Additions 2009/09/28ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 2009
COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. TS-2009-39 -Fourth Avenue, Temporary Use and Mitigation Plan for Access to Gale
Centre.
a) Letters from Cytec and the Ministry of Environment re: Thorold Stone Road
Extension
COUNCIL
COMMUNICATION
Additional Communication
1. RequestfromtheMunicipalHeritageCommitteetoapprovepaintingof4761Zimmerman
Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
BY-LAW
1. Revised By-law 2009-151 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 2007-161, being a by-law to
regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance and management of the
waterworks and for the imposing and collection of rates for the use of water and water-
related services.
ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28 2009
CORPORATE SERVICES
CD-2009-12 -Green Oaks. Mobile Home Park
a) Email from Nicholas Bader, Campbell Partners
b) Copy of People Needing Housing: Summary Document. Bev Morrissette asked
that a copy be distributed to Council.
c) Email from City Clerk to April Stevens from CBC
COMMUNITY SERVICES
TS-2009-39 -Fourth Avenue, Temporary Use and Mitigation Plan for Access to Gale
Centre.
a) Letters from Cytec and the Ministry of Environment re: Thorold Stone Road
Extension
COUNCIL
COMMUNICATION
Additional Communication
Requestfrom the Municipal Heritage Committee to approve painting of4761 Zimmerman
Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
BY-LAW
Revised By-law 2009-151 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 2007-161, being a by-law to
regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance and management of the
waterworks and for the imposing and collection of rates for the use of water and water-
related services.
9/28/2009 Dean o ida - RE: Monda 's Re ort re: reen oaks/ Section 99.1 Pa e 1
From: "Nicholas C. Bader" <ncb@campbeillawyers.net>
To: "'Dean lo~da"' <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca>, <Tarichardson@sullivan-maho...
Date: 9/28/2009 11:40 AM
Subject: RE: Monday's Report re: Green oaks/ Section 99.1
CC: "'Ken Beaman"' <kbeaman@niagarafalls.ca>
Mr. lortida,
Thank you for the report and the agenda.
I would also like to include the following excerpts from the Niagara Falls
Official Plan for reference at tonight's meeting:
PART 3
SECTION 4 -HOUSING STRATEGY
PREAMBLE
The policies of this Sectioh are intended to guide the provision of housing
which is
affordable, accessible, adequate and appropriate to the needs of a full
range of households
in the City of Niagara Falls. In this regard, the. Municipality will ensure
that a sufficient
supply of land is available, on a continuing basis, to accommodate all forms
of housing and
that appropriate opportunities are provided for residential intensification
and housing stock
renewal. The housing objectives of this Plan shall be implemented through
the
development approval process and housing monitoring programmes. These
policies are to be read in conjunction with the Residential policies in Part
2 Section 1 of this Plan.
"4.4 Opportunities for a choice of housing including type, tenure, cost and
location shall
be provided to meet the changing needs of households within Community
Planning
Districts. In order to achieve this goal, the following shall be
encouraged."
uses shall generally be discouraged. The impact of such actions on the
supply of residential land and the potential for affordable housing shall be
considered."
"4.11 The conservation and renewal of the existing housing stock shall be
encouraged as
an important element in meeting future housing needs. In addition, the
maintenance
and rehabilitation of existing housing will be promoted by discouraging
unnecessary
demolition or conversion to non-residential uses through such mechanisms as
demolition control and application of the Maintenance and Occupancy
Standards
By-law."
"4.12 Rental accommodation shall be protected throughout the municipality by
such
measures as the Rental Housing Protection Act and the City's Condominium
Conversion Policy, which discourages the conversion of rental accommodation
when
the vacancy rate is below 3 per cent."
"4.13 To assist in the provision of affordable housing and the
rehabilitation of existing
housing stock, the City shall participate in government programmes, where
and when
appropriate, and shall establish and implement minimum targets for the
provision of
affordable housing in consultation with the Region."
Thank you
People Needing Housing:
A Collaborative Housing Strategy for
the Niagara Community
SUMMARY DOCUMENT
October, 2004
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INTRODUCTION
Background
It has been said that the Niagara region is a community of communities. It is made up
of towns, cities and rural areas, all linked together by social and economic ties. In
addition to the Regional Municipality of Niagara, there are 12 municipalities in the
region: Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port
Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln.
Niagara currently has a broad range of housing, including homelessness shelters,
transitional, supportive housing and permanent housing. As part of this continuum of
housing, Niagara Regional Housing and 68 non-profit and co-operative housing
corporations provide affordable housing in over 7,000 units across the region.
However, some of the housing infrastructure is over 30 years old and there is not
enough of it to keep pace with the demand for affordable housing. Currently, the central
waiting list for rent-geared-to-income housing is approximately 4,000 households, or
over 8,400 people.
Through the use of its planning framework, Region of Niagara has set a number of
policies and procedures in place that contribute to the supply of affordable housing,
such as smaller lots and a range of housing types. However, a formal plan connecting
these components has not yet been developed. Although networks of individuals and
service organizations dedicated to housing have emerged over the past few years,
there is no formal network or service system in place and agencies are doing the best
they can within current circumstances.
For these reasons, Niagara Regional Housing undertook the preparation of "People
Needing Housing - A Collaborative Housing Strategy for the Niagara
Community".
Purpose and Scope of the Strategy
The overall purpose of this strategy is to identify and/or assemble the current housing
issues facing Niagara region and make and/or consolidate existing recommendations
for change. There are three key components to the strategy:
Housing Needs Analysis -Detailed housing demand and supply analysis to identify
the key housing gaps in the communities of Niagara region.
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Action Plan -Based on recommendations arising from the study, the strategy will map
out a 5 year action plan for resolution of identified issues. Timing, costs and
implications (risks) are identified.
Framework for Action -The strategy describes a framework within which government,
housing providers, agencies and the private sector can work together towards common
goals. Roles and responsibilities are defined within this framework.
Approach and Format
This study was a collaborative effort involving Niagara Regional Housing, the Region of
Niagara, stakeholders from across the area and the consulting team of SHS Inc. In
addition, a Reference Group was established to guide the development of the Strategy.
