2001/06/11CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
E.C. WAGG
ELEVENTH MEETING
Monday, June 11, 2001
Committee Room No. 2 - 4:45 p.m.
Minutes of May 14, 2001, Corporate Services Meeting
Reports:
F-2001-37 - Debenture Issue
F-200t-39 - 200'1 Reimbursable Kilometrage Rates
F-2001-41 -2001 General Purposes Budget
F-2001-42 - Treasurer's Tax Write-Off
F-2001-43 - 2001 Tax Rates
F-2001-44 - Final Tax Notice Due Dates
F-2001-45 - Municipal Accounts
HR-200t-03 - City of Niagara Falls Fire Fighter Arbitration Award
(1999- 2002)
R-2001-2J - City Float
3. Communications:
Ontario Property Assessment Corporation
"Customer Service Initiatives"
4. Deputations:
Niagara Falls Soccer Club - Request for Financial Assistance
Queensway Free Methodist Church
- Request for Grant to Offset Development Charges
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Treatment and Education Centre Inc.
- Request for Donation
5. New Business
6. In-Camera
Staff Contact
Ken Burden
Ken Burden
Ken Burden
Lisa Antonio
Ken Burden
Tom Smith
Marilyn DelI-McPhaden
Tony Ravenda
Bob Bolibruck
Bob Bolibruck
Ken Burden
7. Adjournment
MINUTES
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
PRESENT:
REGRETS:
STAFF:
MEDIA:
TENTH MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001
COMMITTEE ROOM NO. 2 - 4:30 P.M.
Mayor Wayne Thomson, Aldermen Wayne Campbell, Chair; Art Federow,
Shirley Fisher, Gary Hendershot, Judy Orr, Norman Puttick, Victor
Pictrangelo, Selina Volpatti and Janice Wing
Aldermen Craitor, Feren and Ioannoni
E.P. Lustig, T. Ravenda, E. Dujlovic, A. Kon, R. Kallio, S. Felicetti, K.
Burden, W. Wagg, P. Corfield, T. Smith, S. Gruninger, L. Antonio, J. Daniels
Niagara Falls Review
Declarations of Conflict:
Alderman Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001-36, Cheque No. 259669 because
the recipient is associated with an organization of which she is an officer and Cheque Nos. 259544
and 259677 because she is an officer of the organization involved.
1. MINUTES
MOVED by Alderman Feren,. seconded by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman
Voipatti, that the minutes of the April 30, 2001, Corporate Services Committee be adopted
as recorded.
Motion Carried
REPORTS
F-2001-36 - Municipal Accounts
Alderman Volpatti requested clarification as to why the City was paying volunteers to man the
City Float.
MOVED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Puttick, that staff prepare a report
on the policy of stipends for City Float volunteers.
Motion Carried
MOVED by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the Municipal Accounts
totalling $1,321,774.59 for the period ending May 14, 2001, be approved.
Motion Carried
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F-2001-38 - Interest Rate on Sundry Receivables
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the interest rate on
Sundry Receivables be increased to 1.25%.
Motion Carried
Niagara Falls Art Gallery
The Co-ordinator of Taxes, Utilities and Other Receivables reported that the City has registered
a Tax Arrears Certificate on the Niagara Falls Art Gallery in order to secure our lien. Staff
has been working with the lawyer representing the Gallery, but cannot foresee a resolution to
the ongoing legal dispute of the last will and testament of the owner. It is anticipated that the
outstanding legal issues will be resolved before a Tax Sale.
MOVED by Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Orr, that the verbal report on
the Niagara Falls Art Gallery be received for information.
Motion Carried
COMMUNICATIONS
MOVED by Alderman Volpatli, seconded by Alderman Puttick, that the request to purchase
tickets for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Lobster Dinner be received and filed.
Motion Carried
AMerman Hendershot reintroduced the subject of a separate allowance for Aldermen that
would allow individual attendance at local fund-raising events. Several variations on this
theme were discussed and staff was requested to draft a pollcy for Council's consideration.
MOVED by Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that Staff prepare
a report outlining options available for Aldermen's attendance at fundraising events.
Motion Carried
MOVED by Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Puttick, to effect a policy that future
requests to purchase tables at fundraising events be received and filed.
Motion Defeated
DEPUTATION
Mrs. Virginia English, a longtime resident of Hiram Street, addressed the Committee. Due
to traffic congestion, littering, blocked driveway, etc., Mrs. English has attempted to sell her
home, however, real estate agents will not list the property because of the possibility of
expropriation for a proposed People Mover system Mrs. English has requested written
confirmation from the City stating that there are no immediate expropriation plans. She has
also requested that her property taxes be adjusted to reflect what she considers a lowered
property value.
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that Staff investigate and
report on Mrs. Virginia English's concerns re her property on Hiram Street.
Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Mayor Thomson, that the meeting be
adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Motion Carried
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Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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F-2001-37
Ken Burden
Director
June 11, 2001
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: 1'-2001-37 - Debenture Issue
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council pass the attached resolution requesting The Regional Municipality of Niagara to
issue debentures in accordance with the terms and amounts as set out in the attached schedule.
BACKGROUND:
Attached is a schedule of capital projects in the amount of $2,422,000 which are now ready to
be financed by debentures. The amount for financing represents the net costs of the various
projects after the receipt of subsidies, grants, and current revenue contributions. The term of
this issue is all for ten years.
This debenture issue ~vas anticipated and incorporated into our forecasts of debt and debt
capacity for future years as detailed on Schedule "A" of the 2001-2005 Capital Projects Budget.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
.,~ T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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June 11, 2001
Seconded by Alderman
Council Chambers
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests
The Regional Municipality of Niagara to issue debentures in accordance with the terms and
amounts set out below, and further, that the City confmns that it has entered into a contract for
or authorized the commencement of all works herein listed:
Capital Authorizing Council
Account No. By-law Number Report No.
C008-8266 1998-212 MW-98-142
C008-8268 1998-188 MW-98-127
C008-8283 2000-180 MW-2000-84
C008-8292 2001- CS-99-06
C037-8789 2001- R-99-28
C037-8794 2000-241 R-2000-72
Financing Retirement
Request Term
303,000.00 10 years
550,000.00 10 years
190,000.00 10 years
1,000,000.00 10 years
216,000.00 10 years
163,000.00 10 years
$ 2,422,000.00
AND the seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG WAYNE THOMSON
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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F-2001-39
Ken Burden
Director
June 11,2001
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2000-39 - 2001 Reimbursable Kilometrage Rates
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee approve and recommend to Council:
1. The reimbursable kilometrage rate payable to City employees who use their personal
automobiles on City business, be established at $0.389 per kilometre, effective July 1,2001.
2. The reimbursable kilometmge rate continue to be reviewed on an annual basis.
BACKGROUND:
This report presents the annual review of the reimbursable rate per kilometre for employees who use
their personal vehicles on behalf of the City. This annual review is used to account for the changes
in costs so as to ensure equity in the reimbursable rate. The Canadian Automobile Association
(CAA) methodology, used in their publication "Driving Costs", has been used to arrive at the
reimbursable rate (attached). Both fixed costs and variable costs were determined and incorporated
in the calculation of the kilometrage rate (attached).
Fixed costs refer to annual vehicle costs such as depreciation, financing (interest), insurance
premium, license and registration fees and taxes. Variable costs represent the day to day expenses
of operating the vehicle and include such factors as gasoline, tire wear and maintenance.
Depreciation cost is the difference between the cost of a new car and the trade-in value of a similar
4-year-old car. New car costs are obtained from automobile dealers in the Niagara Region. Details
on standard and optional features and an average price are provided in Appendix 1.
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The yearly insurance premium is a major cost item. The City's insurance broker was contacted for
the costs of insurance coverage. Coverage was obtained assuming a typical married person over the
age of 25 with a clean driving record.
Financing costs is based on an average automobile loan rate quoted from the City's bank. A loan
rate of approximately 9.72% was obtained.
Data for the remaining variables used to calculate the kilometrage rate was obtained from the most
recent CAA publication "2001 Driving Costs".
Total fixed costs amounted to $6,317 for the year ($6,395/year for 2000). Variable costs relating to
fuel and maintenance amounted to $0.126 per kilometre ($0.111/lan for 2000).
The resulting kilometrage reimbursable rate is $0.389 per kilometre (a detailed breakdown is shown
in Appendix 2). Tlfis represents an increase of $0.012 over the present rate of $0.377.
Conclusion:
It is therefore recommended that the reimbursable kilometrage rate payable to the City employees
who use their personal automobiles on City business be established at $0.389 per kilometre effective
July 1, 2001.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
~ET. Ravenda
xecutive Director of Corporate Services
Respectfully submitted,
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Appendix 1
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier VLX (1SB Package) four door sedan
Standard and Optional features including:
Tires
Engine
Transmission
Steering
Brakes
Battery -
AM-FM Stereo
Rear window defroster
Power door locks
Tilt steering wheel
Engine block heater
Air-conditioning
P195/70R14 all season touring blackwall
2.2 litre, 4 cylinder
4 speed automatic
power, rack & pinion
power, front disc/rear drum
4 wheel anti-lock brake system
run down protection
Passlock theft deterrent system
Dealers Contacted Price
Panetta Chevrolet $22,693
David Chevrolet $22,695
Brian Cullen $22,807
AVERAGE PRICE $22,732
Prices include freight and taxes
Appendix 2
Analysis of Vehicle Costs and Reimbursement Rate for 2001
I FIXED COSTS
iai Annual vehicle costs - depreciation
New car cost
Trade-in (similar 4 year old car)
Depreciation over 4 years
Annual depreciation
$22,732
$8,35O
$14,382
Annual
Costs
$3,595
[bi Financing
Auto Loan (20% downpayment 4 year loan)
Interest cost @ 9.72%
$959
Ici Insurance
- full business use
- deductible comprehensive at $300
- deductible collision at $300
- third party liability at $1,000,000
$1,669
id] License Sticker and Plate Registration
$94
TOTAL FIXED COSTS PER YEAR
$6,317
FIXED COST PER KILOMETRE (based on 24,000 kmlyear)
26.3 cents
2 VARIABLE COSTS (cents per kilometre)
iai Gasoline and oil 8.09
[bi Maintenance 2.86
ici Tires 1.60
VARIABLE COST PER KILOMETRE
12.6 cents
3 CALCULATED 2001 REIMBURSEMENT RATE PER KILOMETRE
38.90 cents
APPROVED 2000 REIMBURSEMENT RATE PER KILOMETRE
37.70 cents
P.ERCENTAGE CHANGE 3.18%
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June 11, 2001
Ken Burden
Director
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2001-41 - 2001GeneralPurposes Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Services Committee approve the amended 2001 General Purposes Budget as
presented.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has amended some of the operation assumptions for thc 2001 General Purposes Budget.
Addendum 1 is a summary of the amendments. The sections following provide more information
for the amended Revenues and Expenses.
~REVENUES
TAXATION: ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION
Staff has amended the taxation/assessment revenue using the amended December 2000
Assessment Roll and the 2001 Region of Niagara tax policy to calculate the 2001 total levy for
both General and Urban Service Area taxation.
The General taxation levy is $26,952,000; approximately $2,496,000 more than 2000. The
Urban Service Area levy is $4,075,000; approximately $393,000 more than 2000. The total
levies of $31,027,000 are $508,000 less than originally requested for the 2001 Budget. The
reduction is mainly due to the amendments to the Assessment Act as detailed under Payments
in Lieu of Taxation.
PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXATION
Staff has transferred the inclusion of the Casino Niagara Compensatory Payment ($2.6 million)
from this section to "Other Revenue".
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New amendments to the Assessment Act have exempted hydro-electric generating stations from
municipal and education taxation. The Ministry of Finance has indicated that municipalities
and school boards would be fully compensated by the province for lost property tax revenues.
However, staff is not yet aware of the compensation details. Staff has included a new
compensation ($466,000) for the City's loss of property tax revenue.
GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES
Local Services Realignment included the allocation of the Community Reinvestment Fund
(CRF); a provincial fund to assist municipalities with the costs of transferred responsibilities.
The City's allocation of $1,395,000 from the CRF is confirmed for 2001.
RESERVE FUNDS, RESERVES AND SURPLUS
Staff has amended the use of reserves from $215,000 to $538,000 to record the full cost of
services that were being funded from various special purpose reserves.
EXPENSES
MATERIALS AND SERVICES
Staff has amended Traffic and Crossing Guards, for the additional expenditures that will be
funded from special purpose reserves. Staffhas also amended Sidewalks, Road Reconstruction,
and Traffic for additional expenditures ($200,000), approved by Council on March 19, 2001.
CONCLUSION
The Corporate Services Committee% approval of the above amendments to the 2001 General
Purposes Budget is appreciated.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Respectfully submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Addendum '1'
CiTY OF NIAGARA FALLS
EXPENSE and REVENUE SUMMARY
GENERAL PURPOSES BUDGET
2001 AMENDED BUDGET
ORIGINAL
2001
BUDGET
AMENDED
2001 BUDGET BUDGET
BUDGET SVARIANCE % VARIANCE
EXPENSE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Expenditures
Revenues
Net Expense
CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR'S OFFICE,
AGENCIES, BOARDS, and COMMISSIONS
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
and CORPORATE SERVICES
Expenditures
Revenues
Net Expense
34,049,000 34,530,000 481,000 1.4%
10,537,000 '10,537,000 (0) -0.0%
23,512,000 23,993,000 481,000 2.0%
6,494,000 6,494,000 (0) -0.0%
13,395,000 13,195,000 (200,000) -1.5%
1,168,000 1,'168,000 (0) -0.0%
12,227,000 12,027,000 (200,000) -1.6%
REVENUE
TAXATION REVENUE
PAYMENTS IN LIEU REVENUE
GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES REVENUE
OTHER REVENUE
33,018,000 32,510,000 (508,000) -1.5%
6,748,000 4,6'14,000 (2,134,000) -31.6%
1,459,000 1,459,000 0 0.0%
1,008,000 3,93'1,000 2,923,000 290.0%
SURPLUS or (DEFICIT) 0 (0) 0 o.o%
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F-2081-42
Ken Burden
Director
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members:
RECOI~lk, IENDATION:
June 11, 2001
Re: F-2001-42 - Treasurer's Write-Off
That the Corporate Services Committee recommend to Council that the property tax accounts
attached to this report be removed from the City's accounts.
BACKGROUND:
Section 441 (1) of the Murdcipal Act states that "Where the treasurer ascertains that certain taxes are
uncollectible, the treasurer shall recommend to the council that such outstanding taxes be struck off
the roll and the council may direct the treasurer to strike such taxes offthe roll"
Staff has attempted to collect the following tax accounts, and has determined that:
· the properties were either assessed incorrectly, or
· conducted a municipal tax sale, and the properties were vested with the City when no
successful tender was received.
Properties Acquired Through Tax Sale
These properties have gone through the registration process and Municipal Tax Sale and there were
no successful tenders.
Account No. Name & Address Year Amount
347250 Conforti Wanda 1996 - 2001 $40,921.45
8709 Lundy's Lane
602898 Addabbo Marilyne L. Estate 1994 - 2001 $ 4,444.13
Hydro Street ES
Amount $45,365.58
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Properties Assessed Wrong
These properties were assessed incorrectly and after an investigation into the situation, it was
determined that the property should not have been assessed, for it should have been exempt.
Account No. Name & Address Year Amount
509151 St. Archangel Michael Association 1996 -2000 $28,211.95
5952 Main Street
93774 Moretta Marco 1992-2001 $ 4,675.45
Galaxy Drive
93766 Moretta Marco 1992 -2001 $ 5,343.46
Galaxy Drive
Amount $38,230.86
Total $83,596.44
Provision for the City portion has been included in the General Purpose Budget. The remainder will
be recovered from the Region and School Boards.
Prepared by:
L. Antonio
Coordinator of Tax, Utilities,
and Other Receivables
Respectfully submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2000-43 - 2001 Tax Rates
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee review and recommend to Council the 2001 Property Tax Rates.
BACKGROUND:
Report F-2001-22 General Purposes Budget presented the 2001 Budget in order to comply with
Council's goal "to make every effort to maintain levels of service without placing an'increased
burden on the City's taxpayers". On March 19, 2001, City Council approved the 2001 General
Purposes Budget. Report F-2001-41 provides amendments to accommodate the changes in estimates
since the Council's earlier approval.
Tax Policy
The Continued Protection for Property Taxpayers Act (Bill 140) received Royal Assent on December
4, 2000. The main purpose of the legislation is to provide the foundation for the capping program
for 2001 and future years. Several regulations have subsequently been authorized to give specific
direction on the implementation of the legislation.
The Region of Niagara has amended its tax policy per the new legislation (Bill 140) and the relevant
regulations. The amendments continue the Regional Council's resolve to reduce the property tax
ratios (burden) for Multi-Residential, Industrial and Large Industrial property assessment classes.
The 2001 tax ratios are presented in the next section. Other tax policy provisions include the
continuance of existing property classes, tax rate reductions for property subclasses, tax rebates for
qualified properties and tax deferrals for qualified property-owners.
Tax Ratios
Tax ratios express the tax burden for each property class In comparison to the residential/farm class
for a given taxation year.
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In 1999, a Realty Tax Study was performed for the Region of Niagara. It identified that property
taxes for Multi-Residential, Industrial and Large Industrial classes were higher in comparison to
other municipalities. A five year tax mitigation plan was developed to reduce the tax burden on
these classes of property. The aim of this five year plan is to combine the Large Industrial with
Industrial into one class (one tax ratio) by 2004; and to reduce the Multi-Residential tax ratio to 1.50
by 2004.
The following chart provides the tax ratios for the past three years and for the remaining years of the
plan.
Prescribed Tax Ratios
Transition
Ratios Achieved Outstanding
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Residential 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
Multi- 2.5568 2.4922 2.3953 2.1169 1.6828 1.5122 1.5000
Residential
Commercial 1.6464 1.6147 1.6147 1.6147 1.6147 1.6147 1.6147
Industrial 3.6362 3.5184 3.5184 3.5184 3.5184 3.5184 3.5184
Large
Industrial 4.1880 4.0371 3.8743 3.8743 3.5810 3.5400 3.5184
Pipelines 1.3514 1.3341 1.3341 1.3341 1.3341 1.3341 1.3341
Farmland 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500
Managed 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500
Forest
The targets contained in the five-year plan for 2001 are achieved by the combination of the threshold
cap and the recommended tax ratios. The multi-residential tax ratio has been reduced to 2.1169 as
per target. (See chart above) While the large industrial tax ratio has not been reduced from its 2000
level, the Province's mandatory threshold cap effectively reduces the ratio to 3.5972, which is
slightly beyond the 2001 target. In addition, the threshold cap has the added benefit of effectively
reducing the residual industrial tax ratio from 3.5184 to 3.2667.
Region of Niagara Tax Rates
Regional By-law 49-2001 set the total 2001 tax levy at $198,774,149. The Regional tax levy has
been increased by $13,198,795 or 7.1%. Of the total Regional levy, $42,819,462 will be collected
from the taxpayers of Niagara Falls ($37,738,238 in 2000). Corresponding tax rates based on the
2001 tax levy are provided in the following chart.
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Tax Rates - Region of Niagara
Residential/Farm 0.737297%
Multi-residential 1 ·560783%
Commercial - Occupied 1.190511%
Commercial - Vacant 0.833359%
Industrial - Occupied 2.408559%
Industrial - Vacant 1.565563%
Large - Occupied 2.652192%
Large - Vacant 1.723925%
Pipelines 0.983627%
Farmlands 0.184324%
Managed Forests 0:184324%
Education Tax Rates
The Region of Niagara has been instructed by the Province to levy the following 2001 education tax
rates for commercial, industrial and large industrial properties.
Com. Com. Ind. Ind. Large Large
Occ. Vacant Occ. Vacant Ind. Occ. Ind. Vacant
1.905554% 1.333888% 3.706229% 2.409049% 4.080527% 2.652343%
The Province has established the following 2001 education tax rates for the remaining property
classes.
Managed
Res./Farm Multi-Res. 'Farmlands Forests Pipelines
0.373000% 0.373000% 0.093250% 0.093250% 1.644132%
City of Niagara Falls Tax Rates
The 2001 tax levy is $31,027,000. The General taxation portion of this total levy is $26,952,000;
approximately $2,496,000 more than 2000. The Urban Service Area taxation portion is $4,075,000;
approximately $393,000 more than 2000. Corresponding tax rates are based on these levies and are
provided in the following chart.
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Tax Rates City of Niagara Falls
Urban
Classification General Service Combined
Area
Residential/Farm 0.464644% 0.073780% 0.538424%
Multi-Residential 0.983605% 0.156185% 1.139790%
Commercial - Occupied 0.750260% 0.119133% 0.869393%
Commercial - Vacant Unit 0.525182% 0.083393% 0.608575%
Commercial - Vacant Land 0.525182% 0.083393% 0.608575%
Industrial - Occupied 1.476528% 0.233541% 1.710069%
Industrial - Vacant Unit 0.959743% 0.151802% 1.111545%
Industrial - Vacant Land 0.959743% 0.151802% 1.111545%
Large Industrial - Occupied 1.625885% 0.257164% 1.883049%
Large Industrial - Vacant 1.056825% 0.167157% 1.223982%
Pipelines 0.619881% 0.098430% 0.718311%
Farmlands 0.116161% 0.018445% 0.134606%
Managed Forests 0.116161% 0.018445% 0.134606%
The Appropriations and Levying By-laws are prepared for Council's adoption, should the Committee
approve the recommendation. These By-laws authorize the preparation and sending of Final Tax
Notices. Appendix A shows the summary of tax rates for each classification and for all levies.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted,
E.P. Lustig
Chief Administrative
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Appendix A
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
2001 Tax Rates
~,ssessment General Rates Urban 2001 Urban
Property Class Code City Region Schools Total Service Area ~ervice Area
Rate Total
Residential/Farm RT 0.464644% 0,737297% 0,373000% 1,57494'1% 0.073780% '1.64872'1%
Multi-residential MT 0.983605% 1.560783% 0.373000% 2.917388% 0,156185% 3,07'3573%
Commercial
- Occupied CT/STIDT 0.750260% 1.190511% 1.905554% 3.846325% 0.119133% 3.965458%
- Excess Land CU/SU/DU 0.525182% 0.833359% 1.333888% 2.692429% 0.083393% 2,775822%
-Vacant Land CX 0.525182% 0.833359% 1.333888% 2.692429% 0.083393% 2,775822%
Industrial
-Occupied IT 1.476528% 2.408559% 3.706229% t. 59'13'16% 0.233541% 7,824857%
~ Excess Land IU 0.959743% 1.565563% 2.409049% 4.934355% 0.151802% 5.086'I57%
-Vacant Land IX 0.959743% 1.565563% 2.409049% 4,934355% 0.151802% 5.086'157%
Large industrial
-Occupied LT 1.625885% 2,652192% 4.080527% 8.358604% 0.257164% 8.6'15768%
- Excess Land LU 1.056825% 1.723925% 2.652343% 5.433093% 0.167157% 5.600250%
Pipelines PT 0.619881% 0.983627% 1.644132% 3.247640% 0.098430% 3.346069%
Farmlands FT 0.116161% 0.184324% 0.093250% 0.393735% 0.018445% 0.4'12'180%
Managed Forests TI' 0.116161% 0.184324% 0.093250% 0.393735% 0.018445% 0.4'12'180%
· The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E6X5
web site: www.city, niagarafal[s.on.ca
Tek (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden @city.niagarafa{ls.on.ca
June 11, 2001
F-200t-44
Ken Burden
Director
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Conunittee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members: Re: F-2001-44 - Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Accounts
With Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessments
RECOMMENDATION:
That July 31 and September 19 be approved as the 2001 Final Due Dates for the Residential,
Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the additional calculations required to prepare the 2001 Final Tax Notices for the
Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential property classes, all assessment classes cannot be billed
at the same time.
