2008/12/15 ,
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGE~N'~DA
ELEVEN7H MEETING
Monday, December 15, 2UU8
City Hall, Council Chambers - 6:OU p.m.
1. Approval of the December 1, 2008 Corporate Services Minutes.
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2. Reuorts: Staff Contact:
a) BBS-2008-06 ]ohn Castrilli
Indexing of Building Permit Fees
b) PD-2008-115 Alex Herlovitch
Proposed Changes to Planning Applicafion'Fees
c) BDD-2008-04 Serge Felicetti
OPG Marketing Fund
d) CD-2008-14 Dean Iorfida
Review of Events and Activities Downtown in 2008
3. Budget Presentation
2009 Budget - Overview Ed Dujlovic
4. New Business
5. Adiournment
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MINUTES OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ninth Meeting, Monday, December 1, 2008, Council Chambers, 6:25 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Ted Salci, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair; Councillor Jim
Diodati, Shirley Fisher, Vince Kerrio, Bart Maves, Wayne Thomson and
Janice Wing and Carolynn loannoni
STAFF: Ed Dujlovic, Ken Burden, Dean lorfida, Ken Beaman, Denyse
Morrissey, Bob Bolibruck, Todd Harrison, Geoff Holman, Karl Dren, Lee
Smith and Lisa Wall.
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
Lori Sherman, Niagara This Week
1. MINUTES
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Maves
that the minutes of the November 17, 2008 meeting be adopted as recorded.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council December 1, 2008.
2. REPORTS:
F-2008-48
2008 Financial Update
MOVED by Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the 2008 Financial
Update be received, and that the Committee recommend additional quarterly and
semi-annual financial reporting.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council December 1, 2008.
MOVED by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor loannoni that Staff report back
on the cost of conducting a forensic audit of the Corporation.
Motion: Carried
Opposed: Mayor Salci, Councillor Diodati, Councillor Maves
Action: Recommendation suhmitted to Council December 1, 2008.
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MOVED by Councillor loannoni, seconded by CouncillorThomson that letters be sent
to the organizations requesting permissive grants notifying them that there are no
guarantee that they will receive their full funding request.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council December 1, 2008
3. NEW BUSINESS:
MOVED by Councillor Diodati seconded by Councillor Wing that Staff investigate
opportunities to sell surplus water derived from City maintenance and flushing of fire
hydrants
Motion: Carried Unanimously
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council December 1, 2008..
4. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
December 15, 2008 BBS-2008-06
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Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: BBS-2008-06
Indexing of Building Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the increase in Building Permit Fees in accordance with the
requirements of Bill 124 by 8% effective January 1, 2009.
BACKGROUND:
On September 8, 2008, Council approved report F-2008-35 directing the Chief Building
Official to hold a public meeting as required under Bill 124 so as to increase Building
Permit Fees effective January 1, 2009.
Council may recall that the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 came into
effect on July 1, 2005 in that:
"The total amount of fees authorized must not exceed the anticipated reasonable cost of
the principal authority to administer and enforce this Act in its area of jurisdiction."
Performance Concepts was retained to conduct a review of the Building Division's
operation to establish Building Permit Fees based on full cost recovery basis, as well as
the requirement to establish a Building Permit Stabilization Reserve fund.
Accordingly, through this extensive process, Pertormance Concepts determined that full
cost recovery would require an increase in permit fees of 8%.
Public Meeting - New Building and Planning Fees Presented
As required by the legislation a Public Meeting was advertised and held on Tuesday,
November 18, 2008.
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In addition, approximately 140 notices were sent out by mail to Builders, Developers,
Architects, Consultants and Lawyers. In all there were eight guests in attendance and no
one expressed concerns regarding the 8% increase in Building Permit Fees.
Financial Implications to Builders
To put this into perspective the current fee for a Single Family Dwelling of 1500 square feet
would be 1500 X.871 =$1,306.50. The same dwelling after January 1, 2009 would cost
1500 x.941 =$1,411.50 - an increase of $105.00
Also, prior to Bill 124 Permit Fees were indexed on an annual basis in accordance with
Statistics Canada Construction Index. The City has not indexed Building Permit Fees
since 2006.
Recommended by:
John Castrilli, Dir ctor Building & By-law Services
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, CITY OF MAGARA FALLS BUILAING SERVICES
2009 PERMIT EEE SUMMARY EffecNve, January 1, 2009
The pennit fee for the construction of a buitding, structure or addition, listed by classification of major
occupancy, is calculated on Ihe basis of Ihe Gross Floor Area of the building or addi[ion, as applicable,
multiplied by the con~esponding Fgure shown below for each class of permit
CLA55 OF PGRMIT PERMIT FL~~
$/sq. ft $/sq. m.
ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS
I. School, Church, Res[aurant over 30 sea[s , Library, $1.446 $15.57
Theatre, 6ducationel o~ Recreatio~al Facility and
occupancies of a similar nature.
2. Casino $2340 $25.25
MSTTTUTIONAL BUILDINGS
L Hospital, Nursing Home, Refonnatory, Prison and $1.446 $15.57
occupancies of a similar naau~e.
RESIDEi~'T[AL BUiLD[NGS
L SFD, Semi; Duplex $4.941 $10.13
2. To~~~nhouse $0.894 $9.62
3. Add for finished basemen[, in any oftlic above. $0257 $2.96
4. Apartment 13uilding $0.875 $9.42
S.Hotel/Motel/Bed&Breakfasl $1.446 $15.57
BUSMESS AND PERSONAL SERVICE BUILDINGS
I. Of6ce or Medical Building, Finzncial histitutiun and $1.446 $15.57
occupancies of a similxr nature.
MERCANTILE BU[LDINGS
$L176 $12.67
30 sea[s or less, and occupancies of a similar nanve.
2. Add for OCfices a~ Apartments wer the above. $0.675 $726
3. Supenuarket, Departmen[ S[ore and occupancies of a $1.022 $10,99
similar ~awre.
