in Schedule "A" hereto, and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust,
notice of intention to designate the property on April 23, 2007 and has caused such notice of
intention to designate to be published in The Niagara Falls Review, a newspaper having general
circulation in the municipality, on April 25, 2007;
AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out as Schedule "B" hereto;
AND WHEREAS an appeal was lodged against the designation;
AND WHEREAS the appeal was subsequently withdrawn and the hearing dispensed with by the
Conservation Review Board,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1 The property, more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto, known as All Saints
Anglican Church, is hereby designated to be of cultural heritage value and interest.
2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by -law to be registered against
the property described in Schedule "A" hereto in the proper Land Registry Office.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by -law to be served upon the
owner(s) of the property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust, and to cause notice of this by-
law to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Niagara Falls.
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY -LAW No. 2008-
Part Lot 2, s/s of Robinson Street, Plan 653 abstracted as Block 27 Village of Niagara Falls surface
only; Part Lot 3 south side of Robinson Street, Plan 653 abstracted as Block 27 Village of Niagara
Falls surface only, in the City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara being all of the
lands in PIN 64350 -0160 (LT).
SCHEDULE "B" TO BY -LAW No. 2008-
Description of Historic Place
All Saints Anglican Church, built during the years 1854 -1856, is an excellent example of Gothic
Revival style architecture in the tradition of the English parish church. Little altered from its original
form, it holds a prominent position on a small knoll surrounded by a cemetery
Heritage Value
All Saints Anglican Church was built in the Gothic Revival style with the interior plan modeled on
the medieval English parish churches and is clearly expressed on the exterior. The narthex is
situated under the enclosed north porch, the long nave is sheltered under the steeply pitched gable
roof and the chancel on the east end is indented from the nave. The low pyramidal- roofed bell tower
is placed where the nave and chancel are joined. The arrangement of the front facade's westernmost
bay, north entrance porch, middle bays, tower and chancel in succession from west to east makes for
a massive appearance along Robinson St., although the church is really quite narrow in plan.
The historical value of All Saints Anglican lies in its association with the following people. William
Hay, a provincially important nineteenth century architect, the builder, William Russell, a locally
prominent mason and businessman, as well as Reverends Leeming and Ingles, who were religious
leaders in the Drummondville Community and the Province. The associated graveyard is the resting
place for a number of prominent Drummondville citizens, including Ellen Murray, who donated the
land for the church and cemetery, the Reverend Charles Ingles and all of his children and William
Russell, the builder.
All Saints Anglican Church continues as a prominent building in the community not only for its
setting and architecture, but also for its association with the early social structure of the community
and was a place of worship for many of the City's influential early families. The church is a
recognizable symbol of the religious faith in the community and for the last 150 years has held an
important place in the former community of Drummondville.
Character Defining Elements
Statement of Significance
The cultural heritage value and interest of this property is contained in the 1856 Gothic Revival style
church and the surrounding cemetery. The key heritage attributes of the church and include the
following exterior and interior elements.
Exterior elements:
the style, form, massing and orientation of the rectilinear plan
steep roof pitch
low bell tower with 15001b Meneeley Bell
surrounding cemetery
indigenous limestone construction
simple lancet windows
simplicity of architectural detailing
buttresses, pointed window arches, carved hoodmolds which terminate in foliate drip stops
Interior elements:
memorial stained glass windows (23)
rood screen which separates the chancel from the nave
exposed wooden rafters, characteristic of William Hays' designs
stone baptismal font by George Armitage
12 rows of pews on the north side and 17 rows of pews on the south side, divided by centre
aisle
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Giovanni Mussan and Rose Mussan,
respecting the purchase of an easement, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 13252, in the City of
Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1 An Agreement made between Giovanni Mussan and Rose Mussan and The Corporation of
the City of Niagara Falls for the property described as part of Lot 35 Plan 197 Stamford designated
as Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 13252, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality
of Niagara, subject to such terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement attached hereto, is
hereby approved and authorized.
2 The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement and all other
documents that may be required for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this by -law
3 The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver such
documents
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of 2008.
BETWEEN
WHEREAS the parties have discovered that a storm sewer owned by the Transferee is partially
Located on lands owned by the transferor;
AND WHEREAS the rights of the Transferee to locate a storm sewer partially upon lands owned
by the Transferor were never properly recorded in the land Registry Office;
THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT hereby covenant and agree that for a total consideration
of $10,500 00, reasonable legal fees up to $4,000 00 and the cost of postponements of two
mortgages, the Transferor will convey to the Transferee an easement on the following terms:
1 This is an easement in gross.
GIOVANNI MUSSARI and ROSE MUSSARI
Hereinafter called the "Transferor"
-and-
THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Hereinafter called the "Transferee"
OF THE FIRST PART
OF THE SECOND PART
2. The Transferor hereby transfers, sells, grants and conveys in perpetuity to the Transferee, its
successors, assigns, servants, agents, contractors and workmen, a free and unencumbered
easement upon, under, along, over, across and /or through the lands described as Part of Lot
35 on Plan 297, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 13252, in the City of Niagara Falls,
"the Easement Lands to enter, lay, construct, install, operate, maintain, inspect, alter,
repair or replace any such municipal services or surface drainage works, including all other
works as required by the Transferee "the Works together with all appurtenances,
attachments, apparatus, appliances, markers, fixtures and equipment which the Transferee
may deem necessary or convenient thereto for the Works together with a right to enter to the
Transferee, its successors, assigns, servants, employees, agents, contractors and workmen for
ingress and egress at any time and from time to time over, along and upon the Transferor's
lands abutting the Easement Lands on foot and/or with vehicles, supplies, machinery and
equipment necessary or incidental to the exercise and enjoyment of the easement hereby
transferred.
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3 The easement described in paragraph 2 of this agreement shall be subject to the Transferor's
nght to maintain upon the Easement Lands the garage and driveway appurtenant thereto
constructed upon the Easement Lands pursuant to City of Niagara Falls Building Permit No.
BP20070325.
4 The Transferee shall not disturb the garage and driveway described in paragraph 3 that when
exercising its rights pursuant to paragraph 2.
5 Subject to the rights retained by the Transferor pursuant to paragraphs 3 and 4, the Transferee
shall have the right at any time and from time to time to remove any boulder or rock and to
sever, fell, remove or control the growth of any roots, trees, stumps, brush or other vegetation
on or under the Easement Lands.