Staff is therefore recommending that the Final Tax Notice Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline,
Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes be set as July 31 and September 19.
Once the additional calculations for the remaining classes have been determined then fmal tax notice
due dates for the Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-residential will be presented for Committee's
consideration.
Prepared by:
T.W. Smith
Manager of Revenue
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Respectfully submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerk's Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning & Development
The City of
Niagara Fa s
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www,city,niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city,niagarafalls.on.ca
F-200'1-45
Ken Burden
Director
June 11, 2001
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2001-45 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $4,746,314.17 for the period ending June l 1,
2001.
BACKGROUND:
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment
is listed on tonight's Council agenda~
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
KEB:jd
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerk's · Finance · Human Resources · Information Systems Legal Planning & Development
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
BY-LAW NO. 2001-
A by-law to authorize the payment of $4,746,314.17 for General Purposes.
THE cOUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF T~E CITY OF MIAGARAF/~LLS ENACTS ~ FOLLOWS:
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the
following disbursements for the period ending June 11, 2001.
CHEQUE
I~3MBER PAY TO THE OPJDER OF AMOUNT pURPOSE
260149 407 ETR - EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 25.06
259918 407 ETR - EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 8.81
259885 942287 ONTARIO LIMITED 580.62
260219 942352 ONT/kRIO LIMITED 84.21
M93261 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 19,530.00
259794 A-t FLOORING LTD 8,389.87
259932 A CAPPELLA NIAGARA 90.00
260124 ABBOTT, WM 28.05
259913 ACCU-LOCK AND SECURITY 34.50
259809 ACTIVE WATERSPORTS INC 27.60
259795 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 98.35
259947 AIR LIQUIDE CA/~ADA INC 391.84
260305 AIR CARE SERVICES 1,985.65
260147 AIR CARE SERVICES 524.03
259917 AIR CARE SERVICES 879.97
260298 ALISON'S SPORTS & AWARDS 51.75
260123 ALL GREEN IRRIGATION 15,258.20
259929 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 293.41
259914 ALPINE PEST CONTROL 3,186.46
260157 ALTIERI BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD 424.70
259935 ANDERSON, JIM 1,438.88
260125 ANTICA PIZZERIA 59.40
260134 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 210.59
260017 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 886.99
260293 ~=RCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 1,206.36
259924 ASSOCIATION OF ~CHITECTURAL 105.00
260163 B & W MOTORS 132.68
260064 B.M. AWNINGS 30.79
260208 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICES 288.51
260004 BAIN, MR.JOHN 200.00
260025 BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 427.63
260295 BARCLAY & TODD'S 282.25
260143 BEACH & COMPANY 207.00
260023 BEACH & COMPANY 103.50
260202 BEATTIES BASICS 3, 683.13
259955 BEATTIES BASICS 996.48
259813 BEATTIES BASICS 11,002.15
260057 BEATTIES BASICS 72.61
260164 BEAUCOCK MILDRED 448.37
259796 BELL CANADA 678.98
259933 BELL CANADA 57.50
MILEAGE-ENGINEERING
MILEAGE-FIRE
TAX O/P REFUND
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
EXTERIOR DOOR-CITY HALL
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-H. RESOURCES
ADVERTISING-MAYOR'S
WATER O/P REFUND
SECURITY-ARENAS
EQUIPMENT TESTING-FIRE
BROKERAGE FEES-INFO SYSTEMS
OXYGEN CYLINDERS-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
PLAQUE-FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM-PARKS
EQUIPMENT-FIRE
ROADKILL-MUN WORKS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-PARKS & REC
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-FIRE
WATER O/P REFUND
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-GARAGE
MEMBERSHIP FEE-BUILDING
REFUND WATER OVERPAID-FINANCE
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-FAIRVIEW
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-ARENA
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
U.S. DRAFT-NFPA-F%RE
COFFEE SUPPLIES-MUN WORKS
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-PRINT SHOP
MACHINERY REPAIRS-PRINT SHOP
OFFICE FURNITURE-PLANNING
NEW FURNISHINGS-ENGINEERING
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
REFUND WATER OVERPAID-FINANCE
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
Page 1 of 10
260028
259952
260204
260184
260042
260316
259867
260096
260005
260136
260043
260285
260063
260320
260013
260141
260026
260062
260041
.260135
259900
260294
259895
259898
260288
259931
259951
260183
260260
259879
260119
260326
260321
260206
260154
259819
259820
259905
260010
260299
260140
260188
260047
260199
259821
259961
260065
260289
260318
259916
M93253
260315
260053
260089
259926
259942
260150
259996
BELL ARTE CAMERA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL MOBILITY PAGING
BELL MOBILITY
BENSON, BETTY
EICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
BIGGARS KEY SHOP
BLAIR, RICHARD
BOARD OF MUSEUMS
BOLDT POOLS LTD
BOLIBRUCK BOB
BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP
BOYLE TERRY
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA
BRINKS CANADA LTD
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BROWN MEL
BUNTIN REID
BUNTIN REID
BURNTSAND INC.
BUTTERWORTHS CANADA LTD
BUTTERWORTHS CANADA LTD
CANADIAN
CANADIAN
CANADIAN
CANADIAN
CANADIAN
CANADIAN
CANADIAN
CANADIAN
CARDINAL
CARSWELL
CARSWELL
CARSWELL
C. RUDDELL
CALDERBANK, RON
CALImAHAN, ROBERT
CAMPBELL WAYNE
CAN-SLING/DBI CANADA LTD
CANADA TRUST EASYLINE
CANADIAN LEAK DETECTION
PACIFIC RAILWAY CO
NATIONAL
LINEN & UNIFORM
PAYROLL ASSOCIATION
LINEN & UNIFORM
LINEN & UNIFORM
DOOR DOCTOR
DOOR DOCTOR
COURIERS LTD
CASHWAY BUILDING CENTRES
CEDAR ROOF ONTARIO
CELLULAR CONCEPTS
CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
CENTRAL TOWING SERVICES
CHAPMAN MURRAY ASSOCIATES
CHASE, GORD
CHIPPAWA LIONS CLUB
CHRYSLER CREDIT CANADA LTD
CHUCK ANTONIO
CIAMPA, EMILIO
392.15
5,132.41
277.03
2,425.74
775.87
115.00
23.35
2,893.73
61~05
1,205.09
166.75
100.00
537.50
500.00
422.08
1,327.54
100.00
15,991.67
776.51
1,395.79
184.95
504.65
206.60
705.88
925.68
1,605.00
118.34
59.49
167.73
345.60
272.83
500.00
663.67
189.48
535.00
801.41
3,004.31
262.26
160.50
66.99
259.28
264.83
1,638.18
43.98
108.55
518.82
191.53
246.15
10,015.65
539.31
32,949.66
96.30
5,061.77
965.09
26,700.00
519.23
22.62
500.00
Page 2 of lO
CAMERA SUPPLIES-TRAFFIC
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
PAGER RENTAL-T. MUSSARI
CELLULAR CHARGES-VARIOUS
REFUND WATER PAYMENT IN ERROR
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-STORES
LOCK INSTALLATION-CITY
SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
GRANT ALLOWANCE-JUNE/2001
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
LEGAL SERVICES-LEGAL
JANITORIAL SERVICES-FIRE
GRANT ALLOWANCE-JUNE 2001
APRIL SERVICES-FINANCE
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SYSTEM REVIEW-INFO SYSTEMS
BOOK PURCHASE-LEGAL
BOOK PURCHASE-LEGAL
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
TRAINING-MAR 22-23/2001
WATER REFUND
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
PARTS-STORES
REFUND-FINANCE
WATER SERVICE-WATER
RAILWAY CROSSINGS-MUN WORKS
RAILWAY CROSSINGS-MUN WORKS
SAFETY MATS-VARIOUS
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP FEE
SAFETY MATS-VARIOUS
MATS-VARIOUS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-GARAGE
MAINT. DOOR REPAIRS-SER. CENTRE
SHIPPING CHARGES-GARAGE
BOOK PURCHASE-FIRE
PAYROLL MANUAL-FINANCE
BOOK PURCHASE-LEGAL
BUILDING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
CONTHACT SERVICES-PARKS & REC
CELLULAR EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS
CONTRACT TOBY CRES-MUN WORKS
TOWING SERVICE-GAtlAGE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-PARKS & REC
OAFC SEMINAR-FIRE
GRANT ALLOCATION-2001
VEHICLE LEASE
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
259960
259847
260329
259958
260172
260146
259915
260014
260153
260126
259798
259869
260255
260108
260045
260046
260118
260029
259930
260313
259997
260161
260156
259934
260159
260144
M93257
260039
259949
260337
260179
259941
259998
260309
259992
260024
260145
260304
260189
260322
260310
259888
259808
259936
259959
260323
259889
259896
260324
260152
260284
260032
259856
260314
259910
260190
259802
CIT FINANCIAL LTD
CITY TREASURER
CITY OF PETERBOROUGH
CITY TREASURER
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CLASS A FIRE & RESCUE
CLASS A FIRE & RESCUE
CLAYDON JEFF
CLEARNET INC
COLANGELO, CARMINE
COLE'S JEWELLERS
COLLINS SAFETY
COLLINS SAFETY
COLLINS SAFETY
COLOR YOUR WORLD
COMMERCIAL PHOTO COPY LTD
COMMUNITY SISTERS OF LORETTO
COPYMAN PRINT SHOP
COPYMAN PRINT SHOP
COPYMAN PRINT SHOP
CORNEY, JOHN
COTTON INC
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CREST HARDWARE
CSDC SYSTEMS INC
CSDC SYSTEMS INC
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
D & D MASONRY
D'ALESSANDRO, AL
DAN GREER ENTERPRISES LTD.
DAVID SCHRAM & ASSOCIATES
DAVIDSON, DR. J.P.
DAVIDSON, DR. J.P.
DAVIS, BILL
DEMOL'S TIRE SALES & SERVICE
DEPROPHETIS REMO
DESIGN ELECTRONICS
DIONNE, MARCEL
DIRECT EQUIPMENT LTD.
DMA PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
DOMINION PAVING CO.