4. Add for basement [o any of [he above merwntile uses. $0.405 $437
INDUSTRIAL BOILDINGS
1. Fac[ory, Plant, Warehouse, industrixl building and
occupanciesofasimilarnxtuce. $Q572 $6.17
2. Offices in inAustrial building $1.077 $I1.60
OTHER PERMITS
1. Service Station, Cac Wash. $0.982 $LO.S7
2. Air-supported S[ruc[ure, Tent (See ~ote 5 in By-law):
a) Undu 250 sq. m $ I50.00 Flat Fee
6) 250 sq. m or moce $0.114 $123
3. Parking Garage $D.4ll $4.43
4. Accessory Storage Building, Far~~ Building, Cn~ee~house $0.289 $3. ] 1
5. Conveesion of the interior oPau existing building to a Casino $1.172 $12.63
6. Change of Use:
a) Less than 4,300 sq. ft(400 sq. m) 50.00, Flat ~ee
b) 4,300 sq. ft. (400 sq. m), ar more [Min Fee -$L50.00] $0367 $3J8
7. Foundation only. 10%oCfull permit fee
8. Structural Shell & foundztiou only 50% of fiill pemiit fee
9. Arohitectual shell & foundation (see nofe 7 in B}~-lau~) 67% of full peimit fee
10. Demolition of a builAing or slructure - min. $150.00 $0.023 $024
1 I. Public Pool $375.OQ Flat Fee
I2. Privatc Pool
a) aboveground 580.OQ Flat Fee
b) ing~nund \'aluc method, as below.
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CLASS OF PERMIT ~ PERMIT FEE .
OTHER PERMITS (conU $/sq. ft S/aq. m.
13. Miscellaneous Residential.
a) Addition to existing dwe0ing,(includes altached garage) $0.941 $10.13
b) Detached Garage. $0303 ~3.26
c) Accessory Building, detached solarium $0268 $2.88
d) Fi~ishing Basement. $0275 $2.96
e) Carpor[, Open Porch, Deck $150.00, Flat Fee
~ Mobile Home (CSA certified - foundation extra $150.00, ~lat Fee
g) Mobile Home Foundation Plus $O.15I $L63
h) ~lobile Home(Uncertified)-including foundation $0.527 $5.67
j) Signs $70.00 for up to 25 sq. ft. plus $L75
for each addilional sq. ft.
PLUMBING. DRAINS & SE4~'ERS
I. Installalion of Plum6ing. $75.00 for all plumbing, up to seven
fixtures, in each unit, plus $4.00 for
each addit'ional fixtu~e.
2. Rein water leaders, Manhole, Catchbesin, Area Drai~~. $4.00 each
3. 6ttilding D~ain, Building Sewer, Building Stonn Drain, $75.00 for [he initia! I50 feet (45 mJ
Building Slorm Sewe~, Storm Drainage Piping, of pipe, or portion, Ihereof, plus
Private Drain, Private Sto~m Drain, $15.00 for eacli 50 fee[ (15mJ of
wa[er sereice pipe (2" diameter or less) additiona] pipe.
4. Connection to Municlpal Sewer $]00.00, Flat Fee
5. Weter sen~ice pipe or priva[e mnin (over 2" diameter) Valuc method, as below.
M[SCELLANEOUS
1. Transfer of Permit to uew owner. 10% of ociginal fee, min. $ I 50.00
2. Extension of revocation date of permit $85.OQ Fla[ Fee
3. Conditional Pe~nit Agreement : a) Not Registered $I50.00 min.
(See below) b) Kegistered o~ Title $25Q00 min
4. Non-routine Inspection Pee: tt) In regular hours $65.00, Plat Pec
b)Outofregularhours $IOO.OQPIatFec
5. Partial occupancy Inspection Fee (pu hour) $65.00 per hour
6. Compliance letter to Lawyers, ele. $75.00 per properiy
7. Liquor Licence Let[er (includes Fire Departmenl Fee). $150.00 per property
8. Zoning Confirtnation $6.50 pcr property
9. Weekend Inspec[io~~ - Min. fee f 00 per hour after 4 hrs Min. Pee $250.00 per i~spection
The fee for a Coodi[ional Permi[ Agreement (CPA) is 20% of lhe fidl permit fee.
Min. $ I50.00. In the event tliat tlie CPA is complied, in full by the due date, then 50% of the CPA
fee will be refunded.
The fees above, cafculated on a sq. ft./sq. m. basis, include new t7oor area either in a new building or an
addition to an exis[ing building.
For categories of construclion not listed above, tlie permit fee shall be $150.00 for the inital $5,000.00 of
valuated cost, or portion thereof, plus $10.00 for each additonal $ I,000.00 of valuated cos[, or portion thereof,
Fees are payaUle at time of application. (includes inground swimming pools)
Minimum Permit Fee $ I 50.00 for alI classes of permils not noted above.
Other applicable fees may be payable for servici~g deposits, development charges, park dedioa[ioq ete.
The fee for fast U~acking a permif (when available) is 1.5 times the applicable rate, above.
Nohvithstandi»g, where co~struc[ion or installation has occurred peior to Che issuance of a permit, 8ien the
permit fee shall be double the amoun[ lis[ed above.
NOTE: T'his Summary is intended for reference purposes only. For complete infonna[ion, refer ro
By-I~nv 2007-03 & lhe various ameudmenls lhereto and otlier applicable 6y-laws
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2006 PERMIT FCE SUMMARY Effective, January I, 2006
The pennit fee for the construction of a building, structure or addition, (isted by classification of major
occupancy, is celculated on [he besis of the Gross Floo~ Area of the building or addition, as applicable,
multiplied by the corresponding figure shown below for each class of permit
CLASS OF PCRMIT PERMIT FEE
$/sq.ft S/sq. m.
ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS
1. School, Church, Resta~cant over 30 sea[s , Libcary, $1339 $14.42
Theatre, Educat~ional or Recreational Facility and
occupancies of a similar naNre.