6 Subject to the rights retained by the Transferor in paragraphs 3 and 4, the Transferor
covenants to keep the land clear of all brush, trees and other obstructions save and except for
the Works constructed together with all appurtenances, attachments, apparatus, appliances,
markers, fixtures and equipment as may be necessary for the use of the easement.
7, The Transferor shall have the right to use and enjoy the surface of the Easement Lands
except that such use and enjoyment shall not interfere with the rights of the Transferee
hereunder Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject to the rights retained
by the Transferor in Paragraphs 3 and 4, the Transferor shall not, without thc prior written
consent of the Transferee, place, erect or permit the erection on the Easement Lands any
building, structure, fence foundation, pavement or other obstruction of any nature whatsoever
other than the existing garage and driveway and any replacement thereof so as to obstruct,
hinder or prevent the exercise and enjoyment by the Transferee of its right hereunder other
than the existing garage and driveway described in paragraph 2. Should any such obstruction
or hindrance be placed upon the Easement Lands the Transferee, in addition to its other
rights, may enter and remove same and shall not thereby render itself liable in damages to
the Transferor
8 Notwithstanding any rule of law or equity, the Works constructed by the Transferee together
with all appurtenances, attachments, apparatus, appliances, markers, fixtures and equipment
shall be deemed to be the property of the Transferee even though the same may have become
annexed or affixed to the Easement Lands.
9 The Transferee shall have thc absolute and unfettered right to assign or transfer its rights
hereunder in whole or in part to another government body or agency or to a utility company
and shall not be bound to give notice thereof to any party
10. The Transferor shall have the right to assign or transfer its rights hereunder in whole or in
part without giving notice to the Transferee.
1 1 The Transferor covenants that;
SIGNED,
in
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subject to the foregoing it has the right to convey this easement and right to enter to
the Transferee,
ii. the Transferee shall have quiet enjoyment of the nghts, easement and right hereby
transferred,
iii. the Transferor or its successors and assigns will execute such further assurances and
do such other acts (at the Transferee's expense) as may be reasonably required, and
iv the Transferor has not done, omitted or permitted anything whereby the title to the
Easement Lands is or may be encumbered (except as the records of the Land Registry
Office disclose) prior to granting this easement to the transferee and reserves the right
to encumber the title to the easement lands subsequent to the closing of the grant of
this easement.
12. This transfer shall extend to, be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. The Transferor
hereby agrees that all provisions herein are reasonable and valid and if any provision herein
is determined to be unenforceable, in whole or in part, it shall be severable from all other
provisions and shall not affect or impair the validity of all other provisions,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Transferor Hereto has hereunto set their hands and seals and the
Transferee has hereunto affixed its corporate seal duly attested by the hands of the proper signing
Officers and the said signing Officers certify that they have authority to bind their Corporation.
LED AND DELIVERED
esence. of
Name: Giovanni Mussari
Name: Rose Mussari
TIM CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Name: R.T (Ted) Salci
Title: Mayor
Name: Dean Iorfida
Title: City Clerk
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to authonze the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Hodan Investment
Corporation respecting the purchase of lands, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 13060, in the City
of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
THE COUNCIL OFTHE CORPORATION OFTHE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated July 7, 2008 and made between Hodan Investment
Corporation and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls for the property described as Part of
Block F, Plan 5 Township of Stamford designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 10360, in the
City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, subject to such terms and conditions
as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale attached hereto, is hereby approved and authonzed.
2 The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
and all other documents that may be required for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this by -law
3 The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver such
documents
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
BETWEEN:
AND:
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS,
1. OFFER TO PURCHASE
(the "Purchaser
HODAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION,
(the "Vendor
The Purchaser hereby offers to purchase from the Vendor and the Vendor hereby agrees to
sell to the Purchaser the lands located along Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario, legally
described in Exhibit "A and comprising approximately 0 0625 acres more or less, together
with all easements, rights of way, privileges and appurtenances attaching thereto and enuring
to the benefit thereof (the "Property upon the terms, conditions and provisions set forth in
this offer (the "Agreement
2. PURCHASE PRICE
2 1 The purchase price for the Property (herein called the "Purchase Price shall be $30,000 00
plus all reasonable legal fees and disbursements and reasonable administrative fees for
discharge and /or partial discharges of mortgages (estimated at $250 00 per mortgage), in
lawful money of Canada, payable as provided below This price reflects the Vendor's desire
to assist the City with the Dorchester Road improvements.
2.2 Upon the acceptance of this Agreement, the sum of $3,000 00 shall be paid in cash or by
certified cheque to Vendor's solicitor, in trust, as a deposit pending completion or termination
of this transaction. The deposit shall be placed in interest bearing form with a chartered bank
or trust company and interest earned thereon shall form part of the deposit The deposit and
interest earned thereon shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Deposit" (he Deposit shall
be held in trust pending completion or termination ot this Agreement and shall be paid to the
Vendor on the Closing Date and the dill amount so paid shall be credited against the
Purchase Price If this Agreement 15 terminated prior to the Closing Date the Deposit shall
he forthwith returned to the Purchaser, without deduction
2 3 The balance ot the Purchase Price shall be payable to the Vendor on the Closing Date by
certified cheque or bank draft, subject to adjustments to the Closing Date as provided in
section 10
3. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
The Purchase Price does not include Goods and Services Tax "GST and, if this transaction
is subject to GST, then applicable GST shall be in addition to the Purchase Pnce All GST
shall be collected and remitted as required by law The Purchaser and the Vendor shall each
provide the other with its respective current GST registration number The Vendor agrees to
co- operate with the Purchaser by making those elections and doing those reasonable things
which will enable the Purchaser to satisfy the relevant requirements pertaining to GST and
to minimize the effect of the GST on the Purchaser provided that in doing so, the Vendor
does not incur any risk of incurring any tax liability and in any event the Purchaser shall pay
the proper amount of GST payable on closing to the proper authorities and shall obtain and
furnish to the Vendor a receipt or other evidence of payment. The Purchaser, on or before
the Closing Date, shall execute and deliver to the Vendor, a Declaration regarding GST in