The study area covered the twelve municipalities comprising Niagara Region as shown
below.
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GAPS IN THE NIAGARA REGION HOUSING MARKET
In developing a set of recommendations aimed at filling identified gaps, it is important
that there be a clear understanding of these gaps. At the same time, it is also important
to prioritize those gaps that need the most urgent and immediate attention.
Below we organize these into eight fundamental gaps in order of priority in terms of the
urgency of the problem. These gaps become the focus of the recommended housing
strategy.
Lack of Affordable Rental Housing
The demand and supply analysis showed that rental housing meets a number of
important needs in the Niagara housing market and provides accommodation for about
42,000 households - 26% of all households living in the region. It is especially important
as a source of accommodation for those many households of low and modest income
facing few other options in the housing market. Indeed, 56.8% of all renter households
had incomes below $30,000 in 2001.
The current vacancy rate of 2.7%, while somewhat healthier than in previous years, is
still below the 3.0% level which CMHC generally identifies as a market. in balance.
Rental Housing Vacancy Rates, St. Catharines-Niagara CMA, 1996 to 2003
Number of
Bedrooms 1998 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Bachelor 7,3 7.1 4.7 3.8 4.0 1.8 4.2 3.6
1 Bedroom 5.8 6.2 3.8 3.6 3.0 2.5 2.6 3.7
2 Bedroom 5.4 4.8 5.1 3.0 2.2 1.5 2.1 2.0
3 Bedroom 5.8 5.3 4.4 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.3
Total 5.6 5.4 4.6 3.2 2.6 1.9 2.4 2.7
NOTE: The St. Catharines-Niagara CMA contains: St. Catharines-Niagara CMA: Fort Erie, Town of Lincoln,
Niagara falls, Niagara on the lake, Pelham, part Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet and Welland.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Rental Market Report (199&2003)
Perhaps more critically, the analysis shows that, as of 2001, some 45.2% of all tenants
(approximately 19,000 households) were paying more than 30% of their income on
housing, with 21.2% (approximately 9,000 households) paying more than 50%.
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Gross Rent as a Percentage of 2000 Household Income for Tenant Households
T
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ld Niagara Regional Municipality
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o Less than
15% 15%- 30% 30%-50% 50% and
over
One family household 22.3 41.3 20.6 15.8
All couples 27,g 45.3 17.1 9.9
Couples with children 27,4 46.5 15.1 11.0
One-family households: Lone parents 11.5 33.6 27.5 27.5
Multiple-family households 47.5 45.9 6.6 0.0
Non family households 13.2 32.7 27.4 26.6
Total Renter Households 17.9 37.0 24.0 21.2
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001 -Special Tabulation
Data from Community Services, Niagara Region found that 62.5% of Ontario Works
recipients living in market rent accommodation are paying beyond their shelter
allowance for rent. Among families with two children, the rate is 69.6%.
Further, while vacancy rates have increased slightly in recent years, the social housing
waiting list has remained virtually unchanged at about 4,000 households for the past
three years. This demonstrates the inability of the market to serve these needs.
At the same time, while rent levels have been steadily growing in recent years (rents for
bachelor, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments increased by
17.0%, 20.0%, 16.2% and 17.3% respectively from 1996 to 2003), the incomes of
households on social assistance and persons earning minimum wage remained
unchanged for an eight year period until recent modest adjustments were announced by
the new Ontario government.
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Average Rents, St. Catharines-Niagara CMA, 7996 - 2003
Source: CMHC Rental Market Report (1996-2003)
Clearly, the depth and extent of this problem leaves the lack of permanent affordable
rental housing as the most widespread housing gap facing Niagara today. The almost
"total lack of new affordable rental production over the past decade, the lack of income
subsidies such as rent supplement funding to help households meet rental costs and
the cancellation of social housing supply programs in the 199O's has left many renter
households facing affordability difficulties. It is likely that the situation will become
worse without initiatives aimed at filling this gap.
Lack of Temporary and Transitional Housing
Consultations during the study found that transitional housing plays a key role in the
housing market, especially in providing an important option for homeless individuals.
Transitional housing provides an opportunity for individuals living in emergency shelters
or other homeless and at-risk situations to move to a supported environment where they
can achieve stability in their lives and eventually move on to permanent housing that
meets their needs.
Yet, because of a lack of such accommodation in Niagara, persons being released from
shelters often have nowhere to go and continually find themselves right back in the
shelter or on the streets or in inappropriate situations (such as couch-surfing or
overcrowded premises). This is especially the case for youth, who typically have few
resources or alternatives.
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NOTE: St. Catharines-Niagara CMA contains: St. Catharines-Niagara CMA: Fort Erie, Town of Linwln,
Niagara falls, Niagara on the Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet and Welland.
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At the same time, emergency and temporary shelter facilities often keep residents
longer than necessary because there is a lack of transitional housing to which they can
move. This places greater strain on these facilities and their staffs. Accordingly,
emergency shelters often lack sufficient space and/or resources to meet the growing
need.
Data on shelter usage show that it has increased substantially since 2001. The total
number of clients has increased by some 144.4% since 2001 (from 1;278 to 3,123 in
2003). The largest increase is noted for females, increasing from 178 in 2001 to 572 in
2003, a 221.3% increase. A major contributor to this increase has been a large
upswing in the number of refugees arriving in Niagara region with very limited financial
resources.
Total Shelter Usage, 2001-2003 (Niagara Region)
# of # of # of # of # of Ave. Range of
Clients Males Females Youth Refugees Stay Ave. Stay
2001 1 278 319 178 91 660 7.52 6.15 - 9.33
2002 2,504 479 438 64 960 6.06 4.45 - 8.20
2003 3,123 504 572 164 770 6.09 2.58 -10.03
Source: Community Services Department (Housing, Hostels and Homelessness), May 2004
A particular need is for temporary housing during the busy summer tourism season,
when many seasonal workers come to the area to take on a variety of low-wage
seasonal employment in sectors such as tourism (including horse racing at facilities
such as Fort Erie) and agriculture.