DONAGHY JOEL
DOUGLAS, JAMIE
DOUGLAS JAMIE
DOUGLAS JAMES & ELLEN
DREW CANADA
DUJLOVIC ED
E3 LABORATORIES
ED LEARN FORD SALES LTD
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY
ELIA, JOHN
EMCO LIMITED DISTRIBUTION
EMCO LIMITED DISTRIBUTION
583.08
3,558.79
25.00
507.72
25,335.43
3,197.58
780.51
120.64
817.85
42.60
64.40
100.05
281.69
1,128.92
179.46
82.75
31,980.00
50.60
105.80
23.00
500.00
1,495.00
125.00
250.00
119.71
7,245.00
2,626.85
2,170.70
2,185.90
2,157.79
2,192.72
5,350.00
500.00
539.94
8,256.13
325.00
65.00
321.00
4,374.11
500.00
201.89
1,000.00
16,153.29
2,131.00
4,356.18
750.00
77.25
151.93
500.00
565.57
209.24
1,062.86
598.00
4,815.00
101.79
366.33
1,170.83
Page 3 of 10
CONTRACT SERVICES-ARENAS
SEARCH FEES-LEGAL
MIDS MEETING FEE-MUN WORKS
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PROTECTIVE WEAR-FIRE
EQUIPMENT-FIRE
MILEAGE-APRIL/2001
CELLULAR CHARGES-VARIOUS
WATER BILLING ADJUSTMENT
PRESENTATION SUPPLIES-MAYOR'S
SAFETY SHOES
SAFETY SHOES
SAFETY BOOTS-STORES
PAINTS-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PLOT SELL BACK-FAIRVIEW
OFFICE SUPPLIES-BUILDING
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VTdlIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
CONCRETE-MUN WORKS
LEGAL SERVICES-LEGAL
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
MAINTENANCE FEE-INFO SYSTEMS
CONFERENCE FEES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-FIRE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES
COMMUNITY CENTRE-PARKS & REC
MEDICAL EXAMS-H. RESOURCES
EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL-H. RESOURCES
MEDIATION SERVICE-H. RESOURCES
TIRE SALES & SERVICE-GARAGE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
OFFICE SUPPLIES-H. RESOURCES
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
EQUIPMENT-MUN WORKS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-PARKS & REC
LIEN HOLDBACK RELEASE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
REIMBURSEMENT FOR TUITION
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAR & APR/2001
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
WATER TREATMENT PROGRAM-ARENAS
MILEAGE ALLOWA/~CE-MAY/2001
WATER TESTING-MUN WORKS
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
SAFETY-VARIOUS
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-STORES
WATER PARTS-STORES
260142
260207
259953
259799
260044
260186
M93251
260317
260330
260160
259937
260055
260200
259811
259858
259804
260155
259911
260138
260296
259903
260019
260113
260114
260327
259912
259957
260060
259816
259893
260193
260201
259812
260056
259939
259927
260192
259805
260050
260332
259940
260148
259909
259904
260049
259803
260191
260061
260170
259817
259923
260308
260197
260018
260137
259902
EMERALD
EMERGENCY CARE INSTRUCTION
ENBRIDGE
ENBRIDGE
ENHRIDGE
ENBRIDGE
ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING
ETHERINGTON DAVE
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD
FAIRCHILD CONCRETE
FAIRCHILD CONCRETE
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FELICETTI ANNY
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC
FIREFIT OF CANADA LTD
FLANNIGAN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICE
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA CAN INC
FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA TELESET
FRUCI ROSINA
G.B. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
G.T. FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
G.T. FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
G.T. FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
GALE'S GAS BARS LTD
GALT KNIFE CO LTD
GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD
GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD
GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD
GILLIES BRIAN
GIURA BROTHERS
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLIDDEN PAINTS
GOLCHUCK JOHN
GOLIA COLOR CENTRE
GOOD, DOUG
GRAND & TOY
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GREATER NIAGARA SENIOR
GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL
GREATER NIAGARA SENIOR CITIZENS
GRINNELL FIRE PROTECTION
GRINNELL FIRE PROTECTION
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
256.80
1,605.00
1,312.87
939.12
406.56
1,151.36
1,909.95
108.58
726.23
1,723.24
535.00
6,421.87
401.09
1,342.57
250.00
1,139.76
203.30
494.34
143.98
175.82
2,941.43
189.52
203.55
23,008.50
110.00
133.75
605.27
3,123.54
816.99
149.50
253.00
27,313.65
2,310.70
591.20
120.90
636.65
2,348.23
840.38
88.55
326.16
23.24
43.14
233.20
2,513.45
1,721.21
835.48
85.43
3,333.00
113.75
1,245.87
7,532.80
223.10
26,541.91
558.07
1,321.85
1,025.99
PLUMBING REPAIRS-MUSEUM
FIRST AID COURSE-H. RESOURCES
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
TRAINING COURSES-MUN WORKS
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-MUN WORKS
CONTRACT SERVICES-MUN WORKS
ICE REMOVER-ARENA
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS-CITY HALL
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
ELECTRICAL SERVICES-CITY HALL
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
ALARM MONITORING-VARIOUS
REGISTRATION FEE-FIRE
STATIONARY SERVICES-ARENAS
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES
CLEANING SUPPLIES-STORES
LEASE (POSTAGE}-CLERKS
POSTAGE FOR MAY/2001
2000 SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
ASBESTOS REMOVAL-FIRE
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES
GAS PURCHASE-FIRE
ICE MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
BATTERIES-STORES
REFUND WATER PAYMENT-FINANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-CITY HALL
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PAINT SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
REFUND PAYMENT-FINANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
REIMBURSE PETTY CASH-MUN WORKS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
GRANT ALLOWANCE-JUNE/2001
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
WAGES FOR APRIL/2001
FIRE PROTECTION-ARENAS
FIRE PROTECTION-VARIOUS
CONT-STREET LIGHTING-MUN WORKS
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-STORES
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
Page 4 of 10
260095
259861
260245
260195
260162
260325
260194
259806
260051
260319
259938
'260282
259894
260331
260101
260009
259906
260030
259890
259853
260236
259832
259972
259840
260107
M93264
260120
259991
259871
260257
260109
259843
260256
260270
259842
260233
260271
260127
260281
260229
259925
259975
260235
259846
260087
259870
260071
259828
260006
260272
260076
259887
259829
260072
260265
H&I SERVICES
H&I SERVICES
H&I SERVICES
HAMILL MACHINE COMPANY INC.
HART PATRICIA
HEAVENLY ESTHETICS BY LYNNE
HECO
HECO
HECO
HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL
HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL
HICKEY NEAL
HICKEY NEAL
HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON
HIEBERT JAKE
HOSPITAL ACTIVITY BOOK FOR
HOTZ ENVIRONMENTAL
HYNDE PAUL ASSOCIATES INC.
IAMARINO, MRS. CONCETTA
INETT INTERNET SOLUTIONS
'INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS
INTERPROVINCIAL CORROSION
ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIP
ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIP
IVES AUTOMOTIVE INC
JAN KAMERMANS
JOHNSON, ERIC
JOUPPIEN J.K.
JOUPPIEN J.K.
JOUPPIEN J.K.
JOUPPIEN J.K.
K N M NURSERIES
KEENAN, GREG
KENNEY, GERALD
KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD
KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD
KETTERER, LUKE
KING, TOBIN
KON, ADELE
KRAFT GENERAL FOODS INC
L. HALLAFuAN EXCAVATING INC
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LANG DRYWALL & ACOUSTICS LTD
LATOPLAST LTD.
LATOPLAST LTD.
LEGER, MR. J. RANDY
LENT, ALLAN
LEVITT-SAFETY,
LINDLEY & GEDDIE
LINDSAY PRESS
LINDSAY PRESS
LONG, MS. CINDY
14,862.61
7,745.25
682.53
290.95
247.48
119.00
6,364.39
973.97
256.27
1,397.51
1,192.32
12.00
30.00
3,315.38
22.62
180.83
45,488.27
13,896.49
110.00
160.50
438.60
138.61
166.75
747.48
1,549.49
2,199.92
40.00
3,952.70
3,417.84
3,185.51
3,734.83
652.70
500.00
58.44
9,617.10
9,671.64
500.00
176.00
163.59
6,737.45
9,309.00
2,075.53
3,200.56
608.71
1,273.46
6,453.60
48.30
191.82
45.00
500.00
603.61
2,875.00
310,50
92.00
300.00
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT-INFO. SYSTEM
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT-CITY HALL
COMPUTER SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-GARAGE
WATER REFUND
GIFT CERTIFICATE-COUNCIL
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
ELECTRICAL PARTS-SR. CITIZENS
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-MUN WORKS
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-LANDFILL
MEAL ALLOWANCE-ARENAS
MEAL ALLOWANCE-ARENAS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-LEGAL
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS-MAYOR'S
PCB DISPOSAL-MUN WORKS
WILLOUGHBY LAND USE STUDY
WATER REFUND
WEBSITE DESIGN-INFO SYSTEMS
INTERNET FEE-INFO SYSTEMS
WATER PARTS-WATER
SAFETY SHOES
SAFETY SHOES-FIRE
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES
HARDWARE-FRALICK'S
WATER REFUND
RESTORATION SERVICES-FRALICK'S
RESTORATION SERVICES-FRALICK'S
RESTORATION SERVICES-FRALICK'S
RESTORATION-PARKS & REC
TREE SUPPLIES-PARKS & REC
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
MILEAGE EXPENSE-JAN-MAY/2001
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-MUN WORKS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-MUN WORKS
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
WATER SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
STEAM SALES-ARENA
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-LANDFILL
GRANULAR "A" STONE
GRANULAR "A" STONE
GRANULAR "A" STONE
GPJ~NULAR "A" STONE
RENOVATIONS-CITY HALL
PROTECTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
SAFETY SUPPLIES-STORES
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-PARKS
BOOKS-CLERKS
BOOK BINDING-FAIRVIEW
CANADA DAY 2001-PARKS
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260086
259878
259988
260007
259928
260027
260242
M93258
259850
259868
260209
260080
260240
260115
260328
260232
259845
260011
260077
259837
260037
259946
260335
260130
260167
260169
259945
260036
260334
260093
259944
259857
260241
260035
260166
259834
268066
260015
260263
260110
259862
260252
259822
259872
260286
260008
260012
260128
260040
260338
259950
260180
260268
260073
260034
260249
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
LUNDY'S LANE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
M. B. KELLER & ASSOCIATES
MACLEAN, JASON
MANCUSO, MR. ENZO
MARG. D. HINTON & ASSOC. INC.
MARG. D. HINTON & ASSOC. INC.
MATSON, WILLIAM S.
MAVES, BRAD
MAVES, DIANNE
MAXILL INC.
MCANDREWS AIR LTD.
MCBURNEY, DURDAN, HENDERSON &
MCCAULEY, D.
MCCAULEY, D.
MCKINNON TINA
MEDCON MECHANICAL LTD
METRO COLLISION SERVICE
MFSIA,
MICRON HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MINISTER OF FINANCE (RETAIL)
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 FINANCE
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MONTGOMERY BROS.
MOODY, RICK
MOTIVATED MINDS
MTC LEASING INC
MUIR CAP & REGALIA LTD
MUNCK CRANES INC.,
MUNICIPAL WORLD INC.