the form appended as Exhibit "B" The Vendor and Purchaser agree with each other that the
provisions of this section shall not merge on the Closing Date, but shall continue thereafter
in full force and effect. If this transaction is not subject to GST, the Vendor agrees to provide
to the Purchaser on or before the Closing Date a written certificate certifying that the
transaction is not subject to GST
4. CLOSING
4 1 The closing of the transaction shall take place on the 10th day following the expiration of the
Due Diligence Period provided in section 5 hereof, (the "Closing Date at a time mutually
agreed upon by the parties hereto and not later than 410 p m. local time If such day is not
a business day in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the Closing Date shall be the next following
business day
4 2 The Transfer /Deed shall, save for the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit, be prepared in
registerable form in accordance with this Agreement, at the expense of Vendor, and shall
contain the appropriate statements regarding compliance with the Planning Act and with the
Family Law Act
4 3 If this transaction is required to be completed by electronic registration pursuant to Part III
of the Land Registration Reform Ac!, R.S 0 1990, as amended, and the Electronic
Registration Act, S 0 1991, as amended, the Vendor and Purchaser agree that the exchange
of closing funds, non- registerable documents and other items (the "Non- Registered
Deli cries ,md the release thereof to Vendor and Purchaser may, at the discretion of each
party's respectis e legal counsel
(a) not occur contemporaneously with the registration of the Transfer /Deed of Land (and
other documents to be registered in this transaction), and
(b) be subject to conditions whereby the solicitor(s) receiving the Non Registered
Deliveries will be required to hold them in trust and not release them except in
accordance with the teiiits of a document registration agreement between such legal
counsel, which will be prepared by the Purchaser's solicitors and shall be in the form
as recommended from time to time by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
The exchange of the Non Registered Deliveries will occur in the Land Registry Office where
the Property is located, or such other location mutually agreeable to each parties' respective
legal counsel
5. DUE DILIGENCE AND CONDITIONAL PERIOD
5 1 This Agreement shall be conditional until 5 00 p m., local time
(a) on the 30`" day from final execution of this Agreement upon the Council of The
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls passing a by -law authorizing its execution
of this Agreement and the purchase of the Property on the terms set out herein, if
applicable, and if such by -law is required but is not passed, this Agreement shall be
null and void and the Deposit shall be returned to the Purchaser without deduction
and neither party shall be liable for any damages or costs, and
(b) on the 30 day from final execution of this Agreement (the "Due Diligence Period
to allow the Purchaser or its authorized representatives to complete the following
(collectively, the "Due Diligence
(i) To conduct such reasonable tests, inspections, examinations, investigations,
enquiries and studies in respect of the Property as the Purchaser desires in its
sole and absolute discretion, and to be satisfied with the results thereof, in the
Purchaser's sole discretion,
(ii) To be satisfied, in the Purchaser's sole and absolute discretion, as to the
environmental condition of the Property, in accordance with section 5 4
below,
(iii) To be satisfied, in the Purchaser's sole and absolute discretion, as to the title
to the Property pursuant to section 6 below,
(iv) To be satisfied, in the Purchaser's sole and absolute discretion, that the
Property is zoned to permit the construction and the intended use of the
Purchaser, that all means of ingress and egress to and from the Property
comply with the regulations and requirements of all governmental authorities
having jurisdiction, and that there are no municipal work orders, deficiency
notices or notices of non compliance relating to the Property, the building or
accessory buildings or users thereon,
(v) To be satisfied, in the Purchaser's sole and absolute discretion, that it can
complete its proposed development of the Property to the Purchaser's sole
and absolute satisfaction at an economically feasible cost and within the
Purchaser's projected time schedule
5.2 In order to assist the Purchaser in completion of the Due Diligence, the Vendor agrees to
execute and deliver to the Purchaser forthwith upon acceptance of this Agreement, ten (10)
copies of the Authorization in the form appended as Exhibit "C"
5 3 Vendor and Purchaser agree that the provisions of this section 5 shall not be interpreted to
authorize an inspection of the Property by any governmental agency or authority, other than
the Purchaser
5 4 The Purchaser and its authorized representatives shall conduct all the Due Diligence,
including without limitation, such environmental and other tests, measurements or surveys
in, on or below the Property, provided that the Purchaser shall do so
(a) at its own expense, and
(b) at its own risk, and
(c)
in compliance with all safety health, environmental and related laws and
regulations
The Purchaser shall restore the Property, so far as possible, to the original state in which the
Property was before the Purchaser conducted its Due Diligence
5 5 The Due Diligence shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5 4 and shall not
unreasonably interfere with the use, operation and enjoyment by the Vendor of the Property
5 6 The Purchaser shall be allowed access to the Property immediately prior to the Closing Date
to complete such further Due Diligence as may be advisable to determine independently that
the condition and state of repair of the Property have not materially adversely changed since
the Due Diligence Period, reasonable wear and tear excepted. It is a condition of closing, for
the benefit of the Purchaser only, that there be no material adverse change to the Property
during the time period between the end of the Due Diligence Period and the Closing Date
The Purchaser covenants and agrees to repair or pay the reasonable cost of repair of any
damage occasioned during and resulting from any Due Diligence of the Property conducted
by the Purchaser or its authorized representatives
5 7 Notwithstanding and in addition to the Purchaser's rights under any other provision contained
in this Agreement, the Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by written
notice to the Vendor at any time during the Due Diligence Period if the Purchaser, in its sole
and absolute discretion, is not satisfied with the results of any of the Due Diligence In the
event that the Purchaser terminates this Agreement as aforesaid, then this Agreement shall
5 8 The Purchaser has the right upon prior written notice to the Vendor delivered at any time
prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, to extend the Due Diligence Period
and/or the Closing Date for a period or periods not to exceed 180 days in the aggregate If
the Purchaser so extends the Due Diligence Period and /or the Closing Date, all of the terms
and conditions of this Agreement shall apply and adjustments shall be made as of the
extended Closing Date
6. TITLE
be of no further force or effect, the Deposit shall be retumed to the Purchaser, without
deduction, and neither party shall have any obligation or liability to the other under this
Agreement If the Purchaser fails to deliver such notice during the Due Diligence Period it
shall be deemed to have waived the conditions contained in section 5 4 Furthermore, such
conditions shall be for the sole benefit of the Purchaser and may be waived by the Purchaser
at any time upon notice to the Vendor
6 1 On the Closing Date, the Vendor's title to the Property shall be good and free from all
registered restrictions, charges, liens, and encumbrances except as otherwise specifically
provided in this Agreement and save and except for.