While these findings reveal that more efforts are required to increase the supply of
emergency and transitional housing in Niagara region, focus group participants stressed
that the ultimate solution to this problem was to expand the supply of permanent
affordable rental housing in order to create more viable opportunities for individuals to
find safe, secure and stable living environments within their financial means.
Lack of Supportive Housing
Similar to transitional housing, supportive housing plays an important role in the Niagara
housing market. A variety of facilities and services provide much-needed
accommodation to persons with special needs.
Persons requiring supportive housing often live on Ontario Works and ODSP benefits
and often cannot afford market rent units. Consultation during the study found that the
growing range of these needs is outpacing the availability of spaces and services to
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meet these needs. Agencies also pointed out that, not only is accommodation needed,
but support service funding needs to keep pace with the growth in demand in order to
ensure needs are met in the future.
Key informants indicated that in addition to the creation and provision of affordable and
adequate housing for persons with special needs, there is a major need to improve the
transportation system in Niagara region. It was suggested that there are gaps in
transportation networks that link rural communities with larger urban centres. This is
mainly because larger urban centres contain most of the support services and special
needs persons living in rural areas often have difficulty accessing these services due to
the lack of well designed and functional transportation system in the region.
The Demand and Supply Analysis has shown that there are numerous gaps in housing
for various client groups requiring specialized housing and supports. Key informants
indicated that there is a need to increase the supply of supportive housing for persons
with development delays. In addition, housing for persons with acquired brain injury
and mental illness appears to be of concern in Niagara Region. Findings indicated that
service providers were constantly at capacity with long waiting lists. Considerable
efforts will be required to ensure that there are adequate housing and support services
to enable individuals with mental illness to maintain a reasonable quality of life within
the community.
In terms of persons with physical disabilities, it is clear that greater efforts are required
to ensure new housing being provided across Niagara is accessible to all persons and
adheres to the principles of universal design. This is a priority area with a current wait
list of 123 households needing units adapted to the needs of persons with physical
disabilities, an increase of 35% since April 2003. As noted earlier, many persons with
physical disabilities obtain either ODSP or Ontario Works. As a result, for many of them
the only housing option available is rent-geared-to-income housing, which is in short
supply throughout the Region.
While some housing organizations exist in Niagara to serve these special needs, there
is still a need for an increased number of support services and units throughout the
region. As a result, support and funding is required from the province to ensure that
there is an adequate supply of affordable housing and supports for these groups within
Niagara Region. It should be noted that extensive local planning has been undertaken
with recommendations made to MOH-LTC and provincial supportive housing policy and
best practices already exist. Local strategies in this area build on the work already
carried out by the local agencies and the province.
Housing for New Immigrants and Refugees
Given its location adjacent to the U.S. border, Niagara encounters high levels of
immigrants and refugees seeking both temporary and permanent shelter in the region.
Many of these individuals have few resources and need a variety of supports, including
access to temporary, transitional and permanent affordable housing. The impediments
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and barriers facing the provision of such housing are essentially those discussed in the
above sections. Other barriers are linked to such issues as income support, skills
development, language training and senior government immigration policy.
Lack of Diversity in Housing Supply
In recent years, the development industry has responded almost exclusively to the
demand for single detached ownership housing in Niagara, with virtually no new
multiple construction. Indeed, only 16% of new starts in 2003 were multi-residential
units (townhouses or apartments). Further, only 2% of new starts since 1995 have
been rental units. In order to ensure that an appropriate mix of housing types is
provided to meet current needs and projected population growth, additional medium and
high density development needs to be part of the equation.
Housing Starts in the St. Catharines-Niagara CMA, 1890-2003
Ownership Dwellings Rental Dwellings
Year
Freehold Condo Private Assisted
single semi row row apt row apt row apt
1990 1,109 184 112 168 384 0 477 54 18
1991 558 117 86 4 0 11 198 124 259
1992 646 110 52 64 26 14 18 433 306
1993 -575 112 30 81 0 0 7 107 103
1994 935 192 82 99 0 32 114 54 195
1995 565 156 47 36 50 0 18 26 0
1996 668 134 59 119 0 8 7 0 0
1987 1,007 98 84 106 106 8 43 0 0
1998 gg6 104 87 132 0 0 0 0 0
1999 1,026 100 89 105 90 0 75 0 0
2000 962 102 65 71 30 0 0 0 0
2001 916 80 80 32 0 26 0 0 0
2002 1,032 88 126 63 0 0 8 0 0
2003 1,154 56 146 70 11 0 7 0 0
NOTE: The St. Catharines-Niagara CMA contains: St. Catharines-Niagara CMA: Fort Erie, Town of Lincoln, Niagara falls
Niagara on the lake, Pelham, port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, WainFleet and Welland.
Source: CMHC Rental Market Repon (1990 -20D3)
This narrowing of housing types is occurring despite a growing diversity of household
types and sizes. Indeed, largely due to the aging of the population and declining birth
rates, Niagara is witnessing a rapid decline in household size, giving rise to a growing
demand for smaller units. The housing market, however, is not responding
appropriately.
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Given these trends, additional apartment and townhouse development, including a mix
of both rental and ownership teriure, is critical. Such housing provides a lower cost
alternative to single detached, while its size and maintenance requirements are more
appropriate to smaller and senior households. Additionally, housing consumers will
benefit with a wider range of options. Adequate supply ensures that costs do not
become inflated and that there is sufficient access to suitable accommodation for
various household types and sizes.
At the same time, focus group participants emphasized the diversity in the geographic,
demographic and economic characteristics of the various communities across Niagara.
This diversity is borne out by many of the statistics contained in the Demand and Supply
Analysis. The housing strategy sets in place a framework for ensuring this diversity is
strongly recognized in housing policies and programs.
Lack of Housing Options for Seniors
Niagara region has a greater percentage of seniors population than the Province as a
whole and this segment of the population is expected to increase significantly over time.
The area, in fact, is a major attractor of retiring singles and couples from elsewhere in
Ontario (especially the GTA) and beyond. Key informants point to a number of
concerns among seniors: the need for affordable housing for those on low and fixed
incomes; the need for accessible units; the need for a range of accommodation and
support service options for seniors with differing needs; and a lack of alternative
accommodation to allow rural seniors to stay in their community.