2. Casino $2.167 $2333
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS
I. Hospital, Nursing Home, Reformatory, Prison and $1339 $14.42
occupancies of a similnr nature.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
I. SFD, Semi, Duplex $0.871 $938
2. "Cownhouse $0.828 $8.9I
3. Add for finished basemcnt. in anv of [he above. $0255 $2.74
4. Apartment Building $0.810 $8.72
S.HoteVMotel $1339 $14A2
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL SERVICE BUILD]NGS
L Office or Mcdical 6uildiog, Financi¢I Institu[ion and $1339 $14.42
occupancies of a similar na[ure.
MERCANTILE QUILDINGS
L Lov.~ Rise Retail Slore, Strip Pfaza, Small Restaurant of $1.089 $11.73
30 seats or less, nnd oceupancies of a similar nature.
2. Add for Offices or ApaRments over the above. $0.625 $6.72
3. Supennarket, Department Smrc and occupaiicies of a $0.946 $10.18
similar nature.
4. Add for basement to anq of the abo~~e meroan[ile uscs. $0375 $4.05
INDUSTRIAL DUILDINGS
L Pactory, Plant, Warehouse, indi~striat building and
occupancies of a similar nature. $0.530 $5.71
2. Offices in industrial Uuilding 50.997 $10.74
o~~«~a Neana~Ts
L Serviee Statioq Car R~ash. $0.909 ~9.79
2. Airvsupported Shuctvre, TenL (See nole 5 in By-law):
a) Ondec 250 sq. m $150.00 Flat Fec
b) 250 sq. m ar more $0.106 $ L l4
3. Parking Garage $0.381 ~4.10
4. Accessory Storage Building, Fann Building Greenhouse $0.268 ,~2.88
5. Com~ersion of Ihe in[erior of an existing building [o a Casino $1.085 $ I 1.69
6. Change of Use:
a) Less than 4,300 sy. R(400 sq. m) $150.00, Fla[ Pec
b) 4,300 sq. ft. (400 sq. m), or more [Min Fee- $150.00] $0340 $3.50
7. Foundation only. 10% of Cull permit fee
8. Slructw~al Shell & foundatio~ only 50% of full permi[ fee
9. ArchitecNal shell & foundation (see note 7 in By-law~) 67% of full perzni[ fee
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OTHER PERD4ITS (cond $/sq. ft. $/sq. m,
lO.Demolitionofabuildingorstructure $0.021 $0.22
1 I. Public Pool $350.00, Flat Fee
l2. Private Pool Value method, as 6elow.
I3. Miscellai~eous Rcsidential.
a) Addition [o exisfing dwelling. $0.871 $938
b) Garage. $0281 $3.02
c) Accessory Building, closed porch, solarium $0.248 $2.67
d) Finishing Basement. $0.255 $2.74
e) Carport, Open Porcli, Deck. $ I SO.OQ Fla[ Fee
~ Mobile Home (CSA certified - foundation extra $7509Q Rlat Fee
g) Mobile Home Foundation Plus $0.140 $7.51
h) Mobile Home(Uncertified)-including foundation $0.488 $5.25
j) Signs $65.00 for up to 25 sq. fl. plus $L50
for each additional sq. ft.
PLUMBMG. DRAMS & SEWERS
L[nslallation of Plumbing. $75.00 for all plumbing, up to seven
fix[ures, in each unit, plus $4.00 for
each xdditional fixture.
2. Rain water leaders, Manhole, Catchbasiq Area Drain. $4.00 each
3. 6uilding Drain, 13uilding Sewer, Building S[orm Dcain, $75.00 for [he initial ] 50 feel (45 m.)
Building Sto~n Sewer, S[onn Drainage Piping, ofpipe, or portioq thereoC plus
Private Drain, Privete S[min Drain, $I5.00 for aach 50 feet (15m.) 01
water service (2" diamter or less) addiponal pipe.
4. Connaction to Municipal Sewer $100.00, Plat ~ee
5. Water service pipe oc privatc main (over 2" diameler) Value metliod, as below.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Tra~~sfer of Permit to new owner. 10% of ociginal fee, min. $75.00
2. Extension of revocetion date of permit $80.00, Flat Fee
3. Canditianal Pennit Agreemen[ : a) No[ Registered $12Q00 min.
(See below) 6) Regis[ered on Title $250.00 min
4. Non-routine Inspection Fee: a) In regulac hours $60.00, Pizt Fee
b) Ou[ of regular hours $9QOQ Flat Fcc
5. Partial occupancy Inspzc[ion Fee (per hour) $60.00 per hour
6. Compliance le[ter to Lawyers, etc. $70.00 per property
7. Liquor Licence Letter (includes Fire Department fec). $125.00 per proper[y
8. Zoning Confirmation $6.00 per property
9. Weekcnd Inspection - Min. fee+ $94 pet hour after 4 hrs. Min. Fee $240.00 per inspection
The fee for a Conditional Penni[ Agreement (CPA) is 20% of the ftdl permit fee.
Min. $150.00. In the eve~t tha[ [he CPA is complied, in full by Ihe duc date, Ihen 50% of the CPA
fee will be refunded.
The fees above, catculated on a sq. R./sq. m. basis, include new floor aren eithec in a new buildiiig or an
addi[ion to an existing building.
Por categories of co~struction not lis[ed above, the permit fee shall be $I50.00 for the inital $5,000.00 of
valuated wst, or portioii thereof, plus $10.00 for eaah additonal $ I,000.00 of valualed cost, or portion Ihereof,
Fees are payable at time of applica[ion. (includes inground swimming pools)
Minimum Permit Fec $I50.00 Cor nll classes of permits not noted above.
O[her applicable fees may be payable for servicing, deposits, development charges, pa~k Aedication, ete.
The fee for fast lraoking a pemiit (whe~ avaifable) is 1 S times the applicuble ra[e, a6ove.
Notwilhs[andi~g where wnstruc[ion or installation has occurred prior to the issuance of z peimit, tlien the
permi[ Cee shall 6e double the amount listed above.
