2010/02/22COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
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SECOND MEETING
Monday, February 22, 2010
4:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1) Approval of the January 25, 2010 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) MW- 2010 -09
Glenholme Avenue Road Allowance Ed Dujlovic
b) PD- 2010 -02
Research into Enacting a By -law under
Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act Alex Herlovitch
c) PD- 2010 -15
Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision
Consent Application B- 2009- 034,Ort Road /Reixinger Road
Applicant: Joe Kekic (Agent -Brian Sinclair) Alex Herlovitch
d) BDD- 2010 -01
People Mover Project Update Serge Felicetti
e) PD- 2010 -11
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application
CB &FIG - 2009 -017 4519, 4521 and 4525 Queen Street
Sal & Mary DiPietro and Carman & Anna Tartaglia Alex Herlovitch
f) PRC- 2010 -04
Request for Proposal - RFP P 77 -2009
Community Clubhouse at Kalar Park Denyse Morrissey
3) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
STAFF:
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
First Meeting
Monday, January 25, 2010, Committee Room 2, 4:00 P.M.
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
1. MINUTES
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
PRESENT: CouncillorCarolynn loannoni, Chair; Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors: Jim
Diodati, Shirley Fisher, Vince Kerrio, Bart Mayes, Wayne Thomson
Janice Wing and Victor Pietrangelo.
Ed Dujlovic, Ken Burden, Geoff Holman, Dean lorfida, Ken Beaman,
Jim Jessop, Todd Harrison, Denyse Morrissey, Alex Herlovitch, Serge
Felicetti Karl Dren, Steve Norris, Marzenna Carrick, and Marianne Tikky
- Steno.
GUEST: Todd Bright - Forestview Public School, Red lseppon, Italia Gilberti -
Broderick & Partners, Sue McDowell - Fallsview BIA, Mike Bauer - 8004
Hampton Court, Gary Dixon - Orchard Grove Pkwy, Lisa Wilson - 8116
Woodsview Crescent, T. Williams, Paul Patterson - member RNBC,
Teresa Roth, Anthony Green, Robert Romanuk - 5806 Mouland
Avenue, Sara Byers - Ogilvie - Marlborough Avenue.
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Wing
that the minutes of the December 14, 2009 meeting be adopted as recorded.
2) REPORTS:
a) TS- 2010 -07
Tourist Area Parking Demand Study
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the
above report be deferred.
Motion: Carried
Motion: Carried
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b) MW- 2010 -03
Mewburn Road Bridge - ( Mewburn Road - Concession 6 Road)
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Wing to allow
Red Iseppon to address Council.
MOVED by Councillor Wing, seconded by Councilor Thomson;
1. That staff be directed to pursue funding assistance for the demolition and
replacement of the Mewburn Road Bridge and further that By -Law No.2009 -172
be amended to restrict access to the structure by all users. In addition, staff be
directed to install signage and barriers that will preclude any physical access to
the structure and that notice of this decision be given to the property owners, CN
Rail, Canadian Transportation Agency and the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake.
2. That Mr. lseppon's comments be referred to staff to investigate ownership and
cost sharing for replacement of the rail bridge.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
c) MW- 2010 -01
Tender #2009 - 179 -06 Downtown,
Infrastructure Revitalization - Phase 1
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Mayor Salci that;
1) The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Peter's Excavating Inc. at the
tendered price of $1,691,354.40.
2) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
d) MW- 2010 -06
Sidewalk Winter Maintenance
Service Requests and Policy Review
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Mayor Salci that
Sidewalk Beat 6 be revised to include the short section of municipal sidewalk on
McLeod Road between St. Michael's Secondary School entrance and St. Michael
Avenue.
Motion: Carried
Conflict: Councillor Pietrangelo
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Mayor Salci that
staff investigates the implementation of a Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance By -Law
and the cost of clearing the Millennium Trail for Council's consideration later this
year.
Motion: Carried
Opposed: Councillors: Kerrio, Diodati and Wing.
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
e) TS- 2010 -13
St. Clair Avenue Tourist Bus Loading Zone
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that
the tour bus loading /unloading zone on the east side of St. Clair Avenue between
Huron Street and Queen Street be reinstated to reflect 2 hour parking between
9am -5pm, Mon -Fri, with No re- parking within 5 hrs of initial parking.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
f) TS- 2010 -02
Park Street — Traffic Operations Review
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Maves;
1) That an all -way stop control is installed at the intersection of Park Street and
Crysler Avenue.
2) That staff request the NRP speeding reports and investigate a possible
second all -way stop along Park Street.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
g) TS- 2010 -03
Forestview Boulevard and Kalar Road
Traffic Operations Review
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Fisher
that an all -way stop control is installed at the intersection of Forestview Boulevard
and Parkside Road.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
h) TS- 2010 -04
Kalar Road — Parking & Bicycle Lane Review
Moved on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Diodati that
the "no parking anytime" restriction on the west side of Kalar Road between
McGarry Drive and McLeod Road be maintained.
Motion: Carried
Opposed: Councillor Wing
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
i) TS- 2010 -06
McLeod Road — Speed Limit Review
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MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the
speed limit on McLeod Road between Parkside Road and Garner Road is reduced
to 50 km /h.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
j) TS- 2010 -08
Authority for the Temporary Installation of Regulatory Signs
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
by -law 89 -2000 (A by -law regulating parking and traffic on City roads) appearing
on tonight's agenda be approved.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
k) PRC- 2010 -01
Proposed 2010 Cemetery Fee Schedule
MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Mayes;
1) That the 2010 Cemetery Fees be approved effective March 1, 2010.
2) That the 2010 Cemetery Fee Schedule be forwarded to the Ministry of
Consumer and Commercial Relations, Cemeteries Branch, for review and
approval.
3) That staffs continue to review revenue opportunities and operating efficiencies
of cemetery services in 2010; and that staff report back to Council on options
and potential directions to further reduce the annual operating subsidy.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
Community Services Committee
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1) PD- 2010 -03
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application
5841 -5845 Ferry Street
Hillside Holdings Inc. (Emidio Maroti and Peter Conte)
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Diodati;
1) That Committee support the approval of the Commercial Building and Facade
Improvement Grant for 5841 -5845 Ferry Street subject to the owners satisfying
all the program requirements including all necessary City permits and entering
into an agreement with the City.
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the grant agreement.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
m) PD- 2010 -04
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application
5894 -5900 Main Street
1302771 Ontario Ltd. (Adam Newington)
MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Fisher;
1) That the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for
5894 -5900 Main Street be approved subject to the owner satisfying all the
program requirements including the requirements of City permits and entering
into an agreement with the City.
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the grant
agreement.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
n) PD- 2010 -05
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application
6036 Main Street
1254552 Ontario Inc. (Victor and Anthony Fraone)
MOVED by Councillor Kerrio and seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the
above report be deferred.
Motion: Carried
o) PD- 2010 -06
Commerical Building & Facade Improvement Applicaiton
6022 - 6026 Main Street
1254552 Ontario Inc. (Victor and Anthony Fraone)
Community Services Committee
MOVED by Councillor Kerrio and seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the
above report be deferred.
Motion: Carried
p) PD- 2010 -07
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Applications
5769 Ferry Street
2211257 Ontario Inc. (Chris Rudan)
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo;
1) That Committee support the approval of the Commercial Building
Improvement Grant for 5769 Ferry Street subject to the owner satisfying all the
program requirements including all necessary City permits and entering into an
agreement with the City.
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the grant agreement.
Motion: Carried
Conflict: Councillor Thomson
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
3) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Carried
-6- January 25, 2010
a) MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Diodati that
staff prepare a report on the Sinnicks Avenue flooding and attempt to have a
meeting with parties involved.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council January 25, 2010.
MOVED by Councillor Mayes seconded by Councillor Diodati that the
Committee adjourn to an In- Camera session at 5:36 p.m.
Niagara,'aIls
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND:
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Municipal Works
MW- 2010 -09
Glenholme Avenue Road Allowance
MW- 2010 -09
February 22, 2010
1. The Council consider selling the Glenholme Avenue Road Allowance on the open
market, or;
2. That the City provide grants, equal to the value of land and servicing costs for the
Glenholme Avenue Road Allowance to Habit for Humanity Niagara as is and that
no other funds be provided or liabilities be assumed by the City.