Seniors housing comes in a variety of types along a continuum, including private,
subsidized seniors housing, supportive housing, and so on. A strong emphasis should
be placed on providing a wide variety of housing and supports for seniors of all income
levels across the Region.
Aboriginal Homelessness
The Niagara Regional Native Centre Homelessness project of 2002 identified more than
1,000 Aboriginal families and individuals requiring housing assistance. These included
affordable permanent housing, transitional housing and emergency services. More
specifically the report identified the need for: rent assistance; transitional housing for
women and children; emergency shelter for families and women; a seniors residence;
and safe, affordable housing for aboriginal families and single male parents.
The report indicated that one time assistance was available for households facing
homelessness, eviction, poverty, overcrowding and inadequate accommodations and
conditions. Additionally, at the time of the report there were two native housing
providers in the Region: Oounuhseh -Niagara Native Homes with 32 units in St.
Catharines and Ganawageh Urban Homes which operated 101 units in Fort Erie.
These projects reported waiting lists of 32 and 260 units respectively.
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The report identified a total of 528 households seeking accommodation. The Aboriginal
client group was characterized by a large number of persons under 14. This was
consistent with native population as a whole in Canada where 50% are under the age of
25. Indeed there was evidence of a shift to larger families of three or more children in
need as well as more single men with children. Nonetheless, the majority of these
households were comprised of single women with children.
The overall need among native households was bolstered by in-migration of individuals
and families from outside the region. These included those who had come from the Six
Nations -- either for an education or to remove themselves from a poor housing
situation. There were also a notable number of households who had come from the
Niagara Falls and Buffalo areas in search of employment. Clearly, strong steps are
needed to address the needs of this growing segment of the Niagara population.
Lack of Affordable Home Ownership Units
The housing assessment showed the importance of home ownership in the Niagara
housing market. Home ownership has been increasing in recent years, primarily due to
declines in mortgage rates. However, the assessment also demonstrated that the cost
of ownership housing is out of reach of many households in Niagara. There are also
concerns that, should mortgage rates increase to previous levels, many homeowners of
modest income may experience financial difficulty and have trouble hanging on to their
homes.
Homes listed for Sale by Municipality, Niagara Region (As of February 77, 2004)
Under $80,001 $100,001 $120,001 $140,001 .$180
001 Total
$80,000 $100,000 120 000 $140,000 $180,000 ,
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and over Listings
Foothill/Pelham 1 0 3 0 6 67 77
Fort Erie 22 25 28 0 66 95 236
LincolnlWest Lincoln 4 0 3 6 12 42 67
City of Niagara Falls 23 13 29 47 76 233 421
Niagara on the Lake 6 0 0 0 1 147 154
Port
ColbornelWainfleet 22 23 12 8 21 66 152
City of St. Catharines 19 52 47 41 74 124 357
Thorold 1 4 1 7 9 27 49
Welland 2g 26 17 25 45 66 207
Grimsby"*"' 1 2 2 0 13 79 97
of Listings 7,0 8.D 7.8 7.4 17.8 52.1 100.0
Source: www.mis-niacara.com
~nmsoy nsang ootainec tnrougn, www.mis.ca
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Given the many advantages of home ownership for individual households and the
community as a whole, the lack of production of new modestly-priced ownership units is
a major gap in the housing market. Initiatives are needed to address this important
need.
Need for a More Integrated Planning Process among Community
Groups
While not specifically a housing issue, other key issues which have considerable impact
on meeting housing needs include the lack of public transportation, income support and
the provision of support services and an integrated, coordinated approach.
It was identified during our consultation that the lack of transportation is of particular
concern in more rural communities, as this limits the housing options for lower income
households living in such areas. Thus, recommended actions which strengthen
linkages between transportation planning and the provision of affordable housing are
needed to help fill these gaps.
In addition, it was found that median incomes are noticeably lower than Ontario as a
whole. In 2001, Niagara region median household incomes were $47,224 -well below
the Ontario figure of $53,626. Niagara region incomes lost ground to Ontario as a
whole from 1996 to 2001, as they grew by only 15.0% compared to overall Ontario
income growth of 18.8%. Further, a total of 30.3% of all households had incomes below
$30,000 in 2001. As shown by data on percentage of income being paid on rent and
data on the social housing waiting list, many of these households are facing severe
affordability problems. Clearly, it is of critical importance that initiatives aimed at
addressing housing needs must be linked to efforts to increase household incomes and
improve the financial capabilities of residents in need.
Similarly, a variety of agencies provide a range of support services to individuals and
families with a variety of special needs. These supports are often crucial to enable
these residents to live independently and to meet the requirements of day-to-day living.
Given funding cutbacks for many of these services over the past decade, the ability of
agencies to continue to provide the needed levels of service is under severe pressure.
It is crucial, therefore, that initiatives aimed at filling gaps in the Niagara housing market
include efforts to strengthen the capacity for delivery of key support services across the
area.
Given its integral role in the lives of all individuals, housing should be viewed as an
integral part of building healthy and sustainable communities in partnership with
community agencies and the private market. Thus, action plans which strengthen
linkages between transportation planning, income support initiatives, expansion of
support services and the provision of various forms of affordable housing are needed to
help fill these gaps as well.
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In particular, stakeholders have identified that there is a need to utilize this opportunity
to develop an overall integrated housing strategy for Niagara that incorporates newly
identified issues with previously existing strategies across the entire housing continuum
to create a consolidated common housing framework. In particular:
• Community Plan for Homelessness in Niagara
• Addressing the Aboriginal Homelessness Needs in Niagara Region
• Mental Health Housing Strategy (Niagara District Health Council, 1999, 2002
and 2004 )
• Community-Based LTC Multi-Year Plan (NDHC 2004) Along-Term Care
Census of Central South/West Ontario: September 24, 2003. (Central West
Health Planning Information Network, 2004)
• "Climbing Up" A Living Wage, Sustainable Income for Niagara
• Niagara Building an Economically Healthy, Sustainable and Responsible
Community
• Confronting the Jobs Challenge: A Niagara Human Resources Strategy
• Niagara Funder's Alliance
• Smarter Niagara Incentive Programs: Local and Regional Partnerships
• Public Transportation Strategies
Wherever possible, these initiatives have been integrated into the action plan identified
in the next section. In addition, the framework for implementation outlined below further
describes how community organizations could be involved in the implementation of the
housing strategy.