NOTP: This Summaq~ is in[ended for reference purposes only. For complete infonna[ion, refer to
By-law 94-42 &[he various amendmen[s ~iereto and other applic¢ble by-laws
S Ipe~miWe~mil Fees 6 ValuaslP¢rrnll Fce $ummary 2009_ppw
December 15, 2008 PD-2008-115
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Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: PD-2008-115
Proposed Changes to Planning Application Fees
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council support the following:
1. The proposed increases of the Planning Application Fees, as outlined in Appendix 1, be
phased in with 25% occurring January 1s`, 2009 o S'
-~9~-9- 25% occurring January 1,2010, 25% occurring January1,2011 and the
remaining 25% occurring January 1,2012.
2. For the 2011 year, staff will report to Council on any further changes required to the
planning application fees.
3. A notice be placed in the local newspaper informing the public of the change in fees for
planning applications.
BACKGROUND:
On September 8, 2008 City Council ratified Staff Report F-2008-35 adopted by Community
Services Committee which directed staff to hold a public meeting with the development
community regarding the establishment of new planning application fees effective January
1, 2009. A public meeting was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 to discuss costs related
to various planning applications, as well as Building Permit fees. Approximately 140 notices
were sent out to Builders, Developers, Architects, Consultants and Lawyers. There were
eight guests who attended.
Performance Concepts, who was hired by the City to review the expenses and fees
generated within the development application approval process presented the results oftheir
review at the public meeting. The consultant stated that a significant increase to planning
fees was required to achieve full cost recovery and that planning application fees in Niagara
Falls have historically been low. It was also noted that some municipalities had subsidized
planning fees with higher building permit fees. However, Bill 124 now prohibits this practice.
The consultant has carried out a number of similar studies in the Golden Horseshoe
including Niagara-on-the-Lake,and Grimsby and reported that the proposed fee increases
for Niagara Falls are com`parable with the fees imposed throughout the Province.
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The people attending the public meeting were advised of Council's interest to move
towards full cost recovery for application fees.
Comments from the Development Community
While most of the people attending the public meeting recognized that the City's fees have
historically been low, it was suggested that there be a phasing in of the new proposed fees.
One individual suggested a 25°/o increase a year similar to the approach by MPAC on the
assessment of properties. Due to tough economic times individuals expressed that the
timing of raising fees to the levels proposed was not good. However, there was general
agreement that the schedule of fees have to increase.
An e-mail received from one developer after the meeting stated that he understands and
supports the increase in fees for service. However, he questions why fees were not raised
on an incremental basis when the economic situation was much better. To now increase
the fees at the magnitude as proposed is excessive. Staff agrees that it is unfortunate that
planning application fees were not increased on a regular basis, and therefore, the
proposed rate of increase would not be so dramatic. Developers have benefitted from the
lower fees for a number ofyears with subsidization ofthe processing fees provided through
general taxation.
Proposed Increase in Planning Application Fees
The Planning "Full CosY' Schedule contained in the consultanYs report is attached as
Appendix 1. This schedule compares the current fees and the full cost fee. A third and
fourth column showthe staff recommendation with an implementation of phasing with 50%
of the full cost recovery being implemented January 1, 2009 and remaining 50%
implemented January 1, 2010. The phasing in of the fee increases will lessen the impact
of the full fee in 2009 and prepare the development community for full cost recovery in
2010. It is further recommended that staff monitor the fee structure and report to Council
after two years on any required changes to the fees. In order to illustrate how the full cost
recovery fees will impact development, Planning staff have calculated that for a rezoning
for a 50 lot subdivision, the full cost recovery processing fee will result in a cost per lot of
$270. In the case of a 300 room hotel, a rezoning will result in a full cost recovery
processing fee of $48 per room.
Staff also propose a rebate program for applications that are withdrawn early in the review
process. If Planning staff have not circulated the application, and the applicant wishes to
withdraw it, the applicant will receive an 80% refund of fees. If Planning staff have
circulated the application for agency review, and the applicant withdraws their application,
they will receive a refund of 50% of the fees. Once agency comments are provided, the
planning review is quite far along and no refund will occur at this stage.
CONCWSION:
Through this report, staff is recommending that Council support the increase of application
fees to reflect the actual cost in processing planning applications and implement the fee
December 15, 2008 - 3- PD-2008-115
~ increase as proposed by Performance Concepts, but with a phasing in program. The fee
increases will have a positive impact on City revenues and reflect the real costs of
processing planning applications.
Recommended by: ~ '~~Y` t"""
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Approved by: ~
Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services
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APPENDIX 1 "
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Description of Planning Application Existing Fee Full Gost ~Proposed Fee`, P4roposed Fee
Fee From Jan r1 N2009 ~,Jan
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Per lot over 10 lots max. 5 000 50 N/A ~~~`tt~=:`'~~~~~~`z?"
Final Clearance of Plan 500 N/A ~~~~'~~t F~~~ x
Extension of Draft Plan 500 e~ FP~~'~
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Modification of Draft Plan 500 ~`'~t~'~' ~~x i~ 4.~~'
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Se aration of Semi-detached/On-Street 250 1 508 ~~~T~~~~T ~'r~~
Pro ert Relottin 450 ~'~s»~. F E~~.-~~'~~
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Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: BDD-2008-04 - OPG Marketing Fund
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council allocate the $80,000 interest accrued in the OPG marketing fund account
as follows:
1. $15,000 toward the December 2009 Olympic Torch Celebration - December
2009
2. $10,000 toward the Boundary Waters Treaty 100 Celebration - June 2009
3. $55,000 toward the New Year's Eve television broadcast to be spent in 2009 and
2010.
BACKGROUND:
As Council is aware, on October 20, 2005 the City received $1,546,000 from Ontario
Power Generation to promote and market tourism activities in Niagara Falls. The funds
were set aside by Council in a reserve fund at the time of receipt. Council approved a
spending program to utilize these funds over a 5-6 year period. As this is a reserve
fund, interest earned has remained within the reserve and consequently is available for
additional promotion and market initiatives. Staff estimate that by December 31, 2008
the fund will have earned $80,000. Staff wish to allocate the earned interest to the
following programs.