(a) any registered restrictions or covenants that run with the land providing that such are
complied with and which are acceptable to the Purchaser, in its sole and absolute
discretion, and which, in the Purchaser's view, do not adversely affect the intended
use of the Property;
(b) any registered municipal agreements and registered agreements with publicly
regulated utilities providing such have been complied with, or security has been
posted to ensure compliance and completion, as evidenced by a letter from the
relevant municipality or regulated utility, and which are acceptable to the Purchaser,
in its sole and absolute discretion, and which, in the Purchaser's view, do not
adversely affect the intended use of the Property;
(c) any minor easements for the supply of domestic utility or telephone services to the
Property or adjacent properties and which are acceptable to the Purchaser, in its sole
and absolute discretion, and which, in the Purchaser's view, do not adversely affect
the intended use of the Property; and
(d) any easements for drainage, storm or sanitary sewers, public utility lines, telephone
lines, cable television Imes or other services which are acceptable to the Purchaser
in its sole and absolute discretion, and which, in the Purchaser's view. do not
adversely affect the intended use of the Property
6 2 The Vendor's title to the Property shall be examined by the Purchaser at its own expense and
the Purchaser shall not call for the production of any title deed, abstract of title, survey,
proof, evidence of title, certificate of compliance or proof of security, other than those in the
Vendor's possession or under its control. Within seven (7) days of the acceptance of this
Agreement, the Vendor shall provide the Purchaser with copies of surveys, declarations of
possession and environmental reports in the Vendor's possession or control or other statutory
declarations relating to the Property with originals to be delivered on the Closing Date
6 3 If within the Due Diligence Period and in addition to and without limiting the Purchaser's
rights under section 5 hereof, the Purchaser shall furnish the Vendor in wnting with any valid
objection to title or notice of any matter provided in section 5 hereof, or to the fact that the
principal building may not be insured against risk of fire, and which the Vendor shall be
unable or unwilling to remove, remedy or satisfy and which the Purchaser will not waive,
then this Agreement shall, notwithstanding any intermediate acts or negotiations, be null and
void, the Deposit shall be returned to the Purchaser and neither party shall have any further
obligation or liability to the other under this Agreement.
6 4 If a discharge of any Charge/Mortgage held by a corporation incorporated pursuant to the
Loan Companies Act (Canada), chartered bank, trust company, credit union, caisse populaire
or insurance company and which is not to be assumed by Purchaser on completion or which
Vendor is required by this Agreement to discharge, is not available in registerable form on
the Closing Date, Purchaser agrees to accept Vendor's solicitor's unqualified undertaking to
obtain, out of the closing funds, a discharge in registerable form and to register same on title
within forty -five (45) days after the Closing Date Vendor, prior to the Closing Date, shall
provide to Purchaser an unqualified mortgage statement prepared by the mortgagee setting
out the balance required to obtain the discharge, together with an irrevocable direction
executed by the Vendor directing payment to the mortgagee of the amount required to obtain
the discharge out of the balance due on the Closing Date.
7.0 ENCROACHMENTS
7 1 The parties acknowledge that a holding tank and commercial signage (collectively, the
"Encroachments are situated on property owned by the Vendor and adjoining the Property
The parties agree that the Encroachments may remain on the Property after closing, on
condition that the parties shall, on or before the Closing Date execute an Encroachment
Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit "D"
7 2 The Purchaser shall settle any claims with the Vendor's Tenant Shell Canada Products
8.0 VACANT POSSESSION
The Vendor represents and warrants that vacant possession of the Property will he delivered
on the Closing Date, subject to article 7 and Exhibit D"
9.0 VENDOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
9.1 The Vendor represents and warrants to the Purchaser that
(a) the Vendor is the registered and beneficial owner of the Property and has the full
right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement,
(b) there is no pending or threatened litigation of any type against or relating to the
Property or which might impair the Vendor's ability to sell the Property,
(c) the Vendor has not used the Property for, and as far as the Vendor is aware, the
Property has never been used for, a waste or chemical disposal site,
(d) the Vendor has not installed upon the Property any underground storage tank or
facility for the storage or use of any Hazardous Substances (as defined below) and,
as far as the Vendor is aware, it has no knowledge that any underground storage tank
or facility for the storage or use of any Hazardous Substances exists upon the
Property;
(e)
there are no outstanding work orders or deficiency notices or any other written notice
from any authority advising of any outstanding breach of any law, by -law, code or
regulation,
(f) the Vendor is now and at the Closing Date will be a body corporate existing in good
standing under the laws of the Province of Ontario with full corporate power,
authority and capacity to accept this Agreement and to carry out the transaction
contemplated in this Agreement;
(g)
the Vendor will at the Closing Date have full and absolute right and power to convey
and transfer the Property to the Purchaser or cause to be conveyed or transferred to
the Purchaser good and marketable title as provided in section 6 1;
other than as described in Section 7 of this agreement and Schedule C to Exhibit "D
there are no encroachments onto or from the Property;
all requirements, terms and conditions of any relevant authority pursuant to any
agreement or by -law affecting the Property have been satisfied or complied with as
of the Closing Date; and
(j) the Property is not, and at the Closing Date, shall not be
(i)
restricted in any manner whatsoever pursuant to the Heritage Ac.! (Ontario),
as amended,
(u) restricted by or subject to any interest contemplated in the Family Lace tat
(Ontario), as amended,
(iii) the subject- matter of or in any matter restricted by the Conservation Act
(Ontario), as amended, and
(iv) restricted in any manner pursuant to the Wetlands Policy Statement issued
pursuant to the Planning Act (Ontario), as amended
For the purposes of this Agreement, "Hazardous Substances" means any contaminants,
pollutants, substances or materials that, when released to the natural environment, could
cause, at some immediate or future time, harm or degradation to the natural environment or
risk to human health, whether or not such contaminants, pollutants, substances or materials
are or shall become prohibited, controlled or regulated by any governmental authority and
includes any "contaminants "dangerous substances "hazardous materials "hazardous
substances "hazardous wastes "industrial wastes "liquid wastes "pollutants" and "toxic
substances all as defined in, referred to or contemplated in federal, provincial and/or
municipal legislation, regulations, orders and/or ordinances relating to environmental, health
and/or safety matters
9 2 The Vendor agrees to provide on the Closing Date, a statutory declaration from a senior
officer of the Vendor as to all of the representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement. All of the Vendor's representations and warranties shall survive the closing of
this transaction.