ACTION PLANS AND STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Action Plans
The overall purpose of the Collaborative Housing Strategy for the Niagara Community is
to develop a comprehensive community strategy for dealing effectively with the
continuum of affordable housing needed across the region. A range of housing issues
faced by residents and their communities across the region was identified in Demand
and Supply Analysis. The strategy builds upon the findings of this analysis to
recommend a series of targets, programs and action plans to help address these issues
and meet current and future housing needs across the area. The detailed action plans
are included as an appendix to this summary document.
Strategic Framework
As noted above, Niagara is characterized by a host of diverse housing needs facing
residents and their communities across the region. Successfully implementing this
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housing strategy requires an effective framework within which government, housing
providers, local agencies and the private market can work towards common goals.
Further, housing needs cannot be resolved in isolation of other closely linked issues
such as transportation, delivery of support services and smart growth. Given its integral
role in the lives of all individuals, housing should be viewed as an integral part of
building healthy and sustainable communities in partnership with community agencies
and the private market. In particular, stakeholders have identified that there is a need to
utilize this opportunity to develop an overall integrated housing strategy for Niagara that
incorporates newly identified issues with previously existing strategies across the entire
housing continuum to create a consolidated common housing framework.
The recommended framework for ensuring that an ongoing process is set in place
through which linkages and partnerships are established and maintained to address
such issues in a highly integrated, coordinated and effective manner is outlined below.
A proposed housing vision, mission statement, objectives, organizing principles, key
partners and steering committee are suggested below.
Housing Vision for Niagara
A "Housing Vision" is an expression of the broad goal toward which all policies and
actions related to housing are directed within a community. It answers the fundamental
question of "why do we care about housing?
The following recommended Housing Vision for Niagara supports the overall vision of
the Region and reflects the views and concerns of the community as expressed in the
many focus group and feedback sessions which took place during the development of
the housing study.
Our vision is that Niagara's community of communities provides affordable, accessible
and quality accommodation that meefs the full range of shelter and support needs of al!
current and future residents.
Housing Mission Statement
In pursuing their vision, it is important that communities identify the fundamental
"mission" which will guide their actions. An effective Housing Strategy for Niagara
should set out a Mission Statement that complements existing Mission Statements and
reflects an effective and comprehensive overall approach to meeting housing needs.
The following recommended Housing Mission for Niagara supports the two relevant
mission statements of the Community Services Department and Niagara Regional
A Housing Strategy for the Niagara Community- Summary Document 13
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Housing and reflects the views of the community as expressed in the focus group and
feedback sessions.
Our mission is that Niagara's community of communities works at effectively and
efficiently using existing infrastructure and community resources in an integrated way
and recognizes housing as an integral part of building healthy and sustainable
communities.
Housing Objectives
The Vision identifies the broad goals of the community. Mission Statements articulate
the fundamental approach through which these goals will be pursued. Strategic goals
or objectives provide more detailed direction for policies, programs and actions to be
adopted in support of the vision and mission.
The recommended set of Housing Objectives, which underlay the suggested Housing
Vision and Mission Statement set out below are consistent with existing strategies and
the findings of the housing study.
1. To ensure there is an accessible, adequate supply of affordable rental and
ownership housing in all communities which comprise Niagara region.
2. To ensure the availability of a mix of housing for alt household types, income
levels and persons with special needs;
3. To place priority on compact urban form, residential intensification and
utilization of existing infrastructure in support of "smart growth" policies.
4. To eliminate physical, social and economic barriers to all forms of housing.
5. To encourage an integrated approach to addressing housing issues through
multi-sectoral partnerships which include all levels of government and the
private and non-profrt sectors thereby maximizing available resources and
facilitating innovative solutions to meeting housing needs.
6. To monitor the effectiveness of housing policies, programs and action plans
on an ongoing basis and communicating this information regularly to all
stakeholders thereby enabling effective and relevant decisions making on
meeting housing needs.
7. To facilitate ongoing coordination of housing policies, programs and action
plans throughout Niagara to enable effective solutions to area-wide housing
needs and providing a roadmap for future direction.
Organizing Principles for Implementing the Strategy
A Housing Strategy for the Niagara Communky- Summary Document 14
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The establishment of a Housing Vision, Mission Statement and Objectives help to
establish the framework from which the strategy is implemented. There is also a need
for the establishment of a coordinating body with representatives from all relevant
sectors to move the action plan forward and monitor progress on a regular basis.
Before evaluating the various organizational models for implementing the strategy, the
Reference Committee developed a number of organizing principles to guide the
selection of the most appropriate model. These principles are described below.
The organizational model recommended must ensure that the coordinating body
responsible for overseeing the implementation of the strategy:
is recognized as the vehicle for a common voice on housing issues across all
of Niagara;
is representative of key partners in the housing sector, including the private
sector;
3. is accountable to Niagara Regional Council;
4. is acknowledged by regional and local councils as the body responsible for
overseeing the implementation of the housing strategy, including identifying
how the proposed housing strategy and framework will be resourced;
5. creates and works within a framework which is flexible and dynamic to
continually identify and address housing needs in the most effective way
possible;
6. informs/educates local municipalities about the housing situation in their
community and involves local municipalities in addressing the identified
needs;
7. coordinates work being carried out by various local agencies and government
departments, links existing networks (i.e. NDHC's Integrated Planning
Framework) and avoids duplication where possible;
8. involves key partners in providing services, funding, research and policy
development in all areas of housing along the housing continuum (i.e. from
shelters to market housing);
9. leverages funding and resources already available in the community and
advocates for funding, as appropriate;
10. creates acommunity-wide knowled eg base of experience and expertise in all aspects
of housing.