On April 6, 2009, City Council approved report BS- 2009- 01(attached) to provide a grant
equal to the costs of the land and costs for various permits known as the Glenholme
Avenue Road Allowance located on Bellevue Street. The land was to be used by Niagara
Regional Housing (NRH) to accommodate a house being donated by the Nieuwesteeg's.
Due to the moving costs exceeding the costs of building new, NRH has indicated it is not
in a position to participate in the project (see attached letter).
The City has received requests from two groups to use the property, Habitat for Humanity
Niagara (HFHN) and Gateway. Based on Habitats partnership with the District School
Board of Niagara and return on investment to the community, staff's recommendation is
that a grant, equal to the value of the land as is and various servicing /permit costs of the
Glenholme Avenue Road Allowance, be given to HFHN if Council chooses not to sell the
lot on the open market.
In April 2008, the City received a letter from DSBN (attached) requesting that the City enter
into a partnership with DSBN and HFHN by donating a lot to construct a home for an "At
Need Family" in Niagara Falls. Staff met with HFHN and DSBN officials to discuss
opportunities and provided information as to lots that were surplus to the City. Habitat
reviewed the list and indicated which of the lands would be suitable for their needs.
During this time the City was also contacted by the Nieuwesteeg's, NRH and the Niagara
Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) to discuss the concept of moving a single family
home that the Nieuwesteeg's owned on Peer Street to the Glenholme Avenue Road
Allowance located on Bellevue Street. This resulted in report BS- 2009 -01 House Moving
Concept that was presented to Council on April 6, 2009. As a result, Council approved that
February 22, 2010
the City provides Grants equal to the costs of the lot and various permit costs.
At the September 14, 2009 Council meeting Alister Davies of Habitat made a presentation
to Council regarding their activities and looking to the City to partner with them. The
partnership would require the City to provide a lot and waive associated fees such as
development charges and building permits. Council took no action with regards to the
presentation as was indicated to Mr. Davies that the City was already involved with NRH
and NCDSB with respect to the Glenholme Avenue Road Allowance.
On December 2, 2009, the City was informed by NRH that they were no longer interested
in pursuing the project as the costs to move the home would exceed the costs to build a
new structure.
As a result, staff met with John Osczypko of Gateway Residential and Community Support
Services. Gateway requested (attached) that they take the place of NRH and be provided
the same considerations as per report BS- 2009 -01. The house will be used to provide
geared to income housing for persons with mental health issues. Gateway staff support
is provided three times a week and additional support as needed. Gateway is looking to
create three apartment units which would require rezoning.
ANALYSIS:
The projects are similar in nature in that they provide an opportunity for high school
students to gain practical hands -on experience. In the case of the Habitat project more
experience would be gained as the project involves the construction of a new home as
opposed to preparing an existing home for a move and converting it to a triplex.
The Habitat project provides affordable housing for a family at need which has been
demonstrated as a method of breaking the cycle of poverty. Studies carried out by the
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation with respect to Habitat projects have
identified the following.
• 36% or less reliant on Social Assistance.
• 53% noticed improvement in child behaviour.
• 33% moved onto better jobs.
• 24% of parents went back to school.
• 39% showed remarkable improvement in children school grades.
The Gateway project will provide three units of geared -to- income housing for individuals
"in need" within the community. The provision of housing for those individuals with mental
health issues will provide a stable environment and support system. By providing this
stable environment, the individual can focus on their health maintenance and recovery.
In Tight of the current budget challenges facing the City, Council should consider selling the
road allowance which will potentially result in revenues of $65,000 to the City.
FINANCIAL:
The following costs would be applicable for both projects;
• Opportunity lost for lot $65,000.00
• Servicing (water and sewer) $14,000.00
- MW- 2010 -09
February 22, 2010
• Servicing Permit $ 225.00
• Phase 1 Environmental Audit $ 2.000.00
For the Gateway Project the following additional fees would be applicable;
• Foundation permit $ 150.00
• Demolition permit $ 150.00
• Permit to convert to Triplex $ 600.00
• Rezoning to a Triplex $3.300.00
Total Costs $4.200.00
For the Habitat Project the following additional fees would be applicable;
• Building permit $ 1,129.29
• City Development charges $10,000.00
Total Costs $11.129.29
Both projects are requesting a waiver of all of the costs and fees. In addition the Gateway
does not pay property taxes for the facilities that it owns. It is anticipated that the Habitat
project would generate $2,500 in yearly property taxes of which approximately $840 would
be realized by the City. It should be made clear that the property is provided as is and that
no other funds be provided or liabilities be assumed by the City.
STRATEGIC COMMITMENT:
Under the Housing Strategy of the Official Plan it states that the policies, "are intended to
guide the provision of housing which is affordable." Accordingly, the City has made a
commitment to provide opportunities for affordable housing in the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
Total Costs $81.225.00
1. BS- 2009 -01.
2. Niagara Regional Housing letter, December 2, 2009.
3. District School Board of Niagara letter, April 25, 2008
4. Habitat for Humanity Niagara letter, November 25, 2009.
5. Gateway Residential and Community Support Services letter, November 12, 2009.
Recommended by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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- MW- 2010 -09
April 6, 2009
C A JA 1) A The recommendation(s)
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair = contained in this report were
and Members of the Community Services Committee = amended by committee and
City of Niagara Falls Ontario
Members:
Re: BS•2009.01
House moving concept in partnership with Niagara Regional Housing,
Niagara Region, Niagara Catholic District School Board,
Ed and Ruth Ann Nieuwesteeg and the City of Niagara Falls
RECOMMENDATION:
For the consideration of the Committee. That the City provide grants equal to i i.atid costs,
various permit costs and to assist in dealing with
BACKGROUND: Hydro and the Niagara Regional Police.
On Monday, December9, 2008, representatives from Niagara Regional Housing, Niagara
Region, Niagara Catholic District School Board along with Ed and Ruth Ann Nieuwesteeg,
the Mayor and Chief Building Official met to discuss the concept of moving a single family
dwelling from 5818 Peer Street to a surplus City owned piece of land, known as the
Glenholme Avenue road allowance, located on the north side of Bellevue Street. Mr. and
Mrs. Nieuwesteeg are prepared to donate the Peer Street property to Niagara Regional
Housing conditional on not being responsible for the costs of moving the dwelling two (2)
kilometers. If approved, the home would be placed on a new foundation and duplexed to
provide affordable housing, The municipally -owned property is surplus to the City's needs.
On January 30, 2009, the Niagara Regional Housing Board of Director approved the plan
in concept only. Further approval of the Niagara Regional Housing Board would be subject
to costing out the project, including ongoing operational costs, and the approvals of the
other various Councils and Boards that are involved.
Citv's Involvement
BS•2009.01
ratified by City Council
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The City has been asked to consider grants equal to land costs, various permit costs and
to assist in dealing with Hydro and the Niagara Regional Police. Hydro lines may need to
be moved when transporting the building and a Police escort is mandatory.
Planning Comments:
The Bellevue Street lotis'66 ft. X 125 ft. not serviced , zoned R2 which permits- a - duple'
on an interior lot and'would meet the criteria for set backs, lot frontage and coverage.
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April 6, 2009
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Financial Implication to the City
a) Cost of lot $ 60,000.00 to $ 65,000.00
b) Cost to service lot, water and sanitary sewer - $10,000.00 to $14,000.00
c) Cost of Phase 1 Environmental Assessment - $ 2,000.00
d) Building permit fee for foundation - Bellevue Street - $150.00
e) Demolition permit fee for foundation - Peer Street - $150.00
f) Permit fee to install services - $225.00
g) Permit fee to convert Single Family Dwelling to Duplex Dwelling - $ 1,000.00 + -
h) Development Charges - exempt.
It is important to note that the Region(Niagara Housing) typically pays all permit fees when
undertaking a project within the City; therefore, Council could consider only providing a
grant equal to the cost of the lot. It is doubtful that the project would proceed if Council
was only to provide relief on the permits only and not the cost of the lot.
In terms of revenue to the City, Niagara Regional Housing properties are subject to the full
tax rate, so, in essence, the municipality would gain one housing unit in taxation.