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATES
MUKACA, ANGELO
MURRAY, MR. LEO
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
NEVILLE, PETER
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NFFD COMBAT TEAM
NIAGARA SHEET METAL
NIAGARA CREDIT UNION
NIAGARA FALLS IGA
5,000.00
11,794.65
3,301.77
300.00
45.00
318.45
885.60
95.68
313.21
85.00
134.82
2,637.56
1,043.69
410.28
500.00
74.38
117.70
254.13
695.50
2,220.25
4,187.93
120.36
122.52
197.23
70.00
105.19
122.52
100.70
103.26
1,469.49
24,618.70
1,469.49
900.00
706.64
1,469.49
1,469.49
2,832.56
3,106.75
100.00
1,250.00
277.87
50.26
123.91
133.62
3,450.00
100.00
45.00
50.00
41.61
2,281.90
2,281.90
2,281.90
2,281.90
320.00
460.00
16,070.00
28.60
RELEASE OF SECURITY DEPOSIT
GRANT ALLOWANCE-JUN/2001
ARBITRATION SERVICES-COMM SERVICES
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
TITLE SEARCH FEE-FINANCE
LEGAL SERVICES-LEGAL
REIMBURSEMENT OF TUITION FEES
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-APRIL/2001
MILEAGE-CROSSING GUARD
SAFETY WEAR-FIRE
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS-CITY HALL
TAX ARREARS CERTIFICATES
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
JUNE 4-6 COURSE
WATER REFUND-FINANCE
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS-FIRE
TOWING CHARGES-FIRE
SEMINAR JUNE 4-6-FIRE
ALUMINUM DOOR REPAIRS-WATER
PST REMITTANCE FOR APR 2001
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
FILING FEES-LEGAL
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTAMCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
REIMBURSEMENT FOR O/P-FIRE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
CONTRACT SERVICES-VARIOUS
LIEN HOLDBACK RELEASE
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
SEMINAR-CITY EMPLOYEES
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-ARENA
UNIFORM ACCESSORIES-FIRE
CRANE INSPECTION & REPAIRS
MUN. TAX SALES-LEGAL
ANNUAL SUPPORT-FAIRVIEW
SAFETY SHOES ALLOWANCE
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
DONATION-FIRE
WATER O/P REFUND
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT-FIRE
DOOR REPAIRS-ARENA
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
CANADA DAY 2001-PARKS
Page 6 of lO
260104
260058
259873
260068
259814
259943
260224
259851
259956
260082
260269
259979
260211
259999
259963
259980
259962
259978
260333
260165
259974
259823
259824
M93263
260116
259854
259880
259984
260220
260103
260221
260300
259874
260248
260131
259884
260262
260290
259875
259825
260250
259919
260306
260133
259899
260291
260273
260083
259838
260000
259986
260121
259892
260117
260234
259844
259993
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
FALLS TOURISM
FALLS HYDRO ELECTRIC
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
FALLS HYDRO
FALLS HYDRO ELECTRIC
CREDIT UNION
SOUND SYSTEMS
ECONOMIC AND TOURISM
FALLS HYDRO ELECTRIC
FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
SOUTH RECREATION
FALLS GIRLS
FALLS HYDRO
COLLEGE STUDENT
BLOCK INC
FALLS BRIDGE
NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO
NIAGARA GIRLS MINOR
NIAGARA CREDIT UNION
NIAGARA CREDIT UNION
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO
NIAGARA BLOCK INC
NORMAN PUTTICK
NORTON, G
OCE-CANADA INC.,
OEH INTERNATIONAL
OMERS
ONTARIO CLEAN ALL
ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC
ONTARIO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION
ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIALS
ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL
ORDERLINE
ORNAMENTAL CONCRETE IND. LTD
PACKER, DAVID JOHN
PACKET WORKS INC. ,
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE
PENINSURA TOWING & RECOVERY
PENINSULA COMMUNICATION
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL
PENINSUI~ READY-MIX & SUPPLIES
PENINSULA READY-MIX & SUPPLIES
PERFECTION PLUS INC
PERFECTION PLUS INC
PERFECTION PLUS INC
PETRAKIS, GEORGE
PHILIPS ENGINEERING
PHILIPS ENGINEERING
POOL GROUP, THE
POTTRAST, FRED
POULIN, POLLY
PRAN
pRATA, G
PRAXAIR
PRAXAIR
PRECISE B/I SYSTEMS LIMITED
70,000.00
1,459.24
368.00
1,500.24
520.31
16,070.00
499.40
60.00
674.51
26,843.34
1,500.00
270.00
492.55
187.25
117.88
78,075.60
832.53
270.00
15,990.00
16,070.00
81.58
4,214.61
110.17
542.60
300.00
1,190.25
2,281.00
10,722.29
870.71
716.90
1,453.11
100.00
75.00
87.74
26.45
500.00
864.03
1,588.19
48.15
121.86
126.26
676.66
4,725.49
1,284.00
422.65
460.10
65.00
6,086.93
6,275.61
81.59
300.00
26.26
162.64
22.62
767.25
33.98
569.25
GRANT ALLOWANCE-JUN/2001
WATER OVERPAYMENTS-FINANCE
HEALTH SERVICES-H. RESOURCES
ELECTRICITY CHARGES-VARIOUS
WATER PAYMENTS TRANSFER TO HYDRO
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PA SERVICE-ARENAS
ANNUAL DINNER-BUS. DEVELOPMENT
WATER PAYMENTS TRSF TO NF HYDRO
CONTRACT SERVICES-JUNE/200t
CONCESSION EQUIP PURCHASE-PARKS
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
WATER & HYDRO CHARGES-VARIOUS
ADVERTISEMENT-MAYOR'S
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS-STREETS
STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION
ELECTRICITY CHARGES-VARIOUS
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
ELECTRICITY & WATER-VARIOUS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS-STREETS
ONTARIO TRAFFIC CONFERENCE
COURSE JUNE 4-6
EQUIPMENT SERVICING-MUN WORKS
CONSULTING SERVICES-WATER
JULY PREMIUMS
CARPET CLEANING-BUILDING
PARKING LICENCE-CITY
MEMBERSHIP FEE-ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATION FEE-BUILDING
LICENCE FEE RENEWAL-P. PERRI
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
DRIVEWAY CURB-WATER
TAX O/P REFUND
COMPUTER SERVICING-INFO. SYSTEMS
ROOF REPAIRS-FIRE
TOWING CHARGES-ARENAS
SECURITY SYSTEMS-ARENA
CONTRACT SERVICES-VARIOUS
READY MIX CONCRETE-STREETS
READY MIX CONCRETE
APR/2001 CLEANING SERVICES-CITY
CLEANING SERVICES-FIRE
CLEANING SERVICES-VARIOUS
SIGN PERMIT REFUND
TRUNK STORM SEWER-MUN WORKS
TRUNK STORM SEWER-MUN WORKS
POOL INSPECTION-PARKS & REC
REIMBURSEMENT FOR TUITION FEES
WATER REFUND
WORKSHOP APRIL 24/2001-PARKS
MILEAGE-MAY 2001
CYLINDER RENTAL-GARAGE
CYLINDER RENTAL-FIRE
DISPLAY PARKING MACHINES-PARKING
Page 7 of 10
259881
260171
260274
260105
260217
259830
259965
260074
260210
260020
260139
260168
260336
260038
259948
260174
260258
260069
260212
260111
260132
260016
259877
260078
260079
260099
26~088
259976
260280
259897
259852
260213
260070
260292
260283
259967
260176
260177
M93260
260175
259833
259841
259882
260239
260090
260102
260222
259990
260275
260230
260251
260129
260002
259826
259860
260276
PROHASZAIC% JENNIFER MARIA
PROJECT SHARE
PULLANO, GINO
PURE WATER
PUROLATOR COURIER
PUROLATOR COURIER
PUROLATOR COURIER
PUROLATOR COURIER
QUICK CAR WASH
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
REGIONAL
RELIZON
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RECEIVER GENERAL
GENERAL OF CANADA
GENERAL OF CANADA
GENERAL OF CANADA
GENERAL OF CANADA
MUNICIPALITY OF
MUNICIPALITY OF
MUNICIPALITY OF
MUNICIPALITY OF
MUNICIPALITY OF NIAG
MUNICIPALITY OF NIAG
RIDGEMOUNT QUARRIES LIMITED
RIGG MOONEY MONUMENTS
RITCHIE, L.
ROCHESTER MIDLAND LTD
ROCHESTER MIDLAND LTD
ROTUNDO, DOMINIC
RUSCITTI, TONY
SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD
SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC
SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC
SALIT STEEL LIMITED
SCARINGI, VITO
SCHLUMBERGER CANADA LIMITED
SCOTIABANK MUTUAL FUNDS
SCOTIABANK RSP
SCOTIABANK
SCOTIABANK RSP MUTUAL FUNDS
SECURITY LINK
SENIORS REVIEW, THE
SEXTON, CLIFFORD
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
SHUTTLER, T.
SIMON, PAT
SINGULAR PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
SINIGH, DARSHAN
SMITH, TOM
SMITH, DARRELL
SPACONE, F
SPADAFORA, CARMINE
STAMFORD HOME HARDW~RE
STOKES INTERNATIONAL
STRANGE, JAMES LATIMER
70.95
5,708.33
51.54
139.50
153.10
168.80
161.42
243.20
342.36
1,898.98
1,212.63
1,600.70
146,788.04
152,995.86
150,970.49
145,093.09
22,325.00
1,284,023.40
1,064,432.10
35,162.29
415.03
2,432.42
11.51
3,100.08
676.24
45.00
457.43
797.75
65.00
100.00
757.71
166.92
768.38
138.54
160.98
t52,729~03
670.00
1,813.70
67,048.77
690.00
83.59
401.25
47.09
1,447.74
3,2~1.55
45.00
258.75
1,498.45
65.00
86.71
291.43
125.01
500.00
86.77
106.47
5.00
WATER REFUND
GRA~T ALLOWANCE-JUN/2001
WATER O/P REFUND
BOTTLED WATER-VARIOUS
COURIER CHARGES-VARIOUS
COURIER CHARGES-VARIOUS
COURIER CHARGES-VARIOUS
COURIER CHARGES-VARIOUS
CITY VEHICLES CLEANING
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
DEBENTURE PAYMENT %6552-91
SEWAGE FLOW CHARGES APR/2001
ENGINEERS REPORT-WATER SYSTEM
SIGNAL WORK-MUN WORKS
SIGN PURCHASE-PARKING
SIGN PURCHASE-VARIOUS
LEGAL PUBLICATION-LEGAL
GRANULAR "A" STONE
MONUMENT REPAIRS-FAIRVIEW
JUNE 4-6 CQURSE
CONCESSION SUPPLIES-ARENA
CONCESSION SUPPLIES-ARENA
SIGN PERMIT REFUND
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
SAFETY BOOTS-FIRE
WASTE PICK UP OIL-GARAGE
MOTOR OIL-STORES
MATERIALS-GARAGE
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
REPLACEMENT OF WATER METERS
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PURCHASE CARD PAYMENT
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
SECURITY SYSTEM-CITY HALL
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS-MAYOR'S
WATER REFUND
PAINT SUPPLIES-STORES
PAINT-STORES
JUNE 4-6 COURSE
PHOTOGRAPHS-COMM. SERVICE
PARADE FLOAT-PARKS & REC
SIGN PERMIT REFUND
MILEAGE-APRIL-MAY/2001
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-APRIL/2001
WATER O/P REFUND
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
UNIFORM ACCESSORIES-FIRE
WATER REFUND
Page 8of 10
260253
260178
259994
260264
260246
259863
260097
260247
259864
260098
259831
260254
260067
259815
260151
260033
260048
260106
260198
259968
259810
260059
260301
259801
260243
260112
260277
260238
259835
259985
260092
260031
260214
259865
259866
260181
260122
260091
260227
M93255
260052
259807
259954
M93265
259964
260261
M93266
260081
259977
259987
260100
260297
260158
260094
259855
STREAMLINE 356.50
SUNLIFE 177,849.98
SUPREMEX INC., 134.72
SUPREMEX INC., 326.62
TAB 469.03
TALK WIRELESS INC 218.50
TALK WIRELESS INC 248.40
TALK WIRELESS INC 402.49
TERRAPROBE 3,813.77
TERRAPROBE 3,492.16
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 839.95
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
THE
KIRKLAND PARTNERSHIP 4,004.35
REVIEW 7,507.35
COMMISSIONAIRES 12,694.07
DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD 733.24
HAMILTON SPECTATOR 1,652.51
DRAWING CENTRE 285.79
KIRKLAND PARTNERSHIP 4,350.53
CANADIAN TRAINING AND 836.49
SOCIETY OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS 612.04
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 10,272.00
COMMISSIONAIRES 18,766.27
CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT 185.00
CAMERA PLACE FOTO SOURCE 37.94
THE LUNG ASSOCIATION OF 40.00
TBOROLD LUMBER 341.28
TORONTO DOMINION BANK 236.71
TRANS VIDEO INSPECTION LIMITED 3,458.15
TRAVELPIC PUBLICATIONS 521.63
TRI-CITY CURB CUTTING 1,489.32
TRI-MEDIA MARKETING & 10,043.34
TRILENNIUM PROMOTIONAL PRODUCT 3,573.74
TRILLIUM INDUSTRIAL SAFETY 73.48
TRIMAC 104.01
UNIFORM GROUP INC., THE 98.90
UNITED WAY 1,619.50
UNIVERSAL FLOW ENGINEERING INC 92.46
UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1,037.76
V. GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD.
V. GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD.
VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY COMPANY
VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY COMPANY
VALLEN SAFETY SUPPLY COMPANY
355.78
60,550.26
1,288.65
110.06
283.59
WAGG, E.
WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD.