A Housing Strategy for the Niagara Community- Summary Document 15
9/28/2009 Dean lorfida - Re: Mon. a t. 28th Pa e 1
From: Dean Iorfida
To: april.stevens@cbc.ca; Teresa Fabbro
Date: 9/25/2009 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: Mon. Sept. 28th
Ms. Stevens:
The voice mail I received seemed to indicate that the decision on Monday was whether "the City was going to allow
Marineland to evict the Green Oaks Mobile Home Park residents."
Firstly, an eviction of tenants is a matter under the Residential Tenancies and not something the municipality has any
authority over.
The-issue on Monday's agenda has to do with a section of the Municipal Act and whether the municipality should investigate
a by-law under this section of the Act but as is pointed out in the report, the lawyer for the Green Oaks Mobile Home Park
is not asking for a prohibition an the demolition of the Mobile Home Park. Comments from our Solicitor encapsulated in the
report set out why such a by-law is inappropriate to deal specificalty with the green oaks scenario.
Please read the attached report sent to you by my secretary for the full context of Monday's discussions.
Thanks
Dean
Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
Niagara Falls
905-356-7521, Ext. 4271
905356-9083 (Fax)
»> Teresa Fabbro 9/25/2009 12:03 PM »>
Hi April,
As requested, attached Is a copy of Monday's Corporate Services Agenda and report CD-2009-12.
Let me know if you need any additional information.
Thanks,
Teresa
' Ministry of the Environment Mfnistr~re de 1'Envlronnement ~ ~ l!~,~~•,.~ a
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3D1 St. Paul Street 301, rue St, Paul ~ !i
St. Cathadnes, ON L2R 7R4 SI. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4
Tel.: 905 704-3900 T81.: 905 7043900
1-800-263-1035 1.800.283=1035
Fax: 905 704.4015 T@Iec.: 9D5 704.4015
September 18, 2009
Anton C. Marek
Director Remed(ation
Cytec Industries Inc.
5 Garret Mountain Plaza
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
RE: Cytec Canada -Niagara Site ~
Risk Management options for Site Decommissioning
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Ministry of the Environment staff have reviewed your brief submission of August 21, 2009. Your
submission proposes to conduct a risk assessment on a large portion of the property that would include
risk abatementirisk management options for parcels of land Tor +Nhich detailed development plans are not
yet available. You further suggest that the ministry would issue 8 Certificate of Property Use once a site
development plan is submitted for part or all of thi: risk assessment area. The rationale for this approach
is; that it would be more cost effective, that the risk assessment could proceed leading to the road
development by the regional government in advance of a site development plan for the rest of the site;
and that this approach ensures that the ministry would maintain jnvolvement in the risk management
measures that are ultimately implemented on the rest of the site thereby ensuring protection of the
environment and human health. t
The proposal has some merit, in that many aspects of this proposal have been implemented at other sites
in the province although there is no precedent for the proposal in its entirety elsewhere in the province,
Given that there is no precedent for such a proposal the minlstry'wishes to state upfront that your
prediction that there are economies to be gained may or may not be achieved. Furthermore your
proposal is ratherbrief and numerous details/processes would need to be further developed and better
understood before the ministry would be in a position to accept the approach. To that end I would like to
provide some clarifications.
The purpose of a risk assessment conducted under 0. Reg. 153~is to propose property specific standards
for use in a Record of Site Condition (RSC). A risk assessment 9vaiuates the risks posed to human
health and the environment by the presence of contamination on'a property at the time of filing an RSC.
The risk assessment must propose property specific standards for contaminants to be left on the site and
may include risk management measures (e.g. engineered controls andlor property land use restrictions) if
any are required to protect human health and the environment subsequent to redevelopment.
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The following scenarios are possible under O. Reg. 153/04:
1. Submit one Risk Assessment (RR) for the entire ~ roperty. In the RA, only one sei of
properly specific standards (PSS) is proposed for me entire property, A Certificate of
Property Use (CPU) (if required) is then issued fdr the entire property. One or several
Records of Site Condition (RSC) could then be filed for this RA property;
2. Submit one RA for the entire property. However in the RA, the property is further divided
into parcels and each parcel is clearly defined (legal description or surveyed). For each
parcel, the RA proposes one set of PSS. For each parcel, a CPU {if required} is then
issued. Issuing several CPUs, one for each parcel included in the RA, has been done
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elsewhere in the province. One or several RSCs could then be filed for each parcel
included in the RA.
3. Submit several separate RAs for the property. This scenario is alrrsost identical to the
above scenario (scenario 2) with the advantage that the approvals for the RAs are no
longer tied together (i.e. separate approval for each RA). Note that under this scenario,
the proponent must submit a PSF for each RA.
The aspect of your proposal for which there is little precedent is the suggestion that conceptual
alternatives for risk management be submitted as part of the risk assessment. In other words, the CPU
could include a matrix of possible risk management measures. Conceptually the approach of developing
a matrix of risk management measures makes sense in a scenario where the exposure pathways and
land use are consistent. Such a matrix however would quickly become prohibitively complex when
muAiple land uses and exposure pathways are proposed. In such a scenario the ministry would not see
any economies to be gained.
For example, your proposal calls for the land use to be IndustriaitCommerciaUCommunity as per Ontario
Regulation 153/04. The community land use scenario could result in numerous exposure scenarios that
would not be contemplated in a Risk Assessment prepared for an Industrial or Commercial land use.
Under this scenario the matrix would become prohibitively complex. In subsequent discussions you have
clarified that the only community use proposed would be for roads and that all other land would be
restricted~to commercial use. This land use restriction would simplify the exposure scenarios considered
in the Risk Assessment and hence the remedial plan matrix, however it would thereby restrict the site
development plan. Should future development plans propose alternative land uses and hence exposure
scenarios or more sensitive receptors that were not considered (n the RA but are allowable under the
IndustrlallCommerciallCommunity land uses, the Risk Assessment and Certifleate of Property Use would
still needlto be amended which would require additional resources and negate any economies gained.