CONCLUSION:
The provision of affordable housing in our community is always to be encouraged. The
concept, proposed by the various agencies and parties, is unique. Nonetheless, it is an
example of the lower -tier municipality being asked to provide relief in the social services
area, traditionally the responsibility of the upper -tier municipality. The Committee will have
to weigh the community benefits of the .r. -c ersus the costs to the tax base.
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Ed Dujolvic, Executive Director of Community Services
REPORT TO Board of Directors of Niagara Regional Housing
SUBJECT: 5818 Peer Street, Niagara Falls
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
IC 09-74-3.1.
January 30, 2009
Page 1 of 3
Niagara Regionai Housing
That the Niagara Regional Housing Board of Directors provides approval of the concept
outlined in this report subject to clarification of the outstanding issues.
Ed and Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg of Niagara Falls are to donate a house that
they own at 5818 Peer Street to Niagara Regional Housing /Niagara Region for use as
an affordable dwelling. This offer is made on the condition that NRH agree to be
responsible for the cost of moving the house 2 km from its current location to a vacant
lot on Bellevue St owned by the City of Niagara Falls (See Appendix A for pictures)., In
exchange, the owners would like to receive a charitable receipt for the value of the
house.
REPORT
Mr.. and Mrs. Nieuwesteeg own a funeral home which has its entrance from Main Street..
The funeral home lot extends behind the house on Peer St creating potential for an "i_ "-
shaped lot that would allow for entrance from Peer St to the funeral home. When the
Nieuwesteegs bought the house four years ago, they did so with the intent to sever the
back half, to gain additional parking for the funeral home, leaving the house intact for
rental purposes
Although they were successful in gaining approval for the severance, they have since
decided that they would prefer to remove the house and gain access to Peer St. from
the funeral home parking lot. Each year, the city of Niagara Falls holds a Festival which
requires street closures Main Street cannot be considered at this point for the Festival,
as it would require closing the funeral home for the day Having the side entrance
would avoid this issue.
Multiple Partners
The Niagara Catholic School Board, through qualified teachers, offers courses to the
students in electrical, construction and general repairs. This house would offer the
students in the Construction as well as the Horticulture & Landscaping Specialist High
Skills Major Programs practical hands -on experience under the guidance of their
teachers. Students would prepare the house for the move by removing the front and
back porches and the brickwork,. Once the house is relocated, the students would
assist in any electrical, construction renovations, plaster repairs as well as landscaping
gardens and lawns
The school board has also been successful in retaining donated services from an
architect, who has provided drawings of the existing house, and a contractor who is
prepared to build the foundation on the vacant lot. Through a quote process, the board
has found a contractor who is prepared to move the house and gain the necessary
permits, for a fee to be paid by the NRH
The City of Niagara Falls has also indicated an interest in this proposal and is prepared
to donate land and facilitate the approval process for permits pending the approval
of City Council. The City also offered to speak to the Niagara Regional Police and
Hydro to see if they would be prepared to donate their services as part of the
community partnerships to relocate this house.
Description of the House
IC 09- 74 -3.1,
January 30, 2009
Page 2 of 3
The house is a 2'J storey single family home built in the1920s. The lower half of the
house is brick construction with aluminum siding on the upper half.. A site visit was
completed in January with the owners, city and school board representatives. The
house appears to be solidly constructed with a central staircase, two bedrooms and a
bathroom on the upper floor and living room, kitchen and bathroom on the main level.
This house would lend itself quite well to a duplex option which would allow for one
bedroom apartments on each level. The main floor apartment could easily be ramped
and made wheel chair accessible.. The current zoning on the site allows for a duplex
Creating 2 one bedroom units is consistent with the need identified by the waiting list
which currently has 797 applicants waiting for 1 bedroom accommodation in Niagara
Falls..
Amenities
The proposed lot is located on Bellevue Street which runs parallel to highway 420 in
Niagara Falls The street currently has single family homes as well as duplex units.
The Hospital, as well as six schools, are located nearby.. Although the street is not
directly on the bus route, it is a short walk to the nearest route. The nearest plaza which
has a Zellers, WaI -Mart, Zehrs and other major retailers is a five minute drive.
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Outstanding Issues
1. Clarity on Responsibilities
Further work is required to clarify who is responsible for what. A draft project plan
has been developed and is continually being modified as issues are identified and
resolved. Niagara Region's legal division will draft the appropriate agreements as
clarity is gained.
2. Construction Cost Analysis
Once it is determined who is responsible for what, a full cost analysis will be
undertaken. Current estimates for NRH costs are approximately $100,000 -
$150,000. Funding for this initiative will be from Federal /Provincial funds provided
through the Delivering Opportunities forOntarro Renters (DOOR) program.
3. Rents
It is hoped that the rents from the two units will cover the carrying costs of the taxes,
maintenance and utilities and that ongoing subsidy will not be required.
4. Communications Plan
With a project of this scope a full communications plan will need to be developed.
Submitted by:
Approved by:
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Lora eckwith Karen N1irl
Geneial Manager Chair
IC 09- 74 -3.1.
January 30, 2009
Page 3 of 3
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Proposal
Existing House
CONFIDENTIAL
Please Note:
This is a fairly recent initiative and work is still underway to determine feasibility. A
full report will be tabled at the Board meeting on January 30, 2008 for discussion
Mr. and Mrs Nieuwesteeg of Niagara Falls are prepared to donate a house that they
own at 5818 Peer Street Niagara Falls to Niagara Regional Housing for use as an
affordable dwelling.. This offer is made on the condition that NRH is responsible for
the cost of moving the house from its current location to a vacant lot owned by the
City of Niagara Falls on Bellevue Street, a distance of 2 km away.. In exchange, the
owners would like to have a charitable receipt for the cost of the house.
5818 Peer Street Niagara Falls
Owned by Ed and Ruth Ann Nieuwesteeg
Built 1996
2 /x storey single family home
Proposed Site Vacant Lot owned by the City of Niagara Falls
Appendix A
09-74-3.i.
January 30, 2009
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Niagara Regional Housing
December 2, 2009
Mayor Said and Members of City Council
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mayor Saici and Councillors and Members of Council:
Re: House moving concept in partnership with Niagara
Regiana! Housing, Niagara Region, Niagara Catholic District School
Board, Ed and Ruth Ann Nieuwesteeg and the City of Niagara Falls
On behalf of the Niagara Regional Housing (NRH) Board of Directors l am responding to
the generous offer from Ed and Ruth Nieuwesteeg to donate the 5818 Pier St.. house to
Niagara Regional Housing as an affordable unit for a household on our waiting list. This
request was subsequently supported by City Council who agreed to donate a vacant lot
on Bellevue Street for its new location.
Unfortunately, after detailed financial analysis, it was determined that the costs
associated with moving the house and redesigning it to accommodate two households
would exceed the costs to build a new structure„ l am therefore confirming that NRH is
no longer interested in the land.
The Board appreciates having been given the opportunity to investigate this generous
offer and regrets that it is not in a position to participate. Hopefully there will be other
agencies interested in pursuing the project.
Yours truly,
Karen Murray,
Chair
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 344
Thorold ON L2V 3Z3
Street Address:
Campbell East
2201 St David's Road
Thorold ON
Phone: 905- 682 -9201
Toil Free: 1 -800- 232 -3292
(from Grimsby and beyond Niagara region only)
Main Fax: 905 - 687 -4844
Fax — Applications: 905 - 935 -0476
Fax — Contractors: 905 - 682 -8301
Web site: www.nrh,ca
Achieving Success Together
191 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7P4 (905) 641 -1550 Fax: (905) 685 -8511
Warren Hoshizaki, Director of Education
His Worship Ted Salci
Mayor
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Ted,
April 25, 2008
The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) has had a very successful partnership with Habitat
for Humanity Niagara for the past four years, which has resulted in six new homes being built in
Thorold, Dain City and two duplexes in Fort Erie.
This partnership offers a "win -win" for everyone. DSBN students gain from the "hands on" work
experience in the construction industry, as well as from the satisfaction of giving back to their
communities. Both the local municipality and Habitat for Humanity Niagara gain by providing
housing for a local family who would otherwise be unable to access and the family gains a new
home.
This unique opportunity has been possible through the donation of surplus lands by
municipalities to support these home builds. At the time of writing, The City of St. Catharines is
considering the possibility of providing two surplus lots to Habitat for Humanity Niagara.