Olympic Torch Celebration - December 2009
The City of Niagara Falls has been selected as a celebration community to host
festivities as a part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. The community
celebration is an opportunity for a limited number of communities across Canada, in
cooperation with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), to commemorate the Olympic Flame and Olympic
Spirit in a different way and:;fqr a longer time than the moving torch relay. The event is
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A Community Task Force is being formed to host this community celebration. The Task
Force, along with the City, is responsible for:
• establishing the celebration site, acquiring permits and assisting with contingency
planning
• providing community facilities and overlay (washrooms, lighting, waste
management)
• recruiting local staff and volunteers, and creating local content (entertainment)
• coordinating local police, security, traffic and emergency response
• coordinating community activities and promotion, crowd building
• assist with media information
• nominating a community torchbearer candidate
The $15,000 will assist in dealing with the above-noted host community responsibilities.
Boundary Waters Treaty 100 Celebration
Widely regarded as the first environmental agreement the 1909 Boundary Waters
Treaty was the first international treaty to articulate principles of boundary water
resource development, to address cross boundary pollution and to prohibit the diversion
of boundary waters. The Boundary Waters Treaty stands for its uncommonly good
approach to natural resource governments stewardship.
In June 2009, the cross border Niagara Region will be the location for an historical
binational event when the Governments of Canada and the United States, the City of
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, New York, Niagara Falls, Ontario, the Town of Fort Erie and
Niagara on the Lake, the Village of Lewiston and Youngstown, host the Centennial
Celebration of the 1909 Boundary Water Treaty (BWT) at Niagara Falls on June 13,
2009.
The Centennial Celebration will be held during Boundary Waters Week (BWW) a
regional initiative scheduled to run from June 5-14, 2009. Throughout Boundary Waters
Week the Niagara Region Corridor will be host to water themed conferences and
events, exhibitions and performances - climaxing with the official celebration of the
Boundary Waters Treaty on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Niagara Falls. Each of
Niagara's border municipalities will be host to a centennial activity over the course of
Boundary Waters Week.
The official ceremony will be held at the International Boundary at the Rainbow Bridge
from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 13, 2009. Federal, state, provincial and local
government officials, Native Americans and First Nations representatives will be a part
of the official program. The ceremony is anticipated to attract national media attention.
December 15, 2008 - 3- BDD-2008-04
Centennial stages are planned for Oakes Garden Theatre (NFO) and Prospect Point
(NFNY) on June 13`h. A musical program of entertainment is being planned for each of
the centennial stages.
The entertainment at the centennial stage will be free to the public. The evening will
conclude with a Falls fireworks display. To assist in the production of the event each of
the Communities mentioned above has been asked to participate with a$10,000
sponsorship and to provide staff support to assist in the planning of this event.
Niagara Falls New Year's Eve Broadcast
Council had allocated $100,000 per annum from the OPG funds to support the
televised NYE celebration for (2005-07). The event also had funding support from
various tourism stakeholders such as the Niagara Parks Commission, Fallsview Casino,
Fallsview, Clifton Hill and Victoria/Centre BIA's over the same three year period.
Upon the conclusion of the 3 year commitment in 2007, the funding partners felt the
televised exposure provided by the event was a valuable asset to the destination and
community. The stakeholders agreed to continue the partnership for an additional 3
years from 2008-2010. Council redirected the $150,000 allocated for the LIVE
broadcast to the NYE broadcast as the funds were not utilized due to sponsorship
dollars raised for the LIVE broadcast.
The $150,000 will be spent over a 3 year period during 2008-2010.
Costs to produce and secure entertainment for this event continues to escalate each
year. The $55,000 will assist in dealing with these cost escalations for the 2009 and
2010 event.
Additional interest will accrue over the next two years and staff will advise Council of the
total with suggested programing ptions. ~
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Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CD-2008-14
Review of Events and Activities Downtown in 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
That Celebrate Old Downtown submit a master plan for events for 2009; and
That the funding request by Dr. Lococo be received and filed; and
That staff review CIP (Community Improvement Plan) application procedures.
BACKGROUND:
2008 witnessed many positive changes on Queen Street. A number of events brought
many visitors to Queen Street, building facades were noticeably refurbished and a number
of new businesses opened or were slated to open in the coming months. This report will
look at the results of these developments.
Events
A not-for-profit organization called Celebrate Old Downtown (COD) was formed to run a
number of events overthe summer months. Three major events, Springlicious, Dare Devil
Days and Days of Elvis, were held. The former events were free to the public, while the
latter being a ticketed event. In addition, several smaller events occurred including a
Sportsfest Event, Tuesday night car shows and Arts and Festival Days, held on Saturdays
in September and October. Also, Council is aware that an outdoor skating rink is currently
under construction with the intent of drawing more people downtown during the winter
months.
The events received positive media attention, brought valuable exposure to the Downtown
and generated a great deal of excitement that had not been experienced on Queen Street
for several years. Although organizers did not have exact attendance counts, clearly the
events brought new visitors and people down to Queen Street that had not been their in
years. Longtime merchants were happy to see foot traffic that had long disappeared.
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Being that it was the inaugural year for these vents, it is not too surprising that COD ran
a deficit. New events rarely make money in their first year and it is difficult to determine
the return on the investment as a result of the events.
COD was successful in securing $70,000 from the Trillium Foundation and an additional
$25,000 from the Ministry of Tourism, coups for first year events. Nonetheless, as of a late
October financial statement, COD had $37,000 in current liabilities and there were monies
due to the Downtown B.I.A. ($94,000) and Historic Niagara ($25,000).
The City turned out to be a major funder of the Downtown events. Starting with
Springlicious, COD requested fee waivers for municipal costs and licences. Council
approved the waivers and costs associated with the events were to be taken from the
Downtown C.I.P. account. In light of Council's willingness to support the events, staff took
a rather expansive view of the costs associated with the events. By the end of the event
calendar, approximately $172,000 had been taken from the C.I.P. account. Although the
CIP account came in handy for a source of funding for the events, staff does not feel that
this practice should be continued for 2009. The C.I.P. monies are for beautification, facade
improvements and residential and commercial loans and building grants. Monies taken for
the events eliminate monies that could go into the programs originally intended through the
C.I.P.