WATKINSON, I~URIE
WATT, DAVID
WAYNE THOMSON
WAYNE SAFETY INC.,
WEIR & FOULDS
WEIR & FOULDS
WESTBURNE RUDDY ONT~IO
WILLIAM HOOPER INC
WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS
WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS
219.79
208.71
300.00
156.46
995.00
914.25
635.58
969.01
546.83
2,317.75
3,653.03
155.25
UPHOLSTERY REPAIRS-GARAGE
APR/2001 PREMIUMS-H. RESOURCES
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-CLERKS
MOBILE RADIO REPAIRS-FIRE
PAGING AIRTIME-CITY HALL
RADIO PARTS-CITY HALL
CONSULTING SERVICES-MUN WORKS
ENGINEERING SERVICES
MEMBERSHIP FEES-T. SMITH
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-PLANNING
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS-VARIOUS
COMMISSIONAIRE SERVICES-VARIOUS
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-PI2INNING
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-PLANNING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-PLANNING
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL-MUN WORKS
MEMBERSHIP DUES-K. BURDEN
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-MUN WORKS
COMMISSIONAIRE SERVICE-PARKING
2001 MEMBERSHIP DUES-MUN WORKS
PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
DONATION-H. RESOURCES
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-PARKS & REC
WATER REFUND
SEWER INSPECTION-WATER
SEASON'S BOOKS-MAYOR'S
CURB CUTTINGS-STREETS
SITE ADVERTISEMENT-BUS. DEV.
PRESENTATIONS-MAYOR'S
WATER PARTS-WATER
FUEL-FIRE
UNIFORM APPAREL-FIRE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
WATER PARTS-WATER
APRIL/2001 PREMIUMS-H. RESOURCES
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-GARAGE
CONTRACT FALLSVIEW-MUN WORKS
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
FIRE FIGHTING SUPPLIES-FIRE
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
GRANULAR "A" STONE
REIMBURSEMENT OF TUITION FEES
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-MAY/2001
CONTINGENCY-JUNE/2001
PROTECTIVE WEAi~-STORES
LEGAL SERVICES-LEGAL
LEGAL SERVICES-LEGAL
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-PARKS & REC
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-PARKS
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-MUN WORKS
Page 9 of 10
260085
260228
260084
259886
259827
259859
260244
259981
M93256
M93262
260075
260218
260215
260278
260173
259970
260279
260182
260021
WILLOUGHBY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
WINGER, TERRY (CARETAKER)
WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH
WOODMAN, VANESSA
WORK WEAR (HA24ILTON)
WRIGHT FUELS INC.
WRIGHT FUELS INC.
WRIGHT FUELS INC.
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
XEROX CANADA LTD.
YAGAR, SAM AND CAROLINE
YMCA
YMCA
YTV CANADA INC.,
YWCA
ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
TOTAL
3,797.00
65.00
1,500.00
80.40
64.18
38,577.70
13,603.69
12,629.88
1,508.69
10,065.44
3,582.17
777.27
2,415.00
500.00
671.51
7,500.00
350.00
7,083.34
2,352.78
$4,746,314.17
GRANT ALLOWANCE-JUN/2001
CARETAKER WAGES-PlAY/2001
GRANT ALLOWANCE-JUN/2001
WATER O/P REFUND
CLEANING SUPPLIES-PRINT SHOP
FUEL-STORES
FUEL-STORES
FUEL- STORES
PAYMENTS TO MAY 11/2001
PAYMENTS TO MAY 14/2001
PAYMENTS TO MAY 22/2001
PAYMENTS TO MAY 28/2001
CONTRACT SERVICES-PRINT SHOP
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
GRANT ALLOCATION-JUN/2001
CANADA DAY 2001-PARKS AND REC
GRANT ALLOWANCE-JUNE/2001
PRESENTATIONS-MAYOR'S
PASSED THIS llth DAY OF JUNE, 2001.
E. C. WAGG, CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
FIRST READING:
SECOND P. EADING:
THIRD READING:
, 2001.
, 2001.
· 2001.
Page 10 of 10
The City of ~j~,
· Niagara Falls liE41,
Corporate Services Department
Human Resources
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalis,omca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-51 '10
E-mail: travenda@cibJ.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tony Ravenda
Executive Director
HR 2001-03
June 11,200i
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls
Members:
FIR 2001 - 03; City of Niagara Falls Fire Fighter Arbitration Award
(1999 - 2002)
RECOMMENDATION:
That this report be received for the information of Council.
BACKGROUND:
As Council is aware, the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls Professional
Fire Fighters Association have been at arbitration with respect to the 1999 Collective Agreement.
Attached for Council's information is a copy of the arbitration award which was released to the
parties on Friday, June 1, 2001.
As Council will recall, the parties attempted to negotiate an agreement throughout 1999 with very
little success. On February 24, 2000, Council received a request from the Association that the parties
meet once again in a final attempt to negotiate a settlement. At its meeting of March 6, 2001,
Council directed the Management Negotiating Committee to meet with the Association and attempt
to resolve the negotiation impasse.
Thc parties met on March 20, 2000, and the Management Negotiating Committee offered the
Association a 5.67% increase effective January 1, 1999 on the condition that several concessions
were made by the Association. At that meeting the Corporation's offer was rejected by the
Association's Negotiating Committee.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Finance Human Resoumes Information Systems
June 11, 2001 Page 2 HR 2001-03
This arbitration award has addressed, in one way or another, all the concerns put forth by both parties
and listed below are the monetary highlights (to review the balance of the submissions please
reference the award):
Article 8.01 - Salary
In the result, the board awards as follows for a first class fire fighter:
January 1, 1999 3%
January 1, 2000 3.5%
January 1, 2001 2%
July 1, 2001 1.5%
January 1, 2002 2.5%
July 1, 2002 3%
All other ranks shall be adjusted accordingly.
Article 13. 04 - OMERS Pension
Article 13.04 is amended to add the following third paragraph:
Fire Fighters retiring under early retirement options offered by OMERS shall be
entitled to all retirement benefits provided to fire fighters retiring at normal
retirement age of 60 years of age provided they did not get benefits elsewhere.
Article 13.01 (d) - Dispensing Fee Cap
The Employer seeks to amend the group medical health plan by including a
dispensing fee cap of $5.00 per prescription. The board sends this matter back to the
parties so that they may form a joint committee to make arrangements with a number
of pharmacies that will honour an agreed upon dispensing fee. Ifthis matter calmot
be resolved, the board will remain seized.
Article 13.01 (e) - Dental Benefits
The Employer has proposed to remove the automatic upgrade of ODA rates for all
bargaining unit members. The hoard awards the ODA rate comparable to the
police provided that it is no worse than a one year lag on the current year.
Secondly, the Employer proposes amending visitation from 6 months to 9 months.
The board awards this proposal providing that any dependents covered under
this plan under the age of 18 years may continue to visit every 6 months. No
other requested changes are awarded.
June 11, 2001
Page 3
HR 2001-03
Article 14.01/14.03 ~ Sick Leave Entitlement
The Employer has asked that the fire fighter entitlement to 26 days sick leave per
year be amended to 18 days per year. The board awards the Employer's proposal.
In Article 14.03 the Employer asked that 70% of unused sick leave to a maximum of
18 days per year be accumulated. The board awards the latter part of that, that
is you can accumulate to a maximum of 18 days per year, but the 70% is not
awarded.
Recommendedby,
Tony Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
TR:hm
Attach.
Respectfully submitted,
E. P. Lustig
Clfief Administrative Officer
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IN THE MATTER OF AN INTEREST DISPUTE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 50 OF
THE FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION ACT S.O. 1997 Ch. 4
BETWEEN:
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
(Hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation")
-and-
THE NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
(Hereinafter referred to as the "Association")
BOARD OF ARI~ITRATION
Gerald J. Charney, Q.c;.~ Arbitrator
Andrew Reistetter, Corporation Nominee
Jeffrey Sack, Q.c., Association Nominee
APPffARANCE$ FOR THE CORPORATION
.John W. Sounders, Counsel
Samara B. Kaplan, Counsel
Rob Walters, Student-at-Law
Tony Ravenda, Executive Director of Corporate Services
John MacDonald, ExecutiYe Director of Community Services
Brenda Mag§s, Mallager ~f Corporate Administration
Peter Corfield, Fire Chief
APPEARANCES FOR THE ASSOCIATION
Bill Cole, Advocate
Wayne Willett, President
Mike Collee, Chair-Bargaining Committee
Henry, Bargainillg Col~lmittee Member
Jim Simmons, District Vice President- OPFFA
The mediation in this matter was held on March 28, 2DO0 an,, the arbitration
hearing was held on September ii, 20gn at Niagara Fall~, Ontario.
The boara of arbitration was establishe~ by mutual agreement of the parties
uncle~ the terms of the Fire Preface(eh and Prevention AeC S.O. 1997 Ch. 4 to resolve
the matters remaining in dispute between them. Counsel for the part, ss agree that the
board was properly constituted and there were no objections as to its jurisdiction. They
have also agreed that the board ought [o selzle the terms of the collective agreement
which Wa~lld commence or] January 1, 1999 and arid on December 31, 2002.
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TERM
The term is for four years, January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2002
ASSOCIATION'S PROPOSALS
1, ARTICLE 8.0'1 - SA, ,L~,~,y
The normal comparator for fire fighter salaries are a c~mDination of local fire
fighter salaries in some cases, but where there is a police rome, the normal cemparator
over the years has been the police. This has been true m Niagara Falls Generally
speaking, fire fighters were paid close to police salades over the years, varyin9
sometimes by as much as $1500 per annum but basically and most impolzanzly on a
regular basis always tenchng to go back to approximately $200 per annum within the
police Th~s board intends return [ne fire fighters to that relationship, which to all intents
and purposes amounts to approximate parity
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In the result, the board awards as follows for a first class fire fighter:
January 1, 1999- 3%
January 1,2000- 3 5%
January 1,2001 - 2%
July 1, 2001 - I 5%
January 1. 2002- 2 5%
July 1, 2002- 3%
All other ranks shall be adjusted accordingly.
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ARTICLE 3.03 - p~ES - PROBATIONARY FIRE FIG~.T,ERS
Article .3.03 is hereby amended t~ read as follows;
All fire t~ghters of the Niagara Fails Fire Department must
pay dues as set, to the Association, and all probationary Fire
Fighters after having served the aforesaid twetve (12) month
period must pay dues to tl~e Association
.ARTICLE 3.04 - GRIEVANCE REPRESENTATION
Article 3.04 is amended to mad as follows:
Fire fighters shall be granted Association Representation at
any meeting that could result in discipline or discharge
ARTICLE 9,02 - EXAMINATION PROCESS - STUDY PERIOpS
The board awards no change in this article.
ARTICLE 1,0.01 - ASSOCIATION .LEAVE
The board awards no change in this article.
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ARTICLE !3,0~ - OMER6 PENSION
Article 13.04 is amended to add the following third paragraph:
Fire fighters ret,ring under early retirement options ~3ffered by
QMERS shall be entitled to all retirement benef'~s provided
to fire fighters retmrlg at r~ormal retirement atto of 60 years
of age provided they do not get the benefits elsewhere.
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ARTICLE. 21.01 - 21.04 - TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE/NO CONTRACTING
OUT
On ~ne issue of c~ntrecting out, Mr. Sack and Mr, Roisterer made extensive
wr~ten submissions. The Association nas asked for a substantial change to the
contracting out language and the tech change language In their brief. ~13e Associatio~
pointed out that the change requested is standard in the collective agreements of their
compamtors. In addition, ~t has become c~mrnen language throughout the field and
Arbitrator Teplitsky, who iS a leading arbitrator in the field, said "no contracting out
clauses have become so common ir~ fire fighter agreements as to make [t for all
practica] purposes a normal arid standard provision". He awarded identical language to
that requested by the fire fighters In a recent award between the City of Toronto and
· e fire flgl~ters TePtitsk'y awarded ~dentlcal language, though itwas on agreement ~f
the parOes.
Many interest arbitrators have awarded the clause including arbitrators Burkett
and Swan.
In result then. the contracting o~t and tech change language requested in Ardcle
21,01 and Article 22 on pages 32 and 33 of the Association's t3rief is awarded.
ARTICLE 22.0! - INDEMNIFICATION
The board awards no change to article 22.01.
9. App[END!X A~a,C,D~E - STUDY PERIODS
The board awards that the study periods that presently exist in Appendix
[; ant~ 15, be exten~led to cover suppressiO'l~. Itl oaler reapeo~s tile board awards
no change.