We are writing to ask the City of Niagara Falls to consider entering into a partnership with the
District School Board of Niagara and Habitat for Humanity Niagara by offering a surplus site to
build a home for a needy family in Niagara Falls.
We would appreciate the City of Niagara Falls giving serious consideration to our request and
we look forward to your response at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely
L
Kevin Mayes
Chair
cc: Alistair Davis,
Habitat for Humanity Niagara
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November 25, 2009
Mr. Ken Todd
Chief Administration Officer
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen St., PO Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Sir:
It has recently come to our attention that a Bellevue St. City -owned lot donated by City
Council to another educational organization is now available due to the fact that the
original requirement for the property no longer exists.
The partnership of DSBN and HFHN wishes to go on record as expressing its sincere
interest in having this lot donated and titled in the name of HFHN. Once titled, District
School Board of Niagara (DSBN) students through the Specialist High Skills Major -
Construction program would construct a home on this property for Habitat.
Habitat for Humanity Niagara provides affordable housing under its unique model of
home ownership to needy families as a method of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Established in the Niagara Region in 1993, it has provided 30 Niagara families with the
affordable base from which to begin the transformation of their lives. The Habitat client
base is "working poor" families who purchase the home with no cash down payment.
Habitat carries the mortgage interest -free with repayment of principle and the municipal
taxes geared to 25% of family income, adjusted annually. Partner families give back to
the community through 500 hours of "sweat equity" completed prior to the time of
purchase and occupancy.
Ed Dujlovic
NOV 2 7 2009
OFFICE OF
THE ADMINISTRATOR
Re: Bellevue St. Property (Glenholm Avenue Plan 44)
This is a continuance of a letter sent to Mayor Salci by Kevin Mayes, Chair, District
School Board of Niagara (DSBN) dated April 28, 2008. That letter requested that Habitat
for Humanity Niagara (HFHN) be granted serviced municipal land within the City of
Niagara Falls on which the students of DSBN could construct a home for a Habitat
Partner Family.
The Return on Investment to the Community for families moving from rental
accommodation into the Habitat Home Ownership Program has been documented to
include:
• 36% were less reliant on social assistance
• 53% noticed improvement in child behaviour.
• 33% moved on to better jobs.
• 24% of parents went back to school.
• 39% showed remarkable improvement in children's school grades.
Source. Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Assessment of the Outcomes for Habitat for
Humanity Home Buyers
The evolving Community Partnership between HFHN and DSBN has so far built 7
homes for Habitat Partner Families in the Niagara Region, with the 8th currently under
construction in St. Catharines. With 3 Niagara Falls High Schools offering technical skills
training, there will be a wide base of students to draw from to construct this "living lab"
home building project.
The DSBN Specialist High Skills Major Programs provide students with a direct "hands
on" educational experience in a real life situation. In the case of the Construction
curriculum, the students construct the complete home from the foundation up in the
space of one semester. Rigid health and safety procedures are in place, and all actions
are overseen by a qualified tradesman - instructor. Licensed trades are employed for key
areas (electrical, plumbing) with students assisting and observing. The Ontario Youth
Apprenticeship Program is also very involved in the process, and approximately 95% of
students sign their apprenticeship enrollment during the construction process.
Key Reasons to donate this lot to Habitat for Humanity Niagara:
• Assist a deserving family to begin a life transformation and break the cycle of
poverty.
• Involve 20 students from Niagara Falls High Schools to construct the home for
Habitat.
• Reduce potential social program dependency through the Habitat home
ownership model.
• Convert an empty City lot to provide tax revenue of approximately $2500.00 per
annum.
• Evidence by Council of a tangible demonstration in support of affordable housing.
• Provide a focal point for neighbourhood improvement with construction of a new
home.
• Involve volunteers, service clubs and the faith community in the process.
• Support local businesses and suppliers through materials and service purchases.
• Involve Niagara College Architectural Technology students in the home design.
• Retain our youth in Niagara through the OYAP enrollment with local employers.
Pending quick action on this request, construction could be scheduled to begin
commencing with the school term in September 2010, with the home completion in
February 2011.
Thank you for your serious consideration of this request. The Community Partnership of
Habitat and DSBN look forward to demonstrating to the City of Niagara Falls that the
requested donation of this lot will provide significant long -term benefits to all parties. We
welcome further discussion on this topic.
On behalf of our two organizations,
Alastair Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Niagara
905 - 685 -7395 ext 207
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Warren Hoshizaki
Director of Education
District School Board of Niagara
905 - 641 -1550, ext. 54101
11/12/2009 THU 10:52 FAX 9057357570 Gateway Residential
November 12, 2009
City Clerks Office, City of Niagara Falls, ON
Re: Bellevue Street, Niaaara Falls
Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
r.
Join Osczypko
Executive Director
905- 735 -4445, ext.222
PlIIG, FHLLS 111210 :444
GATEWAY-
Residential & Community Support Services
I am writing this letter in my capacity as Executive Director of Gateway Residential &
Community Support Services of Niagara Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors. We
would like to make a presentation to city council to request they consider donating a
property located at Bellevue Street in the city of Niagara Falls to our organization.
Gateway was approached by the owners of a home on Peer Street in Niagara Falls who
were trying to avoid it from being demolished and be relocated and refurbished to create
safe, permanent, affordable housing.
Edward and Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg the owners of the home had done a great deal of
work in developing partnerships and in bringing all parties required to make the transfer
and rebuild of the home possible.
As a mental health housing provider in the Niagara Region we were quite eager to
become involved with this initiative in order to create more affordable, supported housing
for our consumers.
Gateway Residential & Community Support Services of Niagara Inc.
178 King Sneer, 2nd Floor, Welland, ON L313 3.15
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REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning & Development
SUBJECT: PD- 2010 -02
Research into Enacting a By -law under
Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act
RECOMMENDATION
That Council not enact a by -law under Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council recommended through Committee Report CD- 2009 -12 that staff research the
possibility of adopting a by -law under Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act related to condominium
conversion applications. Based upon staffs research, it is recommended that such a by -law
not be considered as the conversion of rental accommodation into condominiums has had little
or no impact on the supply of rental units within the City.
BACKGROUND
PD- 2010 -02
Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act allows municipalities to prohibit the demolition of residential
rental properties. This section also allows for the prohibition of converting residential rental
properties for a purpose other than residential without a permit, and to impose conditions as
a requirement of obtaining a permit. In regards to the demolition of residential properties, the
City's Building Division has advised that they don't recall or have any record of receiving a
request for the demolition of a residential rental building. Staff has no evidence that a Section
99.1 by -law would increase the number of available affordable residential units and CMHC
indicates that the residential rental property market in Niagara Falls is healthy with vacancy
rate of greater than 5 %.
For this report, Planning staff has contacted many of the owners of converted condominiums
to determine the status of the units (ie. number of units sold, price of the units), discussed with
Niagara Regional Housing their financial assistance programs and status of the People
Needing Housing document. This report also highlights the latest housing statistics from
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation as they relate to Niagara Falls and looks at the
City of Toronto by -law under Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act.
February 22, 2010 - 2 - PD- 2010 -02
ANALYSIS
1. Status of Condominium Conversions from 1999 to 2009 in the City
Appendix 1 provides a map of all Registered and Draft Approved Condominium
Conversions that have occurred in the City since 1999. The condominium conversions
are well dispersed throughout the City. Appendix 2 lists the condominium plans that
have been registered and the number of units that have been sold. A total of 13
condominium plans have been registered providing a potential of 459 condominium
units. Staff is aware of approximately 115 units that have been sold. Therefore, a large
percentage of the condominium units remain rented. Tenants are able to remain in
their rental unit through the Residential Tenancies Act which provides the protection for
them to remain as renters.
The two buildings where condominiums have been actively marketed and sold are 4658
Drummond Road (67 of 77 units sold) and 6390 Huggins Street (45 of 60 units sold).
The price of the Drummond Road condominiums range from $125,000 to $185,000 and
the Huggins Street condominiums range in price from $125,000 to $150,000. Many of
the sold condominium units are owner occupied and the purchasers range from
younger singles and couples to older adults. With the existence of low mortgage rates,
owners are experiencing that mortgage payments are not much higher than rental
rates.