In addition, at the July 7'h meeting, Council approved up to $50,000 from the OPG
tourism and promotion contingency fund be allocated for the promotion of downtown
events. Monies also went to staff costs of COD. (There will be more comment on the OPG
fund below). The $50,000 was fully spent; however, it should be noted that for every dollar
provided by the City, more than two dollars in other revenue was invested.
Staff recommended to the event organizers that it might be advisable to focus on one event
and "get it righY'. COD felt that it was necessary to have a calendar of events throughout
the summer. From a staff perspective the events were difficult and time consuming.
Although it could be expected that there would be hiccups with the inaugural event,
Springlicious, the event planners were not any more organized by the final event of the
summer. Staff was often waiting until the last minute for important details that would enable
various approvals. Also, there was a regular turnover of COD staff that meant a lack of
continuity or experience from event to event. COD has indicated that they will be scaling
back the number of events in 2009 in order to concentrate on the successful Springlicious
event in May.
As indicated it is staff's recommendation that the C.I.P. not be used to fund the events for
2009. As a result, the Downtown B.I.A. has submitted a request for a permissive grant of
$100,000 that has already been referred for budget deliberations. It would be appropriate
that COD submits a formal plan and budget for their 2009 event calendar. Also, if Council
was to grant the funding request, similar to other permissive grants it should be contingent
on a staff member and/or Councillor being involved with COD to ensure the City's funds are
being spent wisely.
December 15, 2008 - 3- CD-2008-14 '
OPG Funds
Council's decision to provide $50,000 of the OPG funds to the downtown events resulted
in a request for similar funding from Dr. Mike Lococo. As council may be aware, Dr. Lococo
is the principle behind Silver Mist Productions, which has brought a number of theatre
productions to the community over the last few years. Dr. Lococo argues that access to
OPG funds from the City would allow him to market his productions to the United States and
bring additional visitors to the community.
By the time staff received Dr. Lococo's request, the $50,000 allocated to the downtown
events had already been spent, therefore, there was no budgeted money to accommodate
his request. It was always staffs intention to bring forward his request in association with
the downtown "wrap-up" report
Although it is worthy to support the arts and new attractors, and Dr. Lococo's productions
have been first-rate, the City is not in the habit of funding private businesses or individuals.
The OPG monies allocated to the downtown went to the events that, arguably, indirectly
benefitted the many downtown businesses.
A separate report on this evening's agenda will deal with future allocation of the OPG funds.
Sidewalk Cafes/ Sandwich Boards/ Signage
During this past summer, the Downtown BIA requested the use of parking spaces along
Queen Street in order for new cafes and restaurants to be able to provide seating outside.
One such venue was the Mide Bistro Restaurant located across from City Hall. Due to the
restaurant opening later in the year, there was no opportunity to apply for or construct an
outdoor eating area. It is hoped that an outdoor cafe guideline application will be submitted
early in the newyear so that approval may be obtained and construction of necessary works
will occur prior to the good weather next spring. It is expected that there will be other
sidewalk cafe applications received next year.
City Council approved the use of sandwich boards as a form of advertisements. Despite
some initial confusion, Staff applied the regulations of the new Sign By-law as guidelines
and has not experienced any problems with this protocol.
As outlined in PD-2008-65, Request by the Downfown BIA to Allow Activities on Queen
Street, the Downtown was desirous of new signage at strategic locations, along with street
banners. The banners were installed in time for Springlicious and have provided an
improvement to the streetscape. Staff has worked with representatives of Historic Niagara
to come up with new signage design and locations. The City has committed $20,000
toward this initiative through CIP and Parking & Traffic budgets. Five (50 new signs will be
erected around the perimeter of Downtown in the next few weeks directing people to what
is being termed as the City's arts, culture and entertainment district.
It should be noted that staff was very lenient during the summer months with Downtown
signage that was contrary to our sign by-law. Only a large signed that caused a visibility
issue, placed at the triangle at Christ Church, was removed.
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Building Permits/ Business Licences
There has been a tendency on the part of the major property owner, Historic Niagara, to
ignore requirements (see attached chart). Although the municipality has some leniency with
regard to municipal requirements (business licences, sign permits) Provincial requirements
under the Ontario Building Code and the Fire Code cannot be ignored.
Staff appreciates that there was an eagerness on the part of the developer to make
changes and improvements quickly, however, the minute the property owner received
"Orders to Comply", this should have been enough of a warning to send the Developer's
contractor in to the Building Division to apply for the requisite permits. Work continued
without permits. As a result, staff felt it had no choice but to lay charges in the case of three
(3) properties. Failure to lay charges would have sent out the wrong signal and undermined
the credibility of the building permit process. The charges are still before the courts.
Although the Developer may have felt a sense of urgency, and the need to begin alterations
immediately, their haste may actually mean more work in the long run. It was discovered
that a few buildings failed to put in handicapped accessible washrooms and had material
alterations made to their entrances. Such alterations to entrances have to be barrier-free.
As a result, the developer may have to make expensive retrofits that could have been
avoided had their contractors made proper applications. This is especially disappointing
as accessibility is one of the tenets of the CIP grant process.
There has also been a pervading erroneous message conveyed to the tenants that they did
not require permits or licences of any kind (see attached e-mails). This has created
unnecessary confusion.
A number of Commercial Building Grants have been approved for Queen Street properties
in the last year. Ideally these grants should have been approved prior to construction
beginning. Although there is no requirement that work cannot precede a CIP application,
however, by doing so, a developer may not fully realize the grant potential for the property.
IdeaAy, property owners should be applying for building permits as soon as their
applications have been approved. Staff will be reviewing our process.
Staff is somewhat hopeful that compliance issues will improve going forward. The
Developer has recently brought in associates that are more familiar with the Building
application process. Also, staff has been accommodating by setting up weekly meetings
regarding renovations to the old Seneca Building, although the most recent meetings have
been cancelled by Historic Niagara.