In closing I would like to clarify that your proposal as written would not be accepted by the ministry. The
proposal'on a conceptual level however, does have merit and with some modifications may be worth
pursuing. Should you wish to pursue this novel approach it may be beneficial to undertake a wide area
of abatement RA. The wide area of abatement RA approach allows for greater public involvement which
would provide an opportunity to better explain and received feedback on the concept of a matrix of risk
management measures.
Slnceraly w~
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Rick Day
Issue/Project Coordinator
Niagara District OfAce
cc via email only:
K. Milo.Cytec
G. Ferguson -intrinsic Environmental
G. Westerby-AECOM
K. Todd- City of Niagara Falls
F Dujlovic -City of Niagara Falls
J. Cousin -Niagara Region Aublic Works
PWC 50-2009
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CYTEC INDUSTRIE3INC.
5 Garret Mountain Plaza
Woo8lantl Pa*k, NJ 07424
973-569-4009
Via E-Mail &
Express Mail
August 2I, 2009
Mr. Rick Day
Special Issues Coordinator
Ministry ofthe Environment
301 5t. Paul St.
9"` Floor, Suite 15
Sf. Catharines, Ontario L2R 3M8
Canada
RE: Cytec Canada -Niagara Site
Risk Management Options for Site Decommissioning
Dear Mr. Day:
As you are aware, Cytec Canada Inc, has been working on a site assessment and decommissioning program for
the Niagara plant site at 4001 4a' Avenue and 4200 Stanley Avenue. To date, this work has included the
environments! assessment of most areas of the 37.7 ha (93 acre} property and the successfiil remediation and
ultimate donation of approximately ¢.7 ha (16.5 acres} of sand to the Ciry of Niagara Falls. The City is in the
process of constructing a world-class ice hockey arena for recreational use, and expects to open the arena to the
public in September 2010.
As Cytec moves forward with further decommissioning programs at the Niagara site we recognize that we will
not always have a detailed site development plan like we had for the arena propertythat can be used to prepare a
risk managementplan in cases were direct exposure soil'standards may be exceeded. Developers are reluctant
to committo the expense ofpreparing detailed site development plans when extended time periods are required
to complete the decommissioning process. This process typically includes the preparation and approval ofa Risk
Assessment (including a risk management plan based on the proposed development plan), the development and
posting of a Certificate of Property Use, the implementation of the approved risk management plan and,
ultimately, the filing of one or more Records of Site Condition. As an alternative to this standazd approach,
Cytec would ldCe the Ministry ofthe Environmentto consider an altemative approach for approving applicable
risk abatementlrisk management options far parcels of land for which detailed development plans are not yet
available, so that the RiskAssessment can be completed and approved ahead oftirne. Under this scenario, the
MOE would approve conceptual alternatives for risk management as part of the risk assessment process, then
issue a Certificate of Property Use once a site development plan is submitted for part or all ofthe risk assessment
area. In this manner, Ure MOE would be fully involved in the ultimate risk management measures implemented
at the site.
Mr Rick Dav 2 August 21 2009
At the present time, the Niagara Region Public Works Department (Transportation Services Division) is
interested in obtaining a roadway corridor, approximately 30 m wide, to extend Thorold Stone Road through
Cytec and Hydro One (ORC) property to the arena site to serve as a primary access road to the arena.
Ultimately, the Region plans to extend Thorold Stone Road beyond the arena site, through property owned by
the City of Niagara. Palls on the east side of the Cytec property, to Bridge Street. Cytec is interested in
conducting a risk assessment for the southern portion of their properly, including the Iands for the proposed
roadway allowance. This portion of the Cytec lands has been identified as Area 1 on Figure 1 and is subdivide
into Area t West and Area 1 East. The total area of Area £ is approximately 17.5 ha (43 acres). It is estimated
that the Region will require approximately 2.4 ha {6 acres) for the road allowance.
Niagara Region has provided Cytec with a proposed road alignment and design details that can be evaluated as a
risk management method for the roadway corridor. For the remaining portions of Area 1, however, we do not
have a defined development plan, but we propose several conceptual risk management options that would be
used as areas of environmental concern are identified, based onthe existing site characterization data and the
Risk Assessment. Some areas of concern may require further delineation, based on the results of the Risk
Assessment and the details of the development ptans.that are prepared. A separate Record of Site Condition will
be prepared for the roadway corridor, which will be surveyed and transferred to the Region. One or more
additional Records of Site Condition could be prepared for the remaining portions of Area 1 in the southem
section of the Cytec property. This approach would allow the Region to obtain the roadway corridor and begin
construction of the road independently ofthe preparation ofthe detailed developmentplans and implementation
ofthe applicable risk management measures for the remaining land.
As part of the risk assessment, the following options are proposed for any area that contains concentrations of
chemicals of concern that exceed the Industrial/Commercial/Community Risk Based Site Specific Standards.
Any area requiring risk management would be identified on a site drawing and delineated. Based on all ofthe
site sampling that has been conducted over the past few years as part of the site assessment, no volatile organic
compounds have been identified in any ofthe groundwater or soil samples. Subsequently, we anticipate thatthe
primary risk pathways will be direct contact and/or inhalation of dust. Figure 2 presents representative cross-
sections of the various risk management options
• Excavation of impacted material to concentrations less than IndustriaVCommerciaUCommunity Risk
Based Site Specific Standards and regrading the area to the final site grade.
• Placement of a minimum 1.5 m soil cap over the impacted area.
• Excavation of impacted soil and placement of a minimum l.S m soil cover.
• Placement of a roadway or parking lot with a 0.3 - 0.5 m sub-base material and minimum 75 mm
pavement (concrete or asphalt paving).
• Placement of a Building/Permanent Stmcture with standazd building foundation over the impacted
areas.
Optimizaflon of the risk management plan may involve the utilization of a single option or a combination of
options, depending on the details of the impacted area(s) and the proposed development plan.
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Mr. Rick Dav 3 Aua!ast 21 2009
Cytec appreciates your willingness to review this approach and further discuss it with the Standards
Development Branch to obtain approval. We believe the opportunity for property owners to present options for
risk management in lieu of a defined development plan as part of the risk assessment evaluation in the
decommissioning process will benefit brownfield development by reducing the time required to return former
industrial sites to reuse by others and still maintain the high standazd of protection to human health and the
environment envisioned by the MOE.