2. Shifts in Assessment as a Result of Condominium Conversions
It is believed that there may be a tax advantage for owners who convert their rental
properties to condominiums. This has created some concern as to whether or not
condominium conversions would have a negative impact on the municipal tax base.
Property tax is based on property value and reassessment occurs once the
condominium is upgraded. The City's Finance Division has assessment information for
7 of the 13 properties converted to condominiums. A total of 5 condominium properties
have had an increase in their total assessment while 2 condominium properties have
had an overall decrease in total assessment. This does not necessarily provide
conclusive evidence. However, it appears that the majority of conversions provide an
increase in assessment which would benefit the City.
3. Niagara Region Housing Department and Supply of Affordable Housing
Staff has met with Niagara Regional Housing to discuss their affordable housing
programs and to determine the status of the People Needing Housing Report which
was prepared in 2004. Niagara Regional Housing administers a number of programs
including the Federal and Provincial Affordable Housing Grant Program, Rent
Supplement Program, Rent Geared to Income Program and Homeowners Program.
The People Needing Housing Report provided a considerable amount of statistical
information demonstrating the need for affordable housing. As a followup, the Region
has prepared a draft Municipal Profile Report for each of the area municipalities. The
purpose of the municipal profile is to encourage dialogue between municipal staff and
February 22, 2010 - 3 - PD- 2010 -02
Niagara Regional Housing on affordable housing. The profile contains updated data on
the supply and demand for affordable housing, comments on the current stock of
housing and if the supply is sufficient to meet current and future needs. The Housing
Profile for Niagara Falls recognizes the need for a comprehensive strategic plan with
input from various levels of government and non - profit organizations. There continues
to be a need for affordable housing, particularly for the lowest income groups. These
household needs are best met through government incentives such as rent subsidies
or building subsidies and are quite separate from condominium conversion impact.
4. Biannual Rental Market Report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC)
CMHC has recently released the results of their Fall 2009 Rental Market Report. This
report indicates that the Downtown area for Niagara Falls has a healthy rental vacancy
rate of 6.8% and the balance of the City has a vacancy rate of 5.0 %. These rates are
the highest levels found within the Niagara Region. The CMHC Report notes four main
reasons for the higher vacancy rate and they are as follows:
• Many buyers have taken advantage of the record low mortgage rates. The gap
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between rental rates and carrying a mortgage has narrowed.
Many people in the young age group of 15 to 24 have lost their jobs and as a
result, have moved back with their parents or postponed a decision to move out
of the house.
Demographic trends indicate that the 15 to 24 year old age group is not growing.
With the poor employment prospects in the region, people in this age group tend
to move out of region to other parts of Ontario or Canada.
Fewer immigrants are coming to the Niagara Region, thereby lessening the
demand for rental accommodation. They prefer to settle in larger centres such
as Toronto where people are more likely to find employment.
As for the rental market outlook, CMHC believes the apartment vacancy rate will remain
at the current level through 2010.
While the City of Toronto is the only municipality in the Province to have adopted a
Section 99.1 by -law under the Municipal Act, it should be recognized that it is difficult
to compare Niagara Falls with Toronto. The current market for condominium sales is
quite brisk in Toronto and the vacancy rate in the Downtown Area is quite low at 1.6 %.
In any event, the Section 99.1 by -law does not prohibit condominium conversions, but
rather places conditions on the conversions such as notification of provisions of the
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, the possibility for tenants to move into rental units that
have replaced demolished units and cost impacts under condo conversions. Staff is
aware that there has been objections filed in certain cases which are heard before
Divisional Court with considerable expense to the municipality.
February 22, 2010 - 4 - PD- 2010 -02
A Section 99.1 by -law applies when residential rental accommodation is converted
to something other than residential rental accommodation or where the number of
available residential rental units is reduced. It does not apply to condominium
conversions where the proponent intends to continue to rent the units. It is difficult to
see how such a by -law would be beneficial in Niagara Falls.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Based upon the research carried out by staff, there appears to be no detrimental impact on
taxes as the result of the conversion of rental units to condominiums.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The City's Official Plan provides for the conversion of rental accommodation only when the
vacancy rate is above 3% in order to protect the rental inventory. This vacancy rate has been
used universally for many years as the measurement that represents a satisfactory vacancy
rate level. With a healthy vacancy rate being experienced, there seems to be adequate supply
and choice of housing available. Staff conclude that there is no impact on the supply of rental
accommodation as a result of the condominium conversions. Therefore, it is recommended
that Committee not pass a by -law under Section 99.1 of the Municipal Act.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
► Appendix 1 -
► Appendix 2 -
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
Map illustrating the Registered and Draft Approved Condominium
Conversions within the City since 1999.
Table illustrating the number of Registered Condominium Conversion
within the City since 1999 and number of units sold.
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Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning & Development
Ed Dujlovic,
BBolibruck
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Ken Tbdd, Chief Administrative Officer
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Registered Condominium Conversions 1999 -2009
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REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning & Development
SUBJECT: PD- 2010 -15
Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision
Consent Application B- 2009 -034
Ort Road /Rexinger Road
Applicant: Joe Kekic (Agent -Brian Sinclair)
RECOMMENDATION
PD- 2010 -15
That Council authorize staff to continue with the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board
regarding the Committee of Adjustment's decision to grant Consent Application B -2009-
034.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 19, 2010 the City's Committee of Adjustment approved consent application
B- 2009 -034 which does not comply with the City's Official Plan, the Regional Niagara
Policy Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan.
Planning Staff advanced the Committee's decision to the Ontario Municipal Board because
the last day to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision was February 10, 2010 and
staff could not consult with Council prior to that date. The appeal is consistent with
Council's previous action on an identical application for the same land.
Staff are seeking Council's authorization to proceed with the appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board.
BACKGROUND
The applicant owns 0.946 hectares (2.34 acres) of land located on the southwest corner
of Rexinger Road and Ort Road (see the attached Schedule 1- Surveyor's sketch). An
application for severance was submitted to the City's Committee of Adjustment to convey
0.472 hectares (1.17 acres) of land (Part 1) consisting of a single- detached dwelling known
as 4940 Rexinger Road and to retain 0.474 hectares (1.17 acres) of vacant land (Part 2)
for a proposed single detached dwelling.
This application is identical to the 2005 application to create two rural residential lots which
was granted by the Committee, appealed by City Council and subsequently withdrawn by
the owner.
NiagaraJ February 22, 2010
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REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning & Development
SUBJECT: PD- 2010 -15
Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision
Consent Application B- 2009 -034
Ort Road /Rexinger Road
Applicant: Joe Kekic (Agent -Brian Sinclair)
RECOMMENDATION
PD- 2010 -15
That Council authorize staff to continue with the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board
regarding the Committee of Adjustment's decision to grant Consent Application B -2009-
034.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 19, 2010 the City's Committee of Adjustment approved consent application
B- 2009 -034 which does not comply with the City's Official Plan, the Regional Niagara
Policy Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan.
Planning Staff advanced the Committee's decision to the Ontario Municipal Board because
the last day to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision was February 10, 2010 and
staff could not consult with Council prior to that date. The appeal is consistent with
Council's previous action on an identical application for the same land.
Staff are seeking Council's authorization to proceed with the appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board.
BACKGROUND
The applicant owns 0.946 hectares (2.34 acres) of land located on the southwest corner
of Rexinger Road and Ort Road (see the attached Schedule 1- Surveyor's sketch). An
application for severance was submitted to the City's Committee of Adjustment to convey
0.472 hectares (1.17 acres) of land (Part 1) consisting of a single- detached dwelling known
as 4940 Rexinger Road and to retain 0.474 hectares (1.17 acres) of vacant land (Part 2)
for a proposed single detached dwelling.
This application is identical to the 2005 application to create two rural residential lots which
was granted by the Committee, appealed by City Council and subsequently withdrawn by
the owner.
February 22, 2010
- PD- 2010 -15
The Committee of Adjustment granted the current application at a Public Hearing on
January 19, 2010 contrary to staff's report. Staff recommended the application not be
approved for several reasons. The application does not comply with the Provincial Policy
Statement (PPS) which requires that prime agricultural land (Class 3) be preserved.
Moreover the PPS prohibits the creation of new residential lots in prime agricultural areas
except for the purpose of severing a surplus farm dwelling.