10.
APPENDIX B,CTE - SENIORITY
The board awards the Association's proposed change fotlnd on page 41 of
the A~aociation's submissions.
11.
ARTICLE 8.09 - ACTING IN MANAGEMENT POS.!TIONS
'The board awards no change.
12. DISCIPLINE AND DISCHA. R_GE
The Association ha~ proposed in par[ language that says, no member of the
Association shall be d~$ciplined or d~scharged without just cause The board awards
that senterlce. The b~3ard does Rot award the balance of the Association's
request.
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13. MIINIMUM STAFFING
The board makes no award on this matter, since all evidence was not
presented. ,
EMPLOYER'S PIRO..P.OSALS
WAGE~
Th~s matter has been dealt with in the Association's proposals.
2, SERVICE PAY
The Employer seeks to delete tile provision on the service paY. The board does
~lot award the Employer's proposal.
3. LIFE INSURANCE l'RETIREES)
The Emp/oyer wishes to delete a $1,500 paid up life insurance policy for all
retired fire fighters. The board does not award this provision,
4. ARTICLE 13.01 ( c ) - SEMI-PRIVATE COVER~GF
The Employer seek~ to c~eiete Sun Life semi£*priva~e coverage. The board does
not award the Employer proposal.
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5. ~RTICLE t3.01 (d) - DISPENSING FEE CAP
The Employer seeks to amend the group medical heaith plan by including a
dispensing fee cap of $5.00 per prescription. The board sends this matter back to the
part,es so that they may form a joint committee to make arrangements with a number of
pharmacies that wdl h0nour an agreed upon dispensing fee If this matter cat, net be
resolved, the board will remain seized.
6_ .A,~TICLE '13.0'1 fa:) - DENTAL aENEFITS
The Emptoyer has proposed to remove tt~e automatic upgrade of ODA rates for
all bargaining unit members The board awards the ODA rate comparable to the
police prnvided that it is no worse than a one year laG on the current year.
Secondly. the Employer proposes amending visitation from 6 months to 9
months. The board awards this proposal providing that any dependents covered
under thi~ plan under the age of 18 years may continue t~ visit every 6 months.
No other requested changes are awarded.
7. ARTICLE '14.01114.03 - SICK LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
The Employer ha~ asked that the fire fighter entitlement to 26 days sick leave
per year t~e amended to 18 days per year. The board awards the Employer's
proposal,
In Article 14 03 the Employer asked that 70% of unused sick leave to a
maximum of 18 days per year may be accumulated. The board awards the latter part
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of that, that is you ran accumulate to a maximum 18 ~lays per year, but the 70% is
not awarded.
8, ARTICLE 18.02 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ,
The present grievance procedure allow~ the fire fighters to take a grievance all
the way [o city council for resolution. The Employer proposes to eliminate this The
board awards the Employer's proposal,
' ARTICLE 21.02 - :~1.04 - TECH. CHANGF__/CONTRACTI.N_G QUI~
The Employer has asked for substantial changes to the tech. change and
contractin~ out prov~s~on The b~ard does not award such changes,
10.
AP.P.E..NDtX C - RECRUITING IN FIRE PR~.VENTION
The hoard doe~ not award the Employer's requested change.
11.
APPENDIX. A B~C D,E,F - SENIORITY/PROMOTIONAL EXAMS
The board does net award the Employer's proposals.
12, APPENDIX - SI~N!ORITY - DIVISION TRANSFERS
, The board does not award the Employer's proposal,
13. APPENDIXES -TRAINING COURSES.
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Thi= propo~al was rlever asked far during bargaining and the board does
not award it.
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The Board shall remain seized of all differences conceming tl~e ,
implementation of its decmion and we thank the parties for the!r assistance in th;s
matter.
I ee~e~+/disse nt
~, ~.~f',~.,,~ ~-~,~'
Jeffrey S~ck, Ct_C.,Association Nominee
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DI,~SENT OF CORPORATION NOMINEE
AN DRE'IN REISTEI-~'IER
IN THE MA'rT£R OF AN INTEREST ARBITRATION
E~E'[3NEEN.'
THE C~3RPORATI~N OF THE CITY OF N~AGARA FALLS
('I'HE CORPORATION)
THE NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIIREFIGtlTERS A,?,SOCIAT~ON
('THI~ ASSOCIATION}
It is with regret that 1 do not agree w(th th~s award ~n whole It does net reflect the type of
settlement one would expect in the community based on Re information that was
presented to US,
On wages, the rate ultimately is too ciasa to the police rate especially since we know that
approxirnately 1 ¼% of the police rate was purchased by overtime savings for the employer.
Since the firefignters d~d not return s~milar savings to the City, their rate sh{auld have been
lower, t Wdl expect tl3e ~ssue of the continued savings to be c~fls,dered in rate comparison
ir~ the next bargaimng
On contracting out, th~s is the first award made by a board under the new Fire Protection
and Prevention Act, where barga~mng umt exclusions are still ~n dispute. In Toronto the
parties had agreed to up to 59 exclusions before Mr, Teplitsky made h~s "no cantracting
aut' decision. These exclusions also included technical support. In ail ot~er prIor
decIsions, the old legislation was m place and only the Chief and Deputy were excluded by
law The employer did not have Re choices it now has For example, in Niagara Falls, Re
issue of exclusions or designations of persons exercising managenal functions is very
prominent. The City clearly has taken the pos~t~on that it ~ntend$ to remave bath the
persons who are performing managerial functions and those duties fram the bargaining
unit Consequently, the award~l language must be read so as notre intefferewith the new
statutory nghts of the C~y to exclude It is my unclerstanaing that the reference (,in the
awarded language} to the normal duties of fire fighters which are protected fram
comracdng out, aoes nat ~nclude duties Which rnay be excluded uncier the legislation. '1' e
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~nterpret the clause any ether way would be beyon~l the]udsdiction of this Board. It is net
the intention of this Board to interfere with the statutory dghts of the City
With respect to the clause permitting union representation when there is the possibil~ of
formal discipline or dlscharge being me,ed out, it ~s the clear understanding m' the Board
that this shall not apply to investigations.
]'he City placed much emphasis to convey to the Board the current d~fficulties in the
recruiting and retaining of fireflghters Jn the Fire Prevention Division. A recent arbitral
decision imposes an inappropriate burden on the Corporation to conduct an expensive and
elaborate training program ta every intemat applicant re[larding the posted position
To alleviate this human, the C.<~rperation proposed to review the candidate's qualifications
in assessing whether the candidate sr~ould then proceed to w~te the examinations. Access
to the grievance procedure would remain tf he/she believes the Corporation's assessment
was not correct The Award ignores this burden. I would have granted the Corporation's
proposal.
The Corporation requested minimum wording change in Appenmces W to 'E' as a result of
the Ontario F~re College no longer offedng currently named courses. Th~s Award does not
address th~s matter I would have granted the Corporation's proposal.
The goal of interes~ a~itration is to simulate t~e bargaining results which w~uld be
achieved if the part,es had freely bargained (i.e. dghts to lockout/strike existed) a collective
agreement This award fails to do this
Dated at Mississauga this 31~ day of May, 2001.
Andrew Reistetter
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
1 7565 Lundy's Lane
The City of Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
Niogoro Foils { web site:www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-200~-2~
June 11, 2001
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re: R-2001-21
City Float
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of Council.
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting of May 14, 2001, Council passed a motion directing Staff'to prepare a report with
respect to the $300 stipend for volunteers to ride on the City float. The City of Niagara Falls float
has been a very popular entry in local and Regional parades for more than twenty years. This year
the float is scheduled to appear in twenty parades (see attached).
The $300 honorarium will be used for the volunteers for all six of the scheduled summer parades.
Therefore, the volunteers who fide on the float will share the $50 honorarium that is assigned to each
parade. The modest stipend is intended to cover their travel expenses to the parade site, provide a
light meal and if required cover their dry-cleaning expenses. Our volunteers commit between two
to four hours per parade and the honorarium is a small sum to pay for their ongoing commitment.
Christine Elia is the Pageant Director of Miss Niagara and schedules either or both Miss Teen
Niagara and Miss Niagara to ride on the float. She has also agreed to coordinate the distribution of
the modest honorarium for all the volunteers.
Working Together to Serve Our CommunRy
Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development
R-2001-21
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June 11, 2001
Recommended by: ~
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully Submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
~o'hn MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
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Blossom Festival
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Canada Day
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Labor Day Parade
Grape and Wine Parade
Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus Parade
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Wednesday, December 26, 2001
Saturday, December 29, 2001
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,Please circulate to: Elwood C. Wagg
May28,2001
To:
From:
Subject:
Heads of Council, Chief Administrative Officers, Clerks mad Treasurers
Robert A. P. Jcha~ds
President and Chief Administrative Officer
Customer Service In[tlatives
I'd like to update you on a number of iuitiatives that thc Ontario Property Assessment
Corporation (OPAC) has recently uadcrtakcu to reduce co,ts, improve the quality of our products
and enhance the delivery of excellent customer serwce.
For some time, OPAC has been. doing a thorough review and analysis of all its activities and
business processes. For O?AC, as for other businesses, the availability of new technologies, a
more demanding marketplace and the changing needs of our customers means that standing still
is not an option. Faster response to your needs, better value for money and a higher, more
consistent level of accuracy are necessary changes identified by OPAC and our customers.
By now, you're probably familiar with the findings and recommendations made by Mr. Marcel
Beanbien, MPP, in the review of O?AC that he carded out for the MS~ister of Finance. Thc
recommendations in Mr. B eaabien's report and the actions sub sequenQy taken by thc Minister of
Finance ia the 2001 Budget rein/breed tho need for change. This is especially tree in the area of
improved customer service.
From OPAC's inceptiox~, we have reco~i~ed the need to be financially accountable to the
taxpayers and to the municipalities of Ontario. We will continue to ensure the products and
services we provide to you are not ovly affordable but accurate. We believe hnproving thc way
we do business will allow us to recluCe costa while increasing customer service and valuation
qu~liw.
To meet these challenges, orga~izafiorml change~ will be implemented. In the January 2001
edition of OPAC N~Bz$, I spoke about the creation of two new departm uts, Customer Kelations
and Property Values. I would now like to higklight some of these changes in more detail.
Ontario Propert2/Jk~css~ac~a t Corporation
Offie= of thc Prcagdr. ut & Chief Admt~tatfatlv~ Officer
1305 picketing parkway, Picker/rig entre'lo L IV 3P2
T: 905-837-6150 P: 905-831-11040 W.' www.opac, omca
Heads 0£ Cmmcil, Chief Admirfistrafive Officers, C].~rks and Treasurers
May 28, 2001
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The new Customer Relations department valle
create a Customer ~utcraefion Centre to be the main point of contact for all
incoming mtapayer calls and correspondence;
dedi.cate Customer Service Kepresentatives to understanding and meeting the
needs of property owners, mun{cipalifies, and other stakeholders by managing
requests for reconsideration, appeals o£non-complax properties, requests for
assessment information and customer enquiries;
dedicate Municipal Relations Representatives a~.d Accou'at Managers to providing
customer service to municipalities; and
dedicate Government and Business Relations Account Managers to providing
customer service to provincial and federal government, agencies, taxpayer and
business associations.
The new Property Values department will:
assume responsibility for all valuation and data collection functions including
supplementary a~ses~rnent~ and reassessments;
knplcment a Central Data Processing Facility to generate mall-outs, receive,
verify and key data into thc system; and
establish a new case management unit to manage the administration of complex
appeals.
Finally, a new Quality Services department is being built to ensure the highest quality products
and services are delivered to customers, and to evaluate performance against international
benehm arlc~.
OPAC will also be taking advantage of the oppotmmifics presented by technologies such as the
Interact, handheld computers, a call centre and a Geographic Information System (G1S). New
information technologies and business processes will improve the accuracy and delivery of our
products and services. As we implement our new organi~.ation, changes will inevitably continue
over the next year or so as we work through thc process. In the meantime, we remain committed
to fully maintaining the services we currently provide.