CONCLUSION:
The Downtown has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past year with thirteen
new art galleries and four (4) new, or proposed, restaurants. There are more exciting
developments planned with the reopening of the Seneca Theatre for entertainment, the
development of the Buttery Restaurant and the Taps Micro Brewery and Restaurant in the
spring. The events did bring needed exposure and foot traffic to Queen Street but they
need to be better organized going forward.
December 15, 2008 - 5- CD-2008-14
The major developer has put a lot of resources into building improvements but has shown
some disregard for process. It should be noted that following the permit process does not
necessarily mean delay. Building and Fire requirements ensure safety for the future
occupants. Also, applying for requisite permits avoid possible retrofits, after the fact.
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Dr. Mike Lococo Sr.
Silver AQist Productions Niagara Inc.
4674 St. Clair Avenue
Downtown Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3S8
Mayor Salci and Members of Council
City I-lall
4310 Queen Street
Niagara ~alls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mayor Salci and City Council:
I~~ a short three years, Sih~er Mist Productions has brought world-class entertainment at
affordable prices to our citizens. It has generated thousands of dollars in charitable donations. It
has enteriained 27,000 Regional School Children, many of whom could not afPord the price of a
ticket, but were not left iu a classroom. Silver Mist has brought public awareness [o thc arts and
has demonstrated the ability of a local group to rival Broadway, Toronto and Strattford, etc.
Silver Mist and our production of Disney's `Beauty and the SeasY' and Disney's "Alladin
Junior" has been acclaimed by Richard Ouzounian, renowned critic from the Toronto Star. He
considers us as good or better Chan any producCion company in Canada.
For us to proceed and raise the bar to continue to attract quality enCertainment to d~e Niagara
Regioii, ~ve need your help. We ~eed funding to be able to advertise to let the worid kno~+~ ~vliat
we have to offer in Niagara Falls.
There are monies available for marketing, as was obvious in the recent articles in the Niagara
Falls Reviev,~. I don't question the allocation of previous funds, but I do believe that ~n~hat wc are
doing is just as important. w'e can make downtoNm Niagara Falls Iiappen and also support ~tain
and Ferry 11ong with other venues throughout the Ciry.
The advertising budget at Silver Mist Productions is limited and to fhis datc has excluded the
American Publications. We haven't sought any help in the pasC. I thinlc it would be in the best
interest of the entire Rcgion if we attract our ~eigl~bours from the South. Please consider our
requesl for a portion of the Ontario Power GeneraCion Grant for funds to market our City, to be
put to use helping to advertise upcoming Silver Mist shows.
In promoting our show, we would also be promoting The Winter I'estival of Lights, as we are a
major partner. As well. we would be promoting many other functions and businesses that we
work in conjunction with in the Region.
Some of our significant community partners include Gales Gas I3ars. Bob Gale bou~ht out our
entire first show and gave tickets to imder privileged children. As well, we thank Minacs who
realize the importance of the arts for a thriving and vibrant community.
I hope we can include the City of Niagara Falls as one of our major partners. I am confident that
Members of Council also know the value of the arts in our community. Perhaps you could recall
the time when the casC of "Alladin" came to City Council to sing "A Wl~ole New World." We
hope to work together ~vith you to create that whole new world for the Region ofNiagara.
City Counci] of Niagara Falls must realize that they now Uave the responsibility to lead the
Region, as tourism is one of our main sowces of revenue. As other industry has been forced to
]eave due to economic factors beyond our controL I urge you to take a leadership role and
support the arts by supporting Sih~er Mist.
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From: Dean Iorfida
To: Jessica Potts; Lydia Picca
Date: 9/4/2008 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: Mide Bistro - 4337 Queen
CC: Bob Bolibruck; mide@cogeco.net
Kassandra/ Jessica:
The information relayed is not accurate regarding business li~en~es. Let me explain:
In association with the various one-off festivals being held downtown this summer, the fees associated with vendors/ food stands
for these events were to be taken from the Downtown Community Improvement Plan account. Depending on the length of the
event, the fees associated with vendors can range between $150 to $1,000. The fees are relaNvely high because inspection takes
place over a contracted time period.
You will be happy to know that a licence for a restaurant (the category your bistro is likely to fall under)is a nominal $40/year plus a
$25 admin. fee in the frst year.
A copy of our business by-!aw is avai)able at the foliowing link:
htto://www.niaqarafalis ca/ciN hall/deoartments/clerks/bylaws/index.asp
Application for a business licence through the Clerks Office triggers the inspections from Fire, Building and Heaith departments that
are necessary for you to open lawfully in Niagara Falls.
Therefore, in conclusion, there is a nominal business licen~e fee to operate. Please see Lydia in my offce to make application.
Good luck with your business venture. We look forward to you lawfully opening on Queen Street.
Sincerely,
Dean
Dean Io~da, City Clerk
Niagara Falls
905-356-7521, E~. 4271
905-356-9083 (Fax)
lessica Potts 9/4/2008 11:39 AM
Hi Lydia and/or Dean,
I've been contacted by Kassandra Murray (cc'd on this email), owner at the new Mide Bistro across the street regarding licensing for
her business. She was told through the grapevine that there had been approval through councii that fees had been waived for
business licenses as part of the revitalization. Can you please provide darif cation and guidance on this?
If you'd like to speak with her directty, please call 289-296-5632.
Thanks so much,
less
Jessica Potts
Small Business Consultant
Niagara Falls Area Small Business Enterprise Centre
City Hall, P.O. Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Tel: 905-356-7521 E#. 506Y
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From: Dean Io~da
To: Luciano Chieca
Date: 7/21/2008 4:08 PM
Subject: Downtown
Attachments: 2008/04/28.pdf
CC: Bob Bolibruck; )ohn Castrilli; Ken Burden; Serge Felicetti
Luciano:
Further to our conversation, there were no fees waived for the Downtown, especially related to building permits.
There is a poo~ of money for the Downtown Community Improvement Plan. The cost of business licences for food vendors ($150
per) would be taken from this Downtown fund; therefore, the fee waiver is totally unrelated to renovations being done by any
Downtown business.