The application is contrary to the City's Official Plan, which designates the subject land
Good General Agricultural - Special Policy Area #8. The Official Plan policies do not permit
the creation of new separate lots for non -farm residential dwellings. Special Policy Area
#8 further identifies the lands within an area being examined as part of the Region's
Growth Management Study.
The lands are designated Rural in the Region's Policy Plan and are also subject to
Regional Policy Plan Amendment #170. Regional Policies do not permit individual
consents /severances for residential purposes on lots having an area less than 10 hectares
(25 acres). Amendment #170 provides for a study to be undertaken to examine
appropriateness of future urban development.
The Region recently completed its Growth Management Strategy Study and found
population growth can be accommodated within the Region's existing urban areas.
Regional Policy Plan Amendment 2 -2009 will remove the Willoughby Study Area
Designation so that the Rural Designation will apply to the property. The Rural policies
provide for some residential development subject to detailed regulations by the area
municipality. Since the City does not permit residential development, the Region's policy
to allow a non -farm lot would not apply.
The Committee of Adjustment approved the application. The reasons stated for their
decision were that this was a unique situation, the land is not suitable for agricultural use,
it is an infill proposal and the lots sizes satisfy zoning standards.
Staff appealed the Committee's decision to the OMB to meet the February 10, 2010
deadline on the basis that the application is:
• Contrary to the City's Official Plan
• Does not comply with the Provincial Policy Statement
• Is the same application previously appealed by City Council, and could set an
inappropriate precedent.
There was no opportunity for staff to consult with Council before the final appeal date on
February 10, 2010. Staff is seeking Council's concurrence and authorization to proceed
with the appeal.
A copy of this report has been provided to the applicant's agent and has been advised that
Council will be considering the matter tonight.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The severance conflicts with the City's policy of protecting prime agricultural areas and
directing urban growth to the urban area.
February 22, 2010
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
• Schedule 1 - Surveyor's sketch
► The Planning Department's Report
• The Regional Public Works Department's Comments
► Letter - Vittoria & Shawn Koabel
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
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Ed Dujlovic, xecu i�`veDirector, Community Services
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File: D.06 04 .CS-14589
Susan Scerbo
Secretary- Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
City of Niagara Falis
4310 Queen Street, 2 Floor
Niagara Falis, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Ms. Scerbo:
Re: Consent Application B -2009 -034
Southwest Corner of Ort Road & Rexinger Road
Joe Kekic
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Development Services Division
2201 St. David's Road, P.0 Box 1042
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905- 685 -4225
Tol I- free:1- 800 - 263 -7215
Fax: 905 -687 -8056
www.niagararegion.ca
Consent application B- 2009 -34 proposes to convey a 0.472 (1.16 acre) hectare parcel of land
• (Part 1) for continued residential use A 0.474 hectare (1.17 acre) vacant parcel of land (Part 2)
will be retained for future residential use. Regional Development Services Division staff offers
the following Provincial and Regional comments on the proposal:
This application is a resubmission of a previous Consent application (file B- 2008 -050) that was
considered by the Committee in October 2008. Regional and City staff did not support the
proposal as it was contrary to Regional and local policies.. The Committee granted the consent;
however, the Committee's decision was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and the
applicant subsequently withdrew the application.
The Regional Policy Plan identifies the property as within the Willoughby Study Area. The
Willoughby Study Area has been identified as an area where urban development may be
directed in the long term subject to the Region's Growth Management Strategy. Within the
Willoughby Study Area, development that could jeopardize the efficient future urban use is not
permitted.. individual consents for residential purposes on small Tots of less than 10 hectares
are not permitted
The Region recently completed its Growth Management Strategy and Regional Council
approved the preferred growth option (Option D) Under Option D, population and employment
growth in Niagara to 2031 can be accommodated within the Region's urban areas without
expansion of any urban area boundaries at this time. Regional Policy Plan Amendment 2 -2009,
which was adopted in May 2009, contains policies that are intended to implement the strategic
directions of the Growth Management Strategy. Amendment 2 -2009 will remove the Willoughby
Study Area designation and, therefore, the underlying Rural designation will apply to the
• property. The Rural policies, which have been deemed to be consistent with the Provincial
Policy Statements, would provide for some residential development in the rural areas subject to
lot size and private servicing considerations.
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However, Regional Policy Plan Amendment 2 -2009 has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal
• Board in its entirety. Until this appeal is dealt with by the Ontario Municipal Board, the
Willoughby Study Area policies will continue to apply to the property. The Consent application
proposes to create two approximately 0.4 hectare lots for residential use, which is contrary to
the Willoughby Study Area policies. The creation of additional small privately serviced
residential lots in the area would preclude the orderly planned development and efficient use of
these lands for future urban uses Therefore, Regional staff cannot support the Consent
application.
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Please send notice of the Committee's decision and minutes of the meeting when available
Yours truly,
Sue Mabee
Planner
Cc: Mr R. Wilson, City of Niagara Falls
Councillor Smeaton
• Niagara i,f Region
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January 19, 2010
File: D.06.04.CS -14589
Susan Scerbo
Secretary- Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, 2nd Floor
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Ms. Scerbo:
Re: Additional Comments
Consent Application B -2009 -034
Southwest Corner of Ort Road & Rexinger Road
Joe Kekic
Building Community. Building Lives.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Development Services Division
2201 St. David's Road, P.Q. Box 1042
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685 -4225
Tol I free:1 -800- 263 -7215
Fax: 905- 687 -8056
www. n i agara regi o n . ca
Regional Development Services staff has had discussions with City staff regarding the Region's
• December 8, 2009 comments on this application. Regional staff offers the following comments to
clarify certain points,
The Regional Policy Plan identifies the property as within the Willoughby Study Area. The
Willoughby Study Area had been identified, through Policy Plan Amendment 170, as an area
where urban development may be directed in the long term subject to the Region's Growth
Management Strategy. The Region recently completed its Growth Management Strategy and
the preferred growth option (Option D) did not identify a need for an expansion of any urban
area boundaries. Therefore, the lands within the Willoughby Study area are no longer being
considered for urban development at this time. However, until the appeal of Regional Policy
Plan 2 -2009 is dealt with, the Willoughby Study Area designation remains in effect.
The underlying designation of the property is Rural Area in the Regional Policy Plan. However,
the City's Official Plan designates the property Good General Agriculture and contains more
restrictive policies for lot creation. Local official plans may be more detailed in their policies and
still comply with the Regional Policy Plan. Further, the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
recognizes the Official Plan is the most important tool for implementation of provincial policy.
The PPS does not prevent planning authorities and decision makers from going beyond the
standards established in provincial policies (unless doing so would conflict with the policies of
the PPS).
The Owners requested a Preliminary Site Inspection for private sewage systems. For this
service, the Owners would have received comments directly from the Part 8 Inspector. Please
note that Preliminary Site Inspection comments are provided specifically to address
consideration of on -site sewage systems regulated by the Building Code and do not asl,„s
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any planning-related matters based on Provincial, Regional, or Municipal legislation and/or
planning policies.
Please send notice of the Committee's decision and minutes of the meeting when available.
Y urs truly,
Sue Mabee
Planner
Cc: Mr. R. Wilson, City of Niagara Falls
LANIabee-Sue\MAGARA FALLS\Consent\B-2009-34 Ort Rexinger Road Additional Comments.docx
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November 30/09
To: Susan Scerbo
Re: File # B- 2009 -034
Applicant: Joe Kekic
We kindly ask that you present this letter on our behalf to the board that makes the
decision on the above file noted.
We would like you to accept this letter as our written notice for We oppose the partial
discharge of mortgage of file # B -2009 -034 applicant Joe Kekic. Unfortunately we
cannot be there in person for we have previous commitments that cannot be changed.
Our names areVittoria and Shawn Koabel and we live directly next door at 4970
Reixinger road At the time of our purchase of our property there was no mention of the
above file # B- 2009 -034 was planning to be severed again. If that was the case we would
have never purchased the property that we now reside on, and now we feel that we were
lead under false pretenses that both properties would remain the same size. We moved
out there to have the freedom of country property (acreage) and now if this goes through
it will now in our opinion become a residential community. We just moved away from
residential area for that reason.