10. ADJUSTMENTS
Any realty taxes, water and unmetered utility charges as applicable shall be apportioned and
adjusted by the parties as of the Closing Date (the Closing Date being for the Purchaser's
account) The parties undertake to re- adjust as of the Closing Date any such item where the
amount of such item is not known on the Closing Date and such obligation to re- adjust shall
survive the Closing Date No insurance shall be transferred to or assumed by the Purchaser
on the Closing Date
11. LAND TRANSFER TAX AND RETAIL SALES TAXES
The Purchaser shall pay all land transfer taxes as required pursuant to the Land Transfer Tax
Act (Ontario)
12. RESIDENCY
The Purchaser shall be credited towards the Purchase Price with the amount, if any, which
it shall be necessary for Purchaser to pay to the Receiver General of Canada in order to
satisfy Purchaser's liability in respect of tax payable by the Vendor under the non residency
provisions of the hicoine Tux Act by reason of this sale The Purchaser shall not claim such
credit it the Vendor delivers un completion the prescribed certificate or its statutur).
declaration that it is not then a non resident of Canada
13. RISK TO VENDOR
The Property shall remain at the risk and for the benefit of the Vendor pending completion
Should loss or damage occur, the Purchaser may at its option, complete the transaction or
terminate this Agreement. Upon receipt of written notice of termination of this Agreement
by the Purchaser, the Vendor shall return the Deposit without deduction and the Vendor shall
not be liable for any costs or damages
14. PLANNING ACT (ONTARIO)
This Agreement shall be effective to create an interest in the Property for the Purchaser only
if the Vendor complies with the subdivision control provisions of the Planning Act prior to
the Closing Date The Vendor covenants to proceed diligently and at its expense to obtain
all necessary consents prior to the Closing Date
15. NOTICE
Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party under this Agreement may be
given by such party or its solicitors and shall be effectively given (i) by actual delivery; (ii)
by sending the same by prepaid registered mail from Canada or by prepaid certified mail
from the United States, as the case may be, or (iii) by fax as follows
to the Vendor at
to the Purchaser at
Where any notice is delivered such notice shall be considered to have been given on the day
received by the party to whom it was delivered. Any notice sent by prepaid registered mail
from Canada or by prepaid certified mail from the United States shall be deemed to have
been given on the fifth day following the date of mailing (provided that if there is an
interruption of mail service through strike, lock out or similar reason, then no such notice
shall he deemed to have been given until actually received by the intended party, whether by
mail or otherwise) Where any notice is faxed it shall he deemed to have been `gi\ en 00 the
day taxed unless taxed after 5 00 p in in which eN,ent such notice shall he deemed to hake
been given on the next business day Any party may change its address and/or fax number
by providing a notice in accordance with this section.
16. TIME OF THE ESSENCE
1 Post Road
Suite 303
Toronto, ON M3B 3R4
Attention. Mr. John Hort
Fax No 416 -510 -2885
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
P 0 Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Attention. City Solicitor
Fax No 905- 371 -2892
Where any notice is delivered such notice shall be considered to have been given on the day
received by the party to whom it was delivered Any notice sent by prepaid registered mail
from Canada or by prepaid certified mail from the United States shall be deemed to have
been given on the fifth day following the date of mailing (provided that if there is an
interruption of mail service through strike, lock out or similar reason, then no such notice
shall be deemed to have been given until actually received by the intended party, whether by
mail or otherwise) Where any notice is faxed it shall be deemed to have been given on the
day faxed unless faxed after 5 00 p m in which event such notice shall be deemed to have
been given on the next business day Any party may change its address and /or fax number
by providing a notice in accordance with this section.
17. ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement can be assigned by Purchaser without the consent of but upon notice to, the
Vendor
18. BROKERAGE
The parties represent and warrant to each other that no fees or commission are payable to any
broker or third party for bringing about the sale contemplated in this Agreement.
19. REGISTRATION OF AGREEMENT
The parties agree that the Purchaser shall be permitted to register notice of this Agreement
against the title to the Property in the Land Registry Office where the Property is located
20. NON FETTERING PROVISION
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed, interpreted or deemed to limit or fetter the
jurisdiction, authority or rights at law of the Purchaser in its capacity as a municipality and
any decision of Purchaser in its capacity as a municipality shall not be deemed as contrary
to the Purchaser's obligations to the Vendor under this Agreement.
21. BINDING AGREEMENT
21 1 By accepting this Agreement, the Vendor and Purchaser indicate their willingness to he
bound by all of its terms This Agreement shall then become a binding contract between the
parties
2l 2 This ,■greement contains the entire agreement hem een Vendor and Purchaser, and there are
no other terms, conditions promises understandings, statements or representations, express
or implied, concerning the transaction contemplated hereunder This instrument shall inure
to the benefit of and bind the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors, personal
representatives, successors and assigns, as the case may be. The heading to the paragraphs
hereof are for convenience of reference only This Agreement shall be govemed by the laws
of the Province of Ontario If any provision of this Agreement shall be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall not be affected
thereby
22. ACCEPTANCE
Purchaser agrees that this offer shall be irrevocable by it until midnight on March 29, 2008
after which time, if not accepted, this offer will become null and void The parties agree that
this Agreement may be accepted by facsimile Agreement and that when signed by both
parties, this transaction shall be binding on both parties
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this instrument has been duly executed by Purchaser on
2008
Per
Per
Per
Per
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS
Name R.T (Ted) Salci
Title Mayor
Name Dean Iorfida
Title City Clerk
We have authority to bind the Corporation
ACCEPTANCE
The foregoing Agreement is accepted by Vendor on 2008
HOD
A
VESTMENT C ?RPORATION
Name toa4-(1
Title
;Fame
Title
I /We haN,e authority to bind the Corporation
EXHIBIT "A"
Part of PIN 64311-0002(LT)
Part of Lot 107, Township of Stamford
designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -13060
City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara.
EXHIBIT "B"
INTENTIONALLY DELETED
EXHIBIT "C"
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX CERTIFICATE AND INDEMNITY
TO: HODAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION "VENDOR
RE: DORCHESTER ROAD CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED
AS PART OF PIN 64311- 0002(LT), PART OF LOT 107, TOWNSHIP OF STAMFORD,
DESIGNATED AS PART 1 ON REFERENCE PLAN 59r- 13060, CITY OF NIAGARA
FALLS, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA (THE "PROPERTY AND
THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY BY HODAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION TO
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS (THE "CITY
1 The City is registered pursuant to the Excise Tax Act (Canada), as amended, for purposes of
paying the goods and services tax. The Company's registration number is
119399392RT0001, which registration has not been amended or revoked.