If a business requires a building permit, they'd have to pay for it like any other business.
Thanks
Dean
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From: Dean Iorfida
To: larry@you rpersonalbusi nesscoach.com
Date: 10/8/2008 5:11 PM
Subject: eusiness licences
Attachments: Fees.pdf
CC: Bill Matson; Gary Taylor; Jana Boniferro; Jessica Potts; Lydia Picca...
Mr. Marconi:
It has come to my attention that you sent a correspondence to the various tenantr of Histori[ Niagara informing them that they
require a business licence from the CiTy for $40.
Although I appreciate your gesture of getting your tenants to ~omply with any licensing requirements, the information you have
provided is erroneous.
Not all businesses actually require a municipal business licence. Please refer to the following attachment which lists the types of
businesses we licence and the fees associated with these businesses. You will note, for example, we do not licence retail stores or
art galleries but we do licence restaurants and other food stores.
As for fees, yes, some licences may be $40 but not all licences are this amount. Regardless, [he fees are nominal. It should be
noted there is an additional $25 for frst time applications.
A full copy of our business licensing by-law can be accessed on our web page at the following link:
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Click Licensing By-law
In addition, the City does have a Small Business Self Help Offce which offers the following services:
- a reference library
- business name registration
- business seminars
- research assistance
- business database
- public access workstation
Please pass this e-mail on to your tenants. It provides the correct information and will save headaches for all
involved. Also, my Licensing Clerk, Lydia Picca, would be happy to deal with any of your tenants that actually
require a business Iicence.
Regards
Dean
Dean Io~da, City Clerk
Niagara Falls
905-356-7521, Ext. 4Z71
905-356-9083 (Fax)
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Address Building Permit Business Licence Charges
CIP Status StaYus Non-Compliance
4333-4337 Queen St. Alteration permit Applied for Ontario Building
issued Code Charges
Mide Bistro
Occupancy permit constructing w/o
Grant approved will be issued once permits
subject to taxes accessibility issues
(entrance) have been Failure to Comply
addressed with an Order to
Comply
Charges pending
Occupancy
Accessibility Issues
(entrance)
4559 Queen Street Alteration permit Not applicable Ontario Building
issued Code Charges
Ed Spera Gallery
No occupancy permit constructing w/o
Grant approved issued yet permits
subject to taxes
Charges pending Failure to Comply
with an Order to
Comply
Occupancy
Address Building Permit Business Licence Charges
CIP Status Status Non-Compliance
4673-4681 Ontario Alteration permit Applied for Ontario Building
issued Code Charges
Balzacs Coffee Shop
No occupancy permit constructing w/o
No CIP application issued yet permits
Charges pending Failure to Comply
with an Order to
Comply
Occupancy
Sign permit
outstanding
Accessibtlity Issues
(entrance and
washroom)
4554 Queen St Demolition permit Not applied for yet None
for Facade applied
The Buttery for
No CIP application Separate permit for
alterations necessary
but not applied fox
4572 Queen St Alteration permit Applied for None
issued
Queen St Pizzeria
No occupancy permit
Grant approved issued yet
subject to taxes
4416 Queen Street No material Not applicable None
alterations.
Roberts Jewelers
No permit necessary
Facade improvement
grant. CIP monies
issued
Address Building Permit Business Licence Charges
CIP Status Status Non-Compliance
4622 - 4624 Ontario No material Not applicable None
alterations.
DiPietro/ Tartaglia
No permit necessary
Conte law office
Facade improvement
grant. CIP monies
issued
4675 Queen Street Altexation permit Not applicable Not yet
xequired but not
UFCW - Local 102 applied for yet
Facade improvement Accessibility issues
grant. CIP monies (entrance)
issued.
4625 Ontario Street Alteration permit Not applicable Not yet
issued.
Broderick & Partners
Frmr Roberts Jwlrs Occupancy permit
notissued
Facade improvement
grant
4323 - 4327 Queen No material interior Not applicable None
alteraYions, mostly
Art Gallery cosmetic.
Grant approved No permit required.
subject to taxes
4497 - 4501 Queen No material interior Not applicable None
alterations, mostly
Art Gallery cosmetic.
Grant approved No permit required.
subject Yo taxes
Address Building Permit Business Licence Charges
CIP Status Status Non-Compliance
4507 - 4515 Queen No matexial interior Not applicable None
alterations, mostly
Art Gallery cosmetic.
Grant approved No permit required.
subject to taxes
4555 Queen Street Occupancy permit Business licence None
issued issued
4 Txiple 5 Cafe
Crrant approved
subject to taxes
4661 Queen Streef No material interiar NoY applicable None
alterations, mostly
Art Gallery cosmetic.
Grant approved No pennit required.
subject to taxes
4614 Queen Street No material interior Not applicable None
alterations, mostly
Art Gallery cosmetic.
Grant approved No pennit required.
subject to taxes
4436 Queen Street No material interior Not applicable None
alterations, mostly
Art Gallery cosmetic.
Grant approved No permit required.
subject to taxes
4426 Queen Street To be determined Not applicable 8 charges under the
Fire Code
Grant approved
subject to taxes
Vacant commercial
spaee with residential
in back
Address Building Permit Business Licence Charges
CIP Status Status Non-Compliance
4424 Queen Street No material interior
alterations, mosYly
Grant approved cosmetic.
subject to taxes
No permit required.
4400 Queen Street No material interior Various businesses Outdoar food service
alterations, mostly have licences stopped by Fire
MEWS cosmetic. Prevention
Grant approved No permit required
subject to taxes
4630 Queen Street Not yet. Proposed theatre will Order to comply
require a business issued for work
Former Seneca Work stopped after licence without a permit
Order to Comply
Some meetings have
occurred with staff
and developer
4573 - 4583 Queen No structural Existing licence None
changes. No permit
Daily Planet/ Orchid required.
Commercial building
grant approved.
Monies issued.
4437 - 4455 Queen Dependent on use Proposed flea market Fire issues
will require a
Pormer Cell Block business licence
Final use not
determined