Our other concern is that if the City of Niagara Falls allows this to go through, (in which
X hope that they will anneal it once aeainl once this single dwelling home is built on
this property we would question the position of the septic bed for if it is put on either
side or behind this new home built, we have a natural pond with live fish, frogs etc taking
habitat in it, we are concerned that if this septic bed will drain/flow excess water onto our
property and if the septic bed seeps into the ground it may make its way over to our pond
and destroy the life that is living in it. Either way the drainage that the hill of the septic
bed flows will be draining /flowing onto our property for it will be much higher. That is a
great concern of ours!
We would appreciate if you would put 2 votes in on our behalf to oppose the partial
discharge of the property in question.
Sincerely
cere y
dell Xtriett
Vittoria & Shawn Koabel
RECEINitiD
Nov 3 0 2009
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BDD- 2010 -01
Niagara February 22, 2010
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REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Business Development
SUBJECT: BDD- 2010 -01
People Mover Project Update
RECOMMENDATION
For the information of Committee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The report provides Council with an update on the rubber tire People Mover System. Since
the last Council report a key milestone was achieved on September 28, 2009 when
Minister Smitherman announced the Province's commitment to match the Federal
Governments contribution of $25 million toward the People Mover. Since the
announcement the project team has been meeting with Niagara Parks Commission (NPC)
staff on a weekly basis to formulate an operating agreement. In addition staff has been
working on a number of project priorities.
1. Operating agreement with NPC
2. RFP for Rolling Stock with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
3. Site selection for an Administration, Maintenance and Storage facility
4. Capital Budget and operating funding model
5. BIA Meetings
BACKGROUND
The last update to Council was August 31, 2009. Since the update a key milestone was
achieved. On September 28, 2009, Minister Smitherman held a press conference in
Niagara Falls to announce the Province had agreed to match the Federal contribution of
$25 million toward the Rubber Tire People Mover System. At the same event Minister Rob
Nicholson reconfirmed the Federal Government's financial commitment to the project.
With this key milestone achieved, the project team began to work earnestly on a number
of project priorities.
1. Operating agreement with NPC
2. RFP for Rolling Stock with Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
3. Site selection for an Administration, Maintenance and Storage facility
4. Capital budget and operating funding model
5. BIA Meetings
February 22, 2010 - 2 - BDD- 2010 -01
Operating Agreement with Niagara Parks Commission
As 50% of the alignment will run through NPC lands, an operations agreement is required
between the NPC and the municipality. The project team has been meeting with NPC staff
frequently since October to establish the parameters of the agreement. Once the details
of the agreement are finalized, a further report will be presented to Council.
RFP for Rolling Stock with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
The project team met with several Canadian manufacturers of Rolling Stock to get a better
appreciation for the product availability, cost, and delivery schedule. The project team has
prepared an RFP that will be issued to bus manufacturers on February 23, 2010. The RFP
is not a tender and will not commit the municipality to purchase the equipment.
The new stock will feature Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) which is an integrated
application of advanced electronics and communication systems. The core components
of the People Mover System will feature:
1. Computer -aided Dispatch /Automatic Vehicle location — a computer -based vehicle
tracking system that measures the position of the transit vehicle and relays its
location to the control centre.
2. Automatic Passenger Counter - the device will count passengers automatically as
they board and disembark the buses at each stop along the route. This will
increase the quality of the information gathered. The information will assist staff in
making the service more efficient and effective.
3. Next Stop Display and Announcements - prerecorded audio messages are triggered
as the vehicle travels along a route alerting riders to the name of the next stop.
4. Transit Signal Priority - Allows computer controlled traffic signals to make
adjustments in real time to give People Mover Coaches priority green lights at
intersections to maintain designated headways.
5. Real Time Information over the web - The Internet can be used to provide real time
and station information to passengers. Hotels can set up a monitor in their lobby
with system information and schedules being fed over the web.
6. Onboard Screen - The screens can be used to disseminate information to
passengers promoting the various attractions, events and other related information
of interest to visitors to help extend length of stay or encourage a return visit.
Site Selection for Administration, Maintenance and Storage Facility
The project team has engaged the group IBI to undertake a site selection process for a
new maintenance and storage facility. With the addition of the new rolling stock our transit
facility located on Bridge Street is unable to accommodate the needs of the Rubber Tire
People Mover Operation. The site selection process was undertaken to evaluate and
select a new site. The site assessment considered the potential of various location
options:
February 22, 2010 - 3 - BDD- 2010 -01
- a new Greenfield site
- sites with existing buildings with potential to be modified
- Rebuild and expand the existing garage at existing site
A number of sites were identified and evaluated. The evaluation process determined that
the preferred site is the city owned property located across from the Municipal Service
Centre on Stanley Avenue. The site primarily serves as the location for the city salt domes.
Municipal Works staff is currently reviewing the site to determine if the salt storage facility
can be relocated.
Capital Budaet and Operating Funding Model
The capital budget for the people mover is comprised of a $25 million contribution from
each of the Federal and Provincial Governments totaling $50 million with a potential of
another $5 million from Falls Management Company (FMC) toward capital or operating.
The funds identified from FMC represent the balance of the funds remaining of the $7.5
million that FMC committed toward the development of the People Mover System as part
of their casino bid. Final agreement with FMC and OLG need to be confirmed regarding
the use of the funds for the project.
Eligible uses of the Provincial and Federal funding will go towards:
- Rolling Stock & Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Administration, Maintenance and Storage Facility
- Infrastructure, Station and alignment improvements
The Project team is currently finalizing the capital budget and once completed, a further
report will be presented to council
The Project team has also been working on an operation funding forecast for the system.
The forecast will provide an overview of projected revenue versus expenditure and, if there
is a shortfall, identify the amount that must be secured from the tourism industry. The
model will be discussed with tourism BIA's for their input and feedback. If the project is
to proceed, agreements with the BIA's to cover any potential operating shortfalls will be
required.
BIA Meetings
On February 12, the project team met with the Fallsview, Clifton Hill, Victoria Centre and
Lundy's Lane BIA's to bring them up to date on the alignment, proposed capital budget,
and operating forecast.
The meeting was intended to obtain feedback from the industry and assess their capacity
to undertake any potential operating deficiencies. Upon receiving their feedback and
suggestions, further refinement and analysis of the operating model are being undertaken.
Overall, the BIA's believe the People Mover is an integral part of enhancing the overall
visitor experience. The system is a key piece of infrastructure that will link the new
Convention Centre to the various tourism districts and can serve to increase length of stay.
February 22, 2010 - 4 - BDD- 2010 -01
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
The Provincial announcement matching the Federal Governments $25 million was a critical
milestone for the project and moved it closer to fruition. The project still has a number of
technical and financial (operating) considerations to resolve. The schedule remains very
aggressive with the goal to have the system operating by Summer 2011. The project must
be in a position where the City is able to sign a contribution agreement with the Federal
and the Provincial Governments by June 30 of this year or at least show significant
progress so this date can be extended. Over the next two months critical discussions with
the NPC, FMC and the Tourism BIA's will determine the outcome of the project. Staff
remains optimistic that a positive outcome which benefits all stakeholders can be achieved.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost of the work to date including this current phase has been provided by FMC.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Strengthen and promote economic development within the City.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
erge Felicetti, Director of Business Development
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
PD- 2010 -11
Niagara,Falls February 22, 2010
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning & Development
SUBJECT: PD- 2010 -11
CB &FIG - 2009 -017, Commercial Building & Facade
Improvement Grant Application
4519, 4521 and 4525 Queen Street
Sal & Mary DiPietro and Carman & Anna Tartaglia
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for 4519,
4521 and 4525 Queen Street be approved subject to the owners satisfying all the
program requirements including the requirements of City permits and entering into
an agreement with the City.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the grant agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The application can be supported because:
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the items of improvement are eligible under the Commercial Building & Facade
Improvement Grant Program;
sufficient funds are available in the CIP reserve account; and
the work will improve the appearance of the building and have a positive impact on
the revitalization of the Downtown CIP area.