2 The City will remit directly to the Receiver General of Canada the Goods and Services Tax
payable and file the applicable prescribed GST form pursuant to the Excise Tax Act (Canada)
in connection with the purchase of the Property
3 The Property
(a) is being purchased by the City as principal for its own account and is not being
purchased by the City as an agent, trustee or otherwise on behalf of or for another
person or corporation, and
(b) does not constitute a supply of a residential complex made to an individual for the
purposes of the Excise Tax Act (Canada)
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS
Per
Name R T (Ted) Salo
Title Ma }or
Per
Name Dean lorfida
Title City Clerk
B ETWEEN:
EXHIBIT "0"
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
(hereinafter referred to as the "City
and
HODAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION
(hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant
WHEREAS:
A The Applicant is the owner of the land situated in the City of Niagara Falls, and more
particularly described in Schedule "A" attached hereto (the "Applicant's Lands),
B The Applicant leases part of the lands described in Schedule "A" (the "Leased Lands at the
corner of Morrison Street and Dorchester Road, in the City ofNiagara Falls, to Shell Canada
Products (the "Tenant by way of Lease dated November 18, 1991 (the "Lease with option
to purchase,
C The parties acknowledge that the Applicant as Landlord, has only the reversionary interest
in the Leased Lands and the lands set out to Schedule "B"
D The lands described in Schedule "B" are lands conveyed by the Applicant to the City of
Niagara F<<Ils in order to facilitate a road widening a t the intersection of Dorchester Road and
Morrison Street in the Cm of \tagara l ails (the ity l ands'
E. The Tenant his certain impro enncnts by \gay of stgnage and part of an underground fuel
storage tank (the Encroachments') on lands more particularly described in Schedule 'B",
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F The Applicant and the City have agreed that the encroachments by the Tenant on the lands
described in Schedule "B" may continue for the term of the Lease and any extensions thereto
and in the event the Tenant exercises its option to purchase the Leased Lands
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the mutual
covenants and agreements herein contained, and other consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto covenant and agree with each other as follows
1 The team of this Agreement shall be the earlier of
a. 50 years commencing on March 18, 2008,
b the removal of the Encroachments from the City Lands
c the termination of the Lease without the option to purchase being exercised
2 The City shall register this Agreement on title to the lands described in Schedule "B"
3 That nothing in this Agreement shall create a relationship of Landlord and Tenant between
the City and the Applicant
4 This Encroachment A`reenitnt and the rights thereunder ma he assigned to a subsequent
purchaser of the Leased Lands or any mortgagee of the \ppl'cant or subsequent owner Such
assignment shall not be effective unless and until 10 days notice, in writing, has been given
to the City setting forth the name of the assignee, the address for service of the assignee and
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a true copy of any and all Agreements evidencing the assignment, each duly executed by the
assignor and the assignee
5 The parties hereto agree that the Applicant, having given up possession of the lands
described in Schedule "B" to the Tenant, has no control over the maintenance and upkeep
of the encroachments Any rights that the Applicant has over the encroachments under the
Lease with the Tenant are hereby assigned to the City with respect to the property described
in Schedule "B" herein including the right to force the Tenant to remove the encroachments
following the termination of the Lease (without the option to purchase being exercised) to
the extent that this right exists under the Lease with the Tenant.
6 No length of time or enjoyment by the Applicant or the Tenant shall enure to give a right to
the Applicant to maintain the encroachments or shall deprive the City by the operation of any
limitation period or otherwise of any right to require the removal thereof
7 Notice by the Applicant to the City shall be delivered or posted by prepaid registered mail
addressed to
Lhe Corporation ot the Cite ot Niagara Falls
Legal Ser\ ices
431 t1 Queen Street
P 0 Bo\ 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Notice by the City to the Applicant shall be delivered or posted by prepaid registered mail
addressed to
Hodan Investment Corporation
I Post Road, Suite 303
Toronto, ON M3 E3 3R4
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8 This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their hands and seals and the City has
hereunto affixed their corporate seals duly attested by the hands of the proper signing Officers and
the said signing Officers certify that they have authority to bind their Corporations
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY
OF NIAGARA FALLS
Per
Name R.T (Ted) Salci
Title Mayor
Name Dean Iorfida
Title City Clerk
"I /We have authority to bind the Corporation"
HODAN INVESTMENTS
CORPORATION
Per
twy
Name Daisy Hort
Title President
lime authority to bind the Corporation"
Legal Descnption
SCHEDULE "A"
All and Singular that certain parcel or tract of land in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional
Municipality of Niagara, founerly the County of Welland, and Province of Ontario being Part of
Township Lot 107, Stamford, City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara more
particularly described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -6995
Pin Number Part of PIN 64311-0002 (LT)
SCHEDULE "B"
Legal Descnption Part of Lot 107, Township of Stamford, designated as Part 1 on 59R- 13060,
in the City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara
EXHIBIT "D"
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Shrine Circus /Xentel D M Inc respecting
the use of the Niagara Falls Arena for a one day circus event.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Agreement dated March 4, 2008, and made between Shrine Circus /Xentel D M Inc. as
Licensee and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls as City, respecting the use of the
Niagara Falls Arena for a one day circus event to be held on July 14, 2008, as attached
hereto, is hereby approved and authorized.
2 The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Agreement.
3 The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said
Agreement.
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008.
THIS AGREEMENT made this 4th day of March, 2008.
BETWEEN
Shrine Circus/Xentel D.M. Inc.
Hereinafter called the "Licensee
of the FIRST PART,
and
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Hereinafter called the "City",
of the SECOND PART
WHEREAS the City is the owner of the Niagara Falls Arena (hereinafter referred to as the Arena'),
that the Licensee wishes to use for and in connection with Circus (a one day event) (hereinafter
referred to as "the Event
AND WHEREAS the City has agreed to permit the Licensee to use the Arena for the Event.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the rental fees to be paid by the Licensee to the City and
the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto mutually covenant and agree as
follows.
Term of the Agreement:
1 The City hereby grants to the Licensee a licence to use the Arena for the purpose of a one day
circus on July 14, 2008.
Payment:
2. The Licensee agrees to pay to the City a rental fee of 4,481 82.
(G.S T included)
3 The Licensee shall submit a non refundable deposit of 1,000 00 on the execution of this
agreement, which deposit shall be credited toward the rental fee
4 The Licensee agrees to pay all taxes (including G S T and P S T licence fees, union fees
(including the fees of the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
as prescribed by law) and any other fees that are charged as a result of the Event.