Jf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me
Sincerely,
Cytec I~ndu-stries Inc.
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Anton C. Marek, P. E.
Director, Remediation
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K. Milo-Cytec
G. Ferguson - Intrinsik Environmental
G. Westetby - AECOM
K. Todd - City of Niagara Falls
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CANApA
TO: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci DATE: September 28, 2009
& Members of Council
FROM: Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
Ext. 4271
RE: Municipal Heritage Committee Motion
Attached is a recent Municipal Heritage Committee motion related to Bampfield Hall, a Bed &
Breakfast with a heritage designation.
The MHC has signed offon the repainting ofthe B&B. Normally, the recommendation would come
in the form of a staff report; however, the owners would like to get to the painting prior to the
weather being non-conducive.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's consideration
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Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning & Development
9/25/2009) can lorfida -Motion for 4761 Zimmerman Avenue Pa e 1
From: Gwen Donofrio
To: Dean Iorfida; Janice Wing
Date: 9/25/2009 4:19 PM
Subject: Motion for 4761 Zimmerman Avenue
CC: Peggy Boyle; Teresa Fabbro
Peggy/Dean:
Here is the motion regarding the painting at 4761 Zimmerman Avenue (Bampfield Hall) that was heard at the MHC meeting on
September 23/09:
MOTIONED BY Kathleen Powell and SECONDED by Janice Wing that although the painting of the brick would not
quagfy for a designated heritage grant, the painting of the brick with the darker coloured mortar, with the
technique presented, be approved.
Carried Unanimously.
MOTIONED BY Kathleen Powell and SECONDED by ]anice Wing that painting of the siding on the turret slate grey
be approved.
Carried Unanimously.
Gwen
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-Law No. 2009-
A by-law to amend By-Law No. 2007-161, being a by-law to regulate the supply of water and to
provide for the maintenance and management of the waterworks and for the imposing and collection
of rates for the use of water and water-related services.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1, Section 14(3) of By-LawNo. 2007-161 is amended by deleting the section and replacing it
with the following:
"(3) A water account shall be established at the time of building permit issuance for the
premises at or within which the meter is, or is to be installed, and will be billed at
the flat rate until such time as the meter installation has occurred.
2. By-law No. 2007-161, is amended by deleting the Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges
attached to it and substituting therefor Schedule "A" to this amending by-law, being the
Schedule of Water Rates, Sewer Rates, Fees and Charges.
3. By-law No. 2009-69 is hereby repealed.
Passed this twenty-eighth day of September, 2009
......................................................
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK
....................................................................
R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading: September 28, 2009
Second Reading: September 28, 2009
Third Reading: September 28, 2009
Schedule "A"
SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
After Before
1. Service charges: Due Date Due Date
15 mm meter $ 23.09$ 21.99 monthly
18 mm meter $ 23.09$ 21.99 monthly
25 mm meter $ 23.09$ 21.99 monthly
37 mm meter $ 69.28$ 65.98 monthly
50 mm meter $ 138.56$ 131.96 monthly
75 mm meter $ 277.11$ 263.91 monthly
100 mm meter $ 508.03$ 483.84 monthly
150 mm meter $969.89 $ 923.70 monthly
200 mm meter $1,731.93$1,649.46 monthly
250 mm meter $2,424.70$2,309.24 monthly
2. Water rates: After Before
Due Date Due Date
$ 0.7982 $ 0.7602 per cubic metre
3. Flat rates for a private water service not metered by choice or other determination of the City:
After Before
Due Date Due Date
$ 47.04 $ 44.80 monthly includes
30m3 of usage
4. Flat rates for a private water service not metered because of refusal of owner:
After Before
Due Date Due Date
$ 141.12 $ 134.40 monthly
3 x the rate
5. Billing period:
Minimum of one month.
6. Service deposits:
Two times the estimated billing for a billing period with a minimum of the amount of
$230.00.
Schedule "A"
7. Sewer rates:
(a) Service charge as set out in section I : 90.9%
(b) Water rates as set out in section 2: 126.4%
(c) Flat rates as set out in sections 3 and 4: 108.9%
8. Charge for Installation of Water Service:
(a) 3/4" Service: $1,650.00
(b) Over 3/4" Service Actual cost -Deposit required based on estimated costs.
9. Charge for shutting off or turning on supply of water:
(a) During normal working hours: $ 55.00
(b) Outside normal working hours: $ 165.00
Note: Forthe purpose ofthis by-law, normal working hours shall mean Mondaysto Fridays
(exclusive of holidays) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
10. Charge for meter removal or reinstallation:
(a) During normal working hours: $ 40.00 per hour/per city employee
(b) Outside normal working hours: $ 100.00 per hour/per city employee
11. Charge for Testing Meter Consumption: At cost with a deposit of $75.00
12. Bulk carrier rate for City stand-pipe:
(a) For Water $ .95 per cubic metre
Cost plus 25%
(b) Service deposit: Based on estimated charges for two billing periods,
minimum of $500.00.
(c) Bulk water card purchase $15.00
13. Use of Water for Construction Purposes:
(a) At rates shown in sections 1 and 2 together with the cost to supply and install a meter.
(b) Service Deposit: based on estimated charges for two billing periods; minimum of
$500.00.
14. Chazge for private water service account transferred to tax account:
(a) Per transaction fee of $22.00
Schedule "A"
1 S. Charge for meter purchase to be paid at building/sewer permit issuance.
S/8" positive displacement water meter & costs $ 193.47
S/8" x 3/4" positive displacement water meter & costs $ 193.47
3/4" positive displacement water meter & costs $ 225.69
1" positive displacement water meter & costs $ 303.92
1.5" positive displacement water meter & costs $ 581.36
2" compound water meter & costs $ 2,267.61
3" compound water meter & costs $ 3,140.64
4" compound water meter & costs $ 4,470.57
S" compound water meter & costs $ 8,131.02
4" -protectus compound water meter & costs $ 8,135.67
6" protectus compound water meter & costs $10,045.94
8" protectus compound water meter & costs $13,6SS.S4