I believe it is essential for any business that wants to be successful to provide the highest levels
of customer service possible. Th/s has been - and will continue to be - our Mission.
Ontario Property Asl~smelat Corporation
Oll~oo of th, Presiclcnt & Chief Attmin~rh:~five Officer
1305 Pick,ring P~rkw~y~ Pi~kzhng Ontario L1V 3P2
T: 905-837-6150 F: 905-831~0040 W: www.opao, on.o~.
Heads of Counml, Ckief Admimstratt e Officers, Clerks and Treasurers
May 28, 2001
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I ara confident this new direction for OPAC will ensure that you and the property taxpayers of
Ontario continue to receive excellent customer service along with consistent and accurate
property value assessments.
If you have any questions about OPAC's initiatives, please contact Carl Isenburg, Vice-President
of Customer Relations at 905 837-6190 or me at 905 837-6150.
Yom-s truly,
Robert A. Richards
President and Chief Administrative Officer
Copy OPAC Board of Directurs
BMC
Ontario Property Assessment Corporation
Office of the President & Chief Administrative Officer
1305 Picketing p~rkway, Plckzring Ontario L1V 3P2
T: 9115-837-6150 F: 905-831-0040 W: www.opac.on.ca
P.O. BOX 22022
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTAP..IO
L2J 4.~3
Phone: (905) 374-4040
Fax; (90~) 374-3018
Email: n fsoecerb(b~,H o~n~ail,~o__~
Bill Campisano, President
Niagara Fails Soccer Club
May 30,2001
The Honorable Wayne Thomson, Mayor
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Dear Mayor Thomson,
The Niagara Falls Soccer club is honored to have had your attendance and support at our kick-off
weekend opening ceremonies,
The Ontario Soccer Assoc. as of 2001 to train all recreational/competitive coaches has mandated the
Niagara Falls Boys Soccer, and all Municipal soccer elabs. We have spent a total to date of 4000.005 and
when you add the rebate to this equation of 45.005 per participant (44 coach's) you see that: because of
this ignorance on our part, we have lost 1980.005. Although we can absorb this loss, the funds can only
help with future endeavors.
As the President ofN.f.S.C. I am requesting to appear before Council (if necessary) to state our case. Our
club has not received any correspondence from Parks & Recreation. 1 must say that this problem would
have not presented itself had your representative (Mr. Hamilton) given our club any indication that a
rebate program existed. The Girls soccer was aware of the incentive program. Soccer in Niagara is
growing every yea~, this inherently means a greater workload for our volunteers and a shortage of coaehs.
Therefore we expect our contact with the city to make us aware of any and all imformation/programs
offered through the City of Niagara Falls.
Kindest regards,
Bill Carnpisano ~/_.
P.O. BOX 22022
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
L2J 45~
Phone: (905) 374-4040
Fax: (905) 374-3018
EmaD: pfso~cerb('~Ho~mail,com
Web: ww~.n fsc.ca
Steve H~dl¢oo
P~rks, Recreation & Culture
Niagar~ FaDs, ON
Bill Can~/~no, President
Niaga.r~ Falls Soccer Club Inc.
Re= Coach/ne Ors. ut
Dear ~evc,
Further to our conversation concerning the coaching level rebetc~, [ feel that your position somewhat counter-
productive. Parks and l~crcat/un did not send Niagara Falls Soccer Club Informatlnn detailing the procedm-e for
procurcmcn! of the funds. Furlhcrmore, rtone otour directors were aware of the avaiiab/llly of funds. U'the procedure
is so myster/ous it c~. hardly be considered available Io all in the community.
We, at Niagara F~lls Soccer Club inc., have wo~ed tirelessly, this season, to ~te all ~ ~ti~vc c~ch~ I~eh
and ~vc ~nt a subs~fial a~unt of~ncy in order to ~t 2~ I OSA ~uiremen~. ~c cx~uflue of our club
c~g~ y~ly lo so~ &gr~, ~d hat ye~ it changed d~s~olly, I do not know ~w ~e ci~ could bye ex~ct~
us w ~ow of~e~ ~te proem, wi~t ~y co~ponde~ ~ing issued ~ us.
I once again ask that you d/scuss our position with the commission and find a way to provide our club w/th · rebate.
In th~ futmc, please provide any information to our Club peaaining to aports grant~, coaching aem/n~a and woflc~hops
ltmt may benefit .our children.
Thank you,
Bill Cnmpio ,~
Queensway
Free Methodist
Church
4397 DORCHESTER ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO L2E 6N5
TELEPHONE (905) 356-7800, FAX (905) 356-7808, EMAIL qfmc@vaxxine.com
Senior Pastor - James s. Robb B.A.M.Div.
Ministry Development Assistant - Rebecca Schnell, B.F.A.
Wednesday May 16, 2001
Mr. W. Campbell
Chair of Corporate Services
City Hall of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, POBox 1023
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Campbell:
Queensway Free Methodist Church on the comer of Dorchester Road and Freeman Street is undergoing a substuntial
renovation project, in the form of an addition to make the entrance and foyer larger, more inviting and also handicap
accessible. This project ks very financially demanding on our relatively small congregation of approximately 125
people, therefore it was with great surprise and concern when we received a bill f~om the city totaling $5,962.34 for
building fees and development charges. The fees break down as follows:
Building Permit
Deposits (commercial)
City Development Charges
Regional Development Charges
Total
1613.04
500.00
1876.71
1972.59
$5,692.34
We, at Queens3vay, are a community minded church and have contributed in a very positive way. At Chtkstmas we
stage the "Live Nativity" on the front lawn of our church andas Inurt of the Festival of Lighis in Queen Victoria Park
for the last 20 years - free of charge to people in the community. We, as a congregatio~ Imve enjoyed volunteering
our time and energy to demonstrate the ~real' meaning of Christmas to the young and old alike. We also contribute
regularly to Project Share and our church is used weekly by A.A. We are also are involved in such projects as the
Hannah House. Whatever the outcome of this appeal, we will continue to give these gifts to our community fiiends.
We understand the need of the building permit and agree to pay it, but we have difficulty with the development
charges.
We, as a congregation, are respectfully requesting that this committee consider a rebate or grant of the sum equal to
the city development charges to help defray the demanding costs of this major addition.
Thank you for considering the request.
Respectfully,
K. Wayne 'Bush
Queensway Building Committee
P.S. Would you please notify me when this letter is presented to the committee so that I, or a representative of the
building committee may attend. Thank yon.
C.c. - Rob Nicholson
KWB/av
194 Foster Ave,,
Belleville, ON,
KSN 3P9
(613) 968-8129
Fax - (613) 968-5263
jill fastec(~netscape.net
May 15, 2001
Mayor Wayne Thomson,
City Hall,
4310 Queen Street,
Niagara Falls, ON,
L2E 6X5
like to thank you for meeting with my son Tom Wilkinson, our family dog
a "Tom's Walk." Tom is walking across southern
awareness and raise funds for the first Canadian Treatment and
: for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects.
Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects causes irreversible brain damage
its victims to require life long assistance with their daily living. Many of
tp homeless, in prison, or with a high potential for drug abuse,
death. This is the only syndrome that is 100% preventable.
It is our hope the city of Niagara Falls will assist us in our endeavourer with a
donation to this very worthwhile cause. Any assistance your city can provide us
with will be greatly appreciated and by giv/ng support to our organization will assist
us in meeting our goals.
I thank you again, for the gifts you so generously provided to my son and his
supporters and for meeting with them. I hope to here from you soon regarding this
important venture.
Sincerely,
TOM I.KINSON
~ 194 F~ster-A'¢~nue
~v~, Or~ar~
KSN 3P9
March 7, 2001
Dear Sir or Madam:
t want to help people with F.A.S. t think F.A.S people
have a chance to live on their own and be independent. I want
-to create-a Jaw-to stop-pregf~ant :wome~ .from ddnkir',9 :weJi
sufferers of, F.A.S.
t wilt hope the Brewers, Distillers and Wineries wilt want
-this'to-stop a~d-help us with-the-mor[eyto-open-thks' h-ome a~d
with this ~T~-~y staff c.~n t-~etp to stop th-is -pa'i~[3 ar~ suffed'r~-
1'want my dog ShadOW to come With me 'because he iS a
me company.
Sin(;eret~,
Tom Wilkinson
F.A.E. Sufferer
OUR VISION
Presently no group homes exist in Canada for children or adults with Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome. Our mandate is to secure and renovate a five-bedroom home in a rural setting to
ensure special needs are met. A small barn would house animals for the residents to care for
and bond with. Limiting factors such as poor impulse control and behavioural problems
require that each resident have a private bedroom.
A structured environment with day programs, such as education, social development,
recreation, community awareness, safety, life Skills, personal growth, work programs, and
. would be provided. The core concept is to give these individuals the
in key aspects of their lives by encouraging decision-making, daily
The program's focus will be on developing domestic skills
· for household chores while encouraging independence.
be on site, with the focus being on computer-assisted learning.
i long-term goal of goinginto the community to continue learning at
centre.
m individual with F.A.S./F.A.E., a one to one client/
;the day and early evening and two workers are needed
overnight. As trust is very difficult for F.A.S./F.A.E. individuals to develop, it is important
for them to bond with a primary worker. The primary workers would be qualified,
experienced and dedicated to the program. Commitment to clients must be long term, as
consistency and continuity are essential for the proper development of each individual. It is
essential their day be structured, predictable, handled calmly with clear limitations and
supported by familiar people.
As many of these residents would be leaving a home environment, we would encourage
family participation and involvement. While these individuals are often isolated by their
disabilities, our hope is this home would give them a secure environment to develop
fi-iendships in a family setting. Residents will flourish in this environment, which would
provide the oppommity for personal growth and self-esteem. It is our vision to provide our
residents with a safe, caring and loving environment to make their home in.
PROJECTED
BUDGET
Capital cost for a five bedroom rural property
with acreage and out buildings
$250,000.00
Capital cost for furnishing five bedroom home $50,000.00
$300,000.00
Cost
utilities, one van, food etc.
$50,O00.O0/year
is conservative if the individuals living in the
have high personal care needs
Staffmg Cost Per Year
1 DSW/year (including benefits) = $53,700.00
5 DSW'S from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. x 2
2 DSW'S from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. x 2
(includes staff replacement costs)
Projected annualized operating costs
$845,775.00
$900,775.00
F.A.S./F.A.E.
FACTS
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (F.A.S.) is a series of mental and physical birth defects
that can include mental retardation, growth deficiencies, central nervous system
dysfunction, craniofacial abnormalities and behavioural maladjustments. Children
with suspected Fetal Alcohol Effects (F.A.E.) ha3e similar deficits in behaviour
and may have intellectual and physical abnormalities. It's important to note that
F.A.E. is not a milder form ofF.A.S.; th,e si~s are different, but can be just as
senous. F.A.S./F.A.E. produces irreversible physical, mental and emottonal
effects.
'These i~ciUdei: :'
:: ~': i'Hg~hg difficulty structur~g work time
;::~&l learning and cognition
rAgfih~ impulsively
5i'::: Displaying fearlessness and being unresponsive to verbal cautions
3 .::Difficulty linking cause and effect
:. :g!;~ Demonstrating poor social judgment
'Cannot handle money age appropriately
9. Trouble internalizing modeled behaviours
10. Language production higher than comprehension
11. Trouble generalizing behaviours and information
12. Reduced attention span and easily distracted
t3. May have abnormalities in sensory awareness (Hypo or Hyper)
14. Poor problem solving strategies
15. Verbal and physical aggression with a high potential for drug abuse, alcoholism,.
crime and an early death.
Fetal alcohol syndrome (F.A.S.) is characterized by three groups of signs:
1. Slow growth before and after birth, affecting height, weight and head circumference.
2. Distinct patterns of facial features, which may include eyes that seem widely spaced.
drooping eyelids, a shortened nose, thin upper lip and fattened philmnn (the vertical
crease between the nose and the upper lip).