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Complimentary Tickets:
5 The Licensee agrees to reserve for the City 20 complimentary tickets for the Event.
Facilities, Equipment and Personnel:
6 The City agrees to provide the following facilities, equipment and personnel
(a) Facilities
(b) Equipment:
(c) Personnel
Arena Floor Spectator Areas
Parking Lot
Changerooms
Upper Lobby
Box Office
Lobbies
Forklift
20 Tables
Chairs
2 Full Time Staff
10 Security Staff
Cleaning and Heating of the Arena:
7 The Licensee shall use its best efforts to keep and maintain the Arena in a clean condition.
8 The City shall, at its own expense, heat the Arena in a reasonable manner for the comfort of
the audience and the Licensee
Structural Changes:
9 The Licensee shall make no structural changes of any kind whatsoever to the Arena without
the consent of the City and shall leave the Arena in the same condition as received except for
normal wear and tear
10 The Licensee will be charged for any repairs to the Arena that the City is required to make
in order to restore the Arena to the condition it was in prior to the structural change.
Electrical Installation:
11 If the Licensee is required to use the services of an electrical contractor to make an electrical
installation, the Licensee shall notify the City of their need for an electrical contractor,
whereupon the City's electrical contractor shall make the electrical installation at the
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Licensee's expense, including the payment of any permits as may be required for the
electrical installation.
Removal of Equipment.
12 The Licensee agrees to remove any and all equipment belonging to the Licensee from the
Arena at the conclusion of the Event.
13 The Licensee agrees that if such equipment is not moved by the time indicated and the
circumstances necessitate the moving of such equipment by the City, then the City shall not
be held liable for any claims for damages or otherwise arising from damages during the
move
14 The Licensee agrees that should any articles, equipment or property be left in the Arena
before, during, or after the Event, the City shall not be responsible for any damages or losses
whatsoever sustained to the equipment.
Advertising the Event:
15 The Licensee shall, at its own expense, advertise and promote the Event and such advertising
in the Arena shall be done with the approval of the City
Advertising the Arena:
1 b The Licensee shall not place advertising on (including on the exterior of the Arena) or within
any part of the Arena, or any areas adjacent to the Arena that is under the control of the City
and nor shall the Licensee distribute any leaflets in the Arena, unless the Licensee has first
obtained the approval of the City
17 The Licensee agrees that no displays, banners, posters or any other articles shall be placed
or erected on or within the Arena, in a manner that, in the opinion of the City, may impede
the full viewing, from any direction, of any advertising panels presently erected, within the
Arena.
18 All signs, posters, decals, banners and stickers or other advertising applied to the interior of
the Arena shall be the complete responsibility of the Licensee and all labour charges incurred
by the City for the removal of such items from walls, furniture, glass or any other area of the
Arena, not specifically agreed to in writing by the City, will be charged to the Licensee
19 The Licensee shall not obstruct any portion of the entrances, halls, vestibules, or ways of
access to the public utilities of the Arena.
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Advertising Beyond the Arena:
20 The Licensee agrees to permit the City to review its advertising and any other similar
materials used to promote the Event and its distribution procedure for promoting the Event
beyond the Arena.
21 The Licensee shall only use advertising signs and other similar materials used to promote the
Event beyond the Arena that have been approved by the City
22. The Licensee shall only use a distribution procedure that the City has approved.
Failure to Obtain City Approval:
23 Should the Licensee fail to use advertising signs, or any other similar materials or a
distribution procedure that the City has approved, the City may terminate this agreement in
accordance with the termination provisions of this agreement.
Liability:
24 The Licensee agrees that the City shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained by the
Licensee resulting directly or indirectly from the Arena being closed for any reason at any
time during the term of this licence, nor shall the City be liable for the loss of or injury to any
person, property, goods or effects of the Licensee due to any cause whatsoever
Indemnity:
25 The Licensee agrees to assume all liability and obligations for any and all loss, damage or
injury (including death) to persons or property that would not have happened but for this
licence or anything done or maintained by the Licensee thereunder or intended so to be and
the Licensee shall at all times indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, employees,
and agents from and against all such loss, damage or injury and all actions, suits,
proceedings, costs, charges, damages, expenses, claims or demands arising by reason of or
in any way related to this agreement.
Insurance:
26 The Licensee agrees to take out and keep in force a comprehensive policy of general liability
and property damage insurance satisfactory to the City protecting and indemnifying the
Licensee and the City, its officers, employees, and agents against any claims for damage for
bodily injury to or death of one or more persons and the loss of or damage to property
occurring in, on, or about the arena premises with all inclusive coverage of not less than
$2,000,000 00, such policy to include the City as an additional insured and to be endorsed
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to include the contractual obligation of the Licensee to the City under this agreement and to
contain a "cross liability" and tenants legal liability endorsement.
27 The Licensee shall furnish the City with a certified copy of the aforementioned insurance
policy or a certificate thereof to the City prior to the commencement of the Event in
accordance with the notice provisions of this agreement.
Termination:
28 In the event that the Licensee shall fail to comply with the terms of this agreement or to fall
to pay the rental fee as herein before provided and on the dates specified, the City in addition
to any other remedy shall have the right to cancel this agreement by giving the Licensee
written notice to that effect and therefore all obligations of the City under this agreement
shall be at an end. The Licensee shall forfeit all monies paid to the City
Vandalism and other Malicious Acts:
29 If at any time during the term of this agreement, any damage to, or total or partial destruction
of, the Arena building, premises and any items therein or thereupon, occurs by reason of any
vandalism or other malicious acts caused by the Licensee or their invitees, the Licensee shall
give to the City prompt notice thereof, and to proceed promptly, at its own cost and expense,
to repair and restore the premises to at Least the same approximate condition as prevailed
immediately prior to the occurrence of such damage
Non Assignability:
30 The licensee shall not be at liberty to assign either in whole or in part the privileges hereby
granted by the City without the previous written approval of the City
Gender:
31 Where the singular or masculine is used in this agreement, they shall be construed as if the
plural or the feminine or the neuter has been used where the context or the party or parties
hereto so require, and the rest of the sentence shall be construed as if the grammatical and
terminological changes thereby rendered necessary had been made and all covenants herein
contained shall be construed to be several as well as joint.
Notices:
32. Any notice in writing required or permitted to be given in respect of this agreement shall be
sufficiently given if delivered to the party by hand or by ordinary mail, postage prepaid, to
the following addresses.