BACKGROUND
The City has received an application for a facade improvement grant for awnings and
signage on three store fronts along Queen Street. The new awnings are fora photo gallery,
dance studio and women's clothing store. New facia signage is also being carried out for
two of the three store fronts. Most of the work has been completed. Normally, the
application is to be processed before any of the work is started. The owners realized that
the application should have been approved first. However, they explained that a favourable
price quote was provided by completing the work immediately. The total cost of the
improvements was $6,785.38. The owner would be eligible for the maximum facade grant
of 50% or $3,392.69, if approved.
February 22, 2010 - 2 - PD- 2010 -11
ANALYSIS
The work that has been carried out complies with the eligibility items contained in the
Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Program for the Downtown CIP. The
awnings are attractive and blend in well with other awnings in the Downtown area.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
If approved, the funding for this grant will come from existing reserves for incentives.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The approval of the grant application will comply with the City's strategic commitment by
implementing the financial incentive programs of the Downtown CIP and encourage the
continued improvement of facades in the area.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
► Appendix 1 - Location map of the subject property.
► Appendix 2 - Illustrates the awnings on the front of the building.
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
B.Bolibruck
Attach.
S: \PDR\2010 \PD- 2010 -11, CB &FIG2009 -11, 4519,4521 and 4525 Queen Street.wpd
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning & Development
Ed Dujlovic,'xecutive Director, Community Services
Keri Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
February 22, 2010 - 3 -
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APPENDIX 1
4519, 4521 and 4525 Queen Street
PD- 2010 -11
Location Map
February 2010
February 22, 2010
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APPENDIX 2
PD- 2010 -11
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Niagararalls February 22, 2010
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REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Parks, Recreation and Culture
SUBJECT: PRC- 2010 -04
Request for Proposal - RFP P77 -2009
Community Clubhouse at Kalar Park
RECOMMENDATION
That the proposal from Merit Contractors Niagara for General Contractor for the Design
Build of a Community Clubhouse at Kalar Park in the amount of $450,000 (excluding GST)
be approved.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PRC- 2010 -04
The RFP (P77 -2009) closed on January 8, 2010. Three proposals were received. The
evaluation committee reviewed the three proposals as submitted for RFP P77 -2009
General Contractor for the Design Build of a Community Club House at Kalar Park,
Niagara Falls.
It was concluded that none of the proposals could be accepted. The City's budget for this
project was $425,000. The City cannot accept a proposal with a price higher than that
amount. Recirculating this project was not practical owing to time constraints. The
preliminary review of P77 -2009, dated January 12, 2010 is attached.
On February 2, 2010, the City requested that the three firms that responded to the RFP
re- examine their proposals and revise them to provide the City with the precise
specification based on a fixed price of $450,000, plus GST. The submission date for the
revised proposal was February 11, 2010.
Evaluations of the proposals was completed on February 12, 2010. The evaluation team
consisted of City staff and representatives of the Niagara Unite Soccer Club.
BACKGROUND
The Community Club House at Kalar Park is a project that received `RinC' Program
funding and is required to be completed by March 2011. Council approved that the project
budget be increased from $330,000 to $550,000 to expand the project from an accessible
washroom to a community clubhouse building.
February 22, 2010 - 2 - PRC- 2010 -04
Price Confirmation & General Information - RFP closing February 11, 2010
Company Name Proposal Bid Price
(excluding GST)
Walker CDC
Thorold, ON
NIACON
Niagara Falls, ON $449,999 3400 $132.35
Merit
St. Catharines, ON
$432,000
In addition to price, the proposal evaluation was based on the following predetermined
categories; completeness of submission, annual value of construction for the past five
years, similar or related projects undertaken within the last 7 years including details,
product quality information and performance, experience of key personnel proposed to be
assigned to this project, project management methodology based upon the response, and
litigation record , post construction service, testing and warrantees.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Financial Impact of Expenditures (excluding GST)
Approved in 2009 Capital Budget
Project RF- 11
Proposal Costs $ $450,000
Budgeted Amount $ 550,000
(12 -3- 730011- 030000)
Building Size
(square ft)
$450,000 $112.14
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Spent or Committed to Date $ 100,000. (approximately )
Available Funds $ 450,000
The revised proposal price is within original forecasts.
Av Cost / Sq. Ft
3400 $127.06
February 22, 2010 - 3 - PRC- 2010 -04
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Preliminary Review - Price Confirmation and Proposal Completeness, P77 -2009 dated
January 12, 2010.
Recommended by:
Approved by:
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Denyhe Morrissey, Dir tor of Parks, Recreation &
Culture
Ed Dujlovic'xecutive Director, Community Services
Respectfully submitted: I
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Ken Chief Administrative Officer
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Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
TO: RFP Proposal Review Team DATE: January 12,2010
FROM: Denyse Morrissey
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Ext. 3331
RE: Proposal P77 -2009 Kalar Park Building Design -Build
Preliminary Review - Price Confirmation and Proposal Completeness
Background
• RFP closed Friday January 8 2010 at 2:00 pm (as per deadline extension in Addendum #2)
• Three(3) Proposals Received:
Walker Community Development Corporation, Thorold
NIACON, Niagara Falls
Merit Contractors Niagara, St. Catharines
• the Kalar Park `Home For Girls Soccer' Building and Services project is `RinC' Program funded and
is required to be completed by March 2011.
Preliminary Review
ATTACHMENT 1
• PRC staff met on Monday January 11 th, (Denyse, Cynthia, Jeff)
• all three(3) bid proposals were confirmed to have met the following base requirements:
Insurance, WSIB, bid deposit, reference list, past project list, drawings, bid price, schedule
• RFP identified the total budget for the project was $ 425,000 including 10% contingency and GST.
• RFP identified the square footage for this building in the range of 3,800 - 4,500 sq.ft
• RFP specified that the building was to be designed for all year use ( heating , air conditioning,
ventilation systems)
• two(2) of the submissions, Merit and NIACON, had stipulated bid proposal prices that were over
the set proposal budget(refer to summary chart below) ; one(1) proposal , Walker CDC , had
provided a stipulated bid proposal price (Base Building Design `B') which was within the set
proposal budget , however, it did not include the requirement for a community room and the
provision for all year building use (heating,AC). Walker CDC proposal indicated an Alternate Price
for the inclusion of the community room and year round use with heating and air conditioning
(Building Design `A') which , when added to their Base Building Price, exceeded the stipulated
project budget.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Municipal Works • Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Building & By -Law Services
Price Confirmation & General Information
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• Size of buildings specific to square footage as well as bid prices remitted represented a range
from
$ 498,902.00 to $715,766.75 (refer to summary chart)
Company Name Proposal Bid Building Size Cost / Sq. Ft Budget
Price (including (square ft) Variance
10% (based on total
contingency and project budget
GST) of $425,000)
Walker CDC
Base Building $ 420,152.00 2,610 sf $ 160/ sf n/a - no community
Design `B' room or HVAC
Alternate Bldg $ 498,902.00 3310 sf $ 150/ sf $ 73,902.00 - with community
Design A room and HVAC
NIACON $ 715,766.75 3993 sf $ 179 /sf $ 290,766.75
Merit $ 681,219.00 4074 sf $ 167 /sf $ 256,219.00
* note: the Mitchelson Park Soccer Clubhouse is approx. 2600 sf built in 1996
Based on proposals submitted the next steps could include the following options:
1. Reject all 3 proposals as none met the proposal specifications and requirements and/or
exceeded the total project budget of $425,000, the amount stated in the RFP.
RFP 77 -2009 would be cancelled.
2. Re -issue the project as a tender with the design of the building completed via PRC staff and
necessary consultants (similar to Mitchelson Park Soccer Clubhouse Building). This
approach would likely have a tender issued in March 2010 with specifications and building
scope designed within the $ 425,000 budget and a building size within the range of the
2600 - 2800 sq.ft based on a square footage building cost of approximately $ 150 -$159 per
sq.ft (including GST).
3. Meet with the bidding companies and request formal presentations to address design and
construction costs. (Week of January 18`'') . This would include discussions on
modifications to the building plans to better align with the stipulated proposal budget for
the building.
A report to Council would follow up from these meetings, either recommending a company
for this project within the stipulated budget or a budget increase. Based on timelines, a
report to Council would not be provided at the January 25 Council Meeting.
cc: Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services
Todd Harrison, Director of Finance
Cynthia Roberts, Manager of Parks & Cemeteries
Jeff Claydon, Landscape Architect
Ray Miller, Manager of Supply & Services