The City
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls,
4310 Queen Street,
P O Box 1023,
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario,
L2E 6X5
Attention
Licensee
Shrine Circus/Xentel DM. Inc
c/o Gary Brush
8000 Jane St., Tower A. Suite 401
Corcord, Ontario
L4K 5B8
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Steve Hamilton,
Manager of Recreation Services, Parks, Recreation Culture
905- 358 -3808, Ext. 221
905- 354 -9119 Fax
shame ltonP,,niagarafal ls. ca
416- 633 -4646, Ext. 222 Phone
416 633 -4643 Fax
33 Any such notices mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received by the party to
whom it is mailed on the third business day following the day of posting.
34 Day to day communications may also be delivered by fax or other similar means of electronic
communication and confirmed by personal delivery, courier or by mailing the original
documents so sent by prepaid mail on the same or following day, in which event it shall be
deemed to have been given and received on the day that it was transmitted, provided that if
such day is riot a business day, such notice or other communication shall be deemed to have
been given and received on the following business day Confidential material and billing
shall not be delivered by fax or other means of electronic communication.
Severability:
35 If any covenant, provision or restriction contained in this agreement is found to be void or
unenforceable in whole or in part, it shall not affect or impair the validity of any other
covenant, provision or restriction and, without limitation, each of the covenants, provisions
and restrictions contained herein are hereby declared to be separate and distinct covenants,
provisions and restrictions.
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Compliance with the Law:
36 The Licensee shall comply with all the laws of the federal, provincial, or municipal
government that may be applicable to the use and occupation of the Arena and to the
advertising and staging of the Event.
Occupational Health and Safety Act:
37 The Licensee, its officers, employees, and agents shall take all precautions necessary during
the term of this agreement to ensure the safety of its workers and the general public in
accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S 0 1990, c.O 1, as amended.
38 The Licensee acknowledges that they are appointed as the agent of the City for the purposes
of ensuring that there is compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S 0
1990, c 0 1, as amended.
39 The Licensee shall indemnify and save harmless the City from all damages or loss arising
from its failure to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S 0 1990, c.0 1,
as amended.
Workers' Compensation Act:
40 The Licensee shall pay all assessments for their workers, as are required in accordance with
the Workers' Compensation Act, R.S 0 1990, c. W 11, as amended, that shall protect the City
from any and all claims under the aforementioned Act.
Governing Law:
41 This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario
Concessions:
42 The Licensee agrees to the arrangements herein as outlined in Schedule 3
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Whole Agreement:
43 This agreement and everything contained herein shall be binding upon the parties hereto and
their respective successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Licensee has hereunto affixed its corporate seal
duly attested by the hands of its proper officers in that behalf and the City has hereunto affixed its
corporate seal under the hands of its Mayor and Clerk.
Name 2 �s�}
Title.
Name
Title
I have the authority to bind the Corporation.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY
OF NIAGARA FALLS
Name R.T. (Ted) Salci
Title Mayor
Name Dean Iorfida
Title Clerk
Monday, July 14, 2008
7 00 am
2 pm
3.30 pm
4 pm
6pm -7pm
7 00 pm
7.30 pm
9.30 pm
Q o f p r i
Building Open
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Sound Check
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Schedule 1
Hours of Use
1200 am midnight
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Doors Open
Show Starts (2 hours)
Clean -Up
Doors Open
Show Starts
Finish
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Schedule 2
Expenses
Rental Costs (1 Day) $2,368.40
Security /Cleanup 750.00
Electrician Fees N /A*
Concession Partial 150.00
Concession Full 1,000.00
$4,268.40
G.S.T 213.42
Additional Costs:
Total $4,481.82
Socan Fees To be paid by Shrine Circus Corp.
Electrician Fees Costs to Follow
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Schedule 3
Concession Privileges
The Licensee is permitted to sell all Concession items on the Arena Floor and in the
hallways and lobbies only. The Licensee will not have access to the City's Concession Stands
or supplies.
As per schedule 2, the Licensee will pay and 51,000.00
for Full Concessions on Arena Floor upon execution of this agreement.
Novelty Concessions
Shrine Circus must have all required licensing and permits in place prior to any sales.
Please check with Lydia Picca in Clerk's Office at City Hall (356 -7521, extension 4283).
S ARENAS \SPECEVEMAGREE \shrinecircus wpd
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
BY -LAW
Number 2008
A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000,
being a by -law to regulate parking and
traffic on City Roads. (Yield Signs at
Intersections, Stop Signs at Intersections)
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows:
1. By -law No. 89 -2000, as amended, is hereby further amended
(1) by deleting from the specified columns of Schedule Q thereto the following item:
YIELD SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
INTERSECTION FACING TRAFFIC
Pettit Avenue at Sherwood Road Eastbound on Sherwood Road
(2) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule P thereto the following item
STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
INTERSECTION FACING TRAFFIC
Pettit Avenue At Sherwood Road Eastbound on Sherwood Road
This By -law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
BY -LAW
Number 2008
A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000,
being a by -law to regulate parking and
traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited)
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows:
1. By -law No. 89 -2000, as amended, is hereby further amended
(1) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule C thereto the following item:
PARKING PROHIBITED
COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3
HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN
COLUMN 4
TIMES OR DAYS
Charlotte Street Both Merritt Avenue and East Limit At all times
Except by permit
This By -law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading July 7, 2008
Second Reading July 7, 2008
Third Reading July 7, 2008
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law 2008
A by -law to authorize the execution of the 2008 2010 Collective Agreement with the Canadian
Union of Public Employees and its Local 133.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. A Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the
Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 133 respecting remuneration, benefits
and working conditions for the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010, is hereby
approved and authorized.
2 The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said agreement and the Clerk is
hereby authorized to affix the Corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said agreement.
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK TED SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to authorize the payment of $7,473,307.10 for General Purposes.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the attached list of disbursements
for the period beginning May 21, 2008 to June 18, 2008.
Passed this seventh day of July 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2008
A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 7t day
of July, 2008.
WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as
herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by -law.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 7t day of July, 2008 including all
motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby
adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by -law, except
where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required
or any action required by law to be taken by resolution.
2. Where no individual by -law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action
authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by -law
shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by -law required for approving, authorizing and
taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers
thereon by the Council.
3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the
Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the
Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising
therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix
thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
Passed this seventh day of July, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008